AM Meeting Minutes for 09/17/2015

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

Dates to Remember

–      September 21st, 5:30 -8:30 pm, Bingo, 2120 Walsh Ave, Santa Clara, Lions Kent & John

–      October 11th, 9 am, 10 am – 3 pm, Omar’s Dream Run, Hellyer Park, 985 Hellyer Ave, San Jose.

–      November 14th, 10 am – 1 pm, Stop Hunger Now event at St Francis Episcopal Church, 1205 Pine Ave, San Jose.

–      November 21 – 23rd, De Anza Lions Thanksgiving Food Drive

Tail Twister – Acting Tail Twister Lion Eli ROARED as he went around the room collecting Happy Dollars.  Several Happy Dollars were given in appreciation for the fine job Lion Ray did managing the AJ Robinson MSU for the Fall Festival. Lion Kent gave in appreciation for a successful month’s trip to Africa. Lion Mort gave a couple Happy Dollars in celebration of her and granddaughter Sydney’s birthdays on the same day, last Monday. Lion Eli then chipped in several more dollars after Lion Mort’s unsuccessful roll of the dice.

Silicon Valley Fall Festival/AJ Robinson MSU

All agreed our participation at the Fall Festival was a big success. Over 100 people were screened and we made contact with two possible new members. Thanks to all the Lions who turned out to help. Special thanks to Julie Harris and the other two nurses. Kudos to the Leos. They provided 4 or 5 members during each shift and were extremely helpful in translating for those people who did not speak English.

Crab Feed

The new secretary at Saint Williams Church told Lion Ray the price of renting the hall has risen from $1865 last year to $2925 this year. At the Board Meeting last Tuesday it was agreed that we would hold the Crab Feed anyway. Lion Prez Jeff will write Saint Williams a letter to see if they will lower the price for us. Moving the venue to the Elks Hall in San Jose or another location is also under consideration.

Omar’s Dream Run

The Dream Run will be on Sunday, October 11th at Hellyer Park in San Jose. Parking is $6. Walkers, runners, volunteers, and donations are needed. If you would like to help out, please sign up at their web site: omarsdream.org. We will need 6 – 8 Leos to help on the trails, parking, and passing out ice cream. Also need are 8 tables, 20 chairs, and 5 A frames.

Food Drive

The food drive will be the weekend before Thanksgiving at the same stores as last year. Lion John says the stores are very happy to have us and have offered to let us do it for Christmas also. Lion Mike will get the refrigerated truck. Lion Ray will get the boxes. Lion Yvonne’s Car Club has a member who has sent a check to sponsor 32 recipients.  For more information please contact Lion John.

Good of the Order

The Student Speaker Contest has tentatively been set for February 4th, 2016 at the Odd Fellows Hall. All those willing to help should contact Lions Walt or Dagi.

Rebekah’s Children Services – Lion Don’s wife, Mary Lou, has agreed to come and speak to our AM meeting in 2 weeks about Rebekah’s Children Services. The Odd Fellow-Rebekah Children’s Home of California promotes the social, emotional, and physical well-being of children and families. Mary Lou is the organizations treasurer.

California Wildfires – In response to an email from District 4C6 the Board has agreed to send the Redwood Lions Foundation $500.

Lion Ron daughter’s company is relocating from the San Jose area to San Leandro. The company grows organic vegetables and has some pots, pans and other things they are getting rid of. Lion Ron says we can get them for free but need to act fast, within the next week or two.

Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations to our winner, Lion John.

Lion Walt

Secretary

AM Meeting Minutes, 9/10/2015

Lions Present: Ray, Walt, Phil, Don, Bill, Steve, Al, Eli, Herb, John, Ron, and Charlie.

Dates to Remember

–      September 12th, 9 am – 6 pm, Silicon Valley Fall Festival/AJ Robinson MSU, Memorial Park, Cupertino

–      September 21st, 5:30 -8:30 pm, Bingo, 2120 Walsh Ave, Santa Clara, Lions Kent & John

–      October 11th, 9 am, 10 am – 3 pm, Omar’s Dream Run, Hellyer Park, 985 Hellyer Ave, San Jose.

