Belton Lions had the honor to participate in the 11th Annual Fall Festival Drive-Thru for Children with Special Needs and their Families, on Saturday, October 23rd – at the invitation from HOCTIL (Heart of Central Texas Independent Living).
Archive for October, 2021
11th Annual Fall Festival for Children with Special Needs
Sunday, October 24th, 2021Meeting – October 21st
Sunday, October 24th, 2021October 21, 2021
Welcome and Call to Order by Club Vice President Corsi
Members Present: John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, Kevin Cook, Todd Schiller, Frank Hernandez, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Veronica Logan, Mac Hickerson, Mike Matthews
Guests: Joe Cina (Guest of Mike Matthews); Bob Reinhard (Guest Speaker)
Song let by Lion Matthews
Pledge led by Lion Fontenot
Prayer by Lion Hickerson
Exercise Program: Get Ready / Get Loose
Joke: Lion Dossman – Banking by Machine – Balance / then something about a Shark, a Clown Fish, & Tasting Funny.
Guest Joe Cina – an explanation of DNA backwards … AND …
… Plate Spin: Lion Hickerson
Announcements:
– Lion Corsi will reach out to Lion Griffin to check on how his wife’s surgery went on Monday.
– Belton FD Open House last Saturday was an overwhelming SUCCESS – over 1,000 people came out.
– Lion Shaw will be out until the end of this Month
– The next Zone Meeting will be on October 28th @ the Sammons Community Center
– The Club will be participating in the HOCTIL October 23rd Drive Thru Fall Festival. Thank you to everyone for donating the candy and to Lion Fontenot for the extra goodies from the Fire Department.
– Also, the Club will, again, be preparing 5-6 Thanksgiving Food Baskets for HOCTIL families. Sign up sheet will be passed around at the next Club Meeting.
– Belton Lions will be supporting District Governor’s Take the Plunge Challenge to raise $25,000 for the Children’s Camp with an initial contribution of $750.00. Word has it that that our Club Nominee for “taking the Plunge” in January at the Children’s Camp … could be one of our newest members Chris Craig! We’ll be voting on that nomination soon.
– The Club is looking at 2022 dates for our STAMPEDE Bike Ride – President Harrison is looking at April 30th; and will get with Lion Shaw.
– Belton Lions Christmas Party, December 16th (evening) at The GIN
– Lion Stagner Thanked the Flag Program Teams for replacing the many flags that were damaged in the recent storm; and explained the Flag Program for the new members.
Program: Lion Fontenot invited the new Emergency Management Coordinator for the Bell County Office of Emergency Management, Bob Reinhard. Thank You! A native of Bell County and in Law Enforcement since 1992, Bob Reinhard presented an overview of his responsibility in the Bell County OEM – as he hit the ground running during the 2nd wave of the pandemic. He and his office are committed to partnership and service to the community; acting as a conduit for extended resources to municipal emergency management personnel. They have, also, reinvigorated the Bell County Emergency Management Reserve Program. Mr. Reinhard extended an invitation to join the volunteer organization. Thank you Bob Reinhard and Lion Fontenot – Great Informative Program!
Future Program Assignments:
October 28 – David Leigh – Patient Matched Workflow in 3D Printing
November 4 – David Tuma
November 11 – Mary Shockley – Veteran’s Day – retired Lt. Colonel Bonnie Wilson
November 18 – Karen Stagner / HOCTIL Thanksgiving Food Baskets / Susie Marek
November 25 – No Meeting – Thanksgiving
Meeting – October 14
Tuesday, October 19th, 2021October 14, 2021
Welcome and Call to Order by Club Vice President Corsi
Members Present: John Corsi, Sam Listi, Jon Fontenot, Gene Ellis, Christa Strang, Lou Griffin, Mac Hickerson, Mike Matthews, Wayne Carpenter, Chris Craig, David Leigh, David Tuma, Rob Potts
Guests: Stephanie O’Banion (speaker)
Song let by Lion Matthews
Pledge led by Lion Fontenot
Prayer by Lion Listi
Exercise Program: Loosening Up and Stretching Out!
