Belton Lions Club

BLC Meeting Recap – July 27, 2023

Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
Members Present: Keith Cook, Brett Beamesderfer, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Karen Stagner, Jennah Gliha, Billy Conway, Dwayne Williams, Mac Hickerson, David Leigh

Guest: Mack Lattimer (Affiliate Member); Carla Beamesderfer (speaker)
Song: by Lion David Leigh
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Brett Beamesderfer
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion Keith Cook
Joke: Lion David Leigh – It’s sooo hot … how hot is it?   Extreme jokes for extreme heat …
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews

Board Meeting Recap:

Dwayne Williams expressed that they want to make a donation to Texas Lions Camp.  The Board voted to make a $500 donation to the Camp; to go along with the donation from Dwayne Williams.  Camp District Director Dick Chapin will present an update on the Camp on August 10^th, where we will make the donations.  The Board also voted to sponsor a child to the 2024 Texas Lions Camp.

John Corsi suggested that starting January 2024, we distribute a list of all committees; then, each member may choose which committee they want to help.  John Corsi will provide a list of events and committees (work groups) to get the process started.

Treasurer Jon Fontenot has set up the Club with a Square account.  Dues can now be paid through Credit Card.

Announcements:

Thank you Christa Strang for bringing three (3) new Flag Program participants.

Back to School with God Event, July 29^th, (this coming Saturday), Yettie Polk Park, 9am-1pm. Temple Lion Wilkey will do the eye screenings.  Belton Lions will help with “serving” the hot dogs, chips & drinks.  Wear your BLC t-shirt. Sign-up: Keith Cook, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Mack Latimer, Karen Stagner, Jennah Gliha, John Corsi, Keith Cook. Karen is bringing the Lions Aprons.

MD 2 x3 District Cabinet Meeting, August 12^th, Hillsboro – President Keith Cook and Secretary Karen Stagner will be attending – We can promote the Lions on the Leon Event to all of the Clubs in our District.  Anyone else want to carpool, Saturday, August 12^th? 

Bell County Senior Expo – September 26^th – Kimberly Cables, Belton Journal is our contact for the 8am-1pm event.  Sign-up sheet passed – Jennah, Keith, Cree & Karen have signed up so far. Sign-up to volunteer if you can – see Secretary.  Wear your BLC t-shirt.

Bacon, Blues & Brews Plate Spinning Contest, Saturday, September 30^th, Downtown Belton – make plans to help sell People’s Choice Tickets – sign up sheet will be passed closer to event. 

Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, Oct 7th – the Ship is in dry dock.  Capt D will be back on August 16^th.

Lions on the Leon Picnic in the Park, October 7th – Next planning meeting and site visit will be TODAY, July 27^th, 1:30pm (following Lions Lunch) – with a “site visit”.

Saturday, October 21^st: HOCTIL Fall Festival – Save the Date – giving out goodies and candy

Thursday, December 21^st: HOCTIL Christmas with Santa Claus – Harris Community Center??

Program:  Brett Beamesderfer and his wife, Carla are working with Belton Middle School to start a LEO Club.  This club will have such a positive impact on the students. They will acquire skills that will teach them positive traits and to work as a team to change the Community and World!  Thank You!

Future Program Assignments:
August 3 – James Harrison – State of the Club
August 10 – Mike Matthews – Lion Dick Chapin, Texas Lions Camp – and donation check(s)
August 17 – David Shaw
August 24 – Karen Stagner –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
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 – now posted on facebook and on our website

BLC July BOARD Meeting Recap – July 20, 2023

Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook at 1:02pm

Members Present: Keith Cook, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Mac Hickerson, John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner

Absent: Veronica Logan, Jennah Gliha, James Harrison

Membership Report – Karen Stagner – Invoices have been issued for 4^th Quarter (April thru June 2023)

Membership Summary

Treasurer Report –

            General Account: $3,460.35 (7/13/2023)

Foundation Account: $34,084.94 (7/18/23)

Raymond James/Gunter Savings/Investment: $10,832.44 (June 30, 2023)

Edward Jones Savings/Investment: $23,064.77 (June 30, 2023)

New Business:

– Dwayne Williams would like to make a donation to Texas Lions Camp. Club Secretary will invite a District Representative to the Camp to speak at the August 10^th meeting; and the Club will present a $500 donation check to the Texas Lions Camp; along with Lion William’s donation.  Motion to make a $500 donation made by Jon Fontenot; 2^nd by Mike Matthews; approved.  Club Secretary will also reach out to HOCTIL to about sponsoring one of their children with special needs to next year’s Camp that begins in June – approved by the Board.

