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 22nd (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 24th (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 29th – James Harrison is heading up planning. Theme is: Together Again. Sign up sheet passing.
– Bell County Senior Expo, September 24th, 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.
– 1st Vice President & 2nd 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 & 28th – 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.
