Exciting things happening at UMHB
Thank you, Lions Mike Matthews, for inviting our guest speaker this Thursday, Dr. Kris Ward, Professor & Director for UMHB. We appreciate Dr. Ward for speaking to us about the grand opening of Marek-Smith Center for Teacher Preparation on the campus of UMHB.
BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, February 22, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: Rafael Salas, Wayne Carpenter, Cri Childs, Rob Potts, Sam Listi, Larry Berg, Mac Hickerson, David Tuma, Keith Cook, John Corsi, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Patti Powell Jennah Gliha
Guest: Greg Gutierrez (speaker)
Song: by Lion: Jennah Gliha
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Rafael Salas
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion David Tuma
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion Bret Beamesderfer
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews
Birthdays: February – 2/8 Mack Latimer (affiliate); 2/12 Jennifer Bailey; 2/20 Jon Fontenot; 2/22 Bree Vlam; 2/26 John Corsi
Sang Happy B’Day to John Corsi; Danny Dossman provided B’Day Pies
Board Meeting Recap:
– Our Club is at a +4 for membership this 2023-2024 year. Let’s keep building our Club!
– Membership Milestone Awards –The Board agreed that Milestones will be in five (5) year increments; starting at 10 year membership / they will be awarded a plaque. – Team Leaders are: John Corsi and Jennah Gliha
– Banner Stand and/or Specialty Products – the Board voted and approved to purchase a retractable promo banner & stand for use at outside events. We will also have one for display at our lunches. Team Leaders: Karen Stagner and Danny Dossman
– Specialty Products: We will be looking at Specialty Products to promote the Club at Events. Team Leaders: Jon Fontenot and John Corsi..
– Club Excellence Award for 2023-2024 – Secretary Stagner will apply for this year in July. The Club still needs to “start a new service project from one of the LCI Global Causes” to qualify. Team Leaders for the new Service Project: Jennah Gliha and Bree Vlam. Lion President Keith Cook recommended that the Club keep going “Clean up on the Leon”.
– Donation to Texas Lions Museum and Donation to Texas Lions Foundation – the Board discussed, voted and agreed to pay the optional voluntary donation to each.
– Club Metrics: 1,770 people served / 13 Service Activities Completed, 849 Volunteer Hours, $7,500 Funds Donated, $2,900 Funds Raised – Way to Go Belton Lions !
Announcements:
– Charter Night (Friday evening, May 3rd) – James Harrison – Reminder – sign up sheet next month, plated meal, entertainment
– Wacky Boat Race – Danny Dossman – October 5, Danny will get with Sam Listi to confirm date availability.
– Stampede (June 8th) – Active Registration is now open! Need Sponsors!
– LEO Club Update – Brett Beamesderfer
– Marek-Smith Training Center at UMHB, March 1st, Luncheon & Dedication: the Club has RVSP’d for Lion(s) John Corsi and Sam Listi to represent the Club.
Program: Bring Everyone in the ZONE! Thank you, Lion Brett Beamesderfer, for in inviting our guest speaker, Greg Gutierrez with In The Zone! Greg served 20 years of active duty in the military! Thank you for your service, Greg. The Zone is a non-profit that helps Service Members, Veterans and their Families! If you know any Veterans or anyone still serving in the military that are needing any assistance, get with Greg Gutierrez.
Future Programs:
February 29 – Mike Matthews – Marek Smith Center Update
March 7 – David Shaw/Mike Matthews – Joe Dyer, Belton Parks & Rec – Eclipse 2024
March 14 – Christa Strang – Representative from the Bell County Sheriff’s Department – Stampede Meeting after
March 21 – James Harrison – Board Meeting After
Thank Guests for Coming!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!
Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23rd Weekend.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– District Cabinet Meetings – April 26-27
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook @ 11:55am
Members Present: Keith Cook, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Christa Strang, Jennah Gliha, Danny Dossman, James Harrison, Mac Hickerson, John Corsi
Treasurer Report –
General Account – $ 8,362.76
Activity Account – $ 34,714.12
Raymond James Account – $11K +
Edward Jones Account – $23K +
Old Business:
– Update on Cadence Bank – CD and other – Jon Fontenot – we should have the CD purchase complete by the end of March.
