EL CAJON VALLEY HOSTS LION’S NEWSLETTER
July 13, 2026, Members: _28___ Guests: _1__
Facebook: El Cajon Valley Host Lions Club
Volume 2026/27 _______________________________________Issue 2
CALL TO ORDER: ____Grant Thiem III__________________________________
Invocation: __Phil Smith ________ Pledge of Allegiance: __Zack Nation ___
Patriotic Song: Kat Zeman____________________ Song: _God Bless America ______________
HELEN KELLER QUOTE BY: __Van Wilsey________________
Knowledge is power. Rather, knowledge is happiness. Because to have knowledge, broad, deep knowledge is to know true ends. Know true ends from false and lofty things from love.”
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GUESTS: _._Joey Landwehr__________________________
GOOD TO SEE: _David Reed_______________________
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS:
Foundation Meeting Thursday July 16th 6:00 pm Elks Club
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
MIKE CARLETON (7-19-42) PAUL TREMBLAY (7-26-52)
TOM HOBAN (7-31-52) ED WAYMIRE (7-10-52)
DOLORES GALKOWSKI (7-10-35) DAVID REED (7-04-61)
PENNIE McMAHON (7-19-47)
Treasurer Report:
- Financial Performance: Fiscal year-end cash and assets totaled $50,375; fundraising boosted activities fund by nearly $10,000.
- Fundraising Success: Gunsmoke Week raised $29,000; notable gifts included $1,700 to City Hope and $9,300 spent on eyeglass program serving 93 children.
VICE PRESIDENT REPORTS:
1st : Kat Zeman
____Pancake Breakfast October 4th ________________________________________________________________________
2nd : Madelyne Nation_____Steak Fry ReCap
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- 3rd : Dyna Jones Day at the Races on July 24th with a hot hat contest offering a $100 prize for women.
- MEMBERSHIP: Grant Thiem III: _El Cajon Chamber Meeting ____
- Membership Growth: Membership shortfalls caused $1,000 revenue gap; Chamber meetings aid recruitment with 3-4 potential speakers and a new member prospect.
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Lion of the Year honored;
July EXEMPT BADGE: Tom Normandie
HAPPY DOLLARS/FINES: TT _Bob Acker____________________________
| Paul Tremblay | $5 | The steak fry was really good. Van, great job cooking those steaks. Madeline, great job. We put together the spread for pretty much everything. |
| Bob Acker | $5 | Was great seeing Dave Reed there and also being here today. |
| Dyna Jones | $10 | Dinah’s got a five. Oh, Dinah’s got a 10. But you were there. |
| . | $20 | Wednesday, I took somebody to the Padre game that won at the Gunsmoke. They were happy. I also on Sunday I went to the game and I went with a guy I hadn’t seen in Forty years. He went to college with me, and now the Padres are .500. And I’m happy because I’m going to Kansas City on Wednesday to see the Padres in Kansas City. |
| Ron Nevels | $5 | I got five for the steak fry. Delicious. |
| Kathy Zeman | $5 | I got five for the steak fry. |
| Mike Raney | $20 | $10 Steak fry. And look on Tom Hogan’s face. It was worth the price of admission. |
| Dave Reed | $20 | I’m going to throw $20 in because I think the party on Saturday was pretty first rate |
| Don Anthony | $20 | 10 of it is with Steak Fry. The other 10 is for I Saved the Lions at the Chamber of Commerce meeting because I did not sleep the night before. |
| Ron Black | $5 | I got five for the steak fry. Delicious. |
| Phil Smith | $5 | And I’ll be on vacation for the next month. I don’t know from what, but I’ll be on vacation next month. Wyoming, Montana, Idaho. Making my way to South Dakota |
| $10 | My daughter did an open water swim from La Jolla Pier to hour and a half. 350 Swimmers. She came in third | |
| Ron Nevels | $20 | Okay. We’ve gotten a lot here. I’ve been to Portugal. And because we had a great steak fry. |
| Gary Sims | $10 + $5 | I got $10 for the steak fry. $5. Because the most beautiful lights in the world are your son’s taillights going down the driveway with your grandkids in the car. They came on Jul 5th and they left on Jul 11th. When they left, take a big stop. And I only went to the zoo with them. They went to SeaWorld, the safari park, the children’s museum, the blah blah. But I got to go see the Minions movie with them, and it sucked. But I now understand how the minions talk. I like much. I had a whole week with the grandkids. So special. I love them to death. |
| Patty Hamilton | $10 | Back from an Elks Convention |
| Coleen Owens | $10 | My daughter and son-in-law and I’m getting what happens if you want to give me a ten for great stick fry. Tom, Madeline, Julie, you guys did a great job. Van, thanks for cooking. It was fabulous partying; |
| Yvonne Paris | $5 | I got five for the steak fry. |
| Gary Robinson | $5 | I got five for the steak fry. |
| $5 | Ron was so gracious and made me lion of the year. Like holy. It looks like we just won the WWF. |
PROGRAM: Joey Landwehr____Broadway San Diego
Broadway San Diego showcased a comprehensive lineup and ambitious educational outreach goals to enrich the local arts scene.
The 49th season features only shows currently playing on Broadway, marking a first in the organization’s history with a strong lineup of musicals and plays
Highlights include Tony- and Grammy-winning shows, classic hits like The Lion King, Mamma Mia!, and The Phantom of the Opera, and new musicals like Operation Mincemeat.
The season includes 10 productions, with some shows extending from the current 48th season, such as Hell’s Kitchen by Alicia Keys and Water for Elephants.
Broadway San Diego uses multimedia, including a 15-minute promotional video, to engage the community and showcase its offerings.
Educational initiatives are a major focus, aiming to make theater accessible to all San Diego youth
Programs include Broadway Bridges, which provides tickets to students at low cost, with over 1,500 students served in the past 18 months.
Other initiatives: Kids Night on Broadway, Theater Thursdays focused on youth audiences, and Triple Threat Training offering masterclasses.
The Broadway San Diego Awards (Jimmy Awards) identify top high school musical performers, sending finalists to perform on Broadway in New York.
Since 2009, these awards have granted over $6 million in educational scholarships.
Joey Landwear emphasized the social and developmental value of live theater for young people
Live theater creates a unique shared emotional experience, described as the audience sharing a “heartbeat.”
Fundraising partnerships allow nonprofits to earn ticket kickbacks, incentivizing group attendance.
The President’s Club offers perks like private entrances and hospitality, enhancing donor engagement
Warren McKenna is looking for members who enjoy going to the Play
Buena Vista Social Club
Sunday April 18th
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
ATTENDANCE DRAWING: ___(not here)_______________ $____10____
50/50 OPPORTUNITY DRAWING: __Phil Smith ____$__55______
TODAY’S RIB TICKLER
Anything worth doing is worth the challenge
International President Mark S. Lyon