The Week That Was
Turkish Ambassador Esra Cankorur spoke at the 20th meeting of the centennial year, where a new member was inducted and Paul Harris Fellows were recognized.
Pres. Susing Pineda as presiding officer, calls the 20th meeting of the Rotary Club of Manila, for the Rotary Centennial Year 2018-2019, to order.
Rtn Momo Mommaerts does the honor, pleasure and privilege of introducing Her Excellency Esra Cankorur, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the Republic of the Philippines, as guest speaker.
Her Excellency Ambassador Esra Cankorur presented before Manila Rotarians and Guests, on the “Turkish Foreign Policy and Turkish-Filipino Bilateral Relations”, which was followed by a pro-active public forum. Among RCMers’ who participated in the public forum were PD Abe Pascual, Rtn. Michael Cutter, PD Beda Fajardo, VP Lance Masters, PP Frank Evaristo and Rtn. Tong Payumo
PDG Vince Carlos as Officer-In-Charge/ Program Moderator, directs the program of activities.
AT Jason Ong delivers an ecumenical prayer.
Rtn Gani Macatoman introduces the personalities seated at the presidential table, while for the registering visiting Rotarians and Guests were recognized with thanks and appreciation by flashing their names on the wide screen.
Pres. Susing Pineda presents to first-time visiting Rtn Arval Headrick, RC Austin, Texas, USA, a club bannerette, to enhance International Relations.
Pres. Susing Pineda presents the RCM Paul Harris Fellows to STAR Rtn Charles Madson, as a new Paul Harris Fellow; VP Lance Masters – PHF + 3 (3 Sapphires) and PP Frank Evaristo – PHF + 1 (1 Sapphire).
Pres. Susing Pineda responds and presents to Her Excellency Ambassador Esra Cankorur, the Club’s Centennial Plate, as a token of appreciation, and declares the adjournment of the meeting.
Pres. Susing Pineda administers the oath of membership pledge to Mr. Ariel Abriam, as the newest STAR Rotarian to the Rotary Club of Manila.
MEMBERSHIP / CLASSIFICATIONS COMMITTEE PE/Dir. Jackie Rodriguez delivers brief introduction on the inductee: Mr. Ariel Abriam (American), Owner, Managing Director, Ariel’s Point. Classification: TOURISM – Tourist Resort Classification. Proposer: Rtn Juan Montel.
Guest Speaker’s Profile