Belton Lions Club

Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews at 1:06pm

Members Present: Danny Dossman, Jon Fontenot, Keith Cook, Mike Matthews, Mac Hickerson, James Harrison, David Shaw, Karen Stagner

Absent: Veronica Logan, John Corsi

Agenda:

NOTE:  Called BOARD Meeting was held on Thursday, February 9^th; regarding relocating Lions Lunch to Deadfish Grill – starting February 23^rd.  A quorum was present. President Mike Matthews reported that all of our questions have been answered; and that Deadfish Grill has storage for our Flags, Banners & Stands.  Motioned to relocate by James Harrison; 2^nd by Jon Fontenot; voted to approve.

Financial Report – Jon Fontenot

January General Account: $2,221.93
  January Activity Account: $28,794.84

– Dues and Lunch Pricing – Jon Fontenot – Dues, lunch and non-fundraiser expenses come from General Account. Average 13 weeks per quarter / $15 per week for lunch = $195. Plus, District Dues and LCI Dues twice per year.  Our current dues are $150 per quarter. The Club also pays for Speaker lunches and District Officer Guest lunches.  We have 29 regular members; and average 20-22 members per week at lunch. After a lengthy discussion, Danny Dossman made motion to raise quarterly dues to $180; 2^nd by Mac Hickerson; passed. April 1^st billing will be $180.00 per quarter.  Jon Fontenot will provide the Club with a full breakdown at a near future lunch meeting; and will announce the increase.

– USA Flag Program – Karen Stagner – update on payments – just under 50% paid.  Karen questioned whether the Board wanted her to email the “reminder”; or postal mail.  After discussion, it was decided to mail the invoices.

– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating – plans are progressing.

– Moving Eyeglass Collection Box – this was tabled at the January Board Meeting – left tabled.

– Banner Stand and Specialty products – John Corsi and Jon Fontenot – this was tabled at the January Board Meeting – left tabled.

New Business:

– James Harrison announced that he would like to plan a 2024 Benefit Cruise, coordinating with Your Travel Agent – Belton.  The cruise would be of no cost to the Club – Carnival matches a contribution built into the individual reservation for the cruise.  Cruise would also include transportation to and from Galveston from Belton.

Motion to move forward with the cruise plans by Jon Fontenot; 2^nd by Karen Stagner; passed.

– James Harrison would like to have Business Cards to use as he solicits sponsors for Picnic in the Park.  Karen Stagner will make the cards for him.

Meeting Closed at 1:30pm

Club Metrics Reported to LCI

People Served: 852

Service Activities Completed: 11

Volunteer Hours: 252 (includes hrs for Service Activities only)

Funds Donated: $7,350

Funds Raised: $1,400

BLC Meeting Recap – February 23, 2023 – 1^st Meeting at Deadfish Grill

Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews

Members Present: Dany Dossman, Mike Matthews, David Tuma, Karen Stagner, Keith Cook, Dwayne Williams, Mac Hickerson, James Harrison, Lou Griffin, Reese Davis, Brett Beamesderfer, David Shaw, David Leigh, Wayne Carpenter, Sam Listi, Jennah Gliha (on behalf of Chris Gregg), Jon Fontenot, John Corsi, Cree Childs, Mark Bellomy
Guest: Susan Harrison (guest of James Harrison), Jesse Bro (guest of John Corsi)
Song: by Lion David Leigh
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson – really l-o-n-g shelf life
Joke: Lion David Leigh – periodic – chemist – barium … you had to be there …

Thank you to Deadfish Grill … the room was filled with energy and excitement … great food & service!
Lion James Harrison administered the Oath to new members Mark Bellomy and Cree Childs – Welcome!

Program

Picnic in the Park – James Harrison – update from 1^st Committee Meeting – James will be working on sponsors for: Event Sponsor; Entertainment Sponsor; Car or Bike Show Sponsor.  Temple-Belton Lady Lions will be there doing Vision Screening.  They are planning for Food Trucks at $250 per space; and a Fish Fry from 4-6 in the evening.  Their next meeting will be March 10^th at the Chamber.

Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race – update from 3^rd Committee Meeting- Danny Dossman updated with the Logo and plans for a promo float in the Belton 4^th of July Parade.  Handout of Save the Date flyer and Wacky Boat pictures.  Corrugated Category will have some basic rules; Wacky Category must be wacky – no traditional watercraft.  Heats in categories, then final eliminations; People’s Choice; President’s Award; Prizes will be trophies. Planning for no one under 8 to participate – anyone under 16 must be accompanied by parent – everyone signs waiver. Next planning meeting will be March 13^th, 6pm, Danny’s home.

Announcements

John Corsi – t-shirt – blue shirt, gold artwork; $12 each – Order will be placed after today’s Lunch meeting – 35 shirts – shirts will be invoiced with dues.

Future Program Assignments:
March 3 – Christa Strang
March 10 – Chris Gregg
March 17 – Danny Dossman
March 24 – David Leigh
March 31 – Keith Cook

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Banner Stand and Specialty products – John Corsi and Jon Fontenot
Officer Nominations for 2023-2024 for year beginning July 1st

Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Dwayne Williams, David Leigh, Wayne Carpenter, Gene Ellis, Keith Cook, Jon Fontenot, Billy Conway, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Cree Childs, Jennah Gliha (on behalf of Chris Gregg), Rob Potts, Steve Smith, Christa Strang, James Harrison, Mac Hickerson

Guest: Mark Belamy (guest of Dwayne Williams); Buddy Hickerson (guest of Mac Hickerson)
Song: by Jennah Gliha
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Joke: Lion David Leigh – Medieval Fine China Knight – Sir Ramic

Announcements
Picnic in the Park – James Harrison – 1^st Committee Meeting scheduled for 10am on Friday
Stampede – Brett Beamesderfer and Reese Davis – will be updated at 2/23 lunch meeting
Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race – Danny Dossman provided an update; next planning meeting scheduled for 2/20, 6pm, Danny’s home.
John Corsi – t-shirt/polo shirt – blue shirt, gold artwork; order sheet passing around – $12 each – Order will be placed after 2/23 Lunch meeting.
Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – Update: $2,500 has been pledged. Once pledges have been paid (invoices handed out today), Kelly Boggs will come to lunch; pick up the check & make the arrangements.

Program: Lion James Harrison invited Terri Covington to provide a update on today’s real estate market – comparing last Spring; last Fall; this Spring – inventory and price changes – interest rate changes and so much more.  Great Program!  Thank You!

Future Program Assignments:
February 23 – Lou Griffin
March 3 – Christa Strang
March 10 – Chris Gregg
March 17 – Danny Dossman
March 24 – David Leigh
March 31 – Keith Cook

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Banner Stand and Specialty products – John Corsi and Jon Fontenot

BLC Meeting Recap – February 9, 2023 (February 2^nd was cancelled due to icy weather)

Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews

Members Present: Christa Strang, Mike Matthews, Reese Davis, Keith Cook, John Corsi, Dwayne Williams, Wayne Carpenter, Gene Ellis, Sam Listi, Karen Stagner, Lou Griffin, Mac Hickerson, James Harrison, Mary Shockley, Danny Dossman, Steve Smith, David Tuma, Rob Potts, David Leigh

Guest: Buddy Hickerson, Mack Latimer, Cree Childs & David Chamblis (guests of John Corsi)
Song: by Lion David Leigh
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Gene Ellis
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Joke: Lion David Leigh – Titanic Syncing

Program: President Mike Matthews invited Bell County Commissioner, Precinct 1, Russell Schneider, who presented an update on what the Commissioners are focusing on and planning; and Projects & Partnerships.  Thank You!

Announcements
Picnic in the Park – James Harrison – Update – plans are moving forward
Stampede – Brett Beamesderfer and Reese Davis – Active Listing open; forms & QR code on website and facebook
Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race – Update – Danny Dossman – plans are moving forward – next planning meeting January 20^th
John Corsi – t-shirt – blue shirt, gold artwork; order sheet passing around – $12 each – Order will be placed by the end of February.
Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – Update: $2,500 has been pledged. Once pledges have been paid, Kelly Boggs will come to lunch; pick up the check & make the arrangements.
BOARD MEETING after lunch next week.

Future Program Assignments:
February 23 – Lou Griffin
March 3 – Christa Strang
March 10 – Chris Gregg
March 17 – Danny Dossman
March 24 – David Leigh
March 31 – Keith Cook

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating

Banner Stand and Specialty products – John Corsi and Jon Fontenot