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June Stag 2021

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© Elk Grove Lions Club

Volume 71 Issue # 12 June 2021
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We Serve

President Taka Blackburn
President’s Message

Join Us

Calendar

Activities

Announcements

 Birthdays/Anniversaries

Cooks List

Board Minutes

Contact Info

District Info

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This month’s newsletter is coming out a week later than normal to provide you with info from the District Convention.

District 4C5 Convention: As with the past year, the District did not have its regular 3 day convention. They held a two day convention in Sacramento. It was held on June 4 & 5 in Sacramento. The theme was “Masquerade”. Lion Jack Edwards was selected by the District to serve in the coming year as the Zone Chair over the clubs in the south part of the county. Our club received the Community Leadership Award and several members of our club received awards as well.  Lion Taka Blackburn received the Melvin Jones award. Lion Jack received a progressive Melvin Jones from the District and an International Presidents Certificate of Appreciation from the Lions International President, Dr. Jung-Yul Choi. It was presented by International Director Mark S Lyon.

Monthly Update: We were finally able to step back from Zoom Meetings a little bit as we had our May Board meeting, face-to-face with the appropriate spacing between individuals at the Wackford Center on the 17th of May. We also broadcast it on Zoom and had about a half dozen members join the meeting electronically. On the 24th of May, we had a dinner meeting at Wackford and had about 20 members join us for pizza and the meeting. We broadcast it on Zoom but did not see anyone log in for that meeting. 

We are planning on having our June meetings in person along with Zoom, but hopefully from the Albiani Recreational Center.  We are not sure about doing the pancake breakfast yet, but expect to be up and running in July as 1st VP John Muegge steps up as your new president. It will be up to John to decide when we go back to meetings on the 2nd Monday of the month, which have been suspended for the past several months.

The June board meeting will be on the 21st and the Installation Dinner on the 28th.

Elections: Our elections have been completed and Lion John Muegge is our President as of July 1st. Here is his board:
1st VP – Rebecca Muegge
2nd VP – vacant
Secretary – Jack Edwards
Treasurer – Jason Springer
1 Year Director – Don Thompson
1 Year Director – Sharon Mika
2 Year Director – Taka Blackburn
2 Year Director – Marv Neill
Bulletin Editor – Jack Edwards
Tail Twister – Brad Dano
Lion Tamer – Bob Husted
Membership Director – John Zehnder Jr.
Public Relations – Jack Edwards
LCIF Coordinator –  Andy Anderson

Lions International Convention: If you ever wondered what took place at the International Convention, this year you can do it virtually. The convention, to be held in Montreal, is set for June 25-29, 2021. Click here for more info.

Fundraising Efforts: Fundraising: Last month Lion Jack Edwards managed the Big Day of Giving fundraiser on the 6th of May. It looks like we cleared a little over $3,200. Thank you Lion Jack for your hard work.  https://ElkGroveLionsFoundation.org/big-day-of-giving for more info.

In Closing: I continue to be so very proud to be a part of such a great community minded organization, the Elk Grove Lions Club. That brings me to the realization that I will be stepping down at the end of June, so I only have a month left of my second term as your president. Thanks for trusting me to carry on as your president over the crazy Covid-19 year.  I have a board meeting, then the installation meeting for our new president. In July I will have the past president’s dinner.

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Elk Grove Lions Club

P.O. Box 465

Elk Grove, CA. 95759

 

We are currently doing all of our meetings via Zoom but expect to return to regular meetings in June.

We are not holding a 2nd Monday meeting at this time.

Board Meetings: 3rd Monday @ 6:00PM

Location: Albiani Recreational Center and Online Zoom Meeting


General Meeting: 6:00PM – 4th Monday of the month (except Nov & Dec)
Location: Albiani Recreational Center and Online Zoom Meeting

 

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.”
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Club, District and Zone Highlites:
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Check out the following photos & videos:
No activities and no photos at this time.

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Let’s reach out to our fellow members:

As many of you know, Lion Sterling has been in a care facility since his stroke. He would love to have some visits from his Lion friends. Call ahead to make sure he is not out on a field trip. He is at 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 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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Happy Birthday to Lions:

Lion Don Thompson & Sterling Kloss

birthdaycake

Anniversaries

Congratulations on another year of Service to the Lions Club:
Lions Bob Brewer, Charlie Brummer, Dan Pearson, Don Thompson, Marv Neill, Randy Feist

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No meetings therefore no cooks.

