Belton Lions Club – August 25, Noon, The GIN, Meeting Minutes
Welcome and Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews
Members Present: Mike Matthews, Mac Hickerson, Wayne Carpenter, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, James Harrison, Jon Fontenot, John Corsi, Keith Cook, Sam Listi, David Shaw, Patti Powell, Dwayne Lawrence, Rob Potts, Veronica Logan, Lou Griffin
Guests: Cynthia Hernandez, Belton Rotary (speaker); Judy Garrett, Belton Bacon, Blues & Brews Event (speaker); Jennah Gilha (in leiu of Chris Gregg)
Song: by Lion John Corsi
Pledge: by Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: by Lion James Harrison
Exercise: by Lion James Harrison – stand up tall and stretch to the rooftop
Joke: by Lion Danny Dossman: LCI may want Belton Lions on Tour “singing” / then, something about Lion Listi – first day of school – learning – coming back tomorrow … you had to be there.
Plate Spin by Lion Mac Hickerson
Board Briefs:
Dues Report: Progressing Payments / Received: $1,950 / Outstanding: $1,650
Activity Account Report: $26,398.59
General Account Report: $3,783.93
Raymond James Investments: $10,464.55
Edward Jones Investments: $23,029.06
– Jon Fontenot offered to take the position of Treasurer; providing partnership with the Secretary position to re-divide and define each position duties. Lion Jon Fontenot received the Oath of Office – officiated by President Matthews. Thank You for Volunteering to Serve! This move will leave one of the Vice President’s position open for nominations – nominations are now open for a VP position.
– Eyeglass Drop Box – Delivered TODAY. Final placement location in downtown Belton will be determined later – it is currently in the City Hall Entranceway. Thank you Chris, Jennah, and Sign of Times.
Announcements
Program:
Joint Project Proposal with Kiwanis, Optimists & Rotary: Cynthia Hernandez received an email from John Hewko, General Secretary, Rotary International about a proposed joint service week with Kiwanis Intl., Lions Clubs Intl., and Optimist Intl. – during the week of September 11-17. We discussed a proposed idea of Nolan Creek clean-up in September; or possibly a Hometown Hero event in October. It was agreed that Belton Lions will volunteer and participate in whatever project they decided. Sam Listi & Cynthia Hernandez will get with Matt Bates to discuss ideas and create the project … they will let us know.
Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews event, September 24th: Judy Garrett provided an overview of the event. John Corsi had reached out with an interest in having a plate spinning contest – competing spin time against Mac Hickerson. Belton Lions will set up a 10×10 canopy; selling the tickets for Bacon “People’s Choice” competition; plate spinning contest will be a free side activity – with a prize TBD.
More information to come as plans progress.
– 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 / Active has raised their rate by .25%
Grand Avenue Movie Theater Tickets – waiting until after Summer
HOTCIL Fall Festival – Karen Stagner
Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets for HOCTIL families – Karen Stagner
BLC Christmas Party, Dec. 15, Noon – John Corsi and James Harrison
HOCTIL families visit with Santa, Thurs., Dec. 22, Harris Center – Karen Stagner
BLC Charter Celebration in 2023 will be during our regular lunch timeline.
Flag Program –Thank you to everyone for all that you do.
Quarterly Dues Invoices are out – Thank you for prompt payment.
BLC Ball Caps – $20 each – John Corsi thinks that he may have the remaining inventory of caps.
BLC has purchased 72 backpacks for CASA foster kids, we will invite CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties to come back to a Club lunch for the presentation.
