1^st Mass Induction
PP Jun Bohol II, 1st Mass Induction Chair, RC Marikina West

    On August 7, 2010, the Rotary Club of Marikina West (RCMW) hosted the 1st Mass Induction at the Kalayaan Hall, Club Filipino, Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila. While the program started a little past 2:00 pm per host PP Rodel Bolante, the registration started as early as 12:30 pm as other Rotarians were also holding meetings at the historic Club Filipino.

    DG Virgilio “Jun” G. Farcon, Jr. called the 1st Mass Induction in order followed by an Invocation led by PE Benny Bustillos and the National Anthem by Rtn. Ric Mendoza. DS Tom Rocamora, Jr. made the Introduction of Dignitaries and Guests and Roll Call while PP Plaridel “Jun” J. Bohol II, chair of the event formally welcomed all participants.

    PDG Fabie Enriquez, District Membership Committee Chair made the Introduction of Inductees, spouses and sponsors while PDG Roberto “Bobby” Viray (D-3780) eloquently delivered the CHARGING of the inductees before all of 120 inductees were sworn into membership by DG Jun Farcon as NEW or BABY ROTARIANS!

    This was followed immediately by the pinning ceremony by their sponsors and Presidents. A surprise guest, Dir. Ernie Garcia sang and promoted his concert. Baby Rtn. Antonio Blanco of RC San Juan EDSA gave the response. Then the Closing Remarks was delivered by Pres. Levi Ugsad followed by the Singing of the lively District Theme Song by all the GLOBAL PRESIDENTS with matching dance and expressions guided by the giant video screen.

    DG Jun Farcon raffled off a mini wireless component for club meetings and the Global bell and gavel while Chair Jun Bohol raffled off an LCD 22" Color TV. After the raffle, DG Jun Farcon adjourned the 1st Mass Induction.

    The turnout in the said event was huge. The 330 attendees necessitated the opening of another section in the Kalayaan Hall since the venue was reserved for only 200. It seems that despite the technology in the internet and text brigades, we failed to accurately estimate the number of attendees. It only shows that the interest in the event was keen so that Rotarians attended in droves. In behalf of the RCMW, we would like to thank DG Jun Farcon, all the Global Officers and Presidents and the staff of Gov. Jun for giving us the opportunity to be of service to the District in its 1st Mass Induction for a BIGGER, BETTER and BOLDER DISTRICT 3800!