Belton Lions Club

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.

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