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ELK GROVE LIONS CLUB                                     Board Meeting Agenda

May 17, 2021

Call to order:  6:00     p.m.                    1st Vice President: John Muegge
Attendance:

x President: Taka Blackburn x Secretary: Jack Edwards
x 1st VP:  John Muegge x Bulletin Editor: Jack Edwards
x 2nd VP: Rebecca Muegge x Tail Twister: Brad Dano
3rd VP:   Vacant x Treasurer: Jeylon Strong
x Lion Tamer: Bob Husted x 2-Year Director: Don Thompson
x 1-Year Director: Warren Weaver 2-Year Director: Sharon Mika
x 1-Year Director: Jack Edwards A Membership Director: John Zehnder Jr.
x Immediate Past Pres: Brad Dano (18/19) x Public Relations: Jack Edwards
x LCIF: Andy Anderson
Lion Lion
Lion Lion

Guest(s):

Secretary Report (Stag) by Lion Jack: Minutes for April 2021 submitted to Lion Jack and all activities recorded in the Lions International

Motion to approve Board Minutes for April 2021 by Lion Andy and Seconded by Lion Brad

Treasurer Report by Lion Treasurer Jeylon Strong:
Administrative: …..      $ 2,645.90
Project: ………………     $ 33,239.79
Scouts: ……………    $ 3,000.99
Equipment: ………..     $ 6,243.36
FFA: …………….…..   $ 5,174.04
Combined Amount:     $ 47,657.19

Total ……………….    $ 50,303.09

Election Results: Our elections have been completed and Lion John Muegge is our President as of July 1st. Here is his board:
1st VP – Rebecca Muegge
2nd VP – vacant
Secretary – Jack A Edwards
Treasurer – Jason Springer
1 Year Director – Don Thompson
1 Year Director – Sharon Mika
2 Year Director – Taka Blackburn
2 Year Director – Marv Neill
Bulletin Editor – Jack Edwards
Tail Twister – Brad Dano
Lion Tamer – Bob Husted
Membership Director – John Zehnder Jr.
Public Relations – Jack Edwards
LCIF Coordinator –  Andy Anderson

Correspondence:Dozens of letters to the club from FFA & 4-H students were delivered to Lion Jey.

 Committee Updates:

Eyesight:  Marv- online with no activity to report
Sunshine
Assets/Equipment:        Lion Don, no change
Membership:                  Lion John, Vacation, no report
Visitation:

Adjourn Club Meeting & Open Foundation Meeting Elk Grove Lions Foundation     6.03 p.m.

Old Business / Status Checks / Chairperson’s Report

Big Day of Giving Report from Lion Jack Edwards. We brought in $3289.30 to the club.

New Business:

  • LCIF Sutter Zone update – Lion Andy – nothing to report
  • Lion Andy is looking to step down as COR of Pack 179 and Troop 59… Lion Shipley to take over
  • Sheldon High School’s Senior Lunch, Monday, May 24, 2021 – Lion Warren
    Menu of Hot Dogs, Chip, and Water.
    Lion Warren is looking for volunteers to be on campus at SHS by 9 a.m.
    If you haven’t done so already per Lion Jack’s email, Lion Warren is CC’d on this email.
    PLEASE contact him directly. Bob S, Taka, Tom A, Jack to assist.
  • JLA Buyers/Students Breakfast is cancelled.
  • New Officers and the New President (Lion John M.) for the 2021 / 2022 Lions Club Year
    President John Muegge, 1st VP Rebecca Muegge, 2nd VP Taka Blackburn(placeholder- still looking for a 2nd VP, Secretary, Bulletin Editor and Public Relations — Jack Edwards, Treasurer, Jason Springer, Membership John Zehnder Jr, LCIF Coordinator — Andy Anderson, 1 year directors – Don Thompson & Sharon Mika, 2 year directors –Taka Blackburn & Marv Neill, Tail Twister – Brad Dano, Lion Tamer – Bob Husted, Immediate past president Taka Blackburn.
  • Expense for Registration for District 4-C5 Convention for June 4 and 5, 2021 – Lion Taka requested that registration be covered by the club for Taka, Jack, John & Rebecca in the amount of $120 each. This discussion brought up concerns about the amount of funds in the Admin account and we discussed a dues increase to $125 to be brought to the general membership on the 24th then brought back to the board for a vote on the 21st. of June
  • Memorial for the Late Lion Chuck Woodson Passed 3/24/2021) and His Wife Gail (Passed 1/11/2021) will be on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at !0:30 a.m. at Creekside Christian Church
  • Next “Regular” Meeting will be on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Wackford Center.
  • “Pizza” for the next meeting – Lion Jack – Rebecca to bring soft drinks
  • Elk Grove Food Bank Services Run 4 Hunger on July 1st. Lion Jack needs help with parking.

