Belton Lions Club

BLC Meeting Order of Business – Thursday, March 28, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Karen Stagner, Mike Matthews, James Harrison, Keith Cook, Danny Dossman, Jennah Gliha, Billy Conway, David Leigh, Dwayne Williams, TJ Grimm, John Corsi, Rob Potts, David Shaw, Jon Fontenot, David Tuma, Rafael Salas, Sam Listi, Bree Vlam, Cri Childs, Mac Hickerson
Guest: Paul Strang (guest of Christa Strang); Frank Minoski (speaker)
Song: by Lion Jennah Gliha
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Rob Potts
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Cri Childs
Prayer: Lion David Leigh
Joke: Lion – Easter Bunny with fleas? … Bugs Bunny
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: March – Wayne Carpenter (3/14), Rafael Salas Garza (3/11), Christa Strang (3/12)

New Member Induction: JT Grimm – sponsored by Dwayne Williams … WELCOME!

Tail-Twister $10.00

Board Meeting Recap:

– BLC Promotional Retractable Banner – The Board approved artwork and okayed proceeding with purchasing.

– Club Excellence Award – to be eligible for this year, incoming Board Members must complete online training; and the Club must do a new Service Project – Jennah and Bree will organize a Clean-up on the Creek – before July 1^st.

– District Cabinet Meeting / District Convention – April 27- Waco, Texas – Hilton – the Board approved for President Keith to attend as a Delegate for BLC.

– Club President’s plaques – the Board approved to present “Gavel Plaques” to all BLC Presidents (including Past Presidents) that are still active in the Club.

Announcements:

– HOCTIL Families Easter Food Baskets – Delivery TODAY – Jennah, Christa & Bree – Thank you for organizing this.  Thank you to delivery volunteers!

– Charter Night – Friday evening, May 3^rd – James – sign up passing – will be plated dinner/no charge to Belton Lion and one guest – there will not be a regular lunch meeting on Thursday, May 2nd
– Wacky Boat Race –October 5^th – Danny – please “share” the video posts on the Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race Facebook Page.  Assembling Video Crew: Danny, Emily, Wayne, Jennah, Cree, Reese, Mary … volunteers WELCOME!

– Stampede – June 8^th – Active Registration is now open! Need Sponsors! Thank you Mike Matthews for getting our first sponsor – Cochran, Blair & Potts – Thank you Rob Potts/Cochran, Blair & Potts!

– Dues Invoices delivered today – 3^rd Quarter (January thru March)

– Flag Program Unpaid Invoices will go out next week – urging payment before Memorial Day.

– UMHB President’s Leadership Circle “A Season of Purpose” Indoor Picnic, Tuesday, April 23, 6pm – RSVP’d for 2 Representatives from Belton Lions Club – President Keith Cook and 1^st VP Jennah Gliha will attend.

– FYI: J.A.I.L. Ministry’s Harold Ellis Memorial Golf Tournament, Monday, May 20^th, Stonetree Golf Club

Program: Jennah Gliha invited Frank Menoski to talk about Ft. Cavazos and AUSA.  Thank You!

Future Programs:
April 4 – Danny Dossman – Meredith Duke, Leadership Belton planning a Welcome to Belton sign for HWY 317.
April 11 – David Leigh
April 18 – Keith Cook (Board Meeting Afterward)
April 25 – Dwayne Williams
May 2^nd – NO LUNCH MEETING
May 3^rd – Charter Celebration, Evening Event
May 9 – Rob Potts

Thank Guests for Coming!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!

Keeping on the Front Burner:

– Back to School with God, July 20, 10am-Noon – Jennifer Bailey coordinating
– Belton 4^th of July Parade – Danny – the Club elected Captain D to Chair our participation in the event.

– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23^rd Weekend.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating

– LEO Club Update – Brett – future interested LEOs can help with events, as they further their plans.
– David Shaw – Deployment bags are requested for our Adopted Unit – tabled until Lion Shaw is able to provide details.

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, March 21, 2024
Call to Order by Lion Vice President Jennah Gliha – Thank you Jennah – Great Job!
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Karen Stagner, Mike Matthews, John Corsi, Danny Dossman, Mary Shockley, James Harrison, Nick Valentine, Bree Vlam, Jennah Gliha, Rafael Salas, Rob Potts, David Tuma, Billy Conway, David Shaw, Wayne Carpenter, Larry Berg, Mac Hickerson, Sam Listi, Cree Childs
Guest: JT Grimm (joined today) – guest of Dwayne Williams
Song: by Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Dwayne Williams
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Nick Valentine
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – road-tripping to see the eclipse – goin’ to where the sun don’t shine
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: March – Wayne Carpenter (3/14), Rafael Salas Garza (3/11), Christa Strang (3/12)
NOTE:  Wayne Carpenter’s birthdate was listed incorrectly previously – his b’day was last Thursday – we sang him Happy Birthday.

To Note: Jim Hightower, Temple Founders Lions Club, is promoting the 84^th Annual Lions Follies. Tickets are $10 each; then He will draw a winner of a $100 gift card to Dead Fish Grill. Update: He didn’t come this week, maybe next week.

