EL CAJON VALLEY HOST LIONS NEWSLETTER
November 04, 2021 Members: 15 Lions, 3 Guests.
Facebook: El Cajon Valley Host Lions Club
Opening: Prez Mike
Song Master: IPP Chris Bramwell Song: God Bless America
Pledge of Allegiance: PP Walt Simmons Invocation: Capt. Sam Fowler (Salvation Army)
Guests:
Captain Sam Fowler (Salvation Army), guest of Bonni Kelsey | Rey Armstrong, President Spring Valley Lions Club, Heartland Zone Chair and Northeast Region Chair | Mark Gould (Guest Speaker), guest of Cathy Bailes |
Good to see:
Warren McKenna | PP Walt Simmons, Nancy DeTomaso. |
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Helen Keller Quote by: Sec. Paul Walters, “My eyes are dark because I cannot see, but I can touch and the light comes on.
Announcements/Good of the Order: Sec. Paul announced the LCI Board Of Directors along with LCI President Douglas Alexander were here last week, they were very impressed with District 4L6 for their hospitality and the dinner served at the San Diego Host Lions Clubs.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
NOVEMBER 2021: Bob Acker, IPP Chris Bramwell, PP Walt Simmons, Nancy DeTomaso,
Fabian Vereda.
GOOD CHEER
If you know of any members who are is in distress, sick or in the hospital, PLEASE notify PP Yvonne Paris so our good wishes can be can be conveyed to him/her.
Paris4L6@cox.net 619-838-4262
Nov 7th –Daylight Savings Time End.
Nov 8th –Next Regular meeting, NOON.
Nov 11th –Board Meeting, 6PM, Elks Conference Room.
Nov 13th – District 4-L6 2nd Membership Meeting, 10AM, San Diego Blind Community Center
1805 Upas, San Diego. Arrive early, parking is difficult.
Nov 21st – Virtual Mother Goose Parade
Nov 25th – Turkey Day
VICE PRESIDENTS REPORTS:
1st Veep Rob Ransweiler: Absent.
2nd Veep Carl Ruiz: Absent.
3rd Veep Keith MacArthur: Absent.
Membership Chair Cathy Bailes: Nothing to Report.
PP Ray’s Ramblings: Something about after being married for 50+ years we were able to have a nice house, not in debt, beautiful TV, and a nice car. After the wife passed away he meet a 25 year old. Now we live in an apartment, old car, B&W TV, and poor.
HAPPY DOLLARS AND OTHER NONSENSE: Bob Acker
Bob Acker $5 BD
Cathy Bailes $5
Mike Raney $5
Nancy DeTomaso $5, BD
Chris Bramwell $50 new car+ $5 BD
PP Walt Simmons $5 BD
Exempt Badges for November: Postponed until Nov. 8 meeting.
PROGRAM: Guest Speaker, Mark Gould, Department Of Rehabilitation Blind Field Services (DOR). Mark started to work at the San Diego Center for the Blind in 1986. After 26 years he decided to get a new job at the DOR in 2013. The DOR is responsible to offer education, and training for any person with a permanent disability who is looking for employment. They use ZOOMTEXT and JAWS for training of the blind. They do not help stay at home independent vocational individuals. The DOR is funded 80% by the Federal Government and 20% by the State.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
11/15 Dan McAllister, County Treasurer
WINNER OF ATTENDANCE DRAWIN: Skip Kiefer MIA, rollover, $20
WINNER OF OPPORTUNITY DRAWING: PDG Len Blottin $38.
ATTENDANCE IS THE PRICE OF MEMBERSHIP
Lions Clubs International Centennial Slogan
WHERE THERE’S A NEED, THERE’S A LION
Submitted by: Sec. Paul