EL CAJON VALLEY HOST LIONS NEWSLETTER
February 7, 2022 Members: 31 Guests: 4
Facebook: El Cajon Valley Host Lions Club
Opening: Pres. Mike Raney
Song Masters: Chris Bramwell & Tom Normandie Patriotic Song: God Bless America
Pledge of Allegiance: Gary Robinson Invocation: Cathy Bailes
GUESTS:
| Marie Turkle | Nick Forchette | Lisa Gary |
Good to see: Tom Hoban, Jeff Smith, Dick Nasif
HELEN KELLER Quote by: Keith Bailes
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER:
Heartland Zone Student Speakers Contest March 5, 2022, at 1PM, 1120 Pepper Drive-clubhouse.
Former member Elizabeth Van der Lee is returning to CA and is looking for a 1-bedroom to rent.
PP Tony donated $1,000 to the Honor Flight San Diego organization.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU A rousing Happy Birthday song by members FEBRUARY: Bob Moreau 2/1, Gary Robinson 2/8, Jim Nelson 2/10, Henry Coleman 2/11, Kiley Grunstad 2/13, Jeff Winters 2/19, Ray Ridlon 2/21, George Hurst 2/23, Ron Black 2/24, Mike Raney 2/28
GOOD CHEER: Bruce Boorman is home from the hospital and recovering.
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 10th – ECVH LC Board Meeting 6PM Elks Lodge Conference Room
FEB 28th – DARK
Mar 12th – District 4L6 3rd Membership Meeting Pioneer’s Museum in Imperial, dinner 5PM $25 (tri tip)/meeting at 5:30. Holiday Inn El Centro, Rooms $92 + tax.
MAR 19th – ECVH LC “Gunsmoke” Casino Night at Elks Lodge
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORTS:
1st Veep Rob Ransweiler: MIA
2nd Veep Carl Ruiz: Progress
3rd Veep – Keith MacArthur: Progress
Membership Chair Cathy Bailes: Progress
PP RAY’S RAMBLINGS:
PP Ray forgot his joke-book but PP Tom Normandie was more than happy to share his 3-legged pig joke.
HAPPY DOLLARS AND OTHER NONSENSE: TT Bob “Hatchet Man” Acker
Exempt Badges February: Chris is Exempt thru 6/30/2022. Roger, Cathy B, Mike R, Paul T, Len, Kirby.
.Walt $5 for Paul Tremblay’s return to meeting and for Paul Walter’s great job with the Student Speakers Contest
.Nancy $5 going on a vacation to Mexico and Belize
.Jeff S $20 for Paul Tremblay’s surgery and now they’ve both lost an organ
.Tony $5 Happy to have son Nick at meeting today
.Mark C $10 had a good time showing Chris cars over the weekend
.Len $10 for those members who have donated as Gunsmoke sponsors
PROGRAM:
Lisa Gary Board Member with Honor Flight San Diego organization
Honor Flight San Diego is part of the Honor Flight Network and is one of the approx. 140 hubs nationwide. HFSD is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. HFSD is completely staffed by volunteers.
The mission of HFSD is to escort Veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit their memorials and thank them for their service and sacrifice to the United States and its citizens. It is a 3-day trip.
Top priority is given to the most senior Veterans, currently WW II and Korean War, and to Veterans who are terminally ill. This year they are taking applications from Veterans from the Viet Nam War. Flights out of San Diego come from Vets from San Diego and Imperial Counties.
Each Tour of Honor trip costs about $250,000. On each Flight there are approx. 80-90 Veterans and EVERY Veteran has a Guardian to assist them. Two flights per year are held, May & Oct.
If you have an interest in donating to the Honor Flight organization please contact Lisa Gary, at 619/889-78853 or EM to lisabretgary@gmail.com. Website is www.honorflightsandiego.org
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
Feb 21,2022 City of Santee Mayor John Minto
Mar 21,2022 San Diego County District 2 Supervisor Joel Anderson
WINNER OF ATTENDANCE DRAWING Bob Moreau 10
WINNER OF OPPORTUNITY DRAWING Paul Walters $56
ATTENDANCE IS THE PRICE OF MEMBERSHIP
WHERE THERE’S A NEED, THERE’S A LION
Remember yesterday, dream about tomorrow, but live for today!