Belton Lions Club

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, July 25, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, James Harrison, Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Mac Hickerson, Brett Beamesderfer, Patti Powell, John Corsi, Larry Berg, Billy Conway, Sam Listi, Keith Cook

Guest:
Song: by Lion Brett Beamesderfer
Pledge to US Flag: Lion John Corsi
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Mike Matthews
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion James Harrison – a hen served lettuce – Chicken sees her salad …

Plate Spin: Mac Hickerson – World famous
Exercise: James Harrison
Birthdays: July – Keith Cook (7/6); Jennah Gliha (7/15); James Harrison (7/30)

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– 90^th Birthday card for Lou Griffin passed for signatures

– Brief recap from July 18^th Board Meeting:

            Flag Program – we still have about $700 unpaid; final phone calls will be made; we will plan to pick up

            unpaid in August.

            Purchasing Tables for BLC – the Board discussed and approved purchasing four (4) 6’ folding tables to

            use on our Events.

            Storage Container for BLC Event Supplies – Danny Dossman will get quotes for conex container.

– Storage: The Club’s event materials and supplies; files; records; banners; etc. are being held in various locations.  Over the past 85 years, we have lost files and information.  There is a NEED to get all of this in one central location. The Board has suggested the purchase of a Conex container (approx. $1,500); and secure a location – currently hoping to set in Heritage Park – painted blue; with a large Lions logo on the side.  We will keep you updated.
– $3,000 Grant from the Texas Lions Foundation, Grant Report filed, accepted, closed
– Back to School with God – AMAZING event – Thank you to everyone!  Check out the pictures on our Facebook page.
– 1^st District Cabinet Meeting, Saturday, July 20^th 8am-1pm, Marlin, Texas – James Harrison attended on behalf of the Club.  Great Meeting of about 150 Lions; and James introduced our Club to “Heads or Tails”.
– Lions on the Leon – All forms and flyers are posted on our Belton Lions Club webpage –Please “like” and “share” the videos on the facebook page.  We really need to start working on Sponsors.
– Lions Foundation Annual Report – We received an email from LCI to file an Annual Report – this is new reporting and filing for us.  We need to create a By-Laws Committee and find the Foundation By-Laws.  Danny placed a call and left a message for Eric Banfield.  The By-Laws Committee will be: Brett Beamesderfer, Larry Berg, James Harrison, Jennah Gliha, Karen Stagner and Wayne Carpenter. We will keep everyone updated.

Program: STAMPEDE After-Action Meeting (handout file attached) The handout is a listing of comments and suggestions from one or more riders from Stampede. Brett is going to adjust the route attempting to keep the ride in Belton; he will present it soon.  The Club will invest in professional signage – maybe color coded for routes. Members working rest-stops may bring their own canopies for shade. Add the National Anthem & Prayer before the ride.  More …

Future Programs:
August 1 – Mark Bellomy – Jack McChurch, Car Show hosted by Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, benefitting their Hospice Housing Program.  Jack is a member of Temple Founders Lions Club.
August 8 – Bree Vlam
August 15 – Jennifer Bailey – Board Meeting Afterward
August 22 – Cree Childs
August 29 – Karen Stagner

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

Stampede After Action Meeting Notes

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.

– 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.- Bell County Senior Expo, September 24, 2024, Cadence Bank Center- Next District Meeting, October 12, Athens, Texas- January District Meeting, January 18, Temple, Texas

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, July 18, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Christa Strang, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Sam Listi, Mac Hickerson, Todd Schiller, Keith Cook, Larry Berg, Dwayne Carpenter, David Tuma

Guest: Family of Charlee Maddux (Scholarship Recipient), James Grant & Joe Dyer (Heritage Park Partnership)
Song: by Lion Bree Vlam
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Christa Strang
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion Mike Matthews – French, Snails, Fast Food.
Exercise: Mike Matthews
Birthdays: July – Keith Cook (7/6); Jennah Gliha (7/15); James Harrison (7/30)

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– Board Meeting after Lunch today

– $3,000 Grant from the Texas Lions Foundation, to help with immediate Community food, clothing and shelter needs.  Thank you!  Report due to TLF by July 22^nd.

– Back to School with God – Brief Update from Jennah! Cooking and Serving 700 hot dogs, chips, etc…; along with the Temple Belton Ladies Lions doing eye screenings.  Partnering with Mt Zion UMC. July 20^th, 9am-Noon, Yettie Polk Park – Thank you for volunteering.

– 1^st District Cabinet Meeting, Saturday, July 20^th 8am-1pm, Marlin, Texas – President Jennah asked James Harrison to attend and represent the Club. Thank you James!

– Lions on the Leon – All forms and flyers are posted on our Belton Lions Club webpage – sponsorship forms passed out with challenge to come back with at least one sponsor per member. Please “like” and “share” the videos on the facebook page.  Thank you Belton Parks and Rec for storing the Black Pearl.

