Belton Lions Club

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday January 15, 2026 
Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB! 

Lion Members Present: George Bunker, Brendan Brown, Pam Blair, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Joe Dyer, Rebecca Hutton, Billy Conway, Wayne Carpenter, James Harrison, Keith Cook, David Tuma, Maria Ramirez, Dwayne Williams
Lion At-Large Members: 
Affiliate Member:
Guests: Nicole Johnson (joined today), Kevin (walk-in guest of Jon Fontenot), Clint Chandler (guest of Mike Matthews)
Song: Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Danny Dossman
Joke: Lion James Harrison – you had to be there …
Plate Spin: Lion George Bunker
Exercise: Lion James Harrison

January Lion Birthdays: Clint Bailey (1/22), Larry Berg (1/22), JT Grimm (1/9), Nicole Johnson (1/16)

Presentation to our Dead Fish Grill Hostess – Tabitha – Happy Birthday! 

Installation of Maria Alicia Martinez – officiated by Lion James Harrison – WELCOME

Regular Business
Reminder – Board Meeting after Lunch

New Business
Congratulations – our submission to the International Peace Poster Contest is one of the 5 finalists in District; if it wins District, it goes on to State. We will know at the Mid-Winter Conference, January 31^st in Lorena.

Program: Open Meeting discussing Committees and Annual Projects

Future Programs:
January 15* – Open Meeting (Board Mtg after)
January 22 – Billy Conway
January 29 – Keith Cook – New Member Orientation Slide Show – What do Belton Lions Do?
February 5 – John Corsi
February 12 – Danny Dossman
February 19* Open Meeting (Board Mtg after)
February 26 – Wayne Carpenter
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 

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

Keep on the Front Burner/Mark Your Calendar:

– January 31^st, District Mid-Winter Conference (Lorena), hosted by the Robinson Lions Club
– 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 January 8, 2026 
Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB! 

Lion Members Present: Larry Berg, Jennifer Ramirez, Brendan Brown, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Sam Listi, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Pam Blair, Rob Potts, David Tuma, Mac Hickerson & Debbie, Keith Cook, Jon Fontenot, Dwayne Williams
Lion At-Large Members: 
Affiliate Member: 
Guests: Maria Alicia Martinez (speaker) & Mariela Martinez (guest)
Song: Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Brendan Brown
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Sam Listi
Prayer: Lion Larry Berg
Joke: Lion Jennifer Ramirez … Koala – Koalifications
Plate Spin: World Renowned International Plate spinner Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Keith Cook
January Lion Birthdays: Clint Bailey (1/22), Larry Berg (1/22), JT Grimm (1/9),
Regular Business 
– Recap: Christmas with Santa for Friends for Life families at the Harris Center – Thank you to all who helped; and to Lion Pam for taking the Lead. 
New Business – 2026 Program Schedule – Program Chair David Leigh emailed the proposed list.  Please check your date assignments and let Lion David know if you have a conflict.
– America’s Best Eye Care – we have received a letter that they are no longer accepting referrals from our District Clubs – under the current program.  District Eye Chair Le Ann Batey is looking into alternatives.
– MD2-X3 Mid-Winter Cabinet Meeting, Saturday, January 31^st, Lorena, 8:30am-2pm (Peace Poster Contest winners announced) – sign up sheet
– District MD 2X3 Convention, April 10 & 11, Palestine, Texas – mark your calendars
– Captain “D” Dash for Sight – Cen-Tex Race Series 2026 Calendar is out. The only months that would be available would be February and March – August is now full.  The Board will discuss next week.
– STAMPEDE on the Chisholm Trail, May 9^th – we’ve kick started the promotion … and need Sponsors (handouts)
Also, we have an opportunity to partner with the City, Parks & Rec and Downtown Business – Legends on the Chisholm Trail has been scheduled for Friday, May 8^th & Saturday, May 9^th – a win-win for both Chisholm Trail event participants.
Program:  Lion Larry Berg had invited Dan Kirkley to discuss Hope for the Hungry & CARE Network – unfortunately, Pastor Kirkley is ill.  Pastor Maria Alicia Martinez from Jesus 24/7 & CARE Network stepped up to provide in inspirational overview of the Church and Organization’s creation, activities and affiliations – Thank You!
Future Programs:
January 15* – Open Meeting (Board Mtg after)
January 22 – Billy Conway
January 29 – Keith Cook
February 5 – John Corsi
February 12 – Danny Dossman
February 19* Open Meeting (Board Mtg after)
February 26 – Wayne Carpenter
March 5 – Todd Schiller
March 12 – Mary Shockley
March 19*- Open Meeting (Board Mtg after)
March 26 – David Leigh
Meeting Close – Where there’s a NEED … there’s a LION! 
Keep on the Front Burner/Mark Your Calendar:

– January 31^st, District Mid-Winter Conference (Lorena), hosted by the Robinson Lions Club
– 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 December 11th, 2025 
Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB! 

