The Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro (RCCDO) recently marked a significant milestone with its 78th Joint Induction and Turnover Ceremony held on July 19 at the Emerald Ballroom of the Limketkai Luxe Hotel. The event was attended by Rotary members, spouses, and distinguished guests.
Rotary Members and Officers in Attendance
The ceremony was graced by the presence of Rotary members and officers, including:
Attendees:
- IPP Neil Que
- Melissa Que
- PP Cris Parojinog
- Pres Leony Quicoy
- Jovy Ann Quicoy
- Dir Jairus Gochuco
- PP Tito Mora
- PP Girlie Mora
- IPP Juliet Empedrad
- Dir Danny Empedrad
- PE Noel Dajao
- Lily Grace Dajao
- PP Chito Sarraga
- PP Juvy Sarraga
- PDG Manny Along
- Lady Biema Along
- Pres Lene Ampit
- PN Nilo Ampit
- VP Joel Bernaldez
- Chadee Bernaldez
- Marc David Evangelista
- Dir Jeffrey Anticamara
- Cynthia Anticamara
- PP Luigi Sarraga
- Chona Sarraga
- PDG John Mark Sarraga
- Lady Ching Sarraga
- Lady Linda Caragos
- PP Ophelia Gumahad
- PP Joy Dumlao
- Treas Ferdie Bernasor
- PP Ja Bernasor
- Ben Booc
- PP Allyn Booc
- Dir Aerol Torralba
- Karen Torralba
- PP Dudi Lagrosas
- PP Doris Lagrosas
- Dante Sudaria
- Nas Silava
- Mina Silava
- PP Tony Soriano
- Jecs Soriano
- PDG Tinnex Jaraula
- Msgr Tex Legitimas
- Rey Lomarda
- Brian Bautista
- PP Gus Rodano
- PP Tonyboy Fernandez
- Lloyd Ledesma
- Sec Ray Marvin Palma
- Norman Makapugay
- Jun Y Kim
- Choi Kim
- PP Jimmy Casiño
- PP Tina Casiño
- PP Malou Dela Cruz
- Jesse Alvarez
- PP Carlo Romero
- PP Monette Romero
- Chrysler Acebu
- PP Bong Butaslac
- PP Abeng Butaslac
- PP Sammy Blanco
- PP Vicky Blanco
- Noelle Juarez
- Hong See Gloria See
- PP Aurora Gorospe
Distinguished Guests
The ceremony was also attended by distinguished guests, including:
- DG Marlowe Selecios
- Lady Ellen Selecios
- IPDG Hubert Quiblat
- ADS Mariette Castigador
- AG Shirley Mae Serate
- Pres Stephanie Caragos, RC CDO Premier
- Pres Haide Rodriguez, RC CDO Golden Friendship
- Pres Ed Galvez, RC Makati
- Pres Cristita Huerbana, RC CDO Centerpoint
- Ron Dotaro, Chief of Staff, RC Makati
- Martin Sagemuller, RC Tacurong
- Bernard Que & Family
- Danny Empedrad & Family
- Leony Quicoy & Family
- Nilo Ampit & Family
- Anton Bernaldez
A Message from Rotary International President
Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo emphasized the importance of unity and friendship in Rotary, saying, “Unite for Good. Let’s bring our dreams into the light. Let’s make this a year not only of service, but of joy, of connection, and of love.”
Message from District Governor Marlowe C. Selecios
District Governor Marlowe C. Selecios congratulated the Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro on its 78th anniversary, saying: “May your club continue to grow stronger and wiser, anchored on the timeless tenets of Rotary and the virtues of Service and Fellowship.”
Message from Outgoing President Neil Ronard J. Que
Outgoing President Neil Ronard J. Que expressed his gratitude and appreciation to fellow Rotarians, saying: “Thank you to my fellow Rotarians for entrusting me with the highest form of club service. I will deeply treasure the memories and experiences we shared this year.”
Message from Incoming President Leonides B. Quicoy
As the new president of the Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro, Leonides B. Quicoy expressed his gratitude and commitment to service, saying: “As we embark on another year of our journey in Rotary, I am filled with great pride and gratitude for the unwavering dedication each of you brings to our club… Let us continue to foster the camaraderie and fellowship that make our Rotary club so special to us. Thank you for your continued dedication and for embodying the ideals of Rotary. Together, we are indeed creating lasting change and building a stronger Cagayan de Oro. Let us all unite for good.”
RCCDO Celebrating 78 Years of Service
The joint induction and turnover ceremony marked the beginning of a new era for the Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro, with new leaders taking the helm. The club continues to uphold its commitment to service above self and fellowship, making a positive impact in the lives of others.
