BLC Meeting Recap – January 19, 2023
Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews
Members Present: Mike Matthews, Keith Cook, Reese Davis, John Corsi, Sam Listi, Wayne Carpenter, David Leigh, Jennah Gliha (on behalf of Chris Gregg), Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Billy Conway, Steve Smith (NEW), David Shaw, David Tuma, Christa Strang, Mac Hickerson, James Harrison, Dwayne Williams
Guest: Buddy Hickerson (guest of Mac), Dick Chapin (speaker)
Song: by Lion David Leigh
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Reese Davis
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Exercise: Lion James Harrison – the Club is going to need a personal fitness coach
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson (twice)
Joke: Lion David Leigh – light faster than sound?
Lion Christa Strang – hospitalized cookie – feeling crummy
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 3rd to serve children with physical disabilities, down syndrome, and type 1 diabetes. Thank you for an informative presentation!
Announcements
Dues and Gift Card invoices have been emailed or postal mailed – please pay promptly
Update on Boat Races – 1st planning meeting will be next week.
Update on Stampede – 1st planning meeting will be next week.
Update on Flag Program – renewal invoices have been sent
Board Meeting – TODAY
Future Program Assignments:
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. 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 $200.00 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. (attached)
