History of Rotary Club Bacolod North

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• RY 1973-74

  • Inspired by the song "Tie a Yellow Ribbon" and motivated by the R.I. Theme: "Time for Action", Charter President Jose Ma. "Tony" Fuentes led the club through its charter year of adventure in service, Ann Celia Villanueva served as Charter President of Rotary Anns. The highlights of the year was well-planned and through implementation of well-rounded Rotary education for the "Baby" Northerners.
     

• RY 1974-75

  • Challenged by the R.I. Theme "Renew the Spirit of Rotary" and feeling on "Top of the World", charter Vice-President Allan J. Gamboa became the second Club President who designed and implemented his Diamond Service. Ann Rica Suarez served as the President of Rotary Anns. The year was harvest time for the Rotary education sown the previous year. The legacy of this year is the Scholarship & Youth Development Foundation, Inc.

• RY 1975-76

  • 
    Charter Secretary Alberto "Nonoy" Valenzuela took the Presidency for the Rotary year. Doing it "My Way" with the R.I. Theme "To dignify the Human Being", President Nonoy led the club into more significant achievements among these was the hosting of the FIRST Assembly-Conference of District 385 for now Governor Pat Tan, chaired by PP Allan Gamboa. Ann Rica Suarez continued to serve as President of the Rotary Anns for the second year. We still remembered "Show Boat" was presented by the Northerners, Rotarians and Rotary Anns.

• RY 1976-77

  • With the R.I. Theme "I Believe in Rotary" and prone to "Make Believe", President Julio "Nonoy" Diaz took over the helm of leadership of the club noted by the airlifting of 6 tons of foodstuffs and medicines for the Mindanao "Tsunami" victims code-named "Quake Aid". Ann Elsa Valenzuela was President of the Rotary Anns.

• RY 1977-78

  • Dubbed as the glorious year for Bacolod North under the Presidency of Eduardo "Ed" Ordonez, the R.I. Theme was "Serve to Unite Mankind" and President Eds theme song was "Diyos Lamang and Nakakaalam". The year was filled with songs, fun, and fellowship and the literally concrete achievements were two basketball courts at Luis Hervias High School and Barangay Montevista and a waiting shed at La Salle College. Backing up Pres. Was Ann President Teresing Lizares.

• RY 1978-79

  • Rtn. Teodosio "Teddy" Miraflores assumed the Presidency for the Rotary year. Inspired by the talks of the "eye camps" in India, Pres. Teddy launched "Operation Sight Saver", with the assistance of Dr. Fortunato Eusebio who was then a member of RC Bacolod. Today "Operation Sight Saver" on its 13th year is an "institution" which has spread in Western Visayas.
    
    Pres. Teddy indeed did "Reach Out", the R.I. Theme, and provided a Silver Lining, his theme song, in the activities of Bacolod North, with the able support of Ann President Millie Ordonez.

• RY 1979-80

  • President Michael "Mike" Suarez became the youngest president ever to take the helm of leadership for this Rotary year.
    
    R.I. Theme was: "Let Service Light My Way" and Pres. Mikes inspiration was the song "To Fill the World with Love", with Ann President Peachy Villanueva. R.I. 3H Program was transformed into reality by Pres. Mike with a tilapia project at the Bacolod Boys Home and the Girls Protectorate, which gained the financial support of the Canadian Embassy in the amount of P43, 000.00
    
    The year was also marked by the nomination and all-out club support towards the successful bid for the governorship of District 385 by PP Allan J. Gamboa.

• RY 1980-81

  • President Antonio "Tony" Gauzon, with Ann President Robie Laguda ably complied with R.I. Theme: "Take Your Time to Serve", inspired by his theme song "May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You". Pres. Tony high lightened his term by organizing the "Drug Abuse" Seminar with the help of the city and provincial government. The 3-day affair was marked with guest speakers from Metro Manila.

• RY 1981-82

  • President Salvador "Badong" Laguda took over the presidency for this year with Nena Ledesma as Ann President. Spurred by the R.I. Theme: "World Understanding and Peace Through Rotary" and motivated by his theme song "May Bukas Pa", Pres. Badong led the Northerners to numerous, significant projects.
    
    His year was highlighted by the hosting of Bacolod North of the District Conference known as "Balik Bacolod Conference 82" for Gov. Allan J. Gamboa. Chaired by PP Teddy Miraflores, the conference was adjudged as the most successful conference ever held in the District. PP Ed Ordonez led the GSE Team to Argentina.

