ANNUAL VISIT TO MOTHER THERESA


RCMSL had its annual visit to Mother Theresa Home for the Elderly. We donated cooking oil, laundy materials and other items needed by the center. We also help feed the elderly during our visit. The Mother Theresa project is handled by Rtn. Tessie Santos.

FEBRUARY FELLOWSHIP


After the 10th Rotary Peace Award, RCMSL members had a fellowship at the lobby of Manila Peninsula. This is our way of relaxing after a tiring and stressful preparation for a major event like the Peace Award. With this type of fellowship, we are able to enhance our bonding to make our club stronger.

10TH ROTARY PEACE AWARD




RCMSL had its 10th Rotary Peace Award last February 27, 2008 at Makati Park and Garden. This year's awardee is GK Leader Antonio "Tony" Meloto. Tony Meloto exemplifies peace by improving the dignity of life of poor people regardless of nationality and religion. The event was well attended by prominent District Officers like PRID Paeng Hechanova, DG Ato Magadia, DGE Ed Limon, DGN Sid and PDGs Jimmy Cura, Sonny Coloma and Rosie Go (D3810). Rotarians who are avid supporters of Gawad Kalinga graced the event. PP Geoffrey Little, Ambassadorial Chair for Rotary Peace City was also present during the awarding.

RCMSL SUPPORTS MARINDUCARE FOUNDATION


Marinducare Foundation had its annual fund raising dinner at the Manila Polo Club last February 223, 2008. RCMSL thru PP Carol Mercado, who is a Marinduqueno, supported the projects of Marinducare Foundation particularly in the area of literacy and water.

CLUSTER 6 SISTERHOOD AGREEMENT


Cluster 6 Rotary Clubs (RC Makati Bel-Air, RC Makati Pasong Tamo, RC Makati Rockwell, RC Makati San Lorenzo and RC Makati Urdaneta) formalized its relationship by signing a sisterhood agreement. The signing was witnessed by DGN Sid and AG Paul Magno. The Sharing Presidents in Cluster 6 will make a 3 year plan to implement projects in partnership with the newly formed sister clubs.

DISTRICT POST VALENTINE AFFAIR



RCMSL Co-Hosted the District Post Valentine Affair held at Manila Polo Club last February 21, 2008. The theme for the affair is back to the 80's. Members of RCMSL came in full force to support this district affair. Our club has the highest number of attendees with 15 members supporting the event. It was a night of dancing, games and a lot of fun.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND VALENTINE'S FELLOWSHIP



Last February 14, 2008, we had our monthly board meeting and general assembly at the house of PE Chacha Camacho. We discussed about the pending projects for this year such as The Peace Award, MAPSA Award, Family Olympics, RCC Antipolo etc. We also celebrated Valentine's day with good food and wine.

FELLOWSHIP AT GROTTO

RCMSL had its fellowship last Feb. 10, 2008 at Grotto in San Jose Del Monte Bulacan. The club attended the Despedida party given by PP Marietha to Ambassador Vic Garcia and Spouse Connie. Ambassador Garcia will be assigned to Moscow, Russia.

RCMSL ATTENDED SISTER CLUB RC CHINATOWN MANILA'S CHARTER ANNIVERSARY

RCMSL attended the 15th Charter Anniversary of its Sister Club, RC Chinatown Manila last Feb. 8, 2008 at Cachina Room, Century Park Sheraton. Our members came in their best Chinese costume. Thank you to SP Philip Lee and PDG Rosie Go for inviting our club to be part of their Charter Anniversary and we hope to continue our partnership in the years to come.

ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD (RYLA)

The Rotary Club of Makati San Lorenzo sent Kenneth Aplacador and Chollo Santillices both from San Pedro Laguna as our delegates to the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) at Viewfront Terrace View Hill, Cavite last February 2-3, 2008. This years RYLA's theme is "Ibahagi, Talento Pagyamanin.

JANUARY BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS


January Birthday Celebrants: Tessie, Yoli, Marie, Johnny and Beth celebrated their birthdays at Saikono, Kamayan Edsa. This type of fellowship strengthens the bonding of all the club members.

MID YEAR REVIEW AT SMX MOA


Pres. Erwyn Alcomendras, PE Chacha Camacho and DCC for membership Maridel Villavicencio attended the mid year review at SMX convention Center, Mall of Asia. Cluster 6, where RC Makati San Lorenzo belongs to, was commended by Governor Ato and district officers for giving the best mid year presentation.

FELLOWSHIP AT GIGI'S PLACE


We had our fellowship at Gigi's place. As usual, food was overflowing. There's paella, spicy crabs, laing, fruit salad. We also took this opportunity to discuss PE Chacha's plan for her induction. We also finalized our plans for the Rotary Peace Award this coming Feb. 27, 2008.

PAOLA LLORANDO TALKED ABOUT HEALTH AND WELLNESS


Health and Wellness Consultant, Paola Llorando talked about how to maintain a healthy lifestyle with proper nutrients of the body. With proper nutrients, the body will function properly and will prevent premature aging.

MEDICAL AND DENTAL MISSION AT RCC CALAWIS ANTIPOLO

RC Makati San in partnership with the Government of Antipolo City headed by Mayor Sumulong conducted a joint medical and dental mission at Barangay Calawis, Antipolo. There were 6000 people from 1000 families who were benefited by the Medical/Dental Mission.

OFFICERS OF RCC CALAWIS ANTIPOLO INDUCTED

Last Jan 19, we formally inducted the officers and members of our RCC in Calawis, Antipolo. There were 15 members of the board and 7 are officers headed by RCC President Toto Malvar. The RCC is already planning our project of planting bamboo in Antipolo watershed which will be a pilot project of the RCC. We also donated educational toys during the induction.

7TH BOARD MEETING AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY


We had our 7th Board meeting and General Assembly last week. We discussed about the other projects that we still have to implement this year like the bamboo project for the RCC, making Antipolo a Peace City, Medical and Dental Mission in Laguna, Rotary Peace Award, Visit to Mother Theresa etc.

CAPT. IRENE MORA - PILOT AND COSMONAUT


We have a very interesting speaker to start the 2nd half of the Rotary year. Our speaker was Irene Mora. She is a pilot and a Cosmonaut. Although she was born and raised in the US, her heart is still in her hometown in mindoro. She has been doing advocacy in eco tourism and protecting the environment.