Regular AM Meeting Minutes, 12/16/2010

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