Rotary Legends Put on a Great Show

The battle of the Legends turned out to be an exciting night of songs, comedy and pleasantries between two Centenarians, Manila Elks Club (119 years old) and the Rotary Club of Manila (100 years old). Despite these clubs existing for a century beside each other, this is the first get together of both clubs.

RCM and Elks Club were represented by 5 singers who rendered two to three songs each of old favorites from ballads to rock and roll. The quality of vocalists were falsetto to operatic, Frank Sinatra mellow to Elvis rock. Although the original intent was to declare a winner at the end of the contest just for bragging rights purposes, it was agreed that due to the camaraderie developed during the occasion, it was more appropriate to call the get together a great fellowship of centenarians. The quality of singers was par excellent.

The benefactors of the event paying Php 1000 for entrance fee per person benefitted the RCM World Famous Chorale from the 125 tickets share of RCM. All other expenses were paid for by Manila Elks Club.

RCM Champion President Jackie Rodriguez, a member of both clubs, has expressed extreme gratitude to all who have supported and patronized the event. RCM was ably represented by World Famous notables, namely, IPDG Rudy Bediones, PP Teddy Ocampo, PD Oscar del Rosario, Rtn. Thad Llamzon and Rtn. Caloy Buendia.

The Rotary Club of Manila World Famous Chorale Singers were PP Teddy Ocampo belting out popular songs by Frank Sinatra; IPDG Rudy Bediones showcasing favorites songs by Louis Armstrong; PD Oscar del Rosario for some original pilipino music (OPM) nostalgic songs, Rtn. Caloy Buendia for a medley of Simon and Garfunkel songs; and Rtn. Thad Liamzon, for operatic song numbers.

The ELKS Legends Singers were Mr. Douglas Masuda belting out favorite Elvis Prestley song numbers; Mr. Macoy Mendoza, for some R&B hit songs; Ms. Lae Franzani for powerful original pilipino music songs; Ms. Myralyn Clemeno, for international song medley; Ms. Icee Nicdao, for top hits songs.