EL CAJON VALLEY HOSTS LION’S NEWSLETTER
October 27, 2025, Members: __34__ Guests: _1__
Facebook: El Cajon Valley Host Lions Club
Volume 2026 _______________________________________Issue 15
CALL TO ORDER: ____Ron Nevels_______________________
Invocation: __Mark Clifton______________
Pledge of Allegiance: ___Gary Sims_________
Patriotic Song: __Kat Zeman _Song: _____God Bless America
HELEN KELLER QUOTE BY: _ Don Anthony_
“_One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar.”
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GUESTS: ___Kara Wilson______________________________
GOOD TO SEE: _____Jay Jacobson
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Nov. 02, District 4L6 Veteran of the Year Luncheon, Royal Banquet, 8990 Miramar Rd. SD 92126. No meals served at the door, check-in 11:30, Noon-3 PM.
- Nov. 08, 2nd District 4L6 Membership meeting, 10 AM-1 PM,
Lemon Grove Community Center, 3146 School Lane, Lemon Grove, CA. Check in at 9:30 AM.
The Board Meeting will be on Thursday, November 13.
6 PM, Elks Conference Room.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
DON ANTHONY (10-13-55) DAVID HUNTAMER (10-29-74)
ZACHARY NATION (10-24-97)
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. 619/838-4262
October EXEMPT BADGE: _________________
Tom Hoban Chris Bramwell
VICE PRESIDENT REPORTS:
1st VP Penny Duane: Elections of the Third President
Bob Moreau: Everybody, fill out ballots on everyone’s desk with the name that you want for 3rd Vice President
32 Ballots were submitted
By anonymous consent
Cathy Zeman is our 3rd Vice President
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2nd VP Grant Thiem III: Gary Robinson gave us the number of members attending today’s meeting ____
3rd VP: Kat Zeman: Mark Clifton mentions contacting Grocery Outlet, who are willing to participate again this year, Christmas Basket
Phil Smith announces the Christmas party on December 9, with Santa Claus and the San Diego Grinch. There will be live entertainment. Bring children/grandchildren to the Christmas party. Bring gifts for Santa to distribute.
HAPPY DOLLARS/FINES: TT ___Bob Moreau__________________________
Roger Stebleton $5 shares personal updates about selling their home and moving to Idaho and Costa Rica.
Paul Walters got a happy five for Dr Jake.
Tom Hoban $5, had a great trip to Las Vegas over the weekend. That’s right. $5 for seeing Dr J
Kat Zeman $5 for becoming the 3rd VP
Mark Clifton $5 for Dr. Jacobson being here
Jay Jacobson $20 down payment for the meeting he missed
Mike Raney $5 for our Speaker Kara Wilson
Jim Sing $5 for his missing Lions Club pin on his hat
Van Wilsey $5 for Cathy, being the 3rd Vice President
Jeff Smith $20 for Cathy, being the 3rd Vice President
Grant Thiem III $5 for Cathy, being the 3rd Vice President
Grant Thiem Jr. $5 got five because I can’t believe.
that Tom Hoban didn’t win anything?
Gary Robinson $5 for Dr. Jacobson being here
Coleen Owens $10 discusses the Wreaths Across America initiative and the Elks club’s $500 donation.
Ron Nevels $15 Chargers win and Aztec win
PROGRAM: Kara Wilson, the county court school’s curriculum director
Kara Wilson shares her background and her role in the juvenile court and community schools.
Kara Wilson discusses the impact of education on young people in detention facilities.
Kara Wilson shares personal anecdotes about her experiences working with at-risk youth.
Challenges and Successes in Juvenile Detention
Kara Wilson talks about the challenges of working with youth in detention, including mental health issues and gang violence.
She highlights the importance of education and literacy in breaking the cycle of incarceration.
she discusses the success of various programs, such as dual enrollment with Grossmont Community College.
She emphasizes the need for community support and donations for programs like Kara’s Closet.
Community Support and Donation Needs
explains the need for donations for Kara’s Closet to provide essential items for youth leaving detention. shares her experiences with visitation and the impact it has on the youth. She highlights the need for more mentors and volunteers to support the youth.
Educational Programs and Reentry Support
discusses the various educational programs available for youth in detention. She highlights the success of dual enrollment programs and other educational initiatives. discusses the importance of reentry support and the challenges youth face upon release.
