BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, January 16, 2025
Call to Order by Lion President
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: Jennah Gliha, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Todd Schiller, Wayne Carpenter, Mac Hickerson, Sam Listi, Keith Cook, Larry Berg,
Guest: Chris Gregg (no meal); Buddy Hickerson (Club Guest); James Grant (speaker)
Song: by Lion (forgot to write it down)
Pledge to US Flag: Lion (forgot to write it down)
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Buddy Hickerson – something about a bar and a tuba
Plate Spin: World Renowned Plate Spinner Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews
Lion Birthdays: January – date not known/listed with LCI as January 1st : Blair Williams; Michael Reyes, Griffin Lord, Matt Gunter, & Lou Griffin. Actual Birthdays: Larry Berg (1/22), JT Grimm (1/9), Clint Bailey (1/22)
REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:
– Board Meeting After Lunch
– MD2X3 Mid Winter District, Saturday, January 18, Gober Party House, Temple, Hosted by Temple Founders Lions. So far, Jennah, Chris and Karen are going.
– BLC 2nd Quarter Dues billing – please pay promptly
– Flag Program Billing – done …Thank you Danny Dossman for replacing so many flags over the weekend.
– Stampede Bike Ride 2025 Date – Update & Handouts
Email sent to 176 past riders
Posted on WheelBrothers – Stampede on the Chisholm Trail – All up to date 2025 Texas bicycle rides in one location
Posted on BLC facebook and website
Need to start soliciting 2024 sponsors & raffle contributors for 2025 ride.
Members were asked, if able, to try to contribute one item for the Bib Raffle.
– Members took up a collection for Tabatha’s birthday; presented it to her; and sang Happy Birthday.
– Wayne Carpenter advised members of an upcoming Library Fundraiser, February 22, at Christ the King Catholic Church – featuring writer Lisa Wingate. (information attached).
Future Programs:
January 23 – Billy Conway – Chief Deputy Chuck Cox, Bell County Sheriff’s Department
January 30 – Keith Cook, LBHS Entrepreneurial Department – Shark Tank
February 6 – John Corsi
February 13 – Danny Dossman
February 20 – Jon Fontenot – Board Meeting after
February 27 – Jennah Gliha
Thank Guests for Coming! Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!
Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– LEO Club – future interested LEOs can help with events, as they further their plans.
– Tara Cotton needing special hearing device for her daughter. We are currently waiting to hear back from the Mom about her school, church and family fundraising efforts to supplement any BLC donation.
