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Meeting – March 14, 2024

Monday, March 18th, 2024

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, March 14, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Brett Beamesderfer, Billy Conway, Jon Fontenot, James Harrison, Christa Strang, Wayne Carpenter, Mac Hickerson, Rafael Salas, Cree Childs, Sam Listi, Jennah Gliha, Mike Matthews, Karen Stagner
Guest: Sheriff Eddy Lange, Shane Sowell (Speakers); Jim Hightower (Temple Founders Lions Club)
Song: by Lion Christa Strang
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Brett Beamesderfer
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Cri Childs
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion (Temple Founders) Jim Hightower – job – pickle factor – $28 per hour – had to be there
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: March – Wayne Carpenter (3/4), Rafael Salas Garza (3/11), Christa Strang (3/12)

To Note: Jim Hightower, Temple Founders Lions Club, attended the Club to promote the 84th Annual Lions Follies. He will bring tickets to the next meeting ($10 each); then will draw a winner of a $100 gift card to Dead Fish Grill.

Announcements:
– Charter Night – Friday evening, May 3rd – James – Reminder – sign up passed – will be plated dinner
– Wacky Boat Race –October 5th – please “share” the video posts on the Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race Facebook Page
– Stampede – June 8th – Brett – Active Registration is now open! Need Sponsors! Next Planning Meeting after lunch.
– LEO Club Update – Brett – future interested LEOs can help with events, as they further their plans.
– HOCTIL Families Easter Food Baskets – Delivery on March 28 – Jennah, Christa & Bree – sign-up sheet
– District Cabinet Meeting / District Convention – April 27- Waco, Texas – Hilton
– Back to School with God, July 20, 10am-Noon – Jennifer Bailey coordinating
– Belton 4th of July Parade – the Club elected Captain D to Chair our participation in the event.

Program: Thank you, Lion Christa, for inviting the guest speaker for this Thursday’s meeting; Sheriff Eddy Lange and Jail Administrator, Major Shane Sowell
Sheriff Lange and Major Sowell updated us on the process of the new jail and what they’re doing differently, from mental health wing to additional security in each pod of the facility.

Future Programs:
March 21 – James Harrison (Board Meeting Afterward)
March 28 – Jennah Gliha
April 4 – Danny Dossman
April 11 – David Leigh
April 18 – Keith Cook (Board Meeting Afterward)
April 25 – Dwayne Williams
May 2 – Mac Hickerson
May 9 – Rob Potts

Thank Guests for Coming!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!

Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23rd Weekend.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– David Shaw – Deployment bags are requested for our Adopted Unit – tabled until Lion Shaw is able to provide details.
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Meeting – March 7, 2024

Friday, March 8th, 2024

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, March 7, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Christa Strang, Bree Vlam, Mike Matthews, Karen Stagner, Keith Cook, James Harrison, Jon Fontenot, Billy Conway, Rob Potts, Sam Listi, Rafael Salas, Dwayne Williams, Sam Listi, David Shaw, David Leigh, Mac Hickerson, Jennah Gliha, Larry Berg
Guest: Paul Romer, Matt Bates, Joe Dyer (speakers)
Song: by Lion Rafael Salas
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Prayer: Lion David Leigh
Joke: Lion David Leigh – Aggie Joke of the Day – Eclipse vs Engineers – had to be there
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson – WOW … just WOW
Exercise: Lion James Harrison, with an added joke
Birthdays: March – Wayne Carpenter (3/4), Rafael Salas Garza (3/11), Christa Strang (3/12)

Announcements:
– Charter Night (Friday evening, May 3rd) – James – Reminder – sign up sheet soon
– Wacky Boat Race –October 5th – Video infomercials have begun – please share them to your fb page
– Stampede – June 8th – Active Registration is now open! Need Sponsors! Next Planning Meeting, March 14th after lunch.
– LEO Club Update – soon
– HOCTIL Families Easter Food Baskets – Jennah, Christa & Bree – sign-up sheet passed
– Marek-Smith Teacher Training Center Dedication Update – Jon Fontenot

Program: Joe Dyer, Belton Parks and Recreation – ECLIPSE 2024 – Thank you David Leigh, Sam Listi, Joe Dyer, Matt Bates, Paul Romer, Jon Fontenot, Larry Berg for the update on Solarbration!

