Rotary International's theme for 2009-2010 is "The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands." The Rotary Club of Makati San Lorenzo held several planning meetings and events to kick off the new Rotary year under President Jing Sarao, including crafting the year-long plan, team visits for validation, joint meetings with other local clubs, and a handover ceremony from outgoing President Chacha Camacho. Past District Governor Jimmy Cura was the guest speaker at the inaugural meeting to share insights on serving the Rotary spirit for the year.

1. ROTARY INTERNATIONAL THEME IN 2009-2010
OFFICIAL WEEKLY PUBLICATIO OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF MAKATI SA LORE ZO
PROGRAMME President Message
Jing”
Rowena “Jing” Sarao
Call to Order
Pres. Jing Sarao
As we start a new Rotary year, allow me first to express
Invocation
PP Maridel my deepest gratitude to all my fellow members for your
Villavicencio kind expression of confidence and the support extended
as we prepared our plans for the new Rotary year.
National Anthem
Rtn. Marie Rustia
I cannot but admire and appreciate all those who served
Introduction of the club all these years, especially all Past Presidents who
Visiting Rotarians and have contributed their time, talents and treasures to make
Guests
Rtn. Tessie Santos Rotary Club of Makati San Lorenzo a name associated
with high level of achievements.
President’s Time
Pres. Jing Sarao And thus, a challenge for me to carry on the task of
Introduction of achieving our Rotary vision and mission by serving those
Guest Speaker who have less in life.
PP Marilou Romero
Guest Speaker It is with confidence that I can carry on the task given me
PDG Jimmy Cura to serve the club and others whom we serve, only through
your continued support and with the same commitment
Adjournment
you all have expressed all these years. You have my
Pres. Jing Sarao
assurance that I too will follow the path of serving the
Program Moderator club with the same spirit of commitment as my
PP Mari Lacson predecessors.
Invocation July
Lord, as we start our new Rotary year, we praise
and thank you for all the blessings you have 06 Philip Chien
bestowed upon our club the past 17 years. I 14 Rennie Andrews
implore Your spirit to bless our club members, 31 Marietha
anoint its leaders, specially our new President Jing Holmgren
Sarao, that we may all realize our plans, visions
and aspirations for this new Rotary year. All these
we say in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

2. OFFICIAL WEEKLY PUBLICATIO OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF MAKATI SA LORE ZO
check-up Thursday, July 02, 2009,
ROTARY IN ACTION
Medical Mission
Saturday, May 30, 2009, Barangay Saimsim, Laguna
In cooperation with dental and medical teams, our club
conducted a one-day medical mission in Barangay
Saimsim, situated in Laguna. The constituents were given
one of the basic services badly needed in this rural area,
and that of enhancing health care for the marginalized
poor. There were several patients treated through check-
up of blood pressures, dental care, including haircut.
dental Credit is given to our very own Dir. Alice Villanueva who
made this mission possible. Dir. Alice was the principal
organizer who brought the medical and dental teams and
coordinated the activities conducted within the premises
of her Am-Europharma factory.
This is an annual club event during the month of April
timed with Dir. Alice Villanueva’s birthday celebration,
an expression of love offering.
From our club, CP Renie Andrews, Pres. Jing Sarao, PE
Ruth Nocum, PP Maridel Villavicencio, PP Mari Lacson,
PP Cynthia Reyes, PP Carol Mercado, PP Erwyn
Alcomendras, PP Beth Lao; Dir. Odette Ong, Dir. Tessie
Santos, Dir. Marie O Connor, Dir. Alice Villanueva and
Dir.Marissa Fenton all attended in support of this mission.
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3. OFFICIAL WEEKLY PUBLICATIO OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF MAKATI SA LORE ZO
Thursday, July 02, 2009
PLANNING
SESSION
2009-
RY 2009-2010
Saturday, June 10, 2009, Rockwell Club
Our new Rotary plan was well crafted and presented by Pres. Jing Sarao.
Key members in turn contributed their ideas and experience in further
enhancing the year-long plan that reflects another exiting Rotary year for
our “Smiling Visionary President” (SVP).
Many contributed their quality time to assist Pres. Jing Sarao in developing the year-long
plans, especially Past Presidents Erwyn Alcomendras and Cynthia Reyes.
DISTRICT
HAND OVER
2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009,
La Pavilion, Roxas Blvd. Pasay City
The new “SMILING VISIONARY PRESIDENTS” (SVPs) took over the helm on June 10,
2009. The new President, Jing Sarao was fully supported through the presence of key
members such as Charter President Renie Andrews, Past Presidents Mari Lacson, Maridel
Villavicencio, Cynthia Reyes, Jimmy Biglang Awa, President Elect Ruth Nocum and
Directors Marie Rustia, Marie O Connor, Mitzi Piad, Shelly Lazaro , GJ Dy, Jp David and
Rangie Tantoco.

