AM Meeting Minutes for 01/14/2016

Lions Present: Ray, Walt, Phil, Steve, Bill, Al, Jim, Herb, John, and Ron.

Dates to Remember

–      Jan 18th, 5:30 – 8:30 pm, Bingo, 2120 Walsh Ave, Santa Clara, Lions Ray & John N.

–      Jan 19^th, 7:30 pm, Board Meeting, Lion Al & Barb’s home, 217 N. Milton, Campbell.

–      Jan 23rd, 20^th Annual Crab Feed, St William Church, 611 S El Monte Ave, Los Altos.

–      Feb 4^th, 7 pm, Student Speaker Contest, Odd Fellows Hall, 20589 Homestead Rd, Cupertino.

–      Mar 19^th, Charter Night, Blue Pheasant, 22100 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino

Tail Twister – Lion Herb went around the room collecting happy dollars and change. We all wished Lion Eli a speedy recovery.

Lion Eli

Lion Eli had surgery on Wednesday for a blockage of an artery in his leg. He is expected to be in the hospital for a couple of days. Lion Steve said he and Ellen would send a card on our club’s behalf.

Crab Feed

The Crab Feed signup sheet is available on line. Not many people have signed up so far. Please sign up NOW at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KMPQBHPAlMxrLNqsaOppAoWMv4_ZnCIJM-FH9XKQA8k/edit?ts=568e524d#gid=881206681 If you have trouble signing up, contact Lion John N and have him do it for you.

Time to ask your friends and family members if they would like to attend the crab feed. There are plenty of seats available at both seatings. Lion Al says 323 tickets have been sold to date. Volunteers are needed for several events leading up to the crab feed.

Wed, 1/20, 2:30 pm: Pick lemons at Lion Steve’s home.

Thu, 1/21, 7pm: A work party will be at the home of Rotary Club     member Lester Santos.

Fri, 1/22, 9 am: Volunteers needed at Fish Market to help with food           pickup. 10 am: Pick up supplies at Costco. 11 am: Pickup beer at the Firehouse.

Sat, 1/23, 10 am: Prepare salad at Bucher Middle School. 2 pm: setup at St William church.

Lion Ray is looking into our club moving the venue to Elks Club in San    Jose next year. Lion Jim suggested we move the date next year back to the 3^rd weekend in February.

Good of the Order

Awards: The Board has authorized two distinguished service awards: 1) Tony & Alba’s for their willingness and cooperation in hosting our PM meetings, and 2) the Golden Gate Street Machines Unlimited for their continued help during our food drives.

Via Services: formerly known as the Crippled Children’s Society, is the private nonprofit organization that runs Via West. Their fundraiser, the 21^st annual Via Ball will be on February 27^th 6 pm at Villa Ragusa, 35 S Second Street, Campbell. Dinner will be catered with dancing to the Cheeseballs. Reserve your seats online at www.viaservices.org/news-events/21-via-ball or call 408-243-7861 x251.

Charter Night: will be on March 19^th at the Blue Pheasant.

Student Speaker Contest: The contest will be held on February 4^th at the Odd Fellows Hall. So far we have heard from two schools that are sending contestants and have three judges. Lion volunteers are needed. If you would like to help, please contact Lions Walt or Dagi. The contest starts at 7 pm but volunteers are asked to be there by 6:15 pm.

Opportunity Drawing

Congratulations to our winner, Lion Crabfeed Jim.

Lion Walt

Secretary