Lion Members Present: Karen Stagner, George Bunker, John Corsi, Pam Blair, Todd Schiller, Jon Fontenot, Luke Potts, Brendan Brown, Billy Conway, Mary Shockley, Wayne Carpenter, Rob Potts Larry Berg, James Harrison, Mac Hickerson & Debbie
Lion At-Large Members: Chris Gregg
Affiliate Member: 
Guests: Donna Dunn, Exec. Dir., Body of Christ Community Clinic (speaker)
Song: Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Brendan Brown
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion
Prayer: Lion Billy Conway
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman (texted) – One night a Viking named Rudolph the Red was looking out the window when he said, “It’s going to rain.”  His wife asked, “How do you know?” “Because Rudolph the Red knows rain, dear.”
Plate Spin: World Renowned International Plate spinner Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison

December Lion Birthdays: Reese Davis (12/10), Sam Listi (12/17)

Regular Business 
– Recap: Last Saturday, December 6^th – McLane’s Children’s Hospital Holiday Party – Thank you! Pam & Jason Blair, Jennifer Ramirez, Karen Stagner, George & Tracie Bunker, their daughter and grandkids.
– Recap: Last Saturday, December 6^th, Belton Christmas on the Chisholm Trail Parade, evening, Lion George Bunker’s family walked with our Mascot LINUS in the parade. Thank you!
– Today: Christmas Basket delivery after lunch – Thank you Delivery Volunteers!  Thank you all for your generous contributions. Christmas Basket Team is: Larry Berg (Team Leader), Jennah Gliha, David Leigh, Karen Stagner, Keith Cook, Todd Schiller, Mary Shockley
– Today: BISD Project Heartbeat Angel Tags – BLC adopted 25 tags – Thank you for sharing your caring hearts.  Project Heartbeat Team is: Jennah Gliha, David Tuma, Luke Potts, Keith Cook (Team Leader), Todd Schiller
– December 18^th is Club Christmas Party – (sign up sheet passed) Club Christmas Party Team is: David Leigh, James Harrison (Team Leader), Luke Potts & Clinton Bailey.
– then, same day – set-up after lunch for Christmas with Santa for Friends for Life families at the Harris Center. Sign up sheet for Christmas with Santa passed – Thank you for signing up to help.                 Pictures with Santa Team is: Pam Blair (Team Leader), Mike Matthews, Keith Cook

Program:  Lion Todd Schiller invited Donna Dunn, Executive Director, Body of Christ Community Clinic. What a blessing to have this volunteer Clinic here serving the vision and health needs of the underserved community.
Future Programs:
December 18 Christmas Party – then set-up for Christmas with Santa after lunch / PM Christmas with Santa
December 25 – no Meeting
January 1 – no Meeting
January 8 – Larry Berg
January 15* – Open Meeting (Board Mtg after)
January 22 – Billy Conway
January 29 – Keith Cook
February 5 – John Corsi
February 12 – Danny Dossman
February 19* Open Meeting (Board Mtg after)
February 26 – Wayne Carpenter
March 5 – Jennah Gliha
Meeting Close – Where there’s a NEED … there’s a LION! 

Keep on the Front Burner/Mark Your Calendar:
– January 31^st, District Mid-Winter Conference (Lorena), hosted by the Robinson Lions Club
– April 11^th, District Convention, hosted by the Palestine Lions Club
– 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 BOARD Meeting Recap, Thursday, November 20, 2025 –

Lion Board Members Present: David Shaw, John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, James Harrison, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Larry Berg, Mike Matthews
Absent: Keith Cook
Guest: Pam Blair

– Membership Report – 45 Active Members –2025-2026 1st Quarter Dues Payment(s) Handout
Discussion: Lion JT Grimm – Club Secretary will reach out
               
– Treasury Report –
                General Account: $ 10,684.31
                Foundation/Activity Account: $ 33,222.48
                 Edward Jones
                 Gunter Financial

Business 

– Service Metrics: 9,112 People Served / 210 Volunteers / 1,186.5 Volunteer Hours / $5,456.00 funds donated / $3,651.00 funds raised

– Treasurer Update – Lion Rebecca has been added to the bank account(s) – Lion Jennah has been removed.

