A.M. meeting minutes for 4/14/2022

Lions in person: Lion’s Ray, Ron, Al, Barbara, Don, Trevor,
Joan, Steve, Leslye, Dagi, Herb, Kent, and Charlie.

Zoom – John S.

Guest Speaker – Lisa J. Blanchard from The Grateful Garment Project that provides victims of sexual violence the clothing and other resources they need to reclaim their dignity and begin the healing process.  They work with hospitals, shelters, law enforcement and other nonprofits to meet victims’ immediate needs after a crisis, and support their ongoing needs along their road to recovery

Dates to Remember –
– Cupertino Earth Day April 23rd 11 A.M. – 3 P.M.
– Camp Via Compost pick up April 28th 10:45 A.M.
– May 15th San Rafael Lions Vision Clinic
– May 28th – June 7th ROV Volunteers
– Annual Golf Tournament Monday June 20, 2022
Spring Valley Golf Course, Milpitas 12:30 PM
– July 17th De Anza Lions ITC Party

Tail Twister – Tail Twister Lion Herb collected donations from club members. Lion Barbara rolled the dice for her Birthday and paid the price.

Golf Tournament – The 2021-2022 Annual Charity Golf Tournament was discussed. Everything is ready to go, if you are available to assist on that day, let Lion Ray know, we will need some volunteers. Currently we have twenty golfers committed. So far one Silver Sponsor (Foursome) and two Tee Sponsors paid.

ROV – The Primary Election is coming up May 28th through June 7, 2022. Lion Al has sent out a list of the volunteers stating the time, dates and locations they are assigned.

Cupertino Earth Day – A brief discussion was held regarding the April 23, 2022, Cupertino Earth Day. Lions Joan, Barb, Leslye, Al, and Ray have volunteered to attend on Saturday April 23, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Cupertino City Hall. Great time to interface with kids and introduce the public to our Lions club. Lion Barbara said she has received the informational pamphlets about Lions clubs from LCI to distribute to the public.

TCI Party – The TCI party date has been moved from July 16th to July 17th 2022 for the Club Installation, Tail Twister Party and Charter Day at the Cupertino City Park.

Camp Via Garden Update – Lion Joan and Dagi have been working tirelessly at the garden. Plants are getting ready to transplant from the green house to the garden area. The compost pickup has been scheduled for April 28th at 10:45 AM. We will need several volunteers to help shovel the compost out of the pickup truck at the garden area. Please let Lion Joan or Lion Ray know if you are available to help.

Good of the Order –

Lion Al and Barbara have signed up for the Lions Convention.
The PU 101 has been sent to LCI.

Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations, Lion Charlie won.