Archive for August, 2021

Meeting – August 26

Sunday, August 29th, 2021
Welcome and Call to Order by Club President Harrison
Members Present:  Todd Schiller, Frank Hernandez, Jon Fontenot, David Shaw, Mike Matthews, John Corsi, Christa Strang, Sam Listi, Wayne Carpenter, Maci Hickerson, Chris Gregg
Song let by Lion Corsi
Pledge led by Lion Schiller
Prayer by Lion Listi
Exercise Program: our guests got a real workout today!
Guests:
    Buddy Hickerson (guest of Mac Hickerson) lunch paid
    Elizabeth Cox, BISD Executive Director of Communication and Community Engagement (guest of Karen Stagner)
    Lamar Lewis (guest of Karen Stagner)
    Keith Cook, BISD Executive Director, Custodial & Grounds (guest of Todd Schiller)
    Lee Wohlfort (guest of Christa Strang)
    Paul Strang (guest of Christa Strang)
    Brian Cope, BISD Lake Belton High School Football Coach (speaker)
    Randy Hooten, BISD Lake Belton High School Football Defensive Coordinator
    John Farwell (guest of John Corsi)
Joke:  by President Harrison; “… we interrupt this story … plate spin by Lion Hickerson … “
Announcements:
    District Governor Angela Cases has introduced a “Take the Plunge Challenge” … goal is for the District to raise $25,000 for the Kid’s Camp.  Clubs or Lions who help the District raise money to donate to Camp can nominate someone to “jump” into a pool at the Mid-Winter Conference in Kosse, TX Jan 8th.  The District’s goal is to bring clubs together, have a little fun and of course, support Texas Lions Camp.
    President Harrison passed around a “care” card to Joyce Griffin for everyone to sign.
    President Harrison presented a recap from last week’s Zone meeting; and what other Clubs are doing.
    President Harrison and Sponsor Lion Listi welcome and inducted “renewed” member Wayne Carpenter – WELCOME!
    Belton Lions Christmas Party, December 16th (evening) at The GIN
Program:  Thank you Lion Corsi for inviting Brian Cope, BISD Lake Belton High School Football Coach to our Belton Lions Pep Rally!  Fantastic presentation about the school, the football program, the team, the family at Lake Belton High … on the eve before their first Varsity Football Game!  Rise Up Broncos!
Future Program Assignments:
    September 2 – Lion Rob Potts
    September 9 – Lion Frank Hernandez
    September 16 – James Harrison
    September 23 – Michael Matthews
    September 30 – Mac Hickerson
    October 7 – Jon Fontenot
    October 14 – Danny Dossman
    October 21 – Gene Ellis
    October 28 – David Leigh
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Board Meeting – August 12

Tuesday, August 17th, 2021

BOARD MEETING

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Call to Order: Lion President Harrison at 1:11pm

Members Present: President Harrison, Secretary/Treasurer Stagner, Lion Tamer Hickerson, Tail Twister Danny Dossman, Past President Shaw, Vice President Matthews

Order of Business:

Investment Account

The Board discussed moving the Edward Jones Investment Account – as Gary Knight is no longer a member of the Club.  We currently have two investment accounts: Gunter Financial and Edward Jones.

After discussion, the Board decided to table this; to do some research into other investments.

President Harrison will send a letter to Gary Knight.

STAMPEDE

President Harrison was approached by Jennifer Ryder with High 5 Hot Dogs; she expressed an interest in handling the hot dogs for our annual bike ride – if approved, President Harrison would find a sponsor.

The Board discussed that we usually have plenty of support and volunteers at the ride; consensus was that we should keep the hot dogs “in-house”; and that we would approach High 5 Hot Dogs for our Picnic in the Park vendors.

Budget for Club Projects

President Harrison presented PROJECTED proposed budgets for our four major fundraisers:

  1. Flag Program: Income / $6,000; Expense / $1,000; Net = $5,000
  2. Stampede: Income / $10,000; Expense / $3,000; Net = $7,000
  3. Heritage Park Picnic: Income / TBD; Expense / TBD; Net = $TBD (Lion Dossman volunteers to chair this Committee)
  4. Benefit Cruise: Income / $3,000; Expense / $500; Net = $2,500

(Bi-Annual)

Note: Benefit Cruise totals divided in Half.

