Belton Lions Club

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 13^th. Lion Karen Stagner is planning to go. 

– 1^st District Cabinet Meeting of the new Lion Year – July 18^th, 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 30^th, 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 – 4^th 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
            1^st Vice President –Kevin Hisel
            2^nd Vice President –Pam Blair
            Secretary – Karen Stagner
            Treasurer – Rebecca Hutton
            Tail Twister – Danny Dossman
            Historian – James Harrison
  Term starts July 1^st, 2026 / Installation of Officers should be on June 25^th.  

– The Club will participate in the Belton 4^th 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 20^th, 10-11am; June 24^th, 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 24^th. Six (6) Rooms at Super 8 have been reserved.

– Captain “D” Dash for “Sight”, October 3^rd, 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 5^th 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

BLC Meeting Recap
– Thursday May 14, 2026 
Call to Order by Lion Past President Mike Matthews

“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!  

Lion Members Present: Mike Matthews, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, James Harrison, Rob Potts, David Tuma, George Bunker, Pam Blair, Susie Marek 
Lion At-Large Members: 
Affiliate Member: 
Guests:
Song: Lion George Bunker
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion George Bunker
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion Pam Blair – what do you call a typo on a headstone? … a grave mistake
Plate Spin: Lion Keith Cook
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  

– FYI – Delta Program Celebration, Thursday, May 14^th, 1-2:30pm, (today) Harris Center – Celebrating Accomplishments and Special Recognition to Graduates. 
– STAMPEDE Recap and Rider emails.  Final Demographics (attached). If you took pictures, please share them. Thank you to everyone! Another AMAZING Ride!  Pictures are on our facebook page. 
– Gatesville Fire Ant Tour – need one or two more volunteers for our Rest Stop (Sag Station) in their Ride. Saturday, June 13^th. 
Program: – David Tuma – Kayte Ricketts, Bell County Museum – an interesting and educational presentation about the Carnegie Library, History of the Museum, update on the Gault Site, using OSL dating instead of carbon dating, the mustache t-cup collection, activities for the littles and youth, as well as, adult Museum experiences.  Great Presentation!  Thank You! (flyers attached)

Future Programs:
May 21 – Rob Potts (Board Mtg after) – Judy Owens, Belton Senior Center
May 28 – Jennah Gliha
June 4 – Mike Matthews –
June 11 – James Harrison – Jennifer Weir – Cadence/Huntington Center Marketing Director
June 18 – 4^th 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
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
            1^st Vice President –Kevin Hisel
            2^nd Vice President –Pam Blair
          Secretary – Karen Stagner
          Treasurer – Rebecca Hutton
          Tail Twister – Danny Dossman
          Historian – James Harrison
  Term starts July 1^st, 2026 / Installation of Officers should be on June 25^th.  

– The Club will participate in the Belton 4^th 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 20^th, 10-11am; June 24^th, 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 24^th. Six (6) Rooms at Super 8 have been reserved.
– Captain “D” Dash for “Sight”, October 3^rd, 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 5^th 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

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday May 7, 2026 
Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot

“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!  

Lion Members Present: Karen Stagner, Kevin Hisel, Mike Matthews, Mary Shockley, Jennifer Ramirez, Pam Blair, George Bunker, David Leigh, Nichole Johnson, Jon Fontenot, Sam Listi, Brett Beamesderfer, Wayne Carpenter, Billy Conway, Rebecca Hutton, Luke Potts, John Corsi, David Tuma, Keith Cook
Lion At-Large Members: Chris Gregg
Affiliate Member: 
Guests: Tracie Bunker (guest of George Bunker)

Song: Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion George Bunker
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion Jennifer Ramirez – something about a tire and attire …
Plate Spin: Lion Brett Beamesderfer
Exercise: Lion Sam Listi

May Lion Birthdays: Brett Beamesderfer (5/7), Billy Conway (5/12), Chris Gregg (5/22), Susie Marek (5/27) 

Regular Business  

– CTBR (Central Texas BBQ Roundup) Financial Update from Lion George Bunker – Thank you for the update and we look forward to the official donation check presentation – date and time TBD. 

– FYI – Delta Program Celebration, Thursday, May 14^th, 1-2:30pm, (today) Harris Center – Celebrating Accomplishments and Special Recognition to Graduates. 

