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 4th Quarter (April thru June 2023)
Membership Summary
| Regular Member | 27 |
| Affiliate Member | 1 |
| At Large Member | 8 |
| Total | 36 |
| Associate | 1 |
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 10th 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; 2nd 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); 2nd 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 24th, 6pm, Danny’s – Publicity, Sponsorships, Vendors, Food Trucks, Car Show. Picnic Work Group meeting is scheduled for 1:30pm, Thursday, July 27th (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