Belton Lions Club

BLC August BOARD Meeting Recap – August 15, 2024

Call to Order by Lion Jennah Gliha
Members Present: John Corsi, Mike Matthews, Keith Cook, Danny Dossman, Jennah Gliha, Karen Stagner
Absent: Jon Fontenot, James Harrison
Guest:

Membership Report – Karen Stagner – Dues payment handout
Membership Chair John Corsi will contact Harper-Talasek

Treasurer Report –

   General Account – $ 11,387.31
Foundation Account – $ 33,272.62

   Edward Jones – July $23,527.09 / August $23,624.47
Raymond James – July $11,411.26 / August $11,480.16
– We are waiting on confirmation of one (1) Stampede sponsorship payment – Media 2 Social.

Old Business:

– Flag Program – (handout) we still have $510 unpaid in the Flag Program.  We need to start picking up flags. Danny, Mike & Keith split the unpaid list up between them.

– 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 advised that Conex Containers are only 8’ wide; and probably won’t work for our needs.  Secretary Karen presented a rental quote ($67 mo.) from Belton Mini Storage, 5’x10’ unit.  Mike Matthews motioned that we rent the unit until we have another plan; 2^nd by John Corsi; approved. Karen will make the arrangements.

– 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: 

1^st Vice President and 2^nd Vice President of the Club – Keith Cook will ask Todd Schiller.  It’s possible that a past president will need to take a 2^nd term. 

Holding to a Later Date: 

– Membership Milestone Awards – Will we be presenting these 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

– Friends of Belton Lions –additional Friend of Belton Lions: Hugh Shine– plaque has not been made – we need to schedule his lunch visit.

– 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

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, August 15, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Larry Berg, Danny Dossman, Jennah Gliha, John Corsi, Mike Matthews, Mary Shockley, Kaen Stagner, Wayne Carpenter, Rob Potts, Mac Hickerson, Keith Cook

Guest: Coach Coach Barry Campbell (Speaker)
Song: by Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Larry Berg
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion Wayne Carpenter – cat’s wish at the Pearly Gates-soft pillow; and mice’s wishes-roller skates; … meals on wheels

Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Birthdays: August – Lou Griffin (8/1); Mike Matthews (8/3); Malinda Golden (8/23) 

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– August 22^nd (next Thursday) – Belton City Employees/Departments at Belton’s first Employee Conference.  Danny Dossman & Karen Stagner will represent the Club promoting membership and the Lions on the Leon.

– August 24^th (Saturday) – Rob and Margaret Chadwick are retiring from Eldred’s Nursery. Anyone interested in going to the event, please let the Secretary know.  They are trying to keep it a surprise.

– Zone Meeting – BLC hosting – Thursday, August 29^th – James Harrison is heading up planning.  Theme is:  Together Again. Sign up sheet passing.

– Bell County Senior Expo, September 24^th, 8am-1pm, Exposition Center hosted by the Belton Journal.  Sign up sheet.

– Lions on the Leon – Update from Monday, August 12 Committee meeting – primarily discussed 5K Fun Run/Walk and video promotion plans.

– Stampede Bike Ride 2025 Date – April 26th, 2025 Brett has been working on route and will schedule a committee meeting soon.
– Lions Foundation Annual Report – Belton Lions Club Foundation By-Laws and Constitution. Secretary Stagner has written Texas Secretary of State to see if they have a copy on file from around 1988-1990.

– 1^st Vice President & 2^nd Vice President – Christa Strang sent a letter of Resignation for herself and Bree to President Jennah.  Mark Bellomy is taking a full time job to supplement his business, he has asked to be changed to an At-Large Member – nominations now open. Please consider serving your Club – if you have questions or an interest, please contact any Board member.

Program: Keith Cook has invited Belton High School Coach Barry Campbell!  Coach Campbell filled us in on what they have planned for the up-coming football season and the players.  Thank you! 

Future Programs:
August 22 – Karen Stagner – Kathleen Brown, promoting an upcoming annual Cancer Survivor Retreat, September 20-22, at Summers Mill for Surviving & Thriving Cancer Retreat organization.  “The magic of miracles”
August 29 – BLC hosting Zone Meeting – James Harrison coordinating

September 5 – John Corsi

September 12 – Reese Davis

September 19 – Brett Beamesderfer – Board Meeting Afterward

September 26 – Mike Matthews

October 3 – Danny Dossman

October 10 – Cree Childs

October 17 – David Shaw – Board Meeting Afterward
Thank Guests for Coming!  Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!

Keeping on the Front Burner:

– Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews, Friday/Saturday, September 27 & 28^th – confirmed to display Black Pearl and a few Pirates to promote the Boat Race Event.

– Next District Meeting, October 12, Athens, Texas

– 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.

– January District Meeting, January 18, Temple, Texas

– 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.

