EL CAJON VALLEY HOST LION’S NEWSLETTER
July 9, 2024, Members: 32 Guests: 9
Facebook: El Cajon Valley Host Lions Club
THERE’S A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN
OPENING:
IPP Carl Ruiz
Invocation: PP Mark Clifton Pledge of Allegiance: PP Rob Ransweiler
Song Masters: PP Chris Bramwell Song: God Bless America
HELEN KELLER QUOTE BY: 1st VP Ron Nevels
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
GUESTS: Gail Sims, Angel Clifton, Ann Goodwin (Acker), Rusty (Raney), Frank Zeman, Lisa Sanchez, Kathy Bramwell, Christy MacArthur, Carol Ruiz
JULY 11TH – ECVH LC BOARD MEETING 6 PM in Elks Conference Room
JULY 26th – ECVH LC “Day at the Races” 2 PM entry/4 PM gate. $25pp. See PP Gary Sims
July 27th – District Installation 4-10PM Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside $55 prepaid (Paul W).
AUG 8TH – ECVH LC BOARD MEETING 6PM Elks Lodge Conference Room
SEPT 14th – ECVH LC Annual Picnic 12-noon PP Chris & Kathy Bramwell’s estate in Alpine
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
JULY 22nd – Dyna Jones on memory care
JULY 29th – Zahara Almosawi – From LEO to a Master’s Degree
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
Lorna Rainer 7/1, David Reed 7/4, Dolores Galkowski AND Ed Waymire 7/10, Mike Carleton AND Pennie McMahon 7/19, Paul Tremblay 7/26, Tom Hoban 7/31
GOOD CHEER: PP Bob Moreau still down – continue to keep him in your prayers AND give him a call to say HI.
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
MASTER OF CEREMONIES PRESIDENT KEITH MACARTHUR TOOK THE REINS:
. IPP Carl gave his closing remarks and thanked everyone for getting him through the year.
. IPP Carl presented Co-Lions of the Year Awards to Chris Bramwell and Coleen Owens.
. President Keith presented IPP Carl with a beautiful plaque of appreciation for a job well-done.
. LCIF Coordinator presented IPP Carl with a Melvin Jones Fellowship from the club
INSTALLATION: Installing Officer PDG Mercy Walters
. Upon the swearing in PDG Mercy presented President Keith with his gavel whereupon he gave his promises and hopes for the new Lions year.
. President Keith acknowledged those who assisted with the evening’s festivities.
. PP Gary Robinson and Dick Nasif spoke of the loss of 4 members this year, their names having been added to the Remembrance Board.
Dick mentioned our foundation and how it began.
. President Keith adjourned the evening’s event amid much chatter and excitement for a great 2024-2025.
TODAY’S RIB TICKLER
When one door closes and another door opens, you are probably in prison
ATTENDANCE IS THE PRICE OF MEMBERSHIP
“WE SERVE”
2024-2025 Lions International President
Fabrício Oliveira
Motto: Make Your Mark