EL CAJON VALLEY HOST LION’S NEWSLETTER
May 13, 2024 Members: 32 Guests: -0-
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BUSINESS MEETING
BEFORE OPENING THE MEETING THE MEMBERSHIP HONORED LION CATHY WITH A MOMENT OF SILENCE
OPENING:
Pres.Carl Ruiz
Song Masters:
3rd Veep Bob & Coleen Song: God Bless America
Pledge of Allegiance: 2nd Veep Ron N Invocation: PP Phil Smith
GUESTS: None
Great to see:
| PP Ed Waymire | Kirby Morrison |
HELEN KELLER QUOTE BY: _1st Veep Keith MacArthur
“So long as the memory of certain beloved friends lives in my heart, I shall say that life is good.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER:
.1st VP Keith read the 3rd Reading of the Ballot for our Officers for fiscal 2024-2025.
With our loss of Cathy Bailes, her name was replaced with PP Tom Normandie as Program Chair and with Sec Paul Walters as Membership Chair. Voting was held and the ballot, as presented, was unanimously approved. Congratulations to all incoming officers.
.Sec Paul W reported that Lion Dyna is holding an event on Sat May 18th, 1-5 PM at the Spring Valley Community Center 8735 Jamacha Blvd, SV. Tropical attire. Free
.Treas Paul T reported on April’s finances stating there were a few abnormal expenses including meal expenses, but YTD meal expenses are within $200 of the projected budget.
.PP Chris vowed that for the meetings on 5/20 and 6/3 he would not say a word and would hold up signs of response either “Yes” or “No”. Should he falter, he will donate $500 to the club but should he prevail, each member will donate $5.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
Bill Sturgeon 5/4, Keith MacArthur 5/5, Roger Stebleton 5/8, Carl Ruiz,5/27, Phil Smith 5/28
GOOD CHEER:
.Sadly, Lion Cathy Bailes passed away May 10th at her home. Our condolences to Lion Keith and their family. RIP Cathy. Info to come on disposition as it becomes available.
.Lion Carol Livesay is home from a knee operation, and we hope she’s back with us soon.
IF you know of any members who are in distress, sick or the hospital, PLEASE notify PP Yvonne so our good wishes can be conveyed to him/her. Paris4L6@cox.net 619/838-4262
May 19th – Lions Day at the City of Hope in Duarte at 11:30 AM – See Treas Paul
MAY 27TH – Memorial Day – No Meeting – DARK, DARK, DARK
May 29th – ECVH LC Flag Day Program at Johnson Elementary School 8 AM 500 W Madison
June 1st – District 4L6 Lions Learning Day “Club Officers Training” Venue TBD 8:30 AM-2 PM
JUNE 13TH – ECVH LC BOARD MEETING 6 PM Elks Lodge Conference Room. All are Welcome.
JULY 9th – tentative date for ECVH LC Installation
JULY 26th – ECVH LC “Day at the Races” 2 PM entry/4 PM gate. $50. See PP Gary Sims
July 27th – District Installation 4-10 PM Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside $55 prepaid (Paul W) .
SEPT 14th – ECVH LC Annual Picnic 12-noon PP Chris & Kathy Bramwell’s estate in Alpine
VICE PRESIDENT REPORTS:
1ST VEEP Keith MacArthur: No Report
2ND VEEP Ron Nevels: No Report
3rd Veep Bob Sanchez: No Report
Membership Chair:
LCIF Coordinator Yvonne Paris: No Report
MAY EXEMPT BADGE: None
HAPPY DOLLARS: TT Bob “Hatchet Man” Acker
.Nearly every member gave $20-$50 in memory of Lion Cathy Bailes. It was agreed that all $760 will go to our foundation.
.TT Bob Acker auctioned off a 2024 Padres calendar which enticed Ron Black to put in $10.
.Ron Nevels Mother turned 91.
.Gail Sims won at the casino, and then Gary lost most of it at the casino.
.Wally happy about the Padres
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
5/20 Liz Peters San Diego PD PERT-Psychological Emergency Response Team
6/3 Speaker from American Foundation Suicide Prevention
WINNER OF ATTENDANCE DRAWING: Chris Bramwell $10 donated to our foundation
WINNER OF OPPORTUNITY DRAWING: Pennie McMahon $45
TODAY’S RIB-TICKLER:
On our way to church, we asked our grandchild why it is important to be quiet in church. She said, “Because there are people sleeping!”
ATTENDANCE IS THE PRICE OF MEMBERSHIP
“WE SERVE”
The motto of LCI President Dr. Patti Hill “Changing the World”