October is Economic and Community Development Month in Rotary

Official e-Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Holy Spirit

The Dove
17 October 2017 Rotary Club of Holy Spirit Club No. 69935 RI District 3780 Philippines Vol. X No. 08

Rotary and DENR work together to build awareness and

secure cooperation of community leaders to save Sierra
Madre, longest mountain range, for the benefit of humanity
Every September 26 of each year, the
Save Sierra Madre Day is celebrated
by virtue of Presidential Proclamation
#413, to help boost awareness among
the general public on the importance of
preserving our forests as well as pro-
tecting, managing and properly utilizing
the natural resources of the country.

Last Septem-
ber 26, 2017,
RC Holy Spirit
Rtn Abet
Sevilla and his
spouse Mary
Ann hosted
the annual
celebration in
the familys ests, and shared suggestions on lying provinces of Aurora, Quezon
farm in Camp Martyr, town of Bonga- income-producing activities such as and Nueva Ecija. Some of those
bon, Nueva Ecija province.
vegetable raising. who attended shown in the pictures
Fifteen (15) representatives from the are members of a large indigenous
Seventy (70) representatives at- tribe, the Igorots.
Department of Environment and
tended the 3 seminars held that day.
Natural Resources (DENR) offices After the seminar, a dialogue ensued
Most of them are leaders or chief-
in Aurora, Quezon, Nueva Ecija and which allowed the local leaders to dis-
tains of localities in the Sierra Madre
Bulacan came to conduct a seminar cuss their problems, mainly the absence
mountain range located in the out-
on the preservation of trees & for- of livelihood opportunities that force
them to sell wild plants, hunt wild ani-
mals and other prohibited or regulated
acts. Also, the absence of educational
and health care services compounds
their daily problems. When the discus-
sions were completed, delicious snacks
were served to all who attended.

The Sierra Madre is the long-

est mountain range in the Philippines.
Running in the north-south direction
from the provinces of Cagayan to the
north and Quezon to the south, the
mountains form the eastern backbone
of Luzon Island.
Pictures taken of the forum/seminar with the 3rd batch of local mountain chieftains and leaders.

The Sierra Madre is the

longest mountain range in
the Philippines. In the prov-
ince of Nueva Vizcaya,
the Caraballo Moun-
tains connect Sierra Madre
Mountain range with
the Cordillera Central range.

The mountain range serves

as a typhoon barrier, attenu-
ating incoming typhoons
from the Pacific Ocean before
reaching the central
mainland.[3]

The Sierra Madre covers from

Aurora, Bulacan, Cagayan,
Isabela, Nueva Ecija, Nueva
Vizcaya, Quezon, Quirino and
Rizal province. 680 km
(420 mi) North to South.

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 ROTARY YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE Interactors of Holy
Spirit continue peer tutoring sessions to help improve school-
mates academic performance
By President Shane Macabodbod, Interact Club of Holy Spirit. Mentored by Faculty Adviser Beth Auxillo and Youth Chair PP Marcia Salvador

ducting their signature service

project. Sixteen (16) Grade 7
students came, despite the
heavy rains, eager to be given
review lessons to prepare them
for the upcoming periodical ex-
aminations.
The enthusiastic Interactors,
led by President Shane Ma-
cabodbod, came well prepared
for the activity. They consulted
up during the current grading period, and
with the students advisers on
prepared visual aids and exercises as
what lessons had been taken
A signature project of the Interact means of reviewing such
Club of Holy Spirit National High lessons to the students.
School in the past 3 years, the Lessons in Science, English
peer tutoring program for this and Math were taken up,
school year was launched on Au- with Interactors assisting
gust 5, 2017. one another.
Faculty Adviser Maam Beth
The purpose of the peer tutoring
Auxillo was present during
program has been to help students
the activity. So were TGP
who have been identified and re-
Ric Salvador and Youth Ser-
ferred by their teachers for tutoring.
vice Chair PP Marcia Salva-
dor who observed and pro-
It was a stormy Saturday afternoon
vided some guidance to the
on October 14, 2017 but this did
Interactors.
not deter the Interactors from con-

What are the differences between coaching, mentoring and tutoring?

Coaching Mentoring Tutoring

Relationship has a set duration Ongoing relationship Relationship usually fixed length

Structured in nature and meetings scheduled on Informal meetings take place as and when the mentee needs
Formal, often timetabled sessions
a regular basis some advice, guidance or support.

