EL CAJON VALLEY HOSTS LION’S NEWSLETTER
May 18, 2026, Members: __32__ Guests: _0__
Facebook: El Cajon Valley Host Lions Club
Volume 2026 _______________________________________Issue 12
CALL TO ORDER: _____Ron Nevels_________________________________
Invocation: _PP Walt Simmons ________ Pledge of Allegiance: _Van Wilsey ________
Patriotic Song: _Cathy “KAT” Zeman__________ Song: _America the Beautiful ______
HELEN KELLER QUOTE BY: _Don Anthony_________________
“_ A happy life consists not in the absence but in the mastery of hardship.”____
GOOD TO SEE: _Rob Ransweiler__________________________
COMMUNICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
May 22nd Flag Day
May 24th
Memorial Day party planned at Tom Hoban’s house with a barbecue food truck, live band, pool access, and family-friendly atmosphere starting at 3 PM
Members are encouraged to bring guests and family, enhancing social engagement and community visibility
Pool availability aims to attract families with children, increasing overall event participation
June 13th
The annual Steak Fry 3 pm
Tom Hoban’s House – 1692 Hidden Mesa Rd. El Cajon, CA 92019
July 24th
Lion’s Del Mar Race day event 2:00 pm start time
Foundation board meeting scheduled post-lunch to finalize and approve these funding recommendations
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
PHIL SMITH (5-28-50) KEITH MacARTHUR (5-05-76)
ROGER STEBLETON (5-08-42) BILL STURGEON (5-04-48)
May EXEMPT BADGE: Grant Thiem Jr. and Bill Sturgeon
VICE PRESIDENT REPORTS:
1st VP Grant Thiem III:
Installation Dinner
Saturday, June 27th, at the Automotive Museum in Balboa Park. I understand that those of you without handicapped stickers will be able to park for free. Incoming President Grant is going to pay for your parking.
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2nd VP Kat Zeman: ___________________________________________________________
3rd Madelyne Nation:_
Gary Sims
Flag Day event scheduled for May 22 7:0 am at Johnson Elementary with logistical notes on parking due to school construction,
We are expecting to distribute 838 flags—the highest ever
Early arrival recommended due to limited parking; event supports community outreach and youth engagement
Dyna Jones
LEOS graduation on June 3 at 6 PM celebrates youth club members and reinforces the club’s support for younger generations.
Savreen Shorees received the $1000 Scholarship Grant
LEO Club received a $1,300 scholarship recently, with funds typically allocated to school accounts for events and T-shirt purchases, showing practical community investment
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MEMBERSHIP: Grant Thiem III: ___________________________________________________
HAPPY DOLLARS/FINES: TT ___Bob Acker__________________________
| Paul Trembley | $5 | I got five happy dollars. My daughter Carly, who’s been in Denver for the last 10 years, is moving back to San Diego. Back this week. All of her furniture’s going in my garage, and she’s living with her. Her mom. So it was kind of a swap. |
| Dyna Jones | $20 | $20 For being here today. |
| Bill Sturgeon | $20 | $20 For being here today. |
| Walt Simmons | $10 | 10 Happy dollars, you said I haven’t been here. I have. In the other five, I’ve got the Padres are going to play the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight for three nights. And if they win tonight, there’ll be a half-game in first place. |
| Gary Sims | $20 | But I had no cable and no WI fi all weekend because somebody hit our cable box at our driveway in all three houses. |
| Van Wilsey | $5 | I got a happy five for my buddy Jeff being here today. |
| Jeff Smith | $20 | I haven’t seen you for a while. |
| Patty Hamilton | $5 | |
| Ron Nevels | $5 | Padre Wins |
| Rob Ransweiler | $5 | I have $5 for a question. Hey, I’m happy to be here because.I don’t get to make it very often, but is it. Is it a fineable offense if an officer of the organization is not wearing it? |
| Grant Thiem III | $50 | All right, here’s a 50 because it’s.Taking you guys six months to figure that out. |
| Coleen Owens | $5 | Miss some meetings |
PROGRAM: Board Meeting Recap
Financial Overview and Fundraising
The club reported a solid financial position with strategic fundraising efforts driving asset growth and planned expenditures.
The current financial snapshot shows $xxxxx in assets with $xxxxx cash and receivables as of April, reflecting strong liquidity
The activities account began the year at $xxxxx and increased by nearly $xxxxx through fundraising efforts
The general fund started at $xxxxx but is $xxxxx in deficit due to planned overspending on events
The club budgeted for a $xxxxx rent expense and is facing a $xxxxx shortfall in income this year
April fundraising was especially strong, raising over $xxxxx including a $xxxxx event and additional collections from City Hope and the LEOS Club (
The eyeglass program fitted 17 kits in April, totaling nearly 35 so far this year
Fundraiser success offset some income decreases caused by client giving patterns and happy dollars
Board approved distribution of $xxxxx available for charitable giving this year, including allocations to City Hope, LCIF, LEO scholarships, and future projects
$xxxxx reserved as seed money for next year’s Gun Smoke event to mitigate sponsorship risks
Plans to support three Lilies and other foundations with commitments starting 2027 to align with building season_____
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: Lions will be Dark on May 25th, Memorial Day
ATTENDANCE DRAWING: __Tom Normandie $_10_____
50/50 OPPORTUNITY DRAWING: __Grant Thiem III_____$ 53______
TODAY’S RIB TICKLER
Lead to serve and serve to lead
Together in service
AP Singh, International Lions President