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Rotary Meeting #9
September 11, 2015
Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians! Thank you for joining us for this week’s meeting.
We begin Meeting #9 with Rotary’s Four-Way Test: Is it the Truth? Is it Fair to all concerned? Will it build Good Will and Better Friendships? Will it be Beneficial to all Concerned?
 As Rotarians, we are reminded of the 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: (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; (4) the advancement of goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
 This coming week our E-Club must work toward addressing the following points: (1) Clarify how visiting Rotarians can makeup through our Club meetings and inform Guam Rotary Clubs of this opportunity; (2) Submit monthly attendance reports; (3) Encourage each and every Club member to donate to Rotary Foundation and “Every Year, Every Rotarian” campaign; (4) Ensure that every Club member is signed up with myRotary.org.
Members should have received gentle reminders from Treasurer Zeny and Treasurer-Elect Goody to pay your membership dues. Please be reminded of your Rotarian responsibilities that were designed to help you fully participate and enjoy your Rotarian experience:
Participating in weekly club meetings allows members to enjoy fellowship, enrich their professional and personal knowledge, and meet other business leaders in their community. I invite you to comment on our Facebook page. You are encouraged to attend, at least once, a face to face Rotary meeting so you get to meet other Rotarians in a different setting, particularly if you are travelling.
At the heart of Rotary is Service. Through participation in local and international service projects, club members can volunteer their time and talents where they are most needed.
The Avenues of Service are Rotary’s philosophical cornerstone and the foundation on which club activity is based:
To keep Rotary Clubs strong, it is expected that Rotarians will share the responsibility of bringing new people into Rotary. Even new members can bring guests to club meetings or invite them to participate in a service project. Keeping members involved in Rotary is another responsibility. Fostering strong fellowship and encouraging early participation in service projects are two of the best ways to sustain a club’s membership.
Dues are another major responsibility of Rotary. Club members are required to pay annual dues to their clubs, districts, and Rotary International, as well as the subscription fee to the appropriate Rotary magazine in a timely manner. Please pay your dues if you wish to maintain your Rotary membership; not paying heightens the cost to our Club (we have a very modest payment structure compared to other Clubs).
Club members are encouraged to volunteer for leadership roles at the club level and beyond. You can learn more about leadership opportunities available in District 2750, search the district leadership seminar page and the club committees page on myRotary (every Rotary member has access to the site via www.rotary.org).
I hope you will learn more about Rotary so that you can appreciate the value of your membership.
Some upcoming events:
“The tree that owns itself.” We look forward to hearing more about this project in our upcoming meeting. PP Ron is the lead for this project. You may contact him for more information at govguam@gmail.com.
ROTARIAN SPOTLIGHT. If you have not already done so, please submit a short narrative about yourself and why you joined Rotary (100-200 words) with a picture to share. Please send your submissions to Secretary John at johninguam@gmail.com or recpbg@gmail.com.
We are continually identifying speakers or presenters on timely topics who are willing to contribute a written narrative or short video clip. The narrative should be 300-750 words and align with our topics of addressing the impoverished, reducing family violence, increasing education, entrepreneurship opportunities in our villages and how we might assist the homeless youth and children. Please send your recommendations to VP/PE Kris at paksayama@gmail.com or recpbg@gmail.com.
Rotary Minute, maybe more:
“Be a Gift to the World” can be understood more clearly by watching Bill Gates’ message to Rotary regarding its efforts to eradicate polio. Here is a link to his video message: https://youtu.be/m774hxN6B2Y. Be inspired to help others through Rotary service!
Take ACTION! One of the best things we can do as Rotarians is to be proactive and be a part of the solution. Our Rotary website (https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/take-action) has a wealth of resources to help us get going. You can get everything you need to take a project from idea to completion. What gift will you give to the world?
Did you know that there is ROTARY GLOBAL REWARDS… with Rotary Global Rewards: The good you do comes back to you. Explore the discounts and special offers available to Rotary club members through our member benefit program. Visit https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/member-center/rotary-global-rewards/offers#/offers for more information.
Program Presenter: Today the Nation marks the 14th anniversary of September 11, the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil. Links to CNN video tributes: http://edition.cnn.com/2015/09/11/world/gallery/september-11-14th-anniversary/index.html and http://edition.cnn.com/2015/09/11/us/september-11-anniversary/. Take a moment to remember those so deeply affected by this event and honor those who sacrificed their lives to save others.
Announcements:
POSTPONED: Our 1st roadside cleanup has been postponed until further notice. We are waiting for the weather to clear up. We will be cleaning the roadside between our signs along the Pago Bay roadside.
Rotary International Convention for 2016 is in Seoul, Korea (May 28-June 1, 2016). Mark your calendars! Here are some important dates:
I wish you a great week and thank you for taking the time to participate in this week’s meeting. To participate, visit our Facebook page and in the comment box, share your thoughts or tell us how you wish to impact our community as a Rotarian.
Adjournment. Meeting #9 is now adjourned. Thank you for your time and have a great weekend.
Yours in Rotary,
President Annette
RY2015-2016
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Meeting #1-15
July 02, 2015
Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians! Thank you for joining us this week! This July let’s begin with a thought from RI President K.R. Ravidran: “When the people I help ask me, ‘What can I do?’ I say, ‘Go and help someone else in return.’” This month we look forward to engaging our spouses and families in some scheduled Rotary activities we have planned in the next few weeks.
We begin Meeting #1-15 with Rotary’s Four-Way Test: Is it the Truth? Is it Fair to all concerned? Will it build Good Will and Better Friendships? Will it be Beneficial to all concerned.  As Rotarians, we are reminded of the 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: (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; (4) the advancement of goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.  Some upcoming events:
VP/PE Kris continues to plan our engagement with NIH/NIDDK STEP-UP as part of our commitment to sponsor the NIH/NIDDK Step Up Mini-Symposium tentatively scheduled for July 27th, highlighting the research that five high school students and one University of Guam undergraduate student will undertake. This symposium allows these students to shine, showing their parents and their peers what they have learned. The undergraduate student and two high school students will then participate in a Symposium held at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, MD. Lead Project Directors: VP/PE Kristina, Vocational and New Generations Committee Director Karen, and Rotarian Edward. We heard from two of these students at our last meeting.
“The tree that owns itself.” We look forward to hearing more about this project in our upcoming meeting. PP Ron is the lead for this project. You may contact him for more information at govguam@gmail.com.
Roadway Adoption Program Cleanup: Please plan to participate in our inaugural clean up of this stretch of road along Route 4 from Chalan Inda to Inalago Pago Bay – more information on this date is forthcoming. I would love to see you and your families there in full Rotary spirit and service!
If you have not already done so, please submit a short narrative about yourself and why you joined Rotary (100-200 words) with a picture to share. Please send your submissions to Secretary John at johninguam@gmail.com.
We are continually identifying speakers or presenters on timely topics who are willing to contribute a written narrative or short video clip. The narrative should be 300-750 words and align with our topics of addressing the impoverished, reducing family violence, increasing education, entrepreneurship opportunities in our villages and how we might assist the homeless youth and children. Please send your recommendations to VP/PE Kris at paksayama@gmail.com.
Rotary Minute, maybe more:
On July 10, 2015 the gavel and Presidency of Rotaract will transfer hands for another term. Current President Chris Surla will hand over the reins to incoming president Brian Borja. We wish them all the best and look forward to another great term.
As this happens we are reminded of all the good we are called to do. We are also mindful that there is a whole generation of young adults that are actively bringing the light of Rotary to the world. Rotaract is a club for adults ages 18-30 that meets twice a month to exchange ideas, plan activities and projects, and socialize.
When it comes to service we can all do something. So, what will you do this week?
Announcements:
Rotary International Convention for 2016 is in Seoul, Korea (May 28-June 1). Mark your calendars!
President Santos is on vacation from June 19 – July 19 and will attend a work related conference immediately after, returning to Guam on July 27.
I wish you a great week and thank you for taking the time to participate in this week’s meeting. To participate, visit our Facebook page and in the comment box, tell us how you wish to impact our community as a Rotarian.
Adjournment. Meeting #1-15 is now adjourned. Thank you for your time.
Yours in Rotary,
Secretary John Rivera
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Meeting #41
May 15, 2015
Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians! Thank you for joining us this week! We wish all those on Guam safety from Typhoon Dolphin, may the island and its people be spared. We begin Meeting #41 with Rotary’s Four-Way Test: Is it the Truth? Is it Fair to all concerned? Will it build Good Will and Better Friendships? Will it be Beneficial to all concern As Rotarians, we are reminded of the 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: (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; (4) the advancement of goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. We warmly welcome four guests and prospective new members who are joining us today along with their sponsors:
Welcome! Please be sure to give them a personal warm welcome in your comments.
Some upcoming events:
Unveiling of our Roadway Adoption Sign and Dedication will take place on Saturday, May 23 at 10am Special recognition to Membership Director Anita and Treasurer Zeny who coordinated this effort with our community partner, Bascon Company. Please plan to participate in our inaugural clean up of this stretch of road along Route 4 from Chalan Inda to Inalago Pago Bay. I would love to see you and your families there in full Rotary spirit and service! We will meet on the side closest to the Pago Bay bridge.
VP/PE Kris continues to plan our engagement with NIH/NIDDK STEP-UP as part of our commitment to sponsor the NIH/NIDDK Step Up Mini-Symposium tentatively scheduled for July 27th, highlighting the research that five high school students and one University of Guam undergraduate student will undertake. This symposium allows these students to shine, showing their parents and their peers what they have learned. The undergraduate student and two high school students will then participate in a Symposium held at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, MD. Lead Project Directors: VP/PE Kristina, Vocational and New Generations Committee Director Karen, and Rotarian Edward.
