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

Lions Present in-person: Jeff, Steve, Carl, Al, Claire, Jen, Jill, Barb, and Ron.
Lions Present by Zoom: Vijay, Bill, Joan and Leslye.
Lion Guests: District Governor Allen L. King of King City Lions, 1st Vice District Governor Melinda Blaza of Milpitas Gateway Silicon Valley Lions, 2nd Vice District Governor Benjie Fernandez of Milpitas Executive Lions, Cabinet Secretary Jeanine Healy of San Martin Lions, LCIF Liaison Sue Szucs of Milpitas Gateway Silicon Valley Lions, Lotus Shin of San Jose Pioneer Lions, Marie Dollar of San Martin Lions.
Guests: Levi, Anastacia (Ana), and Lucia Ludlum and Ellen Ratner.

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

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

District Governor Lion Allen addressed the meeting praising the DeAnza Lions for their continued activity in the face of the pandemic. At the same time challenging all 4c6 District Lions to continue their service heeding our International President Douglas C. Alexander’s words, “Service from the Heart.”

The entire entourage of the Governor followed with words of praise, encouragement and challenge covering topics such as Lions in Sight, LCIF Campaign 100, Student Speakers contest (How Kindness can Reunite our Country), Poster and Essay contests, Melvin Jones Fellowships and even suggesting the formation of a “Cubs” Club.

Regarding our installation of officers and induction of a new member that occurred 8/21/2021, Lion President Jeff presented Lion Jill with the Presidential Award that was acknowledge in absentia.

It was reported that all DeAnza ROV Teams have been trained and are prepared to provide the required service starting 9/4/2021.

Lion President Jeff reported that the Family BBQ Party was successfully held on 8/28/2021, a full report soon from the Lion Treasurer.

Meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM.

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

Dates to Remember –

– BBQ Fund Raiser August 28, 2021 4-7 PM
– ROV Volunteer’s Special Election Sept. 14, 2021
– Annual Crab Feed February 5, 2022

Tail Twister – Tail Twister Lion Herb collected big bucks from Lion Joan now having four Grand dogs (4) and Lion Ann for her 3rd grandchild.

Installation of Club Officers – The Installation of club officers was held on August 21st at Lion Al’s home. During the installation a new member Lion Barbara Knox was initiated. Several Melvin Jones awards were also presented to deserving Lions.

ROV – Lion Al and Lion Barbara will cover the coordinators position at Los Gatos Creek Park for the entire ten days. Lion Al said that we could still use more club volunteers to help out with the recall. Some openings are at ROV headquarters on Berger drive from 5-9 PM on September 11th thru the 14th helping receiving the ballots. Lion Al said the Registrar of Voters is having a hard time getting volunteers.

BBQ – Lion Al said set-up will start at 2:30 PM. The food committee is ready to go. At this time we have 40 people with walkups welcome. So far ticket sales are approximately 50% non lions and 50% Lions. Hot Dogs and Hamburgers are being served (Regular and Vegetarian).

Camp Via West – Lion Joan wanted to thank Lion John and Lion Ray for all the help they have been providing. Lion Joan said the garden is producing well and she harvested approximately 20lbs of tomatoes and squash. Lion Joan said that children from a school (K-8th) will be staying at the Camp starting Monday and
they would like to help out in the garden. There will be between 10 -12 kids each day from Monday thru Thursday to help in the garden. Lion Joan says she and the garden miss Lion Dagi tremendously and can’t wait for her return. There was a discussion on how the Lions would like to thank the Camp Via manager Rick for all he has done to support us. Rick is probably going to retire sometime in the near future and the Lions would like to give him a gift for all his support.

Good of the Order –

Lion Al wanted to thank Lion Dagi for her help with setting up PayPal on our website for the BBQ even though she is in Germany.
Lion Dagi would like some updated information on the charities we support for her new article on our website. Lion Al said he would send her a PDF file of them later today. Lion Dagi said she would also like some info and pictures of the installation of officers for an article on the website.

Opportunity Drawing – Lion Al won for the fourth time in a row WOW. He has taken over from Lion Eli record wins in a row.

Lion Ron Ahearn

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

Dates to Remember –

– Installation of Officers August 21st @ Lion Al’s
Home from 3 -7 pm
– BBQ Fund Raiser August 28, 2021 4-7 PM
– ROV Volunteer’s Special Election Sept. 14, 2021
– Annual Crab Feed February 5, 2022

Guest – Madison from Camp Via West.

Tail Twister – Tail Twister Lion Herb collected big bucks from Lion Eli since this is the first meeting he has attended in person this year. Thank you Lion Eli.

Board Meeting Review –

ROV – Lion Al and Lion Barbara will cover the coordinators position at Los Gatos Creek Park for the entire ten days. Lion Al said that we could still use more club volunteers to help out with the recall.
BBQ – Lion Al said the issue of Covid came up and was discussed. The club has asked for an all hands zoom meeting on Friday August 20th at 8 PM to discuss the BBQ and vote on wether we should continue. Another BBQ zoom meeting will be held on Wednesday August 25 to see where we stand. The food committee is ready to go.

Blind Center – Lion Al said the club donated $250 to Vista (Lions In Sight). Lion Ray said there were volunteers at the Blind Center from a San Jose State Sorority and they talked about setting up a Lion’s club at SJS. To date there have been 95 thousand pairs of glasses processed so far. Our club will also donate $250 to the Rise to Hunger campaign in October.

Camp Via West – Lion Joan said harvesting is continuing with tomatoes and squash mainly being picked. Lion Joan said that children from a school (K-8th) will be staying at the Camp and
they would like for them to help out in the garden. There will be between 8-10 kids each day from Monday thru Thursday to help in the garden. Lion Joan is looking at setting up a curriculum for them for what they can do in the garden. The kids are supposed to have an instructor with them.

Good of the Order –

Lion Steve said he will be taking Maria to her eye appointment in San Francisco on August 24th.
Lion John talked about the article in the Lions magazine about the new Lions International President and how he was a working class person who started at the bottom and worked his way up the ranks. He said it was a good article to read.

Opportunity Drawing – None

Lion Ron Ahearn

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

Dates to Remember –

– Installation of Officers August 21st @ Lion Al’s
Home from 3 -7 pm
– BBQ Fund Raiser August 28, 2021 4-7 PM
– ROV Volunteer’s Special Election Sept. 14, 2021
– Annual Crab Feed February 5, 2022

Tail Twister – Tail Twister Lion Herb collected happy dollars for SF Giants winning and Lion Leslye attending the meeting.

PM Meeting Review – Lion Al went over the P.M. meeting minutes as follows:

A discussion was held regarding Lions in Sight glasses sorting and cleaning on 7/30 and 7/31/2021 at the Vista Blind centers on Bascom Avenue in San Jose. The Secretary has personal knowledge that forty-seven volunteers showed up on the 30th and processed over thirty thousand pairs of glasses. Lion Ray has additional information not available here due to audio difficulties.

A discussion regarding the installation of officers and induction of a new member was held. It will occur on 8/21/2021 at the Knox residence at 217 N. Milton Avenue in Campbell. Lion Claire has circulated a sign-up sheet or you may text or email Lion Barb at durangogram@comcast.net 408 482-0086.

Solicitation for attendance at a summer BBQ at Blackberry Farm has gone out. The Flyer will be attached to the email containing these minutes. Also, if you are available on that day, 8/28/2021 and would like to assist in serving the food. Contact by email, text, or phone Lion Barbara at durangogram@comcast.net 408 482-0086.

In a discussion today with the Registrar of Voters office they indicated openly where they would like us to assist.
Lion Al and Barb have committed to being the site Coordinators for the Los Gatos Creek Park Supply Center. They have taken responsibility for all ten days from 9/4/2021 to 9/14/2021 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Additionally, they would like DeAnza Lions and friends of DeAnza to provide all ten days of courier service. Attached to the email containing these minutes is a copy of the opportunities available. Contact Lions Al or Barb if you can provide a car, and a driver and a passenger, for any of the open shifts.
Considering our recently depressed fund raising this does provide an opportunity to raise four to six thousand dollars for DeAnza
Lions.

Blind Center Volunteers – Lion Ray said an another opportunity to help the blind center on Bascom Ave on August 14th for the Lions clubs to clean and sort glasses from 9AM – 2 PM. They could use apple boxes to store the glasses in after being sorted and cleaned. Lion John has a concern that Lions Club can sustain the effort.

BBQ – Lion Kent said he got the permit for the BBQ and we need to vacate the park by 7 PM. Lion Al said he would edit the Flyer with new times and ready for Lion Kent and other Lions to send out a copy of the flyer to their local Next Door groups. Lion Kent said Sierra Nevada beer is not able to attend the event and has not heard from Ridge Winery. We currently are limiting the seating to 250. We could sell tickets at the door if we do not sell out on line. Lion Al has set up PayPal for the event on our website. Lion Steve mentioned that the Veggie dogs at Trader Joes were the best.

Camp Via West – Lion Joan said that the gardens summer crop of vegetables are being harvested. Lion Joan said the Camp is starting to have kids Monday thru Thursday. Lion Joan said children from elementary thru the eighth grade will be attending. Lion Joan said that eight to twelve kids will be assigned to the garden and that they have asked her to have different projects for them to do. She needs volunteers to help in this effort. Camp Via West needs everyone to wear a lanyard showing that they are okay to be there,

ROV – Lion Al said we still have some volunteer spots available for the Recall election. Lion Al said that the ROV took Hellyer park away from us and asked us to help out with providing all ten days of courier service. If you have any questions please contact Lion Al.

Good of the Order – None

Opportunity Drawing – No drawing today.

Lion Ron Ahearn

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

Dates to Remember –

– PM Meeting August 4th at Tony &Alba’s 6:30 PM
– Installation of Officers August 21st @ Lion Al’s
Home from 3 -7 pm
– BBQ Fund Raiser August 28, 2021
– ROV Volunteer’s Special Election Sept. 14, 2021
– Annual Crab Feed February 5, 2022

Guest – Dennis Whitaker talked about “Wreath’s Across America” and was thankful for our continued support of the veterans. Dennis said there were over1,300 wreaths presented last year on the graves by the Boy Scouts.

Tail Twister – Tail Twister Temp Lion Kent took on the duties and collected a good amount of money. Look out Lion Herb there is a Lion on the prowl. Lion Al said his wife Barbara was joining the Lions. Welcome aboard Lion Barbara it has been a long time coming.

Board Meeting Review –
Lion Ray said that the Board approved both the Administration Budget and the Charity budget as proposed.
Lion Al said the BBQ was approved. Lion Suda will be the leader. Lion Al said that there are eight positions are already filled for participating in the event. Lion Al said he will prepare the BBQ Flyer and set up Pay Pal.
– AMer’s – Lion Al, Lion Barbara, Lion Kent, and Lion Ron will
check out the BBQ area tomorrow. Lion Kent said he would
check with Ridge Winery and and a beer maker about presenting at the BBQ. There was also a discussion about music for the event whether it be a band, DJ, or recorded music.
Lion Ray said a company would provide 129,000 pairs of glasses every two months and deliver them to the blind center on Bascom Ave. for us to clean and sort. They are asking for volunteers for July 30th and 31st. They need all the apple boxes they can get to store the glasses.

Camp Via West – Lion Joan said that the garden is all sealed up with bird netting. Lion Steve, Ellen and Lion Ron will finish putting up the shade screens and put on magnets on the garden gate to hold it closed while the garden is being attended too. Lion Joan said that the camp is starting to receive paid guests again. Lion Joan said the the summer crop of vegetables are starting to be harvested. All Lions want to thank both Lion Joan and Lion Dagi for all the work they have done at the camp garden. Lion Al asked Lion Joan if she could provide some valuation for the vegetables we have given to West Valley Community Services, to which she said she would.

Good of the Order – None

Opportunity Drawing – Lion Al won for a second week in a row congratulations.

Lion Ron Ahearn