Lions in person and Zoom: Lion’s Ray, Ron, Joan, Leslye (Z), Al, Barbara, Steve, Eli, Bill, Dagi, Kent, Phil, Herb, and Charlie.

Dates to Remember –
– Food Drive Nov. 20th -22nd, 2021
– Annual Crab Feed February 5, 2022

Guests – None

Tail Twister – Tail Twister Lion Herb collected donations from all the club members. Lion Herb tried to sell some of his never worn pants but with no one willing he donated them to the farmworkers.

Food Drive – The QR code on the food drive flyer was tested and it worked. The check sent to the IOOF Hall was returned so Lion Ray will give it to Lion Don. It was discussed about what to do with any extra food we collect at the food drive, a couple of options were West Valley Community Services or the farmworkers. A signup sheet for volunteers for the food drive is available so please sign up. Lion Kent will check with the Monta Vista Leo’s club about volunteering.

Camp Via West – Harvest of the vegetables has slowed down. Several repair issues were brought up. Repair of the ground cloth which was done by Lion Joan. Repair of the the lids on the garden boxes need to be fixed to keep the critters out. The lines for the shade cloth need to be tightened up. Ideas on how to control “Bernard” the mole were discussed. The fall planting of twelve to fifteen vegetables has started and is about half done. There were no school students this week. Camp Via manager Rick Weber and the Camp Via Director would like to attend one of our A.M. meetings.

Crab Feed – Lion Steve said he was staying in contact with the church. Lion Steve said we have $160 in donated raffle prizes already.

Good of the Order –

Lion Al talked about the charitable donations we sent out this month. He also said him and Lion Barbara will deliver clothing to Watsonville next Thursday.

Opportunity Drawing – Lion Dagi won. Congratulations.

Lion Ron Ahearn

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

Dates to Remember –
– Food Drive Nov. 20th -22nd, 2021
– Annual Crab Feed February 5, 2022

Guests – District Governor – Allen King
Cabinet Secretary – Jeanine Healy
Region 3 Chair – Stan Weitzman
San Martin Lions – Marie Dollar

Tail Twister – Tail Twister Lion Herb collected donations from all the visitors and club members.

Special Award – There was a special award presented by Lion Joan to Lion Dagi for her undying dedication to the club. Lion Joan said it was an honor and privilege to present the “Distinguished Service Award” to Lion Dagi.

District Governor Lion Allen King –

Discussed the LCIF initiatives that have been set by the LCIF Chairperson Jung-Yul Choi. These issues supports large-scale projects that address unmet humanitarian needs for entire communities for example the Haitian hurricane victims and Northern California forest fire victims. Allen discussed his initiatives which include service in the community, Lions in Sight, increasing membership, and leadership bringing in new young members. Allen also talked about the upcoming Student Speaker contest with the subject being (How can kindness bring our country together). He also talked about the upcoming Peace Poster contest. Allen mentioned that the next District Convention will be held in May 2022 in San Jose.

Secretary Jeanine Healy talked about various ways to raise money for our charities. She also mentioned that she had District 4-C6 directories if anyone would like to purchase one.

Camp Via West – It was bought up that the garden is running out of compost and Lion Joan said she and husband Wayne would pick some up from the Cupertino compost site on Friday and take it to the camp weather permitting. It was also brought up that several guide wires that support the bird netting needed to be tightened. Lion Marie Dollar mentioned that there are several mushroom companies that provide compost for pickup.

Good of the Order –

Lion Al said that the club made $6,660.71 cents from the Registrar of Voters during the election. He also mentioned that eleven club members a one non-lion club member participated in the event.
Lion Steve mentioned that Southwest Airlines was not going to participate in providing us raffle tickets because of Covid-19 restrictions on the airlines.

Opportunity Drawing – Lion Charlie won again two weeks in a row.

Lion Ron Ahearn

Lions Present at Zoom Video Conference and in person: Lion’s Ray, Ron, Joan, Leslye, Al, Steve, Eli, Bill, Don, John (Z), Herb, and Charlie.

Dates to Remember –

– Lion Joan’s Volunteer of the Year Award Oct 14th
at 5:30 PM at the Cupertino City Hall Plaza
– Food Drive Nov. 20th -22nd, 2021
– Annual Crab Feed February 5, 2022

Guests – Three of Lion Joans friends: Pam, Phil, and Rick

Tail Twister – Tail Twister Lion Herb collected donations from all members in attendance.

