BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday February 12, 2026
Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!
Lion Members Present: George Bunker, Maria Alicia Martinez, John Corsi, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Mary Shockley, Pam Blair, Wayne Carpenter, Rob Potts, James Harrison, Jon Fontenot, David Leigh, Mac Hickerson & Debbie, Sam Listi, Keith Cook, Rebecca Hutton, David Leigh
Lion At-Large Members:
Affiliate Member:
Guests: Tracia Bunker (joining the Club)
Song: Lion Karen Stagner
Pledge to US Flag: Lion David Tuma
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion Mike Matthews – something about CrOPs; James Harrison – Pirate Crab girlfriend’s name – Meshell
Plate Spin: World Renowned Plate Spinner Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mary Shockley – chicken wings?
February Lion Birthdays: Mack Latimer (2/8), Brendan Brown (2/13), Kevin Hisel (2/16), Jon Fontenot (2/20), John Corsi (2/26)
– PRESENTATION: Mary Shockley 10 year Chevron from Lions Intl. Congratulations!
Regular Business
– Note: February Board Meeting – Today after lunch
– Service Opportunity to help in serving Hamburgers at Youth Fair with Temple Founders – recap – Pam Blair – Temple Founders and Rotary served 400 hamburgers, chips & soft drinks to the youth fair exhibitors and their families.
– Credit Card Update – Lion Rebecca Hutton – new forms – new rules from the cc company – everyone needs to fill out a new form.
– Delta Project Reverse Job Fair, Thursday, Feb. 26, 10am-11:30am, Harris Center, questions: Tammie Baggerly, tammie.baggerly@bisd.net, 254-215-3382
– STAMPEDE on the Chisholm Trail, May 9th – We still need Sponsors, Swag Bag donations (150) and Bib Raffle items (20). Current Sponsors: ABC Home & Commercial (Trail Boss); Don Ringler Chevrolet (Chuck Wagon), Dennis Eakin KIA (Point Man) and Cochran Blair & Potts (Point Man), Richard Weaver (Point Man), Sparta Crane & Drilling (Wrangler) – We need Volunteer Company or Family to man Rest Stops 3 & 5.
– Tim Tebow Foundation Night to Shine Prom Night for Special Needs Community,
Friday, February 13th, 4:30-9pm, Temple Bible Church. Lion Susie Marek, FRIENDS F♥R LIFE has invited Belton Lions to set up a table to promote Texas Lions Camp. Signed up to help: Pam Blair, Maria Alicia Ramirez. If anyone else wants to help, please let Secretary know.
– Captain “D” Dash for “Sight”, October 3rd, Route totally within Heritage Park established; we are planning to have a timed run to attract more runners – we’re looking for underwriters for the Timing, for Award Medals, and for T-Shirts.
– Central Texas BBQ Round-up, Friday, March 20 & Saturday, March 21, Expo Center. Sign up sheet passed. Note: each hour donated will result in $38.46 donated to Belton Lions Club!
Program: “All About Belton” by Danny Dossman
Future Programs:
February 19* Open Meeting
February 26 – Wayne Carpenter – Alicia Jallah, Helping Hands Ministry
March 5 – Todd Schiller
March 12 – Mary Shockley TBD
March 19*- Open Meeting (Board Mtg after)
March 26 – David Leigh
April 2 – Karen Stagner – Rucker Preston, Family Promise,
Meeting Close – Where there’s a NEED … there’s a LION!
Keep on the Front Burner/Mark Your Calendar:
– District Convention is scheduled for Saturday, April 10 & 11, Palestine, Texas
– USA/Canada Leadership Forum, September 3-5, Memphis, Tennessee
– LCICON (International) 2030 will be in San Antonio, Texas; hosted by Texas Lions – Follow MD 2×3 Facebook Page for more info and pictures
– 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
