Sunday, July 19, 2009

Zone 4 Rotary International Induction


The Rotary Club of Kalibo District 3850 newly installed officers, members and spouses, RY 2009-2010. They are with Sen. FRANCIS “Chiz” Escudero, second from left sitting. He was the guest speaker during the Rotary International Joint Induction and Turn-over Ceremonies on July 4 held at Hercor Pavilion, Lawaan, Roxas City.

Zone IV of Rotary International, District 3850 held its Joint Induction and Turn-over Ceremonies for the Rotary Year 2009-2010 on Saturday evening, July 4 with Senator Francis “Chiz” G. Escudero as guest speaker.

The officers inducted were those of Rotary Club of Kalibo, Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo, Rotary Club of Boracay, and Rotary Club of Roxas. The induction ceremony was held in Hercor Pavilion, Lawaan, Roxas City.

Although the affair was held in Roxas City, three other clubs based in that city did not join the affair.

The officers installed to office were: Rotary Club of Kalibo: Joel Mercurio – president with members of the board who are Bing Santamaria, Raphy Tayco, Vady Marin, Lyn Alcedo, Louie Francisco, Art Carpio, Nolly Sodusta, More Morier, Vic Santamaria, Botoy Villorente, and Pete Ruiz.

Rotary Club of Metro Kalibo: Nestor Bartolome-president with Ely Villanueva, Noel Cabobos, Domingo Quinto, Juan Retamar, Jerome Barrios, Tony Tabang, Valtimor Conanan and Saykeme Martelino-members of BOD.

Rotary Club of Roxas: Pip Acepcion-president with Jerry Lamas, Che Che Lastimoso, Jo Mosquete, Ruben Yap, Mark Ortiz, Bonnie Barrera, Leah Del Rosario, Cheann Distor, Pow Del Rosario, Matty Viterbo, Rexam Laguda, Mel Deslate, and Gary Potato: members of BOD.

Rotary Club of Boracay: Prime Dizon-president, with Toby Mockel, Geri Asis, Del Nano, Elena Brugger, Dang Romero Lee Rosaia, and Ala Todea-members of the BOD.

At first, District Governor of RI District 3850 Edgar Diotay Sy attempted to administer the Oath of Office to the officers but he committed a mistake. He laughed long at his error. He attempted again. He did the same mistake and laughed furiously. PDG Toto Cua Locsin took over and sworn the officers.

In the same affair, Dr. Esther Lagon-Alfaro was inducted new member of the Rotary Club of Kalibo. Some 39 RC Kalibo members with their spouses attended the induction program.

Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero in his speech dwelt on the RI 2009-2010 motto: “The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands”. He concluded his speech with: “The future of the Philippines is in the hands of the Rotarians and the Filipinos.” Escudero spoke in Filipino. /MP

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