SEPTEMBER 24, 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, 2^nd Vice President Jackie Lienas-Rossi, Secretary Jim Berdan, Treasurer Steve Quist (Zoom), Marketing/Communications/2 Year Director/DG Brent Showalter (Zoom), LCIF/1 Year Director Mark Kraut (zoom), 2 Year Director/Tail Twister Frank Adams (Zoom), and IPP Joe Bowers.

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: 1^st Vice President Stan Steeves, 1 Year Director Ritchie Carlson, Chaplain PDG Carl Burson, and Membership Director Jun Mateo,

SELC Business:

1. Approval of August 27^th Board Minutes: Prez Ernie made a motion to accept the minutes as written. IPP Joe seconds the motion. Prez Ernie calls for the question and the motion passes.
2. Treasurer’s Report:

Admin $XXXX and Charity $XXXX

Old Business:

1. Speakers for Wednesday’s Dinner Meeting – 1VP Stan – No report.
2. Support for Denny’s – Give a good review for Denny’s and Manager Lea on Yelp.

New Business:

1. District 4C5 Adopt a Veteran Program – Lion Steve made motion to donate $XXXX to the program. 2VP Jackie seconds the motion.  Prez Ernie calls for the question and the motion passes.
2. Weeks of Service – Mental Health and Well-Being (October 4-12). After a discussion, it was decided that we would support the program.

1. 2026 District Convention Program Ad – Prez Ernie made a motion to pay $XXXX for a full-page ad.  2VP Jackie seconds the motion. Prez Ernie calls for the question and the motion passes.

1. SELC Christmas Party Location and Date – Suggestions: Vince’s and December 14^th.  More to follow.

Projects:

• Red Hawk Bus Trip Fundraiser Update – PDG Erv reported that everything is on track for October 18^th.  There will be a raffle and Prez Ernie will conduct his trivia game.  More to follow.
• Laughs Unlimited Old Sac – PDG Erv reported that he is working with Laughs Unlimited on a date in January or February.
• Golf Fundraiser – May 2026 – PDG Erv reported that he will start the planning process in December. More to follow.
• 2026 Student Speaker Contest – Prez Ernie/IPP Joe – No report.
• Future Bunco Fundraiser – 2VP Jackie reported that she is planning for one next year.
• Holiday Poinsettia Fundraiser – Lion Steve stated that he is taking order and the deadline for submission of orders is November 7^th.
• Embarcadero Night at the Theater Fundraiser – Donna Adams suggested that the Club consider the play “Fatso” and she will check on its availability.
• Tri-Tip Dinner Fundraiser – Lion Joyce – No Report.

With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:54 AM

     Opportunity Drawing:

     Lion Jim Berdan

     Secretary

     Sacramento Embarcadero Lions Club