Program: – STAMPEDE on the Chisholm Trail, May 9^{th  –} We send Thank You cards after the ride … inside card passing for signatures. Timeline and Logistics handout

Future Programs:
May 14 – David Tuma – Kayte Ricketts, Bell County Museum
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 – 4^th 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
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
            1^st Vice President –Kevin Hisel
            2^nd Vice President –Pam Blair
            Secretary – Karen Stagner
            Treasurer – Rebecca Hutton
            Tail Twister – Danny Dossman
            Historian – James Harrison
  Term starts July 1^st, 2026 / Installation of Officers should be on June 25^th.  
– The Club will participate in the Belton 4^th 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 20^th, 10-11am; June 24^th, 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 24^th. Six (6) Rooms at Super 8 have been reserved.
– Captain “D” Dash for “Sight”, October 3^rd, 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 5^th 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

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 4^th 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 9^th – 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 25^th, 8am-Noon) for homeless kids and new beds for Texas Lions Camp new bunkhouses.  Flier on tables. 

– Mark your Calendar – Tomorrow, Friday, April 24^th, 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; 2^nd by Lion Wayne Carpenter; closed
            President – Larry Berg
            1^st Vice President –Kevin Hisel
            2^nd Vice President –Pam Blair
            Secretary – Karen Stagner
            Treasurer – Rebecca Hutton
            Tail Twister – Danny Dossman
Term starts July 1^st, 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 25^th.  

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 – 4^th 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 4^th of July Parade, “Celebrating 250 Years of America!” – Parade Safety Meeting: Saturday, June 20^th, 10-11am; June 24^th, 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 24^th.

– Captain “D” Dash for “Sight”, October 3^rd, 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 5^th 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

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday April 16, 2026 
Call to Order by Lion Larry Berg

“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB! 

Lion Members Present: Karen Stagner, Sam Listi, Wayne Carpenter, Danny Dossman, Rob Potts, Kevin Hisel, Keith Cook, John Corsi, Larry Berg
Lion At-Large Members: 
Affiliate Member: 
Guests: Aubrey Huckaby (Speaker), Chris Brown (Belton IT)

Song: Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – accidently took phone video of his foot – it was great footage.
Plate Spin: Lion Legend Danny Dossman
Exercise: Lion Rob Potts … we needed the exercise … we had cupcakes

April Lion Birthdays: David Tuma (4/3); Gene Ellis (4/6)

Let’s keep Lion President Chief Jon Fontenot in our prayers for speedy recovery from recent surgery.

Regular Business 

– BOARD Meeting after lunch TODAY 

– CTBR (Central Texas BBQ Roundup) Financial Update from George Bunker – postponed to next mtg.

– District Convention Recap – Lion Pam Blair and Lion Kevin Hisel – Thank you for attending and representing the Belton Lions Club as Delegates.

– STAMPEDE on the Chisholm Trail, May 9^th – only 3 weeks out from the STAMPEDE.

Deadline for the t-shirts is tomorrow, April 17^th – Deadline for Sponsorships is also tomorrow, April 17^th. Hand-out for Volunteer T-Shirts sign up passed.

We still need Swag Bag donations (150 bags) – company fliers, giveaways, discount coupons, etc. Swag Bag assembly is planned for Saturday, April 25^th. Don Ringler Chevrolet is providing the bags for us to fill and pens for the bags. Lion Potts is contributing 150 items/coupons. And, of course, the Chamber is always generous with their contributions. If you or any of our sponsors have fliers or brochures to include in the bags, please let Lion Karen know asap.

We need Bib Raffle items (32) – Lion Pam Blair has contacted 17 companies & has items in-hand; Lion Rebecca Hutton has provided 4-$25 gift cards & 1-$100 gift card; Ladies Auxiliary MPR VFD is donating 6 items unclaimed from Roses for Hoses – so, we currently have 25 of the 32 items needed.   

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, Cen-Tex Automotive, Marine Outlet, Police Unity Tour, HealthMarkets.
Wrangler: Sparta Crane & Drilling, TX Crafty Girlz, RVOS Insurance, John Corsi State Farm & Smoke Eater Guitars
Pending: Creekside Cigar (texted)

– Environmental Week of Service, April 18-26 – Joint Project Opportunity –The District Clubs are building beds for Sleep in Heavenly Peace (Saturday, April 25^th, 8am-Noon) for homeless kids and new beds for Texas Lions Camp new bunkhouses.  Flier attached.

– Mark your Calendar – Friday, April 24^th, 10am, Heritage Park – Tree Dedication Ceremony for 2025

Beltonian Wayne Carpenter; and Citizen Rebecca Briggs.

