Born: Tuesday, August 8, 1950 at 1:00 p.m. at home - Kala Sampath Lane, Nanthur, Mangalore 575 005

Parents: Gaulbert and Rose D'Souza - Nanthur, Mangalore

Married to: Theresa Lilly Pinto - 10-25-1980, Mangalore – Bendur St. Sebastian’s Church

Children: Anita (1983), Anil (1985), Atina (1989) and Angel (1992) - All born in the U.S.

Immigrated to the U.S.: September 28, 1981

U.S. Citizenship: September 10, 1985

Biography Listings:

1. Who’s Who of Indian Writers - 1977 by National Academy of Letters (Sahitya Akademi), India

2. Asian Writers Who's Who - 1986, Delhi, India

3. Marquis Who's Who, New Jersey, U.S.A., Published Annually

* Who's Who in the Midwest - since 1994 Edition
* Who's Who in America - since 1996 Edition
* Who's Who in the World - since 1996 Edition
* Who’s Who in Finance and Industry - since 1996 Edition

4. Men of Achievement - 1995 Edition Published by International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England

5. International Who’s Who of Professionals - 1995 Edition

6. Strathmore’s Who’s Who, New York - 1995 & 1997 Editions

Honorary Citizen: Boys Town, Nebraska, U.S.A.

Public Honors:

1. Sangheeth Ghar, Mangalore at Don Bosco Hall, Fr. William Gonsalves Mangalore (1981)

2. Catholic Action League, Bendur, Mangalore, Fr. Mark Valdar (1981)

3. Parish Council, Bendur, Mangalore, Vice President Shri A. R. D’Souza (1981)

4. 200th Wilfy Nite, Bendur St. Agnes Special School Grounds, by Bishop of Mangalore – Rev. Dr. Aloysius D’Souza on 12-19-1999

5. Lions Clubs International, District 324-D4 Region 3 Chairman Lion Navneeth Shetty, Urwa Hall (1999)

6. Karnataka Konkani Sahithya Academy, ® Mangalore, President Shri Basti Vaman Shenoy (1999)

Nominee: International Biographical Association Fellowship, England.

Advisor:

1. Illinois State Advisor - National Republican Senatorial Committee (1997)

2. International Biographical Centre Advisory Council, Cambridge, England (1995- )

Education:

* St. Joseph's Calvary Elementary School, Nanthur, Mangalore (1955-1960)
* Padua High School, Nanthur, Mangalore (1960-1966)
* (Member: Auxiliary Cadet Corps)
* Dubois School of Commerce, Cordel, Mangalore - Typewriting (1966)
* Industrial Training Institute, Mangalore - Mechanical Fitter (1967-1969)
* Mysore Open University, Mangalore, India (1973) B.A. History, Economics and Politics
* Triton College, River Grove, Illinois, U.S.A. - (1983) Computer Science
* Pacific Western University, Los Angeles, U.S.A. - M.B.A. (1983) Business Administration
* Pacific Western University, Los Angeles, U.S.A. - Ph.D. (1986) Management
* FrontLine Leadership and Developing FrontLine Leaders - Zenger Miller, 1993
*Various Credit Courses from: Computer Associates, Lions International, Padget Thompson, MIMA Management Institute, Rieker Management Systems, Westlake Community Hospital, Schering Plough, Wesley Jessen, Zenger Miller and Grammar Group, Management by Responsibility, etc.
* Central Management System, Illinois Department of Central Management Services, Springfield, Illinois, Grade A in Public Service Administrator, Senior Public Service Administrator (General Administration/Business-Marketing-Labor and Personnel) Social Services Program Planner IV (1995)
* Lions Clubs International USA-Canada Leadership Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1996)
* Safety and Hazard training, Deltrol Corporation (1997)
* Lift Truck Operators License – Wisconsin Lift Truck Corporation (1998)
* Hydraulic & Pneumatic Valves and Their Functions - Deltrol Corporation (1999)

Languages Known:

Konkani, English, Hindi, Kannada, Tullu and Marathi

Countries Visited:

Inida, U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, England, Italy and France

Work Experience:

1. Kaycee Industries, Bhandup, Bombay - 400 078 R & D Technician (1970-72)
2. Poinnari Konkani Weekly, Bombay – Asst. Manager (1971)
3. Canara Workshops, Mangalore 575 005 Crane Operator (1973)
4. Gaulbert's Ladies Tailors, Balmatta, Mangalore 575 001 Tailoring (1973)
5. Jhelo Prakashan, Kala Sampath Lane, Mangalore 575 005 Editor & Publisher, Jhelo Konkani Monthly (1973)
6. Konkani Swatantr Prakashan, Kala Sampath Lane, Mangalore 575 005 Editor & Publisher Jhelo Fortnightly, Mithr Weekly and Kannik Monthly Magazines. (1973-1977)
7. Shastha Pharma Laboratories, Bandra, Bombay 400 050 Medical Representative, Mangalore Headquarters (1978)
8. Bios Pharma Division, Ghatkopar, Bombay 400 086 Medical Representative, Mangalore Headquarters (1978- 1980)
9. Vival Laboratories, Cochin 582 016, Kerala, India, Medical Service Representative, Mangalore Headquarters (1980)
10. Wesley Jessen Corporation, Chicago, Illinois 60610 & Des Plaines, Illinois 60018
-Automatic Lathe Operator (1981-1982)
-Lead Person (1982)
-Manufacturing Supervisor (1983-1989)
-Manufacturing Specialist (1989-1990)
-Final Processing Supervisor (1990-1991)
-Manufacturing Liaison (1991-1992)
-Manufacturing Coordinator (1992-1993)
-Production Coordinator (1994-1995)
11. Olsten Staffing Services, Oak Brook, Illinois (1995) Various Assignments
12. IPI Medical Products, Chicago (Jan, 1996) Special Projects/Validations
13. IPI Medical Products, Chicago (Feb.-May, 1996) Manufacturing Manager
14. Courtesy Corporation, Buffalo Grove (June, 1996) Medical Assembly Manager
15. Deltrol Corporation, Bellwood (Jan. 1997- ) Assembly Manager

Management Trainee:

1. McDonalds Corporation, Oak Brook, Illinois (1995)
2. Fontanini Farms, Chicago, Illinois (1995)

Notary Public:

State of Illinois - 1984 to Present

Special Presentations:

District 1-E, District 1-F and District 1-J conventions in 2002
Lions Clubs International, USA-Canada Lions Leadership Forum, Dallas, Texas in Sept. 2002
Lions of Illinois State Leadership Workshop, Springfield, Illinois, November 2002
District 1-A Mid Year Leadership Forum, Oak Lawn Hilton, Illinois 2003

ACTIVITIES:

Promoter: Samajik Sudharann Sangh, ® Bombay (1970)

Asst. Editor:

1. Amchi Samaaj Konkani Monthly (1972)
2. Mithr Konkani Weekly (1972-1973) under the editor Late J. S. Alvares who wrote first novel in Konkani

Editor and Publisher:

1. Jhelo Konkani Fortnightly (1973-1977)
2. Kannik Konkani Monthly (1974-1977)
3. Mithr Konkani Weekly (1974-1977) - Edited and published three periodicals and a newsletter simultaneously at the age of 23.
4. Catholic Yuvak Konkani Monthly (1974-1976)
5. Udev Konkani Daily (1975) during 11th All India Konkani Sahithya Parishad held in Mangalore (3 days - Edited by Late C.F. D’Costa).
6. Damayan Lion Bulletin, Chicago (1990-1993)
7. Kala Sampath Roars – Broadview Kala Sampath Lions Clubs Bulletin (1998- )

Board Member:

1. Raknno Weekly Editorial Board, Mangalore (1978-1981)
2. New India Republic International, USA (1999)

Advisory Board Member:

1. International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England (1995-)
2. Federation of Indian Associations in Chicago (2000)
3. Voice of Asian Minorities (2000)
4. India Catholic Association of America (2000)

Honorary President:

Catholic Youth Movement, Diocese of Mangalore (1980-81)

Charter President:

Kala Sampath Lions Club, Broadview, Illinois (March, 1996-97)

President:

1. Catholic Action League, Bendur (1973-1980)
2. Catholic Youth Movement, Diocese of Mangalore (1975-1980)
3. Kala Sampath Cycling Association, Mangalore (1976-79)
4. Chicago Damayan Lions Club (1992-93)
5. Broadview Kala Sampath Lions Club ((1996-98)
6. India Catholic Association of America (1998, 1999) elected twice unanimously
7. The Forest Lions Club (Forest Park & River Forest) 1999-2002
8. Kala Sampath Konkani Association of America (1999- )
9. Mangalorean Konkan Christian Association, Chicago (2002)