– Charter Night – May 3rd, in the evening. Inviting District and Club Dignitaries; searching for keyboard entertainment; plated dinner; plaques for sponsors; currently have about $1,900 in pledges (and other) to cover expenses.
– Stampede Bike Ride – June 8th – Registration is open. Time to start soliciting for Sponsors.
– Wacky Boat Race – Danny Dossman – Date set for Saturday, October 5, Danny will get with Sam Listi to confirm date availability. Danny and Emily asked Jennah to create a facebook page – Thank you Jennah. Danny says the event should 2-3 times larger than our first one last year. Danny asked new member Nick Valentine if he would join the planning committee. (information relayed by Secretary Stagner from Jon Fontenot) If the May 4th election passes the liquor changes; It may be possible that Park Rules may be able to be changed to allow “Permits”. Danny will look into possibly having beer & wine vendors at the event.
– Banner Stand and/or Specialty Products – Retractable banner handout. Secretary Stagner introduced sign, stand and pricing from Build a Sign. Danny Dossman motioned that we approve roughly $100 to purchase the retractable sign; 2nd by Mike Matthews. Secretary Stagner will create a proposed design for the sign – will be emailed to Board for Approval – prior to purchasing the sign.
– 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.
– Club Excellence Award – Secretary Stagner will apply for this year in July. The Club will need to “start a new service project from one of the LCI Global Causes” to qualify. BLC has already satisfied the other requirements.
New Business:
– Regular vs At-Large Membership status for Gene Ellis & Reese Davis & Lou Griffin – Secretary Stagner will email each of them with their dues reminder and ask if they want to change their status to At-Large; or stay as Regular Members.
– Donation to Texas Lions Museum and Donation to Texas Lions Foundation – after discussion; Mike Matthews motioned to start paying the optional donation(s) to District 2 X3 for both the Museum and the Foundation; 2nd by James Harrison; passed. Secretary Stagner will contact Lea Batey for a District Invoice.
Club Metrics: 1,770 people served / 13 Service Activities Completed, 849 Volunteer Hours, $7,500 Funds Donated, $2,900 Funds Raised
Holding to a Later Date:
– District Cabinet Meetings – April 26-27
– 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 – plans are progressing. Tabled until after Picnic in the Park.
– LEO – Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity
Meeting Closed at 1:15pm
BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, February 15, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: Keith Cook, John cocrsi, David Shaw, Christa Strang, Bree Vlam, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Todd Schiller, James Harrison, Rob Potts, Nick Valentine, Rafael Salas, Larry Berg, Billy Conway, Mac Hickerson, Mike Matthews, Cri Childs
Guest: Brady Serafin (speaker), Big Tex (guest of Danny Dossman), Clint (guest of Mike Matthews)
Song: by Lion: Christa Strang
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Todd Schiller
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion James Harrison … Spring is in the Air / … oh … that was Bacon
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: February – 2/8 Mack Latimer (affiliate); 2/12 Jennifer Bailey; 2/20 Jon Fontenot; 2/22 Bree Vlam; 2/26 John Corsi
– New Member Inductions – Nick Valentine (Sponsor: Cri Childs); Raphael Salas (Sponsor: Jennah Gliha); Larry Berg (Sponsor: Gene Ellis)
– 10 Year Chevron – President Keith Cook presented Lion David Shaw with his 10 year chevron from Lions International.
Announcements:
– Charter Night (Friday evening, May 3rd) – James Harrison – inviting District Governor, Past Dist. Governor, Guests from Temple-Belton Lady Lions; roomset – rounds; sign up sheet next month, plated meal, entertainment
– Wacky Boat Race – Danny Dossman – Date set for Saturday, October 5, Danny will get with Sam Listi to confirm date availability. Danny and Emily asked Jennah to create a facebook page – Thank you Jennah. Danny says the event should 2-3 times larger than our first one last year. Danny asked new member Nick Valentine if he would join the planning committee.
– Stampede (June 8th) – Active Registration is now open! Need Sponsors!
