September is Basic Education and Literacy Month in Rotary

Official e-Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Holy Spirit

The Dove
26 September 2017 Rotary Club of Holy Spirit Club No. 69935 RI District 3780 Philippines Vol. IX No. 06

ROTARY MAKING A DIFFERENCE Weekly learning program in

garbage dumpsite area continues to motivate children, with
parents now taking the lead in teaching & food preparation
READING-LEARNING-FEEDING
First launched in August 2012 , the weekly
reading, learning and feeding program for 50
children whose families are living in the Payatas
garbage dumpsite area continues to motivate
the kids to learn and raises their literacy level.

The program with children is held in the former

campus of a school that had already been relo-
cated to a distant site. In the past, the children
were tutored by volunteer high school and col-
lege students enrolled in the school.

Because the college students could not any-

more serve as tutors, volunteer parents and
guardians now perform the tutoring function.

The learning-feeding program has been a con-

tinuing advocacy project of PP Linda Palattao.

The latest weekly activity was held last Satur-

day, September 23, 2017 when PP Linda was
joined by TGP Ric Salvador of RC Holy Spirit
with TGP Shane Macabodbod and Secretary
Raizelle Mae Varona of the Interact Club of
Holy Spirit National High School.
 September is Basic Education and Literacy Month in Rotary

The children participating in the weekly literacy pro-

gram have been divided in two groups of learners:
Nursery age to Grade 1 pupils who are being tutored
in art skills like drawing, coloring and sketching; and
older children who are sharpening their knowledge of
reading, language abilities and values.

Parents guide the children through the learning proc-

ess. The picture at the top shows a multi-tasked
mother overseeing the recitation as she cares for
her growing baby. This parent has completed some
formal subjects in Education.

Some parents have volunteered to prepare, cook and

serve hot snacks for the children at the end of the 2-
hour learning session each Saturday. Other parents
wash and clean the dishes and utensils and maintain
cleanliness of the area.

For other parents not directly involved in the literacy

program such as those shown in the picture at right,
PP Linda Palattao is in the process of securing assis-
tance of Holy Spirit members to conduct vocational
training in soap-making, and to organize them into a
cooperative.

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 September is Basic Education and Literacy Month in Rotary

Update on educational assistance program. Holy Spirit, its mem-

bers and sponsors continue implementation of scholarship and
educational assistance programs for deserving youth.

During RY 2017-2018, RC Holy Spirit shall continue to implement the on-going scholarship
and educational assistance programs which have been started some five (5) years ago.
This year, the following are the beneficiaries:

Monthly stipend for Rotaractor sponsored by FCP Atty Park and members of RC Sae
Gwangju D3710 Korea through FCP Dr Bong.
Free tuition scholarships for twelve (12) deserving students enrolled in 2-year courses
at Central Institute of Technology:
Five (5) students sponsored by RCHS Honorary Member PP Edmund Chiu, and
Seven students sponsored by PP Linda Palattao of RCHS.
Full 4-year scholarships to four deserving students taking up Accounting, Engineering,
IT and Education provided by WCP Angel Castro. WCP Angel also provides allow-
ances and books to selected high school students.
Sponsorship by BCP Marites Nepomuceno of eight (8) needy children through the
World Vision Phils.
Financial assistance to Rotaractors provided by PP Marcia Salvador and by PP Beth Sy,
Rtn Jerry Sy and PP Chin-Chin Doran.
Monthly stipend assistance for poor but deserving Grade 11 senior high school student
provided by FCP Dr Bong.

TGP Ric Salvador hands over the

monthly stipend provided by Ko-
rea-based Dr Bong for Interac-
tor/Baby Rotaractor Jenine Fanti-
lagan in the presence of Youth Ser-
vice chair PP Marcia Salvador, TGP
Lovely Rose Paalisbo and PP Har-
old Kim Maggay of the Rotaract
Club of Holy Spirit. Sept 7, 2017.

