BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday October 16th, 2025
Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!
Lion Members Present: George Bunker, Clint Bailey, Brendan Brown, John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Susie Marek, James Harrison, Sam Listi, Larry Berg, Rob Potts, Luke Potts
Lion At-Large Members:
Affiliate Member:
Guests: Joe Dyer (joining today)
Song: Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Larry Berg
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Clint Bailey
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion James Harrison – handyman given 8 projects only did 1,3,5,7 – he only did odd jobs
Plate Spin: Substitute Plate Spinner Lion George Bunker
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
October Lion Birthdays: Pam Blair (10/2), Rob Potts (10/3), Ted Smith (10/10), Jennifer Ramirez (10/15), Dwayne Williams (10/16), Mac Hickerson (10/26), Danny Dossman (10/28), George Bunker (10/30)
Oath to Membership: WELCOME to the Belton Lions Club
– Susie Marek – installation by Lion Past President James Harrison
– George Bunker – installation by Lion Past President James Harrison
Regular Business
– Board Meeting today after lunch
– Rebecca Hutton, an Accountant, has agreed to join the Club and take Office as Treasurer. She will be with us at lunch on the 23rd.
– October 17th, (tomorrow) 1pm, UMHB Golf Center – Jane & Mac Hickerson Crusader Golf Club Building Dedication
– October 18th, (Saturday) District Cabinet Meeting, hosted by Harker Heights Lions – Lion Fontenot and Lion Stagner attending.
– The Club is participating in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Keith Cook update – next week, we club members will decide the three (3) finalists.
– October 26th, Camp Tahuaya Trunk or Treat, 3-5pm – we’ve been invited to set up a “trunk” … deadline to sign up: Oct. 18 – the decision was made not to participate this year.
– 15th Annual Central Texas Fall Festival for the Special Needs Community, Saturday, November 1st, 4-6pm, Central Texas Christian School. ** NOTICE LATER TIME!!!! Time is subject to change due to CTCS championship volleyball game schedule. Date is confirmed. Sign up Sheet passed – Team Members: Jennifer Ramirez, Pam Blair (and Jason), Keith Cook, Sam Listi, Clinton Bailey, George Bunker – planning meeting after Oct. 23 lunch meeting. (Karen out 10/31 thru 11/9)
– November 20 – Thanksgiving Basket Delivery – sign up sheet will start passing on Oct. 30th (Karen out 10/31 thru 11/9)
– Food Left from LOTL – The Ladies Auxiliary MPR VFD would like for the Club to consider selling the leftover sausage links, hot dogs, sodas and chips to them at a discount for use at their upcoming B4 Thanksgiving and Christmas Sale’s lunch menu.
3 – 24 pks coke / 3 – 24 pks dr pepper / 2 – 24 pks sprite; retail price deducted from LOTL HEB gift card – $13.98 case = $111.84
7 – 30 ct. boxes of mixed chips; retail price deducted from LOTL HEB gift card – $10.98 box = $76.86
17 – packs of 6 count sausage; retail price deducted from LOTL HEB gift card – $3.99 pkg = $67.83
5 – pkgs 24 count hot dogs; retail price deducted from Backpack Project HEB gift card – $4.97 pkg = $24.85
Total Retail: $281.38 Auxiliary Offer: $100.00 – $150.00
The Club agreed to sell to the Ladies Auxiliary for $150.38 – Thank You1
Program:
– LIONS on the LEON – After-Action Meeting / P&L – all said and done, the Club net income from the event is $2,975.38.
After lengthy discussion about the Wacky Boat Race, it was agreed that 2025 ended the annual boat race event.
The members also discussed whether or not the Picnic in the Park elements might be tagged onto the 5K race.
Lion Stagner advised the Club that the 5K on October 3rd 2026 would NOT be part of the CenTex Race Series – the other race directors pushed back on adding races which might decrease each of their runner participations. The only available months to join the CenTex Series would be in February or August. February 2026 would be too soon to effectively plan a race. A committee will be formed to look at dates and routes, as well as, the feasibility of having a 2026 race. Soccer traffic was a major safety factor for our runners.Also, several runners commented that the Summit hill was too steep.
– Lion George Bunker offered a fundraising opportunity to the Club with his Central Texas Barbecue Round-up, scheduled for March 21, 2026. He will work something up in writing to present to the Board for discussion and consideration.
Future Programs:
October 23 – Mary Shockley – Coach Brett Sniffin
October 30 – David Shaw, Malinda Golden BISD
* Special Needs Community Fall Fest – November 1
November 6 – David Tuma
November 13 – Jennifer Ramirez
November 20 – Open General Meeting
* Thanksgiving Basket Delivery November 20 – HEARTbeat Tag Distribution
November 27 – No meeting
December 4 – Sam Listi
December 11 – Todd Schiller
* Project HEARTbeat Gifts Due December 11
* Christmas Basket Delivery December 11 (Karen out 12/18-12/26)
December 18 * Christmas Party ??
PM Christmas with Santa / Harris Center Set up starts after lunch??
December 25 – no Meeting
Meeting Close – Where there’s a NEED … there’s a LION!
Keep on the Front Burner/Mark Your Calendar:
– LEO Club – the Club has been asked to join with Temple Breakfast Lions to support their existing LEO Club – this is a liaison commitment request; not monetary. We need a member to volunteer to be our Club liaison with Dr. Ponder and Dorree Collins. Please consider volunteering to meet with Dr. Ponder and Dorree to get more information– Lion President Jon volunteered to meet with them to get more information. Karen has reached out the Lisle Meeker for possible dates, locations and times – TBD
– BLC Fundraiser Cruise – March 1-8, 2026 from Galveston onboard the Regal Princess – with stops in Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Roatan – includes all port charges, round trip transportation to the pier in Galveston and a breakfast on the charter bus. Your Travel Agent, 254-939-731, yourtravelagent@hot.rr.com
– November 20 – Thanksgiving Basket Delivery
– December 11 – Christmas Basket Delivery (note – earlier date)
– December 18, (set up at 1pm), 5-8pm, Harris Center, Pictures with Santa for families of children with special needs.
– January 31st, District Mid-Winter Conference (Lorena), hosted by the Robinson Lions Club
– April 11th, District Convention, hosted by the Palestine Lions Club
– 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.
– 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
– Update on Cadence Bank – CD and other – on hold
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
