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Lions Present: Ray,, Phil, Steve, Bill, Al, Dagi, Kent, John N, Herb and Charlie.

Dates to Remember

– April 30^th, 8 am, Fish-A-Thon, Stevens Creek Quarry, 12100 Stevens Canyon Road.

– May 11^th – 14^th, Lions District 4-C6 Convention, Woodlake Red Lion, Sacramento
– May 18^th, Buchser Middle School Career Day, 1111 Bellomy St, Santa Clara

– June 11^th, Dayton Lions Charity Golf Fundraiser, contact Lion Eli for details.

– June 18^th, De Anza Lions Golf Fundraiser, Golf Club at Moffett Field, 934 Macon Rd,

Moffett Field.

Tail Twister – Tail twister Herb, collected Happy Dollars .

Project Linus – John N. 89 blankets were completed on /Thursday evening. Dagi is doing 15 more blankets, Nancy did more and more our out to be done.  Good turnout with over 60 showing up.

Slate Officers/Board – The slate of officers for 2016 – 2017 are as follows: President: Jeff Ludlum, 1^st Vice President: Amy Brindos, 2^nd Vice President: Charles Ice, Secretary: Jill Eliason, Treasurer: Vijay Caveripakkam, Treasurer’s Assistant: Mike Ringer, Membership Chair: Al Knox, Club Directors: Bill Reed, Carl Erickson and Ray Lancon. Thanks to all who have agreed to serve.

Golf Tournament – We currently have $4400 in donations but likely end up with ~ $7,000. There are pledges of 1 Gold, 4 Silver, and 4 Bronze. Still in need of golfers and Tee Sponsors.  Have 26 golfers signer up.  Al to to send Steve a mailing list for golfers to send our golf  flyer

Camp Via – We need volunteers at 12 Non on Friday May 27^th for prep at 9AM on Saturday May 28^th.

District 4-C6 Convention will be from May 11^th to May 14^th and will be held at the Woodlake Red Lion in Sacramento. We thank Lions Al, Ray, Phil, and Walt for agreeing to be voter delegates at the convention on May 14^th.

Election Couriers – The Registrar of Voters is in need of volunteers for the upcoming Primary Election on June 7^th. Couriers must have 2 people age 16+. Both driver and passenger will receive $50 plus the driver will be paid extra for mileage. All volunteers will need to attend training at the Registrar of Voters in San Jose and will be paid an additional $10. If you are interested please contact Rosemary Chavez at (408) 282-3282 or Monique Herrera at (408) 282-3284.

Silicon Valley Fall Festival/AJR – The Silicon Valley Fall Festival will be held 10 am – 5 pm on September 10^th at Memorial Park in Cupertino. Lion Ray has reserved the AJ Robinson Van. Volunteers will be needed to staff it. Please contact Lion Ray if you are willing to help. Ray signed up for AJ on September 10^th.

Good of the Order –

Fish –A-Thon Ray: we can use people on Friday at 2PM for set up.

Ray: Take table to Buchser Middle School for career day.

Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations to our winner, Lion Steve.  Steve donated winnings back to club..

Lion Steve

Lions Present: Ray, Walt, Phil, Steve, Bill, Don, Steve, Al, Dagi, Mort, Eli, Herb, Kent, John N, and Charlie.

Visitors: Jim Isaacson, Chris Heiny, and Thelma Batilo

Dates to Remember

–      April 4th, 6:30 pm, Regional Student Speaker Contest, County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters, Berger Auditorium, 1555 Berger Dr, San Jose

–      April 7^th, 6:30 pm, Project Linus, Odd Fellows Hall, 20589 Homestead Rd, Cupertino.

–      April 30^th, 8 am, Fish-A-Thon, Stevens Creek Quarry, 12100 Stevens Canyon Road.

–      May 18^th, Buchser Middle School Career Day, 1111 Bellomy St, Santa Clara

–      June 11^th, Dayton Lions Charity Golf Fundraiser, contact Lion Eli for details.

–      June 18^th, De Anza Lions Golf Fundraiser, Golf Club at Moffett Field, 934 Macon Rd, Moffett Field.

Tail Twister – Happy Dollars were given in honor of Lion Ron’s son who has been nominated for a TV Emmy, for Jane a friend of Lion Dagi’s who is interested in joining our club, and for the Golden State Warriors. In honor of his birthday, Lion Don rolled the dice and made a contribution to our club. Happy Birthday Lion Don!

Jim Isaacson – Lion Jim Isaacson from Cupertino Host Club is looking for volunteers to help with setup for the Fish-A-Thon, 2 pm on April 29^th at the Stevens Creek Quarry. Help is also needed assisting participants on April 30^th, the day of the event.  Cupertino Host Club is hosting a Wild Game Feed on June 16^th at Napredak Hall in San Jose. Additionally he asked if we are interested in joining their club at the Cupertino Fall Festival on September 10^th.

Chris Heiny & Thelma Batilo – Chris and Thelma visited from the Milpitas Executive Lions Club. Chris is president of the club and introduced Thelma who is running for 2^nd Vice District Governor of 4-C6.

Regional Student Speaker Contest – Our Club winner, Shankara Srikantan will represent our Zone at the Regional contest this Monday, April 4^th 6:30 pm. The contest will be held at the County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters, Berger Auditorium, 1555 Berger Dr, San Jose. Everyone is invited to come.

Slate of Officers/Board – The Membership Director and Secretary positions have yet to be fulfilled. If you are interested in applying, please contact one of the board members.

Golf Tournament – Lion Steve reported they have $2110 in donations and another $2400 promised from Willow Street Pizza. Lion Eli has sent out sponsorship and entry forms to all club members. He recommended everyone either bring in golfers or sponsors. We currently have 3 bronze sponsors, 2 silver sponsors, and one gold. Lion Dagi has put our flier on the District 4-C6 web site.

Delegates District Convention – Volunteers are needed to participate in voting at the District 4-C6 Convention to be held at the Woodlake Red Lion in Sacramento. The Convention runs from May 12^th to May 15^th. Voting will be on Saturday, May 14^th. For those voting, our club will pay the registration fee for the day of voting. The names of those voting must be turned in with the affidavit by April 18^th.

Couriers for June 7^th Election – The Registrar of Voters is looking for volunteers to be couriers for the upcoming Primary Election to be held on Tuesday June 7^th, election night. Couriers will be responsible for transporting election ballots from the election centers to the Registrar of Voters. Couriers will be 2 per car. The driver will be paid $50 plus mileage and passenger will receive $50. All volunteers will need to attend a training class at the Registrar of Voters and will receive an additional $10 for their time. If you are interested in participating, please contact Rosemary Chavez at (408) 282-3282.

Silicon Valley Fall Festival/AJR – The Silicon Valley Fall Festival will be held 10 am – 5 pm on September 10^th at Memorial Park in Cupertino. The AM club thought it would be a great idea to staff the AJ Robinson Health Screening Van. Lion Ray indicated input is needed from the PM club before making a final decision to go ahead. Lion Jim Isaacson said Cupertino Host Club would also participate and is willing to support the cost of using the AJR.

Good of the Order –

The Dayton Valley Lions Club is holding their 11^th annual charity golf tournament on Saturday, June 11^th. The $80 entry fee includes green fees, tee prizes, golf cart, breakfast and lunch. Tee time is 8 am. For more information go to: http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/daytonvalley/page-8.php or contact Lion Eli.

Lion Dagi has gone through her pictures from Charter Night and is in the process of putting them online. They should be available shortly.

Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations to our winner, visiting president of Milpitas Executive Lions Club, Lion Chris Heiny.

Lion Walt

Secretary

Lions Present: Ray, Walt, Phil, Steve, Bill, Don, Al, Dagi, Mort, Eli, Herb, Kent, John N, and Charlie.

