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Playing Around With Google Gadgets

2011-11-30T06:30:00.000-08:00

Since today is holiday, I have time to do what I love – exploring around in this Rotaract blog:)

The five Google gadgets I've picked and applied are:

1.Popular Posts
Displayed a list of popular posts on this blog.

2.Search Box
Searched over this blog, blogroll, and everything I've linked to.

3.Ad space for Rent
Hmmm..let us see:.

4.Recent Comments
Showed the most recent comments, with optional summaries

5.Share It
Enabled you to easily share this blog posts to your favorite social networks.

How fun it is to play around with new Google Gadgets for this Rotaract blog!

What do you think?:) I love to hear your suggestions!:)

Digital Social Media Management

2011-09-29T04:52:00.000-07:00

I am assigned to facilitate a workshop in Asia Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference 2011.

APRRC FINAL PROGRAM
Digital Social Media Management

Participants will discuss the impact of new digital media specifically
penetrating on social networks, its importance in public
relations campaigns, and relevant strategies for Rotaract club and district
promotion.

Facilitators: PDRR Devie Ontolan (Philippines) and PDRR Flo Espiritu (Philippines)

Things to research:
1. Topic coverage
2. How to be a good facilitator

Initially, I have found researches and videos on how to and why choose Social Media for Rotary Clubs. I am now analyzing that, in Rotaract, it should be more on “moderation” or engagement control. I will surely post after workshop insights.

See you in APRRC Subic

iBlog7

2011-03-16T15:25:00.000-07:00

I’m registered for this year’s iBlog7!:) I’m interested in joining iBlog7 since the organizers integrated business and work ethics in the topics. I’m excited that I can learn and share priceless lessons in free event like iBlog.

http://iblogph.org/

9:00 – 9:15 Welcome
9:15 – 9:35 Sponsor Talk
9:45 – 10:05 Blogger Etiquette: How to be a Blogger with Integrity (Earth Rullan)

BREAK

10:45 – 11:05 Public Relations Success through Effective Social Media Management (Ruben Licera Jr.)
11:15 – 11:35 Be the Blogging and Social Media Champion in your Company (Regnard Raquedan)

BREAK

1:00 – 1:20 Blog Traffic 102 (Melvin Dichoso)
1:30 – 2:00 Organizing Online Contest (Jayson Biadog and another resource person)
2:15 – 2:35 Offline Marketing for your Blog (Ginger Arboleda)
2:45 – 3:05 Ten Power Blogging Advance Tips (Carlo Ople)

BREAK

3:45 – 4:05 Earning from Blogging (EJ Arboleda)
4:15 – 4:25 Are we ready for a National Bloggers Association or Professional Bloggers Association? (Janette Toral)

Raffle, Group Picture

Day 2 (April 2, 2011)

9:00 – 9:15 Welcome
9:15 – 9:35 Sponsor Talk
9:45 – 10:15 Blogging 101 (Jonel Uy & Jinkee Umali)

BREAK

11:00 – 11:20 Podcasting 101 (Adrian Jeric Peña)
11:30 – 11:50 Dealing with Writer’s Block (Roy Dela Cruz)

BREAK

1:00 – 2:00 Blogging for Advocacy (Sonnie Santos, Grace Nicolas, Gus Cosio, Ivan Henares)
2:15 – 2:35 Blog Traffic without SEO (Fitz Villafuerte)

BREAK

3:15 – 3:35 Your Blog and Facebook (Mon Macutay)
3:45 – 4:05 Building a Discussion Community (Michael Rubio)
4:15 – 4:35 Blogging, Social Networks, Online Relationships as Support System (Ria Tirazona)

Raffle, Group Picture

FREE DIGITAL MARKETING TALK

2011-03-10T17:17:00.000-08:00

An interesting Rotaract talk will be conducted tomorrow. The topic fits the Rotaract generation of today. This is also interesting for me because Social Media in Enterprise Level is one of the topics I’m considering for my thesis. I’m sure this is another Rotaract “perk”:). I’m also interested if the talk can help digital branding for NGO like Rotaract.

No other than Carlo Ople is the resource speaker.

Event Details:
Event: Rotaract Club of Manila’s General Assembly and Professional Speaker Series Talk on DIGITAL MARKETING
Date / Time: March 12, 2011 (Saturday), 1 pm
Venue: Asian Social Institute located at 1518 Leon Guinto Street, Manila

What is Digital Marketing?

APRRC 2011-Subic Bay Registration - Now Open!!!

2011-02-15T17:17:00.001-08:00

The Asia Pacific Regional Conference (APRRC) back to the Philippines. The year's APRRC 2011 will be held from September 29 to October 2, 2011 at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center, Subic Bay.

The registration is now open. There is a registration option through Paypal.
Hurry to avail the early bird rate!

Registration Fee:

(In USD, Rotaractor / Ex-Rotaractor & Rotaract Alumni / Rotarian)
Batch 1 - $175 / $200 / $225 - until March 15, 2011
Batch 2 - $200 / $225 / $250 - until May 31, 2011
Batch 3 - $225 / $250 / $275 - until August 31, 2011
Batch 4 - $250 / $275 / $300 - until September 15, 2011

An exciting Boracay Tour Package is among the optional Post-Conference Tours.
For more details, please visit http://www.aprrc2011.org.

