Rotary Club of Basilan Induction and Turn-Over Ceremonies

The Rotary Club of Basilan held its 49th induction of officers and turn-over ceremonies last July 4, 2008 at the JJ Twin’s Pavillion, Isabela City, Basilan with Assistant District Governor of District 3850 Eduardo “Edmon” Dimaano, a double Paul Harris fellow, as the inducting officer, who gave an inspirational message.

Outgoing RCB President Wilfredo “Wil” Zerna, a Rotary Foundation sustaining member, delivered his valedictory address and the incoming President Raymond “Ray” Lintag also delivered his inaugural address.

The new set of officers for RY 2008-2009 inducted are: Raymond “Ray” Lintag, president; Rtn. William “Bobong” Yu, RFSM vice president; PP Fernando “Dan” Cariaga, secretary; PP Laura “Lau” Alano; treasurer; Danet “Net” Manigos, auditor; PP Danilo “Dan” Bucoy, RFSM special project Committee; Reginaldo “Dodie” Bucoy, RFSM club administration Committee; Rtn. James “James” Buckly, RFSM Rotary Foundation Committee, IPR Wilfredo “Wil” Zerna, RFSM Service Projects Committee and PP Agnes Quida “Agnes” Yu, membership Committee, all to serve as Board of Directors. RTN. Al Rasheed Ahmad “Al” Sakalahul, RFSM is the president-elect for RY 2009-2010.
The guest of honor and speaker for the occasion was properly introduced by the RCB president-elect for Roraty Year 2009-2010, Basilan Vice Governor Al-Rasheed Ahmad “Al” Sakkalahul, a Rotary Foundation sustaining member (RFSM), the guest of honor and speaker, Col. Rustico O. Guerrero, PN (M) GSC, commander of the First Marine Brigade assigned at the island-province of Basilan, finished his military course and bachelor degree at the Philippine Military Academy. He is a recipient of several military awards and medals and likewise completed the General Staff and Command (GSC) Course. A future AFP general, an officer with sterling qualities. ( Per Yasser S. Lahaman)

PP Dave Pamaran, the Master of Ceremonies

PP Nonong Manigos giving the invocation

PP Dick Brown for the Opening Remarks

Immediate Past President IPP Wilfredo "Wil" Zerna giving his Valedictory Speech.

President Raymond "Ray" Lintag giving his Inaugural Speech

Asst. District Governor Edmon "Edmon" Dimaano giving his Inspirational Message

President-Elect Al-Rasheed Ahmad "Al" Sakkalahul introducing our Guest Speaker

Col. Rustico Guererro, our Guest Speaker, delivering his Message

Recipients of Rotary Awards

Vice-President William "Bobong" Yu for the Closing Remarks