– Temple Founder Lions Follies, Friday, April 17 & Saturday, April 18, Cultural Activities Center. Mark your Calendars – get your tickets. Flier Attached

– 2026-2027 Club Officers – nominations are still open for:
          President – Larry Berg
          1^st Vice President –Kevin Hisel
          2^nd Vice President –Pam Blair
  Term starts July 1^st, 2026 / Voting has been changed based on LCI timeline to May 14th at the lunch meeting – to be entered into LCI May 15th/ Installation of Officers should be on June 25^th. 

Program: Lion Sam Listi invited Aubrey Huckaby, 911 Communications Center Director. Awesome presentation today covering the process, the people, the training, tools & technology. Along with sample cases, work station, shifts – how it all works. We appreciate our 911 Communications Center does daily to keep us safe in Bell County.

Future Programs:

April 23 – David Leigh – John Holmes, Raymond-James, Investing Volatility
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)
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.

– Captain “D” Dash for “Sight”, October 3^rd, 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 5^th 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

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 9^th – 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 3^rd, 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
          1^st Vice President –Kevin Hisel
          2^nd Vice President –Pam Blair
  Term starts July 1^st, 2026 / Voting is scheduled for June 18^th at the open meeting / Installation of Officers should be on June 25^th. 

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 5^th 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

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday March 5, 2026 
Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB! 

Lion Members Present: George Bunker, Todd Schiller, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Keith Cook, Wayne Carpenter, Rob Potts, James Harrison, Kevin Hisel, Jon Fontenot, John Corsi, Jennifer Ramirez, Clint Bailey
Lion At-Large Members: Chris Gregg
Affiliate Member: 
Guests: Jeremy Bailey; Kitti Corsi; Sara Windham; Lindsey Hisel; Tammie Baggerly, Mattie Malstedt, Jonathan Peterson (speakers)
Song: Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Chris Gregg
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion James Harrison – Surgeon said to patient – “just suture self”
Plate Spin: Lion Mike Matthews – just WOW
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
March Lion Birthdays: Wayne Carpenter (3/14), Luke Potts (3/16)
Regular Business- Congratulations to Lion Susie Marek – 2026 Central Texas Remarkable Woman of the Year!

– Reminder: Credit Card Authorization form – new rules from CC company – if you haven’t already, please fill out a new form for the Treasurer.

– Central Texas BBQ Round-up, Friday, March 20 & Saturday, March 21, Expo Center. Sign up sheet to pass.  Note: each hour donated will result in $38.46 donated to Belton Lions Club! Lion George Bunker clarified that they need to get 60 vendor booths to meet their projected donation to BLC.

– STAMPEDE on the Chisholm Trail, May 9^th – We still need Sponsors, Swag Bag donations (150) and Bib Raffle items (20).

Current Sponsors:
Trail Boss: ABC Home & Commercial, Blackland Implement
Chuck Wagon: Don Ringler Chevrolet
Point Man: Dennie Eakin KIA, Richard Weaver, Cochran, Blair & Potts
Wrangler: Sparta Crane & Drilling, TX Crafty Girlz & Smoke Eater Guitars
Pending: Cen-Tex Automotive, John Corsi State Farm, Creekside Cigar, HealthMarkets, Police unity Tour

Rest Stops 3 will be Belton FD CERT Team & Rest Stop 5 will be Bunker Family.

– Captain “D” Dash for “Sight”, October 3^rd, Route totally within Heritage Park established; we are planning to have a timed run to attract more runners – we’re looking for underwriters for the Timing ($1,200), for Award Medals ($500), and for T-Shirts ($750).

– 2026-2027 Club Officers – nominations are now open for:
          President
          1^st Vice President
          2^nd Vice President – nominate Pam Blair
  Term starts July 1^st, 2026 / Voting is scheduled for June 18^th at the open meeting / Installation of Officers should be on June 25^th.

– Texas Lions Camp – we have a family going to Family Camp – Session 9, July 22-24, 2026.

Salazar Family of Four (4). We’re hoping to get a group of Lions to go on the 24^th.

Program: Lion Todd Schiller invited Delta Program Principal Tammie Baggerly.  The program and guest student speakers focused on the recent Reverse Job Fair. Mattie & Jonathan spoke about their experience, accomplishments and goals.  Wonderful Program! Thank you!

