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 10th, 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 29th, (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 12th, 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 12th?
Bell County Senior Expo – September 26th – 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 30th, 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 16th.
Lions on the Leon Picnic in the Park, October 7th – Next planning meeting and site visit will be TODAY, July 27th, 1:30pm (following Lions Lunch) – with a “site visit”.
Saturday, October 21st: HOCTIL Fall Festival – Save the Date – giving out goodies and candy
Thursday, December 21st: 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
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
