EL CEL CAJON VALLEY HOST LIONS NEWSLETTER

March 14, 2022,   Members: 29   Guests: 3

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BUSINESS MEETING

Opening: Prez Mike Raney                                      

Song Masters: Phil Smith                                           Patriotic Song: My Country Tis of Thee

Pledge of Allegiance: Carter Short                                   Invocation: Cathy Bailes

GUESTS: Katie Zolezzi (transfer application approved), Marie Turkle (Arnold), Dave Schwab (Forchette)

Good to see: Frank Reid

HELEN KELLER Quote by: Bruce Boorman

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.”

ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER: 

.Treasurer Paul reports Lions Tribute Day for City of Hope will be via webinar this year.  Register for the Sunday, March 27^th event at CityofHope.org/LionsTributeDay2022.

.LCIF Chair Yvonne says if you make a donation to Lions Clubs International Foundation you may designate your gift to “Ukraine” and it can still be counted toward your personal Melvin Jones status.

.Sec Paul reported El Cajon Valley Lions/LEO Day luncheon will be April 25^th at noon.  Details to come.

.PP Yvonne reported details for our 75^th Anniversary Dinner Party.  Date is Sun, April 24^th 6PM at Singing Hills Resort.  Meal will be Sirloin & Salmon.  Limited out-of-club guests are being invited by special invitation and we are privileged to have Past International President Joe Preston as our Guest.  Attire is business, suit & tie.  Significant others are welcomed and encouraged to attend the event.  Special room rates at the on-site hotel will be available for $164/night, reservation code to come.  Each member will receive an invitation so keep an eye out for it in your email.

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Treas Paul gave his financial report which included the good news that the club will buy down/underwrite the cost of a ‘ticket’ to our 75^th Anniversary event, from $75 to $50 for each club member and one adult guest.  This should ensure that every member and their significant other can afford to attend.  Is this a great club or what!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU    

March: Christian Wille 3/3, Billy Barham 3/13

GOOD CHEER: Jeff Smith’s wife Kathy is on her road to recovery.

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

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS: 

MAR 19^th – ECVH LC “Gunsmoke” Casino Night at Elks Lodge 6-10PM

Mar 27^th – Lions Day at City of Hope 9AM Webinair.  Register at CityofHope.org/LionsTributeDay2022

APRIL 24^th – ECVH LC 75^th Anniversary Dinner Party 6PM at Singing Hills Resort.

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORTS: 

1^st Veep Rob Ransweiler: 

The Committee is working feverishly to ensure the event is a success.  We are fortunate to have Renee Hoban step in to head up the Silent Auction.  Anyone wishing to donate please bring your ‘item’ to Renee at Hoban Management ASAP or the night of the event.  Tickets will be available at the door so continue talking it up with your friends and neighbors.

2^nd Veep Carl Ruiz:  Excused absence

3^rd Veep – Keith MacArthur:  Progress         

Membership Chair Cathy Bailes: 

Katie Zolezzi’s transfer application was approved at last weeks board meeting.  Marie Turkle has submitted her application for membership and guest Dave Schwab has taken an application.

PP RAY’S RAMBLINGS: Ray forgot his jokebook, so Yvonne shared a little ditty about a CNN reporter taking a private flight with a pilot-in-training.

HAPPY DOLLARS AND OTHER NONSENSE:  TT Bob Moreau

Exempt Badges March:  Chris and Carter

.Carter paid $20 for Ray’s fine for not having his jokebook again this week.

.Yvonne $5 Tattis Jr has managed to break his wrist and will be out up to 3 months.

.Cathy B $5 feels bad for Tattis and today is the first day of Spring Training

.Len $ he and Lenny went to the airshow in El Centro, on their way to the 3^rd District Membership Meeting.  They left the base at 2:45 and finally got through the gate nearly 3 hours later.  Apparently only one car at a time was allowed to exit through the gate.  Len had to give a report at the 7PM meeting so he and Lenny had a late dinner, but the report was given.

.Mike R $10 attended the Mountain West Conference in Las Vegas, SDSU lost but a good time.

And another $5 to pay Arnolds fine because Marie’s phone rang during the meeting (he is her sponsor).

.Gary R $ today is National Pi Day (3.14). 

.Bob S $10 he found a terrific deal on light bulbs at Dixieline.

.Nancy $5 happy more women are joining the club

Good of the Order:

Pres. Mike Raney has 6 tickets available for the Mountain West Championship games at Cox Arena.  Call him if you are interested.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS:

Mar 21,2022 San Diego County District 2 Supervisor Joel Anderson

WINNER OF ATTENDANCE DRAWING Warren McKenna – MIA so next week $30

WINNER OF OPPORTUNITY DRAWING Gary Robinson $55

ATTENDANCE IS THE PRICE OF MEMBERSHIP

WHERE THERE’S A NEED, THERE’S A LION

“The clock of life is wound but once, And no man has the power, To tell just when the hands will stop, At late or early hour. The present only is our own, So live, love, toil with a will, Place no faith in “Tomorrow,” For the Clock may then be still.”    Robert H Smith