EL CAJON VALLEY HOST LIONS NEWSLETTER
August 23, 2021 Members: 31 Guests: 4
Facebook: El Cajon Valley Host Lions Club
Opening: Pres. Mike
Song Master: PP Gary Sims Song: My Country Tis of Thee
Pledge of Allegiance: PP Walt Simmons Invocation: PP Mark Clifton
Guests:
Alexis Nevels guest of Newbie Ron Nevels; Annamarie Piconi Snyder and Bonnie Baranoff of the
East County Homeless Task Force; Mari Piper guest of Cathy Bailes.
GOOD TO SEE:
| George Hurst | Phil Smith, Kiley Grunstad | Dick Nasif |
HELEN KELLER QUOTE by: BRUCE BOORMAN:
“Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. The fearful are caught as often as the bold.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER:
.Bob Moreau reported Rita’s Catering is requesting suggestions for meals you would like. Email Bob with your likes.
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PDG Len inducted Newbie Ron Nevels. Ron shared that he is a construction and flooring contractor in El Cajon. Ron was born in St. Louis and raised in NorCal and San Diego. He has 2 daughters and resides in La Mesa. Make sure you meet Ron and welcome him into the club.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
Tom Normandie 8/15; Paul Walters and Ron Nevels 8/19; Sharie Hoops 8/28
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
AUG 30TH – DARK
SEPT 2nd – ECVH LC Evening Meeting AND Installation of Officers 6PM Elks Lodge
SEPT 6TH – DARK – Labor Day
SEPT 9TH – ECVH LC Board Meeting 6PM Elks Lodge Conference Room
Sept 18th – Camp Jack fund raiser at Coronado Yacht Club 5PM See PP Yvonne for info
SEPT 9TH – ECVH LC Board Meeting 6PM Elks Lodge Conference Room
OCT 9th – ECVH LC Picnic at IPP Chris’ country estate 1PM
VICE PRESIDENTS REPORTS:
1st Veep Rob Ransweiler: No Report
2nd Veep Carl Ruiz: No Report
3rd Veep Fabian Vereda: MIA
Membership Chair Cathy Bailes: No Report
PP RAY’S RAMBLINGS: A woman had severe burns, needed a graft and her husband volunteered to help her out. ‘Nuf said
HAPPY DOLLARS AND OTHER NONSENSE: TT Bob Moreau
EXEMPT BADGES FOR AUGUST: Chris, Gary S, Len, Ray H, Cathy, Paul T
.Paul W 5 hoping Alexis Nevels will consider joining our club
.Dolores $10 had a wonderful time on her Alaskan vaca
.Kiley filled out a Pink Slip for illegally having an Exempt Badge…and trying to use it.
.Gary S $1 he won over $2600 at Barona over the weekend and only kept $1 of it claiming he gave all the rest to Gail.
.Tony $5 great to see his buddy George Hurst at the meeting today.
.George $20 Happy to be at the meeting today
.Mark C$20 still has the MB for sale and used the Lodge parking lot for display. He says he sold it in which case he still owes the $20 based on his deal with TT Bob Acker last week.
.Cathy B Congrats to Newbie Ron on becoming a member of ECVH LC
.Mari Piper made a donation as her parents were dedicated Lions.
PROGRAM:
Bonnie Baranoff and Annamarie Piconi Snyder from East County Homeless Task Force. The task force began in 2016 as a program for the San Diego East County Chamber Foundation.
East County has the 2nd highest homeless population in the County. Emergency services for the homeless are abailable ONLY in El Cajon the the entire East County. East County has over 1,000 children and hundreds of older adults experiencing homelessness. There are over 23,000 young people who are homeless and attending school.
Goals for the task force are Crisis Response, Provide exits from homelessness and to sustain momentum. The primary goal is to advocate for affordable housing for the homeless population. The task force has been able to collaborate with the government for some funding but have many community partners to work with for solutions. The average income to afford ‘affordable’ housing in San Diego is $92,000/year.
For more information ECHTF.ORG
UPCOMING PROGRAM:
9/20 Martin Rosales, Executive Director at Whispering Winds Campgrounds
9/27 Susanna Hogan from Helen Keller National Center
Winner of Attendance Drawing: Bill Sturgeon MIA so next meeting $20
Winner of 50/50 Drawing: Ray Hackworth $41
ATTENDANCE IS THE PRICE OF MEMBERSHIP
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