Regular AM Meeting Minutes, 7/01/2010

Cupertino DeAnza Lions Charities, Inc.
Lions Club of DeAnza Corporation
Regular Meeting 7/1/2010
Lions Present: Lion Prez Steve, Phil, Bill, Al, Ray G., Jim G., Eli, Herb, Ray,
Mike M., & Ron.
Guests/Visitors: None
Tail Twister: Lion Jim fined all Lions to make budget for the year.
Dates to remember –
– Bingo Lion Jim G. and Lion Mike Martin July 19th
– Golf Meeting July 7th 5:30 P.M.
– P.M meeting July 7th 6:30 P.M.
– Board Meeting July 13th  @ Steve’s Home 7:30PM
– Lions Eye Foundation annual meeting July 17th at the California Pacific Medical Center
San Francisco
– District Governor Installation July 17th
– District Meeting San Martin Lions Hall July 18th
– Scales of Justice Charter Night & Installation of Officers July 29th
– ACS Car Show July 31st
– Scales of Justice Desserts & Dawgs 2010 August 15th
– AJ Robinson Cupertino Fall Festival Sept. 18-19
Guest: None
Golf Update – Lion Eli stated the next Golf meeting will be 5:30 P.M. before the
P.M. meeting at Round Table Pizza in Santa Clara.  The major topics will be
Raffle prizes, major sponsorship, and tee sponsors.  Lion Steve said that we are
starting to get in donations for gift bag and raffle prizes.
Budget Meetings: Lion Al has completed the 2010 financial reports.  The
increase in the crab feed tickets will help offset the budget deficit. The budget
approval meeting will be in during the August. P.M. meeting.  The final budget
report for 09-10 will be presented at the next board meeting.  Lion Jim G. and
Lion Al talked about the discussions between the DeAnza Lions and the
Rotarians about the split of the crab feed funds.  The Rotarians said they were
willing to take on more responsibility.  Further discussions between the two
groups in the future.
Outreach – Lion Al stated that that five individuals have completed the process
and received their glasses.  There are five more in limbo at the Campbell Middle
school.  Lion Ray L. will try to contact the school sponsor to see where the
process is at.  The DeAnza Lions currently have ten more vouchers available.
Lions Herb and Charlie are currently being trained in the process.
Storage Unit – Lion Eli reported that all the material stored in Lion Jim’s garage
is now at the storage facility.  The only thing left is a few of the tables used for the
installation dinner.  Lion Jim G. and Eli will talk with Kerry/Kathy about what they
want to do withe the Habitat for Humanity BBQ.  The Lion’s barrel BBQ will be
stored at Lion Ray L. house.
Installation Meeting – Past District Governor Marlene did a great job of installing
the new officers including the new 1st VP Mike Martin who was not in attendance
at the time.  Lion Ray L. was praised for his hard work over the last two years.  A
large round of applause followed.
Good of the Order – Lion Ray G. talked about the Korean War Veterans meeting
which had approximately two-hundred attendees.
The DeAnza Lions received a Thank you letter from Via West for our donations to
Via’s adaptive skills, therapeutic recreation, and respite programs.  Attached in
this e-mail is a copy of the letter in PDF format.
Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations, Lion Ray G. won.
Respectfully submitted by:
Lion Ron