The APRRC 2011 is hosted by Rotaract District 3790.

4th Magic Ong Badminton Cup

2011-02-07T03:59:00.000-08:00

4th Magic Ong Badminton Cup
Planet Badminton Court, Makati City
January 30, 2011

This event attested that Rotaract event can be a happy family day. I tagged along my sister and her 3 y/o daughter. While Sir Andy brought his children (Rotaractors) and his about 1 y/o grandson.

Mid-Year Review (MIDREV) 2011

2011-02-01T03:55:00.000-08:00

Rotaract District 3780 Mid-Year (MIDREV) 2011
Quezon City Hall / January 29, 2011
Host Club: Rotaract Club of Cubao

In general, the Mid-Year Review (MIDREV) 2011 was successful. There were 60 Rotaractors, Rotarians and Guests (46 Registered Rotaractors, 5 Rotarians, 6 Host Club members, 5 Rotarians and 3 Panelists) who attended the event. This is the average good number for a MIDREV. Well, when analyzing events, most Rotaractors prefer attendance in party and out of town and not on serious reporting type of event.

Other Important notes:
-Most important lesson learned in hosting MIDREV focused in taking full responsibility for accepted assignments.
-Never thought that city halls are that good. I thought I was in Club Filipino. I forgot I was in Quezon City hall!
-Panelists were great in doing evaluation and giving suggestions.
-Great Presentation Tips Take-Out: present action pictures and not just cute pictures, put simple caption like event name, venue and date (should not be lengthy).
-Informative and Interactive guest speaker.
-Room size is not proportionate to the actual attendance.
-Lapses in program execution both for the district and host club.
-Conformity: When its formal, so be it!
Haha! I was guilty of this one last Saturday. For whatever personal reasons, one should conform with the dress code. Or was the formal dress code for participants only?:)

APRRC 2010 Registration For Philippine Delegates

2010-05-21T01:11:00.000-07:00

Asia Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference (APRRC) 2010 - Sydney, Australia

According to the APRRC 2010 organizing committee “The Philippines delegation always provides a unique and exciting element to APRRC, so we are keen to ensure that as many Philippines delegates as possible can register for the best prices.”

The registration was reopened on May 14, 2010. The Early Bird tickets are selling out quick and at the time of this post there were about 15 left at the A$258 with accommodation or A$208 without accommodation (for Rotaractors). The next price phase will be A$278 with accommodation or A$228 without accommodation (for Rotaractors). The organizing committee will move to the next price phase after 31 May or after the Early Bird seats are full, whichever is first.

HOW TO JOIN APRRC 2010 IN SYDNEY:
1.) Fill out the registration form - http://www.aprrc2010.org/registration
2.) Registration team will send the invitation letter to the delegate
3.) Registration team confirms the total amount to pay
4.) Delegate pays for registration fee and optional activities
5.) Delegate applies for the visa - http://www.aprrc2010.org/visas
6.) Delegate books flights - http://www.aprrc2010.org/flights

Grab the early bird rates! You may contact your respective DRRs for more details!

Conference information and links are listed below:

Asia Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference 2010
Hosted by Rotaract District 9680
info@aprrc2010.org
www.aprrc2010.org
http://aprrc2010.multiply.com

MDIO CHAIRMANSHIP ELECTION 2010 - Guidelines and Call for Filing of Candidacy

2010-05-19T17:10:00.000-07:00

Dear all,

It's been another fruitful year of Rotaract service and fellowships that we
all have rendered and enjoyed through various innovative service
undertakings in our respective clubs, districts and beyond including our
MDIO-Pilipinas affiliation and magnified internationality of our
organization. Collectively, we have greatly contributed to the success of
another rotary year for Rotaract, being one the core components of New
Generations - the newest service avenue of Rotary International as per the
just-concluded RI Council on Legislation proceedings.

As we officially conclude this rotary year and look forward to the new
rotary year to unfold in less than a couple of months, we, the
member-districts of the MDIO-Pilipinas are entrusted to ensure continuity of
Rotaract leadership in our Council. In view hereof, the Council is on its
rigid preparation for the upcoming annual DRREs Training which is intended
to equip incoming DRRs w/ best practices, freshest and innovative ideas
among others, during the official assumption of their duties come July
1st.

Accordingly, to ensure smooth transition of MDIO leadership, election of the
new MDIO Chair is set during the second and final day of the upcoming DRREs
Training on May 30, 2010. In line with this, every member-district is
enjoined to participate on this very significant undertaking of our MDIO.

*As duly-appointed Election Committee Chair of this election and on behalf
of the MDIO Council, I now officially call for Filing of Certificate of
Candidacy (and credentials as stipulated below.*

Forwarded herewith for your reference and perusal is the Election Guidelines
unanimously agreed on and ratified (where there was a quorum to officially
do business) by the majority of 4 out of 7 member-districts (RIDs 3800,
3810, 3820 & 3830) of MDIO-Pilipinas as witnessed by SDG Magic Ong, PDDR Sen
Villanueva and PDRR Joannie Sitoy last April 30, 2010 in Makati City.

Please be guided accordingly. Thank you.