                December Board meeting will get a full recap of both bank accounts – once she get everything sorted and entered into Quickbooks.

New Business

– America’s Best Price Update – we received a letter from Carmela Harris, Eyeglass Manager that the price is increasing from $89.95 to $95.00.

Lion James Harrison advised the Board that the scheduled February 2026 fundraiser cruise has been cancelled because there was lots of interest, but only one paid reservation.  We will try again in 2027.

After discussion about remembering names and new members, Lion Danny Dossman motioned that the Club members should go back to wearing name badges again – with Tail Twister fines for non-compliance; 2^nd by Lion Larry Berg; passed to start January 1^st.

Meeting closed at 1:20pm

Submitted by Lion Secretary Karen Stagner 

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday November 20th, 2025 
Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB! 

Lion Members Present: Larry Berg, David Shaw, John Corsi, Mike Matthews, Sam Listi, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Pam Blair, Jennifer Ramirez, Rob Potts, Luke Potts, James Harrison, Dwayne Williams, George Bunker, Mac Hickerson & Debbie, David Tuma
Lion At-Large Members: 
Affiliate Member: 
Guests: Lion Gene Ellis, Sandy Owings (mom), Carrie Ellis (spouse)
Song: Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Brendan Brown
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Mike Matthews
Prayer: Lion Larry Berg
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – Jack that talks to vegetables? … Jack and the Bean Talk
Plate Spin: World Renowned Plate Spinner Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison along with a lengthy dissertation …

November Lion Birthdays: Karen Stagner (11/14), David Leigh (11/14), Patti Powell (11/17).

Regular Business 
– TODAY – Brief Board Meeting after lunch
– TODAY – Thanksgiving Basket Delivery –Thank you to the Basket Deliverers – Jennifer Ramirez, Pam Blair, Larry Berg (2) and Rob Potts.  (See pictures attached)
                        Thanksgiving Basket Team is: Larry Berg, Jennah Gliha, Mary Shockley, David Tuma, David Leigh, Sam Listi, John Corsi (Team Leader), Keith Cook, Todd Schiller, Karen Stagner
– TODAY – BISD Project Heartbeat Angel Tags – BLC has adopted 20 tags – Tag adoptions – purchasing one full outfit of clothing and one toy – due back December 11^th.  Wrap or Bag & attach Angel Tag. Thank you!  All twenty (20) tags have been adopted.  If you didn’t get a tag and want one, let the Club Secretary know and she will get more.
                        Project Heartbeat Team is: Jennah Gliha, David Tuma, Luke Potts, Keith Cook (Team Leader), Todd Schiller
– December 6^th – McLane’s Children’s Hospital Holiday Party, 11am-2pm, Saturday, Hematology and Oncology patients – Sign-up sheet Attached. Our Club will set up Carnival Games and Prizes.  Event will be held at Temple High CTE building.
– December 6^th, Belton Christmas on the Chisholm Trail Parade, evening, Saturday – (same day as McLane’s)
 Lion George Bunker’s family will walk with banner; and he will have our mascot LINUS in the parade.  Lion George is Team Leader.  If anyone else wants to walk in the Parade, please contact Club Secretary or Lion George.
– December 11^th is Christmas Basket delivery after lunch – sign up sheet passed today. (attached)
                        Christmas Basket Team is: Larry Berg (Team Leader), Jennah Gliha, David Leigh, Karen Stagner, Keith Cook, Todd Schiller, Mary Shockley
– December 11^th – Project Heartbeat Gifts due back – deliver to Christina (BISD)
– December 18^th is Club Christmas Party –
            then, set-up after lunch for Christmas with Santa for Friends for Life families at the Harris Center.  
            NOTE: both events same day
                                Club Christmas Party Team is: David Leigh, James Harrison (Team Leader), Luke Potts & Clinton Bailey. Pictures with Santa Team is: Patti Powell (Team Leader), Mike Matthews, Keith Cook

Program:  Open General Meeting – Lion Gene Ellis Celebration – there was cake!  It was great to have Lion Gene with us again … so many wonderful memories!
 
