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 1st Cav for entertainment … more details to come.
Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, October 7th – Danny Dossman – update from meeting Monday, April 10th. 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 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
