EL CAJON VALLEY HOSTS LION’S NEWSLETTER
June 8, 2026, Members: _25___ Guests: __3_
Facebook: El Cajon Valley Host Lions Club
Volume 2026 _______________________________________Issue 14
CALL TO ORDER: ____Ron Nevels__________________________________
Invocation: _Mark Clifton ____ Pledge of Allegiance: __Pennie McMahon_____
Patriotic Song: _Christ & Kat ___________________ Song: _God Bless America ____
HELEN KELLER QUOTE BY: _Don Anthony_________________
“Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.”____________
GUESTS: _
| Wayne Short | Francesca Thiem | Scott Leslie |
GOOD TO SEE: _____Kiley Grunstad______________________
COMMUNICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Limited Attendance at Learning Day: Low participation; highlighted the need for improved training and motivation among members.
Board Meeting June 11th, 6:00 pm Elks Club
- The Thursday board meeting will address unresolved issues and finalize event plans.
Installation of New Officers Sunday, June 28th, 3:00 pm
Camp Jack Fishing July 1, July 2. Sign-up sheets at the next meeting
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
VICE PRESIDENT REPORTS:
1st VP Grant Thiem III: Steak Fry Discussion
Fixed Scheduling Emphasized: Date changes confused; commitment to clearer communication and locked-in dates moving forward.
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2nd VP Kat Zeman: __Progress_________________________________________________________
3rd Dyna Jones:____Gary Sims announced July 24 horse races event has 15 spots left with gates opening at noon
The first race starts at 2 pm, moved earlier from 4 pm to encourage attendance.
Yvonne offered to purchase the remaining spots to ensure full participation from La Mesa Lions.
Invitations extended to other clubs to boost turnout.______________
LCIF: PP Yvonne Paris: _________________________________________________________
Lions learning day attendance was low, but it provided marketing insights
Only three members attended, including Vice President Madeline Nation, who gained useful knowledge.
The event featured breakout sessions and leadership talks, but overall engagement was limited.
The experience highlighted opportunities to improve future training and member motivation.
June EXEMPT BADGE: Chris Bramwell
HAPPY DOLLARS/FINES: TT __Bob Acker___________________________
| Paul Tremblay | $5 | This past weekend, I spent a couple of days at my son’s house watching his two dogs. Starting tomorrow morning, I’m spending 11 days at my daughter’s house watching her dog. My other daughter will be dropping her dog off as well – let’s not plan any events on Father’s Day because it might be my only chance to actually spend time with my kids. |
| Gary Sims | $20 | A notable $2,600 was won from a slot machine, |
| Mike Ranry | $5 | Rusty got these flowers when our cat. The second cat passed away this year. So this base, she’d like to give it to someone who would like to take it. |
| Van Wilsey | $5 | I did a little weekend camping down in Chula Vista. |
| Phil Smith | $5 | I went to the Friday afternoon concert downtown El Cajon. It’s back on Fridays. It was awesome, packed. |
| Don Anthony | $5 | A little happy five? |
| Mark Clifton | $10 | The house is in escrow. |
| Bill Strugeon | $50 paid by Chris Bramwell | was honored as a war hero and recognized for his generosity |
| Carter Short | $20 | Got to hang out with my parents. Both healthy. My nieces graduated from high school last week. |
| Ron Nevel | $20 | The president better have a $20 bill because I think he interrupted the speaker |
| Tom Hoban | $5 | He has the best place to have that damn barbecue |
PROGRAM: No Program
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
Funding Disbursement Meeting: June 15 meeting to review funding requests, significant donations received for club activities, and charitable causes.
Lion’s Dark Monday, June 29th
ATTENDANCE DRAWING: ___Grant Thiem Jr._____________ $___20___
50/50 OPPORTUNITY DRAWING: ___Madelyne Nation __$____51____
TODAY’S RIB TICKLER
Lead to serve and serve to lead
Together in service
AP Singh, International Lions President