BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, February 27, 2025
Call to Order by Lion President-Jennah Gliha
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: Jennah Gliha, David Shaw, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Luke Potts (joined today), Wayne Carpenter, Mac Hickerson, James Harrison, John Corsi
Guest: Chris Gregg (guest of Jennah), Lauren Marek, Misty Norwood, Kitti Corsi, Sara Windham (BLC Guests)
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 Jennah Gliha – you had to be there – something about a throat lozenge.
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)
– “Dining & Shopping Spree” coupon books – Proposal lacked a 2nd … Keith Cook will advise the company that we decline.
– BLC Constitution & By Laws: Constitution will remain as currently written. Club Secretary submitted updated contact and Board information to Comptroller.
– Club Excellence Award – LCI has increased the qualifications and financial commitment requirement. After discussion, the Board made the difficult decision not to apply this year.
– International Peace Poster Contest – Board agreed to participate; Keith Cook will take Lead. (handout)
– Lions Field, Smith Street and W. 5th Avenue – BLC is a sponsor of the Baseball Park – looking into addl. Support.
– BBQ Fundraiser to help with medical expenses for Lion JT Grimm is scheduled for March 8th, 5pm, at Creekside Cigar. If you are able, bring a bottle or item for the auction.
– Texas Lions Camp Visit – visiting and touring Texas Lions Camp with PID 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.Sign up Sheet.
– Texas Lions Camp Graduation Dinner, June 13 – possible joint project in MD 2-X3 – will update later.
– STAMPEDE Sponsors:
Please reach out to Suppliers and Vendors to get sponsors – Level Opportunities: $50, $75, $150, $250, $500, $750
We’re about $2K short of where we need to be to meet our normal Sponsorship Fundraising Goal.
– Lions on the Leon & Stampede – Planning Committee Meeting update from Feb. 20 meeting – mainly Stampede – addressed notes and issues from the AAR. Promo for Lions on the Leon starting – addressed notes and issues from the AAR.
– Slate of Officers for the July 1, 2025 thru June 30, 2026 year – 2nd Vice President position was open; called for nominations; Larry Berg nominated; accepted. Slate presented for vote; unanimous approval. Thank you for Serving!
President – Jon Fontenot
1st Vice President – Todd Schiller
2nd Vice President – Larry Berg
Secretary – Karen Stagner
Treasurer – Jennah Gliha
Tail Twister – Danny Dossman
Past President Board Members at Large: Jennah Gliha, Keith Cook, Mike Matthews, John Corsi, David Shaw
Historian – James Harrison
Program: Lion President Jennah Gliha and Past President Keith Cook have invited Representatives from BISD SpEd Dept. – to talk with us about the April 17th, Region 12, Area Wide Special Olympics Track & Field Meet at Tiger Stadium. Thank you, Misty Norwood and Lauren Marx for speaking to us this Thursday. Misty and Lauren are representatives of the BISD Special Education Department! They’re having the Special Olympics on Thursday April 17th at Tiger Stadium it’s going to be an amazing event! They’re looking for volunteers. They will be posting a link for Volunteer Sign Up; and for Support Donations.
Future Programs:
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