Coach does not need direct experience of the Mentor usually more experienced and qualified than 'mentee' in Tutor knowledgeable about the subject area and

coachee's occupational role and does not advise. same profession or organisation who can pass on experience able to pass on skills and knowledge.

Focus on specific issues identified by coachee Focus on career & personal development of mentee in general Focus on learning specific skills and knowledge

Coach "draws out" Mentor "puts in" Tutor "puts in"

Source: Leeds Beckett University. In 2014/15, Leeds had 26,000 higher education students, making it 20th largest in the UK out of 165 institutions.
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 ROTARY YOUTH UNWIND AFTER SERVICE PROJECTS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE

INTERACT leaders led by TGP

Shane Macabodbod (seated 2nd
from left) and Baby Rotaractors
pose for souvenir photo with
Rotarians PDG Francis Rivera of
RC Timog and ASP Peth Rivera,
TGP Ric Salvador, PP Marcia Sal-
vador, Rtn Ana Kristina Rivera-
Josef, PP Beth Sy and PN JT Del-
gra of RC Holy Spirit.

The Interactors and Rotarians

assisted by participating in and
livening up the successful Bingo-
Sosyal fund-raising project of
the BF Homeowners Association
for the benefit of the community.
Oct. 6, 2017, BF Homes.

ROTARACT leaders led by TGP

Lovely Rose Paalisbo hold a get-
together for PP Chie Ladia Bullo
who is on a short visit from his pro-
fessional assignment in Cebu. In
the picture above, PP Chie stands
between TGP Ric and TGP Lovely.
Oct 14, 2017, Youth Service HQ at
the Salvador residence.

The Rotaractors and Rotary officers

also wished the best for TGP
Lovely Rose who will be assuming
on Monday, Oct 16, her new post-
ing in the BGC office of a prestig-
ious global firm.
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During visit of Honorary Member & D3780 Membership
vice chair AG Edmund Chiu, Holy Spirit celebrates admis-
sion of 3 members; now has 33 RI-registered Rotarians
The October 3, 2017 regular meeting of RC Holy
Spirit turned out to be a learning experience with
the visit of Honorary Member AG Edmund Chiu
who is District Membership Development Vice
Chair for Region 5. AG Edmund is a staunch sup-
porter of RCHS who, together with PDG Danny
Fausto, helped bring back the club to life after a
brief hiatus in its early years.
AG Edmund discussed the Districts goals in the
area of Membership Development, focusing on
recruitment and retention. It was very timely that
new recruits, Atty JL Torre sponsored by ASP
Peth Rivera and Dr Pau Sicat sponsored by PP
Linda Palattao, were present to demonstrate the
clubs achievement of gaining a member below 40
years old and a female, respectively. A third re-
cruit, Atty Isabelito E. Sicat sponsored by Rtn
Chief City Prosecutor, could not make it to this
meeting. All three new members of RC Holy Spirit
have since been reported to Rotary International
through the My Rotary portal.
With three (3) new members, RC Holy Spirit now
has 33 active members registered with Rotary In-
ternational.
The message of PP Edmund was supplemented
by a learning session that highlighted key points
in RIs webinar, MEMBERSHIP: Its Now or
Never, and
Simon Sineks video-discussion of the
MILLENNIAL QUESTION, where the best-selling
author spoke on the challenges to prepare for
when young professionals are recruited into an
organization.
Rotaract club officers led by TGP Lovely Rose
Paalisbo discussed a forum project in develop-
ment phase during the meeting.
Before AG Edmund left, in his capacity as Honor-
ary Member of RC Holy Spirit, he handed over his
personal donation for the clubs ongoing milk-
feeding & nutrition program at Dona Juana Ele-
mentary School, a flagship life-saving program
now on its 7th year. Also part of his philanthropy to
help less fortunate youth, PP Edmund has been
providing free tuition scholarships to five (5) stu-
dents taking up 2-year technical-vocational
courses through the scholarship program of RC
Holy Spirit.
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 This page of The Dove e-bulletin serves as home page
of the virtual website of
ROTARY CLUB OF HOLY SPIRIT
Rotary International District 3780

