BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, October 3, 2024
Call to Order by Lion Past President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: Keith Cook, Jon Fontenot, Billy Conway, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, David Tuma, Mac Hickerson, Wayne Carpenter, Larry Berg, David Shaw, David Leigh, John Corsi
Guest:
Song: by Lion David Tuma
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion Keith Cook
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman (from Christa Strang) – Where does a Pirate go to get a new hook? Second hand store …
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Lion Birthdays: October – Rob Potts (10/3); Ted Smith (10/10); Dwayne Williams (10/16); Mac Hickerson (10/26); Danny Dossman (10/28)
Oath to Jon Fontenot, 1st Vice President; and Todd Schiller, 2nd Vice President – postponed until next week
REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:
– Carolina’s Storm Damage – David Shaw’s wife, Kim’s parents lost everything in the storm. Club discussed amount of damage that happened on the West side of North and South Carolina. We will check with District to see if a call has been issued from Lions International.
– Belton Lions have been invited, as a Supporter/Sponsor, to the Ribbon Cutting in honor of the Welcome to Belton Sign by the Leadership Belton Group – October 17, 10:00am, 3908 TX 317, Belton.
– Lions on the Leon – October 5th – update from Danny – Get your T-Shirt. Pirate Costumes are encouraged. Lion Mayor David Leigh is participating in the 5K as a full Pirate!
– Next District Meeting, October 12, Athens, Texas – As of today, our Club will not be represented at the meeting. President Jennah will advise DG Renee Lamson.
– October 19th – Fall Festival for Children with Special Needs and their Siblings, Central Texas Christian School, 8a-1p, Sign-up sheet after Wacky Boat Race.
Program: Danny Dossman – Danny provided an in-depth planning timeline and proposed assignments for the upcoming Lions on the Leon. It’s all hands on deck! Thank you, in advance, to all who have volunteered! (Timeline attached)
Future Programs:
October 10 – Cri Childs
October 17 – Tentative (Keith Leija) – Board Meeting Afterward
October 24 – James Harrison
October 31 – David Shaw
November 7 – Jennah Gliha
November 14 – David Leigh
November 21 – Keith Cook – Board Meeting Afterward
November 28 – No Meeting – Thanksgiving
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 19th – 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.