Visitors: former Cupertino De Anza Lions president Brenda Knox, Los Gatos Lions Jim DuClos, Kevin Johnson, Ron Helder, and Craig Hulse.

Dates to Remember

–      March 19th, 5:30 pm, Charter Night, Blue Pheasant Restaurant, 22100 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino

–      April 4^th, 6:30 pm, Region Student Speaker Contest, County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters, Berger Auditorium, 1555 Berger Dr, San Jose

–      April 7^th, 6:30 pm, Project Linus, Odd Fellows Hall, 20589 Homestead Rd, Cupertino.

–      April 30^th, 8 am, Fish-A-Thon, Stevens Creek Quarry, 12100 Stevens Canyon Road.

–      May 18^th, Buchser Middle School Career Day, 1111 Bellomy St, Santa Clara

–      June 11^th, Dayton Lions Charity Golf Fundraiser, contact Lion Eli for details.

–      June 18^th, De Anza Lions Golf Fundraiser, Golf Club at Moffett Field, 934 Macon Rd, Moffett Field.

Tail Twister – Happy Dollars were graciously given for the Los Gatos Lions Camp for Kids with Diabetes fundraiser, a successful Odd Fellows Pancake Breakfast, and our Club Zone Student Speaker Contest winner.

Los Gatos Lions: We welcomed visitors from the Los Gatos Lions Club. They explained that their Camp for Kids with Diabetes fundraiser would be a BBQ feast, silent action, and raffle. It will feature Joey Avery and the Best of Bay Area Comedy. The fundraiser will be on Sunday June 5, 2016 from 12 to 4 pm at the Santa Clara Elks Lodge. Tickets are $50. For more information contact Lion Kevin Johnson at kjohnson57@icloud.com

Student Speaker Contest: Our club level winner, Shankara Srikantan, won the Zone 1 level contest on Monday night. He will compete at the Region level contest on April 4^th, 6:30 pm at the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters Office in San Jose.

Board Meeting: The minutes from the Board Meeting of March 15^th are attached. See below.

Charter Night: We will be celebrating our clubs 47^th year this Saturday evening at the Blue Pheasant Restaurant in Cupertino. The cash bar will be open at 5:30 pm. Dinner and the meeting will begin at 6:30 pm. Former club member Lion John Smith will be the guest speaker. The event will have a St Patrick’s theme so be sure to wear green.

Golf Tournament

Lion Ray has agreed to contact Lion Mike Ringer and see if he still has any contacts at Google. The golf committee would like to see if they could get some concessions from Moffett Field golf course.

Lion Steve reported they now have $1240 in donations. He is very thankful for Lion Claire’s help.

Good of the Order

Flag Day: Lion Mort reminded us there would be a Flag Day event at Sutter School on May 17^th. She is expecting 75 students will be in attendance. Additionally she is planning a picnic at Hughes School sometime near the end of May.

City of Hope: The 59^th annual Lions Tribute Day will be on Sunday, April 3^rd from 9 am to 2 pm at their Platt Conference Center, 1500 East Duarte Road, Duarte, CA. Lunch will be served. Admission to Tribute Day is complimentary. Donations to the Lions Family Center project are suggested. Reservations are required by March 25^th. See Lion Walt if you are interested.

Opportunity Drawing

Congratulations to our winner, Lion Dagi.

Lion Walt

Secretary

Type: Board Meeting

Meeting Date: Tuesday March 15, 2016

Meeting Time: 7:30 pm

Location Knox Compound

Lion Carl presided over the meeting in the absence of Lion Prez Jeff.

Also present: Lions Charles, Amy, Ray, Al, Bill, and Walt.  Buddy the grand dog made a brief meet and greet appearance.

1. PU101 – Lion Vijay has been confirmed as treasurer. Lion Mike R has been confirmed as his assistant. A Letter of Authorization was signed by the Board of Directors approving the change effective July 1^st.

