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2 Rotary Club of Baguio | 75th Charter Anniversary - Diamond Jubilee Celebration

RotaRy Club of baguio ChaRteR and histoRiC Pines hotel

The Rotary Club of Baguio Charter (re-issued copy shown below) was given at the historic Pines Hotel (above).

323 February 2013 | The Cañao Diamond Jubilee Special

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ROTARY CLUB OF BAGUIO

75TH CHARTER ANNIVERSARY PROGRAMBAGUIO COUNTRY CLUB MULTI-PURPOSE HALL

23 FEBRUARY 2013

4:00 HOLY MASS ..............................................................................Bishop Carlito Cenzon 5:00 REGISTRATION FELLOWSHIP & COCKTAILS

PART I Program Coordinators .......................................PP Chris Peralta & IPP Flo Bayquen5:45 OPENING SALVO .............................................................................. UC Dance Squad6:00 PROCESSIONAL ................................................................ RCB Members and Spouse ENTRANCE OF COLORS ............................................................... UC Honor Guards CALL TO ORDER .......................................................................Pres. Libby Fernandez DOXOLOGY ..................................................................................................UC Chorale NATIONAL ANTHEMS ..................Japanese; Malaysian; South Korean; Philippine ROTARY HYMN ............................................................................................... Everyone6:30 Welcome Address ........................................................................Pres. Libby Fernandez6:40 Introduction of Visiting Rotarians & Guests ................................ DGE Linda Winter6:55 DINNER ENTERTAINMENT .......................................................................................String Trio7:30 DOCUMENTARY on “RCB, 75 Years of Service Above Self ”7:45 Candlelight & Cake Ceremonies Diamond Formation of RCB members Introduction ............................................................................................. PP Veeh Balajo Lighting of candles .......................................................... initiated by PP Teop Rondez Prayer for departed RCB members ............................................. PP Doming Valencia Renewal of Commitment to RCB and to Rotary ...............................PP Teop Rondez Diamond Jubilee Toast .........................................................................PP Benny Sunga Singing : Rotary Club of Baguio Song 8:20 Messages from our Visiting Foreign Rotarians8:40 Special Awards .............................................................................Pres. Libby Fernandez9:00 Introduction of Guest of Honor and Speaker ...................................VP Chris Faelnar9:05 Inspirational Speech ........................................................ DG Antonio “Tony” Bautista9:20 Presentation of Token of Appreciation ....................................Pres. Libby Fernandez Pilipinas Kong Mahal9:25 Adjournment of Part I .................................................................Pres. Libby Fernandez

PART II Program Coordinators ................................... VP Chris Faelnar & Dir. Gigi Maranan9:30 Production Number ............................................................................ UC Dance Squad 9:50 Raffle-Dance-Raffle-Dance


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Pres. Libby Fernandez Club President

Rotary Club of Baguio RY 2012-13

Seventy-five years ago, a number of noble gentlemen, from the Rotary Club of Manila, with the aim of rendering service and making Rotary grow, trekked through the high mountains and came to a beautiful and serene place, called Baguio. Since then, the seed of the Rotary Club planted, grew, bore fruit and crept through valleys, rivers, rocks spreading the principle of “service above self” into the hearts of men.

Now at 75, the Rotary Club of Baguio, is a vibrant, involved, committed and working Club. Credit is given to the many men and women, who extended themselves, heart and soul, to the cause of Rotary. We say our profuse thanks too, to the many groups and entities, who, believed and driven by common goal, devotedly partnered with the Club. Through the 75 years of labor, fellowship and industry, they were there!

Today as we celebrate, we honor those who, before us, held high the sense of commitment and responsibility. We say our appreciation to our forefathers in Rotary who, through their word and deed, kept the high esteemed character and respectability that the Rotary Club of Baguio is.

We celebrate with a promise, the torch of Rotary Club of Baguio, we will forever hold high!

Happy Anniversary to all!


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PP Raffy Chan Diamond Jubilee Celebration

Overall Chairman

Dear Fellow Celebrants and Friends,

The RCB Diamond Jubilee Celebration (DJC) to commemorate our seventy-fifth founding year, could be the biggest and most important activity the RCB-Mother Club will ever undertake. In my mind, its prominence can be eclipsed only by district activities that RCB undertakes and possibly our 100th year anniversary celebration.

It took me less than a day to give an affirmative answer to Pres. Libby’s query if I would accept the challenge as jubilee chairman. Thereafter, for over a month, I was tormented with personal remorse, on why I became foolish enough to say yes to such a gargantuan task.

Later I learned that I was not the first choice for the chairmanship, early candidates having refused the task. Upon learning who the early nominees were, I became even more agitated with the challenge. But it likewise reinforced my thinking that the chairmanship needed more than just one person. It required the dynamism of three dedicated Rotarians from our club. I thank PP Veeh Balajo and PP Doming Valencia for taking up the challenge with me. Having effectively worked with both on a number of important RCB assignments, I became totally up to the task with both by my side. At my instance, we have christened ourselves as the RCB Trilogy.

Today, more than five months after the DJC launching last 08 Sep 2012, we joyfully look back at the effectiveness of the Trilogy strategy. In a voluntary organization such as ours, three past presidents have proven to be a super-effective formula of drumming-up action. Our RCB general membership has been equally up to the tasks at hand.

In behalf of your RCB Trilogy, we thank our RCB members, particularly the chairperson and co-chair of all the DJC committees, in responding to our call to action in our joint commitment in doing our share for the club.

We have reunited ourselves in the spirit of oneness for RCB, reconciling with the thought that RCB is more than its individual members and personalities. It is the UNITY that we share as a Rotary Family!

