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 31st, 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 9th – 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 8th & Saturday, May 9th – 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 31st, District Mid-Winter Conference (Lorena), hosted by the Robinson 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
