Its record of achievements throughout the years, in club, community, vocational and international service, though paling in comparison with other clubs, are sincere efforts to extend its hand of assistance to the less fortunate among us. Following is a year-by-year record of accomplishments from which we can gleam insights and ideas of how we had fared and how we can build upon these successful ideas now and in the near future.

Though still a provisional club, Charter President Juan “Johnny” de la Cruz led the club in its first ever community service project – a visit to the Home for the Aged in coordination with BPI Family Bank employees and the Manila Mandarin Hotel. The club’s weekly bulletin, the “Tugatog” made its maiden appearance this year, and has been published throughout the club’s two decade long existence. After receiving its charter on April 7, 1986, the club also had two successful medical-dental missions in Barangay Masambong, Quezon City.

With the new District 378 barely 4 days old (as all clubs in Quezon City were grouped under one district this Rotary Year), Pres. Antonio “Tony” G. Santos earned the distinction of being its first ever Paul Harris Fellow during the club’s induction ceremonies. A repeat of the medical-dental mission at Barangay Masambong was held this year as well as a very successful Operation Tule later in the Rotary year, also in the same venue. To cap his year of service, Pres. Tony became the first ever participant of the club in a Rotary International Convention, held that year in Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia, USA.

RY 1988-1989

Pres. Pablo “Pabs” P. Aurellado’s term is spelled Community Service. Among the more prominent achievements during the year was the construction of additional toilet facilities in Sergio Osmeña High School; the lending of two high speed sewing machines at the RC Sto. Domingo managed Likhaan Center; the donation of used clothing to flood victims, the club’s first Christmas gift-giving to indigents; two free medical dental missions; and, the construction of concrete steps in the community wash areas of depressed sections of Veterans Village, Quezon City.

It was also during this year that the Veterans Village Rotary Village Corps was organized. The Foundation of the Rotary Club of Metro San Francisco del Monte was organized and registered with the SEC. The Rotaract Club of Metro San Francisco del Monte was also born this year. Four Way Test markers were also planted in strategic locations within the club’s territory. Four (4) Paul Harris Fellows were the club’s contribution to The Rotary Foundation.

RY 1989-1990
Continuing the previous administration’s assistance to Sergio Osmeña High School, Pres. Edilberto “Edi” F. Florentino led the club in renovating the school’s clinic as well as stocking the facility with medicines. Medicines were likewise donated to the Masambong Health Center and the La Loma Police Station. Fifteen indigent families were the club’s recipients of its Christmas gift-giving and party project at the RC SFDM Rotary Center. Visits and donations were also done at the Golden Acres Home for the Aged, the Research and Study Center harboring abandoned children, and the Home for Handicapped Men at Sinagtala, Quezon City.

In International Service, the club inked its first ever sisterhood agreement with the Rotary Club of San Francisco West, USA. The Inner Wheel Club of Metro SFDM was organized and chartered during the year. In sports, the club bagged its first ever Duckpin Bowling Championship in the Group B Category, after three years of participation.

RY 1990-1991
Harvesting the collective efforts of the previous terms, the club under Pres. Antonio “Tony” U. Goze received its first ever Matching Grant from District 947, Western Australia intended for the improvement and rehabilitation of the Barangay Masambong children’s playground. The club also received its first ever World Community Service Grant for a college scholar. A deep well pump was donated by the club at Veterans Village, Pasong Tamo, Quezon City. Assigned by the district, the club successfully undertook the Search for Outstanding Barangay project.

RY 1991-1992
Two major natural calamities dictated the community service effort of the club during the term of Pres. Maurice “Bong” N. Distor – the eruption of Mount Pinatubo in June 1991 and the Ormoc flash floods in November of the same year – which showcased the club’s ability to muster its meager resources for maximum benefit. Medical-dental missions were done with a new partner in service – the Occupational Health Nurses Association of the Philippines (OHNAP). An innovative Christmas noche buena-giving project was also done for deserving indigent families.

A first ever local club sisterhood agreement was inked with the Rotary Club of San Juan West during the club’s 6th charter anniversary, on which occasion the first ever film documentary about the club’s history was shown. For the first time, the club participated in the District’s GSE Program by hosting an all female GSE Team from San Francisco, California, USA. Also, for the first time, award giving was institutionalized through a merit-based Quarterly Awards, culminating in an Annual Awards Night coinciding with the club’s induction and turnover ceremonies.

RY 1992-1993
Emerging from its cocoon, the club became a major district player during the time of Pres. Thomas Emmanuel “Tommy” R. Romualdo. It hosted two major district activities – the District Assembly or DISTAS ’93 and the District Tennis Tournament. Pres. Tommy was also one of the prime movers in the spread and acceptance of the nationwide 2nd Inter-Metro Sportsfest (held that year in Cagayan de Oro). The eruption of Mount Mayon also gave the club the opportunity to coordinate relief efforts with its new sister club in Bicol, RC Legaspi West.

