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 21st: HOCTIL 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.
