APRIL 23, 2025

EMBARCADERO LIONS CLUB

 BOARD MEETING MINUTES

 PRESIDENT JOE BOWERS

                                                                        ZOOM

                                                        Meeting Starts at 8:00 AM

The meeting was called to order by President Joe Bowers at 8:05 AM.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: President Joe Bowers, Secretary Jim Berdan, Treasurer Steve Quist, Marketing/Communications 1VDG Brent Showalter, LCIF Director Mark Kraut, 1 Year Director Jackie Lienas-Rossi, IPP/Tail Twister Frank Adams.

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: 1VP Ernie Boone, 1 Year Director PDG Erv Gon, 2 Year Director Ninoshka Kniznik, 2 Year Director Ritchie Carlson, Membership Director Jun Mateo, and Chaplain PDG Carl Burson.

SELC Business:

1. Approval of March 26th Board Minutes: Secretary Jim reported that he has misplaced, lost, and/or accidentally shredded his March minutes notes, so there is no record of that board meeting.
2. Treasurer’s Report:

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

Obligated funds: $XXXX for 1VDG Brent, $XXXX for Panama, and $XXXX for Storage Container Rent.

Old Business:

1. IRS Tax Exempt Status Update – No report
2. 2025 4C5 Convention & Food Fair Update – The food fair was discussed and looks like we will be serving beer, sausages, and cupcakes.
3. Ski for Light LEF Grant – 1VDG Brent reported that the $XXXX LEF Matching Grant was approved. A check for $XXXX will be presented at a later meeting.
4. SELC Officer Installation Dinner Update – The dinner will take place at Vince’s Ristorante on June 18^th. More to follow.
5. California Lions Foundation $XXXX Grant Application – 1VDG Brent is researching to see if we can donate the $XXXX to Loaves and Fishes.

New Business:

1. Resolve the Panama Donation – Lion Steve is researching a method to transfer the $XXXX from our bank to the Las Sabanas Lions Club in Panama City. More to Follow.
2. Special Kids Day – Lion Frank stated that he could provide his golf game, but needs two volunteers. PDG Rich, Prez Joe and Lion Mark volunteered.  More to follow.
3. Storage Container Location Update – Table until the next Board meeting.

Projects:

• Panama City Lions Club Project Update – Sending donation.

Adjourn: (8:53 AM)

Opportunity Drawing:

Lion Jim Berdan

Secretary

Sacramento Embarcadero Lions Club