
EL CAJON VALLEY HOST LION’S NEWSLETTER
June 24, 2024, Members: 30 Guests: 3
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OPENING:

Prez Carl Ruiz LAST MEETING AS PREZ
Song Masters:

Carol and PP Chris Song: God Bless America
Pledge of Allegiance: 2nd VP Ron Nevels Invocation: PP Mark Clifton
GUESTS:
Tanner (Tom N), | Grant III (JR), | Patti Hamilton (4th visit), | Will Odom (Coleen) |
GOOD TO SEE: JR (Grant II), Mercy
HELEN KELLER QUOTE BY: President-Elect Keither MacArthur
“Keep your face to the sunshine and you will not see a shadow.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER:
.PP Gary Sims reported there are 5 spots open for El Cajon Valley Host Lions Day at the Races.
.A couple of members (Paul T and IPP Rob) responded to a plea for assistance from a woman with a child. She needed rent assistance for a short period before leaving the State. IPP Rob reached out and received a positive reply from Crisis House, an organization we lend support to. GOOD JOB LIONS, WORKING TOGETHER FOR A COMMON GOOD!!
.Sec Paul reported we received Thank You’s from the San Diego Center for the Blind, BLISS Foundation, and Lions Project Canine Companions for Independence.
And BTW we are invited to the CCI graduation on August 9th at noon in Vista.
.Dick Nasif presented the Foundation Trustees slate for approval: Gary Sims, Phil Smith, and Ron Black, all were approved. Additional Trustees, appointed by Prez-Elect Keith, are Ron Nevels, Bob Sanchez, and Yvonne Paris.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
Yvonne Paris 6/3, Gary Sims 6/4, Cathy Zieman 6/16, Grant Thiem AND Jay Jacobson 6/26.
GOOD CHEER:
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
JULY 9th – ECVH LC Installation of Officers dinner event 6PM Elks Lodge – SD Padre’s theme.
JULY 11TH – ECVH LC BOARD MEETING 6PM in Elks Conference Room
JULY 26th – ECVH LC “Day at the Races” 2PM entry/4PM gate. $25pp. See PP Gary Sims
July 27th – District Installation 4-10PM Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside $55 prepaid (Paul W).
SEPT 14th – ECVH LC Annual Picnic 12-noon PP Chris & Kathy Bramwell’s estate in Alpine
VICE PRESIDENTS REPORTS:
1ST VEEP Keith MacArthur: Attire for Installation is Padre theme
2ND VEEP Ron Nevels: No Report
3rd Veep Bob Sanchez: MIA
Membership Chair: Sec Paul Walters: We have Patti Hamilton’s application in hand.
LCIF Coordinator Yvonne Paris: A Melvin Jones Fellow recipient has been selected and the necessary paperwork submitted to LCIF.
JUNE EXEMPT BADGE: PP Tom Hoban
HAPPY DOLLARS: TT Bob “Hatchet Man” Acker
.Rob $1 – giving away his 2 tickets for the Del Mar event as he’s going with his son to Austin
.Keith $5 – went to MN so missed a meeting.
.Mercy $15 – here to make sure we behave ourselves
.Carl $20 – has enjoyed his presidency and will have a speech at installation dinner
.Roger $20 – good to see JR and Grant III and will miss our installation dinner
.JR $20 – it’s been a while since he’s been to a meeting
.Wally $5- Thanks to Carl for being a good president
.Phil S $5 – no idea why he donated
.Dolores $20 – forgot to mention her career highlights last week, as the keynote speaker
.Mark $5 – Thanks to Carl for doing a great job as president
.Chris $10 – Thanks Carl for a job well done
.Yvonne $20 – Kudos to Carl but sad it’s his last meeting. Thanks to Dolores for riding with me to celebrate PP Bruce Boorman’s life. Happy to see JR and his handsome son.
PROGRAM: PP Tom Normandie spoke about obtaining good programs for future meetings. Members can assist in the process by making recommendations on a program they would like to hear. Tom handed out referral sheets and encouraged everyone to participate.
