President’s Message 
Fellow Lions, Friends of the Elk Grove Lions Club and our Community.
We had a great March. As usual, most of our efforts revolved around helping our fellow nonprofit organization.
We had our meetings on the 2nd and 4th Monday and the board meeting on the 3rd Monday as usual. We also had a great pancake breakfast on the 2nd Saturday.
Here is a list of the events that we worked in March.
- March 2nd: Senior Center Breakfast Fundraiser
- March 2nd: Bar for Seth Smith fundraiser at the SES Hall.
- March 6th: Zone Student Speaker Contest at the Laguna Town Hall
- March 6th: TriTip Drive Thru Fundraiser for FFA & 4-H
- March 16th: Bar for Martinis and Merriment
- March 22nd: Oodles of Noodles Bingo Night at Pleasant Grove Elementary
Thanks for all of your support last month and I know that I can count on you for the coming month where we will prepare and serve dinner for the Red Carpet Dance, Burgers and Brews and the Running of the Elk Breakfast.
Of course the big news is the election of our 2024-25 board of directors. See the info below
Sincerely,
Lion Bob Shipley
We have partnered with Be Local and will have a 1/4 page advertisement in Be Local every month in 2024 so that we can push for new members as well as to highlight what we are doing in the community. Go here to see what we already have planned, in the way of public events, for 2024.
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Join Us
Elk Grove Lions Club
P.O. Box 465
Elk Grove, CA. 95759
General Meeting: 6:00PM – 2nd Monday of the month
Location: Albiani Recreation Center
Board Meetings: 3rd Monday @ 6:00PM
Location: Online Zoom Meeting
General Meeting: 6:00PM – 4th Monday of the month (except Nov & Dec)
Location: Albiani Recreation Center
Application for Membership
Lions are in 200 countries and geographic areas. We have 45,000 clubs with over 1.3 million members world wide. We have a dynamic history. We are best known for fighting blindness — it’s part of our history as well as our work today. But we also volunteer for many different kinds of projects including disaster relief — across many borders. We serve youth. Our community projects often support local children and schools with new programs and resources. Internationally, we offer many programs.
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- We hope you will consider joining our club.
- To become a Lion, you must be of good moral character and good reputation in our community.
- Membership is by invitation.
- If you’re interested in being invited to join Lions Club of Elk Grove, you may want to consider some of the following facts about Lionism:
- Lions are active.
- Our motto is “We Serve.”
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Calendar of Events  |
Club, District and Zone Highlights:
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Activities & Photos 
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Congratulations on the election of our board of directors for 2024-25.
President – Lion Warren Weaver
1st VP – Lion Anthony Dapelo
2nd VP – Lion Tim O’Hara
3rd VP – Lion Greg Neill
Treasurer – Lion Jason Springer
Secretary – Lion Lorene Fuhs
Membership – Lion John Zehnder, Jr.
Tail Twister – Lion Brad Dano
Lion Tamer- Lion Dave King
1 Year Director – Lion Denise O’Hara
1 Year Director – Lion Lynden King
2 Year Director – Lion Dan Pearson
2 Year Director – Lion TJ Weaver
Immediate Past President – Lion Bob Shipley
LCIF – PDG Andy Anderson |
Announcements 
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 Dr. Diana Holcomb’s office at 8419 Elk Grove-Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624 just south of Calvine Road, next to the Bel Air Market.
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Birthdays 
Happy Birthday to Lions:
John Muegge

Anniversaries
Congratulations on another year of Service to the Lions Club:
Dan Quiggle & Sharon Mika
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Cooks List 
April 8 – Ed Mooney & Jack Edwards
April – 22 – Taka Blackburn
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Board Minutes 
ELK GROVE LIONS CLUB
Board Meeting minutes
March 18th, 2024
Call to order: 6:00 p.m. President: Bob Shipley
Attendance:
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President: Bob Shipley |
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Secretary: Lorene Fuhs |
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1st VP: Warren Weaver |
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LCIF: Andy Anderson |
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2nd VP: Anthony Dapelo |
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Tail Twister: Brad Dano |
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3rd VP: Tim O’Hara |
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Treasurer: Jason Springer |
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Lion Tamer: Dave King |
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2-Year Director: Greg Neill |
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1-Year Director: Denise O’Hara |
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2-Year Director: Marv Neill |
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1-Year Director: Lynden King |
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Membership Director: John Zehnder Jr. |
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Immediate Past Pres: Warren Weaver |
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Publicity Director & Asst. Secretary: Jack Edwards |
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Kitchen Director: Brian Crough |
Guest(s):
Secretary Report: (Stag) by Lion Lorene: All activities will be recorded in the Lions International’s MyLion program.
