Belton Lions Club

Call to Order by Lion 2^nd VP Keith Cook

Members Present: Veronica Logan, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Mac Hickerson, John Corsi, James Harrison

Absent: Mike Matthews

Membership Report – Karen Stagner

Financial Report – Jon Fontenot
General Account: $ 1,203.82
Activity Account: $ 34,504.48

– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating – plans are progressing.  Tabled until after Picnic in the Park.

– General Account – to note from financial presentation meeting – other expenditures are P O Box, Chamber Membership, stamps, envelopes, ink, office supplies not directly expensed to our fundraisers.  Danny Dossman presented an idea to promote prompt Dues payment – possibly adding a $25 fee if not paid promptly.  Jon Fontenot suggested that he get with the Bank about “auto drafting” availability.

New Business: 

– Name Badges – $14.95 each, plus shipping – authorize roughly 10 new badges from General Account – after discussion, Danny Dossman motioned that the Club raise the $35.00 new member processing fee to $50.00 in order to cover the membership badge & order the needed 9-10 badges; 2^nd by John Corsi; approved.  Badges will be ordered each quarter.

– Start 50/50 and Raffles within membership at meetings; discussion & authorize.  After a brief discussion, the Board authorized Tail Twister Danny Dossman to plan and coordinate 50/50 and Raffles within the Club; with proceeds directed to the General Account.

– USA Flag Program – Karen Stagner – new flag order: 50 or 100 – $5.61 each – authorize. After a brief discussion, Veronica Logan motioned to purchase 100 new flags; 2^nd by John Corsi; approved.

– Club T-Shirts – During a discussion concerning the new Club T-Shirts, it was determined that the t-shirts cost the club a base price of $10.00; and the members are paying a base price of $12.00 – therefore, the t-shirt sales can be considered a Club fundraiser – classified under the Activity Account. Motioned by Jon Fontenot; 2^nd by James Harrison; approved.

Holding to a Later Date:

– 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.

Meeting Closed at 1:45pm

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

BLC Meeting Recap – March 23, 2023

Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews

Members Present: Keith Cook, Jon Fontenot, Christa strang, John Corsi, David Tuma, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Veronica Logan, Billy Conway, James Harrison, Dwayne Williams, Wayne Carpenter, David Shaw, Cree Childs, Jennah Gliha (on behalf of Chris Gregg), James Smith

Program: David Leigh in Chicago; and pre-arranged to have Judy Garrett present an update on Downtown Belton … and Off the Rails; – with Danny Dossman as host.  Judy provided an exciting and informative update on the new businesses recently opened; and soon to be developed and open in the Downtown area.  She, also, provided an overview of upcoming Events planned for the Downtown area.  It’s always fun and discovery time with Judy Garrett in the house!  Thank You!

2024 Fundraiser Cruise – Carnival Jubilee – January 13-20, 2024

BLC Order of Business – March 16, 2023
Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Fon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Rob Potts, Mac Hickerson, David Tuma, Brett Beamesderfer, Mary Shockley, Christa Strang, Karen Stagner, Dwayne Williams James Bellomy, Jennah Gliha (on behalf of Chris Gregg), Cree Childs, Wayne Carpenter, Sam Listi
Guest: none
Song: by Lion Rob Potts
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Danny Dossman
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews – reach to the sky
Joke: Lion Cree Childs – Baby Computer Father – “Data”
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson

Announcements
Stampede, April 29th – Sponsor forms available / Registration is open / $2,250 collected in sponsorships – several more pledged. As of today, we have 22 riders signed up online.
Picnic in the Park, October 7th – Full update when James Harrison returns. Christa Strang advised that the Committee is working on Bands and other amenities for the event.
Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, October 7th – Danny Dossman briefed everyone on start/stop location logistics for the race.  The committee meets again on Monday, March 20^th, 6:30pm, Danny’s home.
John Corsi – t-shirts are ready and will be available at the next meeting – payment at delivery will be appreciated.
Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – Four (4) member pledges are unpaid. Once pledges have been paid, Kelly Boggs will come to lunch; pick up the check & make the arrangements.
HOCTIL families – five (5) Easter Food Baskets – sign up is full – Assembly and Delivery scheduled for Thursday, April 6^th.  Non-Perishables can be brought to any meeting.

Program: Treasurer Jon Fontenot presented the current State of Financial – General Fund Only – with a handout of the Powerpoint (attached).  As of April 1^st, the Club needs to raise the quarterly dues to $180.00. During the discussion, a question was asked about the difference between Regular Member, Associate Member and Affiliate Member – so, a .pdf of the LCI membership level definitions is attached also.  Thank you Jon Fontenot for a thorough and easy to understand explanation of our General Fund Income & Expenses – for the healthy future of our Club.