Cordially in behalf of the RCB Trilogy,

PP Raffy Chan

DJC Overall Chairman


Saguchi Tanaka RI President

Rotary International RY 2012-13

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Dear fellow Rotarians,

Rotary has been part of my life for many years. I became a Rotarian almost by accident. I did not know anything about Rotary when I was invited to join. But I respected the person who invited me, so I accepted.

Now, I see Service Above Self as a way of life. It means that no individual can live by himself, alone. We are always in a community. At home, at school, at work, and in our countries—we share our lives with others.

It is human and natural to want to share our lives. Whether we are happy or sad, facing success or difficulty, we want to know that we have others close by. And as much as we want other people to be there for us, we each have a need to be there for others.

When we serve our communities—when we go to teach someone a skill, to help paint a house, to participate in an NID—we become more fully involved in our communities. We build connections with others; we give of ourselves.

And in doing this, we work toward our real goal: a world of greater happiness, greater contentment, and greater peace.

I wish you all the best in your Rotary service, and I look forward to a year of building Peace through Service together.


It is with distinct privilege and pleasure, that I and spouse Evelyn, extend our sincere congratulations, to the officers and members of the Rotary Club of Baguio, on the celebration of their 75th Diamond Jubilee celebration, on this 23rd of February, on the year of our Lord, 2013.

75 years in existence and still going strong, guided by the “Four-Way Test”, just signifies the determination of its officers and members, in implementing Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self”.

Be thankful and happy, that you have been given that opportunity, to do service, and promote “Peace Through Service”, because Peace originates from happiness, and happiness originates from service. That is the reason, why Rotary wants to create a Peaceful world through Service.

More power and keep up the good work.

God bless!

DG Tony Bautista District Governor

Rotary International Distict 3790 RY 2012-13

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ADG Kenneth So Assistant Governor

Cluster 1-C Rotary International

Distict 3790 RY 2012-13

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The more the Diamond is cut, the brighter it sparkles. The Rotary Club of Baguio has indeed weathered every storm that came its way and every season has brought about luster and shine to the club.

February 23, 2013 marks the 75th Charter Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Baguio, a “Diamond” Club in District 3790. Being the first club in the Cluster, and the district, you have been an inspiration to all the Rotary Clubs in Baguio. To us, you are a worthy role model to emulate. A club which has withstood the test of time. I believe that perseverance and hard work played an important role towards the success of this club.

In behalf of the Rotary Clubs of Cluster 1-C , I would like to congratulate its members for the past 75 years of dedication, loyalty and commitment to serve humanity.

I am sure that your club, which is rich in history and achievements, will continue to be active, vibrant and ready to help in our community, living up to our motto of “Service Above Self”.

Again, congratulations and happy 75th Anniversary! Cheers!


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Mauricio Domogan City Mayor Baguio City

In behalf of my family, the people and officialdom of Baguio City, we would like to extend our warmest greetings and congratulations to the officers and members of the Rotary Club of Baguio on the occasion of your 75th Diamond Jubilee on 23 February 2013.

We are elated to learn that the Rotary Club of Baguio has again reached a milestone in its existence as a civic organization that caters to the priority needs of our indigent constituents. More than seven decades of rendering unwavering and voluntary services is a fete worthy of emulation.

We commend the people behind the continuous success of the Rotary Club of Baguio as you try to elevate your services to greater heights. The spirit of voluntarism that you have shown through the years cannot be given monetary value.

Let us therefore continue providing our indigent constituents with quality and excellent service. Let us continue to influence others to practice the spirit of voluntarism which is much rewarding and impart to the present and future generations the true meaning of Service Above Self.

Again, our warmest greetings and congratulations to one and all.

Mabuhay tayong lahat!


Bernardo Vergara Representative

Lone District of Baguio City Republic of the Philippines

House of Representative

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IN BEHALF of our city and people, and on my own, I take pride in congratulating and felicitating the Officers and Members of the Rotary Club of Baguio on the proud occasion of its 75th Charter Anniversary taking place on February 23, 2013. This is indeed an occasion worth celebrating, a time to remember its humble origins, to energize present-day endeavors, and to chart the course for possibly the next seventy five years of your storied civic life.

I know well enough that Rotary has been very much a living part of Baguio’s history. We recall your club’s modest beginnings, which ushered in the birth of Rotary in Baguio at the Venerated old Pines Hotel in 1938, purposely to inculcate Service Above Self in our own community. From that club, Rotary was born in other parts of our city and elsewhere in the country. As Baguio grew to what it is now, so has your illustrious club, so has Rotary developed into the pillar of community service that it has become Worldwide. Indeed, what our city is today is as much a result of the civic helpfulness that Rotary, through its Rotarians and Rotary Anns, has endeavored in the highest sense of civic service.

Times have certainly changed, but the core-values that have moulded your entire membership, past and present, have remained essentially the same, Whatever the time and circumstance, As Baguio moves on into the threshold of opportunities, Rotary role will even be more needed to sustain growth and development in the coming years. Rotary has made possible the emergence of responsible citizenship in our midst, helping us address major concerns of healthcare, education, social services, and good governance. The Rotary Club of Baguio will be among the first to spearhead the frontlines of service, “hearing the voice of the inadequate, feeling the pain of the dispossessed, knowing the depth of the disadvantaged.” With you in shared togetherness, we can strive further in harnessing each other’s resources towards meaningful change, the kind of change that we need to make Baguio a renewed urban center of education, tourism, trade and business which is keyed on the anvil of responsible leadership.

As your Congressman, I value the privilege bestowed by our constituents to serve our city and people with the same level of concern with which civic citizens like you have manifested in resounding terms all throughout Baguio’s crucial growth years. Rotary will always be a beckoning light that will continue to illuminate the pathways ahead.

