AM Meeting Minutes 6/29/2017

Lions Present: Lion’s Ray, Ron, Phil, Don, Bill, Steve, Al, Eli, Herb, Kent, Walt, and Charlie.

Guests – Rick Weber and Don Fardan from Camp Via West

Dates to Remember-

  • PM meeting July 12th at Tony and Alba’s 6:30 PM
  • Budget meeting Tuesday July 11th 6:30 PM at Lion Al’s home
  • District Cabinet meeting July 29, 2017 San Jose Blind Center
  • LCIF/ADA Ride4Diabetes on August 26, 2017 De Anza College

Tail Twister – Tail Twister Lion Herb went around and collected Happy Dollars for the golf tournament. Lion Bill rolled the dice for his 92nd birthday next year and rolled a five and generously gave the Tail Twister five dollars. Happy 91st Birthday Lion Bill. Lion Don Lang gave a Happy $5 for his brand new Honda Odyssey.

Camp Via West – Rick Weber Property Manager from Camp Via West introduced Don Fardan who is the new Director of Camp Via West. Our yearly donation check to Camp Via West was presented to Rick. Rick said that they are currently working on redoing the amphitheater and getting ready to take out bridge to allow easier access to the amphitheater for the disabled individuals. Lion Eli asked what the current cost for a membership is at the camp. Don said it depends on the amount of care the individual requires. The cost for a membership runs from $1,200 to $2,500 per week. Lion Al said he has participated in the Camp Via program for 36 years with Lion Bill serving for 26 years.

Golf – Lion Vijay said we grossed $33,204 and will net over $21,000 dollars once he receives all of the receipts for expenses. Final numbers will be available when Lion Vijay returns from his trip to India.

Ride4Diabetes – Lion Kent said he was interviewed by the Cupertino Courier for an upcoming article about the Ride4Diabetes to be run on August 1st. A new email blast was sent out this week. Lions Kent and Ron met with the American Diabetes Association and talked with them about cosponsorship of the ride. The YMCA is supporting our ride by posting our flyer posters in their lobbies in the Bay Area. We need to concentrate on getting food vendors, volunteers, and riders now. Lion Amy created a Google sign up sheet for club members to sign up for various activities. Lion Kent said we need to find someone to take on the registration effort. Lion Al said he is getting registration notifications but he can’t do it all by himself and needs the help or someone to take it over. Lion Ray said he met with De Anza College and got the paper work for getting the alcohol license. Lion Kent said we also need to concentrate on getting more corporate sponsorships. Lion Kent said Lion John Kolski is doing a great job in getting corporate sponsors. We also need a kids area to bring in families by offering games or face painting.

Good of the Order – Lion Al said we need volunteers to help trim bushes and do light clean up on Saturday July 8, 2017 at 10 AM. Several AM members said the would help. Lion Al also said there would be a District Cabinet meeting at the blind center on July 29th.

Lion Eli said he received an email from Lion Mike Ringer saying they could use some volunteers to help out with a local kids baseball tournament this Saturday July 1st for about 2.5 hours starting at 3 PM. Lion Eli said they we need help later in July also with date and time to come.

Lion Eli said he was putting out a date for the Tail Twister party at Lion Mike Ringers home on Saturday August 6th, we need to survey the club to see if this works for everyone.

Lion Steve said him and Ellen will be taking Maria to San Francisco for her next eye appointment.

Opportunity Drawing – Some how Lion Eli seemed to win the opportunity drawing again. Congratulations again.

Respectfully submitted by:
Lion Ron Ahearn