Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: Keith Cook, Christa Strang, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Mary Shockley, James Harrison, Reese Davis, Rob Potts, David Tuma, Hillary Hickland, Mac Hickerson, Cri Childs
Guest: Lea Batey & Lorna Brockett (Temple Belton Ladies Lions), Buddy Hickerson (guest of Mac Hickerson)
Song: by Lion Mary Shockley
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Danny Dossman
Prayer: Lion Keith Cook
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – Terms of Endearment – had to be there!
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: November Birthdays: David Leigh (11/14), Karen Stagner (11/14), Patti Powell (11/17)
Announcements:
– Board Meeting – TODAY – after Lunch
– HOCTIL Thanksgiving Baskets –Delivery scheduled for November 16th.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation – pass both plates for signatures – Lion Jon Fontenot reported that the winner of the contest will let us know his first available Thursday – the Club will also invite Judy Garrett, Belton Tourism and Development, to join the presentation.
– BISD has identified a student for Texas Lions Camp – we will get with Dick Chapin and Angela Cases for our next steps
– Thank you Christa Strang and Bree Vlam for accepting the Team Lead for our HOCTIL Food Baskets – 3 times per year. Christmas Basket Sign-up will be available at the November 30th meeting.
– Thank You Jennifer Bailey for accepting the Team Lead for BISD Project HEARTbeat Christmas for homeless kids.
Tags will be available from BISD 11/15 to be distributed 11/16 at our lunch Meeting. Gifts are due back at our December 7th lunch Meeting.
Program: Temple-Belton Lady Lion Lea Batey, District Sight Chair, presented their eye screening, referral, eyeglass purchase program; proposing to partner with Belton Lions for Belton youth and adults. Bud Sterling, Temple Founder Club does the eye screening for BISD schools. Head Start and Body of Christ also do screenings. Temple Belton Ladies Lions has partnered with Wildflower Vision for $120 Dr. visit eye exams and glasses. Their Club is hoping to partner with Belton Lions to offset the cost to their Club for Belton children and adults who need to be referred to Eye Doctor. The Board will address the request in today’s Board Meeting.
Future Programs:
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!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!
Keeping on the Front Burner:
Thursday, December 21st: HOCTIL Christmas with Santa Claus – Harris Community Center – Karen Stagner Coordinating
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
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.