Joke: Lion Leigh – eye opening moon restaurant – atmosphere … Plate Spin: Lion Hickerson
Announcements:
– Lion Griffin’s wife will have rotator surgery on Monday.
– Belton FD Open House this Saturday at Station 1 from 10am – 2pm
– Lion Shaw will be out until the end of this Month
– The next Zone Meeting will be on October 28th @ the Sammons Community Center
– The Club will be participating in the HOCTIL October 23rd Drive Thru Fall Festival.. Everyone/Anyone is welcome to join – we could use help on Saturday, Oct. 23 – handing out the candy.
Also, the Club will, again, be preparing 5-6 Thanksgiving Food Baskets for HOCTiL families.
– Belton Lions will be supporting District Governor’s Take the Plunge Challenge to raise $25,000 for the Children’s Camp with an initial contribution of $750.00. Word has it that that our Club Nominee for “taking the Plunge” in January at the Children’s Camp … could be one of our newest members Chris Craig!
The Club is looking at 2022 dates for our STAMPEDE Bike Ride – President Harrison is looking at the last weekend in April; and will get with Lion Shaw.
Belton Lions Christmas Party, December 16th (evening) at The GIN
Program: Lion Harrison invited Stephanie O’Banion, Executive Director/CEO, United Way of Central Texas, to speak to us about UWCT’s efforts supporting Central Texas residents through the COVID-19 pandemic, the Winter Storm and their focus on Health, Financial Stability and Education; plus the addition of the 2-1-1 Call Center. Thank you Lion Listi, for the introduction on behalf of Lion Harrison, of Stephanie O’Banion, representing UWCT … and noting … Stephanie is a Belton Lions Club Past President! https://www.uwct.org/
Meeting – October 7th
Tuesday, October 12th, 2021October 7, 2021
Welcome and Call to Order by Club President Harrison
Welcome and Call to Order by Club President Harrison
Members Present: James Harrison, John Corsi, Wayne Carpenter, Danny Dossman, Gene Ellis, Mike Matthews, Patti Powell, David Leigh, Sam Listi, Kevin Cook, Frank Hernandez, Todd Schiller, Veronica Logan, David Tuma, Rob Potts, Mac Hickerson
Guests: Sam Murphy (guest of John Corsi); Sharon Ellis (guest of Gene Ellis); Lt. Daniel Aguirre, Sgt. Daniel Ontiveros, Jennifer Gibson (guest Speaker and guests)
Song let by Lion Corsi
Pledge led by Lion Schiller
Prayer by Lion Carpenter
Exercise Program: Lose lbs.!
Joke: Grandpa; a Frog; Six Flags … Plate Spin: Lion Hickerson
Announcements:
– Lion Shaw will be out until the end of this Month – tending to family.
– Happy Birthday to Lion Rob Potts (10/3)
– Lion Corsi will officiate the October 14th meeting / Lion Listi will introduce the Guest Speaker Stephanie O’Banion.
– The next Zone Meeting will be on October 28th @ the Sammons Community Center
– The Club will be participating in the HOCTIL October 23rd Drive Thru Fall Festival.. Everyone/Anyone is welcome to join – donations of candy requested by October 21st.
Also, the Club will, again, be preparing 5-6 Thanksgiving Food Baskets for HOCTiL families.
The Club is looking at 2022 dates for our STAMPEDE Bike Ride – President Harrison is looking at the last weekend in April; and will get with Lion Shaw.
Belton Lions Christmas Party, December 16th (evening) at The GIN
President’s Announcement:
President Harrison announced that his wife will be retiring soon; and that they are taking time off to travel.
Lion Vice-President John Corsi has agreed to move up to the Presidency for the remainder of the Club year. President Harrison has agreed to move to the 2nd Vice President position. We wish them the BEST for their well deserved traveling vacations; and we THANK President Harrison for his dedication to and rebuilding of the Belton Lions Club.
