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
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.
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Activities & Photos
Check out the following photos & videos:
No activities and no photos at this time.
Announcements
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 atEmeritus 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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Birthdays
Happy Birthday to Lions:
Lions Jim Switzgable & Dan Pearson
Anniversaries
Congratulations on another year of Service to the Lions Club: Lion Bob Turner
Cooks List
No meetings therefore no cooks.
Board Minutes
ELK GROVE LIONS CLUB
Board Meeting Agenda
April 19, 2021
Call to order: 6:02 p.m. President: Taka Blackburn
Attendance:
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President: Taka Blackburn
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Secretary: Jack Edwards
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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
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2-Year Director: Don Thompson
X
1-Year Director: Warren Weaver
2-Year Director: Sharon Mika
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1-Year Director: Jack Edwards
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Membership Director: John Zehnder Jr.
Immediate Past Pres: Brad Dano (18/19)
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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.
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??
This newsletter is produced each month by the Stag Editor, Lion Jack Edwards. He may be reached by email at Jack@ElkGroveLionsFoundation.org or by phone at 916-240-9325:
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
International President
District Governor Cat Gon