Best regards,

*PDRR Florante "Flo" Espiritu*
*Rotaract Club of Metro Olongapo, D-3790*
*Election Committee Chair*
MDIO Chairmanship Election 2010

Responsibilities of the MDIO Chair

- The Chairperson is responsible for coordinating all activities of the
Council regarding the Multidistrict Organization for the whole Rotary Year.

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Qualifications

A candidate must be:

1. An incumbent or Past District Rotaract Representative (DRR) of an
active member Rotaract District of the MDIO. *(Active membership to MDIO
is being able to pay subscription fee of Php 1,000.00 before September 30 of
the current Rotay Year)*

In the case of PDRRs, he/she must belong to an active Rotaract club, as
determined by the district.

1. Must be of Rotaract age (18-30 years old) until the end of his/her
term (July 1) as Chair (should be supported by an NSO-authenticated birth
certificate) .

1. Must not belong to the incumbent MDIO Chairperson’s district.

1. Has participated in at least one MDIO-organized event.

1. Must be able to complete and submit the needed documentary
requirements on time.

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Requirements for Filing of Candidacy

(Must be submitted in five sets)

1. Letter of Intent with vision for the organization (summarized in 1
page) addressed to the Committee on Elections Chair
2. Accomplished Certificate of Candidacy
3. Resume or Curriculum vitae showcasing Rotaract accomplishments with
2x2 photos
4. Photocopy of NSO-authenticated birth certificate (original must be
presented)
5. Board resolution and/or Letter of endorsement addressed to the MDIO
Election Committee expressing support and guidance from the following:

1. Sponsoring RC President-Elect and RAC President-Elect noted by
incumbent RC and RAC Presidents (as the office will take
effect in their
terms)
2. DRRE noted by the DRR
3. Incoming DRC noted by the incumbent DRC
4. DGE noted by the DG

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ELECTION PROCEDURE

1. SCHEDULE

- The MDIO Chairmanship election shall be held during the annual
DRRs-Elect Training, scheduled towards the end of the current Rotary Year.

- The Committee on Elections, at the onset of the Rotary Year, shall
determine the schedule of the election activities,
which include:* *

* *

Release of Election Guidelines - May 19, 2010

Filing of Certificate of Candidacy together with all the Requirements -
May 19-26, 2010

Committee on Elections Deliberation and Review of Credentials - May 27,
2010

Announcement of Qualified Candidates - May 28, 2010

Posting of Qualified Candidates’ Profile at the Phil DRRs e-group - May
28, 2010

Challenge Period - May 30-June 5, 2010

1. ELECTION COMMITTEE

- The election shall be facilitated by the Committee on Elections
(COMELEC).

*Composition of the Committee on Elections*

COMELEC Chair (Immediate Past MDIO Chair)

Members: Incumbent MDIO Chair and Three Other Past MDIO Officers (who are
not candidates in the election)

SPECIAL PROVISION ON THE COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS

If the COMELEC Chair has a qualified candidate from his/her district, he/she
must inhibit and be replaced by the Immediate Past MDIO Secretary. In case
that the latter still has a qualified candidate from his/her district, any
current active MDIO Officer shall serve as COMELEC Chair.

Any of the qualified COMELEC members who has a qualified candidate from
his/her district must inhibit himself/herself as a member of the committee.

1. PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES

- After validation of the election committee, only candidates with
complete requirements shall be declared by the COMELEC Chair as eligible to
run in the election.

- All Candidates will be introduced during the DRRs-Elect Training. Each
candidate will be allowed a five-minute speech to present his/her vision for
the MDIO. The privilege speech should not turn out to be a campaign.
Campaign in any form is not allowed.

- After which, open forum will follow and questions from the assembly to
the candidate shall be entertained, as determined by the COMELEC.

* *

D. VOTING PROCEDURES

- Presence of quorum must be observed, 50% + 1 of all active member
districts. The quorum should be properly announced by the COMELEC Chair.

- Official ballot must be countersigned by the MDIO COMELEC members.

- Election must be conducted by SECRET BALLOTING.

- A District is entitled to ONE VOTE only. Votes will be cast by the DRR,
preferably in consultation with the DRRE. However, in the absence of the
DRR, the DRRE or any designated PDRR may vote in behalf of the district,
supported by a signed letter from the DRR.

- Votes must be tallied in front of the electors. The COMELEC shall
validate the ballot before each vote is read. Votes shall be tallied on a
board for public viewing and on the official tally sheet. Thereafter, votes
shall be compared.

- The candidate who obtains majority votes of 50%+1 of the total number
of voting districts will be declared winner. If a candidate does not obtain
majority votes, a recasting of votes will be conducted. In the second
casting of votes, only the top two candidates from the previous casting of
votes will qualify. And again majority votes will be observed.

- In case of a tie, the candidates with equal number of votes shall
undergo a tiebreaking election with a maximum of two rounds. After two
rounds and still tied, the incumbent MDIO Chair shall vote to break the tie.

*
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*

CHALLENGE

- If in case a challenge arises from the results of the election, the
candidate must write a letter of protest addressed to the COMELEC Chair
within seven (7) days upon proclamation of the winning candidate.
- The COMELEC must acknowledge receipt of the letter within seven (7)
days.
- Upon acknowledgment, the COMELEC must convene to evaluate merits of the
challenge.
- If arguments stipulated on the letter of protest are determined to be
valid, the COMELEC must inform the member districts that there is a
challenge and that action needs to be taken.