4. OFFICIAL WEEKLY PUBLICATIO OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF MAKATI SA LORE ZO
TEAM VISIT
2009-
RY 2009-2010
Thursday,
June 18, 2009,
Manila Polo Club
With District Governor representatives led by AG Doris Ensomo,
together with other District Officers such as Mon Veluz, Lina Hilario,
Pepito Bengzon, the club successfully presented its plans for validation
and acceptance. Insights and suggestions from competent AGs, further
enhanced our plans for the new Rotary year.
Joint meeting
RCMSL, RCME & RCMFP
friday, June 19, 2009, Manila Polo Club
The joint meeting addressed a relevant agenda for the times: “Electronic Voting”, with guest
speaker Gus Lagman, From Forbes Pres. Ed Escano, while representing our club in the absence
of Pres. Chacha Camacho was incoming Pres. Jing Sarao, and Makati East President Felix
Custuna. The joint meeting was well attended by all three Makati clubs: San Lorenzo, East and
Forbes.

5. OFFICIAL WEEKLY PUBLICATIO OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF MAKATI SA LORE ZO
Thursday, July 02, 2009
PDG JAIME A. CURA
To many, PDG Jimmy has been a source of inspiration since his
term as our District Governor during Rotary Years 2005-2006.
And for the same reason, we have invited PDG Jimmy to share
his insights on how best we share our Rotary spirit this year.
Past District Governor Jimmy Cura is an active Rotarian of 29
years, serving as president of the Rotary Club of Rizal West in
1984-85 and, more recently, as Governor of Rotary International
District 3830 in 2005-06. He is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow of
The Rotary Foundation.
At the international level, PDG Jimmy was first appointed as Rotary International Zone
7B Coordinator for Literacy by past RI president Wilf Wilkerson in 2007-2008. He has
since been re-appointed to the same position by RI president Dong Kurn Lee for 2008-
2009, and, more recently by incoming RI president John Kenny for 2009-2010.
PDG Jimmy is a frequent speaker and resource person in Rotary meetings, conferences,
and seminars both within and outside his home district. He has written many articles on
Rotary topics for his club bulletin and Rotary e-groups.
A devoted family man, he is happily married to Luz V. Villagonzalo, with whom he has
three children, now pursuing diverse professional interests.
Over the past forty years of his professional life, PDG Jimmy has been at the helm of
programs and institutions in government, the academe, the church, the mass media,
engineering and management consultancy, human resource development, real estate
development, and financial and insurance services.
He is currently Chairman of the Board of South Merville School, Vice-Chairman of the
RGV Group of Companies, and Chief Executive Officer of Creba Land Services & Title
Warranty Corporation.
He once served the government of former Philippine president Fidel Valdez Ramos
concurrently as Director-General of the Technology and Livelihood Resource Center and
Chairman of the Presidential Commission to Fight Poverty, the precursor of what is now
known as the National Anti-Poverty Commission. He has served as President of the
ASEAN Association for Planning and Housing, of which he is a lifetime member. He is
currently into his fourth term as National President of the Chamber of Real Estate and
Builders’ Associations, Inc. (or CREBA).

6. OFFICIAL WEEKLY PUBLICATIO OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF MAKATI SA LORE ZO
Thursday, July 02, 2009
RCMSL Hand over
Cha-
IPP Cha-cha camacho to pres. Jing sarao
friday, June 19, 2009, valle verde ii pasig city
From Real Good President Chacha Camacho to Smiling Visionary President Jing Sarao,
the torch has been passed, with much excitement, expectations and hope for another
successful Rotary year.
A CELEBRATION & AWARDS NIGHT
Those who contributed significantly were given due recognition by IPP Chacha Camacho. Nearly
all members were given awards through certificates of appreciation, trophies, and flower bouquets.
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Take note of the following rehearsal
schedules for the induction:
July 9 July 17 August 06
July 23 July 30
Venue and time will be announced
later.