EL CAJON VALLEY HOSTS LIONS’ NEWSLETTER
September 14, 2026, Members: __32__ Guests: _3__
Facebook: El Cajon Valley Host Lions Club
Volume 2026/27 _______________________________________Issue 10
CALL TO ORDER: ___Grant Thiem III___________________________________
Invocation: _Phil Smith ____________ Pledge of Allegiance: __Jeff Winters__________
Patriotic Song: _Kat Zeman & Chris Bramwell_____ Song: _God Bless America_
HELEN KELLER QUOTE BY: __Don Anthony________________________________
“There is beauty in everything, even in silence and darkness”
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GUESTS: ___
| Michael | Luke, friend of Julie Sherman | Marcy Haney |
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COMMUNICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Pancake breakfast and car show remain the next major event focus.
All members will be charged for 10 tickets
Pick up your tickets at the next meeting
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS:
Pancake Breakfast Sunday, October 4, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
JIM SING (9-16) DAVE SCHWAB (9-29)
KIRBY MORRISON (9-15) TERRY WINEGAR (9-11)
VICE PRESIDENT REPORTS:
1st: Kat Zeman: Don Anthony report
Pancake Breakfast
- Pancake breakfast confirmed for October 4
- Date correction needed before LEO attendance planning
- Car show added to breakfast program
- Flyer in preparation for electronic distribution
- Strong response from people bringing cars
- Cars planned along east end of parking lot
- Car exhibitors receive free breakfast; guests pay regular rate
Food Handler Compliance
- Food-handler certifications progressing among LEOs
- Four or five LEOs completing certification
- LEOs declined reimbursement because existing club funding is available
- Kitchen-affiliated certification copies still needed
- Copies requested for submission to relevant contacts
- Colleen’s and speaker’s certificates already available
- Mark Clifton’s copy pending; Bob Acker completed certification
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2nd : Madelyne Nation___Progress ____________________________________________
3rd : Dyna Jones_________________________________________________________
LEO Program
- LEO program reached 32 active members
- New president, vice president, and secretary
- LEO meeting schedule moving to Fridays next month
- Change intended to improve participation
- Goal: Full engagement rather than five- or ten-minute attendance
- Schedule change linked to growth in number of clubs
September EXEMPT BADGE: None
HAPPY DOLLARS/FINES: TT ___Bob Moreau__________________________
| Grant Thiem III | $5 | Here’s five bucks for listening to Chris Bramwell |
| Bob Moreau | $5 | My great-grandson plays for Carmel Mountain. And Paul Tremblay’s grandson plays for Del Norte. And they had a game on Friday. And this $5, I want you to know, I lost. |
| Yvonne Paris | $5 + $20 | $5 for the phone.$20. I had a new car last week. |
| Paul Tremblay | $5 | They’ve had four games, and they’ve scored five defensive touchdowns so far. And they’ve given up one touchdown in all four games. So they’re doing well. Pretty good team. |
| Warren McKenna | $5 | Padre wins, sweep the Giants.Will there be TURKEY Sausage at the Pancake Breakfast? |
| Ed Waymire | $10 | Glad to be here |
| Ron Nevels | $5 | LA Charger Lost |
| Don Anthony | $5 | |
| Coleen Owens | $5 | Grandchildren feats |
PROGRAM: Financial Update
- August financial performance improved year over year;
- August 2026 reported better than last August
- Detailed financial system review not completed
ATTENDANCE DRAWING: __Mike Carlton (not Here)________ $__10______
50/50 OPPORTUNITY DRAWING: _Grant Thiem Jr.___________$__63______
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