AM Meeting Minutes, 10/29/2015

Lions Present: Ray, Walt, Phil, Steve, Bill, Don, Al, Dagi, Jim, Eli, Herb, Kent, Bill, John, Ron, and Charlie.

Visitors: Lions Sue Szucs, Melinda Blaza, and David Martin.

Dates to Remember

–      Nov 14^th, 9am, Cabinet Meeting, Palmer College Chiropractic, 90 East Tasman Dr, S.J.

–      Nov 14^th, 10am – 1pm, 3^rd Annual 4C6 Stop Hunger Now, St Francis Episcopal Church, 1205 Pine Ave, San Jose.

–      Nov 16th, 5:30 – 8:30 pm, Bingo, 2120 Walsh Ave, Santa Clara, Lion Prez Jeff & Lion Walt

–      Nov 17^th, 7:30 pm, Board Meeting location TBD.

–      Nov 21, 22, 23, De Anza Lions Thanksgiving Food Drive

–      Dec 5, 6 – 9 pm, Christmas Party, Odd Fellows Hall, 20589 Homestead Rd, Cupertino, CA.

–      Jan 23rd, 5pm & 8pm, 20^th Annual Crab Feed, St Williams Church, 611 S El Monte Ave, LA

–      Feb 4^th, 7 pm, Student Speaker Contest, Odd Fellows Hall, 20589 Homestead Rd, Cup.

Tail Twister – Happy Dollars were given in appreciation for the return of Lions Dagi and Ray and for our visitors from Milpitas Gateway Lions Club. Lion Eli gave a Happy Dollar for the assistance given by Lions Herb and Steve in repairing his houseboat.

Milpitas Gateway Lions Club – We were happy to receive a visit by members of the Milpitas Gateway Lions Club. Lion Sue Sucs reminded us of the 2^nd District 4C6 Cabinet Meeting on November 14^th at Palmer College Chiropractic in San Jose.

Food Drive – Lion John noted the food drive will be in a little over 3 weeks. He passed around a signup sheet for staffing the Lucky Stores. Many slots are still available. Please signup on line or contact Lion John.

This year we are collecting food for 161 families. Apple boxes are still needed to transport the donated foods the Odd Fellows Hall. Lion Mike has reserved the refrigeration truck and insurance.

Crab Feed – The next crab feed planning meeting will be at 7:30 pm on November 3 at Tu Mero Mole, 590 Old San Francisco Road, Sunnyvale. Crab Feed Tickets are now available. See Lion Al. Those individuals who paid for tables of 8 or more people last year must confirm their reservations by December 15^th or their tentative reservation will be cancelled. Lion Jim reported that Louie from Dalmatian Reality has donated the bottled water this year. Lion Steve says that Disneyland has donated 4 hopper tickets for their theme park. Value of each ticket is about $150.

Good of the Order

Omar’s Dream: Lion Al reported that the Dream Run was very successful. The estimated net profit was $19,000. The money will go to the Regional Medical Center for 10 systems. Our Lion’s Club had 5 volunteers doing registration the day of plus Lion Eli’s setup/take down crew. Good job, Lions!

Maria: Our club and the Lions Eye Foundation have been helping Maria for the last 7 years. She has been sited for the last 4 years. Transportation to the Eye Foundation in San Francisco is a problem. Contact Lion Al/Barb if you can help drive.

Student Speaker Contest: A planning meeting for the contest is scheduled after the Club meeting. This year the contest will be held at the Odd Fellows Hall on Thursday, February 4^th, at 7 pm. Contact Lions Walt or Dagi if you would like to help.

Rebekah Children’s Services: Rather than buy 4 tickets for the dinner, our club has made a $500 donation. Rebekah Children’s Services is dedicated to promoting the social, emotional and physical well being of children and families. For more information contact Lion Don.

Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations to our winner, Lion Don.

Lion Walt

Secretary