JUNE 25, 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, Secretary Jim Berdan, Treasurer Steve Quist, Marketing/Communications/2 Year Director DG (Elect) Brent Showalter (Zoom), LCIF/1 Year Director Mark Kraut, 1 Year Director Ritchie Carlson, 2 Year Director/Tail Twister Frank Adams (Zoom), and Chaplain PDG Carl Burson.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: 2nd Vice President Jackie Lienas-Rossi, Membership Director Jun Mateo, and IPP Joe Bowers
SELC Business:
- Approval of May 28th 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.
- 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:
- IRS Tax Exempt Status Update – Lion Steve reported that he will call the IRS again in an attempt to resolve the issue.
- Cabinet Meeting Catering – Tentative SELC will provide lunch. Location expected to be the Army Depot. Unsure about a kitchen. IPP/Region Chair is handling the details. More to follow.
New Business:
- Installation Dinner Report – A good time was had by all. PDG Cat did an outstanding job as installing officer. Lion Jackie received a Melvin Jones Fellowship.
- Member Recognition – In IPP Joe’s absence, Prez Ernie presented a Student Speaker Foundation Award to Lion Steve.
- Guest Speaker for the 3rd Wednesday Dinner Meeting – 1VP Stan – No report.
- Members to drop due to nonpayment of dues – Terry Tice, Jennifer Smith and Karina Espinoza. PDG Carl made a motion to drop these members, Lion Ritchie seconds the motion. Prez Ernie calls for the question and the motion passes.
- Installation Dinner Bill Error – Secretary Jim – There is an error in the billing for the installation dinner. 2VP Jackie will work with Lion Steve to resolve the error.
- Governor’s Official Visit – Scheduled for August 20th . More to follow.
Projects:
- WSWA Back to School Backpack Distribution: Prez Ernie – August 6th is the last day to turn-in donation.
- Future Projects – Suggestions discussed: car wash in Vince’s parking lot, Red Hawk Casino Bus Trip, and Top Golf Tournament.
Adjourn: (8:51 AM)
Opportunity Drawing:
Lion Jim Berdan
Secretary
Sacramento Embarcadero Lions Club