–      November 14th, 10 am – 1 pm, Stop Hunger Now event at St Francis Episcopal Church, 1205 Pine Ave, San Jose.

–      November 21 – 23rd, De Anza Lions Thanksgiving Food Drive

Tail Twister – The Cupertino Lions Club AM members were happy to welcome back Lion Tail Twister Herb after a long absence. Though he claimed he needed some retraining, Lion Herb was able to collect many Happy Dollars and change from club members mostly from those giving thanks for their favorite sports team.

Silicon Valley Fall Festival/AJ Robinson MSU

The Fall Festival is this Saturday at Memorial Park in Cupertino. We will be staffing the AJ Robinson MSU from 9 am until 6 pm. Some volunteers are still needed especially for the 3 – 6 pm shift. Make sure to wear your yellow shirts, and caps. Lion Charlie says there is parking available in the De Anza College Student Parking lot. There may be a cost involved.

The AJ Robinson MSU will be parked near the Cupertino Senior Center, which is off Mary Avenue near Stevens Creek. The air conditioning in the MSU may not be working so Lion Steve has agreed to bring a small fan. Lion Jeff will bring bottles of water. The president of AJ Robinson will be there at 9 am to help train the first shift. Lion Ron has agreed to bring some a frame signs from storage to direct people to the unit.

Good of the Order

Food Drive: Kudos to Lions Dan and Yvonne for sending out a flier for the November Food Drive. We received a nice cash donation from Cindy and Allen Braun. Fellow Lions, where is your donation?

Crab Feed: Lion Ray explained he has a meeting with St Williams Church on Monday to get the contract so we can use the Church again in January for the Crab Feed. He has also agreed to check into getting 325 boxes for the food drive.

Edge Youth Leadership Program: We received a thank you letter from Edge Youth Leadership in appreciation for our $400 contribution. The money was used to help send 150 youth leaders to UC Berkeley for a 2-day leadership program. Attached are letters from a couple of youth that participated.

Omar’s Dream Run: The event is scheduled for Sunday, October 11th at Hellyer Park in San Jose. Parking at the park is $6. To volunteer, participate or make a donation you will need to go online and register at omarsdream.org.

There is a concern that although we are only volunteers this year, we may end up providing the insurance.

Lion Eli will need a crew on Oct 10th to haul tables and chairs to San Jose. The crew will be needed again on Oct 11th to set up everything then take everything down at the end of the day.

Lion Ron said he saw an email listing five charities where 100% of the donation goes to charity. Lions International was one of those five charities.

Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations to our winner, AGAIN, Lion Phil. Thank You Lion Phil for your donation to our club.

Lion Walt

Secretary

AM Meeting Minutes, 9/3/2015

Lions Present: Al, Walt, Phil, Don, Bill, Steve, Eli, John, Ron, and Charlie.

Dates to Remember

–      TODAY, September 3, 5:30 pm, Children’s Dignity Service Challenge Project, Issei Memorial Building, 565 N 5th Street, Japantown San Jose.

–      September 11th, Scotts Valley Lions Club Golf Tournament at Boulder Creek

–      September 12th, 9 am – 6 pm, Silicon Valley Fall Festival/AJ Robinson MSU, Memorial Park, Cupertino

–      September 21st, 5:30 -8:30 pm, Bingo, 2120 Walsh Ave, Santa Clara, Lions Kent & John

–      October 11th, 9 am, 10 am – 3 pm, Omar’s Dream Run, Hellyer Park, 985 Hellyer Ave, San Jose.

–      November 14th, 10 am – 1 pm, Stop Hunger Now event at St Francis Episcopal Church, 1205 Pine Ave, San Jose.

–      November 21 – 23rd, De Anza Lions Thanksgiving Food Drive

Tail Twister – Acting Lion Tail Twister Eli went around the room collecting “Happy Dollars”. Lion Steve gave an extra Happy Dollar for Lion Phil who was a little short. Lion Eli gave one for Jack Epperson who attended the PM meeting last night.

Review of the PM Meeting

International Director, Lion Jack Epperson presented Lion Pres Jeff with a pin. He also spoke to the group about:

  1. Reinstate 3 VP international director positions.
  2. US and Canada will each loose 1 director position this year and the US for the next 3 years because of declining membership.
  3. There is a change in voting procedures at the District Convention. Member dues must be paid at least 15 days prior to the convention.
  4. Policy manual has been revised with emphasis on events and service rather than meetings.
  5. International Lions Organization has now invested 17 million dollars in the Special Olympics.
  6. Need to begin reading Lion Magazine on line. Beginning in 2018, hardcopies will only be sent out quarterly.

Ms Portia Whitehead spoke about her volunteering at Villa Esperanza in Nicaragua.  Villa Esperanza helps young girls escaping the slums. Last year our club gave $250 via Forward Edge International.

Omar’s Dream Run – The event is scheduled for Sunday, October 11th at Hellyer Park in San Jose. Parking at the park is $6. Lion Eli attended the recent planning meeting and said the organization committee needs volunteers, participants and donations. If you want to participate, registering online at omarsdream.org. Volunteers should also register online. Lion Eli will need a crew on Oct 10th to haul tables and chairs to San Jose. The crew will be needed again on Oct 11th to set up everything then take everything down at the end of the day. This year’s donations/profits will include providing equipment to Valley Medical Center.

Silicon Valley Fall Festival/AJ Robinson MSU

The Fall Festival will be a week from this Saturday. We have picked up two more volunteers for the third shift but there is still room if you would like to help. For more information contact Lion Bernie between now and September 7th. Thereafter you should contact Lion Ray.

Good of the Order

The first Region 1, Zone 1 meeting to help support International President Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada’s first signature Service Project Challenge dubbed “Children’s Dignity Week” will be tonight, September 3 at Issei Memorial Building (IMB), 565 North 5th Street, Japantown San Jose. The event will start promptly at 5:30 pm. Please wear official Lion Apparel.

Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations to our winner, Lion Phil and thank you for donating the proceeds to our club.

Lion Walt

Secretary

AM Meeting Minutes, 8/27/2015

Lions Present: Ray, Walt, Phil, Don, Bill, Steve, Al, Dagi, Eli, Mort, Ron, and Charlie.

Dates to Remember

–      August 29th, 1 – 4pm, Morgan Hill Lions, Just Us For Dessert fundraiser, 1645 San Pedro Drive, Morgan Hill.

–      September 11th, Scotts Valley Lions Club Golf Tournament at Boulder Creek

–      September 12th, 9 am – 6 pm, Silicon Valley Fall Festival/AJ Robinson MSU, Memorial Park, Cupertino

–      September 21st, 5:30 -8:30 pm, Bingo, 2120 Walsh Ave, Santa Clara, Lions Kent & John

–      October 11th, 9 am, 10 am – 3 pm, Omar’s Dream Run, Hellyer Park, 985 Hellyer Ave, San Jose.

–      November 14th, 10 am – 1 pm, Stop Hunger Now event at St Francis Episcopal Church, 1205 Pine Ave, San Jose.

–      November 21 – 23rd, De Anza Lions Thanksgiving Food Drive

Tail Twister – Acting Lion Tail Twister Eli went around the room extracting “Happy Dollars”. Lion Ron gave for the SF Giants and Oakland Raiders. Lion Mort was happy because Jack Epperson will be attending our September 2nd PM meeting.

District 4-C6 Cabinet Meeting – Lion Ray reported that our district now has colorful posters that we can pass out to businesses willing to display them. They will make it easier for people interested in joining Lions to contact someone.

New technology is available to make our job easier

100 Hours Program is a new website listing of opportunities for anyone interested in doing volunteer work.

Lions President’s Group is another site dedicated just for Lion presidents.

GCF on Facebook is a tutorial for using Facebook.

Square Chart is a 2.7% sales program similar to Pay Pal. It may be a help for our Golf Tournament and Crab Feed for transactions.

Stop Hunger Now – Sunnyvale Host Lion Suzie DeUnger reported that the next District Stop Hunger Now event would be on November 14th, 10 am – 1 pm at St Francis Episcopal Church, 1205 Pine Ave, San Jose. Volunteers are needed to package food. This is a fun and worthwhile event.

