BLC Meeting Order of Business – Thursday, January 23, 2025
Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, James Harrison, Rob Potts, David Shaw, Jennah Gliha, Sam Listi, Keith Cook, Wayne Carpenter, Mac Hickerson, David Leigh
Guest: Buddy Hickerson (guest), Jesse Ramos (speaker)
Song: by Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Rob Potts
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion David Leigh – It’s so Cold … how Cold is it ??? and on … and on … and on …
Plate Spin: World Renowned Plate Spinner Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Lion Birthdays: Birthdays: Larry Berg (1/22), JT Grimm (1/9), Clint Bailey (1/22)
REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:
– To Note: Lion JT Grimm is in the hospital; please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
– Board Meeting Recap:
BLC Constitution and By-Laws Update: Current Version has been emailed to Committee: Larry Berg, James Harrison, Jennah Gliha, Wayne Carpenter & Karen Stagner – 1st Review Meeting is scheduled for after lunch on Thursday, February 6th.
America’s Best Invoices for Eyeglasses – the Club has paid for two (2) exams and eyeglasses so far in 2025.
Lions on the Leon 5K Run/Walk – Since we didn’t make the finals with Cen-Tex Race Series and the $1,000 cost for race timing; it was agreed that we should keep the 5K as a Fun Run/Walk.
Storage Shelving for the BLC storage unit at Belton Storage – it was approved to purchase a shelving unit.
Membership Dues – it was discussed and approved that any member past due by 18 months would be notified to be dropped for non-payment.
– MD2X3 Mid Winter District Recap
Club Excellence – presentation to PP Keith Cook – label pin and Club Patch
Leader Dogs for the Blind (Michigan) Slide Show and Presentation
Dinner in the Dark, created by Waco Women’s Lions in 2014 in Waco Texas – now nationwide (handout)
Peace Poster Contest – Lion BC Seely – Students ages 11, 12 or 13 as of November 15 are eligible to participate in the International Peace Poster Contest. Kit can be ordered January 15th – October 1st.
Texas Lions Camp – PID Sam Lindsey invite to tour Camp & Museum, June 13&14, lodging at YO Ranch $99
– Stampede Bike Ride 2025 Date – Update & Handouts
Email sent to 176 past riders / 3 signed up as of today
Posted on WheelBrothers
Posted on BLC facebook and website – please like and share facebook post
Soliciting past sponsors & raffle contributors for 2025 ride. Current Sponsors: ABC Home & Commercial, Don Ringler Chevrolet, Blackland Implement, and Cen-Tex Automotive
Members are asked, if able, to try to contribute one item for the Bib Raffle.
Program: Billy Conway has invited Captain Jeffe Ramos, Commander of the CID Division, Bell County Sheriff’s Office, with 40+ years of service. Thank you, Billy Conway, for inviting Captain Jesse, we know we are in good hands!
Future Programs:
January 30 – Keith Cook, LBHS Entrepreneurial Department – Shark Tank – plus two (2) special presentations
February 6 – John Corsi – Note: Constitution and By-Laws Committee Meeting after lunch
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 Update – Brett – 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..