Announcements:
– Charter Night – Friday evening, May 3^rd – James – sign up passed – will be plated dinner/no charge to Belton Lion and one guest – there will not be a regular lunch meeting on Thursday, May 2nd
– Wacky Boat Race –October 5^th – Danny – please “share” the video posts on the Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race Facebook Page – new video coming out this week.  Assembling Video Crew: Danny, Emily, Wayne, Jennah, Cree, Reese, Mary … volunteers WELCOME!
– Stampede – June 8^th – Active Registration is now open! Need Sponsors! Thank you Mike Matthews for getting our first sponsor – Cochran, Blair & Potts – Thank you Rob Potts!
– HOCTIL Families Easter Food Baskets – Delivery on March 28 – Jennah, Christa & Bree – bring all items to next meeting. (sign up list attached)
– District Cabinet Meeting / District Convention – April 27- Waco, Texas – Hilton
– Texas Lions Camp lighted metal cut-out – donated by Mary Shockley – to be displayed at events – Thank You Mary!

Future Programs:
March 28 – Jennah Gliha – Easter Basket Delivery after Lunch
April 4 – Danny Dossman
April 11 – David Leigh
April 18 – Keith Cook (Board Meeting Afterward)
April 25 – Dwayne Williams
May 2^nd – NO LUNCH MEETING
May 3^rd – Charter Celebration, Evening Event
May 9 – Rob Potts

Thank Guests for Coming!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!

Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Back to School with God, July 20, 10am-Noon – Jennifer Bailey coordinating
– Belton 4^th of July Parade – Danny – the Club elected Captain D to Chair our participation in the event.
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23^rd Weekend.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– LEO Club Update – Brett – future interested LEOs can help with events, as they further their plans.
– David Shaw – Deployment bags are requested for our Adopted Unit – tabled until Lion Shaw is able to provide details.

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, March 14, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Brett Beamesderfer, Billy Conway, Jon Fontenot, James Harrison, Christa Strang, Wayne Carpenter, Mac Hickerson, Rafael Salas, Cree Childs, Sam Listi, Jennah Gliha, Mike Matthews, Karen Stagner
Guest: Sheriff Eddy Lange, Shane Sowell (Speakers); Jim Hightower (Temple Founders Lions Club)
Song: by Lion Christa Strang
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Brett Beamesderfer
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Cri Childs
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion (Temple Founders) Jim Hightower – job – pickle factor – $28 per hour – had to be there
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: March – Wayne Carpenter (3/4), Rafael Salas Garza (3/11), Christa Strang (3/12)

To Note: Jim Hightower, Temple Founders Lions Club, attended the Club to promote the 84^th Annual Lions Follies. He will bring tickets to the next meeting ($10 each); then will draw a winner of a $100 gift card to Dead Fish Grill.

Announcements:
– Charter Night – Friday evening, May 3^rd – James – Reminder – sign up passed – will be plated dinner
– Wacky Boat Race –October 5^th – please “share” the video posts on the Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race Facebook Page
– Stampede – June 8^th – Brett – Active Registration is now open! Need Sponsors! Next Planning Meeting after lunch.
– LEO Club Update – Brett – future interested LEOs can help with events, as they further their plans.
– HOCTIL Families Easter Food Baskets – Delivery on March 28 – Jennah, Christa & Bree – sign-up sheet
– District Cabinet Meeting / District Convention – April 27- Waco, Texas – Hilton
– Back to School with God, July 20, 10am-Noon – Jennifer Bailey coordinating
– Belton 4^th of July Parade – the Club elected Captain D to Chair our participation in the event.

Program: Thank you, Lion Christa, for inviting the guest speaker for this Thursday’s meeting; Sheriff Eddy Lange and Jail Administrator, Major Shane Sowell
Sheriff Lange and Major Sowell updated us on the process of the new jail and what they’re doing differently, from mental health wing to additional security in each pod of the facility.

Future Programs:
March 21 – James Harrison (Board Meeting Afterward)
March 28 – Jennah Gliha
April 4 – Danny Dossman
April 11 – David Leigh
April 18 – Keith Cook (Board Meeting Afterward)
April 25 – Dwayne Williams
May 2 – Mac Hickerson
May 9 – Rob Potts

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 23^rd Weekend.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– David Shaw – Deployment bags are requested for our Adopted Unit – tabled until Lion Shaw is able to provide details.

