Written by “Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.” – Helen Keller
It’s another exciting year for the Rotary Club of Uptown Cubao, as Imaginative Super President (ISP) Ariel Cardenas officially turned over club leadership duties and responsibilities to incoming Hope Creating President (HCP) Roel Abatayo last June 30, 2023 at D’Scout Hotel in Timog, Quezon City.
Despite his busy schedule, 2023-2024 RI District 3780 Governor Paul Angel Galang together with Spouse Carol graced the event and delivered an inspiring and hopeful message to everyone in the attendance.
Among those who dropped by to join the ceremony were District Assistant Governor Fidel Macaisa, several ISP classmates of ISP Ariel and HCP classmates of HCP Roel who stayed until midnight to officially celebrate the new Rotary Year 2023-2024 which starts in July 1.
Members recognition were also given during the event which include service awards, leadership awards and special recognitions for inviting the most number of members to the club.
Special Awardees:
- Leadership Award: ISP Ariel Cardenas
- Club Star Award – Leadership: RACUC ISP Ian Tomaquin
- Club Star Award – Most Sponsored Members: PP Jun Geronimo
- Service Awardees
| SERVICE AWARDEES | |||
| Member Name | Club Roles | Original Joining Date | Years of Service |
| Isabelo T. San Luis “Fr. BEL” | •Member since 2009 •Chair – Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution (2022,2023) | 05 Jan 2009 | 14 years |
| Renato D. Santos “Tito Rene” | •Member since 2010 | 2010 | 13 years |
| Leonardo Dessie Tapnio Escobar “PP Leo” | •Assistant Governor (2021-2022) •Club Vice President (2023-2024) •Club Foundation Chair (2021-2022) •Club President (2017-2018) •Member (2017 – Present) •Paul Harris Fellow (2020-21) | 18 Jan 2017 | 12 years |
| Graciano Doon Geronimo Jr. “PP Jun” | •Club Treasurer (2020-2024) •Club Foundation Chair (2019-2020) •Club President (2018-2019) •Member (2012-2016, 2017 – Present) •Paul Harris Fellow (2018-19) | 06 Jan 2012 | 11 years |
| Richard Aquino Silva “PP Richard” | •Club Service Projects Chair (2023-2024) •Club President (2021-2022) •Club Membership Chair (2020-2021) •Club Secretary (2016-2017, 2020-2021) •Club Executive Secretary/Director (2017-2020) •Club Treasurer (2017-2018) •Member (2015 – Present) | 14 Aug 2015 | 7 years 9 months |
| Charlene May M Cajano “CP Cha” | •Club Membership Chair (2023-2024) •Club Secretary (2019-2020, 2023-2024) •Club Foundation Chair (2023-2024) •Treasurer (2022-2023) •Rotaract Advisor (2021-2022) •Rotaract Charter President (2020-2021) •Member (2017 – Present) | 18 January 2017 | 6 years 4 months |
| Rodolfo I. Alava “SEC Rod’ | •Club Executive Secretary/Director (2020-2021, 2022-2024) •Club Public Image Chair (2021-2023) •Club Secretary (2019-2020) •Member (2011-2012, 2017-2019, 2020 – Present) | 24 June 2011 | 6 Years and 3 months |
| Alex Santos Cruz “PP Alex” | •Club Foundation Chair (2022-2024) •Club Executive Secretary/Director (2021-2022) •Club President (2020-2021) •Club Membership Chair (2019-2020) •Member (2018 – Present) •Paul Harris Fellow (2020-21) | 22 May 2018 | 5 years |
| Ariel Bataller Cardenas “ISP Ariel” | •Assistant Governor Representative (2023-2024) •Club President (2019-2020, 2022-2023) •Club Membership Chair (2021-2022) •Club Secretary (2021-2022) •Rotaract Advisor (2020-2021) •Club Foundation Chair (2020-2021) •Member (2018 – Present) •Paul Harris Fellow (2020-21) | 22 May 2018 | 5 years |
| Rosemarie Lumbre Francia “RTN Rose” | •Chair – Maternal and Child Health (2023-2024) •Club Service Projects Chair (2022-2023) •Member (2017-2017, 2018 – Present) | 18 Jan 2017 | 5 years |
To the entire Rotary Club of Uptown Cubao family, congratulations to all of us!
