Category Archives: Newsletter 2013-2014

image_pdfimage_print

June 2014 Stag

Posted on by

Volume 63 Issue #12 June 2014
lions_logo_grey

We Serve

 NewPresidentAdjourningMeeting

President John Zehnder, Jr.
President’s Message Join Us
 Calendar
 Activities Announcements		 Birthdays/Anniversaries Cooks List Board Minutes Contact Info
District Info

President’s Message  UpArrowPurple

Lion President John Zehnder, Jr.

     As usual, we had a busy May,closing it out with a visit to the Pride of Laguna Lions Club. It looks like we will have a busy June as well, starting with a visit to the Mahalarika Lions Club on June 3rd. On June 4 we are helping with “Seniors in the Park”. Many of our members will be supporting the Pride of Laguna Lions Club at their beer fest; either working or as paying participants on Friday the 13th. On the 14th we will have our monthly pancake breakfast for the Senior Center. Later that evening is the Melvin Jones/New Member dinner at the Cert Center (the old Army Depot). I hope some of our new members will be able to attend along with any of our Melvin Jones award winners from the past.

     Our installation dinner is set for June 16th.  We will also be working the parking for the Elk Grove Scholarship Foundation’s Spotlight at the Ranch on June 21st. On June 27th, our members will be supporting the community at the Elk Grove Charity Bowling Event. So come out and help wherever you can as the chairpersons will really need us all!  As always, we do need to bring in some new members to help us with our efforts to serve our community. So, please join me in bringing in a new member to the club. Ask a friend, who you believe would make a great addition to our club, to join us for dinner!

     We have had a great year. We earned the Top Club award at the District convention in addition to some other awards. I was honored to be serving during the same year as our District Governor Andy and saw our club participate in a huge number of activities for our community. My term as president is coming to a close and we will be installing the new president and his board later this month. I have thoroughly enjoyed my term as president of your club. Thanks for trusting me to lead the club over the past year.

Join Us UpArrowPurple 

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

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.

    • 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.”
Calendar of Events  UpArrowPurple
District and Zone News:

Click Here For More District and Zone News For Flyers for Above Activities

JuneCalendar

JulyCalendar

Click to Leave Bulletin and Go to Calendar on Elk Grove Lions Website
Activities & Photos UpArrowPurple The club was engaged in several fun events over the past month. Check out the following photos:
 20140512_194952General Meeting with guest speaker from City of Elk Grove 
20140512_195000 General Meeting with guest speaker from City of Elk Grove
20140512_194821 General Meeting with guest speaker from City of Elk Grove 
 20140512_195024General Meeting with guest speaker from City of Elk Grove
SandyWaiteAndJohn
 President John Zehnder, Jr receiving an award for the Club from Sandy Waite at Bob Trigg Education Center
Announcements UpArrowPurple

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
——————————————————————–

Spotlight at the Ranch is coming up on the 21st of June. If you are not working the event, please buy a ticket to support scholarships for the youth of Elk Grove.

——————————————————————–

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.  

——————————————————————– 

Birthdays UpArrowPurple

Happy Birthday to Lions:

Don Thompson, Sterling Kloss, Howard Stoll

birthdaycake

Anniversaries

Congratulations on another year of Service to the Lions Club:
Bill Hibbard, Bob Brewer, Charlie Brummer, Dan Pearson,David Simpson,Don Thompson,
Marv Neill, Pancho Sanchez, Randy Feist, Ray Martinez, Sterling Kloss

Cooks List UpArrowPurple

June 9, Bill Kirkland—July 7, Taka Blackburn–July 21, John Zehnder, Jr.

Board Minutes UpArrowPurple

ELK GROVE LIONS

Board Meeting Minutes

May 19, 2014

Call to order                       Lion President:  John Zehnder, Jr.                               7:00 PM

Attendance:

X President: John Zehnder, Jr. X Secretary: Warren Weaver
X 1st VP:  Teresa Rodriquez AB Bulletin Editor: Jack Edwards
X 2nd VP: Bob Brewer AB Tail Twister: Tom Anderson
X 3rd VP: Ray Martinez. AB Treasurer: Fred Handley
AB Lion Tamer: Sharon Mika X 2-Year Director: Pancho Sanchez
X 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:

