Belton Lions Club

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, September 26, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Jennah Gliha, Patti Powell, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, John Corsi, Dwayne Williams, Sam Listi, Mac Hickerson, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Rob Potts, Nick Valentine, Larry Berg, Cri Childs, Wayne Carpenter
Guest:
Song: by Lion Dwayne Williams
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Larry Berg
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion John Corsi
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – Pirate survived drowning … one … eye-land
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Danny Dossman
Lion Birthdays: September None

Board Meeting Recap:

– Fall Festival for Children with Special Needs – Saturday, October 19^th 2-4pm – The Board approved $75 to purchase candy.
– Specialty Products: The Board approved a budget of $300 for the Club to spend on Lion give-aways for events.
– 1^st Vice President – The Board would like to present a suggested slate to fill current officer positions.

Call for motion to accept: Jon Fontenot as 1^st Vice President & Todd Schiller as 2^nd Vice President, effective immediately; and current President Jennah Gliha as Treasurer, effective July 1^st, 2024; Motion by Mike Matthews; 2^nd by John Corsi; accepted / voted / approved

Oath Delivered to be delivered October 3^rd to Jon Fontenot and Todd Schiller

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– Bell County Senior Expo, September 24^th, 8am-1pm, Thank you to those who helped.

– Lions on the Leon – October 5^th – update from Monday’s committee meeting; everything is moving forward … excitement is building! Danny called for help Monday 9/30 evening to get the barrels off for examination and repair; cmte will also meet.

– Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews, Friday/Saturday, September 27 & 28^th – confirmed to display Pearl and a few Pirates to promote the Boat Race Event.  Captain D is recruiting Pirates to help promote our event. Friday 5pm-9pm / Sat. 11am-7pm – Thank you to those who signed up. We currently have Karen, Danny, Patti, Cree & Jennah for Friday; Karen, Danny, Patti David, Keith & Jennah for Saturday.

– Next District Meeting, October 12, Athens, Texas – As of today, our Club will not be represented at the meeting.

– October 19^th – Fall Festival for Children with Special Needs and their Siblings, Central Texas Christian School, 8a-1p, Sign-up sheet after Bacon, Blues and Brews

Program: Mike Matthews has invited Larry Harmon, UMHB Head Football Coach – great presentation!  Thank You!  It’s always good to have UMHB in the house! 

Future Programs:

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

Keeping on the Front Burner:

– Stampede Bike Ride 2025 Date – April 26th, 2025 Brett has been working on route and will schedule a committee meeting soon.

– 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
– December 19^th – Pictures with Santa for Children with Special Needs and their Siblings

– The Club now has a storage unit at Belton Mini Storage.  All supplies that were in Secretary’s personal storage are now in the Belton storage. Please contact Club Secretary for unit number and lock code to take supplies, information and records to storage.

– Lions Foundation Annual Report – Belton Lions Club Foundation By-Laws and Constitution. Texas Secretary of has provided a copy of the Articles of Incorporation from 1988.  By-Laws Committee to update soon.

BLC September BOARD Meeting Recap – September 19, 2024

Call to Order by Lion Jennah Gliha at 1:02pm
Members Present: Jennah Gliha, Jon Fontenot, Todd Schiller, David Shaw, John Corsi, Mike Matthews, Karen Stagner
Absent: Danny Dossman, Keith Cook, James Harrison
Guest: none

Membership Report – Karen Stagner – Dues payment handout

Total Active Members – 38

Motion to close: 1:20pm

Submitted by Belton Lions Club Secretary Karen Stagner

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, September 19, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Program: LBHS Head Football Coach Brian Cope is always a great speaker. His support, promotional attitude, enthusiasm and motivation make you want to go back wo high school and play football. Go Broncos!  Thanks!  

Future Programs:

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, September 12, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: David Shaw, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Rob Potts, Mike Matthews, Keith Cook, Mac Hickerson, Jennah Gliha, Larry Berg, John Corsi, Billy Conway, Wayne Carpenter, David Leigh

Guest: Christine Parks (speaker)
Song: by Lion David Shaw
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Mike Matthews
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – the teddy bear who turned down dessert – he was stuffed
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Danny Dossman
Lion Birthdays: September None

New Member Induction(s): (postponed until next week) 

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– Bell County Senior Expo, September 24^th, 8am-1pm, Exposition Center hosted by the Belton Journal.  Thank you to those who signed up..

