Archive for May, 2021

Board Meeting – May 6

Sunday, May 30th, 2021

BOARD MEETING – Belton Lions Club
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Call to Order: Lion President Harrison at 1:00pm

Members Present: President Harrison, Vice President John Corsi, Secretary/Treasurer Stagner, Lion Tamer Hickerson, 2nd Vice President Mike Matthews

Guest: None

Order of Business:
Certifying the Slate of Officers to be Voted next week 

2021-2022 Officers
President James Harrison
1st Vice President John Corsi

2nd  Vice President – Mike Matthews

Past President James Harrison

Historian James Harrison

Secretary Karen Stagner
Treasurer Karen Stagner
Belton Lions Club Sweetheart – Vacant
Board Member at Large – Mac Hickerson
Tail Twister Danny Dossman
Lion Tamer Mac Hickerson
Webmaster Karen Stagner
Membership Chair – David Shaw

Picnic in the Park

President Harrison suggested Give Local Belton “GLB” – one day selected – all local Charities/Organizations/Businesses could set a booth at Heritage Park to tell people what they do and why they need local support – no charge for the space – in the Fall – we’ll talk about again at the next Board Meeting.

Wall of Honor – BLC Memorial Fund

President Harrison continues to work on this – we will start with six (6) names on it – we need about $2,500 to get this started – another matching fundraiser coming soon.

The Board discussed setting up a J/E account to begin funding this project – 10% of the final net on our fundraisers; plus David Shaw’s $200; and upcoming Tail Twister fines.

Financial Report

Reports presented for both bank accounts; and for member dues payments. Several past-due and inactive members have been dropped.

Secretary Stagner advised the Board that we need to update our fundraiser(s) paperwork to reflect that payments need to be made to “Belton Lions Foundation”; and not to the Club.

Stampede T-Shirts

Secretary Stagner questioned whether or not we really need to re-order 2021 Stampede T-Shirts.  We ran out at the event and most of our Club Members did not receive one.  Lion Corsi expressed concern for riders that didn’t receive one.  Decision was made to place a re-order for the shirts.

Bank Card(s)

Treasurer Stagner now has a Bank Debit card on each account.

 

Meeting Ended at 1:20pm

Respectfully Submitted by Lion Secretary Karen Stagner

Meeting – May 27

Sunday, May 30th, 2021
Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison
Attendance: James Harrison, Gene Ellis, Sam Listi, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, John Corsi, Mary Shockley, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Rob Potts, David Shaw, Mac Hickerson, Lou Griffin, Frank Hernandez, Todd Schiller
Guests:  Belton IT Chris Brown; AJ Gatewood and speaker Belton PD Detective Robert Gatewood

Song by Lion Corsi

Pledge by Lion Shockley
Prayer by Lion Ellis
Exercise Program: No Treadmill Needed
Announcements 
 – There will be a Board Meeting on June 10th with Matt Bates – bringing some great ideas for fundraisers.
 – We will NOT have a Club Meeting on July 1st.
 – The new list of Program Assignments will be presented at the next meeting.
 – The Club received a request from 1st Methodist and Zion Methodist to participate in an event at Yettie Polk Park – “Back to School with God” – possibly offering eyeglass recycling or screening.
    The Board will discuss it at the next Board Meeting
 – Lion Schiller presented the Club with 13 Scholarship Applicants; and asked for Judges.  Lion(s) Harrison, Fontenot, Listi and Hickerson volunteered.  An update will be provided at our next meeting..
  – Lion Stagner requested that all Lions drive their Flag Routes over the weekend and replace torn or tattered USA Flags.  Lion Listi requested that a Memorial Day reminder be sent to all participants.  Lion Shaw asked that he be advised if we have any flag/sleeve too close to a mailbox – he will move them over to a more open location.
ProgramPresented to us by Lion Ellis: Detective Robert Gatewood provided a fascinating, informative and eye-opening presentation on Protecting Yourself from computer, email, phone, banking and other financial crimes and scams. Thank You and the Belton Police Department for all that you do!
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Future Programs –  
 June 3 – David Leigh
 June 10 – John Corsi
 June 17 – James Harrison / Jason Martin, Clinical Director, Mayborn College of Health Services, UMHB
 June 24 – NEW PROGRAM LIST STARTS!

2021-2022 Officers
President James Harrison
1st Vice President John Corsi
2nd  Vice President – Mike Matthews

Past President James Harrison

Historian James Harrison
Secretary Karen Stagner
Treasurer Karen Stagner
Belton Lions Club Sweetheart – Vacant
Board Member at Large – Mac Hickerson
Tail Twister Danny Dossman
Lion Tamer Mac Hickerson
Webmaster Karen Stagner
Membership Chair – David Shaw

Meeting – May 20

Sunday, May 23rd, 2021
Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison
Attendance: James Harrison, Jon Fontenot, Rob Potts, Danny Dossman, John Corsi, Patti Powell, Lou Griffin, Mac Hickerson, Mike Matthews
Guest: Speaker Randy Pittinger

Song by Lion Corsi

Pledge by Lion Fontenot
Prayer by Lion Dossman
Exercise Program: Salad Eaters vs. Chips & Salsa Workout
Announcements 
 – President Harrison Thanked Randy Pittinger for emceeing the Stampede Bike Ride!.
 – There will be a Board Meeting on June 10th with Matt Bates – bringing some great ideas for fundraisers.
 – May Board Meeting Minutes to be emailed as soon as the Secretary transcribes them.
 – Two (2) Temple residents sent flag orders; the Club suggested that the Secretary contact them about the Temple Rotary Flag Program.
Joke: Lion(s) Corsi, Stagner, Dossman – Murphy’s Law and Cole’s Law
ProgramPresented to us by Lion Potts; Director of the Belton Chamber, Randy Pittinger offered highlights about Leadership Belton, 50th Anniversary of the God and Country Concert, 97th Annual Belton Rodeo, 4th of July Parade “Hometown Heroes” (parade on Saturday, July 3rd), and a Noon Hot Dog Eating Contest scheduled for right after the Parade!
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Future Programs –  
 May 27 – Gene Ellis
 June 3 – David Leigh
 June 10 – Open (maybe John Corsi)
 June 17 – James Harrison / Jason Martin, Clinical Director, Mayborn College of Health Services, UMHB
 June 24 – NEW PROGRAM LIST STARTS!

