Past Presidents and District Leaders

Leadership Through Service

At the Kiwanis Club of Lubao Gems, leadership is not simply about holding an office.

It is about accepting responsibility, inspiring others, building relationships and turning a shared commitment to children into meaningful action.

Every administrative year brings a new team of officers and directors, but the purpose remains constant:

Serving the Children of the World.

Our leaders work alongside fellow Kiwanians, volunteers, partners and community organizations to strengthen the club and expand its ability to serve.


Administrative Year 2026–2027

Our Current Club Leadership

The Kiwanis Club of Lubao Gems is proud to be led by the following officers for Administrative Year 2026–2027:

President

Marilen V. Ramos

Provides overall leadership and direction to the club, helping members remain focused on service, fellowship, growth and the Kiwanis mission.

Secretary

Marlyn van Es

Supports club administration, records, communications, documentation and reporting, helping preserve the club’s work and share its story with members, partners and the wider community.

Assistant Secretary

Micaella D. Bonaobra

Supports the Secretary and contributes to the coordination and administration of club activities and projects.

Treasurer

Laila Evaristo

Helps safeguard the club’s financial stewardship and supports responsible management of resources dedicated to service.


Board of Directors

The officers are supported by the Board of Directors, whose collective experience and commitment help guide the club’s programs, decisions and long-term direction.

Board Members

Reynaldo M. Bonaobra

Joan Dizon

Together with the club officers, the Board helps ensure that KC-Lubao Gems remains responsive to community needs while maintaining responsible governance and a strong culture of service.


Leadership Beyond the Club

KC-Lubao Gems Develops Servant Leaders

One of the proudest traditions of KC-Lubao Gems is seeing its members step beyond the club to serve Kiwanis at the division and district levels.

Our club has produced leaders who have accepted responsibilities not only for KC-Lubao Gems, but for the wider Kiwanis family.

Jesusa “Susan” Uy-Capuli

Charter President | Past Lieutenant Governor, Division 2B

Our founding president and a guiding force in the club’s early history, Susan helped establish the values of friendship, service and leadership that continue to influence KC-Lubao Gems.

She became the club’s first member to serve as Lieutenant Governor of Division 2B.

In Memoriam

Susan’s legacy lives on through the people she inspired and the spirit of service she helped establish.

Marilen V. Ramos

Past Lieutenant Governor, Division 2B

Marilen became the second Lieutenant Governor from KC-Lubao Gems.

Her leadership demonstrated how a small club can contribute to the success of an entire division. During her term, seven of eight Division 2B clubs achieved Outstanding Club recognition.

Her journey from charter member and club officer to division leader reflects the club’s commitment to developing leaders through service.

Reynaldo “Rey” M. Bonaobra

Past Lieutenant Governor, Division 2B

Rey became the third member of KC-Lubao Gems to serve as Lieutenant Governor of Division 2B.

His leadership contributed to significant membership and organizational growth across the division. He later continued serving at the district level, including responsibilities connected with membership and growth for Administrative Year 2026–2027.

His journey illustrates an important belief of our club:

Leadership grows when service is shared.


A Legacy of Leadership

The history of KC-Lubao Gems shows that leadership does not belong to one person or one administrative year.

Over the years, members have served as presidents, secretaries, treasurers, directors, committee leaders, project coordinators and volunteers.

Many have also accepted leadership responsibilities beyond the club.

Among the officers who have helped shape the club over the years are:

  • Jesusa “Susan” Uy-Capuli
  • Rita Dizon
  • Marilen V. Ramos
  • Reynaldo M. Bonaobra
  • Elizabeth C. Salopesa
  • Ana Belen S. Bernaldo
  • Anna Leah L. Santos
  • Merced C. Miguel
  • Mayer D. Nogot
  • Micaella D. Bonaobra
  • Marlyn van Es
  • and many other dedicated Kiwanians

The leadership of KC-Lubao Gems has changed from year to year, but the commitment to children has remained.


Leadership Is a Team Effort

An effective service organization cannot be built by officers alone.

Behind every successful project are members who plan, organize, communicate, transport supplies, coordinate with communities, document activities, raise resources, build partnerships and simply show up when help is needed.

That is why we believe:

**A title may identify a leader.

Service reveals one.**

At KC-Lubao Gems, leadership is an invitation to contribute—not simply an opportunity to hold office.


From Lubao to the Wider Kiwanis Family

Our members have represented KC-Lubao Gems at division, district and Asia-Pacific events.

The club’s leadership journey has taken us from local service in Pampanga to participation in the wider Kiwanis family, including regional conventions and international recognition.

In 2026, the club celebrated an especially proud milestone when its members received two Grand Winner awards in the ASPAC Stories Video Competition during the joint Kiwanis International and ASPAC Convention in Manila.

These achievements belong not to one leader, but to the collective effort of the club.


Looking Ahead

As each new administrative year begins, leadership changes hands.

The mission does not.

We continue to develop leaders who are willing to listen, collaborate, serve and inspire others.

Because at KC-Lubao Gems, we believe that the strongest leadership is leadership that leaves something good behind.

**Serve with purpose.

Lead with heart.
Leave a legacy of hope.**

Serving the Children of the World.

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