Future Programs:
November 27 – No meeting – Happy Thanksgiving!
December 4 – Sam Listi – Amanda Hairston, Belton Library
December 11 – Todd Schiller
* Project HEARTbeat Gifts Due December 11
* Christmas Basket Delivery December 11 
December 18 Christmas Party – then set-up for Christmas with Santa after lunch / PM Christmas with Santa
December 25 – no Meeting
January 1 – no Meeting

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

Keep on the Front Burner/Mark Your Calendar:

– January 31^st, District Mid-Winter Conference (Lorena), hosted by the Robinson Lions Club
– April 11^th, District Convention, hosted by the Palestine Lions Club
– 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 November 13th, 2025 
Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB! 

Lion Members Present: Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Pam Blair, Rob Potts, Dwayne Williams, David Tuma, Mack Hickerson & Debbie, Keith Cook, George Bunker, Jon Fontenot, Larry Berg
Lion At-Large Members: Patti Powell, Susie Marek
Affiliate Member: 
Guests: Dr. Jeff Bates (speaker), Billy Popelka (guest)
Song: Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to US Flag: Lion David Tuma
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Billy Conway
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – what did the little grape do when it got stepped on … it let out a little whine.
Plate Spin: World Renowned Plate Spinner Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Sam Listi 

November Lion Birthdays: Karen Stagner (11/14), David Leigh (11/14), Patti Powell (11/17).

Regular Business 
– Chris and Jennah’s baby, Kennedy Jo, was born on November 9^th.
– November 20^th – Thanksgiving Basket Delivery –Thank you (attached) – Don’t forget to bring your items.
– November 20^th – BISD Project Heartbeat Angel Tags – BLC has adopted 20 tags (tags will be picked up on the 19^th).  
– December 6^th – McLane’s Children’s Hospital Holiday Party, 11am-2pm, Saturday, Hematology and Oncology patients – Sign-up sheet. Our Club will set up Carnival Games and Prizes.  Event will be held at Temple High CTE building.
– December 6^th, Belton Christmas on the Chisholm Trail Parade, evening, Saturday – (same day as McLane’s)
 Jennifer, George (9 people), Karen – walk with banner; and have our mascot LINUS in the parade.
– December 11^th is Christmas Basket delivery after lunch – sign up sheet will pass on November 20th
– December 11^th – Project Heartbeat Gifts due back – deliver to Christina (BISD)
– December 18^th is Club Christmas Party –
            then, set-up after lunch for Christmas with Santa at the Harris Center.  
            NOTE: both events same day

Program:  Jennifer Ramirez – Dr. Jeff Bates, (Gatesville Lion), Chief Medical Officer at Coryell Health in Gatesville (per Patti Powell) – The Lord’s Work, Hospice House, Sleep in Heavenly Peace – shpbeds.org
 
Future Programs:
November 20 – Open General Meeting – Lion Gene Ellis Celebration – there will be cake!
* Thanksgiving Basket Delivery November 20 – HEARTbeat Tag Distribution
November 27 – No meeting
December 4 – Sam Listi – Amanda Hairston, Belton Library
December 11 – Todd Schiller
* Project HEARTbeat Gifts Due December 11
* Christmas Basket Delivery December 11 
December 18 Christmas Party – set-up for Christmas with Santa after lunch / PM Christmas with Santa
December 25 – no Meeting
January 1 – no Meeting

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

Keep on the Front Burner/Mark Your Calendar:

– BLC Fundraiser Cruise – March 1-8, 2026 from Galveston onboard the Regal Princess – with stops in Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Roatan – includes all port charges, round trip transportation to the pier in Galveston and a breakfast on the charter bus.  Your Travel Agent, 254-939-731, yourtravelagent@hot.rr.com 
– January 31^st, District Mid-Winter Conference (Lorena), hosted by the Robinson Lions Club
– April 11^th, District Convention, hosted by the Palestine Lions Club
– 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 November 6th, 2025 

Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB! 

