Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha at 12:21pm.
“If its Thursday … its LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: Sam Listi, Jon Fontenot, Chris Gregg, Danny Dossman, Mary Shockley, Billy Conway, John Corsi, Larry Berg, Jennah Gliha, Mike Matthews, Keith Cook.
Guest: Mike Seiler (speaker)
Song: Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion Mike Matthews
Plate Spin: Lion Chris Gregg
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews – B+ positive.
May Birthdays: Brett Beamesderfer (5/7) Billy Conway (5/12) Veronica Logan (5/18) David Shaw (5/27)
Board Meeting Recap:
Flag Program: Memorial Day is May 26th – next Board meeting unpaid will need to be picked up or depleted. Final renewal reminder will be sent during the week of May 4th. Thank you to Danny Dossman and Mike Matthews for replacement of flags.
Fundraiser Cruise – The Board agreed on March 1-8, 2026 visiting ports of Cozumel, Costa Maya and Roatan; 7 night Caribbean Cruise from Galveston onboard the Regal Princess. When James gets back, he will get the flier/card created.
General Announcements:
Penguin Project – Shrek, Jr. Show times are: Friday, May 2nd at 7pm; Saturday, May 3rd at 7pm; Sunday May 4th at 2pm. – Link to get tickets, google:www.beltonpenguinproject.ludus.com. Jennifer Ramirez does a great job helping with this project. Location is Belton High School.
Reminder: Tree Dedication Ceremony, Friday May 2nd, 10am, Heritage Park – honoring Lion Danny Dossman as Beltonian of the Year.
Texas Lions Camp Visit & Tour – June 13 & 14 – we have Keith (333590), Karen & Susie Marek (333591) Jennah/Chris (333589) going so far. Keith is reaching out to BISD Delta+ Administration to invite two of them to join us. Does anyone else want to go with us? We have a room (333589) that we are holding.
Thank you note: Card was passed around for signatures… plan to print with signatures of Lion members.
Program: Lion Shockley introduced Mike Seiler as the guest speaker. He spoke about Bull Riders Association activities and upcoming events in our area. August 30th at Schoepf’s BBQ . Belton downtown outdoor event. Event dates include October 25th and Dec 7th at the EXPO. (Cadence Bank Center).
Future Programs:
May 8 – David Shaw – final STAMPEDE planning meeting.
May 15 – David Tuma – Board Meeting after.
May 22- Randy Dixon, Central Counties Services (MHMR)
May 29 – Dewayne Williams
June 5 Todd Schiller (schools)
June 12 – Sam Listi (city)
June 19 – James Harrison (club) -plus officer installation
June 26 – Karen Stagner (chamber)
July 3 – Danny Dossman
Mike Seiler was thanked for being our guest speaker. Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!
Sign up sheets to volunteer and work the Stampede event were passed around and discussed by members present. Keith Cook is going to locate 3 paint rollers.
Keep on the Front Burner:
The Club plans to participate in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Keith Cook will take the lead during the 2025-26 school year.
Lions Field @Smith and West 5th could use some updates. Jon Fontenot will get Parks & Rec to explore options – we’ll have more info at next months Board meeting.
The William Long and Halley Cox Memorial Scholarship applications are in. Todd Schiller and Keith Cook will be reviewing them soon. Thank you!
Lions on the Leon – update from Monday’s meeting – 2025 will be entirely riverside. Danny is working on the 5K route through the neighborhood (Belton Parks & Rec is working with us). The 5K route will be a combination of trail and streets. Belton 4th of July Parade. Will we have an entry?