FEBRUARY 26, 2025

           EMBARCADERO LIONS CLUB

             BOARD MEETING MINUTES

              PRESIDENT JOE BOWERS

                                                                     Mi Querido Michoacan                                                                                                      1235 Harbor Blvd, West Sacramento, CA 95691

                                                                    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, Secretary Jim Berdan, Treasurer Steve Quist, Marketing/Communications 1VDG Brent Showalter (Zoom), LCIF Director Mark Kraut, 1 Year Director PDG Erv Gon (Zoom), 1 Year Director Jackie Lienas-Rossi (Zoom), 2 Year Director Ninoshka Kniznik, 2 Year Director Ritchie Carlson, IPP/Tail Twister Frank Adams (Zoom).

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: 1VP Ernie Boone, Membership Director Jun Mateo, and Chaplain PDG Carl Burson.

SELC Business:

1. Approval of January 22^nd Board Minutes: Lion Steve made a motion to approve the minutes as written.  Lion Ritchie 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:

Issues Facing the Club: Meeting Frequency, Location, and Time – After a discussion the board decided to adopt the following:

1^ST and 4th Wednesdays – Mi Querido Michoacan – Breakfast – Meetings Starts at 8:00 AM

3^rd Wednesday – Vince’s Ristorante – Social/Dinner – Doors Open at 5:00 PM – Meeting at 6:30 PM

No Meeting 2^nd and 5^th Wednesdays

Lion Steve made a motion to accept.  Lion Frank seconds the motion. Prez Joe calls for the question and the motion passed.

1. IRS Tax Exempt Status Update – Lion Steve reported that the forms were at the IRS and waiting status.
2. Guest Speaker Program Update – 1VP Ernie – No report
3. Student Speaker Contest – Prez Joe reported that the Zone contest is scheduled for February 28^th at the Robbie Waters Library and it starts at 6:00 PM.
4. Lions Education Foundation “Ski for Light” grant – 1VDG Brent suggested that we apply for a $XXX grant to match SELC’s $XXX.  Lion Steve made a motion to apply for the $XXX LEF grant. Lion Ritchie seconds the motion. Prez Joe calls for the question and the motion passed.
5. Miniature Golf Fundraiser for LPCC – 1VDG Brent proposal and he will do the flyer. The event to take place in September 2025 – Table for now.
6. District 4C5 Convention Update – 1VDG Brent
7. District Convention Food Fair Friday 4-25-25 – Prez Joe will contact PDG Zenny and let her know the SELC will participate.
8. District Convention Program Ad – 1VDG Brent – Lion Ritchie made a motion to purchase a full page add. PDG Erv seconds the motion. Prez Joe calls for the question and the motion passed.

New Business:

1. SELC Brochure Update – Lion Jackie – PDG Rich volunteered to print a few copies for the Bunco fundraiser.
2. Meeting Plaque for Vince’s – Lion Jim - Tabled

Projects:

• Panama City Lions Club Project Update – Lion Ninoshka
• SELC Bunko Update – Lion Jackie – Working on details.
• Southgate Parks and Rec Breakfast catering – 1VP Ernie – No report

Adjourn: (9:00 AM) 9:23 AM

Opportunity Drawing:

Lion Jim Berdan

Secretary

Sacramento Embarcadero Lions Club