BLC Recap – Thursday, August 8, 2024
Call to Order by Lion Past President Mike Matthews
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– FD Chief Jon Fontenot provide a handout about the upcoming CERT emergency preparedness training; and urged members to sign up ( handout: CERT Handout_20240810_0001 )

– August 22^nd – Rebecca Phillips, Senior HR for Belton, has invited the Club to participate as a vendor promoting the Wacky Boat Race to City Employees/Departments at Belton’s first Employee Conference.  Do we want to set up a booth for the Club – promoting the Club and promoting building a Wacky Boat to compete? Yes, Danny Dossman & Karen Stagner volunteered.

– August 24^th – Rob and Margaret Chadwick are retiring from Eldred’s Nursery. Anyone interested in going to the event, please let the Secretary know.  They are trying to keep it a surprise.

– Kathleen Brown, wants to speak at Lions Club – soon – promoting an upcoming annual Cancer Survivor Retreat, September 20-22, at Summers Mill.  She is aware that she cannot solicit a donation.  She is speaking at Temple Breakfast Lions next week.  She can either do the full program; or a brief intro/announcement before a regular program.  Secretary will check with Cree Childs to see what he has planned for the 22^nd.

– Zone Meeting – BLC hosting – Thursday, August 29^th – James Harrison is going to head up planning.  Sign up sheet next week.

– Bell County Senior Expo, September 24^th, 8am-1pm, Exposition Center – the members have agreed to, again, provide volunteers to help staff the event hosted by the Belton Journal.  Sign up sheet next week.

– 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. Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 12^th, 6pm at Danny’s home.

– Stampede Bike Ride 2025 Date – per Brett – the date of April 26th, 2025 has been set. Mother’s Day Tea is also that day, so some riders may have to park at Yettie Polk.  Brett has been working on route and will schedule a committee meeting soon.
– Lions Foundation Annual Report – We received an email from LCI to file an Annual Report – this is new reporting and filing for us.   The By-Laws Committee will be: Brett Beamesderfer, Larry Berg, James Harrison, Jennah Gliha, Karen Stagner and Wayne Carpenter. We have also reached out to Doc Weaver; Robert Jones; Brandon Bozon, Eric Banfield and Lea Batey.  Lea Batey suggested that we contact Texas Secretary of State – Secretary will send a letter.

– 1^st Vice President & 2^nd Vice President – nominations now open. Christa Strang sent a letter of Resignation for herself and Bree to President Jennah.  Mark Bellomy is taking a full time job to supplement his business, he has asked to be changed to an At-Large Member.

Program: President Jennah Gliha invited Ron Ducharme with Rescue Magazine.  Great program about the history and current status and activities of the organization, partnering with 70 shelters and organizations to help and support all animals.  Check out their website and facebook page.  Thank You! 

Future Programs:
August 15 – Keith Cook – Coach Sniffin, BHS – Board Meeting Afterward
August 22 – Cree Childs

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

Keeping on the Front Burner:

– Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews, Friday/Saturday, September 27 & 28^th – confirmed to display Black Pearl and a few Pirates to promote the Boat Race Event.

– Next District Meeting, October 12, Athens, Texas

– 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.

– January District Meeting, January 18, Temple, Texas

BLC Meeting Order of Business – Thursday, August 1, 2024
Call to Order by Lion 2^nd VP Mark Bellomy
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Mark Bellomy, Mike Matthews, Mac Hickerson, Nick Valentine, Wayne Carpenter, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Dwayne Williams, John Corsi, Cree Childs, Keith Cook, Larry Berg

Guest: Jack and Amy McChurch, Annie McCall (speakers)
Song: by Lion Dwayne Williams
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Nick Valentine
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Mike Matthews
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion Cree Childs – Two Row Boats had an argument – it was an oar deal.

Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Birthdays: August – Lou Griffin (8/1); Mike Matthews (8/3); Malinda Golden (8/23) 

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– August 24^th – Rob and Margaret Chadwick are retiring from Eldred’s Nursery. Anyone interested in going to the event, please let the Secretary know.  They are trying to keep it a surprise.

– Bell County Senior Expo, September 24^th, 8am-1pm, Exposition Center – do we want to volunteer again?

– 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.  Schedule a meeting ??
– Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews, Friday/Saturday, September 27 & 28^th – confirmed to display Black Pearl and a few Pirates to promote the Boat Race Event.

– Lions Foundation Annual Report – We received an email from LCI to file an Annual Report – this is new reporting and filing for us.   The By-Laws Committee will be: Brett Beamesderfer, Larry Berg, James Harrison, Jennah Gliha, Karen Stagner and Wayne Carpenter. We have also reached out to Doc Weaver (he’s checking his files); and Robert Jones (Heritage Park Playground Matching Grant from LCI)

Program: 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. Annie McCall, Director of the Hospice Care Home presented an overview of the home and their vision for the future.  The home opened in August 2023; served 62 guests; and welcomed 2,700 people through their doors.  The September Classic Car Show is a fundraiser for the Hospice Care Home.

Future Programs:
August 8 – Bree Vlam
August 15 – maybe Sam Skidmore – Board Meeting Afterward
August 22 – Cree Childs
August 29 – Karen Stagner – maybe evening – hosting Zone Meeting
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.

– January District Meeting, January 18, Temple, Texas

– 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.