BLC Meeting Recap – February 9, 2023 (February 2nd 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 20th
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
