If you were expecting a slow down in our activity, you must be thinking about some other Lions club. We had another busy month here in Elk Grove. We started out the month helping at the harvest festival by handling the parking control on the 4th and 5th. Thanks Lion Dave King for coordinating. On the 10th Lions Bill Kirkland, Rick Schriver and Charlie Bremmer cooked at Franklin Elementary School for their fundraiser. As usual, on the second Saturday, we provide the food and labor for the pancake breakfast at the Senior Center. We were invited to participate at the Zone meeting on the 21st as well as the Visions in Motion fundraiser on the 25th. Lion Andy Anderson handled our support of the fundraiser.
We already have a full schedule for November, starting with selling tickets for our December 6th Annual Crab Feed Dinner. Contact Lion Jack Edwards for tickets. We will also be assisting IPCC Derek Ledda at a fundraiser, two spaghetti dinners on the 8th followed by the pancake breakfast on the 11th. Several of our members plan to attend the District Cabinet meeting and as usual we will be handling traffic control and assisting the Elk Grove Food Bank with their distribution of food for Thanksgiving.
Please join me in continuing the tradition set by our past club presidents in keeping the Elk Grove Lions Club at the top of the list of service clubs in Elk Grove as we get ready for a busy November. Please check the board minutes to see who is the chairperson for the above events and volunteer to assist them with our commitments to our community this month.
Finally, don’t forget that we are celebrating Thanksgiving at our club with a family night on November 24th. Please bring a check made payable to the Elk Grove Food Bank for at least $10 as we will be donating the proceeds of our dinner meeting to them again this year.
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Elk Grove Lions Club
P.O. Box 465
Elk Grove, CA. 95759
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Mondays (except November & December)
Board Meetings: 3rd Monday
Location: Senior Center of Elk Grove 8830 Sharkey Avenue
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We hope you will consider joining our club.
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Activities & Photos
The club was engaged in several fun events over the past month. Check out the following photos:
District Governor Erv Gon
Lion Bill Hibbard receiving award from District Governor Erv Gon
Lion Dennis receiving award from District Governor Erv Gon
Lion Pancho receiving award from District Governor Erv Gon
Past District Governor Andy Anderson receiving award from District Governor Erv Gon
Lion John Jr. receiving award from Past District Governor Andy Anderson
New Lion John being inducted by Past District Governor Andy Anderson
Lion President Pancho calling the meeting to order. Notice that he still has a bell.
Notice that the bell is no longer on the podium. Looks like a visitation is in our future.
Lion Jeri Retzlaff giving a zone update at our meeting
Lion Cat addressing the club
Lion Fred receiving award from District Governor Erv Gon
Lion Bob, acting tail twister, extracting a fine from President Pancho and announcing our December Crab Feed
District Governor Erv Gon and his cabinet
Lion Matt Switzgable receiving his Melvin Jones Award from Past District Governor Andy
with his father Lion Jim Switzgable looking on.
Announcements
Let’s reach out to our fellow member, Lion Sterling. As many of you know, Lion Sterling has been in a care facility since his stroke. His wife sent a little note along with his dues payment stating that he would love to have some visits from his Lion friends. Call ahead to make sure he is not out on a field trip.
Emeritus of Laguna Creek 6727 Laguna Park Drive EG, CA. 95758 916-683-1881
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As usual, we want to send out a special thank you to Dr. John J. Eliopulos, O.D. for all of his support with our efforts to continue to provide support to people with visual impairments. You can find Dr. Eliopulos’ office at 9074 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95624.
We also send our thanks out to Dr. Diana Holcomb, O.D. for her support of our mission to support people with visual impairments. You can find Crystal View Optometry at 8347 Elk Grove-Florin Road, Suite 123, just north of Calvine Road.
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Birthdays
Happy Birthday to Lions:
Rick Schriver, Daniel DiBenedetto, Jerry Salamy, Sharon Mika, Jack Edwards, David Simpson
Anniversaries
Congratulations on another year of Service to the Lions Club:
Daniel DiBenedetto, Jack Megna, Warren Weaver
Cooks List
November 10 – Taka Blackburn, November 24 – Dave King
December 8 – Jim Switzgable, December 22 –
Board Minutes
October 20, 2014
Call to order Lion President: Francisco Sanchez 7:00 PM
Attendance:
X
President: Francisco Sanchez
X
Secretary: Jim Switzgable
X
1st VP: Robert Brewer
X
Bulletin Editor: Jack Edwards
X
2nd VP: Ray Martinez
Abs
Tail Twister: Tom Anderson
X
3rd VP: Taka Blackburn
Abs
Treasurer: Fred Handley
X
Lion Tamer: Sharon Mika
X
2-Year Director: David King
X
1-Year Director: Warren Weaver
X
2-Year Director: John Muegge
X
1-Year Director: William Hibbard
X
Membership Director: Dan Pearson
Abs
Imm Past Pres: John Zehnder Jr.