Future Program Assignments:
March 23 – David Leigh
March 30 – Keith Cook
April 6 – Dwayne Williams
April 13 – Mac Hickerson
April 20 – Rob Potts
April 27 – Malinda Golden – STAMPEDE logistics meeting

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 1^st
85^th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – James Harrison is planning a Celebration. James explained that Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; then Chartered in 1939.
2024 Fundraiser Cruise – Carnival Jubilee – January 13-20, 2024

Treasurer Income-Expense
PresentationLions Club Membership Levels

BLC Meeting Recap – March 9, 2023
Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, David Tuma, Keith Cook, Billy Conway, Jon Fontenot, John Corsi, Karen Stagner, Gene Elis, Cree Childs, Steve Smith, Jennah Gliha (on behalf of Chris Gregg), Mac Hickerson, Mark Bellomy, Dwayne Williams, David Leigh, Christa Strang, Mary Shockley, James Harrison
Guest: Buddy (guest of Mac Hickerson), Carey Ellis (guest of Gene Ellis), Andrea Womack (speaker)
Song: by Lion David Leigh
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion James Harrison
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Joke: Buddy Hickerson – squirrel fell out of a tree …
Lion David Leigh – what a pirate pays for corn – a buck an ear

Announcements
Stampede – Sponsor forms available / Registration is open / we have 16 registered rider already.
Picnic in the Park –Their next planning meeting will be March 10^th at the Chamber, 1pm, all Welcome.
Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race – Next planning meeting will be March 14^th, 6pm, Danny’s home.
John Corsi – t-shirts have been ordered.
Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – Five (5) member pledges are unpaid. Once pledges have been paid, Kelly Boggs will come to lunch; pick up the check & make the arrangements.
HOCTIL families – five (5) Easter Food Baskets – sign up is full – Assembly and Delivery scheduled for Thursday, April 6^th.  Non-Perishables can be brought to any meeting. Sign-up attached to this email.

Program: Chris Gregg and Jennah Gliha invited Andrea Womack, Area representative, Heart of Texas Fellowship of Christian Athletes.  The Heart of Texas FCA Ministry covers a 12 county area.  The Staff serves over 200 campuses and works alongside their local Leadership Boards.
Vision: To see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.
Mission: To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.
Values: Relationships will demonstrate a steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word hrough Integrity.
Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.  Thank You!

Future Program Assignments:
March 16 – Danny Dossman – TBD
March 23 – David Leigh

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 1^st
85^th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – James Harrison is planning a Celebration. James explained that Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; then Chartered in 1939.

Recap from the Board of Directors Meeting, Thurs., Feb. 26

1.  The Board approved for James Harrison to move forward with planning a 2024 Fundraiser Cruise on Carnival Jubilee, January 13-20, 2024.

2.  The Board discussed dues, lunch and non-fundraiser income/expenses – Jon Fontenot will provide the Club with a full breakdown at a near future lunch meeting and announce the results.

BLC Meeting Recap – March 2, 2023
Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Steve Smith, Keigh Cook, Mack Latimer, Sam Listi, Wayne Carpenter, John Corsi, Brett Beamesderfer, Christa Strang, Karen Stagner, Lou Griffin, James Harrison, Dwayne Williams, Mark Bellomy, Jon Fontenot, Cree Childs, Mac Hickerson, Mary Shockley
Guest: Nathan Flores & Paul Strang (guests of Christa Strang); Buddy Hickerson (guest of Mac Hickerson)
Song: by Lion John Corsi

Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Lou Griffin
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Joke: Buddy Hickerson – a mushroom goes into a bar – fun guy

Announcements
Stampede – Sponsor forms available / Registration is open / we have 1 registered rider already.
Picnic in the Park –Their next planning meeting will be March 10^th at the Chamber, 1pm, all Welcome.
Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race – Next planning meeting will be March 13^th, 6pm, Danny’s home.
John Corsi – BLC Member t-shirts have been ordered.
Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – Seven (7) member pledges are unpaid. Once pledges have been paid, Kelly Boggs will come to lunch; pick up the check & make the arrangements.
USA Flag Program – 2^nd Notices have been mailed / 50% of the participants have paid
HOCTIL families – five (5) Easter Food Baskets – sign up sheet passed – Assembly and Delivery scheduled for Thursday, April 6^th.  The sheet is almost FULL already – Thank You!
Preference: Everyone present voted U-Shape for lunch setting

Program: Christa Strang invited the Honorable Ted Duffield to speak to the Club about SCOFFLAW. Judge Duffield provided an informative presentation explaining SCOFFLAW.  The law allows a freeze on vehicle registrations of those who owe the county/city/toll authority a fine or fee that is past due.  Great Presentation!  Thank You!

Future Program Assignments: note: previously listed 1 day off

March 16 – Danny Dossman
March 23 – David Leigh
March 30 – 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 1^st
85^th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – James Harrison is planning a Celebration. James explained that Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; then Chartered in 1939.

Recap from the Board of Directors Meeting, Thurs., Feb. 26

1.  The Board approved for James Harrison to move forward with planning a 2024 Fundraiser Cruise.
2.  The Board discussed dues, lunch and non-fundraiser income/expenses – Jon Fontenot will provide the Club with a full breakdown at a near future lunch meeting and announce the results.
Scofflaw