The Rotary Balita no. 642 (March 16, 1950).

This is the second meeting of Manila Rotary in the Winter Garden. Seating arrangements were better than the first, the head table being located at the center. "Charlie" Hollmann of the Housing Committee had his chest out and head high. President Balmy devoted several minutes. to reminiscences and cherished memories of past meetings (pre-war) held in the Winter Garden. One-minute silence was observed in honor of Rotarians who have died since. the pre-war days. Dr. M. C. Cummings, Fullbright professor from the University of the Philippines, was the guest speaker. He spoke on "Economic Development of Bohol Province." He cited the tremendous strides that the island-province has achieved, and mentioned several of the projects that Bohol officials are undertaking to improve the economy of the province. "Dalup" Dalupan gave the response on behalf of the Rotary Club. Several Jaycee delegates who attended the 5th World Congress of Jaycees in Manila were guests and received an enthusiastic ovation. "Monching" del Rosario, recently elected president of Jaycee International, was also warmly applauded. Monching gave a few remarks, as did "Bert" Villanueva, Jaycee VP for Asia, and Atty. Joaquin Gonzales, Jaycee Secretary-General. "Fay" Bailey was called upon to speak on the "Second Object of Rotary." He acquitted himself creditably. Next week's subject is: "The Third Object of Rotary." Governor "Emy" Javier reminded the Rotarians about the charter presentation in Lucena on March 11, 1950 and urged them to attend, with their Rotary Anns. He also alerted the club regarding the charter presentation in Batangas, Batangas. "Basio" Eraña called the attention of the club to the fact that his name is not Basio but "GE". The club agreed to change his name, but not before "GE" was fined P5.00. Other finee was "Willie" Dy Buncio, for attempting to be a movie actor. Nominations for membership in the Board of Directors were received at this meeting. The following were nominated: CANDIDATES FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1950-1951 1. Tony Anton 2. Doc Ayesa 3. Fay Bailey 4. Vince Bunuan 5. Monching del Rosario 6. Willie Dy Buncio 7. Johnny Gotuaco 8. Jim Hernandez 9. Ike Icasiano 10. Karl Kreutz 11. Ben Legarda 12. Lorry Lolarga 13. Hans Menzi 14. Ramon Oriol 15. Long Ortigas 16. Pad Padua 17. Jack Preysler 18. Gene Puyat 19. Peter Richards 20. Art Tanco 21. Pete Teodoro 22. Bob Trent 23. Lou Wagner 24. Yan Yanzon 25. Gary Yupangeo