Officers & Members About the Service Gallery What is Club

Chairmen Club Projects Rotary? Bulletin

RC Holy Spirit is on . .
Watch THE BOYS OF
D3780 1905 History of Rotary
Website
International
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 Reminder of club meeting:
Date: October 17, 2017 Tuesday
Time: 7:00 PM

Agenda:

Quick debriefs on club activities and Next Steps if any

RCHS membership
Weekly Literacy cum Feeding for indigent children in Payatas dumpsite

Distribution 2 remaining baby strollers from SM Foundation

Peer-tutoring by Interactors

Upcomimg service projects

Launch 7th annual youth forum on anti-drug abuse & HIV-AIDS prevention to
help attain Zero new incidence. Cooperation proj with QC Red CrossNov 26, 2017

Vocational/Career talk for Grades 9 & 10 students of Holy Spirit Natl High School
- November 9, 2017

District events for our participation

Oct 22 6:00 AM Great Walk around Quezon Memorial Circle

Purpose: Celebrate WORLD POLIO DAY
Participants: D3780, D3800 and D3810
Color for D3780RED
Holy Spirit Contingent
15 Rotaractors -- Red/Maroon club T-shirt or plain red
15 Interactors - Green club T-shirt or plain green
?? Rotarians - Red club T-shirt or plain red
Bring . . .

District tree-planting activity Oct 28 or 29, 2017 AM at Veterans Medical Center

Proposed district assignments with DGE Mar Reyes 2018-19

Other matters

Please join us tomorrow and share your thoughts during the discussion of the agenda
items, and kwentuhan in-between agenda items. Thanks.

Sincerely,
Ric
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 October is Economic and Community Development Month in Rotary

Reducing poverty through economic and

community development: How can we do that ?
By Azka Asif, RI Rotary Service and Engagement Staff, October 2016

Globally, 836 million people still live in extreme poverty people, who could benefit from the knowledge of the older farmers.
today. About one in five persons in developing regions The training offers both practical instruction and theory, covering top-
ics such as soil preparation, seedling production, cross-pollination,
lives on less than $1.25 USD per day. Global unemploy- organic growing, and climate change. More on the story online here.
ment has increased from 170 million in 2007 to nearly
202 million in 2012, of which about 75 million are young Providing vocational trainings
women and men.
The Rotary Club of
Panaji in India con-
How can we change that? ducted a vocational
training program fo-
By supporting projects that focus on generating income and creating
cused on training 12
productive employment opportunities, we can reduce poverty. Provid-
women in stitching and
ing income security and empowering women, people with disabilities,
tailoring. The workshop
youth, and the extremely poor is essential to economic and commu-
was conducted over a
nity development.
period of ten days for
Rotarians worldwide are committed to reducing poverty through pro- four hours a day to help
jects that provide people with equipment, vocational trainings, and women gain skills to be
work to strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, par- able to earn their own living and be financially independent. After the
ticularly women, in impoverished communities. Below are a few exam- trainings, the women were each given sewing machines that they
ples of Rotarians taking action. could use to start their own tailoring business.

Growing local economies Strengthening local entrepreneurs

The Constantia Rotary Club helped set up a community garden and
farm training center for young residents in Khayelitsha, the largest
township in Cape Town, South Africa. The club is working with
Abalimi Bezekhaya, a local organization that helps create income-
producing gardening oppor-
tunities, and partnered with
Rotary clubs in the United
Kingdom, the United States,
and Germany.
The garden yields many
vegetables and herbs that
supply Abalimis Harvest of
Hope venture, which sells
boxes of produce to middle-class Capetonians for a monthly fee. As
the garden grew, a training facility was built for young, unemployed
Based on a community needs assess-
ment, the Rotary Club of Ikeja in Nige-
ria concluded that traders or other
local entrepreneurs interested in grow-
ing their business did not have access
to funding through local financial insti-
tutions. The club provided an interest
free micro-credit loan to 20 beneficiar-
ies to be used to enhance their busi-
nesses. After three months, those
beneficiaries passed along the money
to another set of 20 people. Over time, the revolving fund has assisted
carpenters, tailors, barbers, hair dressers, various food sellers.
Click for more stories . . .
Rotarians taking action to empower communities.

