Belton Lions Club

BLC Meeting Recap – January 26, 2023

Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Sam Listi, Reese Davis, John corsi, Wayne Carpenter, David Shaw, Brett Beamesderfer, James Harrison, Dwayne Williams, Jon Fontenot, Veronica Logan, Keith Cook, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Billy Conway, David Tuma, Mac Hickerson, Lou Griffin, Steven Smith
Guest: Buddy Hickerson (guest of Mac Hickerson); Van Welch, UMHB Safety Director (guest of Jon Fontenot)
Song: by Lion(s) John Corsi & Reese Davis
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Lou Griffin
Exercise: Lion James Harrison …
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Joke(s): Lion Dossman – Valentine’s / Flame / Perfect Match; Bed Bugs / Love Bugs / Springs

Presentation: President Mike Matthews presented James Harrison an LCI Award Key for Membership Growth. Thank You.

Induction: Lion James Harrison administered our Oath to new member Steven Smith!  Welcome!

Program: Crazy Boat Races, by Danny Dossman.  October 7^th in conjunction with Picnic in the Park.
Danny gave an overview of the plans and ideas formed at the recent Committee Meeting.  The next Committee Meeting will be Monday, January 30, 6pm, at Danny’s home.  Maybe “Lions on the Leon Boat Race”.  We need someone to design a logo – volunteers?

Announcements
Picnic in the Park will take place October 7^th, in conjunction with the Boat Races – James Harrison.
Dues and Gift Card invoices have been emailed or postal mailed – please pay promptly
Update on Flag Program – renewal invoices have been sent – payments are steadily coming in.John Corsi has a t-shirt/polo shirt quote from Patti Powell/BeOne; – blue shirt, gold artwork; order sheet passed around – $12 each – Order will be placed by the end of February.
Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – Secretary Stagner suggested that the BLC sponsor a $2,500 contribution to show support and secure a listing on the Donor Wall. The Board agreed to present a sign-up pledge sheet at the next lunch meeting. Danny Dossman pledged $100.00 and is challenging each member to match his pledge (which he has already matched himself)…or more. It was agreed that the pledges should not be invoiced with dues. Pledge sheet passed around.
Stampede Coordinators – Reese Davis and Brett Beamesderfer On-line Active website is usually set-up in January to open for registrations. Stampede is April 29^th 2023.  Committee Meeting scheduled for 2pm Sunday, January 29^th at the home of Karen Stagner.

Future Program Assignments:
February 2 – Mike Matthews – Bell County Commissioner Russell Schneider
February 9 – David Shaw
February 16 – James Harrison
February 23 – Lou Griffin

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Heritage Park Coordinator– Belton Lions Wall – James Harrison coordinating
Banner Stand and Specialty products to give away. John Corsi will get with Patti Powell about pricing for the Banner Stand; and Jon Fontenot will put together ideas and pricing from one of his vendors. Information to be presented at the next Board Meeting.

Belton Lions Club – January 19, 1pm, The GIN, Board of Directors Meeting

Welcome and Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews
Members Present: Mike Matthews, James Harrison, Mac Hickerson, John Corsi, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner
Membership Report:
  Dues Report: handout – payments are steadily coming in.
Member Report:
Regular Members – 27 / Affiliate Member – 1 / At Large Member – 7 / Associate Member – 1
Treasurer’s Report: to be reported when Treasurer returns
General Account:
Activity Account:
Edward Jones Investments: $22,941.68
Gunter Financial Investments: $10,592.06

OLD BUSINESS
Moving Eyeglass Collection Box – tabled until February
Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – We will bring this out at the next meeting – taking pledges to reach a goal of $2,500 to get Belton Lions Club Foundation name on the donor wall at the Marek-Smith Training Center at UMHB.
Boat Races – 1^st Committee Planning Meeting will be Monday, January 23, 6pm, at the home of Danny Dossman.
Stampede – 1^st Committee Planning Meeting will be next week – information will be emailed.
Picnic in the Park – James Harrison has a Committee; Picnic in the Park will be held in conjunction with the Boat Races on October 7^th.
Wall of Honor – James Harrison presented a picture proposed location for the Wall. John Corsi motioned to accept the location; Mac Hickerson 2^nd; motion passed.  James will proceed with getting the cost to present to the Board.
T-Shirts – John Corsi has secured a price for blue Belton Lions T-Shirts, with gold lettering – for the Club to have a uniform look at events.  Sign up sheet for ordering will be passed starting at the next meeting – T-Shirt price will be $12 each.  Motion by Danny Dossman; 2nd by Karen Stagner; passed. We will order them from BeOne Marketing, Patti Powell.
Banner Stand and Specialty Products – John Corsi will continue to look into this.  Motion to table by John Corsi; 2^nd by Danny Dossman; tabled.

