BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday May 29th 2025
Call to Order by Lion Jennah Gliha
“If its Thursday … its LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: Todd Schiller, David Shaw, Jennah, Gliha, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Dnany Dossman, Larry Berg, Wayne Carpenter, Dwayne Williams, Keith Cook, Billy Conway, Luke Potts, Rob Potts, James Harrison, Mac Hickerson, Karen Stagner
Guests: Chris Gregg, Kareem Bennett (speaker)
Song: Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Luke Potts
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion James Harrison – dragon vs dinosaur … dragon won’t explode; but a dino-mite.
Plate Spin: World Renowned Plate Spinner Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
May Birthdays: Brett Beamesderfer (5/7) Billy Conway (5/12)
Presentation: Key Award from Lions International for adding two (2) new Members – demonstrating active commitment to the growth and strength of the Club – Dwayne Williams – Thank You and Congratulations!
CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties, Kevin Kyle has invited the Club to their Ribbon Cutting at their new location. Wednesday, June 4th, 3pm, 900 W. Irvin Ave., Temple.
Texas Lions Camp Visit & Tour – Friday/Saturday, June 13 & 14 – we have Keith (333590), Karen & Susie Marek (333591) Jennah/Chris (333589) and Jennifer & Pete Ramirez (333592).
June 14th – Gatesville Fire Ant Tour Bike Ride – need volunteers for their Rest Stop # 2 – Jon Fontenot
Captain “D” Dash for Sight 5K Run/Walk – combination of Trail and Streets (across the Park and through the neighborhood). It’s time to renew in Run Sign-up; and to start promoting (only four months out), but we need the details worked out now. Planning Meeting scheduled for 5:30ish, Monday, June 2nd, Danny’s house.
Belton 4th of July Parade (Friday, July 4th, 9am). We WILL have an entry. Application and Waiver – deadline Wednesday, June 18th. Safety Meeting, Saturday, June 21st. Planning Meeting scheduled for 5:30ish, Monday, June 2nd, Danny’s house.
Back to School with God, Saturday, July 19th, 9am-Noon, Yettie Polk Park – Mark Your Calendar – the Board will discuss at the meeting after lunch today.
2026 STAMPEDE – the date of Saturday, May 9th has been set; and has been approved by the City and Harris Ctr
Program: DeWayne Williams invited Kareem Bennett – Systems Administrator – Bell County – 21 years serving Bell County with the always changing; always learning technology; and data security. Thank You!
Future Programs:
June 5 – Todd Schiller – Gaby Neno, Asst. Superintendent Teaching & Learning
June 12 – Keith Cook – Lisle Meeker – LEO Club
June 19 – Scholarship Award – plus officer installation – Board Meeting after
June 26 – Karen Stagner (chamber) – Randy Pittenger
July 3 – Danny Dossman
July 10 Larry Berg
July 17* Wayne Carpenter – Board Meeting after
July 24 Billy Conway
July 31 Sam Listi (city)
August 7 John Corsi
August 14 Jennah Gliha
August 21* Jon Fontenot – Board Meeting after
August 28 David Leigh
September 4 James Harrison
September 11 Mike Matthews
September 18* Rob Potts – Board Meeting after
September 25 James Harrison
Keep on the Front Burner:
Fundraiser Cruise – The Board agreed on March 1-8, 2026 from Galveston onboard the Regal Princess – Sat. 3/1 – Galveston / Sun. 3/2 – At Sea / Mon. 3/3 – Cozumel (9am-6pm) / Tue 3/4 – Costa Maya (8am-5pm) / Wed. 3/5 – Roatan (Mahogany Bay) (8am-5pm) / Thur. 3/6 – At Sea / Fri. 3/7 – At Sea / Sat. 3/8 – Galveston (7am)
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 have reviewed and will be presenting soon. Thank you!
Lions on the Leon – 2025 will be entirely riverside.
