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 8th, 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 6th. 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 13th – 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 17th, 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 86th Anniversary is April 15th
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.