Multiple activities in all the avenues of service helped in earning for the club several major awards at the end of the year: One of the Five (5) Most Outstanding Clubs and one of the Top Ten Most Outstanding Presidents Award for Pres. Tommy. The club’s bulletin, the Tugatog, was chosen the Most Outstanding Club Bulletin. A major fund raising effort of the club during the year was entitled “Musical Express ‘92”.

RY 1993-1994
It was during this year that the Bocaue pagoda tragedy occurred and the club under Pres. Rodolfo “Rudy” Tan Ng was quick to offer assistance, particularly to the so-called hero, the late Sajid Bulig. Again, in cooperation with OHNAP, the club successfully held free medical-dental missions in Barangay Masambong. An “Araw ng Parangal” cum gift-giving was sponsored by the club in Paltok Elementary School, at the same time establishing a scholarship program for deserving students of the school.

Significant Club Service activities this year was the club’s 4th place finish overall in the District Duckpin Bowling Tournament, the highest finish ever attained by the club. Also in sports, this time in Shooting, Pres. Rudy single handedly brought the club to a 3rd place finish in overall team competition at the Diamond Shoot fest ’93 of R.I. District 3810. The club this year earned the distinction of being the 2nd Highest Per Capita Contributor to the Rotary Foundation. A very successful fund raising project, the movie premiere of “Major League II” was done to benefit the club’s projects. Finally, for the first time in its history, the club was represented by a sizeable delegation to the Rotary International Convention in Taipeh, Taiwan.

RY 1994-1995
RC Metro SFDM conducted medical missions at Barangay Manggahan and Barangay Nayong Kanluran, Quezon City during the term of Pres. Remegio “Romy” B. Villaluna. Other community service projects included the donation of relief goods in Lubao, Pampanga; participation in the “Used Toys for Christmas” Program; giving of supplemental food at the Day Care Center in Barangay Nayong Kanluran; maintenance of the two deep wells in Veterans Village, Pasong Tamo, Quezon City; and, conduct of a year-round tree planting project. A substantial contribution was also given by club members towards the construction of the R.I. District 3780 Rotary Center in Mother Ignacia Avenue, Quezon City.

RY 1995-1996
Focus of the club’s attention this year was the nationwide 5th Inter-Metro Sports Fest held in Quezon City with RC Metro SFDM as the lead host club, together with three other Metro clubs of the District. Following this successful undertaking, Pres. Arnel “Arnel” F. Piamonte was again tapped to lead the club in hosting the Governor’s Ball of Discon ’96 in Baguio and the Fellowship Night of Distas ’96 at the PICC.

As far as community service is concerned, three medical-dental missions were conducted by the club. In terms of contribution to the Rotary Foundation, the Piamonte family created quite a stir during the club’s induction by becoming the first Paul Harris Family in District 3780.

RY 1996-1997
During Pres. Pablo “Boy” C. Relampagos’ term, the most significant activities involved our relations with the Rotary Club of Bukit Bintang, Malaysia, our new sister club. Signing of the agreement was held during the club’s induction, while later in the year, a big delegation of Malaysian Rotarians came over for the club’s charter anniversary celebration and ground breaking ceremony of the day care center in Nayong Kanluran, the joint project of the two clubs. Also contributing to this cause was RC Sheihoku, Japan who also contributed an amount through the World Community Service. Also during the year, the 4 Way Test Sun Shield project was carried out to benefit the Foundation of the Rotary Club of Metro SFDM.

Service to the community this year came in the form of quarterly medical-dental missions at Barangay Nayong Kanluran, participation in the “Save a Sight and Medical Mission” and continuation of the scholarship program for some students at the Quezon City Science High School.

RY 1997-1998
The term of Pres. Emmanuel “Noli” L. Alvarez is characterized by the close cooperation with the club’s adopted barangay, Barangay Nayong Kanluran, through a medical mission, Christmas gift-giving, and maintenenace of the day care center, renamed as the PP Pablo Aurellado Day Care Center, construction of a basketball court and distribution of water containers. Meanwhile, at Veterans Village, the club also conducted a medical mission and restored an existing deep well in cooperation with the Veterans Village RVC.

RY 1998-1999
Pres. Rufino “Rufing” Antonio chose to continue assistance to Barangay nayong Kanluran through a medical-dental mission and measle vaccination. A very successful “Operation Tule” was also conducted in the Sto. Niño Shrine in Bago Bantay, Quezon City. A sizeable number of club members akso participated in the 8th Inter-Metro Sports Fest held in Bacolod.

1999-2000
During Pres. Jerry “Jerry” C. Reminajes’ term, the Barangay Nayong kanluran-Pabs Aurellado Day Care Center structure was fully completed through WCS Grant No. W03166. Several successful medical-dental missions were held both at Veterans Village and Barangay Nayong Kanluran.

Also, during Ptres. Jerry’s year, the club was very much active in district affairs. RC Metro SFDM, representing Region I of D3780, won the best float award at the parade before the start of Baguio District Conference, and the best performance award at the Discon Fellowship Night. The club also saved the day for the district by hosting two GSE Teams simultaneously. Finally, the club was an active co-host in the District Induction for the next year.

