Belton Lions Club – July 21, Noon, The GIN, MEETING MINUTES
Welcome and Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews
Members Present: Mike Matthews, Brett Beamesderfer, Jon Fontenot, John Corsi, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Veronica Loan, Mac Hickerson, James Harrison, Sam Listi, Wayne Carpenter
Guests: Matt Bates (guest of the Club)
Song: by Lion John Corsi
Pledge: by Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: by Lion Wayne Carpenter
Exercise: by Lion James Harrison
Joke: by Lion James Harrison – Mom & Daughter conversation about two grey hairs and what caused them; Daughter thinking about Grandma – well … use your imagination …
: by Lion Danny Dossman – What do you call a line of men waiting to go into a barbershop? A Barberqueue!
Plate Spin by Lion Mac Hickerson
Heritage Park Check Presentation – Lion President Mike Matthews presented our $5,000 annual support check for Heritage Park, to Matt Bates, Director of Parks & Recreation, City Manager Sam Listi, and Mayor Wayne Carpenter. Matt Bates provided an update on Heritage Park improvements and future plans for development. Belton Lions are excited for the opportunities and events upcoming at the Park.
Visit from the Chef – The GIN is under new ownership, Travis and Sarah Trumbell. Their new Professional Chef Jay visited our Club Luncheon to introduce himself and Welcome our Belton Lions Club.
Announcements
– Flag Program – David Tuma will get a count on the number of USA flags remaining in the case at the Journal. David Shaw has been driving the neighborhoods and replacing worn and tattered flags; and is assisting to clear up the few remaining unpaid accounts.
– Eyeglass Drop Box – Chris Gregg reached out to one of his business associates, Signs of Times – they will design and “wrap” the drop box. Jennah Gliha picked it up on Monday for delivery to Sign of Times. Placement location in downtown Belton will be determined once the drop box is completed.
– Quarterly Dues Invoices are out – Thank You for prompt payment.
– Scholarship(s) will be presented on July 28th
– Back to School with God event, August 6th – James Harrison Team Leader – sign up sheet was passed around
– BLC Ball Caps – $20 each – who has them? John Corsi thinks that he may have the remaining inventory of caps.
– Board Meeting after the meeting today
Program: – Past President Lion James Harrison with “State of the Club” – Thank You!
BLC 2021-2022 State of the Club
Future Program Assignments:
July 28 – Todd Schiller – William Long and Halley Cox Memorial Scholarship Presentations
August 4 – Christa Strang
August 11 – Chris Gregg
August 18 – Danny Dossman
August 25 – David Leigh
– Keeping on the Front Burner:
Belton Lion Business Cards – keep handing out those cards – inviting prospective new members.
Lion Corsi suggested that we have a prize drawing @ Charter Night for whoever invites (using the cards) the most prospective new members.
Heritage Park Coordinator – James Harrison – Belton Lions Wall – Picnic in the Park
Future Boat Race Coordinator – Danny Dossman
Stampede Coordinators –Reese Davis and Brett Beamesderfer
Plate Spinning Contest – maybe at Belton’s Bacon, Blues, and Brews Festival (September) – John Corsi
Charter Celebration – maybe have at lunchtime next year.
Grand Avenue Movie Theater Tickets – waiting until after Summer
Club Treasurer still needed
