EL CAJON VALLEY HOST LION’S NEWSLETTER
October 14, 2024, Members: 22 Guests: -0-
Facebook: El Cajon Valley Host Lions Club
BUSINESS MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
President Keith MacArthur
Invocation: PP Rob Ransweiler Pledge of Allegiance: PP Yvonne Paris
Patriotic Song: PP Chris Bramwell Song: God Bless America
HELEN KELLER QUOTE BY: PP Mike Raney
“They say experience is the best teacher and some of us have been put through some tough storms in life. But on the other side of every storm is the strength we’ve gained from getting through it. So, let’s not give up and get ready to face whatever comes our way. Just raise your sail and begin. You got this!
GUESTS: None, Nada, Zip, Zero
GOOD TO SEE: Everyone
COMMUNICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
.Sec Paul W reported that the Lions Gift of Sight event is on Oct. 19th, 9 AM-2 PM at B&GC of S.D. 1430 D Ave, National City.
.Our LEO Club was a great help at our pancake breakfast and due to their assistance, we will pay their rent on a popcorn machine to be used at the ECV HS Homecoming game, a fundraiser for the club.
.PP Chris noted that he and PP Bob Moreau have visited PP Ray Hackworth and encouraged other members to do the same. For more info, please get in touch with Chris or Bob.
.Treas Paul T reported on our finances from the board meeting – Assets are just under 48K, the Activities Account is over 11K, and the General Account exceeds 36K – we’re healthy!
OCT 17th – El Cajon Valley Lions Foundation Meeting 6 PM Elks Conference Room
OCT 20th – District 4L6 Picnic/BBQ 9:30 am-??? Flinn Springs County Park Area 3- bring your favorite dish to share.
NOV 14th – ECVH LC Board Meeting 6 PM Elks Lodge Conference Room
DEC 7th – ECVH LC Christmas Party/Dinner Elks Lodge Time TBA
DEC 20th – Holiday Baskets to be assembled Venue and Time TBA
DEC 21st – Holiday Baskets to be delivered 8 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
Don Anthony 10/13, Zachary Nation 10/24, David Huntamer 10/29
GOOD CHEER: Prayers that Dyna will recover from Covid very soon. Take care
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
OCTOBER EXEMPT BADGE: PP Tom Hoban $100 bought a new house for $100. $ to our foundation in memory of Cathy Bailes and Keith Bailes
VICE PRESIDENTS REPORTS:
1st VP Ron Nevels: Pancake Breakfast Chair PP Don Anthony said our event was successful and Treas Paul T reported our 3X net income was $4,655.
2nd VP Bob Sanchez: Student Speakers Contest Chair PP Yvonne Paris reported that our club’s SS Contest will be held Sat, Feb 8th 10-2 at ECPD Comm. Room. Encouraged members’ sons/daughters or grandchildren in grades 9-12 to participate. Hoping our LEO Club will also have members participate.
3rd VP Penny Duane: MIA
MEMBERSHIP: Paul Walters: No Report
LCIF: PP Yvonne Paris: Prompted by Hurricane Helene our Board voted to send $2,000 to LCIF for Disaster Relief. This donation is eligible for Melvin Jones Fellowships but not for District and Community Impact Grants.
HAPPY DOLLARS/FINES: TT Bob “Hatchet Man” Acker
.Carole $5 – her phone went off during the meeting
.Tom N $5 – missed our board meeting
.Rob $5 – SPOOKEASY event to benefit St. Madeline Sophies is Oct 25th
.Keith $5 – his son at UCON played in the alumni game and he hit 4 RBIs.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
OCT 21st – Lakeside School Board member Andrew Hayes
OCT 28th – District 2, SD Co. Supervisor Joel Anderson
NOV 4th – Ed Waymire on being “The Grinch”
ATTENDANCE DRAWING: Walt Simmons $30
- 50/50 OPPORTUNITY DRAWING: Warren McKenna $43
TODAY’S RIB TICKLER
ATTENDANCE IS THE PRICE OF MEMBERSHIP
“WE SERVE”
2024-2025 Lions International President Fabrício Oliveira
“ Make Your Mark”