Future Programs:
March 12 – David Leigh – Brandon Bozon
March 19*- Open Meeting (Board Mtg after)
March 26 – Mary Shockley – Randy Dixon
April 2 – Karen Stagner – Rucker Preston, Family Promise,
April 9 – Jon Fontenot
April 16* – Open Meeting (Board Mtg after)
April 23 – Sam Listi
April 30 – Dwayne Williams
May 7 – Rob Potts + STAMPEDE logistics
May 14 – David Tuma
May 21 – Open Meeting (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:

– Lions Environment Week of Service, April 18-26 – joint project update?

– District Convention is scheduled for Saturday, April 10 & 11, Palestine, Texas

– 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 5^th could use some updates. Jon Fontenot will get Parks & Rec to explore options – tabled until we have more information.
– Update on Cadence Bank – CD and other – on hold
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday February 12, 2026 
Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB! 

Lion Members Present: George Bunker, Maria Alicia Martinez, John Corsi, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Mary Shockley, Pam Blair, Wayne Carpenter, Rob Potts, James Harrison, Jon Fontenot, David Leigh, Mac Hickerson & Debbie, Sam Listi, Keith Cook, Rebecca Hutton, David Leigh
Lion At-Large Members: 
Affiliate Member: 
Guests: Tracia Bunker (joining the Club)
Song: Lion Karen Stagner
Pledge to US Flag: Lion David Tuma
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion Mike Matthews – something about CrOPs; James Harrison – Pirate Crab girlfriend’s name – Meshell
Plate Spin: World Renowned Plate Spinner Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mary Shockley – chicken wings?

February Lion Birthdays: Mack Latimer (2/8), Brendan Brown (2/13), Kevin Hisel (2/16), Jon Fontenot (2/20), John Corsi (2/26)

– PRESENTATION: Mary Shockley 10 year Chevron from Lions Intl. Congratulations!
Regular Business

– Note: February Board Meeting – Today after lunch

– Service Opportunity to help in serving Hamburgers at Youth Fair with Temple Founders – recap – Pam Blair – Temple Founders and Rotary served 400 hamburgers, chips & soft drinks to the youth fair exhibitors and their families.

– Credit Card Update – Lion Rebecca Hutton – new forms – new rules from the cc company – everyone needs to fill out a new form.

– Delta Project Reverse Job Fair, Thursday, Feb. 26, 10am-11:30am, Harris Center, questions: Tammie Baggerly, tammie.baggerly@bisd.net, 254-215-3382

– STAMPEDE on the Chisholm Trail, May 9^th – We still need Sponsors, Swag Bag donations (150) and Bib Raffle items (20). Current Sponsors: ABC Home & Commercial (Trail Boss); Don Ringler Chevrolet (Chuck Wagon), Dennis Eakin KIA (Point Man) and Cochran Blair & Potts (Point Man), Richard Weaver (Point Man), Sparta Crane & Drilling (Wrangler) – We need Volunteer Company or Family to man Rest Stops 3 & 5.

– Tim Tebow Foundation Night to Shine Prom Night for Special Needs Community,
Friday, February 13^th, 4:30-9pm, Temple Bible Church.  Lion Susie Marek, FRIENDS F♥R LIFE has invited Belton Lions to set up a table to promote Texas Lions Camp.  Signed up to help: Pam Blair, Maria Alicia Ramirez. If anyone else wants to help, please let Secretary know.

– Captain “D” Dash for “Sight”, October 3^rd, Route totally within Heritage Park established; we are planning to have a timed run to attract more runners – we’re looking for underwriters for the Timing, for Award Medals, and for T-Shirts.

– Central Texas BBQ Round-up, Friday, March 20 & Saturday, March 21, Expo Center. Sign up sheet passed.  Note: each hour donated will result in $38.46 donated to Belton Lions Club!

Program: “All About Belton” by Danny Dossman

Future Programs:
February 19* Open Meeting
February 26 – Wayne Carpenter – Alicia Jallah, Helping Hands Ministry
March 5 – Todd Schiller
March 12 – Mary Shockley TBD
March 19*- Open Meeting (Board Mtg after)
March 26 – David Leigh
April 2 – Karen Stagner – Rucker Preston, Family Promise,

Meeting Close – Where there’s a NEED … there’s a LION! 

Keep on the Front Burner/Mark Your Calendar:

– District Convention is scheduled for Saturday, April 10 & 11, Palestine, Texas
– 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 5^th 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

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday February 5, 2026 
Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB! 

