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 8th, 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 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, Sign up Sheet.
– STAMPEDE Sponsors: as of February 14th
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 17th, 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 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!
