Belton Lions Club

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday May 21, 2026 
Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot

“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!  

Lion Members Present: Pam Blair, Billy Conway, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Mary Shockley, Wayne Carpenter, Rob Potts, Kevin Hisel, Keith Cook, Larry Berg, Jon Fontenot, John Corsi, George Bunker, David Leigh, Sam Listi
Lion At-Large Members: Susie Marek
Affiliate Member: 
Guests: Debra Sue Oden, Lion from Lubbock – just moved to Belton
Song: Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Billy Conway|
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion David Leigh
Joke: Lion James Harrison – procrastination
Plate Spin: Lion George Bunker
Exercise: Lion James Harrison

May Lion Birthdays: Brett Beamesderfer (5/7), Billy Conway (5/12), Chris Gregg (5/22), Susie Marek (5/27) 

Regular Business  

– Gatesville Fire Ant Tour – need one or two more volunteers for our Rest Stop (Sag Station) in their Ride. Saturday, June 13^th. Lion Karen Stagner is planning to go. 

– 1^st District Cabinet Meeting of the new Lion Year – July 18^th, Coryell Museum and Historical Center, Gatesville. Sign-up sheet passed. 

– STAMPEDE P&L – Treasurer Rebecca Hutton – Thank you to everyone for helping us successfully profit right at $7K which covers the Heritage Park Partnership and both Scholarships! 

– FYI – Eldred’s Nursery Foundation Fundraiser – May 30^th, 6-9pm, The Farm – flier 

Program: – Rob Potts – Judy Owens, Belton Senior Center – It is their mission to assist area Seniors (55+) in providing healthy, stimulating, and enjoyable activities for local seniors through financial and intellectual support. Exercise Classes, Dances, Bingo, Arts & Crafts, Table Games, just to name a few … “if it’s not fun, they don’t do it” … their May calendar of events is attached.  Thank you for a great program!

Future Programs:
May 28 – Jennah Gliha – Sean Beamesderfer – Benefit update and Bike Riding Presentation
June 4 – Mike Matthews – Josh Mann, Belton High School Football Coach
June 11 – James Harrison – Jennifer Weir – Cadence/Huntington Center Marketing Director
June 18 – 4^th of July – Chamber Presentation (Board Mtg after)
June 25 – Pam Blair – District Governor-elect Kim Giles – BLC Officer Installation
July 2 – Luke Potts
July 9 – Jennifer Ramirez
July 16 – $5,000 Heritage Park Check Presentation – pending (Board Mtg after)
July 23 – Scholarship(s) Presentation – pending – emailed Lion Todd
July 30 – Clint Bailey  

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

Keep on the Front Burner/Mark Your Calendar:

– 2026-2027 Slate of Belton Lions Club Officers –
            President – Larry Berg
            1^st Vice President –Kevin Hisel
            2^nd Vice President –Pam Blair
            Secretary – Karen Stagner
            Treasurer – Rebecca Hutton
            Tail Twister – Danny Dossman
            Historian – James Harrison
  Term starts July 1^st, 2026 / Installation of Officers should be on June 25^th.  

– The Club will participate in the Belton 4^th of July Parade with a walking entry.  New banner purchased. It was suggested that our mascot ride in a golf cart or on Lion Danny’s spider bike. Lion Mary Shockley has also offered her Volkswagen convertible.  “Celebrating 250 Years of America!”– Parade Safety Meeting: Saturday, June 20^th, 10-11am; June 24^th, 6-7pm. Deadline to submit parade application is June 17, 2026.

– Texas Lions Camp – we have a family going to Family Camp – Session 9, July 22-24, 2026. Salazar Family of Four (4). Thank you Lion Keith Cook for coordinating this. PID Sam Lindsey will provide a Camp Tour at 2pm on Friday, July 24^th. Six (6) Rooms at Super 8 have been reserved.