– Marek-Smith Training Center at UMHB, March 1st, Luncheon & Dedication: the Club has RVSP’d for Lion(s) John Corsi and Sam Listi to represent the Club.
Program: (from Jennah’s FB post) First and foremost, thank you, Lion David Shaw for your 10 years of serving the community through the Lions Club! We look forward to many more years with you as a fellow Lion. Also, a big shout out to our new members…Lion Nick Valentine with Operation Phantom Support, Lion Rafael Salas with Montgomery Chiropractic and our new Belton Police Department Chief, Lion Larry Berg! Lastly, thank you to our guest speaker, Brady Serafin, Chief Executive Officer, with Cedar Crest Hospital. Always remember, where there is a need there is a Lion!
Future Programs:
February 22 – Brett Beamesderfer has invited Greg Gutierrez with Bring Everyone in the Zone.
February 29 – Mike Matthews – Marek Smith Center Update (tentative)
March 7 – David Shaw/Mike Matthews – Jo Dyer, Belton Parks & Rec – Eclipse 2024
March 14 – Christa Strang
March 21 – James Harrison
Thank Guests for Coming!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!
Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23rd Weekend.
– Stampede Date Update from Meeting (Brett Beamesderfer, Reese Davis, Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Veronica Logan, Christa Strang, Karen Stagner, John Corsi) – Date changed to June 8th.
– Charter Celebration – (James Harrison, Cri Childs, David Leigh, Rob Potts, Mark Bellomy, John Fontenot) 85th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; Chartered April 21st 1939. Celebration scheduled for Friday, May 3rd in the evening. Lion Harrison advised that we have two sponsoring underwriters; and are urging others to sponsor; members and guests will be sponsored. He plans to invite District Dignitaries to join us as our guests.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– James Harrison announced that Temple Founders Club member, Mr. Hightower, would like our Club to consider partnering with them for their annual Follies fundraiser event.
BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, February 8, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: John Corsi, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Bree Vlam, Jennah Gliha, Billy Conway, Jose Salas, Keith Cook, James Harrison, Rob Potts, Wayne Carpenter, Larry Berg, David Tuma, Veronica Logan, Sam Listi
Guest: Paul Strang (sub for Christa), Kitti Corsi, Donna Shriner, Sherry Ogden (BISD Guest Speakers)
Song: by Lion: Bree Vlam
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion John Corsi
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion Billy Conway – why did the chicken cross the road? … so he could show the armadillo how …
Plate Spin: Lion Mike Matthews
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: February – 2/8 Mack Latimer (affiliate); 2/12 Jennifer Bailey; 2/20 Jon Fontenot; 2/22 Bree Vlam; 2/26 John Corsi
Announcements:
– Lion David Shaw – recently posted on facebook about his health issues regarding speaking and eating – please keep him and his family in your prayers. He will answer texts; but cannot answer calls. We will get him his 10 Year Milestone Chevron Award.
– Lion Reese Davis will be away from the Club for a while – possibly for the next quarter – as he helps John Farwell at work.
– Lion Danny Dossman is having surgery today on his hand and arm to repair some of the nerves – prayers for a speedy recovery.
– We continue to keep Lion Lou Griffin and his family in our prayers for peace and comfort, after the passing of his wife, Joyce.
– Charter Night (May 3rd) – James Harrison update from Committee Meeting, 11:30am, Thursday, Feb. 8th, a new sponsor was added today; the meal will be plated; it’s going to be a great celebratory event for the 85th.
– Wacky Boat Race – Danny Dossman has scheduled a Committee Meeting for Monday, Feb. 12th to get started with Boat Race Plans.
– Stampede (June 8th) – Sponsor Forms are available / Please try to get at least one Sponsor for the Event. (handout)
– LEO Club Update – They are planning Service Projects for the students to get involved in the Community; and are open to suggestions for service opportunities.
– New Member Applications – Nick Valentine; Jose Salas; Larry Berg – all three (3) will be inducted next week 2/15.
– February Board Meeting – February 15th, after lunch.