We look forward to hearing about the Tree of Knowledge project in our upcoming meeting.
SAVE THE DATE: June 12, 2015 – this is our First Year Charter Anniversary and Induction of new members!!! Details will be announced shortly.
If you have not already done so, please submit a short narrative about yourself and why you joined Rotary (100-200 words) with a picture to share. Please send your submissions to Secretary John at johninguam@gmail.com.
This week we are happy to feature two students who participated in the NIH/NIDDK Step Up Program. Victoria Flisco and Arthur Perez will share some highlights of their experiences. We can see how impactful the Step Up program is in developing student interest in the sciences. We are continually identifying speakers or presenters on timely topics who are willing to contribute a written narrative or short video clip. The narrative should be 300-750 words and align with our topics of addressing the impoverished, reducing family violence, increasing education, entrepreneurship opportunities in our villages and how we might assist the homeless youth and children. Please send your recommendations to VP/PE Kris at paksayama@gmail.com.
Click on this link to view President Huang’s May 2015 message: https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/member-news/office-president/presidential-message. His message focuses on the House of Friendship as part of the 106 Rotary International Convention, June 6-9. He reflects on the excitement and the diverse blend of cultures of São Paulo, the host city.
Rotary Minute: “What is Rotary?” Click on this link to listen to the testimonies of Rotarians and their introduction to the world of Rotary – “Service about Self.” Link: https://youtu.be/AbLI-vQva30?list=PL7860D70E2AD5C7C6. “You don’t come to Rotary to get something out of it, you come to Rotary to put something into it.” Watch this short video to learn more about Rotary through fellow Rotarians.
Program of Service: NIH/NIDDK STEP UP PROGRAM
The STEP-UP Program provides hands-on summer research experience for high school and undergraduate students interested in exploring research careers. The overall goal of STEP-UP is to build and sustain a biomedical, behavioral, clinical and social science research pipeline focused on NIDDK’s core mission areas of diabetes, endocrinology and metabolic diseases; digestive diseases and nutrition; kidney, urologic and hematologic diseases.
The STEP-UP Program provides research education grants to seven institutions to coordinate three High School STEP-UP Programs and four Undergraduate STEP-UP Programs. STEP-UP is particularly interested in increasing the participation of students from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research on a national basis, including individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities.
Program Highlights:
The STEP-UP Program is a federally funded program managed and supported by the Office of Minority Health Research Coordination (OMHRC) in the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Instrumental in providing this unique experience to our local students are Dr. Lawrence Agadoa who is the Director of the Office of Minority Health Research Coordination and Program Director of the Division of Kidney, Urologic and Hematologic Diseases and Step Up Program Director, Dr. George Hui. Today, we will feature two students who participated in the program: Victoria Flisco and Arthur Perez.
Arthur Perez is an undergraduate student at the University of Guam who participated in the Step Up program last year. He provided us with some photos of his experience, a couple for giggles, a serious one and others with those he connected with during his experience. Arthur described his trip to Maryland as an enjoyable experience that provided him with great insight to the diverse areas of research scientists are exploring in the field of biomedicine. He made some good friends that he hopes to see in the future when he pursues his career in the field of science.
Victoria Flisco is a graduating senior at George Washington High School. She participated in the program last year and had such a great time she will be repeating the NIH/NIDDK experience again this year. She provides this narrative regarding her Step Up experience.
“My experience at the National Institute of Health Symposium in Washington, D.C. through the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Short-Term Research Experience for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP) program this past summer was life changing. This program required me to work at the University of Guam’s College of Natural and Applied Sciences under the mentorship of Timothy Righetti, PhD. I participated in scientific research training and succeeded in my research project (A New, Easy, and Inexpensive Method to Analyze Nitrate) with my colleagues. I was selected with a fellow researcher amidst six STEP-UP students to represent Guam in D.C. I presented my project, and faced and surpassed challenges I did not expect to face until college. This amazing experience inspired me to follow a path of great perseverance in my pursuance of a medical career. This shaped my character in which the adjective ‘dedicated’ shines bright.
The scientific facts and all the diverse medical-based projects I was acquainted with during this trip piqued my interest in science. Through my experience I grew to greatly appreciate the subject and this presented a career I am considering to pursue: a research career to cure cancer, to make less invasive procedures to treat patients, and to find solutions to countless other things that are still being tested. Just being in the nation's primary institute of all research relating to medical studies inspired me. What immensely inspired me afterwards was listening to presentations and meeting many aspiring doctors and scientists/ researchers     
Announcements:
Calling New Members – we will hold a New Member induction during our 1st Charter Day Anniversary, June 12, 2015.
I wish you a great week and thank you for taking the time to participate in this week’s meeting. To participate, visit our Facebook page and in the comment box, tell us how you wish to impact our community as a Rotarian.
Everyone stay safe during the passage of Typhoon Dolphin!
Adjournment. Meeting #41 is now adjourned. Thank you for your time.
Yours in Rotary,
President Annette Taijeron Santos
RY 2014-2015; 2015-2016
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Meeting #40
May 8, 2015
Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians! Thank you for joining us this week! We begin Meeting #40 with Rotary’s Four-Way Test: As Rotarians, we are reminded of the Object of Rotary: On Wednesday, May 6 we met with our community partner, MJM Company for the Dictionary project. MJM Company donated 50 hard copies of the American Heritage Children’s Dictionary that we will deliver to a local elementary or middle school. In addition, MJM Company donated $1,200 towards the cost of shipping the hard cover dictionaries. Thank you to MJM President Jesse Pizarro and his wonderful staff for their donation and partnership with our eClub.
Some upcoming events:
Unveiling of our Roadway Adoption Sign and Dedication will take place on Saturday, May 23 at 10am Special recognition to Membership Director Anita and Treasurer Zeny who coordinated this effort with our community partner, Bascon Company. Please plan to participate in our inaugural clean up of this stretch of road along Route 4 from Chalan Inda to Inalago Pago Bay. I would love to see you and your families there in full Rotary spirit and service!
VP/PE Kris continues to plan our engagement with NIH/NIDDK STEP-UP as part of our commitment to sponsor the Mini-Symposium tentatively scheduled for July 27th, highlighting the research that five high school students and one University of Guam undergraduate student will undertake. This symposium allows these students to shine, showing their parents and their peers what they have learned. The undergraduate student and two high school students will then participate in a Symposium held at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, MD. Lead Project Directors: VP/PE Kristina, Vocational and New Generations Committee Director Karen, and Rotarian Edward.
If you have not already done so, please submit a short narrative about yourself and why you joined Rotary (100-200 words) with a picture to share. Please send your submissions to Secretary John at johninguam@gmail.com.
We are continually identifying speakers or presenters on timely topics who are willing to contribute a written narrative or short video clip. The narrative should be 300-750 words and align with our topics of addressing the impoverished, reducing family violence, increasing education, entrepreneurship opportunities in our villages and how we might assist the homeless youth and children. Please send your recommendations to VP/PE Kris at paksayama@gmail.com.
There is no designated theme for the month of May. See what President Huang has to say this month at this link: https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/member-news/office-president/presidential-message. His message focuses on the House of Friendship as part of the 106 Rotary International Convention, June 6-9. He reflects on the excitement and the diverse blend of cultures of São Paulo, the host city.
Rotary Minute: “How did you get started with Rotary?” Click on this link to listen to the testimonies of Rotarians and their introduction to the world of Rotary – “Service about Self.” Link: https://youtu.be/g_ab6RPXqyQ?list=PL7860D70E2AD5C7C6.
Program of Service:
Maybe this week Vice President/President Elect Kris will post on Facebook . . .
Announcements:
Calling New Members – we will hold a New Member induction during our 1st Charter Day Anniversary, June 12, 2015.
I wish you a great week and thank you for taking the time to participate in this week’s meeting. To participate, visit our Facebook page and in the comment box, tell us how you wish to impact our community as a Rotarian.
Adjournment. Meeting #40 is now adjourned. Thank you for your time.
Yours in Rotary,
President Annette Taijeron Santos
RY 2014-2015; 2015-2016
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Meeting #39
May 1, 2015
Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians! Thank you for joining us this week! We begin Meeting #39 with Rotary’s Four-Way Test: As Rotarians, we are reminded of the Object of Rotary
I want to thank RC Tumon Bay Rotarian Frank Crisostomo-Kiaaihue for assisting us this past week with our administration structure. Rotarian Frank has been so helpful in this muchneeded orientation. We have also received some guidance from ADG Mary.
I would like to recognize the efforts of Treasurer Zeny and Secretary John for working with our community partner, MJM Company whose donation of $1,200 will support the purchase and shipment of 50 hardcover American Heritage Children’s Dictionary. Please join us on Wednesday, May 6 at 2pm for the check presentation from Jesse Pizzaro, President of MJM at their Harmon Industrial Park Office.
Director Anita and Treasurer Zeny have moved the Road Adoption Project forward in partnership with Bascon Company. We look forward to planning a dedication ceremony shortly. Thereafter, we will schedule our clean up of the stretch of road along Route 4 from Chalan Inda to Inalago Pago Bay. Stay tuned for this upcoming announcement.
VP/PE Kris continues to plan our engagement with NIH/NIDDK STEP-UP as part of our commitment to sponsor the Mini-Symposium tentatively scheduled for July 27th, highlighting the research that five high school students and one University of Guam undergraduate student will undertake. This symposium allows these students to shine, showing their parents and their peers what they have learned. The undergraduate student and two high school students will then participate in a Symposium held at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, MD. Lead Project Directors: VP/PE Kristina, Vocational and New Generations Committee Director Karen, and Rotarian Edward.
