Rotary Club of Alabang-Lampara (RCAL) celebrated its First Year Anniversary on March 10, 2010 at Aerospace Museum, Jesus Villamor Airbase, Pasay City.

Rotarians and guests appreciated the ample, secured parking space.  In going up the stairs of the museum, they experienced the vastness and simplicity of the place. It was only upon entering the social hall that everyone was captured by the beauty of the ambience, sophistication of the set-up, as if one entered a five-star hotel – a class of its own. Every table and chair was draped with elegance, with the tall “candelabra“ decorated with fresh fruits and flowers as the centerpiece of each table. The wall, with cascading yellow cloth and the various big-sized tarpaulins showing the year-round accomplishments of Rotary Club of Alabang-Lampara wrapped the entire wall of the hall. Looking at those banners or tarpaulins, everyone felt the eagerness and enthusiasm of Charter President Danny Abinoja in leading RCAL to the vision /mission of Rotary International , foremost of which is Service Above Self.

Registration started at 6:30 in the evening. Several guests including the Past Governors, District Officers and some of the classmates of Charter President (CP) Danny Abinoja and President-Elect (PE) Alex Flora graced the occasion. Call to order was done, by CP Danny; Invocation was led by Rtn. Shirley Bulaquia followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem. Rotarians Glyze Villanueva and Erick Francisco led the group in the singing of RCAL Song. A sumptuous dinner was enjoyed by everyone. The romantic, lively, joyful mood of the night was put in place by the God-given voice of ENS Mel N. Sorillano that made other guests and Rotarians danced so gracefully even prior to start of the Program. Program proper begun as soon as Immediate Past District Governor Boyet Limon arrived with Past President Lito Sacdalan and Rotarian Minda Santillan as masters of ceremony. PE Alex Flora introduced the dignitaries . CP Danny Abinoja emphasized a Rotarian „Panatang Makabayan‟ in his welcome remarks. Teresita Marquez, Jacqueline Visperas and Frederick Ang took their oath as new members and were inducted by ImmediatePast District Governor Nominee Billy Villareal. It was indeed a memorable event because the Signing of Sisterhood Agreement was also done that night by CP Danny Abinoja and RC San Juan-EDSA (RI D3830) President Antonio „Tony‟ Billones witnessed by corresponding set of officers. President Tony Billones responded by giving his brief remarks. Past President Mario Castillo made a detailed introduction of the Guest Speaker. IPDG Boyet Limon delivered his inspirational message and his words of wisdom will always be remembered as a guide to Rotarians including his Rotary- in- action experience in Africa. Mementos were presented to dignitaries present. Immediate Past District Governor Boyet Limon highly appreciated and joyfully accepted his portrait painting, as RCAL memento, done in soft pastel by Rtn. Minda H. Santillan. The first part of the program was ended by singing of the District Song by All Smiling Visionary Presidents. CP Danny Abinoja gave a surprise Exemplary Rotarian Award to the following PE Alex Flora, PN Roger Cas, Sec Sim Dayrit, Rtns Minda Santillan, Shirley Bulaquia, Catalina Lagrada, Kozo Tanaka, and Treasurer Edd Santillan.

Fellowship and Entertainment capped the rest of the night. The Philippine Belly Dancers captivated the group with their colorful costumes and beautiful dance. They were also immersed in the magical world of Mr. Nap Vargas Perez, the Greatest Philippine Magician .Everybody enjoyed the magic and some Rotarians even participated in the performance. Several dance instructors/instructresses were invited and everyone enjoyed the rest of the night dancing and singing. Again, Happy First Anniversary to all RCALIANS and Congratulations to our Charter President Danny Abinoja for passing the realm of selfless service and strong leadership with flying colors and for taking our club to greater heights of accomplishments , service and success. In summary, RCAL anniversary celebration was filled with wisdom, fun, joy and laughters, good stories- to-tell, a thought to ponder on club‟s accomplishments of service to others and everything in detail will be kept and nurtured in our hearts . TRULY, A NIGHT TO REMEMBER!