BLC Meeting Recap – July 6th – first meeting of the 2023-2024 LCI Year!
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
Members Present: Keith Cook, Billy Conway, Mac Hickerson, Mike Matthews, Wayne Carpenter, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Mary Shockley, Cree Childs, Dwayne Williams, Reese Davis, David Leigh
Guest: Mack Latimer (Associate Member), John Moseley (speaker)
Song: by Lion Mary Shockley
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Cree Childs
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Mike Matthews
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – Pirates take vacation for “arr & arr”
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Reese Davis
Announcements:
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. Sign-up Sheet
Bell County Senior Expo – September 26th – 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 30th, Downtown Belton – make plans to help sell People’s Choice Tickets
Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, October 7th – Danny Dossman – update from 4th of July Parade. Thank you to everyone who contributed time and energy; and to those who donated to the Ship. Special Thanks to Danny Dossman – Capt D & Crew were the hit of the 4th of July Parade.
Lions on the Leon Picnic in the Park, October 7th – Christa Strang – planning meeting is scheduled for July 12th, 1pm, Belton Chamber – please attend and share your ideas as we brainstorm and continue planning the event!
MD 2 x3 District Cabinet Meeting, August 12th, Hillsboro – President Keith Cook will be attending.
Program: Billy Conway has invited John Moseley, Commander of Bell County Organized Crime Task Force.
Thank you for an extremely interesting and educational program about the work they are doing to combat drugs and crime in Bell County.
Future Program Assignments:
July 13 –Matt Bates update on Heritage Park and check presentation – Gene Ellis will host for Sam Listi
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
