Balita · Issue No. 3807
Guest of honor and speaker: Harry Owen, Gemologist
Gemologist Harry Owen is profiled as guest speaker, with Dr. Bernardo Villegas's economic outlook, the Alay Lakad 2019 invitation, the Shanghai centennial plans and the joint meeting with RC Makati Lumina and RC Murphy.
Mr. Harry Owen, Gemologist
Gemologist and second-generation diamond trader and jeweler Harry Owen was the guest speaker at the September 12, 2019 meeting.
President’s Corner
President Jackie Rodriguez thanks Dr. Bernie Villegas, introduces gemologist Harry Owen, reports progress on the T.R.E.E.S. program and appeals for new members.
Heimlich Maneuver, Part 1
A public health note on the Heimlich maneuver, the manual application of sudden upward pressure on the upper abdomen to expel an object from a choking victim's airway.
Economic Outlook Bleak: World Economic Turmoil Within 18 Months to 24 Months
Global Recession Spares Philippines – Villegas
Balita and Website Ads Now Being Accepted
The Balita Editorial Board announces advertising packages of Php 5,000, Php 3,000 and Php 2,000 per issue for the Balita and the website.
From the Treasury
Members may request a hard copy of the Centennial Fund accounting report presented at the Club Assembly and Second Fellowship on August 22, 2019.
Appeal for Payment of Centennial Assessment
The Board of Directors makes a last minute appeal for payment of the Php 20,000 Centennial Assessment approved by the RY 2016-2017 Board.
Alay Lakad 2019
Rotarians are invited to join the Alay Lakad walk on September 22, 2019, starting at 4:00 AM at the Roxas Boulevard-U.N. Avenue area, to raise funds for out-of-school youth.
Election Advisory
The COMELEC lists 13 candidates who accepted nomination for the Board of Directors for RY 2020-2021 and sets additional guidelines for the election.
Rotating Rotarians
Rtn. Celso Abastillas visited the Rotary Club of Reykjavik and IPAT Ner Lonzaga visited the Rotary Club of Oslo, each presenting the Centennial Coffee Table Book.
Interclub Relations
Rotary Club of Manila officers attended the Jose Abad Santos Manila and Ramon Magsaysay induction ceremonies and the District 3810 Area Meeting in early September 2019.
Rotary Club of Shanghai Centennial Celebration
Rtn. Warren So outlines the three-day program, accommodation and visa details for the Rotary Club of Shanghai centennial celebration from October 18 to 20.
PICC Appreciation Luncheon for RCM Centennial Celebration Directors/Officers
CP/IPP Susing Pineda presented the check as full payment, a plaque of recognition and centennial souvenirs to PICC General Manager Atty. Renato B. Padilla on September 11, 2019.
Calendar of Activities
A Rotary briefing for new member Mathias Hallerbach on September 5, 2019 and a Membership Committee meeting held the same day.
The Week That Was
Joint meeting of the Rotary Clubs of Manila, Makati Lumina and Murphy, Quezon City, with guest speaker Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas.
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