At the recommendation of Lion Charles an email request will be sent out asking for volunteers to fill the remaining club officer positions for the 2016-2017 year. After a 10-day notice the Board will approve a recommended list of officers via email. The results will need to be announced 3 times before an April 15^th deadline. Still unknown is whether Lion Jeff wants to continue as president.

2.  District Financial Penalty – For the last 7 years District 4-C6 has not been filling the correct IRS forms. Therefore the District has been suspended. In order to be reinstated they will have to pay a fine. To help with the cost, 4-C6 is asking each club to contribute $20 of the fine. The Board has decided to table the request for the present time.

3.  Mobile Credit Card Processing – The Board approved a measure to try Pay Pal card processing system. We need to begin soon so it can be used for people wanting to register for the Golf Tournament. If we use an Iphone there is a 1-time charge of $129 to set up. Cost for data entry is 3.51% per transaction. Otherwise the cost is 2.7% per transaction.

4. Crab Feed

Change of Venue: Lions Eli, Jim, and Ray visited the Elks club in San Jose. The facility can hold more people and has a better kitchen. Downside is that they want $5,000 – $6,000. St Williams wants $2900 if we use their facility next year. Lion Ray has agreed to ask the Elks if they will accept $2,000. If they accept they can handle the bar and keep its profits.

Change in Partnership: The Board is unhappy with current 50/50 partnership with the Sunnyvale Sunrise Rotary Club. Based on their performa we will offer them a 70/30% partnership next year. Lions Jim and Al will set up a meeting with Lester.

If the Sunnyvale Sunrise Rotary does not accept our offer we will look for another partnership.

5.  Golf Tournament – Lion Amy reported that the golf cart issue is still unresolved. There are only enough carts for 120 golfers. The course can handle 144 golfers. Having Moffett Field bring in additional carts appears to be too expensive.

Because of rising costs, the club tournament committee is looking into changing to a weekday date, trying to go thought the Google Charity Program, looking for another venue, and/or raising the registration fee.

Lion Steve reported via email that the club is 2/3rds of the way to their goal on the donation request program.

6.  My New Red Shoes – The program is based out of Redwood City and improves the quality of life for homeless and low-income children by providing them with shoes and new clothes. The Board approved a donation of $300 assuming they have low administrate costs.

Good of the Order

1. Wounded Warriors – The Board voted to suspend our donation to them for a year because of a recent reporting that they have had lavish administrative costs of 40 – 50%.

2. Zone Student Speaker Contest – Our club level winner, Shankara Srikantan, a junior at Cupertino High School won the Zone 1 level contest on Monday night.  He will compete at the Region level contest on Monday evening April 4^th, 6:30 pm at the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters Office in San Jose.

3. Project Linus – Project Linus is scheduled for 6:30 pm on April 7^th at the Odd Fellows Hall. Lynbrook High School Red Cross Club will join us in the blanket making. The Board approved $750 for supplies.

4.  NURU – The Board voted to donate $500 to NURU. Billy Williams, the Director of Marketing will be here on March 19-20^th. NURU is a U.S. based social venture that equips the poor living in remote, rural areas to end extreme poverty in their communities. Currently they are working in Ethiopia.

5. 2^nd Vice District Governor – Lion Ray mentioned that Thelma Batilo is running for 2^nd VDG of District 4-C6 and would like our support.

6. Club Finances – Lion Al assured the Board that our finances are sound. However next years budget will be lower because of a decrease in income this year.

Lion Walt

Secretary

Lions Present: Ray, Walt, Phil, Steve, Bill, Don, Al, Dagi, Jim, Eli, Herb, Kent, John N, and Charlie.

