Belton Lions Club

Belton Lions Club
Special Called Board Meeting
Thursday, September 1^st

Called to Order at 11:00am by President Mike Matthews

Topic Discussion:

For the upcoming Belton, Bacon, Blues & Brews event, September 24^th

Each year, the event provides an opportunity for a local 501(c)3 organization to sell the tickets to the public for the “People’s Choice” award.

For 2022, the event offered the fundraising opportunity to the Belton Lions Club.  The Club has agreed to participate; and also have our Plate Spinning Contest.

As this is also an opportunity to Showcase the Belton Lions Club, we agreed to purchase a canopy tent awning and personalized table skirting.

There were two quote options available:

Quote 1: BeOne Marketing: I think Patti said that full color would be same price on both canopy and covers.
Tent Canopy with Lions logo (one color printing) on upper; Belton Lions Club on each side flap; on dark blue canopy – $600.00
Three sided table covers, dark blue, with Lions logo and Belton Lions Club on front – $138.00 x 2 (Patti will pay for the 3rd one)
Total: $876.00 … no tax … don’t know about shipping cost.

Quote 2:
ABCCANOPY Tent Canopy, dark blue, no logos or lettering – $159.95
Table Covers Now three sided table covers, dark blue (full color logo and Belton Lions Club lettering) – 3 for $218.00
Total: $377.95 … no tax … don’t know about shipping cost.

Regardless of Quote Decision, these will need to be purchased:
Signs: 18″x24″ corrugated printed vinyl @ $20.00/ea.
Canopy Tent  Anchors: $40.00 set

After discussion, the consensus was: professional representation provided by Quote 1 would be advantageous and beneficial to the Club; and that we could use the canopy and table covers at 3-4 additional events each year.

James Harrison motioned to accept Quote 1; 2^nd by John Corsi; approved by voting sign of a Belton Lion.

It was also agreed to use the gold and blue Lions International logo.

Meeting closed at 11:50am.

Belton Lions Club – September 1st, Noon, The GIN, Meeting Minutes

Welcome and Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Keith Cook, John Corsi, Sam Listi, Wayne Carpenter, Jon Fontenot, Gene Ellis, Billy Conway, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, David Shaw, David Tuma, Jennah Gliha for Chris Gregg, Mac Hickerson, James Harrison, Dwayne Lawrence

Guests: Mike Miers (Belton Journal), Kitti Corsi (guest of John Corsi), Jennifer Ramirez (speaker), Kevin Kyle, CASA (invited guest)
Song: by Lion John Corsi – harmonic melody
Pledge: by Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: by Lion Gene Ellis
Exercise: by Lion James Harrison
Joke: by Lion James Harrison – wife talking into a #10 envelope – voice mail …
Plate Spin by Lion Mac Hickerson

Presentation:  Lion President Mike Matthews, on behalf of the Club, presented Kevin Kyle, Executive Director for CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties, with 72 AdventureTrails backpacks for their foster children to have and use for their personal belongings.

Whenever and Wherever there is a Need … there is always a Lion!
Announcements

Joint Project Proposal with Kiwanis, Optimists & Rotary: Update from Monday, 8/29 meeting – all will meet on Saturday, September 10, 9:00am at Harris Community Center for a creek cleanup (map and letter attached) – wear Belton Lions t-shirt – bring mud boots – everything else supplied by Belton Parks and Recreation.  Sign-up sheet passed around.  Tail-twister Danny Dossman expressed that everyone who participates will receive a “get out of fines for the rest of the year” card.

Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews event, September 24^th, 11am-1:00pm – plate spinning contest – competing spin time against Mac Hickerson. Belton Lions will set up a 10×10 canopy; selling the tickets for Bacon “People’s Choice” competition; plate spinning contest will be a free side activity – with a prize – lunch with Belton Lions and a commemorative plate.  More info and sign-up sheet to come.

Program:  Keith Cook – Jennifer Ramirez, BISD Director of Special Programs – Penguin Project – what an amazing program!  … Empowering Children with Special Needs through Theatre!  … partnering students with students with special needs to work together as they prepare to present their production of “Annie” for April 2023.  In addition to student volunteers, they are looking for adult volunteers for Director, Music, Set Building, etc. – we are looking forward to watching this project unfold; and to attending their first performance.

