MINUTES OF THE BOARD

EMBARCADERO LIONS CLUB

BOARD MEETING

 SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

  Black Bear Dinner, 2700 El Centro Rd, Sacramento, CA 95833

(West El Camino Avenue and Hwy 80)

The meeting was called to order by President Joe Bowers at 8:01 AM.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: President Joe Bowers, 1VP Ernie Boone, Secretary Jim Berdan, Treasurer Steve Quist (Zoom), Marketing/Communications 1VDG Brent Showalter, LCIF Director Mark Kraut, 1 Year Director Jackie Lienas-Rossi, 1 Year Director PDG Erv Gon, 2 Year Director Ninoshka Kniznik, 2 Year Director Ritchie Carlson, IPP/Tail Twister Frank Adams (Zoom), and Chaplain PDG Carl Burson (Zoom), and Membership Director Jun Mateo (Zoom).

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None

SELC Business:

1. Approval of August 28^th Board Minutes: PDG Erv made a motion to approve the minutes as written.  1VP Ermie 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:

1. Guest Speaker Program Update – 1VP Ernie updated the list of future speakers.
2. Budget Committee Update – Prez Joe – No report.
3. District 4C5 Convention Update – Discounted registration ends on September 30^th.

New Business:

1. SELC Christmas Party and Location – Possible dates are December 6^th or 13^th and location to be determined.  Lion Jim to send out email asking for volunteers to host the party.
2. St. Francis Catholic Church Vision Screening – Lion Bob gave an update: NCLSA Vision Van will be there and we need volunteers to operate the Plusoptix and take care of registration. Location is in the St. Francis parking lot and the hours are 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

1. LEF Golf Tournament – 1VDG Brent requested that the club donate the fees for one player, $XXXX. 1VDG Brent made a motion to donate the $XXXX. Lion Ritchie seconds the motion. Prez Joe calls for the question and the motion passed.
2. Lion Jackie presented a proposal to join with the Maharlika Lions Club in a joint project to support special needs children. The project will take place at Vince’s and the date to be determined. More to follow.
3. Christmas Caroling – Lion Jun proposed that the Club do Christmas caroling like we have done in past years at the assisted living complex where PDG Suzanne and Lion Norm live.  More to follow.
4. New Meeting Location – Black Bear Diner – After a discussion about moving the morning meeting location, 1VDG Brent made a motion to approve moving the meeting location to the Black Bear Diner at Hwy 80 and West El Camino Avenue. Lion Ritchie seconds the motion. This only applies to the morning meeting and does not affect the dinner meeting at Vince’s Ristorante.  Prez Joe calls for the question and the motion passed with one “No” vote. The Boards decision will be presented to the Club at the next general meeting for final approval.

Projects:

• Panama City Lions Club Project – Lion Ninoshka – After some discussion, it was decided to delay the hands-on project in Panama until January or February 2026. After further discussion, the recommendation was to send eyeglasses and cash to purchase school supplies this year.  Lion Jim made a motion to send XXXX pair of eyeglasses and $XXXX. Lion Jun seconds the motion. PDG Erv purposed to amend the motion to increase the cash amount to $XXXX.  Lion Jim amends his motion to send XXXX eyeglasses and $XXXX cash to purchase school supplies. Prez Joe calls for the question and the motion passed.
• Ronald McDonald House Project – October 16^th – PDG Erv presented an update, club to serve a continental breakfast for 25 members and friends. More to follow.
• WSWA Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution – 1VP Ernie suggested that we contact Raley’s/Bel Air for a contribution. More to follow.
• SELC Poinsettia Fundraiser – Lion Steve – Flyer complete
• SELC Bunco Fundraiser – Lion Jackie stated that the date will be March 8, 2025, 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM at Vince’s. She added that we need flyer, entry fee will be $XXXX, and there will be a potluck lunch.  More to follow.

With no further business, President Joe adjourned the meeting at 9:24 AM.

Lion Jim Berdan

Secretary

Sacramento Embarcadero Lions Club (2190)