Belton Lions Club

BLC BOARD Meeting Order, Thursday, January 15, 2026

Lion Board Members Present: Mike Matthews, Rebecca Hutton, Karen Stagner, James Harrison, Keith Cook, Jon Fontenot
Lion Board Members Absent: Danny Dossman, Larry Berg, John Corsi, David Shaw
Guest: Lion Pam Blair

– Membership Report – 45 Active Members –2025-2026 2nd Quarter (October thru December) Dues Payment(s) Handout
Discussion: Lion JT Grimm – Lion Mike will reach out to him
               
– Treasury Report –

                General Account: $9,908.93
                Foundation/Activity Account: $32,674.62
                Edward Jones – $ 24,036.42
                Gunter Financial – $12,083.49

Business 

– Service Metrics: 9,876 People Served / 304 Volunteers / 1,631.5 Volunteer Hours / $5,456.00 funds donated / $3,651.00 funds raised / current LCI year – July 1, 2025 to today

New Business 

– America’s Best Update – We received a letter from District Eyeglass Program Lea Ann Batey that the Company can no longer order glasses w/o payment.  Update: Lea has set up a plan for Clubs that want to participate – America’s Best can debit the Club (card on file) after getting authorization (per transaction) from the Club.  After discussion, Lion James moved; Lion Mike 2^nd; voted approval. Secretary Karen will advise District Lion Lea Batey.

– Belton Mini Storage – it’s renewal time – the amount for another 12 months is $935.26. Lion James motioned to approve, 2^nd by Lion Mike, voted approval. Treasurer Rebecca will mail check.

– LIONS on the LEON Captain “D” Dash for “Sight” – the only dates available in the Cen-Tex Race Series are in February or March.  The last Saturday in February is Salado Lions Roar; all Saturday’s in March are available. After discussion, the Board agreed to continue the Captain “D” Dash for “Sight” independently, on the first Saturday of October.  BLC Committee will start meeting on a regular basis to plan the improved 5K route and other logistics. Lion Joe Dyer, Belton Parks & Rec will be on the committee – Secretary Karen will meet with him next week.

– Igloo Water Coolers for Stampede – we threw three (3) of the original coolers with outer casing cracked open.  We need to purchase.  $44.98 each AMAZON. Lion Mike moved to purchase; 2^nd by Pam Blair; voted approval.  Secretary Karen will order.

– Purchase of four (4) first-aid kits for Stampede Rest stops – already approved 6/2025 – President Jon will email Secretary with the specific kits to order.

– Rest Stops for Stampede – Christina at KOM suggested we have Rest Stop themes – Board agreed that this would be fun for the riders.  We will reach out to BHS to see if they will assist at one of the rest stops and bring their mascot.

# 1: KOM / # 2 BLC & FireAnt (confirmed) / # 3 Patti (pending) / # 4 Jennah & Chris (pending)

/ # 5 __________

– 2026-2027 Officers – Board Members will begin reaching out to Club Members to see who might be interested in SERVING on the Board.

Meeting closed
Submitted by Lion Secretary Karen Stagner 

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday January 15, 2026 
Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB! 

Lion Members Present: George Bunker, Brendan Brown, Pam Blair, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Joe Dyer, Rebecca Hutton, Billy Conway, Wayne Carpenter, James Harrison, Keith Cook, David Tuma, Maria Ramirez, Dwayne Williams
Lion At-Large Members: 
Affiliate Member:
Guests: Nicole Johnson (joined today), Kevin (walk-in guest of Jon Fontenot), Clint Chandler (guest of Mike Matthews)
Song: Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Danny Dossman
Joke: Lion James Harrison – you had to be there …
Plate Spin: Lion George Bunker
Exercise: Lion James Harrison

January Lion Birthdays: Clint Bailey (1/22), Larry Berg (1/22), JT Grimm (1/9), Nicole Johnson (1/16)

Presentation to our Dead Fish Grill Hostess – Tabitha – Happy Birthday! 

