The biggest obstacles to eradicating polio are the underfunding of the global initiative and insufficient political commitment from the remaining polio-affected countries. Rotary International believes the primary source for additional funds can and should be governments of polio-free industrialized countries. Your contribution through Rotary will help ensure that we keep doing our part to get the job done.

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PHOTO Gallery of Rotary International DISTRICT 3770 (Philippines)

The District Governor, MIGUELITO "LITO" JOSE, of Rotary International District 3770 (Philippines) was in town on October 5, 2008. The Club meeting with DG Lito was held at Hotel Roma, Tuguegarao City wherein the Club Leadership Plan was extensively discussed. The Club's service projects were also presented to the District Governor. The meeting resulted in the equitable distribution of work for the Club members after the expanded roles of the Rotary Club members were finalized in accordance with Rotary International's new thrust. Top of the lists of priorities is the total eradication of polio from the face of the earth and the reduction of the causes of mortality among children aged 5 years old and below. Please click to view PHOTOS>

The ROTARY CLUB OF TUGUEGARAO-CITADEL joined the Metropolitan Tuguegarao Water District in a Blood Drive on October 5, 2008 in morning of the rotary International District Governor's Visit - DG Lito Jose. The event was also participated in by the ROTARACT Club of the University of Saint Louis-Tuguegarao (USLT) and other volunteers.
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Tuguegarao City - The members of the various rotary clubs in the city welcomed the arrival of the members of the Rotary Foundation's Group Study Exchange (GSE) from Long Island, New York, USA.

The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world. The flagship project of the foundation is the Polio Plus Project. In the 1980s, 1,000 children were infected by the disease every day in 125 countries. Today, polio cases have declined by 99 percent, with fewer than two thousand cases reported in 2006. Two billion children have been immunized, five million have been spared disability, and over 250,000 deaths from polio have been prevented.

The Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchange (GSE) program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for businesspeople and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of their careers. The program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in paired areas of different countries. For four to six weeks, team members experience the host country's culture and institutions, observe how their vocations are practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas.

In a typical four-week tour, applicants participate in five full days of vocational visits, 15 to 20 club presentations, 10 to 15 formal visits and social events, two to three days at the district conference, three to four hours per day of cultural and site tours, and three to four hours per day of free time with host families. click to VIEW PHOTOS  >>>

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The Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchange (GSE) program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for business people and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of their careers. The program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in paired areas of different countries. For four to six weeks, team members experience the host country's culture and institutions, observe how their vocations are practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas.

In a typical four-week tour, applicants participate in five full days of vocational visits, 15 to 20 club presentations, 10 to 15 formal visits and social events, two to three days at the district conference, three to four hours per day of cultural and site tours, and three to four hours per day of free time with host families.

For each team member, the Foundation provides the most economical round-trip airline ticket between the home and host countries. Rotarians in the host area provide for meals, lodging, and group travel within their district.

Held last December 8, 2007 at Canyon Hills Resort, Enrile, Cagayan. It was a time of fellowship among Citadel Rotarians and their families. Everyone brought lots of food, i.e., potluck, enjoyed the games, bingo (as club fundraiser), parlor games, exchanged gifts, etc. The chilly night was echoing with serenades (from the videoke, we ran out of coins!). The party ended with a thanksgiving prayer...CLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTOS>

For centuries men have kept an appointment with Christmas. Christmas means fellowship, feasting, giving and receiving, a time of good cheer, home. ~W.J. Ronald Tucker

Rotary International has learned about a new e-mail phishing scam targeting Rotarians.

The scam e-mail claims that a deceased Rotarian has left money to the e-mail recipient to be donated to philanthropic efforts. The sender, who claims to be the executor of the will, then asks for the recipient’s personal information, including a copy of the individual’s passport and driver’s license, in order to claim the inheritance.

Here is an example of the scam that is circulating:

Last and Final Notification of Bequest.

Congratulation!  
 
On behalf of the Trustees and Executor of the estate of Late Rotarian Mark Andreoni,I write to notify you that my late client made you a beneficiary to the bequest sum of Ten Million US Dollars in the codicil to his will and last testament. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE....

A motorcade on the western side of the city by the Charter Members of the Rotary Club of Tuguegarao-Citadel was held in the morning of Oct 27, 2007 (Saturday). The chartering of the club and the induction of the officers and members, also the Rotary Anns (spouses/wifes of Rotarians) was held in the evenning. The Charter President is Jude M. Lingan, a member of VCF-Tuguegarao.

Rotary International Convention 2008

Los Angeles is the ideal stage for Rotary International’s annual extravaganza. L.A. is the second largest city in the United States and teems with activity and culture — from its star-studded motion picture industry to its picturesque beachfront communities and resorts. To the world, L.A. conjures glittering images of Hollywood’s storied reputation

— neon-lit theaters and nightclubs, award ceremonies, and the myriad celebrities whose names are inscribed in five-pointed stars along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But the City of Angels is more than an entertainment mecca with palm trees and ample sunshine. It’s an international hub for the arts, fine dining, fashion, and seaside recreation.

 

People from 140 countries, speaking 86 languages, call L.A. home, making it one of only two cities in the United States without a majority population. During your visit, you will bask in a Mediterranean climate and the warm friendship of many local Rotarians. There are 182 Rotary clubs and 8,600 members within a 45-mile radius of downtown L.A., and 375 clubs with more than 18,000 Rotarians from the seven RI districts in California and Nevada that are hosting the convention.

 

By participating in an RI Convention, you’ll gain a broader appreciation of Rotary’s global impact and strengthen your commitment to service. And seeing how Rotary Shares may move your invited guests to become Rotarians too. Here are some other great reasons to See the Stars! in 2008: (1) Service projects. Find out how fellow Rotarians developed their service projects by visiting club and district project booths. You can also partner with other Rotarians in an international project or exchange. (2) The Rotary Foundation. Learn more about PolioPlus and other Foundation programs during plenary sessions and workshops that show how Rotarians take humanitarian action and promote peace and understanding throughout the world. (3) Development of future club leaders. Expand your network of international contacts by getting to know Rotary leaders and members from your own district, and become more involved in district plans. (4) Club administration. Attend a special workshop for incoming presidents and the Presidents-Elect Luncheon, where you can meet and exchange ideas with fellow leaders. (5)  Family fun. With so much to do around Los Angeles and throughout California, you and your family can plan a memorable vacation around the convention.

 

Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015 USA +1-213-741-1151 www.lacclink.com You can also register online by just going to http://www.rotary.org/events/conventions/2008/index.html or simply go to the RI website.

 

The Financial Times has ranked Rotary International one of the top five nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) for corporate partnerships. More details in this link: http://ridistrict3780.org/news_001.htm  also at the Financial Times (London) http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/f498bf48-e5f2-11db-9fcf-000b5df10621.html