Dan Pearson
Jim Switzgable
Daniel Dlll

Guests:

 Lori Gerber-Markofer Elementary

Secretary Report                            Lion Secretary Warren Weaver

Motion to approve Board Minutes by Lion  Pancho Sanchez and second by Lion Bill Hibbard–Passed

Treasurer Report:Lion Treasurer Fred Handley Motion to accept Fred Handley second (No Report)

Project: $_________    Admin: $ ____________ FFA: $ _________     Encumbered: $ ____________

(Project and FFA are separated)

Correspondence: (see folder)

  Thank you in person from Markofer PTSA for helping them raise $6500 at their pasta dinner in January.

Committee Updates

Membership: Gary Dapelo No Report
Sunshine: Fred Handley Absent
Visitation: Sharon Mika Absent
Eyesight: Dave King Absent
Assets: Don Thompson Absent

Old Business / Chairman’s Reports:

                                                          Date          Chairman                                  Notes

Wine tasting 5/16/14 John, Jr. Everyone had a good time
Diabetes Day camp 5/17/14  Dlll  61 participants.  Excellent event.
Relay For Life 5/17/14 Teresa Rodriques Served 300 runner/walkers dinner   Very good event
Cancer Survivors softball tournament 5/17 & 18/14 Rick Schriver Very good event

 

New Business:                          Motion                                       Second                  Approval

My Sisters house donation No action taken
Fundraiser for James/Flores-Simmons No action taken
Elk Grove Charity bowling No action taken
Strauss Festival parking-7/24-25-26-27/14  Chairperson is Dave King Bob Brewer Marv Neill Yes
CSD Camping in the Park  7/12-13/14      Chairperson-Pancho Part of agreement with CSD

Upcoming Events:                                              Date          Location                                  Notes

 Maharlika club visitation 6/3/14 Sacto Call Sharon Mika
Senior Center day in the park 6/4/14 Senior Center Chair-Randy Feist
Senior Center pancake breakfast 6/14/14 Senior Center  Chair-Jim Switzgable
New member/Melvin Jones dinner 6/14/14 CET Hall/Sacramento Army Depot PDG Andy Anderson
New presidents installation dinner 6/16/14 Senior Center Pancho Sanchez
Spotlight on the Ranch parking  6/21/14 Mosher Ranch Chair-Joe Tallerico
Stars and Strips breakfast 7/4/14 Park Pavilion  No Chairperson yet
Senior Center pancake breakfast 7/12/14 Senior Center Chair-Jim Switzgable
CSD Camping in the Park 7/12-13/14 EG Park Chair-Pancho Sanchez
Strauss Festival parking 7/24-25-26-27/14 EG Park Chair-David King

Good of the Order:

Adjournment @ 8 PM

Items to address during our next Board Meeting:

  1.  Making money for club-we are still broke-any ideas?
Club Contact Info UpArrowPurple

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 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 Thursdays, 7 am Bartley Cavenaugh Golf Course 8301 Freeport Blvd. Sacramento 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
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 UpArrowPurple
Photo of International President FollowYourDream240pix

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

Cell: (916) 955-3882

E-mail: andersj@frontiernet.net

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

E-mail: mikeretzlaff@sbcglobal.net

 

Cabinet Secretary

Lion Donna Prince (Brad)

Higgins Diggins Lions Club Cell: 530-305-8077

E-mail: liondprince@gmail.com

Cabinet Treasurer

Lion Fred Handley

Elk Grove Lions Club Cell: 916-628-9770

E-mail: TaxFredH@aol.com

Sacto Region Chair

Lion John Vermeltfoort (Lion Laurel)

Galt Lions Club Res: 209-365-6573

E-mail: johnvermeltfoort@gmail.com

Sutter Zone Chair

Lion Sheri Retzlaff (2nd VDG Mike)

Pride of Laguna Lions Club Cell:916-225-0126

E-mail: sheriretzlaff@sbcglobal.net

District Pride Editor

Lion Laurie Dapelo (PDG Gary)

Pride of Laguna Lions Club Res: 916-685-7642

4C5editor@gmail.com

©  Elk Grove Lions Club

May 2014 Stag

Posted on by

Volume 63 Issue #11 May 2014
lions_logo_grey

We Serve

 NewPresidentAdjourningMeeting

President John Zehnder, Jr.
President’s Message Join Us
 Calendar
 Activities Announcements		 Birthdays/Anniversaries Cooks List Board Minutes Contact Info
District Info

President’s Message  UpArrowPurple

Lion President John Zehnder, Jr.

