Cupertino DeAnza Lions Charities, Inc. Lions Club of DeAnza Corporation A.M. Meeting Minutes 12/16/2010
Lions Present: Lion Prez Steve, Ron, Phil, Bill, Don L., Al, Dagi, Jim G., Eli, Mort, Ray L., Herb, Kent, John N., Provin, Dan, Yvone, and Charlie. We also want to welcome our new Lion to the pride Walter Strach Jr. Welcome aboard Walt.
Dates to Remember –
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Crab feed wrapping party Lion Steve’s home Jan.20th 5:00 P.M. 15th Annual Crab Feed January 22nd 2011 Charter Night March 19th 2011 Blue Pheasant Restaurant Cupertino Host Lions Fish-A-Thon Sat. May 7, 2011 & Set up May 6, 2011 DeAnza Lions Installation dinner June 25, 2011 at the Big Dog Winery
Guest – Erika Leonard from the Kid Power Nonprofit Organization. Erika gave her presentation on what the Kid Power Organization does in helping the community.
Visitors – Maria (interested in joining the Lions) and Luke a long time friend of Lion Provin’s.
Tail Twister – Lion Tail Twister Jim G. started the day with having Lion Charlie roll the dice for his birthday and he rolled a lucky eight. Lion Eli gave a happy dollar for his return to the Lion’s A.M. meetings. His surgery went well and he has returned to the pride. Lion Ray L. gave a happy dollar for the NY Giants beating the Philadelphia Eagles.
Board Meeting Review – Lion Al reported that the annual financial budget was written and posted on the Listserv. Lion Al also mentioned that the SaveMart Share card was working well. He also said the DeAnza Lions approved the application for membership of Walter Strach. The Board members also formed this years awards committee. Lion Al stated that a check had been cut to cover the Eye Camp and Girls school in India.
Crab Feed – Lion Jim G. said the Rotarians still had 37 tickets for the first seating and that he referred 30 requests for tickets to the Rotarians. At this time it appears we still have approximately 197 tickets still available for the second seating. Lion Al is working on getting security set up for the crab feed. Lion Jim G. is working on getting the beer donated and Lion Eli said if he needed help he was available. Thank you Lion Eli for jumping right back into service during your
recovery from surgery. The Rotarians have received some donations and will provide a list to Lion Prez Steve. Lion Jim G. will get with Lion Kent to set up a meeting with the Rotarians to see what help they could use from the Leo’s. A wrapping party for the donations to the crab feed will be held at Lion Prez Steve’s house at 5:00 P.M. on Jan 20, 2011.
Leo Update – Lion Kent reported that the Monta Vista Leo’s club are in the middle of taking their finals before Christmas break. The Leo’s currently have 32 members and will hold a New membership drive on January 10, 2011.
Speech Contest – Lion John Smith is waiting for a response from the other Lions clubs involved.
Good of the Order – Lion Ray Lancon mentioned the next District meeting being held in San Martin on January 8, 2011. The question was raised about the Lion’s P.M. meeting at the Round Table Pizza on Cambell. Lion Al said that we just need to make our reservation for the room 1 month in advance which should not be any problem.
Lion Prez Steve said that we would induct New Lion Walt Starch into the club next week.
The Lion’s presented Country Inn’s waitress Leonora with her Christmas card and gift for all the things she has done for us over the last Year.
Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations – Lion Charlie won.
Respectfully submitted by: Lion Secretary Ron Ahearn
Cupertino DeAnza Lions Charities, Inc. Lions Club of DeAnza Corporation A.M. Meeting Minutes 12/2/2010
Lions Present: Lion Prez Steve, Ron, Phil, Bill, Ray G., Al, Dagi, Jim G., Herb, Don L., Kent, John N., and Charlie.
Tail Twister: Lion Ray Lancon presented a check for $100 donated by Eleanor to use for whatever we need. Lion Ray also wanted to thank Lion Al Knox for the handwritten Thank you letters that he sent out thought it was a touch of class. Lion Dagi gave a happy dollar for a happy Thanksgiving. Lion Ray Gamma gave a happy dollar for the good turnout they had at the Portuguese Crab feed and Dinner Dance approximately 800 people.
Dates to Remember –
– DeAnza Lions Christmas Party Lion Ray Lancon’s home Dec. 4 starting at 5:30 P.M. – San Jose Christmas Day Parade Dec 5th, 2011
– Visitor from Kid Power (Erika Leonard) December 9th – Board Meeting December 14th TBA – 15th Annual Crab Feed January 22nd 2011 – Charter Night TBA
– Cupertino Host Lions Fish-A-Thon Sat. May 7, 2011 & Set up May 6, 2011
Crab Feed – Lion Jim G. said there were only ten tickets left for the first seating and we have sold 8 tickets for the second seating. Lion John Smith feels there is an issue with PayPal and a discussion panel has been set u to resolve the issues with Lion Mike Martin to facilitate the meeting.
Leo Update – Lion Kent said the Leo’s are all set up to participate in the Christmas parade. It was also noted that we now have a link to the Leo’s web site on our website.
Cabinet Meeting – Lion Ray Lancon and Lion Prez Steve attended the District Cabinet meeting. The main focus of the meeting was how to get new members for the clubs. They spoke about reaching out to our friends and neighbors and talking about the Lion’s club and how they help the community. Lion Ray also turned in Lion Phil’s tab collection of approximately 50 lbs. Lion Prez Steve also presented to past Lion President Ray Lancon a patch that he earned for the club for Excellence in Membership drive during his leadership.
Food Drive – The annual food drive on November 21-22, 2010 was a success. Although we were a little stretched at times for man-power we still provided
enough food to all the organizations that requested food for the needy families (approximately 141 families). We received approximately $902 dollars in cash donations and $11,000 worth of food donations. We want to thank all of those members and Leo’s who participated. The Cupertino Host Lion’s club provided support for the packing and distribution of the food to the different organizations on Monday. It was mentioned that we might want to meet with the Safeway store managers fairly soon to see about our participation next year and how we can improve the process. Also anyone finding a Beige jacket it belongs to Lion Dagi.
Speech Contest – Lion John Smith will be working with five different schools. He needs a Lion volunteer to sign a validation sheet.
Good of the Order – Lion Prez Steve said that we received a check from SaveMart/Lucky Share card for $123.59. Please be sure to use your cards when you go to the markets that participate.
Lion Ray Lancon wanted to remind everyone that the annual Christmas party will be at his home on Saturday, December 4th at 5:30 P.M. So you don’t want to miss the Blue Bells and their sounds of Christmas.
Lion Al mentioned that there will be a Golf Meeting on January 27th, 2011 mainly for the website group to make what ever changes/improvements to the golf portion of the website. He also mentioned that the price for next year will be $110.
Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations – Lion Charlie Waters won.
Respectfully submitted by: Lion Secretary Ron Ahearn
Cupertino DeAnza Lions Charities, Inc. Lions Club of DeAnza Corporation A.M. Meeting Minutes 12/9/2010
Lions Present: Lion Prez Steve, Ron, Phil, Bill, Don L., Ray G., Al, Jim G., Ray L., Herb, Kent, Mike M. and Charlie.
Guest – Walt
Tail Twister – Lion Herb paid up on his wager with Lion Jim G. on the Patriots vs the Jets with a happy dollar. Lion Mike M. paid a dollar for just getting in the door as the pledge began. Lion Ray Lancon gave a happy dollar for the pictures that Lion Ray G. took at the Lions Christmas party and the San Jose City Christmas parade.
Dates to Remember –
– Visitor from Kid Power (Erika Leonard) December 16th – Board Meeting December 14th at Lion Steves home at 7:30 – 15th Annual Crab Feed January 22nd 2011 – Charter Night TBA – Cupertino Host Lions Fish-A-Thon Sat. May 7, 2011 & Set up May 6, 2011 – DeAnza Lions Installation dinner June 25, 2011 at the Big Dog Winery
Crab Feed – Lion Jim G. said the Fish Market was asking about the Crab Feed.
Lion Al said we have between seven and thirty-three tickets available for the first seating, of these 20 are spoken for but not paid for yet. We have sold 38 tickets for the second seating so far. The Rotary Club has until Dec. 22, to report how many tickets they have sold. Lion Prez Steve will send out a second email about the crab feed. So far we have approximately $6,100 in donations for the raffle and silent auction.
Habitat for Humanity – Lion Phil met with the Rotarians to discuss the new build for Habitat. The Rotarians have donated $25,000 for the build. Lion Phil said that they will meet again on January 16, 2011 and he will give us an update then.
Christmas Parade and Leo Update – Lion Kent reported that the DeAnza Lions had three participants with the Leo’s also having three participants. Lion Kent stated that he thought there were about forty Lions and thirty Leo’s that participated in the parade. The Monta Vista Lions helped as interpreters for the chinese community at the AJ Robinson screening van after the parade. Lion Kent also wrote up an article and provided pictures for the Christmas Parade for
the web-site and sent it to Dagi for review and updating the website as we still had last years info on the web site.
Speech Contest – Lion John Smith has discussed the Speech contest with the other clubs to make sure we don’t duplicate efforts. The contest is scheduled for February 8, 2011 at this time.
Charter Night – Lion Prez Steve sent out an email with three dates mentioned at this time. They are Feb. 12, March 12, or March 19, 2011. At this time March 19, 2011 is the front runner. The dinner will be held at the Blue Pheasant Restaurant in Cupertino.
It was also discussed that Dan and Yvonne Fimby were looking at having the DeAnza Lions Club Installation dinner at the Big Dog Winery on June 25, 2011.
Good of the Order – Lion Kent talked bout the Golf meeting that was held by Lion Eli on Wednesday February 8, 2011 with Lion Kent and Lion Ron in attendance. The discussion was around sending out Thank You notices to the Major Sponsors and the Tee Sponsors. He mentioned that it would be good if we could provide facts about what we have done in the community in the Thank You letter to the major sponsors. Lion Ron will work on getting the specfics and prepare a draft letter for discussion.
Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations – Lion Ray Lancon won.
Respectfully submitted by: Lion Secretary Ron Ahearn
Cupertino DeAnza Lions Charities, Inc. Lions Club of DeAnza Corporation A.M. Meeting Minutes 11/18/2010
Lions Present: Lion Prez Steve, Ron, Phil, Bill, Ray G., Al, Yvonne, Dan, Jim G., Herb, Don L., Kent, John N., John S., Mike Martin, and Charlie.
Tail Twister: Lion Jim G. went around and collected funds from everyone for the success/failures of their football teams. Lion Yvonne said her Cowboys were on their way to recovery and Lion Phil gave a happy dollar for the Buffalo Bills finally winning a game.
Dates to Remember –
– Visitor from Kid Power (Erika Leonard) December 9th – Board Meeting December 14th TBA – 15th Annual Crab Feed January 22nd 2011 – Charter Night TBA
– Cupertino Host Lions Fish-A-Thon Sat. May 7, 2011 & Set up May 6, 2011
Crab Feed – Lion Jim G. said there were only ten tickets left for the first seating and we have sold 8 tickets for the second seating. Lion John Smith feels there is an issue with PayPal and a discussion panel has been set u to resolve the issues with Lion Mike Martin to facilitate the meeting.
Leo Update – Lion Kent will check with the Leo’s to make sure they are set up for the Food Drive and Christmas parade.
Food Drive – The annual food drive will be on November 21-22, 2010. It was mentioned that we will need at least two canopies for the food drive since it will be a rainy weekend. Lion Bill said he would take care of it. The tables and chairs are at Lion Ray L. house and Lions Charlie and Herb will pick them up. The Cupertino Host Lion’s club said they have six volunteers to help out with the packing and distribution on Monday. Packing and distribution of the food will start Monday November 22, at 7:30 at the Odd fellows hall in Cupertino. We were able to get a Refrigerator truck from Monarch truck rentals for the weekend.
Speech Contest – Lion John Smith will be working on the speech contest over the next two weeks as he needs to find out what other local Lions clubs will be participating.
Good of the Order – Lion Ray Gamma stated that they had a good turnout for the “WUTZIT” 2010 Reunion Alumni Dinner Dance “ with all having a great
time. Lion Prez Steve also mentioned that Time Magazine had a good article on the Canine Companions for Independence Organization.
Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations – Lion John Noone won.
Respectfully submitted by: Lion Secretary Ron Ahearn
Cupertino DeAnza Lions Charities, Inc. Lions Club of DeAnza Corporation A.M. Meeting Minutes 11/4/2010
Lions Present: Lion Prez Steve, Ron, Phil, Bill, Don, Ray G., Al, Dagi, Jim G., Ray L., Herb, Kent, Mike M., and Charlie.
Visitor – Allen Woertnick discussed the Christmas Day parade stating that we have the Garfield ballon this year. He also stated that we currently have 37 Leo’s signed up for the parade already. He also said that he needs support for the A.J. Robinson Van that day.
Tail Twister: Lion Herb was fined for his remark about the New England Patriots. There were many happy dollars given for the S.F. Giants winning the World Series.
Dates to Remember –
– Peace Poster Contestants Of District 4-C6 Ages 11-13yrs by 11/15/10 – Bingo Nov. 15th Don Lang and Howie Ludlum 5:30 – 7:30 – “WUTZIT” 2010 Reunion Alumni Dinner Dance Nov. 13, 2010 5:30 P.M. – 74th annual Lions Club Speaker Contest registration deadline November 15, 2010.
Topic (Enforcing Our Boarders: State vs Federal Rights – 20th Annual YWCA Luncheon, Tuesday November 16th @ Santa Clara Convention Center – Annual Food Drive November 20th & 21st – Lions annual Christmas party at Lion Ray Lancon’s on 12/4/2010 – Christmas Day Parade 12/5/2010 – 15th Annual Crab Feed January 22nd 2011
Leo Update – Lion Prez Steve gave Lion Kent a pin from Lion’s International for his participation in organizing the Leo’s Club. Lion Kent said the Leo’s Club was doing well, and have a large number of events planned before year end. The Leo’s have other Monte Vista clubs interested in helping with the food drive. Lion Al Woertnik talked about Christmas in the Park and the participation of the Leo’s with regard to decorating the Lion’s Tree.
Food Drive – The annual food drive will be on November 21-22, 2010. Lion’s will be collecting food donations at two Safeway Stores, with the new store in Sunnyvale opening Nov. 12th. The Food Drive will need to rent a refrigerated truck and a larger truck for dry goods. Lion Ray Lancon passed around a sign-up sheet for the food drive. We currently have 40 families receiving food, but have not heard from the Battered Women’s group. Lion Prez Steve noted that Trace Elementary School had contacted him, but did not give a family count yet.
Community Outreach Program – Lion Prez Steve will present a participation plaque to Lens Crafters (Westgate location) to thank them for their donation. Lion Ray Lancon stated that four clubs in our zone are doing well in eye glass collection – they are Almaden, Los Gatos, Saratoga & Cupertino De Anza. In addition, a student from Trace Elementary will receive a hearing aid from our club.
Crab Feed – Lion Prez Steve discussed printing tickets for the event and distributed flyers for the Crab Feed. Our group will get 150 tickets for each seating. Lion John Smith has forwarded the task sheet to the Rotarians. Lion Jim G. discussed the need for the Leo support during the Crab Feed (both shifts). Lion Prez Steve has sent forty requests for donations (raffle & door prize), and expects to send out more soon. La Boulangerie has expressed interest in supplying the French bread, but have not committed yet. A discussion followed with regard to moving the Crab Feed back to the Campbell Community Center in the future. Lion Prez Steve & Lion Ray L. will meet with a representative from St. Williams Church to discuss final arrangements for the Crab Feed.
Good of the Order – Lion Prez. Steve offered tickets to the Charles Schwab Golf Tournament, Nov. 5, 6, 7, to Lion members. Lion Al Knox asked about the status of the sponsorship donation from Kaiser Foundation Hospital; Lion Kent responded that he would check on it.
Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations – Lion Dagi won.
Respectfully submitted by: Lion Secretary Ron Ahearn
Cupertino DeAnza Lions Charities, Inc. Lions Club of DeAnza Corporation A.M. Meeting Minutes 11/11/2010
Lions Present: Lion Prez Steve, Ron, Phil, Ray G., Al, Dagi, Jim G., Ray L., Herb, Don L., Kent, Bill, and Charlie.
Visitors – The Super Almaden Lions visited with Allen Woertnick, Nancy Hansen, Jim Reese and Mary Kelly in attendance.
Tail Twister: Lion Jim G. went around and collected funds from everyone for the success/failures of their football teams.
Dates to Remember –
– Annual Food Drive November 20th & 21st – Lions annual Christmas party at Lion Ray Lancon’s on 12/4/2010 – Christmas Day Parade 12/5/2010 – Bingo Dec. 20th John Smith and Jeff Ludlum 5:30 – 7:30 – 15th Annual Crab Feed January 22nd 2011
Board Meeting Review – Lion Al stated that the board approved the financials as presented. The golf tournament is still being reconciled. Lion Al stated that tickets for the Crab feed are now available. Lion Jim G. gave the Rotarians their share of tickets for the crab feed. Lion Al said that we would send a $2500 check thru Lion Provin for the India Eye Camp and Girls school.
Leo Update – Lion Kent stated that the Leo’s currently have 35 members signed up. They are having weekly meetings and have all spots filled for the food drive. They are also very interested in participating in the Christmas parade.
Food Drive – The annual food drive will be on November 21-22, 2010. We currently have 116 families receiving food, but have now heard from the Battered Women’s group who are requesting food for 25 more families for a total of 141 families. This will max us out with an 8% increase and the declining economy. Lion Jim G. said that there are no refrigerator trucks available at this time. Lion Ray L. will check with Sunnyvale Community Services group to see if we can borrow their truck. Lion Al said he would have donation receipts for people who donate money.
Community Outreach Program – Lion Prez Steve presented a participation plaque to Lens Crafters (Westgate location) to thank them for their donation. Lion Prez Steve that the latest child that was taken in had their exam at 12:00
and had their glasses by 2:00. Lion Al said that the adult lady we are sponsoring is scheduled for her eye exam at the Lion Eye Clinic in San Francisco on Dec. 2nd. We are currently also sponsoring a 3rd grader for a hearing aid. Lion Al said we currently have ten eye vouchers left.
Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations – Lion Ray L. won.
Respectfully submitted by: Lion Secretary Ron Ahearn
Cupertino DeAnza Lions Charities, Inc. Lions Club of DeAnza Corporation A.M. Meeting Minutes 10/28/2010
Lions Present: Lion Prez Steve, Ron, Yvonne, Dan, Bill, Ray G., Al, Dagi, Jim G., Don L., Ray L., Herb, Kent, John S., and Charlie.
Visitor – None
Tail Twister: Lion Don Lang gave a Happy dollar for his return from Reno with all his money still in his pockets. There were numerous happy dollars for the success of the S.F. Giants and Oakland Raiders over the last week. There was a discussion on how Lion Eli was recuperating from his surgery, everything went well.
Dates to Remember –
– Peace Poster Contestants Of District 4-C6 Ages 11-13yrs by 11/15/10 – Bingo Nov. 15th Don Lang and Howie Ludlum 5:30 – 7:30 – Board Meeting November 9th Host Lion Al Knox’s home – “WUTZIT” 2010 Reunion Alumni Dinner Dance Nov. 13, 2010 5:30 P.M. – 74th annual Lions Club Speaker Contest registration deadline November 15, 2010.
Topic (Enforcing Our Boarders: State vs Federal Rights – 20th Annual YWCA Luncheon, Tuesday November 16th @ Santa Clara Convention Center – Annual Food Drive November 20th & 21st – 15th Annual Crab Feed January 22nd 2011
Leo Update – Lion Kent gave the Lion’s an update on the Leo’s Officers and club’s induction ceremonies held at Monta Vista High school on October 23rd. Lion Kent said the Leo’s were very appreciative of the participation by the Lion’s group in attendance. The Leo’s club currently have 31 members. During the meeting there was a sheet passed around for sign ups to help in the upcoming food drive. Lion Kent will send out the URL for the Leo’s web site so everyone can take a look at it.
Food Drive – The annual food drive will be on November 21-22, 2010. Lion Ray Lancon went back to both stores to check on their availability and layout for setup of the food drive. The new Safeway store will be a 24 hour store and plans to be open on Nov. 12th. Lion Ray L. met with the new manager from Sacramento and said he was very cooperative. We will probably need a refrigerated truck as freezer storage space at the stores is still an issue due to space. Lion Ray L. will be getting the boxes for packing the food in for delivery to the families. Lion Ray L. will send a letter to the stores stating our charity foundation. Lion Ray L. is
waiting for replies from the various organizations he sent out letters to find out what their requirements for food are this year.