• RY 1982-83

  • Bacolod North was to face its first leadership crisis as no Northerner would accept the Presidency. But a small, confident voice was heard to say "I will serve". Thus, the first "Savior of Bacolod North" was born in the person of President Primitivo "Primy" Villanueva.
    
    With R.I. Theme: "Mankind is One, Build Bridges of Friendship" and his chosen song "More", Pres. Primy led the club to another banner year notably the 6, 100% Plateau Contribution to Rotary Foundation the highest in the district for the year.
    
    Ably supporting Pres. Primy was the former First Lady of the District Ann Marlin Gamboa.

• RY 1983-84

  • The R.I. Theme was "Share Rotary, Serve People" and the Presidents personal theme song was "The Morning After". This Rotary year can be aptly called the Pobladors’ year, as it was the first time husband and wife teamed up – Donnie Poblador as President of Bacolod North and Honey Poblador as President of the Rotary Anns.
    
    The year saw many firsts: 96% monthly average attendance in meetings, hosted ROVE (Rotary Overseas Vocational Exchange) participants from New Zealand and the "Fogging Operations" throughout the city of Bacolod to eliminate H-fever.

• RY 1984-85

  • Leonardo "Boygie" Gallardo, Jr. became the 12th President. The R.I. Theme was "Discover a New World of Service", and his personal inspirational song to reflect the condition at that time was "Bridge Over Troubled Water". Operation Sight Saver was on its 7th year and again the club concentrated on fellowship programs. The Ann President was Rosita Uy Bico.

• RY 1985-86

  • Another young Rotarian, President Ramon Locsin, led the club to another star-studded service, again the second husband and wife team, with Inday Locsin as Ann President. The R.I. Theme was "You are the Key" and the song of the year was "In the Morning of my Life". The highlight of the Locsins this year was the launching of RCBNs 4H program, Health, Hunger, Humanity for Hope, spread out in the city and concentrated on the Bacolod boys Home as its show window. Today, the Home still thrives in this 4H program.
    
    Pres. Mon was awarded the distinction of being one of the Outstanding Presidents in the district for the year.

• RY 1986-87

  • Rotary year saw another "savior" born among the Northerners, Napoleon "Nap" Gonzaga courageously accepted the Presidency when duly elected one resigned from the position. The Ann President was Nelia Jacinto.
    
    Pres. Naps year also two firsts: R.I.s launching of the Polio Plus program worldwide which saw realization also in Bacolod City, and R.I.s Rotary Village Corp at Purok Cubay. Fellowship was Pres. Naps foundation for relevant projects.
    
    The R.I. Theme was "Rotary Brings Hope", through the strains of the years theme song "All The Things You Are."
    
    Noteworthy was that the first Filipino R.I. President served this Rotary year, M.A.T. Caparas.

• RY 1987-88

  • Eusebio "Jack" Po assumed the Presidency in the 15th year of the clubs existence. Ann Portia Lamela was the Ann President. The R.I. Theme was "Rotarians United in Service, Dedicated to Peace". His song was "If".
    
    During this year Bacolod North was in a frenzy of relevant projects and Pres. Jack ended his term with a District Award on Community Service, 3rd Place in Club Bulletins, and an R.I. award for being an outstanding club in all Avenues of Service. A fitting end indeed of the 15th Anniversary of Bacolod North.

• RY 1988-89

  • This Rotary year saw one of the remaining charter members, Jimmy Jimenez, at the helm of the club. The R.I. Theme "Put Life Into Rotary, Your Life" and Jimmys inspirational song was "Harmony" Ann Nona Po was the President of the Anns.
    
    The soft-spoken but hardworking Pres. Jimmy also led the club through significant achievements which earned Bacolod North the "Outstanding Club" Zone Award during the Boracay conference.

• RY 1989-90

  • The third "savior" of Bacolod North was born in the person of President Ramon Uy. Ann Pat Cajili was the President of the Rotary Anns. Enjoined by the R.I. theme to "Enjoy Rotary", under the tutelage of Pres. Mon, the Northerners indeed enjoyed Rotary as always. Pres. Mons theme song was "Imagine".
    
    While enjoying the Rotary, Pres. Mon also led Bacolod North through multi-faceted services in the Four Avenues of Service.

