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 29th 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.