     We had a very busy April. We assisted the Franklin Elementary PTA with a pancake breakfast at Franklin Elementary School. Our club also supported the Running of the Elk half marathon. We also hosted several drive thru tri-tip dinners for our community. We also had our annual golf tournament to support the FFA & 4H in Elk Grove and closed off the month with a Sober Grad night spaghetti dinner for Sheldon High School.

     As we gear up for the month of May, we will start with setup and breakdown for the Elk Grove Scholarship Foundation on May 1st, followed by our participation at Western Festival Beer Booth starting on May 2nd and running through the weekend. Make sure to volunteer to lend a hand at these events as we need all the help our members can provide. We won’t slow down because we plan on a visitation to the Galt Lions Club on the 8th. Our monthly pancake breakfast comes up on the Second Saturday in May. We are also in the final planning stage for a wine tasting at McConnell Winery in the middle of the month. That will be followed by the Diabetes Camp, a Cancer Survivors Softball tournament and a couple of pasta dinners and pancake breakfasts for our local high schools. I am sure that I missed something, or at the minimum, we will add a couple more activities before the month ends. So as you can see we have a couple of very busy weekends that will require as many Lions as possible to help. So come out and help wherever you can as the chairpersons will really need us all!

     As always, we do need to bring in some new members to help us with our efforts to serve our community. So, please join me in bringing in a new member to the club. Ask a friend, who you believe would make a great addition to our club, to join us for dinner!

     The year has flown by and it is hard to believe that I just have a few meetings left in my term. It has been great up to now and I hope we can end the year with great turnouts at all our remaining events. 

Join Us UpArrowPurple 

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

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.

    • 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.”
Calendar of Events  UpArrowPurple
District and Zone News:

Click Here For More District and Zone News For Flyers for Above Activities

MayCalendar
JuneLionsCalendar

Click to Leave Bulletin and Go to Calendar on Elk Grove Lions Website
Activities & Photos UpArrowPurple The club was engaged in several fun events over the past month. Check out the following photos:
 SAMSUNGLion President receiving certificate recognizing our support of the Relay for Life 
Announcements UpArrowPurple

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
——————————————————————–

Western Festival is just around the corner on May 3rd and 4th.

——————————————————————–

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.  

——————————————————————– 

Birthdays UpArrowPurple

Happy Birthday to Lions:

Lorene Fuhs, Joe Tallerico, Gary Dapelo

birthdaycake

Anniversaries

Congratulations on another year of Service to the Lions Club:
Bob Hillyer, Bud Schafer, Dianne Edwards, John Jackson, Lorene Fuhs,
Sharon Mika, Shauna Ono, Teresa Rodriguez, Vernon Vincent

Cooks List UpArrowPurple

April 14 is Bill Hibbard—April 28 is Dan Pearson — May 12 is Bob Brewer

Board Minutes UpArrowPurple

ELK GROVE LIONS

Board Meeting Minutes

April 21, 2014

Call to order                       Lion President:  John Zehnder, Jr.                               7:00 PM

Attendance:

X Pres. John Zehnder, Jr. X Secretary: Warren Weaver
X 1st VP:  Teresa Rodriquez X Bulletin Editor: Jack Edwards
X 2nd VP: Bob Brewer AB Tail Twister: Tom Anderson
AB 3rd VP: Ray Martinez. X Treasurer: Fred Handley
AB Lion Tamer: Sharon Mika X 2-Year Director: Pancho Sanchez
X 1-Year Director: Taka Blackburn X 2-Year Director: Bill Hibbard
AB 1-Year Director: Marv Neill X Membership Director: Gary Dapelo
AB Immediate Past Pres: Randy Feist

Other Lions Present:

DG Andy Anderson Joe Tallerico
Dan Pearson Danny Dlll
Jim Switzgable

Guests:

 Cassie Dowdle-Adreani elementary Tracy Gecome
Courtney Taylor John Gecome
Kevin Spiess-Laguna Sunrise

Secretary Report                            Lion Secretary Warren Weaver
Motion to approve Board Minutes by Lion  Fred Handley and second by Lion Warren Weaver   Approved

Treasurer Report:Lion Treasurer Fred Handley
Motion to accept Fred Handley second Pancho Sanchez  No report

Project: $________    Admin: $ __________ FFA: $ ________     Encumbered: $ ___________(Project and FFA are separated)

 

Correspondence: (see folder)

  Relay For Life certificate presented to Pres. John Jr.

