BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, April 10th, 2025
Call to Order by Lion President-Jennah Gliha
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: Jennah Gliha, John Corsi, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Billy Conway, Wayne Capenter, Mac Hickerson, Rob Potts, Luke Potts, Sam Listi, Keith Cook, Dwayne Williams, Larry Berg
Guest: Chris Gregg, Sue Harrison, PID Sam Lindsey & Stacy Phillips (speakers)
Song: by Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Luke Potts
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – chicken playing basketball – fowl play
Plate Spin: World Renowned Plate Spinner Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
April Birthdays: David Tuma (4/3) and Gene Ellis (4/6)
General Announcements:
REMINDER – Board Meeting next week, April 17th
– STAMPEDE: Please reach out to your Suppliers and Vendors to get sponsors – Level Opportunities: $50, $75, $150, $250, $500, $750. Letters and forms are available to give to prospective sponsor/supporters.
May 7,8,&9 – we will need volunteers to help mark the route and put out the 100+ signs.
Next Stampede Planning meeting – Monday, April 14th 6pm, Danny’s home.
– Reminder: BISD hosting Region 12 Special Olympics, April 17th – Board Meeting day, plus Easter Basket Delivery. Here is the link for volunteer sign-up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CAAA92AA0F9C25-55890173-special – you may want to volunteer early AM or afternoon – or both.
– Easter Food Baskets for the Special Needs families – Delivery is scheduled for after lunch on Thursday, April 17th. Please deliver your goods on or before then. (list attached)
– Reminder – next week, April 17th is BOARD meeting.
– Texas Lions Camp Visit & Tour – June 13 & 14 – we have Keith, Karen, Jennah, Chris & Susie Marek going so far. Keith is reaching out to the BISD Delta+ Administration to invite two of them to join us.
– It’s time to start planning our Lions on the Leon participation in the Belton 4th of July Parade.
Program: James Harrison has coordinated our 86th Anniversary Celebration – Thank You! We have CAKE!
Past International Director Sam Lindsey spoke about Lions history, Lions Projects and Texas Lions Camp. He and DG-elect Stacy Phillips presented LCI Presidential Awards to Lion(s) Mac Hickerson and Rob Potts for their 50 years of Lionism; and an award of Appreciation from the International President to Lion Karen Stagner.
Future Programs:
April 17 – Doniece Gray, Your Travel Agency – Board Meeting after; plus … Easter Basket Delivery- same day at Region 12 Special Olympics too.
April 24 – Brett Beamesderfer – he will let us know soon who he is bringing
May 1 – Mary Shockley
May 8 – David Shaw – final STAMEDE planning meeting.
May 15 – David Tuma – Board Meeting After
May 22 – Nick Valentine
May 29 – Dwayne Williams
Thank Guests for Coming! Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!
Keeping on the Front Burner (do not need to go over these at lunch meeting)
– The Club plans to participate in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Keith Cook will take Lead during the 2025-26 school year.
– Lions Field @ Smith and West 5th could use some updates – Jon Fontenot will get with Parks & Rec to explore options – we’ll have more info at next month’s Board meeting.
Leah Hodges – Leadership Belton Class of 2025 – help beautify Miller Heights Park – The Class of 2025 is currently raising money to contribute to the resurfacing of the basketball court, adding dog waste stations around the park, and adding a new park bench. They are seeking donations and sponsors. Checks can be made out to the Belton Chamber of Commerce. The topic will be added to the next Board Meeting.