Motion                                             Moved by:                Second      Approval    Chair

Reimburse 5 delegates to attend Dist Conv. Taka Bob Husted Yes
Support Food Bank Run Parking Jack Brad Yes Jack
To purchase pizza for gen meeting on 24th Jack Taka Yes Jack

Upcoming Activities and Approved Projects:

Event                                       Date                                Location                         Chair

Sheldon High School Sr. Lunch Monday 5/24/21 Sheldon High School Lion Warren
EG Run 4 Hunger Parking Sunday 7/4 at 7am District 56 Lion Jack
Community Pancake Breakfast Saturday 7/10/21 Albiani Recreation Center Lion Don/Jim
EGFBS Run 4 Hunger Sunday 7/4/2021 District 56 Lion Jack
Community Campout (may be 1 day event) 8/6/21 – 8/8/21 Rotary Grove at the Park Lion John M.
EGHS Class of 1981 Reunion Sat. 9/25/2021 The Pavilion Lion Bill K.
GREAT Pumpkin Festival Sat/Sun 10/2-3/21 Regional Park Lion John M.
Running of the Elk parking Oct 17th 5:30 am Lion Jack


Good of the Order:

Adjournment:        7:04      p.m.

                                 
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 newsletter is produced each month by the Stag Editor, Lion Jack Edwards. He may be reached by email at or by phone at 916-240-9325:

Elk Grove Lions Club P.O. Box 465 Elk Grove, CA 95759

President: Taka Blackburn

Secretary: Jack Edwards

1st VP: Rebecca Muegge

2nd VP: John Muegge

3rd VP:  vacant

Treasurer: Jay Strong

Tail Twister: Brad Dano

Lion Tamer: Bob Husted

2 Year Dir: Sharon Mika

2 Year Dir: Don Thompson

1 Year Dir: Warren Weaver

1 Year Dir: vacant

Membership: John Zehnder, Jr.

Past Pres: Brad Dano

Public Relations: Jack Edwards
Stag Editor: Jack Edwards
LCIF Coordinator: Andy Anderson

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

Galt Place

400 D Street, Galt

Pride of Laguna

2 & 4 Wednesdays at 6:30 pm

Logan’s Roadhouse

9105 West Stockton Blvd

Elk Grove, CA
Club Roster with Phone Numbers & Email Addresses
was Emailed to Each Member
Name Spouse
Andy Anderson
Tom Anderson Ashley
Taka Blackburn Valerie
Bob Brewer Cheryl
Charles Brummer
Brad Dano Teresa
Anthony Dapelo
Jack Edwards Tracey
Randy Feist Barbara
Bill Heston Jr
Bob Husted Charlene
Charlene Husted Bob
Lynden King
Bill Kirkland Jr Dusty
Harjeet Kumar Vanita
Vanita Kumari Harjeet
Kirk Marchetti Robin
Sharon Mika
Name Spouse
John Muegge Rebecca
Rebecca Muegge John
Marv Neill Annajean
Agustin Palacios
Dan Pearsen Shelli
Shelli Pearsen Dan
Stan Pochop Jr.
Dan Quiggle
Teresa Rodriguez
Jerry Salamy
Bob Shipley Leann
Jason Springer Raelynn
Jeylon Strong
Jim Switzgable Debbie
Don Thompson Sue
Bob Turner Alice
Warren Weaver Patricia
Dennis Weiss Diane
John Zehnder Jr. Linda
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 International President
Dr. Jung-Yul Choi

District Governor Cat Gon
“Believing in the Power of Service”

District Governor

Cat Gon
Embarcadero Lions

Email: dg@district4c5.org

1st Vice District Governor

Donna Prince
Higgins Diggins Lions

Email: 1vdg@district4c5.org

2nd Vice District Governor

Tim Luckinbill
Colfax Lions

Email: 2vdg@district4c5

Cabinet Secretary

Dave Evans
Lincoln Hills Lions

Email:cs@district4c5.org

Cabinet Treasurer

Zenny Yagen
Maharlika Lions

Email: ct@district4c5.org

Sacramento Region Chair

Cecille Presley

Email: SacramentoRegion@district4c5.org

Sutter Zone Chair

Eddie Aducayen

Email: SutterZone@district4c5.org

District Pride Editor

Kitty Kramer

Email: editor@district4c5.org

District Webmaster

Jack Edwards
Email:webmaster@district4c5.org

May Stag 2021

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© Elk Grove Lions Club

Volume 71 Issue # 11 May 2021
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We Serve

