← Balita · Issue 3969 · 6 July 2023 Weekly meeting

45th Weekly Membership Meeting: A Recap

The Rotary Club of Manila held its 45th Weekly Membership Meeting and Pres. Hermie Esguerra’s Valedictory Meeting on 29 June 2023.

Pre-meeting Fellowship

PP Frank Evaristo, Rtn. Vic & Spouse Connie Garcia, DG Joyce Ambray, Pres. Hermie Esguerra and PDG Maeng Mercado

Pres. Hermie Esguerra, with Inner Wheel Club of Manila (IWCP) PP Monette Guevara, DG Joyce Ambray, SDG Marianito and spouse Siasat of RC Sta. Ana Manila, Deputy Sergeant at Arms from RI District 3810, phenomenal presidents and daughter Ms. Judithea Esguerra Ibuyan.

Pres. Hermie Esguerra with the RI District 3810 Sergeant at Arms PE Raffy Alunan, PP Boy Guevara, and Manila Rotarians

Pres. Hermie Esguerra and IPP Chito Zaldarriaga

Pres. Hermie Esguerra, DG Joyce Ambray and BALITA Consultant Rhea Vitto Tabora

We have much to do in RY 2023-2024 to serve our club and our stakeholders. It begins with us, setting the tone at the top – our purposeful unity, solidarity with values and tenets of Rotary, and teamwork.

According to PE Raffy Alunan

The Past Presidents of Inner Wheel Club of Manila with Past District Governor Liza Elorde

IWCM PP Monette Guevara, IWCM PP Rosemarie Basa, PP Boy Guevara, Past District Gov. Connie Beltran and PE Raffy Alunan

PD Amading Valdez, PP Majella Villaroman, PE Raffy Alunan and Past District Gov. Ed Tumangan

Ms. Gretchen Laurel, Fund Development Specialist of Rotary International, and Pres. Hermie Esguerra

Pres. Hermie Esguerra receiving Past President of Rotary Club of Manila Bay, Philippine Senator Koko Pimentel, who is also the Senate Minority Floor leader since 2022

Pres. Hermie Esguerra with DG Joyce Ambray, PP/Sen. Koko Pimentel and PDG Karen Tamayo

Pres. Hermie Esguerra and DG Joyce Ambray officially received Past District Governor Odie Tarriela (Representative of the lone district of Occidental Mindoro).

District ES Mark Tan, PP/Sen. Koko Pimentel, PDG Josie Ang and District Rotaract Representative Krystene Bello

Pres. Hermie Esguerra called the Valedictory Meeting to order.

Past Pres. Boy Guevara led the membership and guests to a moment of thanksgiving, invoking the graces of God almighty.

Everyone took a position of respect during the singing of the Philippine National Anthem.

Dir. Albert Alday acknowledged the presence of RI Dignitaries, visiting Rotarians, families of Pres Hermie Esguerra and DG Joyce Ambray, and other guests.

DG Mildred and FG York Vitangcol of RI District 3830

The Welcome Remarks was delivered by Grant Chairman Aries Balanay.

District Governor Joyce Ambray delivered her message of inspiration.

A gift of appreciation was presented to District Governor Joyce Ambray by Pres. Hermie Esguerra.

The Rotary Club of Manila Phenomenal Dentists (1st cause-based club in Asia), was presented its charter document by District Governor-elect Lai dela Cruz.

Pres. Hermie Esguerra was called by the program moderator to approach the rostrum for his valedictory message.

Summarizing the amazing and successful projects rolled out during his term, Pres. Hermie Esguerra gave his Valedictory Message. It will be recalled that he was unanimously nominated by his peer presidents to be the OVERALL MOST OUTSTANDING PRESIDENT Awardee. Indeed, the impact of great leaders on the organization is best manifested in the services delivered and goals reaped.

PDG Jun Farcon and everyone in the audience intently listened to the report of laudable accomplishments during the phenomenal year.

Pres. Hermie Esguerra thanked ES Anna Kun Toledo for ably connecting the past and the future endeavors of the Club, having dutifully served RCM for three decades. As head of the RCM Secretariat, ES Anna indeed deserve the recognition for her unmitigated dedication and support in club operations. Special Assistant Rhea Vitto Tabora was also recognized for working tirelessly behind the scenes.

To cap a truly successfully “Imagine Rotary” year, DG Joyce Ambray led the membership in a Mabuhay Toast to honor Pres. Hermie Esguerra.