If you have not already done so, please submit a short narrative about yourself and why you joined Rotary (100-200 words) with a picture to share. Please send your submissions to Secretary John at johninguam@gmail.com.
We are continually identifying speakers or presenters on timely topics who are willing to contribute a written narrative or short video clip. The narrative should be 300-750 words and align with our topics of addressing the impoverished, reducing family violence, increasing education, entrepreneurship opportunities in our villages and how we might assist the homeless youth and children. Please send your recommendations to VP/PE Kris at paksayama@gmail.com.
There is no designated theme for the month of May. See what President Huang has to say this month at this link: https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/member-news/office-president/presidential-message. His message focuses on the House of Friendship as part of the 106 Rotary International Convention, June 6-9. He reflects on the excitement and the diverse blend of cultures of São Paulo, the host city.
Rotary Minute: “What have you learned from being a Rotarian?” Click on this link to listen to the testimonies of Rotarians and learn how their focus and service spanned beyond their community to an international level. Link: https://youtu.be/i2sN3gPJMSY?list=PL7860D70E2AD5C7C6.
Program of Service:
Today we feature Dr. Ron McNinch, Distinguished Professor and Associate Professor of Public Administration at the University of Guam, School of Business and Public Administration. Dr. McNinch shares his position on Gay Marriage. Please see message below. Start or join the discussion on our Facebook page: Rotary E-Club of Pago Bay Guam.
Announcements:
Calling New Members – we will hold a New Member induction during our 1st Charter Day Anniversary, June 12, 2015.
I wish you a great week and thank you for taking the time to participate in this week’s meeting. To participate, visit our Facebook page and in the comment box, tell us how you wish to impact our community as a Rotarian.
Adjournment. Meeting #39 is now adjourned. Thank you for your time.
Yours in Rotary,
President Annette Taijeron Santos
RY 2014-2015; 2015-2016
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Meeting #30
February 27, 2015
Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!
Welcome to our Meeting #30. February is World Understanding Month and on February 23rd, we celebrated Rotary’s Anniversary. We begin this meeting with Rotary’s Four-Way Test:
As Rotarians, we are reminded of the Object of Rotary:
Rotary Minute: “Is your Club Family Friendly?” Link: http://youtu.be/7AIB-uFzAXg?list=PL7860D70E2AD5C7C6. Really interesting video and I am interested in hearing what your thoughts!
President’s Report
Next meeting will include the following items: Secretary’s Report, Committee Reports and Treasurer’s Report. If you have Announcements, please send those to me by Wednesday before each meeting.
Today’s Meeting Presentation:
Speaker Introductions: Today’s presenter is Dr. Fred Schumann who is the Tourism expert for the Guam One Village, One Product initiative and Associate Professor of Global Resource Management at the University of Guam. I have included his write-up on the Guam Enterprise Initiative: One Village, One Product that speaks of the history and mission of One Village, One Product. Link to article: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/be1c22v3ox5lq8r/AACUcgFbdlBh711i5G1C52Hra?dl=0
Presentation: Links for more information on OVOP:
Thank you: We thank Dr. Schumann for taking the time to share the great work that he and the OVOP Team have endeavored on and look forward to May launching of the village inventory map. More information to come!
Closing Remarks: I look forward to continue working with you to strengthen our Club and building our membership in the next few months. Please continue to stay involved and let us know by liking our posts on Facebook or sharing your thoughts. We also invite you to send your thoughts or comments via email using our ClubRunner Email service that lists all our members.
Adjournment – The Meeting #30 is now adjourned. Thank you for your time. Enjoy your week!
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 Meeting #29
February 20, 2015
Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!
Welcome to our Meeting #29. February is World Understanding Month and on February 23rd, we celebrate Rotary’s Anniversary. We begin this meeting with Rotary’s Four-Way Test:
Thank you to VP/President-Elect Kris for conducting our last meeting while I was away attending a work-related conference in New Orleans. I missed Mardi Gras by a week, but was able to see a series of mini-parades from my hotel room. The parade floats were elaborate and drew crowds to fill the streets outside my hotel. The weather ranged from low 40s to mid 70s, from rain to sunshine. While I love to experience new places, there is no place like home!
As Rotarians, we are reminded of the Object of Rotary Rotary Minute: “How can Rotary stay relevant to its younger members?” Link: http://youtu.be/lYZ_eI1S_qo?list=PL7860D70E2AD5C7C6
President’s Report
Next meeting will include the following items: Secretary’s Report, Committee Reports and Treasurer’s Report. If you have Announcements, please send those to me by Wednesday before each meeting.
Program Speaker
Speaker Introductions: Today’s presenter is Mr. Joe Quinata who is the President of the Humatak Community Foundation. I have included documentaries that speak of the mission and work of the Humatak Community Foundation as well as the foundation’s brochure (found as an attachment in your email).
Presentation: Links to documentaries:
Thank you: We thank Mr. Quinata for taking the time to share the great work that he and the Humatak community have endeavored on and look forward to experiencing some of this great work during the Guam History Day celebrations in March.
Closing Remarks: I look forward to continue working with you to strengthen our Club and building our membership in the next few months. Please continue to stay involved and let us know by liking our posts on Facebook or sharing your thoughts. We also invite you to send your thoughts or comments via email using our ClubRunner Email service that lists all our members.
Adjournment – The Meeting #28 is now adjourned. Thank you for your time. Enjoy your week!
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Greeting #28 - February 13, 2015
Hafa Adai Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!
It is with great pleasure that I address our club members this second week of February, World Awareness Month.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank President Annette for accepting the challenge of taking the helm of Guam's first Rotary E-Club. The last seven months has been filled with many challenges and learning experiences, but she has done a wonderful job at trying to reach out to each of our members and being a positive, enthusiastic role model for each of us. I challenge you my fellow Rotarians to show your support for President Annette's hard work and commitment of her time, by attending meetings faithfully and participating in our activities.
I look forward to our next face-to-face meeting which will be held next week on Friday, February 20th at 6:30 p.m. (venue to be announced). On the agenda for this meeting is the induction of new members. Found on the Rotary International website,
“The bylaws of Rotary clearly outline the procedure for a prospective member to be proposed for Rotary club membership. The "proposer" is the key person in the growth and advancement of Rotary. Without a sponsor, an individual will never have the opportunity to become a Rotarian.
The task of the proposer should not end merely by submitting a name to the club secretary or membership committee. Rotary has not established formal responsibilities for proposers or sponsors, however, by custom and tradition these procedures are recommended in many clubs. The sponsor should: 1. Invite a prospective member to several meetings prior to proposing the individual for membership. 2. Accompany the prospective new member to one or more orientation/informational meetings. 3. Introduce the new member to other club members each week for the first month. 4. Invite the new member to accompany the sponsor to neighboring clubs for the first make-up meeting to learn the process and observe the spirit of fellowship. 5. Ask the new member and spouse to accompany the sponsor to the club's social activities, dinners or other special occasions. 6. Urge the new member and spouse to attend the district conference with the sponsor. 7. Serve as a special friend to assure that the new member becomes an active Rotarian. When the proposer follows these guidelines, Rotary becomes stronger with each new member.”
Between now and February 20th, there will be a call for sponsors and new members. Please consider taking on the honor and responsibility of sponsoring a new member.
Earlier this afternoon, I had the honor of representing President Annette at the President’s Meeting. The meeting was held to recap recent Rotary events and to plan for the remainder of the Rotary year. I left the meeting feeling rejuvenated and optimistic in our club’s endeavors. We have such genuine support for our success, I believe together we can accomplish great things. One of the suggestions that our club may wish to take on, is that of a Pacific Basin Group website where members from the various clubs can post information and remain in contact with each other.
A few announcements from today’s meeting:
President Annette has asked each of our members to: 1) submit a short narrative about yourself and why you joined Rotary (100-200 words). Please include a picture to share. These will be posted on our webpage and 2) to recommend a speaker who is willing to contribute a narrative to our Club meetings. The narrative should be 300-750 words and should be aligned with our topics of addressing the impoverished, reducing family violence, increase education and entrepreneurship opportunities in our villages and how we might assist the homeless youth and children. Send narratives and speaker recommendations to Secretary John.
IMPORTANT AND URGENT: MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE BEING COLLECTED. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ARE UP TO DATE WITH YOUR PAYMENTS. YOU WILL BE RECEIVING A REMINDER AND FOLLOW UP MESSAGE FROM OUR TREASURER SOON, IF NOT ALREADY RECEIVED. PLEASE PAY YOUR DUES.
Thank you again for your continued commitment to LIGHT UP ROTARY!.
Yours in Rotary,
Kristina Sayama, Vice President, RECPBG
RY 2014-2015
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Greeting #27
January 30, 2015
Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!
The Joint Rotary Weekend event looked like a lot of fun! We thank Director Anita’s son-in-law Terrence for his participation on the joint softball team with RC-Sunrise and Rotaract. I heard he was great! I hear there are more practice sessions that will ensue from this interaction. So, it’s not too late to join in on the fun, just for fun!
The information Fair at the Micronesia Mall was also very well attended with all Guam Rotary Clubs present. This Fair was a joint sponsored event to promote non-profit, service organizations and was an event geared towards encouraging our youth to become aware of and engaged in service learning activities.
January is Rotary Awareness Month, there are two activities I would like to endeavor on:
Leading an E-Club is more challenging than I was led to believe. I need every member to demonstrate their existence by providing input and feedback on the questions posed in my messages, otherwise, we lose interaction and the uniqueness that make us an E-Club. So, I’m hoping to hear that members have responded to the call for information. Alone, I cannot be successful at building membership or engaging in service activities or promoting the image of Rotary. I need every member to be involved.
We are in our seventh month since being chartered and look forward to strengthening this organization with those who see the value of service to our community. Service above self.