Installation of Maria Alicia Martinez – officiated by Lion James Harrison – WELCOME

Regular Business
Reminder – Board Meeting after Lunch

New Business
Congratulations – our submission to the International Peace Poster Contest is one of the 5 finalists in District; if it wins District, it goes on to State. We will know at the Mid-Winter Conference, January 31^st in Lorena.

Program: Open Meeting discussing Committees and Annual Projects

Future Programs:
January 15* – Open Meeting (Board Mtg after)
January 22 – Billy Conway
January 29 – Keith Cook – New Member Orientation Slide Show – What do Belton Lions Do?
February 5 – John Corsi
February 12 – Danny Dossman
February 19* Open Meeting (Board Mtg after)
February 26 – Wayne Carpenter
March 5 – Todd Schiller
March 12 – Mary Shockley
March 19*- Open Meeting (Board Mtg after)
March 26 – David Leigh
April 2 – Karen Stagner – Rucker Preston 

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

Keep on the Front Burner/Mark Your Calendar:

– January 31^st, District Mid-Winter Conference (Lorena), hosted by the Robinson 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.
– 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 January 8, 2026 
Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB! 

Lion Members Present: Larry Berg, Jennifer Ramirez, Brendan Brown, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Sam Listi, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Pam Blair, Rob Potts, David Tuma, Mac Hickerson & Debbie, Keith Cook, Jon Fontenot, Dwayne Williams
Lion At-Large Members: 
Affiliate Member: 
Guests: Maria Alicia Martinez (speaker) & Mariela Martinez (guest)
Song: Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Brendan Brown
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Sam Listi
Prayer: Lion Larry Berg
Joke: Lion Jennifer Ramirez … Koala – Koalifications
Plate Spin: World Renowned International Plate spinner Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Keith Cook
January Lion Birthdays: Clint Bailey (1/22), Larry Berg (1/22), JT Grimm (1/9),
Regular Business 
– Recap: Christmas with Santa for Friends for Life families at the Harris Center – Thank you to all who helped; and to Lion Pam for taking the Lead. 
New Business – 2026 Program Schedule – Program Chair David Leigh emailed the proposed list.  Please check your date assignments and let Lion David know if you have a conflict.
– America’s Best Eye Care – we have received a letter that they are no longer accepting referrals from our District Clubs – under the current program.  District Eye Chair Le Ann Batey is looking into alternatives.
– MD2-X3 Mid-Winter Cabinet Meeting, Saturday, January 31^st, Lorena, 8:30am-2pm (Peace Poster Contest winners announced) – sign up sheet
– District MD 2X3 Convention, April 10 & 11, Palestine, Texas – mark your calendars
– Captain “D” Dash for Sight – Cen-Tex Race Series 2026 Calendar is out. The only months that would be available would be February and March – August is now full.  The Board will discuss next week.
– STAMPEDE on the Chisholm Trail, May 9^th – we’ve kick started the promotion … and need Sponsors (handouts)
Also, we have an opportunity to partner with the City, Parks & Rec and Downtown Business – Legends on the Chisholm Trail has been scheduled for Friday, May 8^th & Saturday, May 9^th – a win-win for both Chisholm Trail event participants.
Program:  Lion Larry Berg had invited Dan Kirkley to discuss Hope for the Hungry & CARE Network – unfortunately, Pastor Kirkley is ill.  Pastor Maria Alicia Martinez from Jesus 24/7 & CARE Network stepped up to provide in inspirational overview of the Church and Organization’s creation, activities and affiliations – Thank You!
Future Programs:
January 15* – Open Meeting (Board Mtg after)
January 22 – Billy Conway
January 29 – Keith Cook
February 5 – John Corsi
February 12 – Danny Dossman
February 19* Open Meeting (Board Mtg after)
February 26 – Wayne Carpenter
March 5 – Todd Schiller
March 12 – Mary Shockley
March 19*- Open Meeting (Board Mtg after)
March 26 – David Leigh
Meeting Close – Where there’s a NEED … there’s a LION! 
Keep on the Front Burner/Mark Your Calendar:

– January 31^st, District Mid-Winter Conference (Lorena), hosted by the Robinson 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.
– 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