Future Programs:
March 14 – Christa Strang – a representative from the Bell County Sheriff’s Department  (Stampede Meeting Afterward)
March 21 – James Harrison (Board Meeting Afterward)
March 28 – Jennah Gliha
April 4 – Danny Dossman
April 11 – David Leigh
April 18 – Keith Cook (Board Meeting Afterward)
April 25 – Dwayne Williams
May 2 – Mac Hickerson
May 9 – Rob Potts

Thank Guests for Coming!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!

Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Back to School with God, July 20, 10am-Noon – Jennifer Bailey coordinating
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23rd Weekend.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– James Harrison announced that Temple Founders Club member, Mr. Hightower, would like our Club to consider partnering with them for their annual Follies fundraiser event.
– District Cabinet Meetings – April 26-27
– David Shaw – Deployment bags are requested for our Adopted Unit – tabled until Lion Shaw is able to provide details.

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Meeting – Feb. 29, 2024 – Limited Recap

Friday, March 8th, 2024

Exciting things happening at UMHB‼️ Thank you, Lions Mike Matthews, for inviting our guest speaker this Thursday, Dr. Kris Ward, Professor & Director for UMHB. We appreciate Dr. Ward for speaking to us about the grand opening of Marek-Smith Center for Teacher Preparation on the campus of UMHB.

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Meeting – Feb. 22, 2024

Friday, March 8th, 2024

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, February 22, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: Rafael Salas, Wayne Carpenter, Cri Childs, Rob Potts, Sam Listi, Larry Berg, Mac Hickerson, David Tuma, Keith Cook, John Corsi, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Patti Powell Jennah Gliha
Guest: Greg Gutierrez (speaker)

Song: by Lion: Jennah Gliha
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Rafael Salas
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion David Tuma
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion Bret Beamesderfer
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews
Birthdays: February – 2/8 Mack Latimer (affiliate); 2/12 Jennifer Bailey; 2/20 Jon Fontenot; 2/22 Bree Vlam; 2/26 John Corsi
Sang Happy B’Day to John Corsi; Danny Dossman provided B’Day Pies

Board Meeting Recap:

– Our Club is at a +4 for membership this 2023-2024 year.  Let’s keep building our Club!

– Membership Milestone Awards –The Board agreed that Milestones will be in five (5) year increments; starting at 10 year membership / they will be awarded a plaque. – Team Leaders are: John Corsi and Jennah Gliha
– Banner Stand and/or Specialty Products – the Board voted and approved to purchase a retractable promo banner & stand for use at outside events.  We will also have one for display at our lunches.  Team Leaders: Karen Stagner and Danny Dossman

– Specialty Products: We will be looking at Specialty Products to promote the Club at Events. Team Leaders: Jon Fontenot and John Corsi..

– Club Excellence Award for 2023-2024 – Secretary Stagner will apply for this year in July.  The Club still needs to “start a new service project from one of the LCI Global Causes” to qualify.  Team Leaders for the new Service Project: Jennah Gliha and Bree Vlam. Lion President Keith Cook recommended that the Club keep going “Clean up on the Leon”.

– Donation to Texas Lions Museum and Donation to Texas Lions Foundation – the Board discussed, voted and agreed to pay the optional voluntary donation to each.

– Club Metrics: 1,770 people served / 13 Service Activities Completed, 849 Volunteer Hours, $7,500 Funds Donated, $2,900 Funds Raised – Way to Go Belton Lions ! 

Announcements:

– Charter Night (Friday evening, May 3rd) – James Harrison – Reminder –  sign up sheet next month, plated meal, entertainment

Wacky Boat Race – Danny Dossman – October 5, Danny will get with Sam Listi to confirm date availability.

Stampede (June 8th) – Active Registration is now open! Need Sponsors!