• RY 1990-91

  • Another young Rotarian, Jose Ma. "Boi" Coruna, took over the Presidency of Bacolod north, while Ann Juliet Te is the President of the rotary Anns. The R.I. Theme is "Honor Rotary with Faith and Enthusiasm". Inspired by his personal theme song "We have Only Just Begun" which aptly refers to the clubs 18th year in service, a debut year for RCBN, Pres. Boi led the club successfully against all odds.
    
    A fitting climax of Pres. Bois term was the outstanding co-hosting with RC Silay of the West Visayas President Elects Training Seminar and District Assembly 91, an affair that was given the historic trademark of RCBN.

• RY 1991-92

  • Again, the Club was hit with a leadership crisis. The president-elect was not allowed by his wife to sit as president. Near panic situation again pervaded the club membership. Discussions, small meetings and brainstorming sessions were instantaneously held. Very fortunately another savior came forward to sacrifice. With the music "The Seventh Dawn" in the background, Pres. Ramiro "Chick" Garcia, Jr. and Ann Meliz Anglo led the club with gusto into the Four Avenues of Service inspired by R.I. Theme: "Look Beyond yourself". Memorably at the end of his term, Pres. Chick donated P50, 000.00 to Scholarship & youth Development foundation, Inc.

• RY 1992-93

  • Putting into action, Voices that Care", President Ben Lopue, Jr. and Ann President Marian Hojilla led the club. The First Youth Assembly was implemented aside from other standard projects along the club, Vocational and Community and International Service. The R.I. Theme "Real Happiness is Helping Others" was indeed complied with.

• RY 1993-94

  • Inspired by the music of "Cielito Lindo" President Oscar "Boy" Anglo, Jr. and Ann President Judith Bionat took over the helm of the club. Daily and weekly meetings were held because Pres. Boy discussed and demanded better committee plans. The Second Youth Assembly was held with everybody also participating: Rotarians, Anns, Rotaract and Rotex. Pres. Boy bought the first computer to put the club within reach of the new communication age. Indeed the club members "Believe In What You Do and Do What You Believe In", the R.I. Theme for the year.

• RY 1994-95

  • "Be a Friend" was R.I.s Theme. And to be friends, President Ramon "Sonny" Garcia and Ann President Chato Javellana took the helm of the club. Projects were done as usual along the Four Avenues of Service. Most importantly was the winning of PP Chick Garcia, Jr. as District Governor Nominee for RY 1995-96 in Zamboanga City.

• RY 1995-96

  • The first ever brother-sister combination, President Marty Jacinto and Ann Pres. Nining Jacinto Tinsay led the club inspired by the song "Young at Heart". The year was highlighted by the clubs hosting of the District Conference of Gov. Chick dubbed as "Bacolod, where the Rotary is Fellowship" chaired by PP Boy Anglo, Jr. some proceeds from the hosting was donated also to the Scholarship and Youth Development Foundation, Inc. to the tune of P50, 000.00
    
    Another highlight was the giving of the RI Service Above Self Award to PP Jack Po during the DISCON. This is RIs highest honor for individual Rotarians.

• RY 1996-97

  • President Benjamin "Benjie/Jie" G. Castaneda III and Ann President Edwina Javier confidently took over the leadership of the club with the theme song "You Will Never Walk Alone". Superbly trained the year before as Vice-President, Pres. Benjie hit the ground running with, among other things, the Anti-Rabies Crusade at Bo. Sto. Nino. This was his way to "Build the Future with Vision and Action". Pres. Benjie personified the clubs standing rule" "Ang mangutos, pierde".

• RY 1997-98

  • The 25th President of the club, Noel S. de Paula started the year with renewed sisterhood relation with RC of Makati West, new sisterhood pacts with Rotary Clubs of Tandang Sora and Cubao-East, and the strengthening of the newly-established twinning with RC of Canterbury, Australia. Inspired by his theme song, "If We Hold On Together", Pres. Noel, together with Ann President May Uy, led the club in many significant projects in all avenues of service including the 1st 3-day Rotary Youth Camp on Values. RCBN was again recognized in the whole district as promoting in the highest degree, RIs Theme "Show Rotary Cares" when the club was awarded Best in International Service, Outstanding Club and Outstanding Club President while PDG Chick Garcia was awarded as the Outstanding Rotarian in International Service during the DISCON 98. RCBN was also a recipient of the RI Presidential Citation for outstanding accomplishments in the four avenues of service. Indeed, this provided a happy and inspirational end to RCBNs Silver Anniversary, in the usual high tradition of the club.

