Belton Lions Club

BLC Meeting Recap – May 25, 2023
Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Mac Hickerson, Christa Strang, Sam Listi, Gene Ellis, John Corsi, Wayne Carpenter, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, James Harrison, Dwayne Williams, Jon Fontenot, David Tuma, Keith Cook, Chee Childs, Veronica Logan, Mack Latimer
Guest: Rebecca O’Banion (speaker); Aaron Rodeffer (UMHB)
Song: by Lion James Harrison
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion James Harrison – Appaloosa – shake tree real hard
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison

Announcements:
2024 Fundraiser Cruise – Carnival Jubilee – January 13-20, 2024 – James Harrison handed out fliers on the cruise itinerary and cost.
Board Meeting Recap
 1.  Stampede proceeds – $8,195.68 – great job everyone!
2.  Accepting Credit Cards – the Treasurer and the Board are examining options.
2023-2024 New Club Officers
LCI and Belton Lions website have been updated with the new Officers.
Installation planned June 15^th for all Board Officers – with “Joint” Board Meeting after lunch
USA Flag Program – Club Secretary has called most of the “unpaid” participants; Thank you Danny Dossman and Mike Matthews for running flags all week.  We now have only 7 unpaid.
Picnic in the Park, October 7th – James Harrison – next meeting will be Friday, May 26^th at the Belton Chamber
Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, October 7th – Danny Dossman – recap from Monday, May 22^nd meeting.
Boat construction began Wednesday, May 24^th.  David Tuma is getting the barrels for us – Thank You!
Haley Cox and Dr. William B. Long Memorial Scholarships – Todd Schiller email update – … we have received 9 applications for the William Long Scholarship and 7 for the Halley Cox Scholarship.

Program:  Marek-Smith Teacher Training Center – speaker Rebecca O’Banion, Ed. D. Vice President for Advancement, UMHB; and Aaron Rodeffer, UMHB Gift Officer – presented an update – transforming special education training in Texas – scheduled for completion in the Fall.  This new state-of-the-art 11,000 sq. ft. facility will lead the way for training and educating special education instructors. After the Program, Belton Lions Club Foundation presented a $2,500 check in support of the Marek Smith Training Center at UMHB.  Marek-Smith-Center-Brochure-2022.pdf (umhb.edu)

Future Program Assignments:
June 1 – David Tuma – TBA
June 8 – Wayne Carpenter – Mike Anderson with a program on Texas History focusing on local interest.
June 15 – Keith Cook – Installation of Officers – Joint Board Meeting
June 22 – Gene Ellis
June 29 – Sam Listi

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
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.
Bell County Senior Expo – September 26^th – Kimberly Cables, Belton Journal is requesting volunteers for the 8am-1pm event.  Sign-up sheet will be passed in September.  Our BLC logo has been added to the Senior Expo header online.
Judy Garrett, Belton CVB, extended an offer for the Belton Lions to, again, host our Plate Spinning Contest; and sell the Tasting Tickets, at Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews on Saturday, September 30^th (which is the week before the Picnic and Boat Race). After discussion, it was agreed that the Club would participate and hold the fundraiser.

Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews

Members Present: Keith Cook, Danny Dossman, James Harrison, Karen Stagner, John Corsi, Jon Fontenot
Absent: Mac Hickerson, Veronica Logan

Treasurer Report –
            General Account: $3,265.34
            Foundation Account: $38,318.40
            Gunter Financial: $10,703.00
            Edward Jones:

New Business:
– Stampede Financial Update – Total Income: $9,568.54 / Total Expenditures: $1,372.86 / Profit: $8,195.68

– Credit Cards – Jon Fontenot reporting that the bank charges roughly $40/month; plus rental on the machine.
There was also discussion on which account to use; or both … also possibly using the less expensive square on cell phones.  Further investigation will be done and presented when available.

– Picnic in the Park Expenses – James Harrison reported that they are looking into entertainment.  He and the Committee are going to try to get one Sponsor for the overall event; a Sponsor for the Entertainment; a Sponsor for the Boat Race.  Big name entertainment to draw large crowds may cost $2,000 or more.  The bands will need to be Family Friendly.  The City is in discussion about allowing adult beverages in the future on Park grounds, but this will not happen prior to the Picnic.  Suggestion was made to arrange to have a portable ATM machine at the event for Fish Fry and other ticket sales.

– Wacky Boat Race Expenses – Danny Dossman reported that expenses should be minimal; and that the Committee will be reaching out for underwriting sponsorships for t-shirts and Pirate Booty/Swag bags.

Old Business:

– 4^th of July Belton Parade – does the Club want to take part?  Hold over to June Board Meeting.