IMPORTANT AND URGENT: MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE BEING COLLECTED. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ARE UP TO DATE WITH YOUR PAYMENTS. YOU WILL BE RECEIVING A REMINDER AND FOLLOW UP MESSAGE FROM OUR TREASURER SOON, IF NOT ALREADY RECEIVED. PLEASE PAY YOUR DUES.
Other announcements:
RC Guam will celebrate it 75th Anniversary on April 18 at the Ypao Beach Park Amphitheater.
Yours in Rotary,
Annette Santos, President, RECPBG
RY 2014-2015
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Greeting #26
January 16, 2015
Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!
In observance of Guam’s Joint Rotary Weekend event, your participation in the January 18, 2015 Volunteer Fair will count as your attendance. The Fair will take place at the Micronesia Mall from 1 – 4 pm. Setup will begin at noon. A brief introduction of each Rotary Club will begin at 1pm.
The Softball Tournament has been postponed to next Saturday, January 24 due to the poor field conditions as a result of the recent rains. We will join Rotary Club of Guam Sunrise and President Dave has offered to coordinate the team, please contact him at 477-8605. Details of the Softball Tournament are found in the Home Page Downloads section of this page (right bottom side). Food will be catered and the cost will be divided among all Clubs based on headcount submitted. Prizes will be donated by Clubs ($250 each from RC Guam and RC Tumon Bay; $100 each from all other Clubs). The prize money will go to the winner’s charity of choice. T-Shirts will be divided per Club’s order quantity, our club will need to select a color (RCTB-Blue, RCNG-Green, RCG-Gold). Quotes are pending.
Note: Volunteer Fair (in partnership with the PDN) at the Micronesia Mall Center Court from 1 pm to 4 pm. The purpose of this Fair is to increase awareness about Rotary and to provide an opportunity for the public to learn more about Non-Profit Organizations and volunteerism, sign up and volunteer for projects. There will be tables for Rotary Club promotions and each Club will be invited to give a short presentation on stage as well as the NPOs participating in the event (limited to 15 NPOs). A contest for middle and high school students to sign up and volunteer for projects that interest them will be held. Rotary will give a cash prize of $500 split among the Clubs to the school with the most number of registered student volunteers on that day.
Other announcements:
RCNG President Joe was invited to become a member of the District Committee at the 2016 Rotary Conference in Korea. If you are interested in joining him, please let Club Secretary John know.
RC Guam will celebrate it 75th Anniversary on April 18 at the Ypao Beach Park Amphitheater.
Yours in Rotary,
Annette Santos, President, RECPBG
RY 2014-2015
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Greeting #25 January 9, 2015
Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!Happy New Year!
This evening was a busy one for Guam Rotarians. The Rotaract Club of the Marianas held its Mid-Year Induction ceremony and January General Meeting and the Rotary Club of Guam Sunrise held a signing ceremony and dinner with the Formosa Happiness Rotary Club. I planned to attend these important events but left work with a debilitating migraine that had build up throughout the day.
Please be reminded that Joint Rotary Weekend is fast approaching – January 17 and 18, 2015. All Rotarians and their immediate families (spouse and children) are invited to participate. This is a great opportunity to meet and network with other Guam Rotarians and have fun. Here is a rundown of the latest notes from the joint Rotary Presidents meeting:
January 17: Softball Tournament and Friendship Games from 10 am to 2 pm at Tiyan Field. President Dave Beaver of the Rotary Club of Guam Sunrise has proposed to partner with our Club to form a team for the Softball Tournament. This is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 17 at the Tiyan Softball Field from 10 am to 3 pm. President Dave has offered to coordinate the team, please contact him at 477-8605. Details of the Softball Tournament are found in the Home Page Downloads section of this page (right bottom side). Food will be catered and the cost will be divided among all Clubs based on headcount submitted. Prizes will be donated by Clubs ($250 each from RC Guam and RC Tumon Bay; $100 each from all other Clubs). The prize money will go to the winner’s charity of choice. T-Shirts will be divided per Club’s order quantity, our club will need to select a color (RCTB-Blue, RCNG-Green, RCG-Gold). Quotes are pending.
January 18: Volunteer Fair (in partnership with the PDN) at the Micronesia Mall Center Court from 1 pm to 4 pm. The purpose of this Fair is to increase awareness about Rotary and to provide an opportunity for the public to learn more about Non-Profit Organizations and volunteerism, sign up and volunteer for projects. There will be tables for Rotary Club promotions and each Club will be invited to give a short presentation on stage as well as the NPOs participating in the event (limited to 15 NPOs). A contest for middle and high school students to sign up and volunteer for projects that interest them will be held. Rotary will give a cash prize of $500 split among the Clubs to the school with the most number of registered student volunteers on that day.
I would really appreciate your participation in this Joint Rotary Day event. Please let me or any of our Club Officers know how you wish to participate. We welcome your participation!!!
Other announcements:
RCNG President Joe was invited to become a member of the District Committee at the 2016 Rotary Conference in Korea. If you are interested in joining him, please let Club Secretary John know.
RC Guam will celebrate it 75th Anniversary on April 18 at the Ypao Beach Park Amphitheater.
The Rotaract Club of the Marianas has qualified for the Rotaract Presidential Citation set by Rotary International President Gary Huang for Rotary Year 2014-2015. We are very proud of the achievements of this young group and support their pursuit of the goals set forth in the citation.
Yours in Rotary,
Annette Santos, President, RECPBG
RY 2014-2015
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Felis Påsgua yan Biba Año Nuebo! We wish our Rotary E-Club of Pago Bay Guam members as well as all Rotarians and their families a very Merry Christmas and many blessings in the New Year. We look forward to working with you in 2015 as we fulfill our mission to serve the members of our community!
Our next meeting is on Friday, January 10, 2015!!!! In the meantime, enjoy your holiday!!!
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Greeting #24 December 19, 2014
Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!Season’s Greetings! I hope everyone is enjoying the festivities that come with the season. So many celebrations and parties and shopping . . . it is indeed the season for giving! But this is nothing new to Rotarians for giving is what we do best and I thank each and every one of you for your commitment to service above self.
As we enjoy the season of giving, I will be meeting with our Board Officers to discuss ways to reach our membership and would like your input on a few things. Kindly respond via email, on our facebook page or through our ClubRunner communication feature. I need your help in the following ways:
We continue the work of solidifying our membership roster and have identified how technology could truly be beneficial to our Club Rotarians.
Secretary John and VP/PE Kris will be posting the Minutes of our last meeting #23. We hope to have a featured guest contributor in the next meeting post. I hope you will be able to continue to stay with us as we progress forward in the coming six months. If you wish to assist us, please let us know. We especially welcome those who are technologically savvy or knowledgeable of programs that could enhance our online meetings.
Announcements:
Please let me know what role you wish to play in our Rotary Club, our Board will be happy to engage you in some way.
There will be no meeting on Friday, December 26, 2014 and January 2, 2015. Instead, enjoy the spirit of the Christmas holiday and the blessings of the New Year with your family. We will be back in touch with you on January 9, 2015!!! Wishing you and your family a very blessed holiday season!
Yours in Rotary,
Annette Santos, President, RECPBG
RY 2014-2015
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Greeting #23 December 12, 2014
Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!With less than two weeks before Christmas, I hope you are finding moments of peace and quiet in the spree of shopping, party and work activities. As Rotarians, this is a standard M.O. (modus operandi), we are inherently busy people.
We had a very nice Rotary Family gathering last Sunday and posted a group photo on our Facebook page. It was also a very productive meeting with new direction and our Board is excited to roll these out in the new year. Our members met at the Hilton Guam Resort and Spa, Caffe’ Cino at 10am. It was nice to meet with extended Rotarian family members.
We are solidifying our membership roster and have identified how technology could truly be beneficial to our Club Rotarians.
Secretary John and VP/PE Kris will be posting the Minutes of our last meeting. We will have a featured guest contributor in the next meeting post. I hope you will be able to continue to stay with us as we progress forward in the coming six months.
Announcements:
Please let me know what role you wish to play in our Rotary Club, our Board will be happy to engage you in some way.
Wishing you a happy holiday season!
Yours in Rotary,
Annette Santos, President, RECPBG
RY 2014-2015
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Greeting #22 December 5, 2014
Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!I hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving celebration and enjoying the holiday season!
December is officially designated “Family Month” in the Rotary calendar. As we celebrate the Christmas season, there are many activities that bring family and friends together in celebration. It is also a time to reflect on family values and how Rotary shapes those values. As we find ourselves busy with the season, we often are confronted with having to prioritize our time. Many of you will typically prioritize in the following order of importance: family, work and then Rotary. But, why should we isolate Rotary from our family life? In Rotary, particularly our Rotary E-Club, our families are an integral part of Rotary activities.
Where it is difficult for the family to be involved on a regular basis with our Rotary activities, wouldn’t it be a great idea to set aside a day to host some event that involves all of our families. Some Clubs have Christmas parties for the children and some Clubs make one of their regular meetings a family Christmas function. It is important that our families understand what our commitment to Rotary is about. What better way than to include them in a December Family Month event.
While there were some challenges trying to plan out a Rotary Family Month event, we remain committed to bringing our Rotarians together. Our E-Rotary Club will celebrate our “Family Month” celebration at the Hilton Guam Resort and Spa, Caffé’ Cino on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 10 am. Please join us if your schedule permits.
Committee Director Updates: If you are not affiliated with a committee, please contact any of the directors below to join or to learn more information. We would really love to have you engaged and need lots of help.
Announcements:
Please let me know what role you wish to play in our Rotary Club, our Board will be happy to engage you in some way.
