Saipan Eagles Lions Club marks 1st anniversary, welcomes new members

The Saipan Eagles Lions Club welcomed new members during the celebration of their first anniversary last Saturday night at The Farm in As Gonno, Koblerville.

Certificates of appreciation were distributed to the new members Flor Inda, Lovelyn J. Constantino, Samy T. Albero, Ressie Sumile, Daria Kintol, Eugene DS. Bo, and Rica Lozarito. The club currently has 67 members not counting the new members who will be start their membership on July 1.

The program was opened with the Lions Club protocol rites, invocation song by Arceli Lizama, and dance numbers from Fitbeat Familia and M2 Fitness.

Instead of the usual Lions Club celebrations that are held in hotels, the event took place on a farm. “A farm setting can offer a more personal and unique experience for attendees, allowing them to connect with nature and each other in ways that a hotel environment might not,” said Marie Javier, the president of Saipan Eagles Lions Club.

The celebration was more focused on the member’s appreciation and recognition. “This is to show how the club valued the member’s efforts, support, and commitment,” according to Javier.

During the event, special awards were also given to Mary Jane Olavario, Maria Javier, Estrella Lontoc, Rosalie Palada, Merlie Mago, Irene Marquez, Mario Rodriguez, Belinda Dela Cruz, Fernando Enano, and Rosemarie Robediso for Complete Attendance Award. Service Award recipients were Rosalie Palada, Estrella Lontoc, Mary Jane Olavario, Marie Javier and Merly Mago. The Membership Award recipients were Maria Javier, Rosemarie Robediso, and Irene Marquez. Humanitarian Awardees were Eric Constantino, Jose Cruz Sr., Belinda Dela Cruz, Maria Javier, Michael Motol, Mary Jane Olivario, Rosalie Palada, Rosemarie Robediso, Mario Rodriguez, Mauricia Rios, and Jose Rios.

The program ended at 9:30pm.