04/07/2025
Ito na, nangyari na nga... 🙃
As I assumed the role of President for this amazing club, one of my first worries was this: What if two events fall on the same day? Do I need to be like a manananggal just to be present at both?
Well, it happened. Our Toastmasters meeting and my basketball championship were scheduled at the exact same time. Thankfully, our seasoned and dedicated leaders had my back. Thank you DTM Fred, DTM Jeck, DTM Weng, DTM Janette, AD Rina, VP Arlene, Incoming Pres Jen, our rising star Atty. JR, and to all of you who supported me throughout this rollercoaster ride.😉☺️
This leadership journey taught me something important: flexibility. That’s the beauty of servant leadership—you show up, even when your calendar says “Fully Booked.”👌
To my beloved club members, thank you for bearing with me when I kept moving our meeting dates from the usual 1st and 3rd Thursdays to… well… whenever my schedule allowed. 😅 Sometimes 2nd, sometimes 4th. What mattered most? We still made it happen.
There were nights I was running on empty—exhausted, brain-fried—but I reminded myself: Leadership isn’t about always being ready. It’s about being willing. Even when we’re drained, we press on.
And oh, the challenges we faced! Sometimes, it felt like “Mission: Impossible” to find a guest Guest Evaluator (GE). But guess what? God provides. Thanks to the effort and networks of our members, miracles showed up right on time. Sometimes, only five members would attend. And guess what again? Nag-meeting pa rin tayo! No GE? No problem. Because what we had was heart.❤️
That’s what Managers for Christ Toastmasters Club is known for—heart, faith, and grit.💪💪💪
Our shared vision isn’t just a slogan. It’s a mission: To help equip managers to become effective Christian leaders, communicators, and influencers.
And yes—influencer na ako. Not the TikTok kind (yet!), but the kind that uplifts, leads, and hopefully inspires.🤩🤗😉
Before I end, let me share my personal motto:
“At kung hindi ako kikibo, sino ang kikibo?
Kung hindi ako ang kikilos, sino ang kikilos?
At kung hindi ngayon… kailan pa?”🥰💪
To our incoming set of officers, led by our very own TM Jen Rico—your time starts now. Take the torch. Embrace the chaos. Enjoy the coffee. Lead with heart, humor, and purpose. Rain or shine. Tired or inspired. Five or fifty attendees—just show up. Because this club needs your presence, your leadership, and your voice.🙌🙌🙌
Signing off as President ... but will continue to lead, to love, and to speak life.
Maraming salamat, and let’s speak to serve with a bang—Managers For Christ, God bless us all!🙏🤩🥰
Yours truly,
Pres Jp, 2024-2025