BLC Meeting Recap – August 10th
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: Keith Cook, Mac Hickerson, Jon Corsi, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Dwayne Williams, James Harrison, Mark Bellomy, John Potts, Wayne Carpenter, Sam Listi, Reese David, Brett Beamesderfer
Guest: Mack Lattimer (Associate), Hillary Hickland (pd), Dick Chapin (speaker)
Song: by Lion David Leigh
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Mark Bellomy
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Mack Hickerson
Prayer: Lion Keith Cook
Joke: Lion Mac Hickerson – cows can sing in the same key … beef flat
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews – short and sweet
Birthdays: James Harrison (7/30), Malinda Golden (8/23), Mike Matthews (8/3)
Announcements:
Lion Christa Strang and her family are lifted up in prayer. Prayers for Lou Griffin who recently had knee replacement; then fell and broke his hip. Congratulations to Mac Hickerson regarding the UMHB announcement to name the new Golf Complex after him and his late wife, Jane.
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.
Lions on the Leon Picnic in the Park, October 7th – The October 7th planning meeting was postponed … new date to be announced.
Program: Lion Dick Chapin, Texas Lions Camp – and donation check(s) by BLC and Lion Dwayne Williams. Camp Director, Lion Dick Chapin presented a slide show about the history of the Texas Lions Camp (chartered in 1949), to where we are today. https://lionscamp.com/ Thank You! 2024 Camp work days: 1st Saturday in March, April & May. During Camp best visit days on Friday Graduations!
After the Presentation: Lion Dwayne Williams presented Lion Chapin with a check donation to Texas Lions Camp; and the Club also presented a check donation for the Camp.
Future Program Assignments:
August 17 – John Corsi Board Meeting Afterward
August 24 – Karen Stagner –Representative Hugh D. Shine – Legislative Update
September 7 – Lou Griffin
September 14 – Christa Strang
September 21 – Jennah Gliha
September 28 – Danny Dossman
Keeping on the Front Burner:
Bell County Senior Expo – September 26th – 8am-1pm. Sign-up sheet
Jennah, Keith, Cree & Karen have signed up so far. 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.
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??
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
2024 Stampede on the Chisholm Trail – we need to set a date for the event.
