34th Weekly Membership Meeting: A Recap

Program Moderator

As Program Moderator, Dir. Albert “Hans” C. Palacios efficiently navigated the sequence of another memorable weekly meeting.

Call to Order

Pres. Rafael “Raffy” M. Alunan III called the 34th weekly membership meeting to order.

Invocation

Making the weekly meeting more special, Pres. Rafael “Raffy” Alunan III led the invocation.

Philippine National Anthem

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

Rotary Hymn

Four-Way Test

Rotarians were again reminded of their commitment to live by the Four-Way Test, with the recitation of this mantra led by Rtn. Carlos “Caloy” G. Serapio.

Welcome Song

Keeping with tradition, the guests were serenaded by the World Famous RCM Chorale with the Club’s signature welcome song.

President’s Time

President Raffy Alunan welcomed all members and guests, thanking them for their condolences during the wake of his beloved wife, who passed away recently. He also reminded everyone about the upcoming DISCON this month, emphasizing the need for at least 20 attendees.

VP Reginald Yu, who gave an update as requested by Pres. Raffy Alunan, provided the status of the preparations for the celebration of the 105th anniversary of RCM.

RCMFI Update

RCMFI President Wilfredo 'Willie' Peliño delivered updates on the upcoming Golf Tournament, along with disclosing the total amount received from sponsors.

Introduction of the Guest of Honor & Speaker

Rtn. Raymond “Ray” Davis introduced the guest speaker.

Guest of Honor & Speaker

NCS Deputy Director General (DDG) and Chief of Staff GEN. BENJAMIN R. MADRIGAL JR. (Ret.) delivered his well-received talk.

Open Forum

During the open forum, NSC DDG Benjamin R. Madrigal, Jr. gamely addressed the interesting queries made by (below photos, from left): Pres. Raffy Alunan, PP Archit Bartolome, VPE Joel Valdes, PD Beda Fajardo, Rtn. Willie Peliño, and DGE Jackie Rodriguez.

Token of Appreciation

NSC DDG Benjamin R. Madrigal, Jr. warmly received RCM’s Plaque of Appreciation, which was witnessed by Rtn. Raymond “Ray” Davis, DGE Joaquin “Jackie” Rodriguez, Pres. Rafael “Raffy” Alunan, and Rtn. Carlos “Caloy” G. Serapio.

Adjournment

After thanking the guest speaker and all attendees, the meeting was adjourned by Pres. Rafael “Raffy” Alunan.

Meeting Fellowship