Motion to approve Board Minutes for February 2024 by Lion Jack and by Lion Andy _ Motion……………
Treasurer Report: by Lion Treasurer Jason Springer:
- Admin- $12,939.48
- Project Categories
- FFA – $26,588.93
- Scouts – $ 2,162.71
- Project – $ 44,037.67
- Total – $ 72,669.33
Combined Project – $ 85,608.81
Correspondence:
Adjourn Club Meeting & Open Elk Grove Lions Foundation at 6:05 pm
Old Business / Status Checks / Chairperson’s Report
- Martinis and Merriment – Bar – Very good event $167 tips for FFA
- Pleasant Grove Elementary Pasta Dinner Fri, March 22nd
- Red Carpet Dance – District 56 – Fri, April 5th
- Burger and Brews –
- Running of the Elk Breakfast – Sun March 24th – Lion Jack
New Business:
- LEF Foundation For Sac County Fair – See Motion
- Historical Society Parking – See Motion
- Kitchen Director – Board member – See Motion
- Purchase Bar Mates – See Motion
- Western Festival Parking – $1500 – May 4th & May 5th, 9am – 4:30pm (3 gates) – will talk to membership to ask if they could commit for this
Motions on New Business
Motion |
Moved By |
Second |
Passed |
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LEF Foundation Matching $500
Students will apply for scholarship |
Lion Andy |
Lion Jack |
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Lion Andy |
Historical Society Parking |
Lion Jack |
Lion Andy |
X |
Lion Brad |
Kitchen Director removal from Board |
Lion John Z |
Lion Jason |
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Purchase Bar Mats for Bar Events, $300 max |
Lion Jason |
Lion John z |
X |
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Upcoming Activities and Approved Projects:
Event |
Date |
Location |
Chair |
Lions Club Board Meeting |
March 18th |
Albiani Rec Center |
Pres.
Bob Shipley |
Running of the Elk – Breakfast Cook only |
Sun., March 24th |
District 56 |
Pres Bob Shipley |
Lions Club Dinner Meeting |
March 25 |
Albiani Rec Center |
Head Cook
Lion Jason |
Red Carpet Dance
Cook and serve hot dogs and hamburgers |
Fri., April 5th |
District 56 |
Lion Sharon |
1st Burger and Brew Dinner |
Sat., April 6th |
Wackford center
Ballroom |
Lion John Z & Lion Lorene |
Lions Club Dinner Meeting |
April 8th |
Albiani Rec Center |
Head Cook
Lion Ed Mooney & Jack Edwards |
Community Breakfast
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April 13th |
Albiani Rec Center |
Lion Jim |
Lions Club Board Meeting |
April 15th |
Albiani Rec Center |
Pres.
Bob Shipley |
Lions Club Dinner Meeting |
April 22nd |
Albiani Rec Center |
Head Cook
Lion Taka |
CSD Volunteer appreciation BBQ –Cook and Serve
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Thurs., April 25th |
Rotary Park
EG Park |
Lion Dave K |
Post 55 support cook – Tri Tip Dinner
Cook and service at 6pm |
Sat., April 27th |
District 56 |
Lion Jack |
EGHS FFA Banquet
Shop and cook |
Wed, May 8th |
EGHS |
Lion Warren |
Community Breakfast
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May 11th |
Albiani Rec Center |
Lion Jim |
EG Historical Society
Victorian Era Courtship
BAR ONLY |
Sat., May 11th |
Heritage Park
Elk Grove Park |
Lion Brad |
Lions Club Dinner Meeting |
May 13th |
Albiani Rec Center |
Head Cook
Lion Brad |
Lions Club Board Meeting |
May 20th |
Albiani Rec Center |
Pres.
Bob Shipley |
Barbara Comstock Morse Elem. –
Volunteers Tea – Breakfast Burritos |
Thursday, May 23 |
7000 Cranleigh Ave |
Lion Lorene |
County Fair Pancake Breakfast
For EG FFA students |
Sat., May 25th |
Cal Expo |
Lion Andy |
County Fair Pancake Breakfast
For EG FFA students |
Sun., May 26th |
Cal Expo |
Lion Warren |
Lions Club Dinner Meeting |
May 27th |
Albiani Rec Center |
Head Cook
Lion Dave Myrick |
Community Breakfast
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June 8th |
Albiani Rec Center |
Lion Jim |
Lions Club Dinner Meeting |
June 10th |
Albiani Rec Center |
Head Cook
Lion Sharon |
Lions Club Board Meeting |
June 17th |
Albiani Rec Center |
Pres.