Holding to a Later Date:

– Moving Eyeglass Collection Box – this was tabled at the January Board Meeting – left tabled.
– Banner Stand and Specialty Products – John Corsi and Jon Fontenot – this was tabled at the January Board Meeting – left tabled.
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating – plans are progressing.  Tabled until after Picnic in the Park.
– Friends of Belton Lions

Meeting Closed at 1:40pm

Club Metrics Reported to LCI – does not include 2023 Stampede
People Served: 873
Service Activities Completed: 12
Volunteer Hours: 287 (includes hrs for Service Activities only)
Funds Donated: $7,350
Funds Raised: $1,400

BLC Meeting Recap – May 18, 2023
Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Veronica Logan, Mac Hickerson, Sam Listi, John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Cree Childs, James Harrison, Mark Bellamy, Dwayne Williams, David Leigh, David Tuma, Keith Cook, Brett Beamesderfer
Guest: Buddy Hickerson (guest of Mac Hickerson); Joseph Logan (guest of Veronica Logan)
Song: by Lion Mark Bellamy
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – flipflops in France – Felipe-flop!  Let’s try that again …
2nd Joke by Joseph Logan – What do you call a magician who loses his “magic” … “ian” …
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison – today was really a workout!

Announcements:

Board Meeting – after lunch TODAY

Congratulations to Lion David Leigh – new Mayor of Belton!

2023-2024 New Club Officers
Installation planned June 15^th for all Board Officers – with “Joint” Board Meeting after lunch 

USA Flag Program – Unpaid flag list will be presented next week; to call and make arrangements to pick up flag

Picnic in the Park, October 7th – James Harrison – next meeting will be Friday, May 26^th at the Belton Chamber

Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, October 7th – Danny Dossman created a promotional powerpoint presentation. Once the powerpoint is complete; and Picnic in the Park is added, the Club members can start visiting other Clubs to promote the event and create excitement for them to create an entry into the Boat Race.  Members volunteering to do the Club visits: Steve Smith, Jennah Gliha, David Tuma, Christa Strang & Brett Beamesderfer.

Haley Cox and Dr. William B. Long Memorial Scholarships – deadline may be this Friday, May 19^th.  Update soon.

Program:  Todd Schiller invited Frank Murray, BISD Director of Instructional Technology and Campus Support to talk with us about Chat GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) and Artificial Intelligence. In his absence, Keith Cook hosted and introduced.  Wow – Technology! Thank You!

Future Program Assignments:
May 18 – Todd Schiller – Board Meeting After
May 25 – Mary Shockley –check presentation to Rebecca O’Banion, UMHB – plus update
June 1 – David Tuma
June 8 – Wayne Carpenter
June 15 – Keith Cook – Installation of Officers – Joint Board Meeting
June 22 – Gene Ellis
June 29 – Sam Listi

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
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
Bell County Senior Expo – September 26^th – Kimberly Cables, Belton Journal is requesting volunteers for the 8am-1pm event.  Sign-up sheet will be passed in September.  Our BLC logo has been added to the Senior Expo header online.

Judy Garrett, Belton CVB, extended an offer for the Belton Lions to, again, host our Plate Spinning Contest; and sell the Tasting Tickets, at Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews on Saturday, September 30^th (which is the week before the Picnic and Boat Race). After discussion, it was agreed that the Club would participate and hold the fundraiser.

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Mac Hickerson, Jon Corsi, Karen Stagner, Christa Strang, Reese Davis, Brett Beamesderfer, Danny Dossman, Steve Smith, Karen Stagner, James Harrison, Dwayne Williams, Jennah Gliha, David Tuma
Guest: Buddy Hickerson
Song: by Lion Christa Strang
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Danny Dossman
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion John Corsi
Prayer: Lion James Harrison
Joke: Buddy Hickerson – Lettuce in a bar – arugula – police – romaine …
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison

Announcements:

2023-2024 New Club Officers
Presented and Elected two (2) positions omitted from last week’s Slate of Officers:
Tail Twister Danny Dossman & Lion Tamer Mac Hickerson
Installation planned June 15^th for all Board Officers – with “Joint” Board Meeting after lunch 

USA Flag Program – Invoices emailed last week – asking for payment by May 24^th; then pick up unpaid before Memorial Day.

Picnic in the Park, October 7th – James Harrison – next meeting will be May 25^th at the Belton Chamber

Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – we have contacted 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. She will join us on May 25^th for the presentation and will provide an update on the progress.

Haley Cox and Dr. William B. Long Memorial Scholarships – Todd Schiller – update next week

Bell County Senior Expo – September 26^th – Kimberly Cables, Belton Journal, is requesting volunteers for the 8am-1pm event.  Members agreed that this would be good exposure for the Club & we would wear our new t-shirts.

Judy Garrett, Belton CVB, extended an offer for the Belton Lions to, again, host our Plate Spinning Contest; and sell the Tasting Tickets, at Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews on Saturday, September 30^th (which is the week before the Picnic and Boat Race). After discussion, it was agreed that the Club would participate and hold the fundraiser. 

