Regular AM Meeting Minutes, 6/17/2010

Cupertino DeAnza Lions Charities, Inc.
Lions Club of DeAnza Corporation
Regular Meeting 6/17/2010
Lions Present: Lion Prez Ray, Phil, Bill, Don, Ray G., Al, Jim G., Eli, Kent, John
N., Mike M., Steve, Charlie & Ron.
Guests/Visitors: None
Tail Twister: Lion Jim fined Lion Ray G. on the good news that he sold his boat,
then Lion kent was fined for not buying Lion Ray’s boat.  Lion John N. donated a
happy dollar because he got his boat working.  Lion Don Lang gave a happy
dollar for the Lions that helped support the Odd Fellows pancake breakfast.
Dates to remember –
– Bingo Herb & Ray June 21st
– Budget Meeting June 26th 3:30 PM Lion Mort & Eli’s home
– Installation BBQ June 26th 5:00 PM Lion Mort & Eli’s home
– Board Meeting July 13th
– Lions Eye Foundation annual meeting July 17th at the California Pacific Medical Center
San Francisco
– District Meeting San Martin Lions Hall July 18th
– ACS Car Show July 31st
Guest: None
Thank You –  The DeAnza Lions club received a “Thank You” letter from the
Cancer/Lymphoma society for our donation.
Camp Costanoan – Lion Bill gave an update on he work completed at Camp
Costanoan.  The fire circle area was cleaned and then painted.  The foot bridge
supports were taken down and cement footings were put in.  After the supports
dried the bridge was plumbed and new bridge supports were installed and
painted.  The new camp director Chris was very pleased with all the work the
Lions had done.  Thanks to all who participated.
Golf Update – Lion Eli stated that the major sponsor package is being finalized
and will be ready to send out next week.  Lion Steve and Ellen started sending out
requests for raffle items with the first one to South West Airlines.  Lion Kent said
that he had talked with the Leo’s club and they were very excited about helping
out with the charity golf tournament.  The Leo’s will also have a membership
drive in August at the beginning the new school year.
Anyone planning to play in the Dayton Valley Lions golf tournament on July 17th
needs to sign up right away.
Installation and Budget Meetings: The Installation of Officers and the annual
Budget meeting will both be held on June 26th, 2010 at Lion Mort and Eli’s home.
The budget meeting will start at 3:30 with the Installation dinner to start at 5 P.M.
Lion Prez Ray stated that past District Governor Marlene will be at the Installation
dinner of the new DeAnza Lions Officers. Lion Mort and Eli thank you very much
for your hospitality again.
Outreach – Lion Al stated that we are in a learning curve with the eye exam and
eyeglass process.  The Lions have five individuals completed with five from
Campbell Middle school in process.  Lion Prez Ray will follow up with Campbell
Middle school to see where they are in the process.  Lions Herb and Charlie are
in the process of over seeing the program.
Good of the Order – Lion Eli reported on the cleanup of our storage facility which
went very well.  Next Tuesday June 22nd we will move the items stored at Lion
Jim Gould’s garage to our storage facility.  We will possibly need to borrow Lion
Mike Martin’s truck for the move.  Lion Herb was fined for making a remark about
the packing of the crab feed materials.  There are several items that need to be
readily accessible for the Fish Market to borrow.
Lion Al mentioned that after 9/11 the Secretary of State imposed a registration
tax of $50 on charity organizations and that he will pay the registration fee and
any penalties that are associated with registering late.
Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations, Lion Eli won again and again.
Respectfully submitted by:
Lion Ron