Bob Shipley |
Lions Club Dinner Meeting
INSTALLATION DINNER |
June 24th |
Albiani Rec Center |
Head Cook
Lion Bob Shipley |
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Lions Club Dinner Meeting
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July 8th |
Albiani Rec Center |
Head Cook
Lion |
Community Breakfast
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July 8th |
Albiani Rec Center |
Lion Jim |
Lions Club Board Meeting |
July 8th |
Albiani Rec Center |
Pres. Warren |
Lions Club Dinner Meeting |
July 8th |
Albiani Rec Center |
Head Cook
Lion |
Good of the Order:
Adjourn Meeting: 7:06 pm |
Club Contact Info  |
The organizational structure for our Lions Club is as follows: Lions Clubs International, Multiple District 4, District 4C5, Sacramento Region, Sutter Zone, Elk Grove Lions Club.
This newsletter is produced each month by the Stag Editor, Lion Jack Edwards. He may be reached by email at Jack@ElkGroveLionsFoundation.org or by phone at 916-240-9302:
Elk Grove Lions Club P.O. Box 465 Elk Grove, CA 95759
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President: Bob Shipley
1st VP: Warren Weaver
2nd VP: Anthony Dapelo
3rd VP: Tim O’Hara
Secretary: Lorene Fuhs
Treasurer: Jason Springer
Tail Twister: Brad Dano
Lion Tamer: Dave King
1 Year Director – Denise O’Hara
1 Year Director – Lynden King
2 Year Director – Greg Neill
2 Year Director – Marv Neill
Membership: John Zehnder, Jr.
Past Pres: Warren Weaver
Club Administrator: Jack A Edwards
Stag Editor: Jack A Edwards
LCIF Coordinator: Andy Anderson
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Make-up Clubs
Delta Lions Club
2nd Thursdays, 7 am
Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course
8301 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento
Galt Lions Club
2 & 4 Thursdays
6:00 pm Social
6:30 pm Meeting
Grange Hall
5th & D Street, Galt
Pride of Laguna
2 & 4 Wednesdays at 6:30 pm
Albiani Recreation Center
8830 Sharkey Ave
Elk Grove, CA
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Club Roster with Phone Numbers & Email Addresses
was Emailed to Each Member |
Name |
Spouse |
Andy Anderson |
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Tom Anderson |
Ashley |
Taka Blackburn |
Valerie |
Kyle Blackburn |
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Bob Brewer |
Cheryl |
Charles Brummer |
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Larry Chen |
Eva |
Brian Crough |
Linda |
Brad Dano |
Teresa |
Anthony Dapelo |
Chalene |
Jack Edwards |
Tracey |
Randy Feist |
Barbara |
Lorene Fuhs |
Robbie |
Bill Heston Jr |
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Dave King |
Julie |
Lynden King |
Sandi |
Bill Kirkland Jr |
Dusty |
Harjeet Kumar |
Vanita |
Kirk Marchetti |
Robin |
Sharon Mika |
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Ed Mooney |
Gayle |
John Muegge |
Rebecca |
Rebecca Muegge |
John |
David Myrick |
Vickie |
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Name |
Spouse |
Greg Neill |
Amy |
Marv Neill |
Annajean |
Tim O’Hara |
Denise |
Denise O’Hara |
Tim |
Agustin Placios |
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Karen Pang |
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Dan Pearson |
Shelli |
Dan Quiggle |
Marsalina |
Jerry Salamy |
Leann |
Andrew Shipley |
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Bob Shipley |
Andrea |
Jason Springer |
Raelynn |
Jim Switzgable |
Debbie |
Joe Terry |
Sarrah |
Sarah Terry |
Joe |
Brenda Terry |
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Don Thompson |
Sue |
Treavor “TJ” Weaver |
Brooke |
Brooke Weaver |
Treavor “TJ” |
Warren Weaver |
Patricia |
Dennis Weiss |
Diane |
John Zehnder Jr. |
Linda |
Eva Zhao |
Steve |
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District Contact Info  |

Dr. Patti Hill
International President
Bio Video
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District Governor Zenny Yagen
“Serve With Passion”
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