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 3rd) – 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 8th) – Active Registration is now open! Need Sponsors!
– LEO Club Update – Brett Beamesderfer
– Marek-Smith Training Center at UMHB, March 1st, 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 23rd 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