– David Shaw – Deployment bags are requested for our Adopted Unit – tabled until Lion Shaw is able to provide details.

– CD Rates at Cadence Bank – maybe move some $$ to CDs.  Cadence Bank is offering 8 month and 16 month CD’s at 5.00% and 5.25%.  Danny Dossman motioned that the Club move savings money to CD’s; Jon Fontenot will get with David Shaw (current contact on savings accounts); 2^nd by Mac Hickerson; approved to move forward with tentative start date after next Club meeting (John Corsi abstaining)

– Creating Committees – John Corsi suggested that starting in January 2024, we distribute a list of all committees; then, each member may choose which committee they want to help.  John Corsi will provide a list of events and committees (work group) to get the process started.  New members may choose a work group, or accept an assignment.

Old Business: 

– LCI Club Excellence Award – We are waiting on District Governor to approve – only hiccup might be because we haven’t made an LCI Foundation donation.  Club Secretary will reach out to PDG McCleaves again.

– LEO – Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity – Brett Beamesderfer is planning his program on the Leo Club – his speaker on the LEO Club will be Carla Beamesderfer.

– Flag Program: There are only 2 program participants that have not paid.  Christa Strang recruited 3 new participants today! 

– Credit Cards – Jon Fontenot – update – Square – Jon Fontenot can set up a Square account for the General Account; then if money is for the Foundation, he can transfer the money.  Money can be moved from the General Account to the Foundation Account – but, not the other way.  For events, we will have the portable ATM; so we will not need the CC availability on-site.  Jon can monitor the account on his computer; but he cannot put the Square app on his City Phone.  Dues can be paid through Credit Card – Club Secretary will provide a Credit Card Authorization form and Jon will “key” the information into the account.

– Picnic in the Park / Wacky Boat Race Expenses – update – Christa Strang and Danny Dossman – Thank you to Mike Matthews and Chris Gregg, the boat is stored and wrapped.  Work Group meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 24^th, 6pm, Danny’s – Publicity, Sponsorships, Vendors, Food Trucks, Car Show.  Picnic Work Group meeting is scheduled for 1:30pm, Thursday, July 27^th (right after the regular lunch meeting) at the Belton Chamber. Putting a Banner at the Park – Karen will email Matt Bates for process and authorization.  A banner to place over Central Avenue would cost $750.00 – Will get with Judy Garrett about the banner.  The new colorful, fun poster is ready – just needs a few tweeks and add-ons – once completed, we’ll move forward with the billboards.  We’ll plan for a Press Conference in August – with the Ship set up – inviting radio, tv, newspapers, etc.

– District Cabinet Meetings –

August 11-12, Hillsboro

October 28, Salado

January 27, McGregor

April 26-27, Waco

Holding to a Later Date:

– Banner Stand and Specialty Products –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 1:53pm

BLC Meeting Order of Business – July 20, 2023

Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
Members Present: Reese Davis, John Corsi, Brett Beamesderfer, Christa Strang, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Mac Hickerson, Gene Ellis, Wayne Carpenter, Billy Conway

Guest: Mack Latimer (invoice), Hillary Hickland (guest of Christa Strang), Kaitlyn Jones & Mom (scholarship recipient), Mylie Hammonds & Mom (scholarship recipient)
Song: by Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Brett Beamesderfer
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Reese Davis
Prayer: Lion Gene Ellis
Joke: Lion Wayne Carpenter – Race at the Farmers Market / Lettuce a head / tomatoes catching up
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews

Scholarship Presentations:  Dr. William B. Long Memorial Scholarship to Kaitlyn Jones; Halley Cox Memorial Scholarship to Mylie Hammonds – Congratulations!  Thank you Lion Todd Schiller for Team Leading the Scholarship process and applications.

Announcements:

Back to School with God Event, July 29^th, (next Saturday), 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. Sign-us: Keith Cook, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Mack Latimer, Karen Stagner, Jennah Gliha, John Corsi, Keith Cook

MD 2 x3 District Cabinet Meeting, August 12^th, Hillsboro – President Keith Cook and Secretary Karen Stagner will be attending – We can promote the Lions on the Leon Event to all of the Clubs in our District.  Anyone else want to carpool, Saturday, August 12^th? 