Belton Lions Club – August 25, Noon, The GIN, Meeting Minutes

Welcome and Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Mac Hickerson, Wayne Carpenter, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, James Harrison, Jon Fontenot, John Corsi, Keith Cook, Sam Listi, David Shaw, Patti Powell, Dwayne Lawrence, Rob Potts, Veronica Logan, Lou Griffin

Guests: Cynthia Hernandez, Belton Rotary (speaker); Judy Garrett, Belton Bacon, Blues & Brews Event (speaker); Jennah Gilha (in leiu of Chris Gregg)

Song: by Lion John Corsi

Pledge: by Lion Jon Fontenot

Prayer: by Lion James Harrison
Exercise: by Lion James Harrison – stand up tall and stretch to the rooftop

Joke: by Lion Danny Dossman: LCI may want Belton Lions on Tour “singing” / then, something about Lion Listi – first day of school – learning – coming back tomorrow … you had to be there.

Plate Spin by Lion Mac Hickerson
Board Briefs:

Dues Report: Progressing Payments / Received: $1,950 / Outstanding: $1,650

Activity Account Report: $26,398.59

General Account Report: $3,783.93

Raymond James Investments: $10,464.55

Edward Jones Investments: $23,029.06

– Jon Fontenot offered to take the position of Treasurer; providing partnership with the Secretary position to re-divide and define each position duties.  Lion Jon Fontenot received the Oath of Office – officiated by President Matthews.  Thank You for Volunteering to Serve! This move will leave one of the Vice President’s position open for nominations – nominations are now open for a VP position.

– Eyeglass Drop Box – Delivered TODAY.  Final placement location in downtown Belton will be determined later – it is currently in the City Hall Entranceway.  Thank you Chris, Jennah, and Sign of Times.

Announcements

Program: 

Joint Project Proposal with Kiwanis, Optimists & Rotary: Cynthia Hernandez received an email from John Hewko, General Secretary, Rotary International about a proposed joint service week with Kiwanis Intl., Lions Clubs Intl., and Optimist Intl. – during the week of September 11-17.  We discussed a proposed idea of Nolan Creek clean-up in September; or possibly a Hometown Hero event in October.  It was agreed that Belton Lions will volunteer and participate in whatever project they decided.  Sam Listi & Cynthia Hernandez will get with Matt Bates to discuss ideas and create the project … they will let us know.

Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews event, September 24^th: Judy Garrett provided an overview of the event. John Corsi had reached out with an interest in having a plate spinning contest – competing spin time against Mac Hickerson. Belton Lions will set up a 10×10 canopy; selling the tickets for Bacon “People’s Choice” competition; plate spinning contest will be a free side activity – with a prize TBD.

More information to come as plans progress.

– Keeping on the Front Burner:

Belton Lion Business Cards – keep handing out those cards – inviting prospective new members.

Lion Corsi suggested that we have a prize drawing @ Charter Night for whoever invites (using the cards) the                                             most prospective new members.

Heritage Park Coordinator – James Harrison – Belton Lions Wall – Picnic in the Park
                Future Boat Race Coordinator – Danny Dossman

Stampede Coordinators –Reese Davis and Brett Beamesderfer / Active has raised their rate by .25%
Grand Avenue Movie Theater Tickets – waiting until after Summer

HOTCIL Fall Festival – Karen Stagner

Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets for HOCTIL families – Karen Stagner

BLC Christmas Party, Dec. 15, Noon – John Corsi and James Harrison

HOCTIL families visit with Santa, Thurs., Dec. 22, Harris Center – Karen Stagner

BLC Charter Celebration in 2023 will be during our regular lunch timeline.

Flag Program –Thank you to everyone for all that you do.

Quarterly Dues Invoices are out – Thank you for prompt payment.

BLC Ball Caps – $20 each – John Corsi thinks that he may have the remaining inventory of caps.

BLC has purchased 72 backpacks for CASA foster kids, we will invite CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties to come back to a Club lunch for the presentation.

Belton Lions Club – August 18, 1pm, The GIN, Board Meeting

Call to Order by Lion President Matthews at 12:50pm

Members Present: Danny Dossman, John Corsi, Mack Hickerson, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Mike Matthews

Dues Report: Progressing Payments / Received: $1,950 / Outstanding: $1,650

Activity Account Report: $26,398.59

General Account Report: $3,783.93

Raymond James Investments: $10,464.55

Edward Jones Investments: $23,029.06

Old Business

– Danny Dossman opened discussion on the open position of Treasurer.  After discussion regarding paying an accountant – which would be a cost to the General Account, it was decided to continue to pursue a volunteer member Treasurer.  Jon Fontenot offered to take the position; providing partnership with the Secretary position to re-divide and define each position duties.  The nomination, and if elected, swearing in, will be made at the next general membership lunch meeting. This move will leave one of the Vice President’s position open for nominations.  Thank you Lion Jon Fontenot!

