JULY 23, 2025

           EMBARCADERO LIONS CLUB

             BOARD MEETING MINUTES

              PRESIDENT ERNIE BOONE

                      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 Ernie Boone at 8:00 AM.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: President Ernie Boone, 1^st Vice President Stan Steeves, 2^nd Vice President Jackie Lienas-Rossi, Secretary Jim Berdan, Treasurer Steve Quist, Marketing/Communications/2 Year Director/DG Brent Showalter, LCIF/1 Year Director Mark Kraut, 1 Year Director Ritchie Carlson, 2 Year Director/Tail Twister Frank Adams (Zoom), Membership Director Jun Mateo, and IPP Joe Bowers

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Chaplain PDG Carl Burson

SELC Business:

1. Approval of June 25th Board Minutes: Lion Steve made a motion to accept the minutes as written. Lion Ritchie 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. IRS Tax Exempt Status Update – Lion Steve reported that he received a letter from the IRS stating that they are processing our application.
2. Cabinet Meeting Catering – IPP Joe stated that the Club should receive about $9.00 out of the $15.00 charged for the lunch. is handling the details. More to follow.
3. Guest Speakers at the Wednesday Dinner Meeting at Vince’s – 1VP Stan suggest that we invite the public to our dinner meeting by advertising in West Sacramento.  More to follow.
4. WSWA Backpack Collection – Prez Ernie stated that he will collect everything on August 6^th and deliver it to WSWA.
5. CFL $500.00 Grants for Back to School, Youth, and Childhood Cancer Available – It was decided that we will not pursue a grant for Back to School in favor of donations from individual club members.

New Business:

1. Lion Norm Royce’s Celebration of Life Catering – PDG Cat reported that she has prepared a menu and budget and waiting for PDG Suzanne to approve. We need volunteers for set up and serving.
2. District Governor’s Roast – PDG Vickie Brady – Prez Ernie – No report
3. Red Hawk Bus Trip Fundraiser – PDG Erv is working with Red Hawk on the date and pick-up point. We will have a 40-passenger bus, will charge $30.00 per person, and snacks and games on the bus.  More to follow.
4. Christmas Poinsettias fundraiser? – Lion Steve – after a discussion, it was the consensus for the board to do it again this year.
5. Snacks for the District’s Installation of Officers – Prez Ernie suggested that we spend up to $XXXX for snacks for the hospitality suite.  PDG Erv made a motion to spend $XXXX. IPP Joe seconds the motion. Prez Ernie calls for the question and the motion passes. PDG Cat will take care of the snacks.

Projects:

• WSWA Backpack Distribution Cut Off August 6^th– Prez Ernie will collect and deliver items to WSWA on August 6^th.
• Future Activities and Projects – Prez Ernie

Adjourn: (9:03 AM)

Opportunity Drawing:

Lion Jim Berdan

Secretary

Sacramento Embarcadero Lions Club