Committee Updates

Membership: Gary Dapelo No Report
Sunshine: Fred Handley No Report
Visitation: Sharon Mika Absent
Eyesight: Dave King Absent
Assets: Don Thompson Absent


Old Business / Chairman’s Reports:

                                                          Date          Chairman                                  Notes

NONE

New Business:                                                       Motion                                       Second                  Approval

Spotlight on Scholars-Tea and help-$100  5/1/14 Bob Brewer Gary Dapelo Yes
Buy Cub Scout flag pole-$106 Bob Brewer Teresa Rodriquez Yes
Donate to Bryan Hall Walk to Remember-$150 Pancho Teresa Rodriquez Yes
Approved up to $3000 for awards for individuals to be given at Installation dinner John Jr. Gary Dapelo Yes
Donate $100 to Canine Companions Fred Handley Taka Blackburn Yes
Donate $500 to Josh Childs for Will Stoddard scholarship Fred Handley Bob Brewer Yes
Donation for Diabetes camp-$300—5/17/14 Jack Edwards Bill Hibbard Yes
County Fair pancake breakfast-$250          5/24/14 Bob Brewer Pancho Yes
E G FFA tri-tip lunch-Labor and equipment only 5/23 Taka Blackburn DG Andy Anderson Yes
Convention food-5/9-11  $150 Gary Dapelo Pancho Yes
Spotlight on the Ranch parking      6/21/14 Gary Dapelo Fed Handley Yes
Donate $100 to Albie Beware for cancer survivor Taka Blackburn Pancho Yes
Arnie Adreani pancake breakfast-5/21/14  Equipment and labor only unless we have leftover product. Teresa Rodriquez Taka Blackburn Yes
Relay for Life at Kerr     5/17/14    $500 Pancho Bob Brewer Yes
E G elementary fundraiser    5/2/14    $500 Bill Hibbard Teresa Rodriquez Yes
Danny Dlll paid his dues for 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 Fred Handley Warren Weaver Yeah

Upcoming Events:                                              Date          Location                                  Notes

 Spotlight on Scholars 5/1/14 First Baptist Church Chair-Gary Dapelo  Also need help putting away tables and chairs at 8:30 p.m.
E G Elementary function 5/2/14 Elk Grove Elementary Chair-Pancho
Western Festival Beer Garden 5/2-4/14 Elk Grove Park Dan pearson
Galt Visitation 5/8/14 Galt Sharon Mika
.Lions Convention 5/8-11/14 San Ramon DG Andy Anderson
Senior Center Breakfast  5/10/14 Senior Center Jim Switzgable
Wine Tasting-$10 5/16/14 McConnell Winery  John Jr.
Diabetes Day Camp 5/17/14 Senior Center Danny Dlll
Relay For Life Dinner 5/17/14 Kerr Junior High Teresa Rodriquez
Cancer survivors breakfasts and dinners 5/17 and 18/14 Various places in EG  Rick Schriver
Adreani elementary pancake breakfast 5/21/14 Adreani elementary Need a        chairperson ****
EGHS Senior Sunset 5/22/14 EGHS cafeteria Warren Weaver
Sheldon HS pancake breakfast 5/23/14 First Baptist Church Fred handley
EGHS FFA tri-tip lunch 5/23/14 Cal Expo taka Blackburn
EGHS FFA pancake breakfast 5/24/14 Cal Expo DG Andy Anderson
New president installation dinner 6/16/14 Senior Center Prime Rib with all the trimmings ******
New Member dinner 6/14/14 ??????????? DG Andy Anderson
BSA Luncheon 6/14/14 ???????????? Taka Blackburn
Senior Center breakfast 6/14/14 Senior Center Jim switzgable
Dinner for Sheriffs volunteers ??????????? ???????????????? No Chair ********
Spotlight on the Ranch parking 6/21/14 Mosher Ranch Joe Tallerico
Stars and Stripes breakfast 7/4/14 Park Pavilion No chair-New president panchos problem***
Senior Center pancake breakfast 7/12/14 Senior Center Jim switzgable
DG Appreciation Luncheon 7/20/14 Woodland DG Andy Anderson

