1. Harnessing the Power of RCCs: Building Peaceful Self-Reliant Communities PP HAROLD ‘HARRY’ DACUMOS RC MAKATI BEL-AIR CHAIR, COMMUNITY SERVICE/RCC- RI District 3830

2. Why are we here?

3. Objectives To understand the importance of Community Service and the Rotary Community Corps to help alleviate poverty in adopted Rotary communities.

4. Objectives To e nable the Rotary Clubs and their sponsored RCCs with the knowledge and skills as Partners- in-Service to undertake effective and sustainable, environment- friendly community service projects.

5. Objectives To align projects of RCCs with Rotary International’s Six Areas of Focus, the Five Avenues of Service and priorities to improve the socio- economic conditions of the disadvantaged sector.

6. Objectives To inspire the sponsor Rotary Club and RCC to implement meaningful and effective service projects.

7. Objectives To empower the adopted community/ RCC on the values of self-help and collective action as key factors in achieving successful service projects

8. Why are we here? Economic development in the Philippines has not been as inclusive: Philippines population in poverty- 26.5 million (2009) vs. Indonesia 18.7 million, (2009) Vietnam 13.5 million (2008) Thailand 8.5 million ( 2008) Malaysia 3.6 million ( 2007) SOURCE: PIDS

10. Why are we here? Proportion of Population below $1.25 ( Php 50.00=PPP) a day: Philippines – 22.6 % ( 2009) Indonesia - 18.7% (2009) Thailand - 10.8% (2009) Vietnam - 13.1% (2008) Malaysia - 2.0 % (2009) Source: PIDS

11. Faces of Poverty

15. Why are we here? Since 1905, Rotarians have worked tirelessly to help improve their communities and the world. Today, more than 1.2 million Rotarians live and work in over 200 countries and geographic regions around the world.

16. Why are we here? “This diverse community is united through a common commitment to the advancement of INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING, GOODWILL, and PEACE THROUGH SERVICE.”

17. Why are we here? “Rotarians are often aware of local needs, priorities, culture, and resources that contribute to effective service projects. Effective service projects, however, require more than just an understanding of the community. They also depend on the Club’s ability to effectively evaluate the community’s needs, plan relevant projects, and manage the project’s resources.”

18. Why are we here “Community Service is an opportunity for every Rotarian to exemplify “Service Above Self.” It is the commitment and social responsibility of every Rotarian and Rotary club to improve the quality of life for those who live in the community and to serve the public interest” (Rotary International Guideline --The 1992 Council on Legislation)

19. SERVICE STARTS IN YOUR MIND…. WHENEVER WE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY, WE SHOULD DO GOOD TO EVERYONE. from the Purpose Driven Life

20. SERVICE defines ROTARY’s CHARACTER It is the basis for its appeal, visibility in the community and the reason Rotary continues to grow

21. PRIP Mateo T. Caparas “ FATHER OF RCC”

22. Whatdoes RCC stand for?

23. ROTARY COMMUNITY CORPS RCC: Rotary Community Corps- Rotary’s Partner-in-Service A Rotary program to…Help people help themselves Not necessarily costly or difficult Needed: Rotarian’s Time and Dedication

24. What is a ROTARY COMMUNITY CORPS? Group of volunteers who are non- Rotarians but share Rotary’s values and commitment. Under the guidance of a Sponsor Rotary Club, dedicated RCC members put their own skills to work to improve the quality of life in their communities.

25. A Rotary Community Corps... Is a group of non-Rotarian men and women Is formed in any country or geographical area with active Rotary clubs Must be sponsored by a Rotary club or clubs in the same country/district May be co-sponsored by a Rotary club or clubs in another country

26. Rotary Community Corps: Must have at least 10 members to be officially chartered by RI Must elect a set of officers (i.e. Board, President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer) Meets at least once per month Pays nominal dues, if any

27. Rotary Community Corps Raises funds necessary to carry out its own activities and projects Implements projects that can be registered on ProjectLINK by the sponsor Rotary club Works with Rotarians toward the sustainability of Rotary club projects

28. What is a RCC? It is people involvement It is a Rotary clubs’ Partner- In- Service Basic principle: Self-Help, No dole- outs Non-political, non-sectarian group

29.  Volunteerism  Partners in Service KEY WORDS  People Empowerment  Self Help  No Dole-out  Beneficiaries and Benefactors

30. RCC Program The RCC Program is... Rotary’s way of guiding those who want to help their own community to think and act like Rotarians so they can help themselves others who need assistance. Rotary’s way of guiding those who want to help their own community to think and act like Rotarians so they can help themselves and others who need assistance.

31. Goals of the RCC Program To encourage individuals to take responsibility for the improvement of their community, village, or neighborhood To recognize the dignity and value of all useful occupations To mobilize self-help activities and collective work to improve the quality of life To encourage the development of human potential to its fullest, within the context of the local culture and community

32.  Organization and leadership  2 Community Projects per year ESSENTIAL FEATURES  R.I. Registration  Non-political agenda  Not religion-specific objectives  GUIDANCE of ROTARIANS

33. Convince club to use RCC for sustainable community development Convince club to use RCC for sustainable community development How to Organize an RCC Appoint strong RCC committee Appoint strong RCC committee Plan for continuity – 3-2-1 yr terms Plan for continuity – 3-2-1 yr terms

34. Select appropriate site, e.g. public school, market vendors, barangay etc. Select appropriate site, e.g. public school, market vendors, barangay etc. Brief community leaders on RCC Brief community leaders on RCC self-help principles Help them organize: by-laws, register w/ RI, elect officers Help them organize: by-laws, register w/ RI, elect officers How to Organize a RCC

35.  Identify & prioritize projects Sustaining RCCS  Hold monthly meetings w/ Rotarian (review projects)  Involve club members, use core group, spouses

36.  Obtain funding: Matching Grants, WCS, GFI, etc.  Annual Report to RI, DG, RVC Foundation Sustaining RCCS

37. Delivery of Rotary Club’s Community Service Projects MODE 1: SPONSOR ROTARY CLUB (Plan, Organize, Implement, Monitor, Document, Report) ADOPTED COMMUNITY ROTARY COMMUNITY CORPS Community Service Projects

38. Delivery of Rotary Club’s Community Service Projects MODE 2: SPONSOR ROTARY CLUB ADOPTED COMMUNITY ROTARY COMMUNITY CORPS SISTER CLUB AND/OR PARTNER INSTITUTION COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS PLAN, ORGANIZE, IMPLEMENT, MONITOR, DOCUMENT, REPORT

39. Delivery of Rotary Club’s Community Service Projects MODE 3: SPONSOR ROTARY CLUB ADOPTED COMMUNITY ROTARY COMMUNITY CORPS MOA STRONG PARTNER INSTITUTION “HARD” PROJECTS SERVICE PROJECTS “SOFT” PROJECTS

40. RCC Program The basic principle of the RCC Program is… SELF-HELP, not DOLE-OUT.

41. The Challenge WHERE ARE YOU? …… WHAT’s YOUR STORY?.....

44. Heeding the Call of PRIP Mat Caparas.. “But twenty-five years later, when there appear no recognition and acclaim due the country and people, let us strive to gain them through the excellence of our Rotary service with RCC and any other program within our reach. At this silver anniversary, let us draw the full potential of RCC for good to our people. Let us, in that way, show the world what great gift Philippine Rotary gave to the world in that wonderful year when one of our countrymen led our organization.”

45. The BEST USE of LIFE is LOVE… The BEST EXPRESSION of LOVE is TIME… The BEST TIME to LOVE is NOW! ( Rick Warren, Purpose Driven Life )

46. Harnessing the POWER of RCCs Thank you so much! PP Harold “Harry” Dacumos RC Makati Bel-Air DISTRICT 3830 CHAIRMAN, COMMUNITY SERVICE/ RCC