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Meeting – May 30th, 2024

Thursday, May 30th, 2024

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, May 30, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Brett Beamesderfer, Jon Fontenot, John Corsi, Keith Cook, Christa Strang, David Shaw, Mary Shockley, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Wayne Carpenter, Sam Listi, Mark Bellomy, Mac Hickerson, Neal Potts, David Tuma, Rafael Salas, Cree Childs, Larry Berg
Guest: Wiley Shockley (Guest of Mary Shockley); Mike Seiler (Guest Speaker)
Song: by Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion David Shaw
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion Cree Childs – Why was Cinderella bad at soccer … She kept running away from the ball.
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews … and Thanking Danny Dossman for taking care of all of the Flag issues since the storm.
Birthdays: May – Brett Beamesderfer (5/7), Billy Conway (5/12), Veronica Logan (5/18)
Thankful to be here and Grateful that everyone is Safe after the Tornado.

Note: Our Club has applied for a $3,000 Grant from the Texas Lions Foundation, to help with Community needs. They are suggesting $50-$100 Gift Cards – BISD is assessing for displaced and/or underserved Staff – if you know others, please let us know. We should be getting the check soon.

Board Meeting Recap:

– Flag Program – We need more Lions to help replace worn flags. It was suggested that we get new members involved using a mentor/buddy system. It was also discussed that we used to have the routes divided and had members assigned to monitor and take care of their respective routes – no decision was made at this meeting.

– CTACPSA Spring Classic Scholarship Bass Tournament – the Board discussed and voted to approve a $200 sponsorship in the tournament. Update from Billy Conway – the tournament is rescheduled to September due to Lake level.

– Back to School with God, July 20, 10am-Noon –with Temple Belton Ladies Lions providing eye-screening – The Board discussed and approved for the Club to provide, cook and serve 700 hot dogs with chips. Motion passed to approve up to $800 for the Community Outreach event – noting that we will utilize the $378 left over from the 85^th Anniversary and will reach out to Sam’s, WalMart & H-E-B to help offset the cost.

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– Stampede – Saturday, June 8^th – Update – $5,620 in Sponsorships – T-Shirts have been ordered. New This Year: Random Raffle Prizes for the Riders – we want 20 raffle baskets, gift cards or prizes for a random name drawing – as riders return, they will check the winner board for their name – to win one of the prizes. Also new this year, Friday, June 7^th, 5-7pm, we will have Early Packet Pick-up at John Corsi State Farm Insurance on Lake Road.

– Belton 4^th of July Parade – Chamber Parade Application has been submitted and accepted – Paid $50. Mandatory Parade Meeting: Saturday, June 22^nd, 10am, Pittinger Fine Arts Center. Black Pearl from storage: date TBD in preparation for the Parade.

– Texas Lions Camp Visit – The Club will plan to visit the Camp on Friday, August 2^nd and Saturday, August 3^rd. On Friday, Camp will have a graduation and awards ceremony from 2:30-4pm; on Saturday, the Texas Lions Museum will be dedicated. More on hotel options and transportation to be advised – maybe rent a bus. Show of hands for interest …

Note: We received a letter from District 2-X3 Lions to join together at the Camp on June 14^th for the Annual Field Trip – tour and Awards Ceremony at the end of the week’s camping session. Y.O. Ranch Hotel is offering $99 for one night – most rooms are double queen. They would like a headcount for the tour. Our Group will continue to plan to keep with the August 2^nd date.

Program: Matt Bates and Brandon Bozon – will be rescheduled to a later date. May 30 – Mary Shockley invited Mike Seiler, President, Bell County Cowboy and Cowgirl Hall of Fame – Rodeo and Bull Riding. Thank you for an entertaining program about Rodeo Bull Riding, Soccer, and Professional Cowboys, PBR and so much more – amazingly interesting and informative.

Future Programs:
June 6 – Sam Listi – a Tribute to D-Day – plus, final logistics for STAMPEDE
June 13 – Veronica Logan
June 20 – David Tuma – … plus, Board Meeting After Lunch
June 27 – Wayne Carpenter – … plus, Installation of Officers
July 4 – No Meeting
July 11 – Todd Schiller
July 18 – (was Gene Ellis)
July 25 – open
August 1 – Mark Bellomy
August 8 – Bree Vlam
August 15 – Jennifer Bailey
August 22 – Cri Childs
August 29 – Karen Stagner

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

Keeping on the Front Burner:

– Mark Bellomy presented that Business Network International meets every Tuesday morning at 8:00am, Church of Christ on Hwy 317; they offer no charge membership to non-profits; he suggested that the Club might want to join the Network. We will present this to the membership to see if anyone wants to be our BLC representative to join.
– Captain “D” Dash 5K Fun Run/Walk the morning of; and prior to kicking off the Wacky Boat Race Event. Danny will meet with Joe Dyer, Belton Parks & Rec to discuss run route and logistics.
– 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.