Again, do accept my sincere commendation and Godspeed as you remember your glorious years in sacred consecration to serve others. Mabuhay ang Rotary Club of Baguio for turning 75 and keeping alive the faith of selfless service!


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PP Bert Talco Committee on Physical

Arrangements

IPP Flo Bayquen Committee on Entertainment/

Fellowship

EIC Em Badua Committee on Souvenir

Program

Sec. Baby Kaur Committee on

Invitations/Registration

PP Veeh Balajo Committee on Program/

Night

PE Uwe Koeller Committee on Prelude/

Post Activities

Dir. Gigi Maranan Committee on Public

Image

PP Chris Peralta Committee on

Documentary/History

VP Chris Faelnar Committee on Ways &

Means

PP Raffy Chan Overall Chairman

Pres. Libby Fernandez Executive Chairperson

Chairpersons for Main/Year Activities

Chairpersons for Jubilee Night


The celebration was launched last 08 September 2013 and has ran the whole current Rotary Year (RY 2012-2013). With the month of February 2013 as the main (month-long) celebration, and the preceding (September to January) and following months (March to June) designated as the PRELUDE and POST period-months, respectively.

With the whole Rotary Year designated as our Jubilee Year, all RCB activities—even those that were planned before the DJC launching, were incorporated as Prelude/Post activities. Additional special activities were prepared to further accentuate our jubilee year.

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DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION LOGO (DJC Logo)

DJC Logo: B&W version


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Seven and a half decades, encompassing two to three generations of human existence, seem ages away. But, for the past 75 years, the ROTARY CLUB OF BAGUIO (RCB) has withstood the test of time, has grown strong and undaunted, focused on its goals and aspirations, and has remained to be an integral part of the community and the district which it serves, as well as of whole Rotary world.

For an organization like RCB to last this long, it must have done something worthwhile. This we give credit to the members, past and present, who have played vital roles in its rich and colorful history, who have contributed significantly in molding RCB into what it is now.

With respectable members through the years, it has engaged in projects and activities which are relevant to the respective times (pre- and post-war era, baby-boomer years, age of Aquarius, times of plenty and thrift, onwards to the millennium, with the rapid progress in technology).

RCB has been noted to be a stickler to tradition, yet it is responsive to the changes needed, in harmony with those of the Rotary International, with the admission of new enthusiastic

and energetic members who inject rejuvenating “enzymes” to the club. Thus, RCB remains RADIANT as a DIAMOND, then in 1938, till now on its 75th year of existence.

To quote PP Teopisto “Teop” Rondez (whose article in the RCB 60th Charter Anniversary Souvenir Program became a major source of this ‘Milestones’), “Baguio Rotary’s course had at one time or another been lively, tumultuous, enjoyable, tense, shaky and smooth running…”

Thus, on this occasion, it is but befitting to look back and find inspiration from events of yesteryears that have sculpted RCB to its present status, a SPARKLING DIAMOND.

Among the significant events worth remembering are the following milestones:

THE GENESISNov. 27, 1937 – Organizational

meeting was held, led by our mother club, RC Manila, at the then newly inaugurated social hall of the Pines Hotel. The delegation of Manila Rotarians was headed by RC Manila President, Justice George Malcolm.

Feb. 21, 1938 – 3 months after organizational meeting, 33 years after the birth of Rotary, R. I. approved the

ROTARY CLUB OF BAGUIO,

A SPARKLING DIAMONDBy: PP Vicenia “Veeh” Balajo

► (T-B) Cloth Donation at Brgy Pinsao; Library Project at Irisan; The RC Baguio Pylon at BGH Gardens-Compound; Children’s Park Donation at Burnham; Police Station at Naguillan Road

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RCB Charter, making it the 4587th club of the 48th district of RI, the 6th Rotary Club to be organized in the Philippines (Manila, Davao, Cebu, Bacolod, Iloilo), and the first Rotary Club north of Manila.

Out of the initial 46 prominent Baguio members who attended the organizational meeting, 35 (15 Filipinos, 18 Americans, 2 Japanese) were selected to be the charter members of the RCB.

April 18, 1938 – Charter was formally presented to RC Baguio. The RCB Charter President was Col. Louis Van Schaick. Members of our mother club, RC Manila, led by its President, Justice George Malcolm & Vice President, Dr. Carlos Romulo, including more than 150 Rotarians, and prominent guests from Manila and Baguio, including US High Commissioner Paul V. McNutt and then Secretaries Elpidio Quirino and Antonio de las Alas, Judge

John Haussermann, Justice Jose P. Laurel, Col. Paul L. Murray, Budget Commissioner Serafin Jorge Bacobo, Dr. Jose Fabella, C. M. Cotterman, and Auditor General Jaime Hernandez, graced the occasion at the Crystal Room of the old Pines Hotel. Other dignitaries who attended were guests from other Philippine Rotary clubs, including Ramon Lopez from Iloilo, Jose Avila from Cebu and Emilio Infante from Bacolod.

FIRST DECADE (1938 – 1948)1938–1939 – With the first

president, Col. Louis Van Schaick, at the helm, RCB was recognized as the most active organization in Baguio.

1939-1940 – With then Baguio Mayor Sergio Bayan as its President, projects in various fields of Rotary service were expanded and more members were drawn into the club roster. RCB hosted the District Conference for the first time.

1941-1945. Even as the World War II broke out, then President, Dr. Fernando “Nanding” Manalo, & other Filipino Rotarians managed to “raise money and, at great risk to their lives and those of their families, gave aid to Americans who were concentrated at Camp Holmes.”

