MINUTES OF THE BOARD

EMBARCADERO LIONS CLUB

BOARD MEETING

JANUARY 8, 2025

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

(West El Camino Avenue and Hwy 80)

The meeting was called to order by 1VP Ernie Boone at 8:00 AM.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: 1VP Ernie Boone, Secretary Jim Berdan, Treasurer Steve Quist, Marketing/Communications 1VDG Brent Showalter, LCIF Director Mark Kraut (Zoom), 1 Year Director PDG Erv Gon, 1 Year Director Jackie Lienas-Rossi, 2 Year Director Ritchie Carlson, IPP/Tail Twister Frank Adams (zoom).

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: President Joe Bowers, 2 Year Director Ninoshka Kniznik, Membership Director Jun Mateo, and Chaplain PDG Carl Burson.

SELC Business:

1. Approval of November 27^th Board Minutes: PDG Erv made a motion to approve the minutes as written.  Lion Jackie seconds the motion.  1VP Ernie 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. IRS Tax Exempt Status Update – Lion Steve – No update
2. Guest Speaker Program Update – 1VP Ernie updated the list of future speakers.
3. District 4C5 Convention Update – 1VDG Brent reported that there are 172 Lions and guest registered and he has the application for the Food Fair.
4. LEF Soup & Salad Fundraiser – Lion Brent – Tickets are still available
5. Student Speaker Contest – Contest scheduled for February 1^st at Bradshaw Christian High School. More to follow.
6. District Convention Program Ad – 1VDG Brent – More to follow

New Business:

1. DG’s Official Visit – January 15^th – 1VDG Brent discussed protocol, room set up, and traditional gift for the DG. Generally, clubs give a cash donation to the DG’s favorite charity, which is the Lions Education Foundation (LEF). Lion Ritchie made a motion to donate $XXXX in the DG’s name to the LEF.  Lion Steve seconds the motion. 1VP Ernie calls for the question and the motion passed.
2. DG Resolution for 1VDG Brent – The draft resolution was presented and PDG Erv made a motion to approve as written. Lion Jackie seconds the motion. 1VP Ernie calls for the question and the motion passed.
3. NCLSA Dues Due – Lion Steve – No report
4. Issues Facing SELC – 1VDG Ernie presented his thoughts and it was decided to table until the next board meeting.

Projects:

• Christmas Caroling – Lion Jun – No report.
• Panama City Lions Club Project Update – Lion Ninoshka – Nothing new to report
• SELC Bunko Update – Lion Jackie – The ticket price was discussed and Lion Steve made a motion to set the price at $XXXX.  1VDG Brent seconds the motion.  1VP Ernie calls for the question and the motion passed.

With no further business, President Joe adjourned the meeting at 8:55 AM.

Lion Jim Berdan  

Secretary

Sacramento Embarcadero Lions Club (2190)