The Week That Was

Past President Glen Bailey performing a magic show to the delight of the audience.

DE/Dir. “Issam” Eldebs gamely volunteers to be a participant at Past President Glen Bailey magic show.

Spouse Lady “Sharon” Bediones was also called by Past President Glen Bailey as participant to the magic show.

Welcoming Hon. Alfonso G. Cusi, Secretary, Department of Energy (2nd from left) upon arrival at the ballroom of New World Makati Hotel, as guest of honor and speaker, were SDG/PP “Frank” Evaristo, Rtn. “Jack” Rodriguez, Co-Chairman, Program Committee, DGN “Rudy” Bediones, Rtn. “Dong-Dong” Benedicto.

Pres. “Teddy” Ocampo calls the 33rd meeting of Rotary Club of Manila to order.

PSAA “Gunter” Matschuck as OIC/Moderator directs the program of activities.

STAR Rtn. “Rene” Policarpio leads fellow Rotarians in renewing its commitment to the Rotary Credo by reciting the four (4) Way Test.

Rtn. “Nicky” Villaseñor III delivers an ecumenical invocation.

Rtn. “Bodo” Goerlich does the honor and pleasure of introducing Hon. Alfonso G. Cusi, Secretary, Department of Energy.

Hon. Alfonso Cusi, Secretary of the Department of Energy, enlightened Manila Rotarians, Visiting Rotarians and guests on the functions and thrusts of his office and the Philippine Energy Sector.

The following members participated in the pro-active open forum immediately right after the speech of Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi. Rtn. Jess Santos, PE Jimmie Policarpio, PD Beda Fajardo, PDG Vince Carlos, Rtn. Roy Zosa, PD Bebot Pineda, Rtn. Cris Acosta, Rtn. Ricky Trinidad and PP Ed Reyes.

DE/Dir. “Bobby” Joseph draws the winner for the Club Fund-Raising Campaign. SDG/PP “Frank” Evaristo winning the lone cash prize.

Pres. “Teddy” Ocampo presents to Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi a religious icon of Mother and Child as the Club’s token of appreciation for being the guest speaker.