GALA EVENT - APRIL 9, 2016

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Jay Ruiz, Jr. & Eleanor Sober, Emceeing our Gala Event

Tess Paje, doing the Invocation

Paul Benfer, Our Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Remy DeRamos singing our National Anthem

Opening Remarks - Helen Quintanilla

Inspirational Speech by Councilman Chris Cate - San Diego City District 6

Inspirational Speech - Lions District 4-L6 1st Vice District Governor (San Diego County Supervisor)

Our Guest Speaker
Council Chair Mary Rynearson - Lions in California, Multiple District Four

Three of our 2016 - 17 Scholars
received their awards during our Gala Night -

Rioneil Arias
Thomas Crimmel
&
Geofrey Lu

Alyssa Dsouza, our 4th Scholar is not in attendance





Added Alyssa Dsouza.
She received her award at our
Board of Directors meeting,
April 18, 2016

Pictures below were taken during our Lions Clubs Membership Induction of new Members, performed by PDG Art Arboleda

Recognition of the Foundation
Board of Directors by Chairman Jay Ruiz, Sr.

Recognizing the Board of Advisors

Joseph Rivera, Jimmie Sober, Luz Galindez, Dr. Ceferina Ruiz and PDG Art Arboleda

Recognizing the current Frank P. Rivera Fellows in attendance

Bert Alota, CAPT Elsa Ang, PDG Art Arboleda, Linda Arboleda, Frances Ashcraft, Jorge Balares, Katrina Benfer, Paul Benfer, Constantine Castro, Nita Castro, Chris Cate, Greg Cody, Julio Deguzman, Remy DeRamos,
Trinidad dela Rosa, Joseph Encarnacion, Annabelle Fabila, Luz Galindez, Priscilla Garrovillas,  Tessie Generoli, Arnold Lazaga, Brian Lazaga, Laurence Lazaga, Dr. Myrna Lazaga, Daughlet Ordinario, Romy Ordinario, Ron Phife, Helen Quintanilla, Alex Quinto, Janet Quinto, Rebecca Rayo, Myrna Reyes, Edith Rillamas, Rivera Family, CC Mary Rynearson, Dr. Ceferina Ruiz, Jay Ruiz, Jr., Jay Ruiz, Sr., Rose San Pedro, Eden Soliman, Larry Soliman, Oscar Teel, and Emmy Vera Cruz.

Recognizing the Platinum Donors
Diabetes Awareness Walk Committee, Jeff & Dr. Auie Guevarra, Rancho Bernardo White Cane Foundation,
The Rivera Family and San Diego Pathfinders Lions Club

Chairman Jay Ruiz, Sr. announcing
Lion JIM ASHCRAFT as the newest Fellow of the Foundation

FRAN ASHCRAFT AND KIMBERLY (Daughter of Jim & Fran) accepting the recognition.
Frank Rivera witnessing.


Followed by attendees wanting to become a JIM ASHCRAFT Fellows...

Rebecca Rayo of San Diego Majestic Lions Club

Paul Benfer of San Diego Pathfinders Lions Club

Greg Cody of Rancho Bernardo Lions Club

Paul and Mercy Walters of El Cajon Valley Lions Club

M. L. "LiMa'A.A.J." Bey of San Diego North Park Lions Club

Laurence Lazaga of San Diego Premier Lions Club
Laurence is the first Progressive Jim Ashcraft Fellow

PDG Art Arboleda of San Diego TFC Lions Club

Rose San Pedro of San Diego Majestic Lions Club

Ron Phife of San Diego Pathfinders Lions Club

Zeny Ply of San Diego Executive Lions Club

Helen Quintanilla of San Diego Executive Lions Club

Jay Ruiz, Jr. of San Diego TFC Lions Club

Council Chair Mary Rynearson of West Shores Lions Club







Other Jim Ashcraft Fellows not in picture -

Jorge Balares of San Diego TFC Lions Club
Deborah Braun of San Diego North Park Lions Club
Remy DeRamos of San Diego Classic Lions Club
and
San Diego Mission Lions Club

A SYMBOL of GROWTH & UNITY

Our centerpiece represents all of us coming together as one family for community service.

The marbles for water, which symbolizes our dedication and resources we contribute to support life changing projects and overall growth of San Diego Lions Scholarship Foundation.

The blooming branches  for 14 active Lions Clubs in District 4-L6, cattail flower for excellent students from our communities whom we award financial assistance every year and the clear glass vase with SDLSF logo which unites us all.

The Spring Colored pots  for our SDLSF Board and Fellows deserving of recognition for “raising us up” and inspiring us with their leadership.  

Also featured are the Frank Rivera (left) and Jim Ashcraft Fellowship Pins.


The 201 attendees took all of the center pieces and left the foundation with $212.00

For more pictures, go to the links below (Thanks to Zeny Ply)

https://goo.gl/photos/1vvdowgS5hrLYnFw8

https://goo.gl/photos/CsQGz7WtrZBddSpM9