Regular AM Meeting Minutes, 9/30/2010
Cupertino DeAnza Lions Charities, Inc. Lions Club of DeAnza Corporation A.M. Meeting Minutes 9/30/2010
Lions Present: Lion Prez Steve, Ron, Phil, Ray G., Al, Jim G., Bill, Eli, Herb, Ray L., Kent, John N. and Charlie.
Visitor – Lion Robert from the Super Almaden Lions Club spoke about the Eric Drew Foundation Trek for Treatments Trail Walk and Family Festival on Sunday October 3, 2010 at the Oak Meadow Park in Los Gatos. He asked for support and participation from the group.
Tail Twister: Lion Jim G. went around and collected from Lion Herb for his 0-4 49ers. Lion Eli donated a happy dollar for the successful golf tournament and thanked everyone for their help. Lion Jim G. gave Lion Treasure Al the $25.25 they made in tips from the beer tent at the golf tournament and asked that it be put in Tail Twister fund raiser budget and Lion Al respectfully said NO.
Dates to remember –
– League of Women Voters to visit October 7th
– Board Meeting October 12th TBA
– Bingo October 18th Dan and Yvonne Fimby
– Peace Poster Contestants Of District 4-C6 Ages 11-13yrs by 11/15/10
– 74th annual Lions Club Speaker Contest registration deadline November 15, 2010. Topic (Enforcing Our Boarders: State vs Federal Rights )
– 20th Annual YWCA Luncheon, Tuesday November 16th @ Santa Clara Convention Center
– Annual Food Drive November 20th & 21st – 15th Annual Crab Feed January 22nd 2011
Golf Update – Lion Eli stated that the golf tournament went well and thanked Lion Ray Lancon for setting up the Pre-golf tournament on Friday at Summit Point. He also thanked Lion John and Leslye Noone for hosting the party after the pre-golf tournament. Lion Prez Steve noted that we took in approximately $510 in Raffle money and $1240 in thew Silent auction. Lion Prez Steve and Eli thanked Lion Kent for the help provided by the Leo’s group. They also did an excellent job in selling additional raffle tickets. Lion Al mentioned that he received a $275 dollar check from Whole Foods which was unexpected. There will be a golf review meeting on October 6, at the Pizza Party restaurant prior to the P.M. meeting. Lion Jim G. mentioned that Simone Sherwood said the registration at the golf tournament was the best that it had ever been.
Leo’s – Lion Kent stated that it appears at this time that the Leo’s have approximately 20-25 members and they are in the process of getting organized. The Lion’s need to set up an induction ceremony for the Leo’s and their officers. Lion Ray L. will attend their meeting to get things going.
Good of the Order – Lion Al stated that the adult(Maria) we are sponsoring for eye surgery has an appointment with the Lion Eye Foundation on December 30th for a final exam prior to surgery.
It was mentioned that the Crab Feed is scheduled for the 22nd of January 2011 and we are waiting for the contract from the church. The price we believe will be around $1450. There was also discussion about an issue about parking relating to the 5:00 PM mass. This will be followed up on during discussions with the church.
The annual food drive will be on November 21-22 and Lion Ray Lancon will check with Safeway concerning the store at Bernardo and El Camino. It was also brought up to Lion Kent that we could use help from the Leo’s club. Lion Prez Steve said he would check with Lion Don Lang about using the Odd Fellows Hall.
Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations, Lion Kent won.
Respectfully submitted by: Lion Secretary Ron Ahearn