Regular AM Meeting Minutes, 11/18/2010

Cupertino DeAnza Lions Charities, Inc. Lions Club of DeAnza Corporation A.M. Meeting Minutes 11/18/2010
Lions Present: Lion Prez Steve, Ron, Phil, Bill, Ray G., Al, Yvonne, Dan, Jim G., Herb, Don L., Kent, John N., John S., Mike Martin, and Charlie.
Tail Twister: Lion Jim G. went around and collected funds from everyone for the success/failures of their football teams. Lion Yvonne said her Cowboys were on their way to recovery and Lion Phil gave a happy dollar for the Buffalo Bills finally winning a game.
Dates to Remember –
–    Visitor from Kid Power (Erika Leonard) December 9th –    Board Meeting December 14th TBA –    15th Annual Crab Feed January 22nd 2011 –    Charter Night TBA
–    Cupertino Host Lions Fish-A-Thon Sat. May 7, 2011 & Set up May 6, 2011
Crab Feed – Lion Jim G. said there were only ten tickets left for the first seating and we have sold 8 tickets for the second seating. Lion John Smith feels there is an issue with PayPal and a discussion panel has been set u to resolve the issues with Lion Mike Martin to facilitate the meeting.
Leo Update – Lion Kent will check with the Leo’s to make sure they are set up for the Food Drive and Christmas parade.
Food Drive – The annual food drive will be on November 21-22, 2010. It was mentioned that we will need at least two canopies for the food drive since it will be a rainy weekend. Lion Bill said he would take care of it. The tables and chairs are at Lion Ray L. house and Lions Charlie and Herb will pick them up. The Cupertino Host Lion’s club said they have six volunteers to help out with the packing and distribution on Monday. Packing and distribution of the food will start Monday November 22, at 7:30 at the Odd fellows hall in Cupertino. We were able to get a Refrigerator truck from Monarch truck rentals for the weekend.
Speech Contest – Lion John Smith will be working on the speech contest over the next two weeks as he needs to find out what other local Lions clubs will be participating.
Good of the Order – Lion Ray Gamma stated that they had a good turnout for the “WUTZIT” 2010 Reunion Alumni Dinner Dance “ with all having a great
time. Lion Prez Steve also mentioned that Time Magazine had a good article on the Canine Companions for Independence Organization.
Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations – Lion John Noone won.
Respectfully submitted by: Lion Secretary Ron Ahearn