Vice President:

1. Catholic Sabha, Diocese of Mangalore, ® (1978-1981)
2. Padua High School Old Students Assn. (1974-81)
3. Catholic Youth Movement, Diocese of Mangalore (1974-1975)
4. Chicago Damayan Lions Club (1991-92)

Chairperson:

1. Environmental awareness, District 1-A Lions Clubs International (1993-94)
2. Prayer Sub-committee, Leadership Day 1994, Archdiocese of Chicago
3. Various fund raising programs in Lions Clubs International (Club Level)
4. District Publicity and Public Relations Chairman, District 1-A, Lions Clubs International (1994-95)
5. Chicago Christmas Parade Committee (1994, 2001, 2002)
6. New Member Orientation & indoctrination Committee, District 1-A, Lions Clubs International (1996-97)
7. Broadview Kala Sampath Lions Club Candy Day (1996-1999)
8.1999 U.S. National Christian Leadership Summit - (Guest Speaker: Mr. Naresh Chandra, Indian Ambassador to the U.S.) organized by Federation of Indo American Christians of N. America and International Christian Coalition for Human Rights.
9. Christmas around the World – Chicago Museum of Science & Industry (Country - India) 1999, 2001
10. Forest Park Leo Club Founders Committee, Forest Park (2001)
11. District 1-A Special Awards Committee, District Convention 2002
12. Lions Clubs International Convention 2007 in Chicago: Public Relations Chaiperson

Zone Chairman: District 1-A Lions Clubs International, Region 2 Zone B (July to Dec. 1995)

Region Chairman: District 1-A Lions Clubs International, Region 2 (Jan 1996 to present)

Sponsor:

1. Samajik Sudharann Sangh, ® Bombay (1971)
2. Chicago North Star Lions Club (1996)
3. Forest Park Leo Club (2001)

Co-Chairman:

1. Chicago Christmas Parade (1995)
2. District 1-A Convention Delegates Certification Co-Chairman (2000)
3. District 1-A Convention, District Luncheon (2001)

Founder:

1. Samajik Sudharann Sangh, ® (Activists Organization for Housemaids) Bombay (1970)
2. Kala Sampath, (Cultural Association) Mangalore (1972)
3. Jhelo Prakashan, (Konkani Literary Publications) Mangalore (1972)
4. Kala Sampath Cycling Association, Mangalore (1978)
5. Konkani Bhasha Mandal, ® (Literary Association) Karnataka, Mangalore (1972)
6. Kala Sampath Lions Club, Broadview, Illinois, USA (1996)
7. Kala Sampath Konkani Cultural Association of America (1999)
8. Forest Park Leo Club (2001)
9. Mangalorean Konkan Christian Association, Chicago (2002)

Life Member:

1. Samajik Sudharann Sangh, ® Bombay (1970)
2. Catholic Association of South Kanara, Mangalore (1974)
3. St. Christopher Association, ® Mangalore (1976)
4. Raknno Weekly, Konkani Publication, Mangalore, India (1981)
5. Pacific Western University Alumni Association, Los Angeles (1984)
6. Asian-American Advantage Association, Inc. (1995)
7. India Light Publications, Carroll Stream, Illinois (1996)
8. India Abroad Publications, New York (1997)
9. Westgate Lakes Resorts, Orlando, Florida (1997)
10. Divo – Konkani Illustrated Weekly, Mumbai, India (1997)
11. Kajulo, Konkani Monthly, Mangalore, India 1999)
12. Indian Reporter and World News, English Weekly (2001)

Chief Patron:

Konkani Christian Association, Mysore (1994)

Director:

Governing Board, “Kalaangann”, Mandd Sobhann, Makale, Mangalore, India. (2001)

Patron:

1. Raknno Weekly, Mangalore (1983)
2. 'Khadap' Golden Jubilee Committee, India (1994)
3. Konkani Bhasha Mandal, ® Karnataka (1972)
4. Konkani Bhasha Mandal, ® Bombay (1993)
5. Padua High School, Golden Jubilee (1994)
6. Umallo Konkani Magazine (1996)
7. Konkani Writers Forum, ® Karnataka ((1996)

Secretary:

1. Konkani Bhasha Mandal, ® Karnataka (1972-1980)
2. Konkani Natak Sabha, ® Mangalore (1974-1980)
3. Kala Sampath, Mangalore (1972-1980)
4. Youth Welfare Committee, Bendur (1973-197
5. Catholic Action League, Bendur (1972-73)
6. Catholic Youth Movement, Diocese of Mangalore (1973-74)
7. Chicago Damayan Lions Club, (1990-1991)
8. 'Khadap' Golden Jubilee Committee, Mangalore (1993)
9. Federation of Indian Associations, Chicago (2001)
10. Unified India’s Independence Day Parade Committee, Chicago (2001)

Jt. Secretary:

1. 11th All India Konkani Sahithya Parishad, Mangalore (1975)
2. Wilfy Rebimbus Welfare Committee (1980)

Gen. Secretary:

Yuva Janatha (Political) Party of South Kanara (1977-79)

Tail Twister:

Lions Club of Padil, District 324-d4, Mangalore, India (1979-1980)

Treasurer:

1. Calvary Old Students Association, Nanthur (1977-80)
2. Federation of Indo-American Christian Associations of North America, Chicago (2000)

Area Captain:

American Cancer Society, USA – Relay for life (2002)

Member:

1. Pastoral Council, Diocese of Mangalore (1976-1980)
2. Parish Council, Bendur, Mangalore (1974-1981)
3. Bendur Parish Choir (1976-1981)
4. Lions Club of Padil, Mangalore (1979)
5. Medical Representatives Union, ® Mangalore (1979)
6. St. Bernardine Pastoral Council, Forest Park (1990-1992)
7. St. Bernardine School Board, Forest Park (1991-93)
8. Archdiocese of Chicago Leadership Day Public Relations and Prayer Committees (1992)
9. India Catholic Association of America (1987- )
10. Archdiocese of Chicago Leadership Day 1994 Planning Committee (1993)
11. St. Bernardine Parish Folk Choir (1988-1991)
12. Padua High School Golden Jubilee Committee, Mangalore (1994)
13. Superior Vision – WJ Company Newsletter Editorial Board (1990-92)
14. Governor's Cabinet, District 1-A. Lions Clubs Intl. (1993- )
15. Chicago Christmas Parade Committee (1993- )
16. W.J. Color Committee (1990-1995)
17. District 1-A Convention Committee (1995- )
18. Wesley Jessen Corp. 5K Marathon Team (1990-1995)
19. District 1-A Governor=s Advisory Council (1995- )
20. Field Stevenson School Parent Teacher Organization, Forest Park (1989- )
21. Notaries Association of Illinois, Inc., Springfield, Illinois (1984- )
22. Management Review Board, IPI Medical Products, Chicago (1996)
23. Broadview Kala Sampath Lions Club, U.S.A. (1996- )
24. Main Street Redevelopment Association, Inc., Forest Park (1997- )
25. Deltrol Corporation Safety Committee (1997- )
26. ACNielsen Scantrack Shoppers Panel, U.S.A. (1997-2001)
27. Better Business Bureau Consumer Division, Chicago (1997-99)
28. Federation of Indian Associations, Chicago (1997- )
29. Evening with Francis Cardinal George, OMI Planning Committee, Archdiocese of Chicago (1998)
30. PDG Lion Phil Tom for Lions International Director Campaign Committee (1998)
31. Indo-American Democratic Organization, Chicago (1998- )
32. International Christian Coalition for Human Rights (1998- )
33. New Republic India, International (U.S.A.) 1999-
34. Lions of Illinois MD-1 State Convention Rules Committee, Springfield, Illinois (1999)
35. Lions Clubs International Foundation Contributing Member (1999)
36. The Forest Lions Club, Forest Park, U.S.A. (1999- )
37. Federation of Indian Associations, Chicago Independence Day Parade (1999)
38. Indian Consulate of Chicago India's Independence Day Celebrations Committee - Konkani (1999)
39. District 1-A Lions Clubs Operation Task Force – Strategic Action Committee (2000)
40. Forest Park Neighborhood Watch (2000)
41. Friends of Forest Park Library (2000)
42. Federation of Indo American Christian Organizations of North America (Constitution Committee) 2000
43. Forest Park Chamber of Commerce (2001)
44. Forest Park Citizens Police Academy (2001)
45. District 1-A Lions Clubs International Strategic Action Planning Committee (2002)
46. District 1-A Re-Member the Member Committee (2002)
47. District 1-A ‘MERL’ (Membership, Extension, Retention & Leadership) Committee (2002)
48. District 1-A Mid-Year Forum (2002) Committee

Key Ambassador:

Lions of Illinois MD-1 State Convention, Springfield, Illinois (1999)

Reception Committee Member:

First World Konkani Conference, Mangalore, India (1995)

Blood Donor (0+):

United Blood Services since 1982-1997, Life Source 1998- (every year)

Fire Marshall:

Wesley Jessen Corporation (1994)

Foundation Honor Roll:

1. Lions Clubs International Foundation (1994)

Facilitator:

Wesley Jessen New Employees Orientation (1990-1995)

Team Leader:

WJ Packaging & Printing Vendor Quality Assurance Team (1991-1995)

Delegate:

1. Filipino American Council of Chicago (1990-1996)
2. Lions Clubs International Convention (1993-Minneapolis, 1994-Phoenix)
3. Lions Clubs State of Illinois Convention (Every year since 1990)

Auditioned Artist:

1. Konkani and Tullu - All India Radio, Mangalore (1978-81)

Master of Ceremonies:

In India and in the U. S. for several - various programs in Konkani & in English since 1974. Organizer:

1.Thyagi Masood - Anti Religion Bill - Protest Meeting - gathered around 60,000 people from all over Mangaloreland (according to Central Bureau of Investigation) at Nehru Park, Mangalore (April 1978). Gave a firing speech in Konkani for the first time in the history of Mangalore.
2. Inter Parish Singing and Elocution Competitions by Konkani Natak Sabha, Mangalore (1974-1980)
3. Inter Parish Fancy Dress Competitions by Catholic Action League, Bendur, Mangalore (1974-1979)
4. Diocese of Mangalore Youth Rallies every year (1974-1980)
5. Inter Parish Drama Competitions by Kala Sampath, Mangalore (1980-81)
6. Youth Seminars in various parishes throughout the Diocese of Mangalore (1977-1981)
7. Environmental Awareness Speeches throughout District 1-A in Chicago (1993-94)

Actor:

1. Acted in more than 200 Konkani and Tullu dramas in South Kanara and Bombay, India (From Butler to Jesus Christ) Rated as #1 comedy actor and writer at times in Mangalore, India.
2. Took part in several Lions Clubs International Videos for International Conventions

Director:

Many Konkani, Tullu and Kannada Stage and Radio Plays in India

Writer:

8 three-hour Stage Plays and 35 Farces in Konkani and Two three-hour Stage Plays and 4 Farces in Tullu
Number of articles and poems in several Konkani newspapers and Prajamatha - Kannada Weekly.

Publications:

Printed and Published Three Konkani Magazines simultaneously and managed financially four Konkani Story Books by different authors and one Educational Book of my own “Adarsh Yuvajann” (Model Youth) Two Editions in one year.

Ankwar Celly- a social one-act play published by Raknno Prakashan, Diocese of Mangalore, India (1996)

Ankwar Celly – first Konkani E-drama published on www.maibhaas.com

Audio Cassette:

One act short play - "Somia Kakulth Ker" (Lord Have Mercy) in Konkani language released on 12-19-1999

Radio Plays:

Broadcasted 10 Konkani small plays on All India Radio, Mangalore Station (1978-1981) highest #of plays in a shortest period by a Konkani Writer in Mangalore at that time.

Graphic Logo Designs:

1. Broadview Kala Sampath Lions Club, USA (1996)
2. India Catholic Association of America, Chicago (1998)
3. The Forest Lions Club, Forest Park (1999)
4. Federation of Indo-American Christian Associations of North America (2000)
5. Voice of Asian Minorities, Chicago (2000)

Key Note Addresses:

1. Federation of Indo-American Christian Associations of North America’s 22nd Prayer Breakfast Meeting in in the presence of Consul General of India – Mr. Surendra Kumar (7-29-2000)
2. 9th North American Telugu Christian Holy Convocation, 8-19-2000. Methodist Camp Grounds, DesPlaines

Certified Guiding Lion:

Certified by the Association of Lions Clubs International (2002)

Interviews:

1. Published in several Konkani magazines in India
2. Websites: www.VasNet.com, www.DaijiDubai.com
3. Lions Clubs magazines and periodicals

Awards & Citations:

1. Ankwaar Celly - Best Drama Script Award by Konkani Bhasha Mandal, ® (Literary Organization), Goa (1977)
2. Adarsh Yuvajann - Best Educational Book Award by Konkani Bhasha Mandal, ® Goa (1980)
3. Best Drama Actor III - Kala Sampath, Mangalore (1980)
4. Bendur Parish Council Cycle Race III place, Bendur, Mangalore, India
5. President's Appreciation Award - Lions Club (Damayan 1991, Kala Sampath 1997)
6. Lion of the Year Award - Damayan Lions Club (1991-92) Awarded by Gov. King Pye, Dt. 1-A
7. 100% President Award - District 1-A (1992-93, Chicago Damayan Lions Club) by Gov. Mike Smigielski
8. Club President Excellence Award – Chicago Damayan Lions Club - Lions Clubs International (1993)
9. Melvin Jones Fellow - Lions Clubs International Foundation's Highest Award (1992)
10. Gold Award - United Way Crusade of Mercy (1990)
11. Citation of Achievement - United Way Crusade of Mercy (1988 and 1991)
12. Certificate of Appreciation - Lions of Illinois Foundation (1990, 1991, 1992, 96)
13. Certification of Recognition - Lions International 76th Annual International Convention, 1993 (Minnesota)
14. Super Lion - Lions of Illinois Foundation (Every year since 1991)
15. Certification of Recognition - American Diabetes Association (1992)
16. Certificate of Appreciation - Chicago Charity Christmas Parade (1992, 1993)
17. Certification of Achievement - Rieker Management Systems (1984)
18. Certification of Appreciation - Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of America (1993)
19. Certification of Appreciation - Service Award - Logan Square Lions Club (1993)
20. Certification of Appreciation - Service Award - Northwest Lions Club (1993)
21. Lions Clubs International 100% attendance awards - (1979-)
22. District Governor's Appreciation Award (1993-94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02)
23. District Chairman Award - Environmental (1994)
24. District Chairman Award Publicity and Public Relations (1995)
25. 100% Zone Chairman Award (1995)
26. Schering-Plough Excellence Award for Performance and Efficiency @ Wesley Jessen Corporation (1994)
27. Lions Clubs International President’s (Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Girmaldi) Appreciation Award (1995) Awarded by Past International Director Lion Tom Lehman
28. District 1-A Lion of the Year Award (1995-96) Awarded by Past International Director Lion James E. Ervin
29. Extension Award #1 - Lions Clubs International (for forming Broadview Kala Sampath Lions Club) 1996
30. 100% Region Chairman Award by Governors John Coleman (1996) & John Zelasco (1997)
31. Governor’s Special Medal from Gov. John Coleman for forming Broadview Kala Sampath Lions Club (1996)
32. New Lions Club Sponsor (Chicago North Star Lions) Award (1996)
33. Christmas Lights Decoration – ?Yule Yard” Award - Forest Park Review Newspaper - December 1996
34. Special Region Chairman Award from District 1-A Governor Lion John Zelasco (1996-97)
35. The Lions of Illinois Foundation Fellow (1997)
36. Lion of the Year Award – Broadview Kala Sampath Lions Club (1996-97) Awarded by Gov. John Zelasco
37. 100% President Award-District 1-A (Broadview Kala Sampath Lions Club) by Governor John Coleman (1997)
38. Club President Excellence Award (Broadview Kala Sampath Lions Club) – Lions Clubs International (1996-97)
39. Club Membership Director Award – Lions Clubs International (1996-97, 98, 99, 00)
40. Legacy of Lions Award – Lions Clubs International (1996,1997,1998, 1999)
41. Guiding Lion Award – Lions Clubs International (1997)
42. President’s Appreciation Award – Broadview Kala Sampath Lions Club (1997)
43. Candy Day Super Chairman Award – Lions of Illinois Foundation - 10% increase (1997, 1998)
44. Lion of the Year Award – Broadview Kala Sampath Lions Club (1998) Awarded by V.G. Elect Lion Lou Torres
45. Membership Key Award #2 – Lions Clubs International (1998)