– Texas Lions Camp Visit – Friday, August 2^nd and Saturday, August 3^rd.  Our Club will not be attending this year / we’ll try again next year.

Program: Scholarship Check Presentation – Todd Schiller – Congratulations to Charlee Maddux as recipient of our $1,000 Halley Cox Memorial Scholarship.  Heritage Park $5,000 Partnership Check presentation to James Grant and Joe Dyer – after an update presentation on Completed and Planned Heritage Park Phases.

Future Programs:
July 25 – STAMPEDE After-Action Meeting

August 1 – Mark Bellomy
August 8 – Bree Vlam
August 15 – Jennifer Bailey – Board Meeting Afterward
August 22 – Cree 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.

– 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.

– Bell County Senior Expo, September 24, 2024, Cadence Bank Center

– Next District Meeting, October 12, Athens, Texas

– January District Meeting, January 18, Temple, Texas

BLC July BOARD Meeting Recap – July 18, 2024

Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha at 12:53pm
Members Present: Jennah Gliha, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Mike Matthews, Keith Cook, Christa Strang
Absent: Mark Bellomy, Mac Hickerson, John Corsi, Jon Fontenot
Guest: none

Membership Report – Karen Stagner – (handout)
Membership Chair John Corsi will contact Harper-Talasek
Jon Fontenot will keep in contact with Representative from Bell County Health District
Total Members 42 (+6 for the 2023-2024 year)

Treasurer Report –

   General Account – $ 10,648.07

 Old Business:

– Flag Program – (handout) we still have about $700 unpaid in the Flag Program.

– Back to School with God, July 20, 9am-Noon – Mt. Zion United Methodist Church “Back to School with God” backpack project. Yettie Polk Park, 9am-Noon.  Belton Lions will be providing, cooking and serving hot dogs.  Sam’s Club donated $50; H-E-B donated $200.  We discussed the Club purchasing their own tables and chairs for our events. Motioned by Karen Stagner, 2^nd; passed to purchase four (4) 6’ tables.

– Lions Club Storage – currently storing in Stagner’s storage shed at Amy’s Attic. Event supplies and our boat(s) will need a central storage location.  The boat is currently being stored by Belton Parks and Rec.  Danny Dossman will get quotes for purchase of a conex container to be located at Heritage Park.

– Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews – Belton Lions will NOT be Plate Spinning or selling the People’s Choice tickets this year. We will plan to spot the Black Pearl on location during the event. 

New Business: 

Holding to a Later Date: 

Motion to close: 1:20pm

Submitted by Belton Lions Club Secretary Karen Stagner

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, July 11, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha – 1^st Official Meeting
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Bill Conway, John Corsi, James Harrison, Wayne Carpenter, Sam Listi, Mac Hickerson, Todd Schiller, Keith Cook, David Tuma

Guest: Mike Seiler (guest of Danny Dossman), Emily Anderson
Song: by Lion Bree Vlam
Pledge to US Flag: Lion
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – Restaurant on the Moon – No Atmosphere
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: James Harrison
Birthdays: July – Keith Cook (7/6); Jennah Gliha (7/15); James Harrison (7/30)
REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– Presidential Plaque Presentation

– Lion of the Year Presentation
– $3,000 Grant from the Texas Lions Foundation, to help with immediate Community food, clothing and shelter needs.  The Cards are being distributed.  Thank you!  Project needs to be complete next week – report due to TLF by July 22^nd.
– Back to School with God – Brief Update from Jennah! Cooking and Serving 700 hot dogs, chips, etc…; along with the Temple Belton Ladies Lions doing eye screenings.  Partnering with Mt Zion UMC. July 20^th, 9am-Noon, Yettie Polk Park – sign up sheet
– 1^st District Cabinet Meeting, Saturday, July 20^th 8am-1pm, Marlin, Texas – President Jennah asked James Harrison to attend and represent the Club
– Belton 4^th of July Parade – Danny Dossman Thanked everyone & noted the great photo coverage.
– Lions on the Leon – All forms and flyers are posted on our Belton Lions Club webpage – sponsorship forms passed out with challenge to come back with at least one sponsor per member.

Program: Scholarship Check Presentation – Todd Schiller – Congratulations to Emily Anderson as recipient of our Dr. William B. Long Memorial Scholarship.

Future Programs: (Date TBD: Heritage Park Presentation Check)
July 18 – Halley Cox Memorial Scholarship Check Presentation – Board Meeting afterward
July 25 – STAMPEDE After-Action Meeting
August 1 – Mark Bellomy
August 8 – Bree Vlam
August 15 – Jennifer Bailey – Board Meeting Afterward
August 22 – Cree Childs
August 29 – Karen Stagner

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

Keeping on the Front Burner:

– 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.

– 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.

– 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.