The Rotary Club of West Cagayan de Oro shone the brightest during the 27th District Conference (Discon) hosted recently in Iligan City by RC Iligan South for the 42 Rotary Clubs comprising Rotary International District 3870 under the leadership of District Governor Jaime “Jimmy” Semaña.
RC West CdO reaped the most number of awards at stake, like the Best Club Bulletin; Most Outstanding Club President – Pres. Ferdinand “Edong” Espiritu; Most Outstanding Secretary — Sec. Edward “EY” Espiritu; Most Outstanding Club Service Project for Environment, Health, Hunger and Literacy – Youth Service – Community Service – Public Relations – Vocational Service and District Service.
Immediate Past President and Assistant Governor Almarco “Al” Brito also received an Exemplary Leadership and Service Award.
All the past district governors (PDG) from RC West CdO were in attendance, with PDG Plutarco “Cocoy“ Velez being presented with his Major Donor Crystal in recognition of his $10,000.00 total contribution to the Rotary Foundation. PDG Aldrico “Al” Mañus received his Paul Harris Fellow Ruby Pin in recognition of his $7,000.00 total contribution to the Rotary Foundation. Also present were PDGs Reuben “Ben” Vegafria, Jose “Joe” Nebrao and Rhia Rita “Rhia” Abalos, who raised more than P25,000.00 during the instant fund raising activity for The Rotary Foundation (TRF) in one of the plenary sessions.
RC West CdO had the largest contribution to The Rotary Foundation among all clubs in the district with a total amount of $5,055.73 for Rotary Year 2010 – 2011, and the most number of Paul Harris Fellows (PHF) – recognized for every $1,000.00 contribution to the TRF.