Community Outreach Program – Lion Prez Steve and Lion Kathy Golkar met with the special education teacher from Lynbrook High School on Oct. 26th to discuss the special needs of one of their students. There is an appointment set up for Nov. 4th with the Vista Center in Palo Alto for an exam. There has been an appointment set up with the Lucille Packard medical center on Nov. 15th at 9:45 A.M for a further consultation on an eye specialist.
Lion Kathy is also working with Trace Elementary school to help a third grader get hearing aids. Other students are currently being tested at Trace Elementary school and we expect to get a call for help.
An eleven year old boy from Campbell Middle school will use one of our vouchers to get an eye exam and glasses on Oct. 28th form Lens Crafters in Westgate.
Lion Prez. Steve said a certificate will be given to Lens Crafters of Westgate from the Lions club to show our appreciation for all their support. Date and time not yet known.
Lion Dagi stated that Eleanor Sherman requested to borrow six of the Lions tables for her Thanksgiving function. Lion Charlie Waters volunteered to pickup the tables from Lion Carl E. house and deliver them to Eleanor’s home.
Lion Al Knox wrote a letter to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation describing the community functions that we support i.e. Via West (Camp Costanoan) A.J. Robinson van and eye exams for the community. Lion Kent stated that this letter will help in getting charitable donations in the future and maybe an increase in donations from the Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
Crab Feed – Lion Jim G. met with the Rotarians to discuss points of contacts and other ticket issues. There will be a meeting with the church next Thursday and Lion Ray L. will need a $500 deposit check for the room. Discussions continue with the church over parking for the first seating of the crab feed as it interferes with parking for the 5:00 mass.
Good of the Order – Lion Prez. Steve presented him with a Pin from Lions Club International for growth in club membership last year. Lion Ray said Thank you and reiterated that we need to continue to strive to get new members. Lion Ray Gamma said he went to Ruffled Feathers restaurant and it was a great place. Next P.M. meeting on Nov. 3rd at Round Table Pizza 6:30 P.M. 1400 W. Campbell Ave.
Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations, Lion Prez Steve won.
Respectfully submitted by: Lion Secretary Ron Ahearn
Cupertino DeAnza Lions Charities, Inc. Lions Club of DeAnza Corporation A.M. Meeting Minutes 10/21/2010
Lions Present: Lion Prez Steve, Ron, Phil, Bill, Ray G., Al, Dagi, Jim G., Ray L., Herb, Kent, John N., and Charlie.
Visitor – None
Tail Twister: Lion Jim G. gave a Happy dollar for no SS raise, Lion Dagi gave a few Happy dollars for being back from her trip and she also rolled a seven for her birthday so everyone had to pay a dollar, good roll Dagi.
Dates to Remember –
– Peace Poster Contestants Of District 4-C6 Ages 11-13yrs by 11/15/10 – Board Meeting November 9th Host Al – “WUTZIT” 2010 Reunion Alumni Dinner Dance Nov. 13, 2010 5:30 P.M. – 74th annual Lions Club Speaker Contest registration deadline November 15, 2010.
Topic (Enforcing Our Boarders: State vs Federal Rights – 20th Annual YWCA Luncheon, Tuesday November 16th @ Santa Clara Convention Center – Annual Food Drive November 20th & 21st – 15th Annual Crab Feed January 22nd 2011
Leo Update – Lion Kent stated that the Leo’s Club induction ceremony was this Saturday the 23rd of October and invited all Lion’s members to join in on the ceremony to be held in the auditorium at Monta Vista High school at 8:00 P.M.. Lion Kent asked all Lion’s attending the Leo’s inauguration ceremony to wear there dress blue Lions shirt and vest if they have one.
Food Drive – The annual food drive will be on November 21-22, 2010. Lion Ray Lancon said there still has been no decision on which Safeway store will be available. Lion Ray stated that due to the economy we will probably have more families in need. Lion Ray L. sent out the request form to last years recipients and got a response back for 20 families so far. Lion Ray said that we would need the J.C. Paper truck saturday if Lion Mike M. would be able to get it. Lion Don Lang said that the Odd fellows Hall would be available on Sunday for the Lions Club to use. Lion Al asked for volunteers to be at the Odd Fellows Hall at 8:00 A.M. to start packing the boxes. Lion Ray said he has requested 125 boxes for packing the food in. Lion Ray also stated that Pak-N-Sav is hoping to be open by the time we have are food drive. It was also brought up that we need some kind of receipt for cash donations, nothing fancy. We might need more trucks to help deliver the food.
Community Outreach Program – Lion Prez Steve gave Lion Al two vouchers back for eye exams as we did not need them for our last two exams as Lens Crafters had a free eye exam that day and we did not need them. Lion Ray L. mention that The Saratoga Lions club needs one voucher so we will sell them one of ours. We currently have approximately eleven vouchers left.
Lion Al also mentioned that we have not received the one-thousand dollar donation from Recology as of yet. Lion Kent also mentioned that the Palo Alto Medical Group would like a letter stating where their charitable donation money went to, ie; A.J. Robinson van, Blind Center, Eye Exams, etc.
Crab Feed – Lion Jim G. stated that he needs someone to volunteer to have their phone number to be put on the flyer for calls since he no longer has his shop phone to give out. Lion Ray L. volunteered for that. Lion Prez Steve said he would put the new number on the flyer. Lion Jim G. said he would check with the Rotarians on what phone number they want on the flyer. Lion G. will set up a meeting to discuss the split of seating tickets with the Rotarians. It was asked that everyone push the second seating as the first seating always gets sold out first.
Good of the Order – Lion Ray Lancon stated that he and Lion Charlie W. went to the Saratoga Lions Club meeting and that the average age of the club was in its seventies and that new members were needed for the club to survive. Lion Ray L. stated that all clubs including ours needs new members to keep the clubs healthy and active.
Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations, Lion Ron finally won one.
Respectfully submitted by: Lion Secretary Ron Ahearn
Cupertino DeAnza Lions Charities, Inc. Lions Club of DeAnza Corporation A.M. Meeting Minutes 10/14/2010
Lions Present: Lion Prez Steve, Ron, Phil, Yvonne, Dan, Ray G., Al, Jim G., Don, Bill, Ray L., Mike M. and Charlie.
Visitor – President Jeff Spalding, Mr. Phil Brewer and Ms. Mary Kelly from the Super Almaden Lions Club came to promote their blanket drive for the homeless. Last ear they collected and distributed over 1,000 blankets during the year. They are hoping to do the same or better this year. Lion Ray L. will collect any blankets donated by the Cupertino DeAnza Lions Club and give to the Super Almaden Lions.
Tail Twister: Lion Jim G. went directly to Lion Ray G. for discussing Lion Bill Reeds celebration of his 60th weeding anniversary, Lion Bill then gave a happy dollar because today was the actual day of his marriage. Lion Mike Martin gave a happy dollar now that he has his truck running again. Lion Don Lang gave a happy dollar now that he just returned from his vacation in England.
Dates to Remember –
– Monta Vista Leo Club Induction October 23rd 5:00P.M. to 9:00 P.M. – Peace Poster Contestants Of District 4-C6 Ages 11-13yrs by 11/15/10 – Board Meeting November 9th Host Al – “WUTZIT” 2010 Reunion Alumni Dinner Dance Nov. 13, 2010 5:30 P.M. – Peace Poster Contestants Of District 4-C6 Ages 11-13yrs by 11/15/10
74th annual Lions Club Speaker Contest registration deadline November 15, 2010.
Topic (Enforcing Our Boarders: State vs Federal Rights ) – 20th Annual YWCA Luncheon, Tuesday November 16th @ Santa Clara Convention Center – Annual Food Drive November 20th & 21st – 15th Annual Crab Feed January 22nd 2011
Board Meeting Review – Lion Al went over the preliminary figures for the annual golf tournament. He only received 41 applications for golfers and we had 88 golfers present. It has been difficult for him to reconcile the golfers. Lion Al thanked Lion Yvonne for all the hard work she put in at the golf tournament and that all the cash boxes were reconciled and they were right on. The preliminary numbers show that we took in approximately $11,500 down about $4,500 dollars less than what was budgeted. At this time we still have a possibility that we will have one major sponsor come through that would put us over budget. Lion Al mentioned that we had 20 unpaid golfers the day of the tournament. Lion Al mentioned that we had more Silver sponsors but less Tee sponsors than last year.
Food Drive – The annual food drive will be on November 21-22, 2010. Lion Ray Lancon said there has been no decision on which Safeway store will be available. Lion Ray stated that due to the economy we will probably have more families in need. Last year we provided food to 130 families. If we decide to do collect food at two stores it was stated that we would need approximately 48 volunteers to staff both stores. Lion Don Lang said that the Odd fellows Hall would be available on Sunday for the Lions Club to use. We might need more trucks to help deliver the food.
Eye Glass Outreach Program – Lion Prez Steve and his wife Ellen along with Lion Kathy stated that we will have one boy and one girl from the Campbell Middle School and one adult going to the Lens Crafters in Westgate that will be getting free eye exams and glasses with no vouchers being used. We also talked with the nurse at the Cupertino elementary school and informed her that a child with broken glasses could go to the Lens Crafters and get the glasses repaired for free.
Crab Feed – The DeAnza Lions club has received the contract from the church for the use of their facilities. There is an issue about parking and the 5:00 mass that needs to be worked out. We are looking into possibly using the schools parking lot for the first seating. We will ask the Leo’s to help us with the crab feed and directing traffic in the parking lot.
Good of the Order – Lion Ray Lancon asked that all Lions please provide him with their old Lions magazines when they are done reading them so they can be distributed to various lobbies to help promote Lionism.
There was a question about how Lion Eli was doing after his surgery. It was stated that he came through it well and everything was fine.
Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations, Lion Yvonne won.
Respectfully submitted by: Lion Secretary Ron Ahearn
Cupertino DeAnza Lions Charities, Inc. Lions Club of DeAnza Corporation A.M. Meeting Minutes 10/7/2010
Lions Present: Lion Prez Steve, Ron, Phil, Ray G., Al, Jim G., Bill, Eli, Herb, Ray L., and Charlie.
Visitor – Ms. Susan Hough from the League of Women Voters. Susan gave us information on the background of the League of Women voters. Susan then gave her presentation on the various Propositions that will appear on the November ballot this year. All Lions present asked questions and had a lively debate. We all thanked Susan for her time and information provided.
Tail Twister: Lion Jim G. went directly to Lion Herb as it was his Birthday and had him roll the dice, he rolled an 8 which meant he had to pay $6.40. All was well until Lion Charlie mentioned that it was Lion Ron’s birthday also which meant he had to roll the dice also, he rolled a 3 which cost him $2.40. Thank you Lion Charlie.
Dates to remember –
– Board Meeting October 12th, 7:30 P.M. at Lion Ray Lancon’s home. – Bingo October 18th Dan and Yvonne Fimby – “WUTZIT” 2010 Reunion Alumni Dinner Dance Nov. 13, 2010 5:30 P.M. – Peace Poster Contestants Of District 4-C6 Ages 11-13yrs by 11/15/10
74th annual Lions Club Speaker Contest registration deadline November 15, 2010.
Topic (Enforcing Our Boarders: State vs Federal Rights )
– 20th Annual YWCA Luncheon, Tuesday November 16th @ Santa Clara Convention Center
– Annual Food Drive November 20th & 21st – 15th Annual Crab Feed January 22nd 2011
Golf Update – Lion Eli stated that the golf tournament is tentatively scheduled for September 24, 2011 at Moffett Field Golf Course unless the Lions group comes
up with another venue.
Food Drive – The annual food drive will be on November 21-22, 2010. Lion Ray Lancon said there has been no decision on which Safeway store will be available. There is some concern about refrigeration storage space at the various stores. It was brought up that we might have to rent a refrigeration truck to store the perishable food. It was also brought up that if we can we might do a food drive at the two different stores depending on the volunteers and the Leo’s volunteers.
Good of the Order – Lion Ray Gamma mentioned the “WUTZIT” Club Alumni 2010 Reunion Dance on Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 5:30 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. at the San Jose Elks Lodge #522. A copy of the flyer is attached to the meeting minutes for further information.
Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations, Lion Ray Gamma won. It was about time, I think I heard someone say.
Respectfully submitted by: Lion Secretary Ron Ahearn
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