BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday July 2, 2026
Call to Order by Lion President Larry Berg – first meeting of the Lion Year – “Hail to the Chief”
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!
Lion Members Present: James Harrison, George Bunker, Tracie Bunker, Debra Sue Oden, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Billy Conway, Pam Blair, Sam Listi, Rob Potts, Luke Potts, David Tuma, David Shaw, John Corsi, Keith Cook, Larry Berg, Nicole Jack Johnson
Lion At-Large Members:
Affiliate Member:
Guests: Hillary Hickland, Texas House of Representatives, District 55 with Staff Lyndsey Patrick, Susan Harrison (guest of James Harrison)
Song: Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion David Tuma
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion James Harrison
Plate Spin: Lion George Bunker
Exercise: Lion Sam Listi
NOTE: Club Secretary accidently missed a June B’Day – please reach out with a belated b’day wish to Lion David Shaw (6/27)
July Lion Birthdays: Keith Cook (7/6), Lou Griffin (7/7), Jennah Gliha (7/15), James Harrison (7/30)
Thank you to Lion Pam Blair for standing in for Club Secretary today – as she is working with the Lone Star Santas for their Convoy of Toys visitations today and tomorrow, as well as their 4th of July Parade plans.
Regular Business
– Committee Groups for 2026-2027 – sign-up sheet attached –These sign-ups are to volunteer to be on the planning and decision Committees – Thank you – the list is almost filled.
– Belton 4th of July Parade is just two days away – “Celebrating 250 Years of America”. Lion George Bunker update from Monday’s planning meeting.
– Back to School with God Backpack Project, July 18th, Yettie Polk Park – working with Pastor Patrick Russell, Mount Zion UMC. (same day at District Cabinet Meeting) President Jon Fontenot is Team Leader; Committee: Mary Shockley, Debra Sue Oden, Chris Gregg, Kevin Hisel, Keith Cook, Susie Marek, Club President(s), Secretary & Treasurer. Temple Breakfast Lions Larry and Andy Wilkey will be eye screeners. H-E-B grant will cover the 750 hot dogs, chips, etc. Girl Scout Troops 8121 & 8226 have been contacted for assistance wrapping the hot dogs. H-E-Buddy will be there to help. Lion Chris Gregg will bring his Blackstone to cook the hotdogs.
– 1st District Cabinet Meeting of the new Lion Year – July 18th, Coryell Museum and Historical Center, Gatesville. Lions Karen Stagner & Pam & “Roger Dodger” Blair are signed up. Club covers fee.
– 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 and paid for Friday, July 24th. Lions going: Jon Fontenot & Angie, Keith Cook & Trellis, Jennifer Ramirez & Pete, Kevin Hisel & Kamille, Pam Blair & “Roger Dodger”, Karen Stagner and Susie Marek.
Program: – Lion Luke Potts invited District 55 State Representative Hillary Hickland – Legislative Update – Thank You!
Future Programs:
July 9 – Jennifer Ramirez – Brenda Elliott – An Amazing Story!
July 16 – James Grant/Joseph Dyer $5,000 Heritage Park Check Presentation & Backpack Project logistics (Board Mtg after)
July 23 – Scholarship(s) Presentation – Todd Schiller
July 30 – Clint Bailey – Whitney Ingram, GM, Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District
Aug 6 – George Scott Bunker
Aug 13 – Susie Marek – Friends for Life
Aug 20 – Nichole Johnson (Board Meeting After)
Aug 27 – Debra Sue Oden – Texas Lions District 2 X3 Governor Kim Giles
Sep 3 – Jeramie Bailey
Sep 10 – John Corsi
Sep 17 – Larry Berg – Belton PD Update (Board Meeting after)
Sep 24 – David K Leigh
Oct 1 – Karen Stagner – Captain “D” Dash for Sight 5K Run/Walk final logistics
Oct 8 – Todd Schiller – BISD Update
Oct 15 – Rebecca Hutton (Board Meeting After)
Oct 22 – Mary Shockley
Oct 29 – Jonathon Fontenot
Nov 5 – Michael Matthews
Nov 12 – Keith Cook
Nov 19 – Kevin Hisel – Thanksgiving Baskets (Board Meeting after)
Nov 26 – No Meeting – Thanksgiving
Dec 3 – Wayne Carpenter
Dec 10 – Danny Dossman
Dec 17 – Christmas Program – James Harrison (No Board Meeting)
Dec 24 – No Meeting – Christmas Eve
Dec 31 – No Meeting – New Year’s Eve
Meeting Close – Where there’s a NEED … there’s a LION!
Keep on the Front Burner/Mark Your Calendar:
– Bell County Senior Expo, September 22nd, 8am-1pm, Cadence Bank Center
– 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 looking for underwriters for the Timing ($1.400), for Award Medals ($600), and for T-Shirts ($750). Preliminary and variable P&L approved. Lion Pam Blair will coordinate sponsorships. Lions Karen Stagner and Danny Dossman will Team Lead; Committee: Pam Blair, Billy Conway, Club President(s) and Treasurer. Registration is open
– 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
