Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison.
Attendance: James Harrison, David Shaw, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, David Leigh, John Corsi, Sam Listi, Rob Potts, Gary Knight, Mac Hickerson
Guest: DG Randy Sepulvado and DG-elect Angela Cases
Song by Lion Knight
Pledge by Lion Matthews
Prayer by Lion Leigh
Exercise Program: It’s always a great day to be a Belton Lion
Joke / Plate Spin by Lion Hickerson
Announcements –
– New Stampede Sponsors – Pain Specialists of Austin, Blackland Implement, ABC Pest Control Home and Commercial Services, John Corsi/State Farm, Wal-Mart Belton. President Harrison’s goal is $4,000; current sponsorships are at $2875.00.
– Board Meeting scheduled for today – one topic will be the new LCI event and insurance rules.
– Lion Dossman provided members with his annual Remembering the Alamo update – Thank You!
– Reminder: Belton Lion Ball Caps are available – $20 each
Stampede Update –
– Posters/Flyers will be ordered by the end of next week.
– Secretary Challenge: Prize is a hand-made fused & stained glass kaleidoscope to the Club Member that brings in the most number of Sponsors – regardless of level – minimum to qualify = five (5).
Name Badges –
– Name Badges are being ordered – everyone will have a name badge
– Existing badges 3 ½” / New badges 2 ½”
– Occupation is required field on new badges – please advise preferred occupation listing
– Name Badges are being ordered – everyone will have a name badge
– Existing badges 3 ½” / New badges 2 ½”
– Occupation is required field on new badges – please advise preferred occupation listing
– Volunteer needed to alter the slots in the case to accommodate the smaller badges
Facebook Member Focus –
Facebook Member Focus –
– Each month, we will spotlight one member – photo, who they are and why they are a Belton Lion.
– Who’s Who form will be available at lunch meetings.
BLC Lions Club Vests –
– Gold Lion vests are available to order @$39.95 each, plus shipping (includes Club personalization on back).
– Vest information will be available at lunch meetings.
– Optional: After your vest is received – we can have your name embroidered, above the patch – locally.
USA Flag Program –
– Soft roll-out delivery of USA flags has begun. Each week, new renewals will be distributed to Routes – Thank You Route Teams!
– Packets of order forms and solar light information will be available at lunch meetings.
– Lion Shaw and Lion Stagner will be point of contact for questions or assistance.
Easter Meal for HOCTIL Families
– The Club will be providing Easter Meal food baskets for five (5) HOCTIL families of children with special needs.
– Sign up sheet available at lunch meetings – Thank You to those who have already signed up.
– Delivery is planned for Thursday, April 1st.
Guest Speaker Program: DG Randy Sepulvado presented an excellent overview on The HISTORY of Lions Clubs – “All About Lions” is attached to this email. Lions are on a Mission to SERVE … Where there’s a NEED … There’s a LION! all about lions
