Belton Lions Club

BLC Meeting Recap – April 13, 2023
Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Keith Cook, Christa Strang, Steve Smith, Cree Childs, Brett Beamesderfer, David Leigh, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Mary Shockley, Mac Hickerson, Billy Conway, Dwayne Williams, Jon Fontenot, Rob Potts, Todd Schiller, Gene Ellis, Veronica Logan, Wayne Carpenter, Sam Listi
Guest: Buddy Hickerson (Speaker), Joseph Logan (guest of Veronica Logan)
Song: by Lion David Leigh
Pledge to US Flag: Lion
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion Gene Ellis – Throw up – dartboard on ceiling
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Burned no calories today …

Announcements

Danny Dossman announced that he has invited Belton Kiwanis to come join Belton Lions.  He also announced that next week, he will have an announcement.

H-E-B has donated $100 in gift cards, as well as, Sam’s Club $50 and Belton WalMart $50.  Call was put out for volunteers to help with Registration and to help with shopping and picking up supplies.  Cree Childs, Keith Cook, Steve Smith, Sam Listi and Joseph Logan volunteered. 

Picnic in the Park, October 7th – Update from on-site meeting, Tuesday, April 11, at Heritage Park.  Christa Strang reported on the on-site visual walk-thru of the venue and plans.  They are working to get 1^st Cav for entertainment … more details to come.

Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, October 7th – Danny Dossman – update from meeting Monday, April 10^th. Danny reported that the BLC Pirate Boat entry is in the works.  We have a list of all of the Clubs and Organizations – with their weekly/monthly meeting dates, locations and times.  He is creating a “canned” powerpoint presentation that can be used to promote the Race.  Danny will make some of the presentations and is requesting volunteers to help out with the presentation promotions.

Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – all member pledges have been paid – we will contact Rebecca O’Banion, UMHB, to come to lunch; pick up the check & make the arrangements to have “Belton Lions Club Foundation” listed on the Donor Wall of the building at UMHB. We will try to schedule this during May.

Haley Cox and Dr. William B. Long Memorial Scholarships – Todd Schiller will be distributing the scholarship applications next week; with a return date request for early May.

Program: – Mac Hickerson arranged for a program on Fine and Graphic Arts! Caricature artist extraordinaire Buddy Hickerson demonstrated the art – recreating his subject Christa Strang!  Delightfully entertaining presentation of talent!

Future Program Assignments:
April 20 – Rob Potts has invited Rucker Preston, Promise House – Board Meeting after / Stampede Registration Meeting
April 27 – Malinda Golden – STAMPEDE logistics meeting
May 4 – Jon Fontenot
May 11 – Veronica Logan
May 18 – Todd Schiller
May 25 – Mary Shockley

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

BLC Meeting Recap – April 6, 2023

Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Keith Cook, Jon Fontenot, Mac Hickerson, David Tuma, David Shaw, Brett Beamesderfer, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Cree Childs, Lou Griffon, James Harrison, Mark Bellomy, Dwayne Williams, Rob Potts, John Corsi, Jennah Gliha (on behalf of Chris Gregg), Reese Davis, Wayne Carpenter, David Leigh, Sam Listi

Announcements

Stampede – Brett Beamesderfer reported, with online, mail-in and sponsor registrations, we now have 61 riders.  Diamond G Ranch became a sponsor today. Reese Davis reported that we now have $4,600 in sponsorships. Secretary Stagner urged all “member sponsors” to submit rider paperwork before April 20^th to avoid confusion at on-site registration.  Event T-Shirts will be ordered on Monday. Information on the Ride has been submitted for the District Newsletter.  Also, information for “what happening”, B-Town bulletin, etc. has been submitted to Temple Telegram, Belton Journal and Killeen Daily Herald.  Official Press Release and purchased ad space is scheduled for Thursday, April 20^th. 

Picnic in the Park, October 7th – The next meeting will be on-site at Heritage Park.  Anyone wanting to attend, please be at the Lions Pavilion, Tuesday, April 11^th at 1:00pm.

Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, October 7th – Danny Dossman – We are in need of LARGE cardboard boxes – to start building our boat. The next meeting will be Monday, April 10^th, 6:00pm at the home of Danny Dossman.  Information on the Wacky Boat Race has been submitted for the District Newsletter.  Danny reported that we have commitments for 8-9 boat entries already.

Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – Two (2) member pledges are remaining unpaid – Once pledges have been paid, Kelly Boggs will come to lunch; pick up the check & make the arrangements to have “Belton Lions Club Foundation” listed on the Donor Wall of the building at UMHB.

HOCTIL families – five (5) Easter Food Baskets – Assembly and Delivery Today – Thank you to everyone who contributed and delivered; and Thank you to David Shaw for the Ayr Balloons! (see pictures)

Future Program Assignments:

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

Eldred’s Brochure

BLC Meeting Recap – March 30, 2023
Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Steve Smith, Christa Strang, John Corsi, Todd Schiller, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Mary Shockley, Billy Conway, James Harrison, Lou Griffin, Dwayne Williams, Rob Potts, Reese Davis, Keith Cook, David Shaw, Wayne Carpenter, David Leigh, Sam Listi, Mac Hickerson, Todd Schiller
Guest: Buddy Hickerson (guest of Mac Hickerson), Frank Hernandez (guest of Todd Schiller)
Song: by Lion John Corsi – who deferred to Lion David Leigh
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Lou Griffin
Joke: Lion David Leigh – Chimpanzee shipping – Prime Mates
Plate Spin: Lion John Corsi – low and l-o-n-g!

Announcements
Thank you to Lion VP Keith Cook for officiating the lunch meeting last week – Great Job!

Board Meeting Recap:
Name Badges have been ordered for all new members.
Tail Twister Danny Dossman will start 50/50’s and Raffles
100 new Heavy Duty USA Flags have been ordered and have arrived.
Initial membership application fee raised from $35 to $50 to cover badge expense.

Update from March 29^th STAMPEDE Committee Meeting.
Rest Stops: #1 KOM Cyclery; # 2 healthmarkets; # 3 redbox+ of Central Texas; # 4 CenTex Automotive; # 5 Hickerson Family.
Free Hot Dogs – post ride: Lou Griffin will be Lion Team Leader – assisted by either HOCTIL or Eldred’s Nursery children with special needs.
Snow Cones: KOM Christina’s daughter will be Team Leader for BLC – assisted by Belton High School Special Needs Department students.  This will be a fundraiser & all proceeds will benefit BHS Dept.
STRAVA interactive maps have been created by KOM and will be given to the registered riders.  Ride routes have changed slightly and have been approved. Photos of the routes are attached to this recap.
Event T-Shirt order deadline is Wednesday, April 5th – t-shirt order will be placed during week of 4/10.
Sponsors wishing to receive all benefits, including event t-shirts must also be in by April 5^th.
Patti Powell has volunteered to help Reese Davis contacting and following up on Sponsors.
Reese Davis has ordered 100 Welcome Bags from the Belton Chamber of Commerce.
Patti Powell will be Team Leader for on-site Registration; Veronica Logan will be Event T-Shirt on-site coordination.  Registration recap and planning meeting will be held during week of April 17^th.
KOM will be providing SAG wagon; and will be providing the drink powder for the rest stop(s) igloo coolers.
Routes will be marked on Thursday; then rechecked on Friday – John Wiist, KOM, has volunteered to help mark route.
Reese Davis will coordinate with Sam Listi for tables, chairs, trash cans, restrooms, etc.
Redbox+ Christa Strang will be providing three (3) sanitation station/dumpsters for the ride this year.
Newspaper ads and
are scheduled for Thursday, April 20^th. 

Picnic in the Park, October 7th  – update from March 28^th Committee Meeting. Plans are progressing for the Band, stage, Fish Fry, etc. The next meeting will be on-site at Heritage Park.  Anyone wanting to attend, please be at the Lions Pavilion, Tuesday, April 11^th at 1:00pm.

Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, October 7th – Danny Dossman – We are in need of LARGE cardboard boxes – to start building our boat. Danny reported that it looks like we already have 8-9 wacky boat entries. Flier and Rules are attached to this email Recap in .pdf format.  The next meeting date has not been set yet – it will probably be scheduled for a date after Easter.

Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – Two (2) member pledges are remaining unpaid – we should have them next meeting. Once pledges have been paid, Kelly Boggs will come to lunch; pick up the check & make the arrangements to have “Belton Lions Club Foundation” listed on the Donor Wall of the building at UMHB.

HOCTIL families – five (5) Easter Food Baskets – Assembly and Delivery scheduled for next Thursday, April 6^th.  PLEASE bring items to lunch with you – Thank you for your support of this project!

Program: – Keith Cook – Dr. Stephanie Ferguson, BISD Director of PK-12 Career Readiness – an update on all of BISD Career Technical Education (CTE) programs.  Challenge ~ Prepare ~ Empower. As students prepare for the workforce of tomorrow, CTE teachers prepare them to become college and career-ready by offering career exploration, employability, technical, and job-specific training in specific career clusters. In the past three years, more than 300 students have demonstrated skills at district, regional, state and national CTSO competitions.  Great Program!  Thank You!

Future Program Assignments:
April 6 – Dwayne Williams
April 13 – Mac Hickerson

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

THE RULES Wacky Boat Race (3)
Wacky Boat Race Entry Form (3)