Musings of A Happy Father on Father's Day

My 4D's-From left to Right: Ditas, Dodie, ME, David E(RIP) and Dinah

The Katague clan is planning to celebrate Father's Day this year with just a simple lunch tomorrow (June 19). The event is a 3-Event Celebration, Father's Day, Ditas & Carenna Farewell and David's E 90-Day Death Anniversary.

https://theintellectualmigrants.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-posthumous-awards-for-david-e.html

On this occasion, allow me to talk again on the accomplishments of my three living children as well as David E ( RIP) whose 90-Day death anniversary we are celebrating also today.  My apology to those who have already read on my previous postings on the subject of my children accomplishments.

https://theintellectualmigrants.blogspot.com/2021/09/my-four-children-accomplishments-in.html

1. Dodie-my oldest son

Dodie, my oldest son was born in the Philippines, but immigrated to US when he was only 18 months old. He has a law degree from University of California, Davis and had been a successful prosecuting attorney in Northern California for several years. He early retired last year to devote more time writing his 3rd novel.  He is married to his former classmate, Ruth Carver, also a lawyer and they have 3 children, Philip, Alix and Marina.  

Dodie Katague lived at Cloyne Court Coop from 1977-79 while he attended the University of California, Berkeley.  He graduated in 1981 with a degree in Geography. He graduated from the University of California, Davis, King Hall School of Law in 1985. Since then, he is a prosecutor in Martinez, California. Dodie is working on his second novel, "Rock Star Planet", a Young Adult science fiction adventure. He is now retired and finishing his third novel, "Devil Mountain DA", a fictional account of life in a dysfunctional district attorney's office. He early retired  to devote more time on his writing and travel with his wife Ruth( also a lawyer).

http://www.authorsden.com/visit/author.asp?authorid=108890

2. Dinah-my oldest daughter

Dinah started her career in BSA/AML in 2011 at Bank of the West. Within three years she was managing a team of 27 contractors to clear the FDIC items of the previous year’s audit. She was instrumental in growing the new department of 5 to 42. In 2017, Dinah joined Umpqua Bank as the CDD/EDD Manager. She managed two departments of EDD Analysts and CDD Specialists. Living in the “heart of cannabis growing country”, Dinah navigated her teams through the intricacies of the current political climate regarding marijuana, hemp and CBD, to become the subject matter experts for the bank. In June of 2020, Dinah joined Technology Credit Union as the Compliance Officer/Manager of the High Risk Member Unit. Her main responsibility is to help create, cultivate, develop, maintain and monitor the marijuana businesses direct and indirect program for the credit union. Dinah has been accused by some of creating a “Dynahsty” where ever she goes and they would be correct!

 

Experienced Financial Services Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry. Skilled in Analytical Skills, Software Documentation, Leadership, Financial Risk, and Risk Management. Strong finance professional with a Bachelor of Arts focused in Liberal Studies from California State University-Sacramento.

Through the course of my 15+ years’ experience, I’ve enjoyed the chance to manage and motivate teams toward consistent success. Colleagues will tell you I have a deep and intuitive grasp of business and team capabilities, and use this instinctive approach to expertly allocate staff and resources. A focus of my work has been employee engagement: by promoting an engaged and collaborative work culture, I’ve been able to develop staff members and deliver key gains to the bottom line. I also pride myself on adapting readily to new work challenges and environments.Compliance Manager, High Risk Member Unit at Technology Credit Union (Tech CU) Technology Credit Union (Tech CU)

California State University-Sacramento

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3. David E (RIP)- my youngest son 

David is single and currently works for the Federal Government (TSA) in Sacramento. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from UC Davis and a Masters of Science degree in Public Management and Policy with concentration on Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon University. He used to work for the Office of Management and Budget(OMB) in Washington DC during the Clinton and Gore Administration. During the time of his employment with OMB we received annual Christmas cards from the White House as well as special invitations to special events such as the Easter Egg Hunting in the lawn of the White House and Parties for OMB employees. David E is learning how to speak Tagalog. During our 50th wedding anniversary party in 2007, he addressed the guests in Tagalog and made a good impression. His Tagalog is improving but still has the American accent. Macrine and I are proud of his desire to learn the language of his ancestry. Without David's help, we will never be able to enjoy staying in our island paradise in the Philippines for as long as we desire. Today, he keeps me company in this big house and talks to me about his plans to retire in the Philippines. David E joined his creator March 17, 2022.

I received David's III life insurance proceeds the other day. Part of it will be allocated in establishing an endowment scholarship fund for deserving students at the University of the Philippines in Iloilo- my Alma Mater. This will be a good deed to honor David III memory.  I have initiated contact in the Philippines Office of Alumni Relations UPV on the details of this donation.

4. Ditas- my youngest daughter 

Associate Director for Communications, US Census Bureau *Civic Engagement & Community Outreach Expert * Chief of Staff * Energy, Water-Regulatory Advisor * 🧘🏾‍♀️Yoga/Meditation Teacher. For details visit her linkedin page as follows: 

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ditas-katague/

This party is also a Farewell for Ditas and Carenna on their move to Washington DC soon. Ditas was appointed as Associate Director for Communications, Bureau of Census, Department of Commerce last April.

 https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2022/ditas-katague-appointed-associate-director-communications.html  

Ditas and Carenna relocation to Alexandria, VA reminds me of our 12 moves in 42 years here in the US as follows: 

https://livinginmarinduquephilippines.blogspot.com/2019/07/our-twelve-moves-in-forty-two-years-in.html

Meanwhile enjoy these 2 photos:

 

These red mangoes are huge, luscious but not too sweet compared to the Philippine Guimaras mangoes. However it is very juicy, I almost choked with delight. The brown fruit are the kiwis and looks like Philippine Chicos except it is hairy. There are two varieties of oranges in the bowl-Navel and Valencia. The small green apples are from my neighbor orchard.

Fried Pompano( cooked South Indian style), I ordered from Shef.com for Father's Day Lunch