Yours in Rotary,
Annette Santos, President, RECPBG
RY 2014-2015
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Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians,
This Friday, November 28th there will be no Rotary Meeting! We invite you to share your Thanksgiving holiday with your families and friends. May you share gratitude for those many blessings in your life.
We are grateful for our members and wish you all a happy and safe holiday!
Click here for a little Thanksgiving trivia: http://www.history.com/topics/thanksgiving/thanksgiving-quiz.
In Rotary,
Annette
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Greeting #21 November 21, 2014
 Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!This evening our Club Board members held its monthly meeting followed by our weekly Club meeting at Guma’ Tasa in Mangilao. Thank you to those members who joined us.
Secretary’s Report: Secretary Kris will provide a membership update to track current members, new members, and members who have dropped.
Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Zeny and Treasurer-Elect Goody provided our first complete financial report. They have worked very hard to get our Club in order and officially established. Membership dues are due by November 28 so that we may have a good count of our members by our Club’s November 7th Christmas social. Please make arrangements to pay your dues as soon as possible with Treasurer Zeny or Treasurer-Elect Goody.
Committee Director Updates: If you are not affiliated with a committee, please contact any of the directors below to join or to learn more information. We would really love to have you engaged and need lots of help.
Old Business:
New Business:
Announcements:
Next Board meeting is scheduled for December 19, 5:30 pm at Guma’ Tasa.
Please let me know what role you wish to play in our Rotary Club, our Board will be happy to engage you in some way. Please click on link below to learn about a basic literacy and education service project.
Yours in Rotary,
Annette Santos, President, RECPBG
RY 2014-2015
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Greeting #20 November 14, 2014
Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!The Pacific Basin Group Rotary Clubs were busy this month with official Rotary business. This began with an official visit from District Governor Sakamoto including individual Club meetings. Thank you to Secretary Kris and Treasurer Zeny for representing our eClub.
On Wednesday and Thursday, Secretary Kris and I participated in the Pacific Basin Group meeting with District 2750 Foundation Members. During this one and a half day seminar we shared our planned service projects and learned more about district funding and global funding opportunities. At our next officers’ meeting we hope to identify key service projects for which we will seek funding.
Committee Director Updates: If you are not affiliated with a committee, please contact any of the directors below to join or to learn more information. We would really love to have you engaged and need lots of help.
Announcements:
Please let me know what role you wish to play in our Rotary Club, our Board will be happy to engage you in some way. In the meantime, here is some information on a Rotary Service project that we may consider organizing on Guam.
Yours in Rotary,
Annette Santos, President, RECPBG
RY 2014-2015
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Greeting #18
November 7, 2014
Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!The Pacific Basin Group Rotary Clubs have been working with Secretary Sonomi preparing for District Governor Sakamoto’s official visit this month.
Each Club’s status report, which should be completed and provided during the club's official meeting will be discussed with the District Governor Sakamoto and team.
Guam Rotary Clubs are invited to participate in the joint meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 5th at the Hyatt Regency Guam.
Individual Guam Rotary Club meetings are scheduled as follows:
November 5, 2014
12:00 Noon – Joint Rotary Clubs of Guam Meeting
1:30 p.m. - Rotary Club of Northern Guam
(or immediately after the joint lunch meeting)
November 6, 2014
10 a.m. - Rotary Club of Guam
11 a.m. - Rotary Club of Sunrise Guam
12 noon - LUNCH
1:30 p.m. - Rotary Club of Tumon Bay
2:30 p.m. - Rotary E-Club of Pago Bay Guam
Please confirm your attendance with Secretary Kris immediately. This November 5 Joint Rotary meeting will take the place of our Friday, November 7 Weekly Club meeting.
Committee Director Updates: If you are not affiliated with a committee, please contact any of the directors below to join or to learn more information. We would really love to have you engaged and need lots of help.
Announcements:
Please let me know what role you wish to play in our Rotary Club, our Board will be happy to engage you in some way.
Yours in Rotary,
Annette Santos, President, RECPBG
RY 2014-2015
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Greeting #18
October 31, 2014
Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!Trick or Treat!!! Welcome to Meeting #18. The talk around town has been The 2014 Gubernatorial Great Debates! Three of our Club members have been heavily engaged in advising graduate students in the Public Administration program to ensure a smooth event. I hope you enjoyed it in person or via live broadcast. The leadership of our island holds profound impact on our community. Remember to vote on Tuesday, November 4th!!!!
This month has been a busy one for Rotary Clubs in the Pacific Basin Group as we prepare for the District Governor’s official visit in November. On November 6, Secretary Kris and Treasurer Zeny will attend a cocktail meeting with Governor Sakamoto at On The Rocks, Westin Guam. On November 12 and 13, Secretary Kris and I are already confirmed to attend the upcoming Seminar. Other members recommended to attend are the President-Elect, Secretary-Elect, Treasurer-Elect and the Rotary Foundation Committee Director-Elect. Fee for the seminar is $50 per member.
I look forward to our Rotary Holiday event in early December. Membership Committee Director Anita will be providing details shortly. December is Rotary Family month.
“Whatever Rotary may mean to us, to the world it will be known by the results it achieves.” Paul P. Harris said this. This visionary Chicago attorney started our 1.2 million-member organization on February 23, 1905 with the world’s first service organization. The Rotary Club of Chicago provided the opportunity where professionals with diverse background could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships. As PP Ron mentioned at our last meeting, Rotary’s name came from the group’s early practice of rotating meetings among the offices of each member.
Three key traits have remained strong throughout Rotary:
Committee Director Updates: If you are not affiliated with a committee, please contact any of the directors below to join or to learn more information. We would really love to have you engaged and need lots of help.
Announcements:
Please let me know what role you wish to play in our Rotary Club, our Board will be happy to engage you in some way.
Yours in Rotary,
Annette Santos, President, RECPBG
RY 2014-2015
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Greeting #17 October 24, 2014
Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!
Welcome to Meeting #17. Today marks World Polio Day and Rotarians pay tribute to Dr. Jonas Salk who invented the first effective vaccine against polio. In 1985, Rotary’s PolioPlus program was born with the goal to immunize every child under five against polio. In 1988, the World Health Assembly unanimously set the goal of global polio eradication due in large part to the initial success of the PolioPlus program. All Rotarians are asked to “Light Up Rotary” this month by doing what they can to shine a spotlight on efforts to eradicate polio. Go to endpolionow.org for inspiring stories about Rotary’s work and share them on social media. Click on this link to learn more about Rotary’s involvement in polio eradication: http://new.livestream.com/rotaryinternational/worldpolioday
October is also Vocational Service month in the Rotary Calendar. Vocational Service focuses on
For this meeting, I want to take the time to cover the Guiding Principles of Rotary with you. This is particularly important as we anticipate our upcoming face-to-face meeting next Friday, October 17.
These principles have been developed over the years to provide Rotarians with a strong, common purpose and direction. They serve as a foundation for our relationships with each other and the action we take in the world.
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:
THE FOUR-WAY TEST
The Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages, and Rotarians recite it at club meetings:
Of the things we think, say or do
Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
AVENUES OF SERVICE
We channel our commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service, which are the foundation of club activity.
Youth Service recognizes the importance of empowering youth and young professionals through leadership development programs such as Rotaract, Interact, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and Rotary Youth Exchange.
These guiding principles serve as the very essence of every Rotarian. Your service through the efforts of Rotary will make our community a better place.
Committee Director Updates: If you are not affiliated with a committee, please contact any of the directors below to join or to learn more information. We would really love to have you engaged and need lots of help.
Announcements:
Please let me know what role you wish to play in our Rotary Club, our Board will be happy to engage you in some way.
Yours in Rotary,
Annette Santos, President, RECPBG
RY 2014-2015
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Dear Pago Bay Guam Rotarians,
Thank you for attending our face to face meeting at House of Brutus last night. It was a very nice meeting and a good showing of members as well as President Chris and three members from Rotaract of the Marianas.
We have some activities lined up for the remainder of the year and hope to see you in attendance.
A recap of last night's meeting:
Treasurer-Elect Goody was available to collect member dues. Everyone should have received an invoice, please pay your dues immediately. You may contact Treasurer Zeny or Treasurer-Elect Goody to arrange payment.
Secretary Kris provided some training on how to maneuver through ClubRunner our Club's website host. This is an important step to staying in touch with Club activities and managing your membership activities.
Membership Director Anita announced plans for a December 6th Holiday social for our Club members. She is looking for other members to assist her and Rotarian Mark in planning for this event.
Vocational and New Generations Director Karen reported on the vocational outreach activity held this past Tuesday at the UOG Field House. The Veteran's Conference had over 1000 attendees and many reported how useful the information pamphlet was. We thank Director Karen and committee members Dmer, Toni and Antonia for their great service work to our Veterans on behalf of our Club. Director Karen donated $100 towards the production of the conference pamphlets. Thank you, Director Karen!
Fundraising Director Mark reported on some fundraising ideas he has planned for our Club post-Election. Fundraising ideas include a rummage sale and a food certificate fundraiser. Other suggestions include adopt-a-highway and poker night. Stay tuned! Details are forthcoming!
PP Ron provided a very informative Rotary 101 presentation. Great questions were posed and we are better informed. Thank you PP Ron. PP Ron and I will be working on a self-paced online Rotary Orientation course.
Following the official meeting business, members engaged in fellowship and fun. What a great night!
Best in Rotary,
President Annette
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Hafa adai!
Please join the Vocational and New Generations Services Committee members in a Rotary E-Club of Pago Bay Guam outreach activity! The service event details are as follows:
VA Guam Conference
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
5:00 - 10:00 pm
UOG Field House
The group will be handing out brochures to VA beneficiaries.
Your participation in this event will satisfy two meeting absences (applies to those of you who have not had a chance to respond to our weekly meeting posts).