Program: Lion Ellis invited Jennifer Gibson, Belton PD Crime Victim Liaison to talk with us about their programs and efforts to assist crime victims. Ms. Gibson outlined her role as Crime Victim Coordinator for the Belton Police Department. She began her job on 7/27/21, in what is a grant-funded position, through the Central Texas Council of Governments. The grant is funded on an annual basis, so effective performance of crime victim services will be important to secure additional years of funding. Some of her key tasks include:
Communicating with victims of crime in person, in writing, over the phone
Assisting crime victims in applying for available assistance
Keeping victims aware of the status of investigations
Maintaining a strong working relationship with regional victim assistance and advocacy groups to facilitate service delivery
Working closely with PD investigators by contacting crime witnesses and victims
Training agency personnel on crisis intervention and victim services
Communicating with victims of crime in person, in writing, over the phone
Assisting crime victims in applying for available assistance
Keeping victims aware of the status of investigations
Maintaining a strong working relationship with regional victim assistance and advocacy groups to facilitate service delivery
Working closely with PD investigators by contacting crime witnesses and victims
Training agency personnel on crisis intervention and victim services
Thank You!
Future Program Assignments:
October 14 – James Harrison (Sam Listi) – Stephanie O’Banion, HOT United Way
October 21 – Jon Fontenot – Mother Neff State Park
October 28 – David Leigh
November 4 – David Tuma
November 11 – Mary Shockley – Veteran’s Day – retired Lt. Colonel Bonnie Wilson
November 18 – Karen Stagner / HOCTIL Thanksgiving Food Baskets / Susie Marek
November 25 – No Meeting – Thanksgiving
Meeting – September 30
Sunday, October 3rd, 2021
Welcome and Call to Order by Club President Harrison
Members Present: James Harrison, Todd Schiller, Rob Potts, Gene Ellis, Sam Listi, Jon Fontenot, Keith Cook, John Corsi, Mary Shockley, Karen Stagner, David Tuma, Frank Hernandez, Chris Craig, Christa Strang, Mac Hickerson, Lou Griffin, Veronica Logan
Guests: Terri Covington ( Guest Speaker )
Song let by Lion Corsi
Pledge led by Lion Cook
Prayer by Lion Ellis
Exercise Program: All hands in the AIR!
Joke: Rodney Dangerfield, a mirror/eyesight/zoo … Plate Spin: Lion Hickerson
Announcements:
The Club is looking for a Service Project for this Fall – Secretary Stagner introduced an opportunity from HOCTIL to participate in their October 23rd Drive Thru Fall Festival.. Everyone/Anyone is welcome to join – donations of candy requested by October 21st.
Also, the Club will, again, be preparing 5-6 Thanksgiving Food Baskets for HOCTiL families.
The Club is looking at 2022 dates for our STAMPEDE Bike Ride – President Harrison is looking at the last weekend in April; and will get with Lion Shaw.
Lion Corsi will officiate the October 14th meeting / Lion Listi will introduce the Guest Speaker Stephanie O’Banion.
The next Zone Meeting will be on October 28th @ the Sammons Community Center
Belton Lions Christmas Party, December 16th (evening) at The GIN
Program: Lion Harrison invited Terri Covington to update the Club on the State of Real Estate in Belton Texas. Informative presentation on the current Residential Market / Building Shortages / Short Term Rentals and so much more. Thank you President Harrison
Future Program Assignments:
September 30 – James Harrison / Terri Covington / Board Meeting afterward
October 7 – Gene Ellis – Belton PD New Victim Service Coordinator
October 14 – James Harrison – Stephanie O’Banion, HOT United Way
October 21 – Jon Fontenot – Mother Neff State Park
October 28 – David Leigh
November 4 – David Tuma
November 11 – Mary Shockley
November 18 – Karen Stagner / HOCTIL Thanksgiving Food Baskets
November 25 – No Meeting – Thanksgiving