July 13, 1946. After the devastating World War II, Dr. Nanding Manalo took to himself the difficult challenging task of reorganizing the Rotary Club of Baguio. Thus Rotary International presented back the charter to RC Baguio on this day, with Dr. Fernando “Nanding” Manalo reelected as its President, “the only club president to have been honored in that high regard.”

SECOND DECADE (1948 – 1958)Aside from strengthening the

bond of fellowship and camaraderie amongst members, significant Community Service Projects included:

1949-1950 - goat farm initiated by then Pres. Benjamin “Ben” Salvosa which won for the club the Governor’s Citation for Community Service

1951-1952 - donation of playground equipment to Baguio City elementary schools and Burnham Park, for which the club won the Youth Service Award during the incumbency of then Pres. Francisco “Ikong” Reyes

1954-1955 - installation of cement benches in Burnham Park during incumbency of Pres. Feliciano “Ciano” Belmonte

1955-1956 - citywide blood typing of potential donors and donation of books to the BCHS Library initiated by Pres. Ernesto “Abe “ Abellera

1956-1957 - erection of the Rotary Pylon at entrance of city proper fronting BGH during the term of Pres.


▲ The Four-Way-Test concrete marker at the corner of Gov. Pack Road and Albert Street.


Ireneo “Santy” Santos1957–1958 - donation of basketball

court and equipment during incumbency of Pres. Justo “JR” Rosales

RC Baguio hosted the District Conference in the years 1940, 1951, and 1954.

PP Fernando “Nanding” Manalo served as District Governor in RY 1950 – 1951, when the whole Philippines belonged to just one district.

THIRD DECADE (1958–1968)Notable projects include: 1960 -1961 - donation of umbrella-

type streetlights along Session Road during the term of Pres. Marcelino “Mars” Contemprate

1961-1962 - installation of a Four-Way Test concrete marker at corner of Gov. Pack Road, for which then Pres. Honorio “Honor” Estepa was awarded as the Best Club President

1962-1963 - construction of a

police substation at Naguilian Road spearheaded by then Pres. Hector “Hec” Lopez

1963-1964 - donation for the kitchen annex of Good Shepherd Convent initiated by then Pres. Carlos “Carling” Santiago

1964-1965 - start of scholarship grants given to poor but deserving students under the leadership of then Pres. Ireneo “Ges” Geslani

RC Baguio again hosted the District Conference (1959, 1967).

PP Francisco “Ikong” Reyes served

as District Governor in RY1960–61.

FOURTH DECADE (1968–1978)Laudable projects from previous

administration were continued, including scholarship grants; assistance was extended to the Diocesan Adult Center, Baguio City’s out-of-school youth, SPED Center, and City Camp Lagoon area; and pre-school classes in Irisan and at DSWD.

RC Baguio again hosted the District Conference in 1971.

RCB Trust Fund was established during its 40th Anniversary in 1977- 1978 during incumbency of Pres. Jesus “Jerry” Salvosa.

FIFTH DECADE (1978 – 1988)It was in RY 1980 – 1981,

during the incumbency of Pres. Freddie Gonzales when the Baguio Scholarship Foundation was established. This provided annual funds for the education of financially needy Filipino students, till present time.

Aside from the continuing scholarship projects from previous


◄ (From Top Left Clockwise) The original Charter Members of RC Baguio; First Christmas Party; Installation of a Four Way Test Poster at a Grocery Store; Installa tion of RC Baguio after the WWII

▲ Past District Governors (L-R) PDG Fernando Manalo, RY 1950 - 1951; PDG Francisco Reyes, RY 1960-1961; PDG Carlos Santiago, RY 1984 - 1985


terms, significant projects included medical outreach programs like free operation for financially handicapped children stricken with polio, cleft lip and cleft palate (Pres. Sabino “Ben” Macaltao – RY 1978 – 1979); cultural concert featuring Russian Violinist Vladimir Spivakov (Pres. Lawrence “Larry” Martin – RY 1981 – 1982); participation in Alay Lakad project of DSSD (Pres. Marcos “Ben” Cid- RY 1982 – 1983); socio-civic activities and seminars for Baguio’s youth.

RCB hosted the 1981 District Assembly and co-hosted with RC Pasig South the joint 379 & 380 District Conference in 1985.

PP Carlos “Carling” Santiago became the third RCB Past President who was elected as District Governor in RY 1984 –1985.

The decade culminated in the celebration of the Golden Jubilee in 1988, with the holding of various commemorative programs, Thanksgiving Dinner and Fellowship Night under the leadership of then Pres. Josefino “Noli” Balatero.

SIXTH DECADE (1988 – 1998)The many disasters that struck

Luzon, notably the killer quake in 1990 and the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in 1991, plus the many super typhoons that affected our district, were considered opportunities for our RCB members to render “Service Above Self” not only in Baguio but also in the District, with greater involvement in community service activities. The club initiated several reconstructive and rehabilitative programs in the city, conducted medical-surgical-dental-legal missions several times per year, tree planting activities once or twice a year in our adopted Busol watershed and in selected areas, Polio Plus and 3-H programs, construction

of a health center in Asin, cleaning and beautification of our adopted park around the Rotary pylon, adoption of the Baguio Police Market Task Force, sponsoring of cultural concerts and fund-raising activities like the Annual RCB-sponsored Golf Tournament from 1997 to date.

Two years after the Rotary International (RI) allowed admission of women in Rotary, RCB inducted its first Lady Rotarian in 1991 in the person of Ms. Lorna Gomia. Likewise, in its 60th year of existence, RCB elected its first Lady President, Dr. Vicenia Balajo.