Variety is good and keeps the meetings interesting. Who do you know that owns an interesting business? Government services most don’t know about? Still there are social and welfare groups, charity and sports groups. We have many members with interesting talents – don’t be afraid to come forward.
REMEMBER that interesting programs help bring in new members/a reason to invite a potential member.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
JULY 1st – Valley Twirlers
JULY 15th – PP Yvonne Paris
JULY 22nd – Dyna Jones on memory care
WINNER OF ATTENDANCE DRAWING: Christian Willey MIA so next week $40
WINNER OF OPPORTUNITY DRAWING: Mercy Walters $43
TODAY’S RIB TICKLER
Remember what the valet who parked your car looks like because We do not have valet parking.

ATTENDANCE IS THE PRICE OF MEMBERSHIP
“WE SERVE”
Motto of LCI President Dr. Patti Hill “Changing the World”
AND NOW FOR A BIT OF NOSTALGIA:
EL CAJON VALLEY HOST LIONS’ NEWSLETTER
EL CAJON VALLEY HOST LIONS’ NEWSLETTER
November 7, 2017, Members 33 Guests: 8
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BUSINESS MEETING
Opening: President Felina Balistreri
Song Master: 1st VDG Mercy Walters Song: America the Beautiful
Pledge of Allegiance: PP Tom Hoban Invocation: PP Mark Clifton
Helen Keller quote by Lion Carter Short: “Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the dark”.
Guests: Lion Daryl Priest and his wife Tammy, Pat Boorman, Capt Bonita Kelsey, Dorothy “Dixie” Hackworth, Mary Moreau, Kathy Coleman and Susan Acker…Welcome All!
COMMUNICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
When you come in for meetings, don’t forget to purchase your 50/50 drawing tickets to assist our Admin Account and your pocket!
Sec Paul Walters passed out the newest District newsletter received at last Sat’s Membership Meeting.
PDG Len Blottin presented PP Gary Sims with a Centennial Membership Growth pin and presented PP Jim Nelson with his 45-year tenure chevron. And since PP Jim was at the podium anyway he read a “Script-in-Hand” script by George Carlin on ‘Aging’.
PP Mark Clifton is looking for members to volunteer to help at the Ma Goose Parade to guide traffic and monitor the roadblocks.
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS: Walt Simmons Nov 12th, Bob Acker Nov 14th, Felina Balistreri Nov 24th and, Chris Bramwell Nov 27th. A VERY Happy Birthday to these great Lions! Lion Bob and Prez Felina endured the club’s rendition of the Happy Birthday song led by 1st VDG Mercy.
NOVEMBER EXEMPT BADGES: The following Lions bid $100 as the funds will go to our Christmas basket program AND each will receive a pie of their choice (after Thanksgiving) from the Brothers Restaurant: Ed Waymire, Bob Acker, Bruce Boorman, Yvonne Paris, Mark Clifton, Paul Walters, Don Anthony, Len Blottin, Gary Robinson, Paul Tremblay, Mark Krause, Mike Raney, Ray Hackworth and Daryl Priest…..$1,475 was raised. Those who donated $100 last week will also be in on the ‘pie deal’. 2nd Veep Chris has a 3-month Except Badge Sept thru Nov.