Community Engagement and Advocacy
discusses the need for more community resources and support for youth in detention.
encourages members to get involved and support community efforts to help at-risk youth.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
All Members should wear a Shirt, or Hat or a Pin to all future meetings
ATTENDANCE DRAWING: _______Terry Winegar_______ $__Not Here______
50/50 OPPORTUNITY DRAWING: _Gary Sims_________$__55_____
TODAY’S RIB TICKLER
Lead to serve and serve to lead
AP Singh, International Lions President
ECVH LIONS CLUB
BOARD MEETING MINUTES, OCTOBER 09, 2025
LOCATION: ELKS LODGE
CALL TO ORDER: 6:07 PM ADJOURN: 7:21 PM
ATTENDANCE: 21
PRESENT: President Ron Nevels, 2nd VP Penny Duane, 3rd VP Grant Thiem 3, Secretary Paul Walters, Directors Coleen Owens & Dick Nasif, Lion Tamer PP Mike Raney, Membership Paul Walters, Tail-Twister Bob Moreau, LCIF Yvonne Paris, Greeter Dolores Galkowski, IPP Keith MacArthur, PP Don Anthony, PP Tom Normandie, PP Mark Clifton, PP JR II, Christian Willie, Warren McKenna, PP Carl Ruiz, PP Gary Sims, PP Roger Stepleton, PP Chris Bramwell, Pennie MacMahon.
MINUTES: Board Meeting minutes from September 11th were reviewed. motion to approve PP Bob Moreau, seconded by Dolores Galkowski, motion carried.
- Paul reported he will be working on the ECVHL Budget.
Communications/Announcements-Sec. Paul
- Oct. 11, White Cane Day, 11 AM-2 PM, 5280 Carroll Canyon Road, SD. $125.
- Oct. 16 Foundation meeting, 6 PM Elks.
- Nov. 08, 2nd District Membership meeting. 10 AM-1 PM, Lemon Grove Community Center, 3146 School Lane, Lemon Grove, CA.
- Nov. 02, District 4L6 Veteran of the Year Luncheon. Royal Banquet, registration 11:30, program noon to 3 PM, 8990 Miramar Rd, San Diego, CA 92126. Lion Dick Nasif is our nominee.
- Dec. 09, ECVHLC Xmas Party.
New Business
- Funding Request White Cane Day: $500 to be a Sponsor, denied.
- 3rd VP Selection: Nominating Chair, PP Bob Moreau reported 2nd VP Penny Duane will move up to 1stVP and 3rd VP Grant Theim III will move up to 2nd . He also reported Cathy Zeman has agreed to be a candidate for the 3rd VP position and he needs a motion to put her on the ballot. PP Roger Stebelton made a motion to put Cathy Zeman on the ballot for 3rd VP, seconded by PP Yvonne Paris, motion carried.
- Food Handlers Certificate: Elk’s kitchen manager, Kevin Roscoe, said Lions & Leos must comply with the same rules as the Elks staff in the kitchen. All must have a Food Handler’s certificate to cook and serve meals. Coleen Owens reported that Kevin can give training to the Lions & Leos with a free certificate. PP Don said he would take care of the problem.
Other Business
- Constitution Committee PP Roger Stepleton: PP Roger read the Core Value: “To Be
Careful with my criticism and liberal with my praise to build up and not destroy.“
He also reviewed Robert’s Rules of Order, how to have meetings, and make motions.
Membership (Chair Paul Walters)
- Have 59 members to date.
Vice President/Committee Reports
1st VP OPEN
2nd VP Penny Duane
- Social Services (Chair PP Chris Bramwell): Chris reported 2 adults were referred.
- Programs Chair (Penny Duane): PP Tom wanted to know what the schedule is for programs. Sec. Paul reported that when Keith was President, he requested the Board not to have programs on the 1st Monday (too busy with BD’s & Exempt badges), and none on Business meeting, only the 3rd, 4th or 5th as appropriate.
- Student Eyeglass Program (Chair PP Chris Bramwell): Chris reported the school nurses will give him the number of students tested and referred in two weeks.
3rd VP Grant Thiem III:
- Grant reported he will take over as the Program Chair once Penny is moved up to 1st VP.
LCIF Coordinator (PP Yvonne Paris)
1. Nothing to report.
Good Of The Order
- PP Yvonne Paris reported the club should buy the poinsettias from Walmart or Home Depot instead of ordering from the Spring Valley Lions Club and having to pick them up, store and water them. The board agreed.
- PP Yvonne Paris reported that we to start thinking about a candidate for the El Cajon Citizen of the Year.
Next Board Meeting: NOVEMBER 13, 2025, 6PM, Elks Conference Room.
Submitted by Secretary Paul Walters, 10-17-25
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