As far as organizations go, the Rotary Club is one of the most powerful not just in the Philippines, but in the whole world. It’s an organization of well-respected individuals, businessmen and professional leaders who share the same passion of providing humanitarian services while promoting peace and goodwill across the world.
There are now 35,000 clubs with 1.2 million members all over the world, one of which is the Rotary Club of Mataasnakahoy. Last August 8, the club held its induction ceremonies to induct its new Champion President – the young visionary Jabin Jumarang.
About the Rotary Club of Mataasnakahoy
Chartered on February 17, 1997, the Rotary Club of Mataasnakahoy has been an integral part of the Rotary Club’s goal of connecting the world. The vibrant Champion President Jabin Jumarang will lead the way with his new and fresh ideas guided by the seniority and guidance of the more seasoned members and officers starting with his mom, former Champion President Marites Bulanadi Jumarang.
A new set of officers was also installed at the induction ceremony held at LAX. Here’s the list of officers for the Rotarian Year 2019 to 2020:
- Mark Daniel Maloney – President, Rotary International
- Everett U. Olivan – Champion District Governor
- Jabin Abner B. Jumarang – Champion President
- PP Imeegene A. Mangubat – Vice President
- PP Carmelita V. Acerimo – Secretary
- PP Evelyn R. Hernandez – Treasurer
- PP Irin D. Uy – Auditor
- PP Marites B. Jumarang – TRF/Finance/Polio Plus Chair
- PP Evelyn R. Hernandez – Treasurer
- PP Carmelita V. Acerimo – Global Grant/Community Service Committee
- PP Jorgen M. Landicho – Vocational Committee
- PP Maria Zelda L. Subol – Membership Committee
- PP Mark I. Villalobos – International Service
- Dir Rommel B. Tibayan – Youth Service
- PP Chelo G. Mellendrez – Club Admin/Trainer
- Dir Ma. Rosarie C. dela Paz – Public Relations
- PP Soccorro E. Rampas – Public Image
Together with the Rotary Club as a whole, the Rotary Club of Mataasnakahoy’s priority is the eradication of polio. They also help fight bigger problems like HIV/AIDS, malaria, and the likes.
They’re also very active in the community. Recognizing that service connects people, they spearhead projects like the awarding of an overhead water tank and two handwashing facilities to the Mataasnakahoy Central Elementary School and donation of chairs to kindergarten students of the Calingatan Elementary School.
Induction Ceremony
The club held an impressive induction ceremony attended by its members and members of other clubs. It was a fun night of networking, celebration, and good food and drinks.
Here are some of the pictures.
Better yet, watch the video!
For more details about the Rotary Club of Mataasnakahoy, you can check out their fan page – https://www.facebook.com/rcmataasnakahoy/.