Meeting – April 6, 2023

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

Guest: Buddy Hickerson (guest of Mac Hickerson), Margaret Chadwick (speaker)
Song: by Lion David Leigh
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – 4 Jokes: Sun will don on you; Mermaids Whale of Fortune; Tree in Spring Relieved; Bunny Egghausted – you had to be there!
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson – 4 times the fun spin!

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 20th 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 20th. 

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 11th 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 10th, 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)

Program: – Margaret Chadwick, Eldred’s Nursery provided a brief history and an update on their training & placement services transitioning youth with special needs and disabilities into our community workplaces. Master Gardeners have partnered with Eldred’s – teaching and have set up rain barrels for irrigation.  They are working on a plan for Day Habilitation; and Respite Care for providers and family.  Eldred’s trainees will be assisting Lion Lou Griffin with the hot dogs at the Stampede on the Chisholm Trail 2023.  Always a great and interesting program. Please see attached brochure and Spring Capital Fundraiser. Thank You!

Future Program Assignments:

April 13 – Mac Hickerson
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
Banner Stand and Specialty products – John Corsi and Jon Fontenot
Officer Nominations for 2023-2024 for year beginning July 1st
85th 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
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Eldred’s Brochure

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