BLC Meeting Recap – June 15, 2023
Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews
Members Present: Mike Matthews, Keith Cook, Mac Hickerson, Christa Strang, Cree Childs, John Corsi, Fon Fontenot, Brett Beamesderfer, Sam Listi, Karen Stagner, James Harrison, Jennah Gliha, Gene Ellis
Guest: Mack Lattimer (Affiliate Member); Chris Gregg (guest of Jennah Gliha); Jennifer Bailey (speaker)
Song: by Lion Jennah Gliha
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Gene Ellis
Joke: Lion James Harrison – cross a centipede with a parrot = walkie talkie
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Installation of 2023-2024 Club Officers: officiated by Chief Gene Ellis – Thank You! Congratulations!
Announcements:
Lion of the Year was presented to Lion Jon Fontenot!
Lion President Elect Keith Cook presented Lion President Mike Matthews with a presidential commemorative plaque.
Haley Cox and Dr. William B. Long Memorial Scholarships – Todd Schiller … he is tentatively planning on Thursday July 20th for the presentations.
Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, October 7th – Danny Dossman – the Black Pearl flagship is about 90% ready for the Belton 4th of July Parade. Volunteers to walk in the Parade (so far) are: Mary, Jennah & Chris, Keith, Danny, Karen, Emily, – please volunteer to participate – in Pirate Costume!
Picnic in the Park, October 7th – James Harrison – next planning meeting is tentatively scheduled for July 10th.
Program: Keith Cook – Program Speaker: Jennifer Bailey, Executive Director of Communication for B.I.S.D. – Jennifer Bailey showcased the recent State of the District Celebration Student Showcases – Penguin Project, Incubator Project, Academics, Career & Technical Education, Athletics and Fine Arts; focusing on the Journey of a Graduate – Perseverance, Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking and Empathy. Thank You!
Future Program Assignments:
June 22 – Gene Ellis – soon to be announced
June 29 – Sam Listi – Matt Bates update on Heritage Park and check presentation
July 6 – Billy Conway
July 13 – John Corsi
July 20 – Reese Davis – tentatively planning Scholarship presentations
July 27 – Brett Beamesderfer
August 3 – Karen Stagner
August 10 – Mike Matthews
August 17 – David Shaw
August 24 – James Harrison
Keeping on the Front Burner:
Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
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.
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 30th (which is the week before the Picnic and Boat Race). After discussion, it was agreed that the Club would participate and hold the fundraiser.
Bell County Senior Expo – September 26th – Kimberly Cables, Belton Journal is requesting volunteers for the 8am-1pm event. Sign-up sheet passed – Jennah, Cree & Karen have signed up so far. Our BLC logo has been added to the Senior Expo header online.
2024 Fundraiser Cruise – Carnival Jubilee – January 13-20, 2024 – now posted on facebook and on our website
