Archive for December, 2023

Meeting & Christmas Party – December 14, 2023

Sunday, December 17th, 2023

Belton Lions Club
Meeting & Christmas Party
Thursday, December 14

Welcome and Call to Order: President Keith Cook

Attendance: Keith Cook, John Corsi, Rob Potts, Mark Bellomy, Mary Shockley, Jennah Gliha, Mac Hickerson, James Harrison, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Veronica Logan, Wayne Carpenter, Bree Vlam, Billy Conway

Guests: Trellis Cook, Angie Fontenot, Ann Carpenter, Susan Mitchell (Harrison), Chris Gregg, Kitti Corsi, Joseph Logan, Brian (guest of Mark Bellomy)

LBHS two Person Ensemble: Rachel and Emily

Song: Ann Carpenter

USA Pledge: Lion John Corsi

Texas Pledge: Lion Mike Matthews

Prayer and Blessing of the Meal: Lion Wayne Carpenter

Announcements:

– Next Thursday is HOCTIL families Christmas with Santa, Harris Center

– Next BLC meeting will be January 4 – Mark Bellomy has the Program

– Tail Twister announced final tally for 2023 – $602.00

– Passing the Hat for our waitress Tabitha – Presentation

– Buffet opens at Noon

Christmas Party & Ugly Sweater Contest

Merry Christmas!
Thanks for Coming!

Where there is a need … there is a Belton Lion!

Meeting – December 7, 2023

Sunday, December 10th, 2023

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, December 7th
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Keith Cook, Dwayne Williams, Rob Potts, Jennifer Bailey, Hillary Hickland, Mac Hickerson, Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Sam Listi

Guest: Gabby Nino, BISD
Song: by Lion Bree Vlam
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Dwayne Williams
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Prayer: Lion Hillary Hickland

Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – Santa didn’t have to pay for his sleigh … it was “on the house”.
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Jon Fontenot

Birthdays: December Birthdays: Reese Davis (12/10); Sam Listi (12/17); Mark Bellomy (12/18)

Announcements:

BISD Project HEARTbeat Christmas.  Jennifer Bailey – Wrapped or unwrapped and tagged Gifts due TODAY!

December Board Meeting – Reminder – We will NOT have a December Board Meeting.

HOCTIL Christmas Baskets – Christa Strang and Bree Vlam – Delivery will be after our Christmas Party on the 14th.

BLC Lunch Christmas Party – David Leigh – members eat free – guests $35 invoiced to member. Menu: Ribs and Fried Catfish, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Corn on the Cob & Coleslaw.  Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater! … there will be prizes! … and live music!

– Thursday, December 21stHOCTIL Christmas with Santa Claus – Harris Community Center – Karen Stagner Coordinating –

5:00-8pm, set-up will begin at Noon.  Cookie Sign-up sheet passing (need about 15 dozen cookies for 180+ kiddos & family)/ Volunteer Set-up and Servers Sign-up sheet passed.

Program: Thank you, Lion(s) Todd Schiller and Jennifer Bailey for inviting guest speaker, Denise Ayres, director of PK-12 Career Readiness for Belton ISD. She is in charge of the Career, Technical and Education (CTE). CTE challenges, prepares and empowers students with knowledge and skills to tackle the real world. Thank you, Denise!

Future Programs:
December 14 – Christmas Party & HOCTIL Food Basket Deliveries
December 21 – No Meeting – Christmas/New Years
December 28 – No Meeting – Christmas/New Years
January 4 – Mark Bellomy
January 11 – Bree Vlam
January 18 – Jennifer Bailey
January 25 – Cri Childs
February 1 – Karen Stagner
February 8 – John Corsi
February 15 – Reese Davis
February 22 – Brett Beamesderfer
February 29 – Mike Matthews
March 7 – David Shaw
March 14 – Christa Strang
March 21 – James Harrison

Thank Guests for Coming!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!eeping on the Front Burner:

Plate Spinning Winner Presentation

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 April 21st 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.
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Meeting – November 30, 2023

Saturday, December 2nd, 2023

BLC Meeting Recap – November 30, 2023
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Keith Cook, Veronica Logan, Christa Strang, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Hillary Hickland, Jennah Gliha, Mac Hickerson, Billy Conway, Sam Listi, Jon Fontenot, Jennifer Bailey, Jammes Harrison, Mark Bellomy, Rob Potts, Gene Ellis, David Leigh, Mary Shockley

Guest: Joseph Logan (guest of Veronica Logan)
Song: by Lion Christa Strang
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Danny Dossman
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion James Harrison – Lawrence Welk’s twin daughters – Anna 1 … Anna 2
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: November Birthdays: David Leigh (11/14), Karen Stagner (11/14), Patti Powell (11/17)

New Member Inductions: 

Announcements:

– Congratulations to Lion Mark Bellomy for giving a generous donation to the Texas Lions Camp. He was presented the Century Club Key Holder! Way to go Lion Mark! “If there is a need, there is a Lion”

– BISD Project HEARTbeat Christmas for homeless kids.  Jennifer Bailey – 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.

– HOCTIL Christmas Baskets – Christa Strang and Bree Vlam – sign up sheet passing – Delivery will be after our Christmas Party on the 14th.

– BLC Lunch Christmas Party – David Leigh – sign up sheet passing – members eat free – guests $35 invoiced to member. Menu: Ribs and, either, Herb Roasted Chicken Halves or Fried Catfish (decision made for Fried Catfish), Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Corn on the Cob & Coleslaw.  Contract with Dead Fish Grill signed and turned in today. Wear your ugliest sweater!

– Thursday, December 21stHOCTIL Christmas with Santa Claus – Harris Community Center – Karen Stagner Coordinating – 5:30-8pm, set-up will begin at Noon.  Team: Patti Powell, Bree Vlam, Christa Strang, Jennah Gliha, Keith Cook.  Cookie Sign-up sheet next week / Volunteer Set-up and Servers Sign-up sheet next week.

– Club Metrics: 1,479 people served / 10 Service Activities Completed, 660 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: Thank you Lion Veronica Logan for inviting Christine Ochoa with Helping Hands Ministry of Belton

. Helping Hands Ministry is always welcoming volunteers and donations, such as food, goods and clothing. Thanks you, Christine, for serving our community and giving back!

Future Programs:
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
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.
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