– John Corsi will reach out to Judy Garrett about adding a Belton Lions Plate Spinning Contest at the September Belton Blues, Bacon and Brews Festival and will report at the next meeting.

– John Corsi will bring vests and ball caps to the next meeting for sales.

– Mike Matthews will reach out to CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties to invite them to the September 8^th lunch meeting – this will be the program where the Club will present them with the 72 backpacks for their foster kiddos.

– Jon Fontenot has reached out and left messages regarding the “Donor Wall at UMHB for the Marek-Smith Center for special education training and instruction”, without return call.  He will continue to try to contact them.

New Business

Joint Project Proposal with Kiwanis, Optimists & Rotary: The Club received an email from John Hewko, General Secretary, Rotary International about a proposed joint service week with Kiwanis Intl., Lions Clubs Intl., and Optimist Intl. – during the week of September 11-17.  They are looking for ideas for a joint project in Belton.  Cynthia Hernandez, Belton EDC, forwarded the proposal to our Club.  After discussion, Secretary Karen Stagner will reach out to Cynthia with our interest in participating.  Update will be provided at the next lunch meeting.

Meeting Closed at: 1:21pm

Belton Lions Club – August 18, Noon, The GIN, Meeting Minutes

Welcome and Call to Order by Lion President Matthews

Belton Lions Club – August 4, Noon, The GIN, Meeting Minutes

Welcome and Call to Order by Lion President Matthews

Members Present:  Mike Matthews, Mack Lattimer, Rob Potts, Jon Fontenot, Sam Listi, Billy Conway, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Keith Cook, Patti Powell, Christa Strang, Mac Hickerson, James Harrison, David Tuma
Guests: Paul Strang (guest of Christa); Dick Archer (pd $20 cash); Buddy Hickerson (pd $20 cash); Jeff Davidson (pd $20 cash); Dr. David Sprague (speaker)
Song: by Lion James Harrison
Pledge: by Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: by Lion Sam Listi
Exercise: by Lion James Harrison – weights lost
Joke: by Lion Danny Dossman – teaching taxes using ice cream; and something about Mac playing golf and 2 pair of pants – you had to be there.

Announcements
– Belton Lion of the Month Spotlight – David Tuma, Belton Journal – (next week)
– District Meeting, October 22^nd, 9am, Palestine, Texas – they would like to get a headcount to reserve # of rooms.
– Flag Program –Thank you to everyone for all that you do.  We gained a NEW participant this week.
– Eyeglass Drop Box – We are anxiously waiting for the finished and wrapped drop box.  Placement location in downtown Belton will be determined once the drop box is completed.  Thank you Chris, Jennah, and Sign of Times.
– Quarterly Dues Invoices are out – Thank you for prompt payment.
– Back to School with God event, August 6^th – NOTE: time is 9am-1pm – James Harrison Team Leader
– BLC Ball Caps – $20 each – John Corsi thinks that he may have the remaining inventory of caps.
– BLC has purchased 72 backpacks for CASA foster kids, we will invite CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties to come back to a Club lunch for the presentation.

Program: Lion Christa Strang invited Dr. David Sprague, a Bio Science Research professional with Formation Venture Engineering to tell us about his experience in research protocols, bioengineering, genetics, DNA, PCR testing and how they are assisting Research Scientists. Dick Archer joined us for lunch today to make the introduction. Thank You!

Future Program Assignments:
August 11: Chris Gregg
August 18: Danny Dossman
August 25: David Leigh
September 1: Keith Cook
September 8: Tentative – Backpack presentation to CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties
September 15: Mac Hickerson
September 22: Rob Potts
September 29: Malinda Golden
October 6 – Jon Fontenot
October 13 – Veronica Logan
October 20 – Todd Schiller
October 27 – Mary Shockley
November 3 – David Tuma
November 10 – Wayne Carpenter
November 17 – Keith Cook (plus HOCTIL deliveries)
November 24 – Thanksgiving (no meeting)
December 1 – Gene Ellis
December 8 – Sam Listi
December 15 – Holiday Celebration at Lunch (plus HOCTIL deliveries afterward)
December 22 –
December 29 –

