EL CAJON VALLEY HOST LION’S NEWSLETTER
July 14, 2025, Members:_38 Guests: 2.5
Facebook: El Cajon Valley Host Lions Club
Volume 2026 _____ Issue 2
CALL TO ORDER:
Ron Nevels
Invocation:____Mark Clifton _____ Pledge of Allegiance: __Collen Owens____
Patriotic Song: ___ Song: __God Bless America________________
HELEN KELLER QUOTE BY: __Van Wilsey____
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence”
GUESTS:
| Mary Moreau | Katherine and daughter (Hoban) |
GOOD TO SEE:
| Chris Bramwell | Candice Thiem | Kirby Morrison |
New Members Ceremony :
PDG Mercy Walters:
The main focus is the induction of new members into the Lions Club, emphasizing the club’s global service network and the importance of kindness and community service. The new members are welcomed into the world’s largest service organization, Lions International, and are reminded of their responsibilities, including attendance, participation in activities, and adherence to the Lions Code of Ethics. The induction ceremony concludes with the new members officially becoming members of the club.
Induct Joe Crawford and Ken Sanders as new members.
Mercy, Keith , Joe, Ron, Ken and Mark
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS:
JULY 17th – ECV LC Foundation Board Meeting 6 PM Elks Conference Room
JULY 21ST – Mitch D’Arlon from Downtown LC will speak on Camp Jack
JULY 25th – ECVH LC Day at the Races $27 sign-ups (Gary Sims)
JULY 27th – District 4L6 Installation 11 AM-2:30 PM Royal Banquet Hall, 8990 Miramar Rd #200, SD 92126, $48 checks to Lion JoAnne, payable to District 4L6, 2910 Buena Vista Ave, LG 91945
AUGUST 2nd – 1st QTR District Cabinet & Membership meeting, Mira Mesa Senior Center, 8460 Mira Mesa Blvd, SD 92126. Sign-in 8:30 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
MIKE CARLETON (7-19) PAUL TREMBLAY (7-26)
TOM HOBAN (7-31) ED WAYMIRE (7-10)
DOLORES GALKOWSKI (7-10) DAVID REED (7-04)
PENNIE McMAHON (7-19)
GOOD CHEER: __
Yvonne Paris reports that George Hurst has been in the hospital the last few days but is coming home Tuesday. She sent flowers from the club on Saturday. We want to wish him a speedy 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. 619/838-4262
MAY EXEMPT BADGE: ___PP Tom Hoban $ 100__
The reason for Tom’s $100 donation is not explicitly stated but is possibly linked to the induction of the new president and the personal significance of the weekend with his daughter.
VICE PRESIDENT REPORTS:
1st VP Bob Sanchez:
Plans are under way for a Steak Fry
2nd VP Penny Duane:
Mentions that 38 members attended today including Kirby Morrison, who had a birthday last week. Tom Hoban said. They didn’t ask about his birthdays. Did we sing Happy Birthday?
3rd VP Grant Theim III :
Gary Sims said that there are 34 members are going to Lion’s Day at the Races.(July 25th)
He has 6 tickets left
Warren McKenna said there will be Hat Contest
For Men’s and Ladies hats $100 to the winner
MEMBERSHIP: Paul Walters: ___________________________________________________
New Members induction today
LCIF: PP Yvonne Paris: _________________________________________________________
HAPPY DOLLARS/FINES: Bob Acker Collecting
Mercy Walters $20
Gary Sims $40 for Katie Zolezzi performance at Humphreys by the Bay
Chris Bramwell – $500 Ray Hackworth (pink slip to the Foundation)
Roger Stebelton $250 Ray Hackworth (pink slip to the Foundation)
Paul Walters $5 New Members induction
Ron Nevels $10, I got 10 happy dollars for a really, truly great installation.
Dick Nasif $5 for New President missing Gavel
Walt Simmons $10 New Members induction
Dolores Galkowski $50 – A Fabulous Birthday party with many members of her Family
Mike Raney $5 – attending a baseball game
Bob Sanchez $5 New President
Mike Carlton $10 New Members induction
Van Wilsey $20 New Members induction
Don Anthony $10 installation of the new president and thanks to Keith for his continued presence.
Mark Clifton $50 Beer Club in Coronado. Do we get samples. No, it’s a secret club.
Keith MacArthur $20 Happy to be the Past President and Joe Crawford induction
Colleen Owens $5
Yvonne Paris $5
Paul Tremblay, $20, shares excitement about grandson’s success in Little League All-star baseball, having won District Championship.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
Mitch D’Arlon from Downtown LC will speak on Camp Jack
ATTENDANCE DRAWING: _______Julie Sherman___________ $____Not here____
50/50 OPPORTUNITY DRAWING: __Mike Carlton________$78______
TODAY’S RIB TICKLER
ATTENDANCE IS THE PRICE OF MEMBERSHIP
“WE SERVE”