This Excuse Called Rotary
By: Ma. Theresa P. Valdes
Dont think that my articles only surface whenever I have something to
complain about Rotary. The bad and ugly side of Rotary only becomes a topic of argument
when the President doesnt mind "little old me." I have been totally busy
lately with the opening of Gold Ranch, a restaurant that we were renovating over the Holy
Week this was the reason I wasnt able to go on vacation or write articles.
So now that all that has been successfully completed, I can
go back to my readers
if theyre still out there. Ive been meaning to
write about the GOOD side of Rotary to show my fair and balanced side but I guess
it has taken me a few weeks to do so. (I wonder why!)
Seriously, the greatest asset this Rotary Club has is its
members. DOVs term has been more bearable with the help of his Rotary boys
with Alvin way up there on the list. He has been such a great help and support throughout
this year. He even attended the Mid-Year Review when DOV had to go to Sandys
wedding. Then at the Discon 2000, he also attended that is one event I refused to
go to and participate in the Governors Waltz.
So when Alvin planned a Surprise Party for his dear Becky, I
was just so glad to be right on time to greet her. We arrived only minutes before they
both arrived. My quest for Obelix has become just as committed as Alvins and
Beckys, such that I now light a candle for them during my Wednesday Baclaran ritual.
Aside from Al, one of my faves is the best-dressed Rotarian
Eugene. Even if it is a fact that he has not been to a single breakfast meeting
this year, he is present whenever I am
during the more exciting Rotary parties. I
just love hanging out with him analyzing the suits of the rest of the boys and backbiting
other Rotary Clubs. We have so much fun, especially when Marco joins us and shares his
knowledge of roof tiles.
Of course, I cannot forget the mainstay Big Helpers
Bobby, Miguel, Arsenic, Paul, Coch, Mike, the Dongs, etc., etc. who handle the real
Rotary mission of charity work. My only regret now that DOVs term is coming to an
end, is that I wont get to know the newer and younger members. It has only been
lately that I discovered that Tristan is a great cook, that Careys wife Marisa takes
tae-bo classes at their house (which is in the same street as our future house), that
Marco is looking for a girl friend (
if only!) or that RJ parties more often than I
do.
I only wish that I had more events to get the newer set more
involved but maybe we can have the best and last big party with them in June. DOV tells me
this will be called Sports Night and is also the turnover from him to Paul. All the Anns
are invited so everybody please put this on your calendars already. As this is the last
party I will be planning, you can all bet this is gonna be a great big bang! If there are
any suggestions for a theme, let me know soon! |