Belton Lions Club

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday October 9th, 2025 
Call to Order by Lion Past President Mike Matthews
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB! 

Lion Members Present: David Shaw, Luke Potts, Rob Potts, Brendan Brown, David Leigh, Karen Stagner, Pam Blair, Billy Conway, Mac Hickerson & Deb, Larry Berg, Wayne Carpenter
Lion At-Large Members:
Affiliate Member:
Guests:
Song: Lion David Leigh
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Brendan Brown
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion Pam Blair – Cattle upset about Round Hay Bales – it’s not a Square Meal
Plate Spin: World Renowned International Plate Spinner Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Larry Berg – hands in the air

October Lion Birthdays: Pam Blair (10/2), Rob Potts (10/3), Ted Smith (10/10), Jennifer Ramirez (10/15), Dwayne Williams (10/16), Mac Hickerson (10/26), Danny Dossman (10/28), George Bunker (10/30)

Oath to Membership:
– Susie Marek – postponed
– George Bunker – postponed 

Regular Business 

– 2025-2026 1st Quarter (July thru September) Dues Billing out TODAY.

– Lions on the Leon Recap – Thank you to all who helped in advance and to those who came out and worked the event.  We made a little over $2,500 on the event.  The Club will use time during the Open Meeting on the 16^th for an After Action Meeting.  Thank you Card for Sponsors and Supporters passed for signatures.
– October 17^th, 1pm, UMHB Golf Center – Jane & Mac Hickerson Crusader Golf Club Building Dedication – parking map passed (attached)
– October 18^th, District Cabinet Meeting, hosted by Harker Heights Lions – sign up sheet passed – Club pays your registration.
– October 26^th, Camp Tahuaya Trunk or Treat, 3-5pm – we’ve been invited to set up a “trunk” … deadline to sign up: Oct. 18
– 15^th Annual Central Texas Fall Festival for the Special Needs Community, Saturday, November 1^st, 4-6pm, Central Texas Christian School. ** NOTICE LATER TIME!!!! Time is subject to change due to CTCS championship volleyball game schedule. Date is confirmed.  Sign up Sheet passed – Team Leaders: Jennah, Susie & Jennifer. (Karen out 10/31 thru 11/9)
– November 20 – Thanksgiving Basket Delivery – sign up sheet will start passing on Oct. 30^th (Karen out 10/31 thru 11/9) 

Program:
– David Shaw – Brendan Brown, Coach Cope, LBHS – Coach Cope always brings enthusiasm and an energy that is unmatched as he updated the Club on Lake Belton Football and all of the athletics and athletes!  Great Presentation / Thank you! 

Future Programs:
October 16 – Open General Meeting, LOTL AAR & Board Meeting After
October 23 – Mary Shockley – Coach Brett Sniffin
October 30 – David Shaw, Malinda Golden BISD
* Special Needs Community Fall Fest – November 1
November 6 – David Tuma
November 13 – Jennifer Ramirez
November 20 – Open General Meeting
* Thanksgiving Basket Delivery November 20 – HEARTbeat Tag Distribution
November 27 – No meeting
December 4 – Sam Listi
December 11 – Todd Schiller
* Project HEARTbeat Gifts Due December 11
* Christmas Basket Delivery December 11 (Karen out 12/18-12/26)
December 18 * Christmas Party ??
PM Christmas with Santa / Harris Center Set up starts after lunch??
December 25 – no Meeting

Meeting Close – Where there’s a NEED … there’s a LION! 

Keep on the Front Burner/Mark Your Calendar:- LEO Club – the Club has been asked to join with Temple Breakfast Lions to support their existing LEO Club – this is a liaison commitment request; not monetary.  We need a member to volunteer to be our Club liaison with Dr. Ponder and Dorree Collins.  Please consider volunteering to meet with Dr. Ponder and Dorree to get more information– Lion President Jon volunteered to meet with them to get more information. Karen has reached out the Lisle Meeker for possible dates, locations and times – TBD
– 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, 254-939-731, yourtravelagent@hot.rr.com
– November 20 – Thanksgiving Basket Delivery
– December 11 – Christmas Basket Delivery (note – earlier date)
– December 18, (set up at 1pm), 5-8pm, Harris Center, Pictures with Santa for families of children with special needs.
– January 31^st, District Mid-Winter Conference (Lorena), hosted by the Robinson Lions Club
– April 11^th, District Convention, hosted by the Palestine Lions Club
– Lions Field @Smith and West 5^th 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.
– 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
– Update on Cadence Bank – CD and other – on hold
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday October 2nd, 2025 
Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB! 

Lion Members Present: Luke Potts, Brendan Brown, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Jon Fontenot, Billy Conway, Jennifer Ramirez, Wayne Carpenter Larry Berg, Jennah Gliha, Mack Hickerson & Debbie, Keith Cook, David Shaw
Lion At-Large Members: Patti Powel, Pam Blair, Chris Gregg
Affiliate Member:
Guests: Christa Strang, James Ligerstein (guest of John Corsi)
Song: Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jennifer Ramirez
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Larry Berg
Joke: Lion Luke Potts (from his daughter) – Why the little shrimp won’t share … ‘cause he’s a little “shell-fish”
Plate Spin: World Renowned International Plate Spinner Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Jennah Gliha

October Lion Birthdays: Pam Blair (10/2), Rob Potts (10/3), Ted Smith (10/10), Jennifer Ramirez (10/15), Dwayne Williams (10/16), Mac Hickerson (10/26), Danny Dossman (10/28), George Bunker (10/30)

Oath to Regular/Associate Membership: – Pam Blair, Keith Cook Officiating 

Regular Business 

– Belton, Bacon, Blues and Brews, September 27, Thank you to everyone who came out and sold tickets/plate spinning – $1,101 revenue

– Lions ZONE C-2 Meeting, Sept. 25, Great meeting of Clubs in the Zone – shared what each Club does during the year.

– October 18^th, District Cabinet Meeting, hosted by Harker Heights Lions – sign up sheet passed

– 15^th Annual Central Texas Fall Festival for the Special Needs Community, Saturday, November 1^st, 4-6pm, Central Texas Christian School.
** NOTICE LATER TIME!!!! Time is subject to change due to CTCS championship volleyball game schedule. Date is confirmed.  Sign up Sheet passed – Team Leaders: Jennah, Susie & Jennifer.

– October 17^th, 1pm, UMHB Golf Center – Jane & Mac Hickerson Crusader Golf Club Building Dedication 

Program:

– LIONS on the LEON 
  – it’s all hands on deck – and kids, and spouses, and cousins – lots of new areas this year 

Future Programs:
October 9 – Brendan Brown, Coach Cope, LBHS
October 16 – Open General Meeting LIONS on the LEON AAR & Board Meeting
October 23 – Mary Shockley
October 30 – David Shaw, Malinda Golden BISD
* Special Needs Community Fall Fest – November 1^st
November 6 – David Tuma
November 13 – Jennifer Ramirez
November 20 – Open General Meeting
* Thanksgiving Basket Delivery November 20^th – HEARTbeat Tag Distribution
November 27 – No meeting
December 4 – Sam Listi
December 11 – Todd Schiller
* Project HEARTbeat Gifts Due December 11^th
* Christmas Basket Delivery December 11^th
December 18 * Christmas Party ??
PM Christmas with Santa / Harris Center Set up starts after lunch??
December 25 – no Meeting
Meeting Close – Where there’s a NEED … there’s a LION! 

Keep on the Front Burner/Mark Your Calendar:- LEO Club – the Club has been asked to join with Temple Breakfast Lions to support their existing LEO Club – this is a liaison commitment request; not monetary.  We need a member to volunteer to be our Club liaison with Dr. Ponder and Dorree Collins.  Please consider volunteering to meet with Dr. Ponder and Dorree to get more information– Lion President Jon volunteered to meet with them to get more information. Karen has reached out the Lisle Meeker for possible dates, locations and times – TBD
– 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, 254-939-731, yourtravelagent@hot.rr.com
– October 26^th, Camp Tahuaya Trunk or Treat, 3-5pm – we’ve been invited to set up a “trunk” … deadline to sign up: Oct. 18
– November 1st, 2-4pm, CTCS, 14 Annual Fall Festival for families of children with special needs
– November 20 – Thanksgiving Basket Delivery
– December 11 – Christmas Basket Delivery (note – earlier date)
– December 18, (set up at 1pm), 5-8pm, Harris Center, Pictures with Santa for families of children with special needs.
– January 31^st, District Mid-Winter Conference (Lorena), hosted by the Robinson Lions Club
– April 11^th, District Convention, hosted by the Palestine Lions Club
– Lions Field @Smith and West 5^th 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.
– 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
– Update on Cadence Bank – CD and other – on hold
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating