New Generations Service

Good Morning From Maracaibo

Dear Rotary fellow

Almost a year ago I sent a letter to all the presidents and secretaries of the Rotary clubs requesting them to ask their club members if they could receive an exchange student from district 4380 (West of Venezuela). The response was successful, since all those who applied today are sharing homes in South America, Europe and even in the Philippines. This has been very important for us, since the young people who returned from their previous stay are laying the foundations for the growth and multiplication of the Interact clubs and future Rotaractors, the main school for future Rotarians.

In contact with the host families of our Outbounds about their experience with our young people, they all found themselves delighted with them, for their education and spirit of collaboration. For all this we have only to give a very big THANK YOU for this help that you have given us, since the word "exchange", for now it is very difficult to pronounce it in Venezuela. We will know how to thank with generosity at its opportune moment.

This year we are overcoming the challenge as 71 applicants are preparing to travel next year. While it is true that we already have 03 places that were offered for the 19-20 cycle, we need to reapply that, if any member of your club could receive one of our exchange students, contact the chairman of the district so that, together with ours, they can prepare the stay with a family from your club.

It should be noted that the young people we select for this activity are the most qualified, with healthy habits, they do not smoke, they come from families of professionals and they stand out for their application to study and a good level of education.

I thank you for the attention you give us in receiving this letter and we will appreciate what you could do for our young people. Rotarians colleagues from the Philippines. We welcome you to this wonderful Rotary program and we want to be at your service to receive exchange students. Currently there is a Venezuelan student in the Philippines and she is very happy and grateful to be there. We have several highly qualified homes to receive students from all over the world and it would be great to know us. Please get in touch with Francisco Padilla (Chairman of District 4380) to advance the procedures.

Reynaldo Ladeda, Rotary Club Catatumbo, Maracaibo, Distrito 4380 VENEZUELA

In the Mail

Dear Club President Susing, Thank you for your kind gift of the plate commemorating the Centennial of the RC of Manila. We appreciate your thoughtfulness. Esther joins me in sending our best wishes to all club members as we work together to Be The Inspiration. Sincerely, Barry

Rotaract Joint Induction and Alumni Homecoming

The Rotaract Club of De La Salle University - Manila and the Rotaract Club of De La Salle-College of St. Benilde present "INSPIRE" Shine with the city of stars at our joint induction ceremony and alumni homecoming! Enjoy the night with good food, good music, and good friends as we celebrate the past and present Rotaract members. Ladies are encouraged to come in a cocktail dress or long gown in red, green, blue, or yellow. The gents are encouraged to wear a suit and tie. Registration fees are as follows: Rotaractors and Guests - Php 1200, Rotarians - Php 1500. Coming this November 17, 2018 at Samar-Leyte Function Room, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila. Registration starts at 5:30 PM.