Tuesday, April 27Dinner 7 P.M.

NEXT MEETING

PAST PRESIDENTS NIGHTLADIES NIGHT

Dinner ChairmanTom Burlando & Roy Shiba

C.O.D. ChairmanRandy Viglienzone

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C.O.D. See page 3.

C.O.D'S ! PLEASE REPORT TO THE LIONS CLUB-HOUSE AT 6 P.M. FOR SET-UP AND ETC.

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BIRTHDAYApril 25 Jeffery BeebeApril 25 Victor FongApril 29 Edmund DonderoApril 29 Steve GiannecchiniApril 29 Thomas ChinchioloApril 29 Randy LucchesiApril 29 Rusty Lucchesi

ANNIVERSARIESApril 24 Duane and Sharlene BrownApril 27 Karen and Dennis Gogna

NEXT MEETING

VOL. 56, NO. 19 DISTRICT 4-A1, SAN JOAQUIN REGION, ZONE 3 April 27, 2010

INDEN LINESBI-WEEKLY BULLETIN OF THE LINDEN LIONS CLUB

5041 N. Market St., P.O. Box 233, Linden, CA 95236

WE SERVELION PRESIDENT: MICHAEL PAGE • BULLETIN EDITOR: BOB SCHEPPMANN

LAST MEETINGFATHER-SON-DAUGHTER

NIGHTApril 13, 2010

Linden Lions was called to order by President Michael Page. Pledge of Allegiance was led by President Michael Page. Songbirds Lion Aldo Navone, Secretary Sam Fonzi, P.P. Stephan Moore, P.P. Frank Cucco and 1st VP Jeffrey Beebe led us in the singing of God Bless America. A twist tonight was Lion “Doc” Renwick choreographing the whole thing for Aldo. Invocation was given by Lion Joseph Larranaga, Jr.

DINNER: Tonight’s dinnerwas especiallydesignedforthekid’sandthekidineach of us. Spaghetti and meatballs, salad and bread. And the main course was the sundae bar - vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream, chocolate syrup, sprinkles, cherries and whip cream.And the kidsgot togofirstbefore the “BIG” kids.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: IPP Tom Orecchia announced the second reading of Officers forthe 2010-2011 year.

President Jeff Beebe1st VP Robert Arrigone, Jr.2nd VP Jeff Colombini3rd VP Ted FidlerTreasurer Allen GenettiSecretary Sam FonziTail Twister Jack ColombiniLion Tamer Tim Renwick1yr Director Steve Moore1yr Director Dan Johnson

2yr Director Gary Bissel2yr Director James Barosso Reverse Raffle date has beenchanged to May 5th – see new ad. Still have time to get a ticket. 1st VP Jeffrey Beebe announced a Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfastto be held at the Lions Club, May 9th from 8:00AM to 12:00 noon. Adults $8.00, kids $4.00. Lion James Kietzke announced the Community Calendar is now accepting advertisements. Updates for birthdays, anniversaries and events are also being requested. Please get your info to Jim or Rachael Wallace at 887-2222 or 957-1340x200.See the advertisement. P.P. Art German announced we will be working 2 gates this year. That is TWO gates. We will need all the help we can get and guarantee you will have a fun time. Bring a sun hat and dress for warm and cool. We take tickets and stamp re-entry’s.You can work one shift, two shifts, all day OR all three days. Lunch is provided as are sodas, water and ice. Contact Art before he contacts you. Lion Ted Fidler announced that the next visitation will be to the Ripon Lions Club on 5-6-2010. Meet at the clubhouse at 5:45PM, leave at 6:00PM. The meeting is at 7:00PM. For those who wish to go direct, the meeting is held at the American Legion Hall, 206 S Stockton Ave., Ripon. See you there. If you need additional information, contact Ted Fidler. The 2010-2011 Membership Roster is under development. Sam needs any and all address, telephone changes by the end of April. Members and guests were introduced.

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LINDEN LIONS CLUBREVERSE RAFFLE

Wednesday, May 5, 20106:00 PM Open Bar – 7:00 PM Dinner

For tickets contact:Steve Moore- 887-3953Ron Cotta – 931-1942

Tickets are $100.00 eachIncludes dinner for one person

Winners:$100.00 prize every 10th number drawn

$5000.00 grand prize

May 25, 2010 PAST DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S NIGHT

LADIES NIGHT

MEMBERSHIP ROSTERUPDATE TIME

If your address, contact information, email address, etc. has changed, please contact Secretary Sam Fonzi and provide him with the correct informa-tion. Sam is compiling corrections and additions now in preparation for the 2010-2011 roster. If you don’t get it corrected, it will not get changed foranother year.

Frank Cucco & Sam Fonzi

Birthdays and anniversaries were announced RafflewinnerwasdrawnanditwasLionTedFidler.He won $10.00, yes, he actually won something other than $1.00. HE HAS BROKEN THE CURSE. And guess what? He kept it.Meeting adjourned.

