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Cupertino DeAnza Lions Charities, Inc.
Lions Club of DeAnza Corporation
Regular Meeting 7/1/2010
Lions Present: Lion Prez Steve, Phil, Bill, Al, Ray G., Jim G., Eli, Herb, Ray,
Mike M., & Ron.
Guests/Visitors: None
Tail Twister: Lion Jim fined all Lions to make budget for the year.
Dates to remember –
– Bingo Lion Jim G. and Lion Mike Martin July 19th
– Golf Meeting July 7th 5:30 P.M.
– P.M meeting July 7th 6:30 P.M.
– Board Meeting July 13th  @ Steve’s Home 7:30PM
– Lions Eye Foundation annual meeting July 17th at the California Pacific Medical Center
San Francisco
– District Governor Installation July 17th
– District Meeting San Martin Lions Hall July 18th
– Scales of Justice Charter Night & Installation of Officers July 29th
– ACS Car Show July 31st
– Scales of Justice Desserts & Dawgs 2010 August 15th
– AJ Robinson Cupertino Fall Festival Sept. 18-19
Guest: None
Golf Update – Lion Eli stated the next Golf meeting will be 5:30 P.M. before the
P.M. meeting at Round Table Pizza in Santa Clara.  The major topics will be
Raffle prizes, major sponsorship, and tee sponsors.  Lion Steve said that we are
starting to get in donations for gift bag and raffle prizes.
Budget Meetings: Lion Al has completed the 2010 financial reports.  The
increase in the crab feed tickets will help offset the budget deficit. The budget
approval meeting will be in during the August. P.M. meeting.  The final budget
report for 09-10 will be presented at the next board meeting.  Lion Jim G. and
Lion Al talked about the discussions between the DeAnza Lions and the
Rotarians about the split of the crab feed funds.  The Rotarians said they were
willing to take on more responsibility.  Further discussions between the two
groups in the future.
Outreach – Lion Al stated that that five individuals have completed the process
and received their glasses.  There are five more in limbo at the Campbell Middle
school.  Lion Ray L. will try to contact the school sponsor to see where the
process is at.  The DeAnza Lions currently have ten more vouchers available.
Lions Herb and Charlie are currently being trained in the process.
Storage Unit – Lion Eli reported that all the material stored in Lion Jim’s garage
is now at the storage facility.  The only thing left is a few of the tables used for the
installation dinner.  Lion Jim G. and Eli will talk with Kerry/Kathy about what they
want to do withe the Habitat for Humanity BBQ.  The Lion’s barrel BBQ will be
stored at Lion Ray L. house.
Installation Meeting – Past District Governor Marlene did a great job of installing
the new officers including the new 1st VP Mike Martin who was not in attendance
at the time.  Lion Ray L. was praised for his hard work over the last two years.  A
large round of applause followed.
Good of the Order – Lion Ray G. talked about the Korean War Veterans meeting
which had approximately two-hundred attendees.
The DeAnza Lions received a Thank you letter from Via West for our donations to
Via’s adaptive skills, therapeutic recreation, and respite programs.  Attached in
this e-mail is a copy of the letter in PDF format.
Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations, Lion Ray G. won.
Respectfully submitted by:
Lion Ron

Cupertino DeAnza Lions Charities, Inc.
Lions Club of DeAnza Corporation
Regular Meeting 6/17/2010
Lions Present: Lion Prez Ray, Phil, Bill, Don, Ray G., Al, Jim G., Eli, Kent, John
N., Mike M., Steve, Charlie & Ron.
Guests/Visitors: None
Tail Twister: Lion Jim fined Lion Ray G. on the good news that he sold his boat,
then Lion kent was fined for not buying Lion Ray’s boat.  Lion John N. donated a
happy dollar because he got his boat working.  Lion Don Lang gave a happy
dollar for the Lions that helped support the Odd Fellows pancake breakfast.
Dates to remember –
– Bingo Herb & Ray June 21st
– Budget Meeting June 26th 3:30 PM Lion Mort & Eli’s home
– Installation BBQ June 26th 5:00 PM Lion Mort & Eli’s home
– Board Meeting July 13th
– Lions Eye Foundation annual meeting July 17th at the California Pacific Medical Center
San Francisco
– District Meeting San Martin Lions Hall July 18th
– ACS Car Show July 31st
Guest: None
Thank You –  The DeAnza Lions club received a “Thank You” letter from the
Cancer/Lymphoma society for our donation.
Camp Costanoan – Lion Bill gave an update on he work completed at Camp
Costanoan.  The fire circle area was cleaned and then painted.  The foot bridge
supports were taken down and cement footings were put in.  After the supports
dried the bridge was plumbed and new bridge supports were installed and
painted.  The new camp director Chris was very pleased with all the work the
Lions had done.  Thanks to all who participated.
Golf Update – Lion Eli stated that the major sponsor package is being finalized
and will be ready to send out next week.  Lion Steve and Ellen started sending out
requests for raffle items with the first one to South West Airlines.  Lion Kent said
that he had talked with the Leo’s club and they were very excited about helping
out with the charity golf tournament.  The Leo’s will also have a membership
drive in August at the beginning the new school year.
Anyone planning to play in the Dayton Valley Lions golf tournament on July 17th
needs to sign up right away.
Installation and Budget Meetings: The Installation of Officers and the annual
Budget meeting will both be held on June 26th, 2010 at Lion Mort and Eli’s home.
The budget meeting will start at 3:30 with the Installation dinner to start at 5 P.M.
Lion Prez Ray stated that past District Governor Marlene will be at the Installation
dinner of the new DeAnza Lions Officers. Lion Mort and Eli thank you very much
for your hospitality again.
Outreach – Lion Al stated that we are in a learning curve with the eye exam and
eyeglass process.  The Lions have five individuals completed with five from
Campbell Middle school in process.  Lion Prez Ray will follow up with Campbell
Middle school to see where they are in the process.  Lions Herb and Charlie are
in the process of over seeing the program.
Good of the Order – Lion Eli reported on the cleanup of our storage facility which
went very well.  Next Tuesday June 22nd we will move the items stored at Lion
Jim Gould’s garage to our storage facility.  We will possibly need to borrow Lion
Mike Martin’s truck for the move.  Lion Herb was fined for making a remark about
the packing of the crab feed materials.  There are several items that need to be
readily accessible for the Fish Market to borrow.
Lion Al mentioned that after 9/11 the Secretary of State imposed a registration
tax of $50 on charity organizations and that he will pay the registration fee and
any penalties that are associated with registering late.
Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations, Lion Eli won again and again.
Respectfully submitted by:
Lion Ron

Cupertino DeAnza Lions Charities, Inc.
Lions Club of DeAnza Corporation
Regular Meeting 6/3/2010
Lions Present: Lion Prez Ray, Phil, Bill, Don, Al, Eli, Mort, John N., Kent, Mike
M., Steve, Charlie & Ron.
Dates to remember –
–      Camp Costanoan June 3,4 and 5th
– Camp Costanoan June 7th thru 11th and 12th
– Hughes Elementary Flag Day & BBQ  June 7th
– Web Site Committee 6:00 PM June 8th Lion AL’s
– Board  Meeting 7:30 PM June 8th Lion AL’s
– Bingo Herb & Ray L. June 21st
– Budget Meeting June 26th 3:30 PM Lion Mort & Eli’s home
– Installation BBQ June 26th 5:00 PM Lion Mort & Eli’s home
– ACS Car Show July 31st
Guests/Visitors: None
Tail Twister: Lion Eli on behalf of Lion Jim.  Lion Eli just asked everyone to
donate.
P.M. Meeting Recap. – Dr. Byakod from India was in attendance.  Lion John S.
asked for additional volunteers for Bingo night, Lion Jenni and Lion Yvonne both
volunteered.  It was brought up that we needed someone to take over the
responsibility of keeping track and counting the eyeglasses we collect.  Lion Jill
volunteered.
Installation and Budget: The Installation of Officers and the annual Budget
meeting will both be held on June 26th, 2010.
Camp Costanoan – Lion Bill Reed went over the schedule for the work the Lions
were going to do.  June 3-5 Work on fire circle and paint benches.  June 7th thru
the 12th work on repairing bridge.
Soap Box Derby – Khalil won the Soap Box Derby and will be going to Akron for
the “Nationals”.  The Lions club will provide support for him and his father.
2010 Golf Tournament – Lion Eli said things were going well but said what we
need are golfers.  He also mentioned that we were having BBQ Ribs instead of
Chicken.  Recology will be a Silver sponsor this year.  Lion Pat Coppe donated a
pair of 49ers tickets for the golf raffle.
Leo’s – The Leo’s group had their last meeting of the school year.
Outreach – Lion Al said 2 students were done and received their glasses.
Five students from Cherry Lane middle school are in the process.  We currently
have 2 adults set up for exams.  Transportation from Santa Clara to Westgate
was provided.
Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations, Lion Kent won.
Respectfully submitted by:
Lion Ron

Cupertino DeAnza Lions Charities, Inc.
Lions Club of DeAnza Corporation
Regular Meeting 5/20/2010
Lions Present: Lion Prez Ray, Phil, Bill, Don, Ray G., Al, Phil, Jim G., Eli, Herb,
Kent, John N., Yvonne, Steve, Charlie & Ron.
Dates to remember –
–      Odd Fellows Pancake Breakfast June 5th, 8 A.M. – 11 A.M.
–    Hughes Elementary Flag Day June 7th
–      Board  Meeting June 8th
– Bingo Lion Herb & Dagi June 21st
– Budget Meeting June 26th 3:30 PM
– Installation BBQ June 26th 5:00 PM
– ACS Car Show July 31st

Guests/Visitors: Sharon Snow – Talked about the Cupertino “Relay for Life” at
10 A.M. July 17, 2010 at Cupertino DeAnza College.
Tail Twister: Lion Jim remembered it was Lion Eli’s birthday and had him roll the
dice to which he rolled a seven so everyone had to pay into the tail-twisters fund.
Lion Steve gave a happy dollar for the birth of his and Ellen’s new grandson.
Thank You’s: The Cupertino DeAnza Lions Club received a Thank You letter
from the YWCA and the Battered Women’s group for our support.  The DeAnza
Lions also received a Thank You letter from Book’s Aloud for our donation to their
group.
Installation and Budget: The Installation of Officers and the annual Budget
meeting will both be held on June 26th, 2010.  The Budget meeting will start at
3:30 P.M. with the installation BBQ at 5:00 P.M.
2010 Golf Tournament – Next Golf meeting June 2nd at Round Table Pizza.
Leo’s Club – Lion Kent reported that the Leo’s did not have a meeting this week.
Lion Al said he had received their roster and charter.
Outreach – Two children from Anderson school had their eye exams and are
waiting on their glasses.  There are five children from Campbell Middle school
and one disadvantaged adult awaiting their exams.  The DeAnza Lions have
ordered ten more vouchers.
Lion Yvonne talked about the American Cancer Society’s “Cancer Awareness Car
Show” on July 31, 2010 from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M.  This is the 4th year for this event.
Last year they had 62 cars and are hoping for 75 this year.  Lion Yvonne was
hoping that the DeAnza Lions were going to support the event this year by
serving Tri-Tip sandwich’s as we did last year.  She was told that we would
provide that support.
Lion Yvonne and Lion Dan Fimby have been nominated for the
“Innovation Award“ by the American Cancer Society.  You both deserve it for all
your hard work and enthusiasm.
The DeAnza Lions have not received dates for the volunteer work at Via West
formally Camp Costanoan as of yet.
The Fish Market fund raiser for Sergio’s wife went very well.  It was estimated
that there was approximately 160 individuals that attended.  The Lion raised
about $600 for a good cause.
Lion Cliff gave Lion John a couple of knitted Afghan blankets for his wife’s project
Linus.
Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations, Lion Eli won on his birthday.  (Better
buy a Lotto ticket Eli.)
Respectfully submitted by:
Lion Ron