BLC Meeting Order of Business – November 16, 2023|
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Guest: Buddy Hickerson (guest of Mac Hickerson); Jeff Glover (speaker)
Song: by Lion Jennah Gliha
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Mark Bellomy
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion David Leigh
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: November Birthdays: David Leigh (11/14), Karen Stagner (11/14), Patti Powell (11/17)
– Board Meeting – Recap
– After Board Discussion & further discussion with Lea Batey, Temple-Belton Ladies Lions, the Board voted to partner with our sister Club. TBLL will continue screening. After TBLL pre-screens for insurance or other financial resources, the underserved adult or child will be referred to Wildflower Vision for Dr. visit and eyeglasses. Wildflower Vision will invoice Belton Lions Club directly for those residing in Belton, Texas. Should we reach our budgeted amount during the year, the Board will re-evaluate the $500 annual budget for assistance. # SightFirst … Belton Lions helping our Belton Community!
– Club Christmas Party, Thursday, December 14, during lunch: Belton Lions eat free; guests will pay $35 – invoiced with dues. Menu will be ribs and fried fish or roasted chicken (TBD) with vegetables. Christmas Team incudes: James Harrison, Mark Bellomy, Christa Strang, Jennah Gliha, David Leigh, Keith Cook & John Corsi. Team Leader: David Leigh … stay tuned … it sounds like we’re having an ugly sweater contest!
Announcements:
– HOCTIL Thanksgiving Baskets –Delivery TODAY. Thank you, each, for your generosity – helping these families of children with special needs. Thank you to our members for volunteering to deliver.
– BISD Project HEARTbeat Christmas for homeless kids. Jennifer Bailey – Please select a child’s tag to support these kiddos for Christmas. Wrapped or unwrapped and tagged Gifts are due back by our December 7th lunch Meeting.
– December Board Meeting – We will NOT have a December Board Meeting.
– Club Metrics: 1,459 people served / 9 Service Activities Completed, 595 Volunteer Hours, $7,500 Funds Donated, $2,900 Funds Raised. Note: Stampede takes place near the end of the LCI calendar year which runs from July 1 to June 30th each year. Stampede 2023 Profit was $8K +.
Program: Jon Fontenot has invited Jeff Glover, the new Deputy Fire Marshal for the City of Belton who introduced himself and discussed the direction of the Fire Marshal’s office. Thank you! Great to meet our new Deputy Fire Marshal and hear his growth and service plans.
Future Programs:
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:
Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
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.
