BLC BOARD Meeting, Thursday, July 17, 2025
Lion Board Members Present: Jon Fontenot, Jennah Gliha, Danny Dossman, Larry Berg, Keith Cook, James Harrison, Karen Stagner
Absent: Todd Schiller, John Corsi, David Shaw
Guest: Chris Gregg
– Membership Report – 38 Active Members – invoices out for 2024-2025 4th Quarter
– Treasury Report –
General Account: $9,122.39
Foundation Account: $38,799.13
Business
– Flag Program – all participants paid in full.
We will start FB promo this weekend to try to increase participation. In 2020, we had 227
participants; currently for 2025, we have 117
Markers for flag poles – price update
200 4”x4” Custom die-cut stickers will run about $1.00 each; ordered from Print-it.
200 4”x4” Custom die-cut plastic from Chris’ source – $225 per sheet cut; material is .125
1/8” thick, possibly all can be cut from one sheet. 200 screws and washers
After discussion, Lion Karen made motion to not move forward; 2nd by Lion James Harrison;
Unanimous agreement to not pursue this project.
– Captain “D” Dash for Sight – proposed run/walk map (handout) update
We’re 2 ½ months out and have started promoting on social media this week – now that we have map.
We have no sponsors as of this date we need to start reaching out for sponsors.
Nolan Creek Band is not available – we need to find a band or DJ quickly
We will not be competing with Ribs & Rods this year.
Propose “sunglasses” with BLC logo slogan on side – Quote from Lion Patti and quote from 4allpromos.
The Board agreed to purchase 150 personalized Classic Sunglasses from Lion Patti, uccpromotions.
– Website Challenge – Thank you Lion David Leigh for help with our Website. Lion Karen is now backing up all of the individual files on the website.
– MS 150 Bike Ride offer – (handout) – after lengthy discussion, it was motioned and 2nd to decline the sponsorship offer. Lion Karen will follow up with the Society.
– Girl Scout Troop 8121 Silver Award Project – Belton Early Childhood School (BECS) Outdoor Learning Center Project Support Request. After discussion, Lion Karen made motion to sponsor the Hammock Garden for $456; 2nd by Lion Jennah; approved.
– Heritage Park Playground in need of Repairs (handout) – President Jon has been in discussion with the City of Belton; & will keep us updated.
– Kerr County Update – President Jon has been in touch with our Zone and District Disaster teams and will keep us updated as to when and how our Club might be able to help.
Meeting closed at 2pm
Submitted by Lion Secretary Karen Stagner