President’s Column
by Pres. Manuel U. Along

I should say “WELCOME BACK” Dr. Michael McGlynn, Ms. Deirdre McGlynn, Dr. Joe McGuinness, Dr. Ruth McGuinness, Daniel McGuinness, Dr. John McCarty, Dr. Kevin Ho, and Ms. Melissa Parkin. We are very glad that you have decided to make a second mission this year. The dedication that you have shown in doing your mission here year after year after year is not only amazing but also awesome. Your generosity and concern for the welfare of our people have brought a lot of relief and hope to them. Your work has relieved them of their pain and sufferings. You have given them a chance for a new and normal life.

WELCOME RTN JOHN LIPMAN !

First of all, we welcome you to our city. Secondly, we welcome you to the meeting of our club. We thank you and the Rotary Club of Cleveland in Brisbane, Australia, for helping fund Interplast Australia. Your valuable support for their mission helps bring a lot of happiness to all those in our community who cannot afford a harelip and burn operation. We hope you will continue to support Interplast Australia, and indirectly, the Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro.

T H A N K   Y O U !

We gratefully acknowledge the following for their donations for the victims of typhoon Ondoy: Manny Along,Luigi Sarraga,Dexter Bandera,Chito Sarraga,John Mark Sarraga,Mar Paano,Jun Bato,Chona Alvarez,Alvin Benasa,Manny Alinabon,Tony Dela Cruz,Dietmar Schug,Ian Nacaya,Ferdie Bernasor,John De Cleene,Rudy Nacario,Roy Perez,Rey Lomarda,Derek Pyrah,Sonny Tiro,Gus Rodano,Ric Gabaon,Ben Elio,Doring Caragos,Jun Bella. The total amount generated was P50,000.00 . For those who were not present last Oct. 1, you can still give your donations. The devastation was so widespread and the number of families affected into the tens of thousands, that there is plenty of room for more help. Show your generosity and concern for our brother Filipinos.

GOVERNOR’S ADDRESS

Twenty nine (29) Rotarians and fifteen (15) Rotary Anns were present during last Friday’s (Oct. 9) Governor’s Address. We, most probably had the biggest representation among all the clubs in zone 1. Mabuhay RC CDO!

When we first tabulated the attendance commitment of zone 1 clubs, the number was only 180. Then as the event grew nearer, the number grew. Last Friday, the total meal tickets given out was close to 270. I think one major factor in the surge in attendance was   due to the support of the Rotarians in Cagayan de Oro for our District Governor Bing Juarez. More power to you Gov. Bing!