MINUTES OF THE BOARD

EMBARCADERO LIONS CLUB

BOARD MEETING

 JULY 24, 2024

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

 Meeting Starts at 8:00 AM

The meeting was called to order by President Joe Bowers at 8:00 AM.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: President Joe Bowers, 1VP Ernie Boone, Secretary Jim Berdan, Treasurer Steve Quist, Marketing/Communications 1VDG (Elect) Brent Showalter, 1 Year Director PDG Erv Gon, 2 Year Director Ritchie Carlson, 2 Year Director Ninoshka Kniznik (Zoom), LCIF Director Mark Kraut, Chaplain PDG Carl Burson, and Membership Director Jun Mateo.

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: IPP/Tail Twister Frank Adams.

GUESTS: 2VDG Mark Bamba and Lion Kendra Bamba

•  Projects:
• Possible Project with Panama City Lions Club – Lion Ninoshka briefed the board regarding a meeting she had with the Lions Clubs in Panama on July 21, 2024 (Minutes of that meeting are available on request). After a long discussion, Lion Jun made a motion that we will do what he calls a Mission/Adventure early next year (2025) in principle because things change. PDG Erv seconds the motion. Prez Joe calls for the question and the motion passed.
• Ronald McDonald House Project – October 16^th – PDG Erv reported that everything is on track for October 16^th.
• WSWA Backpack Distribution and Hot Dog Lunch Catering – 1VP Ernie reported that he has a number of backpacks and enough volunteers to support the catering.

SELC Business:

1. Approval of July 3^rd Board Minutes: PDG Erv made a motion to approve the minutes as written.  Lion Steve seconds the motion.  Prez Joe calls for the question and the motion passed.
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. CFL Grant for WSWA Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution – 1VP Ernie reported that the paper work was submitted and we are waiting for approval. More to follow.
2. Plusoptix Training will occur on July 31^st at 8:00 AM at Denny’s
3. Guest Speaker Program Update – 1VP Ernie stated the he will be the program on August 7^th, PDG Rich is Lion of the Week on August 14^th, and August 21^st is open.
4. Budget Committee Update – Prez Joe – No report.

New Business:

1. Roc & Sol Diner – Possible New Location Update – Prez Joe will visit the diner on Friday, August 2^nd, and report back to the board.
2. 1VDG Brent for DG Fundraiser – Table
3. Roseville Host Lions Club 100^th Anniversary – Prez Joe proposed that SELC reserve one table. More to follow.

With no further business, President Joe adjourned the meeting at 8:55 AM.

Lion Jim Berdan

Secretary

Sacramento Embarcadero Lions Club (2190)