EL CAJON VALLEY HOST LION’S NEWSLETTER
September 11, 2023 Members: 33 Guests: Zero, zip, zilch, nada, none
Facebook: El Cajon Valley Host Lions Club
9 – 1 -1 “NEVER FORGET”
OPENING: Prez Carl Ruiz
Song Masters: PP Chris Bramwell Patriotic Song: God Bless America
Pledge of Allegiance: Jeff Smith Invocation: Treas Paul Tremblay
GUESTS: None
Good to see:
| Jeff Smith | Ron Nevels |
Everyone – good turnout!
HELEN KELLER QUOTE BY: Carter Short
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. … Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER:
_Lion Jeff Smith asked that we share Kathy’s memorial plaque.
.Treas Paul – Directories have been ordered and could be available as soon as next week.
.Pancake tickets are now available at the meetings.
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Ron Black tomato-sitting (years ago)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
Terry Winegar 9/11, Kirby Morrison 9/15, Jim Sing 9/16, Jon Martin 9/19, Mercy Walters 9/25, Dave Schwab 9/29. Only Jim Sing was present and he endured the Birthday Song from fellow Lions.
GOOD CHEER: Seems PP Mark Clifton and PP Tom Hoban have COVID-19 and we missed their smiling faces at today’s meeting.
Lion John Mendoza, El Capitan Zone Chair and hubby of PDG Jennifer Mendoza succumbed to a heart attack on Sunday, Sept 3rd. A Funeral Mass will be held this Friday, September 15th, at 11 AM at St John of the Cross Catholic Church in Lemon Grove.
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
Sept 14th – ECVH LC Board Meeting 6 PM at Elks Lodge Conference Room are welcomed.
Sept 23rd – ECVH LC Annual Picnic at the Bramwell Estate – 1-5 PM Sign-up at Meetings
Oct 1st – ECVH LC Pancake Breakfast Elks Lodge 8-noon
Oct 9th – District Governor Julio DeGuzman’s official visitation. Please make every effort to attend this meeting.
VICE PRESIDENT REPORTS:
1ST VEEP Keith MacArthur: MIA (on vacation)
2ND VEEP Ron Nevels: Progress
3RD VEEP Bob Sanchez: Don’t forget the picnic on Sept 23rd.
Membership Chair Cathy Bailes: No Report
LCIF Coordinator Yvonne Paris: No Report
SEPTEMBER EXEMPT BADGE: Chris and Paul T
HAPPY DOLLARS: TT __PP Bob Moreau
.Carl $48 – for his 48th Wedding Anniversary
.Paul W $5 – Thanks to all who helped at 1st Friday breakfast. It was successful.
.Cathy $5 – Granddaughter Amelia Rene Hawkins has finally joined the world.
.Jeff S $20 – in honor of 9-1-1 and his son & daughter-in-law’s anniversary
.Mike R $10 – happy he was able to spend some time with Jennifer & John Mendoza
.Rob $26 – won’t be at the club picnic as he & Denise will be celebrating their 26th Wedding Anniversary in Montana
.Van $20 – travel to Virginia to meet new Son-in-Law.
.Jim Sing $67 – his 65th Wedding Anniversary coming up and his Birthday Dollars
.Coleen $5 – 9-1-1 Walk in Lakeside took place Monday evening.
.Bob S $5 – excited for our club picnic and to drive some exotic cars.
OCT 9TH – District Governor Julio DeGuzman – Official Visitation
WINNER OF ATTENDANCE DRAWING: Gary Robinson $40
WINNER OF OPPORTUNITY DRAWING Keith Bailes $50
TODAY’S FUNNY: The world’s best antidepressant has 4 legs, and a wagging tail and comes with unconditional love.
ATTENDANCE IS THE PRICE OF MEMBERSHIP
“WE SERVE”
The motto of LCI President Dr. Patti Hill “Changing the World”