by AMBROSIO R. VILLORENTE
The 18 members Rotary Club of Kalibo delegation to the DISCON 2012 held in Sarabia Manor, Iloilo City on April 12 - 14, 2012.
Pres. Bing with the 9 awards garnered.
The Rotary Club (RC) of Kalibo harvested nine (9) awards during the DISCON 2012 of Rotary International District 3850. The RI District 3850 is composed of 54 Rotary Clubs from the provinces of Western Visayas, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-tawi and Zamboanga provinces including Dipolog and Pagadi-an Cities.
The district convention 2012 was held in Sarabia Manor Hotel, Iloilo City on April 12 to 14. The RC Kalibo delegation comprised of 13 Rotary Club members, three (3) spouses and two (2) Rotakids was headed by its President Bing Santamaria.
The highlight of the 3-day district convention is the opening program which showed the regional festivals competition. RC Kalibo featured the Aklan Sto. Niño Ati-atihan Festival as a guest performer. It was highly applauded and won the admiration of the delegates. There were several speeches delivered like the messages of Iloilo City Cong. Jerry Treñas, and Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor. A separate program was held for the Rotary spouses.
District Governor’s Ball was held on Friday evening, April 13 where Rotary International President Representative PDG Jason Chan addressed the delegates, ballroom dancing competition was held and the awards were given to the winners during the club year 2011 – 2012. The incoming district governor Rafael Jocson and his family were introduced and the incumbent district governor Melvin De la Serna delivered his closing address.
The awardees for the Rotary Club of Kalibo was led by PP Vady Marin as RI Club Builder Award. The other awards are: 1. Most Outstanding Club in New Generations; 2. Most Outstanding Rotary Community Corps – Malogo, New Washington; 3. Most Outstanding Interact Club – Infant Jesus Academy; 4. Club Achievement Award; 5. Highest Club Contribution to Polioplus; 6. Best Club for Governor’s Visit; 7. Project Merit Award- Youth Congress; and 8. Club President Achievement Award.
The Madyaas Pen Editorial staff sincerely congratulates the Rotary Club of Kalibo for bringing home the Golden Harvests. /MP
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