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Queen brings life to the parade with Carnaval costume
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Make yourself felt needed" was the
theme for the 23rd
Annual District 59 Lions Convention held in Belmopan City April
28th -
30th, 2000. The
Belmopan Convention Hotel was the venue for this year's event and the San
Pedro Lions Club (SPLC) participated in full force. As the official
program commenced, it was our island's Lions Club that took center stage.
During the parade of Club Queens and Presidents, Miss San Pedro Lions in
her stunning evening gown was definitely the star of the night.
Throughout the evening, each club presented their own moment of
entertainment. The San Pedro Lions Club was represented by members of the
San Pedro Dance Company who delighted the crowd with their dances and
extravagant costumes. After the official speeches, which included
International Director, Dr. Fernando Rojas; District 59 Governor,
Leonides Cuellar; Belmopan's Mayor, Anthony Channona and Prime Minister
Said Musa, the hospitality booths were opened to conventioneers. The SPLC
chose a Carnaval motif throughout the convention. Their booth was
decorated in attractive colors and featured balloons, fluorescent flags
and beads. As usual, the booth attracted many for a taste of San Pedro's
popular conch ceviche, conch fritters and more. Conventioneers, Lions,
guests and many friends spent quality time during this part of the
convention, greeting and speaking to their friends that only come
together one time every year.
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| Lions Internation Director Dr. Fernando
Rojas and wife (left) with San Pedro Lions Queen and members
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Saturday morning was set aside for
various work sessions, seminars, the selection of Region Chairman and
other key decisions. Lion and Dr. Chris Bennett was elected Region
Chairman and San Pedro was chosen as the next convention site. Instead of
the usual outing Saturday afternoon it was agreed that conventioneers be
involved in a significant action or deed that would remain as a symbol of
their participation in the convention. Lions and friends got together for
a tree-planting ceremony, symbolizing their faith in the future and their
commitment to improving the quality of their environment. Twelve mahogany
trees were planted by the clubs and invited guests. In the evening, the
anticipated Club Queen presentation took place and again it was San Pedro
represented by Luisana Nuñez who made a lasting impression. Luisana's
presentation incorporated participation from the members of the club and
depicted the evolution of Carnaval in San Pedro. The stage came to life
as comparsas Las Cubanitas, El Torito and Las Rancheritas filled
the air with a sense of that unique festivity that is Carnaval. The
members of the San Pedro Dance Company were a great addition to the
presentation as they represented today's street dancers during Carnaval.
Without a doubt, the highlight of the show was Luisana's dance
presentation in her extravagant costume which many present said was fit
for Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro. No buts about it, San Pedro's presence
was the overall best entertainment of the convention. The crowd then
enjoyed an all-night dance with Sam Hamilton and his band.
On Sunday, the day began with Ecumenical Church
Services at St. Ann's Anglican Church followed by the Lions parade around
the Ring Road. Although no music was provided, the SPLC managed to make
the best of the situation. They joyfully paraded, dressed in matching
outfits with the theme "San Pedro Lions Club - We serve in the Carnaval
of Life." The parade ended at the Lions Den for lunch with a presentation
of awards and prizes. The Club returned home with first prize for the
best organized group. San Pedro Lion and Cabinet Secretary/Treasurer,
Ruben Gonzalez, received two symbolic awards: the Governor's
Appreciation and International President's Appreciation Awards.
The San Pedro Lions Club wishes to acknowledge all
those businesses who advertised in the Lions booklet and who helped make
San Pedro's participation easier. Special thanks to Tropic Air for their
discounted rate to all conventioneers and to the San Estevan Lions Club
for facilitating the transportation to Belmopan. Special thanks to
Luisana Nuñez and her parents for their tireless work on her successful
presentation. Many thanks to the San Pedro Dance Company for their
talented participation and to the friends who traveled with the club to
support them. A special thank you goes out to Mr. Manuel Ancona Jr. for
taking on the task of putting together the queen's presentation, helping
with the hospitality booth and parade, and for his ever-original ideas
shared with the club and the Convention Chairman. To everyone that helped
make the convention a success in one way or the other, the San Pedro
Lions Club thanks you.
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