ROTARACT CLUB OF ILIGANBAY

The Rotaract Club of Iligan Bay (RAC-IB) is a non-government organization

composed of diverse individuals andyoung professionals. The organization is youth-
led and community-based, and is part of the Rotary Internationalnetwork under
Zone 2A (Philippines), District 3870.

RAC-IB has long been established since March 15, 2010, and has created
significant and impactful projects and initiatives in the community. The club has
produced a total of 13 presidents, 3 of which have become District Rotaract
Representatives, the highest position within the district, and 3 Assistant District
Rotaract Representatives, the highest position within a zone in the district.

The club is registered in the Local Youth Development Council in the year 2021,
and has been awarded the Serbisyo Awards 2021 as the Most Outstanding
Humanitarian Organization in the city. In the GEAR Awards, the club has been
given the Gold distinction as one of the most exemplary clubs within the
Philippines, and has been presented the Gold distinction in the clubs’ projects as
the most outstanding projects in the country in specific advocacies.

Rotaract Club of Iligan Bay forges forward to commit itself to the Rotary’s motto,
“Service Above Self”, and the Rotaract’s motto “Fellowship Through Service”. As the
club journeys to its second decade mark, its members are fully committed and
dedicated to become the changemakers, hope creators, and opportunity givers
for everyone in the community.
 BACKGROUND OF EVENTS
KARACAS PARA KAY SR. SAN MIGUEL“DRUM AND LYRE COMPETITION”

kaRACas yells a joyous annual celebration of Iligan's Patron Saint, St. Michael the
Archangel, through music,dances, and colorful costumes with drums and lyres.

Brief History: Recognized by the Government of Iligan City, the Drum and Lyre
Competition was originally conceived by Rotary Club of Maria Cristina, with PAG
Virgie Halili as one of the original members. After PAG Halili transferred to become a
charter member of Rotary Club of Iligan Bay, she took charge of the project and
revitalized it. Thus, during the Rotary Year 2010-2011, she renamed it as the "Drum and
Lyre Competition." Initially, the competition had the participation of only three (3)
schools.
A year later, the Rotaract Club of Iligan Bay, the partner organization of Rotary Club
of Iligan Bay, under the leadership of PDRR Gervin Rino Halili, took the initiative to
innovate the event's name to "kaRACas para kay Sr.
San Miguel." The term "kaRACas" is derived from a local musical expression, "karakas,"
combined with the abbreviation "RAC" representing Rotaract. In the year 2019, the
competition attracted the participation of eleven (11) schools from Iligan City and
Lanao Del Norte. Over the years, the number of participants has grown,making it one
of the highly anticipated events during the city's month-long celebration.

Objectives: The main objectives of this event are to make Iligan City Fiesta merrier
through the parade of school bands honoring Sr. San Miguel and to showcase the
talents and skills of the youth through its musicalexpression and performance in
Drum and Lyre.
August 15, 2023

VIRGILIO DIAZ JR.

Aplaya National High School
Misamis Oriental

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Greetings of peace and solidarity!

Fueled by our mission to "Create Hope in the World" and our dedication to peace and
mental wellbeing, we are eager to announce a forthcoming event that promises to
invigorate our community. Collaborating with the Rotary Club of Iligan Bay, we are thrilled
to present the "kaRACas" Drum and Lyre Competition. The event is scheduled for
September 23, 2023, and will take place at the scenic Anahaw Amphitheater, Buhanginan
Hills, Palao, Iligan City, starting at 6:00 AM.

This musical extravaganza serves two significant purposes. Firstly, it adds to the joyous
spirit of the Iligan City Fiesta by featuring a parade of school bands honoring Sr. San
Miguel. Secondly, it provides a platform for our talented youth to express their creativity
and musical skills through engaging performances in Drum and Lyre.

In connection with this, we are excited to invite your esteemed school as one of the
participants from across Iligan City and Lanao del Norte in this yearly celebration of talent
and tradition. The competition will be segmented into two divisions:

Category A: Elementary Level

Category B: High School Level

Please refer to the attached primer for detailed information about the event. The enticing
array of prizes for winners and participants, as well as the competition's guidelines will be
discussed this August 19 during the first meeting with the trainers. Please send your
confirmation on or before August 15, 2023, 5:00 P.M to our Secretary. For any queries or
additional information, kindly contact our Secretary, Ms. Laline Zalzos at 0906 133 6400
or through our email, si.rotaractiliganbay@gmail.com.
We eagerly look forward to your support and participation in making this event a
resounding success. Thank you in advance for contributing to this festive celebration of
music, talent, and community spirit. We wish you Godspeed and success.

In Rotary Service,

MATEY BAKER
Event Chairman
Rotaract Club of Iligan bay

Noted,

MAT RONALD ABIOL

President,
Rotaract Club of Iligan Bay