Regular AM Meeting Minutes, 1/20/2011

Cupertino DeAnza Lions Charities, Inc. Lions Club of DeAnza Corporation A.M. Meeting Minutes 1/20/2011
Lions Present: Lion Prez Steve, Ron, Phil, Bill, Don L., Ray G., Al, Dagi, Jim G., Eli, Herb, Ray L., Kent, John N., Walt, and Charlie.
Dates to Remember – –    Bingo February 21, 2011 Lion Dagi. and Lion Ray Lancon. –    Crab feed wrapping party Lion Steve’s home Jan. 20th, 6:00 P.M. –    15th Annual Crab Feed January 22, 2011 –    Liz Crooke Visit A.M. group Feb. 10, 2011 –    Lion Bob Ferber visit the A.M. group Feb. 17, 2011 –    Liz Crooke Visit P.M. group March 2, 2011 –    Lion Bob Ferber visit the P.M. group April 6, 2011 –    Charter Night March 19th, 2011 Blue Pheasant Restaurant –    Cupertino Host Lions Fish-A-Thon Sat. May 7, 2011 & Set up May 6, 2011 –    DeAnza Lions Installation Dinner June 25, 2011 at the Big Dog Winery
Guests – None Visitors – None
Tail Twister – Lion Tail Twister Jim G. was by reminded by Lion Phil that the New England Patriots lost there playoff game to which Lion Phil was promptly fined by the tail twister along with everyone that laughed along with Lion Phil. Lion Ray G. gave a happy dollar for his son who just joined the Elks club.
Crab Feed – Lion Al stated that Lion Bill got the wine and beer license for the crab feed. Lion Ray Lancon talked with the priest at Saint Williams Catholic church about getting the keys for the church on Saturday for setup. Lion Prez Steve reminded him to get the wireless microphone at the same time. Lion Eli and Lion Jim G. will pick up the donated beer from the Firestone Brewery on Friday at 3:00 P.M. for anyone who would like to participate. Lion Eli also mentioned that the dumpsters donated by Mission Trails will be delivered by Saturday to the church. Lion Prez Steve passed around the lists of raffle and silent auction donations so everyone could see what was available. We have approximately $10,500 worth of prizes for the silent auction and $2,000 for the raffle. Lion Al stated that there has been approximately 270 tickets sold for the first seating and 170 for the second seating at this time. Lion Mike Martin will get the JC Paper truck after 5 P.M. on Friday. Lion Prez Steve reminded everyone that there is a work party at his house tonight at 6 P.M. to get things ready for the
crab feed raffle and silent auction. Lion Eli asked if it was okay to purchase some Ove gloves for the handling of the hot items at the crab feed it was approved by vote. Lion Jim G. also asked about the purchase of some rubber mats for safety purposes in the kitchen because last year it was very slippery and that was also approved by vote. It was also mentioned that the salad prep for the crab feed will be at Buscher Middle School and will start at 10 A.M. on Saturday the 22nd. Lion Eli said that there is an all hands available gathering at the storage locker on Friday the 21st at 1:00 P.M. to pick up all the necessities for the crab feed.
Leo Update – Lion Kent stated that the Leo’s have 50 volunteers for both seatings of the crab feed. Lion Kent also said he would send out an email about the Leo’s selling crab feed tickets and getting service hours credit for each ticket they sell.
Good of the Order – Lion Prez Steve mentioned that he was contacted by Lion Pat Coppe concerning an issue with a 70 year old individual that needed glasses and asked if we could help. Lion Steve contacted the necessary individuals and provided the with a one sight coupon to get the process rolling toward completion.
Lion Eli reminded everyone that ther was a website/golf meeting on Thursday January 27 at Lion Ray Lancon’s house. Lion Ray L. will send out a reminder with the time.
Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations – Lion Eli won.
Respectfully submitted by: Lion Secretary Ron Ahearn