BOARD MEETING
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Call to Order: Lion President Harrison at 1:00pm
Members Present: President Harrison, Secretary/Treasurer Stagner, Lion Tamer Hickerson, Tail Twister Danny Dossman, Past President Shaw
Guest: Buddy Hickerson
Order of Business:
Guest Meals
Discussed whether invited guest (who join the Club) should be paid by the inviting member. After discussion, it was decided that the policy would be: if the guest joined the Club on their first visit – their lunch would be part of their own dues; otherwise, the inviting Lion should pay for the guest’s lunch. It was also discussed and decided that a guest – not personally invited by one of our members – should be expected to pay for their own lunch $15.00.
Member Focus on Facebook
Discussion and decision was made to highlight one member each month on Facebook. Secretary Stagner will contact each member for a picture and a quote “Why I am a Belton Lion” – and “Who they are” and “Occupation”.
USA Flags
Secretary Stagner requested authorization to purchase additional flags for inventory. Lion Dossman guessed that we have about 25 flags left in inventory. The Board discussed and approved.
Flag Program Ad in Belton Journal
B/W 6”x9” placed in the Journal for 2/4/2021; 2nd same ad will be in 2/11/2021 edition; then Feature Article on 2/18/2021. Secretary Stagner is seeking information regarding the history of the Flag Program. President Harrison reminded all that one of our most distinguished members – Lion Dennis Holle originated the idea for the Flag Program. President Harrison and Secretary Stagner will set an interview appointment with Lion Tuma for the Feature Article.
Stampede Sponsorships
- As of this date: Tri-City Bicycles, Covington Real Estate, Dossman Funeral Home, Invoices out to John Corsi State Farm; and Mike Matthews ABC Pest Control. President Harrison has several prospects and will keep us updated.
- Secretary Stagner will start posting FB “Thank You” ads for the Stampede Sponsors.
- Secretary Stagner will generate the donation request paperwork for President Harrison to take to
H-E-B, Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club – to use for Stampede Snacks, Drinks, Food and Supplies.
Stampede Posters
President Harrison advised the Board that he is going to have Paper Graphics generate a poster for the Stampede and has offered to pay for it. Once completed, the poster will be presented to the Board for design approval.
Member Name Tags and Yellow Vests
Name Tags were discussed and decision was made for the Club to purchase name tags that we need from Lions International; and encourage all members to wear them during the meeting – Tail Twister will monitor and respond accordingly. Yellow Vests were discussed – the Board consensus was to encourage members to purchase and wear the vest – especially if the Club is at a public event. Members can order directly; or the Club can order and invoice the member with their dues.
Easter Food Baskets
Secretary Stagner suggested that the Club add Easter Food Baskets for five (5) HOCTIL Families of Children with Special needs as another one of our Club Projects. The members donate and contribute all of the food, the baskets and the decorations – there is no cost to Club. The decision was made to add this to our annual projects.
Event Budgets
President Harrison is generating budgets for our fundraising events – based on past and current income and expenses.
William Long and Hallie Cox Scholarships – two (2) $1,000 scholarships
President Harrison and Secretary Stagner asked Lion Todd Schiller to be our Scholarship Chair. He agreed and will contact Associate Lion Ted Smith to coordinate. Applications are due back to Counselors Office by May 1st.
Delinquent Club Members
Unpaid At-Large members’ accounts were reviewed. Most regular members are up to date … the few in arrears will be contacted by President Harrison.
Meeting Ended at 1:46pm
Respectfully Submitted by Lion Secretary Karen Stagner