GOOD CHEER: PP Walt is doing better – keep them calls coming in; Lion Rod is feeling the terrible effects of his chemo radiation..his email addy is rod.streeper@gmail.com
Remember, if you know of any of our members who are in distress, sick, in the hospital or just got out of the hospital, have been diagnosed with some rare 3rd world country disease or infestation, PLEASE notify PP Yvonne so our good wishes can be shared.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS:
November 19th – Mother Goose Parade
Dec 4th & 11th – Regular Meetings at noon
Dec 5th – DARK, NO EVENING MEETING
Dec 9th – District 4L6 Christmas Party 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM at 94th Aero Squadron 8885 Balboa Ave, SD 92123. $25 Send $ & meal choice by 12/1 to Lion Arminda Ruiz 4902 Luna Dr, Oceanside 92057 – Blackened Chicken Breast Sandwich or Prime Rib French Dip Sandwich
Dec 18th – DARK, NO MEETING
Dec 19th – ECV LC CHRISTMAS PARTY – 6PM Elks Lodge
Dec 25th and Jan 1st – DARK, no meetings
Jan 2, 2018 – FIRST TUESDAY Evening Meeting dinner at 5 PM +/- and meeting at 6 PM
VP REPORTS:
3rd VP Mike Raney:
Mother Goose Parade – Decorating of our float will take place on Sat, Nov 18th at Lion David Huntamer’s business on W Main Street, Time TBA. Lion Mike Mortellaro will supply the float signs.
PP Phil Smith says everything is in place for our Xmas Party on 12/19 and there will be a trophy for the winner of the Ugly Sweater contest. Bring your children/grandchildren and a wrapped toy for them as Santa will be there according to PP Ed Waymire.
Christmas baskets will be prepped at PP Tom Hoban’s business on Dec 22nd in the PM and deliveries will take place on Sat Dec 23rd in the AM. Exact times TBA.
2nd VP Chris Bramwell: MIA
1st VP Jeff Winters: MIA
Prez Felina presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Lion Henry and Kathy Coleman for their generosity in donating all the food items for our pancake breakfast fund raiser.
Membership Chair Cathy Bailes: MIA
Sec Paul says he has Membership Applications from Lion Daryl Priest (transfer) and Capt Bonita Kelsey.
PP Ray’s Ramblings:
A policeman followed a speeding driver for a long time and finally the driver pulled over and after being queried by the cop as to why he was driving so fast and evading the copy the driver said “My wife left me for a policeman and I was afraid you were returning her!”.
HAPPY DOLLARS:
Lion Bob Groff $5 to pay the interest on 2nd Veep Chris’ next fine; Sec Paul $10 Happy Daryl Priest and Bonita Kelsey have Membership App’s submitted and for Lion Rod Streeper; 3rd Veep Mike $5 great baseball trip to AZ; Lion Daryl $100 he and Tammy had a great time at the Breeders Cup event; 1st VDG Mercy $5 good to see everyone. Additionally Prez Felina auctioned off 4 tickets to the Midway – winner was PP Tom Hoban for $20.
PROGRAM SPEAKER: Doug English, Wing Leader of the Commemorative Air Force. Air Group One which is the San Diego group at Gillespie Field since 1981. Doug was a SDPD Officer for 33 years before retiring. The original CAF name was Confederate Air Force and the group currently has 73 Wings/squads who are WWII aircraft enthusiasts with 12,000 members around the country. The CAF collects/restores/flies vintage airplanes from WWII, Korean Conflict and Vietnam Wars. They have approx. 165 aircraft and are headquartered in Dallas, TX.
They have historical videos to share and they participate in air shows, do fly-overs, handle the distribution of ashes for veterans, have booths at car shows, concerts and other community events. The CAF has a monthly BBQ at their hangar at Gillespie Field and have a monthly event at the café at Gillespie named “Fly Days”. Their biggest local event is “Wings Over Gillespie Air Show” each year.
The local group has recently lost a couple of big sponsors and are looking for replacement sponsors to the tune of about $40,000 to continue doing the things they do. If you’re interested in helping out financially or be a volunteer go to www.ag1caf.org
Very interesting program and thanks to PP Tony Forchette, Program Chair, for obtaining another quality program for us.
Other websites to visit: LionsDistrict4L6; MD4Lions.org; LionsClubs.org
Winner of Attendance Drawing: Lion Tamer Ron Black $10
Winner of the 50/50 Opportunity Drawing: PP Gary Robinson $58
***Don’t forget about the El Cajon Valley Lions Foundation in your Will/Trust***
ATTENDANCE IS THE PRICE OF MEMBERSHIP!