New Generations Conference
Zone 1: Malabon / Navotas
Last September 11, 2010 was the first ever New Generation Conferences for Zone1, it was held at Potrero Elementary School Compound in Malabon. In attendance were the one hundred forty six New Gen delegates from Interact, Rotaract, daughters of Rotarians and other kids from the neighborhood. Global Presidents Bing Quite and Carla Dejeres were our guest speakers. The speakers discussed the topic “Parent and Child: Enhancing Relationship / Leaders for better future.” After the discussion a Q and A portion was done in order for the speakers and delegates to have a better understanding of the topic; gifts prepared by our Vice Chair Tita Estrella were given to those delegates who participated.
The delegates showed their God given talents in singing and dancing thru the intermission number they had prepared. I as the Coordinator of Zone 1 was supported by SAG Jess Tan, Global Presidents and Spouses, District Officers and members of Rotary Club of Zone 1 in order for this New Generation Conference to be possible and to be a success.
Zone 2: Caloocan
The United Caloocan held the new generations conference last September 18, 2010 at the Bulwagang Katipunan, Caloocan City Hall from 7am to 12: 30pm. 105 students and 20 Rotarians who attended the aforementioned activity. Mixtures of lectures and team building activities made by the organizers headed by the RC Kalookan North together with RC Caloocan Silangan, RC Caloocan, RC Metro Novaliches Caloocan, RC Sampaguita Grace Park, RC Grace Park, RC Kalookan Central and RC Caloocan Monumento. Gov. Jun Farcon delivered a speech for the youth to urge them to become responsible citizen. They are the leaders of their generation. The said event was successful and meaningful for the beneficiaries of the youth in Caloocan.
Zone 3: Valenzuela
Valenzuela Zone 3 held the New Generations Conference last September 11, 2010 at the Las Veras Restaurant with the theme, Building Communities, Developing Leaders. One hundred eight young, talented students from different schools in Valenzuela attended: Informatics Valenzuela, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela, St. Louis College of Valenzuela, Fatima University, sons and daughters of Rotarian (IPP Rico Gallaron of RC Valenzuela West), a scholar from RC Valenzuela East, 10 Rotaract and 7 Interact members of RC Valenzuela and 17 Rotarians from Valenzuela Zone 3, for a total of 125 attendees.
The program started at exactly 1:20 PM as soon as our first speaker arrived. It was divided into three parts, first was the Rotary Information with regards to the New Generations. PDG Santi (RC Val) was our guest speaker. The second part is about the leadership seminar which was properly discussed by the guest speaker, PP Pepe Marcelo of RC Val West. The third part of the program is the team building wherein a very reliable and good speaker in the person of Mr. Emmanuel Hio taught the young generation to be a good leader.
The conference was finished at 5:30 PM. The students were given a kit containing three pieces of bond paper, a pen and brown envelope before the start of the program. Snacks were also served. All of the participants were given certificates for attending. Yours truly, Wilfredo “Bill” Manlangit aside from being the Zone 3 coordinator was given the task to be the master of ceremony of the said event.
Zone 4: Marikina
September is considered as the New Generations Month. The District mandated that all Zones to conduct the New Generations Conference. Zone 4 conducted the activity last September 11, 2010 at Marikina Rotary Youth Center from 8:00 am to 12:00 nn. Around 120 Interactors and advisers from different high schools in Marikina. President Ronnie Masangkay discussed the Rationale of the activity while SAG Noel Flores welcomed the participants. DG Virgilio Farcon, Jr. gave an inspirational message He mentioned the importance of being an Interactor because this will be a stepping stone in becoming a Rotarian someday. He himself according to him was an Interactor and after 30 years he is now a governor. IPP Vincent Santos, the New Gen District Chairman graced the occasion.
The resource persons were President Bing Quite, President Carla Dejeres, President Shay Pascual, President Levi Ugsad and President Ronie Masangkay, while President Nante Santos, President Boy Chanyungco, President Yne Santos, President Naning Vivas, President Dodjie Leyva, President Charlie Gadapan served as facilitators during the mini-workshop.