Great job to Committee Director Karen and her team, Rotarians Dmer, Toni and Antonia.
 Light Up Rotary! Yours in Rotary,
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 Hafa Adai, Rotary E-Club of Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!This Friday, October 17, 2014, we will hold a face to face meeting at the House of Brutus (located behind the ITC Building in Tamuning).
Please join us for this membership meeting, fellowship and fun. During this meeting, you will also have a chance to pay your membership dues.
Agenda
5:30 pm Rotary E-Club of Pago Bay Guam Board Meeting
6:30 pm Rotary E-Club of Pago Bay Guam General Membership Meeting
This will be a no-host meeting. House of Brutus serves food (light and full meals) and drinks at reasonable prices.
Thank you Committee Director Mark for coordinating the venue for this meeting.
Best in Rotary,
President Annette
RY 2014-2015
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 Welcome to our meeting #15. October is Vocational Service month in the Rotary Calendar. Vocational Service focuses on
For this meeting, I want to take the time to cover the Guiding Principles of Rotary with you. This is particularly important as we anticipate our upcoming face-to-face meeting next Friday, October 17.
These principles have been developed over the years to provide Rotarians with a strong, common purpose and direction. They serve as a foundation for our relationships with each other and the action we take in the world.
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:
THE FOUR-WAY TEST
The Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages, and Rotarians recite it at club meetings:
Of the things we think, say or do
Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
AVENUES OF SERVICE
We channel our commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service, which are the foundation of club activity.
Youth Service recognizes the importance of empowering youth and young professionals through leadership development programs such as Rotaract, Interact, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and Rotary Youth Exchange.
These guiding principles serve as the very essence of every Rotarian. Your service through the efforts of Rotary will make our community a better place.
Announcements:
Treasurer Zeny and Treasurer-Elect Goody have completed the registration of our Rotary Club and we are ready for business. Thank you Treasurer Zeny and Treasurer-Elect Goody for your hard work!
Please pay your Rotary dues immediately. You should have received an invoice from Treasurer Zeny. She will be collecting payment manually at our October 17th meeting. Did you know? As a Rotary E-Club, our dues are much lower than other Rotary Clubs that are required to pay regularly for lunch meetings, fines, and other miscellaneous charges.
Attendance is a very important responsibility as a Rotary member. As we are required to submit an attendance record to the District Governor’s office, you have been asked by Club Secretary Kris to send her an email to note your commitment to reading our meeting notes every week. Secretary Kris will be reaching out to every member to confirm membership.
Next Meeting: Friday, October 17, 2014 at 6:30 pm (Board meeting at 5:30 pm). Please mark your calendars and join us!!! The venue will be determined shortly, our original location of Guma’ Tasa is not available. Committee Director Mark is exploring other options. Rotaract members may join us during this meeting.
Thanks to Secretary Kris who attended, on my behalf, the Guam Rotary Club Presidents meeting held on Friday, October 3 and provided the following report:
October 24 is World Polio Day
November 12-13 is Rotary Foundation Seminar and
Service Committee Information Exchange. Tentative Schedule:
Committee Director Updates: If you are not affiliated with a committee, please contact any of the directors below to join or to learn more information. We would really love to have you engaged and need lots of help.
Some upcoming events and announcements:
Please let me know what role you wish to play in our Rotary Club, our Board will be happy to engage you in some way.
Yours in Rotary,
Annette Santos, President, RECPBG
RY 2014-2015
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 Welcome to our meeting #14. October is Vocational Service month in the Rotary Calendar. Vocational Service focuses on
The first meeting in October should focus on examining the second Avenue of Service which includes The Four Way Test and the Declaration of Rotarians in Business and Professions. After familiarizing yourself with these service areas, consider sharing some ideas you have for projects that we could pursue during the remaining year. More information can be found at this link: http://www.clubrunner.ca/Data/6330//HTML/103629//Vocational%20Service%20Month%20--%20from%20RI.pdf
The Rotaract Youth Leadership Conference was a success. The Crystal Ballroom was filled with young energy and a buzz of excitement. Dr. Rivera challenged attendees to “build a house” using some tools that he distributed. The attendees certainly rose to the challenge and demonstrated the resourcefulness and creativity of our youth. They also learned about personality types and I am once again convinced that I am a “J”. There are some pictures of the conference on our Rotary Club’s Facebook page.
Treasurer Zeny has been working diligently to get our financial structure in order. This has required extra effort on her part. I ask that when you see her around, please share your appreciation. Treasurer Zeny and/or Treasurer-Elect Goody will be contacting you shortly regarding your Rotary dues. Be expecting an invoice shortly, if you have not already received one.
Attendance is a very important responsibility as a Rotary member. As we are required to submit an attendance record to the District Governor’s office, you have been asked by Club Secretary Kris to send her an email to note your commitment to reading our meeting notes every week. Please mark your calendar – we will hold our first face-to-face meeting on October 17, stay tuned for details from Secretary Kris.
I received some updates from our Committee Directors, these are included below. If you are not affiliated with a committee, please contact any of the directors below to join or to learn more information. We would really love to have you engaged and need lots of help.
Some upcoming events and announcements:
Please let me know what role you wish to play in our Rotary Club, our Board will be happy to engage you in some way.
Yours in Rotary,
Annette Santos, President, RECPBG
RY 2014-2015
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Greeting #13
September 26, 2014
“Every Rotarian an Example to Youth.”
Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!
Welcome to our meeting #13. This month is New Generations Month and will include the slogan for the month in our meeting notes as a reminder to all. You are all encouraged to use this slogan to promote our events and activities throughout the month of September. In celebration of New Generations Month, Director John Rivera and I will participate in the Rotaract Youth Leadership Conference scheduled for tomorrow September 27 at the Lotte Hotel, Crystal Ballroom. Dr. Rivera will serve as a featured guest speaker and I will provide the concluding remarks.
Treasurer Zeny has been working diligently to get our financial structure in order. This has required extra effort on her part. I ask that when you see her around, please share your appreciation. Treasurer Zeny and/or Treasurer-Elect Goody will be contacting you shortly regarding your Rotary dues. Be expecting an invoice shortly, if you have not already received one.
Attendance is a very important responsibility as a Rotary member. As we are required to submit an attendance record to the District Governor’s office, you have been asked by Club Secretary Kris to send her an email to note your commitment to reading our meeting notes every week. That means that upon reading this meeting note, you should send an email to Secretary Kris to let her know you have received the Meeting 13 Notes and have read them. Very simple, right? Probably not as easy as I thought. I received only three responses since our last meeting.
I received some updates from our Committee Directors, these are included below. If you are not affiliated with a committee, please contact any of the directors below to join or to learn more information. We would really love to have you engaged and need lots of help.
Some upcoming events and announcements:
Please let me know what role you wish to play in our Rotary Club, our Board will be happy to engage you in some way.
In recognition of New Generations Month, here is a video link regarding Project Peanut Butter. Link:http://tvnewgenrotary.com/2013/04/help-support-project-peanut-butter/
Yours in Rotary,
Annette Santos, President, RECPBG
RY 2014-2015
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Greeting #12
September 19, 2014
“Every Rotarian an Example to Youth.”
Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!
Welcome to our meeting #12. This month is New Generations Month and will include the slogan for the month in our meeting notes as a reminder to all. You are all encouraged to use this slogan to promote our events and activities throughout the month of September. In celebration of New Generations Month, Director John Rivera and I will participate in the Rotaract Youth Leadership Conference scheduled for September 27 at the Lotte Hotel, Crystal Ballroom. Dr. Rivera will serve as a featured guest speaker and I will provide the concluding remarks.
Treasurer Zeny has been working diligently to get our financial structure in order. This has required extra effort on her part. I ask that when you see her around, please share your appreciation. Treasurer Zeny and/or Treasurer-Elect Goody will be contacting you shortly regarding your Rotary dues. Be expecting an invoice shortly, if you have not already received one.
Attendance is a very important responsibility as a Rotary member. As we are required to submit an attendance record to the District Governor’s office, you have been asked by Club Secretary Kris to send her an email to note your commitment to reading our meeting notes every week. That means that upon reading this meeting note, you should send an email to Secretary Kris to let her know you have received the Meeting 12 Notes and have read them. Very simple, right?
I am still waiting on Committee Directors for Updates. Upon hearing from them, I will update you on their planned activities and events. If you are not affiliated with a committee, please contact any of the directors below to join or to learn more information.
Some upcoming events and announcements:
Please let me know what role you wish to play in our Rotary Club, our Board will be happy to engage you in some way. In the meantime, here are a couple of video links to learn more about Rotary's engagement with the youth in the spirit of New Generations month.
http://youtu.be/gcms3nzXFig
http://youtu.be/z_ZhDoNXXKY
Yours in Rotary,
Annette Santos, President, RECPBG
RY 2014-2015
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Greeting #11
September 12, 2014
Via Gotomeeting.com (Members present: A. Santos, K. Sayama, P. Sayama, J. Perez)
Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!
Welcome to our meeting #11. The day I decided to have a voice arranged meeting, I lose my voice. Murphy’s Law!
Thank you again to our Club Rotarians who attended the Uffizi Virtual Museum Joint Rotary Meeting and Mixer last week Friday. It’s nice to have an opportunity to meet face to face and to join in fellowship with other Rotarians on Guam.
RCNG President Joe Rios extended an invitation to Club President to join them at Two Lovers Point for a Wreath Laying ceremony. Another great example of Rotary at its best.
