Belton Lions Club

Belton Lions Club Board of Directors Meeting, Thursday, May 19^th, called to Order at 1:05pm

Present: John Corsi, James Harrison, Danny Dossman, Mac Hickerson, Karen Stagner

Dues Payments – pretty much in line … only 8 members unpaid.

Activity Account: $31,447.15

General Account: $3,905.91

1. Maybe have Charter Celebration 2023 at lunchtime; instead of dinner. Discussion that spouses might not be able to attend; however, more Lions might be able to attend.  We will discuss further and vote on it at the next Board Meeting.

2. Eyeglass Drop Boxes – Board discussed purchase of Winbest Large Steel Freestanding Floor Parcel Lockable Drop Slot Mail Box. Instead of having it “wrapped”, we could have it painted yellow; and get Lions decals/signage made.  We would like for it to be placed somewhere downtown (maybe the Library).  Motion to purchase was made by Danny Dossman; 2^nd by Mac Hickerson; approved to purchase.

3.     2022-2023 Preliminary Slate of Officers

President Mike Matthews

1^st VP

2^nd VP

Secretary Karen Stagner

Treasurer

Historian James Harrison

Board Member at Large Mac Hickerson

Tail Twister Danny Dossman

Lion Tamer Mac Hickerson

Webmaster Karen Stagner / Patti Powell back up (Facebook, Webpage, Recaps)

Membership Chair John Corsi

(Jon Fontenot, Reese Davis, Veronica Logan, Christa Strang, Patti Powell – Corsi will contact them)  Slate will be presented at the May 26^th meeting; and open Nominations.

Elections Meeting Date – June 16th

Installation Date – June 23^rd.

Who will install?

4. Stampede Coordinator(s) – President Corsi will reach out to Reese Davis and Brett Beamesderfer.

5. Heritage Park Coordinator – Belton Lions Wall & Picnic – James Harrison;

Future Boat Race Event – Danny Dossman;

and June/July for annual donation.

6. New Treasurer to look into credit cards, paypal, venom, etc. – President Corsi will get with Sam Listi.

7. Scholarships – date(s) for awarding. Frank Hernandez will check into extending the deadline for applications – due to recent events at the High School – we currently only have one applicant.

8. Flag Program Membership Drive – we might want to consider an advertising program in the future to build up the Flag Program – maybe right before Labor Day – radio and/or TV PSAs.

9. Grand Avenue movie theater tickets – tabled until next month – James Harrison will be in charge.

10. Back to School with God event – eye exams – James Harrison will coordinate the event … just as we did last year. He will get with PD for the vehicle; and with Temple Belton Lady Lions for the manpower and equipment.  Belton Lions will again volunteer to serve the hotdogs, chips and water. The event will be August 6^th, at Yettie Polk Park.

Motion to adjourn: 1:40pm

Respectfully Submitted by: Karen Stagner, Secretary

Belton Lions Club – May 19th, Noon, The GIN

Welcome and Call to Order by President John Corsi

Members Present:  Sam Listi, Rob Potts, Wayne Carpenter, Brett Beamesdorfer, Keigh Cook, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, John Corsi, Mary Shockley, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Billy Conway, Christa Strang, James Harrison, Mac Hickerson, Frank Hernandez, Veronica Logan

Guests:  DG Angela Cases; PDG Randy Sepulvado; Erin Bussert (guest of Christa Strang); Rucker Preston (speaker)

Song: by Lion Matthews
Pledge: by Lion Fontenot
Prayer: by Lion Hickerson
Exercise: by Lion Harrison – overexertion first aid

Joke: by Lion Carpenter – starving man, bacon, hambush

Plate Spin by Lion Hickerson
Announcements

– Past District Governor Randy Sepulvado – Our District 2-x3 came in 2^nd for bringing in new members.  Membership pins (2021) presented to Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Christa Strang, Jim Hudson, Patti Powell. Our District was given the District Excellence Award for 2021 by LCI. Out of 1,400 District Club Members, the Governor award for marketing and communication was awarded to Angela Cases. The Governor’s Leadership Award is proudly presented to Belton Lions Past President James Harrison!

– District Governor Angela Cases – 2022 Awards – Belton Lions Club commended for “action”, “encouragement”, “growth”, “service” … Service Excellence Award for 2022 goes to James Harrison. Coveted pin for Service from the Heart awarded to James Harrison.  Lion Harrison emphasized serving and having fun; then accepted the Awards on behalf of the Belton Lions. District Traveling Trophy was started in 1617 and goes to the Club with the most “Growth” in the District. Belton Lions Club is 2% above and leading – we need to keep the Lead and Win this Trophy!

– Installation of Billy Conway – officiated by Past President Harrison – WELCOME!

– Happy Birthday to Veronica Logan!

– Welcome Back Danny Dossman – we’re glad you are okay!

– Flag Program – Out of 143 Flags; we currently only have 14 unpaid.  All unpaid flags are to be picked up and sleeves removed prior to Memorial weekend.  Thank you ALL!

