Regular AM Meeting Minutes, 10/28/2010

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