Belton Lions Club – July 14, Noon, The GIN
Welcome and Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews
Members Present: Wayne Carpenter, Sam Listi, John Corsi, Veronica Logan, Mike Matthews, Karen Stagner, Keith Cook, Mac Hickerson, Mac Harrison
Guests: Molly Miloy & Kevin Kyle, CASA of Bell and Coryell County (speakers)
Song: by Lion Corsi
Pledge: by Lion Listi
Prayer: by Lion Hickerson
Exercise: by Lion Harrison
Joke: by Lion Harrison – Review of new restaurant on the Moon …
Plate Spin by Lion Hickerson
Announcements
– President Matthews shared Visitation and Funeral information for Lion Joe Brooks and Lion Rob Potts’ son. Lion Listi passed Sympathy cards for signatures.
– Flag Program – We need to do an inventory update – Secretary Stagner asked to get a count on the flag inventory remaining at the Belton Journal.
– Eyeglass Drop Box – We are moving forward (October is Vision Awareness Month)
– Quarterly Dues Invoices are out – Thank You for prompt payment.
– New Project Suggestion – A Visit with Santa for HOCTIL Families of Children with Special Needs – Thursday, December 22, Harris Community Center – hosted by Belton Lions. City of Belton generously will provide the Venue at Harris Community Center; Santa Ted and Mrs. Claus have volunteered for pictures and visits; Club would provide cocoa, cookies, coloring sheets and crayons. HOCTIL will provide Vendors to the Special Needs Community and will coordinate with families. Everyone liked the project and it will be presented to the Board next week.
– CHANGE: Scholarship(s) will be presented on July 28th (pending confirmation from families)
– Back to School with God event, August 6th – Lion Harrison provided an update and will have a sign-up sheet at the next meeting.
Program: – Molly Miloy, CASA of Bell and Coryell County. MISSION: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) of Bell and Coryell Counties serve abused and neglected children by providing a trained volunteer to be the voice for the child’s right to safety in placement, permanence in family life, and a loving home. “Every Child has a Chance … it’s You” (see attached brochure) Thank You!
