AM Meeting Minutes for 01/07/2016
Lions Present: Ray, Walt, Phil, Steve, Don, Al, Jim, Mort, Eli, Herb, Kent, Bill, John, Ron, and Charlie.
Dates to Remember
– Jan 18th, 5:30 – 8:30 pm, Bingo, 2120 Walsh Ave, Santa Clara, Lions Ray & Charlie.
– Jan 19th, 7:30 pm, Board Meeting, TBD.
– Jan 23rd, 20th Annual Crab Feed, St Williams Church, 611 S El Monte Ave, LA
– Feb 4th, 7 pm, Student Speaker Contest, Odd Fellows Hall, 20589 Homestead Rd, Cupertino.
– Mar 19th?, Charter Night, Blue Pheasant, 22100 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino
Tail Twister – Lion Herb presented the “Birthday Dice” to Lion Ray who then rolled them and made a donation to our club. Happy Birthday Lion Ray. Happy dollars were given for a speedy recovery for Lion Howie Ludlum and the fortunes of the Warriors and miss fortunes of the 49ers.
PM Meeting Review with AM Meeting Updates
Lion Carl filled in for Lion Prez Jeff who is attending to his dad, Lion Howie Ludlum. At the AM meeting Lion Mort said she would send a Get Well card to Lion Howie on our behalf.
Flag Day: Lion Mort reported that there will be a flag day presentation at Sutter School on May 17th. Please let her know if you would like to help out.
Charter Night: Based on the feedback from our Lions group, it appears the date for Charter Night will be on March 19th. Cost has increased a few dollars but is still the best deal in town. The club will invite Charlotte Chastain and Marge Gilbert. Lion Kent will see about getting 3-4 Leos to assist with babysitting.
Crab Feed: Lion Jim said the Fish Market told him they are now getting whole crab at $6 lb or $10.50 in clean clusters. The crab is coming in from Washington, Oregon and Southern California. There is concern that the large waves and frequent storms may keep the crab boats from going out and therefore drive up the price of crab.
Lion Al said 200 tickets have been sold overall and expects that our club will likely sell 400. Everyone needs to get the word out to friends that the crab feed is on, that we are getting the best of the crab from Fish Market and that it is safe to eat. Please encourage your friends to buy tickets. If buying tickets, let Lion Al know as soon as possible. Pay through Pay Pal or send Lion Al a check.
Lion Carl has posted the signup sheet on line. Please signup as soon as possible. If you cannot get online, notify Lion John and he will post your request. If Lion Prez Jeff and Lion Scott cannot come, extra help will be needed especially in the kitchen.
Lester from the Rotary Club will be hosting a work party on January 21st to prepare for the crab feed. The work party is the same as the one Lion Steve and Ellen use to put on in years past.
Lion Steve is looking for volunteers to pick lemons from his tree a few days before the crab feed. Let him know if you are interested.
Good of the Order
Lion Eli and some AM volunteers will be getting the propane tanks out of storage and filling them up today.
Food Drive: Thank you notes from the food drive were passed around at the PM meeting and will be given to Lions Yvonne and Dan to show their Car Club friends. A check for $782 was sent to the YWCA from the surplus funds of the food drive.
Peace Poster contest kits go on sale on January 15th, cost is $11.95 plus shipping. Notify Lion Walt if you are interested in having one ordered.
First Vice District Governor Barbra Chamberlain is running for District Governor next year. She has sent us a letter spelling out her interests and qualifications. A copy of her letter and a letter from Cabrillo Host Lions will be emailed to all our club members.
Student Speaker Contest: Lion Dagi has indicated that two schools have responded with the name of a speaker. Two of the judges from last year will not be able to return. We are looking for replacements. Please advice Lion Walt or Lion Dagi if you know of anyone. The Student Speaker Contest will be held at the Odd Fellows Hall in the smaller of the two rooms. No food or drink will be allowed in that room although refreshments will be served in the lobby. Special thanks to Lion Don for making the room available to us.
Opportunity Drawing
Congratulations to our winner, Lion Charlie.
Lion Walt
Secretary