– Lions on the Leon – October 5^th –Danny could use some help with the newest boat(s). Sponsor/Supporter deadline for full benefits is next Friday, September 13^th.  Cmte Meeting, Monday, 9^th – primary focus was on 5K Fun/Run & Marketing.

– 1^st Vice President & 2^nd Vice President – Todd Schiller has agreed to be 2^nd Vice President – nominations now open for 1^st Vice President. Please consider serving your Club – if you have questions or an interest, please contact any Board member.

– Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews, Friday/Saturday, September 27 & 28^th – confirmed to display Pearl and a few Pirates to promote the Boat Race Event.  Captain D is recruiting Pirates to help promote our event. Friday 5pm-9pm / Sat. 11am-7pm – Thank you to those who signed up.

– Next District Meeting, October 12, Athens, Texas – sign-up sheet passed

– October 19^th – Fall Festival for Children with Special Needs and their Siblings, Central Texas Christian School, 8a-1p – Sign-up sheet after Bacon, Blues and Brews

Program: Lion PP Keith Cook invited Christine Parks, Director of Communication, B.I.S.D. – great presentation of positivity and energy.  Thank you and Welcome to Belton! 

Future Programs:
September 19 – Brett Beamesderfer – LBHS Head Football Coach Brian Cope – Board Meeting Afterward
September 26 – Mike Matthews – Harry Harmon, UMHB Head Football Coach
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:

– 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.
– Stampede Bike Ride 2025 Date – April 26th, 2025 Brett has been working on route and will schedule a committee meeting soon.
– 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
– December 19 – Pictures with Santa for Children with Special Needs and their Siblings

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, September 5, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: John Corsi, Karen Stagner, Mike Matthews, Keith Cook, Mac Hickerson, Jennah Gliha, Billy Conway, Larry Berg, Danny Dossman
Guest: Ilona Reilly (guest of Mac Hickerson), Amanda Maroney (speaker), Kitti Corsi (guest of John Corsi), Jeremy Bailey (joined today), Clint Bailey (joined today) Landon Bailey (son of Jeremy Bailey)
Song: by Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to US Flag: Lion John Corsi
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Larry Berg
Joke: Lion Mike Matthews – contractor given 5 jobs to do – only did 1,3,5 – he only does odd jobs
Plate Spin: Master Plate Spinner Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews – extended workout
Lion Birthdays: September None

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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

– Lions on the Leon – October 5^th – Update from Committee Meeting – sign-up sheet – all hands on deck – Danny could use some help with the newest boat(s).  Patti and Karen working on Food Trucks. Sponsor/Supporter deadline for full benefits is next Friday, September 13^th.  Volunteer sign up sheet passed

– 1^st Vice President & 2^nd Vice President – Todd Schiller has agreed to be 2^nd Vice President – nominations now open for 1^st Vice President. Please consider serving your Club – if you have questions or an interest, please contact any Board member.

– The Club now has a storage unit at Belton Mini Storage.  All supplies that were in Secretary’s personal storage are now in the Belton storage. Please contact Club Secretary for unit number and lock code to take supplies, information and records to storage.

– 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.  Captain D is recruiting Pirates to help promote our event. Friday 5pm-9pm / Sat. 11am-7pm – sign up sheet next week.

– Next District Meeting, October 12, Athens, Texas – sign-up sheet passed

– October 19^th – Fall Festival for Children with Special Needs and their Siblings, Central Texas Christian School, 8a-1p
Sign-up sheet soon.

Program: Thank you, Lion John Corsi – State Farm Agent, for inviting our guest speaker this week, Amanda Maroney, Special Education Teacher for Lake Belton High School and Kitty Corsi, Director of Special Programs for Belton. Though hard work, dedication and the love for what they do-is changing lives for so many Thank y‘all, for what y’all do for our special needs community. 

Future Programs:
September 12 – Reese Davis – John Corsi is inviting Football Coach, Lake Belton High School
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: