A.M. meeting minutes for 9/2/2021

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

Guest – Steve

Dates to Remember –

– ROV Volunteer’s Special Election Sept. 14, 2021
– Annual Food Drive November 20th – 22nd, 2021
– Annual Crab Feed February 5, 2022

Guest – Steve

Tail Twister – Lion Herb collected donations from the club members.

PM Meeting Review –

Lion Guests: District Governor Allen L. King of King City Lions, 1st Vice District Governor Melinda Blaza of Milpitas Gateway Silicon Valley Lions, 2nd Vice District Governor Benjie Fernandez of Milpitas Executive Lions, Cabinet Secretary Jeanine Healy of San Martin Lions, LCIF Liaison Sue Szucs of Milpitas Gateway Silicon Valley Lions, Lotus Shin of San Jose Pioneer Lions, Marie Dollar of San Martin Lions.

Motions made, seconded and Resolutions passed or defeated: None.
District Governor Lion Allen addressed the meeting praising the DeAnza Lions for their continued activity in the face of the pandemic. At the same time challenging all 4c6 District Lions to continue their service heeding our International President Douglas C. Alexander’s words, “Service from the Heart.”
The entire entourage of the Governor followed with words of praise, encouragement and challenge covering topics such as Lions in Sight, LCIF Campaign 100, Student Speakers contest (How Kindness can Reunite our Country), Poster and Essay contests, Melvin Jones Fellowships and even suggesting the formation of a “Cubs” Club.
A.M. – Lion Al said the club has sixteen Melvin Jones awards
available.
Regarding our installation of officers and induction of a new member that occurred 8/21/2021, Lion President Jeff presented Lion Jill with the Presidential Award that was acknowledge in absentia.
It was reported that all DeAnza ROV Teams have been trained and are prepared to provide the required service starting 9/4/2021.
Lion President Jeff reported that the Family BBQ Party was successfully held on 8/28/2021, a full report soon from the Lion Treasurer.

Camp Via West – Lion Joan said she will be on vacation from September 7th – 11th. She said she needs help in the garden while she is gone to water the Green House and the Garden. Lion Joan said that one of the shades in the garden needs to be fixed, Lion Steve said he would fix it on Friday. Lion Joan mentioned that her husband Wayne has been helping her at the camp because the volunteers have dried up.

Food Drive – Lion Ray talked about the upcoming Food Drive. Lion Steve and Lion Ron said they would check with the Lucky stores to see if they will allows us to be there. Lion Ray said he would get the insurance for the Odd Fellows Hall. Lion Don said that the Odd Fellows will be charging a renters fee of $25 a day for the hall.

Good of the Order – None

Opportunity Drawing – Lion Kent won and donated the money to the club. Thank you Lion Kent.

Lion Ron Ahearn