EL CAJON VALLEY HOSTS LIONS’ NEWSLETTER
August 17, 2026, Members: _24___ Guests: _0__
Facebook: El Cajon Valley Host Lions Club
Volume 2026/27 _______________________________________Issue 7
CALL TO ORDER: __Grant Thiem III____________________________________
Invocation: __PP Wall Simmons ____ Pledge of Allegiance: ___Dick Nasif ___________
Patriotic Song: _Kat Zeman___________________ Song: ___God Bless America _________
HELEN KELLER QUOTE BY: _Don Anthony_________________
“Instead of comparing our lot with that of those who are more fortunate than we are, we should compare it with the lot of the great majority of our fellow men”
GUESTS: 0
GOOD TO SEE: _Susie Kline __________________________
COMMUNICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Several members discussed participation in external events, such as the district multi-club program featuring 22 out of 51 clubs,
Gary Robinson reported
It was a very nice program and even had an entertainment section, and if you wanted to see a Bollywood performance. He demonstrated his own Bollywood dancing.
The club is encouraging members to sign up for the Easter poster contest, with coordination through David Shaw, who is actively supporting the initiative.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
TOM NORMANDIE (8-15-47)
RON NEVELS (8-19-54) CANDICE THIEM (8-02-86)
VICE PRESIDENT REPORTS:
1st : Kat Zeman
___If you are planning to help at the October Pancake Breakfast then you will need food handler certificate._______________________
2nd : Madelyne Nation___None___________________________________________________
3rd : Dyna Jones___Not Here______________________________________________________
AUGUST EXEMPT BADGE: Keith MacArthur
HAPPY DOLLARS/FINES: TT ____Bob Acker_________________________
| Gary Robinson | $5 | It was my Bollywood performance |
| Paul Tremblay | $5 | So football season startedit was fun watching my grandson the team looked pretty good it was just a scrimmage but they scored like eight touchdowns something like that and he’s a defensive player and I think I mentioned last week Bob Moreau great grandson played at Mt. Carmel but they wouldn’t be on the same field or on the field at the same time because they both play defense well they put my grandson in on offense as a receiver and he made a couple of good players so maybe, just maybe they’ll go up against each other when they play . |
| Gary Sims | $3 | I have three dollars. I didn’t do anything wrong. |
| Mike Raney | $20 | A trip to Australia during a family crisis involving a member’s son’s partner’s passing, with a Celebration of Life attended by 70 people and memorial videos produced |
| Tom Hoban | $5 | Walt just told me to pay up. |
| Walt Simmons | $5 | If you come back in those shorts again, you won’t have to pay a fine. |
| Don Anthony | $10 | I’m going to put $5 in for the Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force that were disrespected and $5 for the Girl Scouts. |
| Collen Owens | $5 | My daughter Christy, Paige, and I went to the horse races, and I only lost 45, so I’m excited. |
| Grant Thiem III | $100 + $10 | Standard Weekly donationAnd Here’s $10 because we missed a guest. |
PROGRAM: Paul Tremblay Financial Report
The club reported $45,000 in total assets, split between the activities fund ($15,622, increased by $200) and the general fund ($34,600, decreased by $5,400) as of July.
The reduction in the general fund reflects no billing cycle in July and substantial expenses, including installation fees and a six-month international payment.
Budget balancing efforts are underway, with the president actively reviewing committee structures to improve financial oversight and cost allocation.
The club anticipates completing an updated directory with committee descriptions by December to support better organizational clarity and budget planning.
ATTENDANCE DRAWING: __Mike Raney________________ $__10______
50/50 OPPORTUNITY DRAWING: _Mike Raney___________$__45______
TODAY’S RIB TICKLER
Lions are at their best when we unite in service and leadership to strengthen our communities and support people in need
International President Mark S. Lyon