A.M. meeting minutes for 8/5/2021

Lions Present at Zoom Video Conference and in person: Lion’s Ray, Ron, Al, Phil, Leslye, Joan, Dagi (Z), Eli (Z), Charlie (Z), John (Z), Bill, Don, Kent, and Herb.

Dates to Remember –

– Installation of Officers August 21st @ Lion Al’s
Home from 3 -7 pm
– BBQ Fund Raiser August 28, 2021 4-7 PM
– ROV Volunteer’s Special Election Sept. 14, 2021
– Annual Crab Feed February 5, 2022

Tail Twister – Tail Twister Lion Herb collected happy dollars for SF Giants winning and Lion Leslye attending the meeting.

PM Meeting Review – Lion Al went over the P.M. meeting minutes as follows:

A discussion was held regarding Lions in Sight glasses sorting and cleaning on 7/30 and 7/31/2021 at the Vista Blind centers on Bascom Avenue in San Jose. The Secretary has personal knowledge that forty-seven volunteers showed up on the 30th and processed over thirty thousand pairs of glasses. Lion Ray has additional information not available here due to audio difficulties.

A discussion regarding the installation of officers and induction of a new member was held. It will occur on 8/21/2021 at the Knox residence at 217 N. Milton Avenue in Campbell. Lion Claire has circulated a sign-up sheet or you may text or email Lion Barb at durangogram@comcast.net 408 482-0086.

Solicitation for attendance at a summer BBQ at Blackberry Farm has gone out. The Flyer will be attached to the email containing these minutes. Also, if you are available on that day, 8/28/2021 and would like to assist in serving the food. Contact by email, text, or phone Lion Barbara at durangogram@comcast.net 408 482-0086.

In a discussion today with the Registrar of Voters office they indicated openly where they would like us to assist.
Lion Al and Barb have committed to being the site Coordinators for the Los Gatos Creek Park Supply Center. They have taken responsibility for all ten days from 9/4/2021 to 9/14/2021 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Additionally, they would like DeAnza Lions and friends of DeAnza to provide all ten days of courier service. Attached to the email containing these minutes is a copy of the opportunities available. Contact Lions Al or Barb if you can provide a car, and a driver and a passenger, for any of the open shifts.
Considering our recently depressed fund raising this does provide an opportunity to raise four to six thousand dollars for DeAnza
Lions.

Blind Center Volunteers – Lion Ray said an another opportunity to help the blind center on Bascom Ave on August 14th for the Lions clubs to clean and sort glasses from 9AM – 2 PM. They could use apple boxes to store the glasses in after being sorted and cleaned. Lion John has a concern that Lions Club can sustain the effort.

BBQ – Lion Kent said he got the permit for the BBQ and we need to vacate the park by 7 PM. Lion Al said he would edit the Flyer with new times and ready for Lion Kent and other Lions to send out a copy of the flyer to their local Next Door groups. Lion Kent said Sierra Nevada beer is not able to attend the event and has not heard from Ridge Winery. We currently are limiting the seating to 250. We could sell tickets at the door if we do not sell out on line. Lion Al has set up PayPal for the event on our website. Lion Steve mentioned that the Veggie dogs at Trader Joes were the best.

Camp Via West – Lion Joan said that the gardens summer crop of vegetables are being harvested. Lion Joan said the Camp is starting to have kids Monday thru Thursday. Lion Joan said children from elementary thru the eighth grade will be attending. Lion Joan said that eight to twelve kids will be assigned to the garden and that they have asked her to have different projects for them to do. She needs volunteers to help in this effort. Camp Via West needs everyone to wear a lanyard showing that they are okay to be there,

ROV – Lion Al said we still have some volunteer spots available for the Recall election. Lion Al said that the ROV took Hellyer park away from us and asked us to help out with providing all ten days of courier service. If you have any questions please contact Lion Al.

Good of the Order – None

Opportunity Drawing – No drawing today.

Lion Ron Ahearn