JANUARY 7, 2026

           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, 2^nd Vice President Jackie Lienas-Rossi (Zoom), Secretary Jim Berdan, Treasurer Steve Quist, LCIF/1 Year Director Mark Kraut, Membership Director Jun Mateo, IPP/RC Joe Bowers, and 2 Year Director/Tail Twister Frank Adams (Zoom).

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: 1^st Vice President Stan Steeves, 1 Year Director Ritchie Carlson, Marketing/Communications/2 Year Director/DG Brent Showalter, and Chaplain PDG Carl Burson.

SELC Business:

1. Approval of October 22, 2025 and November 26, 2025, Board Minutes: IPP/RC Joe made a motion to accept the minutes as written. Lion Steve 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.

Lion Steve reported that the net proceeds from the poinsettia fundraiser was $XXXX

Old Business:

1. Dinner with Santa – Report – Prez Ernie that there were seven volunteers and they served approximately 350 adults and children.
2. Roseville Blue Oaks Lions Club Charter Night Update – Lion Jun reported that the charter night has been moved to April 10, 2026, and they need $400.00 in seed money for their treasury.
3. LEF Soup & Salid Fundraiser Tickets Sales Update– Prez Ernie nothing new to report.
4. Support for Denny’s – Give a good review for Denny’s and Manager Lea on Yelp

New Business:

1. Dues are Due – Lion Steve reminder that the dues are $XXXX.
2. City of Hope Donation – Lion Steve reported that $XXXX was raised at the Christmas Party.
3. January 21st Dinner Meeting Speaker – 2VP Jackie reported that she has a speaker and will announce the name once she confirms.

Projects:

• Laughs Unlimited Old Sac – February 4, 2026 – PDG Erv reported that there are 100 tickets out to club members and he estimates that about 50 have been sold. A time line will be mailed to the club members within the next two weeks.
• 2026 Student Speaker Contest – IPP/RC Joe reported that he waiting for Bradshaw Christian to get back to him. Club contest is set for February 11^th, Zone contest is March 3^rd, and the Region contest is March 26^th.
• Bunco Fundraiser – 2VP Jackie reported that plans are moving ahead for March 28^th. More to follow.
• Future Tri-Tip Fundraiser – Lion Joyce reported that current price for tri-tip is $XXXX per pound and we should charge $XXXX for a dinner for four people. Possible date is May 4^th. Still looking for a kitchen, possibly Vince’s.  More to follow,

With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 AM

Lion Jim Berdan

Secretary

Sacramento Embarcadero Lions Club