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Youth service chair PP Marcia Salvador of Holy Spirit re-
minds incoming officers of Interact Club of San Francisco
High School of THE FOUR WAY TEST a call to moral ex-
cellence, a guide to a successful life

During the induction of the officers of the Interact Club
of San Francisco High School on September 14, 2017
at the school premises, RCHSs PP Marcia Salvador,
currently the District Interact Chair, was invited to be
the guest speaker by the Rotary Club of North Edsa
led by TGP Herminia Hermie Plopenio.
PP Marcias talk centered on The Four-Way Test, its
history and its relevance even in, and especially in,
todays world of confusion, tension, pretension. She
cited how Rotarian Herbert Taylor saved a near-
bankrupt company through the application of The Four
-Way Test, an ethical guideline that he himself de-
vised. Mr Taylor, who became RI President in 1954,
convinced his employees to exercise ethical behavior
in all aspects of the business. This resulted in improve-
ment of the companys reputation and finances
PP Marcia exhorted the Interact officers to use The
Four-Way Test as a yardstick not only in running their
Interact club, but also in their daily lives, enabling them
to make the right decisions. She asked the Interactors
and Rotarians present to be models in living The Four-
Way Test.
The principal of San Francisco High School, Dr Victo-
ria Mangosong, a Rotarian, and some key school offi-
cials were present during the program.

Youthful officers of the INTERACT CLUB OF HOLY SPIRIT

NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL are shown reciting the FOUR
WAY TEST on 12 September 2012, in front of marker on the
school faade. These former Interactors - Mikee Palmiano,
Lovely Rose Paalisbo, Jenny Lavares and Kier Taba Berce - are
currently leaders of the ROTARACT CLUB OF HOLY SPIRIT.
All four obtained their respective university degrees at the end
of school year 2016-17 and are now pursuing their careers.

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Pagbati sa 37 na Taon ng Serbisyo at Kasiya-
han, Rotary Club ng Hilagang Marikina D3800,
katuwang ng Rotary Club of Holy Spirit D3780

RC Holy Spirit D3780 represented by RC MARIKINA NORTH D3800 in 2010

President Ric Salvador conveyed our 29 years of service
clubs greetings to sister club RC Ma- 46 members, 20 with 35 PHFs
rikina North D3800, led by President 2 Interact Clubs, 3 Rotaracts, 3 RCCs
Officers RY 2009-2010
David Buban, on the occasion of Ma- PresRaul Catapang
rikina Norths 37th Charter Anniversary Vice PresTerry Arnado
on September 5, 2017. Sec/PEDodgie Leyva
Sgt-at-ArmsRomy Garcia
The affiliation of friendship between TreasLina Zuniga
the two clubs was established in 2010 AuditorJerome Mangubat
by Holy Spirit Hands-On President DIRECTORS: Ritchie Villareal;
Linda Palattao and Marikina North Grg Pagulayan; Ronaldo Cruz;
Hands-On President Raul Catapang. Avelina Cruz; DAVE BUBAN; and
Bassie Cruz
T hes e Rotarians
PP Raul Catapang, GP Dave Buban, GP Ric
gladly welcomed the
Salvador and an officer of Marikina North.
visit of Holy Spirit offi-
cers TGP Ric Salva- the officers and members of Marikina
dor and Secretary PP North.
Marcia Salvador dur-
ing their 37th year an- Sidelight
niversary celebration DG Saldy also requested us to convey
on September 5, his greetings to our DG Chito Bor-
2017. romeo.

DG Saldy Quimpo Before he became district governor,

and Lady Nancy led Atty Saldy Quimpo served as Chief
the districts Great City Prosecutor of Caloocan, a post
GP Ric Salvador, PP Ging Ramos, PP Terry Amado, PP Marcia Presidents and offi- now occupied by Holy Spirit Rotarian
Salvador and GP Dave Buban. cers in congratulating Atty Ed Valbuena.
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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

At the club meeting last August 29, 2017,
RC HOLY SPIRIT D3780 celebrated Rotary
with Rotarians, 2 members below 30,
friends and prospective members, and the
clubs AG PP Jun Zipagan.
District Information and Communications
Officer (DICO) CP Winston Sia served as
guest and eloquently discussed, The
Magic of Rotary, citing examples to inspire
both senior and younger Rotarians as well
as prospective members.
Don Antonio Clubhouse.

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: September 19, 2017 Tuesday
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: DAHHA Clubhouse
Attire: Appropriate for the ambience

Agenda:

Quick debriefs on club activities past 2 weeks, and NEXT STEPS to take for each

Rotary membership celebration last Aug 29 - action on prospective members

37th charter anniversary of sister club Marikina North D3800 - offer of joint pro-
ject professional anti-dengue fogging in our community
Launch of 7th 100-day milk-feed & nutrition program to save 50 "severely mal-
nourished" Grade 1 pupils
Weekly Literacy cum Feeding for indigent children in Payatas dumpsite area
where parents have taken a direct role in the learning process for their kids

Sisterhood affiliation with RC Bangued, Abra D3790. President Cecil Seares Luna
(mother of RCHS member Rochelle) is former member of Congress from Abra.

