22nd Weekly Membership Meeting: A Recap

Program Moderator

PT Joselito “Lito” Sibayan was the week’s Program Moderator who efficiently navigated the sequence of the meeting. He began by inviting the members of Rotary Club of Manila, Rotary Club of Makati, Rotary Club of Makati West, and Rotary Club of Forbes Park, as well as the various guests to be seated for the commencement of the joint membership meeting.

Call to Order

RCM Pres. Rafael “Raffy” M. Alunan III, Vice-Pres/Dir. Howard “Howie” M. Calleja (Rotary Club of Makati), Vice-Pres. Christopher “Dino” Dumatol (Rotary Club of Makati West), and Pres. Antonio “Anton” P. Jacomina III (Rotary Club of Forbes Park), called the 22nd joint weekly membership meeting to order.

Invocation

Rtn. Fernando “Ferdie” M. Ordoveza (RC Makati) led the invocation for the membership.

Philippine National Anthem / RCM and RCFP Hymn

Rotary Members and guests took a position of respect as they sang the Philippine National Anthem.

Four-Way Test

Rotarians were again reminded of their commitment to live by the 4 Way Test. The recitation of this mantra was led by PP Ruben L. Torres (RC Forbes Park).

The Rotary Club of Manila Hymn and the Welcome Song

The “World-Famous” RCM Chorale led the singing of the Rotary Club of Manila Hymn and the Welcome Song, followed by RC Makati, RC Makati West, and RC Forbes Park club’s song.

Introduction of the Guest of Honor & Speaker

Rtn. Antonilo “Anton” DC. Mauricio introduced the guest of honor and speaker, BSP Gov. Eli M. Remolona Jr.

Guest of Honor and Speaker

BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. delivered his message to the members and guests of the Rotary Club of Manila, Rotary Club of Makati, Rotary Club of Makati West, and Rotary Club of Forbes Park.

Open Forum

BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. gamely engaged in an interactive conversation with the Q&A panelists headed by VPE Joel Valdes as the Chair of the panel. The Q&A Panelists (from left): RCM Treas. Paul “PJ” Garcia, PP Eduardo “Eddie” Yap (RC Makati), RCM VPE Joel Valdes, PP Edgardo “Tedjie” Herbosa (RC Forbes Park), and Manila Rtn. Isidro “Butch” Bautista.

Token of Appreciation

RCM Pres. Rafael Alunan, Vice-Pres. Christopher “Dino” Dumatol (Rotary Club of Makati West), and Vice-Pres/Dir. Howard “Howie” M. Calleja (Rotary Club of Makati) presented their respective club’s token of appreciation for BSP Gov. Eli M. Remolona Jr.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned by RCM Pres. Rafael “Raffy” M. Alunan III, Vice-Pres/Dir. Howard “Howie” M. Calleja (Rotary Club of Makati), Vice-Pres. Christopher “Dino” Dumatol (Rotary Club of Makati West), and Pres. Antonio “Anton” P. Jacomina III (Rotary Club of Forbes Park).

Meeting Fellowship

Rotary Club of Manila, Rotary Club of Makati, Rotary Club of Makati West, and Rotary Club of Forbes Park members during the pre-meeting fellowship