Lion Joan’s Award – I want to remind everyone that Lion Joan Chin will receive her Volunteer of the Year award from the City of Cupertino tonight Thursday October 14, 2021 at 5:30 P.M. in the City Hall plaza. We would like club members to attend the ceremony to support Lion Joan. Lion Joan wished that Lion Dagi could be in attendance as she is so deserving as well.

The garden was discussed with the mention that possibly moles were were invading the area and options of how to prevent them from destroying it. It was also brought up that some school children had played with the train set and Lion Steve had to modify it so they can’t get to it easily. Some of the school children have been doing minor chores that we have not been able to do at the camp. Camp Via West held their annual Fall Festival and everything went well.

Thanksgiving Food Drive – Discussions were held about the upcoming food drive and how we should handle the donations of both food and cash from individuals. Things we need to check on is if the QR code is still working and the printing of the shopping flyers for food items. Lion Claire will send out a sign up sheet for volunteers.

Crab Feed – A discussion was held concerning how to handle the upcoming crab feed and what guidelines to follow. The church event center said they would follow all CDC guidelines. It was also brought up that we need to start working on getting raffle prizes. We still have two years left on the discount for renting the venue.

Clothing Donations – Deliveries of twenty one 39 gallon bags full of clothes and personnel items were delivered. Right now we need to make two or three deliveries a month. Several different Lion members have delivered them to the Watsonville distribution point.

Good of the Order – It was brought to our attention that Lion Kent’s father passed away at the age of 97. Our condolences to his family for their loss.

Opportunity Drawing – Lion Charlie won, congrats Lion Charlie.

Lion Ron Ahearn

Lions Present at Zoom Video Conference and in person: Lion’s Ray, Ron, Ann, Joan, Leslye, Barbara, Al, Steve, Eli, Bill, Don, Dagi (Z) Herb, and Charlie..

Dates to Remember –

– Lion Joan’s Volunteer of the Year Award Oct 14th
at 5:30 PM at the Cupertino City Hall Plaza
– Food Drive Nov. 20th -22nd, 2021
– Annual Crab Feed February 5, 2022

Guests – None

Tail Twister – Tail Twister Lion Herb collected donations from all members in attendance. Lion’s Herb and Ron rolled the dice for their birthdays. Lion Herb had to pay $3.20 and Lion Ron rolled a seven which means all other Lions had to pitch in a dollar which is good for the club.

Lion Joan’s Award – I want to remind everyone that Lion Joan Chin will receive her Volunteer of the Year award from the City of Cupertino this Thursday October 14, 2021 at 5:30 P.M. in the City Hall plaza. We would like club members to attend the ceremony to support Lion Joan.

Thanksgiving Food Drive – Lion Steve says he has 28 apple boxes and Lion Ray has six. Lion Ray said that Lion Claire and Lion Jen will once again head the event. Lion Claire will send out a volunteer signup sheet for the event and will work Lunardi’s store in Los Gatos. Lion Jen will run the sorting and distribution operation at the Odd Fellows Hall. Lion Ray said that Lion Mike Martin will come down from Reno to help with the Refrigerator truck. Lion Dagi said she would update the web site with the new QR code and other information related to the food drive. Lion’s Ray and Ron will go to storage to see what supplies we might need for the food drive. It was discussed on what to do with any funds left over from the donations received from the food drive and it was decided we could donate it to either West Valley Community Services or Sunnyvale Community Services to help with their effort.

Camp Via West – Lion Joan said that Camp Via West was getting ready for their Fall Festival. She said that parking would be at the Quarry and then passengers would be shuttled to the camp. Lion Al mentioned that Lion Joan did a great narrative on what is happening at the camp including the amount of vegetables that we have harvested for the kids at the camp and donated to West Valley Community services and the number of volunteer hours.

