PH Rotarians to host Rotary Intl’s first woman president
ROTARY Districts in the Philippines, collectively known as the Zone 10A of Rotary International (RI), will be the next to host the humanitarian service organization’s global head, RI President Jennifer Jones.
Jones will visit the Philippines in the last week of the month, from November 23 to 29, as part of her “Imagine Impact Tour” aimed at assessing how Rotary Clubs all over the world are creating positive change and lasting impact in the communities.
The 10 Rotary Districts in the country have prepared a lineup of activities for the RI head’s Philippine visit. A DEI Townhall tops this list as Jones, the first female president in the Rotary’s 117-year history, is known to champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
Open to the public, the DEI Townhall will feature Jones and a panel of renowned DEI advocates as speakers who will discuss topics such as LGBTQ rights, women empowerment, community empowerment and economic inclusion, cultural inclusion and peace, pride in Rotary journey, and gender equality and bridging intergenerational gaps in Rotary.
Another event lined up for Imagine Impact Tour Philippines is the Rotary Community Corps (RCC) Showcase organized by the Rotary Village Corps Foundation and the 10Rotary Districts. The event will promote the Districts’ partnership projects with the Rotary Community Corps, a group of non-Rotarians who carry out projects in their communities and support their local Rotary clubs.
Jones will also visit select service projects such as the Rotary Club of Makati West’s Gift of Life Program, the Rotary Club of Makati San Lorenzo’s Project Calawis, and the Tuloy sa Don Bosco in Alabang supported by Districts 3810 and 3830.
Also in Jones’s itinerary is gracing the 53rd Charter Anniversary Gala of the Rotary Club of Makati West (RCMW), currently the biggest rotary club in the Philippines under District 3830 currently led by Gov. Mildred Vitangcol.
The RI head’s visit to the Philippines was upon the invitation of RCMW Adviser and Past RI Director (PRID) Guiller Tumangan on behalf of the Philippine-based Rotarians.
Jones will not only be able to see the impact of the Rotary in Filipino communities but will also get to experience Filipino traditions, arts and culture through the events incorporated into her itinerary.