Belton Lions Club

BLC December BOARD Meeting Recap – February 20, 2025

Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha – 1:04pm
Members Present: Jennah Gliha, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Mike Matthews, John Corsi, Mac Hickerson, Keith Cook, James Harrison, David Shaw
Absent: Todd Schiller
Guest: Mac Hickerson

Membership Report – Karen Stagner –
Total Active Members – 37

Treasurer Report –
   General Account – $8,981.36
Foundation Account – $37,250.32
Edward Jones – $23.8K
Raymond James – $11K

Business:

– Ad Resources “Dining & Shopping Spree” Coupon books:  Phil Reed requested an opportunity to pitch the Club Board to consider signing on as a  “Sponsor” of the 2025-2026 Coupon Books. After presenting his information, the Board agreed to reach out to references provided; and examine the “contract” … Board will discuss participation after all is compiled. 

– BLC Constitution and By-Laws – Officers and contact information is in the process of being updated; Constitution will remain as currently written.  Club Secretary will submit to Texas Comptroller’s Office. 

– Did the Club officially vote in the 2025-2026 Slate of Officers? Complete Slate of 2025-26 Officers will be presented to Club at next lunch meeting; if no other nominations; vote will take place.

– Club Excellence Award – qualifications have changed – LCIF required contribution has been raised to $10 per member (doubled)
Plus, we started the 2024-2025 year with 42 members – currently have 37 – we would need 7 new members by June 30^th.  After lengthy discussion, the Board made the difficult decision to no longer apply for the patch.

– International Peace Poster Contest – kits for 2025-2026 are now available – if we want to participate, we only need one kit, $11.95 plus taxes and fees or ordering online to avoid fees and shipping cost. The Board discussed and agreed to participate. Keith Cook will oversee the Club’s participation in the Contest.  Karen Stagner will order the kit.

– MD 2-X3 District Convention – March 29, Saturday, 8am – 3pm, Clifton, Texas – does anyone want to go – Jennah can not go. We will pass the Sign-up during the next luncheon meeting to see if there is anyone who will go and represent Belton Lions Club.

– Texas Lions Camp – June 13^th, evening meal opportunity to provide, cook and serve for Camp Graduation; joint project with other District Clubs – interest? Angela Cases presented the opportunity to President Jennah as a Joint Project between 3 Clubs at a total cost of about $1,800 ($600 per Club). Jennah will get back with Angela and will provide more information at the March Board Meeting.

– Lions Field, Smith Street and W. 5^th Avenue – Jon Fontenot reminded the Board that our Club is a sponsor of the Baseball Field; the Park could use some updates; he is asking the Club to expand the sponsorship to an annual or other Support.  First suggestion would be $500 per year; Jon will explore other options of Support and will provide more information at the March Board Meeting. 

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 – we are scheduled to do this January 9^th.
– Update on Cadence Bank – CD and other – on hold
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– LEO – Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity
– Tara Cotton (Belton) email to Lions International – daughter needs behind the ear hearing aids for bone conduction – insurance won’t cover the cost – pending family fundraising efforts to supplement any donations – to be updated in 2025.
– Lions on the Leon AAR Meeting – is there an update from Belton City Council about a beer & wine permit in Heritage Park?  The 5K run did not make the Cen-Tex Race Series.

Motion to close: 1:45pm
Submitted by Belton Lions Club Secretary Karen Stagner

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, February 20, 2025
Call to Order by Lion President-Jennah Gliha

“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Jennah Gliha, John Corsi, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy  Conway, Wayne Carpenter, David Leigh, David Tuma

Guest: Luke Potts (joining), Aric Henkelman (speaker)
Song: by Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion John Corsi
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion David Leigh – when one door closes; another one opens … other than that, the car is fine …
Plate Spin: World Renowned Plate Spinner Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison

February Birthdays: Jennifer Bailey (2/12), John Corsi (2/26), Jon Fontenot (2/20), Mac Latimer (2/8) 

BOARD Meeting After Lunch TODAY 

– BBQ Fundraiser to help with medical expenses for JT Grimm is scheduled for March 8^th, 5pm, at Creekside Cigar. If you are able, bring a bottle for the auction.

– Several Club Members (Jennah, Chris, Keith, Karen & Susie Marek) will be visiting and touring Texas Lions Camp with Past International Director Sam Lindsey on Friday, June 13^th – plus, attending Camp Graduation that evening. We have special rates for overnight stay at the Y.O. Ranch in Kerrville. PID Sam would like to get a headcount for the room block at the hotel.  If you are interested in going, Sign up Sheet.