– Quarterly Dues Invoices – thank you for paying promptly.

– Belton Lion Business Cards – keep handing out those cards – inviting prospective new members.

– The Club will return to having a separate Secretary and a separate Treasurer for the 2022-2023 year.  Lion Stagner will remain as Secretary.  Please consider volunteering to serve as Treasurer.  Our new year begins on July 1st. –

– Plate Spinning Contest – Judy Garrett loves the idea and will keep this in mind for upcoming events – keeping this on the agenda.

– Eyeglass Drop Boxes – the Post Office no longer sells old mail drop boxes to the public.  David Leigh has found large free standing “mail-boxes” at a reasonable price. The Board will look at the options and pricing.

– Heritage Park Plan – Belton Lions Wall – keeping it on a front burner

– Next Board Meeting – TODAY – May 19^th

Program:  – Rob Potts invited Rucker Preston, Family Promise – their mission is to empower families experiencing homelessness to achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response. More than 93% of the families in the program succeed into permanent housing and do not fall back into a homeless situation.  And … they are GROWING … building Promise House!  Thank You!

Belton Lions Club – May 12th, Noon, The GIN

Welcome and Call to Order by VP Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Wayne Carpenter, Jon Fontenot, Rob Potts, David Shaw, Karen Stagner, Mary Shockley, David Tuma, Gene Ellis, Lou Griffin, James Harrison, Mac Hickerson

Guests:

Mike Rodgers, Belton Finance Director

Bob Van Til, Belton Planning Director

Chris Brown, Belton Information Technology Director

Matt Bates, Belton Public Works Director

(note:  all guests were given Membership Applications)

Song: by Lion Harrison
Pledge: by Lion Fontenot
Prayer: by Lion Listi
Exercise: by Lion Harrison …. Lo-o-o-ng and Ta-a-a-xing
Announcements

– Club Health Assessment – Our Club is # 1 of the top 6 Clubs in the District for growth.

– Lion Harrison reported that it looks like the Club’s Net Profit from STAMPEDE this year is $9,178.50 – Thanks to everyone in the Club for doing your part! … with special Thanks to Lion Strang for donating the porta-pottys (a roughly $1,600 in-kind contribution).

– Flag Program – Unpaid participants (under 30) have been emailed their final notice – letting them know that during the week of May 23^rd, any remaining unpaid flags will be picked up.  Route Lions were emailed their route lists after meeting – update to be emailed on May 19^th.

– Quarterly Dues Invoices – thank you for paying promptly.

– Belton Lion Business Cards – keep handing out those cards – inviting prospective new members.

– The Club will return to having a separate Secretary and a separate Treasurer for the 2022-2023 year.  Lion Stagner will remain as Secretary.  Please consider volunteering to serve as Treasurer.  Our new year begins on July 1st. –

– Plate Spinning Contest – Judy Garrett loves the idea and will keep this in mind for upcoming events.

– Eyeglass Drop Boxes – the Post Office no longer sells old mail drop boxes to the public.  David Leigh has found large free standing “mail-boxes” at a reasonable price. (see sample)

– Heritage Park Plan – Belton Lions Wall – keeping it on a front burner

– Next Board Meeting – May 19^th

Program:  – Sam Listi – State of the City – Thank you Lion Listi for a comprehensive program on the past, current and future of Belton – including 2021 Achievements; Allocation of Federal COVID-19 Funds; Key Grants; Population Growth; BEDC Funded Infrastructure Projects; Major City Water/Sewer Projects; Other City Projects Currently Underway; Pending Future Projects; TxDOT Projects; Residential Development; Commercial Development; Downtown Development and BISD – Maintaining Belton’s Quality of Life! Outstanding Information and Presentation!  Thank You!

Future Program Assignments:
  May 19 – Rob Potts – Rucker Preston, Executive Director, Family Promise; Board Meeting following
May 26 – Gene Ellis

Belton Lions Club – May 5th, Noon, The GIN

Welcome and Call to Order by President Corsi

Members Present: John Corsi, Reese Davis, Brett Beamesderfer, Wayne Carpenter, Sam Listi, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Billy Conway, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Patti Powell, David Leigh, James Harrison, Mac Hickerson

Guests:   KOM Beau Wiist

Song: by Lion Davis
Pledge: by Lion Fontenot
Prayer: by Lion Hickerson
Exercise: by Lion Harrison – feeling GOOD
Joke: Lion Dossman – something about a hearing aid – had to be there …
Plate Spin: Lion Hickerson

Announcements

– Flag Program – Unpaid participants (35) have been emailed their final notice – letting them know that during the week of May 23^rd, any remaining unpaid flags will be picked up.  Route Lions will be emailed their route lists to start contacting the unpaid.

– Quarterly Dues Invoices – thank you for paying promptly.

– Belton Lion Business Cards – keep handing out those cards – inviting prospective new members.

– The Club will return to having a separate Secretary and a separate Treasurer for the 2022-2023 year.  Lion Stagner will remain as Secretary.  Please consider volunteering to serve as Treasurer.  Our new year begins on July 1st. –

– Plate Spinning Contest – Judy Garrett loves the idea and will keep this in mind for upcoming events.

– Eyeglass Drop Boxes – the Post Office no longer sells old mail drop boxes to the public.  David Leigh has found large free standing “mail-boxes” at a reasonable price.

– Heritage Park Plan – Belton Lions Wall – keeping it on a front burner

– Next Board Meeting – May 19^th

– Auction – remaining supplies from STAMPEDE purchased by David Leigh $200 to be invoiced.  Banana Bread auctioned – 3 loaves – $20.00.

Program:  – Stampede, April 30th: After Action Meeting:

Everyone was applauded for their contribution to the EVENT.  Special accolades were given to David Shaw for the untold works that he has done each year in the background – WOW … just WOW!

Some of the notes for STAMPEDE improvement:

– Patti Powell volunteered to create a Stampede on the Chisholm Trail facebook page.
– KOM Beau Wiist volunteered to coordinate and communicate with Wheel Brothers and other bike ride clearing houses.
– John Corsi is creating a “play book” for the event; with a timeline starting in January.
– The Club (John Corsi) has created a committee for the Event – dividing responsibilities – they will start meeting soon to plan for next year – March 29^th.
– KOM Beau Wiist, Brett Beamesderfer and Reese Davis anticipate that we could have 400 riders next year – we will need additional help with registration.
– Starting in 2023, we will have a Friday evening Packet Pick-up.
– We need to send out in-kind donation request letters to Shipley’s, Church’s, Starbucks, H-E-B, Wal-Mart and Sam’s in February.
– Contact Belton Area Chamber for Welcome Bags in early February – include Belton Lions business’ promotional items and/or coupons.  Solicit other coupons to include.
– Jon Fontenot has created and will propose an alternate route to eliminate the Hwy 95 portion.
– Jon Fontenot has designed a photo op backdrop and will get pricing.
– Plan to supply tent canopy for Rest Stop 3 and 4.
– Mike Matthews advised us that each of the route detailed layouts can be mapped and a QR code applied for riders to download.  KOM Beau Wiist offered to help with this.
– We will need more Gatorade, bananas, power bars, etc. – plus maybe some oranges.
– The Club will invest in new directional arrow signs.
– James Harrison suggested that the Club explore accepting credit cards, venmo, paypal, etc.

Future Program Assignments:
 May 12 – Sam Listi – State of the City
May 19 – Rob Potts – Rucker Preston, Executive Director, Family Promise; Board Meeting following
May 26 – Gene Ellis

Belton Lions Club – April 28th, Noon, The GIN

Welcome and Call to Order by President Corsi

Members Present: John Corsi, Reese Davis, Bret Beamesderfer, Todd Schiller, Frank Hernandez, Jon Fontenot, Sam Listi, Mary Shockley, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Mike Matthews, Lou Griffin, James Harrison, Mac Hickerson

Guests:   Buddy Hickerson (paid)

Song: by Lion Reese (God Bless America – My Country, ‘tis of thee)
Pledge: by Lion Fontenot
Prayer: by Lion Hickerson
Exercise: by Lion Harrison
Joke: Lion Beamesderfer – 4 out of 3 – math
Plate Spin: Lion Hickerson

Announcements

  – Mac & Jayne Hickerson just celebrated their 65^th Anniversary!

– Flag Program –During the first week in May, the unpaid participants will receive a final invoice. Any unpaid by May 20^th will be informed that unpaid flags will be picked up during the week before Memorial Day.  We currently have 152 flags out (s/b $4,560); current payments $3,360. Flag lists will be handed out next meeting for personal route contacts.

– Quarterly Dues Invoices – thank you for paying promptly.

– Belton Lion Business Cards – keep handing out those cards – inviting prospective new members.

– Charter Night Update –

– The Club will return to having a separate Secretary and a separate Treasurer for the 2022-2023 year.  Lion Stagner will remain as Secretary.  Please consider volunteering to serve as Treasurer.  Our new year begins on July 1st. –

– Plate Spinning Contest – Judy Garrett loves the idea and will keep this in mind for upcoming events.

– Eyeglass Drop Boxes – still in the exploration and planning stage – Lion Stagner is checking into old salvaged postal mail recepticles – waiting to hear back from postmaster, for who to contact.

– Heritage Park Plan – Belton Lions Wall – keeping it on a front burner

– Easter Food Baskets for HOCTIL families – Thank You fellow Lions! Lion Stagner & Buddy Hickerson shared heartwarming stories from the deliveries.

– Next Board Meeting – May 19th 

Program:  – Stampede, April 30th: Update and Logistic Planning – great meeting and teamwork think tank!

Future Program Assignments:
 May 5 – Mac Hickerson  – After Action Meeting on the 2022 STAMPEDE
May 12 – Sam Listi
May 19 – Rob Potts – Rucker Preston, Executive Director, Family Promise; Board Meeting following
May 26 – Gene Ellis