Tim and Susan Ribal host the Linden Lions Calamari Cocktail Booth at the Lions District 4-A1 Convention Food Fair at the Horizon Hotel at the South Shore Lake Tahoe.L-R; Tim, Susan, Past Lions International Director David E. Stoufer of Washington, Iowa, Frank Cucco, and District Governor Francis Bognuda.

Lion Jeff Beebe and his wife Janet enjoy the ice cream at the Ice Cream Social hosted by Governor Francis.

Some of the Fathers and Sons at our last meeting.L-R; Front row, Andrew Colombini his dad Jeff Colombini, Eddie Dondero. Right front Jason Colombini his dad Jay Colombini and uncle Jack Colombini.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010 • PAGE 3

C.O.D. LIST FOR 04-27-2010PAST PRESIDENTS NIGHT

LADIES NIGHT

VIGLIENZONE, Randy – C.O.D. ChairmanRUSSELL, SCOTTSCELZI, SteveSELMAN, CharlesSMITH, James K.SNOW, DonnyTOWERS, JodyTOWNLEY, RickTROTTER, ChristopherVACCAREZZA, AnthonyVACCAREZZA, DougVACCAREZZA, SilvioVIGLIENZONE, JohnVOGEL, KenWARREN, LeeANDREWS, Walter

C.O.D. LIST FOR 05-11-2010GENERAL MEETING

BOWLEY, Roger -- C.O.D. ChairmanBARBAGELATA, John PaulBAROSSO, JamesBECKLEY, GarrettBENSLEY, WilliamBILLIGMEIER, JamesBISSEL, GaryBJORNEBOE, WilliamBOCKMON, GlenBODEN, RichardBOGNUDA, ScottBRANDSTAD, JeffreyBRANDSTAD, JonBRICKER, DonaldBROWN, DuaneBURLANDO, TomSIMONICH, Don

Note: If you are unable to make C.O.D. for the next meeting, it is your responsibility to contact a fellow Lion to substitute for you. You may want to trade with someone who is assigned to the following meeting C.O.D. For those assigned to the follow-ing meeting, you may contact me and I can reas-sign you to another week. Bulletin Editor – Bob Scheppmann 886-1139 or cell 598-3042. Please do not contact Sam.

CLYDE HELTCELMEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP LOANS

The Linden Lions Club accepts applications for the Clyde Heltcel Memorial Scholarship Loan each year from May 1st until June 1st. The loans are interest free until one year after the student graduates provided the student’sgradesaresatisfactorywhileattendingschool.A student may apply each year while in school. Prior loans have ranged from $1,000 to $5,000 depending on loanfundavailability,numberofapplicantsandfinancialneed. The requirements for this loan are as follows: 1. A completed application package, including financial informationandstudentrequestletter,withacurrenttranscriptofthestudent’slastyear. 2. The student must attend or be accepted for enrollment to a four-year college or university. 3. The parents or guardians of the student must livewithintheboundariesoftheLindenUnifiedSchoolDistrict or be an off-spring of a Linden Lions Club member. 4. Loan proceeds are disbursed directly to the student upon proof of enrollment. Loan application packages may be obtained from Jay Colombini, Manager of the Farmers & Merchants Bank in Linden or from the Linden High School Career Center. The application must be returned to Mr. Colombini by the JUNE 1st DEADLINE.

LINDEN LIONS COMMUNITY CALENDAR Each year the Linden Lions Club sponsors the Community Calendar project. It gives all members of the community a way to remember birthdays, anniversaries, events and special occasions in our lives and community. In addition, advertisement space is also provided for businesses. Advertisement space is now available for $65.00 and it includes one (1) calendar. If you are interested in promoting your business in the Calendar or have questions: contact Jim Kietzke at 209-887-2222 or Rachael at 209-957-1340x200.Email is also available: rachaelwallace@beckrealtors.com. Payments can be made to: LINDEN LIONS CLUB and mailed to:Lion Jim KietzkeBeck Realtors, Inc.8102 Kelley Drive, Suite EStockton, CA 95209

MEETING LOCATION CHANGEJUNE 8th, 2010

The Linden Lions Club will be used as a POLLING LOCATION on June 8th so our regular scheduledmeetingwillbeheldatGarrettBecker’sBARN. Location and directions to be provided in the next bulletin.

LINDEN LIONS CLUBDINNER MEETINGS - Second and Fourth TuesdaysBOARD OF DIRECTORS - Meeting Every Third Tuesday - 7:00 P.M.

PRESIDENTMICHAEL PAGEP.O. BOX 886Linden, CA 95236Res. 209- 887-2193cell. 209-662-0177

SECRETARY

SAM FONZIP.O. Box 444Linden, CA 95236Res. (209) 887-3696

BULLETIN EDITOR

Robert ScheppmannP.O. Box 189, Farmington, CA 95230Res. (209) 886-1139, bus. 474-4052, Cell 598-3042FAX: (209) 886-1139; EMAIL rjcomm@prodigy.net

CLEMENTS LOCKFORD1st and 3rd Tuesday 7:00 P.M.

