BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday December 4th, 2025
Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!
Lion Members Present: Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, David Leigh, George Bunker, John Corsi, Jennifer Ramirez, Mike Matthews, Pam Blair, Billy Conway, Rob Potts, James Harrison, David Tuma, Larry Berg, Wayne Carpenter, Sam Listi, Jon Fontenot
Lion At-Large Members: Susie Marek
Affiliate Member:
Guests: Ann Carpenter (guest of Wayne Carpenter), Assistant City Manager Matt Bates, IT Administrator Alex Munger, Amanda Hairston, Lena Armstrong Library Director (speaker)
Song: Ann Carpenter
Pledge to US Flag: Matt Bates
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion John Corsi
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion James Harrison – what do you call a wreath of $100 bills? Aretha Franklin
Plate Spin: First Timer Lion Larry Berg – nice spin
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews with joke narrative from Lion James Harrison
December Lion Birthdays: Reese Davis (12/10), Sam Listi (12/17)
Board Meeting Recap
– Americas Best eye exams and glasses increased their price by $5.00.
– The February Fundraiser Cruise has been cancelled due to lack of reservations.
– Starting in January, Club members are urged to wear their name badge, since we have so many new members. The Tail Twister will be issuing fines. Please let the Secretary know if you do not have a nametag.
Regular Business
– This Saturday, December 6th – McLane’s Children’s Hospital Holiday Party, 11am-2pm, Saturday, Set up has changed to 9:30am. Hematology and Oncology patients – Our Club will set up Carnival Games and Prizes. Event will be held at Temple High CTE building, 711 N. 31st Street (Door 23). Pam & Jason Blair, Patti Powell, Jennifer Ramirez, Karen Stagner, George & Tracie Bunker.
– This Saturday, 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 (attached) Christmas Basket Team is: Larry Berg (Team Leader), Jennah Gliha, David Leigh, Karen Stagner, Keith Cook, Todd Schiller, Mary Shockley
– BISD Project Heartbeat Angel Tags – BLC has adopted 20 tags – All Tags have been adopted (attached)– purchasing one full outfit of clothing and one toy – due back December 11th. Wrap or Bag & attach Angel Tag. Thank you! Project Heartbeat Team is: Jennah Gliha, David Tuma, Luke Potts, Keith Cook (Team Leader), Todd Schiller
– December 18th is Club Christmas Party – then, set-up after lunch for Christmas with Santa for Friends for Life families at the Harris Center. Sign up sheet for Christmas with Santa. (attached)
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: Pam Blair (Team Leader), Mike Matthews, Keith Cook
Program: Sam Listi invited Amanda Hairston, Belton Library – She provided an entertaining, energetic, and welcoming overview of Lena Armstrong Library programs and visions for Kids, Teens and Adults. (attachments)
Future Programs:
December 11 – Todd Schiller – Body of Christ Community Clinic Executive Director, Donna Dunn
* 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
