LET'S ROCK AND SERVE: RI District Christmas Party 2010
PP Dave Santos, District Christmas Party Chair

    The Rotarians of RI District 3800 celebrate Christmas with their spouses, friends, past district governors, led by DG Jun Farcon and his lady, Zeny at the Quezon City Sports Club on December 13, 2010, organized by the Rotary Club of Metro Valenzuela, with PopRock motif that relieved the popular old rock-and-roll music immortalized by the legendary icons Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Madonna and the sensational Lady Gaga.

    The affair turned out to be a gathering of Hollywood celebrities as a good majority of the Rotarians, including DG Jun and Spouse Zeny came in their best evening Elvis and MJ outfit for men, while the ladies done their blonde hair Madonna looks and Lady Gaga’s daring shorts matched with boots that made hard for the judges to name the winners in the best in costumes title until late in the evening. Brothers PP Bobby and Pres. Teddy Boy Zamora, were named best in Elvis costume, while PP Luz Cotoco gamely showed her moonwalk move to capture the best in Michael Jackson costume. Spouses Lyn Natarlez and Weng Angeles were named the evening’s Madonna and Lady Gagas, respectively for their material girl outfit and blonde hairdos. PDG Teddy Zamora and Spouse Mely Zamora, were given special prize for both coming in their Christmas dress.

    DG Jun and Spouse Zeny, who came in MJ & LG respectively were not allowed to participate for obvious reason. Otherwise, the selection process for the best in costume award would have been more excitingly tougher.

    In his Christmas message to the district, District Governor Jun Farcon championed the many things Rotary has done to the communities, underscoring the Rotarians’ support to the humanitarian and tangible programs of The Rotary Foundation in Building Communities, Bridging Continents.

    IPDG Rudy San Felipe, took advantage of the occasion to recognize clubs in the district with Top Three (3) Highest Per Capita Annual Giving, 100% TRF Sustaining Members Club and Every Rotarian Every Year Club Award during his year in service. RCs San Juan, San Juan North and Pasig, respectively, topped the year’s per capita contribution. RC San Juan also made it to the EREY award along with RC Rizal Centro, as the latter club achieved 100% TRF Sustaining Member Club status. Each club were awarded Annual Programs Banner from The Rotary Foundation.

    A record 306 Rotarians and guests attended the party that made the occasion a resounding success. Over P50,000.00 worth of raffle prizes and giveaways were given away by the organizer for everyone to enjoy. Thanks to the subsidy provided by the good governor and his lady. This being a ticketed affair, a detailed statement of receipts and expenses was forwarded to the district office for information and record purposes for future reference.

    The host RC Metro Valenzuela headed by GP Emil Aco and Event Chair PP Dave Santos, is more than glad and grateful for the opportunity to host the affair that fosters fellowship and camaraderie in service as we greet each and every one a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.