Lion Members Present: Mike Matthews, Keith Cook, Mac Hickerson, Wayne Carpenter, Billy Conway, Rob Potts, John Corsi, Brendan Brown, Jennifer Ramirez, Jon Fontenot, Sam Listi, Larry Berg, Joe Dyer
Lion At-Large Members: 
Affiliate Member: 
Guests:
Song: Lion
Pledge to US Flag: Lion
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion
Prayer: Lion
Joke: Lion
Plate Spin: World Renowned Plate Spinner Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Wayne Carpenter 

November Lion Birthdays: Karen Stagner (11/14), David Leigh (11/14), Patti Powell (11/17).

Regular Business 
– 15^th Annual Central Texas Fall Festival for the Special Needs Community, – Jennifer Ramirez – Thank You
– November 20^th – Thanksgiving Basket Delivery – sign-up sheet passed and filled – Thank you (attached)
– November 20^th – BISD Project Heartbeat Angel Tags – BLC has adopted 20 tags (tags will be picked up on the 17^th).  
– December 6^th – McLane’s Children’s Hospital Holiday Party, 11am-2pm, Saturday, Hematology and Oncology patients – Sign-up sheet. Our Club will set up Carnival Games and Prizes.  Event will be held at Temple High CTE building.
– December 6^th, Belton Christmas on the Chisholm Trail Parade, evening, Saturday – (same day as McLane’s) –    Danny, Jennifer, George, Karen – maybe walk with banner; and have our mascot LINUS in the parade.
– December 11^th is Christmas Basket delivery after lunch
– December 11^th – Project Heartbeat Gifts due back – deliver to Christina (BISD)
– December 18^th is Club Christmas Party –
            then, set-up after lunch for Christmas with Santa at the Harris Center.  
            NOTE: both events same day

Program:  Jennifer Ramirez provided an update on the Delta Program building and other Special Needs projects.
 
Future Programs:
November 13 – Jennifer Ramirez – Dr. Jeff Bates, (Gatesville Lion), Chief Medical Officer at Coryell Health in Gatesville (per Patti Powell)
November 20 – Open General Meeting – Lion Gene Ellis Celebration – there will be cake!
* Thanksgiving Basket Delivery November 20 – HEARTbeat Tag Distribution
November 27 – No meeting
December 4 – Sam Listi – Amanda Hairston, Belton Library
December 11 – Todd Schiller
* Project HEARTbeat Gifts Due December 11
* Christmas Basket Delivery December 11 
December 18 Christmas Party – set-up for Christmas with Santa after lunch / PM Christmas with Santa
December 25 – no Meeting
January 1 – no Meeting

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

Keep on the Front Burner/Mark Your Calendar:

– BLC Fundraiser Cruise – March 1-8, 2026 from Galveston onboard the Regal Princess – with stops in Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Roatan – includes all port charges, round trip transportation to the pier in Galveston and a breakfast on the charter bus.  Your Travel Agent, 254-939-731, yourtravelagent@hot.rr.com 
– January 31^st, District Mid-Winter Conference (Lorena), hosted by the Robinson Lions Club
– April 11^th, District Convention, hosted by the Palestine Lions Club
– 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 October 30th, 2025 
Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB! 

Lion Members Present: Keith Cook, George Bunker, Pam Blair, Larry Berg, John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, Sam Listi, Wayne Carpenter, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Jennifer Ramirez, Billy Conway, Rob Potts, Todd Schiller, Susie Marek

Lion At-Large Members: Malinda Golden (speaker)Affiliate Member: 
Guests: Brandon Bozon & Mike Morgan, B.I.S.D.
Song: Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Larry Berg
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – how can birds fly in the rain? because they have wing shield wipers.
Plate Spin: Lion George Bunker
Exercise: Lion Wayne Carpenter 

October Lion Birthdays: Pam Blair (10/2), Rob Potts (10/3), Ted Smith (10/10), Jennifer Ramirez (10/15), Dwayne Williams (10/16), Joe Dyer (10/25), Mac Hickerson (10/26), Rebecca Hutton (10/26), Danny Dossman (10/28), George Bunker (10/30) Singing Happy Birthday!.