– Captain “D” Dash for “Sight”, October 3^rd, Route totally within Heritage Park established; we have contracted and paid deposit to have a timed run to attract more runners – we’re still looking for underwriters for the Timing ($1,200), for Award Medals ($500), and for T-Shirts ($750). Who will help solicit?

– 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 5^th could use some updates. Jon Fontenot will get Parks & Rec to explore options – tabled until we have more information.– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating

BLC Meeting Recap
– Thursday May 14, 2026 
Call to Order by Lion Past President Mike Matthews

“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!  

Lion Members Present: Mike Matthews, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, James Harrison, Rob Potts, David Tuma, George Bunker, Pam Blair, Susie Marek 
Lion At-Large Members: 
Affiliate Member: 
Guests:
Song: Lion George Bunker
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion George Bunker
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion Pam Blair – what do you call a typo on a headstone? … a grave mistake
Plate Spin: Lion Keith Cook
Exercise: Lion James Harrison

May Lion Birthdays: Brett Beamesderfer (5/7), Billy Conway (5/12), Chris Gregg (5/22), Susie Marek (5/27) 

Regular Business  

– FYI – Delta Program Celebration, Thursday, May 14^th, 1-2:30pm, (today) Harris Center – Celebrating Accomplishments and Special Recognition to Graduates. 
– STAMPEDE Recap and Rider emails.  Final Demographics (attached). If you took pictures, please share them. Thank you to everyone! Another AMAZING Ride!  Pictures are on our facebook page. 
– Gatesville Fire Ant Tour – need one or two more volunteers for our Rest Stop (Sag Station) in their Ride. Saturday, June 13^th. 
Program: – David Tuma – Kayte Ricketts, Bell County Museum – an interesting and educational presentation about the Carnegie Library, History of the Museum, update on the Gault Site, using OSL dating instead of carbon dating, the mustache t-cup collection, activities for the littles and youth, as well as, adult Museum experiences.  Great Presentation!  Thank You! (flyers attached)

Future Programs:
May 21 – Rob Potts (Board Mtg after) – Judy Owens, Belton Senior Center
May 28 – Jennah Gliha
June 4 – Mike Matthews –
June 11 – James Harrison – Jennifer Weir – Cadence/Huntington Center Marketing Director
June 18 – 4^th of July – Chamber Presentation (Board Mtg after)
June 25 – Pam Blair – District Governor-elect Kim Giles – BLC Officer Installation
July 2 – Luke Potts
July 9 – Jennifer Ramirez
July 16 – $5,000 Heritage Park Check Presentation – pending (Board Mtg after)
July 23 – Scholarship(s) Presentation – pending
July 30 – Clint Bailey  
Meeting Close – Where there’s a NEED … there’s a LION!  

Keep on the Front Burner/Mark Your Calendar:

– 2026-2027 Slate of Belton Lions Club Officers –
          President – Larry Berg
            1^st Vice President –Kevin Hisel
            2^nd Vice President –Pam Blair
          Secretary – Karen Stagner
          Treasurer – Rebecca Hutton
          Tail Twister – Danny Dossman
          Historian – James Harrison
  Term starts July 1^st, 2026 / Installation of Officers should be on June 25^th.  

– The Club will participate in the Belton 4^th of July Parade with a walking entry.  New banner purchased. It was suggested that our mascot ride in a golf cart or on Lion Danny’s spider bike. Lion Mary Shockley has also offered her Volkswagen convertible.  “Celebrating 250 Years of America!”– Parade Safety Meeting: Saturday, June 20^th, 10-11am; June 24^th, 6-7pm. Deadline to submit parade application is June 17, 2026.
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a family going to Family Camp – Session 9, July 22-24, 2026. Salazar Family of Four (4). Thank you Lion Keith Cook for coordinating this. PID Sam Lindsey will provide a Camp Tour at 2pm on Friday, July 24^th. Six (6) Rooms at Super 8 have been reserved.
– Captain “D” Dash for “Sight”, October 3^rd, Route totally within Heritage Park established; we have contracted and paid deposit to have a timed run to attract more runners – we’re still looking for underwriters for the Timing ($1,200), for Award Medals ($500), and for T-Shirts ($750). Who will help solicit?- 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 5^th could use some updates. Jon Fontenot will get Parks & Rec to explore options – tabled until we have more information.
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday May 7, 2026 
Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot

“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!  

