Inayawan Association USA Annual Picnic
Heritage Park in Cerritos, CA
July 7, 2013
Inayawan Association USA had its first annual picnic last June 22, 2013 at the Heritage Park in Cerritos, CA. The organizing committee Minda Bacayo, Monching and Anne Roque, Sam and Mary Sanchez, Dodo and Lilith Manliguez did a great job to ensure the success of its first picnic. A big thank you to Dodo and Lilith Manliguez who donated the lechon on behalf of the Manliguez family and other generous donors like Ramic Samson, Jojo and MaryAnne Nacua to make Inayawan's first annual picnic a great success. Likewise, it is with profound appreciation to the founders of this organization namely Lolita Ocampo, Ansing Samontina, Minda Bacayo, Pinas Hamdi whom with their families continue to this day support the mission and vision of Inayawan USA. Special mention also goes to Carol Ababon and Luzmi Cagande for spearheading the raffle tickets to underwrite the various projects of Inayawan USA.
The upcoming fiesta is on August 24, 2013 at the residence of Monching and Anne Roque with Jojo Nacua to serenade the evening with songs.
Congratulations to the officers of Inayawan USA for a successful event: Gilbert Cabrera, President; Maria Filipina Hamdi, Vice President; Luz Bacayo, Treasurer; Luzmi Cagande, Asst. Treasurer; Carol Ababon, Secretary; Ramic Samson and Dante Cabelino, Auditor.