A.M. Meeting Minutes, 01/21/2016
Lions Present: Ray, Walt, Phil, Steve, Bill, Don, Al, Jim, Mort, Herb, Kent, John, Ron, and Charlie.
Dates to Remember
– Jan 23rd, 20th Annual Crab Feed, St William Church, 611 S El Monte Ave, Los Altos.
– Feb 4th, 7 pm, Student Speaker Contest, Odd Fellows Hall, 20589 Homestead Rd, Cupertino.
– Mar 19th, Charter Night, Blue Pheasant, 22100 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino
Tail Twister – Lion Herb went around the room collecting happy dollars. Most notable were those given for Lion Eli’s successful surgery and Lion Don’s return.
Bingo
The bingo program held at the Veterans Hall in Santa Clara in support of the Blind Center is no more. Lion Ray reported there appears to be issues with the people who had been running the program. Our thanks to all the Lion volunteers who have donated time and efforts in support of the program over the last few decades.
Review of the Board Meeting
Status of Prez Jeff: Lion Howie and his wife, Kathy are continuing to need full time care. This has resulted in a fulltime effort for Lion Prez Jeff and Lion Scott. The family is looking to find a place where Lion Howie and Kathy can be together. The Board would like to invite Lion Prez Jeff to the next board meeting to discuss Lion Jeff’s long-term situation. For the present time Lion Carl will continue to fill in as club president.
Charter Night: A proposal was passed to increase the budget for Charter Night from $100 to $500. The extra money will go to paying the cost of guest meals, meal tip, having a bar in the room, kids and the Leos meals.
Crab Feed: See item below.
Other Club Updates – Student Speaker Contest: A request to send a student from Delmar High School in Campbell to our contest was turned down because the school was not within the boundaries of the Fremont Union High School District. The contest is on February 4th at the Odd Fellow Hall. Volunteers are still needed. Contact Lions Walt or Dagi if you would like to help.
Crab Feed
As of the Board meeting last Tuesday we had sold 377 tickets. Lion Al anticipates that we will sell approximately 400 tickets this year. Those wishing to buy tickets last minute are urged to use Pay Pal. Anyone interested in requesting a large orders of tickets last minute should contact Lion Jim. The Firehouse is donating the beer and jockey box this year. Many volunteer sign up slots are still unfilled. Help is especially needed in the kitchen. See Lion Carl’s email sent on 1/20, Wednesday 9:20 am. For anyone willing to help with cleanup on Sunday morning, Lion Steve said he would be bringing Stan’s donuts.
Good of the Order
Flag Day: The next Flag Day presentation will be on May 17th at Sutter Elementary School. Contact Lion Mort if you would like to help out.
Lion’s Tee Shirt: Lion Ron has a XL Lions blue tee shirt he is willing to give away. Lion Ron says it has only been worn once and has been washed.
Thank You Letter: West Valley Community Services has sent us a thank you letter for our recent $250 donation. Our gift helps them provide those living in the communities of Cupertino, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, West San Jose and the surrounding mountain areas with basic needs.
Opportunity Drawing
Congratulations to our winner, Lion Ray.
Lion Walt
Secretary