BLC BOARD Meeting Recap, Thursday, November 20, 2025 –
Lion Board Members Present: David Shaw, John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, James Harrison, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Larry Berg, Mike Matthews Absent: Keith Cook Guest: Pam Blair
– Membership Report – 45 Active Members –2025-2026 1st Quarter Dues Payment(s) Handout Discussion: Lion JT Grimm – Club Secretary will reach out
– Treasury Report – General Account: $ 10,684.31 Foundation/Activity Account: $ 33,222.48 Edward Jones Gunter Financial
Business
– Service Metrics: 9,112 People Served / 210 Volunteers / 1,186.5 Volunteer Hours / $5,456.00 funds donated / $3,651.00 funds raised
– Treasurer Update – Lion Rebecca has been added to the bank account(s) – Lion Jennah has been removed.
December Board meeting will get a full recap of both bank accounts – once she get everything sorted and entered into Quickbooks.
New Business
– America’s Best Price Update – we received a letter from Carmela Harris, Eyeglass Manager that the price is increasing from $89.95 to $95.00.
Lion James Harrison advised the Board that the scheduled February 2026 fundraiser cruise has been cancelled because there was lots of interest, but only one paid reservation. We will try again in 2027.
After discussion about remembering names and new members, Lion Danny Dossman motioned that the Club members should go back to wearing name badges again – with Tail Twister fines for non-compliance; 2nd by Lion Larry Berg; passed to start January 1st.
BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday November 20th, 2025 Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot “If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!
Lion Members Present: Larry Berg, David Shaw, John Corsi, Mike Matthews, Sam Listi, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Pam Blair, Jennifer Ramirez, Rob Potts, Luke Potts, James Harrison, Dwayne Williams, George Bunker, Mac Hickerson & Debbie, David Tuma Lion At-Large Members: Affiliate Member: Guests: Lion Gene Ellis, Sandy Owings (mom), Carrie Ellis (spouse) Song: Lion John Corsi Pledge to US Flag: Lion Brendan Brown Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Mike Matthews Prayer: Lion Larry Berg Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – Jack that talks to vegetables? … Jack and the Bean Talk Plate Spin: World Renowned Plate Spinner Mac Hickerson Exercise: Lion James Harrison along with a lengthy dissertation …
November Lion Birthdays: Karen Stagner (11/14), David Leigh (11/14), Patti Powell (11/17).
Regular Business – TODAY – Brief Board Meeting after lunch – TODAY – Thanksgiving Basket Delivery –Thank you to the Basket Deliverers – Jennifer Ramirez, Pam Blair, Larry Berg (2) and Rob Potts. (See pictures attached) Thanksgiving Basket Team is: Larry Berg, Jennah Gliha, Mary Shockley, David Tuma, David Leigh, Sam Listi, John Corsi (Team Leader), Keith Cook, Todd Schiller, Karen Stagner – TODAY – BISD Project Heartbeat Angel Tags – BLC has adopted 20 tags – Tag adoptions – purchasing one full outfit of clothing and one toy – due back December 11th. Wrap or Bag & attach Angel Tag. Thank you! All twenty (20) tags have been adopted. If you didn’t get a tag and want one, let the Club Secretary know and she will get more. Project Heartbeat Team is: Jennah Gliha, David Tuma, Luke Potts, Keith Cook (Team Leader), Todd Schiller – December 6th – McLane’s Children’s Hospital Holiday Party, 11am-2pm, Saturday, Hematology and Oncology patients – Sign-up sheet 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) Lion George Bunker’s family will walk with banner; and he will have our mascot LINUS in the parade. Lion George is Team Leader. If anyone else wants to walk in the Parade, please contact Club Secretary or Lion George. – December 11th is Christmas Basket delivery after lunch – sign up sheet passed today. (attached) Christmas Basket Team is: Larry Berg (Team Leader), Jennah Gliha, David Leigh, Karen Stagner, Keith Cook, Todd Schiller, Mary Shockley – 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 for Friends for Life families at the Harris Center. NOTE: both events same day Club Christmas Party Team is: David Leigh, James Harrison (Team Leader), Luke Potts & Clinton Bailey. Pictures with Santa Team is: Patti Powell (Team Leader), Mike Matthews, Keith Cook
Program: Open General Meeting – Lion Gene Ellis Celebration – there was cake! It was great to have Lion Gene with us again … so many wonderful memories!
