Regular AM Meeting Minutes, 11/11/2010

Cupertino DeAnza Lions Charities, Inc. Lions Club of DeAnza Corporation A.M. Meeting Minutes 11/11/2010
Lions Present: Lion Prez Steve, Ron, Phil, Ray G., Al, Dagi, Jim G., Ray L., Herb, Don L., Kent, Bill, and Charlie.
Visitors – The Super Almaden Lions visited with Allen Woertnick, Nancy Hansen, Jim Reese and Mary Kelly in attendance.
Tail Twister: Lion Jim G. went around and collected funds from everyone for the success/failures of their football teams.
Dates to Remember –
–    Annual Food Drive November 20th & 21st –    Lions annual Christmas party at Lion Ray Lancon’s on 12/4/2010 –    Christmas Day Parade 12/5/2010 –    Bingo Dec. 20th John Smith and Jeff Ludlum 5:30 – 7:30 –    15th Annual Crab Feed January 22nd 2011
Board Meeting Review – Lion Al stated that the board approved the financials as presented. The golf tournament is still being reconciled. Lion Al stated that tickets for the Crab feed are now available. Lion Jim G. gave the Rotarians their share of tickets for the crab feed. Lion Al said that we would send a $2500 check thru Lion Provin for the India Eye Camp and Girls school.
Leo Update – Lion Kent stated that the Leo’s currently have 35 members signed up. They are having weekly meetings and have all spots filled for the food drive. They are also very interested in participating in the Christmas parade.
Food Drive – The annual food drive will be on November 21-22, 2010. We currently have 116 families receiving food, but have now heard from the Battered Women’s group who are requesting food for 25 more families for a total of 141 families. This will max us out with an 8% increase and the declining economy. Lion Jim G. said that there are no refrigerator trucks available at this time. Lion Ray L. will check with Sunnyvale Community Services group to see if we can borrow their truck. Lion Al said he would have donation receipts for people who donate money.
Community Outreach Program – Lion Prez Steve presented a participation plaque to Lens Crafters (Westgate location) to thank them for their donation. Lion Prez Steve that the latest child that was taken in had their exam at 12:00
and had their glasses by 2:00. Lion Al said that the adult lady we are sponsoring is scheduled for her eye exam at the Lion Eye Clinic in San Francisco on Dec. 2nd. We are currently also sponsoring a 3rd grader for a hearing aid. Lion Al said we currently have ten eye vouchers left.
Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations – Lion Ray L. won.
Respectfully submitted by: Lion Secretary Ron Ahearn