Program: Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, October 7th – Danny Dossman created a promotional powerpoint presentation to be used at other Club and Organization meetings. The result is a delightfully informative slide show.  Once the powerpoint is complete; and Picnic in the Park is added, the Club members can start visiting other Clubs to promote the event and create excitement – for them to create an entry into the Boat Race.  Members volunteering to do the Club visits: Steve Smith, Jennah Gliha, David Tuma, Christa Strang & Brett Beamesderfer.  Once we have artwork for the Picnic in the Park, we will get with Lamar Advertising to arrange available Billboard advertising.

Future Program Assignments:
May 18 – Todd Schiller – Board Meeting After
May 25 – check presentation to UMHB & update on Marek-Smith Training Center
June 1 – David Tuma
June 8 – Wayne Carpenter
June 15 – Keith Cook – Installation of Officers – Joint Board Meeting
June 22 – Gene Ellis
June 29 – Sam Listi

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
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 – May 4, 2023
Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Keith Cook, Mac Henderson, Reese Davis, Sam Listi, Wayne Carpenter, John Corsi, Veronica Logan, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Mary Shockley, Cree Childs, Dwayne Williams, David Tuma, Jennah Gliha, David Leigh, Christa Strang
Guest: none
Song: by Lion David Leigh
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion Reese Davis – pumpkins / Halloween / smashed
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion John Corsi – gettin’ lo-o-o-se!

Announcements:
Induction of Jennah Gliha – Welcome to the Belton Lions Club – finally made it official!

2023-2024 Slate of Officer Candidates
Presented Candidates / Opened & Called for Nominations / Closed Nominations / Secretary cast one vote for everyone – on behalf of the Club
  President Keith Cook
  1^st VP Veronica Logan
  2^nd VP Jennah Gliha
  Treasurer Jon Fontenot
  Secretary Karen Stagner
  Past President Michael Matthews
  Membership Chair John Corsi
  Service Team Karen Stagner, Cree Childs, Christa Strang, David Tuma
  Marketing Team Karen Stagner, Christa Strang & Jennah Gliha
  LCIF Coordinator – Reese Davis
  Historian – James Harrison

Stampede Recap – Shout out of appreciation to everyone for contributing to the huge success of the event.

There were 102 Riders on a chilly start morning and a windy day!  Eldred’s Nursery students and the BISD Special Needs group were a fun and exciting addition to this year’s event.  Teamwork makes Dreamwork – it’s always a great day to be a Belton Lion!  Additional recap information to be presented soon.

USA Flag Program – Invoices will be emailed Friday – asking for payment by May 24^th; then pick up unpaid before Memorial Day.  We have only 37 flags unpaid.

Picnic in the Park, October 7th  – James Harrison – pending update on his return

Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, October 7th – Danny Dossman – pending update after next planning meeting.

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 May 11^th or 25^th.

Haley Cox and Dr. William B. Long Memorial Scholarships – Todd Schiller distributing the scholarship applications. Return date requested for early May.

Program: – Lion Jon Fontenot presented on Equilibria E-Colors – a quadrant personality theory that heightens self-awareness and improves social and emotional intelligence, collaboration and communication.  Fascinating presentation and application examples … you had to be there!  Thank You! If you want to check your “colors”, go to equilibra.com and take the PDI.

Future Program Assignments:
May 11 – Veronica Logan
May 18 – Todd Schiller
May 25 – Mary Shockley

Keeping on the Front Burner:

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 27, 2023 / THANK YOU President Mike for taking the notes!
Call to Order by Lion President Michael Matthews

Members Present: Wayne Carpenter, Cree Childs, Billy Conway, Keith Cook, John Corsi, Reese Davis, Gene Ellis, Mac Hickerson, Sam Listi, Veronica Logan, Mike Matthews, Patti Powell, David Tuma, Dwayne Williams
Guest: Beau Wiist, King of the Mountain Cyclery
Song: by Lion Mac Hickerson
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Sam Listi
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Gene Ellis
Joke: Lion Dwayne Williams
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion John Corsi

Announcements: Congratulations to Lion(s) David Shaw and Brett Beamesderfer who have new grandbabies – plus belated Congratulations to Lion David Leigh for his new grandbaby in March.

Danny Dossman Announcement … MIA

2023-2024 Slate of Officer Candidates – to be announced at next meeting 

Picnic in the Park, October 7th  – James Harrison – No New Updates

Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, October 7th – Danny Dossman – No New Updates

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 distributing the scholarship applications. Return date requested for early May.

Program: – Stampede – Brett Beamesderfer – Reese Davis – Planning logistics meeting

Future Program Assignments:
May 4 – Jon Fontenot – to be announced
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