On Saturday March 19th, 2011, the DeAnza Lions celebrated their 42nd Club anniversary with an Irish theme. Master of Ceremonies Lion John Smith entertained all with Irish humor as only an Englishman can do. 52 attendees representing Lions, Monta Vista Leos and friends of Lions attended the charter night party, which is not a fund raiser but a social get together of our club.
Several unique things happened that night: for the first time fellow members were invited with their kids, and for the first time we had Leos present – as times change we must change. Our club has parents with small children and allowing children makes it much easier for them to attend Lions Club functions. Two young couples who just had a new baby made it a point to show up at the party to present their little ones. Our new Leo club members agreed to take care of the small children; which made it a win-win situation for all concerned and will create a new way of running charter night functions in the future.
Lion Jim Goodheart, the president of the San Jose Scales of Justice Lions Club and our guest of honor, gave an entertaining, informative talk before presenting awards to club members.
Report by Lion Ray Lancon