Chicago Nightingales’ Induction of New Off icers 2022-24

The Chicago Nightingales (CN) held their 5th biennial Induction Ceremony on May 28th, 2022 at the elegant banquets of Drury Lane in Oak Brook.

We had the extreme pleasure of the Honorable Consul General Ms. Susana V. Paez, Philippine Consulate General-Chicago to offi ciate the oath of offi ce for the newly elected 2022-2024 CN Offi cers and Board members. Also in attendance, accompanying PCG ConGen Paez was Consul Ryan C. Pondoc.

Globally, it has been a very diffi cult year with the pandemic but the CN team members were stronger than ever to fulfi ll the mission of helping local communities. We were able to partner with many organizations to reach out and help with much needed supplies, medical equipment, food, clothing, and to assist with fi nancial help for the war relief in the Ukraine. In addition, our CN group showed their special appreciation by giving some treats to fi rst responders and front liners in many diverse areas. Congratulations to our new CN Offi cers and Board members.

Congratulations to the incoming 2022-24 Chicago Nightingales Offi cers: Lourdes Shah, President; Milagros dela Cruz Machado, President-Elect; Ma. Ethel Acabal-Kaestner, VP; Maridel Maulawin, Rec. Secretary; Nizza Mortilla, Corr. Secretary; Ma. Cora Silva-Odes, Treasurer; Zenaida Ugalde, Asst. Treas; Grace Ordanza, Auditor. Members of Board of Directors are: Gloria Gagni, Betty Bayona, Maria Borromeo, Precy Primero, Aurora Flores, Anna Mae Baniqued, Anna Esquivel, Joy Ranchero, Evelyn Medrano and Sharon Nicolas.

photos CR: TamN.

Philippine Consul General Susana Paez administers the Oath of Office to the new CN officers.

CN Past Presidents Rose, Hazel, Phoebe & Gemma.

PCG Consul Pondoc, Dale & Lorna Tippett, Veronica of VIA-Times, PCG ConGen Paez.