High-Value added literacy and learning initiatives of RC Holy Spirit youth partners
Peer-tutoring by Interactors to help schoolmates improve academic performance
Forum-seminar on Stress Management, organized by Rotaract Club of Holy
Spirit to be attended by high school teachers. Resource person is an alumna of the
Interact club, Rotaract club, and Holy Spirit National High School.

Launch 7th annual youth forum on anti-drug abuse & HIV-AIDS prevention to
help attain Zero new incidence. Cooperation project with QC Red Cross

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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 WORLD WATER WEEK 2017
Water flows through development big ideas from World Water Week
Submitted by GUANGZHE CHEN on Thursday, 09/14/2017

Guangzhe Chen, Senior Director, the World Banks Water Global Practice,
speaks at the opening plenary of World Water Week 2017. Credit: Tim Wainwright

It was inspiring to see so many commit-
ted water practitioners at World Water
Week in Stockholm the last week of
August, coming together to share ex-
periences and advance global action to
achieve the Sustainable Development
Goal of safe and accessible water and
sanitation for all (SDG6) by 2030. As
we know, access to water and sanita-
tion is key to thriving communities. It
determines whether poor girls are edu-
cated, whether cities are healthy places
to live, whether industries grow, and
whether farmers can withstand the im-
pacts of floods and droughts.
Without it, we are limiting our full poten-
tial. In fact, today we face a silent
emergency, with stunted grown affect-
ing more than a third of all children un-
der five in countries such as Bangla-
desh, Indonesia, Niger and Guatemala.
This was presented in the new World
Bank report WASH Poverty Diagnos-
tics, provides new data on water, sani-
tation and hygiene (WASH) for 18
countries and finds that we get the big-
gest bang for the buck when we attack
childhood stunting and mortality from
many angles simultaneously, in a coor-
dinated way. While improving water
and sanitation alone does improve a
childs well-being, the impacts on child
height are multiplied when water, sani-
tation, health, and nutrition interven-
tions are combined. The report also
pinpoints the geographical areas in a
country where access to services are
low or missing completely, and sug-
gests that to move the needle on im-
proving poverty indicators, policies
need to be implemented and resources
have to be better targeted to reach the
most vulnerable.
Cities are always a hot topic of discus-
sion for us working in development and
they took center stage in Stockholm
this year. The SDGs provide even more
impetus for cities to be inclusive, safe,
resilient and sustainable. This goal is
inextricably linked to securing safe and
sustainable access to WASH services
for all and managing water as it travels
across the city.
As cities grow and become thirstier and
often dirtier, different users and uses of
water are competing for this scarce
resource. We therefore have to be
smart in how we provide clean water,
sanitation and related services to all
city dwellers, especially the poor. We
brought together practitioners from cit-
ies in Brazil, Sweden, Ethiopia and the
United States for a series of rich dis-
cussions on Integrated Urban Water
Management (IUWM) approaches for
sustainable cities. We hope that these
conversations will contribute to shifting
mindsets which embrace a more effi-
cient use of water while including the
needs of all water users in a city
through broad stakeholder participa-
tion. Our IUWM sessions also sparked
discussions of partnerships and learn-
ing between Brazil and Ethiopia as well
as with Stockholm and some of our
client counterparts.
We also took a detailed look at the
challenges of the urban sanitation
agenda where it is clear that, with only
26% of urban excreta safely managed
in developing country cities today, we
wont be able to deliver safely managed
urban sanitation to all through business
as usual. Together with key partners
we promoted action on Citywide Inclu-
sive Sanitation, highlighting the need
for a radical shift in how we think about
urban sanitation for all, embracing a
mix of approaches combining reticu-
lated and on-site solutions.
Last week, water practitioners gathered in Stockholm
for World Water Week. This is an
annual meeting to discuss the
worlds water issues, organized by
the Stockholm International Water
Institute. And if any reminder were
needed as to the urgency of water
challenges, this years event took
place against a backdrop of Tropi-
cal Storm Harvey in the United By JENNIFER J. SARA
States, monsoons and flooding in 09/08/2017
India, Bangladesh and Nepal, and
an ongoing drought in the Horn of Africa. Billions of dol-
lars worth of damage to economies, communities dis-
placed and people killed its a terrifying window into the
devastating impacts of water-related extremes.

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Millions Around the World Held Back by Poor Sanitation
and Lack of Access to Clean Water
New World Bank research from 18 countries shows urgent action on water
and sanitation is key to tackle poverty

A World Bank report launched what are

today at World Water the bind-
Week titled Reducing Ine- ing con-
qualities in Water Supply, straints
Sanitation, and Hygiene in to im-
the Era of the Sustainable proving
Development Goals suggests service
that a drastic change is re- deliv-
quired in the way countries ery?
manage resources and pro-
vide key services, starting This re-
with better targeting to en- port is
sure they reach those most in part of
need, and tackling inefficiencies to the World Banks ongoing WASH Pov-
make sure public services are sustain- erty Diagnostics initiative, which con-
able and effective. sists of 18 reports in client countries.

The report examines a number of cru- More information:

cial questions: Who are the poor peo-
ple in a country and where do they
live? What is their level of access to
quality Water Supply, Sanitation, and
Hygiene (WASH) services? What are
the linkages of inadequate WASH ser-
vices with health and nutrition? And
- About the WASH Poverty Diagnostics
Initiative
- Infographic 3 Ways of Thinking
and Working Differently to Ensure
Water and Sanitation for All
- Map Key Facts in 18 Countries

The World Bank Group has set

two goals for the world to achieve by
2030:

End extreme poverty by decreasing

the percentage of people living on
less than $1.90 a day to no more
and support development.
than 3%
The World Bank Group comprises five
Promote shared prosperity by fos-
institutions managed by their member
tering the income growth of the bot-
countries.
tom 40% for every country

The World Bank is a vital source of fi-
nancial and technical assistance to de-
veloping countries around the world. We
are not a bank in the ordinary sense but
a unique partnership to reduce poverty
Established in 1944, the World Bank
Group is headquartered in Washington,
D.C. We have more than 10,000 em-
ployees in more than 120 offices world-
wide.

