EL CAJON VALLEY HOST LION’S NEWSLETTER
November 25, 2024 Members: 25 Guests: 3
Facebook: El Cajon Valley Host Lions Club
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
CALL TO ORDER:
President Keith MacArthur
Invocation:
PP Phil Smith
Pledge of Allegiance: PP Don Anthony
Patriotic Song: PP Chris Bramwell Song: God Bless America
HELEN KELLER QUOTE BY: PP Rob Ransweiler
“Never bend your head, hold it high, look the world straight in the face.”
GUESTS:
| Mary Moreau | Scott & Jane Mills (Mark C) | |
GOOD TO SEE : Jeff Smith
COMMUNICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
.Sec Paul W reported the Lions District Holiday Party will be held Dec 7th at the Kusina Restaurant on Miramar Rd, SD. 11 AM – 3 PM $30. RSVP required. See Sec Paul W
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS:
DEC 10th – ECVH LC Christmas Party/Dinner Elks Lodge 6 PM
DEC 11th – 2 PM PP Capt. Rob Ransweiler’s walk-off ceremony at El Cajon PD
DEC 12TH – ECVH LC Board Meeting 6 PM Elks Lodge Conference Room
DEC 20th – Holiday Baskets assembly & packing at Tom Hoban’s back lot 5 PM
DEC 21st – Holiday Baskets loading & delivery from Hoban’s back lot 8 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
Walt Simmons 11/12, Bob Acker 11/14, Chris Bramwell 11/27, Carol Livesay 11/29
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. 619/838-4262
NOVEMBER EXEMPT BADGE: Grant Thiem Jr (JR) for $60
VICE PRESIDENT REPORTS:
1st VP Ron Nevels: MIA
2nd VP Bob Sanchez: MIA
3rd VP Penny Duane: PP Mark C noted only 20 pies will be available for our Xmas Basket fundraising program. The pies are donated by PP Bob Moreau’s daughter Kathy, owner of Brothers Restaurant in Grantville.
PP Phil S reminded us there will be no meeting on Monday, Dec 11th due to our own Xmas party will be Tuesday evening, Dec 12th. Additionally, PP Phil has negotiated to have Santa, an Elf, and The Grinch as special guests so bring your young ‘uns and a wrapped present for each child with their name on it.
MEMBERSHIP: Paul Walters: No Report
LCIF: PP Yvonne Paris: LCIF Melvin Jones Luncheon will be held at the Elks Lodge on January 11, 2025, 11AM. ALL Melvin Jones Fellows are encouraged to attend, especially to honor our own most recent recipients. More info to come.
HAPPY DOLLARS/FINES: TT Bob “Hatchet Man” Acker
.Chris $50 – Bought a 2016 MercBenz and $50 as a downpayment on the sale of his Pt. Loma condo.
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JR3 – closed escrow on a member’s new home. This is his 1st fine so PP Tom N paid $100
.Mark C $20 – for his guests today
.And finally, TT Bob proceeded around the room with Pink Slips taking orders for the limited # of pies available – 18 sold, only 2 left to be snatched up at next week’s meeting.
Gary Sims with a Medicare update
The part B premium will go from $174.70 to $185 in 2025. Part D maximum premium will be $85. The prescription maximum will be $2,000, down from $8,000 for 2024.
Prescription Drug Plans “PDP” have a myriad of plans available. Gary feels that Signa is the cheapest drug plan generally (depending upon how many drugs you take).
The Medicare Advantage plans max out at $1900 for out-of-pocket medical expenses whereas the Medicare Supplement plans have a monthly premium and must have a PDP plan attached.
For more information on PDP plans go to Medicare.gov and click on PDP Plans and your zip code and it will reflect the cheapest costs of your drugs. Deadline to change is Dec 7th.
ATTENDANCE DRAWING: Ron Nevels MIA so next week $20
50/50 OPPORTUNITY DRAWING: Gary Sims $40
TODAY’S RIB TICKLER
ATTENDANCE IS THE PRICE OF MEMBERSHIP
“WE SERVE”
2024-2025 Lions International President Fabrício Oliveira
“Make Your Mark”