ROTARACT CLUB OF ILIGAN BAY

The Rotaract Club of Iligan Bay (RAC-IB) is a non-government organization composed of diverse
individuals and young professionals. The organization is youth-led and community-based, and is
part of the Rotary International network 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 musical expression 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