AJ Robinson/Silicon Valley Fall Festival – The Fall Festival is on September 12th at Memorial Park in Cupertino. Our club has volunteered to run the AJ Robinson Diabetes Screening Van. Hours are from 9 am till 6 pm. Volunteers are still needed, ESPECIALLY for the third shift, 3 pm to 6 pm. Lion Jim Isaacson has agreed to help with the setup. We are trying to get 2 nurses per shift. Thanks to Lion Steve who has volunteered to get the tables, chairs, and tent out of storage. If you have a camera, please bring it. We need some pictures for our website.

Good of the Order

Correspondence – Stanford’s Automated Driving Research: The Center for Design Research is recruiting participants for automated driving research. The studies are conducted using a driving simulator on Stanford’s campus. Participants must have a valid driver’s license. Studies take 60-90 minutes and participants will receive a $25 Amazon gift card.  You can sign up at http://tinyurl.com/stanforddrivingresearch. For more information contact stanforddrivingresearch@gmail.com

Lion Dagi reported she has made some updates to our website, especially the home page. Once Lion President Jeff has approved them, she will have Lion John install. Thanks Lion Dagi for your good work!

Lion Steve says his neighbor needs a sitter for their dogs. Neighbor is going to Maui 11 – 19 September and will pay $35/day. See Lion Steve for more information.

Lion Ron reported his neighbor is getting rid of a 3-burner stove and wants to know if we would like it. If his kids do not want it, we can have it.

Lion Mort wished to thank Lion Ray for all he has/and is doing for our club. We agree. Thanks, Lion Ray! She also noted the Alburn Host Lions are having their golf tournament at Turkey Creek Golf Course.

Lion Phil thanked Lion Eli for picking up the eyeglasses from him and Lion Ray for picking up the pull-tabs. Great job, fellows!!

Lion Phil’s computer is out of service. If you wish to send him a message, please call or mail the message.

Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations to our winner, Lion Ron.

Lion Walt

Secretary

AM Meeting Minutes, 08/20/2015

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

Visitors: District Governor Jan Miller and Cabinet Secretary Sue Szucs

Dates to Remember

–      August 22nd, District 4C6 Cabinet Meting, Carmel

–      August 29th, 1 – 4pm, Morgan Hill Lions, Just Us For Dessert fundraiser, 1645 San Pedro drive, Morgan Hill.

–      September 11th, Scotts Valley Lions Club Golf Tournament at Boulder Creek

–      September 12th, 9 am – 6 pm, Silicon Valley Fall Festival/AJ Robinson MSU, Memorial Park, Cupertino

–      September 21st, 5:30 -8:30 pm, Bingo, 2120 Walsh Ave, Santa Clara, Lions Kent & John

–      October 11th, 9 am, 10 am – 3 pm, Omar’s Dream Run, Hellyer Park, 985 Hellyer Ave, San Jose.

–      November 14th, Stop Hunger Now event at St Francis Episcopal Church, San Jose.

–      November 21 – 23rd, De Anza Lions Thanksgiving Food Drive

Tail Twister – Lion Eli gave a “Happy Dollar” for his grandson, Eli starting kindergarten. “Happy Dollars” were given for the attendance of DC Jan Miller and Cabinet Secretary Sue Szucs at our club meeting.

DG Jan Miller – International President this year is Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada from Japan. His slogan is “Dignity, Harmony, and Humanity”. We are 1.4 million members strong with clubs in 210 countries.

Emphasis this year should be on children. DG Miller asked what we are doing this month for children. Lion Al explained how our club is working with a Boy Scout who is trying to setup eyeglass collection stations at optometry shops.

The first Cabinet Meeting of the fiscal year will be this Saturday, August 22nd in Carmel. Opens at 8 am but officially will run from 9 am to 1 pm. Bring clothes, books, non perishables to the cabinet meeting and they will be shipped to the Philippines and other places where they are needed.

Membership – DG Miller wanted to know what we were doing to increase membership. It was explained that we were have a Membership Drive at the Silicon Valley Fall Festival and were bringing the AJ Robinson van. Lions goal is to increase the number of Lions Clubs in California by 27. Last year our district had two new clubs in Gonzales and Downtown San Jose.

Leo Clubs are for High School students. Campus Clubs are for college students.

One of the goals is to have more women in leadership. Currently we have 26% of club members are women.

Student Speaker Contest packets should be ordered now from MD4. If ordered after October 1st there will be a $25 fee. Topic for this year is “Liberty and Justice for All, What does it Mean to You”

CS Sue Szucs – Several 2015-2016 District 4-C6 Directories were sold at $5 each. CS Szucs apologized for errors in printing.

AJ Robinson/Silicon Valley Fall Festival – We will have the AJ Robinson van at Memorial Park from 9 am until 6 pm. The event runs from 10 am until 5 pm. The extra two hours will give us a little extra time to set things up and take them down. We could still use some more volunteers for the third shift…3 pm till 6 pm. Contact Lion Ray if you can help out.

Good of the Order –

Omar’s Dream Run: There will be an organizational meeting at 3 pm on August 30th. Lion Al can’t make it and is looking for someone to fill in for him. The Run will be on Sunday October 11th at Hellyer Park. Cost is $35 and includes a tee shirt. Our club has agreed to help with setup of tables and chairs.

Time to Step Up – We are looking for replacements for those in charge of the Crab Feed and Treasurer. If you are willing please let your intentions be known.

Stop Hunger Now – The event will be on November 14th in San Jose. Same as last year. The date is the same as the second 4C-6 District Cabinet Meeting in Santa Clara.

Correspondence – A letter was received from the Blind Center thanking us for our donation of $1500 for three life memberships.

Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations Lion Eli.

Lion Walt

Secretary

Board Meeting Minutes, 08.18.2015

Type: Board Meeting

Meeting Date: Tuesday 18 August, 2015

Meeting Time: 7:42 pm

Location Knox Compound

Members Present: Lion Pres Jeff, Lions Al, Ray, and Walt

  1. Fiscal Review – Finances are in good shape. Budgets are out. Lion Al reported there are still four government reports to get out in the next 5 ½ months. He could use some help with the books. Considering going to a CPA. Ideally it would be nice if we could find a local CPA who might want to join our club and help out.
  1. A.J. Robinson Day & Membership Drive – We will have the AJ Robinson van at Memorial Park on Saturday, 12 September from 9 am to 6 pm. Lion Ray says we still need more help especially on the 3 – 6 pm shift. We will look into inviting Jim Isaacson and some of the other clubs to help us out.

We will have separate tents for registration and membership drive. Lion Prez Jeff says we should have Leos and younger members help out with membership drive.

Michael Riccomi, a lion from Almaden Valley is now working in our area and he is interested in joining our club. Lion Prez Jeff will reach out to him.

  1. Leadership and Participation – We need to diversify our membership. Looking for replacement for Lion Jim who wants out of Crab Feed. Need mentoring program. This program needs to be on standing agenda at our board meetings.
  1. Upcoming Visitors, September Meetings – District Governor Jan Miller will attend AM meeting this Thursday, August 20th. She also asked to attend the September PM meeting. Lion Prez Jeff advised her we already have a speaker for September PM meeting and asked if she wanted to reschedule. As yet Prez Jeff has not received a reply.

October PM meeting will feature a speaker from Invision, a shelter for women and children.

  1. Eyeglasses Collection – Amod Bhole, a boy scout working on his Eagle badge would like to send scouts door to door asking for eye glasses. Lion Prez Jeff is working with him and has suggested Amod send scouts out to optometry offices and community centers to see about setting up collection stations there instead. That would allow our club to continue with their program long after the scouts have fininshed.
  2. Other Charity/Foundation Updates – Omar’s Dream Run website is now open for registration. Date is Sunday, 11 October at 9 am. Cost is $35 and includes a tee shirt. Board has agreed to provide tables and chairs and sweat equity.
  1. Club Updates – Lions Dagi and John are asking about updating website as to which events we want to promote. Board recommends: AJ Robinson, Omar’s Dream Run, and Food Drive.

Lion Walt

Secretary

AM Meeting Minutes, 08/13/2015

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

Dates to Remember

–      August 17th, Bingo, 5:30 – 8:30 pm, Lions Dagi & John.

–      August 21st, 7 pm, Gilroy Lions Corn Feed and Steak Barbecue at Gilroy Golf Course.

–      August 29th, 1 – 4pm, Morgan Hill Lions, Just Us For Dessert fundraiser, 1645 San Pedro drive, Morgan Hill.

–      September 11th, Scotts Valley Lions Club Golf Tournament at Boulder Creek

–      September 12th, 9 am – 6 pm, Silicon Valley Fall Festival/AJ Robinson MSU

–      November 14th, Stop Hunger Now event at St Francis Episcopal Church, San Jose.

–      November 21 – 23rd, De Anza Lions Thanksgiving Food Drive

Tail Twister – Many happy dollars and some change given in appreciation for the Officer Induction/Tail Twister party. Kudos to Lion John and Leslie for hosting the party and also to Lion Jim for grilling the Tri Tip. Special thanks to PDG Bob DeUnger and his wife Suzie for participating.

AJ Robinson MSU/Silicon Valley Fall Festival – The Fall Festival will be at the Cupertino Memorial Park on Saturday, September 12th from 9 am – 6 pm. We will have the AJ Robinson van parked by the Quinlan Community Center where we will have electrical hookups. VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED, especially to staff the third shift between 3 – 6 pm. Please contact Lion Ray if you can help out.

Plans are for someone to train the first group of volunteers who will train the next group. Sharada, a potential future lion has agreed to volunteer. Plans are to have two nurses. Lion Scott’s wife, Julie Harris will due diabetes testing along with either Lion Val Isaacson or another nurse.

The new $7,000 spot cameras are proving to be very popular. So far they have completed 3500 eye exams.

Good of the Order

Omar’s Dream Run will be on October 11th. Registration opens on August 18th. There will be both a 5k and 10k run. Same prices. The committee has asked that we help on the day of the event setting up tables and chairs. They will handle finances except for the day of the run when Lion Al has been asked to step in. For more information see their website at omarsdream.org

De Anza Lions Flag Day events: Lion Mort announced there will be a Flag Day presentation at Kathryn Hughes Elementary School in late October or November. The hotdog lunch is planned for next May.  She is also looking to have a Flag Day presentation at Sutter Elementary School. Date to be determined.

The Morgan Hill Lions Club is sponsoring “Join Us For Dessert!” fundraiser. They will be featuring Ladera’s Gourmet desserts, Marie Callender’s famous pies, raspberry wine sundaes and home baked desserts. This is a college scholarship fundraiser to help local high school seniors. It will be held on Saturday, August 29th from 1 – 4 pm. The event will be at the Morgan Hill Cellars, 1645 San Pedro Drive, Morgan Hill.

Golf Tournament: Lion Amy reports that the golf tournament is planned for June 18th, 2016. As yet Gary, course manager at Moffett Field, has not confirmed the date.

Lion Tom Tobey is in the process of moving to Berkeley. He is currently living in temporary housing in Palo Alto until is home is ready for move in. We all wish him well.

Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations Lion Dagi.

Lion Walt

Secretary

AM Meeting Minutes, 8/6/2015

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

Dates to Remember

–      August 8th, 5 pm, Officer Induction & Tail Twister Party, Lion John and Leslie’s home, 7628 West Hill Lane, Cupertino.

–      August 12th, 3 pm, DYF hosting Camp De Los Ninos preview at Camp Campbell, contact Lion Val Isaacson by Aug 7th if you want to attend.

–      August 17th, Bingo, 5:30 – 8:30 pm, Lions Dagi & John.

–      August 21st, 7 pm, Gilroy Lions Corn Feed and Steak Barbecue at Gilroy Golf Course.

–      September 11th, Scotts Valley Lions Club Golf Tournament at Boulder Creek

–      September 12th, 9 am – 6 pm, Silicon Valley Fall Festival/AJ Robinson MSU

–      November 14th, Stop Hunger Now event at St Francis Episcopal Church, San Jose.

Tail Twister – After being gone for several weeks we were happy to see the return of Tail Twister Lion Herb. Lion Eli gave a dollar for all the help he received from Lions Steve, Herb, Carl, and Jill on the repair his boat.

PM Meeting Review

The Club welcomed a guest, Sharada to the meeting. Sharada is a neighbor of the Eliasons and potential future Lion.

The third annual Stop Hunger Now get together will be on November 14th at the St Francis Episcopal Church in San Jose. This is a 4C6 district wide event. We hope to package 10,000 bags of food for the needy. More details will be available as the time approaches.

Diabetes Youth Families (DYF) is hosting Camp De Los Ninos on Wednesday Aug 12th 3pm at YMCA Camp Campbell, 16275 Highway 9, Boulder Creek. The purpose is to let us lions see the camp in action on how our donations are being used to help kids with Type I diabetes learn how to successfully manage their lives. If you are interested in attending, contact Val Isaacson at (408) 464-3896 or email val-i@pacbell.net by Aug 7th.

The Scotts Valley Lions Club is planning a charity Golf Tournament on September 11th in Boulder Creek. Contact Lion Pres Jeff for more details.

Officer Induction/Tail Twister Party – The party is this Saturday, August 8th at the Noone residence, 7628 West Hill Lane, Cupertino. Please contact Lion Jeff if you have not notified him as to what you are bringing. We anticipate there will be 45 – 50 people. Lions Eli, John, and Ron will make a run to the storage facility on Friday for chairs and tables. On Saturday, Lion Eli and crew will pick up beer/wine, water, soda and some boxes of juice for the kids. Amy has volunteered to get the tri tip at Costco. Some help is still needed to setup and take down before/after the party.

AJ Robinson MSU/Silicon Valley Fall Festival – The Silicon Valley Fall Festival at Cupertino Memorial Park will be on Saturday, September 12th from 9 am to 6 pm. We still need volunteers to work in the AJ Robinson MSU screening participants. Lion Ray passed around a signup sheet. More volunteers are needed, especially for the 3pm – 6pm shift.  The signup sheet will be available at the Officer Induction/Tail Twister party if you would like to volunteer.

We discussed bringing two tents. One for signing up new members and one for the Leos membership drive. Lion Phil said he would bring old Lion magazines, photos and some eyeglass pamphlets to compliment our brag board and business cards.

Good of the Order

Lion Steve said Maria would make tamales on demand for us Lions. She will need two days advance notice. See Lion Steve for a menu. Lion Eli recommended we make her our Lion’s Club food vendor and start using her services for some of our events.

From our mailbox:

Canine Companions thank you letter for our $225 donation and membership renewal.

City of Hope for our $941 gift for Hope Village.

Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) for our donation of $250. Last year they sheltered 128 youth ages 12 – 17. Their jobs program provided case management to 200 youth throughout Sonoma County.

Camp VIA announced they have a new Director of Advancement, Laura Pesavento.

Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations Lion Don.

Lion Walt

Secretary

AM Meeting Minutes, 07/30/2015

Lions Present: Ray, Walt, Phil, Don, Bill, Al, Kent, John, Ron, and Charlie.

Dates to Remember

–      August 8th, Officer Induction & Tail Twister Party, 5 pm, Noone home

–      August 17th, Bingo, 5:30 – 8:30 pm, Lions Dagi & John.

–      August 21st, 7 pm  Gilroy Lions Corn Feed and Steak Barbecue at Gilroy Golf Course.

–      September 12th Silicon Valley Fall Festival/AJ Robinson MSU

–      November 14th, Stop Hunger Now event at St Francis Episcopal Church

Tail Twister – Acting Tail Twister Lion John took his job quite seriously as he went around the room extracting Happy Dollars from mostly willing members. Lion Ron gave for the recent successes of the SF Giants. Others were not so sure as to why they were giving.