46. Kala Sampath Roars – II Best Bulletin Award – District 1-A Lions Clubs International Convention (1998)
47. Candy Day Super Chairperson Award for 36% increased collection - Lions of Illinois Foundation (1999)
48. 100% President-District 1-A (Broadview Kala Sampath Lions Club) Awarded by Governor Jim Schmeltzer (1999)
49. Kala Sampath Roars - III Best Bulletin Award - District 1-A Lions Clubs International Convention (1999)
50. Outstanding Service Award - Broadview Kala Sampath Lions Club - Awarded by PDG John Coleman (1999)
51. Certificate of Appreciation (Service Award) - Montclare Elmwood Lions Club (1999)
52. 100% Region Chairman Award - District 1-A Lions Clubs awarded by Governor Joe Ewing (1999)
53. Governor's Appreciation Award - awarded by District Governor Lion Joe Ewing (1999)
54. Certificate of Appreciation for performing Konkani Maando Folk Dance – Forest Park Public Library (1999)
55. Award of Gratitude by United Youngsters, Jeppu, Mangalore, given by Rev. Dr. Aloysius D’Souza, Bishop of Mangalore (1999) in front of more than 7,000 spectators and guests and my whole family.
56. Lions District 324-D4, Region 3 Award by Region Chairman Lion K. Navneeth Shetty, Mangalore (1999)
57. Lions Clubs International 1999 October Membership Growth Award for sponsoring 2 new members - (1999)
58. Lions of Illinois Foundation Progressive Fellowship #2 & #3 (2000)
59. “F.I.A. Millennium Leadership Award” for Community Service by Federation of Indian Associations, Chicago (2000)
60. “International President’s Leadership Medal” by International President Lion James E. “Jim” Ervin (2000)
61. 100% Region Chairman Award- awarded by District 1-A Governor Lion Lou Torres (1999-2000)
62. Governor’s Appreciation Award – awarded by District 1-A Governor Lion Lou Torres (1999-2000)
63. “Soaring Eagle Award” – 50th Birthday Celebrations on July 29, 2000 – Dr. Vijay Prabhakar, USA
64. Club President Excellence Award – The Forest Lions Club - Lions Clubs International (1999-2000)
65. 100% Club President Award – The Forest Lions Club, From District 1-A Governor Lion Lou Torres (1999-2000)
66. Exceptional Leadership-Region Chairman Award, District 1-A Governor Lou Torres (1999-2000)
67. 31% Membership Growth - Lions Legacy Patch & Pin Award – Lions Clubs International (1999-2000)
68. Lions Clubs International “Membership Key Award #5” for sponsoring five new members (2000)
69. Outstanding Service Award – India Catholic Association of America, Awarded by Consul Gen. Surendra Kumar, (2000)
70. “Leo Club Extension Certificate” from Lions Clubs International for starting Forest Park Leo Club (2001)
71. International President’s Award (Second Highest Award from Lions Club International) Awarded by Lion Dr. Jean Behar, France, President of Lions Clubs International – Past International Director Lion Phil Y. Tom (2001)
72. 100% Region Chairman Award (2001) Awarded by District 1-A Governor Lion Dan O’Reilly
73. Governor’s Appreciation Award (2001) Awarded by District 1-A Governor Lion Dan O’Reilly
74. Certificate of Appreciation (2001) Awarded by District 1-A Governor Lion Dan O’Reilly
75. Lions Clubs International “Membership Key Award #10” for sponsoring 10 new members (2001)
76. District 1-A Lions Clubs, Quality Leadership for Best Region Chairman (Region 2) Award (2001)
77. District 1-A Lions Clubs, Quality Leadership for Best Club President (The Forest) Award (2001)
78. District 1-A, Region 2 Lions Clubs, Best Club in the Region (The Forest) Award (2001)
79. 100% Club President Award-The Forest Lions Club, awarded by District 1-A Lions Clubs (2001)
80. 5 Star Club Award – The Forest Lions Club, awarded by District 1-A Lions Clubs Governor (2001)
81. Governor’s Appreciation Award: Club and Special Awards Chairman 2002, Gov. Catherine Rondinelli
82. Governor’s Appreciation Award: Region Chairman, Region 2 – 2002, Gov. Catherine Rondinelli
83. Governor’s Appreciation Award: Chicago Christmas Parade Chairman – 2002, Gov. Catherine Rondinelli
84. Certificate of Appreciation, USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum, Texas, 2002 for presentation during Forum.