Photo: Eddie Artajo/Dipolognon.com
Kesa Bajamunde was chosen as the new incoming President of ZAMNAI, the Zamboanga del Norte Association in Illinois on Saturday, August 9 while Manukan won the sports festival championship. The event coincided with the annual Hudyaka sa Illinois festival at Proesel Park in Skokie, Illinois. Also elected were Maria Cyd Adriatico-Fernandez (Vice President for Internal Affairs), Manuel Dinawanao, Jr. (Vice President, External). The new secretary is Joy Yumol, her assistant is Gilbert Elumba. The elected Treasurer is Linda Refugio, Assistant Treasurer Terry Refugio and Connie Diaz remain as Auditor with Felipe Agias as Assistant.
Press Relations Officer is Irwin Bilog, Business and Social Manager, Salvic Saavedra, Assisted by BSM Rogelio Calimutan.
Marshals are Richard Bermudez, Peter Nalzaro, Licerio Soropia and Ronnie Bonjoc
A mass kicked off the celebrations, concelebrated by Rev. Fr. Manny Duterte assisted by Rev. Fr. Allan Lastimosa.Induction night is slated for December 13.
In the sports sports festival, Dapitan became the champion followed by Manukan as 2nd place winners. Manukan won the volleyball competition with Polanco as 2nd.
Manukan was declared this year’s champion. Outstanding group award went to the Chicago Dirt Riders who were in full "battle gear", complete with a booth and bike display.
The supporting organizations included Circulo de Dapitanon, Dipolog Association in the United States of America(DAUSA), Chicago Dirt Riders, Polasil, Sindanganons USA, Manukanians USA, ZN United Football Club,Katipuneros USA, Zanorte Pride-Illinois , Couples for Christ-Illinois, Pinan Association of Illinois, Brotherhood of Christian Businessman and Professionals in the Philippines( Illinois),Dipolog Youth Club-Illinois and clans like the Lacaya Twigs and Villas- Regencia Clan, Sevilla family and Acas Clan among many others.
The medical outreach table managed by Ruby Nalzaro , RN from the White Crane Wellness Center was a crowd drawer.
Outgoing ZAMNAI President Rem Sienes expressed his deep appreciation to all the organizations and individuals who made the event a huge success.
Additional report courtesy of Dipolognon.com via Mr. Eddie Artajo:
Sports activities was spearheaded by Jun Navarro VP ZAMNAI. There was a Volleyball & Badminton sports events with 7 paticipating teams 1. Dipolog USA headed by Allan Olarte DAUSA President, 2. Dapitan Team headed by Circulo de Dapitan President Elvie Cagbabanua Rudas, 3. Team Polanco headed by Ermie Repaja POLASIL president 4. Manukan Association USA headed by Ted Hisula its president, 5. Chicago Dirt Rider Team headed by Alvin Ang its President, 6. ZANORTE PRIDE (a Zanortean Gay Association) Headed by Manuel Dinawanao, 7. DYC Chicago headed by Paul Daarol.
Paticipating Organizations were: Circulo de Dapitanon, Dipolog Association USA, Polanco Association of Illinois, Sindanganon USA, ZN United (soccer assosciation headed by Ronald Ortega) Katipuneros USA (President Yoyon Reinante-President) Manukan Association USA, Chicago Dirt Rider, Pinan Association (President Rick Falconaje), Couples for Christ (Dodong Calimutan), BCBP (Cris Tan ) and DYC Chicago.
Children Parlor Games was headed by Kesa Bajamunde Balloon tossing and Piñata. Gil "Longlong" Cruz who work at M&M Candies Company give away candies for the kids courtesy of M&M Candies A raffles by Chicago Dirt Rider with prizes courtesy of Monster Beverage Company.
More stories and photos at Dipolognon.com
Related link: “Faster, Stronger, Higher ” – a photo tribute to the ZAMNAI athletes
This event was sponsored by: Eddie Artajo (Dipolognon.com ), Armand Frasco (Ambibo.com ), Dr. Claude and Suzie Adriatico, Drs. Demet and Maryann Nazario, Paul and Rita Daarol, Reyglenn and Jing Sienes, Rainier Ortega (Infinity Homehealth Services, Inc) and Luigi and Lullete Camara (Care Solutions, Inc.)
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