 

Good of the Order:

Adjournment @ 9:10 PM

Items to address during our next Board Meeting:

  1.  We are BROKE—Any suggestions
Club Contact Info UpArrowPurple

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 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 Thursdays, 7 am Bartley Cavenaugh Golf Course 8301 Freeport Blvd. Sacramento 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
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 UpArrowPurple
Photo of International President FollowYourDream240pix

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

Cell: (916) 955-3882

E-mail: andersj@frontiernet.net

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

E-mail: mikeretzlaff@sbcglobal.net

 

Cabinet Secretary

Lion Donna Prince (Brad)

Higgins Diggins Lions Club Cell: 530-305-8077

E-mail: liondprince@gmail.com

Cabinet Treasurer

Lion Fred Handley

Elk Grove Lions Club Cell: 916-628-9770

E-mail: TaxFredH@aol.com

Sacto Region Chair

Lion John Vermeltfoort (Lion Laurel)

Galt Lions Club Res: 209-365-6573

E-mail: johnvermeltfoort@gmail.com

Sutter Zone Chair

Lion Sheri Retzlaff (2nd VDG Mike)

Pride of Laguna Lions Club Cell:916-225-0126

E-mail: sheriretzlaff@sbcglobal.net

District Pride Editor

Lion Laurie Dapelo (PDG Gary)

Pride of Laguna Lions Club Res: 916-685-7642

4C5editor@gmail.com

©  Elk Grove Lions Club

April 2014 Stag

Posted on by

Volume 63 Issue #10 April 2014
lions_logo_grey

We Serve

 NewPresidentAdjourningMeeting

President John Zehnder, Jr.
President’s Message Join Us
 Calendar
 Activities Announcements		 Birthdays/Anniversaries Cooks List Board Minutes Contact Info
District Info

President’s Message  UpArrowPurple

Lion President John Zehnder, Jr.

     We had a very busy March. We served almost 350 guests the best crab dinner available in Elk Grove.  It was another successful fundraiser.  Thanks to the chairperson, Lion Bob Brewer, the main cook, Lion Gary Dapelo, and all of the other Lions who worked hard to make this event a success. 

     Of course, there were several spaghetti feeds, the monthly pancake breakfast for the Senior Center, and several Tri-tip Drive Thru Dinner functions to raise funds for local groups. I am sure that EG High School, PATH/Interact Club, EG High School Track Team, and the Wilton 4-H clubs really appreciate our efforts on their behalf.

     The other big event of the month was the Delta Lions Celtic Irish Tea at the wonderful Grand Island Mansion. Our club was proud to honor a long time supporter, Mary Lewis from the Elk Grove Citizen.  She was our special guest for the tea. It was an outstanding event. You should plan on going next year if it works in your schedule. Check out the pictures in this issue of the Stag.

     It was also busy with the time for the annual announcements for officers for our club. The elections were completed in March and our new board of directors is ready to take charge in July. Thanks to your fellow lions who volunteered or did not opt out of being nominated to lead our club through the next year.

     We are gearing up for April, with a pancake breakfast at Franklin Elementary School, the Running of the Elk half marathon as well as the Western Festival Beer Booth at the beginning of May.Make sure to volunteer to lend a hand at these events.

     As always, we do need to bring in some new members to help us with our efforts to serve our community. So, please join me in bringing in a new member to the club. Ask a friend, who you believe would make a great addition to our club, to join us for dinner! My term is flying by but I am sure the club will fill the remaining time with lots of events that will make our community the great place it is to serve!!

Join Us UpArrowPurple 

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

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.

    • 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.”
Calendar of Events  UpArrowPurple
District and Zone News:

Click Here For More District and Zone News For Flyers for Above Activities AprilCalendar

MayCalendar

Click to Leave Bulletin and Go to Calendar on Elk Grove Lions Website
Activities & Photos UpArrowPurple The club was engaged in several fun events over the past month. Check out the following photos:
SAMSUNG Grand Island Mansion for the Delta Lions Club Celtic Tea
SAMSUNG
Lion Laurie Dapelo and our guest of honor, Mary Lewis, at the Celtic Tea 
SAMSUNG
Some of the guests at the Celtic Tea 
SAMSUNG
Sky View of District Governor Andy Anderson visiting at the Celtic Tea 
SAMSUNG
Zone Chair, Sheri Retzlaff at the Celtic Tea
SAMSUNG Mary Lewis and Lion Laurie Dapelo visiting at the Celtic Tea
IMG_1557
Sandy Waite thanking the Lions for their support 
IMG_1555
Visitor from Mother Lode Lions Club
IMG_1556
Visitor from Diamond Springs Lions Club
Announcements UpArrowPurple

At our March 24,2014 meeting the club voted for the board for the 2014-2015 year. The results of the voting is as follows: President, Lion Pancho Sanchez. 1st VP, Lion Bob Brewer. 1nd VP, Lion Ray Martinez. 3rd VP, Lion Taka Blackburn. Secretary, Lion Jim Switzgable. Treasurer, Lion Fred Handley. Membership, Lion Dan Pearson. Lion Tamer, Lion Sharon Mika. Tail Twister, Lion Tom Anderson. Bulletin Editor, Lion Jack Edwards. 1 Year Director, Lion Warren Weaver and Lion Bill Hibbard. 2 Year Director, Dave King & John Muegge

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
——————————————————————–

This month we will be assisting at the Running of the Elk, Elk Grove’s premier half marathon that supports youth sports through the Elk Grove Youth Sports Foundation. Lend a hand at that as well. Check in with Lion Teresa.

Western Festival is just around the corner on May 3rd and 4th. 

——————————————————————–

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.  

——————————————————————– 

Birthdays UpArrowPurple

Happy Birthday to Lions:

Lorene Fuhs, Joe Tallerico, Gary Dapelo

birthdaycake

Anniversaries

Congratulations on another year of Service to the Lions Club:
Bob Hillyer, Bud Schafer, Dianne Edwards, John Jackson, Lorene Fuhs,
Sharon Mika, Shauna Ono, Teresa Rodriguez, Vernon Vincent

Cooks List UpArrowPurple

April 14 is Bill Hibbard—April 28 is Dan Pearson — May 12 is Bob Brewer

Board Minutes UpArrowPurple

ELK GROVE LIONS
Board Meeting Minutes
March 17, 2014

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 X Tail Twister: Tom Anderson
X 3rd VP: Ray Martinez. X Treasurer: Fred Handley
X Lion Tamer: Sharon Mika Ab 2-Year Director: Pancho Sanchez
X 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:

DG Andy Anderson Jim Switzgable
Dan Pearson Bill Kirkland
Charlie Brummer Rick Schriver

Guests:

Michele Utterback-Girl Scouts
Carol Maynard-BSA

Secretary Report: Lion Secretary Warren Weaver

Motion to approve Board Minutes by Lion  Fred Handley and second by Lion Randy Feist.  Approved

Treasurer Report: Lion Treasurer Fred Handley

Motion to accept by Lion Warren Weaver and second By Lion Jack Edwards  Approved

Foundation: $12965.24      Admin: $2211.10       FFA: $ 2432.59       Encumbered: $ _____

(Project and FFA are separated)

Correspondence: (see folder)

  Misc. thank you”s

Committee Updates

Membership: Gary Dapelo No report
Sunshine: Fred Handley No report
Visitation: Sharon Mika No report
Eyesight: Dave King Absent
Assets: Don Thompson Absent

Old Business / Chairman’s Reports:

                                                          Date          Chairman                                  Notes

PATH drive through tri-tip dinner 3/11/14  Lion Warren PATH raised $6000
Crab feed raffle 3/1/14  Lion Bob Brewer Much discussion on how to solve the problem.  Committee will meet to discuss

New Business:                                               Motion                             Second                  Approval

