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FORMER MEMBERS’ AND QUIZ DAY

THE WEEK THAT WAS

April 9, 2008 – by Dir. Bob Hecks

Former members day and Mike Clancy’s quiz are becoming part of RCMN tradition. Having both on the same day made a festive occasion. Added to that we had three members of the District 3830 Group Study Exchange Team bound for Connecticut USA.

Former member Romy Dizon was the moderator, so we had plenty of between-events entertainment. Romy’s memory for personal details is phenomenal and he’s lost none of that with advancing years. And he managed to look like Barack Obama – see the photo on the opposite page.

Mike Clancy’s quiz was a well prepared as usual. In what other quiz can you see a commentary on the answers on screen? And multiple-choice answers take a lot of time to put together. Anyway, be advised that Damascus is the oldest surviving name of cities mentioned in the bible.

Pres. Joe’s message was mainly the one in writing on the front cover of ‘Ang Magiting.’ Referring to the joint meeting of several D.3830 clubs on April 3, which had former President Estrada as guest speaker, he did a thoughtful job of drawing lines between what is ‘political’ and what is not. See www.rcmn.org for a good analysis of what should guide us in selecting ‘political’ guest speakers. With elections due in two years time, candidates are already looking at Rotary Club audiences.

President's Corner

Just One

Dear Fellow RCMNers,

Our members know that the Philippines is now on Christmas mode. Given that the holiday season has already started, I hope it’s not presumptuous of me to ask for a Yuletide present, in behalf of Makati North of course. That is, I’m asking for each member to recruit or reactivate just one member.

But first, allow me to express my gratitude to those who have invited prospective members to attend previous meetings. Share with us your feedback – particularly the resistance for signing up – so that we may address concerns and prepare a course of action. And please, invite your friends to a weekly meeting or an activity again.