Newsletter 10/26/26

EL CAJON VALLEY HOSTS LIONS’ NEWSLETTER

October 26Newsletter, 2026, Members: _29___ Guests: _4__

Facebook: El Cajon Valley Host Lions Club

www.ecvlionsclub.org

Volume 2026/27 _______________________________________Issue 14

CALL TO ORDER: _Grant Thiem III_

Invocation: Mark Clifton

Pledge of Allegiance: _Madelyne Nation

Patriotic Song: Chris Bramwell and Kat Zeman

Song: _God Bless America_________________

HELEN KELLER QUOTE BY: _Don Anthony_________________

“Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run. In the outright exposure, life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”

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GUESTS: _____District 4L6 Board ___________________________________________________________

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU

DON ANTHONY (10-13) DAVID HUNTAMER (10-29)

ZACHARY NATION (10-24) Madelyne Nation (10-22)

GOOD NEWS: _________________________________________________________

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

VICE PRESIDENT REPORTS:

1^st: Kat Zeman “Christmas basket planning underway
- Delivery scheduled for December 19, 2023.
- Club coordinating with school districts regarding 80 families.
- Food pickup and volunteer details are still developing.

2^nd: Madelyne Nation Bowling night replaces regular meeting
- Social bowling event scheduled for Thursday, November 19 at Parkway Bowl.
- Event replaces Monday, November 16 meeting.
- League-team sign-up sheet to return next week.
Lions Christmas party scheduled
- Planned for December 11 at 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Ronald Reagan Center in El Cajon.
- Christmas-themed dinner planned; Evite and flyer to follow.

3^rd: Dyna Jones_ Leo activities continuing
- Leo group still meeting.
- Blood Drive activity referenced.
- Members invited to donate flowers and related items.

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LCIF: PP Yvonne Paris:

Lions Veteran of the Year

Our Club nominee identified as Carter Short.
Members encouraged to attend and support the nominee.

Saturday, November 7, 2026

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October EXEMPT BADGE: Phil Smith and Tom Hoban

HAPPY DOLLARS/FINES: TT __Bob Acker___________________________

Gary Robinson	$5	I appreciate being recognized
Paul Tremblay	$5	I appreciate being recognized
Yvonne Paris	$5	Mine is because of our wonderful guests here today.
Chris Bramwell	$20	We just got back from Las Vegas. We saw The Wizard of Oz, and it was fantastic. It was worth every penny in there. And then my wife are going back on the 14th to see the Eagles. I had to refinance my house to pay for it.
District Governor	$5	This one is for almost 80 years of service. Thank you very much and congratulations.
Gary Sims	$10	Spent the weekend in LA. It was too expensive. Saw my grandkids this weekend.
“Kat” Zeman	$10	I appreciate being recognized
Ed Waymire	$50	On Facebook, we have a new vehicle. I’m not sure what you call it. It’s a spider. Limited. Okay. I have the M3T practice, a fighter bomber. And for some reason, I got a little thorough someplace. And this weekend went out looking and found the F3 limited series and got a deal I couldn’t pass up. I don’t have any money left.
Walt Simmons	$10
Dolores Galkowski	$10	I appreciate being recognized
Jim Sing	$5	I appreciate being recognized
Jeffery Smith	$20
Don Anthony	$5	Aztec basketball team the other night.
Grant Thiem III	$10	The President for not being in proper attire and not calling people.
Coleen Owens	$5	First, I want to thank our dignitaries for being here. You guys all look lovely in your pretty yellow shirts.
Dyna Jones	$20	So I wrote a sponsorship grant for a Thanksgiving event, and I got it.
Bill Strugeon	$5	So I went to my military reunion. 42nd reunion in Louisville, Kentucky. I ran into Mark Clifton’s twin brother. And I got him on video here if you want to see it later on. Mark. Twin bro Mark.
Ron Nevels	$5
Mark Clifton	$5	I’m supporting small businesses today, so I don’t know if you guys saw that local Small business as it should be. Mr. President.

PROGRAM: Myrna Psillas 4L6 District Governor

District Progress

District membership increased
- District 4L6 reported 51 clubs and nearly 1,200 members as of September 30.
- District received a Lions International award for 20% membership growth in the first quarter.
- District identified as one of six districts meeting billing expectations.
Officer training offered
- Club officer training scheduled for the coming Wednesday.
- Time: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
- Location: Skyline Library.
LCIF donations progressing toward goal
- District reported 74.3% achievement toward its Lions International Foundation donation goal.
- 12,700 more referenced as needed toward the year’s goal.
- Members encouraged to continue donating.
Membership meeting and Melvin Jones luncheon upcoming
- Second district membership meeting scheduled for November 14.
- Melvin Jones luncheon scheduled for January 9.
- Luncheon recognizes Melvin Jones recipients from April through June of the prior fiscal year, including eight new club members.

Recognition And Service

Long-service awards presented
- Dolores Galkowski and “Kat” Zeman recognized for 10 years of service.
- Ray Ridlon recognized for 25 years.
- James Sing and Paul Tremblay recognized for 30 years.

Yvonne Parry recognized for 40 years.
Gary Robinson recognized for 45 years.
Roger Stebleton recognized for 50 years of service.
District governor thanked club members
- District governor acknowledged nearly 80 years of El Cajon Lions history.
- Members thanked for service, leadership, kindness, humility, and generosity.
- Awards presented during club visit.

10 Years