Bell County Senior Expo – September 26^th – Kimberly Cables, Belton Journal is requesting volunteers for the 8am-1pm event.  Sign-up sheet passed – Jennah, Keith, 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 30^th, Downtown Belton – make plans to help sell People’s Choice Tickets – sign up sheet will be passed closer to event. 

Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, Oct 7th – the Ship is in dry dock.  Next planning meeting is Monday, July 24, 6pm, Danny’s place.

Lions on the Leon Picnic in the Park, October 7th – Next planning meeting and site visit will be Thursday, July 27^th, 1:30pm (following Lions Lunch).

Thank you Jennah Gliha and Christa Strang for taking the lunch pictures and making our facebook posts.

Program:  Reese Davis invited Jason Deckman, City of Temple, to give a presentation on the “Rails to Trails” project – Georgetown Railroad Trail using abandoned tracks to create a concrete trail from Temple to Belton.  Interesting project, details, artist’s sketches and maps.  Thank You!

Future Program Assignments:
July 27 – Brett Beamesderfer – New LEO Club – Carla Beamesderfer
August 3 – James Harrison – State of the Club
August 10 – Mike Matthews – tentatively Texas Lions Camp – and donation check
August 17 – David Shaw
August 24 – Karen Stagner –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
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 – now posted on facebook and on our website

BLC Meeting Recap – July 13th

Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
Members Present: Keith Cook, Mac Hickerson, Veronica Logan, Christa Strang, John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, David Shaw, Mike Matthews, Wayne Carpenter, Dwayne Williams, Jennah Gliha, Gene Ellis
Guest: Mack Latimer (associate), Joseph Dyer & Matt Bates (speakers)
Song: by Lion Veronica Logan
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jennah Gliha
Prayer: Lion Gene Ellis
Joke: Lion Ellis – why do longhorns wear a bell – their horns don’t work
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews

Announcements:

Back to School with God Event, July 29^th, 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. Sign-us: Keith Cook, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Mack Latimer, Karen Stagner, Jennah Gliha, John Corsi, Keith Cook

MD 2 x3 District Cabinet Meeting, August 12^th, Hillsboro – President Keith Cook and Secretary Karen Stagner will be attending – We can promote the Lions on the Leon Event to all of the Clubs in our District.  Anyone else want to carpool, Saturday, August 12^th? 

Bell County Senior Expo – September 26^th – Kimberly Cables, Belton Journal is requesting volunteers for the 8am-1pm event.  Sign-up sheet passed – Jennah, Keith, 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 30^th, Downtown Belton – make plans to help sell People’s Choice Tickets – sign up sheet will be passed closer to event. 

Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, Oct 7th – the Ship is in dry dock.

Lions on the Leon Picnic in the Park, October 7th – Christa Strang – Planning Meeting on July 12^th with Karen Judy, Joseph, Katherine, John Christa attending.  Certificate of Insurance has been delivered to City of Belton; Sound System will be provided by David Leigh – we will need a sound engineer.  Belton Parks and Rec will provide generator power and bleachers; Judy will arrange for the stage risers; Jon is working with local artists for entertainment; Christa is contacting inflatable games and Black Axe Co; Jennah is speaking with David Shaw regarding Car Show.  Christa will get with Home Depot for Kids Kits (need hammers and sturdy tables.  Kat with the Chamber and Belton EDC has volunteered to create our graphic designs; we are combining sponsorship forms and creating the greater levels; Vendor invitations will go out this week – $100 per booth.  Food Trucks (10:30am-5pm) invitations will go our this week $250 per truck;  Activities suggested: Face Painting, Corn Hole, Home Depot Kids Kits, That Art Place Trailer, Dunk Tank, Picture Taking (Photo Social).  Large overhead Banner across street and/or hung in Heritage Park – approximately $750.

Next planning meeting and site visit will be Thursday, July 27^th, 1:30pm (following Lions Lunch).

Thank you Jennah Gliha and Christa Strang for taking the lunch pictures and making our facebook posts each week.

Program:  Gene Ellis hosted (for Sam Listi) Matt Bates and Joseph Dyer who presented an update on the Heritage Park / Leon River improvements.  Our Club is honored to present our annual Heritage Park $5,000 partnership check to the City. Thank you – Great Presentation.

Future Program Assignments:
July 20 – Reese Davis – Jason Deckman from the City Temple will give a brief presentation update on the “Rails to Trails” project.  Scholarship presentations by Todd Schiller/Keith Cook; Board Meeting after lunch
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
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 – now posted on facebook and on our website