Balita · Issue No. 3868
Guest of honor and speaker: Jerome H. Kim, M.D., Director General, International Vaccine Institute
The May 20, 2021 issue covers the 17th Tourism Awards meeting with guest speaker Jerome H. Kim on the CoVid-19 vaccine, the Vice President's Report, and the RCManila Foundation's BIR certificate of registration.
Historical Background of the Tourism Awards
The Tourism Awards began in Rotary Year 2004-2005 to recognize outstanding personalities in the tourism industry; 175 awards were bestowed through RY 2019-2020.
Vice President’s Report
Vice President Thad Liamzon reports on a week of service projects, new member briefings and the Global Grant effort, in lieu of the President’s Corner.
The Week That Was
The Zoom Weekly Membership Luncheon Meeting of May 20, 2021 featured Guest Speaker Jerome H. Kim, M.D., Director General of the International Vaccine Institute, on “CoVid-19 Vaccine”.
From the Programs Committee
The Programs Committee Chairman invites members to the 17th Tourism Awards at the Weekly Membership Meeting on May 20 at 12:30 PM.
Know Your Club Constitution, By-Laws and Policies
A question-and-answer feature on rescheduling of board meetings and on what happens when a board meeting lacks a quorum.
Rotary Club of Manila Board of Directors for RY 2020-2021 Holds Regular Meeting
The Board held its 11th Regular Meeting on May 13, 2021 via Zoom.
PDG Romy M. Del Rosario Rotary Information Committee Conducts Rotary Briefing
The committee held a Rotary Briefing on May 18, 2021 via Zoom for prospective members Ralph Joseph and Stefan Schmidtz.
RCManila Foundation, Inc. Receives Landmark Certificate of Registration from BIR
The foundation received a certificate on May 19, 2021 entitling donors to full or limited deduction and exemption from Donor’s Tax.
Profile of Awardees for the 17th Tourism Awards
A three-page photo section under Vocational Service profiling the awardees of the 17th Tourism Awards.
TOWER Awards Committee Holds Meeting
The TOWER Awards Committee met on May 13, 2021 via Zoom.
TOWER Awards 2021 Board of Judges Holds Meeting
The Board of Judges met on May 12, 2021 via Zoom.
TOWER Awards Committee Holds Update Meeting
The committee held an update meeting on May 18, 2021 via Zoom.
Sinag-Aralan EduAksyon
JCI Makati and the Rotary Club of Manila will produce solar-powered bamboo libraries for readers of chosen communities.
Life Savers
STAR Rtn. Lance Tan turned over Php 20,000 worth of infant diapers and four industrial fans to the Philippine General Hospital on May 18, 2021.
Baby Neal Maniego Operation Update
The Save-A-Heart, Save-A-Life/Rotary Little Hearts Committee thanks supporters after the installation of a conduit in Baby Neal’s heart.
Club Secretary Reggie Yu is Host of “The Laureates: The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL)”
The featured TOFIL Awardee Speaker was Mr. Francis J. Kong on April 30, 2021 via Zoom.
STAR Rtn. Teddy Kalaw Delivers Talk on “Sustainability and SyCipLaw: Sustainability Strategy in the Law Firm Context”
The talk was delivered on May 7, 2021 via Zoom before lawyers of Sycip Salazar Hernandez and Gatmaitan.
STAR Rtn. L.A. Sevilla is Keynote Speaker at the ASHRAE-PLM Student Branch General Assembly 2021
He spoke on the “Installation of the HVAC&R Systems in the Philippines” on May 14, 2021 via Microsoft Teams.
ASAG/DE/Dir. Albert Alday Delivers His Talk on “Writing with Style” during the 2021 Project W.A.T.C.H. Basics: New School Implementors’ Guide Webinar
The talk was given on May 17, 2021 via Zoom and streamed live on Facebook.
Donation
A newspaper clipping reproduced under the Newspaper Release heading.
We Will Travel Again
A newspaper clipping reproduced under the Newspaper Release heading.
If You Serve the Community, You Serve God
A newspaper clipping reproduced under the Newspaper Release heading.
2021 Virtual Convention
A photo item titled 2021 Virtual Convention in the International Service section.
CCRC Approves Three More Clubs
The Circle of Centennial Rotary Clubs approved the memberships of the Rotary Clubs of Seattle 4, Minneapolis 9 and Washington D.C. 46.
PE/PVP Chito Zaldarriaga Attends Summer Presidents-Elect Fellowship
The Rotary District 3810 fellowship was held on May 15, 2021 via Zoom with plenary and breakout sessions.
STAR Rtn. Teddy Kalaw Attended the Meeting of the Rotary Club of Makati
The May 18, 2021 meeting heard former Foreign Affairs Secretary Ambassador Albert del Rosario speak on “Diplomacy and the West Philippine Sea Controversy”.
Virtual DISTAS
A photo item titled Virtual DISTAS in the Interclub Relations section.
Rtn. Paquito Tankiang Passes Away
A Sunshine Committee notice of the passing of Rtn. Paquito Tankiang.
An Invitation to Join the Roster of Paul Harris Fellows
A letter from the Rotary Foundation Chairman offering members enrollment as Paul Harris Fellows for an initial contribution of US$ 500.00.
Easy, Fun Ways to Keep a New Club Going
A three-page Rotary Information feature on keeping a new club going, sourced from www.rotary.org.
Rotarians Attend First Friday Mass for the Month of May
The mass on May 7, 2021 via Zoom was officiated by Rev. Fr. Larry Tan, SDB.
Rotary Club of Manila and Friends Prayer Group Holds Meeting
The group met on May 14, 2021 via Zoom to discuss ways to improve attendance at the monthly First Friday Mass.
Conrad Manila Privilege to Members of the Rotary Club of Manila
A photo item announcing a Conrad Manila privilege for members of the Rotary Club of Manila.
Quotes on Life
A list of fifteen quotations on life, selected by PP Frank Evaristo.
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