As they say in the Texas, "It was raining cats and dogs outside."  Nevertheless, there were over 40 Rotarians who braved the strong wind and rains to make it to the meeting.  It was  12:27, according to my old wrist--watch when I walked into the meeting room and  Rtn. JUN was already leading us in the Pambansang Awit.  Rtn. DIEGO led us in the opening prayer and the 4-Way Test, and I might say, he did an excellent job.  I have a habit of noticing things like "Prayers"...

     The day's Day Chairman and Master of Ceremonies was Dir/PE JEROME. He did a good job of keeping the program moving along a good pace. The few guest Rotarians that were present were welcomed by "fill in" PP BEN, who also greeted the lone celebrant for the day who was present.  Rtn. JERRY.  Rtn. JERRY AND SPOUSE MARIJO were celebrating their eleventh wedding anniversary.  Thanks for the ice cream, Rtn. JERRY.  We needed that....

     The Friendship Session was conducted by IPP FERDINAND.  His questions dealt with history, sports.  Since our Guest Speaker was PP JOEDUMS DUMUK, there were a lot of "short" jokes floating around.  Most of the important people in the history of mankind were "short" people who left "big" impressions.

     During Pres. ALBERT'S time, information about the progress of the Club activities were shared with the members, including the formal acceptance of the "Rotary Raffle" for one or more PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS.  I am sure that Pres. ALBERT will be sharing more about this later.  The always entertaining  Rtn. EDWARD, led us in an unusual Rotary Song, with actions.

     Celebrant JERRY, had the privilege of introducing the Guest of Honor and Speaker for the day's meeting, none other than PP JOSEPH 'JOEDUMS' DUMUK  of the Rotary Club of San Juan (LU).  PP JOEDUMS  is the District Chairman for Vocational Service. As always, PP JOEDUMS came well prepared with a very interesting lecture on Vocational Service, including a challenge to all Rotarians to get involved in the molding and  making of youth so they can experience better and more fulfilled lives.  Thanks PP JOEDUMS for the challenge.  You are truly a 'GIANT' among Rotarians.

     In his response, Dir. RICHARD, stated that PP JOEDUMS did not share just a "short' talk with us, but, PP JOEDUMS shared during a "short" time a 'BIG' message.  The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 PM and that all the Rotarians ventured back out into the stormy weather.