LIONS CLUB OF UNION CITY NEWSLETTER
NO. 2 August 4, 2004
Editor: Lion Ed Xavier

REPORT ON BOARD MEETING OF JULY 12, 2004:

Lion President Rick announced that he is working to set up a joint fundraiser with the Union City Chamber of Commerce.  He is exploring a wine and cheese event.
Lion Helen Kennedy announced that a trip to Los Cabos in Mexico is being planned for the period of January 20 - 23, 2005.  Six slots are available for Lions from Union City to go on a long weekend trip to bring and to fit used eyeglasses to needy persons in Mexico.  Each Lion will have to pay their own expense to travel to Los Cabos.  The local Lions' club will provide housing, transportation and meals. This trip is sponsored by Lions in Sight.
Lion Glo reported that Logan High School still had not named a new Leo's advisor.  The Leos are planning to participate in an Aids walk.

REPORT ON CLUB MEETING OF JULY 8, 2004

New member Jahan "Johnny"Zeb Tahirkhele was inducted and welcomed into our club.  Lion Helen Kennedy has already sent you a bio of Lion Johnny by separate email.  We welcome Lion Johnny to our club.
The Union City Lions Club was well represented at the Alameda County fair.  Our own Lion Rick Sealana is a Director of the County Fair.  He hosted many Lions as his guests on July 8.  Among those attending were Lions Tony Acosta, Helen Kennedy, Ide Gueco, and Jim Navarro.
Lion Regis Amann was profiled by Lion Rock as the Lion of the Meeting.  Lion Rick told us about Lion Regis' past contributions to our community including many years of service as a member of the Board governing the New Haven District.
Our guest speaker was Mark Leonard, Community Development Director for Union City.  Mr. Leonard spoke to us about transportation projects in planning stages that involve Union City.  Union City is strategically located as a transportation hub in this area.  The ACE train is looking into establishing a station in Union City.  So is the L.A. Express.  We already have BART and the Dumbarton commuter.  Rail service from Union City to Redwood City is being considered.    

REPORT ON CLUB MEETING OF JULY 22, 2004

Lion President Rick arranged for us to meet in the conference room of Southern Wine and Spirits in Union City.  Our speaker was Colin Shutes, facilities manager for our host.  Mr. Shutes told us about the warehousing and shipping operation being conducted in Union City.  Southern Wine and Spirits is the largest employer in Union City, having about 1100 employees.  This facility serves California from Bakersfield to the Oregon border and east to the Nevada border. 35,000 cases per night are shipped out of Union City.

FIREWORKS BOOTH:

I omitted to mention in our last bulletin that Past District Governor Rex Davis paid a visit to our booth.  He brought a dozen doughnuts to raise the spirits of the workers at the booth.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

August 9, 2004: Board of Directors meeting at the home of Lion President Rick Sealana.
August 12, 2004: Club dinner meeting to be held at Mezzo Mezzo.  Our speaker will be William Hamersky of the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District who will speak about the West Nile virus.  Invite friends and business associates to learn about the West Nile virus.
August 26, 2004: Regular lunch meeting. This meeting will take place at Carter Industries located at 950 Whipple Road, Union City.  This is where Whipple Road meets the BART tracks.

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Remember that the club will treat a prospective new member to their first lunch or dinner as our guest.  This gives people an opportunity to visit us and see if they have an interest in our club without incurring any financial obligation.  You also get to invite a friend to lunch and have that lunch paid for by the club.  Such a deal.
As of January 2004, Union City had 43 members.  31 are men and 12 are women. By June 30, 2004, our membership grew to 47 members.

LION JIM NAVARRO IS OUR NEW ZONE CHAIR:

Lion Jim Navarro was inducted as our Zone Chair on July 24, 2004.  Congratulations and have a good year.

SUNSHINE REPORT:

Lion Bob Poole is improving but the Poole family suffered a setback when Ruth was diagnosed with cancer.
Lion Ethyl Geurero's cancer is in remission.
Lion Colleen Hernandiz's mother passed away on July 28. Services were held on August 4.  Our condolences to Lion Colleen and to her family.
Birthdays and Anniversaries:
1. Lion Regis Amann born on August 23.
2. Lion Jaime Jarramillo became a Lion in August 1997.
3. Lion Ken Ray born on August 16.
4. Lion Frank Shaghafi born on August 2.
5. Lion Lou Smith born on August 23.


See you soon.

Lion Ed Xavier