Modules were crafted and the methodologies used by the facilitators were interactive. The participants were divided into four groups. They were given ten minutes to share their ideas thourgh the workshop. They also reported it to the group. The last portion of the activity was the open forum. The panelists were: IPP/IWC Eula Santos, Pres. Boy Chanyungco and Monariza Aquino. Based on the comments/observations of some Rotarians, the affair was so successful. The lead Club for the activity was RC Loyola Xavier Marikina under President Bing Quite.
Zone 5: Rizal
The Zone 5 New Generations Conference entitled “Leaders of Tomorrow” was held last September 18, 2010 at the Ynares Fitness Room, Rizal Provincial Capitol Compound, Antipolo City.
Zone 6: Pasig
Students from various high school & college student in Pasig converge in Pasig Library Function Hall to participate in the first ever Pasig Zone's New Generations Conference.
Invited speakers were Dr. Asuncion Cansana who talked about the Parent - Child Relationship. Marlon Molmisa a 20 yrs. old Supreme Students Council President of the Pamantasan ng Lunsod ng Pasig, delivered a presentation. His personal experienced in leadership which work well with the 4 c's - Character, Charisma, Clear vision, and Conference.
District Governor Jun Farcon strike a chord when he highlighted his own journey as an Interactor then Rotarator to become the District Governor, the first ever in the Philippines who trekked that path of leadership.
Intermission was also presented by the different interactors. A group of students played song, other displayed their skill in interpretative dance and one group presented a comedy skit.
Indeed we found new leaders in this group of young students, each wearing a smile, gatering teams and planning their next leadership role. One of them asked for a meeting to discuss service projects for their community and also asking when is the next New Generations Conference.
Zone 7: San Juan
The Rotary Conference for New Generation of San Juan Zone with the theme - “I am a Leader” was held at the San Juan Elementary School Gym on September 18, 2010 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.
Zone 8: Mandaluyong
September in the Rotary Calendar is the New Generations Month and one of the strong reasons for Zone 8 Global Presidents to achieve and make the New Generations Conference a great success is the Fifth Avenue of Service – the New Generations. It is during the Global Year 2010 – 2011 that the Fifth Avenue of Service was added. Simultaneously held on September 18, 2010, Zones 5, 6, 7 and 8 organized the conference for youth ages 13 to 30. In an effort to know the problems affecting the Mandaluyong youth, the conference was dubbed “Capacity Building for the Global Youth Leaders”.
SAG Al Vizcocho gave the inspirational message describing briefly how the New Generations Conference for Zone 8 was organized. He also explained how the Council on Legislation approved the Fifth Avenue of Service, the New Generations in April 2010.
Global President Vibien De Guzman and Rtn. Vina Villegas presented the workshop flow with the Leadership card as the first break up session. Over 230 students and young professionals from the City of Mandaluyong joined the conference, a remarkable number of participants. The conference was not the typical lecture of speakers. It was more on team grouping and each group was given a puzzle of known leaders all over the world and the first team to complete the puzzle wins the team prize. The second workshop “The Portrait of a Leader” – a self awareness and disclosure for the youth. The New Generations Conference for Zone 8 is unique such that youth shared their thoughts on what are the characteristics of a leader. New Generations acknowledges the changes implemented by the youth as their involvement in leadership development activities deepen. Highlight of the conference is the presentation of each group on their concept of the Next Generation Leaders. Three posters were chosen as winners depicting who are the next generation and the requirements of the leaders of the next generations. Rotarians served as judges and facilitators, it was also a learning experience for Rotarians of Zone 8.
The conference proper culminated with the Personal (Leadership) Development Plan of each participants. Facilitators recommended Leadership Excellence from each group and were given a token of appreciation. And finally the session was wrapped up with the Evaluation Form filled up by each participants. Variables included in the evaluation are program proper, facilitators and the key learning from the sessions they participated. Certificates were given to each participants after the conference. Zone 8 Global Presidents headed by RC Mandaluyong Uptown Thess Santos as the Lead Club were tired after the conference but with a feeling of fulfillment and success of the New Generations. It was another great adventure for Rotary with the addition of the Fifth Avenue of Service – New Generations.
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