AM meeting minutes for 5/31/2018

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

Dates to Remember –

– June 2nd & 5th Voter Registration Volunteers
– June 16th Lions Charity Golf Tournament
– June 29th LCI International Convention Las Vegas
– September 8, 2018 Ride4Diabetes

Tail Twister – Lion Kent gave a Happy Dollar for this fathers 95th Birthday. Congratulations and many more to come. Lion Eli gave a happy dollar for the Lion Jill and Lion Scotts house almost being completed. District Governor Bob Stewart gave a happy dollar for the Cupertino De Anza Lions. Lion Ray gave a Happy Dollar for visiting District Governor Bob Stewart attending our meeting.

District Governor Bob Stewart – He stated this year the District has seen a 30% increase in community service. He stated that the District has two new clubs this year, first the Nepalese Lions Club in Sunnyvale and the new Veterans Lions Club in Monterey. Lion Bob Stewart said he uses our club as an example to other clubs not only in the district but also through out the state. He also presented us with a plaque for the R4D event and how it brought in new members, there were only four clubs recognized in the state and we were one of them. He also stated that the average age of members in the district has come down by 10 years to an average age of 40. There was also a second award given to us for best hands on community project event for Ride4Diabetes.

Golf Tournament – Lion Al said we have 25 golfers signed up with approximately 75 golfers pledged. Lion Steve said they have sent out 96 requests with 36 answered. There will be a packing party at Lion Steves house on June 14th at 5:30 PM with food and wine provided. Lion Claire said we currently have eleven Tee/Sponsors so far. There will be a run to storage on Friday the15th to pick up the table and chairs and any other items required. Lion Eli said West Valley Construction will be a Food Sponsor. Sandy James of Vallco-Sand Hill Properties will be a silver sponsor.

Mike Ringer Camp Sequoia – Lion Joan along with Lion John and Leslye Noone went to the camp and helped get it ready for summer camp. They worked on fixing various items such as bunk beds, washing windows and raking up lots of pine needles. They said it was a rewarding experience.

Good of the Order –

Lion Kent said the Mayor Darcy Paul of Cupertino was asking if we had a Cupertino De Anza Lions Flag for Cupertino’s sister city in Italy. Several Lions said they would check to see if they had ones he could give it to the mayor.

Lion Joan asked if there was any celebration for Memorial Day in Cupertino. Several members said they have not heard of anything but would let her know if they did hear of something.

Lion Kent said he was approached by Lynbrook High school about starting up a new Leo’s group.

Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations to winner Lion Don.

Respectfully submitted by,
Lion Ron Ahearn