BLC BOARD Meeting Recap – March 20, 2025
Call to Order by Lion President–elect Jon Fontenot
Members Present: Mike Matthews, John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, James Harrison, Keith Cook, Larry Berg, Mac Hickerson
Absent: David Shaw, Todd Schiller, Jennah Gliha
Guest:
Membership Report – Karen Stagner –
Total Active Members – 39
Treasurer Report –
General Account – $ 9,356.62
Foundation Account – $ 35,668.04
Edward Jones – $
Raymond James – $
Business:
– International Peace Poster Contest – kit purchased for 2025-2026. Keith Cook will oversee the Club’s participation in the Contest – to be distributed during 2025-2026 school year.
– Texas Lions Camp – June 13th, evening meal opportunity – after discussion about the day of touring camp and museum; and that the other District 2 X3 Clubs are not able to participate; the decision was made to pass on the meal opportunity this year
– Texas Lions Camp Visit – June 13th, arrive by 2pm to tour Camp and Museum with PID Sam Lindsey. It was motioned by James Harrison; 2nd by Larry Berg; for the Club to pay for up to four (4) rooms at roughly $99 each at Y.O. Ranch for the visit. After discussion – approved by majority.
– Lions Field, Smith Street and W. 5th 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 get with Parks and Rec to explore other options of Support and will provide more information at the April Board Meeting.
– The Board discussed having an “open meeting” once a month on Board Meeting day (without a scheduled speaker) to update what’s going on with everyone and with the Club and with the City – approved – starting in April
– Fundraiser Cruise – James Harrison with get with Your Travel Agent about a 2026 February Fundraiser cruise & will ask her to speak to the Club on April 24th.
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 9th.
– 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.
Submitted by Belton Lions Club Secretary Karen Stagner