BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday June 26, 2025
Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot – 1st Meeting as President – WooHoo!
“If it’s Thursday … its LIONS CLUB!
Members Present: Wayne Carpenter, Jennah Gliha, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Mac Hickerson & Debbie, Billy Conway, Sam Listi, Larry Berg, David Shaw, Keith Cook, Karen Stagner
At-Large Members: Patti Powell
Guests: Chris Gregg, Jennifer Ramirez (guest of the Karen Stagner)
Song: Lion Jennah Gliha
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Larry Berg
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – didn’t write it down – oops
Plate Spin: World Renowned Plate Spinner Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Sam Listi
June Birthdays: Mary Shockley (6/3), Cri Childs (6/21), David Shaw (6/27)
– BOARD Meeting Recap:
Flag Program – only 3 unpaid remaining. We are starting a recruitment drive for new participants.
Ice Chests & First Aid Kits – the Board discussed and approved purchasing 4-medium RTIC ice chests and 4 OSHA Compliant First Aid Kits for use on our events. Lion President Jon is going to schedule a Stop the Bleed class for the Club.
LEO Club – the Board discussed the proposal from PDG Lisle Meeker to partner with them and their existing Temple LEO Club; to form a Temple-Belton LEO Club. It was agreed to present this to the Membership for interest and participation. Pending a Club Member to Volunteer as Counselor to work with Dr. Ponder & Doree Collins.
President Jon Fontenot reminded the Board that Board Meeting dates’ program(s) will be “general membership news and project updates”. And, Committee Sign-up list will be circulated next meeting.
General Business and Announcements
– Joint Service Opportunity, Friday (tomorrow), June 27th, 5pm, invitation from Temple Founders to help serve Dream Catcher dinner (pizza and cookies) to campers returning from Texas Lions Camp. It is at Baylor Scott & White Mayborn Auditorium TAMU Medical Building, It is behind the ER. We need head-count for Deb Swift-Alejandro. Keith Cook, Karen Stagner & Sam Listi will attend.
– Belton 4th of July Parade (Friday, July 4th, 9am). Our entry is #87. We will need help getting the Pearl out of storage on Monday, June 30th; 3pm; and getting it ready for the Parade. We need Pirates to ride in the ship.
– Back to School with God, Saturday, July 19th, 9am-Noon, Yettie Polk Park – Mark Your Calendar – sign up sheet to circulate. Lea Batey will coordinate eye-screeners and equipment. Belton PD for Command Vehicle. Maybe Scouts to help wrap hot dogs.
– Great News! Ribs n Rods has changed their Cook-off date to November. We will no longer be competing with them for October 4th – Lions on the Leon.
– Motioned, 2nd and approved to name our new mascot – LINUS!
Program: Randy Pittenger, Belton Area Chamber of Commerce, 4th of July Celebration and Chamber Happenings.
(Handout attached) Energetic, Entertaining and Informative Presentation.
Future Programs:
July 3 – Danny Dossman (4th of July Parade – last minute details); and Girl Scout Troop 8121, Kiera, Abigail &
Mariel – BECS Project
July 10 – Larry Berg
July 17* – Open Board Meeting Date (was Wayne Carpenter)
July 24 – Billy Conway
July 31 – Sam Listi (city) – maybe Heritage check presentation
August 7 – John Corsi
August 14 – Jennah Gliha
August 21* – Open Board Meeting Date (was Jon Fontenot)
August 28 – David Leigh
September 4 – James Harrison
September 11 – Mike Matthews
September 18* – Open Board Meeting Date (was Rob Potts
September 25
Meeting Closed – Where there’s a NEED … there’s a LION!
Keep on the Front Burner/Mark Your Calendar:
– MD 2-X3 Cabinet Meeting, 7:45a-1p, Harris Center, hosted by Temple Belton Ladies Lions, sign-up sheet soon
– Bell County Senior Expo, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 8am-1pm, Cadence Bank Center – sign-up sheet soon
– Our Club will be selling the People’s Choice tickets and our Plate Spinning Contest at Belton, Bacon, Blues and Brews, September 27
– Captain “D” Dash for Sight 5K Run/Walk, October 4th – combination of Trail and Streets (across the Park and through the neighborhood). Preliminary Map Layout submitted to Parks and Rec. Once approved, we will kick-start our promo
– October 10th & 11th, Belton Polka on the Square, Save the Date – at this time, we’re unaware if we will be serving or helping.
– October 11 & 12, Rescue Magazine Pet Adoption Extravaganza, 10am-5pm – Save the Date – possibly lending the Black Pearl again.
– DATE TBD, 2-4pm, CTCS, 14th Annual Fall Festival for families of children with special needs
– November 20th – Thanksgiving Basket Delivery
– December 18th, (set up at 1pm), 5-8pm, Harris Center, Pictures with Santa for families of children with special needs.
– BLC Fundraiser Cruise – March 1-8, 2026 from Galveston onboard the Regal Princess – with stops in Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Roatan – includes all port charges, round trip transportation to the pier in Galveston and a breakfast on the charter bus. Your Travel Agent, 254-939-0731,
yourtravelagent@hot.rr.com
– Lions Field @Smith and West 5th could use some updates. Jon Fontenot will get Parks & Rec to explore options – tabled until we have more information.
– The Club plans to participate in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Keith Cook will take the lead during the 2025-26 school year.
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