Hands: Called to Serve II Concert (Black Light Theater)

2010-05-11T18:01:00.000-07:00

May 23, 2010 (Sunday) at 4 pm and 7 pm
Citimotors Makati Auditorium

Lead Performers: Rotaract Club of STI College-Makati (RI D3810) and Rotaract Club of Makati (RI D3830)

Rotaract is a youth service program of Rotary International that began in 1968. All over the world, young men and women are drawn together in Rotaract clubs which help them develop personally and professionally while they offer invaluable service to their communities.

In the spirit of friendship and service, Rotaractors across the Philippines are able to work together under the Pilipinas Multi-District Information Organization (MDIO). As this Rotary Year comes to a close, Pilipinas MDIO decided to take part in Gawad Kalinga’s mission of eradicating poverty by contributing to the Brookside Gawad Kalinga Village in Quezon City.

In line with this, the MDIO is organizing a blacklights* concert to raise funds for the abovementioned endeavor and other Philippine Rotaract activities.

*Black Light Theater is a theatrical production style characterized by the use of visual illusions. It uses the distinctive characteristics of a darkened stage, black clothing, fluorescent gloves and props, and black light lamps.

Tickets are available at P50.00. For Rotaractors, please contact your resepective DRRs. This is an open to all event.

March 7's MDIO WRW Celebration Venue Map

2010-03-03T01:51:00.001-08:00

The map shows how to get to the venue. The exact address is 37 V. Cruz, San Juan City. This is a private place with a pool. Please be in district or club shirt.

Might as well bring your swimming attire just in case;)!

Main Organizer : MDIO Pilipinas
Venue Host : Rotaract District 3780 (Quezon City)
Rotaract Idol Host : Rotaract District 3810 (RAC Manila Metro)
Quiz Bee Hosts : Rotaract District 3830 (Makati area)
Rotaract District 3790 (Metro Olangapo - Subic)

Rotaract District 3800 is also coming….Other districts and details will be posted as soon as possible.

You may also invite your Rotarians to come and celebrate the ROTARACT WEEK with them...

ROTARACT PHILIPPINES WORLD ROTARACT WEEK CELEBRATION 2010

2010-02-23T16:49:00.000-08:00

Rotaractors are expected to be busy celebrating our World Rotaract Week celebration (March 8-14, 2010). The Multi-District Information Organization Representing Districts 3780, 3790, 3800, 3810, 3820, 3830 and 3860 (that’s the long official MDIO Pilipinas name for now) is in one with this celebration.

MDIO Pilipinas will conduct its first ever QUIZ BEE and ROTARACT IDOL CONTESTS on March 7, 2010.

Please click here for 1st MDIO QUIZ BEE Rules and Mechanics

Please click here for 1st MDIO ROTARACT IDOL Rules and Mechanics

For your district's entries and further info, kindly text or call the following:
PDRR Flo (Quiz Bee) - 09293109107
PDRR Chock (Rac Idol) - 09158556898
IPDRR Megs - 09175870277

Likewise, there will be an upcoming Blacklights show. Details are listed below:

Blacklights Show
(RY 2009-10 MDIO Fund Raising Activity)
May 1, 2010

Tentative Venue: Makati Cinema Square
Tentative Theme: Hands Called to Serve II

Main Blacklights Performers:
Rotaract Club of Makati (RI D3830) and Rotaract Club of STI Makati (RI D3830)
Ticket Price: P50.00

Benificiaries: Brookside Gawad Kalinga Village, Quezon City

HAPPY WORLD ROTARACT WEEK EVERYONE!!!

MDIO - PILIPINAS 1st ROTARACT IDOL

2010-02-23T15:50:00.000-08:00

ROTARACT IDOL

Rules and Mehanics
I. MEDIUM:
a. Tagalog or English popular songs or Original Pilipino Music backed up by minus one tape. (THE USE OF MULTIPLEX TAPES IS NOT ALLOWED).
b. Participants must provide their own minus one CD. (ACAPELLA RENDITION IS NOT ALLOWED).
c. ONLY ORIGINAL COPY OF CDs ARE ALLOWED. Pirated CDs are not allowed. Only the sound system provided by the contest venue shall be allowed.
d. The policy of sing and go will be adopted.
e. No sets or props shall be allowed except the standard stage and light effects provided by the venue.

II. NUMBER AND LENGTH:
a. Contestants must prepare two (2) songs. The 1st song is for the elimination round and the 2nd song will be rendered only if the contestant was chosen for the final round.
b. Only the top 5 constestants will be chosen for the final round.
c. The song entry must not be more than five (5) minutes from the first to the last note of the contest piece.

III. PARTICIPATION:
a. The contest is open to all Rotaract Clubs (school-based or community-based) in Philippines.
b. No switching of contestants / entries will be allowed after the deadline for submission of entries.
c. To ensure full participation, this contest shall be conducted in full cooperation with the MDIO PILIPINAS officers and members, 10 District Rotaract Representatives, Rotaract Clubs and Rotary Clubs

IV. PARTICIPANT’S ELIGIBILITY:
a. Any male or female member of a duly recognized Rotaract Club in the Philippines will be allowed to participate.
b. Each District can only field three (3) participants (max).
d. He/she must be:
i. A member of good standing in the Rotaract Club he/she is representing in the contest for at least 6 months prior to the date of the contest.
ii. 18 to 30 years old on the date of the competition.
iii. In the roll of active Rotaractors of the club and of good moral character.
e. He/she must not be a professional singer.
f. His/her eligibility must be duly certified by the President of the sponsoring Rotary Club, Rotaract Club and District Rotaract Representative.

V. CONTEST SCHEDULE:
a. The contest shall be handled by the MDIO ROTARACT IDOL Organizing Committee.
c. The contestants are required to come thirty (30) minutes before the program starts to determine the sequence of their performance. They shall draw lots to determine their respective numbers and this shall be handled by the MDIO ROTARACT IDOL Committee.

VI. CRITERIA FOR JUDGING IN ALL CONTESTS LEVELS:

A. ELEMENTS POINTS	MINIMUM	MAXIMUM
1. Stage presence and projection	10 points	15 points
2. Interpretation	25 points	35 points
3. Quality of voice and diction	20 points	25 points
4. Timing	20 points	25 points

B. JUDGE’S DECISION AND GUIDELINES:
i. The decision of the judges is final and incontestable.
ii. The identity of the judges should not be known to the participants until the day of the contest when they shall be introduced during the program.
iii. There shall be three judges, each having their own score sheet.
iv. Tabulation of the judges’ score in the finals shall be handled by the MDIO ROTARACT IDOL official canvassers
v. Each contestant shall be scored accordingly.
vi. In case of tie, the three judges shall break it by simply asking to choose between or among the contestants who tied their scores. Their choice is indicated by placing their initials opposite the name of their choice. The final result shall be submitted by the canvasser to the chairman of the board of judges who shall take charge of announcing the winners.
vii. The contestant obtaining the highest overall scores shall be declared the grand prize winner; second highest, the second prize winner; and the third highest, the third prize winner.

VII. CAUTION:
a. Song entry must not be hymns, religious and church songs or the like nor should it be rap songs. Neither should it contain slanderous, derogatory, or vulgar words against any person (living or dead) and/or institution.
b. Attire: Semi-formal or Sunday dress.
c. The MDIO ROTARACT IDOL Organizing Committee reserves the right to exclude any contestant that fails to observe this, even if such contestant has been declared winner in any previous contest level.

MDIO - PILIPINAS 1st ROTARACT QUIZ BEE

2010-02-23T15:48:00.001-08:00

COMPETITION RULES AND MECHANICS

1. Each District must only have five (5) competitors.
2. Only bonafide Rotaractors of participating districts are eligible to join the QUIZ BEE. However, DRRs and PDRRs are ineligible to compete.
3. Registration costs Php 150.00 per competing Rotaractor.
4. Competitors are required to wear their respective District/Club uniform.
5. Competitors are obliged to be in the competition venue thirty (30) minutes prior to the quiz proper.
6. Competitors will be grouped into five of varying districts per team 30 minutes prior to the quiz proper. Each team should select a Team Captain.
7. The quiz bee covers the following topics: Rotaract Affairs (Past, Present, Future Events), Rotaract History, Topics on Rotaract Handbook, and some basic Rotary Info.
8. The competition is divided into three categories:
Easy Round - 15 questions worth 2 points each, 10 seconds time allotment
Average Round - 10 questions worth 3 points each, 15 seconds time allotment
Difficult Round - 8 questions worth 5 points each, 30 seconds time allotment
9. Easy and Average Rounds shall serve as an elimination stage. Only the teams w/ an aggregate score of at least 30 points in the easy & average rounds shall qualify for the difficult round.
10. The quizmaster will read each question TWICE.
11. Participating teams may begin writing their final answers only after the quizmaster says “GO”. If a certain team is caught in violation of this rule, a warning shall initially be given. A subsequent offence will merit their disqualification from answering that particular question in which the violation is committed. A third offence would automatically merit their disqualification from the contest.
12. Before the time allotted for each question lapses, participating teams should have written their answers on their respective board provided for the contest. Likewise, when the bell rings signaling lapse of the allotted time, participants should stop answering and must raise their respective boards right after the quizmaster has asked for it. Otherwise, their answers shall be forfeited.
13. Protest or question regarding a particular quiz item must be politely raised by the respective Team Captain within that particular segment to the Quizmaster who in turn shall be addressing the same to the Board of Judges comprising of PDRRs and Rotarians. Otherwise, as soon as the quizmaster starts reading the next question, any protest shall no longer be entertained.
14. Only competitors are allowed to raise complaint.
15. In an event of a tie, a clincher question will be given to break it.
16. The decision of the Board of Judges is final and incontestable.

NOTE: Registration starts at exactly 12:00 noon. By 12:30 pm all contestants must be in. Accordingly, the competition formally starts 1:00 pm.

Loveless and Dominant

2010-02-07T16:54:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was my first Rotaract meeting for 2010. It was funny how to work out again with familiar faces with different strong personalities. There were five (5) out seven (7) District MDIO members present.

Some positive observations:
1. Issues are still objectively resolved
(In fact, many items were resolved!)
2. Tolerance to dominant and awkward personalities is still applied
3. Fellowship is worth just P5.00
(Videoke)
4. Concerns about unity still persist
5. You can never be loveless during Valentines if you are a Rotaractor
(A Hot Air Balloon group date in Subic is planned this Feb 12-14, 2010)

Some negative observations:
1. There are facial and oral expressions not befitting in conducting a meeting
2. There are behaviors that’s fine with current setup but I can see are not healthy especially when you are not dealing with your own district only
3. Unprepared items needed for the meeting like previous copy of amendments and minutes of the meeting
4. Late snacks

Now, I’m thinking of drafting a guide on how to conduct an MDIO meeting. This guide will be both for the organizers and participants. Things are manageable and tolerable for now, but I can imagine how about for the next years. As I reiterate, MDIO should unite and not divide the ten districts!

The 2010-11 RI theme was just announced

2010-01-18T21:39:00.000-08:00

This is fresh news from RI’s twitter….

“Building Communities -- Bridging Continents”

…..”The timing of the theme announcement, which took place in the evening, was a break in tradition from past assemblies and a reflection of Klinginsmith's willingness to embrace change. He encouraged district governors-elect to reexamine traditional procedures that were no longer best practices and to begin new traditions where appropriate”.

Complete story is here…
http://www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/News/Pages/100118_IA10_theme.aspx

On planning in “Becoming A Rotarian”

2009-12-29T17:00:00.000-08:00

Next year will be my final Rotary calendar as Rotaractor. I am now thinking of how to plan on becoming a Rotarian. I don’t know yet of any guide on how Rotaractors should gracefully prepare in turning into Rotarians.

So far, I can hear and see challenging situations like:
- Dealing with child rearing issues (especially in my case as soon to be wife and mother) and meetings and events attendance
- Financial stability
I just feel that I should be that “rich” or “accomplished” to be worthy be called as “Rotarian”. This is especially gloomy this year due to global economic recessions. Likewise, my financial management book calculations resulted that I will have my first million (in Pesos only) by age 40. I projected to have my first own major business engagement by age 35.
-So much attachment in Rotaract
I see nothing’s wrong with still being active in Rotaract but my attendance should be more in attending / organizing Rotary events by that time.
-What Rotary Club to Join
My sponsoring Rotary Club of Cubao is an all Male Rotary Club. I might be looking forward for the same kind of fellowships.
-Living up with Higher Ethics Standard
Indeed, this year is faced again with more ethics critics. The last years were lambasted with national and district Rotary icons involving in moral and financial cases.

For now, below are my rough possible solutions / plans:
-Try to apply time and family management techniques or join internet Rotary projects
-Grab the legal 1 year extension of age 31 so I can prepare more! :)
-Join Rotary at age 31 even not that ready
Maybe I should take the challenge of being worthy to be called a Rotarian starting the age 31.
-Or not to become a Rotarian yet until I feel worthy to be called one. However, while doing so, I should do the following:
o Become an active senior Rotaractor as Adviser and Resource Speaker
o Contribute more in fund raising
o Develop and train more young Rotaractors to become responsible leaders
o Become an “accomplished” individual at work or community
o Slowly but rightly build wealth
-Establish an “all former Rotaractors” Rotary Club
-I should be challenged to do more good to outweigh the bad ones
I guess, there will always be bad samples in any good organizations. It is just a matter of trying and resisting at all means not to become like them

TOP 10 REASONS IN ATTENDING CHRISTMAS PARTIES GALORE

2009-12-27T17:00:00.000-08:00

I realized that I have always attended so many Christmas Parties every December and an extended ones in January. Below is my list of “TOP 10” reasons in enjoying hopping around Christmas parties:

-I love prizes even the corny ones :)…
-I am always lucky at raffle prizes!!!
This is since elementary days.
-I have grown so much in Rotaract that Christmas parties mean club, district, national and members’ families and companies partiesssss levels…
This is aside from Rotaract and Rotary categories. Normally, I have an average of 6 Rotary-Rotaract Christmas parties every December. I just don’t know yet if this will change next year when I finally get married:).
-I like the ambiance where everybody seems to have time to enjoy free time and be nice to all.
-A venue where I can be updated with members’ “what’s and why’s”.
I’m not really a conversation provoking species but I like hearing the latest life happenings, especially the accomplishments.
-Sometimes, I like dressing up for the party “themes”.
-I have an opportunity to introduce new club members in a bigger group.
I normally tag along club members to join beyond club level parties. This way, they too can enjoy a bigger crowd party. This also helps them knowing and building beyond club friendships. Sometimes, good project ideas spark out of the conversations.
- I will have new games ideas for my next possible party hosting in other “parties”.
-I feel safe while I can enjoy the party.
I really don’t feel comfortable bumping into a stranger whom I have no personal connection or clue at all. In Rotaract, everyone and everything is personally related to me.:)
-I simply love taking pictures!
Maybe I should include in my plan buying professional camera and taking photography lessons.

What are your reasons in attending Christmas Parties?

Multi-District Information Organization (MDIO) in Asia Pacific

2009-12-26T17:00:00.000-08:00

Better late than never:)…Here is the Multi-District Information Organization (MDIO) in Asia Pacific presentation link.

Rotaract Multi-District Information Organization In Asia Pacific

View more presentations from Devie Ontolan.

This is the most important slide - TOP 10 LESSONS(The MDIO PILIPINAS EXPERIENCE):
-Look and gather for shared vision first.
-Identify and establish persistent but diplomatic Leadership.
-Properly comply with the paper requirements set by Rotary Internayional.
-Secure and guide succession (start with end in mind).
-Get started with trust but immediately formulate formal policies.
-Protect the group from wreckers.
-Policies should be dynamic (Revise, revise and revise!).
-Provide effective training and support to DRRs.
-Watch the wallet! (Strategize the financial status of MDIO).
-Don’t let go of the “JEDI” and Tap the ”LORDS”. (MDIO Founders and officers should remain to guide the group even after their term of office. Know when and whom to seek help to solve disputes)

GET LESS PRIVILEGE CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS CARD-FIRST CLUB PER CONTINENT

2009-12-07T01:48:00.000-08:00

ANTARTICA, AUSTRALIA, AND SOUTH AMERICA (4 DAYS TO GO FOR SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CARD)

We already have the FIRST ROTARACT CLUBS for AFRICA, ASIA , EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA!

We are still waiting for ANTARTICA [?:)], AUSTRALIA AND SOUTH AMERICA!

***All other clubs may still send their entries for the electronic version!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All!
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Get a Christmas Card made by children (typhoon victims). Take a glimpse of their lives - their meaning of Christmas Day. Enter their world, get the special edition Christmas card.

But only the first club per continent will receive. So hurry, be included in the lucky 7 clubs that will get the limited edition Christmas card.

All you need to do is be the first club of your continent to send the needed details below on or before December 10, 2009 in this email – rotaractcubaod3780@ yahoo.com.

CONTINENT:
COUNTRY:
CLUB/EMAIL:
DISTRICT:
CLUB PRESIDENT/EMAIL:
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE DIRECTOR/EMAIL:
COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESS: (where the card can be sent)

Salamat! (Thank you).

IPP Federico Payno Jr.
International Service Director

Joel Delos Santos
President

ROTARACT CLUB OF CUBAO
D3780 – Quezon City, Philippines
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SINGAPORE AS A COUNTRY (EXPERIENCES AND OBSERVATIONS DURING APRRC 2009)

2009-12-02T17:00:00.000-08:00

Below is my list of amazing and interesting personal experiences and observations of Singapore as a country:

-GOOD URBAN PLANNING. It seems there is a specific place assigned for malls, residential and schools.
-CONDOMINIUM IS THE USUAL HOUSING. Considering the small land area, I think this is really practical for Singapore.
-THERE IS NO SINGLE FACE IDENTITY FOR SINGAOREANS. People are combination of Malays, Chinese and Indians.
-SINGLISH IS THE ENGLISH ACCENT. This is a bit of Bristish and Chinese accents.
-THERE’S NO RICE DURING BREAKFASTS. Surely, there will be noodles and Tofu! PDRR Oliver told me to “Forget about rice!” :).
-FOODS ARE NORMALLY SPICY. There is always a plate of chop chili on the side. I missed the sweet and salty dishes! Haha! :)
- SINGAPORE IS A DISCIPLINED CITY. Locals dubbed it as “Fine City”. There is an iron hand in implementing policies. I heard that the shuttle that took the delegates to Clark Quay was barred by policemen simply because the Rotarators started having fun, singing, and obliviously standing while in the bus. The rule, it is not allowed to stand inside the bus while in motion!
- TAXI LCD MONITORING SYSTEM. All taxis have small LCD monitor showing the plate number, name of the driver and taxi bill status.
- ALL MALE SINGAPOREANS UNDERGO MILITARY TRAINING. Rotarator Andy Liu told me this while he kindly escorted fellow 3780 Rotaractors in the airport going back to Manila. They all knew karate and how to use the gun! Anytime, if the government will call them, whatever their professions are, they will serve as guards of their country. Singapore’s army is all of its male citizens. Amazingly, I can sense the patriotism and not because they all are simply required to undergo military training.
-THERE IS SUCH THING AS “GAY PROSITUTION”! I discovered this while strolling in Clark Quay.

EXPERIENCES AND OBSERVATIONS DURING THE ASIA PACIFIC REGIONAL ROTARACT CONFERENCE (APRRC) 2009

2009-11-30T00:06:00.000-08:00

The Asia Pacific Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference (APRRC) is an annual conference for Rotaract Clubs in Asia Pacific. This year’s APRRC Singapore is a recollection for me as participant and organizer. Aside from being part of the organizing committee as the country host for APRRC 2006 in Tagaytay, Philippines, my last participant APRRC attendance was during the 1st APRRC in Hongkong way back in 2003.

I think this year's APRRC was truly an “Asia Pacific” with the presence of Australia, China, Guam, and Korea. I was a bit surprised but we also had a Rotaractor from Germany. Some districts and countries included the APRRC fanatic like Taiwan (largest delegation), Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Hongkong, Malaysia, India, Bangladesh, among others. There were about 400 participants from 21 countries that attended the event. This year’s APRRC country was hosted by Singapore of Rotary International District 3310.