RY 2000-2001
The year of service of Pres. Benjamin “Ben” F. Racela will be remembered for two inter-city meetings it hosted, featuring (1) Gov. Luis “Chavit” Singson, prior to the impeachment proceedings for then Pres. Joseph Estrada, and (2) mayoralty candidate Dante Liban, prior to the local elections. A 3-in-one project (baptism, gift-giving and feeding) was done for the Reception and Study Center for Children and an 8-in-one project (medical, dental, optical, anti-dengue fumigation, installation of 4-Way Test marker, etc.) at Veterans Village and Barangay Nayong Kanluran.

RY 2001-2002
The term of Pres. Pablo “John” G. Aurellado will be remembered for the “Saving Little Patrick” project which called for the non-surgical repair of the hole in the heart of a liitle boy. Medical-dental missions such as the 4-in-one project in Brgy. Nayong Kanluran and the the 5-in-one project at Veterans Village formed a major part of the club’s agenda.

RY 2002-2003
Pres. Edward “Ed” F. David led the club in a gift-giving and feeding program at the Reception and Study Center for Children. The club was also active in sports with PP Rudy Ng annexing the over-all championship in the district billiards tournament and the club winning 6 trophies (its biggest harvest ever) in the 12th Inter-Metro Sports Fest at Iligan City.

RY 2003-2004
Hosting the Quezon City-Anti Drug Summit for a Free Workplace in cooperation with the Office of the QC Vice Mayor, Drug Check Phils., Inc. and the QC Anti-Drug Abuse Council was a major coup for the club, then led by Pres. Rey S. Mendoza. The club also co-hosted the 13th Inter-Metro Sports Fest which was held at the Celebrity Sports Complex. In community service, the club conducted a gift-giving activity at Brgy. Nayong Kanluran in cooperation with the Alvarez-Diaz Foundation. Mass baptism and feeding was also held at the Reception and Study Center for Children. Pres. Rey was also instrumental in the success of the Discon in Baguio, providing for the audio-visual needs of the affair.

RY 2004-2005
For his second term, Pres. Rey S. Mendoza donated books to the Pablo Aurellado Day care center in Brgy. Nayong Kanluran. As before, Pres. Rey’s expertise in making videos was a much sought after service in the district. A delegation from the Rotary Club of Bukit Bintang attended the 19th Charter Anniversary of the club and was feted by club members throughout their 4-day visit.

RY 2005-2006
Pres. Romeo “Romy” C. Cruz presided over the club during its 20th year and was an active participant in district affairs. The club also sent a big delegation to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for renewal of the Sisterhood agreement with the Rotary Club of Bukit Bintang. Through Spouse Zeny’s green thumb, the club was able to help clean the environment with the distribution of plants in almost all occasions in the club to the delight of members and guests alike. The club was also a co-host in a Zero Waste Management
Seminar in Mapayapa Village, Quezon City.

RY 2006-2007
A major accomplishment during the 2nd term of Pres. Remegio “Romy” B. Villaluna (his first term was twelve years earlier) was the adoption of a community for orphaned and abandoned children and unwed mothers in Barangay Macabud, Rodriguez, Rizal. Assistance given them included provision of food, water, basic necessities and school paraphernalia, legal assistance, and construction of a day care center and decent comfort room. The day care center in Nayong Kanluran was also renovated with the addition of windows and provision of electric fans. Likewise, provisions were made for a continuous mineral water supply to the students.

As part of vocational service, a day-long seminar on Meat Processing was held at Brgy. Nayong Kanluran. Two candidates of the club were chosen as winners in the Search for 10 Outstanding Firemen of the Philippines. As contribution to the district, the club also hosted the “On to Salt Lake City, Utah RI Convention Launching and Dinner Forum”. In Service to the New Generation, the club also caused the Rotaract of Metro SFDM to be revived.

RY 2007-2008
During the year of Pres. Teresita “Tita” Ng, the signature project of the club “Balik Baterya” in partnership with the Motolite Corporation was launched and implemented. In cooperation with the District and the Rotary Club of New Manila East, the club undertook the feeding program for Grade 1 pupils of Bungad Elementary School. The club, through Pres. Tita, was also very active in District affairs, joining several inter-city meetings as well as massive relief efforts for calamity victims in the provinces.

In the field of Sports, the club participated in the Inter-Metro Sports Fest in Cebu City. Joining the district Ten Pin Bowling Tournament for the first time, the club won 2nd place in Category C in a come from behind fashion.

Conclusion
These are just words describing the efforts done by the club in the past years in its effort to be true to its mandate as a civic organization. These are the major accomplishments and activities of the club; but much, much more are unrecorded. These include the hardships, the difficulties and the pains in bringing the projects to their conclusion. These, we believe, are what sustain a Rotary Club year in and year out. As we approach our twenty fifth year, we in the Rotary Club of Metro SFDM would like to believe that, in our own small way, we continue to be relevant to the community, to others …