BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday May 28, 2026
Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!
Lion Members Present: George Bunker, Pam Blair, Luke Potts, John Corsi, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Mary Shockley, Rob Potts, James Harrison, Mac Hickerson & Damian, Sam Listi, Jon Fontenot, Larry Berg
Lion At-Large Members: Susie Marek, Brett Beamesderfer
Affiliate Member:
Guests: Carla Beamesderfer (guest of Brett), Sean Beamesderfer (speaker), Walker and Megan Carroll
Song: Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion George Bunker
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – his recent study has determined that there are more planes under the ocean than there are submarines in the sky.
Plate Spin: World Renowned Plate Spinner Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
May Lion Birthdays: Brett Beamesderfer (5/7), Billy Conway (5/12), Chris Gregg (5/22), Susie Marek (5/27)
Board Meeting Recap:
– Service Metrics: 11622 People Served / 3,404.5 Volunteer Hours / $5,456 Donated / $15,321 Raised (INCLUDES Stampede and Flag Program)
– Flag Program – all participants are paid. Participant request – the Board agreed to expand the program to the neighborhood adjacent to High Point Elementary.
– Vision Screening – District anticipates roughly 16 referrals in the Belton area each year. Temple Belton-Lady Lions are opting out. We currently budget for 10 exams and glasses. At this time, we have seven pending exams with America’s Best. The Board will monitor and adjust accordingly.
– Captain “D” Dash for Sight 5K – Secretary presented a preliminary and variable P&L projection. After discussion, the Board approved moving forward with the plans and expenditures.
Regular Business
– Committee Groups for 2026-2027 – sign up sheet – we need the committee for 4th of July Parade; and for Captain “D” Dash for “Sight” now. Committee meetings need to be scheduled very soon – especially for 4th of July Parade – only 5 weeks away. These sign-ups are to volunteer to be on the planning and decision Committees.
– Gatesville Fire Ant Tour – need one or two more volunteers for our Rest Stop (Sag Station) in their Ride. Saturday, June 13th. Lion Karen Stagner is going to help.
– 1st District Cabinet Meeting of the new Lion Year – July 18th, Coryell Museum and Historical Center, Gatesville. Sign-up sheet passed. This is a great way to meet other Central Texas Lions and share ideas for projects and fundraising.
– FYI – Eldred’s Nursery Foundation Fundraiser – May 30th, event has been postponed until August 29th (due to the recent rains / parking in a field), 6-9pm, The Farm
Program: – Sean Beamesderfer – update from their youth fundraiser bike ride … and more … They raised almost $7,000 to help Walker and Colton. Sean provided an informative presentation about bicycle safety and why the youth riding group is raising funds and awareness. Walker and his mother, Megan, spoke on his accident and recovery. Thank you for a wonderful presentation and we look forward to partnering with the group again next year during STAMPEDE.
Future Programs:
June 4 – Mike Matthews – Josh Mann, Belton High School Football Coach
June 11 – James Harrison – Jennifer Weir – Cadence/Huntington Center Marketing Director
June 18 – 4th of July – Chamber Presentation – Randy Pittenger (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 will 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 to 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 ($1.400), for Award Medals ($600), 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
