All the effort that club members have put into the preparations for the year’s biggest club event paid off handsomely as the Rotary Club of University District QC flawlessly executed its musical revue for RY 2009-2010. It was apparent from the applause, the smiles on the guests’ faces and, yes even the occasional catcalls, that the charter anniversary presentation numbers were big successes.

Owing to a swift and orderly execution of the Induction Ceremonies, the much awaited charter anniversary presentation started early. RCUD members who have been practicing for this night for the last three or more weeks were visibly eagerly waiting at the wings to get going. It was a, says one member, a mixture of dread and gleeful anticipation. “I’m anxious to get this over with,” he smiled.

Amid a thick cloud of theatrical smoke and the blinding flash of the strobes, and a backdrop of the old Escolta tranvia (streetcar) evolving to the modern LRT, IPP Perz Salamera, accompanied by two lady dancers, strutted from stage to the center of the dance floor and welcomed everyone with his live rendition of “Kumusta mga Kaibigan” (How Are You My Friends?). It was literally the most appropriate opening number.

Following the warm welcome, a medley of “kundiman” songs was rendered by Ms. Anna Miranda. This, too, was well received for it was a medley of the more lively “Kabukiran” songs which evoked images of serenade whilst planting or harvesting rice; so typical in several Fernando Amorsolo paintings. This number set the mood for the subsequent one, the first of two dance presentations by RCUD club members, the iconic “Manila” by Hotdog; which is generally regarded as the song that launched the “Manila Sound” in the mid-70s. PP Gil Valera performed the live vocals for this song.Read entire report...

                                                                                                                 

"I can feel the intensity of your enthusiasm; this is contagious. While my job is to inspire you, you have infected me with your enthusiasm and your rare kind of fellowship; and I shall end this visit truly inspired." With those words District Governor Dulce dB. Coyukiat summed up her appreciation of RCUD’s plans, programs and activities for Rotary year 2009-2010... Read more...

The District Induction and Oath-taking Ceremonies held on Saturday, July 4, 2009, at the grand ballroom of the Hotel Sofitel Philippine Plaza, CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, was a resounding success. If the event is to be an indication, this Rotary year promises to be... Read more...