RCB hosted the 1989 District Assembly, 1996 and 1997 PESETS, the latter being held on board the Super Ferry 12, the first and only one of its kind held in RI D-3790.

The RCB chorale was born in 1993, which served as an avenue of fellowship for RCB members and Rotary Anns, and which helped the club in a major way by producing, to date, 16 Paul Harris Fellows (PHF) with corresponding 11 recipients and 2 The Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members (TRF SM) from the

proceeds of the annual caroling by the chorale. Worthwhile mentioning is the fact that since RY 2007 – 2008, the annual caroling proceeds were restricted specifically for the Polio Plus Program of the TRF.

It was in RY 1992-1993 that RCB received for the first time the RI Presidential Citation for well-balanced program on all the Rotary avenues of service during the incumbency of then Pres. Cyrus “Cy” Fagar. Since then, RCB has been receiving such award almost every year, till the present time.

SEVENTH DECADE (1998 – 2008)The seventh decade of RCB’s

existence is marked with the continuation and innovation of the projects and activities in each avenue of service (Club, Vocational, Community, International, New Generations), now concentrated on our adopted barangays, communities, schools and parks. Major accomplishments are funded from our approved Matching Grant projects, co-sponsored with our foreign and local partner-Rotary clubs as well as non-Rotary partners in service –


▲RCB hosted the 1997 PESETS which was held on board the Super Ferry 12, the first and only one of its kind held in RI D-3790.


construction of tramline in Triple B Barangay; toilets in public elementary schools and water-distribution project in Luding; feeding programs; purchase of Braille embosser & computers; and lately, the training of school teachers in line with the K to 12 education program of our government, plus the purchase of a Rotary Mobile Health Clinic equipped with ultrasound and basic laboratory facilities, and which can be converted to a minor operating room or delivery room as the need arises.

For such, the club received for the first time the Significant Achievement Award for Outstanding Project in RI, from no less than RI President Bill Boyd in 2007, during the incumbency of our Matching Grant Czar, then Pres. Gérard Audineau (RY 2006 – 2007).

EIGHTH DECADE (2008 – 2018)The last two decades witnessed the

Rotary Club of Baguio at the helm in rendering “Sevice Above Self”,

with the “Four-Way Test” of Rotary as our guiding principle. Proof of such are the annual awards received by the club, being one of the top 10 outstanding clubs in the district, one of the top 10 outstanding Presidents, and annual recognitions for our different projects in the different avenues of service. Some of our members also gained for themselves recognition as “Four Avenues of Service Citation” Awardees - PP Dominador “Doming” Valencia (1998), PP Gérard Audineau (2008), PP Linda Winter (2009), Dir. (now PE) Uwe Koeller (2010), PP Alberto “Bert” Talco (2011).

As we enter our EIGHTH

DECADE of existence, the new Club Leadership Plan was implemented in 2008 (Pres. Rafael “Raffy” Chan) as recommended by RI. And in RY 2013 – 2014, we will at last have the fourth District Governor from our club, in the person of PP Linda Winter (RCB Pres. in RY 2003 – 2004) as the whole Rotary world will implement in full swing the Future Vision Plan.

Yes, seven and a half decades have passed, all charter members and other RCB leaders have long been gone, but their legacy lives on. With the near-perfect blending of the wit, wisdom and vigilance of our senior members, our constant watchdogs, and the enthusiasm, novel idealism and innovative leadership of our young members, the Rotary Club of Baguio remains to be, then and now, and hopefully in the many decades to come, the MOTHER CLUB OF RI DISTRICT 3790, in the pursuit of continuing service to our beloved club, our beautiful community, our wonderful country, and our only world, as RC Baguio, SPARKLING LIKE A DIAMOND, treads its own path in fulfilling the Rotary mission – vision - to render “Service Above Self”.

► IDG Linda Winter’s closing remarks during DISTAS 2012 at Vigan City. IDG Linda will be the District Governor for the RY 2013-14


▲ The inauguration of the Rotary Mobile Health Clinic. This mobile clinic is equipped with ultrasound and basic laboratory facilities.


Past PResidents of the RotaRy Club of baguio

Louis “Louie” Van Schaick 1938 - 1939

Sao “Serg” Bayan

1939 - 1940Eugene “Gene” Stafford 1940 - 1941

Fernando “Nanding” Manalo 1941 - 1947

Bienvenido “Bien” Yandoc 1947 - 1948

Elmer “Elmer” Herold 1948 - 1949

Benjamin “Ben” Salvosa 1949 - 1950

Delfin “Del” Sian 1950 - 1951

Francisco “Ikong” Reyes 1951 - 1952

Joseph “Joe” Peterson 1952 - 1953

Victor “Vic” de Guia 1953 - 1954 Rotary is Hope in Action

Feliciano “Ciano” Belmonte 1954 - 1955

Ernesto “Abe” Abellera 1955 - 1956 Develop our Resources

Justo “JR” Rosales 1957 - 1958 Enlist – Extend – Explore – Serve

Fernando “Ding” Bautista 1958 - 1959 Help Shape the Future

Jose “Joe” Warren, Jr. 1959 - 1960 Vitalize! Personalize! Build Bridges of Friendship

Marcelino “Mars” Contemprate 1960 - 1961 You are Rotary – Live it! Express it! Expand it!

Honorio “Honor” Estepa 1961 - 1962 A(Aim for action), C(Communicate for understanding), T(Test for leadership).

