AM Meeting Minutes for 5/24/2018

Lions Present: Lion’s Ray, Ron, Phil, Steve, Bill, Al, Dagi, Mort, Eli, Herb, John, Kent, Joan, Don, and Charlie.

Dates to Remember –

– June 2nd & 5th Voter Registration Volunteers
– June 16th Lions Charity Golf Tournament
– June 29th LCI International Convention Las Vegas
– September 8, 2018 Ride4Diabetes

Tail Twister – Lion Kent gave a Happy Dollar for the Ride4Diabetes and the progress it is making. Lion Don Lang gave a happy dollar for the family reunion that he just returned from. Lion Eli rolled the dice for his birthday and rolled a ten for a payment of $8.00 but the good guy that he is he donated $10.00. Lion Dagi gave $5.00 for her return from vacation and the work done at Camp Via West.

Camp Via West – Lion Ray said the the event went well and that we almost doubled the size of the vegetable garden area. He wanted to thank all those who participated especially the PM group with Lion Mike Ringer and his two sons and Lion Jim Gould.

Golf Tournament – Lion Al said we have 13 golfers signed up with approximately 75 golfers pledged. Lion Steve said they have sent out 92 requests with $2,580.60 in prizes. Lion Kent said he has a foursome. Lion Dagi put the event on the District website.There will be a packing party at Lion Steves house on June 14th at 5:30 PM with food and wine provided. There will be a run to storage on Friday the15th to pick up the table and chairs and any other items required. Lion Al said he would check on any items that need to be printed. Lion Kent said he would check on the Leo volunteers. Lion Dagi said she would update the Brag board. Lion Eli said that West Valley Construction has made a donation for a sponsorship. Question was raised about who will be the MC since Lion Jeff will not be available. We still need more golfers and sponsors both Major and Tee sponsors.

Registrar of Voters – Several Lion’s and spouses have volunteered to help out with election day. Lion Ray and Ron have attended their training course for couriers but have not heard anything yet about distribution yet. It was discussed whether the money could go to the charity fund instead the community fund. Lion Al said it could go into either fund.

Good of the Order –

Lion Ray said he talked to Judy at the Blind Center to see if it had transferred to the new Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Palo Alto. Lion Ray said the transfer has not taken place yet due to legal issues.

Lion Kent said he was approached by Lynbrook High school about starting up a new Leo’s group.

Lion’s Joan and Kent said that the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce wants to make Ride4Diabetes a full city event. Lion Kent said that the Chamber will be a Sponsor in Kind for the event as they have direct access to all the big businesses in Cupertino and that they liked the Ride4Diabetes website. He also stated that the Bay Club has donated $2,100 to the event.

Lion Don said he would check on the clubs magnetic sign cost and get back with the club.

Lion John asked if anyone had a copy of the club flag, several Lions said they would check and let him know.

Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations to winner Lion Charlie.

Respectfully submitted by,
Lion Ron Ahearn