Sights and sounds at the third Fundraiser of the Dennis J. Niebar Memorial Charitable Fund

As the Founder of the DENNIS J. NIEBAR MEMORIAL CHARITABLE FUND (DJNMCF) whose ministry for the past two years is focused on trying hard to raise fund to purchase a 15-seater van to donate to my church – Faith Community Presbyterian Church (FCPC) in Chicago, — on behalf of our officers and Honorary Advisers – I am extending an early HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL who opened their hearts to support this Ministry. Yes, Everyday is Thanksgiving Day. WE, at the DJNMCF, cannot wait for November 26 to Thank YOU ALL for your support to our Fundraiser last September 13, 2015. The proceeds may not be worth the hard work put into the preparation, however, the GODDNESS OF THE HEARTS of OUR FELLOWMEN is worth all the Treasures on earth knowing there are Friends who believe in “sharing their blessings” toward a humanitarian cause. WE STILL HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO TO AFFORD A VAN. It is so heartwarming to note that our Filipino American community is a Community of Givers as shown by various groups working hard to raise funds for their church, schools back home, medical mission, and a host of others. This, not counting our personal “Charity,” to help our relatives back home. We are like the beautiful Tulips whose ethereal Beauty is hidden inside its closed petals. Our human beauty is shown when we open our Hearts to share our Blessings from the Lord to help a humanity, big or small. Pictures on this two-page spread speaks a thousand words. Heartfelt thanks to my Via Times Boss, Veronica Leighton, for donating one page to this publicity.##

Dennis and Elsie basking in the Joyful “SilverWedding Anniversary” last Decembr 8, 2001. Dennis was called to “Come Home” on December 3, 2002.

IN PHOTO are the 2014-2016 officers of the DENNIS J. NIEBAR MEMORIAL CHARITABLE FUND (DJNMCF) officially welcoming the Keynote Speaker, the Hon. Karen Yarbrough, Cook County Recorder of Deeds, who made history in the Filipino American Community as the first Guest Speaker to give a donation to the organization. Officers from left to right are: VILMA V. MOLINA, Treasurer; TESSA COMPRADO, Director; IRMAMIRANDA, Director; ELSA CASTILLO, Asst. Treasurer; JULIE CHAVEZ, Director; VERONICA FERTIG, Director; The Hon, KAREN YARBROUGH, COOK COUNTY RECORDER of DEEDS; The Rev. JOHN CHU, Pastor, Faith Community Presbyterian Church, recipient of the proceeds; ELSIE SY-NIEBAR, Founder and president, holding the $500 donation from Recorder KAREN YARBROUGH; EVELYN TOLLEDO, 1st Vice President; YOLY ZOLETA, Director; LOURDES LIVAS, Vice President; LIZA SORIANO, Secretary, and ROSIE REID, Official

(1) Atty, Arcadio “Jun” Joaquin inducts 2015-2016 officers, from left: DIRECTORS : CARLOTA DOMANTAY, LIZA VASICH, DR. BEN and EMY BUTUYAN, Honorary Advisers; DR. NEIL BONJE, HONORARY ADVISERS and DON and JO AZARIAS, HONORARY ADVISERS. Not in photo are HONORARY ADVISERS: DR. MANNY ESCALONA and DR. REMY ESCALONA; DR. ALFREDO SY and MRS. HILDA SY; and DR. NUNILO RUBIO and DR. ELENITA I. RUBIO. Photo by Rosie Reid; (2)Inducting Officer Atty. Jun Joaquin congratulates new Honorary Advisers Ben and Emy Butuyan and Dr. Neil Bonje.(photo by Rosie Reed); (3) The sassy and song-bird Mistress of Ceremonies, the FABULOUS JOVIE CALMA, Celebrity Host for CPRTV and VIA TIMES Celebrity Columnist (Photo by Rosie Reid)

 

1) From the Faith Community Presbyterian Church Family: Kit Hernandez, May and Edwin Quiano, Dr. Ben and Emy Butuyan, Honorary Advisers; Rosie Reid, Elsie, Mabel Estavillo (soloist performer), and unidentified guest. (Rosie Reid photo); 2) DJNMCF 1st VP Evelyn Tolledo, Vice president Lourdes Livas, President Elsie Sy-Niebar poses with Philippine Consul Alona Grace Borra. (E. Pavel photo); 3) Seated are Merly Perricone, Fe Laguna and Imelda Ampil. Standing from left are Carmen Parga, Elsie, Aurum Laguna, Alyssa Yeung and unidentified guest. At back are George Villegas, Edwin Quano, Kit Hernandez, and Timmy Yeung (vocal performer). Photo by Rosie Reid.