Belton Lions Club

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, August 15, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Larry Berg, Danny Dossman, Jennah Gliha, John Corsi, Mike Matthews, Mary Shockley, Kaen Stagner, Wayne Carpenter, Rob Potts, Mac Hickerson, Keith Cook

Guest: Coach Coach Barry Campbell (Speaker)
Song: by Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Larry Berg
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion Wayne Carpenter – cat’s wish at the Pearly Gates-soft pillow; and mice’s wishes-roller skates; … meals on wheels

Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Birthdays: August – Lou Griffin (8/1); Mike Matthews (8/3); Malinda Golden (8/23) 

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– August 22^nd (next Thursday) – Belton City Employees/Departments at Belton’s first Employee Conference.  Danny Dossman & Karen Stagner will represent the Club promoting membership and the Lions on the Leon.

– August 24^th (Saturday) – Rob and Margaret Chadwick are retiring from Eldred’s Nursery. Anyone interested in going to the event, please let the Secretary know.  They are trying to keep it a surprise.

– Zone Meeting – BLC hosting – Thursday, August 29^th – James Harrison is heading up planning.  Theme is:  Together Again. Sign up sheet passing.

– Bell County Senior Expo, September 24^th, 8am-1pm, Exposition Center hosted by the Belton Journal.  Sign up sheet.

– Lions on the Leon – Update from Monday, August 12 Committee meeting – primarily discussed 5K Fun Run/Walk and video promotion plans.

– Stampede Bike Ride 2025 Date – April 26th, 2025 Brett has been working on route and will schedule a committee meeting soon.
– Lions Foundation Annual Report – Belton Lions Club Foundation By-Laws and Constitution. Secretary Stagner has written Texas Secretary of State to see if they have a copy on file from around 1988-1990.

– 1^st Vice President & 2^nd Vice President – Christa Strang sent a letter of Resignation for herself and Bree to President Jennah.  Mark Bellomy is taking a full time job to supplement his business, he has asked to be changed to an At-Large Member – nominations now open. Please consider serving your Club – if you have questions or an interest, please contact any Board member.

Program: Keith Cook has invited Belton High School Coach Barry Campbell!  Coach Campbell filled us in on what they have planned for the up-coming football season and the players.  Thank you! 

Future Programs:
August 22 – Karen Stagner – Kathleen Brown, promoting an upcoming annual Cancer Survivor Retreat, September 20-22, at Summers Mill for Surviving & Thriving Cancer Retreat organization.  “The magic of miracles”
August 29 – BLC hosting Zone Meeting – James Harrison coordinating

September 5 – John Corsi

September 12 – Reese Davis

September 19 – Brett Beamesderfer – Board Meeting Afterward

September 26 – Mike Matthews

October 3 – Danny Dossman

October 10 – Cree Childs

October 17 – David Shaw – Board Meeting Afterward
Thank Guests for Coming!  Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!

Keeping on the Front Burner:

– Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews, Friday/Saturday, September 27 & 28^th – confirmed to display Black Pearl and a few Pirates to promote the Boat Race Event.

– Next District Meeting, October 12, Athens, Texas

– Mark Bellomy presented that Business Network International meets every Tuesday morning at 8:00am, Church of Christ on Hwy 317; they offer no charge membership to non-profits; he suggested that the Club might want to join the Network.

– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– LEO Club Update – Brett – future interested LEOs can help with events, as they further their plans.

– January District Meeting, January 18, Temple, Texas

– Storage: The Club’s event materials and supplies; files; records; banners; etc. are being held in various locations.  Over the past 85 years, we have lost files and information.  There is a NEED to get all of this in one central location. The Board has suggested the purchase of a Conex container (approx. $1,500); and secure a location – currently hoping to set in Heritage Park – painted blue; with a large Lions logo on the side.  We will keep you updated.

