Fellow Lions, Friends of the Elk Grove Lions Club and our Community.
We had a great April. To start off the month, we had our inaugral Burgers and Brews fundraiser. It was a great event. We learned a lot and will probably have to double the lines for both the tater tot bar and the burger line. It went a little slower getting everyone fed than we want.
Our monthly pancake breakfast went well too. The CSD Volunteer BBQ worked out well. Not as many volunteers showed up as expected, but we had a great plan and a great crew to carry it out.
Our big effort for the month was assisting Post 55, American Legion, with their inaugral fundraising dinner. We prepared food and served about 240 people. It was a great success for the Post and a great time was had by all. I know that they really appreciated our support as well as the support of the Pride of Laguna Creek Lions who handled the bar.
To finish off the month, Lion Jack and his crew prepared dinner for Uplift People of Elk Grove on the 30th. It was of little cost to the club because our friends at Post 55 donated the remainder of their sliced tritip and rolls for that dinner. Our only costs were for the salad and dessert. As usual, the folks at Uplift People of Elk Grove were very appreciative.
Finally, Lion Jack has been posting info on our Facebook Page and our Instagram Page for the annual Big Day of Giving which is set for the first Thursday in May. Lion Jack said that he has set a goal of receiving over $4,000 in donations to the club.
Also coming up next month will be our assistance to the Elk Grove Historical Society for their annual spring tea. We are also gearing up for assisting Irene B West with their fundraiser, the EGHS Senior Graduation breakfast, the Barbara Comstock Morse tea and of course, supporting the FFA and 4-H students at the county fair at the end of May.
Remember that we won’t have a dinner meeting on the 27th because the facility will be closed for Memorial Day.
Lions are in 200 countries and geographic areas. We have 45,000 clubs with over 1.3 million members world wide. We have a dynamic history. We are best known for fighting blindness — it’s part of our history as well as our work today. But we also volunteer for many different kinds of projects including disaster relief — across many borders. We serve youth. Our community projects often support local children and schools with new programs and resources. Internationally, we offer many programs.
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Activities & Photos
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During the convention in April, our club received several awards for our community service. I don’t have photos for them, but I am still proud of our accomplishments.
2024 District Convention Club Awards
Elk Grove Lions Club Community Leadership Award
This was awarded for all the community support we give during the year. This included several CSD community projects, Bradshaw Christen School FFA First Fundraiser, Boy Scouts and Club Scouts, all of the area high schools, middle schools and elementary schools that we support, Uplift People of Elk Grove, and many more.
Community Service Project Award
This was awarded for our support of the UpLift People of Elk Grove Program where we cook a hot dinner once a quarter to individuals trying to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness.
District Humanitarian Award – LOCAL
This was awarded for our work in facilitating an event to bring together several community service organizations from the Elk Grove Community to package and box over 10,000 meals for the Rise Against Hunger. In total there were 75 individuals from 10 organization who assisted in this event. These meals are sent to third world nations to feed their people.
2024 District Convention Individual Awards
District 4-C5 Sacramento Region Lion of the Year
Our own Club President Lion Robert “Bob” Shipley was selected as the Sacramento Region Lion of the Year for 2023-2024.
Northern California Lions Site Association (NCLSA)
Awarded the Past District Governor Doug Wight Legacy Award to PDG Lion Andy Anderson for his Dedication to Excellence in Service for District 4-C5.
District Governor’s Shining Star Award District Governor Zenny Yagen presented two Shining Star Awards to members of the Elk Grove Lions Club.
First to Lion Eva Zhou for her outstanding leadership as the Marketing, Media and Public Relations Chair for 2023-2024.
Second one to PDG Andy Anderson for his outstanding leadership in many areas in the District and as the Convention Bowling Tournament Chair for 2023-2024
Announcements
As usual, we want to send out a special thank you to Dr. John J. Eliopulos, O.D. for all of his support with our efforts to continue to provide support to people with visual impairments. You can find Dr. Eliopulos’ office at 9074 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95624.
We also send our thanks out to Dr. Diana Holcomb, O.D. for her support of our mission to support people with visual impairments. You can find Crystal View Optometry at Dr. Diana Holcomb’s office at 8419 Elk Grove-Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624 just south of Calvine Road, next to the Bel Air Market.