– STAMPEDE Sponsors: as of February 14^th

Trail Boss – ABC Home and Commercial Services

Chuck Wagon – Don Ringler Chevrolet

Point Man – Creekside Cigar Lounge, Blackland Implement

Wrangler – Cochran, Blair & Potts, John Corsi State Farm Insurance (verbal), Cen-Tex Automotive (verbal)

– Lions on the Leon & Stampede – Planning Committee Meeting scheduled for tonight, Thurs., Feb. 20, 6pm.

Program: Lion Jon Fontenot invited Fire Marshal Aric Henkelman. There is a new Fire Marshal in town! Thank you for an informative introduction and presentation … from, and about, Belton’s new Fire Marshal’s years of service, experience, and his roles and responsibilities … lots of helpful questions and answers on fire prevention, code enforcement, public education and more.. We can all benefit from learning more about keeping our homes and businesses safe. Welcome & Thank You!
Future Programs:

February 27 – Jennah Gliha / Keith Cook – Representatives from BISD Sped Dept. – April 17^th, Region 12, Area Wide Special Olympics Track & Field Meet at Tiger Stadium
March 6 – James Harrison – Judge Ted Duffield.
March 13 – David Leigh
March 20 – Open (was Veronica Logan) – Board Meeting After
March 27 – Mike Matthews
April 3 – Rob Potts
April 10 – James Harrison – Note: BLC 86^th Anniversary is April 15^th
April 17 – Cri Childs – Board Meeting after; plus … Easter Basket Delivery
April 24 – Brett Beamesderfer
Thank Guests for Coming!  Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, February 13, 2025
Call to Order by Lion President-Elect Jon Fontenot

“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Mac Hickerson, David Shaw, Danny Dossman, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Wayne Carpenter, Rob Potts, James Harrison, Mike Matthews, Keith Cook, Sam Listi, Larry Berg

Guest: Luke Potts (guest of Rob Potts)
Song: by Lion Larry Berg
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Danny Dossman
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion James Harrison – Why did the tomato blush?  He saw the salad dressing.  haha
Plate Spin: World Renowned Plate Spinner Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Lion Mac Hickerson – Lifetime Membership in Belton Lions Club – Mac joined the Club in 1978 and has been a member of Belton Lions for 47 years. As Club Lion Tamer and Board Member-at-Large, his commitment to the Club and to the Belton Community has been a true asset with a positive impact on everyone around him.  He is always willing to lend a helping hand, and his selflessness and compassion are truly admirable.  Mac always shared his kindness, generosity and dedication to our Community, and to our Club.  Mac has attended, and/or participated in, almost all of the meetings, fundraisers and events of our Club.  He was also active in the Annual Lions Club Show, as an actor, as well as, helping with the production of the show.  As Golf Coach for University of Mary Hardin Baylor (UMHB), Mac inspired many young Christian athletes to become future leaders.  In August of 2023, UMHB named the new golf complex after Charles “Mac” Hickerson. Congratulations Mac … and well deserved … we proudly present you with this Life Membership in the Belton Lions Club and Lions International. 

BOARD Meeting Recap: The Board briefly met after last week’s lunch to discuss renting a larger storage unit. We have already outgrown our current 5×10 at Belton Mini Storage.  They have agreed to provide the Club a 10×10 unit at a drastically discounted rate – $79 month if we pay in advance. It was motioned by Todd Schiller; and 2nd and approved to accept the offer and move to the larger unit.

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– BBQ Fundraiser to help with medical expenses for JT Grimm is scheduled for March 8^th, 5pm, at Creekside Cigar. JT is still in ICU.

– Constitution and By-Laws Committee – Larry Berg, James Harrison, Jennah Gliha, Wayne Carpenter & Karen Stagner met after lunch on February 6^th.  By-Laws and Officers, as well as contact information will be updated to present.

– Several Club Members (Jennah, Chris, Keith, Karen & Susie Marek) will be visiting and touring Texas Lions Camp with Past International Director Sam Lindsey on Friday, June 13^th – plus, attending Camp Graduation that evening. We have special rates for overnight stay at the Y.O. Ranch in Kerrville. PID Sam would like to get a headcount for the room block at the hotel.  If you are interested in going, contact Jennah or Karen to get on the list.

– Lions on the Leon – Planning Committee Meeting: Thursday, February 20, 6pm, Danny’s home – plus STAMPEDE update.

Program: Thank you, Lion Danny Dossman for bringing us a “roaring” video presentation on Belton Lions Club History, with narrated memories of Lion Dr. “Hypo” Long. Included were clips from the Variety Show, 4th of July Parades, Christmas Celebrations and so many more Belton Lion Club members and memories. Thank you for sharing this history!
Future Programs:
February 20 – Jon Fontenot – Aric Henkelman, Fire Marshall; Board Meeting after
February 27 – Jennah Gliha – tentative – Representatives from BISD Sped Dept. – April 17^th, Region 12, Area Wide Special Olympics Track & Field Meet at Tiger Stadium

March 6 – (was Christa Strang) James Harrison – Judge Ted Duffield.

March 13 – David Leigh

March 20 – Open (was Veronica Logan) – Board Meeting After

March 27 – Mike Matthews

April 3 – Rob Potts

April 10 – James Harrison – Note: BLC 86^th Anniversary is April 15^th

April 17 – Cri Childs – Board Meeting after; plus … Easter Basket Delivery

April 24 – Brett Beamesderfer

Thank Guests for Coming!  Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion! Have a HAPPY VALENTINE’s DAY!

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.

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, February 6, 2025
Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Jennah Gliha, John Corsi, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Mary Shockley, Larry Berg, David Tuma, Billy Conway, Wayne Carpenter, Sam Listi, David Leigh, Todd Schiller

Guest: Chris Gregg (guest of Jennah Gliha), Megan Lane (Instructor/Speaker)
Song: by Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion David Leigh – Beach said to Tide … “Long Time No Sea”
Plate Spin: Chris Gregg
Exercise: Lion James Harrison – working off CAKE

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– Lion Mac is doing better; his family said that he should be able to join us NEXT week.  So, we will have CAKE each week in February in Celebration of Mac’s Life Membership.

– Update on Lion JT Grimm – BBQ Fundraiser scheduled for March 8^th, 5pm, at Creekside Cigar.

– Constitution and By-Laws Meeting after Lunch today – Larry Berg, James Harrison, Jennah Gliha, Wayne Carpenter & Karen Stagner

– BOARD members are asked to remain today after lunch for one brief order of business needing approval.

– Several Club Members (Jennah, Chris, Keith, Karen & Susie Marek) will be visiting and touring Texas Lions Camp with Past International Director Sam Lindsey on Friday, June 13^th – plus, attending Camp Graduation that evening. We have special rates for overnight stay at the Y.O. Ranch in Kerrville. PID Sam would like to get a headcount for the room block at the hotel.  If you are interested in going, contact Jennah or Karen to get on the list.

– STAMPEDE Bike Ride Update:

            Many of the supplies have been located and will be moved to our Storage Unit.
Current Sponsors: ABC Home & Commercial Services, Don Ringler Chevrolet, Blackland Implement, Cen-Tex  Automotive, Corsi State Farm Insurance and Sparta Crane – we urge each member to get one new sponsor.
Swag Bag Contributions: Cochran, Blair & Potts – koozies; Belton Area Chamber of Commerce – chapstick
Bib Raffle Contributions: Binoculars, Driveway Solar Lights, Sports Drinks w/koozies
Route Maps are being updated
Committee Meeting: ??

– Lions on the Leon – Planning Committee Meeting: ??

Program: Lion John Corsi – SURPRISE Program DISCO Dancing.  Thank you Megan – what a great FUN day!  Belton Lions can DANCE!

Future Programs:

February 13 – Danny Dossman – Lion “Hypo” Long (ret.)
February 20 – Jon Fontenot – Aric Henkelman, Fire Marshall; Board Meeting after
February 27 – Jennah Gliha – tentative – Representatives from BISD Sped Dept. – April 17^th, Region 12, Area Wide Special Olympics Track & Field Meet at Tiger Stadium
March 6 – open (was Christa Strang)
March 13 – David Leigh
March 20 – Open (was Veronica Logan) – Board Meeting After
March 27 – Mike Matthews
April 3 – Rob Potts
April 10 – James Harrison – Judge Ted Duffield.  Note: BLC 86^th Anniversary is April 15^th
April 17 – Cri Childs – Board Meeting after; plus … Easter Basket Delivery
April 24 – Brett Beamesderfer

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..