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IWCPI DISTRICT 380

Induction and Handover Ceremonies
August 15, 2020

INAUGURAL SPEECH
T

he first statement of District Chairman
(DC) Noemi Verano in her inaugural
speech was to congratulate Past District
Chairman Conchita “Ching” Chanyungco for a job
well done and to extend to the members of the
Inner Wheel her gratitude for their trust in
electing her to the chairmanship of District 380.
DC Noemi was confident that the Council of Past
District Chairmen, as well as the District Board,
would support her in carrying out her mandate in
line with the International Inner Wheel theme
Lead the Change.

IWCPI DISTRICT 380 District Chairman Noemi Verano
Introduced by Assistant District Secretary Loreta Villame

She described the catastrophic effect of the 2019 brought about by economic difficulties, DC Noemi
corona virus, causing irreversible economic, social, was determined to explore and maximize the
physical impairment to millions of people globally. impact of the best service projects as possible. She
However, she believed that District 380 still had a encouraged the Clubs to work closely with service
unique role at this time of the pandemic. Aligning partners – government agencies, non-government
with the platform of the IWCPI, as stated by organizations, and Rotary International. She also
National President Pamela de Guzman in her vowed to work and clearly define the essence of a
inaugural speech, the District would undertake compassionate society. She urged the members of
service projects that applied to the present the District to work together, to make a real
situation such as livelihood, education, health, and commitment, and to be bounded by Inner Wheel
other economic and social issues. The District motto “Selflessness in Friendship and Service to
would also take this opportunity to advance its Humanity.”

public image by undertaking projects that would
increase the Inner Wheel’s visibility. She also In closing, she thanked all who helped to make
District 380’s 34 Virtual District Induction and
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echoed International Inner Wheel President Bina Turnover Ceremonies a success. To PDC and
Vyas in her call to non-Inner Wheel members to
join the organization. President Vyas emphasized Induction Chair Julie Malaya, DC Noemi extended
her sincere appreciation for her support and
that her priorities during her term were
membership retention, recruitment, and club dedication in conceptualizing and putting into
reality the Filipiniana-themed induction. DC Noemi
extension. DC Noemi’s resolute faith in God guides was profoundly grateful to her husband, Engr. Dante
her to put into action the teaching of God, which
says, “Whatever you do to the least of my Verano, for his unwavering support. She also
thanked her son Diel for his understanding. Above
brethren, you do it to me.”
all, she praised the Lord Almighty for all His
guidance and blessings.
Recognizing the limited resources of the District

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