EL CAJON VALLEY HOSTS LIONS’ NEWSLETTER
October 5, 2026, Members: _24___ Guests: _3__
Facebook: El Cajon Valley Host Lions Club
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Volume 2026/27 _______________________________________Issue 11
CALL TO ORDER: __Grant Thiem III____________________________
Invocation: __Paul Tremblay
Pledge of Allegiance: _Joe Crawford
Patriotic Song: __Kat Zeman____ Song: __America________
HELEN KELLER QUOTE BY: _Don Anthony_________________
“I would rather walk with a friend in the dark than alone in the light.”
GUESTS:
| Mike Palvin | Marcia Haney | Luke guest of Julie Sherman |
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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS:
Lions Club Board Meeting October 8th, 6:00 pm Elks Club
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
DON ANTHONY (10-13) Madelyne Nation (10-22)
ZACHARY NATION (10-24) DAVID HUNTAMER (10-29
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
Bob Moreau took a fall while working on his ranch. He looks banged up with bruises and a skinned arm. He will be back at the club soon
VICE PRESIDENT REPORTS:
1st: Kat Zeman PANCAKE BREAKFAST RECAP
- Event Results: About 30 cars attended; 239 breakfasts served versus 232 last year.
- Revenue: Door sales reached $670; raffles raised about $700, including three raffles.
- Financial Report: Paul Tremblay is collecting expenses; final results expected at Thursday’s board meeting and next week’s club update.
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2nd: Madelyne Nation________________________________________________________
3rd: Dyna Jones
Pancake Breakfast
- Leo volunteers provided extensive event support
- About 13 Leos arrived early and helped set tables.
- Volunteers addressed napkin shortages and prepared replacement utensil bundles.
- Leo volunteers supported coffee service, cleanup, and other kitchen needs.
- Leo participation strengthened from the prior year
- Volunteers described as more engaged and proactive than previous year.
- Justin specifically recognized for strong effort.
- Dinah thanked for coordinating Leo participation.
- Future Leo activities to be developed
- Members asked to propose projects connecting Leos with community service.
- Potential painting project and internships mentioned.
- Blood drive at El High School to be included in newsletter; date not provided.
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October EXEMPT BADGE: Phil Smith and Tom Hoban each gave $100
HAPPY DOLLARS/FINES: TT __Bob Acker____________________________________
| $500 | Tom offered to match Pancake event winnings raised by the club. Tom received positive attention from Leo participants through car-show involvement and by passing out business cards. | |
| Madelyne Nation | $5 | Birthday |
| Mike Raney | $5 | Mike Carlton may return to the clubMike Carlton said he wants to attend. Possible visit next week or the following week. |
| Gary Robertson | $5 | Julian, Madeline made these wonderful shirts that they handed out. I think it’s a good idea. We should do that for every event. |
| Jim Sing | $5 | Mike Carlton TributeFor those of you who don’t know Mike Carlton, he was the senior deputy district attorney representing the San Diego Police Department. |
| Don Anthony | $5 | Birthday |
| Keith MacArthur | $5 | |
| $5 | First Women in the Kitchen for the Pancake Breakfast | |
| Paul Tremblay | $5 | I like to brag on my grandson once in a while. |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
- Guest speaker moved to next week
- Speaker from Jeezy’s Playhouse.
- Presentation will cover free, purposeful education for people with Down syndrome.
ATTENDANCE DRAWING: _(not Here) ___ $___10_____
50/50 OPPORTUNITY DRAWING: _Grant Thiem III___________$___30_____
TODAY’S RIB TICKLER
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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