To be or not to be….

January 2003 Editorial of The General-The LOm's Official Publication

When the LOM decided to publish “The GENERAL”, it was for the sole reason of providing the “Twin Star” Jaycees information and updates of the goings-on in the Philippines Jaycees and Junior Chamber International.

The then LOM President, JC Ceasar Capili told his Jaycees peers, “If we have to do it, let's shoot for the moon.” Loud and clear, his message reverberated in that small room where the LOM Boardwas having a meeting. The challenged was thrown, and ultimately it was accepted.

The rest is history as his words turned into a very wonderful reality – The GENERAL won as the Most Outstanding LOM Publication of the Philippine Jaycees. Little did we expect that in shooting for the moon, we'll eventually land among the stars!!

This experience has taught us a lot of lessons. We now know that nothing worthwhile and fulfilling is achieved if we do not go the extra mile. We now know t h a t prro b l e m s a re j u s t opportunities in disguise. We now know that every notable accomplishment starts with that bold decision to try. We now know that in THE JAYCEES, as well, as in LIFE, things do not just happen. As another portentous Jaycee Year unfolds before our eyes, we are expected to do better, to try harder.

Are we up to the challenge?