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Birthdays
Happy Birthday to Lions:
Lynden King, Dan quiggle, Jim Switzgable, Dan Pearson
Anniversaries
Congratulations on another year of Service to the Lions Club: Last month was another year for Brian Crough
Cooks List
April 8 – Ed Mooney & Jack Edwards
April – 22 – Taka Blackburn
Board Minutes
ELK GROVE LIONS CLUB
Board Meeting minutes
April 15th, 2024
Call to order: 6 p.m. President: Bob Shipley Attendance:
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President: Bob Shipley
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Secretary: Lorene Fuhs
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1st VP: Warren Weaver
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Treasurer: Jason Springer
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2nd VP: Anthony Dapelo
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LCIF: Andy Anderson
3rd VP: Tim O’Hara
Membership Director: John Zehnder Jr.
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Lion Tamer: Dave King
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2-Year Director: Greg Neill
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1-Year Director: Denise O’Hara
2-Year Director: Marv Neill
1-Year Director: Lynden King
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Publicity Director & Asst. Secretary: Jack Edwards
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Immediate Past Pres: Warren Weaver
Guest(s):
Dan Pearson Charlie Brummer
Secretary Report: (Stag) by Lion Lorene: All activities will be recorded in the Lions International’s MyLion program.
Motion to approve Board Minutes for March 2024 by Lion Dave K and by Lion Andy _ Motion……………
Treasurer Report: by Lion Treasurer Jason Springer:
Admin- $13,170.32
Project Categories
FFA – $ 26,288.88
Scouts – $ 2,162.71
Project – $ 49,984.86
Total – $ 78,970.45
Combined Project – $ 92,140.77
Correspondence:
Adjourn Club Meeting & Open Elk Grove Lions Foundation at 6:06 pm
Old Business / Status Checks / Chairperson’s Report
Community Breakfast- Went Well
Burgers & Brews Financial report/ setting date for next one went well
CSD Volunteer appreciation BBQ, Thurs April 25th – Lion Dave – served 125 attendees. Left over food sent with fire dept
Post 55 support cook – Sat. April 27th, Tri Tip/Chicken Dinner Lion Jack – all set to go
UpLift Dinner – Tues. 30th Lion Jack- all set to go
New Business:
Nomination of officers for 2024-2025 – will be voted on next dinner meeting
EGHS Senior Graduation rehearsal Breakfast – Fri May 17th – see motion
Western Festival Parking – $1500 – May 4th & May 5th, 9am – 4:30pm (3 gates) –
We will spend $9500 on add on’s for students that have help raise $, plus we will spend addition funds leaving $4000-$5000 in the act
Lion Jason
Lion Dave K
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Lion Jason
$900 for EGHS Senior Breakfast for grad rehearsal
Lion Andy
Lion Dave K
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Lion Warren
Grizzle dinner for FACE/EGUSD program for hearing impaired students to supply and cook Hamburgers and Hot Dogs with a cost of $300 and sponsor 2 students to summer camp of $600 each student (Will bring to vote at next meeting for $1200 amount)
This newsletter is produced each month by the Stag Editor, Lion Jack Edwards. He may be reached by email at Jack@ElkGroveLionsFoundation.org or by phone at 916-240-9302:
Elk Grove Lions Club P.O. Box 465 Elk Grove, CA 95759
President: Bob Shipley
1st VP: Warren Weaver
2nd VP: Anthony Dapelo
3rd VP: Tim O’Hara
Secretary: Lorene Fuhs
Treasurer: Jason Springer
Tail Twister: Brad Dano
Lion Tamer: Dave King
1 Year Director – Denise O’Hara
1 Year Director – Lynden King
2 Year Director – Greg Neill
2 Year Director – Marv Neill
Membership: John Zehnder, Jr.
Past Pres: Warren Weaver Club Administrator: Jack A Edwards
Stag Editor: Jack A Edwards
LCIF Coordinator: Andy Anderson
Make-up Clubs
Delta Lions Club
2nd Thursdays, 7 am
Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course
8301 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento
Galt Lions Club
2 & 4 Thursdays
6:00 pm Social
6:30 pm Meeting
Grange Hall
5th & D Street, Galt
Pride of Laguna
2 & 4 Wednesdays at 6:30 pm
Albiani Recreation Center
8830 Sharkey Ave
Elk Grove, CA
Club Roster with Phone Numbers & Email Addresses
was Emailed to Each Member
President Bob Shipley