Lion Members Present: George Bunker, Marie Alicia Ramirez, Nichole Jack Johnson, John Corsi, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Pam Blair, Jennifer Ramirez, James Harrison, Kevin Hisel, Wayne Carpenter, Mac Hickerson & Debbie, David Tuma, Sam Listi, Keith Cook, Jon Fontenot
Lion At-Large Members: 
Affiliate Member: 
Guests: Tracie Bunker (guest of George Bunker), Jessica Saiz, Rily Daily, Gabby Nino (BISD), Denise Ayers (BISD Speaker)
Song: Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion George Bunker
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Pam Blair
Prayer: Lion Keith Cook
Joke: Lion James Harrison – Snow White – of the 7 Dwarfs – 6 are not Happy
Plate Spin: World Renowned Plate Spinner Lion Mac Hickerson – fantastic!!
Exercise: Lion James Harrison

February Lion Birthdays: Mack Latimer (2/8), Brendan Brown (2/13), Kevin Hisel (2/16), Jon Fontenot (2/20), John Corsi (2/26)

Recap from Mid-Winter Cabinet Meeting: 
– 71 District Members attended / 22 Clubs represented
– District Convention is scheduled for Saturday, April 10 & 11, Palestine, Texas
– 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 

– ANNOUNCEMENT – BLC Peace Poster entry from student Kim Lezana won 1st Place District and has been forwarded to State. District awarded her a Certificate and a check for $200 to be presented at the school.

– PRESENTATION(S): Lion(s) Danny Dossman and David Tuma received 30 year membership chevrons, and Mary Shockley will receive her 10 year chevron from Lions International. Thank you for your dedication and commitment!

Regular Business 

– Congratulations Wayne Carpenter – Beltonian of the Year 

– Note: February Board Meeting – moved up a week to February 12th

– STAMPEDE on the Chisholm Trail, May 9^th – We still need Sponsors, Swag Bag donations (150) and Bib Raffle items (20). Current Sponsors: ABC Home & Commercial (Trail Boss); Don Ringler Chevrolet (Chuck Wagon), Dennis Eakin KIA (Point Man) and Cochran Blair & Potts (Point Man), Richard Weaver (Point Man), Sparta Crane & Drilling (Wrangler) – We need Volunteer Company or Family to man Rest Stops 3 & 5.

– Temple Founders Lions asked that we let everyone know that their Club will be at the Bell County Youth Fair on Tuesday, February 10, around 11:00am, serving hamburgers to the kids. We’re invited to help. Hamburgers are free to the kiddos; $5 to parents and adults. Anyone wanting to help Temple Founders. Signed up to help – Lion(s) Karen Stagner, Pam Blair & Maria Alicia Martinez.

– Tim Tebow Foundation Night to Shine Prom Night for Special Needs Community, Friday, February 13, 4:30-9pm, Temple Bible Church.  Lion Susie Marek, FRIENDS F♥R LIFE has invited Belton Lions to set up a table to promote Texas Lions Camp.  Signed up to help: Pam Blair, Maria Alicia Ramirez.

– Captain “D” Dash for “Sight”, October 3, update from meeting Tuesday, Feb. 3 – Route totally within Heritage Park established; we are planning to have a timed run to attract more runners – we need an underwriter for the Timing, for Award Medals, and for T-Shirts.

Program: Lion Past President John Corsi invited Denise Ayres, Director of PK-12 Career Readiness, Belton ISD. Denise presented an exciting account, summary and insight into the CTE Program in BISD – focusing on 12 areas of study – industry common in Bell County, with hands-on learning inside and outside the classroom.  Industry based learning with a mentor program. Thank you!

Future Programs:
February 12 – Danny Dossman “All About Belton” (Board Mtg after)
February 19* Open Meeting
February 26 – Wayne Carpenter – Alicia Jallah, Helping Hands Ministry
March 5 – Todd Schiller
March 12 – Mary Shockley
March 19*- Open Meeting (Board Mtg after)
March 26 – David Leigh
April 2 – Karen Stagner – Rucker Preston, Family Promise House,

Meeting Close – Where there’s a NEED … there’s a LION! 

Keep on the Front Burner/Mark Your Calendar:

– Lions Field @Smith and West 5^th could use some updates. Jon Fontenot will get Parks & Rec to explore options – tabled until we have more information.

– Update on Cadence Bank – CD and other – on hold
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating