TOTE BAG MAKING LIVELIHOOD PROGRAM

Through the initiative of RCEU Past President, Myrna Mottoomol, we have identified the 30 non working mothers ,members of the Rural Improvement Club, in her area of responsibility as Kagawad of the City of Gingoog. They have been given two heavy duty sewing machines by our club years back, so now, they’ll be able to make use of these farther when VP Imee Van der Born and Rtn Stephanie P Caragos teach them how to make tote bags, which they can sell to augment their family’s income. Actually, we see this as a two pronged project , a community Livelihood program and a great help to our ecology , as Gingoog folks will be using these bags for marketing instead of buying plastic bags .
On Aug 20, 2018 ,22 Rotarians, including PDG Manny Along and Assistant Gov. Tina Abalos Hidalgo, traversed the Claveria road , a shorter and faster route in going to Gingoog city and at the same time, enjoyed the scenic view of Mt Sumagaya. It was also a fellowship- bonding trip for the club.At Doalnara Snack Center,they enjoyed buying vegetables, mushrooms and ice cream and had picture taking. Then on to Ceboleg Elementary School to distribute books to Schoolchildren , under the chairmanship of PP Myrna Motoomul. Lunched was sponsored by Pp Myrna and family at Gingoog Highland Resort. The demo of Steph and Imee was done at Santiago Baranggay Hall, Gingoog City. The nanays prepared kakanins for snacks while the Motoomul’s treated us with the famous Gingoog halo-halo and Gingoog pan de sal to bring home.
In September the ladies of Gingoog through PP Myrna delivered 62 bags which were all bought by RC Cdo EU members.