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September is Basic Education and Literacy Month in Rotary
The street school set up by siblings aged 12 and 15
By SUNIYA UMAR KHAN on May 15, 2017, GOOD NEWS SHARED
In a country where public schools are, more often
than not, less than mediocre with unqualified teach-
ers and little to no funding, education in Pakistan is in
a sad state of affairs. Along with this and the rise of
costly private schools for middle to elite class chil-
dren, those who are underprivileged are often forced
into working as street beggars, with education being
left behind.
When 12-year old Shireen was approached by a
young girl at a traffic light, who instead of asking for
money requested Shireen to teach her, she realised
something needed to change. Deeply affected by
this encounter, Shireen decided that she would do
something about the state of public education in Ka-
rachi, Pakistan. An idea rooted in hope for change,
Shireens initial intention of a small session eventu-
ally turned into a full-scale school with multiple
branches spread throughout the city, with the help of
her elder brother, 15-year old Hasan.
Together, this sibling duo run their school six days a
week from 4 6pm and teach the students multiple
subjects, including English, math, and the local lan-
guage- Urdu. They also hold exercise classes as well
as fun activities and games on Saturdays.
The siblings are aided by teachers who help around
the school and who are also paid for their contribu-
tions.
Initially, The Street School was
funded by a non-governmental
organisation but is now run com-
pletely on the siblings own ex-
penses. The inspiring brother
and sister team also distribute
snacks around the school which
further encourages these chil-
dren to continue coming and
learning.
The local community has also
gotten involved by providing funds and donations, as
well as cold refreshments and umbrellas to beat the
heat. A pick and drop van service has also been set
up by the siblings to alleviate travel expenses for stu-
dents coming from far off places within Karachi.
Six-year old student, Sidratul Muntaha has been
heard saying, I want to study and become edu-
cated like all other people but my family cannot
afford it. She has been attending the school regu-
larly and feels a sense of pride and joy when every-
day she goes home and shares what she has learnt,
especially English, to her family. There are thou-
sands of children, like Sidratul, who just dont have
the means to attend a decent school, and this initia-
tive has not only made their lives better, but in the
long run, have also contributed to their future genera-
tions.
This enterprise truly goes to show just how far setting
up some tables and chairs in an empty field, mixed
with a passion for education, can go. It is absolutely
inspiring and heartening to witness how just two
members of the youth have taken to the streets and
are stepping up where the state has failed. These
acts of kindness and charity are what tie the commu-
nity together and it is always important to give back
to a society that has given you so much, and what
better gift is there to give than education.
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 What happens in an internet minute in 2017?
By Jeff Desjardins, Founder and editor of Visual Capitalist
The views expressed in this article are those of the author alone and not the World Economic Forum.
SERVICE ABOVE SELF
Just a month ago, it was revealed that Facebook has more than two billion active
monthly users. That means that in any given month, more than 25% of Earths
The Four-Way Test population logs in to their Facebook account at least once.
OF THE THINGS we think, say or do
The scale of the internet is so great, that it doesnt make sense to look at the infor-
1) Is it the TRUTH? mation on a monthly basis, or even to use daily figures.
2) Is it FAIR to all concerned? Instead, lets drill down to just what happens in just one internet minute
3) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER
FRIENDSHIPS?
INTERNET WORLD AT A GLANCE
4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Rotarians Pledge
I am a Rotarian
I will always uphold the TRUTH.
I am a Rotarian
I will always strive to be FAIR
in all of my dealings with my fellowmen.
I am a Rotarian
I will always endeavor to build
GOODWILL and UNDERSTANDING
in my community,
among my countrymen
and people of all nations.
I am a Rotarian
I will always seek to promote
the greatest good
for the greatest number of people
in the spirit of ROTARY SERVICE.
I am a Rotarian
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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 MESSAGES FROM ROTARY LEADERS
RI Presidents September 2017 Message
One of the best parts of any Rotary con-
vention is the sheer diversity of the people
you see there. Whether you're heading into
a breakout session, exploring the House of
Friendship, or sitting down for a bite to eat,
you'll meet people from every corner of the
world, in all kinds of national attire, speak-
ing just about every language. It's a lot of
fun, and it's a big part of what makes Ro-
tary great: that we can be so different and
still find ourselves so at home together.
That spirit of warm community that is so central to Rotary also
defines Toronto, our host city for the 2018 Rotary International
Convention. Toronto is one of my favorite cities. It's a place
where half the population is from another country, where over
140 languages are spoken by 2.8 million residents, and where
no one ever seems to be too busy to be helpful.
In addition to being clean, safe, and friendly, Toronto is a won-
derful place to visit, with its attractive Lake Ontario waterfront,
great restaurants, one-of-a-kind museums, and interesting
neighborhoods to explore.
The 2018 convention already promises to be one of our best
ever. Our Convention Committee and Host Organization Com-
mittee are hard at work lining up inspiring speakers, great enter-
tainment, fascinating breakout sessions, and a wide variety of
activities across the city.
There will be something for everyone in Toronto, and Juliet and
I encourage you to do what we'll be doing bring your families
along for the fun. If you plan early, your convention experience
will be even more affordable: The deadline for discounted early
registration (there is an additional discount for registering
online) is 15 December.
As much as Toronto offers to Rotarians, the true draw is, of
course, the convention itself. It's a once-a-year opportunity to
recharge your Rotary batteries, to see what the rest of the Ro-
tary world is up to, and to find inspiration for the year ahead.