Program: Thank you, Lion John Corsi, for inviting our guest speakers; Kitty Corsi, Special Programs Coordinator for BISD, Donna Shriner, Transition Specialist with BISD and Sherri Ogden, Director of Special Education. These wonderful ladies run the DELTA 18+ Transition Program through Belton ISD! DELTA supports students with special needs transitioning to adult independent living and life! Thank y’all for the positive impacts y’all are making at BISD
If there is a need, there is a Lion
Future Programs:
February 15 – Karen Stagner, Luke Potts and Brady Serafin, Cedar Crest Hospital
February 22 – Brett Beamesderfer
February 29 – Mike Matthews – Marek Smith Center Update (tentative)
March 7 – David Shaw/Mike Matthews – Jo Dyer, Belton Parks & Rec – Eclipse 2024
March 14 – Christa Strang
March 21 – James Harrison
Thank Guests for Coming!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!
Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23rd Weekend.
– Stampede Date Update from Meeting (Brett Beamesderfer, Reese Davis, Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Veronica Logan, Christa Strang, Karen Stagner, John Corsi) – Date changed to June 8th.
– Charter Celebration – (James Harrison, Cri Childs, David Leigh, Rob Potts, Mark Bellomy, John Fontenot) 85th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; Chartered April 21st 1939. Celebration scheduled for Friday, May 3rd in the evening. Lion Harrison advised that we have two sponsoring underwriters; and are urging others to sponsor; members and guests will be sponsored. He plans to invite District Dignitaries to join us as our guests.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– James Harrison announced that Temple Founders Club member, Mr. Hightower, would like our Club to consider partnering with them for their annual Follies fundraiser event.
BLC Order of Business – Thursday, February 1, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Sam Listi, James Harrison, Wayne Carpenter, Rob Potts, Keith Cook, Gene Ellis, Reese Davis, David Leigh, Dwayne Williams, Mac Hickerson
Guest: Peggy & Sam Murphy (guests of John Corsi); incoming Belton PD Chief Larry Berg (Club Guest)
Song: by Lion: John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion Gene Ellis – Lion musician daugher’s names – Anna 1 and Anna 2
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson – international champion
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: February – 2/8 Mack Latimer (affiliate); 2/12 Jennifer Bailey; 2/20 Jon Fontenot; 2/22 Bree Vlam; 2/26 John Corsi
Announcements:
– MD2-X3 Mid-Winter Cabinet Meeting – Saturday, January 27, McGregor, Texas – Recap
– Our Club was awarded the LCI Club Excellence Award for 2002-2023
– First Time Cabinet Meeting attendee Lion Mary Shockley won the Grand Prize Award – lighted, metal cutout of Texas Lions Children’s Camp logo.
– August 3rd will be the Texas Lions Museum Grand Opening in Kerrville
– Reminder: Chief Ellis Retirement Celebration – February 1, 3pm Cadence Bank Club – see you there.
– Presentation to Past President Mike Matthews / Club Excellence Award – Lion President (2023-2024) Keith Cook presented Lion Past President (2022-2023) with a commemorative pin from LCI for establishing Club Excellence during his term in office.
– Presentation to David Shaw – 10 Year Milestone Chevron Award – postponed until Lion David can attend.
– Charter Night (May 3rd) – James Harrison has scheduled a Committee Meeting for 11:30am, Thursday, Feb. 8th, prior to lunch.
– Wacky Boat Race – Danny Dossman will schedule a Committee Meeting soon to get started with Boat Race Plans.
– Stampede (June 8th) – Sponsor Forms are available / Please try to get at least one Sponsor for the Event.
– LEO Club Update – They are planning Service Projects for the students to get involved in the Community; and are open to suggestions for service opportunities.
– New Member Application – last week’s speaker – Nick Valentine has submitted his application.
Program: Lion Karen Stagner invited Chief Gene Ellis; who brought and introduced Deputy Chief Larry Berg. Belton has been blessed to have Chief Ellis. To quote Belton PD who said it best: “Leadership, grace and respect are just a few words that come to mind when we consider Chief Ellis and his nearly 15 years of service in Belton. We are better because of him”. We wish him all the best of everything in retirement and his future endeavors; and are honored that he is a member of our Belton Lions Family. We are excited for Chief Larry Berg and look forward to working with him for years to come.
Future Programs:
February 8 – John Corsi
February 15 – Reese Davis
February 22 – Brett Beamesderfer
February 29 – Mike Matthews
March 7 – David Shaw
March 14 – Christa Strang
March 21 – James Harrison
Thank Guests for Coming!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!
Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23rd Weekend.
– Stampede Date Update from Meeting (Brett Beamesderfer, Reese Davis, Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Veronica Logan, Christa Strang, Karen Stagner, John Corsi) – Date changed to June 8th.
– Charter Celebration – (James Harrison, Cri Childs, David Leigh, Rob Potts, Mark Bellomy, John Fontenot) 85th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; Chartered April 21st 1939. Celebration scheduled for Friday, May 3rd in the evening. Lion Harrison advised that we have two sponsoring underwriters; and are urging others to sponsor; members and guests will be sponsored. He plans to invite District Dignitaries to join us as our guests.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– James Harrison announced that Temple Founders Club member, Mr. Hightower, would like our Club to consider partnering with them for their annual Follies fundraiser event.
BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, January 25, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: Mary Shockley, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Brett Beamesderfer, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Sam Listi, Jennifer Bailey, Cri Childs, David Tuma, Mac Hickerson, Wayne Carpenter, David Leigh
Guest: “Nick” Valentine (speaker), Carla Beamesderfer (guest of Brett), Hiram Munoz (general guest), Rafael Salas (general guest)
Song: by Lion: Christa Strang
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Bree Vlam
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion Leigh – Boomerang that doesn’t come back? Guest Carla – Why do ducks have feathers?
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews
Birthdays: January – Steve Smith, At-Large (1/21)
– Board Meeting Recap:
The Board briefly discussed updates on:
Banking / Plate Spinning Contest Winner / Charter Night / Stampede Bike Ride/ Wacky Boat Race / Membership
Milestone Awards / Specialty Products and Banner Stand / Club Excellence Award for 2023-24
There were no motions or voting at the January Board Meeting
Club Metrics: 1,770 people served / 13 Service Activities Completed, 849 Volunteer Hours, $7,500 Funds Donated, $2,900 Funds Raised
Announcements:
– MD2-X3 Mid-Winter Cabinet Meeting – Saturday, January 27, McGregor, Texas – Karen, Keith & Mary going
– Reminder: Chief Ellis Retirement Celebration – February 1, 3pm Cadence Bank Club – see you there.
– Bell County Public Health – their Community Health Division is requesting that we participate in an on-line 10-minute health needs assessment. Secretary Stagner will email the assessment survey to members.
– Charter Night – James Harrison will schedule a Committee Meeting next week.
– Wacky Boat Race – Danny Dossman will schedule a Committee Meeting early in February.
– Stampede – Sponsor Forms are available / We are now listed on the WheelBrothers Calendar / There now is another ride on June 8th – Fire Ant Tour out of Gatesville.
– LEO Club Update – They are planning Service Projects for the students to get involved in the Community; and are open to suggestions for service opportunities.
– Lion David Leigh gave an update on his recent health issue – we’re glad he’s doing better.
Program: Lion Cri Childs has invited “Nick” Valentine to talk about Operation Phantom Support – an organization dedicated to assisting Active Duty, Veterans, and First Responders – and their families – who need a little help – through programs and services. Thank You!
Future Programs:
February 1 – Karen Stagner – Chief Gene Ellis, bringing incoming Chief Larry Berg
February 8 – John Corsi
February 15 – Reese Davis
February 22 – Brett Beamesderfer
February 29 – Mike Matthews
March 7 – David Shaw
March 14 – Christa Strang
March 21 – James Harrison
Thank Guests for Coming!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!
Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23rd Weekend.
– Stampede Date Update from Meeting (Brett Beamesderfer, Reese Davis, Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Veronica Logan, Christa Strang, Karen Stagner, John Corsi) – Date changed to June 8th.
