Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews
Members Present: Mike Matthews, Keith Cook, Christa Strang, Jon Fontenot, Steve Smith, John Corsi, David Leigh, Brett Beamesderfer, Karen Stagner, Mary Shockley, Billy Conway, Reese Davis, Dwayne Williams, David Tuma, Matt Gunter, Jennah Gliha (on behalf of Chris Gregg), Wayne Carpenter, Cree Childs, Rob Potts
Guest: Paul Strang (guest of Christa Strang), Buddy Hickerson (guest of Mac Hickerson), Rucker Preston (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 David Leigh – restaurant karma – no menu, you get what you deserve
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: oops
Announcements
Danny Dossman Announcement … on behalf of Danny, it was announced that he will have an announcement next week – because he is in Padre Island for the SpaceX launch.
Board Meeting TODAY – after lunch
Stampede – Brett Beamesderfer – Reese Davis – 56 riders registered online; plus 8 sponsor riders registered; plus 3 mailed in riders. Next meeting, Thursday, April 27, Noon at Deadfish Grill – the Program will be STAMPEDE logistics.
Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – We will 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 distributing the scholarship applications. Return date requested for early May.
Program: – Rob Potts invited Rucker Preston, Promise House. www.familypromisebellcounty.org/promise-house – Mission: Empowering families experiencing homelessness to achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response. He explained their Guest Shelter Program and Diversion Initiative, and shared testimonial success stories. Promise House officially opened in January after two years of vision and planning. Great Service to families; and Great Program!
Future Program Assignments:
April 27 – Malinda Golden (no program) – 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