Regular Business
– Peace Poster Contest – Lion Keith announced the 6th grade winner of our Club’s poster competition and passed around a “copy” of her poster; which will be submitted and entered into the District contest.  She & her parents will be invited to an upcoming lunch meeting to present her with a certificate and award medal.
– 15^th Annual Central Texas Fall Festival for the Special Needs Community, this Saturday, November 1^st, 4-6pm, Central Texas Christian School – Team Members: Jennifer Ramirez, Pam Blair (and Jason), Keith Cook, Sam Listi, Clinton Bailey, George Bunker
– November 6^th thru 8^th – MD 2 Texas Lions Council of Governors Meeting, Hilton Garden Inn – Volunteers needed – request from DG Stacey – show of hands for availability – none noted.
– November 20^th – Thanksgiving Basket Delivery – sign-up sheet passed and filled – Thank you (attached)
– November 20^th – BISD Project Heartbeat Angel Tags available – BLC has adopted 20 tags (tags will be picked up on the 17^th).  
– December 6^th – McLane’s Children’s Hospital Holiday Party, 11am-2pm, Saturday, Hematology and Oncology patients – Sign-up sheet passed (attached). Our Club will set up Carnival Games and Prizes.  Event will be held at Temple High CTE building.
– December 6^th, Belton Christmas on the Chisholm Trail Parade, evening, Saturday – (same day as McLane’s) –    Danny, Jennifer, George, Karen – maybe walk with banner; and have our mascot LINUS in the parade.
– December 11^th is Christmas Basket delivery after lunch
– December 11^th – Project Heartbeat Gifts due back – deliver to Christina (BISD)
– December 18^th is Club Christmas Party –
            then, set-up after lunch for Christmas with Santa at the Harris Center.  
            NOTE: both events same day

Program:  BISD Superintendent Malinda Golden presented information on the Bond Election.  Great Presentation!  Slide visuals and information for Bond(s) A,B,C,D are available on the Belton Independent School District website.

Future Programs:
November 6 – David Tuma
November 13 – Jennifer Ramirez – Dr. Bates (per Patti Powell)
November 20 – Open General Meeting – Lion Gene Ellis Celebration – there will be cake!
* Thanksgiving Basket Delivery November 20 – HEARTbeat Tag Distribution
November 27 – No meeting
December 4 – Sam Listi
December 11 – Todd Schiller
* Project HEARTbeat Gifts Due December 11
* Christmas Basket Delivery December 11 
December 18 Christmas Party – set-up for Christmas with Santa after lunch / PM Christmas with Santa
December 25 – no Meeting
January 1 – no Meeting

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

Keep on the Front Burner/Mark Your Calendar:– BLC Fundraiser Cruise – March 1-8, 2026 from Galveston onboard the Regal Princess – with stops in Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Roatan – includes all port charges, round trip transportation to the pier in Galveston and a breakfast on the charter bus.  Your Travel Agent, 254-939-731, yourtravelagent@hot.rr.com
– January 31^st, District Mid-Winter Conference (Lorena), hosted by the Robinson Lions Club
– April 11^th, District Convention, hosted by the Palestine Lions Club
– 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 October 23rd, 2025 
Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB! 

Lion Members Present: Jon Fontenot, George Bunker, Sam Listi, Jennifer Ramirez, Brendan Brown, Danny Dossman, Joe Dyer, Pam Blair, David Tuma, Rob Potts, James Harrison, Keith Cook
Lion At-Large Members: Patti Powell
Affiliate Member:
Guests: Justin Hutton, Susan Hutton (guests of Karen Stagner); Nicole Johnson (guest of Patti Powell); Coach Brett Sniffin, Belton High School (speaker)
Song: Lion Jennifer Ramirez
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Brendan Brown
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion James Harrison – something about strangers in a bar – a photo – an optometrist ….
Plate Spin: Substitute Plate Spinner: George Bunker
Exercise: Lion James Harrison 

October Lion Birthdays: Pam Blair (10/2), Rob Potts (10/3), Ted Smith (10/10), Jennifer Ramirez (10/15), Dwayne Williams (10/16), Joe Dyer (10/25), Mac Hickerson (10/26), Rebecca Hutton (10/26), Danny Dossman (10/28), George Bunker (10/30) Note: new members Dyer and Hutton today.

Oath to Membership:
– Rebecca Hutton – installation officiated by Past President James Harrison
– Joe Dyer – installation officiated by Past President James Harrison

Motion to nominate Lion Rebecca Hutton to the position of Club Treasurer – by Lion Karen Stagner; 2^nd by PP James Harrison; unanimous vote of “yes”.

Oath of Office:
– Rebecca Hutton – Club Treasurer – Oath of Office delivered by President Jon Fontenot.

