Saipan Invincible Lions Club holds charter and induction ceremony

The Lions Clubs International’s Saipan Invincible Lions Club held a charter and induction ceremony last Aug. 18 at the Saipan World Resort’s Royal Taga Ballroom.

SILC is the 13th Lions Club of District 204 Region 2.

A total of 20 members of the Saipan Invincible Lions Club were inducted to the newest Lions Club of the islands, namely Ian B. Manalo, Ryan Mar N. Sicat, Roland B. De Vera, Karla May Angelou G. Martinez, Princess Mae T. Bacinillo, Marnel G. Cunanan, Merwin A. Dela Cruz, Robin V. Galangga, Anne Janine Macauyam, Romeo H. Dela Torre, Exequiel B. Figueroa, Shirley A. Santos, Ardelyn D. Sicat, Madelyn N. De Vera, Allen Bartolome, Danielle Ann Acosta, Christian Angelo De Guzman, Sly Fetcher Quintos, Eloisa Elayda, and Jeff Elayda.

No less than Lions Club District 204 past president Blanca Imbo inducted the new Lions Club members.

The Saipan Invincible Lions Club is a chartered club of Saipan Pacific Lions Club and was officially recognized as an official Lions Club last May 20, 2024, according to the past president Sandra Bartolome.

The club’s charter president Ian B. Manalo expressed gratitude in his acceptance speech to the members and sponsoring club, Saipan Pacific Lions Club.

“I am deeply grateful for the trust and confidence vested in me to lead. It is often said that when one determines life’s purpose, one can then organize all activities around it. This truth resonates with my life’s purpose for the Saipan Invincible Lions Club. I firmly believe that our club, as a member of District 204, Region 2, will thrive due to the unity and collective commitment of all members to serve the community and provide crucial assistance to those in need from the depths of our hearts. I would like to express my sincerest appreciation to the Saipan Pacific Lions Club for their belief in our capabilities to serve humanity, enrich the spirit of Lionism, and embody the true spirit of Lion with our unique identity,” he said.

Aside from Imbo, the event was also attended by the District 204 district governor Roy Adonay from Guam, along with the first vice district governor Ronald Hidalgo, and past district governor Loisa Cabuhat. They were joined by the second vice district governor Eden Mercado from Saipan, together with region chair Marcelo Masilungan, past district governor Atoy Banting, and other officers.

The event was presided over by Saipan Pacific Lions Club president Noemi Catigan, followed by the reading of the Lions Club’s purpose and code of ethics. Fr. Charlie A. Borja, the newly named apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa, delivered the invocation. The induction and candle-lighting ceremony highlighted the event.

The mistress of ceremony was Annamae Adaza and event was concluded with a group photo.