BLC Meeting Recap – October 12
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: Karen Stagner, Mike Matthews, Brett Beamesderfer, Christa Strang, Billy Conway, David Leigh, Mac Hickerson, Jon Fontenot
Guest: Bree Rainey (joining – sponsor Christa Strang), Chris Teager BISD (guest of Keith Cook), Buddy Hickerson (guest of Mac)
Song: by Lion Christa Strang
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Brett Beamesderfer
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Prayer: Lion David Leigh
Joke: Lion (sorry, can’t remember)
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews
Birthdays: Robb Potts, 3rd / Ted Smith, 10th / Dwayne Williams, 16th / Mac Hickerson, 26th / Danny Dossman, 28th
Announcements:
– Dues Invoices handed out today – Jon Fontenot update on credit card processing
– Lions on the Leon Picnic in the Park & Wacky Boat Race – Thank you to all Belton Lions! The event was EPIC! Thank you cards passing around for signatures – these will go to sponsors and supporters.
– Saturday, October 21: HOCTIL Fall Festival, 2-4pm, CTCS – Costumes! Signed up today: Karen Stagner
– Zone Meeting is tonight, 6pm, Gober Party House – hosted by Temple Founder Club. Keith, nor Karen can attend. Who can go to represent our Club.- no response
– Last week, Bobby Bishoff told us of an MIA local Veteran who died in 1943 has finally been identified and is coming home. If you are interested in attending, his Service is planned for Saturday, October 21, 2pm at Dossman Funeral Home with burial in North Belton Cemetery.
– A few of our long standing members may remember Lion Dr. John (Jack) Meredith who passed away over the weekend at the age of 85. His memorial service will be held at 1pm, Sunday at Belton Church of Christ.
– Update on our Fundraiser Cruise – October 10 was the balance due date. (pending update from James Harrison)
– Danny Dossman had his wrist repair surgery today – let’s send him wishes for a speedy recovery.
Program: Thank you Lion Keith Cook for inviting First Vice District Governor, Lion Renee Lamson (Clifton Lions Club) with Texas District 2 x3. It was so heart warming to hear all the selfless acts and differences Lions make around the world
Future Programs:
October 19 – Dwayne Williams
October 26 – Mac Hickerson – Coach Cope from Lake Belton High School
November 2 – Rob Potts
November 9 – Malinda Golden
November 23 – No Meeting – Thanksgiving
November 30 – Veronica Logan
December 7 – Todd Schiller
December 14 – Mary Shockley
December 21 – Christmas Party & HOCTIL Food Basket Deliveries
December 28 – No Meeting – Christmas/New Years
Thank Guests for Coming!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!
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.