Ad for convention  $100 Randy ‘Feist Taka Blackburn Yes
Girl Scout donation for interactive trail at Cosumnes elementary  $250 Taka Blackburn Randy Feist Yes
Donate $250 and cook lunch for boy scout activity on June 14.  Taka Blackburn will chair. PDG Gary Dapelo Randy Feist Yes
Cook 2 breakfasts and 1 dinner as fundraiser at tournament in the park-Rick Schriver will chair Marv Neill Sharon Mika Yes
That beer booth for Western Festival be set up wherever Dan Pearson wants to do it.  May 2, 3 and 4 Jack Edwards Taka Blackburn Yes
Pre pay money for December crab feed.  $2700 Marv Neill Bob Brewer Yes
Lion Tom McDaniel to use tables and chairs on June 7, 2014—All day Bill Hibbard Bob Brewer Yes

Upcoming Events:                                              Date          Location                                  Notes

Running of the Elk carb up dinner 4/4/14 Cosumnes Oaks H. S. Teresa Rodriquez
Franklin elementary school PTA pancake breakfast 4/5/14 Franklin elementary Looking for a chairperson
Running of the Elk 4/6/14 Auto Mall  Teresa Rodriquez
Lions pancake breakfast 4/12/14 Senior Center Jim Switzgable
 Jessie Baker Games 4/23&24/14 Jessie Baker school Bill Hibbard
Golf Tournament  4/25/14 Emerald Lakes golf course DG Andy Anderson
Sheldon H.S. sober grad fundraiser 4/26/14 Sheldon H.S.  Rick Schriver
Western Festival beer booth 5/2,3&4/14 Elk Grove Park Dan Pearson
District 4C-5 convention 5/8-11/14 San Ramon DG Andy Anderson
Lions pancake breakfast 5/10/14 Senior Center  Jim Switzgable
Relay For Life 5/17/14 EGHS Not approved yet
Cook 2 breakfasts and 1 dinner for tournament 5/117&18/14 Somewhere in Elk Grove Rick Schriver
EGHS Senior Sunset dinner 5/22/114 EGHS Warren Weaver
Sheldon H.S. Senior breakfast 5/23/14 First Baptist Church Fred Handley
Lions pancake breakfast 6/14/14 Senior Center Jim Switzgable
Boy Scout soaring eagles luncheon 6/14/14 ??????????????? Taka Blackburn
Melvin Jones dinner 6/14/14 Woodland DG Andy Anderson
Tri-tip/chicken dinner for sheriffs volunteer 6/??/14 ????????????? No Chairperson
Stars and Strips(Bacon)pancake breakfast 7/4/14 Park Pavilion Bill Hibbard
Lions pancake breakfast 7/12/14 Senior Center jim switzgable

Good of the Order:

Adjournment @ _________PM

Items to address during our next Board Meeting:

  1. Relay For Life   May 17/18
  2. Information about Sheriffs volunteer dinner
  3. Date and place for new president  installation
  4. Club fundraiser??
  5. Has someone in the club sent in the reservations and money for the EGRSF Spotlight on Scholarships?
  6. Spotlight on Scholarships is May 1st-have we been asked to do tea and water?
Club Contact Info UpArrowPurple

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 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 Thursdays, 7 am Bartley Cavenaugh Golf Course 8301 Freeport Blvd. Sacramento 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
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 UpArrowPurple
Photo of International President FollowYourDream240pix

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

Cell: (916) 955-3882

E-mail: andersj@frontiernet.net

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

E-mail: mikeretzlaff@sbcglobal.net

 

Cabinet Secretary

Lion Donna Prince (Brad)

Higgins Diggins Lions Club Cell: 530-305-8077

E-mail: liondprince@gmail.com

Cabinet Treasurer

Lion Fred Handley

Elk Grove Lions Club Cell: 916-628-9770

E-mail: TaxFredH@aol.com

Sacto Region Chair

Lion John Vermeltfoort (Lion Laurel)

Galt Lions Club Res: 209-365-6573

E-mail: johnvermeltfoort@gmail.com

Sutter Zone Chair

Lion Sheri Retzlaff (2nd VDG Mike)

Pride of Laguna Lions Club Cell:916-225-0126

E-mail: sheriretzlaff@sbcglobal.net

District Pride Editor

Lion Laurie Dapelo (PDG Gary)

Pride of Laguna Lions Club Res: 916-685-7642

4C5editor@gmail.com

©  Elk Grove Lions Club