Other Lions Present:
Andy Anderson
Don Thompson
Joe Tallerico
Guests:
Gil Faukner & Dorothy Donaldson
Sheldon Music Boosters
Laurie & Jen: Markofer Elementary
Secretary Report by Lion Secretary Jim Switzgable: Motion to approve Board Minutes by Lion Bob B and second by Lion Sharon M; approved
Treasurer Report by Lion Treasurer Fred Handley – Lion Fred was absent
Must be finalized for distribution October 27th at dinner meeting
Grouchy Lions Committee looking for someplace else to meet
N/A
L Jack E
No meeting yet. Meeting scheduled for Sunday, October 26th at 6:30 at Lion Jack’s house.
Are we going to have any fun this year?
L Pancho S
Fun is on the horizon. Lion Pancho has asked Lion Dave to look into getting a hockey game excursion.
We need to set our November and December meeting schedule
Nov 10 – Dinner Meeting – Dave King cook
Nov 17 – Board Meeting
Nov 24 – T-Giving Dinner Meeting – Don Thompson cook – bring bag of food or $10 check made out to Raleys
Dec 8 – Board Meeting
Dec 15 – Christmas Dinner Meeting $15 per family
We want to have a Lions only type of event that the E G Rotary owes us Labor. This comes from when we did the 60th anniversary for them in the Park.
No motion
Sacramento Optimists have offered a donation ($500). This is in appreciation of us lending equipment for their Wellspring event. We need to decide should we (1) accept or reject (2) if accepted for what project. Optimists are focused on youth programs.
Lion Presidente will reach out to Optimists with a suggestion to put the $500 toward Kohl’s Child Spree.
New Business: Motion Second Approval
Frankfurters and buns for Veterans Day parade at EG Regional Park (11/11) – I don’t show this as being approved in the last meeting
No motion
Request for 10-15 tables and 50 – 60 chairs for Casino Night Fundraiser for IPCC Derek Ledda on Saturday, November 1st. Bring to CET Center on Fruitridge at 4pm that afternoon. Available for pick-up at 9pm. They could also store them on our trailer at the TSL Warehouse and bring them back to us on Monday. Request came from ZC Jeri Retzlaff
L Andy A will be at the function to watch our tables and chairs.L Dave K made motion to lend
L Jim S
approved
Franklin 4H Club requests to help with a dinner, serve, clean-up, etc as a fundraiser for their club. This is a request for their club to help us in return for a donation to support their club. Lori Spivey is the Community Club Leader and teaches at EG High
We don’t have a specific event to help. Lion Presidente will call them.
Fundraiser for EG Community Lacrosse Boosters. Event would be on 1/24/2015. Expect 200 to attend. Serving beginning at 7pm at the Masonic Lodge. They want Tri-tip, Rolls, Green Salad, Au Gratin Potatoes, and Vegetable. Full bar run by the boosters (incl ABC license) but they indicate that they need bartenders. They are not requesting Lions to cover any costs. Kim Bartholomew 916-230-7367
Warren
L Taka B was quick on the draw to beat out Jim
Approved
Markofer Spaghetti Feed at EGHS on 1/30/15. Expected to feed 400+
Warren
L Jim S (caught Taka napping)
Approved
Sheldon HS Music Fundraiser (Spaghetti for 200) – 11/8 (L Sharon M with help from L Dan P and L Jim S and other draft picks to be announced)
L Warren W (again – he dominating the motions tonight. After his double knee surgery he won’t have much motion for a few months)
L Taka B (back in form)
Approved
Pleasant Grove Aggie Backers – burgers and brew. Need cooking and bartending – 2/28/15 (L Warren will chair
L Warren W (is the rest of the Board asleep?)
