Last June 12, 2007, the five (5) clubs in Cluster 2D held their joint induction ceremonies at the Villa Jireh Resort Hotel, Uyong, Labrador, Pangasinan.  These clubs are Rotary Clubs of Binmaley Century, Dasol Bay, Hundred Islands, Lingayen, Midwestern Pangasinan.

The host clubs would like to thank those who came to the occasion.

During Korea’s Joseon Dynasty, scholar Eon-juk Lee helped develop the Confucian ideals of loyalty, filial piety, benevolence, and trust. His contribution to Korean Neo-Confucianism earned him a reputation as one of the five great wise men of the East, and his work was honored with a Confucian school that still stands today.

Five centuries later, those same Confucian values have helped his descendant, Dong Kurn Lee, raise a family, build a business, and become the first Korean president of Rotary International. Dong Kurn, or D.K., has already generated widespread enthusiasm for his choice of RI theme, Make Dreams Real, and high expectations for his focus on decreasing child mortality and building membership. Known for his collaborative decision-making and vast social and business network, he plans to motivate, inspire, and cajole Rotarians into doing more than they might believe possible. To succeed, he will rely on the wisdom of his mentors, lessons from his father, support from his wife, and the proud traditions of his Korean culture.

The President signed into law on June 17, 2008 Republic Act No. (RA) 9504 granting additional tax relief to individuals and corporations, as follows:

1. Exemption of minimum wage earners

The new law exempts minimum wage earners in the private and public sector from payment of income tax.  The exemption will cover not only the basic pay but also holiday pay, overtime pay, night shift differential, and hazard pay received by said minimum wage earners.

Cluster 2D of Rotary International District 3790 held the induction of its five clubs last June 12, 2008 at Villa Jireh Resort Hotel, Uyong, Labrador, Pangasinan.  The five clubs in the cluster are Rotary Clubs of Binmaley Century, Dasol Bay, Hundred Islands, Lingayen and Midwestern Pangasinan.

Rotary International District 3790 conducted its Year End Review at the Oxford Hotel, Clarkfield, Pampanga on June 7, 2008.  The most coveted award was the Most Outstanding Club and Most Outstanding Club President.

Dear Henry
 

First up, congratulations on becoming President of your club.  It is a fine thing to be so regarded by one’s peers.  I have tried to lay out some fundamental points for you.