BLC Meeting Recap – June 29, 2023 – last meeting of the 2022-2023 LCI Year!
Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews
Members Present: Mike Matthews, Mac Hickerson, Wayne Carpenter, Christa Strang, Jon Fontenot, mary Shockley, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Keith Cook, Cree Childs, Dwayne Williams, Reese Davis, Jennah Gliha, David Tuma, Rob Potts
Guest: Mack Latimer, Associate Member; Randy Pittenger, Speaker
Song: by Lion Jennah Gliha
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion Jennah Gliha – Chris dreamed about a muffler and woke up exhausted
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews
Announcements:
Flag Program – the final 12 unpaid participants were mailed invoices on Wednesday, June 21st; requesting that payment be received by Wednesday, June 28th – payments have been received by all but 5 participants.
Haley Cox and Dr. William B. Long Memorial Scholarships – Todd Schiller … he is tentatively planning on Thursday July 20th for the presentations.
Back to School with God Event, July 29th, Yettie Polk Park, 9am-1pm. Temple-Belton Lady Lions will do the eye screenings. Belton Lions will help with “serving” the hot dogs, chips & drinks. Wear your BLC t-shirt.
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. Sign-up to volunteer if you can – see Secretary. Wear your BLC t-shirt.
Bacon, Blues & Brews Plate Spinning Contest, Saturday, September 30th, Downtown Belton – make plans to help sell People’s Choice Tickets – the Club is in search of our BLC table covers, last used at the same event last year.
Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, October 7th – Danny Dossman – Captain Dossman will be back sometime Sunday, July 2nd. We need to load the boat on Chris & Jennah’s trailer on Monday – PLUS, we need to have a Parade Volunteers meeting on Monday, July 3rd. Volunteers to walk in the 4th of July Parade (so far) are: Mary, Jennah, Keith, Danny, Karen, Emily, Reese – please volunteer to participate – in Pirate Costume!
Picnic in the Park, October 7th – planning meeting is scheduled for July 12th, 1pm, Belton Chamber – please attend and share your ideas as we brainstorm and continue planning the event!
State Eye Exam Certification – Karen from Linda Vaughn – next class if July 8th in Buffalo.
Program: John Corsi and the Club invited Belton Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Randy Pittenger who spoke about the upcoming 4th of July Celebration activities; Texas Rangers celebrating 200 years; Hot Dog eating contest – Jon Fontenot is the celebrity contestant; Stick Horse Stampede; Military Appreciation; Red, White and Blue Car Show; Festival on Nolan Creek; Carnival at Liberty Park, PRCA Rodeo and Fort Cavazos Tanks. Great Presentation! Thank You!
Future Program Assignments:
June 29 – John Corsi – Randy Pittenger – Belton 4th of July Celebration Activities
July 6 – Billy Conway – John Moseley, Commander of Central Texas Organized Crime Task Force
July 13 – Sam Listi – Matt Bates update on Heritage Park and check presentation
July 20 – Reese Davis – Scholarship presentations; and a Program
July 27 – Brett Beamesderfer
August 3 – James Harrison – State of the Club
August 10 – Mike Matthews
August 17 – David Shaw
August 24 – Karen Stagner – tentatively Representative Hugh D. Shine – Legislative Update
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.
2024 Fundraiser Cruise – Carnival Jubilee – January 13-20, 2024 – now posted on facebook and on our website