Find out more at riconvention.org and find Inspiration Around
Every Corner at the 2018 Rotary Convention in Toronto.
IAN H. S. RISELEY
President 2017-18
RC Holy Spirit D3780 in po-
lio immunization drive. Click
photo to view the campaign.
Foundation Chairmans September2017 Message
."Countdown to history" is a phrase I especially like.
Those three words express not just how momentous
Rotary's polio endeavor is something achieved
only once before in the human experience but also
that the finish line is within sight.
Rotary and our strategic partners are united behind
eradicating polio. Our 2016 Council on Legislation
voted to reaffirm polio eradication as a goal "of the
highest order." At the recent 70th World Health As-
sembly in Geneva, global health leaders reiterated
their commitment to polio eradication. News coverage of our efforts pops
up everywhere. Projects continue worldwide such as District 6930's an-
nual World's Greatest Meal that focus on Rotarians' primary responsibilities
of fundraising, advocacy, and volunteer recruitment.
Just think: The next case of polio could be the last case. But we must be
careful, because that "last case" will not be the end of our task. In fact, that's
when the job gets even harder. The World Health Organization will require at
least three years with zero cases reported before certifying the world polio
free.
During that time, intensive vaccination and observation operations will need to
continue. On the vaccination side, children will continue to receive the polio
vaccine. On the surveillance side, watching for signs of resurgence is vitally
important. As the number of cases and patients with visible symptoms drops,
this observation grows increasingly more expensive.
This is why Rotary has increased its commitment to fighting polio to $50 mil-
lion per year and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has extended its 2-for-1
match of Rotary donations for another three years. To achieve this goal, we
need you more than ever. If Rotarians hit the fundraising goal each year, the
total will be $450 million. At the convention in Atlanta, nations from around the
world and key donors pledged more than $1 billion to energize the global fight
to end this paralyzing disease, including Rotary's $50 million per year. Now
we all have the important job of making good on those pledges.
All of this is why I ask you to contribute something to the polio campaign
whether it is a direct donation, fundraising in your community, or telling the
polio story using the multiple platforms of today's media.
Also, be an advocate by writing your government officials to ensure that they
fulfill their pledges and maintain commitment, and reaching out to corporate
leaders asking for their continued support of polio eradication. Write to me
at Paul.Netzel@rotary.org to share what you are doing or your ideas for keep-
ing polio at the top of our agenda. We need you as never before in our
"countdown to history."
This World Polio Day, get involved by hosting a
viewing party, concert, or polio walk or ride. Find
out more at endpolio.org/world-polio-day.
PAUL A. NETZEL
Trustee Chair 2017-18
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 RC Holy Spirit D3780 RC Holy Spirit D3780
Officers & Committees RY 2017-18 Organization in 2017-18 and
President -- TGP Ric Salvador* Profile of Community Service Projects
Vice President -- PP Beth Sy*
President Nominee -- JR Delgra* Club Flagship Programs
Treasurer -- IPP Peth Rivera* 2017-18 to 2021-22
Now on 6th Year SPED Center of Dona Juana ES
Secretary -- PP Marcia Salvador* Champions PP Marcia and PP Marites
Deputy Secretary -- Rtn Caroline Vargas
7th 100-Day Milk-feeding & Nutrition Program to save chil-
dren from malnutrition Program Champion PP Beth with IPP
Auditor -- PP Chinchin Doran* Peth and PP Chinchin
Protocol Officer -- PP Angel Castro* 7th Youth Forum on Anti-drug Abuse and HIV/AIDS
Club Editor/CICO -- PP Marcia Salvador Prevention
Champions PP Marcia and PN JR
Club Trainers -- PP Ped Condeno* and PP Marites
Nepomuceno* 10th Large Scale Medical, Dental, Diagnostic Mis-
sion with SMF, DAHHA
Committees
Champions PP Marcia, PP Beth, PP Marites & Dr Jovy
Club Admin Chair -- PN Jr Delgra
Vice Chair -- Rtn Abet Sevilla 10th Anti-rabies drive with BAI, QC
Team -- PP Angel Castro Champions PP Marcia, Rtn Caroline with DAHHA
Team -- Percy Zabala
Team -- Rtn Do Dequina 3rd Year Vocational & Career Briefings and seminar
Champions Rtn Kring Kring Josef, PP Linda, Dr Jovy
Member Dev Chair IPP Peth Rivera
Vice Chair -- PP Angel Castro 3rd Year Global Grant Projects monitoring
Team -- Rtn Do Dequina
Tree-planting: 30 trees 2017-18, then 33 trees, 36 trees, 40
Team -- Rtn Yeye Rivera-Onia trees, 44 trees in 2021-22. As suggested by RI President
Team -- PP Chinchin Doran Riseley, one tree per Rotarian to make a difference in environ-
ment protection.
TRF Committee Chair -- PP Linda Palattao*
Champions Rtn Abet and PP Angel
Vice Chair - PP Marites Nepomuceno
Vice Chai -- CP Nides Respicio* Member Advocacy Programs
Vice Chair -- IPP Peth Rivera
Annual Blood-letting
Vice Chair -- Rtn Kent Valderrama Champions PP Beth Sy and PN JR Delgra
Community Svc -- VP Beth Sy Street Children, St Benedict Scholars, DZRH Operation
Vocational Service (Vocation at Work and Career Awareness) Tulong Public Image drive of station
Chair -- Rtn Kring-Kring Rivera-Josef Champions PP Angel & Salamat sa Biyaya Foundation
Vice Chair -- Rtn Dr Jovy Andres
8th Dental Mission, Sacred Heart community
Team -- PP Linda Palattao Champions Dr Marylene Martinez, PP Angel, Makati Dental
Team -- Rtn Dr Bert Olivar
Intl Relations Chair -- PP Bong Jung Literacy & Feeding, Gift-giving, Vocational Training,
Schools Supplies, Xmas Packs for Payatas residents
Co-Chair -- IPP Peth Rivera
Champions PP Linda, Buklod ng Panginoon, Christ the King
Team -- Rtn David Kim
Pastoral leaders
Team -- PP Marcia Salvador
Team -- Rtn Rochelle Luna Scholarships and Grants for Youth
Various Sponsors
Youth Service Chair -- PP Marcia Salvador
Vice Chair -- PP Marites Nepomuceno D3780 Initiated DDF-funded Programs
Team -- PP Ammie Bagain
2017-18 to 2019-20
Team -- Rtn Yeye Rivera-Onia
Team -- Rtn Angeli Rivera WASH, End-TB, Nutrition Programs
Champions PP Marites, PP Angel, PP Marcia respectively.
Public Image Chair -- Rtn Jerry Sy
Co-Chair -- Rtn Abet Sevilla
Team -- Rtn Bert Olivar
Team -- Rtn Chief City Prosec Ed Valbuena
* - Member 2017-18 Board of Directors of RC Holy Spirit D3780
and of Rotary Club of Holy Spirit Inc.
Team -- Rtn Councilor Neneng Valmocina
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 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICTS IN THE PHILIPPINES 2017-18

