Dr. Austin Prabhu & Terry
Receives Chicago’s Distinguished Couple Award
Chicago, Nov 2: Chicago Filipino American Lions Club held their Annual
Distinguished Couple Awards ceremony and Governors Nite at the O’Hare Holiday
Inn Penthouse. For this years awards there were six couples selected by the club
who rendered their services in various fields who were - Dr. Austin Prabhu and
Terry, Dr. Bart Freihaut and Liticia, Lain Frias and Nell, Frank Perricone and
Merly, Drs. Nunilo Rubio and Elenita. Governor Ray Jachim awarded a beautiful
memento to each couples on behalf of the club.
In his message, Governor Ray gave
some real life examples how the lions help the needy people in their communities
and make miracles happens. He said we need more and more community workers to
lend their hands to help a person who in need in every community. He
congratulated Distinguished Couples for their service to the needy in various
fields.
During the program Past District Governor Dr. Austin Prabhu inducted six new
members to the club with his popular blind folded and candle light induction
ceremony. Several singers and dancers took part in the event to entertain the
gathering.
Delfin Masangcay welcomed the gathering. Terry D’Souza gave an invocation, Dr.
Dave Herrmann introduced the guests and Wes Salsbury introduced the governor.
Millisa Vasich presentd the officers for the year 2009-10. Anita Rosa made
special presentation for the awardees and Lourdes Livas closed the program with
her remarks and vote of thanks. Michelle Lleno and Millisa Vasich were the
emcees for the event. Masangcay Enterprise, a popular DJ in Filipino community
entertained the crowd with their thrilling music and songs.
