Regular AM Meeting Minutes, 4/8/2010

Cupertino DeAnza Lions Charities, Inc.
Regular Meeting 4/8/2010
Lions Present: Lion Prez Ray, Bill, Al, Jim G, Eli, Ron, Don, John, Kent, Eli,Herb,
Steve, Charlie, and Ray G.
Guests/Visitors: None
Important dates
– Golf Meeting – May 5th – 5:30p.m.  Round Table Pizza Prior to the PM
meeting
– PM DeAnza Lions Club Meeting – May 5th –  6:30 Round Table Pizza
– Board Meeting – April 13th – 7:30 p.m. at Lion Prez Ray’s House
– Bingo – April 19th – Lions Scott Ludlum and ?.
Presidents Announcements
– Lion Prez Ray mentioned that the DeAnza Lions received a Thank You
letter from the Nor Cal Lions for the our donation to the High School
Leadership conference for High School sophomores.
– Lion Prez Ray also said that he had received a letter of resignation from
Lion Kathy.  This is a sad day for the DeAnza Lions.
Tail Twister – Lion Jim Gould fined everyone because he felt we all deserved it.
Lion Ray Gamma was fined for his computer not working properly and only sending
out 1 photo from the P.M. meeting.  Also Congratulations to Lion Al Knox on his
birthday.
Monta Vista Leo’s – There were nine students who attended the PM meeting last
night along with their school advisor Andrew Goldenkrantz.  The DeAnza Lions
advisory group includes Lion’s Kent, Shelby, and Cliff.  Lion Kent mentioned that
they had elected their board members and are currently working on their
constitution.  It was also brought up that we need to have an induction ceremony for
the Leo’s club and also provide them with shirts.  Lion Kent also mentioned that he
received 11 E-mails from the Leo’s concerning helping out with Project Linus that
has been started by Lion Leslye Noone.
It was also noted that we need to make sure that the Leo’s keep track of their
service hours so that we can report them.
District Convention – Lion’s Prez Ray, Al, Steve, and Mike will be attending the
convention and casting our votes.
Golf Tournament – Next meeting will be May 5th at the Roundtable Pizza on
Stevens Creek, prior to the PM meeting. The budget has been established.  Now we
need to concentrate on Tee sponsors and Major sponsors and we also need 144
players, so please help us fill this tournament. If you know of anyone that wants to
play please send their information to Lion Prez. Ray, for Tee sponsors send the info
to Lion Mort and for Major sponsors send the info to Lion Kent.
Community Outreach – We have 6 students at Campbell middle school who are in
need of glasses and meet the financial requirements. Guidelines are in progress for
this effort.
Eyeglass Donation Boxes. – Twelve new eyeglass boxes have been created by
Lions Kathy and Steve.  The information on the front designates the boxes are for
eyeglasses and hearing aids.  The information states that we also collect old cell
phones and ink cartridges.
Good of the Order – Lion Steve fixed the braking system on the DeAnza Lions
soap box car so it is ready for the Derby on May 22, 2010.
Flag Day at Hughes Elementary has been set for June 7th, 2010.  Lion Ray G. will
check on the installation of a new BBQ by the city at the park where the flag day
activities are held.
Lion Ray G. will send out the pictures he took at the P.M. meeting on April 7.
Opportunity drawing– Congratulations! Lion Steve won.
Please let me know if there are any changes/corrections or additions to these
minutes.
Respectfully submitted by:
Lion Ron
DeAnza Lions Club, Cupertino