BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday October 30th, 2025
Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!
Lion Members Present: Keith Cook, George Bunker, Pam Blair, Larry Berg, John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, Sam Listi, Wayne Carpenter, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Jennifer Ramirez, Billy Conway, Rob Potts, Todd Schiller, Susie Marek
Lion At-Large Members: Malinda Golden (speaker)Affiliate Member:
Guests: Brandon Bozon & Mike Morgan, B.I.S.D.
Song: Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Larry Berg
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – how can birds fly in the rain? because they have wing shield wipers.
Plate Spin: Lion George Bunker
Exercise: Lion Wayne Carpenter
October Lion Birthdays: Pam Blair (10/2), Rob Potts (10/3), Ted Smith (10/10), Jennifer Ramirez (10/15), Dwayne Williams (10/16), Joe Dyer (10/25), Mac Hickerson (10/26), Rebecca Hutton (10/26), Danny Dossman (10/28), George Bunker (10/30) Singing Happy Birthday!.
Regular Business
– Peace Poster Contest – Lion Keith announced the 6th grade winner of our Club’s poster competition and passed around a “copy” of her poster; which will be submitted and entered into the District contest. She & her parents will be invited to an upcoming lunch meeting to present her with a certificate and award medal.
– 15th Annual Central Texas Fall Festival for the Special Needs Community, this Saturday, November 1st, 4-6pm, Central Texas Christian School – Team Members: Jennifer Ramirez, Pam Blair (and Jason), Keith Cook, Sam Listi, Clinton Bailey, George Bunker
– November 6th thru 8th – MD 2 Texas Lions Council of Governors Meeting, Hilton Garden Inn – Volunteers needed – request from DG Stacey – show of hands for availability – none noted.
– November 20th – Thanksgiving Basket Delivery – sign-up sheet passed and filled – Thank you (attached)
– November 20th – BISD Project Heartbeat Angel Tags available – BLC has adopted 20 tags (tags will be picked up on the 17th).
– December 6th – McLane’s Children’s Hospital Holiday Party, 11am-2pm, Saturday, Hematology and Oncology patients – Sign-up sheet passed (attached). Our Club will set up Carnival Games and Prizes. Event will be held at Temple High CTE building.
– December 6th, Belton Christmas on the Chisholm Trail Parade, evening, Saturday – (same day as McLane’s) – Danny, Jennifer, George, Karen – maybe walk with banner; and have our mascot LINUS in the parade.
– December 11th is Christmas Basket delivery after lunch
– December 11th – Project Heartbeat Gifts due back – deliver to Christina (BISD)
– December 18th is Club Christmas Party –
then, set-up after lunch for Christmas with Santa at the Harris Center.
NOTE: both events same day
Program: BISD Superintendent Malinda Golden presented information on the Bond Election. Great Presentation! Slide visuals and information for Bond(s) A,B,C,D are available on the Belton Independent School District website.
Future Programs:
November 6 – David Tuma
November 13 – Jennifer Ramirez – Dr. Bates (per Patti Powell)
November 20 – Open General Meeting – Lion Gene Ellis Celebration – there will be cake!
* 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
December 18 Christmas Party – set-up for Christmas with Santa after lunch / PM Christmas with Santa
December 25 – no Meeting
January 1 – no Meeting
Meeting Close – Where there’s a NEED … there’s a LION!
Keep on the Front Burner/Mark Your Calendar:– 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
– January 31st, District Mid-Winter Conference (Lorena), hosted by the Robinson Lions Club
– April 11th, District Convention, hosted by the Palestine Lions Club
– 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.
– 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
