Board Meeting Minutes, 03/18/2015

CUPERTINO DEANZA LIONS CLUB, INC

Board Meeting

7:30 pm, March 18, 2015

Knox Compound, 217 N Milton Ave, Campbell

Members present: Lion Pres Jeff, Lions Steve, Bill, Al, Ron, Walt, and Ray.

Financial Review: Crab Feed

–       We are looking at ways to cut costs and still provide a high quality service next year.

–       Discussed whether we wanted to buy top tier, restaurant quality crab or go for lower quality. Most preferred to stick with restaurant quality crab.

–       Looking to see if we could save some money by cleaning the crab ourselves.

–       It was suggested we look into taking pre orders for surplus crab so we will not have to give any away next year.

–       We are considering raising the price to $50 or $55 dollars next year. Lion Al passed around a spreadsheet showing the increased profitability if we had raised the price to $50 or $55 this year.

–       Small online survey showed current crab feeds going for between $45 and $60.

–       Tabled price decision until next month.

Charter Night

–       48 people are signed up including 9 children.

–       5 Leos are signed up to watch children. We need their names for nametags.

–       We will present Leos with 5-year patch.

–       New member, Gerald Tammi will be officially welcomed into club.

Golf Tournament

–       Need golfers. Ask your friends

Santa Clara County Election Couriers

–       12 people have signed up to be couriers for the June 2nd election.

–       Information on training will be forthcoming.

–       If you have not signed up but are interested, see Lion Walt.

Special Requests

–       Monta Vista High School Chess Club has been invited to a World Youth Chess Tournament in Ohio. Board passed motion to give them $200.

–       Board approved a motion to give Silicon Valley –Monterey Bay Council of the Boy Scouts of America $275 in support of their 13,000 member scouts.

–       Ear of the Lion – Our candidate Margaret Taylor, 81 years old, has been approved for hearing aides. Appointment scheduled for today (Wednesday) or Thursday. Cost to our club $300.

Other Charities

–       $500 for Wounded Warriors.

–       $250 for Alzheimer’s

–       ~ $800 for City of Hope.

Lion Walt

Secretary