BLC Meeting Order of Business – Thursday, August 1, 2024
Call to Order by Lion 2nd 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 24th – 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 24th, 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 & 28th – confirmed to display Black Pearl and a few Pirates to promote the Boat Race Event.
has been set. Mother’s Day Tea is also that day, so some riders may have to park at Yettie Polk.
– 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.
