AM Meeting Minutes, 4/2/2015

Lions Present: – Ray, Walt, Phil, Steve, Don, Al, Dagi, Eli, Tom, John N, Kent, Ron, and Charlie.

Dates to Remember:

*  April 20th, 5:30 pm, Bingo, American Legion Hall, 2120 Walsh Ave, S.C., Lions Steve Ratner and Jill Eliason.

*  April 21, 7:30 pm, Knox Compound,

*  May 2nd, 8 am, Stevens Creek Quarry, 12100 Stevens Canyon Rd, Cupertino

SET-UP is Friday, May 1st, 1 – 5 pm.

*  May 6–10th, District 4C6 Convention, Red Lion Woodlake & Conference Center, Sac.

*  June 13th, DeAnza Lions Charity Golf Tournament, Moffett Field

TAIL TWISTER – Lion Eli served as acting Lion Tail Twister. He was very successful in going around the room and collecting Happy Dollars and loose change from club members. SPECIAL RECOGNITION was given to those Melvin Jones recipients present: Lion Don and Lion Kent for their many years of Lionism.

PM REVIEW:

FISH-A-THON – The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd at the Stevens Creek Quarry. Volunteers are needed for setup on Friday, May 1, 1 – 5 pm and also during the Fish A Thon, Saturday from 8 am till 2:30 pm. For more information contact Jim Isaacson at 408-278-7077 or email jim-val@pacbell.net

STUDENT SPEAKER CONTEST – Grace Zhou, our 2015 Club winner was introduced to the PM Club members and she was given a rousing ovation. Grace is a freshman at Monte Vista High School. Also present were her mother and sixth grade sister. Grace spoke briefly about her speech, and how the use of port a potties has saved millions of gallons of water.

EAR OF THE LION – Our candidate Margaret “Tootsie” Taylor has been tested for a hearing aid and is awaiting a fitting.

PROJECT LINUS – Lion Mary told of a heart-warming story of one of the benefactors of the program. One of the handmade blankets was given to a 3-year-old son whose mother is serving time in prison. The blanket’s design has racecars on it and a roadway. The boy took out a toy car and was running it along the roadway.

VILLAGE HARVEST – Lion Bernie is now on the board of Village Harvest. He is organizing a group of volunteers to pick fruit for 2nd Harvest. Date is April 11th. For more information contact Lion Bernie or see: www.villageharvest.org.

GOLF TOURNAMENT – Mark the date, June 13th at Moffett field. We need golfers, golf sponsors, and volunteers. Lion Eli says he could use some help looking for beer donations. To date we have $1590 in donations. Lion Steve says our goal is $4000. The work party will be at Lions Steve and Ellen’s home on Thursday, June 11th. Jack Epperson, one of the International Directors will be participating in our tournament. An open house will be given to welcome him on Friday June 12th at Lion Mort and Eli’s home. Special Note: as of April 1st, Google took over management of Moffett Golf Course. No immediate changes have been announced.

PU101: CLUB LEADERSHIP – Our slate of officers for 2015 – 2016 will remain unchanged. However we are looking for a future Foundation Treasurer. If you are interested, please contact Lion Pres Jeff or Lion AM Coordinator Ray.

GOOD OF THE ORDER:

4C6 CONVENTION – Delegates are needed to vote at the convention. The Convention runs from May 6th through the 10th at the Red Lion Woodlake Hotel and Conference Center in Sacramento. Voting will take place on Saturday morning, May 9th if you only want to go up for the day only, our club will pay for the registration cost. Contact Lion Al if you are interested in participating.

EYE GLASS EXAMS – Kudos to Lions Ellen and Ann for processing 41 exams!

EYE GLASS COLLECTION PROGRAM – Lions Eli, Phil, and Steve brought 4600 pair of eyeglasses to the collection center in Vallejo. Thanks to all who participated in their collection. Lion Eli said the Collection Center processes 1 million pair of glasses a year.

ACTING AM COORDINATOR – Lion Al has agreed to be acting AM Coordinator for the next two weeks in the absence of Lion Ray. Thanks to Lion Al…and also to Lion Steve who is taking care of the flag and banners in the absence of Lion Herb.

OPPORTUNITY DRAWING – Congratulations to our winner Lion Steve and thanks Lion for donating your winnings to the club treasury.

Lion Walt

Secretary