AM Meeting Minutes 8/29/2019

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

Dates to Remember:

Sunday, September 8, Ride 4 Diabetes, Cupertino
Tuesday, September 17, 6:30pm Start, Board Meeting, location
TBD
Thusday, October 17, Project Linus at Odd Fellows Lodge
6:30 PM start
Sunday, October 20, Omar’s Dream Run
Saturday November 9, 4C-6 Rise Against Hunger at St. Francis
Church San Jose
Sat-Mon. November 23-25, Thanksgiving Food Drive
Saturday December 14, Wreaths Across America
Saturday February 8, Lions Charity Crab Feed 2020

Visitors – Super Almaden Lions, Tim Smith (President), Dave Jordan, and Allen Woertnick

Guests – None

Tail Twister – Tail Twister Herb went around and collected Happy Dollar’s from various Lion’s. Lion Eli gave a Happy dollar for college football beginning.
Lion Steve gave a happy dollar for the installation of a new security systemic their house.

Perpetual Fund – Lion Eli along with Lion Al talked about how we could fund the Perpetual Fund so that we would be able to fund a scholarship every year. We need at least $24,000 in some kind of money market or CD to to start the scholarship without drawing off the principle. It was brought up that once we get enough funds a committee should be set up to manage it.

Ride4Diabetes – Lion Kent said the sign up sheet for volunteers will be out soon according to Lion Andrea. Lion Kent said we are still short on volunteers and asked for help from the club to get them. Lion Ray talked about the AJ Robinson van and what kind of testing besides diabetes will be needed and that he would has three nurses to work the van from 8:30 to 12:30. Lions Charlie, Al and Eli will do the SAG vehicles.

Good of the Order – Lion Herb asked if someone could take care of the Flag and banners while he was gone, Lion Leslye volunteered.

Lion Ray said the date has been set for the golf tournament, it will be June20, 2020.

Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations Lion Mort won, two weeks in a row way to go Lion Mort.

Respectfully submitted by:
Lion Ron Ahearn

AM Meeting Minutes for 8/22/2019

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

Dates to Remember:

September 8th Ride4Diabetes 10 AM -1 PM.
November 23-25 Thanksgiving Food Drive
February 8th Crab Feed

Visitors – None

Guests – None

Tail Twister – Tail Twister Herb went around and collected Happy Dollar’s from various Lion’s. Lion Eli gave a Happy dollar for Stephen Curry funding the golf program at Howard University. Lion Eli also talked about the Perpetual Fund at S.F. State and how the club could also raise funds for our perpetual fund. He mentioned that Lion Bill and Lion Phil has donated funds equal to their age to the perpetual fund for the last couple years. Lion Eli also said that Lion Steve and Lion Joan have also donated to the perpetual fund.

Board Meeting Review – Lion Al said the Board discussed :

R4D Account vs General Charity Fund – all the revenue from last event went into the Ride for Diabetes account, all expenses came out of the charity fund. Al moves that we move $22, 548.11 from R4D to charity account to finalize reimbursement, Leslye seconds it. No discussions following the motion. Motion passed.
R4D 2.1 Update: discussion of where to advertise and emails to club and Leos for ride and volunteers. There are 25 riders signed up, we have 8 volunteers, and the Leos. The event is from 10-12, but 8:00 to 1:00 is when we have the area reserved. The signup for our club needs to come out ASAP sent to the whole club . Joan and Leslye are in charge of the AJ Robinson van and Ray has gotten the nurses. The insurance timing is still an issue.
Omar’s Dream Run – October 20th. We will provide equipment, canopies, tables and chairs. Barb and Al will take care of registration and cash donations for the day. The DG after the AM visit, he presented it as an example of how Lions support the fight against childhood cancer.
Date of 33rd Annual Golf classic: June 20th, unless there are any major obstacles that occur.
Monta Vista Leo Club Treasury Proposal; Events and IT: Al has communicated with Ted and they understand the process and the advisor understands this and has no problem with it.
Al asked what Lion Leslye and the Noone family would like to do with John’s Memorial Fund. Leslye and the family would like it donated to Canine Companions. A puppy graduation with any club members that would like to attend will be proposed.
Two new charities are in our budget: Home First (housing for the poor) the donation to the Milpitas Service for Seniors. Habitat for Humanity: who is distributing the check.
Lions Club of Dandeli: the Secretary is in the area now, so we can issue a check to them now.
Lion Claire: My New Red Shoes, Dagi, Charles helped pass out new shoes to these children. Claire will email her the check.

