INDEN LINES
BI-WEEKLY BULLETIN OF THE LINDEN LIONS CLUB
5041 N. Market St., P.O. Box 233, Linden, CA 95236
LION PRESIDENT: Jeffrey Beebe • BULLETIN EDITOR: BOB SCHEPPMANN
VOL. 57, NO. 19
NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, April 26
Dinner 7 P.M.
NEXT MEETING
PAST PRESIDENTS NIGHT
LADIES NIGHT
New Member Installation
Dinner Chairman
Tom Burlando & Roy Shiba
C.O.D. Chairman
Randy Viglienzone
• for another of our members, Louis
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.
• dent. They are our future.
BIRTHDAY
April 21 Joe Dondere
April 21 William Bjorneboe
April 25 Jeffery Beebe
April 25 Victor Fong
April 29 Edmund Dondero
April 29 Steve Giannecchini
April 29 Thomas Chinchiolo
April 29 Randy Lucchesi
April 29 Rusty Lucchesi
May 2 Clark Fregien
May 5 Joe Larranaga, Jr
May 7 Randy Viglienzone
May 7 Eldon Kuntz
May 9 Glen Bockmon
ANNIVERSARIES
April 27 Karen and Dennis Gogna
May 5 Larry and Suzanne Estes
May 6 Allen and Mary Genetti
May 7 Don and Darlene Smith
DISTRICT 4-A1, SAN JOAQUIN REGION, ZONE 3
LAST MEETING
FATHER SON DAUGHTER’S
NIGHT
April 12, 2011
Linden Lions was called to order
by President Jeffrey Beebe.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by
a Guest.
Songbirds Lion Aldo Navone,
Secretary Sam Fonzi, President Jef-
frey Beebe and P.P. Steve Moore led
us in the singing of God Bless Amer-
ica.
Invocation was given by Lion
Joe Larranaga, Jr.
A Moment of Silence was held
Guido Dondero. He will be missed.
PROGRAM:
Program for tonight was enter-
taining the kids. Dean Blount thrilled
the kids with his balloon sculptures.
Dean built whatever they requested.
2nd Vice District Governor Elect
Lewis (Tom) Bauder from the West
Point Lions Club has started his 3
year journey to District Governor.
Tom was elected during Convention
and wanted to thank the Linden Con-
vention attendees for their support.
Be cautious when Tom is around
though. He has been implicated in
the abduction of “Bella” from the Si-
erra Lions Club. (They named their
bell.) We need a name for our bell
too. Anyway, watch your bells.
Feedback from Convention was
given by President Jeff Beebe.
Awards received were:
1.) Camp Pacifica Cooking – P.P. Art
German
2.) Ronald McDonald House to Sec
Sam (for the club)
WE SERVE
April 26, 2011
3.) All Star Football – patch, certifi-
cate and Lions head.
DINNER:
Cooks Lion Steve Orlando, Lion
Charles Leubner and P.P. Dennis
Gogna prepared a delicious meal, fit
for kids, of spaghetti & meatballs, as-
paragus and salad. Dessert was ice
cream and toppings of your choice.
A meal fit for a kid.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Reverse Raffle / Charity Raffle
Dinner to be held 5/4/2011. Tickets
– Lion Tom Machado 838-3784.
May 7th at 1:00PM will be the
Area Speaker’s Contest at the Lin-
den Lions Club. Bring your spouses
or other interested individuals. This
is approaching the best of the best.
See what these kids can really do.
You never know. One of these kids
could be a future politician or presi-
Lions All Star Football will be
held 6-18-2011 at U.O.P. Details to
follow. Put the date in your calen-
dar.
All Star dinner for the team –
June 14th.
VISITATION:
None planned.
INTRODUCTIONS:
New members and guests were
introduced.
Birthdays and Anniversaries were
announced.
Raffle winner was drawn and it
was P.P. Dave Frison. He won the
magic $1.00 and it immediately went
into his pocket.
Meeting adjourned.
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APRIL 26, 2011 May 24, 2011

PAST PRESIDENTS NIGHT PAST DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S NIGHT
New Members Installation LADIES NIGHT
LADIES NIGHT

Linden
Cherry Festival
May 21, 2011

LINDEN LIONS CLUB

REVERSE RAFFLE
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
6:00 PM open bar - 7:00 PM Dinner
For tickets contact:
Tom Machado and Steve Moore
Tickets are $100.00 each
includes dinner for one person
Winners:
$100.00 prize every 10th number drawn
$5000.00 grand prize.
Attention ALL Lions Members
The Membership Roster for 2011-2012 is now under
development. Secretary Sam needs any address,
tel number, etc. changes as soon as possible. In
order to have the Roster accurate and timely, he
needs ALL updates by May 15th. Please review
your current entries and make the necessary
changes or live with them for another year.
Bob Scheppmann
Bulletin Editor

