ABOUT OUR CLUB-WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE:
We are a very jolly bunch and our club is the oldest in the city of Iligan. Through the years we have achieved the following:
1964-65-Most outstanding Rotary Club in the District
1967-68-Most outstanding project in the District-the Iligan Public Library donation
1971-72-We organized the Rotary Club of Iligan South
1974-75-We organized the Rotary Club of Iligan North
1986-87-We organized the Rotary Club of Metro-Iligan
We have produced two outstanding district governors-Pafs Mejia and Nestie Feliciano
We are the only club in the city with 30 Paul Harris Fellows (those who have contributed to the Rotary Foundation 1,000 dollars each) and have 18 sustaining members-one of the highest in the district
We are a non-smoking club and fun is the name of our game.
Every time we meet we have joke sessions, special topics for the week and we invite exciting and interesting guest speakers.
Our club includes the people who have made history for the city.
We welcome the tri-people of Iligan-Lumads, Christians and Muslims knowing that our progress as a city depends on the three living harmoniously
OUR VISION:
A club that is involved in uplifting the economic condition of our city, enterprising, caring, God fearing, creative and productive. We do this by building relationships and fellowship among the tri-people of Iligan, Marawi and the Lanao provinces.
Our vision is also to create a new city of Iligan in its mountains. With roughly 66,000 hectares open territory, (Iligan city proper is only 14,000 plus) Iligan has much to offer to investors worldwide.
Our dream is have a university in the mountains of Iligan and thus hasten its development. This in essence is the purpose of our project called, “God bless the Mountains”.
ABOUT ROTARY INTERNATIONAL:
Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. We are the first civic organization in the world!
Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 31,000 Rotary Clubs located in 166 countries.
The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis for worthy enterprise through:
1 . The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
2. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
3.The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life, and
4. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
WHY JOIN US?
Friendship - the be all and end all of Rotary. This is the reason why Rotary was founded in 1905-the friendship among people
Business Development-Everyone needs to network and to synergize. Rotary is composed mostly business people and professionals seeking to help each other and collectively help others
The opportunity to serve-Rotary is above all a service organization. Our motto is “service above self” We promote community service locally and internationally. It is a collective act of kindness to the community regardless of creed or belief. We find self-fulfillment in our acts of charity even though how small they are. It is a richly rewarding activity.
The development of ethics - Rotarians practice the “four way test”, a test that governs our everyday ethical standards.
Personal growth and development-we provide opportunities for growth in human relations and personal development.
Fellowship-Conferences, assemblies, conventions provide good entertainment in addition to information, education and service.
Continuing education- each week at Rotary the program is designed to keep members informed about the community, national and world events. Guest speakers are invited and timely topics are presented and discussed.
Fun and more fun-Rotary is fun; the people make enjoyable experience for all!
The absence of official creed-Rotary is not an esoteric religious organization. We don’t have secret handshakes or any secret rituals or policies. It is an open society of men believing in helping others.
Peace and conflict resolution-we are peacemakers in our club.
Opens doors for us-Rotary means recognition and achievements.
THE PRACTICALITIES:
Membership costs include the following:
Annual dues- P 4,000 (P 333.35 monthly)
Regular fellowship fees P5,200 (52weeks x P 100 per week)
Regular fines- P2,600 (52 weeks x P 50 per week)
Governors Fund- P300 per year
Rotarians are required to do and be the following:
- Be of service to the community
- Be able to support the club with their dues and contributions
- Be of high moral standing,
- Must have a volunteer spirit and exercise active kindness to the community
OUR AVENUES OF SERVICE FOR THE COMMUNITY:
-Vocational service
-Club service
-Community service
-International service for world peace
-Public Relations
-The Rotary Foundation
-The Youth Generation
These avenues concentrate on areas such as fundraising, membership drives, fellowship activities, and establishing local and international community projects in which the club is to be involved.
OUR PROJECTS:
- The Rogongon Reforestation Project-a 3 H project where we involve ourselves in improving the lives of the community. We had an international partner-the Rotary Club of South Bunbury, Australia
- RYLA- the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards normally held at the Fetalvero Ranch at Impasug-ong, Bukdinon
- The Annual Rotary Extemporaneous Speech contest-held among the high school students of the City in September of every year
- Maranao products go international
- God bless the Mountains-a special project with the aim of helping the 13 hinterland barangays of Iligan
- The Guinness Book of World Records for MSU-IIT
- The annual Iligan-Marawi Friendship Chess Tournament
ON-GOING PROJECTS:
- The Ali Dimaporo and Tomas Cabili Awards-for out-standing Iliganons and Maranaos for peace and development
- Youth projects-vocational, extemporaneous and debating contest
- Speakers bureau-we love to listen to inspirational stories from people of all walks of life on a range of interesting topics or subjects. It is worth attending our meetings just to listen to this people.
CONVENTIONS AND CONFERENCES:
You are invited to join us in our district assemblies, district conferences and special seminars, which our district has, arrange for our personal growth and development. There you will be able to meet other Rotarians coming from the entire district.
Our district is 3870 and it encompasses, Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Kidapawan, Gingoog, Camiguin, Cotabato City and Bukidnon.
OUR INVITATION TO YOU:
May be you have a passion for a particular community or youth project; the opportunity to serve is here and is very rewarding. Why not consider joining our Club and assisting with our projects? Like our current members, you are sure to make long lasting friendships, achieve personal growth and development and enjoy some great business contacts that will enhance your vocational interests.
Come and share in the passion of the Rotary Club of Iligan and serve your community whilst enjoying the fellowship and network of likeminded professional people. For more details, please visit our website: www.rciligan.com
THE ROTARY CLUB OF ILIGAN
Meets every Wednesday
12: 15 noon sharp
Maria Cristina Hotel
Iligan City proper
Serving since 1959
Club Number 17041
District 3870
Contact numbers:
Arnold Garbanzos-0917-702-8523
Lorrimer Angeles- 0917-628-8820
Gina Ante- 0905-710-3235
You are cordially invited to meet with us:
ROTARIAN: ____________________________
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