Hector “Hec” Lopez 1962 - 1963 Kindle the Spark Within

Carlos “Carling” Santiago Jr. 1963 - 1964 Meeting Rotary’s Challenge in the Space Age

Ireneo “Ges” Geslani 1964 - 1965 Live Rotary

Jose “Pepe” del Rosario 1965 - 1966 Action, Consolidation, & Continuity

Arturo “AC” Plata 1966 - 1966 Action, Consolidation, & Continuity

Alfred “Fred” Benson 1966 - 1967 A Better World through Rotary

Carl “Carl” Paulino 1967 - 1968 Make Your Rotary Membership Effective

Bill “Bill” Keller 1968 - 1969 Participate

Antonio “Tony” Romero 1969 - 1970 Review & Renew

Gelacio “Moon” Munsayac 1970 - 1971 Bridge the Gaps

Teopisto “Teop” Rondez 1971 - 1972 Goodwill Begins with You

Jack “Jack” Gesner 1972 - 1973 Let’s Take a New Look – and Act

Juan “Johnny” Zarate, Jr. 1973 - 1974 A Time for Action

Angel “Angel” Sangalang 1974 - 1975 Review the Spirit of Rotary

Galo “Galo” Reyes 1975 - 1976 To Dignify the Human Being

Sabino “Ben” Macaltao 1978 - 1979 Reach Out

Rosendo “Silver” Silvestre 1976 - 1977 I Believe in Rotary

Jesus “Jerry” Salvosa 1977 - 1978 Serve to Unite Mankind


Past PResidents of the RotaRy Club of baguio

Wayne “Wayne” Gresham 1979 - 1980 Let Service Light the Way

Freddie “Freddie” Gonzales 1980 - 1981 Take Time to Serve

Laurence “Larry” Martin 1981 - 1982 World Understanding & Peace through Rotary

Marcos “Ben” Cid 1982 - 1983 Mankind is One – Build Bridges of Friendship Throughout the World

Roberto “Bobby” Santos 1983 - 1984 Share Rotary – Serve People

Ernesto “Ernie” Dy-liaco 1984 - 1985 Discover a New World of Service

Emiliano “Emil” Gayo 1985 - 1986 You are the Way

Rogelio “Roger” Naz 1986 - 1987 Rotary Brings Hope

Josefino “Noly” Balatero 1987 - 1988 Rotary Brings Hope

Dionisio “Diony” Claridad 1988 - 1989 Put Life into Rotary – Your Life

Angel “Angel” Ingalla 1989 - 1990 Enjoy Rotary

William “William” Tan 1990 - 1991 Honor Rotary with Faith & Enthusiasm

Benito “Benny” Sunga 1991 - 1992 Look Beyond Yourself

Cyrus “Cy” Fagar 1992 - 1993 Real Happiness is Helping Others

Jose “Joe” Taguba 1993 - 1994 Believe in What You Do, Do What You Believe in

Robert “Ruel” Baylosis 1994 - 1995 Be a Friend

Dominador “Doming” Valencia 1995 - 1996 Act with Integrity, Serve with Love, Work for Peace

Carlos “Caloy” Mendoza 1996 - 1997 Build the Future with Action & Vision

Vicencia “Veeh” Balajo 1997 - 1998 Show Rotary Cares for Your Country, for Our World, for Its People

Rene “Rene” Ronquillo 1998 - 1999 Follow Your Rotary Dream

Loreto “Lito” Pangilinan 1999 - 2000 Act with Credibility, Consistency & Continuity

Erlindo “Earl” Tesoro 2000 - 2001 Create Awareness, Take Action

Alfredo “Alfred” Laygo 2001 - 2002 Mankind is Our Business

Christopher “Chris” Peralta 2002 - 2003 Sow the Seeds of Love

Linda “Linda” Winter 2003 - 2004 Lend a Hand

Helmut “Helmut” Schlaaff 2004 - 2005 Celebrate Rotary

Terrence Michael “Mike” Pearson 2005 - 2006 Service Above Self

Gérard “Gérard” Audineau 2006 - 2007 Lead the Way

Rafael “Raffy” Chan 2007 - 2008 Rotary Shares

Alberto “Bert” Talco 2008 - 2009 Make Dreams Real

Mia Joy “Mia” Cawed 2009 - 2010 The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands

Ben “Ben” Ladilad 2010 - 2011 Building Communities, Bridging Continents

Florence “Flo“ Bayquen 2011 - 2012 Reach Within to Embrace Humanity

Elizabeth “Libby” Rillera-Fernandez 2012 - 2013 Peace Through Service


diReCtoRs and offiCeRs

Baby Kaur Secretary

Marilyn Barredo Treasurer

President Nominee

Bennie Laranang Auditor

Uwe Koeller President Elect

Club Administration

David Rees The Rotary Foundation

Cora Ocampo Community Service

Project A

Bert Talco Community Service

Projects B

Atom Mendalla Membership Development

Gigi Maranan Public Relations

Mark Kenneth Flores Scholarship

Flo Bayquen Immediate Past President

Lito Pangilinan Sergeant at Arms

Jun Bondoc Sergeant at Arms

Diony Claridad Board Adviser

Veeh Balajo Board Adviser

Libby Fernandez President

Chris Faelnar Vice-President


Gerard “Gerard” AUDINEAU ENGINEERING Civil Engineering PHF + 8

Marcel “EM” BADUA COMPUTER/IT Graphic Design PHF

Modesto Jr. “Jun” BAHUL GOVERNMENT Election Laws Sustaining Member

Vicenia “Veeh” BALAJO HEALTH CARE Obstetrics Gynecology PHF + 4

Marilyn “Marilyn” BARREDO BANKING/MONEY Info Technology PHF

Florence “Flo” BAYQUEN REAL ESTATE Sales & Property Mgmt PHF + 3

Cecille “Cess” APOSTOL REAL ESTATE Development PHF

Ricardo Jr. “Jun” BONDOC SOCIAL SERVICE Entrepreneurship Devt PHF

Jose Jr. “Joey” BUGAYONG HEALTH CARE General Surgery| PHF

Mariver “Mariver” AGAYAS COMMUNCTN/MEDIA Correspondent

Joseph “Jody” ALABANZA ARCHITECTURE Urban Planning

Eulogio Jr. “Jun” CARDONA SCIENCE/TECH Entomology R&D Sustaining Member

Mia Joy “Mia” CAWED LEGAL Judiciary PHF

RosteR of RCb membeRs

Vangie “Vangie” Cacho Food Industry Food Catering


Rafael “Raffy” CHAN ARCHITECTURE Design PHF + 2

Dionisio “Diony” CLARIDAD

HEALTH CARE Administration PHF

Michel “Michel” CRAUSAZ EDUCATION High School Admin

Abelardo “Abe” ESTRADA LEGAL Criminal Defense Education

Dwight “Ike” DULNOAN MINING Exploration PHF + 1

Ignaas “Naas” DEMYTTENAERE EDUCATION Training/Development PHF + 7

Elizabeth “Libby” FERNANDEZ LEGAL Criminal Law PHF + 2

Chris “Chris” FAELNAR ENGINEERING Power Generation PHF + 3

Mary Leilani “Lani” FABI Communication/MEDIA Telecom PHF

Mark Kenneth “Mark” FLORES ARCHITECTURE Construction PHF

Michael Karl “Mike” FLORES GOVERNMENT Barangay Affairs

Glenliel “Glen” FLORES CONSTRUCTION Comm’l/ Resid’l Contracting

Uwe “Uwe” KOELLER MKTG/SALES E-commerce PHF

Ben “Ben” LADILAD GOVERNMENT Research & Development PHF + 4

Gormito “Baby” KAUR MKTG/SALES Retail Sales PHF



Herbert “Herb” MEADOWS MGMT/ADMIN Property Mgmt PHF

Benita “Bennie” LARANANG FINANCIAL SERVICE CPA Private Practice Sustaining Member

Alfredo “Alfred” LAYGO EDUCATION Medical PHF + 4

Gary “Gary” LO ANG MANUFACTURING Operations Mgmt

Evangeline “Gigi” MARANAN MGMT/ADMIN Special Events PHF

Philip “Philip” MARANIA SERVICES Printer Specialist

Rogelio “Roger” NAZ ARCHITECTURE General Practice Sustaining Member

Alma “Atom” MENDALLA BANKING/MONEY Universal Banking PHF

Ma. Corazon “Cora” OCAMPO MANUFACTURING Logistics Site Provider PHF

Angelito “Angeling” PALMA REAL ESTATE Townhouse Development PHF

Loreto “Lito” PANGILINAN MKTG/SALES General Merchandise PHF +1

Terrence Michael “Mike” PEARSON FOOD INDUSTRY Fast Food PHF +1

Horacio Christopher “Chris” PERALTA HEALTH CARE Diabetology PHF +1

Pamela “Pam” PERKINS SERVICES Hotel Management


Estela “Lily” LANDAYAN EDUCATION Secondary PHF


Genevive “Jen” SORIANO HEALTH CARE Orthodontics

Helmut “Helmut” Schlaaff Manufacturing Marble Specialist PHF+4

Jose “Joe” RAMOS EDUCATION Post Graduate PHF

Wilma “Wilma” TADIJE EDUCATION Physical Education

Angel “Angie” VISPERAS ART & DESIGN Art Goods PHF+1

Peter “Peter” Wasing Food Industry Cafe Entrepreneur

Miriam “Yam” RODRIGUEZ EDUCATION Development Admin

David “David” REES ENGINEERING Quantity Surveying PHF+4

Teopisto “Teop” RONDEZ LEGAL Civil Law PHF

Benito “Benny” SUNGA HEALTH CARE Urology (Benefactor)PHF+2

Alberto “Bert” TALCO ENGINEERING Civil Engineering PHF+5

Dominador “Doming” VALENCIA MINING Consultancy PHF+1

Jose “Joe” URSUA SCIENCE/TECH OBGyne Sonology Sustaining Member

Rhodora “Dhory” VICENCIO MGMT/ADMIN Mall Operation

Linda “Linda” WINTER HEALTH CARE Dentistry Maj. Donor + PHF



offiCeRs and RosteR of the RotaRy anns of the RCb foR Ry 2012-2013

Maya Peralta Auditor

Sally Koeller Asst. Treasurer

Josie Pangilinan PRO

Babes Soriano PRO

Linda Valencia Treasurer

Cynthia Meadows Secretary

Yolly Faelnar Vice President

Mina Pearson President

RA Terry AudineauRAPP Debb BautistaRA Lulu BondocRAPP Baby BugayongRAPP Josie ChanRAPP Dolly CidRAPP Louie ClaridadRA Chit CoRAPP Tess DulnoanRAPP Yolly FaelnarRAPP Bing FagarRA Abigail FloresRAPP Ella GayoRAPP Lou GesnerRAPP Gene De GuiaRA Sally KoellerRAPP Cely LadiladRA Mitch MaraniaRAPP Cynthia MeadowsRAPP Letty NazRAPP Susan Oriña RAPP Nitz PalmaRA Minda PamaRAPP Josie PangilinanRAPP Emilie Paraan RA Pres. MinaPearsonRAPP Maya PeraltaRAPP Helen PobladorRAPP Tess RamosRA Yoly ReesRA Ana RondezRAPP Belay RonquilloRA Rona RunezRAPP Louise SchlaaffRA Babes SorianoRAPP Lily SungaRAPP Annie TesoroRA Lucy TuasonRA Lulu UsonRAPP Linda ValenciaRAPP Coring Visperas


RotaRy Club of baguio motto

Respice, adspice, prospiceIn Latin literally means:

Examine the past, examine the present, examine the future.Also means:

look to the past, the present, and the future.