Crab Feed – Lion Carl discussed at the PM meeting that they have already started preparation for our Annual Charity Crab Feed has begun. Lion Carl said they are looking at possibly doing a hybrid version of the crab feed where we would not only do the dine in version but also make available to go orders. Lion Carl said we would limit the seating to 250 to help with the service. Lion Steve will talk with the church to solidify February February 5, 2022 and their Covid policy. Lion Carl is reestablishing contacts, and said we should start soliciting for the Raffle and Silent Auction items as it is not too early. Again, like the Food Drive, volunteers will be needed. Lion Kent said he had made contact with the MontaVista Leo’s and they have put the crab feed on the calendar.

Clothing Donations – Lions Al and Barbara and Lion Ray has taken two car loads of donated clothing to a distribution place in Watsonville to help out the migrant farm workers. Lion Claire collects the donations and stores them in her garage at which time we shuttle them down to Watsonville. Lion Barbara also noted that if anyone has other items like baby items and shampoos and creams that you have collected from your hotel stays you could also donate them. If you would like to volunteer to shuttle bags of clothing down to the distribution place in Watsonville send Lion Claire an email to set something up.

Good of the Order – None

Opportunity Drawing – Lion Ann won the opportunity drawing and donated it back to the club. What a great lady and thank you.

Lion Ron Ahearn

Lions Present at Zoom Video Conference and in person: Lion’s Ray, Ron, Joan, Steve, Al, Bill, Don, Kent, Dagi (Z) and Herb.

Dates to Remember –

– Lion Joan Volunteer of the Year Award Oct 14th
at 5:30 PM at the Cupertino City Hall Plaza
– Food Drive Nov. 20th -22nd, 2021
– Annual Crab Feed February 5, 2022

Guests – None

Tail Twister – Tail Twister Lion Herb collected donations from all members in attendance.

First Line of Business is to remind everyone that Lion Joan Chin will receive her Volunteer of the Year award from the City of Cupertino. There will be an official award given out on October 14, 2021 at 5:30 P.M. in the City Hall plaza. We would like club members to attend the ceremony to support Lion Joan at her award ceremony.

Blind Center – Lion Ray talked about the Lions In Sight recycling project held on September 25th at the Blind Center. Lion Ray said there were members from the Hanford Lions Club that attended the event. For those that don’t know Hanford is about 180 miles southeast from San Jose. Lion Ray said that an LCI grant to the Lions Blind Center gave them the opportunity to purchase two machines that are able to read the prescription of the glasses. This helps out the Vallejo warehouse so they do not have to go thru all the glasses that we send up to them.

Thanksgiving Food Drive – Lion Steve says he has 28 apple boxes and Lion Ray has six. Lion Ray said that Lion Jim Gould is helping him with the rental of the refrigerator truck from Penske. Lion Ray said he talked with Lion Mike Martin and he is coming down from Reno to help us with the food drive. Lion Ron will check storage to see what items we might need to get. Lion Ray said he would check with U-Haul on the boxes for the food drive. Lion Kent said he had talked to the new president of the Monta Vista Leo’s about putting this event on their calendar. Lion Kent also mentioned that the club only had forty members at this time.

Camp Via West – Lion Joan said Rick the Camp Via West manager bought some canopies for their Via West Fall Festival. Lion Joan was asked to invite Rick to one of our A.M. or P.M. meetings to present him with the check that the Board approved to give him for his retirement. Lion Joan said the City of Cupertino sent out a videographer to take some video for her presentation.
Lion Al asked if there is any way we might be able to estimate
how many individuals the garden donations have served. Lion
Joan said she had a talk with one of the students teachers because
they are coming at unpredictable times. Lion Joan said they are
all good children. Lion Joan said the children picked some of the
sun- flowers and made bird feed out of them. Lion Joan is look-
ing at putting down some plastic in the green house to collect the
excess water so we don’t waste it.

Good of the Order – Lion Dagi asked about the Student Speaker contest and if we should order the information packet for the contest. Lion Ray said he thought we had ordered it but he would check to make sure.

Lion Al said he would be taking clothes collected by Lion Claireand stored in her garage to the farm workers down in Watsonville on October 7th.

Opportunity Drawing – None

Lion Ron Ahearn

Lions Present at Zoom Video Conference and in person: Lion’s Ray, Ron, Leslye, Joan, Steve, Al, Bill, Don, Kent, and Charlie.

