Paying It Forward: Rotary Club Tagaytay Meeting March 2023

Did you ever think of making a change to society but hesitated because there was no opportunity? You might have gathered old clothes to donate and handed out alms, yet deep inside, you want to do more. 

You see on the news the outreach programs of different organizations, especially during times of crisis. However, some areas have some sort of dilemma that has solutions. Sadly, we are unaware that we can make that change by stepping up to pay it forward by joining the Rotary Club. 

On March 12, 2023, the Rotary Club of Tagaytay conducted its monthly meeting at WowSamgyup Tagaytay, Primark. It was a four-hour meeting, starting with lunch, then continued the main part of the discussion. After the meeting was concluded, there was minipocket meetings of smaller groups. 

Those members who were unavailable to join this Sunday lunch with their fellow Rotarians arrived at 1 pm for the meeting proper. The meeting proper began with opening remarks, prayers, the Rotary pledge, and the singing of the National Anthem. 

During this event, after small pleasantries and introductions, the conversations went straight to business, to deal with the voluntary projects and other matters on hand. Aside from the long-range plans, it was reporting what happened previously and planning what to do for the next month. 

Though not privy to the part of the meeting when there was detailed discussion, I already had in-depth view of the Rotary Club Tagaytay's tasks, such as under the leadership of City Jail Warden JCINSP Aris Williamere A. Villaester with the Hope Project Art Gallery and the past project of sharing gift packs during the holiday season to the Tagaytay City Jail PDLs. 

The current president, Jes Capablanca and incoming president Edgardo P. Mandac "Egay", made sure that in my media capacity, I had a warm welcome and an awareness of what projects they do and made it a point to make me feel the warmth of the fellowship of this club. 

Author's note: 

Now, after the pandemic has weakened, we all struggle for recovery, but there are those who are helpless and struggle more. When we have sufficient, we tend to share our wealth and also our time and effort. It is time to pay it forward and there is something that you can do to be hands-on with the outreach, and it is to join the Rotary Club in your area and be part of the various projects. 

For more information to find a Rotary Club and contact person in your area, you may contact the Rotary Club Tagaytay Facebook page.