Hello fellow Belton Lions – April 1st – Lunch Meeting Review
Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison.
Attendance: James Harrison, John Corsi, Frank Hernandez, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Sam Listi, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, David Leigh, Rob Potts, David Shaw, Lou Griffin, Mac Hickerson
Guest: Tanya Bane, Speaker
Song by Lion Corsi
Pledge by Lion Leigh
Prayer by Lion Listi
Exercise Program: Almost Forgot!
Joke – a Really Big Rock / Plate Spin by President Harrison – trying to make a record!
Announcements –
– Charter Night, March 29th, sign up sheet at next meeting!
– We will have nominations and elections for our 2021-2022 Officers at the next meeting!
– Stampede volunteer sign-up sheet was passed around.
– Mac Hickerson says that Jane should be getting out of rehab soon.
– The new Name Badges are here / Lion Dossman is taking the case home to repair and alter it.
– Reminder: Belton Lion Ball Caps are available – $20 each
Stampede Update –
– Lion Matthews announced that ABC Home and Commercial Services has formed a riding team & challenges other member organizations to do the same.
– As of March 30th, we have a total of 47 riders signed up.
Charter Night –
– On April 21st, our Club will be 82 years old. Lion President Harrison has announced that our meeting on April 29th, we will have a Charter Night. Instead of the usual lunch meeting, we will meet in the evening for a social celebration! (much like we did for Christmas) Spouses/Guests Welcome – sign up sheet will be distributed.
Facebook Member Focus –
– Starting mid-April, 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).
– The first order has been made … allow three weeks for delivery.
– Optional: After your vest is received – we can have your name embroidered, above the patch – locally.
USA Flag Program –
– Emails and Letters were sent last weekend to past participants who have not renewed yet.
– Per Lion Corsi’s suggestion, we included information about becoming a Belton Lion.
– Lion Shaw, Lion Knight and Lion Stagner will be point of contact for questions or assistance.
Easter Meal for HOCTIL Families –
– The Club filled and delivered the Easter Meal food baskets for five (5) HOCTIL families of children with special needs.
– Thank You to those who contributed!
Guest Speaker Program: Thank you Lion Hernandez for inviting Tanya Bane, B.I.S.D. Benefits Manager, to address her role as Benefits Manager for the District; and how the Pandemic effected B.I.S.D.; and procedures set in place for Health and Safety of Staff and Students. Thank you Tanya Bane!
Future Programs –
April 8 – Jon Fontenot
April 15 – Karen Stagner
April 22 – “Stampede” Final Prep
April 29 – Charter Night Celebration