Meeting – November 5

November 5th Meeting Recap:
Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison.
Attendance: James Harrison, Sam Listi, Gene Ellis, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, David Shaw, Rob Potts, John Corsi, Mac Hickerson, David Leigh, Michael Matthews
Guest: Bob Van Til, Belton Interim Planning Director and Paul Romer, Belton Public Information Officer – guests of Sam Listi
Song by President Harrison
Pledge by Lion Dossman
Prayer by Lion Ellis
Exercise Program:  Thank you Lion Listi for reminding Lions that we need our weekly refreshing aerobic stretch and wiggle.
Joke by Lion Leigh / Plate Spin by Lion Hickerson
Announcements –
 – President’s Challenge: Prior to the meeting – Tail-Twister Dossman presented Lion Corsi with the treasures he won last week in the Auction for “nothing at all”.  This week’s bids were opened for Lion Chief Ellis’ Texas Police Chiefs Presidential Coin.  Lion Leigh ended the bidding generously putting us over the top of our goal to raise $500; which will be matched by our Lion President Harrison – to present a $1,000 check to Texas Lions Camp.
 – Plaque for Marion Grayson was unveiled – Friends of the Belton Lions – Plaque will be presented on November 10th at her Retirement Reception, 4pm, prior to City Council Meeting.  Lions are invited to attend! Thank you Lion Listi and Lion Harrison!
 – Ball Caps – Lion Stagner has them ordered. $15 each when they arrive.
 – Christmas Dinner on December 17th:  District Governor Randy Sepulvado will present 25 year chevrons to Lion Tuma and Lion Dossman and a 10 year chevron to Lion Reyes.  Hope we have all three in attendance.  This will be an RSVP event.  Spouses are welcome to attend.  Ron Tubbs will entertain us and the President has some exciting and surprising plans.
 – Secretary Stagner reminded members that the USA Flag Program ends at Sunset on Wednesday, November 11th and the Route Teams need to retrieve them. Final updated route list will be emailed Monday evening or Tuesday morning.
Program –
Our Guest Speaker, Judy Garrett, Belton Tourism and Retail Development Coordinator presented an overview of “What’s been Happening in Belton during 2020 – encouraging everyone to Shop Local.  Even with the pandemic, Belton is flourishing.
New Businesses have opened!  Building and Re-development has been moving forward! Market Days is back!  A new rooftop restaurant is soon to open! Christmas on the Chisholm Trail is now a two day event!  Bacon, Blues and Brews will be back in 2021!  Always an uplifting experience with Judy Garrett!  Thank You!
Future Program Assignments:
November 12 – Lion Harrison – Dr. John Vassar / VP Academic Affairs/UMHB; Board Meeting Afterward.
November 19 – Lion Stagner – HOCTIL – Thanksgiving Baskets for Families of Children with Special Needs
November 26 – NO MEETING – Thanksgiving
December 3 – Texas Lions Camp presentation of our $1,000 donation check
December 10 – Lion Harrison – Retired Mayor Marion Grayson
December 17 – EVENING meeting – Belton Lions Club Christmas Party – DG Sepulvada chevron presentations
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