Below is my list of APRRC 2009 Unforgettable Experiences / Observations:
- I should not be alone to represent my club next time.
- It is more challenging to deliver a talk in front of non fellow Filipinos!
- One can really propose a marriage in APRRC!
- High heels kill especially if the plenary venue is far from the hostel or dorm.
- White is the non-conventional color of blazer to set formality.
- Wearing great national costume attracts cameras, whether foreigners or fellow Filipinos.
- Bannerette should be satin type next time and not of tarpaulin material. It is so heavy to bring back undistributed ones so I really made an effort to give it all away :). However, I still have 25 out of 150 pieces!
- Aikido is a very interesting non-deliberate self defense.
- The $200.00 sensor key. It was really amazing how security system is very high tech.
- Foreigners usually easily appreciate and fall in-love with Filipinas!

Asia Source 3 Camp Journal – Day1

2009-11-06T16:15:00.000-08:00

It's funny introducing myself. This is my first time to represent two hats! I’m officially representing Rotaract and STI Munoz. As stated in my proposal, Rotaract Cubao will surely use this training for the upcoming technical and community related activities. However, my company will directly benefit since the training is really technical in nature thus, they recognized this event as official business. Its really fun doing two things at the same time - passion for Rotaract while officially working too!

The International Institute of Rural Reconstruction as venue set a provincial and secluded mode. It is nice to hear the sounds of crickets! No aircondition needed due to natural cold weather.

Everyone was wowed by the Philippine style of welcome night. The foreigners were so amazed by the Philippine dances. Among the many dances were Banga, Tinikling, Sayaw sa Bangko, Malong, Singkil, and others. The last dance was the Philippine national dance – Tinikling. The dancers selected few and mostly foreigners to try our national dance. Its funny seeing how German, Korean and Indian danced Tinikling. By the way, the dancers picked me also and I enjoyed Tinikling. They thought I am a foreigner! Haha :)! Looks can really be deceiving!

My first hand lesson was about available grants from Japan and Italy. Through simple chit-chats also, I now have given a strategy on how to attend the next Asia Source Camp in Vietnam in 2011.

The first night and day were light and very welcoming. Everyone wore a smile and hello. I’m looking forward for the “official” first technical day today.

What a coincidence that my roommate is a former Rotaractor from Cagayan De Oro!

How Can Open Source Help Rotaract?

2009-11-02T16:00:00.000-08:00

How can open source help Rotaract? Below is the initial list. You may add club / district problems encountered you want to give possible solutions. Please reply immediately to be included in the agenda. Suggestions are very welcome from Rotaractor / Rotarian IT experts and enthusiasts…

It’s official business but I am officially representing Rotaract Club of Cubao or Rotaract per se. This is in preparation for upcoming Asia Source 3 Camp come November 6-13, 2009.

-Tools / System that will empower certain community / organization:
1. Interactive Information Repository
- database of history, updated number of members / clubs every quarter, news compilation, minutes of the meetings, pictures, and other organization information archive
-features should include poll vote, chat, text messaging
-with appropriate access and restriction

2. Learning Tool / Module for Tutorial
-this is intended for target community’s tutorial on computer literacy
-should have basic, average and advance levels

3. Quick assessment tool in times of disaster
-can provide how many are affected
-in what area
-what are the needs (according to priorities)
-should have validation scheme
-should be quick

4. Satellite Office Set-up
-OS and applications are all open source

Pursuit Of Wellness

2009-11-01T10:00:00.000-08:00

Since blogging is another way of sharing and helping, I think it would still be proper if I will share my company’s recent workshop on “Law of Laws”. I felt lucky enough to know and rediscover some of these “inner” things at an early age and should share to both hungry body and soul and to those who simply wants to know.

The inner “Pursuit of Wellness” topic covered wellness of body, mind and spirit. It talked about Universal, Emotional, Social, Vocational and Social Laws. I simply summarized the topics since deeper reflection is called that might bore you :) and only gave emphasis on the “Law of Purpose Through Service”.

LAW OF LAWS:
I. Universal Law
1. Law of Esprit or Inner Joy
2. Law of Personal Accountability
3. Law of Unity

II. Emotional Law
1. Law of Stress Hardiness
2. Law of Emotional Choice
3. Law of Developmental Motivation

III. Social Law
1. Law of Human Dignity
2. Law of Present Living

IV. Vocational Law
1. Law of Life Mission
2. Law of Purpose through Service
3. Law of Stewardship

V. Spiritual Law
1. Law of Forgiveness
2. Law of Gratitude
3. Law of Personal Peace

On “Law of Purpose Through Service”…

Rotaract is the only thing that came out of my mind when this law was discussed. Some of the agreeable and reflective points for “true blooded Rotaractor” :) were:
-Mission is not about what comes back but what goes out
-Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value
-When we serve, our idea of the nature of helping expands. We grow.

I like the last point on growing. Personally, Rotaract simply expands my horizon of developmental growth on different aspects including lovelife!

Also, one of the striking points is “When you know your center, go there and don’t move. Just BLOOM where you are PLANTED!”.

Note:
I should give a better descriptive summary on my next story telling.