Officially Inducted: Welcome to District 3860 RAC SLSU
The Rotaract Club of SLSU recently held a momentous Charter Induction program at the SLSU-Main Campus Plenary Hall last April 22, 2024. This event marked the club’s significant milestone for its official recognition and establishment within the university and Rotaract community.
The University officials, Campus Directors, SAS heads, and esteemed members from the Rotary and Rotaract clubs of Tacloban and Surigao attended the event. These esteemed guests included SLSU President and RC TAC Secretary Dr. Jude A. Duarte, District Officer Manolo M. Siervo, Jr. who ably represented Hon. Congressman Christopherson “Coco” Yap, District Rotaract Representative Remuel M. Coles, District Professional Development Service Chair El Jan Pongos, President-elect of the Rotaract Club of Central Surigao John Joseph R. Soques, Associate Secretary-elect of the Rotaract Club of Central Surigao Carl Jeoff T. Gomonit, esteemed University Key Officials, and Campus Key Officials.
To welcome the event, President Duarte gave a heartfelt speech to the 11 members of the club and their adviser. It was a message to inspire them to become leaders and to show commitment towards their roles. The 11 charter members included Mr. Justine Joe Balbon, Ms. Jillian Grace Burila, Mr. Kim Gorduiz, Ms. April Mae P. Lagumbay, Mr. Maurice Legalig, Ms. Hazel Tisha Mae Ocba, Mr. Marino More Jr., Ms. Thanja Janna Niña Mercado, Ms. Jennie Lou Cabunilas, Ms. Alyssa Bridget Labastida, Ms. Aerol Kate Bantaculo, and club adviser Dr. Sybill Krizzia Ledesma. Rtn. Millan inducted the members, which was followed by the pinning of the RAC pins. “I am thankful to everyone who supported RAC SLSU,” Mr. Balbon delivered his inaugural speech, giving thanks and great gratitude to all who were present and to the people who gave immense support to their club.
DRR Remuel imparted his experiences as a Rotaractor. He emphasized that being a Rotaractor is not easy. It only comes once in life, so one should take the opportunity to immerse oneself in the Rotaract ways. The speech from Mr. Manolo M. Siervo, Jr., the District Officer Second District of Southern Leyte, talked about the experiences of Hon. Congressman Christopherson “Coco” Yap during his leadership, emphasizing the importance of helping others and noting that it is indeed a must that one should be a person who embodies “service above self.” Finally, the newly inducted RAC SLSU President led the event’s adjournment.
The entire SLSU community cheers for the success of the Rotaract Club of SLSU!
