Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
Members Present: Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Jennah Gliha, Keith Cook, James Harrison, Mac Hickerson
Absent: John Corsi, Mark Bellomy, Christa Strang, David Shaw
Guest: Bree Vlam
Membership Report – Karen Stagner – (handout) we still have $1,500 in outstanding dues for the 3rd quarter ending March 31, 2024. 4th Quarter Dues (April thru June) will be invoiced during the 1st week of July.
Membership Chair John Corsi will contact Harper-Talasek
Jon Fontenot will keep in contact with Representative from Bell County Health District
Total Members 42 (+6 for the year)
Treasurer Report –
General Account – $ 8,174.50
Foundation Account – $ 41,280.19
Old Business:
– Flag Program – (handout) we still have about $1,000 unpaid in the Flag Program. President Keith previously assigned unpaid route participants to the members who volunteered to assist with the flag program (Mike Matthews, Keith Cook, Danny Dossman, Cree Childs, David Shaw, and Mark Bellomy). And after discussion, it was agreed that when a flag needs replacement, the Secretary will send an email request to all of the team members; asking them to “reply to all” if one of them is accepting to take care of the replacement.
– Back to School with God, July 20, Mt. Zion United Methodist Church “Back to School with God” backpack project. Date has been confirmed as July 20th, Yettie Polk Park, 9am-Noon. Belton Lions will be providing, cooking and serving hot dogs. (flyer attached) Thank you Jennifer, Jennah and Keith for getting the information.
– Recap from STAMPEDE – Reviewed income and expenses / there are a few expenses yet to post. Will update next week.
New Business:
– Lions Club Storage – currently storing in Stagner’s storage shed at Amy’s Attic. Event supplies and our boat(s) will need a central storage location. After discussion, President Cook asked Danny Dossman to check with the City about placing a Conex Container on Dossman’s property behind the animal clinic on 317; and to check into pricing for a container. Thank you Danny for offering the location.
– Next week’s 2024-2025 Officer Induction – President-elect Jennah Gliha and Jon Fontenot will invite Chief Larry Berg to officiate. James Harrison will provide a copy of the Oath of Office. Thank you each!
Heritage Park Donation Presentation – President-elect Jennah Gliha will invite James Grant and Joe Dyer to the meeting on July 25th for the presentation.
– Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews – Belton Lions will NOT be Plate Spinning or selling the People’s Choice tickets this year. The Police Foundation asked Judy Garrett if they could do it this year. We wish them great success for their fundraising efforts.
Holding to a Later Date:
– Membership Milestone Awards – Will we be presenting these at Christmas? The Board agreed that Milestones will be in five (5) year increments; starting at 10 year membership. – John Corsi and Jennah Gliha. Secretary has provided a Report of each member’s length of membership. – No discussion at this meeting
– Club Excellence Award – we are now eligible this year, incoming Board Members have completed online training; and the Club has completed the new Joint Service Project requirement. We will submit during 1st week of July.
– Friends of Belton Lions –additional Friend of Belton Lions: Hugh Shine– plaque has not been made – we need to schedule his lunch visit.
– Update on Cadence Bank – CD and other
– 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
– LEO – Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity
– 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.
Motion to close: by Secretary Stagner
Submitted by Belton Lions Club Secretary Karen Stagner