• RY 1998-1999

  • Pres. Luis "Luigi" A. de la Rama, Jr. assumed leadership of the club, and inspired by the song, "Impossible Dream", he led RCBN in all avenues of service, earning the club another RI Presidential Citation for Outstanding Accomplishments. Bearing in mind the years R.I. Theme, Follow Your Rotary Dream, RCBN sponsored a new club in the district, the RC of Metro San Carlos, and made intensive preparation for the Health, Hunger & Humanity (3H) Grant from The Rotary Foundation of R.I. May Uy served another year as Ann President in support of the club.

• RY 1999-2000

  • RCBN was led by Pres. Louis "Louie" G. Gonzaga during the turn of the century and was ably supported by Ann Pres. Diane R. Nandwani. The R. I. Theme for the year was "Act with Consistency, Credibility and Continuity" and the club presidents theme song was "Sana ay Wala Nang Wakas". During the year, the club continued the Joint Sight Saver Project with the RC of Canterbury, Australia and the Rotary Youth Camp on Values. It also started to implement the Irrigation and Small Farm Development 3H Project in Valladolid which was funded by a grant of US$112,000 (about P5.3 Million) from The Rotary Foundation of R.I.
    
    A milestone during this year was the giving of the R.I. Service Above Self Award to PDG Allan J. Gamboa, the 2nd recipient in the club and the 5th in the whole district. It was also in the year 2000 that the fund level of the RCBN-Scholarship & Youth Development Foundation Inc. reached the P1.0 Million mark.

• RY 2000-2001

  • Firmly believing in the R.I. Theme for the year, Pres. Rafael "Biboy" L. Jocson enjoined the club members and the Rotary Anns to "Create Awareness, Take Action". The year was highlighted by several medical missions benefiting hundreds of indigent patients and the birth of the sisterhood relations with the RC of Makati- Ayala in RID 3830 and the RC of Bais in Negros Oriental. RCBN was chosen again as one of the Outstanding Rotary Clubs in the district while Pres. Biboy was adjudged as an Outstanding Club President. The club also received another R.I. Presidential Citation. The club presidents theme song was "All I Ask of You" . The Northerners spouses was led this year by Pres. Hera B. Mirano, a relatively new Rotary Ann..
    
    Another significant event during the term of Pres. Biboy was the setting up by the club of a trust fund whose earnings in the future will be used to finance community service projects.

• RY 2001-2002

  • Pres. Ernie V. Malata and Ann Pres. Shirley T. de Paula took the helm of the club this year with the R. I. Theme, "Mankind Is Our Business". The eye screening project, the RYLA-Youth Camp on Values and the medical missions were sustained during this year. RCBN and Pres. Ernie were respectively chosen by the district as one of the Outstanding Rotary Clubs and one of the Outstanding Club Presidents. A highlight for this year, which had "L Important C est la Rose" as the presidents theme song, was the first-ever foreign group travel by the club to Melbourne, Australia wherein a group of 8 Rotarians visited our sister club, RC of Canterbury. The clubs sisterhood agreement with the RC of Kuching, Malaysia was also inked during this year in Bacolod City on the occasion of the visit of the Malaysian Rotarians. At the end of the Rotary year, the club again received the R.I. Presidential Citation for its projects in all the four avenues of service.

• RY 2002-2003

  • The 30th president of RCBN, Roberto "Bobby" C. Tinsay, inspired by his theme song, "Go The Distance" and supported by Ann Pres. Marla L. Jalandoni, led the club in many endeavors during this year; which included the Vitamin A Supplement dispensing project, RYLA, Career Orientation Program, Joint Eye Screening in Kalibo, Boracay & Talisay, Medical-Dental Mission and water distribution project in the clubs Rotary Community Corps site in Tangub, Donation of Computers & Microscopes, Organic Vegetable Gardening and the reciprocal visit by a group of Rotarians and Anns to our sister club in Kuching, Malaysia. Pres. Bobby likewise initiated the weekly raffle during meetings to augment the clubs finances. The clubs Trust Fund jumped to almost P75,000 at the end of the Rotary year and this was renamed PDG Allan J. Gamboa Trust Fund in memory of the clubs illustrious leader. More important though, the club attained its strongest financial condition in recent history. The Irrigation and Small Farm Development project, which was the only 3H Grant Project in R.I. D. 3850, was successfully completed in this period. Indeed, RCBN immensely promoted, R.I.s Theme "Sow The Seeds of Love"