President Taka Blackburn
President’s Message

Join Us

Calendar

Activities

Announcements

 Birthdays/Anniversaries

Cooks List

Board Minutes

Contact Info

District Info

President’s Message UpArrowPurple

As unusual, we have been holding our meetings online using Zoom. All members who have email addresses listed with the club have been sent these meeting notices. At this time, I know of only one member who chooses to not use email and, of course, who has not received these email notices.

Remember that we are only doing two meetings per month during the Covid-19 situation. We have our board meeting on the 3rd Monday Board Meeting and our regular 4th Monday meeting so that we can advise members who did not attend our board meeting what transpired during the board meeting. All members are welcome to our board meetings.

The May board meeting will be on the 17th and we will have our regular 4th Monday meeting on the 24th.

Fundraising: Last month we had our Pasta Drive Thru, on April 14th. Tickets sold well and we had a great crew to help Lion Jey who headed up the effort. 21 Lions showed up to help. Thanks for the great effort for our club. It was a profitable fundraiser, almost $2400, and the funds will be available for the FFA/4-H account for the animal auction this year.

Elections: Finally, it is the time of the year that we are looking for new board members to serve our club. 1st VP John Muegge has been calling and asking if you are willing to step up to the plate and serve on our board. At this time I know that he has asked which current board members would be willing to stay on in their current role or in another role. He will also be asking you if you are willing to serve. I know that we will have the following vacancies: 2nd Vice President, 3rd Vice President, 1 year director (two positions), visitation chair and sunshine chair.  Time to Step up & Serve.

District 4C5 Convention: As with the past year, it looks like the District will not have its regular 3 day convention. It looks like a two day convention in Sacramento. It is set for June 4 & 5 in Sacramento. The theme will be “Masquerade”. Click here for more info.

Lions International Convention: If you ever wondered what took place at the International Convention, this year you can do it virtually. The convention, to be held in Montreal, is set for June 25-29, 2021. Click here for more info.

Upcoming Fundraising Efforts: We have the Big Day of Giving on May 6th. Lion Jack has been working on it with outreach going to the members of our club as well as to the local community. We hope to bring in more than we did last year, even with the challenges of Covid to deal with. Your support will be very much appreciated. Tell your friends and neighbors. https://ElkGroveLionsFoundation.org/big-day-of-giving for more info.

In Closing: I continue to be so very proud to be a part of such a great community minded organization, the Elk Grove Lions Club.

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Elk Grove Lions Club

P.O. Box 465

Elk Grove, CA. 95759

 

We are currently doing all of our meetings via Zoom.


We are not holding a 2nd Monday meeting at this time.

 

Board Meetings: 3rd Monday @ 6:00PM

Location: Online Zoom Meeting


General Meeting: 6:00PM – 4th Monday of the month (except Nov & Dec)
Location: Online Zoom Meeting

 

 

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
Club, District and Zone Highlites:
Activities & Photos UpArrowPurple
Check out the following photos & videos:
No activities and no photos at this time.

Announcements UpArrowPurple

Let’s reach out to our fellow members:

As many of you know, Lion Sterling has been in a care facility since his stroke. He would love to have some visits from his Lion friends. Call ahead to make sure he is not out on a field trip. He is at 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 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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Happy Birthday to Lions:

Lions Jim Switzgable & Dan Pearson

birthdaycake

Anniversaries

Congratulations on another year of Service to the Lions Club:
Lion Bob Turner

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No meetings therefore no cooks.

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ELK GROVE LIONS CLUB                                    

Board Meeting Agenda

April 19, 2021

Call to order:  6:02     p.m.                    President: Taka Blackburn

Attendance:

X President: Taka Blackburn X Secretary: Jack Edwards
X 1st VP:  John Muegge X Bulletin Editor: Jack Edwards
X 2nd VP: Rebecca Muegge Tail Twister: Brad Dano
3rd VP:   Vacant X Treasurer: Jeylon Strong
X Lion Tamer: Bob Husted X 2-Year Director: Don Thompson
X 1-Year Director: Warren Weaver 2-Year Director: Sharon Mika
X 1-Year Director: Jack Edwards X Membership Director: John Zehnder Jr.
Immediate Past Pres: Brad Dano (18/19) X Public Relations: Jack Edwards
LCIF: Andy Anderson
Lion  Bill Heston Lion Anthony Dapelo
Lion  Marv Neill Lion

Guest(s):

Secretary Report (Stag) by Lion Jack: Minutes for March 2021 submitted to Lion Jack and all activities recorded in the Lions International

Motion to approve Board Minutes for March 2021 by Lion Warren and Seconded by Lion John Jr.

