BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, April 4, 2024
Call to Order by Lion
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: Danny Dossman, David Shaw, Bree Vlam, Christa Strang, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Karen Stagner, John Corsi, Rafael Salas, David Leigh, Billy Conway, James Harrison, Mark Bellomy, Rob Potts, Larry Berg, Sam Listi, Keith Cook, Wayne Carpenter, Mac Hickerson, David Tuma
Guest: James Grant (City of Belton), Meredith Duke (speaker), Alexis Sarinana (Chamber)
Song: by Lion David Leigh
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Mark Bellomy
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion David Leigh – Eclipse … What did the sun take to the party? … a “light” snack
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: April – David Tuma (4/3); Gene Ellis (4/6); Amy Yeager (4/23)
Announcements:
– Recap HOCTIL Easter Baskets – Huge thank you to Bree & Jennah; and to all who contributed and helped deliver.
– 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 & 2nd sponsors – Cochran, Blair & Potts & Don Ringler Chevrolet
– Flag Program Unpaid Invoices went out this week – urging payment before Memorial Day.
– New Retractable Banner – lookin’ good!
– Special Called Board Meeting immediately after lunch
Program: Danny Dossman – Meredith Duke, Leadership Belton planning a Welcome to Belton sign for HWY 317. Great Program – handout attached – totally donation/contribution funded.
Future Programs:
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:
– 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.
– 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.
– 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.
– 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.
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