A.M.meeting minutes for 5/20/2022

Lion Ray Lancon presiding.
Lion Al Knox Secretary pro-tem
Call to order at 10:02 AM precisely.
Flag Salute by all Lions
Invocation by Lion Al
Tail Twister Lion Herb

Lions Present: Lions Ray, Al, Bill, Don, Steve, Herb, Kent, Joan, Dagi, Eli, Mort and John.
Tail Twister: Lion TT Herb his normal competence.
Guests/Visitors: None.

Motions made, seconded and Resolutions passed or defeated: None.

Lion Ray dispensed with the reading of the previous meeting since they were published.

May 22, 2021 Hunger at Home event has been cancelled.

The Board of Directors meeting unapproved minutes of 5/18/2021 were discussed at length. A motion to insert the necessary by-law information pertaining to the Endowment Fund was passed unanimously. A motion to move forward with the committee’s recommendations on Endowment Fund investment passed unanimously. A motion to expend three hundred dollars ($300.00) to reserve the City of Cupertino Park for an upcoming golf related event passed with Six (6) Aye, two (2) No and one (1) Abstention.

A discussion was held in depth about the status of the Via Garden needs. It was stated the summer crop is requiring a “massive harvest.” Many Lions or friends of Lions assistance is needed. Please contact Lion Joan if you are available at any time, more specifically this Saturday May 22, 2021 at 1:30 PM.

Lion Ray will be contacting Holder’s regarding the possibility of in-person/Zoom meetings beginning May 27, 2021. Suggested meeting time is 9:00 AM.

The DeAnza Lions have nominated the following members to serve as Officers and Members of the Board of Directors for the upcoming fiscal year: President Jeff Ludlum, 1st Vice President Vijay Caveripakkam, 2nd Vice President Leslye Noone, Secretary/Treasurer Alan Knox, Board Directors Jill Eliason, Jen Smith, Sudha Kasamsetty, Claire Kalia and Ray Lancon. Any further nominations or objections should be voiced immediately to The Chairman of the Board, Lion President Jeff Ludlum.

Meeting adjourned at 10:55 AM. Additions, deletions and/or corrections to these minutes may be submitted to Lion Secretary pro-tem Al at alknox@comcast.net or (408) 482-0072.

Respectfully submitted by:
Lion Al
Secretary pro-tem