2021-2022 Officers
President James Harrison
1st Vice President John Corsi
2nd  Vice President – Mike Matthews

Past President James Harrison

Historian James Harrison
Secretary Karen Stagner
Treasurer Karen Stagner
Belton Lions Club Sweetheart – Vacant
Board Member at Large – Mac Hickerson
Tail Twister Danny Dossman
Lion Tamer Mac Hickerson
Webmaster Karen Stagner
Membership Chair – David Shaw

Meeting – May 13

Monday, May 17th, 2021
 – Prior to the start of the meeting, Mandy Morrison, co-owner of The GIN, stopped in to Thank our Club; and to provide an update on the current limited operations they have at the restaurant – as they re-staff and re-focus –
 
Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison
Attendance: James Harrison, Jon Fontenot, Gene Ellis, Sam Listi, David Shaw, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Lou Griffin, Mac Hickerson, Patti Powell, David Tuma, David Leigh, Jim Hudson, Rob Potts, John Corsi
Guest: Heather Stevens, invited by John Corsi

Song by Lion

Pledge by Lion Tuma
Prayer by Lion Leigh
Exercise Program: Can’t get any better that that!
Announcements 
 – Stampede Update – $7,200 profit!.
 – Officer nominations/election/certification presented; nominations open; nominations closed; voted unanimously (Newly Elected Officers listed below)
 – Board Meeting Minutes to be emailed soon.
ProgramPresented to us by Lion(s) Fontenot & Listi; James Stafford, Bell County Public Information Officer, who started his position with the County during COVID, provided insight to his job responsibilities; actions and interactions with agencies during the pandemic … and moving forward. Thank You!
Future Programs –
 May 20 – Rob Potts – Belton Chamber Randy Pittinger
 May 27 – Gene Ellis
 June 3 – David Leigh
 June 10 – James Harrison
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Meeting – May 6

Monday, May 10th, 2021
Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison
Attendance: James Harrison, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Karen Stagner, John Corsi, Mack Hickerson
Guest: Jane and Joel Hickerson

Song by Lion Corsi

Pledge by President Harrison
Prayer by Lion Hickerson
Exercise Program: We really needed the exercise to work off the PIZZA!
Announcements 
 – Stampede Update – Thanks for great volunteer work!.
 – Officer nominations/election/certification will be at the next meeting! (Current Slate of Officer Nominations listed below)
 – Board meeting immediately following lunch.
Program: Thank you Mac and Joel Hickerson for an enlightening and educational presentation on Akaushi Cattle!
Adjournment
Future Programs –
 May 13 – Sam Listi
 May 20 – Rob Potts
 May 27 – Gene Ellis
 June 3 – David Leigh
 June 10 – James Harrison

Current Slate of Officer Nominations

Nominations are open – most Officers will stay the same … additional nominations and election at the next meeting.
President James Harrison
1st Vice President John Corsi
2nd Vice President – Mike Matthews
Past President Gary Knight
Secretary Karen Stagner
Treasurer Karen Stagner
Belton Lions Club Sweetheart – Vacant
Board Member at Large – Mac Hickerson
Tail Twister Danny Dossman
Lion Tamer Mac Hickerson
Webmaster Karen Stagner
Membership Chair – David Shaw

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Charter Night Celebration – April 29

Sunday, May 2nd, 2021

Happy Birthday Belton Lions – April 29th – Charter Night Review
Celebration was called to order by Club President Harrison @ 6:30pm
As of April 21st, our Belton Lions Club turned 82 years young – Serving the Belton Community!
Attendance: James Harrison (Susan), Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, David Shaw (Kim), Lou Griffin (Joyce), Mac Hickerson (Jane), Jim Hudson (Glenda), Patti Powell, Christa Strang (Paul), Sam Listi,
Guest: DG Randy Sepulvado, 1VG Angela Case, Matt & Heather Bates

Entertainment by Gretchen Williams, Harpist
Prayer by Lion Listi

Announcements – Stampede Update –
 – a big success this year.  Details next week.  Thanks for great volunteer work!.
Installation of New Lions 
 – Induction lead by James Harrison; Jim Hudson pinned by DG Sepulvado; Patti Powell pinned by 1VG Angela Case.  WELCOME to the CLUB!
Presentation of “Friends” Plaque –
 – Presented to Matt Bates, Director of Parks and Recreation, City of Belton – by James Harrison
Presentation of DG Excellence Award Pin and Ribbon –
 – Presented to James Harrison by Randy Sepulvado … Congratulations Club President Harrison!
Presentation of STAMPEDE Shirt to DG Randy Sepulvado by President Harrison
Adjourned at 8:15pm
Future Programs –
 May 6 – Mac Hickerson (to be announced later); and BOARD MEETING afterward.
 May 13 – Sam Listi
 May 20 – Rob Potts
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