The Week That Was

Dir. Bobby Joseph announces the mechanics of the weekly cash raffle to raise funds for the community service projects of Rotary Club of Manila.

Pres. Ebot Tan calls the meeting to order.

PS Butch Marking as OIC/Moderator directs the program of activities.

STAR Rtn. Caloy Reyes delivers an ecumenical prayer.

PSDG/PP Cesar Ubaldo leads in the recitation of the four (4) way test.

PD Eric Severino introduces the guests, visiting Rotarians and personalities seated at the presidential table.

Dr. PSAA Gunter Matschuck, Chairman, Annual German Oktoberfest, announces/reminds fellow RCMers to attend the RCM German Oktoberfest on November 10, Tuesday, at the German Club.

Rtn. Joe Assad does the honour and pleasure of introducing a fellow member, STAR Rotarian Joaquin C. "Jackie" Rodriguez, Chairman, Lumad Agro Industrial Ventures Corporation, as guest speaker.

Seasoned Restaurateur and Businessman Star Rtn. Joaquin "Jackie" Rodriguez spoke before his fellow Manila Rotarians on how the life of a dear colleague of his, Mr. Harry Stonehill, has affected the course of Philippine history and the economic state of the country.

An interactive public forum followed suit post the speech of STAR Rotarian Joaquin C. "Jackie" Rodriguez.

Dir. Bobby Joseph draws the raffle winners from the glass tambiolo picking the names of AG/IPP Frank Evaristo as winner of the top cash prize of Php 2,000; PD Armie Aquino, second cash prize of Php 1,000 and Rtn. Manny Blanco third cash prize of Php 650.

Pres. Ebot Tan presents to a religious icon of Jesus Christ and Mother and Child to Star Rotarian Joaquin C. "Jackie" Rodriguez as the club's token of appreciation for being the guest speaker.