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, March 7, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Christa Strang, Bree Vlam, Mike Matthews, Karen Stagner, Keith Cook, James Harrison, Jon Fontenot, Billy Conway, Rob Potts, Sam Listi, Rafael Salas, Dwayne Williams, Sam Listi, David Shaw, David Leigh, Mac Hickerson, Jennah Gliha, Larry Berg
Guest: Paul Romer, Matt Bates, Joe Dyer (speakers)
Song: by Lion Rafael Salas
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Prayer: Lion David Leigh
Joke: Lion David Leigh – Aggie Joke of the Day – Eclipse vs Engineers – had to be there
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson – WOW … just WOW
Exercise: Lion James Harrison, with an added joke
Birthdays: March – Wayne Carpenter (3/4), Rafael Salas Garza (3/11), Christa Strang (3/12)

Announcements:
– Charter Night (Friday evening, May 3^rd) – James – Reminder – sign up sheet soon
– Wacky Boat Race –October 5th – Video infomercials have begun – please share them to your fb page
– Stampede – June 8^th – Active Registration is now open! Need Sponsors! Next Planning Meeting, March 14^th after lunch.
– LEO Club Update – soon
– HOCTIL Families Easter Food Baskets – Jennah, Christa & Bree – sign-up sheet passed
– Marek-Smith Teacher Training Center Dedication Update – Jon Fontenot

Future Programs:
March 14 – Christa Strang – a representative from the Bell County Sheriff’s Department  (Stampede Meeting Afterward)
March 21 – James Harrison (Board Meeting Afterward)
March 28 – Jennah Gliha
April 4 – Danny Dossman
April 11 – David Leigh
April 18 – Keith Cook (Board Meeting Afterward)
April 25 – Dwayne Williams
May 2 – Mac Hickerson
May 9 – Rob Potts

Thank Guests for Coming!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!

Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Back to School with God, July 20, 10am-Noon – Jennifer Bailey coordinating
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23^rd Weekend.
– 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.
– District Cabinet Meetings – April 26-27
– David Shaw – Deployment bags are requested for our Adopted Unit – tabled until Lion Shaw is able to provide details.

Exciting things happening at UMHB Thank you, Lions Mike Matthews, for inviting our guest speaker this Thursday, Dr. Kris Ward, Professor & Director for UMHB. We appreciate Dr. Ward for speaking to us about the grand opening of Marek-Smith Center for Teacher Preparation on the campus of UMHB.

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, February 22, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: Rafael Salas, Wayne Carpenter, Cri Childs, Rob Potts, Sam Listi, Larry Berg, Mac Hickerson, David Tuma, Keith Cook, John Corsi, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Patti Powell Jennah Gliha
Guest: Greg Gutierrez (speaker)

Song: by Lion: Jennah Gliha
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Rafael Salas
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion David Tuma
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion Bret Beamesderfer
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews
Birthdays: February – 2/8 Mack Latimer (affiliate); 2/12 Jennifer Bailey; 2/20 Jon Fontenot; 2/22 Bree Vlam; 2/26 John Corsi
Sang Happy B’Day to John Corsi; Danny Dossman provided B’Day Pies

Board Meeting Recap:

– Our Club is at a +4 for membership this 2023-2024 year.  Let’s keep building our Club!

– Membership Milestone Awards –The Board agreed that Milestones will be in five (5) year increments; starting at 10 year membership / they will be awarded a plaque. – Team Leaders are: John Corsi and Jennah Gliha
– Banner Stand and/or Specialty Products – the Board voted and approved to purchase a retractable promo banner & stand for use at outside events.  We will also have one for display at our lunches.  Team Leaders: Karen Stagner and Danny Dossman

– Specialty Products: We will be looking at Specialty Products to promote the Club at Events. Team Leaders: Jon Fontenot and John Corsi..

– Club Excellence Award for 2023-2024 – Secretary Stagner will apply for this year in July.  The Club still needs to “start a new service project from one of the LCI Global Causes” to qualify.  Team Leaders for the new Service Project: Jennah Gliha and Bree Vlam. Lion President Keith Cook recommended that the Club keep going “Clean up on the Leon”.

– Donation to Texas Lions Museum and Donation to Texas Lions Foundation – the Board discussed, voted and agreed to pay the optional voluntary donation to each.

– Club Metrics: 1,770 people served / 13 Service Activities Completed, 849 Volunteer Hours, $7,500 Funds Donated, $2,900 Funds Raised – Way to Go Belton Lions ! 

Announcements:

– Charter Night (Friday evening, May 3^rd) – James Harrison – Reminder –  sign up sheet next month, plated meal, entertainment

– Wacky Boat Race – Danny Dossman – October 5, Danny will get with Sam Listi to confirm date availability.

– Stampede (June 8^th) – Active Registration is now open! Need Sponsors!

– LEO Club Update – Brett Beamesderfer

– Marek-Smith Training Center at UMHB, March 1^st, Luncheon & Dedication: the Club has RVSP’d for Lion(s) John Corsi and Sam Listi to represent the Club.

Program: Bring Everyone in the ZONE!  Thank you, Lion Brett Beamesderfer, for in inviting our guest speaker, Greg Gutierrez with In The Zone! Greg served 20 years of active duty in the military! Thank you for your service, Greg. The Zone is a non-profit that helps Service Members, Veterans and their Families! If you know any Veterans or anyone still serving in the military that are needing any assistance, get with Greg Gutierrez.

Future Programs:

February 29 – Mike Matthews – Marek Smith Center Update

March 7 – David Shaw/Mike Matthews – Joe Dyer, Belton Parks & Rec – Eclipse 2024

March 14 – Christa Strang – Representative from the Bell County Sheriff’s Department – Stampede Meeting after

March 21 – James Harrison – Board Meeting After

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 23^rd Weekend.

– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation

– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– District Cabinet Meetings – April 26-27