Meeting Minutes for June 4, 2019

President Tyson called the meeting to order at 12:00

Invocation: Pastor Elbert

Song: Bruce and his guitar and George

Pledge: Jan G.

Program: Rincky Pollack and Incoming PD Norm McKenzie

Guests: Jan Burt, Alba Orr (mission Lions, Christie Green (Mission Lions)

Mystery greeter: Chuck who made lots of dollars for our club

Marge Dyke Award: Patty C. gave it to Mary Miller

Pie Winner: Our guest Christie Green

50/50 Raffle Winner: Dr. Ernie Shaw

Happy Birthday to our La Mesa Lion Pat Jordan. We miss you, Pat. Come to a meeting.

Elbert spoke about the Flag Day Parade on June 1st. PDG Scott Leslie drove his truck and a good time was had

by all. Some La Mesa Lions attended. Three of our members gave out Scholarships to high school students. It was

Herb, Jan and Joyce. The Chamber had their event Taste of San Diego and it was a fun night.

Tail Twister: EJ who got married in Hawaii last week was our Tail Twister today. He gave $10 because he is happy. $10 from Mary R. because she went to Kansas; $5 Marge who made 10 birthday bags for MOW East; $10 Beth who went to Belize and made very close contact with a shark and sea turtle. Also saw two dolphins and a swan; $10 Patty C. leaving for Germany to see her family; $10 Allison was interviewed by KPBS; Christie thanked us for our donation for the San Diego Blind Community Center of $1500. She also said Rick will be an advocate to them. EJ went on to talk about JZ who is the first billionaire. Birthstone of June is the Pearl. Rose is the flower. Must never

forget 75 years ago June 6th. D Day at Normandy Beach.

Program: David S. introduced Lion Rincky Pollack who is a leader in California Lions Friends in Sight. She spoke about free vision screenings, free hearing screenings and free refurbished eye glasses. Tests will be given by

doctors. In order to have this program we have to plan a long time in advance. Our incoming DG Norm also spoke about this event. Our La Mesa Club will be deeply involved in this service. More information will follow. The date of

the event will be July, 2020.

Next Week: Program: Sharon Ackerman on Kurds Part I. Our Tail Twister will be Edith

President Tyson adjourned the meeting at 1:30 Bye for now Go Brooklyn