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The official publication of the Rotary Club of Manila

Balita · Issue No. 3850

Thursday, 19 November 2020

Guest of honor and speaker: Amb. Jose Manuel "Babe" G. Romualdez

Ambassador Jose Manuel "Babe" Romualdez speaks on US-Philippines relations, with the President's Corner, a recap of the Chiong meeting, the Rotarian of the Week profile of Treasurer Karlo Castro and the Typhoon Ulysses relief mission.

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Guest speaker
Guest speaker

H.E. Jose Manuel G. Romualdez

Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the United States of America

President's message
President's message

President’s Corner

President Joseph welcomes Ambassador Romualdez, mourns the passing of PP Boy Ampil and announces a fundraising for cancer-stricken children at the Philippine General Hospital.

Weekly meeting

The Other Week That Was

Captioned highlights of the meeting featuring Dr. Charlotte M. Chiong's talk on living with Covid-19, an open forum and the presentation of new members.

Club administration
Club administration

From the Programs Committee

The Programs Committee chairman announces the rescheduled talk of Ambassador Romualdez and a video re-shoot of the national anthem presentation on November 26, 2020.

Club administration

Rotary Club of Manila Board of Directors for RY 2020-2021 Hold Special Meeting

The Board of Directors held a Special Meeting via Zoom on November 10, 2020.

Club administration

Membership Committee Holds Meeting

The Membership Committee met via Zoom on November 11, 2020 to consider new membership proposals.

Club administration
Club administration

Know Your Club Constitution, By-laws and Policies

Questions and answers on where members' annual dues go and how Rotary Club of Manila obligations are computed, from the Code of Policies.

Feature

Club Treasurer Karlo Castro: What You See Is What You Get

Rotarian of the Week Treasurer Karlo Castro, Chief Operating Officer of Palawan Pawnshop – Palawan Express, talks about family business, Rotary and surviving the new norm.

Foundation
Foundation

An Invitation to Join the Roster of Paul Harris Fellows

The Rotary Foundation chairman invites members to become Paul Harris Fellows with an initial contribution of US$ 500.00 instead of the regular US$ 1,000.00.

Service

Their Eyes Are Looking at You

A letter appealing for donations to address critical shortages at the Philippine General Hospital's hematology-oncology unit for children with cancer.

Awards
Awards

Presidential Award

A photograph published under the Basic Education and Literacy heading with the title Presidential Award.

Service
Service

Relief Mission for Victims of Typhoon Ulysses

The club allocates Php 40,000.00 from its Community Fund for victims in Bulacan and Cagayan and asks members for donations.

Club news
Club news

PP Boy Ampil Passes Away

The Rotary Club of Manila condoles with the family of PP Renato “Boy” A. Ampil, who passed away on November 16, 2020 at the age of 81.

District

Interclub Relations

Photographs published in the Interclub Relations section of this issue.

Feature
Feature

International Connections, Twin Clubs, Friendship Exchange and Intercountry Committee

A Rotary Information item, sourced from www.rotary.org, on ways clubs can connect with Rotarians around the world.

Feature
Feature

“Why Me?”

A Nuts N’ Balls column sharing Arthur Ashe's reply to a fan who asked why God selected him for a bad disease.

Feature
Feature

Quotes on Life

A list of thirteen quotations on challenges, giving, success and friendship.

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