Treasurer Report by Lion Treasurer Jeylon Strong:

Administrative: …..   $ 2345.90
Project: ………………   $ 33040.54
Scouts: ……………   $ 3000.99
Equipment: ………..   $ 6243.36
FFA: …………….…..   $ 2822.55
Combined Amount:  $ 45107.44
Total ……………….   $ 47753.34
(Plus PayPal Funds to be deposited $2839.86)

Correspondence:

  • Thank you card from Shirlee Hillyer for the donation to the Elk Grove Food Bank Services in Memory of Bob.
  • Two thank you letters from the Elk Grove Food Bank Services for donations made in Memory of the Late Lions Joe T. and Bob H.

Committee Updates

Eyesight: Provided glasses for one person.
Sunshine   No new additions for sunshine.
Assets/Equipment:  All ready to move forward with the pancake breakfast as soon as ok by CSD
Membership: Still waiting for dues from Dan. Waiting for transfer from  Napa club
Visitation:

Adjourn Club Meeting & Open Foundation Meeting Elk Grove Lions Foundation     6:16     p.m.

Old Business / Status Checks / Chairperson’s Report 

  • Drive-Thru Pasta Fundraiser on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 – Lion Jey — Very well done. We had 21 lions assisting. Made profit of 2387.17. Nice comments from the public.

New Business:

  • LCIF Sutter Zone update – Lion Andy
  • Lion Andy is looking to step down as COR of Pack 179 and Troop 59… – Lion Andy
  • Sheldon High School’s Senior Breakfast, Monday, May 24, 2021 – Lion Warren
  • New Officers and the New President (Lion John M.) for the 2021 / 2022 Lions Club Year
  • Next “Regular” Meeting will be on Monday, April 26, 2021 via Zoom or LIVE??

            Motion                                             Moved by:                Second      Approval    Chair

Support of Sheldon High Breakfast 5/24 John Jr Don Passed Warren
Support Co. Fair Breakfast 5/30-31 Warren John M Passed Warren

                                                   Upcoming Activities and Approved Projects:                                                        

              Event                                       Date                                Location                         Chair

Big Day of Giving May 6, 2021 Online Lion Jack
Community Pancake Breakfast June or July ??? Albiani Recreation Center Lion Don/Jim
Community Campout 8/6/21 – 8/8/21 Rotary Grove at the Park Lion John M.
EGHS Class of 1981 Reunion Sat. 9/25/2021 The Pavilion Lion Bill K.
GREAT Pumpkin Festival Sat/Sun 10/2-3/21 Regional Park Lion John M.

Good of the Order:

Adjournment:      6:38        p.m.
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 newsletter is produced each month by the Stag Editor, Lion Jack Edwards. He may be reached by email at or by phone at 916-240-9325:

Elk Grove Lions Club P.O. Box 465 Elk Grove, CA 95759

President: Taka Blackburn

Secretary: Jack Edwards

1st VP: Rebecca Muegge

2nd VP: John Muegge

3rd VP:  vacant

Treasurer: Jay Strong

Tail Twister: Brad Dano

Lion Tamer: Bob Husted

2 Year Dir: Sharon Mika

2 Year Dir: Don Thompson

1 Year Dir: Warren Weaver

1 Year Dir: vacant

Membership: John Zehnder, Jr.

Past Pres: Brad Dano

Public Relations: Jack Edwards
Stag Editor: Jack Edwards
LCIF Coordinator: Andy Anderson

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

Galt Place

400 D Street, Galt

Pride of Laguna

2 & 4 Wednesdays at 6:30 pm

Logan’s Roadhouse

9105 West Stockton Blvd

Elk Grove, CA
Club Roster with Phone Numbers & Email Addresses
was Emailed to Each Member
Name Spouse
Andy Anderson
Tom Anderson Ashley
Taka Blackburn Valerie
Bob Brewer Cheryl
Charles Brummer
Brad Dano Teresa
Anthony Dapelo
Jack Edwards Tracey
Randy Feist Barbara
Bill Heston Jr
Charlene Bob
Bob Husted Charlene
Lynden King
Bill Kirkland Jr Dusty
Harjeet Kumar Vanita
Vanita Kumari Harjeet
Kirk Marchetti Robin
Sharon Mika
Name Spouse
John Muegge Rebecca
Rebecca Muegge John
Marv Neill Annajean
Agustin Palacios
Dan Pearsen Shelli
Shelli Pearsen Dan
Stan Pochop Jr.
Dan Quiggle
Teresa Rodriguez
Jerry Salamy
Bob Shipley Leann
Jason Springer Raelynn
Jeylon Strong
Jim Switzgable Debbie
Don Thompson Sue
Bob Turner Alice
Warren Weaver Patricia
Dennis Weiss Diane
John Zehnder Jr. Linda
District Contact Info UpArrowPurple

 International President
Dr. Jung-Yul Choi

District Governor Cat Gon
“Believing in the Power of Service”

District Governor

Cat Gon
Embarcadero Lions

Email: dg@district4c5.org

1st Vice District Governor

Donna Prince
Higgins Diggins Lions

Email: 1vdg@district4c5.org

2nd Vice District Governor

Tim Luckinbill
Colfax Lions

Email: 2vdg@district4c5

Cabinet Secretary

Dave Evans
Lincoln Hills Lions

Email:cs@district4c5.org

Cabinet Treasurer

Zenny Yagen
Maharlika Lions

Email: ct@district4c5.org

Sacramento Region Chair

Cecille Presley

Email: SacramentoRegion@district4c5.org

Sutter Zone Chair

Eddie Aducayen

Email: SutterZone@district4c5.org

District Pride Editor

Kitty Kramer

Email: editor@district4c5.org

District Webmaster

Jack Edwards
Email:webmaster@district4c5.org

April Stag 2021

Posted on by

© Elk Grove Lions Club

Volume 71 Issue # 10 April 2021
lions_logo_clean

We Serve

President Taka Blackburn
President’s Message

Join Us

Calendar

Activities

Announcements

 Birthdays/Anniversaries

Cooks List

Board Minutes

Contact Info

District Info

President’s Message UpArrowPurple

Upcoming Meetings: As unusual, we have been holding our meetings online using Zoom. All members who have email addresses listed with the club have been sent these meeting notices. At this time, I know of only one member who chooses to not use email and, of course, who has not received these email notices.

We have our signed contract for our use of the Albiani Recreational Center in place with plans to have our first live face-to-face meeting on April 19th for the board meeting. Of course it depends upon the color code status in April. If it does not come down from Red, we won’t be able to have a meeting in person because the current rules only people from 3 different families with social distancing rules in place.

The April board meeting will be on the 19th and we will have our regular 4th Monday meeting on the 26th. 

Fundraising: We are working on another drive thru dinner, this time being a Pasta Drive Thru, on April 14th. Tickets are available online. Make sure to buy your ticket and to tell your friends about it so that we have a profitable fundraiser. Here is the link.

Honoring our History: Since our last board meeting Lion Jack updated the website to include a new page. In Memory is a menu link to honor the Lions who passed away. Please check it out and let Lion Jack know if he has missed someone or if you have a good story to add about working with one of those special people who may have mentored you as a new Lion cub.

Elections: Finally, it is the time of the year that we are looking for new board members to serve our club. 1st VP John Muegge has been calling and asking if you are willing to step up to the plate and serve on our board. At this time I know that he has asked which current board members would be willing to stay on in their current role or in another role. He will also be asking you if you are willing to serve. I know that we will have the following vacancies: 2nd Vice President, 3rd Vice President, 1 year director (two positions), visitation chair and sunshine chair.  Time to Step up & Serve.

District 4C5 Convention: As with the past year, it looks like the District will not have its regular 3 day convention. It looks like a two day convention in Sacramento. It is set for June 4 & 5 in Sacramento. The theme will be “Masquerade”. Click here for more info.

Lions International Convention: If you ever wondered what took place at the International Convention, this year you can do it virtually. The convention, to be held in Montreal, is set for June 25-29, 2021. Click here for more info.

In Closing: I continue to be so very proud to be a part of such a great community minded organization, the Elk Grove Lions Club.

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Elk Grove Lions Club

P.O. Box 465

Elk Grove, CA. 95759

 

We are currently doing all of our meetings via Zoom.
We are not holding a 2nd Monday meeting at this time.