Cabinet Meeting – Lion Leslye and Lion Phil attended the District Cabinet meeting. Lion Leslye said the meeting was very informational and that everyone should attend at least one meeting. She said that the main focus was on retaining members and getting new members. Lion Leslye also talked about:

The district also has training classes on various topics on the third Saturday of every month.
She also mentioned that the next District Convention will be held on May 14 – 20, 2020 in Santa Maria, CA.
The Student Peace Poster contest must be in by October 1, 2019
It was also stated that the President of our Leo Club is also the new Leo District President.

Ride4Diabetes – Lion Al said the sign up sheet for volunteers will be out soon. Lion Don said members of the Odd Fellows tried to sign up for the ride and had difficulty signing up. Lion Ray talked about the AJ Robinson van and what kind of testing besides diabetes will be needed and that he would need three nurses to work the van from 8:30 to 12:30. Lion Kent said there was concern about the misinformation on the website that needs to be corrected. Lion Al said that if the flyer has misinformation and is a liability to the club so the flyer needs to have correct information. It was also mentioned that we need to get the District involved.

Good of the Order –

Lion Joan said she attended the “My Red Shoes” along with Lion’s Dagi, Claire, and Charles. She said it was a little chaotic. The program is to help needy children start school with new shoes helping them feel good.

Lion Eli asked what he should do with the BBQ Barrel left over from the golf auction. He said the barrel has been on eBay for a couple of weeks with no takers. It was suggested that we lower the price. Other options are to keep it for the crab feed auction. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Lion Leslye said the next Project Linus will be held on Oct. 17, 2019 at 6:30 PM at the Odd Fellows Hall in Cupertino.

Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations Lion Mort won.

Respectfully submitted by:
Lion Ron Ahearn

AM Meeting Minutes for 8/15/2019

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

Dates to Remember:

August 20th Board Meeting 6:30 PM Lion Al’s Home
September 8th Ride4Diabetes 10 AM -1 PM.
November 23-25 Thanksgiving Food Drive
February 8th Crab Feed

Visitors – None

Guests – Dennis Whitaker

Dennis talked about the upcoming Wreath’s Across America and that they will have two marines talking at the presentation. Dennis also talked about their golf tournament in support of the veterans memorial in Cupertino.

Tail Twister – Tail Twister Herb went around and collected Happy Dollar’s from various Lion’s. Lion Joan gave a happy dollar for getting her air conditioner fixed.
Lion Eli gave a happy dollar for the visit from Dennis Whitaker and the solar and A/C he has.

LCI – Lion Ray said that Lion Kent and Lion Liang both received Presidential awards from LCI for their participation in community events. Lion Ray also announced that there will be an event at the San Martin Lions Club to help clean up the meeting building and park in San Martin this Saturday August 17, 2019.

Cabinet Meeting – Lion Leslye and Lion Phil attended the District Cabinet meeting. Lion Leslye said the meeting was very informational and that everyone should attend at least one meeting. She said that the main focus was on retaining members and getting new members. Lion Leslye also talked about:

The district also has training classes on various topics on the third Saturday of every month.
She also mentioned that the next District Convention will be held on May 14 – 20, 2020 in Santa Maria, CA.
The Student Peace Poster contest must be in by October 1, 2019
It was also stated that the President of our Leo Club is also the new Leo District President.

Ride4Diabetes – Lion Al said the sign up sheet for volunteers will be out soon. Lion Don said members of the Odd Fellows tried to sign up for the ride and had difficulty signing up. Lion Ray talked about the AJ Robinson van and what kind of testing besides diabetes will be needed and that he would need three volunteers to work the van. Lion Kent said there was concern about the misinformation on the website that needs to be corrected. Lion Al said that if the flyer has misinformation and is a liability to the club so the flyer needs to have correct information. It was also mentioned that we need to get the District involved.

Good of the Order –

Lion Ray said that we need to advertise our club more like in the Cupertino Courier and associated news papers.

Lion Ray said he talked with Gregory Tappas at the Fish Market and thanked him for the continued support of the Crab Feed. Greg also said he would like to know about the Golf Tournament as he and others would like to participate.

Lion Joan asked about our clubs involvement in Lions in Sight. Lion Al said that we have $3,000 in the budget for that effort and that Lion Steve and Ellen are at the fore front of the vision project.

Lion Leslye said the next Project Linus will be held on Oct. 17, 2019 at 6:30 PM at the Odd Fellows Hall in Cupertino.

Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations Lion Don won.

Respectfully submitted by:
Lion Ron Ahearn

AM Meeting Minutes for 8/8/2019

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

Dates to Remember:

August 10th Cabinet Meeting Morgan Hill
September 8th Ride4Diabetes 10 AM -1 PM.
November 23-25 Thanksgiving Food Drive
February 8th Crab Feed

Visitors – District Governor – Rick Silveria
1st. VDG – Linda Pugliese
Secretary – Lanny Ross

Guests – None

Tail Twister – Tail Twister Herb went around and collected Happy Dollar’s from various Lion’s.

District Governor – Lion District Governor Rick Silveria gave us updates on District Projects –

Lion training every 3rd Saturday of the month from 9AM – 12PM. Training consists of training on new projects with LCI. The District is looking at video taping the meetings.
DG Rick talked about service in the communities and how important it is. Also talked about membership and trying to find out why we are losing members and how to recruit new members.
DG Rick also told us about the effort and delivery of 300 backpacks loaded with school supplies to Paradise for the children starting school. Also providing gas cards and other gift cards for those in need. The Lions club will distribute them with the help of other community members. DG Rick wanted to express his gratitude for the Lions clubs who helped in the effort.
DG Rick also talked about the AJ Robinson van and is asking for support of this effort providing Diabetes testing for those in need. Lion Al then presented a $1,000 check to the AJ Robinson foundation. DG Rick said the AJ Robinson foundation was asking LCI for a matching grant to help them purchase a new truck and trailer. The current old truck and trailer will be stocked with emergency supplies for disaster relief.
The District is working with the Lucille Packard children hospital to support children cancer victims with their schooling needs while they are under treatment in the hospital. Lion Al told DG Rick about Omar’s Dream Run and how we support them and how they provide iPads and monitors so the children can stay in class visa video streaming while they are in the hospital. DG Rick would like to make it a District project.

1st District Vice President Linda Pugliese –

1st DG Linda Puliese talked about training that she learned in Milan, Italy attending LCI International conference. She also attended the Council of District Governors conference in Palm Springs. There she learned the new subject for the Student Speakers contest and it is (Homelessness in California and what is the solution).
1st DG Linda also said the USA/Canada Lions forum will be held in Vancouver, BC this year.There will be 70 seminars presented on different subjects, there are 10 one hour sessions that you can get on line.
1st DG Linda also toured the Lions Eye Foundation in San Francisco. The state of California now allows our recycled eye glasses to be distributed to needy in California. Our district is looking at participating with Santa Clara Valley Med.

PM Meeting Review – Lion Al talked about Dr. Ann Lopez’ ,Director of the Center for Farmworker families, visit to the PM meeting. Lion Claire introduced Dr. Lopez who talked about the Center for Farm Workers Families. To learn more you can go to www.farmworkerfamily.org.

Lion Al said Ride4Diabetes members attended the PM meeting and gave a presentation. They also talked about how the Ride planning was going and what they need as far as volunteers. The Ride4Diabetes is scheduled for September 8, 2019.

Good of the Order –

Lion Ray talked about the AJ Robinson van and the need for two drivers to drive the van to various projects. The drivers would only need to drive the van twice a year.

Lion Al talked about the upcoming Omar’s Dream Run scheduled for October 20, 2019.

Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations Lion Ray won.

Respectfully submitted by:
Lion Ron Ahearn

AM Meeting Minutes for 8/8/2019

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

Dates to Remember:

August 10th Cabinet Meeting Morgan Hill
September 8th Ride4Diabetes 10 AM -1 PM.
November 23-25 Thanksgiving Food Drive
February 8th Crab Feed

Visitors – District Governor – Rick Silveria
1st. VDG – Linda Pugliese
Secretary – Lanny Ross

Guests – None

Tail Twister – Tail Twister Herb went around and collected Happy Dollar’s from various Lion’s.

District Governor – Lion District Governor Rick Silveria gave us updates on District Projects –

Lion training every 3rd Saturday of the month from 9AM – 12PM. Training consists of training on new projects with LCI. The District is looking at video taping the meetings.
DG Rick talked about service in the communities and how important it is. Also talked about membership and trying to find out why we are losing members and how to recruit new members.
DG Rick also told us about the effort and delivery of 300 backpacks loaded with school supplies to Paradise for the children starting school. Also providing gas cards and other gift cards for those in need. The Lions club will distribute them with the help of other community members. DG Rick wanted to express his gratitude for the Lions clubs who helped in the effort.
DG Rick also talked about the AJ Robinson van and is asking for support of this effort providing Diabetes testing for those in need. Lion Al then presented a $1,000 check to the AJ Robinson foundation. DG Rick said the AJ Robinson foundation was asking LCI for a matching grant to help them purchase a new truck and trailer. The current old truck and trailer will be stocked with emergency supplies for disaster relief.
The District is working with the Lucille Packard children hospital to support children cancer victims with their schooling needs while they are under treatment in the hospital. Lion Al told DG Rick about Omar’s Dream Run and how we support them and how they provide iPads and monitors so the children can stay in class visa video streaming while they are in the hospital. DG Rick would like to make it a District project.

1st District Vice President Linda Pugliese –

1st DG Linda Puliese talked about training that she learned in Milan, Italy attending LCI International conference. She also attended the Council of District Governors conference in Palm Springs. There she learned the new subject for the Student Speakers contest and it is (Homelessness in California and what is the solution).
1st DG Linda also said the USA/Canada Lions forum will be held in Vancouver, BC this year.There will be 70 seminars presented on different subjects, there are 10 one hour sessions that you can get on line.
1st DG Linda also toured the Lions Eye Foundation in San Francisco. The state of California now allows our recycled eye glasses to be distributed to needy in California. Our district is looking at participating with Santa Clara Valley Med.

PM Meeting Review – Lion Al talked about Dr. Ann Lopez’ ,Director of the Center for Farmworker families, visit to the PM meeting. Lion Claire introduced Dr. Lopez who talked about the Center for Farm Workers Families. To learn more you can go to www.farmworkerfamily.org.

Lion Al said Ride4Diabetes members attended the PM meeting and gave a presentation. They also talked about how the Ride planning was going and what they need as far as volunteers. The Ride4Diabetes is scheduled for September 8, 2019.

Good of the Order –

Lion Ray talked about the AJ Robinson van and the need for two drivers to drive the van to various projects. The drivers would only need to drive the van twice a year.

Lion Al talked about the upcoming Omar’s Dream Run scheduled for October 20, 2019.

Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations Lion Ray won.

Respectfully submitted by:
Lion Ron Ahearn

AM Meeting Minutes for 8/1/2019

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

Dates to Remember:

August 8th DG Rick Silveria Visitation AM meeting
August 10th Cabinet Meeting Morgan Hill
September 8th Ride4Diabetes 10 AM -1 PM.
November 23-25 Thanksgiving Food Drive
February 8th Crab Feed

Visitors – None

Guests – None

Tail Twister – Tail Twister Herb went around and collected Happy Dollar’s from various Lion’s.

Club Budget – Lion Al said the club is solvent. He said he will make some charity donations early. Lion Al said we are expecting $1,100 in dues that are outstanding. Lion Al said there has been a R4D account set up and all the money in it is restricted for Diabetes spending only.

57th Annual Installation of Officers 4C6 – Lion Ray said the Installation of Officers for District 4C6. Lion Rick Silveria is the new District Governor and will be visiting the AM meeting this coming Thursday August 8, 2019. Lion Ray said he wouldn’t be able to attend and that Lion Leslye and Lion Phil will be attending in his absence. He said any Lion that wants to attend is welcome.

Ride4Diabetes – Lion Ray said Ride4Diabetes members will attend the PM meeting and talk about what they need as far as volunteers. Lion naysaid he has the AJ Robinson van set up and has three nurses to work the diabetes testing. Lion Kent said he talked with the Leo’s Club President and he said he would push for riders and volunteers for the ride. Lion Kent said that any money spent for use of the AJ Robinson van should come out of the Ride4Diabetes fund. Lion Al and Lion Andrea are trying to reconcile the budget for the Ride4Diabetes.
Lion Al said Lion Andrea has a print out of the donors for the Ride. Lion Kent said work still needs to be done on the website and the accounting for donations and spending on the Ride.

Good of the Order –

Lion Dagi asked if there is a Date set for next years golf tournament. Lion Ray said he was waiting for a decision from the Board. Lion Al said work needs to be done on the PayPal account and that we need to set up two different accounts. Lion Ray asked if we should charge more when individuals use PayPal as it takes a percentage of the payment.

Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations Lion Charlie won.

Respectfully submitted by:
Lion Ron Ahearn

PM Meeting Minutes: September 2019

Cupertino De Anza Lions Charities, Inc. Lions Club of De Anza CorporationRegular PM Meeting 9/4/2019
Lion Prez Jeff Ludlum presiding
San Jose, CA
Lion Al Knox Secretary pro-tem
Call to order at 1840 precisely.
Flag Salute by all Lions
Tail Twisting by prospective Lion Eli (the kid)
Lions Present: Lions Andrea, Leslye, Anne, Mort, Phil, Steve, Eli, Carl, Ron, Jenni, Jeff, Jen, Claire, Kent, prospective Lion Sudha and Al. Lion Cubs: Levi, Anna, Lucia, Eli, Lila and Liam.
Tail Twister: “Prospective” Lion Eli extracted his usual fines and forfeitures.
Guests/Visitors: Ellen, Barb and prospective Lion Sudha’s father.
Motions made, seconded and Resolutions passed, tabled or defeated: None.
Lions Eli and Al presented a view of how we intend to go forward with our Perpetual Endowment Fund. Most decidedly finding a proper amount to start a dedicated funding account and a suggestion that a small percentage (.05% example) of a Lion’s estate be gifted to this fund.
Prospective Lion Sudha gave an in-depth status report on the 2019 Ride 4 Diabetes. A document has been made available in .pdf format containing the approved Cupertino DPW “Encroachment Permit Application,” maps of both the twelve mile and twenty-five miles routes, Certificate of Liability Insurance including the Risk Management Plan and an aerial view of the Cupertino Senior Citizen Center. Currently eighty-five are registered for the Ride and we have approximately thirty of the sixty volunteers needed. Contact Lion Andrea or Sudha and let them know you are available. There will be a final organizational meeting at Sudha’s resident on Saturday 9/7/2019 at 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
Al, the son-in-law of the original owners of Tony and Alba’s, made a generous donation to the DeAnza Lions. He created both a video and still photo of our meeting to be Confidential Document agk/je 09/04/2019 Page 2

displayed on their Facebook account and Instagram entitled “Have a Slice Day.”. He did this wishing to promote our Club and the work we do.
Meeting beginning at 6:40 PM was adjourned at 7:24 PM. Additions, deletions and/or corrections to these minutes may be submitted to Lion Secretary Jill jludeli@yahoo.com or (408) 551-0390.