Dates to Remember –
– Lion Joan Volunteer Award Oct 14th 5:30 PM
– Food Drive Nov. 20th -22nd, 2021
– Annual Crab Feed February 5, 2022

Guests – Lion Dave Kaplow, President West San Jose-Campbell Lions Club along with the Secretary and Past President.

Tail Twister – Tail Twister Pro Temp Lion Kent collected donations from all members.

First Line of Business was to recognize Lion Joan Chin for her award from the City of Cupertino for Volunteer of the Year. There will be an official award given out on October 14, 2021 at 5:30 P.M. When I get exact location I will present it and ask for member to attend and support Lion Joan at her award ceremony.

Board Review –

ROV – Lion Al said there were eleven Lions and one spouse of a Lion the participated in the recall election. We have made $6,125 plus what we get from the mileage and training. It was decided by the board to take one thousand dollars from the ROV earnings and designate a stipend to Camp Via West manager Rick for his retirement when that takes place. Rick has been very helpful in all the projects we have worked on at the camp over the years.

BBQ – Lion Al said there were thirty three attendees to the BBQ and we made between four hundred and five hundred dollars. There was a discussion about the County Food Inspection report and how to handle it if we decide to do a BBQ next year. The discussion also included the change of venues if we or the City of Cupertino cannot meet all the counties requirements for the park.

Membership Dues – Lion Al discussed the membership dues of the club. He stated that thirteen members are current, fifteen members are paid ahead and ten to twelve members are in a-rears (approx. $1,500) and six members need to be contacted.

Thanksgiving Food Drive – The food drive was discussed and at this time it is a go. Lion Jim Gould will help getting the Refrigerator truck. Lion Ray said we need start collecting about thirty apple boxes. Lion Ray said he would talk with Lion Claire about setting up a Google Doc for volunteers. Lion Ray asked that Lion Kent, Lion Suda, and Lion Liang to talk with their Leo’s clubs about helping out with the Food Drive. The West San Jose-Campbell Lions Club said they would like to help out with the food drive.

Golf Tournament – Lion Ray talked about needing to get a venue for the upcoming golf tournament. Moffett Field where we normally have the golf tournament has raised their prices and has not been very co-operative. Lion Dave Kaplow mentioned that they helped out with a golf tournament at Cinnabar Hills and it went very well so Lion Ray said he would check it out. Lion Don mentioned that we need to start looking for raffle prizes.

Camp Via West – Lion Joan said school students are attending classes at the camp ands is teaching them about the garden and they are there M-Th taking up most of her time. Lion Joan said that they have started about two thirds of the fall crop in the green house and will be ready for planting in the near future. Lion Joan said she really misses Lion Dagi and cannot wait for her to return. Lion Joan did want to thank the other member volunteers that have helped out.

Food Drive – Lion Ray said he would ask Lion Claire to create a signup sheet for the food drive. Currently it is a go at the Lucky stores in Santa Clara for the Food Drive as long as nothing has changed per Covid. Lion Don said that the Odd Fellows Hall is available for us to stay later at the hall on Monday so we would not have to start at six in the morning. Lion Ray said he would call Lion Mike Martin to see if he was available to help us with the truck.

Good of the Order –

Lion Ray talked about the Lions in Sight glass project having another project this upcoming Saturday the 25th from 9 AM-2 PM at the Blind Center on Bascom Ave. in San Jose. You will be sorting and cleaning glasses. Lion Ray mentioned that you would be provided lunch at the event.

Lion Ray mentioned Project NURU that we support which provides learning opportunities to native individuals of Africa teaching them how to start and keep going farming techniques to support themselves. This project was brought to our attention by Lion Charles Ice. The representative for Project NURU was not able to attend the meeting this morning so Lion Al will ask Lion Charles Ice if he should mail the donation check to them.

Lion Al said he received some power tools from a church member that is moving to Texas and offered Lion Joan any power tools that she would like for Camp Via West.

Opportunity Drawing – Lion Ray won.

Lion Ron Ahearn

Lion Prez Jeff presiding.
Lion Al Secretary
Call to order at 6:38 PM
Flag Salute by all Lions
Tail Twister Lion Carl

Lions Present in-person: Jeff, Steve, Carl, Al, Claire, Jen, Barb, Ray, and Ron.
Lions Present by Zoom: Bill, Joan and Leslye.
Lion Guests: None.
Guests: Ellen Ratner.