We are the members of the Rotary Club of Baguio (RCB), the Mother Club of the District,

proud of the traditions passed on to us by our Rotary forebears,which have been preserved from our rich and glorious PAST.

To this day, these traditions have been continued and, when appropriate,transformed as they would best function in our PRESENT

Commitment to Serve.We likewise proudly and continually look forward to the FUTURE,

carefully steering ourselves toward where we could best serveour community, our country, our world.

As a group of committed leaders, we never forget to meld into our Commitment to Serve:

the lessons of the PAST,the wisdom of the PRESENT

and our dynamism towards the FUTURE.

RCB CluB MottoInstituted in 2007


the RotaRy inteRnational standaRds

Object of Rotary

The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in

particular, to encourage and foster:

FIRST.The development of acquaintance as an opportunity

for service.

SECOND.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;

THIRD.The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life;

FOURTH.The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowhip of business and professional persons united in the ideal

of service.

Four-Way Test of Rotary

Of all the things we think, say or do:

1 Is it the TRUTH?

2 Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3 Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

4 Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

RI Vision To be universally recognized for its commitment to Service Above Self, to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace.

RI MissionTo provide service to others, to promote high ethical standards, and to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.

RI Core ValuesService, Fellowship, Diversity, Integrity, and Leadership.

Rotary HymnI want to be a Rotarian for the world,

Make the Rotary flag be a flag of peace unfurled;I will serve my community,

Help to seek international unity.Through Rotary, I will dedicate my all,

World understanding shall be my cherished goal.

Refrain I: With the Four Way TestI will pursue my quest

And if I, in a way help obtainPeace in the world

Then I won’t have lived in vain.

I’ll observe service above self,Lend a hand to all who need my help;I’ll get my spouse to involve in Rotary

And in Rotary ways I will train my family.

Refrain II: With the Four Way TestWe’ll pursue our quest

And if we, in a way help obtainPeace in the world

Then we won’t have lived in vain.

Build a bridge for tomorrow’s youth,Strengthened by nothing but the truth;

Let’s join our hands, there’s no reason to divide.We shall all understand, while the good Lord

is our guide.Repeat Refrain II

Peace be achieved,So we won’t have lived in vain.


daughteR Clubs of the RotaRy Club of baguio

Rotary Club of Dagupan

August 1938

Rotary Club of Vigan July 5, 1950

Rotary Club of San Fernando (LU)

November 25, 1959

Rotary Club of Baguio North

February 17, 1975

Rotary Club of Baguio South

June 23, 1982

Rotary Club of La Trinidad

March 18, 1991

Rotary Club of Baguio Sunrise

February 27, 2002


PaRtneRs in seRviCe

Greetings to the ROTARY CLUB OF BAGUIO

on its75th Charter Anniversary

From: The ROTARY ANNS of RCB

34 Rotary Club of Baguio | 75th Charter Anniversary - Diamond Jubillee Celebration

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Congratulations to the ROTARY CLUB OF BAGUIO

on its

DIAMOND JUBILEE!

All the best from PP Raffy & RAPP Josie Chan

and Family

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Greetings to theRotary Club of Baguio

on it’s 75 Years of Service Above Self

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VP Chris, RAPP Yoly and KidsThe Faelnar Family


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Our Sincerest Congratulations to the Officers and Members of the

Rotary Club of Baguio on their Diamond Jubilee Celebration

Best wishes fromPP Alfred Laygo and Rotary Ann Evelyn

with RotakidsJemuel, K-Ann and CarlJezreel, Acel and Therese

Joseph and CamilleJustinne Faye

Jeramiel


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Congratulations to the Rotary Club of Baguioon it’s 75th Charter Anniversary

Greetings fromRtn. Cecille F. Apostol

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PP ALBERT V. TALCO AND FAMILY


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Congratulations to the Rotary Club of Baguio on its 75th Charter Anniversary

Greetings fromPP Lito Pangilinan, RAPP Josie

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CONGRATULATIONS AND MABUHAY ! Happy 75TH Diamond Jubilee Year Charter Anniversary!

We feel blessed and honoured to be part of an awesome club whose thrust to engage in worthwhile endeavours have inspired us to continue with our unrelenting support and generosity to realize what we intend to achieve for Rotary. Fellow Rotarians let us live up to the expectations of a true Rotarian, live by The Four Way Test and be guided with the motto “Service Above Self”. Let us be inspired by our past achievements and in a

concerted effort look forward to do more good things for our club, the people we help and the communities we serve. Rotarians come and go but the legacy left behind will forever

be etched in the lives of the people we touch. As what Albert Einstein has said “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile”.

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The Rotary Club of Baguio Hymn(The Force of Goodwill)

Composed by Dennis P. Flores, M.D.

We have been summoned by God’s loving call To follow a great, self-less roadTo serve, heart and mind, every trial, stand tall Unburden a man’s heavy load…

Trained to examine the gifts of the pastConsider the present we bearTo aim for the best of the future we mustBroaden our minds as we care…

Chorus:We are the force built on Goodwill and ServiceLove friend or foe, we embrace this demandCalled to be brave through life’s burning furnaceRotary Club of Baguio, we stand

The Truth, all actions must certainly yieldTo all of our mankind, be fairFor Goodwill and Friendships we constantly buildForever God’s Goodness we share…

(Repeat Chorus twice)

RCb hymn

Diamond Jubilee Celebration - Souvenir Program

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