Virtual Assistance Workshop: A Fundraising Project for the Rotary Club of Ibaan

RC Ibaan’s Hope Creating President is a wife, a mom, a crafter, and a virtual assistant. She left the corporate world to personally take care of her children, and homeschooled them, too. 

So when the Club needed an extra boost in funds, she decided to conduct one workshop and raise some badly needed cash.

The workshop was a success as it raised 28k (net of expenses) for the Club.

Included in the registration fee were morning and afternoon snacks, lunch, freeflowing coffee, handouts, and digital copies of resources that each attendee can use as they launch into a VA career, like the  Rock Your LinkedIn Profile eBook, the Pricing Strategies eBook, the Tools of the Trade eBook, and the Service Pricing Calculator, which The Happy WAHM herself authored.

That workshop also paved the way for HCP Marge to get invited to speak at the career orientation of St Jude Science and Technological School, giving a glimpse of freelancing to students who might not want to pursue a bachelor’s degree, or cannot afford to. 

Liwanag at Pag-asa: Siyam na Proyekto Hatid ng Mga Rotaryo

The spirit of community service shines brightly through the concerted efforts of the Rotary Clubs of Batangas as they launch a 7-in-1 (+2) activity in the Municipality of San Pascual.  United by a common goal of making a positive impact, different clubs have joined forces and combined their resources to stage one big community project addressing the Seven Areas of Focus of Rotary.

HCP Marge Aberásturi and Rtn Isabel Aberásturi participated in this activity as members of the Basic Education and Literacy Committee.

The group gathered a group of young students for storytelling, and distributed lunch boxes and art materials.

The activity was made more fun by none other than Hope Creating President Aileen Montalbo of the Rotary Club of Downtown Batangas. HCP Aileen has a natural talent of engaging young minds in fun activities.

Indeed, the strength of Rotary lies in its network of dedicated Rotarians who selflessly give their time, skills, and resources to serve others. By leveraging the Seven Areas of Focus as a framework for action, the Rotary Clubs of Batangas were able to address a wide range of issues impacting the municipality.

As Rotary Clubs continue to unite in their mission of service above self, they inspire hope, ignite change, and build a brighter future for generations to come. In a world that often seems divided, Rotary reminds us of the power of unity, compassion, and collective action in creating a better world for all.

7-in-1 (+1) Para sa Ibaan: A Community Project Serving the Ibaeños

Community projects are the cornerstone of positive change, often embodying the spirit of collective effort and goodwill. Rotary International, a global network of problem solvers, has identified seven areas of focus to guide its initiatives: peacebuilding and conflict prevention, disease prevention and treatment, water, sanitation, and hygiene, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, economic and community development, and supporting the environment. The Rotary Club of Ibaan fully supports these initiatives, and as a major project in the Hope Creating Year, the 7-in-1 (+1) Para sa Ibaan project came to fruition.

The Club conducted bloodletting, cataract screening, eye check up, tooth extractions, mental health consultations, livelihood training on dishwashing liquid making, a talk on the law on Violence Against Women and Children, and a talk of the Six Laws of Environmental Protection.

We had 189 pre-registered beneficiaries and 56 walk-in patients who came for eye-check up and tooth extraction, and 28 who attended the livelihood training.

All the activities were free for the beneficiaries. We gave away business starter kits to those who attended the livelihood training, free eye frames for those who were prescribed with corrective lenses, free seedlings for those who attended the talk on environmental protection law , and free antibiotics and mefenamic acid for those who had tooth extraction.

The club also provided food and water to all volunteers and patients.

District Kick-Off with Bibo Negosyo and the Approval of Our RCC

We are official!  The RotaFit SAHMs is now a Rotary Community Corp.

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Last month, the Rotary Club of Ibaan participated in the District Kick-Off activity in Tanauan.  With us were the ladies of RotaFit SAHMs, a group of energetic women bonded by their passion for fitness, and connected by their common need to earn additional income for their respective families. Today, we can officially say that the Club has its own very first Rotary Community Corp.

The first in a series of livelihood training workshops was already conducted during the Club’s kick-off activity, and we are continuing these trainings until all members of the RCC have undergone the workshops and received their Kabuhayan Kits.

At the District Kick-Off, we featured products made by the first batch of SAHMs, and we are looking forward to more!

And of course, the Club, represented by HCP Marge Aberásturi, signed the memorandum of support to our beloved District Governor’s Bibo Negosyo Legacy Project.

Rotary Club of Ibaan Kicks Off Hope Creating Year with Empowering Training on Dishwashing Liquid Production 

On July 1st, the Rotary Club of Ibaan launched its Hope Creating Year with a unique and community-driven event aimed at economic empowerment. The activity is in support of the BIBO Negosyo District Kick-Off which featured the Rotary Community Corps of District 3820  clubs. 

Instead of opting for the usual gala or fundraiser, the Club chose to invest in human capital by hosting a hands-on training session on how to make dishwashing liquid. This training workshop, a part of the Club’s broader community outreach strategy, was notably attended by members of the new Rotary Community Corp that the Club is in the process of organizing.

Skill-Building and Economic Empowerment

The event’s objective was not merely to teach a skill but to encourage self-sufficiency and entrepreneurship among the local populace. The training session aimed to equip attendees with the skills and knowledge necessary to start small-scale production of dishwashing liquid—a commodity with consistent market demand. By doing so, the Rotary Club of Ibaan endeavored to create a ripple effect that would not only benefit individuals but also have a broader impact on the local economy.

The Rotary Community Corp: A New Initiative

The training was a significant milestone for the Rotary Community Corp (RCC), a new initiative by the Rotary Club of Ibaan. RCC is designed to bring together members of the community who wish to volunteer their time, skills, and expertise for the betterment of society. The attendance of RCC members at the training highlights the cooperative spirit between the Rotary Club and the new Community Corp, setting a tone of hands-on involvement and active participation for the rest of the fiscal year.

The Training: A Step-by-Step Guide

The training was conducted by the club’s incoming president, Hope Creating President Marge Aberásturi, who learned the step-by-step process which included both theoretical and practical sessions. Attendees were introduced to the basic ingredients required for dishwashing liquid production, safety measures, and quality control. Subsequently, they were guided through the hands-on process of creating the product, complete with opportunities for one-on-one instruction to clarify any questions or concerns.

Community Feedback and Future Plans

Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive. Many expressed gratitude for a program that provided them with tangible skills and economic opportunities. The success of the event has encouraged the Rotary Club of Ibaan to plan a series of similar workshops covering various skill sets that can offer economic benefits to the community.

The Rotary Club of Ibaan’s kick-off activity showcases a thoughtful and impactful approach to community engagement and economic empowerment. By teaching attendees how to produce a basic household commodity like dishwashing liquid, the Club has provided them with a means of self-reliance and potentially a new revenue stream. The event is emblematic of Rotary’s ethos—Service Above Self—and serves as a promising indicator of what the Club and its newly-formed Community Corp aim to achieve in the coming year.

Dishwashing Liquid Training
Livelihood Training Workshop