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rcsflu@gmail.com

Phone Number

0998 358 1751

Our Location

San Fernando, Philippines

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rotarysflu@gmail.com

Phone Number

0998 358 1751

Our Location

San Fernando, Philippines

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The Rotary Club of San Fernando
La Union

This small but progressive city, the capital of the Province of La Union, boasts highly of its excellent peace and order. It has gotten the popular names of “Crossroads of Commerce And Industry” and “the Hub of Tourism” in the Northern Luzon Provinces. Aside from these nationally renowned qualities, San Fernando, also has one of the greatest number of organized service, civic and or religious clubs in the region. Standing amongst and apart from them is the Rotary Club of San Fernando (LU), Inc.

The organization of RCSFLU, Inc., the 42nd Rotary Club in the Philippines, is attributed to the enthusiastic and persevering spirit, dynamic personality, and energetic efforts of Sixto S. “Six” de Vera, a Philippine National Bank Branch Manager in La Union. He was designated by Rotary International to spearhead the organization of a Rotary Club in La Union. The “Father of Rotary” in La Union was unanimously elected as charter president during the organizational meeting on September 26, 1959. The Rotary Club of Dagupan, then headed by Pres. Eutiquiano P. “Nave” Nava, was its sponsor. Francisco S. “Ikong” Reyes as the District Governor at the time, and Dr. Augusto “Evi” Evidente was the RI Special Representative
The other elected officers were Dr. Rufino N. “Mac” Macagba as vice-president; Mauro A. Cabading as director and secretary; Atty. Rodolfo M “Rudy” Nisce as treasurer; and Judge Pedro O. “Pete” Arciaga, Dionisio N. “Baldy” Baldemor and Ireneo “Rene” Gacad as directors. Officers appointed by the president were Pio S. “Dee” Dyquianco as assistant secretary; Atty. Jose B. “Peps” Tavora as auditor; Andres G. “Andy” Sanchez as sergeant –at-arms; and Luis S. “Louie” Limjap as accountant.

The club registered 36 charter members. Among them were Basilio A. “Bal” Balbuena C. F. “Bello” Bello, Quintin “Quin” Chan, Sofroniio A. “Pen” Corpuz, Conrado S. “dading” Estrella, Jesus O. “Jess” Florendo, Alberto J. “Al” Floresca, Teofilo M. “Filo” Hernandez, Mariano “Mar” Lacsamana, Luis S. ‘Louie’ Limjap, Jesus J. “JJ” Morales, Antonio V. “Tony-Rizal” Nibungco, Noel D. “Ozzie” Osborn, Ulysses M. “Uly” Penid, Teodirico S. ” Titoy” Serafica, Ricardo Y. “Ric” Sunga, Alfredo F. “Fred” Tadiar, Alfredo A. “Freddie” Talavera, Pablo T. “Pabling” Torio, Gonzalo “Zaling” Tuazon, Humberto M. ‘Bert” Tutaan, Gregorio A. “Gregg” Yabes and Ramon T. “Monching” Zandueta.

The club has had its share of prestige in having within its ranks several individuals who distinguished themselves by serving as District Governor. With pride, the late PDG Rodolfo “Rudy” Nisce served as District Governor during RY 1966-1967 when the Philippine Rotary was comprised of only two Districts. PDG Jesus “Jes” Tabora served as District Governor later during RY 1981-1982. Currently PDG Jess is a member of the Rotary Club of Baguio North, in the city where he now resides. PDG Cesario “Ces” Mendoza served as District Governor during RY 1987-1988 and is still a very active Rotarian in the District as a campaigner for The Rotary Foundation.
The Rotary Club of San Fernando (LU), Inc., is also a club of legacy where the families of PDG Rudy Nisce and PP Daniel “Dan” Bolong have been recognized and awarded by District 3790 for having had members of their families inducted in the club for three generations.
Throughout the years, the club has received numerous international, national, district and local awards not only from Rotary International, but from varying government and non-government offices and organizations as well. Though too numerous to list down, they simply reinforce the culture of service and excellence that the club inspires in its members. All the while, fellowship and camaraderie cement the foundations of Rotary values that the club has become famous for.
Our Mission

Service Above Self

For decades, RCSFLU has been a beacon of service, leadership, and compassion in the city of San Fernando and across La Union, upholding Rotary’s core values of Fellowship, Integrity, Diversity, Service, and Leadership.

Clean Water

To provide clean, safe, and accessible water for communities in need, improving health, hygiene, and quality of life — especially for children and vulnerable sectors.

Healthy Food

To combat malnutrition and promote healthy eating habits by providing access to nutritious meals, nutrition education, and sustainable food programs that improve the well-being of our community.

Medical Help

To extend accessible, compassionate, and quality healthcare to underserved communities — improving lives through medical assistance, health screenings, and preventive education.

Proper Education

To promote quality, accessible, and inclusive education for all — empowering young minds with the knowledge and skills they need to build better futures for themselves and their communities.

The Four-Way Test of the things we think, say or do

is a test used by Rotarians world-wide as a moral code for personal and business relationships. The test can be applied to almost any aspect of life.The test was scripted by Herbert J. Taylor, an American from Chicago, as he set out to save the Club Aluminum Products Distribution Company from bankruptcy. It was later adopted by Rotary International, the global federation of Rotary service clubs.

First

Is it the
TRUTH?

Second

Is it FAIR to all
concerned?

Third

Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

Fourth

Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?