BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday April 2, 2026
Call to Order by Lion Jon Fontenot
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!
Lion Members Present: John Corsi, Pam Blair, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, David Leigh, Rob Potts, Mary Shockley, Billy Conway, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Clint Bailey, Jeramie Bailey, Kevin Hisel, Sam Listi
Lion At-Large Members: Chris Gregg
Affiliate Member:
Guests: Rucker Preston (speaker) & Alexus Klabnik, Director of Family Services, Mariela Martinez (on behalf of Maria Martinez)
Song: Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Danny Dossman
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – you had to be there ………….
Plate Spin: Lion Chris Gregg – good one!
Exercise: Lion Sam Listi
April Lion Birthdays: David Tuma (4/3); Gene Ellis (4/6)
Installation of Jeramie K. Bailey– officiated by Lion PP John Corsi – WELCOME Jeramie!
Regular Business
– Easter Meal for Five (5) Friends for Life Families, Thank you, Five (5) Drivers – Pam Blair, Kevin Hisel, Keith Cook, Jeramie Bailey, John Corsi – THANK YOU each for your generosity!
– STAMPEDE on the Chisholm Trail, May 9th – We still need Sponsors, Swag Bag donations (150 bags) and Bib Raffle items (20). Carla & Brett Beamesderfer have offered to help with
getting Swag Bag donations and Bib Raffle items. We’re anticipating about 50 youth riders.
Current Sponsors:
Trail Boss: ABC Home & Commercial, Blackland Implement
Chuck Wagon: Don Ringler Chevrolet
Point Man: Dennis Eakin KIA, Richard Weaver, Cochran, Blair & Potts, Two D Photography
Wrangler: Sparta Crane & Drilling, TX Crafty Girlz, RVOS Insurance & Smoke Eater Guitars
Pending: Cen-Tex Automotive, John Corsi State Farm (invoice), Creekside Cigar (Lion Larry has contacted), HealthMarkets (Lion Karen has contacted), Police Unity Tour (Lion Jon will contact), Marine Outlet (Lion Billy will contact).
– Captain “D” Dash for “Sight”, October 3rd, Route totally within Heritage Park established; we have contracted and paid deposit to have a timed run to attract more runners – we’re still looking for underwriters for the Timing ($1,200), for Award Medals ($500), and for T-Shirts ($750). Who will help solicit?
– Environmental Week of Service, April 18-26 – Joint Project Opportunity – Secretary has contacted other Lions Clubs. They are building beds for Sleep in Heavenly Peace for homeless kids and new beds for Texas Lions Camp new bunkhouses. If anyone wants to help them, let the Secretary know and she will give you the link to sign up.
– Temple Founder Lions Follies, Friday, April 17 & Saturday, April 18, Cultural Activities Center. Flier attached.
– 2026-2027 Club Officers – nominations are now open for:
President – Larry Berg
1st Vice President –Kevin Hisel
2nd Vice President –Pam Blair
Term starts July 1st, 2026 / Voting is scheduled for June 18th at the open meeting / Installation of Officers should be on June 25th.
Program: Lion David Leigh presented Rucker Preston, Executive Director of Family Promise of Bell County. Empowering families experiencing homelessness to achieve sustainable independence through an outcome oriented, community-based response. From 2004 to today, starting with congregations; then Promise House; then Promise Homes; growing and helping families.
Great Update Presentation! We look forward to hearing what’s next! Thank You!
Future Programs:
April 9 – Jon Fontenot – Update on Belton Fire
April 16* – Sam Listi – Aubrey Huckaby, 911 Communications Center Director
April 23 – David Leigh
April 30 – Dwayne Williams – maybe Carla Beamesferfer and youth riding club benefit
May 7 – Rob Potts + STAMPEDE logistics
May 14 – David Tuma
May 21 – TBD (Board Mtg after)
May 28 – Jennah Gliha
Meeting Close – Where there’s a NEED … there’s a LION!
Keep on the Front Burner/Mark Your Calendar:
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a family going to Family Camp – Session 9, July 22-24, 2026. Salazar Family of Four (4). Thank you Lion Keith Cook for coordinating this.
– USA/Canada Leadership Forum, September 3-5, Memphis, Tennessee
– LCICON (International) 2030 will be in San Antonio, Texas; hosted by Texas Lions
– Follow MD 2×3 Facebook Page for more info and pictures
– 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.
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