DISTRICT 3770 DISTRICT 3820

Sister Clubs of DISTRICT GOVERNOR
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
RC Holy Spirit D3780
Siso Salunat in the Philippines Lewi Tolentino

Baler, Batanes, Bulacan, Cagayan, Ifugao, Aurora, Batangas, Laguna, Marinduque, Min-
Isabela, Kalinga, Apayao, Nueva Ecija, doro Oriental, Quezon, the whole of Bicol Re-
Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino gion

DISTRICT 3830
DISTRICT 3780 DISTRICT GOVERNOR
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Ed Afzelius
Chito Borromeo
Las Pinas, Makati, Muntinlupa, Palawan,
Quezon City RC Paranaque BF Homes Paranaque, Pateros, Taguig

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

DISTRICT 3860
DISTRICT 3800
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Art O. Tan
Saldy Quimpo
Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Biliran
Caloocan, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Prov, Bohol, Cebu, Compostela Valley, Davao
RC Marikina North
Navotas, Pasig, Rizal, San Juan, Valenzuela City, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao
RC San Mateo Midtown Oriental, General Santos City, Leyte, Negros
Oriental, Samar, Siquijor, South Cotabato,
Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur
DISTRICT 3810
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Loy Cosico DISTRICT 3870
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Cavite, Manila, Mindoro Occidental, Pasay Linda Deleste
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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 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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Latest reminder for every-
one to continue with our
disaster preparedness and
risk reduction planning

(CNN) Rescuers searched for survivors

through the night after Tuesday's powerful
earthquake shook Mexico City and sur-
rounding states, killing scores and leaving
many trapped under collapsed buildings.

At least 216 people died in Mexico City --

the country's capital -- and in the states of
Puebla, Mexico and Morelos, officials said.

(CNN) Rescuers tunneled through debris for hours

Wednesday, listening for the breathing and cries of
survivors after a deadly earthquake struck Mexico
City and the region.

At a collapsed school, where the bodies of nearly

two dozen school children were found, teams made
contact with a trapped girl. She was alive.

"The priority now is continue rescuing those who

are still trapped and provide medical attention to
the injured," President Enrique Pea Nieto said,
calling Tuesday's quake -- the second to shake
Mexico in 12 days -- "a new national emergency."

The magnitude 7.1 quake turned dozens of build-

ings in central Mexico into dust and debris, killing at
least 250 people, Mexico City Mayor Miguel Angel
Mancera told CNN affiliate Foro TV.

Five things we should

know about earthquakes

Earthquakes can happen sud-

denly; here are the top five
things we should know about
them.

Source: CNN

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Addendum for continuing reminder . . .

Amid the 6.2 earthquake in Nasugbu,

Batangas last Aug 11, 2017, Phivolcs again
reminds residents of Metro Manila to pre-
pare for The Big One, magnitude 7.2 to be
generated by West Valley Fault

DUCK, COVER and HOLD !

Click on the image to view and download

the seminar presentation slides.
REMINDER from Holy Spirit. - Without the
This Way transcript of notes taken of the comments,
NOT This Way clarifications and answers to questions raised
during the forum, this document is an incom-
plete presentation of the facts.

West Valley Fault System is one of several faults and trenches around MM

Parts of Barangay Holy Spirit lie one or 2 kms from the West Valley Fault System; other sub-
divisions in QC are situated near or atop the West Valley Fault System

METRO MANILA EARTHQUAKE IMPACT REDUCTION STUDY 2002-04

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA)
Philippine Institute of Volcanology & Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
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Click on LINKS.
Addendum for continuing reminder . . .