NEW BUSINESS:
Meal system at The GIN – Mike Matthews and Danny Dossman will check into pricing and logistics for lunch at Deadfish Grill.
Thursday, February 23^rd – the GIN has rented our room out to another organization – we will need to meet elsewhere.
Cinema Gift Cards for Speakers – David Leigh has offered to provide a $20 gift card to Grand Avenue Theater – each week – to include in the Speaker Mug.  Anyone else wanting to include something in the mug is welcome.
Scholarship for Charter School Students – Karen Stagner received an email question about whether our Scholarships were available to Charter School Seniors.  After lengthy discussion, it was determined that the current two Scholarships are specifically for BISD students.
Caps for Cancer – bottle caps (District) – Karen Stagner will get with Linda Vaughn to find out more about the bottle cap program and report at the next meeting.
Projects from General Account vs Foundation Account – Karen Stagner will get with District to get clarification for the Donor Wall; and for the Heritage Park Wall of Honor.  

Meeting Adjourned at 1:55pm

Service Metrics from LCI for Belton Lions Club / July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023 Y-T-D
People Served: 852
Service Activities Completed: 11
Volunteer Hours: 252
Funds Donated: $7,350
Funds Raised: $1,400

BLC Meeting Recap – January 19, 2023

Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews

Program: Lion James Harrison invited Lion Dick Chapin, District 2-X3 Representative, Texas Lions Camp to provide an overview and update on this year’s camp (schedule attached).  Did you know that in the History of TLC, over 80,000 campers have been served. The Camp is 515 acres with 51 structures; featuring a fishing pier and boat house, ropes courses, gym, equestrian, infirmary & amphitheatre.  Camp registration opened January 3^rd to serve children with physical disabilities, down syndrome, and type 1 diabetes.  Thank you for an informative presentation!

BLC Meeting Recap – January 12, 2023

Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews

Members Present: Reese Davis, Mike Matthews, Gene Ellis, David Leigh, Keith Cook, John Corsi, Bret Beamesderfer, Sam Listi, Wayne Carpenter, Karen Stagner, David Tuma, Jennah Gliha (on behalf of Chris Gregg), David Shaw, Christa Strang, Lou Griffin, James Harrison, Dwayne Williams, Mac Hickerson

Guest: Paul Strang (guest of Christa Strang), Katie McCray (speaker)
Song: by Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion David Tuma
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Exercise: Lion James Harrison – images of jogger in suspenders
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson – Internationally Lo-o-o-o-ng Spin
Joke: Lion James Harrison – something about a Rolls Royce – you had to be there

Program: Lion Reese Davis invited Katie McCray, Exec. Dir., Foster Love Bell County to discuss foster care and what they do to provide for the children of our community who are suddenly out of the system.  There are 1,600 children in the Bell County Foster System.  Thank you for this wonderful program and everything they do at the Foster Love House.

Announcements
Dues and Gift Card invoices have been emailed or postal mailed.
Update on Chief Jon Fontenot – Chief is doing well and we may possibly see him back soon.
Update on Boat Races tabled until next week
Update on Stampede – planning meeting will be soon.
Update on Flag Program – renewal invoices have been sent

Future Program Assignments:
January 19 – Brett Beamesderfer
January 26 – Karen Stagner
February 2 – Mike Matthews
February 9 – David Shaw
February 16 – James Harrison
February 23 – Lou Griffin

