The Rotaract Club of Makati recently garnered several awards during the annual Groundbreaking and Excellent Accomplishment of Rotaractors (GEAR) Awards Night. The event, which celebrated the exceptional contributions of Rotaract Clubs across the Philippines, took place on May 11, 2024, at Pines View Hotel in Baguio. It was attended by RAC Makati President Emmanuel Adrian Manuel, Immediate Past President Nico Dela Cruz, the club’s past presidents PP April Jan Sembrano, PP Prame Rose Cato, and PP Mark Gil Cato, as well as Treasurer Princess Angielette Pol and Director Karylle Dotaro.
Organized by the Pilipinas Rotaract Multi-District Organization (MDIO), the GEAR Awards honor Rotaractors and Rotaract Clubs across the Philippines that lead the way in advancing Rotary International's causes and making a significant impact on Filipino communities through their service initiatives.
RAC Makati, once again proved its dedication and passion to serving the community as it bagged multiple recognitions:
• Exemplary Club Award with Silver Distinction
• Merry Little Hands - Exemplary Project Finalist for Water Sanitation and Hygiene Category
• Rotaract Insights: Capturing Action and Passion RiCAP
▪ Gold Distinction for "We Empower"
▪ Silver Distinction for "We Promote Peace"
▪ Silver Distinction for "We Connect"
• Special Citations:
▪ Pilipinas Rotaract Branding Academy for R.Y. 2023-2024
▪ Celebration of the 55th Anniversary of the 1st Rotaract Club in the Philippines
• Individual Recognitions
Meritorious Service Awards:
▪ PP Mark Gil Cato
▪ PP AJ Sembrano
Rotaract Service Tenure Recognition:
▪ PP Mark Gil Cato
▪ PP Kash Gana
▪ PP Prame Cato
▪ Dir. Joseph Carlo Tan
RAC Makati expresses its heartfelt gratitude to its partners in service: its twin Rotaract clubs nationwide, youth and local civic organizations, DRR Naomi Kaye Padrelanan, the RC Makati Secretariat, and most especially its sponsoring Rotary Club, the Rotary Club of Makati, for their trust and unwavering support to the club. These recognitions further inspire the club to strengthen its commitment to championing the aspirations of Rotary through serving the community.
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