With QC Red Cross support, Holy Spirit has been ac-

tively involved in disaster preparedness since 2014.
Rotarians, Interactors and Rotaractors have informed
themselves and their communities about DISASTER
PREPAREDNESS & RISK REDUCTION and the forma-
tion of disaster response teams by homeowners.

By Interact Club of Holy Spirit National

By Rotary Club of Holy Spirit:
Organized and sponsored disaster preparedness
forums presented by Red Cross QC Chapter for:
Members of RC Holy Spirit
Officers and representatives of homeowners
associations
Officers & members of -
Don Antonio Heights Homeowners As-
sociation
Don Enrique Heights Homeowners As-
sociation
BF Homes Homeowners Association
Conducted training for Rotaract Club of Holy Spirit
and Interact Club of Holy Spirit National High
School in disaster preparedness and risk reduc-
tion.
High
Briefings, demonstrations and drills for -
80 SPED pupils of Dona Juana Elementary
3 class sections in Dona Juana Elem,
New members of the Interact Club,
By Rotaract Club of Holy Spirit
Forum with full briefings, on-screen Powerpoint
presentation of prepared slides, showing of A-V
clips, demonstrations & drills -
For 40 adult residents of the Barangay Holy
Spirit August 23, 2015
With Rotaract Club of Midtown QC co-
facilitating, 270 Grade 8 students of New Era
High School in three batches,
Provided information and hands-on training op-
portunity for president and some officers of RaC
Midtown QC on how to do the presentations them-
selves for other sections in New Era High School
(multiplier effect)

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Addendum for continuing reminder ..

Suggested Earthquake Survival Kit

EARTHQUAKE SURVIVAL KIT
FB post by RIDE PDG Raffy Garcia April 12, 2017
(Edited for space)

I. WATER - Normally, one can survive without food in-

take for 5 days as long as there is water intake. Pre-
pare clean water in clean airtight containers for wash-
ing, drinking and cooking:
- 1 gallon (3.78 litres) per person per day [1 ltr for drink-
ing and 3 ltrs for washing]
- Water purification supplies (One purification tablet can
purify a liter of water)

II. FOOD - Store only non-perishable food.

- You can put protein/granola bars, dried fruit, crackers,
cereals, canned goods like tuna, beans, sausages, etc.
(It is recommended to store easy-to-open cans.)
- Food should be sufficient for three days consumption
of every family member.
- Disposable plates and utensils.

III. EMERGENCY TOOLS / GEAR - Plastic laminated

ID card for family member(s) with special concerns and
for children who cannot speak
- Emergency numbers to call (Red Cross Opcen, Red
Cross Chapter, fire station, hospital, etc.)
- Red Cross 143 Emergency / Disaster Guide explain-
ing what to do in various types of disasters
- Maps with indication of evacuation sites and routes
- Whistle (This is highly suggested, use a whistle that is
loud and has a compass on it.)
- Flashlight with extra batteries (self-powered flashlight
is suggested)
- Multi-purpose knife
- Matches or lighter and candles (Do not use until you
are certain there are no gas leaks.)
- AM radio transistor with extra batteries
- Fully charged power-banks for phones
- Glow sticks
- Plastic sheeting or garbage bag (For floor mats, cover
items so as not to get wet, or use as a rain coat.)
- Heating blankets (thin, easy to carry and warm)
- Ropes
- Sleeping bag
IV. PERSONAL EFFECTS AND HYGIENE KIT
- Extra Clothing - Undergarments
- Antibacterial soap
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Hand towels
- Comb/ hair brush
- Hand sanitizer or alcohol
- Sanitary napkin
V. IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS AND MONEY
- Keep these in a plastic envelope.
- Money should be in the form of cash and loose
change
- Prepaid cards
- List of important information (security insurance num-
ber, driver's license, passport number, bank account
details, insurance policy, etc.)
- Important legal documents: Birth certificates, marriage
contract, insurance certificates, land titles, etc.
- Other important documents: academic credentials,
vaccination records, medical records, etc.
VI. SPECIAL NEEDS (of elderly, children, infant or sick
member of the family)
- Emergency medication (Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen,
anti- diarrheal, for cough and colds, children's medica-
tion, etc.)
- Prescription Medication
- Children's food and infant formula
VII. FIRST AID KIT (Standard)
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