DISCON ZERO NINE

Draft 1 - February 8, 2009

Manila Hotel

Host Club -  Rotary Club of North EDSA

March 19 - 21, 2009

ATTIRE

DENS

BECKY

PROGRAMME

March 18, 2009 (Wednesday)　

1:20 p.m.

Arrival at NAIATerminal 2

RIPR Dens Shao & Spouse Becky

DG Alex Cureg, PDG Bobby Viray

3:00 p.m.

Check-in at Manila Hotel

Hotel rest

6:00 p.m.

Review of Program and Schedule with Aide

RIPR Dens Shao & Spouse Becky

PDG Bobby Viray & Spouse Echel

6:30 p.m.

Welcome Dinner at Manila Hotel

RIPR Dens Shao & Spouse Becky

Jacket or Blazer

Dress

DG Alex Cureg

Past District Governors & Spouses

3/19/2009 (Thursday)

7:30 a.m.

Breakfast

RIPR Dens Shao & Spouse Becky

DG AlexCureg

PDG Bobby Viray & Spouse Echel

9:00 a.m

Departure for Quezon City

RIPR Dens Shao & Spouse Becky

Rotary Uniform

or Rotary Jacket

Rotary Uniform

if available

(or comfortable

dress)

DG AlexCureg

PDG Bobby Viray & Spouse Echel

10:00 am - 12:00 nn

Time Zone Treat for the Orphan Children

Pres. Luke Lucas

Host Clubs - RC Midtown Diliman

                  - RC Pag-asa

10:30 am - 12:00 nn

Opening of Club Exhibits

Masters of Ceremonies -

Pres. Luke Lucas

PE Napoleon Marilag

Ceremonial Cutting of Ribbon

RIPR Dens Shao

Spouse Becky Shao

DG Alex Cureg

Mayor Feliciano Belmonte, Jr.

Vice Mayor Herbert Bautista

Acknowledgment of Dignitaries

Pres. Gary Ting

RC Pag-asa

Welcome Message

DG Alex Cureg

Message of RI President's Representative

PDG Dens Shao

RI President's Representative

Inspirational Message

Hon. Feliciano Belmonte, Jr.

Mayor, Quezon City, Republic of the Philippines

Presentation of the Key to the City

Hon. Feliciano Belmonte, Jr.

Recognition

DG Alex Cureg

Announcements

PP Jesus Tanchanco, Jr.

Senior Deputy District Secretary

Viewing of Club Exhibits

12:00 noon

LUNCH

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Project Visits

PDG Dens Shao

Spouse Becky Shao

DG Alex Cureg

6:00 p.m.

Dinner

RIPR Dens Shao & Spouse Becky

DG AlexCureg

PDG Bobby Viray & Spouse Echel

PRE-CONFERENCE SPORTS TOURNAMENT

14-Mar-09

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

a. Discon Basketball Tournament - (Opening Day)

19-Mar-09

    Venue: San Lorenzo College

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

     Discon Basketball Tournament - (Finals)

     Venue: San Lorenzo College

18-Mar-09

7:00 am - 5:00 pm

b. Discon Golf Tournament

    Venue: Valley Golf Club

7:00 am - 5:00 pm

c. Discon Bowling Tournament

    Venue:

3/20/2009 (Friday)

7:00 a.m.

Breakfast

RIPR Dens Shao & Spouse Becky

DG AlexCureg

PDG Bobby Viray & Spouse Echel

CONFERENCE PROPER

Attire: Barong/Filipiniana

Venue: Manila Hotel

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Distribution of Materials/Registration

PP Amelita Yee

Secretary General, DISCON ' 09

Welcome Music

String Instruments (Rondalla)

8:00 am - 12:00 nn

District Leadership Seminar

Pres. Rolando Allan Asi

Venue: Millennium Salon

Host Club - RC San Francisco del Monte

Registration

RC SFDM

Call to Order

DG Alex Cureg

Invocation

AG Arnold Guerrero

Philippine National Anthem

Introduction of Dignitaries

Pres. Louie Pangulayan

Welcome Remarks

Pres. Rolando Allan Asi

Governor's Message

DG Alex Cureg

Overview of Seminar

IPDG Danilo Fausto

Session 1 -Leadership Opportunities

PDG Mario Nery/Danilo Fausto

Session 2 - Leadership and Motivational Skills 

PDG Melito Salazar

Session 3 - District Meetings

PDG Jesus Laxamana/CP Jun Sanchez

Awarding of Certificates

PDG Dens Shao

Business Suit

Dress

DG Alex Cureg

Adjournment

DG Alex Cureg

9:30 am - 9:45 am

Opening of the House of Friendship

DG Alex Cureg

Business Suit

Dress

Venue: Millennium Foyer

PDG Dens Shao

Spouse Becky Shao

9:45 am - 12:00 nn

The Rotary Foundation Recognition Lunch

Pres. Teodoro Mercado

(Sampaguita Hall, Manila Hotel)

Host Club - RC Diliman

Registration

Call to Order

DG Alex Cureg

Invocation

Philippine National Anthem

Introduction of Guests & Dignitaries

Welcome Remarks

Pres. Teodoro Mercado

Governor's Message

DG Alex Cureg

Recognition of New Paul Harris Fellows

DG Alex Cureg

PDG Roberto Viray

PP Bernadette Herrera-Dy

Recognition of TRF Major Donors

PDG Dens Shao

DG Alex Cureg

PDG Melito Salazar Jr.

PDG Roberto Viray

Photo Session with RIPR

Adjournment

DG Alex Cureg

Lunch

Entertainment

The Manila String Band

1:30 pm - 4:26 pm

OPENING CEREMONIES

Venue: Fiesta Pavillion

1:30 pm - 1:35 pm

Opening Entertainment Number

1:35 pm - 2:00 pm

Parade of Participating Clubs - led by

The DreamMaker Presidents and Spouses

Processional and Introduction of Dignitaries

DISCON ' 09 Host Club Officers and Members

Special Guests/Dignitaries

Past District Governors/DGE/DGN and Spouses

District Governor

RI President's Representative and Spouse

PDG Dens Shao

Business Suit

Formal Dress

Spouse Becky Shao

2:00 pm - 2:10 pm

Dance Presentation

2:10 pm - 2:11 pm

Call to Order

DG Alex Cureg

2:11 pm - 2:15 pm

Doxology/Invocation

Batasan Hills High School Choir

2:15 pm - 2:20 pm

Entrance of Colors

Philippine Navy Color Bearers & Guards

2:20 pm - 2:23 pm

National Anthem of Republic of the Philippines

Batasan Hills High School Choir

2:23 pm - 2:25 pm

National Anthem of Taiwan

2:25 pm - 2:28 pm

Welcome Remarks

PP Edmund Chiu

2:28 pm - 2;30 pm

Entertainment Number

2:30 pm - 2:35 pm

Introduction of the Governor

PDG Mario Nery

2:35 pm - 3:00 pm

State of the District Address

DG Alex Cureg

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Recognition of DISCON First Time Attendees

PDG Dens Shao

DG Alex Cureg

3:15 pm - 3:20 pm

Introduction of Speaker

PDG Roberto Viray

Aide to RI President's Representative

3:20 pm - 3;55 pm

"Make Dreams Real - King Arthur's Rotary"

PDG Dens Shao

RI President's Representative

3:55 pm - 4:15 pm 

Presentation of GSE Outbound Team

PP Dan Gonzales

to RI District 6990

Chairman, GSE Committee

4:15 pm - 4:25 pm

Announcements

PP Jesus Tanchanco, Jr.

PP Amelita Yee

4:25 pm - 4:26 pm

Adjournment of Opening Ceremonies

DG Alex Cureg

Photo Opportunities

Validation of Candidates for Membership to  the

Credentials Committee:

Nominating Committee - RY 2008-2009

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

District Legislative Assembly

All DLA Representatives

Venue: Millennium Salon

4:30 pm - 4:31 pm

Call to Order

DG Alex Cureg

4:31 pm - 4:33 pm

Invocation

4:33 pm - 4:35 pm

Introduction of Club DLA Representatives

Pres. Meynard Carreon

4:35 pm - 5:30 pm

Presentation and Approval of Proposed Resolutions

and Enactments

PP Rufino Policarpio

5:30 pm - 5:31 pm

Adjournment

DG Alex Cureg

6:00 pm -11:00 pm

Fellowship Night

Attire: Filipiniana

Taiwan National

Taiwan National

Venue: Clamshell II, Juan Luna St.

Costume

Dress

Intramuros, Manila

Masters of Ceremonies:

Pres. Manolito Alano

Pres. Manuel Cabaruguis

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Dinner and Entertainment

Awarding Ceremonies - Sports Tournaments

PP Steve Robles

Invocation

PP Gerry Panghulan

7:30 pm - 7:35 pm

Welcome Message

PE Herbert Bautista

7:35 pm - 7:45 pm

Song Number

Alay ng Kabataan Winner

7:45 pm - 8:15 pm

Cultural Presentation

Department of Tourism Cultural Dancers

8:15 pm - 8:45 pm

Presentation of Group Study Exchange Inbound Teams

RI District 6990, Florida, USA

RI District 6950, Florida, USA

8:45 pm - 9:00 pm

Club Presentations:

       RC Biak na Bato

Pres. Johannes Ablog

       RC New Manila East

Pres. Noel Bongat

       RC Metro Sta. Mesa

Pres. Andy Yu

9:00 pm - 9:05 pm

Recognitions

DG Alex Cureg

9:10 pm - 11:00 pm

Fellowship & Dancing

(Dens & Becky can leave for hotel

before 11pm)