Street Vendors Welfare Program raises income, safeguards health of

urban micro-entrepreneurs
By Mercy Plata, President of RC St Ignatius, D3780 Quezon City, Philippines
Marginal street vendors in the city are the target of a
project of our group, the Rotary Club of St. Ignatius.
The beneficiaries, who received
attractive canopy-like umbrellas
that protect them and their
goods from sun and rain, would
soon undergo informal trainings
on how to improve their income
and observe cleanliness through
this newly initiated VENDORS
WELFARE PROGRAM.
The eventual outcome desired by St Ignatius is to make a significant, sustainable difference in the lives of street vendors -
essentially by helping them help themselves in improving income while safeguarding their health.

The main article from RI Rotary Service was first featured in the GOVERNORS MONTHLY LETTER Oct 2016 when TGP Ric Salvador of Holy Spirit served as Editor-in-Chief of the GML. 8
September is Basic Education & Literacy Month while October is Economic and Community Development Month in Rotary
Barbershop buzzing with words: non-teaching
vocation raises literacy
By Judi Lembke, posted on GOOD NEWS SHARED, October 19, 2016
With kids increasingly attached to their iPads,
phones, and laptops how can we get them to read
more books? Its easier than you think.
In Ypsilanti, Michigan a barbershop is doing its
part to encourage kids to read. Heres how it
works: when a child gets their haircut at The Fuller
Cut and reads a book aloud to their barber during
their haircut they get a $2 discount on the cut.
Yes, it really is that simple: read your book
aloud and you get a discount.
Ryan Griffin, who has been cutting hair at The
Fuller Cut for twenty years, initiated the Read to
Your Barber program. He told the Huffington
Post that parents love it, while the kids like getting
the two dollars back and that the two dollars of-
ten goes directly into the kids pockets. Griffin
says teachers love the initiative they say that it
does so much for the kids during the
school year.
Because The Fuller Cut serves a diverse
community the books available to read all
feature positive images of African-
Americans, which could be an astronaut,
an athlete, or a writer.
This isnt the first barbershop to do this,
though; Griffin told NPR that he first read
about a similar literacy program in Har-
lem, as well as similar initiatives in places
like Iowa, Texas, and Ohio. Once he got
the ok from his boss the father of three
began bringing his own books into the
shop and soon people in the area began
donating books.
Griffin told HuffPo, And thats just how
it started. It wasnt anything grand. I
just wanted to be responsible.
While the initiative has attracted new costumers to
the barbershop the best bit, according to Griffin, is
that little kids who dont know how to read watch
the older kids and then grab a book for them-
selves.
When a kid thinks its cool to read, thats a
gift, says Griffin. If we can get kids to come
back to The Fuller Cut as adults in college and
they tell us, Because you guys had us read
here, it made me want to be a writer or journal-
ist, thats really the end goal.
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ter account, who knows, it might inspire someone
to do something similar!
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 The most important thing in the world
By Jessica Compton, Rotary Global Grant Scholar to New Zealand, on June 23. 2017

As a child, I dreamed of teaching.

