BLC October BOARD Meeting Recap – October 17, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha at 1:11pm
Members Present: Jennah Gliha, Karen Stagner, John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews
Absent: Danny Dossman, Keith Cook, Todd Schiller, David Shaw
Guest: none
Membership Report – Karen Stagner – Dues payment handout
Re-Visit Unpaid Members – Veronica Logan and Christa Strang may return after the first of the year
Total Active Members – 36
No longer an At-Large Membership option with Lions International – we will keep our own records.
Treasurer Report – Lion Treasurer Jon Fontenot will email report
General Account – $
Foundation Account – $
Edward Jones – August $23,624.47; September $23,699.13
Raymond James – August $11,480.16; September $11,561.16
Old Business:
– Flag Program – (handout) which flags have been picked up? Current report – 13 unpaid flags. After discussion, it was agreed to remove the unpaid from the flag list / no need to pick up flags / Flag Team will be asked to check with Secretary for payment – prior to replacing flags.
– Specialty Products: Karen update for the approved $300 worth of give-aways: After product presentations and discussion, the Board approved / motion by John Corsi; 2nd by Jon Fontenot; voted approval:
A. 500 BLC personalized “Learn About Eye Care” coloring books, from 4imprint @ $300.00 plus shipping,
B. 200 BLC personalized microfiber cleaning cloths, full color print, 5.9”x5.9” @ $129.98
C. Increase spending amount to cover both purchases
New Business:
– MD-2 Texas Lions – Hurricane Relief for District MD-31 – North Carolina – Urgent need for money donations. Jennah is checking with our other District Clubs; and will advise the Board by text.
– America’s Best invoices for eyeglasses – Four (4) invoices for $79.95 each. America’s Best does not charge the families for the eye exam; they only charge for a basic pair of eyeglasses. As per our agreement with Temple-Belton Ladies Lions; and within our $500 annual budget for eyeglasses – Jon Fontenot motioned, 2nd by John Corsi to pay the four (4) invoices; voted approval.
– Tara Cotton (Belton) email to Lions International – daughter needs behind the ear hearing aids for bone conduction – insurance won’t cover the cost. Karen Stagner will contact Mother to get the full information; records; and manufacturer quote.
– BLC Constitution and By-Laws – suggesting a Board Member take the Lead on this to work with the Committee. From the meeting, July 25th, the Committee consists of: Brett Beamesderfer, Larry Berg, James Harrison, Jennah Gliha, Wayne Carpenter & Karen Stagner. Now that we have a copy from the Secretary of State, the Committee needs to begin an update. Club Secretary will send out what we have – to the committee members.
– Mac Hickerson membership – After discussion, the Board agreed (motion by Mike Matthews, 2nd by Jon Fontenot & John Corsi) to submit Charles “Mac” Hickerson to LCI for Life Membership; and once the certificate and membership card are received by the Club Secretary, we will plan an evening meeting with cake and slide presentation – to award Mac. Secretary Stagner will coordinate with Mac’s family and LCI. We will get Kat (Belton Chamber) to design a t-shirt for Mac “International Renowned Plate Spinner”; and get it printed by H&H. We will also present Mac with one of the spinning plates, signed by all of the BLC members.
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: Mike Matthews, 1:28pm
Submitted by Belton Lions Club Secretary Karen Stagner