– Charter Celebration – (James Harrison, Cri Childs, David Leigh, Rob Potts, Mark Bellomy, John Fontenot) 85th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; Chartered April 21st 1939. Celebration scheduled for Friday, May 3rd in the evening. Lion Harrison advised that we have two sponsoring underwriters; and are urging others to sponsor; members and guests will be sponsored. He plans to invite District Dignitaries to join us as our guests.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– James Harrison announced that Temple Founders Club member, Mr. Hightower, would like our Club to consider partnering with them for their annual Follies fundraiser event.
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook @ 11:55am
Members Present: Keith Cook, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Mike Matthews, John Corsi
Absent: Jennah Gliha, Christa Strang, Mark Bellomy, Mac Hickerson, James Harrison, Reece Davis
Membership Report – Karen Stagner – Invoices for 2nd Quarter 2023-2024 have been issued.
Old Business:
– Plate Spinning Contest – Jon Fontenot will reach out again to the winner; giving him the option to join us for lunch to get his plate and cutting board; or we can make arrangements to deliver it to him and get photos; or he can stop by the Fire Station to pick them up.
– Stampede Bike Ride – June 8th – Brett Beamesderfer is going by King on the Mountain Bike Shop on Friday to finalize so we can get the website set up and open for Registration; and get the Ride posted on Wheel Brothers.
– Wacky Boat Race – Date will probably be same time of year, maybe same weekend as 2023. Danny Dossman will schedule a Kick-off planning meeting in February. It was suggested that we get Schools to Challenge each other.
– Membership Milestone Awards –The Board agreed that Milestones will be in five (5) year increments; starting at 10 year membership. –John Corsi and Jennah Gliha – still working.
– Banner Stand and/or Specialty Products – Danny Dossman has built a banner stand – we will need to get an information banner for it – to be used at Boat Race, Bike Ride, Fall Festival and other events. Karen Stagner has found 78”x33” retractable banner stand for roughly $200 with case – she will present it at the next Board Meeting. John Corsi suggested that we use the one Danny is making for our lunch meetings. 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. We will revisit this at next meeting.
New Business:
Danny Dossman expressed “Thanks and Appreciation” to the Club Treasurer and Secretary for their time and dedication.
Club Excellence Award – Secretary Stagner will apply for this year.
Club Metrics: 1,770 people served / 13 Service Activities Completed, 849 Volunteer Hours, $7,500 Funds Donated, $2,900 Funds Raised
Holding to a Later Date:
– District Cabinet Meetings – January 27, McGregor / April 26-27
– 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 – plans are progressing. Tabled until after Picnic in the Park.
– LEO – Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity
Meeting Closed at 1:04pm … record breaking Board Meeting
BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, January 18, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, David Leigh, Todd Schiller, Keith Cook, David Tuma, Billy Conway, Sam Listi, Jennifer Bailey, John Corsi
Guest: Jennifer Ramirez, BISD Penguin Project Program Coordinator/Executive Director of Special Programs (speaker); Sara Windham, BISD Director of Special Programs (guest of Todd Schiller)
Song: by Jennifer Ramirez
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Prayer: Lion David Leigh
Joke: Lion Dossman – Koala – a Bear? – no Koalafications! / Lion Leigh – Frankenstein’s New Years Resolution – Make new Friends!
Plate Spin: Lion Todd Schiller – outstanding!
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews
Birthdays: January – Steve Smith, At-Large (1/21)
Announcements:
– 1st 2024 BLC Board Meeting will be TODAY after lunch
– MD2-X3 Mid-Winter Cabinet Meeting – Saturday, January 27, McGregor, Texas – Karen, Keith & Mary going
– Reminder: Chief Ellis Retirement Celebration – February 1, 3pm Cadence Bank Club – see you there.
Program: Lion Jennifer Bailey invited Jennifer Ramirez to give us an update on the Penguin Project. Within one year, the program has tripled. Their next production will be in April 2024 – Finding Nemo Jr. This is an amazing program – an inclusive opportunity, for students of all ages, with special needs – paired with partnering mentor students – to express themselves through theater – acting, singing, dancing – props, costumes and so much more. We are so fortunate that B.I.S.D. has a heart for loving the Special Needs Community. Thank You!
Future Programs:
January 25 – Cri Childs
February 1 – Karen Stagner – Chief Gene Ellis, bringing incoming Chief Larry Berg
February 8 – John Corsi
February 15 – Reese Davis
February 22 – Brett Beamesderfer
February 29 – Mike Matthews
March 7 – David Shaw
March 14 – Christa Strang
March 21 – James Harrison
Thank Guests for Coming!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!
Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Texas Lions Camp online applications are open NOW – we have a camper for the July 23rd Weekend.
– Stampede Date Update from Meeting (Brett Beamesderfer, Reese Davis, Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Veronica Logan, Christa Strang, Karen Stagner, John Corsi) – Date changed to June 8th.
– Charter Celebration – (James Harrison, Cri Childs, David Leigh, Rob Potts, Mark Bellomy, John Fontenot) 85th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; Chartered April 21st 1939. Celebration scheduled for Friday, May 3rd in the evening. Lion Harrison advised that we have two sponsoring underwriters; and are urging others to sponsor; members and guests will be sponsored. He plans to invite District Dignitaries to join us as our guests. Next planning meeting will be scheduled after the Fundraiser Cruise.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– James Harrison announced that Temple Founders Club member, Mr. Hightower, would like our Club to consider partnering with them for their annual Follies fundraiser event.
BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, January 11, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: Christa Strang, Brett Beamesderfer, Karen Stagner, Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Jon Fontenot, James Harrison, Keith Cook, Gene Ellis, Sam Listi, Mac Hickerson, Billy Conway, Cree Childs
Guest: Clarence Enochs (speaker), Paul Strang & Dave Carr (guests of Christa Strang)
Song: by Lion Christa Strang
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Brett Beamesderfer
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion Gene Ellis
Joke: Lion Dossman – Bad Joke of the Day – Hollywod Actor & Agent / Lion Childs – Switzerland – Big “+”
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson – record breaking spin
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: January – Steve Smith, At-Large (1/21)
Announcements:
– Lion Lou Griffin is doing better after his surgery; he has knee surgery on the 22nd; hopes to be back with us soon.
– Lion Reese Davis will be out for the next few weeks, he has surgery is scheduled for January 26th.
– We received a Thank You letter through HOCTIL from Ronald McDonald House for the Christmas Goodie bags that were donated after the HOCTIL Christmas with Santa.
– 1st 2024 BLC Board Meeting will be on January 18th
– Texas Lions Camp online applications are open NOW – we have a camper for the July 23rd Weekend.
– Stampede Date Update from Meeting (Brett Beamesderfer, Reese Davis, Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Veronica Logan, Christa Strang, Karen Stagner, John Corsi) – Date changed to June 8th.
– Charter Celebration – (James Harrison, Cri Childs, David Leigh, Rob Potts, Mark Bellomy, John Fontenot) 85th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; Chartered April 21st 1939. Celebration scheduled for Friday, May 3rd in the evening. Lion Harrison advised that we have two sponsoring underwriters; and are urging others to sponsor; members and guests will be sponsored. He plans to invite District Dignitaries to join us as our guests. Next planning meeting will be scheduled after the Fundraiser Cruise.
– 2024 Fundraiser Cruise – Carnival Jubilee – January 13-20, 2024 – Have FUN!
– MD2-X3 Mid-Winter Cabinet Meeting – Saturday, January 27, McGregor, Texas – RSVP by January 19th
– Chief Ellis Retirement Celebration – February 1, 3pm Cadence Bank Club – see you there.
Program: Lion Bree Vlam has invited Clarence Enochs, with the National Mounted Warfare Foundation
Future Programs:
January 18 – Jennifer Bailey (Penguin Project Update) – plus Board Meeting
January 25 – Cri Childs
February 1 – Karen Stagner – Chief Gene Ellis, bringing incoming Chief Larry Berg
February 8 – John Corsi
February 15 – Reese Davis
February 22 – Brett Beamesderfer
February 29 – Mike Matthews
March 7 – David Shaw
March 14 – Christa Strang
March 21 – James Harrison
Thank Guests for Coming!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!
Keeping on the Front Burner:
Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
James Harrison announced that Temple Founders Club member, Mr. Hightower, would like our Club to consider partnering with them for their annual Follies fundraiser event.
