Board Meeting – January 18, 2024

BLC January BOARD Meeting Minutes – January 18, 2024

Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook @ 11:55am

Members Present: Keith Cook, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Mike Matthews, John Corsi
Absent: Jennah Gliha, Christa Strang, Mark Bellomy, Mac Hickerson, James Harrison, Reece Davis

Membership Report – Karen Stagner – Invoices for 2nd Quarter 2023-2024 have been issued.

 Regular Member – 28
 Affiliate Member – 1
 At Large Member – 9
 Total Members – 38
 Associate Member – 1

Treasurer Report –
  General Account – $ 8,951.86
Activity Account – $ 33,655.23

Old Business:

– Update on Cadence Bank – CD and other – Jon Fontenot is waiting for new debit card on the General Account.  Once he receives the card and has used it at least once for lunch, he will proceed with transferring Investment Accounts to Cadence for CD’s.
– LCI Dues have been paid.  District Dues and Spot/Lead donation have been paid.  It was questioned about the Board decision on donating to the Museum and/or the Texas Lions Foundation.  Secretary Stagner will review past Board Meeting minutes and advise.

– Plate Spinning Contest – Jon Fontenot will reach out again to the winner; giving him the option to join us for lunch to get his plate and cutting board; or we can make arrangements to deliver it to him and get photos; or he can stop by the Fire Station to pick them up.

– Charter Night – May 3rd, in the evening. The Board discussed the original approval of a $2,400 budget for the event – expecting the buffet would be more per plate than lunch.  Since then, we discovered the price is same for lunch or dinner.  Thanksgiving Lunch was just around $1,000; and with additional invited District guests for the 85th Anniversary, it could be anticipated to be around $1,500 for the meal.  Jon Fontenot pointed out that our usual lunch bill is about $250-$300 – which we wouldn’t be paying on Thursday.  Danny Dossman commended James Harrison, Event Chair, for getting $1,200 in sponsorship – so far – for the event – so, the sponsorships, coupled with what we would have normally paid for lunch would total roughly $1,500. Additional cost for entertainment, cake, etc. will need additional sponsorship(s).  Jon Fontenot recommended a sign-up sheet to be available soon. James Harrison will schedule a Committee meeting once he returns from the BLC Fundraiser Cruise. Charter Night Committee member Jon Fontenot will relay the Board discussion to the Committee.

– Stampede Bike Ride – June 8th – Brett Beamesderfer is going by King on the Mountain Bike Shop on Friday to finalize so we can get the website set up and open for Registration; and get the Ride posted on Wheel Brothers.

– Wacky Boat Race – Date will probably be same time of year, maybe same weekend as 2023.  Danny Dossman will schedule a Kick-off planning meeting in February. It was suggested that we get Schools to Challenge each other.

– Membership Milestone Awards –The Board agreed that Milestones will be in five (5) year increments; starting at 10 year membership.  –John Corsi and Jennah Gliha – still working.

– Banner Stand and/or Specialty Products – Danny Dossman has built a banner stand – we will need to get an information banner for it – to be used at Boat Race, Bike Ride, Fall Festival and other events.  Karen Stagner has found 78”x33” retractable banner stand for roughly $200 with case – she will present it at the next Board Meeting. John Corsi suggested that we use the one Danny is making for our lunch meetings.  Specialty Products: We found Lions squeeze toys; and the previous BLC giant coloring book (given to Lea and Lorna to look into at the District and State level).  Fall Festival give-aways were about 50 of each item. We will revisit this at next meeting.

New Business: 

Danny Dossman expressed “Thanks and Appreciation” to the Club Treasurer and Secretary for their time and dedication.

Club Excellence Award – Secretary Stagner will apply for this year. 

Club Metrics: 1,770 people served / 13 Service Activities Completed, 849 Volunteer Hours, $7,500 Funds Donated, $2,900 Funds Raised 

Holding to a Later Date:
– District Cabinet Meetings – January 27, McGregor / April 26-27
– David Shaw – Deployment bags are requested for our Adopted Unit – tabled until Lion Shaw is able to provide details.
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating – plans are progressing.  Tabled until after Picnic in the Park.
– LEO – Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity

Meeting Closed at 1:04pm … record breaking Board Meeting

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