I have been in office only a month, and so much has already happened, that I am excited about all we will accomplish in the coming year.
As usual, the Elk Grove Lions supported the Food Truck Event in downtown Elk Grove on the first Wednesday of the month. It was a hot day, but they were there to set up chairs and tables and staff a water and soft drink table. It was a great turnout and a great opportunity to serve our community.
The following week the Lions cooked for the monthly breakfast at the senior center. We had a great crew of Lions and a great turnout at the senior center.
At our first meeting, we had the pleasure of having Stephanie Allen from the Sacramento Public Library present a program about “Literacy in Adults”
Our second meeting of the month was the first club visit for the new District Governor Andy Anderson and part of his cabinet. While visiting our club, Governor Andy installed two new members, John and Rebecca Muegge.
We also had the pleasure of presenting checks from the proceeds of the Carnitas Festival to the Soroptimist International of Elk Grove and the Healthy Start program.
The first big event of the month was hosting the installation dinner for the new District Governor, Lion Andy Anderson. Not only were we given the opportunity to show off our cooking skills, thanks to Lion Warren Weaver and his crew, but our own Past District Governor, Lion Gary Dapelo, was the master of ceremonies. The turnout was great and a good time was had by all.
The Lions also assisted the Strauss Festival by collecting parking fees at their annual 4 day event which will provide much needed funds to continue this long standing Elk Grove tradition.
The final big event of the month was the Kohl’s Child Spree, a joint effort by many local businesses and service clubs. The Elk Grove Lions were joined by Lions from several area clubs, including The Pride of Laguna Lions, Maharlika Lions and Fort Sutter Lions. As usual, we cooked pancakes and sausages with The Pride of Laguna assisting with the serving. Members of the other Lions Clubs served as chaperones for the kids during their shopping spree at Kohls. Great teamwork. The other service clubs supporting this great event included the Soroptimist International of Elk Grove, the Elk Grove Rotary and the Elk Grove Optimists.
If that was not enough, the Lions managed the parking for the Strauss Festival and supported the Fort Sutter Lions with a softball tournament on the same day that we worked the Kohl’s Child Spree.
That’s the way to start the new year. The month of August offers a little respite at this time with far fewer events scheduled at this time but as Lions we are always ready ‘”to serve”! So we are looking forward to ‘cruising along’ this next month.
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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
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.
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:
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Our motto is “We Serve.”
Calendar of Events
District News: The District Meeting will be held at the Galt High School on August 18th. Zone News: Sutter Zone’s Galt Lions to host District Meeting, Pride of Laguna to provide breakfast, Elk Grove Lions to provide lunch Club News: See Calendar Below.
Activities & Photos
This past month the club was engaged in several fun events over the past month. We presented a check to Healthy Start of EGUSD and to the Soroptimist International of Elk Grove as a result of the Carnitas Fesitval, we inducted two new members, hosted the installation dinner for the new district governor and participated in the Kohl’s Child Spree. Check out the following photos:
Lions Warren Weaver, Bob Brewer, Pancho Sanchez and Bill Hibbard delivered chairs and tables for the event.
Lion Teresa Rodriguez selling sodas and water.
Stephanie Allen, Sacramento Public Library speaking on the topic of Literacy for Adults.
Presenting checks from Carnitas Festival. Lion Randy Feist, Soroptimist Diane Hollingshead, Lion Jim Switzgable, Soroptimist Leigh Nurre andSandy Waite from Healthy Start at EGUSD
Lion District Governor Andy Anderson at Elk Grove Lions Club meeting
Introducing new lions with their sponsor Lion John Muegge, Lion Rebecca Muegge and Lion Fred Handley.
District Governor Andy pinning new member, Lion Rebecca Muegge
District Governor Andy pinning new member, Lion John Muegge
Incoming District Governor Andy Anderson and outgoing District Governor Derek Ledda
Lions enjoying the District Governor installation celebration
Panoramic shot of Lions supporting installation of new District Governor, Andy Anderson
Lion Sight Van at Kohl’s Child Spree
Working the Lion’s Sight Van at Elk Grove Kohl’s Child Spree PDG Gary Dapelo, District Governor
Andy Anderson and Lion Jim Switzgable
Lion Crew setting up tables for Child Spree
The unstoppable Elk Grove Lion Cooking Crew
Lion President John Zehnder, Jr. waiting his turn to be interviewed on TV.
Don’t those sausages look good.
Lion Crew cooking pancakes and sauges
Lion John Zehnder Sr. handing out Moon Pies
Lion President John Zehnder Jr. being interviewed by Good Morning Sacramento.
Happy kids have finished shopping and are ready to enjoy pancakes and sausages
Announcements ——————————————————————–
We have a busy month planned for August: The club will be supporting Boy Scout Troop 59 by cooking for their Court of Honor on August 7th. We will also be hosting a New Presidents BBQ on August 24th.
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District Cabinet Meeting: The new district governor was installed in July, and their first cabinet meeting will be held on August 18th at the Galt High School. The Elk Grove Lions will be cooking lunch. Elk Grove Lion, Andy Anderson, will be leading the charge as the new District Governor for District 4C5.
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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
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Birthdays
Happy August Birthday to Lions:
Pancho Sanchez, Bill Kirkland, Teresa Rodriguez, Bill Hibbard, Brad Dano, LuLu Martinez, Marina Galvez
Anniversaries
Congratulations on another year of Service to the Lions Club: Brad Dano, LuLu Martinez, Marina Galvez, Matt Switzgable
Cooks List
August 12 – Lion Sharon Mika
August 26 – Lion Randy Feist (Past President’s Dinner)
September 9 – Lion Bill Heston
September 23 – Lion Jack Edwards
October 14 – Lion Rick Schriver
October 28 – Lion Joe Tallerico
Board Minutes
ELK GROVE LIONS
Board Meeting Minutes
July 15, 2013
Call to order Lion President: John Zehnder, Jr. 7:00 PM
Attendance:
X
President: John Zehnder, Jr.
X
Secretary: Warren Weaver
Ab.
1st VP: Teresa Rodriquez
X
Bulletin Editor: Jack Edwards
X
2nd VP: Bob Brewer
Exc
Tail Twister: Tom Anderson
X
3rd VP: Ray Martinez.
Exc
Treasurer: Fred Handley
Exc.
Lion Tamer: Sharon Mika
X
2-Year Director: Pancho Sanchez
Ab
1-Year Director: Taka Blackburn
X
2-Year Director: Bill Hibbard
X
1-Year Director: Marv Neill
X
Membership Director: Gary Dapelo
X
Immediate Past Pres: Randy Feist
Other Lions Present:
Don Thompson, Andy Anderson,
Jim Switzgable, Rick Schriver
Dave King
Guests:
None
Secretary Report Lion Secretary Warren Weaver
Motion to approve Board Minutes by Lion Randy Feist and second by Lion Pancho Sanchez
Treasurer Report: Lion Treasurer Fred Handley was not at the meeting. Will received his report at the next meeting.
Correspondence: (see folder)
None
Committee Updates
Membership: Gary Dapelo
Need to induct John and Rebecca Muegge at next meeting
Sunshine: Fred Handley
N/A
Visitation: Sharon Mika
N/A
Eyesight: Dave King
5 VSP vouchers handed out for adults and one hearing aid given
Assets: Don Thompson
Need more storage space
Old Business / Chairman’s Reports:
Date Chairman Notes
Monica Davis-soccer lunch cooking event for PGHS
Looking for a chairperson
Natio0nal night out
8/6/13
.Tabled
Sharon Soule-wheelchair van
Tabled
Purchase of used equipment
Jim, Don, Randy
Purchase complete
New Business: Motion Second Approval
An event that Rotary will do for Elk Grove Lions
Tabled
Lions Wilderness camp for deaf children-donate $250
Gary Dapelo
Bob Brewer
Yes
Firefighters Burn Institute-donate $1000
Jack Edwards
Pancho Sanchez
Yes
$500 to improve storage shed
Bill Hibbard
Pancho Sanchez
Yes
Senior Center dishwasher-need $ to help buy new dishwasher
Tabled
Edna Batey 10 year celebration-labor and equipment only-bar included
Warren Weaver
Bob Brewer
Yes
Shortline Lake homeowners association family dinner
Marv Neill
Randy Feist
Yes
Bob Lent pig BBQ-labor and equipment only
Jack Edwards
Warren Weaver
Yes
$100 to feed volunteers at strauss festival parking
Bill Hibbard
Pancho Sanchez
Yes
Upcoming Events:Date Location Chairman Notes
Club Officer training
7/20/13
Grass Valley
CEP Action
John Zehnder-held at Senior Center
International literacy program
All year
Elk Grove
David Simpson-lOOKING INTO NEW PROGRAM
Flag day
Elk Grove
John Zehnder-checking with schools
.Lion Andy’s installatioin
7/21/13
Park Pavilion
Gary Dapelo
Kohls Child Spree
7/27/13
Kohls-EG
Jim Switzgable
Helping Hands Project
???????
Randy Feist-check into club participation
Strauss Festival Parking
7/25-28/13
E G Park
Bill Hibbard and Dave King
Troop 59 request to cook
8/7/13
E G Park
Taka Blackburn
Cabinet BBQ lunch
8/18/13
Galt HS
warren Weaver
New presidents BBQ
8/24/13
Rigo Delatorre”s house
Rick Schriver
Spotlight Elk Grove parking
9/12/13
SES hall
Joe Tallerico
Edna Batey elementary school 10 year celebration-Labor, bar and equipment only
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: John Zehnder 690-4934
Secretary: Warren Weaver 715-9636
Bulletin: Jack Edwards 240-9302
1st Vice President: Teresa Rodriquez 606-3905
2nd Vice President: Bob Brewer 686-7084
3rd Vice President: Raymond Martinez 709-2101
Treasurer: Fred Handley 628-9770
Tail Twister: Tom Anderson 947-2439
Lion Tamer: Sharon Mika 479-4954
One Year Director: Taka Blackburn 686-6696
One Year Director: Marv Neill 685-9878
Two Year Director: Pancho Sanchez 997-0093
Two YearDirector: Bill Hibbard 956-5860
Membership Director: Gary Dapelo 685-7642
Immediate Past President: Randy Feist 825-8972
Public Relations: Rick Schriver 425-3865
Make-up Clubs
Delta Lions Club 2 & 4 Thursdays, 7 am Courtland Church 147 Primasing Ave., Courtland Galt Lions Club 2 & 4 Thursdays 6:00 pm Social 7:00 pm Meeting Papa’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
Marina
Galvez
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
Jack
Megna
Nickname
Last Name
Spouse
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
Jerry
Woltring
Delinda
Richard
Woods
Jan
John
Zehnder
Nancy
John
Zehnder
Jr.
Linda
District Contact Info
International President Barry J Palmer
“Follow Your Dream”
District Governor Andy Anderson
District Governor
Lion Andy Anderson
Elk Grove Lions
12695 Apricot Lane
Wilton, California, 95693
Res: (916) 687-8133
Bus: (916) 608-6994
Cell: (916) 955-3882
E-mail: andersj@flc.losrios.edu
1st Vice 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
2nd Vice District Governor
Lion Mike Retzlaff (Lion Sheri)
Pride of Laguna Lions Club
Cell: 916-225-8321
Res: 916-681-9726
Stephanie Allen, Sacramento Public Library speaking on the topic of Literacy for Adults.
Lion District Governor Andy Anderson at Elk Grove Lions Club meeting
Panoramic shot of Lions supporting installation of new District Governor, Andy Anderson
Lion Sight Van at Kohl’s Child Spree
Happy kids have finished shopping and are ready to enjoy pancakes and sausages
