BLC Meeting Order of Business – October 26, 2023
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: Karen Stagner, James Harrison, Keith Cook, Danny Dossman, Christa Strang, Gene Ellis, Billy Conway, Wayne Carpenter, Mac Hickerson, Hillary Hickland, Matthews, Sam Listi, Billy Conway, David Tuma, Jennah Gliha, Dwayne Williams, Rob Potts, Jennifer Bailey, David Leigh
Guest: Kezley Cook (guest of Keith Cook), Coach Cope (Speaker), Scott Daniel (guest of Hillary Hickland)
Song: by Lion Christa Strang
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Prayer: Lion Gene Ellis
Joke: Lion Jennah Gliha – a mountain of cats = meowtain
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: Robb Potts, 3rd / Ted Smith, 10th / Dwayne Williams, 16th / Mac Hickerson, 26th / Danny Dossman, 28th
Happy Birthday to ALL … with a very special Happy 93rd Birthday to Mac Hickerson! Delicious gourmet cupcakes by Bree Vlam.
New Member Inductions: None
Board Meeting Recap:
– Partnering with Temple-Belton Ladies Lions with Sight Program for Belton ISD children and adults from Body of Christ. Lea Beaty will visit our Club on November 9th to present the proposal and answer questions.
– Our November Board meeting has been changed to the 2nd Thursday, November 9th.
– District Cabinet Meeting will be this Saturday in Salado – attending will be Karen Stagner, Mark Bellomy, Mac Hickerson, Keith Cook.
– Club Metrics:1,209 people served / 7 Service Activities Completed / 580 Volunteer Hours / $7,500 Funds Donated / $2,900 Funds Raised
Announcements:
– Saturday, October 21st: HOCTIL Fall Festival, 2-4pm, CTCS – Great Event!
– HOCTIL Thanksgiving Baskets – sign-up sheet – Delivery scheduled for November 16th.
– James Harrison announced that Temple Founders Club member, Mr. Hightower, would like our Club to consider partnering with them for their annual Follies fundraiser event.
Program: Mac Hickerson has invited Coach Cope from Lake Belton High School – Coach Cope gave us an overall presentation for, not only Belton Football, and Athlete Commitments, he also provided an overview of all of the sports and award titles. The school opened in 2020; and last year they were designated with the Top Athletic Program in Bell County – Congratulations!
Future Programs:
November 2 – Rob Potts – Brian Douglas and Jake Smith, TxDOT’s roadway projects in Bell County
November 9 – Malinda Golden – (confirmed) Lea Beaty, Temple-Belton Ladies Lions – Eye Screening, Exams, Eyeglass Project & Partnership.
November 16 – Jon Fontenot & HOCTIL Food Basket Deliveries
November 23 – No Meeting – Thanksgiving
November 30 – Veronica Logan
December 7 – Todd Schiller
December 14 – Christmas Party & HOCTIL Food Basket Deliveries
December 21 – No Meeting – Christmas/New Years
December 28 – No Meeting – Christmas/New Years
Thank Guests for Coming!
