Board Minutes: August 2021

Call to order at 1834 hours by Lion President Jeff Ludlum.

Lion Al Knox seated as Secretary/Treasurer.

Lions Board Present: Lions Board on ZOOM:

Jeff Ludlum, President Vijay Caveripakkam, 1st Vice President

Al Knox, Secretary/Treasurer Sudha Kasamsetty, Director

Claire Kalia, Director Jill Eliason, Director

Jen Smith, Director

Ray Lancon, Director/AM Coordinator

Leslye Noone, 2nd Vice President

Lions Board Absent: None Guests: None

Minutes of the previous Board Meeting accepted without objection.

Motions made, Seconded and Resolutions past or defeated:

Motion by Lion Al Knox, Secretary/Treasurer

Whereas: The DeAnza Lions have supported the Vista Blind Center in the past.

Whereas: The DeAnza Lions acknowledge the recent cooperation between Lions in

Sight and Vista in the cleaning, storage, sorting and reading of donated

glasses.

Resolved: The Board of Directors do hereby approve a donation of $250.00 from the Non-budgeted Donation category.

Vote Duly Taken: Unanimous Motion Carried.

Motion by Lion Al Knox, Secretary/Treasurer

Whereas: The Cupertino DeAnza Lions did not include in their 2021-2022 budget any funds for the District 4C6 Rise to Hunger event.

Whereas: The DeAnza Lions wish to support this annual 4c6 Project.

Resolved: The Board of Directors do hereby approve a donation of $250.00 from the Non-budgeted Donation category.

Vote Duly Taken: Unanimous Motion Carried.

The discussion regarding the Family BBQ Party confirmed the intent to move forward on the 8/28/2021 date. The DeAnza Lions want to cook and provide fun for adults and children at a summer BBQ. If there is any way you can help, contact Lion Sudha. Lions Al and Simran continue to work on obtaining the Food Service permit. Check your email for an upcoming BBQ zoom meeting.

A discussion was had regarding the Registrar of Voters (ROV)and our volunteers for the dates now including September 4, 2021, thru September 14, 2021. Contact Lion Al if you wish to participate.

It was mentioned that we are about to honor some DeAnza Lions at our Installation Potluck at Lion Al’s home on 8/21/2021. Lion Claire has put out a sign-up sheet by email. Look for it and let us know you are coming.

Meeting adjourned 1925 hours.