This month is New Generations Month. The slogan for this month is “Every Rotarian an Example to Youth.” You are all encouraged to use this slogan to promote our events and activities throughout the month of September. In celebration of New Generations Month, Director John Rivera and I will participate in the Rotaract Youth Leadership Conference scheduled for September 27 at the Lotte Hotel, Crystal Ballroom. Dr. Rivera will serve as a featured guest speaker and I will provide the concluding remarks.
If you haven’t already, you should be hearing from Treasurer Zeny regarding your Rotary dues. Be expecting an invoice shortly, if you have not already received one. Update provided by Secretary Kris.
Attendance is a very important responsibility as a Rotary member. As we are required to submit an attendance record to the District Governor’s office, you have been asked by Club Secretary Kris to send her an email to note your commitment to reading our meeting notes every week. This is a temporary arrangement until we are able to finalize our gotomeeting.com setup as we have today. In the meantime, your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Thank you to those of you who responded to the Confirm your Membership challenge that I issued last week. I now know that not all our Rotarians are Facebook users.
Committee Directors, please provide updates:
Some upcoming events and announcements:
Please let me know what role you wish to play in our Rotary Club, our Board will be happy to engage you in some way.
Yours in Rotary,
Annette Santos, President, RECPBG
RY 2014-2015
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Greeting #10
September 5, 2014
Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!
The Joint Rotary Event took place on Wednesday, September 3 from 6 – 8 pm at the Uffizi Virtual Museum, 2nd Floor Underwater World Complex in the The Plaza next to DNA. This Joint Rotary event took the place of Meeting #10.
I thank all our Club members who showed up in Rotary fellowship and special appreciation to Northern Guam Club President Joe Rios for affording us this opportunity for fellowship and fun.
If you did not make it to the Uffizi Virtual Museum on Wednesday, you still have a chance until September 13. Hours: 10 am – 8 pm. Free Admission.
Have a great weekend!
Yours in Rotary,
President Annette
2014-2015
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Greeting #9
August 29, 2014
Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!
Before we head in to a much welcome long weekend, I want to report on the following outcomes of our Board meeting held this afternoon. As a new Rotary Club, there is still much we are learning and together we are gaining clarity.
You should be hearing from Treasurer Zeny if you have not already paid your Rotary dues. Be expecting an invoice shortly, if you have not already received one. Attendance is a very important responsibility as a Rotary member. As we are required to submit an attendance recorded to the District Governor’s office, you have been asked by Club Secretary Kris to send her an email to note your commitment to reading our meeting notes every week. This is a temporary arrangement until we are able to finalize our gotomeeting.com setup. In the meantime, your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
I want to recognize and thank your Board members who time out of their very busy schedules to attend this morning’s meeting: PP Ron McNinch, VP/PE Takumi Watanabe (via Skype), Treasurer Zeny Nace, Committee Directors Ealani Flores and John Rivera.
Some upcoming events and announcements:
Please let me know what role you wish to play in our Rotary Club, our Board will be happy to engage you in some way.
Don’t forget to exercise your civic duty and vote on Saturday!
Did you know . . . In 1894, President Grover Cleveland made Labor Day a federal holiday after a failed attempt to break up a railroad strike. Observed on the first Monday in September, Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers.
As a tribute to all our contributions and achievements as workers, I wish you all Happy Labor Day weekend! Learn more about the history of Labor Day as you read on.
Yours in Rotary,
Annette Santos, President, RECPBG
RY 2014-2015
http://youtu.be/SYSU2fkTitA
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Greeting #8
August 22, 2014
Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!
Did you know . . .
SOME ROTARY FIRSTS
The first Rotary E-Club on Guam was chartered on June 12, 2014, Pago Bay Guam.
I attended a Presidents meeting this afternoon held at the DNA Building and hosted by Tumon Bay President, Rindraty Limtiaco. Upcoming events in which I invite your participation:
Our Rotary Club will hold a Christmas event, Committee Chair, Anita is spearheading this with a team of Rotarians. Please contact her if you wish to assist.
The month of August is designated a Membership and Extension month. Next month, September is New Generations month followed by Vocational Service month in October.
I look forward to meeting with our Club Officers and Committee Chairs at our Board meeting scheduled for August 29 at noon at the Leon Guerrero Business and Public Administration Building, SBPA Dean’s Conference Room.
See how a Dictionary Drive by the Rotary Club of West Ottawa impacted grade school students in this video link: http://youtu.be/uCwcZQKQ6nE
Yours in Rotary,
Annette Santos, President, RECPBG
RY 2014-2015
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Greeting #7
August 15, 2014
Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!
Our last meeting was conducted by Vice President/President-Elect Takumi. Thank you Takumi-san for sharing information on Rotary’s Four-Way Test. This should be ingrained in the minds and hearts of all Rotarians. It is the essence of our organization’s existence.
Club Secretary Kris asked that each of Club member send a message to her as a way of tracking attendance. Please do the same with this meeting. We are working with our PRO Ealani to set up our club’s FaceBook page to allow for comments which will serve as another means of tracking attendance and engaging members.
Club Service Director Anita reached out to all members to form a 4-5 member committee to plan a 2014 Christmas gathering for our Club. This is a great way to get involved and be part of a fantastic planning team. Please contact Club Service Director Anita at anita.arile@doa.guam.gov.
If you have special technology skills, please send me a note. I would like to learn how we may better engage our club members in our meetings and activities. We really need your help.
Some announcements, for your information:
There will be a meeting of all Rotary Presidents on Friday, August 22nd to discuss possibilities of joint Rotary events and activities. There will be a meeting of all PBG Club Officers and Committee Directors on Friday, August 29th at 11:00 am.
Below, your will find this week's speaker, PP Ron McNinch, Ph.D. who touches on the topic of "The Power of Rotary."
Have a great weekend!
Yours in Rotary,
Annette Santos, President, RECPBG
RY 2014-2015
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Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!
This is our sixth meeting of the year! Time flies like an arrow. It has passed one month after new Rotary year starts. The Club President Annette Santos is off island because of her business trip to Taiwan, so I, the Club Vice-President Takumi Watanabe am marching this meeting.
This time we are studying the Four-Way Test in Rotary when we chorally accompany at the Rotary meeting.
***** Four-Ways Test *****
Of the things we think, say, or do:
FIRST Is it the TRUTH?
SECOND Is it FAIR to all concerned?
THIRD Will it build GOODWILL & BETTER FRIENDSHIP?
FOURTH Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
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The Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages, and Rotarians recite it at club meetings
The Four-Ways Test is a moral index of the Rotarian. You should apply it with every aspect of the life, but it is said that it deserves in particular to be you to utilize in business life, a career. The prophet of this test is late Rotary International President 1954-55 Herbert J. Taylor. The company rebuilding just before the bankruptcy was entrusted with, and he succeeded using these "four tests" wonderfully. I transfer copyright to the international rotary in 1946.
Herbert J. Taylor, president, Rotary Club of Chicago, 1939-40 and Rotary International 1954-55. He lived from 1893 to 1978. During a business crisis in 1932, he wrote the "Four Way Test," shown below. It was adopted as part of Rotary International in January of 1943.
If you want to learn about the Four-Way Test more, please visit the following url:
Next is our District objectives for the Rotary Year 2014-15. This message was addressed by the District Governor, Mr. Toshio SAKAMOTO in July 9, 2014 at the 1st Club President and Secretary Meeting in Tokyo. I attended it to report you.
District Operating Policy and District Emphasis points as follows:
 RY2014-15 District Governor
Mr. Toshio SAKAMOTO, MD., PhD
District Operating Policy
Let's have fruitful Rotary life
District Emphasis points
***** End *****
Next is an information from our District 2750. The 2014-15 District Governor Mr. Toshio SAKAMOTO addresses his monthly message to all of our fellow Rotarians. The club will upload this message to our Home page and read it in order to understand his Rotary sprits and messages.
And lastly the Rotary International has a Rotary calendar that shows our Rotary activities. Our club committees or our Rotarians that are related to or interested at these activities will address your projected or actual activities to our Rotarians each month.
ROTARY CALENDAR 2014-15
JULY Not have a special designation.
AUGUST Membership and Extension Month
SEPTEMBER New Generations Month
OCTOBER Vocational Service Month
NOVEMBER Rotary Foundation Month
DECEMBER Family Month
JANUARY Rotary Awareness Month
FEBRUARY World Understanding Month
MARCH Literacy Month
APRIL Magazine Month
MAY Not special designation.
JUNE Rotary Fellowships Month
In Japan all of Japanese schools are now the summer break between the middle of July and the end of August. Some of Japanese families will visit Guam to enjoy their vacations with them together. You will have any chance to make a friendship with them. You enjoy a Happy August with your family and your fellow Rotarians.
Yours in Rotary,
Takumi Watanabe, Vice-President, ReCPBG
RY 2014-15
NOTE: Rotarians, for attendance purposes, please send me an email (to paksayama@gmail.com) and in the subject line indicate that you are emailing for Meeting #6 and in the body of the email comment on Vice President Watanabe's address. Soon we will have our site up and running to be able to track attendance. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Kristina Torres, Secretary
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Greeting #5
August 1, 2014
Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!
This has certainly been an eventful week with Halong’s wind and rain affecting our normal daily routine. I hope you found the day off on Wednesday an opportune time to get some work done (at least for the lucky ones who had uninterrupted power). And while we're on the topic of utilities, I hope you are not finding any setbacks related to the contaminated water in the Barrigada and Mangilao areas. Lucky for us, we are resilient and know how to deal with these “inconveniences” readily. We just keep on keeping on.
I have received some great Rotary information that I want to share with you regarding “Giving and Grants” – here’s a featured story of Rotary Scholar, Kelsi Cox and the work she did with children in Fiji to create “lasting change.”
To learn more about Rotary “Giving and Grants”, please read this article, “Ten Things to Know About the New Rotary Foundation Funding Model.”