Board Meeting Minutes: August 2019

Regular Board Meeting: 6:30pm Tuesday, 20 August 2019
Meeting Called By: Lion Jeff Type of Meeting: Business Secretary: Lion Jill

Board Members: Leslye, Jeff, Jen, Al, Jill, Charles, Claire, Andrea Lions: Khyati
Minutes: Call to Order at 6:36
1. R4D Account vs General Charity Fund – all the revenue from last event went into the Ride for Diabetes account, all expenses came out of the charity fund. Al moves that we move $22, 548.11 from R4D to charity account to finalize reimbursement, Leslye seconds it. No discussions following the motion. Motion passed.
2. R4D 2.1 Update: discussion of where to advertise and emails to club and Leos for ride and volunteers. There are 25 riders signed up, we have 8 volunteers, and the Leos. The event is from 10-12, but 8:00 to 1:00 is when we have the area reserved. The signup for our club needs to come out ASAP sent to the whole club . Joan and Leslye are in charge of the AJ Robinson van and Ray has gotten the nurses. The insurance timing is still an issue.
3. Post-event Gratitude: Lions Charity Golf & Moffett Gift Cards – Lion Al. Al’s proposal from last time is approved. Andrea is on record for opposing. The vote was recorded in the July Board minutes.
4. Lion Sharleen Vigil – No dues paid, no initiation fee since 2017. Claire will contact her to see her status and that she owes $185.00 if she would like to continue.
Concern: new members should attend a meeting and some events before board approval, to see if the individual is really dedicated to the club.
5. Club Application for Sudha Kasamsetty –Tabled because of no application or check.
6. Omar’s Dream Run – October 20th. We will provide equipment, canopies, tables and chairs. Barb and Al will be the day of cash. The DG after the AM visit, he presented it as an example of how Lions support the fight against childhood cancer.
7. Date of 33rd Annual Golf classic: June 20th, unless there are any major obstacles that occur.
8. Wreaths Across America: 250$ Proposed Donation for Table at Golf Tournament – Discussion:The event is in 6 days. We have already given this organization $1,000. We have readily sponsored other organizations like that by buying a table. Jill makes the motion. Dies for lack of a second.
9. MV Leo Club Treasury Proposal; Events and IT: Al has communicated with Ted and they understand the process and the advisor understands this and has no problem with it.
10. Good of the Order:
Project Linus on October 17th at 6:30 at the Oddfellows Hall.
Leslye’s report from the cabinet meeting: membership shout outs and retention (focused and excited). “Boomerang” award for anyone who brings back old members. Online degrees for a PHD in Lionism, and there are seminars in Spokane, for example. District wants to confirm that all emails are correct.
Dr. Ann Lopez, who was at the PM meeting. She offered to do a farmworker reality tour for our club and families, which would be on a Sunday afternoon. Maybe even our Leos could be interested. There is no fee.
Andrea wants to know how the membership fees are broken down.
Al is wondering what Leslye and the Noone family would like to do with John’s Memorial Fund. Leslye and the family would like it donated to Canine Companions. A puppy graduation with any club members that would like to attend will be proposed.
Two new charities are in our budget: Home First (housing for the poor) the donation to the Milpitas, Service for Seniors and we don’t know who the sponsor is. We are checking with Dagi to see if she knows. Habitat for Humanity: who is distributing the check. Dandeli: the Secretary is in the area now, so we can issue a check to them now.
Lion Claire: My New Red Shoes, Dagi, Charles, passing out new shoes to these children. Claire will email her the check.

PM Meeting Minutes: August 2019

Regular PM Meeting: 6:30pm Wednesday, 7 AUGUST 2019

Meeting Called By: Lion Jeff
Type of Meeting: Business
Secretary: Lion Scott

Tony & Alba’s Pizza
3137 Stevens Creek Blvd
San Jose, CA 95117

Present: Mort, Ann, Scott H., Leslye, Ratners, Al, Jeff, Eli, Phil, Ron, Claire, Jen C.,
Vijay
Guests: Dr. Ann Lopez

— Agenda —

Theme tonight is Merge!

Call to Order – 18:41
Flag Salute
Welcome Guests
TailTwister Proxy – Lion Scott!
Center for Farmworker Families – Dr. Ann Lopez, E.D.
Ann is the executive director of the Center for Farmworker Families. She started the center was she was doing her doctorate in Mexico. A key piece of her work was the NAFTA agreement and the social and biological effects (corn genetics). GMO corn was cross-bred with resistant genetic strains, diluting the diversity of the corn genetics.

The workers make very impoverished salaries and work in conditions akin to slavery, exposed to high concentrations of pesticides.

The center do farm worker reality tours to see conditions and hear stories. They are also partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank. They advocate for farm workers.