3/21/2009 (Saturday)

7:00 am - 8:15 am

BREAKFAST MEETINGS

Attire: Business Suit

Business Suit

Dress

7:00 am - 7:30 am

Breakfast

BREAKFAST MEETINGS

1. The DreamMaker Presidents and District Officers

DG Alex Cureg

2. Presidents-elect, Incoming District Officers

DGE Dulce Coyukiat

3. President Nominees

DGN Pablito Gancayco

The Dream Maker Presidents and District Officers

Venue: Sampaguita Hall

7:30 am - 7:31 am

Call to Order

DG Alex Cureg

7:31 am - 7:33 am

Invocation

Pres. Pacol Rasuman

7:33 am - 7:36 am

Introduction of Guests and Dignitaries

7:36 am - 7:38 am

Welcome Remarks

7:38 am - 7:42 am

Governor's Message

DG Alex Cureg

7:42 am - 7:52 am

Inspirational Message

PDG Dens Shao

7:52 am - 8:00 am

Recognition Time

DG Alex Cureg

1. Outstanding Club in TRF Annual Giving

PDG Dens Shao

2. Outstanding Club in Membership Growth

8:02 am - 8:03 am

Adjournment

DG Alex Cureg

PRESIDENTS-ELECT and PRESIDENTS NOMINEE

BREAKFAST MEETING

Venue: Millennium Salon

7:30 am - 7:31 am

Call to Order

DGE Dulce Coyukiat 

DGN Pablito Gancayco

7:31 am - 7:33 am

Invocation

7:33 am - 7:36 am

Introduction of Guests and Dignitaries

7:36 am - 7:38 am

Welcome Remarks

7:38 am - 7:42 am

Messages of DGE & DGN

DGE Dulce Coyukiat

DGN Pablito Gancayco

7:42 am - 7:52 am

Inspirational Message

PDG Dens Shao

8:00 am - 8:02 am

Adjournment

DGE Dulce Coyukiat

DGN Pablito Gancayco

8:00 am - 11:55 am

FIRST PLENARY SESSION

Venue: Fiesta Pavillion 

8:02 am - 8:15 am

Community Singing

PP Fe Pecision

8:15 am - 9:00 am

Election of the District Nominating Committee

Balloting Arrangement Committee:

Credentials Committee

9:00 am - 9:01 am

Call to Order

DG Alex Cureg

9:01 am - 9:03 am

Invocation

Pres. Jesus Co

9:03 am - 9:06 am

"What to Expect for the Day"

PP Mon Alano

9:06 am - 9:08 am

Introduction of Guest of Honor and Speaker

Pres. Johnny Yu 

9:08 am - 9:33 am

"Rotary Service & Public Service Going Hand in Hand

Hon. Ruth Uy Admundson, PhD

in Molding Filipinos to Make Effective & Successful

City Mayor, Davis City, California, USA

Leaders"

9:33 am - 9:35 am

Recognition

DG Alex Cureg

9:35 am - 10:05 am

"Make Dreams Real - Top Rotary Stories of 2008"

PDG Dens Shao

10:05 am - 10:10 am

Recognition of the Newly Chartered Club and Members

PDG Dens Shao

DG Alex Cureg

10:10 am - 10:20 am

Recognition of Outstanding Clubs

PDG Dens Shao

DG Alex Cureg

10:20 am - 10:25 am

Awarding of RI's Service Above Self Award

PDG Dens Shao

DG Alex Cureg

10:25 am - 10:40 am

Coffee Break

Car Raffle

AG Flora Mari

Entertainment

Acknowledgment of DISCON Major Sponsors

Power Point Presentation

10:40 am - 11:20 am

District Business:

a. Approval of the Financial Report for RY 2007-2008

IPDG Danilo Fausto

b. Approval of Proposed Resolutions

PP Antonio Abad, Jr.

11:20 am - 11:22 am

Introduction of the Guest of Honor and Speaker

PDG Roberto Viray

11:22 am - 11:52 am

"Socially Responsible Individuals and Corporations

Hon. Ramon del Rosario, Jr.

Partnering with Rotary"

Chairman, PHINMA Group of Companies

11:52 am - 11:54 am

Recognition

DG Alex Cureg

11:54 am - 11:55 am

Adjournment of First Plenary Session

DG Alex Cureg

11:55 am - 1:00 pm

Lunch and Entertainment

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

SECOND PLENARY SESSION

1:00 pm - 1:01 pm

Call to Order

DG Alex Cureg

1:01 pm - 1:03 pm

Invocation

1:03 pm - 1:05 pm

Introduction of the Guest of Honor and Speaker

Pres. Percy Salamera

1:05 pm - 1:25 pm

"Reducing Child Mortality and The Millennium

Hon. Vanessa Tobin

Development Goal for Children"

Unicef Ambassador

1:25 pm - 1:27 pm

Recognition

DG Alex Cureg