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: 2^nd Vice President Jackie Lienas-Rossi, Membership Director Jun Mateo, and IPP Joe Bowers

SELC Business:

1. Approval of May 28^th 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.
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 reported that he will call the IRS again in an attempt to resolve the issue.
2. 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:

1. 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.
2. Member Recognition – In IPP Joe’s absence, Prez Ernie presented a Student Speaker Foundation Award to Lion Steve.
3. Guest Speaker for the 3^rd Wednesday Dinner Meeting – 1VP Stan – No report.
4. 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.

1. 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.
2. Governor’s Official Visit – Scheduled for August 20^th . More to follow.

Projects:

• WSWA Back to School Backpack Distribution: Prez Ernie – August 6^th 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