BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday April 23, 2026
Call to Order by Lion Larry Berg
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!
Lion Members Present: George Bunker, Larry Berg, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Rob Potts, Clint Bailey, John Corsi, Mary Shockley, Billy Conway, Sam Listi, Wayne Carpenter
Lion At-Large Members: Maria Alicia Martinez
Affiliate Member:
Guests: John Holmes, Raymond-James (Speaker)
Song: Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion George Bunker
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – a local bicycle club just signed him on as their “spoke”sperson
Plate Spin: Lion Wayne Carpenter – a bit early … yet, phenomenal
Exercise: Lion Pam Blair – enthusiastically perfect
April Lion Birthdays: David Tuma (4/3); Gene Ellis (4/6)
Board Meeting Recap:
– Service Metrics: 11,222 people served / 2,604.5 Volunteer Hours / $5,456 Donated / $6,786 Raised
– Board approved purchasing an ad in the Penguin Project program book – $100
– For STAMPEDE, Board approved purchasing 17 boxes of health snacks at 50% value from MPR Ladies Auxiliary – they were left-over from the recent Roses for Hoses 5K. – The Club will participate in the Belton 4th of July Parade with a walking entry. New banner purchase was approved. It was suggested that our mascot ride in a golf cart or on Danny’s spider bike.
– This year’s Stampede T-Shirt will be purple with bright gold logos.
Regular Business
– CTBR (Central Texas BBQ Roundup) Financial Update from George Bunker will be at the next meeting.
– STAMPEDE on the Chisholm Trail, May 9th – only 2 weeks out from the STAMPEDE.
We currently have 45 paid riders signed up – ahead of where we were last year. In the last two weeks before the 2025 ride, 54 riders signed up & 24 signed up on-site.
Swag Bag assembly has been changed to Friday, April 24th (150 bags)
Volunteer Sign-up Sheet passing – ALL HANDS ON DECK
– Environmental Week of Service, April 18-26 – Joint Project Opportunity –The District Clubs are building beds for Sleep in Heavenly Peace (Saturday, April 25th, 8am-Noon) for homeless kids and new beds for Texas Lions Camp new bunkhouses. Flier on tables.
– Mark your Calendar – Tomorrow, Friday, April 24th, 10am, Heritage Park – Tree Dedication Ceremony for 2025 Beltonian Wayne Carpenter; and Citizen Rebecca Briggs. Flier
– 2026-2027 Slate of Club Officers – call for nominations to close: Motion by Lion Rob Potts; 2nd by Lion Wayne Carpenter; closed
President – Larry Berg
1st Vice President –Kevin Hisel
2nd Vice President –Pam Blair
Secretary – Karen Stagner
Treasurer – Rebecca Hutton
Tail Twister – Danny Dossman
Term starts July 1st, 2026 / All uncontested positions / Motion for Secretary to cast unanimous vote on behalf of the Club Members at the next meeting – to be entered into LCI May 15th/ Installation of Officers should be on June 25th.
Program: Lion David Leigh invited John Holmes with Raymond-James. Lion Sam Listi introduced our guest speaker. Great presentation about the financial markets and investing! And, an interesting Q&A. Thank you!
Future Programs:
April 30 – Dwayne Williams – Chip Howell, on behalf of Senator Pete Flores
May 7 –STAMPEDE logistics
May 14 – David Tuma
May 21 – Rob Potts (Board Mtg after) – Judy Owens, Belton Senior Center
May 28 – Jennah Gliha
June 4 – Mike Matthews
June 11 – James Harrison
June 18 – 4th of July – Chamber Presentation (Board Mtg after)
June 25 – Clint Bailey
July 2 – Luke Potts
July 9 – Jennifer Ramirez
July 16 – $5,000 Heritage Park Check Presentation – pending (Board Mtg after)
July 23 – Scholarship(s) Presentation – pending
July 30 – Pam Blair
Meeting Close – Where there’s a NEED … there’s a LION!
Keep on the Front Burner/Mark Your Calendar:
– Belton 4th of July Parade, “Celebrating 250 Years of America!” – Parade Safety Meeting: Saturday, June 20th, 10-11am; June 24th, 6-7pm. Deadline to submit parade application is June 17, 2026.
– 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. PID Sam Lindsey will provide a Camp Tour at 2pm on Friday, July 24th.
– 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?
– 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