Club Meal Policy

  1. The Board agreed to keep the policy that if a guest joins the Club on their 2nd meeting – there will be no charge to the host member who invited them.
  2. The Board agreed that the cost for lunch for Lion dignitaries visiting the Club would be absorbed by the Club.

Memorial Wall of Honor at Heritage Pavilion

  1. The Board Discussed having individual plaques for each Lion honored – agreeing that it would be more personal and easier to add honorees in the future.
  2. The Board also agreed to move forward with the project now – using funds that we raised already.

Financial Report / Delinquencies

Financials have been reviewed; and Dues are in good shape.

 

Meeting Closed at 1:40 PM

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Meeting – August 12

Saturday, August 14th, 2021
Welcome and Call to Order by Club President Harrison!
Members Present:  James Harrison, Sam Listi, Jon Fontenot, Rob Potts, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Mac Hickerson, Christa Strang, Chris Gregg, Jim Hudson, David Shaw
Song let by Lion Hickerson
Pledge led by Lion Fontenot
Prayer by Lion Listi
Exercise Program: Reaching for the Stars / Loud and Proud
Joke: by President Harrison … Gator in Crocs … you had to be there …
Guests:
    Mack Latimer (guest of Lion Strang)
    Buddy Hickerson (guest of Lion Hickerson – lunch paid)
    Mary Alice Williams (guest of David Shaw – Kim’s Mom)
Announcements:
    Board Meeting, TODAY!
    President Harrison needs birthdates for Shockley / Gliha / Carpenter
    Happy Birthday to Lion Jim Hudson (17th)
    Lion Griffin called President Harrison – Joyce had a fall / He will need someone to fill his program on August 26th.
    “Update” on the Back to School with God event by Lion Listi – great event / served 608 hot dogs / vision screened almost 50 children / wonderful partnerships.
    District will conduct Spot Vision Training in Clifton on August 28th.  There are only 20 slots available – Contact Lea Beaty.
    Zone Meeting, August 19th – hosted by Belton Lions – 6pm, The GIN – there will be fabulous PRIZES! (No Noon Meeting)
    Our Zone includes:
Belton Lions Club
Salado Lions Club
Rosebud-Lott Lions Club
Temple Founder Lions Club
Temple Breakfast Lions Club
Temple-Belton Ladies Lions Club
    Belton Lions Christmas Party, December 16th at The GIN
Program:  Thank you Lion Hudson for inviting Scot Arey, to give a presentation on “The State of Solar in Texas”.  His knowledge of solar is second to none and he lives right here in central Texas. Scot is the Chairman of the Board of Directors for The Texas Solar Energy Society and owns Solar CenTex of Harker Heights.  This was a very informative and interactive program about current and future projections relating to solar energy in Texas; in conjunction with other energy sources.  Thank You!
Future Program Assignments:    
    August 19 – Zone Meeting – 6:00pm – at the GIN (no lunch meeting on the 19th)
    August 26 – TBD
    September 2 – Lion Rob Potts bringing Sam Skidmore, B.I.S.D. Athletics Director
     September 9 – Lion Frank Hernandez
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Meeting – August 5th