Club Officers and Committee Directors, kindly respond to Club Secretary Kris’ call for meeting times. This monthly meeting is part of our commitment to our Rotary Club.
Please be reminded, I will be away on August 3-9, 2014 for an international scholars visit. He doesn’t know it yet, but Vice President and President-Elect Takumi-san will conduct our August 8, 2014 meeting.
Have a great weekend!
Yours in Rotary,
Annette Santos, President, RECPBG
RY 2014-2015
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CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER:
From Rotary Club of Northern Guam President Joe Rios:
For Immediate Release
Tim Rohr to address the Rotary Club of Northern Guam Tumon, GUAM -- The Rotary Club of Northern Guam announced today that Tim Rohr will be the guest speaker at their weekly membership meeting on Wednesday, July 30, 2014, 12:00 noon, Hyatt Regency Guam – Santa Rosa / Rita rooms.
Tim, a Guam resident; a family man; a businessman; and a concerned Catholic will announce the list of charges removing Monsignor James Benavente as Rector of the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica.
--- End of Release: July 29, 2014 ---
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Greeting #4
July 25, 2014
Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!
This is our fourth meeting of the year! Time is moving swiftly! We have received several inquiries for new membership and I am working with Club Secretary Kris with the guidance of PP Ron to facilitate this process. I am hoping that we will have an interactive feature worked into our future meetings (sometimes it feels like I’m talking to myself). This interactive element will also help to track attendance. If there are any Rotarians out there familiar with gotomeeting or other similar online meeting source, please let me know. In the meantime, feel free to send me a message about the meeting contents.
We have been invited by Rotary Club of Guam Sunrise Club Secretary Luckie to join them at their next meeting July 29 at 7am at Manhattan Steakhouse, Pacific Star Hotel. If your schedule permits, please attend.
I will be away on August 3-9, 2014 for an international scholars visit. He doesn’t know it yet, but Vice President and President-Elect Takumi-san will conduct our August 8, 2014 meeting.
We’ve been spoiled with three-day weekends this month. Am I the only one finding it difficult to adjust back to the normal two-day weekend? I guess it’s better than none. Enjoy your weekend, everyone!
Yours in Rotary,
Annette Santos, President, RECPBG
RY 2014-2015
Please enjoy our videos!
Below are video links from Tito featuring first workshop presenters. We will be sharing second workshop highlights soon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
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Hafa Adai, Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!
Warm greetings from New York! This past Friday's meeting was cancelled due to storm warnings for Guam and surrounding areas. My husband and I were worried about the potential impact as we transited between Chicago and New York airports. We were very relieved to learn that the island was once again spared. Then having arrived in New York, I was just in sheer awe and distraction. You take an island girl and put her in the middle of Times Square . . . need I say more!
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Rotary E-Club of Pago Bay Guam
July 4, 2014 Meeting
It is highly important that every Rotarian understand how they can be engaged in Rotary, inspired by Rotary and empowered by Rotary to positively change lives through our service activities. As a new club, it is important that we create the stories that will define the history of our club. Our strategic priorities include 1) growing and strengthening our Club; 2) increase humanitarian service; and 3) enhance public image and awareness.
Our club has formed the following Committees that will lead a number of projects to serve our community in line with our strategic priorities:
1. Membership: this committee is tasked with recruitment, retention, orientation & education and diversity activities. Through this committee we can expect outcomes that will impact our strategic priority 1.
2. Public Relations: this committee is tasked with media relations, advertising & marketing, as well as web & social media activities. Through the work of this committee we can expect outcomes that will impact strategic priority 3
3. Vocational and New Generations Projects: this committee is tasked with vocational and new generations activities. We can anticipate outcomes of this committee to impact strategic priority 2.
4. International and Community Projects: this committee is tasked with international and community project activities. We can anticipate outcomes of this committee to impact strategic priorities 2 and 3.
5. Fundraising: this committee is tasked with developing fundraising events to raise funds for club projects (i.e., charity dinners, walkathons, online auctions, etc). This committee will support all three strategic priorities.
Please consider joining one or more of these committees as part of your service contribution. Please contact the following Committee leaders to express your membership interest. The Committee Directors should be in touch with you shortly. You may also send them a message via our E-Club website Email Services under the Communications tab. If anyone is interested in serving as the Fundraising Committee Director, please let me know!!!
Membership Committee Director: Anita Arile
Public Relations Committee Director: Ealani Flores
Vocational and New Generations Committee Director: Karen Tydingco
International and Community Committee Director: John Rivera
Fundraising Committee Director: OPEN
To learn more about our different Committees, please login to www.rotary.org (create an account if you haven’t already done so). Click on Club Roles under the Learning & Reference drop down menu. Select Club Committee. Also available through this link: https://www.rotary.org/
Our Featured Presenter is PP Ron McNinch . . . please be sure to read his write-up!!! If you have recommendations for our next weekly speaker, please message me.
PP Ron McNinch's Message
July 4 or Independence Day is a national holiday in the United States.
typically, the Fourth of July is Celebrated with fireworks. For some neat fireworks see this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18212B4yfLg
For a very nice TED Talks to round out this meeting, see:
Creativity in Schools with Sir ken
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY&list=TLSfUck6hWxiJLXpuWrh5pTjWJRPiY9tOd
I hope you found this week’s meeting to be useful as a New Rotarian. A schedule of events will be provided within the next week or two.
Have a great Independence Day with your family. For those of you here on Guam, be sure to check out the Summer Carnival in Tiyan. Enjoy the cool winds outdoors and do stay safe!
Yours in Rotary,
President Annette
RY 2014-2015
END MEETING
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Meeting #1 Message
June 27, 2014
Hafa Adai and Welcome to the first official meeting of Rotary E-Club of Pago Bay Guam.
This meeting will focus on getting every Rotarian in our Club acquainted with the navigation basics of
our E-Club Website utilizing resources provided by ClubRunner (the host of our website management
platform). There will also be an opportunity to address potential questions that most new Rotarians
frequently ask as well as sharing information on the purpose of an Rotary E-Club.
At the end of this E-Club meeting, please be sure to “Contact Us” with your thoughts and comments. We
will compile these and post them on our website.
I hope you will enjoy the convenience this E-Club offers and look forward to your active participation in
this online forum.
Yours in Rotary,
Annette Santos, President, ECPBG
Rotary E-Club of Pago Bay Guam
June 27, 2014 Meeting
To guide you towards learning more about Rotary, please click on the following links produced by
ClubRunner:
1. "Member Cheat Sheet" – this link will provide information on how to get started with logging
in to to the Club Website. This guide is an excerpt of the extensive online help that is available
on the website. To access the online Help, visit: http://clubrunner.helpserve.com. I suggest you
have this “Member Cheat Sheet” document within close access for reference, new Rotarians will
appreciate this.
2. “eClub Frequently Asked Questions” – this link will clarify some common questions new
Rotarians and potential new members may have. I think you will find it of great value.
3. “How do I login to my ClubRunner website?” – this link shows you how to access our club
website, request and reset your password, login to the members-only area and update your
member profile. You will find this video to be valuable as access to most Rotary information
requires that you login.
4. “How to Edit Profile, Change Password, & Upload Photo” – this link will do just what the title
says.
5. “Email Message Center – How do I send out an email?” – this link guides you in the process of
sending out targeted and personalized email messages, creating custom distribution lists and
adding attachments.
6. See how Rotary impacts lives around the world by viewing this Rotary video: “Cote D’Ivoire: A
Case Study in Polio Eradication.”
I hope you found this meeting to be useful in acquainting you with how to get started as a New Rotarian.
It is further hoped that the video on polio eradication demonstrates how vast Rotary’s reach and impact
is in communities around the world.
Yours in Rotary,
Annette
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Rotary E-Club of Pago Bay Guam
Charter Night Meeting: June 24, 2014
Welcome to this first inaugural meeting of the Rotary E-Club of Pago Bay Guam! We are holding our dinner meeting jointly with the Rotary Club of Guam Sunrise at the Pacific Star Hotel on June 24, 2014 at 6pm. Since we are a new club, it helps to have wonderful sponsoring clubs to support us!
Brief History of the Rotary E-Club of Pago Bay Guam
Our club was created at the request of District 2750 in 2014 to support new and emerging potential members in the region to join Rotary International. Past President Ron McNinch of the Rotary Club of Tumon Bay was asked to be the District Governor’s Special Representative and he conducted a survey of Guam and the Pacific Basic Group Region for potential Rotary needs. In this survey, Past President McNinch found that there were a number of professional vocations and potential Rotarian groups not served by the current club structure in the region. Namely, teachers, government professionals, military service members and younger professionals had difficulty going every week during a lunch hour to attend in person meetings. The reasons were primarily work schedule related, this a 24/7 Rotary E-Club format was suggested to better serve this group.
After a careful analysis of the region was conducted, a working name was chosen for the club that reflected the “PBG” in the “Pacific Basic Group,” thus the “Pago Bay Guam” location was chosen as the geographic site for this club. As such, it is the only Rotary Club on Guam not meeting every week on Guam’s Hotel Row in the Tumon area.
Following the sponsorship of the club by the Rotary Clubs of Tumon Bay and the Guam Sunrise Club, the club was established by a primary working group consisting of Takumi Watanabe, Luckie Sakamoto, Mark Tokito and Ron McNinch.
This club will be the fifth Rotary Club on Guam and the first E-Club in the Pacific Basin Group. As part of this introduction and Charter Night Meeting, please review the following online materials:
Rotary History
Structure of Rotary International
District 2750
We hope you enjoy interacting with the Rotary E-Club of Pago Bay Guam and we hope you will visit our site in the near future!
Charter Night!
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We will have our Charter Night on June 24th!
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