Chicago One World Centennial Lions Club Governor’s Day and Induction of Officers
Allegra Banquets – August 29, 2026
Lion Governor Ben Zoleta of District I-A inducting the new members of Chicago One World Centennial Lions Club.
Lion Governor Ben Zoleta inducting the officers for 2026-2027 Gemma Esmalla, President Tina Cronologia- Assistant Secretary Maria Borromeo-Club Director Phoebe Doruelo-Club Director Richard ESQUIVEL-Club Director Lourdes Shah-LCIF coordinator Sheila Altis-Club Membership Chair Maritess Wynkoop- treasurer Ronald Coloma- 2nd Vice President Mila Machado- First Vice President
L-R: Charter President, Maritess Wynkoop and Newly Inducted President, Gemma Esmalla.
L-R: Gemma Esmalla, Consul Melvin Almonguera
Headtable dignitaries: L-R: Maritess Wynkoop, Gemma Esmalla, Consul Melvin Almonguera, Lion Governor Ben Zoleta, Lion Yoly Zoleta, PDG Brenda Stevens, and Lion Zone Chair Dina Quiba.
L-R: Gemma Esmalla, Jennifer Despojo, Sheila Altis, Lourdes Shah, Rappy Jereos.
Lion 2nd Vice President Ronald Coloma.
L-R: First Lady Lion Yoly Zoleta, Lion President of COWCLC Ma Gemma Esmalla and Lion Governor Ben Zoleta.
L-R: The winners of the Couple Balloon Dance Contest Cyrus Altis and Sheila Altis Anna ESQUIVEL and Rick ESQUIVEL.
L-R: Gemma Esmalla, Student Lion RJ Coloma, Lion Governor Ben Zoleta, Student Lion Ava Formeller, Maritess Wynkoop.
L-R: Veronica Leighton, Nerissa Allegretti, Lion Sue from Thai Midwest LC, Justice Suner, Pabs Quiba, Dan Gepolio, Josie Gepolio, Sally Train, Raysaldo Estember and Gerry Rebello, Lion 2nd Vice President Ronald Coloma.