SERVICE ABOVE SELF But it took until my junior year of
Jessica Compton enjoys the view on Mount
Sunday, located in the middle of the South
Island in Kakatere Conservation Park
college to return to that dream.
The Four-Way Test My undergraduate coursework
OF THE THINGS we think, say or do had prepared me for the content,
if not the pedagogical strategies,
1) Is it the TRUTH? to effectively engage and teach
2) Is it FAIR to all concerned? adolescents English reading,
listening and viewing; writing,
3) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER speaking, and presenting.
FRIENDSHIPS?
4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? I figured I would pick up the rest
of what I needed in graduate Compton and Sha Litten (right). Says Compton she
school in order to be able to was my mentor teacher on my first teaching placement
a delight to work with and learn from.
teach. But I had no idea it would
Rotarians Pledge be in New Zealand. Through the be-
nevolence of a global grant scholarship tional understanding, goodwill, and
I am a Rotarian
sponsored by District 7570, I earned a peace, which is Rotarys fourth guiding
I will always uphold the TRUTH. Master of Teaching and Learning at the principle. I understand a different cul-
University of Canterbury in 2016. ture; indeed, one that didnt seem all
I am a Rotarian that different on first landing.
I will always strive to be FAIR The experience of living abroad in New
Zealand was both memorable and life- In teaching and in all of life seeking
in all of my dealings with my fellowmen. changing. Along with all the tramps service above self, I have found one
I am a Rotarian (Kiwi lingo for hiking) in such a stun- whakatauk, or Maori proverb, to ring
ningly beautiful country, I learned to be particularly true:
I will always endeavor to build a culturally responsive teacher. My
GOODWILL and UNDERSTANDING courses and teaching placements inten- He aha te mea nui o te ao? (What is the
tionally focused on how to improve the most important thing in the world?)
in my community,
learning experience and outcomes of He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. (It
among my countrymen students from low socio-economic back- is the people, it is the people, it is the
and people of all nations. grounds, predominately in Mori people.)
schools. Last year, I arrived quite igno-
I am a Rotarian rant, but ended up learning so much As I venture into this coming school
I will always seek to promote (heaps, as they say in NZ) about year, may people and the building of
Mori culture, the fundamental impor- relationships be the core of my teach-
the greatest good tance of relationships in the classroom, ing, service, and love. My deepest
for the greatest number of people and how to teach in a discourse of in- thanks will forever extend to both the
clusion that benefits all learners. Roanoke-area and Riccarton Rotarians
in the spirit of ROTARY SERVICE.
for your partnership and support in aid-
I am a Rotarian I think my living in New Zealand ing my career as an educator.
achieved the advancement of interna
I will always uphold
the Rotary International Motto,
ROTARY WORLD AT A GLANCE
SERVICE ABOVE SELF. Data as of 31 May 2017

ROTARY ROTARACT INTERACT RCCs

Rotarian Code of Conduct
As a Rotarian, I will
1) Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my Members Members Members Members
personal and professional life
1,236,554 235,497 499,123 210,500
2) Deal fairly with others and treat them and their
occupations with respect

