The PEs were guided by this thought espoused by DGE Sid: “As a club president, I will be the catalyst, prime mover and servant leader who will make my club an effective member of Rotary International. In the process, I will become a better person and a better Rotarian.”
The program started with team cheers and presentations on the concept of club presidency. IDS Lita Wells of RC Makati JP Rizal introduced DGE Sid who, in his inspirational message, counseled the incoming club presidents to have a positive mindset and wear a happy disposition as they prepare themselves for their challenges ahead. He advised them to decide this early on their goals and targets in terms of membership growth, members’ support on club projects and activities, district programs and activities like the District Assembly and District Conference, the Rotary Academy and The Rotary Foundation, and to start identifying and appointing club leaders who can help them in their tasks.
DGE Sid encouraged his PEs to master the Club President’s Manual, attend all PETS training activities that are designed to help in attaining their goals, and to seek the advice and assistance of district officers who are tasked to help them make more effective and strong clubs. In closing DGE Sid told his team: “The role of a Club President is to inspire members to do more, learn more and be more! Remember, as president, you have been given the privilege to lead the club to greater heights for one year. Use it well.” He left them with a quote from Spiderman: "With great power comes great responsibility."
Four past presidents gave testimonials on their challenging but enriching experiences as club presidents: PP Patti King of RC Makati JP Rizal with the topic, “I Wanted to Leave a Legacy;” PP Doris Ensomo of RC Makati San Antonio with “My Horizons were Widened;” and PP Bobot Ramos and PP Rene Aquino, both of RC Parañaque East with “I was Challenged to Exceed my Best” and “I had Better Resources, My Business Improved,” respectively. PDG Jimmy Cura rounded up the program with a talk on servant leadership in the context of the Object of Rotary. IED Sue Sta. Maria of RC Makati Urdaneta was the program’s emcee.
DGE Sid also introduced three key members of his team from his home club, IPP Pepito Bengzon who will be Senior Asst. Governor for Public Relations, PP Jonny Carlos as Senior Asst. Governor for Club Operations and PP Conrad Marty as District Treasurer. Also present to support DGE Sid were PE Felix Amparo and Ann Tesha Garcia. |
