EL CAJON VALLEY HOST LION’S NEWSLETTER
July 17, 2023 Members: 30 Guests: 2
Facebook: El Cajon Valley Host Lions Club
BUSINESS MEETING
Opening: Pres. Carl
Song Masters: . Carol Livesay Patriotic Song: God Bless America
Pledge of Allegiance: PP Roger Stebleton Invocation: PP Mark Clifton
GUESTS:
Bob Sparks – 1st visit (Sing), Mitch D’Arlon Downtown Lions Club
Good to see:
| Arnold and Marie | Cathy and Keith |
HELEN KELLER QUOTE BY: Carter Short
“Blindness cuts us off from things, but deafness cuts us off from people.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER:
.Mitch did a follow-up report on Camp Jack. Fishing is the most popular event at camp, thanks to El Cajon Valley Lions for taking the reins on this activity for years.
.Sec Paul W reported there are club windbreakers for sale at a cost of $31. All on hand were sold but orders are being taken. See Paul W or Paul T.
.Treas Paul T reported on end-of-year financial health for fiscal 2022-2023. Some excess funds were applied to our gift-giving account.
.IPP Rob reported we had 35 Lions and guests at our annual steak fry. He shared his ‘suvee’ method of cooking, as he did with the steaks and chicken. 1st Veep Keith seasoned the meat with Lawry’s and pepper.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
David Reed 7/4; Ed Waymire and Dolores Galkowski 7/10; Mike Carleton 7/19; Paul Tremblay 7/26; Tom Hoban 7/31
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
JULY 20th – El Cajon Valley Lions Foundation Meeting 6 PM Elks Lodge Conference Room
July 28th – ECVH LC Day at the Races 4 PM signups at meetings. See PP Gary Sims
Aug 19th – Elks Law Enforcement Appreciation Night – Elks Lodge – see Christian Wille
Sept 23 – ECVH LC Annual Picnic at the Bramwell Estate – 1-5 PM
VICE PRESIDENTS REPORTS: All Veeps are requested to confirm committee chairs under their purview.
1ST VEEP Keith McArthur: October is our Pancake Breakfast fundraiser, and a committee needs to be formed. If interested there will be a meeting next Monday after the club meeting, as time allows.
2ND VEEP Ron Nevels: Progress
3RD VEEP Bob Sanchez: Warren McKenna reported on our Padre Night. The bad news is Friday and Saturday games are all sold out. An alternative would be to get a box with tickets costing $125 +/-. A minimum of 10 would be required. Warren will research the possibilities.
Membership Chair Cathy Bailes:
Membership Committee seats are available, and Cathy reported we need new blood with fresh ideas. If you are interested in serving on this committee please see Cathy asap.
JULY EXEMPT BADGE(s): Carter Short and Tom Hoban
HAPPY DOLLARS: PP TT Bob Moreau took the basket this week and………
.Paul T $5 on Christian’s behalf to tout the El Cajon Elks Lodge 1812 Law Enforcement Appreciation Night. Aug 19 @ 5:30 PM for social hour, dinner at 6:30, and ceremony at 7:30. Cost is $20 – see IPP Rob, Christian or visit the Lodge’s Secretary at the front desk.
.Yvonne $20 Great time at the steak fry.
.Carl $10 Thanks to Rob and his committee for a great steak fry.
.Carter $? Good weekend and great steak fry.
.Rob $10 Fun steak fry event and thanks to Moreau’s for hosting us.
.Cathy B $5 ???
.Roger $1 had a good trip and enjoyed a great steak fry.
.Dick N $2 for Rob and his family and a great steak fry
.Len $? One of the best steaks he ever had (steak fry)
.Carol $? Carl’s 1st Board Meeting was great.
.Keith $? Fun steak fry
.Jim S $? Good steak fry and son-in-law may join our club.
.Mike R $? Good to see Cathy and Rob’s family helping with the steak fry.
.Bob S $? Good to hear Cathy’s voice.
.Paul T $? Good conversation with Rob’s son
.Mike Carleton $? Missed steak fry and is glad to be back from Arizona.
.Bob Sparks $? Interesting to hear about Rob’s cooking method & how to cook steaks.
.Bob Moreau $? Thanks to all who attended the steak fry and with help and clean-up.
.Mark C $? Great steak fry
7/24 City of El Cajon Manager Graham Mitchell
7/31 Superintendent of Cajon School District, Dr. David Miyashiro
WINNER OF ATTENDANCE DRAWING: Bruce Boorman MIA so next week $20
WINNER OF OPPORTUNITY DRAWING: Bob Sanchez $55
TODAY’S FUNNY: Some people call me crazy. I prefer happy with a twist.
ATTENDANCE IS THE PRICE OF MEMBERSHIP
“WE SERVE”