Future Programs: November 27 – No meeting – Happy Thanksgiving! December 4 – Sam Listi – Amanda Hairston, Belton Library December 11 – Todd Schiller * Project HEARTbeat Gifts Due December 11 * Christmas Basket Delivery December 11 December 18 Christmas Party – then 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:
– 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
BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday November 13th, 2025 Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot “If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!
Lion Members Present: Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Pam Blair, Rob Potts, Dwayne Williams, David Tuma, Mack Hickerson & Debbie, Keith Cook, George Bunker, Jon Fontenot, Larry Berg Lion At-Large Members: Patti Powell, Susie Marek Affiliate Member: Guests: Dr. Jeff Bates (speaker), Billy Popelka (guest) Song: Lion Mike Matthews Pledge to US Flag: Lion David Tuma Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook Prayer: Lion Billy Conway Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – what did the little grape do when it got stepped on … it let out a little whine. Plate Spin: World Renowned Plate Spinner Mac Hickerson Exercise: Lion Sam Listi
November Lion Birthdays: Karen Stagner (11/14), David Leigh (11/14), Patti Powell (11/17).
Regular Business – Chris and Jennah’s baby, Kennedy Jo, was born on November 9th. – November 20th – Thanksgiving Basket Delivery –Thank you (attached) – Don’t forget to bring your items. – November 20th – BISD Project Heartbeat Angel Tags – BLC has adopted 20 tags (tags will be picked up on the 19th). – December 6th – McLane’s Children’s Hospital Holiday Party, 11am-2pm, Saturday, Hematology and Oncology patients – Sign-up sheet. 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) Jennifer, George (9 people), Karen – walk with banner; and have our mascot LINUS in the parade. – December 11th is Christmas Basket delivery after lunch – sign up sheet will pass on November 20th – 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: Jennifer Ramirez – Dr. Jeff Bates, (Gatesville Lion), Chief Medical Officer at Coryell Health in Gatesville (per Patti Powell) – The Lord’s Work, Hospice House, Sleep in Heavenly Peace – shpbeds.org
Future Programs: 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 – Amanda Hairston, Belton Library 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
Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot “If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!
Lion Members Present: Mike Matthews, Keith Cook, Mac Hickerson, Wayne Carpenter, Billy Conway, Rob Potts, John Corsi, Brendan Brown, Jennifer Ramirez, Jon Fontenot, Sam Listi, Larry Berg, Joe Dyer Lion At-Large Members: Affiliate Member: Guests: Song: Lion Pledge to US Flag: Lion Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Prayer: Lion Joke: Lion Plate Spin: World Renowned Plate Spinner Mac Hickerson Exercise: Lion Wayne Carpenter
November Lion Birthdays: Karen Stagner (11/14), David Leigh (11/14), Patti Powell (11/17).
Regular Business – 15th Annual Central Texas Fall Festival for the Special Needs Community, – Jennifer Ramirez – Thank You – November 20th – Thanksgiving Basket Delivery – sign-up sheet passed and filled – Thank you (attached) – November 20th – BISD Project Heartbeat Angel Tags – 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. 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: Jennifer Ramirez provided an update on the Delta Program building and other Special Needs projects.
Future Programs: November 13 – Jennifer Ramirez – Dr. Jeff Bates, (Gatesville Lion), Chief Medical Officer at Coryell Health in Gatesville (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 – Amanda Hairston, Belton Library 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