– Board Meeting Recap:
                Service Metrics: 8,442 people served; 1,162 Volunteer hours; $5,456.00 funds donated; $3,651.00 funds raised (July 1^st to present)
                – Discussion of date for Christmas Party: planned dates are approved by the Board
                    Dec. 11^th is Christmas Basket delivery after lunch & Project Heartbeat Gifts due – NOTE: one week earlier than normal for baskets.
                    Dec. 18^th is Club Christmas Party – then, set-up after lunch for Christmas with Santa at the Harris Center.  NOTE: both events same day
                No meeting Dec. 25^th or January 1^st.
                – Lion Gene Ellis celebration lunch – planning for a date in November – 23 years as a Lion – updates to come
                – Participation Invitation – McLane’s Children’s Hospital Holiday Party, Saturday, December 6^th, Hematology and Oncology

                                patients – Sign-up sheet passed (attached). Our Club will set up Carnival Games and Prizes.  Event will be held at Temple High CTE                       – Belton Christmas on the Chisholm Trail Parade, evening, Saturday, December 6^th – (same day as McLane’s) – we will continue to discuss
               – Board voted (10/23/25) to Volunteer and Serve with the Central Texas BBQ Round-up, scheduled for March 2026 at Cadence Bank Center.

Regular Business 
– October 17^th, UMHB Golf Center – Jane & Mac Hickerson Crusader Golf Club Building Dedication – update – Beautiful facility – honored to attend.
– October 18^th, District Cabinet Meeting, hosted by Harker Heights Lions – update Lion Fontenot – great fellowship with other clubs; we served a project by sorting eyeglasses to send to the eye center.
– The Club is participating in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Lion PP Keith Cook presented the Club with 12 posters (from a total of 40 submitted) –club members voted for the three (3) finalists and one (1) overall winner to send to District; winner from District will move to compete in State; winner from State will go on to Nationals.  We will prepare Certificates for the forty submissions; and award medals to the three (3) finalists.
– 15^th Annual Central Texas Fall Festival for the Special Needs Community, Saturday, November 1^st, 4-6pm, Central Texas Christian School – planning meeting after lunch today – Team Members: Jennifer Ramirez, Pam Blair (and Jason), Keith Cook, Sam Listi, Clinton Bailey, George Bunker – (Karen out 10/31 thru 11/9)
– November 20 – Thanksgiving Basket Delivery – sign-up sheet passed and filled today (attached) (Karen out 10/31 thru 11/9)  

Program:  Lion Mary Shockley has invited Coach Brett Sniffin, Belton High School – wonderful program about Belton High Athletic programs and our very talented athletes.  Thank You!

Future Programs:
October 30 – David Shaw, Malinda Golden BISD
* Special Needs Community Fall Fest – November 1
November 6 – David Tuma
November 13 – Jennifer Ramirez
November 20 – Open General Meeting
* Thanksgiving Basket Delivery November 20 – HEARTbeat Tag Distribution
November 27 – No meeting
December 4 – Sam Listi
December 11 – Todd Schiller
* Project HEARTbeat Gifts Due December 11
* Christmas Basket Delivery December 11 
December 18 * Christmas Party – set-up for Christmas with Santa after lunch (Karen out 12/18-12/26) PM Christmas with Santa
December 25 – no Meeting
January 1 – no Meeting

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

Keep on the Front Burner/Mark Your Calendar:

– LEO Club – the Club has been asked to join with Temple Breakfast Lions to support their existing LEO Club – this is a liaison commitment request; not monetary.  We need a member to volunteer to be our Club liaison with Dr. Ponder and Dorree Collins.  Please consider volunteering to meet with Dr. Ponder and Dorree to get more information– Lion President Jon volunteered to meet with them to get more information. Karen has reached out the Lisle Meeker for possible dates, locations and times – TBD
– BLC Fundraiser Cruise – March 1-8, 2026 from Galveston onboard the Regal Princess – with stops in Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Roatan – includes all port charges, round trip transportation to the pier in Galveston and a breakfast on the charter bus.  Your Travel Agent, 254-939-731, yourtravelagent@hot.rr.com 
– January 31^st, District Mid-Winter Conference (Lorena), hosted by the Robinson Lions Club
– April 11^th, District Convention, hosted by the Palestine Lions Club
– 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