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IWCPI DISTRICT 380

Induction and Handover Ceremonies
August 15, 2020

INAUGURAL SPEECH

T T he first statement of District Chairman
(DC) Noemi Verano in her inaugural
speech was to congratulate Immediate Past
District Chairman Conchita “Ching” Chanyungco
for a job well done and to extend to the
members of 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.
Introduced by Assistant District Secretary Loreta Villame
IWCPI DISTRICT 380 District Chairman Noemi Verano

She described the catastrophic effect of the 2019 was determined to explore and maximize the
corona virus, causing irreversible economic, social, impact of the best service projects as much as
physical impairment to millions of people globally. possible. She encouraged the Clubs to work closely
However, she believed that District 380 still had a with service partners – government agencies, non-
unique role at this time of the pandemic. Aligning government organizations, and Rotary International.
with the platform of the IWCPI, as stated by She also vowed to work on and clearly define the
National President Pamela de Guzman in her essence of a compassionate society. She urged the
inaugural speech, the District would undertake members of the District to work together, to make a
service projects that applied to the present real commitment, and to be bounded by Inner
situation such as livelihood, education, health, and Wheel motto “Selflessness in Friendship and Service
other economic and social issues. The District to Humanity.”
would also take this opportunity to advance its
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 th Virtual District Induction and
echoed International Inner Wheel President Bina
Vyas in her call to non-Inner Wheel members to Turnover Ceremonies a success. To PDC and
join the organization. President Vyas emphasized Induction Chair Julieta 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
her to put into action the teaching of God, which was profoundly grateful to her husband, Engr. Dante
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
Recognizing the limited resources of the District guidance and blessings.
brought about by economic difficulties, DC Noemi

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