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No Meeting – May 23rd due to Storm/Tornado

Thursday, May 30th, 2024

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Board Meeting – May 16, 2024

Thursday, May 16th, 2024

BLC May BOARD Meeting Recap – May 16, 2024

Call to Order by Lion VP Jennah Gliha
Members Present: Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Jennah Gliha, Karen Stagner, James Harrison, David Shaw
Absent: Christa Strang, Mark Bellomy, Keith Cook, Mac Hickerson, Jon Fontenot
Guest:
Membership Report – Karen Stagner – Email of Dues Accounting – Discussion – several members are past due
Membership Chair John Corsi will contact Harper-Talasek – no update;
Jon Fontenot will keep in contact with Representative from Bell County Health District – no update
Total Members 42 (+6 for the year)

Treasurer Report –

General Account – $ 10,072.87
Foundation Account – $ 35,682.85
Raymond James Account – $11K +
Edward Jones Account – $23K +

Old Business:

– Membership Milestone Awards – Will we be presenting these at the June 27^th EOY meeting; or at Christmas? The Board agreed that Milestones will be in five (5) year increments; starting at 10 year membership. – John Corsi and Jennah Gliha. Secretary has provided a Report of each member’s length of membership. – no discussion at this meeting

– Club Excellence Award – we are now eligible this year, incoming Board Members have completed online training; and the Club has completed the new Joint Service Project requirement.

– Friends of Belton Lions – Two additional Friends of Belton Lions: Hugh Shine and Judy Garrett – plaques have been made – we need to schedule their lunch visit – no discussion at this meeting.

– Stampede on the Chisholm Trail – reminder for next Committee Meeting – no discussion at this meeting.

– Flag Program – how do we get more members involved in helping with the flag installations and replacements?

It was suggested that we get new members involved using a mentor/buddy system. It was also discussed that we used to have the routes divided and had members assigned to monitor and take care of their respective routes – no decision was made at this meeting.

New Business:

– CTACPSA Spring Classic Scholarship Bass Tournament – Billy Conway asked that the Club consider a $200 sponsorship. All donations go to the CTACPSA Scholarship Fund, which helps police officers and their children with college tuition. Event sponsors will receive signage at the point of tournament registration and during the tournament weigh-in, verbal recognition at the tournament weigh-in, and recognition by the organizing Associations. James Harrison motioned that we sponsor; 2^nd by Danny Dossman; after discussion, voted approval.

– President Keith Cook has suggested that the Club consider offering a third Scholarship annually – because there are three (3) High Schools now. There was no discussion at this meeting.

– Back to School with God, July 20, 10am-Noon – Supplying and serving hot dogs … product will cost the Club approx. $800 for 700 hot dogs. We need to approve cost. Also who will cook, how will they be cooked; and where will they be cooked? Instead of the suggested 85^th Anniversary $300 left over, to be given to Boat Race; President Cook is suggesting that it be applied to Back to School with God expenses. James Harrison updated the overage from the 85^th to $378.00. Pricing information for the supplies has been previously provided to President Keith Cook for Event Coordinator Jennifer Bailey. David Shaw and Jennah Gliha suggested that the Club approach Sam’s Club to partner with the Club for the supplies. Karen Stagner will supply donation request letter & Jennah Gliha will meet with Sam’s Club. It was questioned about what organization provided the hot dogs before – we understand that it was the church – none were provided last year. Danny motioned that the Club approve up to $800 for the Community Outreach event – noting that we will utilize the $378 from the 85^th; and try to get Sam’s Club to partner; 2^nd by Mike Matthews; no further discussion – voted approved.

Most of the Board members agreed that grilled dogs would be better than boiled. Jennah Gliha offered for Chris to bring out their large flat grill to cook – starting early – wrapping the hot dogs and keeping them in ice chests.

Holding to a Later Date:

– Update on Cadence Bank – CD and other
– David Shaw – Deployment bags are requested for our Adopted Unit – tabled until Lion Shaw is able to provide details.
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– LEO – Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity
– Specialty Products: We found Lions squeeze toys.; and the previous BLC giant coloring book (given to Lea and Lorna to look into at the District and State level). Fall Festival give-aways were about 50 of each item. Lion(s) Corsi and Fontenot will continue to look into specialty products.

Motion to close: 1:30pm

Submitted by Belton Lions Club Secretary Karen Stagner

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Meeting – May 16, 2024

Thursday, May 16th, 2024

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, May 16, 2024
Call to Order by Lion VP Jennah Gliha – Great Job!
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Gene Ellis, Larry Berg, Dwayne Williams, David Shaw, David Tuma, Mac Hickerson, Rafael Salas, James Harrison, Brett Beamesderfer, Jennah Gliha, Sam Listi, David Leigh, Cri Childs
Guest: Gene Ellis (speaker); Matt Bates, City of Belton
Song: by Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Brett Beamesderfer
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – you had to be there …
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: May – Brett Beamesderfer (5/7), Billy Conway (5/12), Veronica Logan (5/18)
REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– Joint Service Project – Clean-up on Nolan Creek Saturday, May 11^th satisfying the Club Excellence Joint Project requirement; and also the LCI Global Cause (Environment) requirement. Great Job! Thanks!

– BLC Memorial Scholarship(s) Application Deadline is tomorrow, Friday, May 17^th– BLC Flag Program – Calls need to be made to 38 unpaid participants prior to Memorial Day. Volunteers to help?
– Stampede – Saturday, June 8^th – Update – $5,620 in Sponsorships – Thank each of you for dedicated effort! If you are a Sponsor and haven’t turned in your t-shirt order – see Karen or Jennah. New This Year: Swag Bag Ticket Raffle – there will be a raffle ticket in each Swag bag. When riders return, they can check their ticket to see if they have won something. Challenge to each member – to bring an item for the raffle (something from your business, a gift card, rider gloves and/or accessories, box of snacks, etc.) Emailed 5/12/24 50 bicycle clubs in Texas to promote the ride. Next Committee Meeting: Wednesday, May 22, 11:45am, Corsi’s Office
– Belton 4^th of July Parade – Chamber Parade Application has been submitted and accepted – Paid $50. Mandatory Parade Meeting: Saturday, June 22^nd, 10am, Pittinger Fine Arts Center. Black Pearl from storage: date TBD in preparation for the Parade.
– Back to School with God, July 20, 10am-Noon – Jennifer Bailey coordinating – with Temple Belton Ladies Lions providing eye-screening – BLC Board will discuss Club providing and serving 700 hot dogs this year.
– Texas Lions Camp Visit – The Club will plan to visit the Camp on Friday, August 2^nd and Saturday, August 3^rd. On Friday, Camp will have a graduation and awards ceremony from 2:30-4pm; on Saturday, the Texas Lions Museum will be dedicated. More on hotel options and transportation to be advised – maybe rent a bus.

Program: Billy Conway invited Chief Gene Ellis (Ret.), Executive Director, Texas Police Chiefs Association, to tell us about his new job; and the CTACPSA Spring Classic Scholarship Bass Tournament Fundraiser. So good to have Chief Ellis (ret.) with us! Great informative presentation about the workings of the Association … and the recent Kentucky Derby!

Future Programs:
May 23 – Jon Fontenot – Matt Bates and Brandon Bozon – new alcohol vote details
May 30 – Mary Shockley – Mike Seiler, President, Bell County Cowboy and Cowgirl Hall of Fame – Rodeo and Bull Riding
June 6 – Sam Listi
June 13 – Veronica Logan
June 20 – David Tuma
June 27 – Wayne Carpenter – … plus, Installation of Officers
July 4 – No Meeting
July 11 – Todd Schiller
July 18 – (was Gene Ellis)
July 25 – open
August 1 – Mark Bellomy
August 8 – Bree Vlam
August 15 – Jennifer Bailey
August 22 – Cri Childs
August 29 – Karen Stagner

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

Keeping on the Front Burner:

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Meeting – May 9, 2024

Friday, May 10th, 2024

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, May 9, 2024
Call to Order by Lion Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Keith Cook, Rob Potts, Jennah Gliha, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Larry Berg, Billy Conway, James Harrison, Wayne Carpenter, Mac Hickerson, John Corsi, Rafael Salas
Guest: Ellen Burnett, (speaker)
Song: by Lion Rafael Salas
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Danny Dossman
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion Wayne Carpenter– What did the momma spider say to the babies? – you spend too much time playing on the web
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: May – Brett Beamesderfer (5/7), Billy Conway (5/12), Veronica Logan (5/18)

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– District 2 X3 Cabinet Meeting & Convention Recap: President Keith Cook
– 85^th Anniversary Celebration – Recap – Thank you James Harrison for organizing – great successful event.

– Texas Lions Camp Update – the camper we were sending had to cancel – we are searching for another camper to send.
– Texas Lions Camp Work Weekend – work weekends ended last week – the Club will try next year.
– Texas Lions Camp Visit – The Club will plan to visit the Camp on Friday, August 2^nd and Saturday, August 3^rd.  On Friday, Camp will have a graduation and awards ceremony from 2:30-4pm; on Saturday, the Texas Lions Museum will be dedicated.
More on hotel options and transportation to be advised – maybe rent a bus.
– BLC Memorial Scholarship Application Deadline is next week, Friday, May 17th
– Mark Bellomy presented that Business Network International meets every Tuesday morning at 8:00am, Church of Christ on Hwy 317; they offer no charge membership to non-profits; he suggested that the Club might want to join the Network.  We will present this to the membership to see if anyone wants to be our BLC representative to join.
– Captain “D” Dash 5K Fun Run/Walk the morning of; and prior to kicking off the Wacky Boat Race Event.  Danny will meet with Joe Dyer, Belton Parks & Rec to discuss run route and logistics.
– Stampede – Saturday, June 8^th – Update – Deadline for Sponsors Full Benefits – tomorrow, May 10^th.
– Joint Service Project – Update – Clean-up on Nolan Creek for this Saturday, May 11^th along with the Temple-Belton Ladies Lions – meet at the Harris Center at 7:30am – mud boots and gloves recommended. This project will satisfy the Club Excellence Joint Project requirement; and also the LCI Global Cause (Environment) requirement.
– Belton 4^th of July Parade – Chamber is now taking Parade Applications.
– Back to School with God, July 20, 10am-Noon – Jennifer Bailey coordinating

Program: Rob Potts has invited Ellen Burnett, President, B.E.E.F., Belton Educational Enrichment Foundation. Thank you, Lion Rob Potts, for inviting our guest speaker today, Ellen Burnett. Ellen is the President of the Belton Educational Enrichment Foundation-B.E.E.F. We appreciate everything Ellen and her team does at the Foundation for our teachers and graduates at Belton ISD.

Future Programs:
May 16 – Billy Conway – Gene Ellis to speak about his new position & the upcoming CTACPSA scholarship bass tournament; … plus Board Meeting after Lunch
May 23 – Jon Fontenot – speaker TBD – topic – new alcohol vote details
May 30 – Mary Shockley – Mike Seiler, President, Bell County Cowboy and Cowgirl Hall of Fame – Rodeo and Bull Riding
June 6 – Sam Listi
June 13 – Veronica Logan
June 20 – David Tuma
June 27 – Wayne Carpenter – … plus, Installation of Officers
July 4 – No Meeting
July 11 – Todd Schiller
July 18 – (was Gene Ellis)
July 25 – open
August 1 – Mark Bellomy
August 8 – Bree Vlam
August 15 – Jennifer Bailey
August 22 – Cri Childs
August 29 – Karen Stagner

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

Keeping on the Front Burner:
– 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.

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Meeting – 85th Anniversary – May 3, 2024

Monday, May 6th, 2024

HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY, Belton Lions Club

Thank you, Lion James Harrison, for organizing this event.

The Club was awarded the TLF-2023-24 What an accomplishment, Lions! We also awarded, Randi Wilde, District Governor, “Friends of the Lions” award. We appreciate everything you do for us!

The longest member awards went to, Lion Rob Potts, for 46 1/2 years of service and also, Lion Mac Hickerson (no pictured), for 46 years of service.

Big shout out to all past Lions Club Presidents-Lion James Harrison 2015-16/2020-21, Lion David Leigh 2009-10, Lion John Corsi 2021-22, Lion David Shaw 2018-19 and Lion Mike Mathews 2022-23. They were all awarded the “Presidents Award” plaque.

There was a lot to celebrate and many awards to give. Thank you to all the Lions for your Lionism and selfless service and let’s see where the next 85 years takes us

Remember- If there is a need, there is a Lion