EL CAJON VALLEY HOST LION’S NEWSLETTER
December 16, 2024, Members: 28 Guests: -0-
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LAST NEWSLETTER OF 2024
CALL TO ORDER: President Keith MacArthur
Invocation: Prez Keith Pledge of Allegiance: 1st VP Ron Nevels
Patriotic Song: Cat Zeman Song: God Bless America
HELEN KELLER QUOTE BY: Carter Short
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.”
GUESTS: None
GOOD TO SEE:
| Carter Short | Ron Black |
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COMMUNICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Treas. Paul Tremblay reports that he has the new club directories
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Also, Treas Paul reported on the financial health of the club. We’ve paid bills and still have 41K+ in our checking account.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS:
DEC 20th – Holiday Baskets assembly & packing at Tom Hoban’s back lot 4 PM-TIME CHANGE
DEC 21st – Holiday Baskets loading & delivery from Hoban’s back lot 8 AM
JAN 9TH – ECVH LC Board Meeting 6 PM Elks Lodge Conference Room – all are welcome
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.
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
VICE PRESIDENT REPORTS:
1st VP Ron Nevels: No Report
2nd VP Bob Sanchez: No Report
3rd VP Penny Duane:
Our LEO club members (10-15) will help us out Friday night by assembling the boxes for food and will also be with us Sunday morning to accompany Lions delivering to 80 families.
MEMBERSHIP: Paul Walters: The Board voted to drop 3 members from our roster. One was a resignation and the other two were for non-payment of dues over an extended period.
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 on Jan 5th.
HAPPY DOLLARS/FINES: TT Bob “Hatchet Man” Acker
To begin the session PP Bob Moreau announced that Prez Keith received a promotion to Capt. of the El Cajon PD – BIG CONGRATULATIONS!
.Keith $20 – for his promotion
.Paul W $5 – Keith’s promo
.Paul T $10 – Keith’s promo and Rob’s walk-out
.Ron B $? – missed the Xmas Party and a few meetings
.Mark C $20 – saw Rob at a restaurant in Coronado
.Dave S $? – Keith’s promo
.Mike R $5 – missed the presentation for Mike Carleton’s plaque and, he had knee surgery
.Carter $100 – his company is changing their purpose and he’s been very busy
.Wally $10 – great Xmas party and Ron Nevels ‘pimp suit’ and sunglasses look.
.Don A $10 – Keith’s promo and Rob’s walk-out
.Phil S $10 – ditto what Don said
.Coleen $? – grandson is home, granddaughter got hurt playing basketball, and her son-in-law’s promotion to Capt.
.Coleen $5 – laid wreaths at El Cajon Cemetery in the Wreaths Across America event, 504 wreaths were laid and it was very touching.
.Dolores $5 – Keith’s promo
.Mike R $5 – Keith’s promo
.Chris $5 – Keith’s promo
.Gary S $5 – Rob’s walkout ceremony was very moving
XMAS Party
UPCOMING PROGRAM: January 13th – new ECPD Chief of Police Jeremiah Larson
ATTENDANCE DRAWING: Christian Wille MIA so next meeting $20
50/50 OPPORTUNITY DRAWING: Mike Raney $55
TODAY’S RIB TICKLER
ATTENDANCE IS THE PRICE OF MEMBERSHIP
“WE SERVE”
2024-2025 Lions International President Fabrício Oliveira
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