Stop Hunger Now – The third annual 4C6 Stop Hunger Now get together will be on November 14th at the St Francis Episcopal Church, 1205 Pine Avenue, San Jose. We will join together to pack 10,000 bags of food, to be sent somewhere in the world where it is most needed. Each bag will feed 6 to 8 people. In addition District Chairs Lion Suzie and PDG Bob DeUnger are asking each club to donate $300.00 to help pay for the cost of the food we will be packaging.

Board Meeting Review – Lion Al said the Board passed the 2015 – 2016 budget and charity budget. The net from last year was $4500. Crab Feed unknown expenses are still a big concern this year. With our surplus it was suggested we should consider putting some money into the Perpetual Fund.

Tail Twister/Induction Party – The Party will start at 5 pm on Saturday, August 8th at Lion John and Leslie’s home. The Club will provide Tri-Tip as well as the bulk of the soda/water and beer. If you are coming please let Lion Pres Jeff know what you would like to bring, ie appetizer, salad, vegetable, fruit plate, dessert. Help is needed to set up tables, chairs, etc and also break down and return to storage. Lion Kent has volunteered to bring his Corn Hole game.

AJ Robinson MSU/Silicon Valley Fall Festival – The Silicon Valley Fall Festival at the Cupertino Memorial Park will be on Saturday, September 12th. We still need volunteers to work in the AJ Robinson MSU screening participants. In addition it was suggested we setup a Club Information tent to try and bring in new members. Volunteers are needed to staff the AJ Robinson Unit and applications tent. Contact Lion Ray if you can help out.

Good of the Order

Lion Al says the IRS rules that govern our club are getting too complicated. He thinks we should consider putting some money in our budget to get some help from a CPA.

The Gilroy Lions are hosting their CORN FEED and Steak Barbecue on Friday, August 21st, 7 pm at the Gilroy Golf Course, 2695 Hecker Pass Road, Gilroy. Cost is $20 per person if purchased before Aug 16th or $25 thereafter. For more information contact Vic Lase at 408-209-6587 or Bill Hart at 408-847-7829.

Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations Lion Ray and thanks for donating your winnings to our club!

Lion Walt

Secretary

AM Meeting Minutes for 7/23/2015

Lions Present: Lion’s Ray, Ron, Phil, Bill, Don, Steve, Al, Jim, Dagi,

John N., and Charlie.

Dates to Remember

–        July 28th Board Meeting 7:30 P.M. at Lion Al’s home

–        August 8th Lion’s Officer Induction & Tail Twister Party at Lion John & Leslie Noone’s home 5:00 P.M.

–        August 17th Bingo 5:30 – 8:30 Lion’s Dagi and John Noone

–      September 12th Silicon Valley Fall Festival/AJ Robinson MSU.

Tail Twister – Tail Twister Pro-temp Lion Jim went around the meeting and collected happy dollars from all the Lions.  Lion Steve gave two happy dollars one for this week and one for next week when he will be helping Lion Eli with his boat.  Lion Jim Gould gave a Happy dollar for just being here.

Budget Meeting – Lion Al said the Budget Meeting for the 2015‐16 Fiscal Year increased the spending for two veterans groups, Wounded Warriors and the Fisher House.  Lion Jim, Ray, Steve and Al discussed where the funding was going.  Lion Ray said he was looking for a way to get a better bang for our buck but is happy to support our veterans. Lion Al said he would present the budget to the P.M. club at the August 5th meeting for finalization.

Tail Twister Party – The Club Officers Installation and Tail-twister party is set for Saturday, August 8th at 5:00 P.M. at Lion John and Leslie Noone’s home. Lion John said he would need two tables and the splash pan from storage for the barbecue.

Good of the Order – Lion Ray said that Lion Scott Harris’s wife volunteered to help with the AJRobinson Diabetes screening at the Cupertino Fall Festival.  Lion Ray will give her the contact information with Lion Val Isaacson for full details.

Lion Steve talked about Maria’s trip to the Lion’s Eye Foundation clinic and also passed out menu’s for Maria’s home cooked Mexican food that you can order from her.

Opportunity Drawing – Lion John won and donated it all to the charity fund.

Respectfully submitted by:

Lion Ron Ahearn for Lion Secretary Walt Strach