EL CAJON VALLEY HOST LION’S NEWSLETTER
January 22, 2024 Members: 16 Guests: 1
Facebook: El Cajon Valley Host Lions Club
OPENING: Prez Carl Ruiz
Song Masters: IPP Rob Ransweiler Song: God Bless America
Pledge of Allegiance: IPP Rob Invocation: PP Phil Smith
GUESTS: Kathleen Marquis, presenter
Great to see: the few, the brave, the loyal Lions of El Cajon Valley Host
HELEN KELLER QUOTE BY: PP Van Willsey
“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER:
.Our “300” Ticket Opportunity Drawing will be held on Feb 5th. As of today, there are 9 tickets available for purchase. There remains 11 tickets out on consignment.
.Tenure chevrons are being presented this month: Arnold Martin 45 yrs; Yvonne & Tom N 40 yrs; Jay Jacobson 35 yrs; Gary Sims 30 yrs; Jeff Winters 20 yrs; Katie Zolezzi, Grant Thiem JR and Kiley Grunstad 15 yrs; Carter Short, Keith Bailes & Cathy Bailes 10 yrs. Congratulations Lions – that’s a combined 285 years of service in Lionism.
.La Mesa Lions will be celebrating the 75th Anniversary of their Charter on March 1, 2024. $60 See Sec Paul
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
Van Willsey and Coleen Owens 1/19, Bob Sanchez 1/31.
GOOD CHEER: Widow of PP Trent Huls, Doris Huls, passed away Jan 18, 2024. Should you wish to send your condolences to their daughter: Carrie Dubert, 1217 S Shoshone St, Boise, ID 83705. And even more bad news, our beloved PP Ron Snow also passed away last week. RIP Ron.
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. Paris4L6@cox.net 619/838-4262
FEB 8th – ECVH LC Board Meeting 6PM Elks Lodge Conference Room-All are Welcome
VICE PRESIDENTS REPORTS:
1ST VEEP Keith MacArthur:
We have a date – APRIL 20, 2024. If interested in being on the planning committee, please attend the next meeting on Jan 29th.
2ND VEEP Ron Nevels: MIA
3rd Veep P Bob Sanchez: MIA
Membership Chair Cathy Bailes: MIA
LCIF Coordinator Yvonne Paris: No Report
JANUARY EXEMPT BADGE: _PP Chris and PP Roger
HAPPY DOLLARS: TT Bob Acker
.Gary Sims $250 to our foundation in memory of PP Ron Snow.
.Gary Robinson $150 to our foundation in memory of PP Ron Snow and Doris Huls
.Rob $20 missed a meeting due to work…or golf…or a seminar…or… yada, yada, yada
.Phil S $20 because Bob Acker is here today and Phil likes Bob
.Van $20 got a new travel trailer (but hasn’t taken possession yet)
.Paul W $20 in memory of PP Ron Snow
.Bob A $20 in memory of PP Ron Snow
Gunsmoke Vendor Presentation: Kathleen Marquis – Photo Booth owner-operator
Kathleen does photo booths for organizations, both non-profit and for fund raising efforts. She also works for Anthony’s Restaurant. She is a member of East County Business Partners and so does concerts/car shows, etc.
Since she is also a graphic designer she makes the photos stand out for an event. She typically charges $450 for 3 hours but promised she will stay for the duration of our event. She provides all of her own props befitting the occasion.
Kathleen offered to donate a 3-hour photo session as a prize for our casino night. Additionally she can obtain many ‘baskets’/items from Anthony’s for our drawings and silent auction.
UP COMING PROGRAMS:
January 29th – Tracy Allen (US Navy Veteran)
February 5th – PCC Liz Crooke, Candidate for LCI International Director
February 12th – Gary Sims, winner of January Opportunity Drawing
WINNER OF ATTENDANCE DRAWING: Len Blottin MIA so next week $30
WINNER OF OPPORTUNITY DRAWING: Coleen Owens $15
TODAYS RIB-TICKLER: Brain cells die, skin cells die, even hair cells die. But FAT CELLS…must have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior because they seem to have eternal life!
ATTENDANCE IS THE PRICE OF MEMBERSHIP
“WE SERVE”
Motto of LCI President Dr. Patti Hill “Changing the World”