Club visit to RC Makati South, Manila, Philippines
September 20, 2008
The Rotary Club of Gombak sent a delegation to attend the Installation of President Pocholo and his Board of the Rotary Club of Makati South, our Sister Club. The trip took place on 6-9 September 2008. The Gombak nine-strong delegation was led by President Peter Pek. He was joined by Past President Lall Singh; Past President Vincent Ng and his Ann Patricia and daughter Jessica; Service Chair Shanti Clement; Membership Chair Aimee Liew; International Chair KL Chin; and Vocational Chair Lee Jia Ping.
Day 1:
We were treated to a welcome dinner at a penthouse of an apartment across the road from Manila Bay. We were treated to lots of good food and obligatory singing together with a live band.
Day 2:
Lunch and free day for shopping, etc. In the evening, there was an Official Welcome Fellowship dinner.
Day 3:
Project visit to the Gawad Kalinga project in South Sector A, Las Piñas City, about an hour’s drive from Manila. The Rotary Club of Gombak, together with our Sister Club, the Rotary Club of Tanglin, Singapore, has provided the funding for the construction of a house. This year, we aim to raise enough funds to build another house.
This was followed by lunch.
In the evening, we all attended the Installation and Handover ceremony, which was held at the famous Peninsula Manila Hotel’s ballroom.
Day 4:
Final lunch before heading off to the airport. Part of our delegation left earlier in the morning.
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