Rotary Information Briefing for Prospective Members

A briefing for prospective members was held on October 17, 2026, at the Palms Country Club. DGN Hermie Esguerra hosted the invitees for membership and the members of the Rotary Information Committee to a sumptuous merienda and dinner.

Director-elect/Club Secretary Albert Alday, Chairman of the Rotary Information Committee, introduced District Governor Nominee Hermie Esguerra to the invitees.

The invitees briefly introduced themselves.

Director-elect/Club Secretary Albert Alday, Chairman of the Rotary Information Committee, presented the basics of Rotary and the character of the Rotary Club of Manila, chartered in 1919, and the variations in Rotary bylaws and constitution from 1919 to the standard bylaws and constitution adopted in 1989.

President-elect/Director of Membership Concern Teddy Kalaw, shared on his Rotary Journey, his connection to the forefathers of the Rotary Club of Manila, and what it means to be a Rotarian. He spoke of the Four-Way Test as an ethical standard and a way of life.

District Governor Nominee Hermie Esguerra presented the value of joining Rotary and how The Rotary Foundation addresses community needs through the 7 Areas of Focus and levels of recognition through donations to the Annual Fund, Polio, Global Grant, and the Disaster Fund. DGN Esguerra also added that through fellowship, community needs are addressed and service is delivered successfully, significantly improving the lives of community members.

Sergeant at Arms Nagi Zeitouni shared the value of fellowship thru sports activities that bring together members in service to the community.