BLC Recap – Thursday, August 8, 2024
Call to Order by Lion Past President Mike Matthews
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– FD Chief Jon Fontenot provide a handout about the upcoming CERT emergency preparedness training; and urged members to sign up ( handout: CERT Handout_20240810_0001 )

– August 22^nd – Rebecca Phillips, Senior HR for Belton, has invited the Club to participate as a vendor promoting the Wacky Boat Race to City Employees/Departments at Belton’s first Employee Conference.  Do we want to set up a booth for the Club – promoting the Club and promoting building a Wacky Boat to compete? Yes, Danny Dossman & Karen Stagner volunteered.

– August 24^th – Rob and Margaret Chadwick are retiring from Eldred’s Nursery. Anyone interested in going to the event, please let the Secretary know.  They are trying to keep it a surprise.

– Kathleen Brown, wants to speak at Lions Club – soon – promoting an upcoming annual Cancer Survivor Retreat, September 20-22, at Summers Mill.  She is aware that she cannot solicit a donation.  She is speaking at Temple Breakfast Lions next week.  She can either do the full program; or a brief intro/announcement before a regular program.  Secretary will check with Cree Childs to see what he has planned for the 22^nd.

– Zone Meeting – BLC hosting – Thursday, August 29^th – James Harrison is going to head up planning.  Sign up sheet next week.

– Bell County Senior Expo, September 24^th, 8am-1pm, Exposition Center – the members have agreed to, again, provide volunteers to help staff the event hosted by the Belton Journal.  Sign up sheet next week.

– Lions on the Leon – All forms and flyers are posted on our Belton Lions Club webpage –Please “like” and “share” the videos on the facebook page.  We really need to start working on Sponsors. Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 12^th, 6pm at Danny’s home.

– Stampede Bike Ride 2025 Date – per Brett – the date of April 26th, 2025 has been set. Mother’s Day Tea is also that day, so some riders may have to park at Yettie Polk.  Brett has been working on route and will schedule a committee meeting soon.
– Lions Foundation Annual Report – We received an email from LCI to file an Annual Report – this is new reporting and filing for us.   The By-Laws Committee will be: Brett Beamesderfer, Larry Berg, James Harrison, Jennah Gliha, Karen Stagner and Wayne Carpenter. We have also reached out to Doc Weaver; Robert Jones; Brandon Bozon, Eric Banfield and Lea Batey.  Lea Batey suggested that we contact Texas Secretary of State – Secretary will send a letter.

– 1^st Vice President & 2^nd Vice President – nominations now open. Christa Strang sent a letter of Resignation for herself and Bree to President Jennah.  Mark Bellomy is taking a full time job to supplement his business, he has asked to be changed to an At-Large Member.

Program: President Jennah Gliha invited Ron Ducharme with Rescue Magazine.  Great program about the history and current status and activities of the organization, partnering with 70 shelters and organizations to help and support all animals.  Check out their website and facebook page.  Thank You! 

Future Programs:
August 15 – Keith Cook – Coach Sniffin, BHS – Board Meeting Afterward
August 22 – Cree Childs

Thank Guests for Coming!  Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!

Keeping on the Front Burner:

– Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews, Friday/Saturday, September 27 & 28^th – confirmed to display Black Pearl and a few Pirates to promote the Boat Race Event.

– Next District Meeting, October 12, Athens, Texas

– Mark Bellomy presented that Business Network International meets every Tuesday morning at 8:00am, Church of Christ on Hwy 317; they offer no charge membership to non-profits; he suggested that the Club might want to join the Network.

– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– LEO Club Update – Brett – future interested LEOs can help with events, as they further their plans.

– January District Meeting, January 18, Temple, Texas

BLC Meeting Order of Business – Thursday, August 1, 2024
Call to Order by Lion 2^nd VP Mark Bellomy
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Mark Bellomy, Mike Matthews, Mac Hickerson, Nick Valentine, Wayne Carpenter, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Dwayne Williams, John Corsi, Cree Childs, Keith Cook, Larry Berg

Guest: Jack and Amy McChurch, Annie McCall (speakers)
Song: by Lion Dwayne Williams
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Nick Valentine
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Mike Matthews
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion Cree Childs – Two Row Boats had an argument – it was an oar deal.

Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Birthdays: August – Lou Griffin (8/1); Mike Matthews (8/3); Malinda Golden (8/23) 

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– August 24^th – Rob and Margaret Chadwick are retiring from Eldred’s Nursery. Anyone interested in going to the event, please let the Secretary know.  They are trying to keep it a surprise.

– Bell County Senior Expo, September 24^th, 8am-1pm, Exposition Center – do we want to volunteer again?

– Lions on the Leon – All forms and flyers are posted on our Belton Lions Club webpage –Please “like” and “share” the videos on the facebook page.  We really need to start working on Sponsors.  Schedule a meeting ??
– Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews, Friday/Saturday, September 27 & 28^th – confirmed to display Black Pearl and a few Pirates to promote the Boat Race Event.

– Lions Foundation Annual Report – We received an email from LCI to file an Annual Report – this is new reporting and filing for us.   The By-Laws Committee will be: Brett Beamesderfer, Larry Berg, James Harrison, Jennah Gliha, Karen Stagner and Wayne Carpenter. We have also reached out to Doc Weaver (he’s checking his files); and Robert Jones (Heritage Park Playground Matching Grant from LCI)

Program: Mark Bellomy – Jack McChurch, Car Show hosted by Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, benefitting their Hospice Housing Program.  Jack is a member of Temple Founders Lions Club. Annie McCall, Director of the Hospice Care Home presented an overview of the home and their vision for the future.  The home opened in August 2023; served 62 guests; and welcomed 2,700 people through their doors.  The September Classic Car Show is a fundraiser for the Hospice Care Home.

Future Programs:
August 8 – Bree Vlam
August 15 – maybe Sam Skidmore – Board Meeting Afterward
August 22 – Cree Childs
August 29 – Karen Stagner – maybe evening – hosting Zone Meeting
Thank Guests for Coming!  Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!

Keeping on the Front Burner:

– Mark Bellomy presented that Business Network International meets every Tuesday morning at 8:00am, Church of Christ on Hwy 317; they offer no charge membership to non-profits; he suggested that the Club might want to join the Network.

– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– LEO Club Update – Brett – future interested LEOs can help with events, as they further their plans.

– January District Meeting, January 18, Temple, Texas

– Storage: The Club’s event materials and supplies; files; records; banners; etc. are being held in various locations.  Over the past 85 years, we have lost files and information.  There is a NEED to get all of this in one central location. The Board has suggested the purchase of a Conex container (approx. $1,500); and secure a location – currently hoping to set in Heritage Park – painted blue; with a large Lions logo on the side.  We will keep you updated.

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, July 25, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, James Harrison, Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Mac Hickerson, Brett Beamesderfer, Patti Powell, John Corsi, Larry Berg, Billy Conway, Sam Listi, Keith Cook

Guest:
Song: by Lion Brett Beamesderfer
Pledge to US Flag: Lion John Corsi
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Mike Matthews
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion James Harrison – a hen served lettuce – Chicken sees her salad …

Plate Spin: Mac Hickerson – World famous
Exercise: James Harrison
Birthdays: July – Keith Cook (7/6); Jennah Gliha (7/15); James Harrison (7/30)

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– 90^th Birthday card for Lou Griffin passed for signatures

– Brief recap from July 18^th Board Meeting:

            Flag Program – we still have about $700 unpaid; final phone calls will be made; we will plan to pick up

            unpaid in August.

            Purchasing Tables for BLC – the Board discussed and approved purchasing four (4) 6’ folding tables to

            use on our Events.

            Storage Container for BLC Event Supplies – Danny Dossman will get quotes for conex container.

– Storage: The Club’s event materials and supplies; files; records; banners; etc. are being held in various locations.  Over the past 85 years, we have lost files and information.  There is a NEED to get all of this in one central location. The Board has suggested the purchase of a Conex container (approx. $1,500); and secure a location – currently hoping to set in Heritage Park – painted blue; with a large Lions logo on the side.  We will keep you updated.
– $3,000 Grant from the Texas Lions Foundation, Grant Report filed, accepted, closed
– Back to School with God – AMAZING event – Thank you to everyone!  Check out the pictures on our Facebook page.
– 1^st District Cabinet Meeting, Saturday, July 20^th 8am-1pm, Marlin, Texas – James Harrison attended on behalf of the Club.  Great Meeting of about 150 Lions; and James introduced our Club to “Heads or Tails”.
– Lions on the Leon – All forms and flyers are posted on our Belton Lions Club webpage –Please “like” and “share” the videos on the facebook page.  We really need to start working on Sponsors.
– Lions Foundation Annual Report – We received an email from LCI to file an Annual Report – this is new reporting and filing for us.  We need to create a By-Laws Committee and find the Foundation By-Laws.  Danny placed a call and left a message for Eric Banfield.  The By-Laws Committee will be: Brett Beamesderfer, Larry Berg, James Harrison, Jennah Gliha, Karen Stagner and Wayne Carpenter. We will keep everyone updated.

Program: STAMPEDE After-Action Meeting (handout file attached) The handout is a listing of comments and suggestions from one or more riders from Stampede. Brett is going to adjust the route attempting to keep the ride in Belton; he will present it soon.  The Club will invest in professional signage – maybe color coded for routes. Members working rest-stops may bring their own canopies for shade. Add the National Anthem & Prayer before the ride.  More …

Future Programs:
August 1 – Mark Bellomy – Jack McChurch, Car Show hosted by Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, benefitting their Hospice Housing Program.  Jack is a member of Temple Founders Lions Club.
August 8 – Bree Vlam
August 15 – Jennifer Bailey – Board Meeting Afterward
August 22 – Cree Childs
August 29 – Karen Stagner

Thank Guests for Coming!  Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!

Stampede After Action Meeting Notes

Keeping on the Front Burner:

– Mark Bellomy presented that Business Network International meets every Tuesday morning at 8:00am, Church of Christ on Hwy 317; they offer no charge membership to non-profits; he suggested that the Club might want to join the Network.

– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– LEO Club Update – Brett – future interested LEOs can help with events, as they further their plans.- Bell County Senior Expo, September 24, 2024, Cadence Bank Center- Next District Meeting, October 12, Athens, Texas- January District Meeting, January 18, Temple, Texas

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, July 18, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Christa Strang, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Sam Listi, Mac Hickerson, Todd Schiller, Keith Cook, Larry Berg, Dwayne Carpenter, David Tuma

Guest: Family of Charlee Maddux (Scholarship Recipient), James Grant & Joe Dyer (Heritage Park Partnership)
Song: by Lion Bree Vlam
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Christa Strang
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion Mike Matthews – French, Snails, Fast Food.
Exercise: Mike Matthews
Birthdays: July – Keith Cook (7/6); Jennah Gliha (7/15); James Harrison (7/30)

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– Board Meeting after Lunch today

– $3,000 Grant from the Texas Lions Foundation, to help with immediate Community food, clothing and shelter needs.  Thank you!  Report due to TLF by July 22^nd.

– Back to School with God – Brief Update from Jennah! Cooking and Serving 700 hot dogs, chips, etc…; along with the Temple Belton Ladies Lions doing eye screenings.  Partnering with Mt Zion UMC. July 20^th, 9am-Noon, Yettie Polk Park – Thank you for volunteering.

– 1^st District Cabinet Meeting, Saturday, July 20^th 8am-1pm, Marlin, Texas – President Jennah asked James Harrison to attend and represent the Club. Thank you James!

– Lions on the Leon – All forms and flyers are posted on our Belton Lions Club webpage – sponsorship forms passed out with challenge to come back with at least one sponsor per member. Please “like” and “share” the videos on the facebook page.  Thank you Belton Parks and Rec for storing the Black Pearl.

– Texas Lions Camp Visit – Friday, August 2^nd and Saturday, August 3^rd.  Our Club will not be attending this year / we’ll try again next year.

Program: Scholarship Check Presentation – Todd Schiller – Congratulations to Charlee Maddux as recipient of our $1,000 Halley Cox Memorial Scholarship.  Heritage Park $5,000 Partnership Check presentation to James Grant and Joe Dyer – after an update presentation on Completed and Planned Heritage Park Phases.

Future Programs:
July 25 – STAMPEDE After-Action Meeting

August 1 – Mark Bellomy
August 8 – Bree Vlam
August 15 – Jennifer Bailey – Board Meeting Afterward
August 22 – Cree Childs
August 29 – Karen Stagner

Thank Guests for Coming!  Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!

Keeping on the Front Burner:

– Mark Bellomy presented that Business Network International meets every Tuesday morning at 8:00am, Church of Christ on Hwy 317; they offer no charge membership to non-profits; he suggested that the Club might want to join the Network.

– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– LEO Club Update – Brett – future interested LEOs can help with events, as they further their plans.

– Bell County Senior Expo, September 24, 2024, Cadence Bank Center

– Next District Meeting, October 12, Athens, Texas

– January District Meeting, January 18, Temple, Texas

BLC July BOARD Meeting Recap – July 18, 2024

Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha at 12:53pm
Members Present: Jennah Gliha, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Mike Matthews, Keith Cook, Christa Strang
Absent: Mark Bellomy, Mac Hickerson, John Corsi, Jon Fontenot
Guest: none

Membership Report – Karen Stagner – (handout)
Membership Chair John Corsi will contact Harper-Talasek
Jon Fontenot will keep in contact with Representative from Bell County Health District
Total Members 42 (+6 for the 2023-2024 year)

Treasurer Report –

   General Account – $ 10,648.07

 Old Business:

– Flag Program – (handout) we still have about $700 unpaid in the Flag Program.

– Back to School with God, July 20, 9am-Noon – Mt. Zion United Methodist Church “Back to School with God” backpack project. Yettie Polk Park, 9am-Noon.  Belton Lions will be providing, cooking and serving hot dogs.  Sam’s Club donated $50; H-E-B donated $200.  We discussed the Club purchasing their own tables and chairs for our events. Motioned by Karen Stagner, 2^nd; passed to purchase four (4) 6’ tables.

– Lions Club Storage – currently storing in Stagner’s storage shed at Amy’s Attic. Event supplies and our boat(s) will need a central storage location.  The boat is currently being stored by Belton Parks and Rec.  Danny Dossman will get quotes for purchase of a conex container to be located at Heritage Park.

– Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews – Belton Lions will NOT be Plate Spinning or selling the People’s Choice tickets this year. We will plan to spot the Black Pearl on location during the event. 

New Business: 

Holding to a Later Date: 

Motion to close: 1:20pm

Submitted by Belton Lions Club Secretary Karen Stagner

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, July 11, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha – 1^st Official Meeting
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Bill Conway, John Corsi, James Harrison, Wayne Carpenter, Sam Listi, Mac Hickerson, Todd Schiller, Keith Cook, David Tuma

Guest: Mike Seiler (guest of Danny Dossman), Emily Anderson
Song: by Lion Bree Vlam
Pledge to US Flag: Lion
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – Restaurant on the Moon – No Atmosphere
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: James Harrison
Birthdays: July – Keith Cook (7/6); Jennah Gliha (7/15); James Harrison (7/30)
REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– Presidential Plaque Presentation

– Lion of the Year Presentation
– $3,000 Grant from the Texas Lions Foundation, to help with immediate Community food, clothing and shelter needs.  The Cards are being distributed.  Thank you!  Project needs to be complete next week – report due to TLF by July 22^nd.
– Back to School with God – Brief Update from Jennah! Cooking and Serving 700 hot dogs, chips, etc…; along with the Temple Belton Ladies Lions doing eye screenings.  Partnering with Mt Zion UMC. July 20^th, 9am-Noon, Yettie Polk Park – sign up sheet
– 1^st District Cabinet Meeting, Saturday, July 20^th 8am-1pm, Marlin, Texas – President Jennah asked James Harrison to attend and represent the Club
– Belton 4^th of July Parade – Danny Dossman Thanked everyone & noted the great photo coverage.
– Lions on the Leon – All forms and flyers are posted on our Belton Lions Club webpage – sponsorship forms passed out with challenge to come back with at least one sponsor per member.

Program: Scholarship Check Presentation – Todd Schiller – Congratulations to Emily Anderson as recipient of our Dr. William B. Long Memorial Scholarship.

Future Programs: (Date TBD: Heritage Park Presentation Check)
July 18 – Halley Cox Memorial Scholarship Check Presentation – Board Meeting afterward
July 25 – STAMPEDE After-Action Meeting
August 1 – Mark Bellomy
August 8 – Bree Vlam
August 15 – Jennifer Bailey – Board Meeting Afterward
August 22 – Cree Childs
August 29 – Karen Stagner

Thank Guests for Coming!  Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!

Keeping on the Front Burner:

– Texas Lions Camp Visit – The Club will plan to visit the Camp on Friday, August 2^nd and Saturday, August 3^rd.  On Friday, Camp will have a graduation and awards ceremony from 2:30-4pm; on Saturday, the Texas Lions Museum will be dedicated. More on hotel options and transportation to be advised – maybe rent a bus.

– Mark Bellomy presented that Business Network International meets every Tuesday morning at 8:00am, Church of Christ on Hwy 317; they offer no charge membership to non-profits; he suggested that the Club might want to join the Network.

– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– LEO Club Update – Brett – future interested LEOs can help with events, as they further their plans.

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, June 27, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President-elect Jennah Gliha … GREAT JOB President Jennah!!
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, David Tuma, Bree Vlam, Christa Strang, Jon Fontenot, Mac Hickerson, Dwayne Williams, Mike Matthews, David Shaw, Wayne Carpenter, Rafael Salas, Larry Berg, Mark Bellomy, Mary Shockley, Billy Conway, Cree Childs, Jennah Gliha

Guest: Chris Gregg (guest of Jennah Gliha), Matt Bates (speaker), Randy Pittinger (speaker)
Song: by Lion Bree Vlam
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion James Harrison
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: James Harrison
Birthdays: June – Mary Shockley (6/3); Cree Childs (6/21); David Shaw (6/27), Nick Valentine (6/4)

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– $3,000 Grant from the Texas Lions Foundation, to help with immediate Community food, clothing and shelter needs.  The Cards are being distributed.  Thank you!
– Belton 4^th of July Parade –
Danny – taking boats out of storage on Saturday, June 29, 10am – needs volunteers to help
More information will be sent by email – please READ.
– Back to School with God – Brief Update from Jennah! Thank you! Cooking and Serving 700 hot dogs, chips, etc…; along with the Temple Belton Ladies Lions doing eye screenings.  Partnering with Mt Zion UMC. July 20^th, 9am-Noon, Yettie Polk Park

– Slate of 2024-2025 Officers – Installation of Officers – officiated by Chief Larry Berg – Thank You!
President – Jennah Gliha
1^st Vice President – Christa Strang
2^nd Vice President – Mark Bellomy
Past President – Keith Cook
Treasurer – Jon Fontenot
Secretary – Karen Stagner
Tail Twister – Danny Dossman
Lion Tamer – Mac Hickerson
Membership Chair – John Corsi
LCIF Chair – Reese Davis
Historian – James Harrison
Marketing – Jennah Gliha, Christa Strang, Karen Stagner
Service – Karen Stagner, Cree Childs, Christa Strang, David Tuma

Program: Wayne Carpenter invited Matt Bates to give us an update on the Storm Recovery and Clean-up!  What an amazing display of teamwork, planning and volunteering – 17K cubic feet of brush! Great Slide Show! To end the lunch meeting, Randy Pittenger gave us an energetic run down and timeline for the 4^th of July Celebration.  Always great to have Matt and Randy in the House!

Future Programs:
July 4 – No Meeting
July 11 – Todd Schiller – Scholarship Check Presentations
July 18 – STAMPEDE After-Action Meeting
July 25 – Tentative – Check presentation to City for Heritage Park
August 1 – Mark Bellomy
August 8 – Bree Vlam
August 15 – Jennifer Bailey
August 22 – Cree Childs
August 29 – Karen Stagner

Thank Guests for Coming!  Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!
Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Lions on the Leon –
Promo Video Clip Session – Saturday, June 15^th, 9am, Heritage Park – Thank you Christa Strang, Patti Powell, Danny Dossman, Emily Dossman, Karen Stagner – several clips were made.
All forms and flyers are posted on our Belton Lions Club webpage.

– Texas Lions Camp Visit – The Club will plan to visit the Camp on Friday, August 2^nd and Saturday, August 3^rd.  On Friday, Camp will have a graduation and awards ceremony from 2:30-4pm; on Saturday, the Texas Lions Museum will be dedicated. More on hotel options and transportation to be advised – maybe rent a bus.

– Mark Bellomy presented that Business Network International meets every Tuesday morning at 8:00am, Church of Christ on Hwy 317; they offer no charge membership to non-profits; he suggested that the Club might want to join the Network.

– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– LEO Club Update – Brett – future interested LEOs can help with events, as they further their plans.

Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
Members Present: Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Jennah Gliha, Keith Cook, James Harrison, Mac Hickerson
Absent: John Corsi, Mark Bellomy, Christa Strang, David Shaw
Guest: Bree Vlam

Membership Report – Karen Stagner – (handout) we still have $1,500 in outstanding dues for the 3^rd quarter ending March 31, 2024. 4th Quarter Dues (April thru June) will be invoiced during the 1st week of July.
Membership Chair John Corsi will contact Harper-Talasek
Jon Fontenot will keep in contact with Representative from Bell County Health District
Total Members 42 (+6 for the year)

Treasurer Report –
   General Account – $ 8,174.50
Foundation Account – $ 41,280.19

Old Business:

– Flag Program – (handout) we still have about $1,000 unpaid in the Flag Program.  President Keith previously assigned unpaid route participants to the members who volunteered to assist with the flag program (Mike Matthews, Keith Cook, Danny Dossman, Cree Childs, David Shaw, and Mark Bellomy).  And after discussion, it was agreed that when a flag needs replacement, the Secretary will send an email request to all of the team members; asking them to “reply to all” if one of them is accepting to take care of the replacement.

– Back to School with God, July 20, Mt. Zion United Methodist Church “Back to School with God” backpack project. Date has been confirmed as July 20^th, Yettie Polk Park, 9am-Noon.  Belton Lions will be providing, cooking and serving hot dogs. (flyer attached)  Thank you Jennifer, Jennah and Keith for getting the information.

– Recap from STAMPEDE – Reviewed income and expenses / there are a few expenses yet to post.  Will update next week.

New Business: 

– Lions Club Storage – currently storing in Stagner’s storage shed at Amy’s Attic. Event supplies and our boat(s) will need a central storage location.  After discussion, President Cook asked Danny Dossman to check with the City about placing a Conex Container on Dossman’s property behind the animal clinic on 317; and to check into pricing for a container. Thank you Danny for offering the location.

– Next week’s 2024-2025 Officer Induction – President-elect Jennah Gliha and Jon Fontenot will invite Chief Larry Berg to officiate.  James Harrison will provide a copy of the Oath of Office. Thank you each!

Heritage Park Donation Presentation – President-elect Jennah Gliha will invite James Grant and Joe Dyer to the meeting on July 25^th for the presentation.

– Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews – Belton Lions will NOT be Plate Spinning or selling the People’s Choice tickets this year.  The Police Foundation asked Judy Garrett if they could do it this year. We wish them great success for their fundraising efforts. 

Holding to a Later Date: 

– 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
– Club Excellence Award – we are now eligible this year, incoming Board Members have completed online training; and the Club has completed the new Joint Service Project requirement.  We will submit during 1^st week of July.
– Friends of Belton Lions –additional Friend of Belton Lions: Hugh Shine– plaque has not been made – we need to schedule his lunch visit.
– Update on Cadence Bank – CD and other
– David Shaw – Deployment bags are requested for our Adopted Unit – tabled until Lion Shaw is able to provide details.
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– LEO – Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity
– Specialty Products: We found Lions squeeze toys; and the previous BLC giant coloring book (given to Lea and Lorna to look into at the District and State level).  Fall Festival give-aways were about 50 of each item.  Lion(s) Corsi and Fontenot will continue to look into specialty products.

Motion to close: by Secretary Stagner

Submitted by Belton Lions Club Secretary Karen Stagner