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The official publication of the Rotary Club of Manila

Balita · Issue No. 3831

Thursday, 16 July 2020

Guest of honor and speaker: Gerardo D. Legaspi, M.D., Director, UP-PGH Medical Center

PDG Jun Farcon speaks on The Rotary Foundation and Paul Harris Fellows, with the President's Corner, district appointments and the proposed special electoral guidelines.

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Guest speaker
Guest speaker

Guest Speaker’s Profile

Profile of guest speaker Gerardo D. Legaspi, M.D., Director of the UP-PGH Medical Center, who was invited to address the Rotary Club of Manila.

President's message
President's message

President’s Corner

President Robert Lim Joseph, Jr. outlines the Club's focus on grants, the Paul Harris Fellow incentive, and plans for dialogues, E-Learning and Star Rotarian talks.

Weekly meeting
Weekly meeting

The Week That Was

PDG Jun Farcon, Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator for Zone 10A, spoke on The Rotary Foundation, Grants and the Paul Harris Fellow, followed by a Club Assembly.

Foundation
Foundation

The Rotary Foundation

Vice President Romeo Thaddeus Liamzon announces that members can become Paul Harris Fellows with an initial contribution of US$500 instead of US$1,000.

Club news

Interclub Relations

Manila Rotarians attended the Philippine College of Rotary Governors induction and the Rotary Club of Pasay meeting, both via Zoom.

District
District

Cogs in the Wheel

PDG Obet Pagdanganan was inducted to the Board of the Philippine College of Rotary Governors, and Manila Rotarians were appointed District Officers for RY 2020-2021.

Feature
Feature

Rotary Quotes on “Service Above Self”

A selection of quotations on service, volunteering and happiness.

Feature
Feature

Nuts N’ Balls

A story of a teacher who saved a student's dignity by closing his eyes while searching pockets for a stolen watch.

Club administration
Club administration

From the Programs Committee

The Programs Committee announces the return of classification talks and Rotary topics, and invites members to suggest topics and speakers.

Club administration
Club administration

Proposed Special Electoral Guidelines During the CoVid-19 Pandemic

The Board submits proposed electoral reforms for ratification by the membership in time for the September 2020 Elections, with a fifteen-day deadline to reply.

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