Carol Madsen, Member Philippines Outreach Team, District Newsletter Editor, Bridgton-Lake Region RC
Our Philippines Outreach Team—PDG Dick Hall (Portland RC), AG Joanne Landry (Saco Bay RC), and PP Carol Madsen (Bridgton-Lake Region RC)—has had an extraordinary experience, thanks to the warm hospitality of Filipino Rotarians.
We arrived on Easter weekend, engaged with local clubs and organizations, and explored opportunities for collaboration. We met with an NGO focused on child protection, supported a Rotaract project providing essentials to Mountain People, and visited schools in need of infrastructure improvements. We also identified potential projects in clean water access and vocational training.
In the middle of our journey, we attended District 3790 DISCON, a lively two-day event where we were honored guests alongside a delegation of Korean Rotarians. The conference provided meaningful connections and reinforced the idea of expanding partnerships to include Korean clubs for future projects.
We also visited Baguio, a highland city with a Rotary-supported feeding and tutoring program benefiting children year-round. As we prepare to return home, we look forward to sharing insights from this trip and developing a roadmap for impactful service opportunities, both small and large.
Thank you for your support—we are eager to continue building on the relationships we've fostered here and continuing to share with you. We’ll be presenting at the District Celebration on May 31 and would love to visit your Clubs. Reach out to us at dickhall7780@gmail.com.