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Heritage Park Coordinator– Belton Lions Wall – Picnic in the Park – James Harrison will get with Matt Bates and report at the next Board meeting.
Stampede Coordinators – Reese Davis and Brett Beamesderfer On-line Active website is usually set-up in January to open for registrations. Planning meeting to be scheduled soon. Stampede is April 29^th 2023.
John Corsi will get basic t-shirt/polo shirt quotes from Patti Powell; – blue shirt, gold artwork.
Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – Secretary Stagner suggested that the BLC sponsor a $2,500 contribution to show support and secure a listing on the Donor Wall. The Board agreed to present a sign-up pledge sheet at the next lunch meeting. Danny Dossman pledged $100.00 and is challenging each member to match his pledge…or more. It was agreed that the pledges should not be invoiced with dues.
Banner Stand and Specialty products to give away. John Corsi will get with Patti Powell about pricing for the Banner Stand; and Jon Fontenot will put together ideas and pricing from one of his vendors. Information to be presented at the next Board Meeting.
President Mike Matthews has generated a new Program Assignment list for 2023.

BLC MEETING MINUTES – January 5

Belton Lions Club – January 5^th 2023, Noon, The Gin

Welcome to The Happy New Year Addition and Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews.

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Mac Hickerson, David Shaw, John Corsi, Sam Listi, David Leigh, James Harrison, Wayne Carpenter, Danny Dossman, Mary Shockley, Veronica Logan, Keith Cook, Buddy Hickerson.

Guest: Steve Smith (guest of David Shaw) Jason Fossett, Austin Stolte.

Song: by Lion John Corsi

Pledge to US Flag: Lion Sam Listi

Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook

Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter

Exercise: Lion James Harrison

Joke: There’s a new restaurant coming to Belton, you go in and get what you deserve.

Why do toilets make good poker players? They get a lot of flushes. (2 for 1 on the jokes)

Program: John Corsi has invited Head Basketball Coach Jason Fossett from Belton High School and Assistant Austin Stolte. Coach Fossett invited everyone to the February 7^th Basketball game @ 7:00 pm where the 65th reunion of the 1958 Texas State Champs would be introduced to the fans. He also invited us to visit the Wall of Honor located at the high school.

Announcements

Dues and Gift Card invoices have been emailed or postal mailed.

Pictures with Santa was a great success, despite the wind and Cold temperatures.

John Corsi wanted to shout out a special Thank you to Lions that helped with the Santa event. Mike Matthews, Mayor Wayne Carpenter, Sam Listi, John Corsi, Patti Powell and Karen Stagner.

Chief Jon Fontenot is recovering well, keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Danny Dossman announced that he had future announcements, but today was an announcement from the past. On the Day of December 29^th, 1845 Texas joined the union and became the 28^th state. Owed money back.

Mike Matthews reported there is going to be a change to the Belton Lions Lunch menu with a flip week to week. There was a special request that Chicken Fried Steak remain on the menu.

Future Program Assignments:

January 12 – Reese Davis

January 19 – Brett Beamesderfer

January 26 – Karen Stagner

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.

BLC Charter Celebration in 2023 will be during our regular lunch time.

Banner Stand and Specialty products to give away. John Corsi will get with Patti Powell about pricing for the Banner Stand; and Jon Fontenot will put together ideas and pricing from one of his vendors. Information to be presented at the next Board Meeting. President Mike Matthews is generating a new Program Assignment list for 2023.

Heritage Park Coordinator– Belton Lions Wall – Picnic in the Park – James Harrison will get with Matt Bates and report at the next Board meeting.

Future Boat Race Coordinator – Danny Dossman is assembling a committee and will schedule a planning meeting.

Stampede Coordinators – Reese Davis and Brett Beamesderfer On-line Active website is usually set-up in January to open for registrations. Planning meeting to be scheduled soon. Stampede is April 29^th 2023.

John Corsi will get basic t-shirt/polo shirt quotes from Patti Powell; Karen Stagner will get same from H & H – purple shirt, gold artwork.

Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – Secretary Stagner suggested that the BLC sponsor a $2,500 contribution to show support and secure a listing on the Donor Wall. The Board agreed to present a sign-up pledge sheet at the next lunch meeting. Danny Dossman pledged $100.00 and is challenging each member to match his pledge…or more. It was agreed that the pledges should not be invoiced with dues.

Flag Program- Renewal invoicing will begin in January