BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday May 21, 2026
Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!
Lion Members Present: Pam Blair, Billy Conway, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Mary Shockley, Wayne Carpenter, Rob Potts, Kevin Hisel, Keith Cook, Larry Berg, Jon Fontenot, John Corsi, George Bunker, David Leigh, Sam Listi
Lion At-Large Members: Susie Marek
Affiliate Member:
Guests: Debra Sue Oden, Lion from Lubbock – just moved to Belton
Song: Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Billy Conway|
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion David Leigh
Joke: Lion James Harrison – procrastination
Plate Spin: Lion George Bunker
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
May Lion Birthdays: Brett Beamesderfer (5/7), Billy Conway (5/12), Chris Gregg (5/22), Susie Marek (5/27)
Regular Business
– Gatesville Fire Ant Tour – need one or two more volunteers for our Rest Stop (Sag Station) in their Ride. Saturday, June 13th. Lion Karen Stagner is planning to go.
– 1st District Cabinet Meeting of the new Lion Year – July 18th, Coryell Museum and Historical Center, Gatesville. Sign-up sheet passed.
– STAMPEDE P&L – Treasurer Rebecca Hutton – Thank you to everyone for helping us successfully profit right at $7K which covers the Heritage Park Partnership and both Scholarships!
– FYI – Eldred’s Nursery Foundation Fundraiser – May 30th, 6-9pm, The Farm – flier
Program: – Rob Potts – Judy Owens, Belton Senior Center – It is their mission to assist area Seniors (55+) in providing healthy, stimulating, and enjoyable activities for local seniors through financial and intellectual support. Exercise Classes, Dances, Bingo, Arts & Crafts, Table Games, just to name a few … “if it’s not fun, they don’t do it” … their May calendar of events is attached. Thank you for a great program!
Future Programs:
May 28 – Jennah Gliha – Sean Beamesderfer – Benefit update and Bike Riding Presentation
June 4 – Mike Matthews – Josh Mann, Belton High School Football Coach
June 11 – James Harrison – Jennifer Weir – Cadence/Huntington Center Marketing Director
June 18 – 4th of July – Chamber Presentation (Board Mtg after)
June 25 – Pam Blair – District Governor-elect Kim Giles – BLC Officer Installation
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 – emailed Lion Todd
July 30 – Clint Bailey
Meeting Close – Where there’s a NEED … there’s a LION!
Keep on the Front Burner/Mark Your Calendar:
– 2026-2027 Slate of Belton Lions Club Officers –
President – Larry Berg
1st Vice President –Kevin Hisel
2nd Vice President –Pam Blair
Secretary – Karen Stagner
Treasurer – Rebecca Hutton
Tail Twister – Danny Dossman
Historian – James Harrison
Term starts July 1st, 2026 / Installation of Officers should be on June 25th.
– The Club will participate in the Belton 4th of July Parade with a walking entry. New banner purchased. It was suggested that our mascot ride in a golf cart or on Lion Danny’s spider bike. Lion Mary Shockley has also offered her Volkswagen convertible. “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. Six (6) Rooms at Super 8 have been reserved.
– 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