Items needed for donation:

Clothing, household items, toys, baby items, shampoos / laundry, toilet paper, towels.

contact@farmworkersfamily.org for drop-off locations

141 6th St, Atp A. Watsonville. They begin setting up at 2:00 on Friday.

India Sister Club, New Name, Same Mission: “Lion Club of Dandeli City”

They screened 400 patients this year and 61 surgeries. We hope to get Lion Prasad to join us in the next few months for an update from our sister club.

A.J. Robinson Mobile Screening Clinic – Need drivers, Training Provided

Lion Ray is at the Cupertino Host Meeting for the DG meeting
with Rick. Ray wanted us to mention that he’s on the board of
the AJ Robinson foundation. They need drivers (2) to drive the
truck and trailer of the mobile clinic. They offer training.

R4D 2019, Update – Simran & Sudha

Lots of progress and many things to do. The website is up-and-running,
which reflects all current info (registration and routes).

Rick at the Chamber of Commerce is going to post the event in his newsletter as well as several other newsletters. A note went out to biking clubs, with marketing efforts to start up on NextDoor soon. Goal is 100 riders or more on Sept 8th. Sudha has a list of volunteer tasks, to be published soon.

Next big thing is permits.

Good of the Pride, Any Lion

Leslye and Phil are going to the cabinet meeting. Reach out to her if interested. She’ll drive! San Martin Lions, this Saturday.
— Dates To Remember —

August 8th DG Rick Silveria Visitation AM meeting
– August 10th Cabinet Meeting Morgan Hill
Thursday, 8 August, DG Rick Silveria Visitation, AM meeting
Saturday, 10 August, Cabinet Meeting, Morgan Hill
Tuesday, 20 August, 6:30pm Start, Board Meeting, location tbd
Sunday, 8 September, Ride 4 Diabetes, Cupertino, All Hands Event
Sat-Mon, 23-25 November, Thanksgiving Food Drive

Why we do it? WE SERVE: AJ Robinson Mobile Health Screening Services, Flag Days, Via West Camp (Costanoan), Project Linus, eye exams & glasses, THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE, Eye glasses recycling and other charitable causes in our community and around the world. Bravo, Lions of De Anza, BRAVO!

A.M. Meeting Minutes for 7/25/2019

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

Dates to Remember:

August 8th DG Rick Silveria Visitation AM meeting
August 10th Cabinet Meeting Morgan Hill
September 8th Ride4Diabetes 10 AM -1 PM.
November 23-25 Thanksgiving Food Drive
February 8th Crab Feed

Visitors – None

Guests – None

Tail Twister – Tail Twister Herb went around and collected Happy Dollar’s from Lion Kent for his father being the King of the Cupertino parade. Lion Ray gave a dollar for announcing the services for former Lion Chuck Hart. Lion Joan rolled seven for her birthday so all Lions had to pay a dollar, nice going Lion Joan.

Ride4Diabetes – Lion Ray said the ride will take place on September 8, 2019. The Ride will take place in the City of Cupertino at Memorial park starting at 10 AM til 1 PM. Lion Ray is working on getting nurses for the AJ Robinson van for diabetes testing for the day. Set up will start at 9 AM.

Lions in Sight – Lion Al said that we support the Lions in Sight program by providing $800 thru a per capita donation. Lion Ray said he and Lion Eli took our glass donations up to Vallejo.

Golf Tournament – Lion Ray said there has not been a date set for next years tournament. He offered two dates June 13 or June 20, 2020. June 13th could be an issue since school graduations could be going on during that time. He would like to reserve a date with the golf course as soon as possible.

Good of the Order –

Lion Steve said that he and Ellen took Maria to the Lions Eye Foundation in San Francisco for an examination and come to find out she had pink eye.

Just a reminder that the Food Drive will be coming up November 23 – 25, 2019. Please set your calendars as we need all hands on deck.

Lion Ray wanted to thank Lion Liang for her donation of the Time Share condo in Anaheim for the silent auction.

Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations Lion Joan won. What a Birthday gift, what a lucky lady.

Respectfully submitted by:
Lion Ron Ahearn