Board Meetings: 3rd Monday @ 6:00PM

Location: Online Zoom Meeting


General Meeting: 6:00PM – 4th Monday of the month (except Nov & Dec)
Location: Online Zoom Meeting

 

 

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.”
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Check out the following photos & videos:
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Let’s reach out to our fellow members:

As many of you know, Lion Sterling has been in a care facility since his stroke. He would love to have some visits from his Lion friends. Call ahead to make sure he is not out on a field trip. He is at Elk Grove Park, (formerly Emeritus at 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 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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Happy Birthday to Lions:

We don’t have any birthdays this month, but we did.
Let’s remember Lion Joe Tallerico & Lion Gary Dapelo this month

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Anniversaries

Congratulations on another year of Service to the Lions Club:
Lion Sharon Mika & Teresa Rodriguez

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                              ELK GROVE LIONS CLUB                                    

Board Meeting Agenda
March 15, 2021
Call to order:  6:00 p.m.                        President: Taka Blackburn

Attendance:

X President: Taka Blackburn X Secretary: Jack Edwards
X 1st VP:  John Muegge X Bulletin Editor: Jack Edwards
X 2nd VP: Rebecca Muegge Tail Twister: Brad Dano
3rd VP:   Vacant Treasurer: Jeylon Strong
X Lion Tamer: Bob Husted X 2-Year Director: Don Thompson
X 1-Year Director: Warren Weaver 2-Year Director: Sharon Mika
X 1-Year Director: Jack Edwards X Membership Director: John Zehnder Jr.
Immediate Past Pres: Brad Dano (18/19) X Public Relations: Jack Edwards
X LCIF: Andy Anderson
Lion  Marv Neill Lion
Lion  Anthony Dapelo Lion

Guest(s):

Secretary Report:  Minutes for February 2021 posted to the Stag by Lion Jack. Lion Jack to record all a activities with Lions International when Lion Jack has access.

Motion to approve Board Minutes for February 2021 by Lion Andy and Seconded by Lion Don. Approved

Treasurer Report by Lion Treasurer Jeylon Strong:  Lion Jey was unable to join the meeting until it was adjourned.
Administrative: …..      $ ___________.___
Project: ………………     $ ___________.___
Scouts: ……………    $ ___________.___
Equipment: ………..     $ ___________.___
FFA: …………….…..   $ ___________.___
Combined Amount:     $ ___________.___
Total ……………….    $ ___________.___

Correspondence: None

Committee Updates

Eyesight:      Everything Ok
Sunshine                             No updates
Assets/Equipment:  Lion Don met with staff at Albiani Rec Center to clear out past dated food.
Membership:   Lion Andy has membership info for transferring Napa Lion, Ken McDonald.
Visitation:             No updates

Adjourn Club Meeting & Open Foundation Meeting Elk Grove Lions Foundation       6:06   p.m.

Old Business / Status Checks / Chairperson’s Report

  • A visit with Linda Hibbard on Friday, March 5, 2021
    – Presentation of the Memorial Candle & DG Sarah’s Blue Rose in Memory of Late Lion Bill
    – by Lions PDG Andy, Bob B., Dan, Bob S., Jack, and Taka
  • Lion Jack announced the addition of an “In Memory” page honoring our Lions who have passed away. Lion Don & Lion Andy to go through past rosters to provide additional info to Lion Jack.
  • Facility Use at 8830 Sharkey Avenue, Albiani Recreation Center

– Earliest possible use date is Monday, April 19, 2021 for a board meeting – Lion Taka

New Business:

 

  • LCIF Sutter Zone update – Lion Andy
  • Lion Jack presented info regarding the individual and club awards to be sent to the district for their awards presentation at the District Convention. See more info below.
  • Conversation with an old friend of the Late Fred, Robert Martin of PA
  • Plans for New Officers and New President for the 2021 / 2022 Lions Club Year. We announced that the incoming president should solicit members to fill the board positions that will be vacant. Lion Andy to provide a form to 1st VP John Muegge to complete the process. . Depending upon who will continue in their offices, it appears that we will need 2nd and 3rd vice presidents, and two 1 year directors.
  • Lion President Taka to have 1st VP John Muegge to preside over the May board and regular meetings in preparation for taking over after the installation in June
  • Next “Regular” Meeting will be on Monday, March 22, 2021 via Zoom

   Motion                                        Moved by:  Second Approval    Chair