3) Use my professional skills through Rotary to men-

tor young people, help those with special needs, and Clubs Clubs Clubs Corps
improve peoples quality of life in my community and
in the world 35,533 10,239 21,701 9,452
4) Avoid behaviour that reflects adversely on Rotary
or other Rotarians
Source: THE ROTARIAN September 2017 published by Rotary International
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 In historic shift, Boy Scouts expands girls' participation
By David Crary, Associated Press, October 12, 2017
NEW YORK (AP) In its latest mo-
mentous policy shift, the Boy Scouts of
America will admit girls into the Cub
Scouts starting next year and establish
a new program for older girls based on
the Boy Scout curriculum that enables
them to aspire to the coveted Eagle
Scout rank.
Founded in 1910 and long considered a
bastion of tradition, the Boy Scouts have
undergone major changes in the past
five years, agreeing to accept openly
gay youth members and adult volun-
teers, as well as transgender boys.
The expansion of girls' participation,
announced Wednesday after unanimous
approval by the organization's board of
directors, is arguably the biggest change
yet, potentially opening the way for hun-
dreds of thousands of girls to join.
Many scouting organizations in other
countries already allow both genders
and use gender-free names such as
Scouts Canada. But for now, the Boy
Scout label will remain.
"There are no plans to change our name
at this time," spokeswoman Effie Deli-
markos said in an email.
Under the new plan, Cub Scout dens
the smallest unit will be single-
Boy Scout Oath
On my honor, I will do my
best
To do my duty to God
and my country and to
obey the Scout Law;
To help other people
at all times;
To keep myself physi-
cally strong, mentally
awake and morally
straight.
The three promises of the
Scout Oath are:
Duty to God and country,
Duty to other people, and
Duty to self.
Among families al-
ready in the scouting
community, the big-
gest worry, accord-
ing to Surbaugh,
was that the positive
aspects of single-
sex comradeship
might be jeopard-
ized.
"We'll make sure
those environments
are protected," he
said. "What we're
gender, either all-boys or all-girls. The presenting is a fairly
unique hybrid model."
larger Cub Scout packs will have the
option to remain single gender or wel- The Girl Scouts of the USA have criti-
come both genders. The program for cized the initiative, saying it strains the
older girls is expected to start in 2019 century-old bond between the two or-
and will enable girls to earn the same ganizations. Girl Scout officials have
Eagle Scout rank that has been attained suggested the BSA's move was driven
by astronauts, admirals, senators and partly by a need to boost revenue, and
other luminaries. they contended there is fiscal stress in
part because of past settlements paid by
Boy Scout leaders said the change was
needed to provide more options for par- the BSA in sex-abuse cases.
ents. The BSA recently increased its annual
membership fee for youth members and
"The values of scouting trustworthy,
loyal, helpful, kind, brave and reverent, adult volunteers from $24 to $33, but
Surbaugh said the decision to expand
for example are important for both
young men and women," said Michael programming for girls was not driven by
Surbaugh, chief scout executive. financial factors. He expressed enthusi-
asm at the possibility that the changes
could draw hundreds of thousands more
Boy Scout Law girls into BSA ranks over the coming
years.
A Scout is
The Girl Scouts, founded in 1912, and
1. Trustworthy, the BSA are among several major youth
2. Loyal, organizations in the U.S. experiencing
sharp drops in membership in recent
3. Helpful, years. Reasons include competition
4. Friendly, from sports leagues, a perception by
some families that they are old-
5. Courteous, fashioned and busy family schedules.
6. Kind,
7. Obedient,
Membership
8. Cheerful,
As of 2010, there are over 32 million
9. Thrifty, registered Scouts[97] and 10 million
10. Brave, registered Guides[98] around the
11. Clean, world, from 216 countries and territo-
12. and Reverent. ries.
Boy Scout Motto 2,600.000 registered members in the
Philippines
Be Prepared !
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 MESSAGES FROM ROTARY LEADERS
RI Presidents October 2017 Message
Some years ago in the Melbourne, Austra-
lia, museum where my daughter used to
work, an iron lung was on display. For most
people my age who remembered the terri-
fying polio epidemics of the 1950s, that iron
lung was a testament to how far vaccina-
tion had brought us: to the point where that
once-critical piece of medical equipment
had literally become a museum piece.
For much of the world, the story of polio is
a simple one: After years of fear, a vaccine was developed and
a disease was conquered. But for some of the world, the story
was different. In so many countries, the vaccine wasnt avail-
able, mass vaccination was too expensive, or children simply
couldnt be reached. While the rest of the world relegated polio
to its museums, in these countries, the disease continued to
rage until Rotary stepped forward and said that all children, no
matter where they lived or what their circumstances, deserved
to live free of polio.
In the years since PolioPlus was launched, the combined efforts
of Rotary, the governments of the world, and the Global Polio
Eradication Initiative have brought the number of cases of polio
down from an estimated 350,000 per year to just a few so far in
2017. But we must reach zero cases, and stay there, to achieve
eradication. To do that, we need everyones help.
On 24 October, we will mark World Polio Day. It is a day to
celebrate how far we have come and an opportunity for all of us
to raise awareness and funds to complete the work of eradica-
tion. I ask every Rotary club to participate in some way in
World Polio Day activities, and I encourage you to
visit endpolio.org for ideas and to register your event. Whether
you host a silent auction, a virtual reality viewing, a fundraising
walk, or a Purple Pinkie Day, your club can make a real differ-
ence.
This year, our World Polio Day livestream event will take place
at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation headquarters in Seattle;
you can watch it on endpolio.org beginning at 2:30 p.m. Pacific
time. As many of you know, Rotary has committed to raising
$50 million a year for the next three years. This amount will be
matched 2-to-1 by the Gates Foundation effectively tripling
the value of all money Rotary raises on World Polio Day and
throughout the year. Lets all make a difference on World Polio
Day and help End Polio Now.
IAN H. S. RISELEY
President 2017-18
RC Holy Spirit D3780 in polio
immunization drive. Click
photo to view the campaign.
Foundation Chairmans October 2017 Message
.What do we mean when we talk about
peace?
In 1921, the fourth object of Rotary was
established: "The advancement of interna-
tional understanding, goodwill, and peace
through a world fellowship of business and
professional persons united in the ideal of
service."
In Rotary today, we see peace not as an
abstract concept but as a living, dynamic
expression of human development, integral to our humanitarian
mission.
Much of our work for peacebuilding depends on the ability of
Rotary members to execute three important activities: forming
transformative partnerships, raising funds to support our many
hundreds of projects, and recruiting and supporting Rotary
Peace Fellows in their work.
This year The Rotary Foundation formed a strategic partnership
with the Institute for Economics and Peace, one of the leading
organizations in identifying and measuring the attitudes, institu-
tions, and structures that create and sustain peaceful societies.
Through this partnership, Rotary will work with the institute to
create an online learning portal for Rotarians and peace fellows
to build on their current expertise, apply new methods, and mo-
bilize communities to address the issues underlying conflicts.
Our goal is to foster community-based projects in peace and
conflict resolution that are practical and impactful.
Rotary has also launched a Rotary Peace Centers Major Gifts
Initiative to raise funds for new partnerships while continuing to
garner contributions to educate and support our peace fellows
and more.
President Ian H.S. Riseley's six peacebuilding conferences
taking place globally from February to June will explore the
relationship among peace, Rotary's areas of focus, and envi-
ronmental sustainability. Our history proves that you don't need
to be a diplomat to make peace.
When you mentor a student struggling to graduate, you are a
peacebuilder.
When you launch any project to support economic development
in your community, you are building conditions for sustainable
peace and conflict management.
When you support and collaborate with a Rotary Peace Fellow,
you are advancing peace.
Today's complex conflicts require more creative community-
based initiatives. Together we can really make a difference.
PAUL A. NETZEL
Trustee Chair 2017-18
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 About THE DOVE
THE DOVE is the official newsletter of
the Rotary Club of Holy Spirit, Rotary
International District 3780.
The digital publication features
hyperlinks or web-links which make it
a true electronic newsletter/e-bulletin.
Trees that spread peace
Distribution: On 12 June, during the Rotary International Con-
vention in Atlanta, we planted a Ginkgo nursery
THE DOVE is published in 3 ver- tree at The Carter Center, founded by former
sions: printed, digital PDF, and U.S. President Jimmy Carter, a recipient of the
online. Nobel Peace Prize. The tree is a descendant of
PDF version sent by email to one that survived the atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
nearly 1,000 addressees, Rotari- By Hiroko Seki, Rotary Club of Tokyo Yoneyama Yuai
ans and non-Rotarians in the club,
in the district, in Philippine Rotary
and outside including RI.
Posted on social media networks
and groups
Printed copies for reports
First issue of THE DOVE: 4 June 2009
(Vol I, No. 1)
Editorial team:
Marcia Salvador - Editor and Club
Information & Communication Offi-
cer (CICO)
Ric Salvador - Asst Editor
Contributors
Address: Don Antonio Clubhouse,
Holy Spirit Drive, Quezon City PH

