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 14th, 1-2:30pm, (today) Harris Center – Celebrating Accomplishments and Special Recognition to Graduates.
Program: – STAMPEDE on the Chisholm Trail, May 9th – 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 – 4th 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
1st Vice President –Kevin Hisel
2nd Vice President –Pam Blair
Secretary – Karen Stagner
Treasurer – Rebecca Hutton
Tail Twister – Danny Dossman
Historian – James Harrison
Term starts July 1st, 2026 / Installation of Officers should be on June 25th.
– The Club will participate in the Belton 4th 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 20th, 10-11am; June 24th, 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 24th. Six (6) Rooms at Super 8 have been reserved.
– Captain “D” Dash for “Sight”, October 3rd, 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 5th 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