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Issue No. 5 | R.I. District 3800 | November 2022

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Message from

ARTURO "BOBBY" C. TANYAG

District Governor, RY 2022 - 2023 | Rotary Club of Pasig South

 
OUR LASTING LEGACY – THE GEMS OF PHILANTHROPHY OF DISTRICT 3800

I am deeply honored to thank all of you, the gems of philanthropy of Rotary International, the benevolent Rotarians of District 3800 for your gifts of lasting legacy to the Rotary Foundation and recognize your overflowing compassion and generosity to ensure that our charity of choice will continue to turn dreams into reality of millions of people around the world.

We imagine a world with all possibilities, our world transformed, a world without disease, a world where children can learn to read and write at an early age, a world where clean water is accessible to everyone, a world where everyone can enjoy stability and hope as we all unite to help create paths for a healthy, productive life for all.

This tremendous responsibility and challenge will never be addressed without generous donors like you, whose thoughtfulness and genuine compassion for serving humanity, and the passionate dedication to Rotary’s motto of Service Above Self , all help spur unimaginable innovation to make our dreams into reality.

I am very proud and all of you as well are as proud to be a part of Rotary’s rich history of Doing Good in the World as we all continuously share our Blessings, Kindness, Joy, and Peace in our communities and across the Globe that makes a lasting difference.

I extend my deepest gratitude on behalf of the Rotary family of RI District 3800 for your overflowing generous contribution to our Rotary Foundation.

Message from

JENNIFER E. JONES

Rotary International President, RY 2022 - 2023

 
Being asked to Imagine Rotary can seem like a big, heady exercise, but the most important element of it is something quite small, even personal.

Not too long ago, Rotary members were expected to perform our acts of service quietly. I understood and appreciated the thought behind that — humility is a wonderful trait, and we should continue to nurture it in other ways.

But keeping Rotary to ourselves has a cost. and by sharing our Rotary moments, we are being generous with others and giving them an opportunity to understand the impact of Rotary.

It brings to mind that wonderful aphorism: “People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel.”

So how do we make people feel Rotary? The best way is to share our Rotary moments. We have all had them — when the ordinary collides with intention to create something extraordinary.

Some people have those Rotary moments the first time they go to a meeting. For others, it can take years, before seeing the joy in the eyes of someone we serve. Or perhaps in hearing from another member something that hit close to home.

As Nick and I share this journey, we are amazed at the work you are performing and the lives that are transforming. Throughout the year, I’m going to share with you the sights and the stories that made those tours meaningful for us.

I hope you can do the same in your corner of Rotary. It can be something you share in meetings or on social media. For the most savvy and ambitious, it could be an event you publicize with local media. Even sharing your stories with friends has impact.

We need ambassadors for Rotary’s message and our dreams for a better world. The best ambassadors are you. The more you share stories — and share them from the heart — the more you encourage others to partner with us, to join us, and to stay.

To give you just one small example, in the months ahead, I will be turning over this column to Rotary members who will share their personal stories as they relate to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization. It’s important that we hear these stories directly from the people who experienced them as a way of feeling the importance of DEI for the future of Rotary.

In everything we do, what people feel about Rotary will shape our future. I can only imagine what you will inspire through the stories you’ll tell.

More from this Issue:

  • District Secretary for Operations Corner
  • Spouses' Corner presents Turkey Recipe for Christmas
  • GLOW: Girl Leaders of the World
  • Honoring the IATPs during the 2nd Breakfast Meeting
  • Pitong Alay Serbisyo ng Rotaryo, Sama-samang Saya para sa Baras
  • RYLA 2022: Successfully kicked-off at Mt. Purro Nature Reserve
  • TRF Recognition Night: Let's Continue Doing Good in the World
  • Rotary 103: Learn to Read
  • Alagang Jollibee for Persons with Visual Impairment project
  • Special Feature on Zone 4A Rotary Clubs (Marikina)
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