BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, April 11, 2024
Call to Order by Lion Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: David Leigh, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, John Corsi, Mac Hickerson, James Harrison, Rob Potts, Wayne Carpenter, David Shaw, Larry Berg, Todd Schiller, Keith Cook
Guest: Ricky Garrett, Bell County, WCID # 1 (Speaker); Matt Bates, City of Belton
Song: by Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion David Leigh
Joke: Lion David Leigh – too funny to mention
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: April – David Tuma (4/3); Gene Ellis (4/6); Amy Yeager (4/23)
Special Called Board Meeting Recap – April 4th
– After discussion about the Leadership Belton Welcome to Belton Sign Project; Jon Fontenot motioned for the Belton Lions Club to contribute $500 to the project; 2nd by Danny Dossman; unanimous vote of approval.
Announcements:
– 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.
– District Cabinet Meeting / District Convention – April 27- Waco, Texas – Hilton – President Keith will attend as a Delegate for BLC.
– Charter Night – Friday evening, May 3rd – James – sign up passing again – will be plated dinner/no charge to Belton Lion and one guest – there will not be a regular lunch meeting on Thursday, May 2nd
– Stampede – Saturday, June 8th – Active Registration is now open! Please keep soliciting sponsors! Two (2) riders have already signed up.
– 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.
– Belton 4th of July Parade – Danny – the Club plans to enter the Black Pearl again.
Program: Lion David Leigh has invited Ricky Garrett, Bell County WCID No. 1 – highly informative presentation about water preservation, usage and future plans. Thank You!
Future Programs:
April 18 – Keith Cook – Who are the Belton Lions, What BLC does, and What the Club is doing. (Board Meeting Afterward)
April 25 – Dwayne Williams
May 2nd – NO LUNCH MEETING
May 3rd – Charter Celebration, Evening Event
May 9 – Rob Potts
May 16 – open (was Malinda Golden)
May 23 – Jon Fontenot
May 30 – Mary Shockley
June 6 – Sam Listi
June 13 – Veronica Logan
June 20 – David Tuma
June 27 – Wayne Carpenter
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 23rd Weekend.
– Wacky Boat Race –October 5th – Danny – … volunteers WELCOME for FB videos!
– 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.
– 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. Ordered on April 5th (4-6 weeks for delivery)
