THE 26 years of Lions LD and 68 years of Lions Host of San Fernando La Union portray both clubs’ strong mission to give and restore sight, to support education of the youth and other humanitarian projects.
Founded decades ago, Lions Clubs of San Fernando La Union are under the Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service organization with over 46,000 clubs in 200 countries. To date, it has over 1.4 million members unified by a motto, “We Serve.”
Lionism aims to provide vision to mankind through various programs like vision screening, eye disease seminars, donation of medicines and construction of hospitals and clinics. Distribution of eyeglasses, as well as free cataract operations, are part of the “Sight First Mission” of Lions. Keeping up with its commitment to serve the youth, the LD and Host Clubs of Lions La Union, provide scholarships as well as recreation and mentoring to Leos, the younger generation Lions, and those who are not in the fold. The Lions Clubs promote programs of its mother club including the Peace Poster Contest, Youth Camps and Exchange, and Lions Quest.
True to its pledge to help during disasters and aid the underprivileged sector of society, Lions are a common sight in disaster-stricken areas.
Some of the recent projects of the LD and Host Lions of San Fernando La Union for the current Lion Year were: Feeding program, distribution of school bags with school supplies, and footwear distribution at Pagdalagan, San Fernando City, La Union on July 28, 2018. The same activities took place at South Central, Ilocanos, Catbangen and Canaoay Elementary Schools on July 30.
A Joint Feeding activity in August 22 at San Juan Central School followed by a wheel chair donation at Barangay Calingcamasan, San Juan, La Union were undertaken by the LD and Host Lions of San Fernando, La Union. A feeding program also took place at the Gabaldon Elementary School on August 30.
On the 15th of this month, the LD and the Host Lions will once again have the induction of officers who will lead the flock and bring vigor to community service of dedicated Lions. A new brood of members will also be welcomed.
I write this article to solicit support to the new set of leaders, the future revolutionaries of positive change to our nation who will continue a legacy of service and dedication to the community.
Congratulations to the following La Union LD and La Union Host incoming officers and new members, as well as officers and new members of all clubs in the Philippines and the world who shall likewise have inductions:
La Union Lions LD 2018-2019 Officers: president - Sylvia Catapia; Immediate past president - Jeanny Hao; 1st vice president – Eleanor Martin; 2nd vice president - Emily Joy Gacad, PhD; 3rd vice president - Milagros Magumcia; secretary - Maria Leonora Dacumos; treasurer - Luz Suarez; auditor - Nelia Florence Turqueza; Lion Tamer Mercidita Hoffrichter; tail twister - Salvacion Estonillo; PRO - Ma. Theresa Galima.
Two (2) Years Directors: Paulina Lafrankie; Blesselda Ramos; Anne Malatag; M. Morillo; Elma Marie Galima; One (1) Year Directors: Fe Lasam; Lily Tam; Remedios Chan; Leonora Catungal; Fenalym Rimando; membership chair - Juliet Zamoranos; membership vice chair - Anabel Abat; membership member - Jeanny Hao; global action team chairperson - Pres. Sylvia Catapia; leadership chairperson 1st VP - Eleanor Martin; membership chairperson - PP Juliet Zamoranos; service chairperson - PP Gracia Ramos; LCIF coordinator - IPP/PDG Jeanny So Hao; Marketing communication chairperson - PP Maria Leonora Dacumos.
La Union Host Lions Club: President – Ricardo Cortez Jr.; IPP - Calixto Chan, MJF; 1st Vice President - Ramesh Pal, MJF; 2nd Vice President - Jeff Marlon Zamoranos; 3rd Vice President - Edralin La Torre; Secretary - Mariano Florentino, PMJF; Assistant Secretary - Marcelino Florentino; Treasurer - Herc dela Cuesta, MJF; Assistant Treasurer - Rey Anthony Hao; Tail Twister - Alan Chan, MJF; P. R. O. - Paul Martin; Auditor - Roger Dy, 7PMJF; LCIF Coordinator - Robert Ranchez, MJF;
Global Leadership Team Chairperson - Ramesh Pal, MJF; Global Membership Team Chairperson - Jeff Marlon Zamoranos; Global Service Team Chairperson - Edralin La Torre Directors (2 years): Shri Krishan; Edward Lacsamana; Joel Tadina; Ralph Anthony Hao; Past Presidents: Past Council Chair Victor Dy, PMJF; Past District Governor Antonio Hao, PMJF; Past District Governor Robert Lim, PMJF; Past District Governor Anacleto Zamoranos, MJF; Past President Antonio Orencia; Past President Justo Chan, MJF; Past President Rogelio Mendoza; Past President Antonio Feraren, Jr.; Immediate Past District Governor Roger Dy, 7PMJF.