March 25, 2026

EMBARCADERO LIONS CLUB

  BOARD MEETING MINUTES

   PRESIDENT ERNIE BOONE

                Denny’s, 4441 East Commerce Way, North Natomas, Sacramento, CA 95834

The meeting was called to order by President Ernie Boone at 8:00 AM.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: President Ernie Boone, 2^nd Vice President Jackie Llenas-Rossi, Secretary Jim Berdan, Treasurer Steve Quist, LCIF/1 Year Director Mark Kraut, IPP/RC Joe Bowers, Marketing/Communications/2 Year Director/DG Brent Showalter (ZOOM), and 2 Year Director/Tail Twister Frank Adams (ZOOM).

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: 1^st Vice President Stan Steeves, 1 Year Director Ritchie Carlson, Membership Director Jun Mateo, and Chaplain PDG Carl Burson.

SELC Business:

1. Secretary’s Report of the February 25, 2026 Board Minutes: Lion Steve made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Lion Mark seconds the motion. Prez Ernie calls for the question and the motion passes.
2. Treasurer’s Report:

Admin $XXXX, Charity $XXXX, City of Hope $XXXX, LMEAF $XXXX, LPCC $XXXX, Opportunity Drawing $XXXX, Tail Twister $XXXX, Attendance $XXXX

Old Business: 

1. Region Student Speaker Contest – March 26^th – RC Joe reported that the contest will be held at the Arden/Arcade Library at 7:00 PM, doors open at 6:00 PM. Need volunteers, so if you can help, contact RC Joe.
2. WSWA Spring Breakfast update – Volunteers: Joe, Brent, Jackie, Steve. The address is 3818 Stockton Blvd and show time is 9:00 AM.
3. Club officers for next year and Succession Plan for President – Prez Ernie reported that we need to report the new officers and directors to the District NLT April 15^th.
4. Meeting Frequency for Next Year – Member Feedback Lion Jim received 10 responses to a questionnaire. See the attached summary of the member’s feedback. No decision, tabled.
5. Meeting Invocation, What if no Chaplin in attendance? RC Joe volunteered to be the backup.
6. Shed – Annual Fee $XXXX Due – RC Joe to talk to the storage facility.
7. District Convention Update – DG Brent, PDG Cat reported that she has everything under control, but need a couple of bartenders.

1. Convention Food Fair Update – RC Joe reported that so far we have Lion Mark and Jan, but still need a couple more volunteers. Hours will be 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. More to follow.

New Business:

1. Donate to a Worthy Cause – Prez Ernie led a discussion. Some of the possible choses were: Ronald McDonald House and Shriner’s Children’s Hospital.
2. Bunco Flyer – Lacy Adams put together a new flyer. After a review, RC Joe made a motion to approve the new flyer. Lion Mark seconds the motion. Prez Ernie calls for the question and the motion passes.

1. Camellia Night Fundraiser – May 16^th – After some discussion, Lion Steve made a motion to support the event and purchase one table (10 People) for $600.00 and resell the tickets to club members. Lion Mark seconds the motion. Prez Ernie calls for the question and the motion passes.
2. Senator Lions Club Fun Run Fundraiser – Lion Mark made a motion to donate $200.00 to this event.  2VP Jackie seconds the motion. Prez Ernie calls for the question and the motion passes.

 Projects:

• 2026 Student Speaker Contest – Prez Ernie/RC Joe
• Bunco Fundraiser – 2VP Jackie
• WSWA Spring Breakfast – Prez Ernie
• Drive Thru Tri-Tip Dinner Fundraiser – Lion Joyce  

With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:03 AM

Lion Jim Berdan

Secretary

Sacramento Embarcadero Lions Club