Holy Spirit D3780

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 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICTS IN THE PHILIPPINES 2017-18

DISTRICT 3770 DISTRICT 3820

DISTRICT GOVERNOR DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Siso Salunat Lewi Tolentino
Baler, Batanes, Bulacan, Cagayan, Ifugao, Isabela, Aurora, Batangas, Laguna, Marinduque, Mindoro Ori-
Kalinga, Apayao, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino ental, Quezon, the whole of Bicol Region

DISTRICT 3780 DISTRICT 3830

DISTRICT GOVERNOR DISTRICT GOVERNOR

Chito Borromeo Ed Afzelius

Las Pinas, Makati, Muntinlupa, Palawan, Paranaque,

Quezon City
Pateros, Taguig

DISTRICT 3850
DISTRICT 3790
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Jundad Legislador
Boboy Valles
Aklan, Antique, Basilan, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo,
Abra, Bataan, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Misamis Occidental, Negros Occidental, Sulu, Tawi-
Union, Mountain Province, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Tawi, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur,
Tarlac, Zambales Zamboanga Sibugay

DISTRICT 3860
DISTRICT 3800 DISTRICT GOVERNOR
DISTRICT GOVERNOR Art O. Tan
Saldy Quimpo
Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Biliran Prov, Bo-
hol, Cebu, Compostela Valley, Davao City, Davao del
Caloocan, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Navotas, Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, General Santos
Pasig, Rizal, San Juan, Valenzuela City, Leyte, Negros Oriental, Samar, Siquijor, South
Cotabato, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur

DISTRICT 3810
DISTRICT 3870
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Loy Cosico Linda Deleste
Cavite, Manila, Mindoro Occidental, Pasay Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro City, Camiguin Island,
Cotabato, Cotabato City, Gingoog City, Iligan City,
Kidapawan City, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur,
Maguindanao, Malaybalay City, Marawi City, Misamis
Oriental, Sultan Kudarat, Tacurong City, Valencia City

Source: Philippine Rotary Magazine

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