Regular AM Meeting Minutes, 11/04/2010

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