Lion Members Present: Karen Stagner, Kevin Hisel, Mike Matthews, Mary Shockley, Jennifer Ramirez, Pam Blair, George Bunker, David Leigh, Nichole Johnson, Jon Fontenot, Sam Listi, Brett Beamesderfer, Wayne Carpenter, Billy Conway, Rebecca Hutton, Luke Potts, John Corsi, David Tuma, Keith Cook
Lion At-Large Members: Chris Gregg
Affiliate Member: 
Guests: Tracie Bunker (guest of George Bunker)

Song: Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion George Bunker
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion Jennifer Ramirez – something about a tire and attire …
Plate Spin: Lion Brett Beamesderfer
Exercise: Lion Sam Listi

May Lion Birthdays: Brett Beamesderfer (5/7), Billy Conway (5/12), Chris Gregg (5/22), Susie Marek (5/27) 

Regular Business  

– CTBR (Central Texas BBQ Roundup) Financial Update from Lion George Bunker – Thank you for the update and we look forward to the official donation check presentation – date and time TBD. 

– FYI – Delta Program Celebration, Thursday, May 14^th, 1-2:30pm, (today) Harris Center – Celebrating Accomplishments and Special Recognition to Graduates. 

Program: – STAMPEDE on the Chisholm Trail, May 9^{th  –} We send Thank You cards after the ride … inside card passing for signatures. Timeline and Logistics handout

Future Programs:
May 14 – David Tuma – Kayte Ricketts, Bell County Museum
May 21 – Rob Potts (Board Mtg after) – Judy Owens, Belton Senior Center
May 28 – Jennah Gliha
June 4 – Mike Matthews –
June 11 – James Harrison
June 18 – 4^th of July – Chamber Presentation (Board Mtg after)
June 25 – Pam Blair – District Governor-elect Kim Giles – BLC Officer Installation
July 2 – Luke Potts
July 9 – Jennifer Ramirez
July 16 – $5,000 Heritage Park Check Presentation – pending (Board Mtg after)
July 23 – Scholarship(s) Presentation – pending
July 30 – Clint Bailey  

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

Keep on the Front Burner/Mark Your Calendar:

– 2026-2027 Slate of Belton Lions Club Officers –
            President – Larry Berg
            1^st Vice President –Kevin Hisel
            2^nd Vice President –Pam Blair
            Secretary – Karen Stagner
            Treasurer – Rebecca Hutton
            Tail Twister – Danny Dossman
            Historian – James Harrison
  Term starts July 1^st, 2026 / Installation of Officers should be on June 25^th.  
– The Club will participate in the Belton 4^th of July Parade with a walking entry.  New banner purchased. It was suggested that our mascot ride in a golf cart or on Lion Danny’s spider bike. Lion Mary Shockley has also offered her Volkswagen convertible.  “Celebrating 250 Years of America!”– Parade Safety Meeting: Saturday, June 20^th, 10-11am; June 24^th, 6-7pm. Deadline to submit parade application is June 17, 2026.
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a family going to Family Camp – Session 9, July 22-24, 2026. Salazar Family of Four (4). Thank you Lion Keith Cook for coordinating this. PID Sam Lindsey will provide a Camp Tour at 2pm on Friday, July 24^th. Six (6) Rooms at Super 8 have been reserved.
– Captain “D” Dash for “Sight”, October 3^rd, Route totally within Heritage Park established; we have contracted and paid deposit to have a timed run to attract more runners – we’re still looking for underwriters for the Timing ($1,200), for Award Medals ($500), and for T-Shirts ($750). Who will help solicit?
– 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 5^th could use some updates. Jon Fontenot will get Parks & Rec to explore options – tabled until we have more information.
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating