Rotaract Club Manila Metro

ROTARACT is an international program for young men and women ages 18 to 30 who believe they can make a difference. ROTARACT clubs provide an opportu-nity for young adults to enhance the knowledge and skills that will assist them in personal development, to address the physical and social needs of their commu-nities and to promote better relations be-tween all people worldwide through a framework of friendship and service.

ROTARACT is a program of ROTARY INTERNATIONAL. Rotaract Clubs work under the guidance of their local Rotary Club, and take their name from a combination of the words Rotary and ac-tion. The first officially chartered Rotaract Club was in North Charlotte, North Caro-lina, in 1968, but clubs of young people associated in service with local Rotary Clubs had existed for several years in In-dia and Europe.

Today, there are more than 150,000 mem-bers in more than 6,500 Rotaract Clubs around the world. Clubs draw members from the community or are organized as an extracurricular activity for college stu-dents. Rotaract Clubs conduct formal meetings, usually every two weeks, which feature speakers, tours of local businesses, cultural activities, discussions, and visits to other clubs.

Rotaract in the PHILIPPINES

What is ROTARACT?

Rotaractors utilize weekends for service project work, social events, and profes-sional and leadership development work-shops.

Every Rotaract Club is part of a district Rotaract organization, run by elected repre-sentatives with support from sponsoring Rotarians. The district organization plans regional conferences, develops regional projects, holds club leadership training programs, and sponsors special events to strengthen the bond among clubs.

Rotaract has the following goals: ● To develop professional and leadership skills ● To emphasize respect for the rights of others, based on recognition of the worth of each individual

● To recognize the dignity and value of all useful occupations as opportuni-ties to serve ● To recognize, practice, and promote ethical standards as leadership qualities and vocational responsibilities ● To develop knowledge and under-standing of the needs, problems, and opportunities in the community and worldwide ● To provide opportunities for per-sonal and group activities to serve the community and promote international understanding and goodwill toward all people. (source: Rotaract Handbook)

Rotary International Theme for RY 2009-2010

Rotaract Clubs in the Philippines has also proven its competitiveness as the Philippines bagged the Rotary Interna-tional Most Outstanding Project in the Asia Pacific Region for three consecu-tive years. Truly, Rotaract Clubs work hand in hand with their sponsoring Rotary Clubs and other organizations to bet-ter uphold international understanding, raise social awareness, encourage the majority to lend a helping hand and put into practice Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self.” (Source: http://rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/N e w s l e t t e r s / I n t e r a c t i v e / P a g e s / 2 0 0 9 0 3 /DidYouKnow.aspx)

The Philippines is the third country all over the world that has the most number of Rota-ract clubs, to date, there are 492 Rotaract Clubs in the Philippines.* Each Rotaract Club is part of a district Rotaract organiza-tion run by elected District Rotaract Repre-sentative. In the Philippines, there are ten Rotary International Districts and these are District 3770, 3780, 3790, 3800, 3810, 3820, 3830, 3850, 3860 and 3870. Rotaract Clubs in the Philippines portrays a vital role in implementing meaningful service

projects and activities that help develop the welfare of indigent citizens. Worthy projects such as tree planting, book drive, feeding programs, leadership trainings, mentoring and story telling activities, awareness campaigns, and among others are just some of the projects and activities of Rotaract Clubs which proves that the youth of today can take action and work together for the betterment of this coun-try. Several Philippine Rotaractors has repre-sented the country to various international conferences and Rotary International funded programs such as Group Study Exchange and Rotary Youth Leadership Awards.

The Rotaract Club of Manila Metro is a community-based club under the guid-ance of the Rotary Club of Manila Metro, Rotary International District 3810, Phil-ippines. The club was organized May 1999 with Hazel Tañedo-Cayetano as its Charter President. It was July 14, 1999 when the club was recognized and char-tered by Rotary International during the term of then Rotary International Presi-dent Carlo Ravizza with R.I. theme, Ro-tary 2000: Act with Consistency, Credibility, Continuity.

Throughout those years, the Rotaract Club of Manila Metro consistently cre-ates and produces relevant projects and activities that respond to the needs of its members and that of indigent citizens. The club’s credibility and reputation has become stronger as it produced out-standing projects and young leaders in the district. Three of the club’s past presidents has been entrusted by Rota-ract clubs in the district as District Rota-ract Representatives, starting with PP Xenia Yasmin “XY” Eranes-Vasquez, Dis-trict Rotaract Representative, Rotary Year 2003-2004 with R.I. theme: Lend a Hand, PP Rhosenie “Sen” Villanueva, Dis-trict Rotaract Representative, Rotary

Year 2006-2007 with R.I. theme: Lead the Way. PDRR Sen was also the Con-ference Chairperson when the 3rd Asia Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference (APRRC) was held here in the Philip-pines. Lastly, PP Melchor “Chock” Encabo, District Rotaract Representative, Rotary Year 2007-2008 with R.I. theme: Rotary Shares. PDRR Chock was last year’s chair of Rotaract Multi-District Informa-tion Organization of the Philippines also known as MDIO – Pilipinas. Now on its tenth year, the Rotaract Club of Manila Metro under the leadership of President Paolo Rodrigo F. Naïve would continue to foster the spirit of friendship through service.

Under ONE Roof – the yellow “ROOF.” The roof of regalities, a celebration of genuine friendship and of truthful service brought about by acceptance, understanding and passion to serve. A roof which houses both our fears and our motivations even-handed by our solidarity, meekness, sincerity and togetherness. Under one roof stays a family of service.

The ROTARACT CLUB OF MANILA METRO

I – the blue “M” symbolizes every individual and members of the club. A livid blue that suggests being af-fected with fear, discomfort and low spirit; hence, representing personal struggles, unlikely circumstances and fear as experienced by everyone. No one is exempted from experiencing hardships and trials, but not everyone struggles and succeeds like a Rotarac-tor does.

Rotaract – the red “M” symbolizes Rotaract Club. A fierce red suggest-ing courage, vigor, optimism, and fearlessness which uplifts us from our personal struggles; therefore, enabling the club to offer service at its best. It also represents how Rota-ract establish camaraderie within our club.

The Rotaract Club of Manila Metro’s

logo symbolizes the utmost importance

of every individual in the club.

Each one’s character, field of expertise, talents, potentialities and personal

struggles are carefully

entwined in order to establish

harmony despite differences and

service beyond self, therefore,

epitomizing the true essence of

understanding, sharing and

companionship.

ROTARACT AND I ( The Rotaract Manila Metro Logo)

“ Our job is a simple one. It is saving lives with our hearts and our minds and our souls…” -- D.K. Lee, R.I President ‘08-‘09

Projects and activities of a Rotaract Club revolve around the four avenues of service namely: Club Service, International Service, Professional Service and Community Service. For the past ten years, the Rotaract Club of Manila Metro spearheaded valuable projects that respond to these four avenues.

CLUB SERVICE

Each of our members plays an essential role in the promotion of

the club’s advocacies. Our members are highly important

for the development and growth of the club. Thus, we

offer them activities that would help maximize their full

potentialities. Aside from regular meetings, we also have

fellowships, seminars and trainings.

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE

Recognizing that CHANGE

would be more possible if people will act and think collectively, we collaborate and unite with

other Rotaract Clubs to execute projects that would uphold

international understanding and awareness. Together with our sister clubs and partners in

service, we constantly think of better ways to bring joy and hope

to our fellowmen.

“ Rotaract is totally having fun...I believe it is the greatest foundation of our club and any other club or organization; that its members carry out solidarity to one another. ” -- Romel A. Bautista, Director for Club Service, RY 2008-2009

“ I realized that material thing is not the only thing that will make us happy. But smile is the most powerful thing that you can give to anyone…”

- Rotaract Manila Metro Changemaker ‘09 Volunteer

Community Service

In this challenging time, where almost everyone experience difficulties,

isn’t it amazing if each one of us could lighten and brighten someone else’s life?

It isn’t about the amount of help you bring but it’s about giving

and sharing a heartfelt touch, a warm smile, a sincere embrace and

a little of your time. Those simple things could already spark

a million of hope and happiness to a wounded heart and

a desperate soul. We provide meaningful projects that bring everlasting bliss and positive

change to our fellowmen.

Professional Service

We understand the importance of individuality, the essence of one’s

growth in order to become completely aware of his surroundings.

To answer that need, we provide an avenue for our members and

non-members to exercise and polish their craft.

An avenue where they could realize and recognize their strengths and

weaknesses…an avenue where they could be their real selves…

an avenue where they could be at their best.

" I am SO PRIVILEGED. I am SO BLESSED. I am SO LOVED. That's why I have a reason to help UNCONDITIONALLY, FREELY, UNASHAMEDLY, carrying the true intention of charity. I DON'T have room for a wasted life, a wasted youth. I am born for great things and to bring difference. And it's happening now! I can see it happening now. I can't wait for the coming best days of my life!" - Rtr. JA De Lima

Donation of Materials: We can arrange the pick up of learning

materials like books, manipulative toys and school items for our

S.I.K.A.P project and other literacy programs. This applies to

selected Metro Manila areas only.

Financial Donation: to help support our projects and activities.

For cash or check donations, these may be deposited at:

Peso Savings Account: Account Name: ROTARACT CLUB OF MANILA METRO Account Number: 1763-054-361 Bank Name: Bank of the Philippine Islands Branch: Madrigal, Alabang, Muntinlupa City

Dollar Savings Account: Account Name: ROTARACT CLUB OF MANILA METRO Account Number: 001764-0233-97 Bank Name: Bank of the Philippine Islands Branch: Madrigal, Alabang, Muntinlupa City SWIFT CODE: BOPIPHMM

Please address all checks to ROTARACT CLUB OF MANILA

METRO and kindly email all deposit slips with your name and address

at racmanilametro@yahoo.com so we could properly acknowledge

the donation you made.

Rotaract Manila Metro provides programs under Skills Development, Health and Nutrition, Parenting, Values

Formation, Literacy and Environment Protection. Interested partners may participate through the

following:

Time and Services: We are inviting individuals, organizations or

companies who would like to sponsor and volunteer to any of our

projects and activities.

ROTARACT CLUB OF MANILA METRO R.I. District 3810, Philippines

email: racmanilametro@yahoo.com / website: http://www.manilametro.multiply.com