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Terry D'Souza induced as I Vice District Governor

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June 10, 2013

Chicago, Jun 10: District 1-A, Mother District of Lionism held its Cabinet Awards and Governor's Installation at the Elmcrest Banquet Hall, Elmwood Park, here.

Dr. Richard Racuba was inducted by Ralph Koller as Lions of Illinois Foundation Trustee from District 1-A.  Dr. Austin Prabhu inducted I Vice District Governor Terry D'Souza and II Vice District Governor Ralph Zarada with his signature candle ceremony.  He asked vice district governors to learn every step of the way to lead district when they fit into governor's shoes in few years.  He read Lions Code of Ethics and reminded them to follow them religiously to keep faith and trust in one another as leaders of the district.

Terry D'Souza gave an example of Mother Teresa for her community services in Calcutta and all over the world and called Lions as her followers in service to the needy people.  She said that when she visited Mother Teresa's home in Calcutta last year, she was very much impressed to see how those nuns were serving less fortunate without looking at their caste, creed or religion.  Let us sacrifice and help our brothers and sisters who are less fortunate in this world, she said.

Dan O'Reilly gave away International President's Medal to Chris Coleman and International President's Certificates to Dave Hansen, Ernie Lapid and Gerry Crisostomo for their hard work for the growth of Lionism in District 1-A.  Dr. Austin was able to bring in one new club this year namely, Chicago Jose Rizal Lions Club.  Bob Hoffmann, Millie Koller, Ralph Koller, Ray Jachim, Tina Gaddy, Steve Anton, Rick Herpich, Dan O'Reilly, Catherine Rondinelli and Paul Tim were also honored with International President's special certificates of appreciation for their successful chairmanships.

Governor Dr. Austin Prabhu thanked all cabinet members with a memento to remember.  He asked lions to be the lit candles in their communities to serve and brighten their lives.  Also he thanked all cabinet members and club officers and lions, lionesses and leos for making his year for the second time as governor a successful one.

Steven Solomon entertained the gathering with his electronic organ music and live singing.

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Media Release
March 15,2020

Markaz Al Madeena Association, Eastern province, conducted JALS-E-UCHILA get together program at Dammam, Saudi Arabia on March 5,2020 on account of celebrating 28 years of social service dedicated by the organization.

The event chairman Noushad Uchil inaugurated the function. The organization president presided the program and delivered talk about the intention of the organization. Hashim Uchil has intorduced the social and academic contribution of the organization of past 28 years. Jamal Uchil welcomed the gathering and Ismail G.I. host the program.

Games, Quiz and prize distribution to the winners and senior social workers was the special attraction of the event. The planning committee of the event includes Iqbal, Farooq, Shahul Hameed, Ramza, Nabeel, Afthar, Ashraf and Shafi.

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August 6,2020

Dubai, Aug 6: Non-resident Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist Dewakara Alva passed away on Thursday August 6. He was 63.

Alva, who hailed from Mangaluru, was the director of Federal Insurance Brokers LLC, Dubai and was residing in Dubai for around four decades. He was reportedly suffering from health problems for last few months. 

He was a patron of Tulu and Kannada language and culture in United Arab Emirates. He was a member of various NRI organizations including UAE Tulu Koota and UAE Bunts

Alva is survived by wife Saritha, daughter Powshali, and son Manal.

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Media Release
June 24,2020

The Overseas Indian Cultural Congress (OICC), Bahrain, has charted aircrafts to repatriate stranded expatriates to India. 

Boby Parayil, General Secretary, OICC National Committee, Bahrain has thanked all those who supported in this cause.

“The aircrafts were not licensed and were in crisis until the last minute. Finally, Mohammed Mansoor, president of Bahrain chapter of Indian Overseas Congress approached IOC Middle East in charge Dr Arathi Krishna, who helped get permission to operate flight to Kozhikode,” he said in a release. 

All mandatory approvals from the Foreign Ministry of Affairs and other government officials were accomplished by Dr Arathi Krishna. OICC has expressed gratitude to her for her timely support, he said. 

OICC is also grateful to former Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy for doing necessary arrangements to get all the approvals for flight landing in Kerala, he added.

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