– LEO Club Update – Brett Beamesderfer

Marek-Smith Training Center at UMHB, March 1st, Luncheon & Dedication: the Club has RVSP’d for Lion(s) John Corsi and Sam Listi to represent the Club.

Program: Bring Everyone in the ZONE!  Thank you, Lion Brett Beamesderfer, for in inviting our guest speaker, Greg Gutierrez with In The Zone! Greg served 20 years of active duty in the military! Thank you for your service, Greg. The Zone is a non-profit that helps Service Members, Veterans and their Families! If you know any Veterans or anyone still serving in the military that are needing any assistance, get with Greg Gutierrez.

Future Programs:

February 29 – Mike Matthews – Marek Smith Center Update

March 7 – David Shaw/Mike Matthews – Joe Dyer, Belton Parks & Rec – Eclipse 2024

March 14 – Christa Strang – Representative from the Bell County Sheriff’s Department – Stampede Meeting after

March 21 – James Harrison – Board Meeting After

Thank Guests for Coming!

Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!

Keeping on the Front Burner:

– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23rd Weekend.

– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation

– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– District Cabinet Meetings – April 26-27
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Board Meeting – Thurs., Feb. 15, 2024

Friday, February 16th, 2024
 ~ please let me know if anything needs to be corrected, added or deleted ~
BLC January BOARD Meeting Order of Business – February 15, 2024

Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook @ 11:55am

Members Present: Keith Cook, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Christa Strang, Jennah Gliha, Danny Dossman, James Harrison, Mac Hickerson, John Corsi

Absent: Reese Davis, Mark Bellomy
Guest: Bree Vlam
Membership Report – Karen Stagner – Handout of Dues Accounting
Regular Member – 28 (plus 3 new members inducted today)
Affiliate Member – 1
At Large Member – 9
  Total – 38
Associate – 1

Treasurer Report –
 General Account – $ 8,362.76
Activity Account – $ 34,714.12
Raymond James Account – $11K +
Edward Jones Account – $23K +

Old Business:

– Update on Cadence Bank – CD and other – Jon Fontenot – we should have the CD purchase complete by the end of March.

– Charter Night – May 3rd, in the evening. Inviting District and Club Dignitaries; searching for keyboard entertainment; plated dinner; plaques for sponsors; currently have about $1,900 in pledges (and other) to cover expenses.

– Stampede Bike Ride – June 8th – Registration is open.  Time to start soliciting for Sponsors.

– Wacky Boat Race – Danny Dossman – Date set for Saturday, October 5, Danny will get with Sam Listi to confirm date availability. Danny and Emily asked Jennah to create a facebook page – Thank you Jennah.  Danny says the event should 2-3 times larger than our first one last year.  Danny asked new member Nick Valentine if he would join the planning committee.  (information relayed by Secretary Stagner from Jon Fontenot) If the May 4th election passes the liquor changes; It may be possible that Park Rules may be able to be changed to allow “Permits”. Danny will look into possibly having beer & wine vendors at the event.

– Membership Milestone Awards –The Board agreed that Milestones will be in five (5) year increments; starting at 10 year membership. –John Corsi and Jennah Gliha – it was agreed that the Milestone recipients will receive a plaque.  Jennah and John will get a concept design, plaque suggested size and cost to present at the next Board Meeting.
– Service Plaques – Danny Dossman presented the history of service plaques for President, Lion of the Year and other; and suggested that we look into going back into the nicer LCI plaques that the Club had given years ago; but started getting lesser local plaques during a time when the Club was scaling down. Secretary Stagner will look into LCI styles and pricing.

– Banner Stand and/or Specialty Products – Retractable banner handout. Secretary Stagner introduced sign, stand and pricing from Build a Sign.  Danny Dossman motioned that we approve roughly $100 to purchase the retractable sign; 2nd by Mike Matthews.  Secretary Stagner will create a proposed design for the sign – will be emailed to Board for Approval – prior to purchasing the sign.

– Specialty Products: We found Lions squeeze toys; and the previous BLC giant coloring book (given to Lea and Lorna to look into at the District and State level).  Fall Festival give-aways were about 50 of each item.  Lion(s) Corsi and Fontenot will continue to look into specialty products.

– Club Excellence Award – Secretary Stagner will apply for this year in July.  The Club will need to “start a new service project from one of the LCI Global Causes” to qualify.  BLC has already satisfied the other requirements.

New Business:

– Regular vs At-Large Membership status for Gene Ellis & Reese Davis & Lou Griffin – Secretary Stagner will email each of them with their dues reminder and ask if they want to change their status to At-Large; or stay as Regular Members.

– Donation to Texas Lions Museum and Donation to Texas Lions Foundation – after discussion; Mike Matthews motioned to start paying the optional donation(s) to District 2 X3 for both the Museum and the Foundation; 2nd by James Harrison; passed.  Secretary Stagner will contact Lea Batey for a District Invoice. 

Club Metrics: 1,770 people served / 13 Service Activities Completed, 849 Volunteer Hours, $7,500 Funds Donated, $2,900 Funds Raised 

Holding to a Later Date:
– District Cabinet Meetings – April 26-27
– David Shaw – Deployment bags are requested for our Adopted Unit – tabled until Lion Shaw is able to provide details.
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating – plans are progressing.  Tabled until after Picnic in the Park.
– LEO – Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity

Meeting Closed at 1:15pm

Meeting – Feb. 15, 2024

Friday, February 16th, 2024

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, February 15, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Keith Cook, John cocrsi, David Shaw, Christa Strang, Bree Vlam, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Todd Schiller, James Harrison, Rob Potts, Nick Valentine, Rafael Salas, Larry Berg, Billy Conway, Mac Hickerson, Mike Matthews, Cri Childs
Guest: Brady Serafin (speaker), Big Tex (guest of Danny Dossman), Clint (guest of Mike Matthews)
Song: by Lion: Christa Strang
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Todd Schiller
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion James Harrison … Spring is in the Air / … oh … that was Bacon
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison

Birthdays: February – 2/8 Mack Latimer (affiliate); 2/12 Jennifer Bailey; 2/20 Jon Fontenot; 2/22 Bree Vlam; 2/26 John Corsi

– New Member Inductions – Nick Valentine (Sponsor: Cri Childs); Raphael Salas (Sponsor: Jennah Gliha); Larry Berg (Sponsor: Gene Ellis)

– 10 Year Chevron – President Keith Cook presented Lion David Shaw with his 10 year chevron from Lions International. 

Announcements:

– Charter Night (Friday evening, May 3rd) – James Harrison – inviting District Governor, Past Dist. Governor, Guests from Temple-Belton Lady Lions; roomset – rounds; sign up sheet next month, plated meal, entertainment

– Wacky Boat Race – Danny Dossman – Date set for Saturday, October 5, Danny will get with Sam Listi to confirm date availability.  Danny and Emily asked Jennah to create a facebook page – Thank you Jennah.  Danny says the event should 2-3 times larger than our first one last year.  Danny asked new member Nick Valentine if he would join the planning committee.

– Stampede (June 8th) – Active Registration is now open! Need Sponsors!

– Marek-Smith Training Center at UMHB, March 1st, Luncheon & Dedication: the Club has RVSP’d for Lion(s) John Corsi and Sam Listi to represent the Club.

Program: (from Jennah’s FB post) First and foremost, thank you, Lion David Shaw for your 10 years of serving the community through the Lions Club! We look forward to many more years with you as a fellow Lion.  Also, a big shout out to our new members…Lion Nick Valentine with Operation Phantom Support, Lion Rafael Salas with Montgomery Chiropractic and our new Belton Police Department Chief, Lion Larry Berg!  Lastly, thank you to our guest speaker, Brady Serafin, Chief Executive Officer, with Cedar Crest Hospital.  Always remember, where there is a need there is a Lion!

