BLC Meeting Recap – September 14th
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, Brett Beamesderfer, Billy Conway, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, James Harrison, Gene Elis, Dwayne Williams, Mark Bellomy, Mike Matthews, Rob Potts, David Tuma, Wayne Carpenter, Hilliary Hickland, Jennah Gliha, Mary Shockley, Keith Cook, Cri Childs
Guest: Stacie Price (joined today)
Song: by Lion Mark Bellomy
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Dwayne Williams
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Danny Dossman
Prayer: Lion Gene Ellis
Joke: Mike Matthews – a magician in Mexico said “Uno, Dos, … then vanished without a Tres
Plate Spin: Lion Brett Beamesderfer – we think he’s been practicing
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Announcements:
New Member Induction: Hilliary Hickland (sponsor: Christa Strang)
Belton Lions Club has been voted “Best Service Organization” by the readers of the Belton Journal.
Quick Board Meeting after Lunch:
1. email request through LCI from a family for eyeglass assistance for an elderly adult – update from President Keith Cook at the Board Meeting.
2. Thank you ad for Belton Journal – approval – deadline September 15th.
Lions on the Leon Picnic in the Park & Wacky Boat Race – update from Monday’s Committee Meeting – Danny Dossman – plans are progressing – we have vendors, food trucks, entertainment, games, boats and sponsors.
Bell County Senior Expo – September 26th – 8am-1pm. John Corsi, Jennah Gliha, Keith Cook, Cri Childs, Christa Strang, Mark Bellomy & Karen Stagner have signed up so far. Wear your BLC t-shirt. Instructions have been emailed to each Volunteer.
Bacon, Blues & Brews Plate Spinning Contest, Saturday, September 30th, Downtown Belton – make plans to help sell People’s Choice Tickets – sign-up sheet passing around. Food Truck Competition is from 11am-1pm. Signed up so far: Cri Childs, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Mac Hickerson, Jennah Gliha, David Tuma, Reese Davis, Keith Cook, Wayne Carpenter, Mack Latimer.
BISD Mentor Program for Project HEARTBEAT. Please consider being a mentor for a BISD student in a homeless situation. See Lion President Keith Cook if you are interested.
Program: Keith Cook invited Randy Mann, UMHB Vice President for Athletics, for an update on athletes, athletics and facilities. It’s always great to have Randy Mann with us! Thank You! Go CRU!
September 21 – Jennah Gliha – Board Meeting After
September 28 – Danny Dossman – Corps of Engineers
October 5 – David Leigh
Thank You Guests for Coming!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!
Keeping on the Front Burner:
Saturday, October 21st: HOCTIL Fall Festival, 2-4pm, CTCS – Save the Date –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 –posted on facebook and on our website
2024 Stampede on the Chisholm Trail – we’re looking at May 4th for the date.
