The Week That Was
The Rotary Club of Manila held its 27th meeting, with Cabinet Secretary Karlo Alexei B. Nograles speaking on Service and Policy Reforms for Inclusive Growth.
Pres. Jackie Rodriguez calls the 27th meeting to order.
DE/IPAS Rene Policarpio, as Officer-In-Charge/Program Moderator, calls the sequence of activities.
Rtn. Cons Robertz delivers an ecumenical prayer.
STAR Rtn. Dr. Martin Henkelmann leads in the recitation of the Four (4) Way test to renew with fellow Rotarians their commitment to the Rotary movement.
PP Frank Evaristo introduces the personalities seated at the presidential table, visiting Rotarians and guests.
Pres. Jackie Rodriguez, during his President’s Time, reported on the eight (8) member RCM delegation attending the Centennial Celebration of the Rotary Club of Calcutta in India where R.I. Pres. Mark Daniel Maloney will be attending and which will be highlighted by the signing of Centenary Relations between the two (2) Rotary clubs.
PP Benny Laguesma does the honor, pleasure and privilege of introducing Secretary Karlo Alexei B. Nograles, Cabinet Secretariat, Republic of the Philippines.
Secretary Karlo Alexei B. Nograles presented before Manila Rotarians and their guests, the topic on “Service And Policy Reforms For Inclusive Growth.”
The Manila Rotarians who participated in the open forum were PE/Dir. Bobby Joseph, PD Beda Fajardo, Star Rtn. Martin Henkelmann, PD Rod Valencia and PP Jimmie Policarpio.
Pres. Jackie Rodriguez during his response, presentation of token of appreciation to Secretary Karlo Alexei B. Nograles of the club’s commemorative bell and gavel set and meeting adjournment.
Pres. Jackie Rodriguez presents Rtn. Nando Camus as New Paul Harris Fellow and IPDG Rudy Bediones as 2-Sapphire Multiple Paul Harris Fellow where he awarded their certificates, medallions and pins.
Membership/Classifications Committee
Pres. Jackie Rodriguez, as proposer, delivers a brief introduction on the inductee, Mr. Van Mierlo (Dutch), Regional Vice President & General Manager, New World Makati Hotel who carries the classification, Hotels – Tourist Hotel.
Pres. Jackie Rodriguez administers the oath of membership pledge to Mr. Van Mierlo as the newest “STAR Rotarian” in the Rotary Club of Manila. The formal presentation of the Rotary Badge and Rotary Pins followed suit after the induction ceremony.
RCM Weekly Birthday Celebrant/s
Pres. Jackie Rodriguez presents the week’s celebrant, Rtn. Klaus Mueller, for the traditional blowing of candle on the birthday cake amidst the singing by the RCM World Famous Music Chorale of the happy birthday song.
The RY 2019-2020 Board of Directors and Executive Officers held its 8th Regular Board Meeting last February 13, 2020 at the Committee Room of the Manila Polo Club in Makati City.
President's Corner