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 1st.
– 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 3rd – 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 5th – 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 8th – 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 – 3rd 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 1st VP Jennah Gliha will attend.
– FYI: J.A.I.L. Ministry’s Harold Ellis Memorial Golf Tournament, Monday, May 20th, 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 2nd – NO LUNCH MEETING
May 3rd – 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 4th 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 23rd 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.