LACM Report for 2022-2023
Philippines Region
1. Share what you consider to be the achievements/highlights of the Region and the Area
a. 82 Newly Chartered Clubs to YMI Family. 10 of which came from ASP which is 8.2%. With that 10 newly chartered clubs, 4 are from the Philippine Region.
- YMC of Greater Heights Downtown QC- August 28, 2022
- YMC of Pang Asinan - November 15, 2022
- YMC of Makati Centennial - December 10, 2022
- YMC of Paco Diamond - March 21, 2023
b. Success of the Centennial Celebration held at Taipei, Taiwan last March 10-12, 2023, hosted by Taiwan Region, and gladly to report that 28 registered from the Philippine Region.
c. I was able to attend RDE Summit to represent the Philippine Region last March 12-14, 2023 held at YMCA Taipei.
d. I was able to participate last May 6, 2023, ASP RDE Training via zoom.
e. Regional Convention last May 20, 2023, a successful one with IPEE/AP Charming as our guest of honor and PDG Tony Chan was able to promote the upcoming ASP Convention this coming November 3-5, 2023
f. We have already newly elected RDEE by the name of PDG Jericho Galita.
g. Hopefully, RDE George Liobing will be able to perform this coming YY 2023-3024 as our RD. The whole region is still praying for his full recovery.
2. Membership and Financial Target & Achievement (as may be applicable)
1st Semester YY 2022-2023 10 clubs -141 Members
Adult: 126 Youth: 12 Spouse: 3
2nd Semester YY 2022-2023 13 clubs - 183 Members
Adult: 156 Youth: 24 Spouse: 3
3. Outline specific objectives/actions you are proposing for 2023-24
a. Strengthen the region through more IBC with collaborative projects/activities.
b. Strengthen our campaign in submitting project reports with complete details and HD pics. I believe that through posting your high impactful and meaningful projects is a great adavantage because it is one of the best tool to promote your club, increase your membership. You have something to shown them, the legitimacy and seriosness of your club's advocacy. You can invite new possible members and activate inactive members as well.
c.More new clubs to charter BUT with QUALITY Members to avoid losing them after.
c. Encourage every Y's member to step up. Aceept a position, give them the chance to become a leader. Involve them, immerse them in every activity. It will deepen their commitment to stay, increase their passion in service and appreciate Y's Men movement more.
4. Indicate topics needing Area or International attention
a. Unity for all of US. From one region to another and one area to another, etc. It is important that we nurture our sense of togetherness and be a source of strength for others. The same way we gained strength and hope from the people around us.
b. Make our work our apostolate as to make it a medium to help more people because that has always been the goal, we've collectively shared.
c. Time for us to be more compassionate and understanding towards each other and turn away from the hatred, anger and the destructive mentality.
5. Additional Comments, if any
Thank you for the opportunity to represent and become part of ACM as RD of the Philippine Region. Thank you for all the trust and confidence. I will forever treasure the camaraderie. I was able to experience RDE Summit and RDE Training. During Centennial Celebration, I went to Taiwan as RD and lead my region. That I was able to meet in person the leaders of IHQ, the different Areas, especially the ASP people who have been my zoom friends for 3 years, that turned into my family as well.
Before I end my report, I would like to share something I've always mentioned during my speech, especially whenever I am infront of leaders. I want you to take note of this.
"Your leadership or your position does not stop here. After your term, where will you be? YOU continue to serve regardless of you holding a position. You serve not because of your title. BUT because you care and that is your calling. You continue to do so even when your term ends. Service does not stop when term does."
This sense of perspective inspires me the most and I hope so does wit you all, as it is something I've always kept at heart as I learned from the people I looked up to.