The Iloilo City (Host) Lions Club: Turnover Ceremony
Turnover Ceremony
The Iloilo City (Host) Lions Club District 301-B held its formal Turnover Ceremony at the Golden Salakot of Hotel del Rio last June 18, 2008. Outgoing President Maridan Sollesta had the meeting called to order while the National Anthem and Lions Prayer were lead by Ma. Elena B. Dalisay and Godofredo Cabillon, MD respectively.
A sumptuous buffet dinner was served to the Lions and notable guests like Alan Sy, Mars Florete, City Councilors Lex Tupas and Julienne Baronda, among others. Doing the intermission number to the delight of everyone was top ballroom dancer Ashiera Jane Borda who presented a dance medley while the young and talented Bing Bing Basco, the Grand Winner of Campus Idol rendered a couple of beautiful love songs.
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Apres Outgoing President Maridan Sollesta gave her Message and Word of Thanks to all her Lion Club Members citing their numerous projects and achievements during her presidency. She also gave out Club Awards to members and was assisted by the Chairman of the Awards Committee PDG Pedro Jeana MD.
The highlight of the night was the turning over of the Presidency to Incoming President Jed Patrick Mabilog, MPM, who during his acceptance speech promised his club to bring in more members , more civic projects and awareness , and with the best yet to come during his term.
My congratulations to Iloilo City (Host) Lions Club President Patrick John Mabilog and its new officers. Cheers!