EL CAJON VALLEY HOST LION’S NEWSLETTER
December 2, 2024, Members: 28 Guests: -0-
Facebook: El Cajon Valley Host Lions Club
CALL TO ORDER: President Keith MacArthur
Invocation: Treasurer Paul Tremblay Pledge of Allegiance: PP Wally Simmons
Patriotic Song: PP Chris Bramwell Song: God Bless America
HELEN KELLER QUOTE BY: PP Van Willsey
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”
GUESTS: None, Nada, Zip, Zero, Zilch
GOOD TO SEE:
| Roger Stebleton | Bob Sanchez |
COMMUNICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
President Keith presented Mike Carleton with a beautiful wood Appreciation Award plaque, from our club, for his 30 years as our Lion-LEO Advisor. Clearly, he was appreciative of this acknowledgment and said it was easy working with the students and they kept his faith in today’s youth as tomorrow’s leaders.
**WE ARE COLLECTING MONETARY DONATIONS FOR OUR SERVICE STAFF, DEAN & MARIA, AND HOPE YOU ARE ABLE TO JOIN IN, FOR PRESENTATION TO THEM AT OUR CHRISTMAS DINNER/PARTY. EITHER BRING CASH ON THE 10TH OR EMAIL TREAS. PAUL TREMBLAY THAT YOU WANT TO DONATE.**
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS:
DEC 9TH – NO MEETING – SEE DEC 10TH
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
Penny Duane 12/8, Dick Nasif 12/9, Marie Turkle 12/11, Warren McKenna 12/15, Mark Clifton 12/22, Dyna Jones 12/25, Jeff Smith 12/30. Penny and Marie were not in attendance but the others endured our rendition of the Happy Birthday song and each put their Happy Birthday $ In the basket.
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
DECEMBER EXEMPT BADGE: PP Phil Smith and PP Yvonne Paris $50 each no secrets told
VICE PRESIDENT REPORTS:
1st VP Ron Nevels: No Report
2nd VP Bob Sanchez: No Report
3rd VP Penny Duane: MIA
PP Phil S 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, 11 AM. ALL Melvin Jones Fellows are encouraged to attend, especially to honor our own recent recipients. $50. See PP Yvonne for reservation information.
HAPPY DOLLARS/FINES: TT PP Bob Moreau
.Chris $100 – Sold his condo, bought a car, and bought a house a couple of doors down from his
.Paul W $5 – outstanding Aztec game
.Christian $5 – brought in a plaque for PP Len Blottin from Elks memorial service yesterday
.Roger 20 – missed a few meetings
.Ron N $? – Chargers won
.Coleen $5 – our club donated $154 for the Wreaths Across America event
.Phil S $5 – ?
And to round out donations to our Xmas Basket Program: $100 each from Van and Roger to get their pie of choice from Brothers Restaurant. Total collected $2,050 – GOOD JOB LIONS!!!
PP Gary R $50 toward the Program saying ‘half a pie’
ATTENDANCE DRAWING: Yvonne Paris$20-donated to City of Hope
50/50 OPPORTUNITY DRAWING: Roger Stebleton $48
TODAY’S RIB TICKLER
ATTENDANCE IS THE PRICE OF MEMBERSHIP
“WE SERVE”
2024-2025 Lions International President Fabrício Oliveira
“Make Your Mark”