Thursday, August 5th, 2021

Welcome and Call to Order by Club Vice President Corsi – Thank you for standing in for President Harrison!
Members Present:  Gene Ellis, Mike Matthews, David Shaw, Jon Fontenot, Rob Potts, Karen Stagner, Sam Listi, Danny Dossman, Chris Gregg, Christa Strang, Mac Hickerson, John Corsi, Wayne Carpenter (joined today)
Song let by Lion Dossman
Pledge led by Lion Fontenot
Prayer by Lion Ellis
Exercise Program: “Coach” Lion Corsi put us through a real work-out today!
Guests:
    Eric Morsbach, Boulder Design (guest of Christa Strang & John Corsi)
    Chris Brown, IT Director, City of Belton
Announcements:
    Happy Birthday Lion Vice President Mike Matthews!
    Board Meeting, August 12th
    Zone Meeting, August 19th – hosted by Belton Lions – 6pm, The GIN – there will be fabulous PRIZES! (No Noon Meeting)
    Belton Lions Christmas Party, December 16th at The GIN
“Back to School with God” event, Saturday, August 7th, 10am-2pm, Pavilion at Yettie Polk Park.
Belton Lions are partnering on this event: assisting Methodist Men cooking hot dogs; and providing vision screening with Temple Breakfast & Temple Belton Ladies Lions Clubs.  Volunteers should arrive 9:00am to check in and help set up.  Belton PD will bring their mobile unit to provide a controlled environment for the Vision Screening. Volunteers signed up: Vision Screening – Lion(s) Fontenot, Stagner, Powell; Cooking/Serving Hot Dogs – Lion(s) Listi, Shaw, Gregg, Hickerson & Paul Strang. All are WELCOME to come out and help.  They have prepared 600 backpacks; and will have vendors; as well as, the BS&W Mobile Van, with services for the community underserved and underinsured.  See you there!
Program:  Thank you Lion Sam Listi for “State of the City” … always a favorite!  2020 Achievements and Projects; Infrastructure; City Library; Heritage Park Redevelopment; so so much more … Future Projects; Pending Projects; Long Term Future Projects; Belton Residential Development; Economic Development and BISD; and Partnerships … so proud of this City and the People who continue to make it GREAT!
Future Program Assignments:
    August 12 – Jim Hudson has invited Scot Arey to give a presentation on “The State of Solar in Texas”.  His knowledge of     solar is second to none and he lives right here in central Texas. He is a retired Army officer who spent much of his time     at Fort Hood. Scot is the Chairman of the Board of Directors for The Texas Solar Energy Society and owns Solar Cen     Tex of Harker Heights.  – PLUS – Board Meeting
    August 19 – Zone Meeting – 6:00pm – at the GIN (no lunch meeting on the 19th)
    August 26 – Lion Lou Griffin
    September 2 – Lion Rob Potts bringing Sam Skidmore, B.I.S.D. Athletics Director
    September 9 – Lion Frank Hernandez
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Meeting – July 29

Sunday, August 1st, 2021
Welcome and Call to Order by Club President Harrison
Members Present:  James Harrison, Gene Ellis, Mike Matthews, David Shaw, Jon Fontenot, Rob Potts, Karen Stagner, Sam Listi, Danny Dossman, Patti Powell, Chris Gregg, Christa Strang, Mac Hickerson, John Corsi
Song let by Lion Potts
Pledge led by Lion Dossman
Prayer by Lion Ellis
Exercise Program: extra workout this week!
Guests:
    Bryson Ellis (grandson of Gene Ellis)
    Wayne Carpenter (guest of Sam Listi)
    Lorna (Temple Lady Lions Club & SPOT Vision Representative)
    Jay Taggert (Methodist Men)
    Lisle Meeker (Temple Breakfast Lions Club)
Announcements:
    Board Meeting, August 12th
    Zone Meeting, August 19th – hosted by Belton Lions – 6pm, The GIN – there will be fabulous PRIZES! (No Noon Meeting)
    Belton Lions Christmas Party, December 16th at The GIN
Program:   “Back to School with God” event, August 7th, 10am-2pm, presented by Jay Taggert, Lisle Meeker and Lorna.
Belton Lions are partnering on this event: assisting Methodist Men cooking hot dogs; and providing vision screening with Temple Breakfast & Temple Belton Ladies Lions Clubs.  Volunteers should arrive 9:00am to check in and help set up.  Belton PD will bring their mobile unit to provide a controlled environment for the Vision Screening. Volunteers signed up: Vision Screening – Lion(s) Fontenot, Stagner, Powell; Cooking/Serving Hot Dogs – Lion(s) Listi, Shaw, Gregg, Hickerson & Paul Strang. All are WELCOME to come out and help.  They have prepared 600 backpacks; and will have vendors; as well as, the BS&W Mobile Van, with services for the community underserved and underinsured.  See you there!
Future Program Assignments:
    August 5 – Lion Sam Listi – “State of the City”
    August 12 – Lion Jim Hudson – PLUS – Board Meeting
    August 19 – Zone Meeting – 6:00pm – at the GIN (no lunch meeting on the 19th)
    August 26 – Lion Lou Griffin
    September 2 – Lion Rob Potts
    September 9 – Lion Frank Hernandez
(Note: Jay Taggert (lunch paid))
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