President’s Corner

Dear Fellow Manila Rotarians,

Last week, our club held a timely Townhall Meeting, a week after all matters pertaining to the centennial celebration had been delegated to the Board of Directors, led by the undersigned. A menu of noteworthy centennial projects had been presented with corresponding chairpersons for every project and with a brief synopsis of the project for the information and guidance of all our members. This presentation was aimed at engaging the membership to play a participative role in our centennial activities with the end of letting our members choose the projects of their interests.

Let us bear in mind that great things in Rotary are never done by one person alone, but, by a team of Rotarians working together towards a common goal. Further, we have carefully selected the projects that would further enhance our image as the premier Rotary Club in Asia and as the leading Rotary Club in the Philippines.

On the other hand, our Steering Committee continues to lend their expertise in charting the course of our centennial year with their unwavering commitment in attending the frequent meetings we call to ensure that our centennial projects are carried out smoothly and that our culminating activity would be an overwhelming success. Sacrificing time for work and family with the welfare of the club in mind is truly a noble undertaking that deserves the highest commendation.

On creating opportunities for strengthening the bonds with our fellow members, I wish to commend Dir. Jackie Rodriguez in organizing a fellowship in honor of our Star Rotarians last August 15, 2018 at the Elk’s Club in Makati City for them to feel the warmth of Asia’s First Rotary Club. It was, indeed, an evening of fun as our Star Rotarians were given the opportunity to exchange pleasantries with seasoned Rotarians of our club. This will definitely foster closer ties among our members.

Today, the Our guest of honor and speaker, Dr. Jikyeong Kang, President of the Asian Institute of Management, the premier business school in the country, discusses VUCA and Industry 4.0 as well as the opportunities for partnerships between government, business and the academe, topics which often cater to the vast majority of the Rotary Club of Manila membership.

Let us not forget that every life we touch in Rotary is our lasting legacy. In ONE CENTURY ONE MISSION ONE ROTARY, I remain.