Nominate Lion Jack Edwards for District Lion of the Year by our board of directors.  John Jr. Bob Husted passed N/A
Nominate Lion Taka Blackburn and Valerie Blackburn for the Tom & Annamae Galligan Youth Award John Jr. Bob Husted passed N/A
Nominate Valerie Blackburn for the Partner in Service Award John Jr. Bob Husted passed

 

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Nominate Elk Grove Lions Club for the Leadership Award John Jr. Bob Husted passed N/A
Nominate Elk Grove Lions Club for the Community Service Award for its Movies in the Park with the CSD. John Jr. Bob Husted passed N/A
Move to select Lion Taka Blackburn for the Club’s Melvin Jones Fellow award Jack Edwards Warren W passed N/A
Moved to accept Ken McDonald as a transfer member from Napa Lions Club John Jr Bob Husted passed N/A

Upcoming Activities and Approved Projects:                                                        

               Event                   Date                          Location                         Chair

Drive-Thru Pasta Fundraiser Wednesday 4/14/21 Albiani Recreation Center Lion Jey
Community Pancake Breakfast Saturday 5/8/21 Albiani Recreation Center Lion Don/Jim
Community Campout 8/6/21 – 8/8/21 Rotary Grove at the Park Lion John M.
EGHS Class of 1981 Reunion Sat. 9/25/2021 The Pavilion Lion Bill K.
GREAT Pumpkin Festival Sat/Sun 10/2-3/21 Regional Park Lion John M.

Good of the Order:

Adjournment:    7:00 p.m.

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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 or by phone at 916-240-9325:

Elk Grove Lions Club P.O. Box 465 Elk Grove, CA 95759

President: Taka Blackburn

Secretary: Jack Edwards

1st VP: Rebecca Muegge

2nd VP: John Muegge

3rd VP:  vacant

Treasurer: Jay Strong

Tail Twister: Brad Dano

Lion Tamer: Bob Husted

2 Year Dir: Sharon Mika

2 Year Dir: Don Thompson

1 Year Dir: Warren Weaver

1 Year Dir: vacant

Membership: John Zehnder, Jr.

Past Pres: Brad Dano

Public Relations: Jack Edwards
Stag Editor: Jack Edwards
LCIF Coordinator: Andy Anderson

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

Galt Place

400 D Street, Galt

Pride of Laguna

2 & 4 Wednesdays at 6:30 pm

Logan’s Roadhouse

9105 West Stockton Blvd

Elk Grove, CA
Club Roster with Phone Numbers & Email Addresses
was Emailed to Each Member
Name Spouse
Andy Anderson
Tom Anderson Ashley
Taka Blackburn Valerie
Bob Brewer Cheryl
Charles Brummer
Brad Dano Teresa
Anthony Dapelo
Jack Edwards Tracey
Randy Feist Barbara
Bill Heston Jr
Charlene Husted Bob
Bob Husted Charlene
Lynden King
Bill Kirkland Jr Dusty
Harjeet Kumar Vanita
Vanita Kumari Harjeet
Kirk Marchetti Robin
Sharon Mika
Name Spouse
John Muegge Rebecca
Rebecca Muegge John
Marv Neill Annajean
Agustin Palacios
Dan Pearsen Shelli
Shelli Pearsen Dan
Stan Pochop Jr.
Dan Quiggle
Teresa Rodriguez
Jerry Salamy
Bob Shipley Leann
Jason Springer Raelynn
Jeylon Strong
Jim Switzgable Debbie
Don Thompson Sue
Bob Turner Alice
Warren Weaver Patricia
Dennis Weiss Diane
John Zehnder Jr. Linda
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 International President
Dr. Jung-Yul Choi

District Governor Cat Gon
“Believing in the Power of Service”

District Governor

Cat Gon
Embarcadero Lions

Email: dg@district4c5.org

1st Vice District Governor

Donna Prince
Higgins Diggins Lions

Email: 1vdg@district4c5.org

2nd Vice District Governor

Tim Luckinbill
Colfax Lions

Email: 2vdg@district4c5

Cabinet Secretary

Dave Evans
Lincoln Hills Lions

Email:cs@district4c5.org

Cabinet Treasurer

Zenny Yagen
Maharlika Lions

Email: ct@district4c5.org

Sacramento Region Chair

Cecille Presley

Email: SacramentoRegion@district4c5.org

Sutter Zone Chair

Eddie Aducayen

Email: SutterZone@district4c5.org

District Pride Editor

Kitty Kramer

Email: editor@district4c5.org

District Webmaster

Jack Edwards
Email:webmaster@district4c5.org