EL CAJON VALLEY HOSTS LION’S NEWSLETTER
June 1, 2026, Members: ____ Guests: ___
Facebook: El Cajon Valley Host Lions Club
Volume 2026 _______________________________________Issue 13
CALL TO ORDER: ____Ron Nevels__________________________________
Invocation: PP Walt Simmons _____ Pledge of Allegiance: _Phil Smith__________________
Patriotic Song: Chris Bramwell & Kat Zeman _____
Song: You’re a Grand Old Flag ___
HELEN KELLER QUOTE BY: _Van Wilsey_________________
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GUESTS: __Rich Felix Mitch D’Arlon ___________________________________
GOOD TO SEE: __Carter Short_________________________
COMMUNICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
June meeting and event schedule confirmed with key dates and times
Regular meetings set for June 1st, 8th, 11th (board meeting at 6pm), 15th (business meeting), and a potential dark day on 22nd pending decision
June 6th marked as Lion’s Learning Day at La Mesa Dale Elementary, engaging the community and youth
June 11th, we’re having a board meeting on June 11th as a Thursday at 6 pm at the Elks Club.
Special June 27th Installation at the Automobile Museum scheduled for 6 pm to leverage free parking after that time
July 24th Del Mar Day details shared: start time moved to 2 pm, price held at $27 per person, parking self-paid, and seating in shaded clubhouse terrace
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
YVONNE PARIS ( 6-03-41) CATHY ZEMAN (6-16-58)
GARY SIMS (6-04-56) GRANT THIEM II (6-26-57)
JULIE SHERMAN (6-26-85)
June EXEMPT BADGE: Chris Bramwell $100
VICE PRESIDENT REPORTS:
1st VP Grant Thiem III:
TEDx Kids event sponsorship and involvement highlighted
Lions Club supported the printing of brochures, reaching approximately 2,000 attendees at Greenfield Elementary
Members coached young speakers who delivered memorized speeches, showcasing youth empowerment
Participation was praised as a key outreach method to strengthen community relations
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2nd VP Kat Zeman: ___________________________________________________________
3rd Dyna Jones:___
Flag Day
The recent school flag program was a meaningful and well-attended event, featuring second-grade students who performed several songs during a 45-minute presentation. School principal Christine Spar offered heartfelt remarks, praising the long-standing efforts behind the program and recognizing the Lions for their continued support of students and the community. The event also honored Paul Walters, with the program dedicated to his memory and impact.
- Approximately 838 flags were distributed to students after the program, along with educational pamphlets about the flag.
- Colleen and Gary Robinson each participated with readings during the event.
- The principal highlighted additional Lions contributions, including support for student eyeglasses and school resources.
- The students were engaged throughout the program, making the event both memorable and impactful.
Those in attendance included Gary Sims, Colleen Owens, Chris Bramwell, Dinah Jones, Gary Robinson, Mike Rainey, and Susie Cline.
LCIF: PP Yvonne Paris: _Long-term member Bob Moreau and Bill Strugeon were honored, and milestone celebrations were conducted. Lions Chevron was given
Bob was recognized for 30 years and Bill for 25 years of service, reinforcing loyalty and institutional memory
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HAPPY DOLLARS/FINES: TT _Bob Moreau____________________________
| Kiley Grunstad | $20 | He was on his way out the door to the meeting today, and then called back. So he knew he wasn’t going to be able to get away, so he put in $20 |
| Yvonne Paris | $20 | Happy birthday song |
| Gary Sims | $20 | Happy birthday song |
| Kat Zeman | $5 | Happy birthday song |
| Walt Simmons | $5 | There was an absolutely terrific party at Tom Hoban house. |
| Grant Thiem III | $50 | I’m giving 50 bucks because I will be missing all the trainings and or meeting |
| Carol Livesay | $20 | My granddaughter just graduated from Colorado State Medical Engineering. She’s going to start earning money by working for Woodward Engineering in Fort Collins, Colorado. |
| Jim Sing | $5 | I didn’t have enough bicycles, so three months ago I ordered one from France. They wouldn’t fly it because it has lithium batteries in it. So they sent it by boat to Florida, and then they sent it by truck to a person here who could assemble it because it’s an electronic bicycle, has five different batteries on it, more complicated than all the instructions are in French. |
| Mike Raney | $25 | Happy 25. Took a little trip up to the mountains.Trip to Yosemite. |
| Ron Nevels | $20 | My nephew just had Big Boy. A big one. |
| Paul Tremblay | $5 | 50 years ago this week, I got married. The problem is, I’ve been divorced for 22 years. |
| Chris Bramwell | $20 | I’m having dinner with Tom Selleck. |
| Susie Cline | $20 | Knee replacement surgery scheduled |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
ATTENDANCE DRAWING: _Ed Waymire (not here)______ $_10______
50/50 OPPORTUNITY DRAWING: _Kat Zeman___________$_40_______
TODAY’S RIB TICKLER
Lead to serve and serve to lead
Together in service
AP Singh, International Lions President