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
Re-Visit Unpaid Members –
Veronica Logan will be moved to member at large; and invoiced for past District, State and International dues that we have paid.
Amy Yeager will be moved to member at large; and invoiced for past District, State and International dues that we have paid
JT Grimm will be moved to member at large; and invoiced for past District, State and International dues that we have paid
Rafael Salas, Montgomery Chiropractic, has resigned – may come back at a later date
Stacie Price will be removed
(all changes will occur with the October 1st 2024 1st Quarter ((July thru September)) Dues Invoicing)
Total Active Members – 38
Treasurer Report –
General Account – $ 10,737.35
Foundation Account – $ 32,653.39
Edward Jones – August $23,624.47
Raymond James – August $11,480.16
Old Business:
– Flag Program – (handout) which flags have been picked up? Secretary will get with Flag Team. Year ended with 16 unpaid flags
New Business:
– Fall Festival for Children with Special Needs – Saturday, October 19th 2-4pm – we will need candy and give-aways. John Corsi motioned to approve $75 to purchase candy; 2nd by Mike Matthews; approved. Jon Fontenot and Belton FD will provide give-aways.
– Specialty Products: We found Lions squeeze toys; Jon Fontenot motioned to approve a budget of $300 for the Club Secretary to spend on Lion give-aways; 2nd by John Corsi; approved. Karen will present suggestions at the next Board meeting.
– Club 1st Vice President: After discussion, the Board agreed to present Jon Fontenot as 1st Vice President, effective immediately; and to present current President Jennah Gliha as Treasurer, effective July 1st, 2024. Upon member approval and election, Jon will serve out the remainder of the 2023-2024 Lion year as 1st VP and as Treasurer. He will start transitioning Jennah at banks, etc. starting in May of 2025.
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 has been approved – plaque has not been made – we need to schedule his lunch visit.
– Update on Cadence Bank – CD and other – on hold
– 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
Motion to close: 1:20pm
Submitted by Belton Lions Club Secretary Karen Stagner