Dates to Remember

–      March 12^th, 8 – 11 am, Odd Fellows Pancake Breakfast, 20589 West Homestead Rd, Cupertino

–      March 14^th, 6:30 pm, Zone Student Speaker Contest, County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters, Berger Auditorium, 1555 Berger Dr, San Jose

–      March 15^th, 7:30 pm, Board Meeting, Knox home, 217 N. Milton Ave, Campbell

–      March 19th, 5:30 pm, Charter Night, Blue Pheasant Restaurant, 22100 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino

–      April 7^th, 6:30 pm, Project Linus, Odd Fellows Hall, 20589 Homestead Rd, Cupertino.

–      April 30^th, 8 am, Fish-A-Thon, Stevens Creek Quarry, 12100 Stevens Canyon Road.

–      May 18^th, Buchser Middle School Career Day, 1111 Bellomy St, Santa Clara

–      June 11^th, Dayton Lions Charity Golf Fundraiser, contact Lion Eli for details.

–      June 18^th, De Anza Lions Golf Fundraiser, Golf Club at Moffett Field, 934 Macon Rd, Moffett Field.

Tail Twister – Happy Dollars and change were given for the upcoming Odd Fellows Pancake Breakfast. Sad dollars were given for Lion Herb’s missing tooth and those who have been having trouble with their computers after loading Windows 10.

Charter Night

Lion Ray has emailed everyone a list of those attending and what they have ordered for dinner. Please check the list and make sure your listing is correct. He has until Monday to add people or make changes to the list.

Golf Tournament

There will be a meeting of the Golf committee tomorrow, Friday, 3:30 pm at Moffett Field. Lion Steve reported they now have 227 donations. Kudos to Lion Claire for agreeing to help out with donations.

Crab Feed

Our club is considering changing the venue to the Elks Lodge in San Jose. The basic cost would be $2800 but with miscellaneous expenses the total would be closer to $6000. Lion Ray seemed to think we might be able to negotiate a lower cost.

We are also considering whether to partner with someone other than the Sunnyvale Sunrise Rotary club. Some possibilities discussed were the Elks and the Almaden Super Lions Club.

These issues will be discussed at the next Board Meeting on March 15^th.

Good of the Order

Zone Student Speaker Contest: Lion Dagi reported the Zone level Student Speaker Contest will be next Monday, March 14^th, 6:30 pm at the Count of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters, Berger Auditorium, 1555 Berger Drive, San Jose. She has notified our club winner, Shankara Srikantan but he has not yet responded.

Pancake Breakfast: The Cupertino Odd Fellows are hosting their Memorial Pancake Breakfast this Saturday, March 12^th at the Odd Fellows Hall from 8 am to 11 am. Cost is $6.00 and all money will go for a cancer charity. Please try and support them as they have provided the venue for a number of our community projects.

St. Paddy Dinner: The Sunnyvale Host St. Paddy Dinner will be this Sunday, March 13^th from 4 till 6:30 pm at the Sunnyvale Elks Lodge, 375 N. Pastoria Ave, Sunnyvale. Cost is $20 adults, $10 children. For tickets and information contact Bob DeUnger at 650-996-4127.

Eye Glass Recycling: The Vallejo eyeglass recycling center now takes broken glasses. They give them to the VA Hospital who can reuse the frame or recycle the metal. They also recycle DVD’s, CD’s, laser discs and hearing aids.

Club Assessment: District 4C6 has been forced to pay an IRS penalty because of ongoing errors filling out IRS form 990. To pay the penalty 4C6 is assessing each club $20.

Thrivent Financial: Our club has received a check for $437 from Thrivent, a not for profit financial company. They distribute their excess funds to needy groups at the request of their members.

Save Mart: Lion Steve reported that the Save Mart share card is being replaced by e-script effective April 1^st.

Club Officers: The slate of officers for 2016-2017 are being prepared. Lions Mike R and Vijay will be taking over as treasure. The secretary position is still open.

Credit Card: Lion Ray reported that Lanny Roos a fellow member of the A.J. Robinson Board told him that 1^st Data could get us one of their credit card machine for free if the person applying is a military veteran. There would just be a monthly fee for those months that we use it.

Mail Box: 1) The club received a thank you note from 1^st VDG Barbara Chamberlain for our hospitality last week when she visited both our AM and PM meetings. 2) We have received a registration packet for the 2016 4C6 Convention May 11-14 at the Red Lion Woodlake Convention Center, 5000 Leisure Lane, Sacramento. Contact Lion Al if you are interested in attending.

Opportunity Drawing

Congratulations to our winner, Lion Kent.  Thank you Lion Kent  for donating your winnings to the club.

Lion Walt

Secretary

Lions Present: Ray, Walt, Phil, Steve, Bill, Don, Al, Jim, Dagi, Mort, Eli, Herb, Kent, John N, Ron, and Charlie.

Dates to Remember

–      March 15^th, 7:30 pm, Board Meeting

–      March 19th, 5:30 pm, Charter Night, Blue Pheasant, 22100 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino

–      April 7^th, 7 pm, Linus Blanket Making, Odd Fellows Hall, 20589 Homestead Rd, Cupertino.

–      April 30^th, 8 am, Fish-A-Thon, Stevens Creek Quarry, 12100 Stevens Canyon Road.

–      June 18^th, De Anza Lions Golf Fundraiser, Golf Club at Moffett Field, 934 Macon Rd, Moffett Field.

Tail Twister – Lion Herb went around the room collecting many happy dollars. Lion Steve wanted to thank Lion Ron for keeping up the storage locker. I announced I would be leaving Lions effective end of June.

Crab Feed

Lion Al has completed the Performa. The Sunnyvale Sunrise Rotarians took care of 35% of the tasks and Lions 65%. However we split the net profits about equally. Lions share was $7778.03. We will continue the discussion at the next Board meeting. Under consideration is whether we should go it alone next year.

A change of venue is under consideration. On Monday, February 29^th, Lions Eli and Ray will visit the Elks Lodge in San Jose to see if that would be a feasible replacement for Saint William Church.

Charter Night

Lion Ray has asked that everyone, especially PM members, let him know if they will be attending Charter Night. Currently there are 34 people signed up. We will again be meeting at the Blue Pheasant Restaurant. Menu is beef, fish, fowl or vegan. There will be a St Patrick theme. Lion Mort has agreed to work on decorations.

We may need someone to pickup Marge and Charlotte. Lion Charlie had volunteered however he may not be able to make it.

Golf Tournament

Lion Eli reported there was a good turnout for the golf planning meeting last Tuesday. Some of the discussion items:

Moffett Field Golf Course has carts for up to 120 golfers although the course can handle 144 people. We also have need for golf carts for administrative purposes. One possibility would be to have some of the Lions walk and have Leos caddy for them.

Golfing forms need to be tweaked and the website needs to be updated. Because of company policy and insurance needs, all beer sales will be through the golf course.

Lion Eli said he would work with Lion Mike Ringer to meet with Google and see if we can get some concessions.

Lions Amy, Vijay or Ray should handle all correspondence with Moffett Field.

At the request of Lion Vijay, we will use the banner again this year rather than putting an article in the local newspaper.

It is recommended we have a pop up/take down crew for the beverage tent and also a banner committee.

Lion Steve & Ellen would like some younger members work with them on donations so they can eventually take the project over.

Good of the Order

Lion Mort reported that Lion Howie and Kathy have been moved to an Elder Care house and are doing reasonably well. We need to keep them in our thoughts.

Bicycle Fundraiser: Lions Kent, John N, and Eli have been mapping out some potential routes. They are very optimistic this can be a big fundraiser for our club. Earliest date would be late summer of 2017.

First District Vice Governor Barbara Chamberlain will visit our PM meeting on March 2nd and AM meeting on March 3^rd. Please wear your yellows and show our club spirit at the meetings.

Project Linus is scheduled for 7 pm on April 7^th at the Odd Fellows Hall in Cupertino. Contact Lion John N if you have any questions.

Opportunity Drawing

Congratulations to our winner, Lion Al!

Lion Walt

Secretary