Advertise Your Business

Now you can advertise your business
Through the Lions bulletin.
The donation will be $10 each time
And the ad will be your business card.
Contact Matt Laverone for more information
At 209-298-6233
 Tuesday, April 26, 2011• PAGE 3

Louis Guido Dondero

Oct. 5, 1917 - Apr. 6, 2011 C.O.D. LIST FOR 04-26-2011
PAST PRESIDENTS NIGHT
Louis Guido Dondero NEW MEMBER INSTALLATION
passed peacefully in LADIES NIGHT
Stockton at the age of 93. He
was born on October 5, 1917 VIGLIENZONE, Randy – C.O.D. Chairman
in Linden, CA, the fourth of SELMAN, Charles
SMITH, James K.
six children born to Italian
SNOW, Donny
Immigrants, Fortunato and TOWNLEY, Rick
Linda Dondero. TROTTER, Christopher
Louis is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, VACCAREZZA, Anthony
Betty. He was the father of Larry Dondero (Jean) VACCAREZZA, Doug
who preceded him, Shirley Dondero Churchill, VACCAREZZA, Silvio
(Jerry), who proceeded him, and Beverley Dondero VIGLIENZONE, John
Dierking (John). He was a devoted grandfather of VOGEL, Ken
WAGNER, Paul
Brianna Dondero Martin (Steve), Jennifer Churchill
WARREN, Lee
Daniels (Dave), Spencer Churchill (Lauren), Bradley WHITAKER, Randy
Dierking, Sara Cahill Marin (Simon), and Jeffrey ZAKLAN, Mike
Dierking: and the great grandfather of Lauren and ANDREWS, Walter
Alison Martin, Joey Linares, Madeline and Dylan
Churchill, and Emma and Samuel Daniels. Louis
was the last surviving Dondero of his generation. C.O.D. LIST FOR 05-10-2011
Louis grew up on the family farm in Linden and GENERAL MEETING
farmed there all of his adult life. He served in the
Army during World War II. He was a member of the SIMONICH, Don - C.O.D. Chairman
ZAKLAN, Mike Jr.
Linden Lions Club, Italian Athletic Club, and the
BARBAGELATA, John Paul
Italian Gardeners Club. Louis was passionate about BAROSSO, James
his family, education, and loved spending time with BECKLEY, Garrett
relatives. He also enjoyed taking train trips across BENSLEY, William
the United States. BILLIGMEIER, James
Mass was held at Holy Cross Catholic Church, BISSEL, Gary
18633 Front St., Linden, CA on Monday, April 11. BJORNEBOE, William
Committal was at the Linden Cemetery. BOCKMON, Glen
BODEN, Richard
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the
BOGGIANO, Bob
memory of Louis to the American Heart Association, BOGNUDA, Scott
or to the Linden Athletic Boosters, (for Elementary BOWLEY, Roger
Athletics). BOYSEN, Rance
BRANDSTAD, Jeffrey
BRANDSTAD, Jon
BROWN, Duane

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 following
meeting, you may contact me and I can reassign you
to another week. Bulletin Editor – Bob Scheppmann
886-1139 or cell 598-3042. Please do
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GREETER.................................Jeff Colombini
District Governor
Steve Granlees
DINNER MEETINGS - Second and Fourth Tuesdays CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS.....Frank Cucco 19775 Cherry ,
BULLETIN EDITOR........Robert Scheppmann Lockeford, CA 95237
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - Meeting Every Third Tuesday - 7:00 P.M. STUDENT SPEAKERS....................Bill Johns Clements-Lockeford Lions
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1st Vice President.......Robert S. Arrigone Jr. AUGUST.........Tom Solari & Charles Leubner Bissell Ceres Lions
2nd Vice President..................Jeff Colombini SEPTEMBER...Art German & John Viglienzone EYEGLASSES..................Glenn Matthews Jr.
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LIVESTOCK AUCTION........Joe Larranaga Jr.
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Immediate Past President... Michael A. Page Doug Vaccarezza Roy Patterson
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-DIRECTORS- Roger Bowley VISITATION.....................................Don Grupe Tracy, CA 95376
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2 Year Director................. James A. Barosso MAY.................Garrett Becker & Steve Moore MEMBERSHIP......................Charles Leubner,
1 Year Director.................. Daniel G. Johnson JUNE.................Don Simonich & Jim Kietzke Glenn Matthews Jr. and Don Simonich
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S J Region Chairman
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