Future Programs:
February 22 – Brett Beamesderfer has invited Greg Gutierrez with Bring Everyone in the Zone.
February 29 – Mike Matthews – Marek Smith Center Update (tentative)
March 7 – David Shaw/Mike Matthews – Jo Dyer, Belton Parks & Rec – Eclipse 2024
March 14 – Christa Strang
March 21 – James Harrison

Thank Guests for Coming!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!
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Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23rd Weekend.
– Stampede Date Update from Meeting (Brett Beamesderfer, Reese Davis, Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Veronica Logan, Christa Strang, Karen Stagner, John Corsi) – Date changed to June 8th.
– Charter Celebration – (James Harrison, Cri Childs, David Leigh, Rob Potts, Mark Bellomy, John Fontenot) 85th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; Chartered April 21st 1939. Celebration scheduled for Friday, May 3rd in the evening.  Lion Harrison advised that we have two sponsoring underwriters; and are urging others to sponsor; members and guests will be sponsored.  He plans to invite District Dignitaries to join us as our guests.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– James Harrison announced that Temple Founders Club member, Mr. Hightower, would like our Club to consider partnering with them for their annual Follies fundraiser event.

Meeting – Thurs., Feb. 8th, 2024

Saturday, February 10th, 2024

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, February 8, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: John Corsi, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Bree Vlam, Jennah Gliha, Billy Conway, Jose Salas, Keith Cook, James Harrison, Rob Potts, Wayne Carpenter, Larry Berg, David Tuma, Veronica Logan, Sam Listi
Guest: Paul Strang (sub for Christa), Kitti Corsi, Donna Shriner, Sherry Ogden (BISD Guest Speakers)
Song: by Lion: Bree Vlam
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion John Corsi
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion Billy Conway – why did the chicken cross the road? … so he could show the armadillo how …
Plate Spin: Lion Mike Matthews
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: February – 2/8 Mack Latimer (affiliate); 2/12 Jennifer Bailey; 2/20 Jon Fontenot; 2/22 Bree Vlam; 2/26 John Corsi

Announcements:
– Lion David Shaw – recently posted on facebook about his health issues regarding speaking and eating – please keep him and his family in your prayers.  He will answer texts; but cannot answer calls.  We will get him his 10 Year Milestone Chevron Award.
– Lion Reese Davis will be away from the Club for a while – possibly for the next quarter – as he helps John Farwell at work.
– Lion Danny Dossman is having surgery today on his hand and arm to repair some of the nerves – prayers for a speedy recovery.
– We continue to keep Lion Lou Griffin and his family in our prayers for peace and comfort, after the passing of his wife, Joyce.
– Charter Night (May 3rd) – James Harrison update from Committee Meeting, 11:30am, Thursday, Feb. 8th, a new sponsor was added today; the meal will be plated; it’s going to be a great celebratory event for the 85th.
– Wacky Boat Race – Danny Dossman has scheduled a Committee Meeting for Monday, Feb. 12th to get started with Boat Race Plans.
– Stampede (June 8th) – Sponsor Forms are available / Please try to get at least one Sponsor for the Event. (handout)
– LEO Club Update – They are planning Service Projects for the students to get involved in the Community; and are open to suggestions for service opportunities.
– New Member Applications – Nick Valentine; Jose Salas; Larry Berg – all three (3) will be inducted next week 2/15.
– February Board Meeting – February 15th, after lunch.

Program: Thank you, Lion John Corsi, for inviting our guest speakers; Kitty Corsi, Special Programs Coordinator for BISD, Donna Shriner, Transition Specialist with BISD and Sherri Ogden, Director of Special Education. These wonderful ladies run the DELTA 18+ Transition Program through Belton ISD! DELTA supports students with special needs transitioning to adult independent living and life! Thank y’all for the positive impacts y’all are making at BISD

If there is a need, there is a Lion

Future Programs:
February 15 – Karen Stagner, Luke Potts and Brady Serafin, Cedar Crest Hospital
February 22 – Brett Beamesderfer
February 29 – Mike Matthews – Marek Smith Center Update (tentative)
March 7 – David Shaw/Mike Matthews – Jo Dyer, Belton Parks & Rec – Eclipse 2024
March 14 – Christa Strang
March 21 – James Harrison

Thank Guests for Coming!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!

Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23rd Weekend.
– Stampede Date Update from Meeting (Brett Beamesderfer, Reese Davis, Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Veronica Logan, Christa Strang, Karen Stagner, John Corsi) – Date changed to June 8th.
– Charter Celebration – (James Harrison, Cri Childs, David Leigh, Rob Potts, Mark Bellomy, John Fontenot) 85th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; Chartered April 21st 1939. Celebration scheduled for Friday, May 3rd in the evening.  Lion Harrison advised that we have two sponsoring underwriters; and are urging others to sponsor; members and guests will be sponsored.  He plans to invite District Dignitaries to join us as our guests.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– James Harrison announced that Temple Founders Club member, Mr. Hightower, would like our Club to consider partnering with them for their annual Follies fundraiser event.

Meeting – February 1, 2024

Saturday, February 3rd, 2024

BLC Order of Business – Thursday, February 1, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Sam Listi, James Harrison, Wayne Carpenter, Rob Potts, Keith Cook, Gene Ellis, Reese Davis, David Leigh, Dwayne Williams, Mac Hickerson
Guest: Peggy & Sam Murphy (guests of John Corsi); incoming Belton PD Chief Larry Berg (Club Guest)
Song: by Lion: John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion Gene Ellis – Lion musician daugher’s names – Anna 1 and Anna 2
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson – international champion
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: February – 2/8 Mack Latimer (affiliate); 2/12 Jennifer Bailey; 2/20 Jon Fontenot; 2/22 Bree Vlam; 2/26 John Corsi

Announcements:
– MD2-X3 Mid-Winter Cabinet Meeting – Saturday, January 27, McGregor, Texas – Recap
– Our Club was awarded the LCI Club Excellence Award for 2002-2023
– First Time Cabinet Meeting attendee Lion Mary Shockley won the Grand Prize Award – lighted, metal cutout of Texas                 Lions Children’s Camp logo.
– August 3rd will be the Texas Lions Museum Grand Opening in Kerrville
– Reminder: Chief Ellis Retirement Celebration – February 1, 3pm Cadence Bank Club – see you there.
– Presentation to Past President Mike Matthews / Club Excellence Award – Lion President (2023-2024) Keith Cook presented Lion Past President (2022-2023) with a commemorative pin from LCI for establishing Club Excellence during his term in office.
– Presentation to David Shaw – 10 Year Milestone Chevron Award – postponed until Lion David can attend.
– Charter Night (May 3rd) – James Harrison has scheduled a Committee Meeting for 11:30am, Thursday, Feb. 8th, prior to lunch.
– Wacky Boat Race – Danny Dossman will schedule a Committee Meeting soon to get started with Boat Race Plans.
– Stampede (June 8th) – Sponsor Forms are available / Please try to get at least one Sponsor for the Event.
– LEO Club Update – They are planning Service Projects for the students to get involved in the Community; and are open to suggestions for service opportunities.
– New Member Application – last week’s speaker – Nick Valentine has submitted his application.

Program: Lion Karen Stagner invited Chief Gene Ellis; who brought and introduced Deputy Chief Larry Berg. Belton has been blessed to have Chief Ellis. To quote Belton PD who said it best: “Leadership, grace and respect are just a few words that come to mind when we consider Chief Ellis and his nearly 15 years of service in Belton.  We are better because of him”. We wish him all the best of everything in retirement and his future endeavors; and are honored that he is a member of our Belton Lions Family.  We are excited for Chief Larry Berg and look forward to working with him for years to come.

Future Programs:
February 8 – John Corsi
February 15 – Reese Davis
February 22 – Brett Beamesderfer
February 29 – Mike Matthews
March 7 – David Shaw
March 14 – Christa Strang
March 21 – James Harrison

Thank Guests for Coming!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!

Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23rd Weekend.
– Stampede Date Update from Meeting (Brett Beamesderfer, Reese Davis, Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Veronica Logan, Christa Strang, Karen Stagner, John Corsi) – Date changed to June 8th.
– Charter Celebration – (James Harrison, Cri Childs, David Leigh, Rob Potts, Mark Bellomy, John Fontenot) 85th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; Chartered April 21st 1939. Celebration scheduled for Friday, May 3rd in the evening.  Lion Harrison advised that we have two sponsoring underwriters; and are urging others to sponsor; members and guests will be sponsored.  He plans to invite District Dignitaries to join us as our guests.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– James Harrison announced that Temple Founders Club member, Mr. Hightower, would like our Club to consider partnering with them for their annual Follies fundraiser event.
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Meeting – January 25, 2024

Friday, January 26th, 2024

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, January 25, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Mary Shockley, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Brett Beamesderfer, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Sam Listi, Jennifer Bailey, Cri Childs, David Tuma, Mac Hickerson, Wayne Carpenter, David Leigh
Guest: “Nick” Valentine (speaker), Carla Beamesderfer (guest of Brett), Hiram Munoz (general guest), Rafael Salas (general guest)
Song: by Lion: Christa Strang
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Bree Vlam
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion Leigh – Boomerang that doesn’t come back? Guest Carla – Why do ducks have feathers?
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews
Birthdays: January – Steve Smith, At-Large (1/21)

– Board Meeting Recap:

  The Board briefly discussed updates on:
Banking / Plate Spinning Contest Winner / Charter Night / Stampede Bike Ride/ Wacky Boat Race / Membership
Milestone Awards / Specialty Products and Banner Stand / Club Excellence Award for 2023-24
There were no motions or voting at the January Board Meeting

   Club Metrics: 1,770 people served / 13 Service Activities Completed, 849 Volunteer Hours, $7,500 Funds Donated, $2,900 Funds Raised

Announcements:

– MD2-X3 Mid-Winter Cabinet Meeting – Saturday, January 27, McGregor, Texas – Karen, Keith & Mary going
– Reminder: Chief Ellis Retirement Celebration – February 1, 3pm Cadence Bank Club – see you there.
– Bell County Public Health – their Community Health Division is requesting that we participate in an on-line 10-minute health needs assessment.  Secretary Stagner will email the assessment survey to members.
– Charter Night – James Harrison will schedule a Committee Meeting next week.
– Wacky Boat Race – Danny Dossman will schedule a Committee Meeting early in February.
– Stampede – Sponsor Forms are available / We are now listed on the WheelBrothers Calendar / There now is another ride on June 8th – Fire Ant Tour out of Gatesville.
– LEO Club Update – They are planning Service Projects for the students to get involved in the Community; and are open to suggestions for service opportunities.
– Lion David Leigh gave an update on his recent health issue – we’re glad he’s doing better.

Program: Lion Cri Childs has invited “Nick” Valentine to talk about Operation Phantom Support – an organization dedicated to assisting Active Duty, Veterans, and First Responders – and their families – who need a little help – through programs and services.  Thank You!

Future Programs:
February 1 – Karen Stagner – Chief Gene Ellis, bringing incoming Chief Larry Berg
February 8 – John Corsi
February 15 – Reese Davis
February 22 – Brett Beamesderfer
February 29 – Mike Matthews
March 7 – David Shaw
March 14 – Christa Strang
March 21 – James Harrison

Thank Guests for Coming!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!

Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23rd Weekend.
– Stampede Date Update from Meeting (Brett Beamesderfer, Reese Davis, Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Veronica Logan, Christa Strang, Karen Stagner, John Corsi) – Date changed to June 8th.
– Charter Celebration – (James Harrison, Cri Childs, David Leigh, Rob Potts, Mark Bellomy, John Fontenot) 85th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; Chartered April 21st 1939. Celebration scheduled for Friday, May 3rd in the evening.  Lion Harrison advised that we have two sponsoring underwriters; and are urging others to sponsor; members and guests will be sponsored.  He plans to invite District Dignitaries to join us as our guests.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– James Harrison announced that Temple Founders Club member, Mr. Hightower, would like our Club to consider partnering with them for their annual Follies fundraiser event.

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Board Meeting – January 18, 2024

Friday, January 19th, 2024
BLC January BOARD Meeting Minutes – January 18, 2024

Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook @ 11:55am

Members Present: Keith Cook, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Mike Matthews, John Corsi
Absent: Jennah Gliha, Christa Strang, Mark Bellomy, Mac Hickerson, James Harrison, Reece Davis

Membership Report – Karen Stagner – Invoices for 2nd Quarter 2023-2024 have been issued.

 Regular Member – 28
 Affiliate Member – 1
 At Large Member – 9
 Total Members – 38
 Associate Member – 1

Treasurer Report –
  General Account – $ 8,951.86
Activity Account – $ 33,655.23

Old Business:

– Update on Cadence Bank – CD and other – Jon Fontenot is waiting for new debit card on the General Account.  Once he receives the card and has used it at least once for lunch, he will proceed with transferring Investment Accounts to Cadence for CD’s.
– LCI Dues have been paid.  District Dues and Spot/Lead donation have been paid.  It was questioned about the Board decision on donating to the Museum and/or the Texas Lions Foundation.  Secretary Stagner will review past Board Meeting minutes and advise.

– Plate Spinning Contest – Jon Fontenot will reach out again to the winner; giving him the option to join us for lunch to get his plate and cutting board; or we can make arrangements to deliver it to him and get photos; or he can stop by the Fire Station to pick them up.

– Charter Night – May 3rd, in the evening. The Board discussed the original approval of a $2,400 budget for the event – expecting the buffet would be more per plate than lunch.  Since then, we discovered the price is same for lunch or dinner.  Thanksgiving Lunch was just around $1,000; and with additional invited District guests for the 85th Anniversary, it could be anticipated to be around $1,500 for the meal.  Jon Fontenot pointed out that our usual lunch bill is about $250-$300 – which we wouldn’t be paying on Thursday.  Danny Dossman commended James Harrison, Event Chair, for getting $1,200 in sponsorship – so far – for the event – so, the sponsorships, coupled with what we would have normally paid for lunch would total roughly $1,500. Additional cost for entertainment, cake, etc. will need additional sponsorship(s).  Jon Fontenot recommended a sign-up sheet to be available soon. James Harrison will schedule a Committee meeting once he returns from the BLC Fundraiser Cruise. Charter Night Committee member Jon Fontenot will relay the Board discussion to the Committee.

– Stampede Bike Ride – June 8th – Brett Beamesderfer is going by King on the Mountain Bike Shop on Friday to finalize so we can get the website set up and open for Registration; and get the Ride posted on Wheel Brothers.

– Wacky Boat Race – Date will probably be same time of year, maybe same weekend as 2023.  Danny Dossman will schedule a Kick-off planning meeting in February. It was suggested that we get Schools to Challenge each other.

– Membership Milestone Awards –The Board agreed that Milestones will be in five (5) year increments; starting at 10 year membership.  –John Corsi and Jennah Gliha – still working.

– Banner Stand and/or Specialty Products – Danny Dossman has built a banner stand – we will need to get an information banner for it – to be used at Boat Race, Bike Ride, Fall Festival and other events.  Karen Stagner has found 78”x33” retractable banner stand for roughly $200 with case – she will present it at the next Board Meeting. John Corsi suggested that we use the one Danny is making for our lunch meetings.  Specialty Products: We found Lions squeeze toys; and the previous BLC giant coloring book (given to Lea and Lorna to look into at the District and State level).  Fall Festival give-aways were about 50 of each item. We will revisit this at next meeting.

New Business: 

Danny Dossman expressed “Thanks and Appreciation” to the Club Treasurer and Secretary for their time and dedication.

Club Excellence Award – Secretary Stagner will apply for this year. 

Club Metrics: 1,770 people served / 13 Service Activities Completed, 849 Volunteer Hours, $7,500 Funds Donated, $2,900 Funds Raised 

Holding to a Later Date:
– District Cabinet Meetings – January 27, McGregor / April 26-27
– David Shaw – Deployment bags are requested for our Adopted Unit – tabled until Lion Shaw is able to provide details.
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating – plans are progressing.  Tabled until after Picnic in the Park.
– LEO – Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity

Meeting Closed at 1:04pm … record breaking Board Meeting