Page 6 - June 2024 - Summer Edition

TRIBUTE TO DG ANTONIO ROBLES:

AN ELEGANT, CHEERFUL CELEBRATION

OF LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE

It was a striking procession of cabinet officers, Zone and Region Chairpersons,, GAT
facilitators and both event coordinators, PDGs Pauline C. Francis and Jacqueline V.
Phillips with Campaign Manager, Lion Adina Callender, all dressed in sparkling white
evening dress. They were followed by several supporting Past District Governors, DG
Jacqueline Williams, President}, DGE Romeo Hitlall and his partner in service, Vice
District Governors Jennifer and Dr. Denise with their respective partners in service.
Representatives from the 2023-2024 Council of Governors were also present. The
pageant was even more spectacular when Council Chair Ingrid Andrews-Campbell and
her partner in service, Daniel were introduced. What a pleasant surprise to have PID
Douglas X, Alexander as a special guest to honor the legacy of DG Antonio Robles!

An electrifying roar of cheers and applause exploded from the 300+ patrons,
representing 45+ clubs and well-wishers ,as our special honoree, DG Antonio Robles and
his wonderful partner in service/daughter, Lion Raenelle were introduced.

From the entrance, they burst into the room, dancing to the pulsating rhythm of Spanish
music and greeting everyone around the perimeter of the room, This set the joyful tone
and atmosphere for the evening. The invocation was prayed in Spanish, then translated
into English. Following the U.S. National Anthem, we acknowledged DG Antonio’s African
American heritage with the singing of “Lift Every Voice” and his ethnicity, with the
rendition of “Himno Nacional de Panama”, Panama’s National Anthem. Entertainment
was provided by the delightful and engaging Panamanian Ballet de Folklorico.

In commemoration of DG Antonio’s tenure of leadership and humanitarian community
services he was presented with a Progressive Melvin Jones from Reno Park / Forest Hills
Lions Club his Home Club and another similar recognition from District 20-K1. State and
City elected officials also cooperated to acknowledge his contributions by sending
various citations and Proclamations. PIP Douglas Alexander also presented him with a
Membership Key.

In appreciation for their dedication to the success of his administration, Melvin Jones
Fellowships were conferred on members of DG Antonio’s inner Cabinet and PDG Barbara
Moody for her eminent guidance. and leadership as LCIF Chairperson for several
consecutive years. Lion Jean Providence was awarded the prestigious President’s
Medal for her service to District 20-K1 as an eminent, well-established chairperson of
many diverse souvenir journals for several District Governors.

DG Antonio expresses his gratitude to the Planning Committee!

“Thanks for a job, well done!”