EL CAJON VALLEY HOST LION’S NEWSLETTER
April 8, 2024, Members: 39 Guests: 4
Facebook: El Cajon Valley Host Lions Club
OPENING: Pres Carl Ruiz
Song Masters: 3VP Bob Sanchez & Carol Livesay Song: God Bless America
Pledge of Allegiance: 2nd VP Ron Nevels Invocation: PP Mark Clifton
GUESTS:
| Kimberly Taylor-speaker | Ron and Leona Black | Myrna & Chris Psillas-San Diego Majestic Lions Club |
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Great to see:
| Bob Sparks | PP Chris Bramwell |
HELEN KELLER QUOTE BY: _1st VP Keith MacArthur
“Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. The fearful are caught as often as the bold.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER:
.Coleen is asking for donations for silent auction ‘baskets’, for our Gunsmoke event, such as entertainment or sporting event tickets, bottles of liquor or wine, gift cards, personal services, etc., or cash to purchase items.
.El Cajon Valley Lions Foundation Board Meeting Thursday, April 18th 6PM
.Lion Myrna Psillas spoke of her years in Lionism and her desire to become the District 4L6 2nd Vice District Governor. Voting is at the District Convention in Yuma.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
Bruce Boorman 4/11, Carter Short 4/15, Katie Zolezzi and Rob Ransweiler 4/30
GOOD CHEER:
If you know of any members who are in distress, sick or in the hospital, PLEASE notify PP Yvonne so our good wishes can be conveyed to him/her. Paris4L6@cox.net 619/838-4262
APRIL 11TH – ECVH LC BOARD MEETING 6 PM Elks Conference Room. All are welcome.
APRIL 18TH – El Cajon Valley Lions Foundation Meeting 6 PM Elks Conference Room.
APRIL 20TH – ECVH LC Gunsmoke at Elks Lodge 6 PM Elks Lodge
APRIL 22ND 11:30 AM SHARP! Meeting with our LEO Club at El Cajon Valley High School In the event center. Bring cash to donate to their club.
May 3rd – District 4L6 4th Cabinet/Membership Meeting 5 PM Yuma, AZ
May 4th-5th – District 4L6 Convention Hilton Garden Inn/Pivot Point Yuma, AZ. See PP Yvonne
May 19th at O-Dark-Thirty. Lions Day at the City of Hope. Details from Treasurer Paul Tremblay
VICE PRESIDENT REPORTS:
1ST VEEP Keith MacArthur:
The last Gunsmoke Committee meeting will be held after our regular meeting next Monday.
Chair Paul Tremblay reports 90 +/- tickets have been sold to date and nearly $10K in sponsorships have been secured. If you need tickets to sell, see Chair Treas. Paul Tremblay.
2ND VEEP Ron Nevels: No Report
3rd Veep Bob Sanchez: No Report
Membership Chair Cathy Bailes: No Report
LCIF Coordinator Yvonne Paris: No Report
APRIL EXEMPT BADGE: PP Yvonne Paris $50
HAPPY DOLLARS: TT PP Bob Moreau
.Paul W $5 – good to see Chris today.
.Chris $20 – trips to Washington, DC, went to the Masters Tourney, Aero Space Museum, and leaving Tues AM for yet another trip.
.Jeff S $20 – missed a few meetings and took his granddaughters to Santee Lakes to camp out.
.Van $20 – enjoyed taking his new camper out for its inaugural run.
.Mike R $5 – reported on a historical moment in baseball & softball.
.Gary S $? – went to his grandchildren’s birthday party.
.Cathy B $? – had fun watching No. Carolina’s basketball game over the weekend.
.Dyna $10 – starting a new CNA class and it’s filled up already.
PROGRAM:
Kimberly Taylor, Interim CEO and Director of Vision Rehabilitation Services at The San Diego Center for the Blind. The SDCB began in 1972 at the Blind Community Center on Upas. There are currently 2 facilities: the one on El Cajon Blvd and one in Vista.
Clients range from low vision to no vision. The most serious client Issues are macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.
The center teaches independent living skills, rehab classes and counseling, technology classes, and safety when out and about on their own. There are approximately 150 clients between the two facilities and the center has limited outpatient services. They do have vans to transport clients to and from home.
The center has a store with high and low impact equipment for sale with profits going back to the center’s programs. The SDCB is a no-cost facility to clients and income is generated through grants, donations and some clients come via the Department of Rehabilitation. The latter clients can secure needed equipment paid for by the State. Most insurance does not cover items like the canes or equipment to assist with sight.
For more information or to book a tour of the center call or email Kimberly at 619/583-1542 X 125 or ktaylor@sdcb.org.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
April 29th – Kelcie Parra – Crisis House
WINNER OF ATTENDANCE DRAWING: Gary Sims $30 – donated to City of Hope
WINNER OF OPPORTUNITY DRAWING: Dick Nasif $60
TODAY’S RIB-TICKLER:
To get rid of unwanted junk…put it in an Amazon box and leave it on the porch.
ATTENDANCE IS THE PRICE OF MEMBERSHIP
“WE SERVE”
The motto of LCI President Dr. Patti Hill “Changing the World”