EL CAJON VALLEY HOSTS LION’S NEWSLETTER
April 6, 2026, Members: _30___ Guests: __0_
Facebook: El Cajon Valley Host Lions Club
Volume 2026 _______________________________________Issue 9
CALL TO ORDER: ___Ron Nevels___________________________________
Invocation: _Mark Clifton__ Pledge of Allegiance:
_Pennie McMahon____
Patriotic Song: _Kathy “Cat” Zeman__________ Song: _America the Beautifull ___
HELEN KELLER QUOTE BY: __Van Willsey________________
COMMUNICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Bob Moreau Announces the Board of Directors 2026-2027
EL CAJON VALLEY HOSTS LIONS CLUB
2026-2027 PROPOSED SLATE OF OFFICERS
| President | Grant Thiem III |
| 1st VP | Cat Zeman |
| 2nd VP | Madelyne Nation |
| 3rd VP | Dyna Jones |
| Secretary | Gary Robinson |
| Treasurer | Paul Tremblay |
| Membership Chair | Grant Thiem III |
| Club Administrator | Yvonne Paris |
| LCIF Coordinator | Yvonne Paris |
An anonymous vote was given for the Slate of Officers
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS:
April 9th – ECVH LC Board Meeting 6 PM, Elks Conference Room. Open to all members.
April 16th – ECV Lions Foundation Board Meeting. All are invited to attend.
April 18th – Gunsmoke Fundraiser 6: 00 pm – 10 pm
April 20th – Dark
April 21st– Lion’s Visit with the Leo’s. Meet at El Cajon High School at 11:30 am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
ROB RANSWEILER (4-30-70) CARTER SHORT (4-15-76)
GOOD NEWS: _________________________________________________________
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
APRIL EXEMPT BADGE: Tom Hoban $125 and Yvonne Paris $100
VICE PRESIDENT REPORTS:
1st VP Grant Thiem III: Gunsmoke April 19th sell tickets
- Suggested items include themed baskets, gift certificates, and unique offerings like real estate discounts.
- Members are urged to bring donations or create baskets to enhance auction appeal.
- Boosting auction items will increase net proceeds and event engagement.
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2nd VP Kat Zeman: _ __________________________________________________________
3rd Dyna Jones:___________________________________________________________
MEMBERSHIP: Grant Thiem III: ___________________________________________________
LCIF: PP Yvonne Paris: _________________________________________________________
HAPPY DOLLARS/FINES: TT ___Bob Moreau__________________________
| Rob Ransweiler | $20 / $20 | Birthdate and Starting the Police Foundation |
| Mark Clifton | $5 | Easter Dinner with Family |
| Grant Thiem Jr. | $5 | Candice’s Upcoming Wedding |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
Alzheimer’s San Diego – Providing Care & Support for San Diego…
ATTENDANCE DRAWING: _George Hurst ______ ________ $_ ___(not here)
50/50 OPPORTUNITY DRAWING: _Madelyne Nation $63
TODAY’S RIB TICKLER
Lead to serve and serve to lead
Together in service
AP Singh, International Lions President