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 14th, 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 13th.
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 – 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