BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, June 6, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: Keith Cook, Jon Fontenot, Bree Vlam, Christa Strang, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Brett Beamesderfer, Billy Conway, Wayne Carpenter, Sam Listi, Jennah Gliha, Cree Childs, Mac Hickerson, Rafael Salas, Larry Berg
Guest: Ann Carpenter (guest of Wayne Carpenter), Chris Brown, Belton IT Specialist, Frank Minoski & Greg Pearson (Veteran Guests), Paul Strang (guest of Christa Strang)
Song: by Lion Bree Vlam
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion Bree – kidnapping favorite shoes …
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: We’ll get enough exercise on Saturday
Birthdays: June – Mary Shockley (6/3); Cree Childs (6/21); David Shaw (6/27)
REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:
– Lions on the Leon – update from Wednesday’s planning meeting – Once the Bike Ride is completed, we will begin reaching out to get Sponsors for the overall event. We already have two small business vendors and will continue to get more. Food Truck applications will be distributed this week. Danny will meet with Joe Dyer, Belton Parks and Rec to go over the logistics of the 5K Run, scheduled to start at 10am on the Event Date. The Black Pearl will be removed from storage on Monday July 1st to start getting it ready for the 4th of July Parade. Volunteers to help so far are Billy Conway, Cree Childs, Christa Strang, Bree Vlam, Karen Stagner & Danny Dossman.
– Stampede – Saturday, June 8th – New this year, Friday, June 7th, 5-7pm, we will have Early Packet Pick-up at John Corsi State Farm Insurance on Lake Road. Final Logistics Planning and Recap
Program: Sam Listi brought us a Program Tribute to D-Day, June 6, 1944 – Sam Listi provided a detailed overview of the Normandy Landings during World War II – including how the operation was planned, executed, and commemorated, and what impact it had on the war and history. The Normandy landings were the largest seaborne invasion in history and were part of Operation Overlord, which was the Allied invasion of Normandy. Sam also shared his personal connection to D-Day – his Dad was one of the troops that went ashore at Normandy on June 8th to continue the Allied assault across France, to Paris and beyond. Thank you Sam!
Future Programs:
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 – 4th of July Parade
July 11 – Todd Schiller – Scholarship Check Presentations
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:
– Belton 4th of July Parade – Chamber Parade Application has been submitted and accepted – Paid $50. Mandatory Parade Meeting: Saturday, June 22nd, 10am, Pittinger Fine Arts Center.
– Texas Lions Camp Visit – The Club will plan to visit the Camp on Friday, August 2nd and Saturday, August 3rd. 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 …
– 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 85th Anniversary and will reach out to Sam’s, WalMart & H-E-B to help offset the cost.
– 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.