Pledge by Lion Jeff.
Lion Jeff dispensed with the reading of the previous meeting since they were published.

Motions made, seconded and Resolutions passed or defeated: None.

The VIA Garden was discussed again citing the need for volunteers. The receiving of the City of Cupertino, “Volunteer of the Year” Crest Award, to Lion Joan Chin was also acknowledged. Official presentation on 10/14/2021 at 5:30 PM in the City Hall Plaza.

Preparation for the Annual Food Drive continues, former DeAnza Lion Mike Martin has agreed to come down from the Reno NV area to perform his perennial duties as “Refer Truck Driver.” Solicitation this year is planned to be a combination of our last year Covid-19 effort and our traditional (begging for food) store front solicitation.

Preparation for our Annual Charity Crab Feed has also begun. The facility for 2/5/2022 is being solidified, reestablishing contacts, and soliciting for Raffle and Silent Auction items is not too early. Again, like the Food Drive, volunteers needed.

The DeAnza Lions Club received from the Lions Clubs International Foundation a banner patch and letter acknowledging their contributions as “Over $100.00 per Member” for 2020-2021 fiscal year. Supporting critical humanitarian needs in 208 countries around the world.

Meeting adjourned at 7:12 PM.

Date: September 21, 2021
1830-1930 hours
217 N Milton Avenue (Zoom 146-685-166)
Campbell, CA 95008-1022

Call to order at 1837 hours by Lion President Jeff Ludlum.
Lion Al Knox seated as Secretary/Treasurer.

Lions Board Present: Lions Board on ZOOM: None
Jeff Ludlum, President
Leslye Noone, 2nd Vice President
Al Knox, Secretary/Treasurer
Ray Lancon, Director/AM Coordinator
Jen Smith, Director

Lions Board Absent: Guests: None
Vijay Caveripakkam, 1st Vice President
Claire Kalia, Director
Sudha Kasamsetty, Director
Jill Eliason, Director

Minutes of the previous Board Meeting accepted without objection.

Motions made, Seconded and Resolutions past or defeated:
Motion by Lion Al Knox, Secretary/Treasurer
Whereas: The DeAnza Lions are currently establishing and maintaining a produce garden at Camp VIA West. And have constructed a small gauge electric train in the meeting hall for the enjoyment of the campers.
Whereas: The DeAnza Lions acknowledge the unwavering support and assistance in maintaining and creating these two camp projects by employee Rick Webber.
Resolved: The Board of Directors do hereby approve a stipend of $1000.00 from the recent member generated Registrar of Voters revenue to Rick Webber.
Seconded: Lion Ray Lancon.
Vote Duly Taken: Unanimous Motion Carried.

The discussion regarding the Family BBQ Party which had thirty-three (33) in attendance and netted approximately five hundred dollars for charity drew the following consensus.

Any future projects of this nature must undergo an in-depth discussion of venue and County Health Department regulations.

A discussion prior to the above resolution was had regarding the Registrar of Voters (ROV) and our volunteers. Eleven Lions and one spouse raised approximately $6,125.00 for the Cupertino DeAnza Lions Club.

A discussion was had regarding advanced preparations for the Thanksgiving Food Drive. The contract with the IOOF Hall has been signed and the Insurance documents received. Arrangements are in the works for the Refer Truck rental. As of now it appears collections of food will be allowed.

A brief discussion and some action will be taken regarding a venue for the Annual Golf Classic.

Currently 13 of our members have their dues current, 15 members have dues paid in advance and $1500.00 is in arrears. Lion President indicated he will be taking some action since we continue to pay bi-annual dues for all members regardless of their payment status. If you have questions about your dues you may contact Lion Al by phone, email or text.

Meeting adjourned 1938 hours.

Lions Present at Zoom Video Conference and in person: Lion’s Ray, Ron, Leslye, Joan, Ann, Steve, Phil, Herb, Al, John (Z), Bill, Don, and Kent.

Dates to Remember –
– Food Drive Nov. 20th -22nd, 2021
– Annual Crab Feed February 5, 2022

Tail Twister – Tail Twister Lion Herb collected bucks from all members.

ROV – Lion Ray asked Lion Al how things went. Lion Al said Lion Ray and Lion Herb worked overtime on the 14th and earned an extra $130 delivering supplies from the ROV supply truck. Lion Al said that the ROV truck got tagged and that the ROV truck was ticketed by the sheriffs department which cost $45. The Registrar of Voters will take care of it.

Camp Via West – Lion Joan wanted to thank those who helped water the garden and harvest the vegetables while she was gone. She said that the kids are back and she is spending 6 hours a day at the camp with 4 hours with the school kids at this time. The kids help her planting seeds and working in the garden under her supervision. Lion Joan said that Via West is thinking about hiring someone to help support her effort. Lion Joan said currently the harvest is going 50/50 to the camp and West Valley Community Services. Lion Joan said that the children with physical and/or developmental disabilities and special needs will be coming soon.

Food Drive – Lion Ray said he would ask Lion Claire to create a signup sheet for the food drive. Currently it is a go at the Lucky stores in Santa Clara for the Food Drive as long as nothing has changed per Covid. Lion Don said that the Odd Fellows Hall is available for us to stay later at the hall on Monday so we would not have to start at six in the morning. Lion Ray said he would call Lion Mike Martin to see if he was available to help us with the truck.

Good of the Order –

Lion Al wanted to remind everyone that Lion Claire was still collecting clothes for the farm workers and if anyone had any they wanted to donate they could either take them to Lion Claires home or give them to him and he would take them to her home.
Lion Kent said he talked with members of the Cupertino City council about our BBQ event and the issues that we were written up by the Santa Clara County food inspector. The council members said they would like to work with the county on correcting the issues. Lion Al said he would put the BBQ on the agenda for the next Board meeting. Lion Kent said that we should make a decision if we want to do the BBQ next year or not so we can start planning it if necessary.
Lion Ray talked about the Lions in Sight glass project having another project Saturday September 25th from 9 AM-2 PM at the Blind Center on Bascom Ave. in San Jose. You will be sorting and cleaning glasses. Lion Al said he would like to know the number of glasses that we donate to the project so he can assign a dollar value to our donation. Lion Ray mentioned that you would be provided lunch at the event.
Lion Ray mentioned Project Nuru that we support which provides learning opportunities to native individuals of Africa teaching them how to start and keep going farming techniques to support themselves. This project was brought to our attention by Lion Charles Ice.

Lions Present at Zoom Video Conference and in person: Lion’s Ray, Ron, Herb, Al (Z), Steve, Leslye, Eli, Bill, Don, Dagi (Z), and Kent.

Dates to Remember –

– ROV Volunteer’s Special Election Sept. 4-14, 2021
– Food Drive Nov. 20th -22nd, 2021
– Annual Crab Feed February 5, 2022

Tail Twister – Tail Twister Lion Herb collected bucks from all members.

ROV – Lion Al said we still need a crew at the ROV supple truck on November 11th. Lion Al said that the ROV truck got tagged last knight and he reported it to the Registrar of Voters.

Blind Center – Lion Ray said there is another Lions Club Eyeglass Recycling event on September 25th at the Blind Center on Bascom Ave.

Camp Via West – Lion Ray said he and Lion Herb went to the garden on Tuesday to water and harvest the vegetables. Lion Ray said he would go up and check on the garden today after the meeting. Lion Steve said he fixed the sagging shade and is looking at what we can do to stabilize the garden pen.
Food Drive – Lion Steve said that they checked with the Lucky’s store in Santa Clara and the manager said as long as both doors were open we could have our food drive there.

Good of the Order –

Lion Eli talked about looking at re-evaluating our fund raising processes. Lion Eli said we might want to check with the city of Cupertino and possibly get grant money for future events like the BBQ and the Bike Ride. He mentioned that we could also check with other large corporations like Apple and Sobrato who donates to local charities. Lion Eli said we could possibly send a letter out to Cupertino Family residents mentioning our organization and local charities we support. Lion Eli said the Lions club of Saratoga did that and he thinks they brought in about twenty thousand dollars.
Lion Kent said he talked with members of the Cupertino City council about our BBQ event and the issues that we were written up for by the Santa Clara County food inspector. The council members said they would like to work with the county on correcting the issues. Lion Kent said he would check back with the city in the future to see what has transpired.

Opportunity Drawing – None

Lion Ron Ahearn