Clements Feed and Fuel

LODI LIONSWednesday weekly 12:00 Noon

Burgundy Hall, 413 Lockeford St., Lodi

STOCKTON HOSTEvery Tuesday 12:00 Noon

Bud’sSeafoodGrill,LincolnCenter

STOCKTON PACIFICA2nd & 4th Wednesdays 7:00 P.M.

UJ’s,Stockton.

LODI MEXICAN - AMERICAN LIONS1st & 3rd Thursdays - 6:30 P.M.

Loel Senior Center • 105 South Washington St.,Lodi

SOUTH STOCKTON

LINDEN LINESBI-WEEKLY BULLETIN

OF THELINDEN LIONS CLUB

5041 N. Market StreetLinden, California

Mailing AddressP.O. Box 233

Linden, CA 95236

Phone 887-3900

BULK RATEU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDPermit No. 52Linden, Calif.

SAN JOAQUIN1st and 3rd Wednesday 6:30 P.M.

UJ’s,7628PacificAve,HammerRanchCenter,Stockton

District GovernorFrancis Bognuda

15857 East Baker RdLinden, CA 95236

South Stockton Lions Club

Vice District GovernorSteve Granlees19775 Cherry ,

Lockeford, CA 95237Clements-Lockeford

2ndVice District GovernorDavid McCullouch

2809 Humming Bird DriveCeres, CA 95307

Cabinet SecretaryRoy Patterson

1236 Audrey DriveTracy, CA 95376

Tracy Breakfast Lions

Region ChairmanBob Arrigone

15700 E. Baker Rd.Linden, CA 95236Linden Lions Club

Zone 3 ChairmanHector Galvan

P.O. Box 2452, Lodi, CA 95241Lodi Mexican-American Lions

MAKE-UP CLUBS

TIME VALUE

MAIL TO LION:

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

COMMITTEESCLUB OFFICERS

2nd and 4th Wednesday 7:00 P.M.GanChy’sChineseRestaurant,146SouthSutterStreetinStockton

STANDING COMMITTEES

President....................................Michael Page1st Vice President................Jeffery L. Beebe2nd Vice President......Robert S. Arrigone Jr.3rd Vice President...................Jeff ColombiniSecretary.........................................Sam FonziTreasurer.....................................Allen GenettiTail Twister..............................Jack ColombiniLion Tamer.............................Randy WhitakerBulletin Editor & Publicity Chairman............. Robert ScheppmannImmediate Past President....Tomas Orecchia

-DIRECTORS-2 Year Director......................Daniel Johnson2 Year Director.......................Stephan Moore1 Year Director.......................Theodore Fidler1 Year Director...........................John Pinasco

2009 - 2010 OFFICERS DINNER CHAIRMENJULY..........Mark Diemunsch & John Pinasco AUGUST.........Tom Solari & Charles LeubnerSEPTEMBER...Art German & John ViglienzoneOCTOBER..............Bill Renfro & Don BrickerNOVEMBER.....................Rocky Guadagnolo DECEMBER.....Jack Colombini, Jay Colombini and Jeff ColombiniJANUARY........................Steve Giannecchini, Keith Hulsman, and Brett CollinsFEBRUARY....................... Pete Vaccarezza & Doug VaccarezzaMARCH..........................Richard Zolezzi Jr. & Roger BowleyAPRIL..................Tom Burlando & Roy ShibaMAY.................Garrett Becker & Steve MooreJUNE.................Don Simonich & Jim Kietzke

GREETER.................................Jeff ColombiniCONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS.....Frank Cucco BULLETIN EDITOR........Robert ScheppmannSTUDENT SPEAKERS....................Bill JohnsHEALTH FAIR..................................Bob SivellEDUCATION & SCHOLARSHIPS..Chuck LeachELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY..Tom MachadoLIONS INFORMATION................Frank CuccoCONVENTION-Riverside..Richard Zolezzi Jr.CONVENTION-South Lake Tahoe...Tim RibalEYEGLASSES..................Glenn Matthews Jr.FLAG DAY........................................Ron CottaYOUTH EXCHANGE.....................Dave FrisonCIVIC IMPROVEMENTS & CHAMBERREPRESENTATIVE...................Roger BowleyBEER BOOTH..........................Garrett BeckerS.J. COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION........Joe Larranaga Jr.CHERRY FESTIVAL..................Dennis Gogna Charles LeubnerCLUB MAINTENANCE..............John PinascoVISITATION........................Theodore E. FidlerC.O.D..............................Robert ScheppmannMEMBERSHIP......................Charles Leubner, Glenn Matthews Jr. and Don SimonichPROGRAM CHAIRMAN..........Stephen Moore