L Jim S
Approved
Food Bank Giveaway (traffic control) – 11/249am – 3:30pm (L Joe T will chair)
L Bob B
L Dan P
Approved
Food Bank Giveaway (traffic control) – 12/229am – 3:30pm (L Joe T will chair)
Upcoming Events:Date Location Notes
Zone Meeting at 6:30pm
10/21
Denny’s
Ed Smith- District Coordinator will be making a presentation. L Warren W is our chair
Visions in Motion fundraiser
10/25
Bob Lent barn
Chair- L Andy A
EGHS drill team spaghetti dinner. Requester is Dorothy Davison 916-834-3201. Also, Kristen Chavez 916-879-0778
This bulletin is produced each month by the Bulletin Editor, Lion Jack Edwards. He may be reached by email at jack.edwards@surewest.net or by phone at 916-240-9302 or by mail at:
Elk Grove Lions Club P.O. Box 465 Elk Grove, CA 95759
President: Pancho Sanchez 916-595-9103
Secretary: Jim Switzgable
Bulletin: Jack Edwards 240-9302
1st Vice President: Bob Brewer 686-7084
2nd Vice President: Raymond Martinez 709-2101
3rd Vice President: Taka Blackburn 686-6696
Treasurer: Fred Handley 628-9770
Tail Twister: Tom Anderson 947-2439
Lion Tamer: Sharon Mika 479-4954
One Year Director: Warren Weaver 715-9636
One Year Director: Bill Hibbard 956-5860
Two Year Director: John Muggee
Two YearDirector: Dave King
Membership: Dan Pearson/Andy Anderson
Imm. Past President: John Zehnder 690-4934
Public Relations: Rick Schriver 425-3865
Make-up Clubs
Delta Lions Club 2nd Thursdays, 7 am Bartley Cavenaugh Golf Course 8301 Freeport Blvd.Sacramento
Galt Lions Club 2 & 4 Thursdays 6:00 pm Social7:00 pm
MeetingPapa’s Pizza 505 C Street, Galt
Pride of Laguna 2 & 4 Wednesdays at 7 pm The Old Spaghetti Factory 7727 Laguna Blvd.Elk Grove, CA
Club Roster with Phone Numbers & Email Addresses was Emailed to Each Member
Nickname
Last Name
Spouse
Andy
Anderson
Tom
Anderson
Ashley
Taka
Blackburn
Valerie
Bob
Brewer
Cheryl
Charlie
Brummer
Brad
Dano
Teresa
Gary
Dapelo
Laurie
Chuck
Davis
Rebecca
Rigo
De La Torre
Marina
Daniel
DiBenedetto
III
Sunni
Dianne
Edwards
Brian
Jack
Edwards
Tracey
Randy
Feist
Barbara
Lewis
Flint
Sr.
Peggy
Lorene
Fuhs
Robert
Fred
Handley
Pam
Bill
Heston
Jr.
Linda
Bill
Hibbard
Linda
Bob
Hillyer
Shirlee
John
Jackson
Dave
King
Julie
Bill
Kirkland
Jr.
Dusty
Sterling
Kloss
Tina
Kirk
Marchetti
Robin
Ray
Martinez
Connie
Lu Lu
Martinez
Tom
McDaniel
Nickname
Last Name
Spouse
Jack
Megna
Sharon
Mika
John
Muegge
Rebecca
Rebecca
Muegge
John
Marv
Neill
Annajean
David
Ogden
Diann
Shauna
Ono
Greg
Jim
Parino
Charlette
Dan
Pearson
Shelli
Teresa
Rodriguez
Jerry
Salamy
Leann
Pancho
Sanchez
Theresa
Bud
Schafer
Jr.
Rosanne – Ro
Rick
Schriver
Jessie
David
Simpson
Ginger
Howard
Stoll
Jeanette
Jim
Switzgable
Debbie
Matt
Switzgable
Joe
Tallerico
Lynda
Don
Thompson
Sue
Bob
Turner
Alice
Don
Veninga
Linda
Vernon
Vincent
Patricia
Warren
Weaver
Patricia
Dennis
Weiss
Diane
John
Zehnder
Nancy
John
Zehnder
Jr.
Linda
District Contact Info
International President Joseph Preston
“Strengthen The Pride”
District Governor Erv Gon
District Governor
Lion Erv Gon (Lion Cat)
Embarcadero Lions Club
32 Sunlit Circle, Sac, Ca 95831
Res.916 427-5747
E-mail:gonfishing32@sbcglobal.net
1st Vice District Governor
Lion Mike Retzlaff (Lion Sheri)
Pride of Laguna Lions Club
Cell: 916-225-8321
Res: 916-681-9726
Lion Bill Hibbard receiving award from District Governor Erv Gon
Lion Dennis receiving award from District Governor Erv Gon
Lion Pancho receiving award from District Governor Erv Gon
Past District Governor Andy Anderson receiving award from District Governor Erv Gon
Lion John Jr. receiving award from Past District Governor Andy Anderson
New Lion John being inducted by Past District Governor Andy Anderson
Lion President Pancho calling the meeting to order. Notice that he still has a bell.
Notice that the bell is no longer on the podium. Looks like a visitation is in our future.
Lion Jeri Retzlaff giving a zone update at our meeting
Lion Cat addressing the club
Lion Fred receiving award from District Governor Erv Gon
Lion Bob, acting tail twister, extracting a fine from President Pancho and announcing our December Crab Feed
District Governor Erv Gon and his cabinet
Lion Matt Switzgable receiving his Melvin Jones Award from Past District Governor Andy
