BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, January 25, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: Mary Shockley, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Brett Beamesderfer, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Sam Listi, Jennifer Bailey, Cri Childs, David Tuma, Mac Hickerson, Wayne Carpenter, David Leigh
Guest: “Nick” Valentine (speaker), Carla Beamesderfer (guest of Brett), Hiram Munoz (general guest), Rafael Salas (general guest)
Song: by Lion: Christa Strang
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Bree Vlam
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion Leigh – Boomerang that doesn’t come back? Guest Carla – Why do ducks have feathers?
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews
Birthdays: January – Steve Smith, At-Large (1/21)
– Board Meeting Recap:
The Board briefly discussed updates on:
Banking / Plate Spinning Contest Winner / Charter Night / Stampede Bike Ride/ Wacky Boat Race / Membership
Milestone Awards / Specialty Products and Banner Stand / Club Excellence Award for 2023-24
There were no motions or voting at the January Board Meeting
Club Metrics: 1,770 people served / 13 Service Activities Completed, 849 Volunteer Hours, $7,500 Funds Donated, $2,900 Funds Raised
Announcements:
– MD2-X3 Mid-Winter Cabinet Meeting – Saturday, January 27, McGregor, Texas – Karen, Keith & Mary going
– Reminder: Chief Ellis Retirement Celebration – February 1, 3pm Cadence Bank Club – see you there.
– Bell County Public Health – their Community Health Division is requesting that we participate in an on-line 10-minute health needs assessment. Secretary Stagner will email the assessment survey to members.
– Charter Night – James Harrison will schedule a Committee Meeting next week.
– Wacky Boat Race – Danny Dossman will schedule a Committee Meeting early in February.
– Stampede – Sponsor Forms are available / We are now listed on the WheelBrothers Calendar / There now is another ride on June 8th – Fire Ant Tour out of Gatesville.
– LEO Club Update – They are planning Service Projects for the students to get involved in the Community; and are open to suggestions for service opportunities.
– Lion David Leigh gave an update on his recent health issue – we’re glad he’s doing better.
Program: Lion Cri Childs has invited “Nick” Valentine to talk about Operation Phantom Support – an organization dedicated to assisting Active Duty, Veterans, and First Responders – and their families – who need a little help – through programs and services. Thank You!
Future Programs:
February 1 – Karen Stagner – Chief Gene Ellis, bringing incoming Chief Larry Berg
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!
Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23rd Weekend.
– Stampede Date Update from Meeting (Brett Beamesderfer, Reese Davis, Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Veronica Logan, Christa Strang, Karen Stagner, John Corsi) – Date changed to June 8th.
– Charter Celebration – (James Harrison, Cri Childs, David Leigh, Rob Potts, Mark Bellomy, John Fontenot) 85th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; Chartered April 21st 1939. Celebration scheduled for Friday, May 3rd in the evening. Lion Harrison advised that we have two sponsoring underwriters; and are urging others to sponsor; members and guests will be sponsored. He plans to invite District Dignitaries to join us as our guests.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– 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.