– Keeping on the Front Burner:
The Club is still in need of a Treasurer; and should soon create a Budget for 2022-2023
Belton Lion Business Cards – keep handing out those cards – inviting prospective new members.
Lion Corsi suggested that we have a prize drawing @ Charter Night for whoever invites (using the cards) the most prospective new members.
Heritage Park Coordinator – James Harrison – Belton Lions Wall – Picnic in the Park
                Future Boat Race Coordinator – Danny Dossman
Stampede Coordinators –Reese Davis and Brett Beamesderfer
Grand Avenue Movie Theater Tickets – waiting until after Summer …
HOTCIL Fall Festival – Karen Stagner
Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets for HOCTIL families – Karen Stagner
Plate Spinning Contest at Belton’s Blues, Bacon and Brews Festival – John Corsi
BLC Christmas Party, Dec. 15, Noon – John Corsi and James Harrison
HOCTIL families visit with Santa, Thurs., Dec. 22, Harris Center – Karen Stagner
BLC Charter Celebration in 2023 will be during our regular lunch timeline.
Our Club has been invited to contribute and participate in a donor wall at UMHB for the soon-to-be built Marek-Smith Center for special education training and instruction.  Lion Jon Fontenot will contact them for further information.

BLC Board of Directors Meeting, Thursday, July 21^st

Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, James Harrison, Brett Beamesderfer, John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner

General Bank Account: $3,251.63
Activity Bank Account: $33,563.59 (before LCI Dues, Heritage Park and Scholarship checks)
Membership:  Most everyone is current. 28 Regular Members / 6 At-Large / 2 Associate
Frank Hernandez emailed that he needs to drop his membership.

1. Eyeglass Drop Box – We are moving forward (October is Vision Awareness Month) Chris Gregg has made arrangements to have the box “wrapped” – estimated cost to be $200 or less.
2. Quarterly Dues – A member questioned the $20 per meal charge for non-regular members. Secretary Stagner provided a handout with breakdown on Meal, LCI & District Dues – plus factoring office supplies, Chamber Membership, etc.
3. Flag Program – We have 14 unpaid participants – which possibly have moved – for most of them, their emails and phone numbers are invalid. David Shaw has agreed to try to help clear these up. Karen Stagner will place another order for flags – once she gets a current count of what we have at the Journal.
4. New Project Suggestion – A visit with Santa for HOCTIL families of Children with special needs – Thursday, December 22, Harris Community Center – hosted by Belton Lions. City of Belton will provide the venue at Harris Community Center, Santa Ted and Mrs Claus have volunteered for pictures and visits; Club would provide cocoa, cookies, coloring sheets and crayons.  HOCTIL will provide Vendors to the special needs community and will coordinate with families. Motion for the Club to move forward on this event by John Corsi, 2^nd by James Harrison; passed.
5. Backpacks for CASA of Bell and Coryell County foster kids. Karen Stagner proposed that the Club purchase a minimum of 2 orders of 24 Adventure Trails Backpacks at about $4.00 each.  Then, invite CASA back to lunch to make a presentation.  After a brief discussion, John Corsi motioned that the Club purchase 3 orders of the 24 backpacks; 2^nd by Jon Fontenot; passed.
6. Belton Lions Wall – Secretary Karen Stagner made note to carry forward into the new Lion year, that David Shaw had previously turned in $200 to be used at a future date. During the BOD meeting on March 4, 2021, the Board voted that the $200 would be earmarked for a Memorial Fund – the money is in the Activity Account.  James Harrison, chair for the Heritage Park Memorial Wall will contact David Shaw.
7. Discussion and voting to participate in HOCTIL Fall Festival again in 2022: Motioned by James Harrison; 2^nd by Jon Fontenot; passed.
8. Discussion and voting to provide Thanksgiving Food Baskets for HOCTIL families: Motioned by James Harrison; 2^nd by Jon Fontenot; passed.
9. Discussion and voting to provide Christmas Food Baskets for HOCTIL families in December.
10. Discussion on BLC Christmas Party – December 15^th – during LUNCH (instead of dinner) – wives and guests welcome. Motioned by Jon Fontenot; 2^nd by James Harrison; passed.
11. Discussion and voting to participate in B.I.S.D. Project HEARTbeat – after a discussion regarding # of families – the project was Tabled until the next Board Meeting.
12. Club Treasurer: We are still in need of a Club Treasurer. James Harrison suggested that the Club may need to “pay” an outside bookkeeper.  After discussion – no motion was made – no action taken.
13. James Harrison reminded the Board that many years ago, the Club created a yearly Budget; it was agreed that a Budget would be beneficial. In the absence of a Treasurer, Secretary Stagner provided the President, Vice Presidents & Past President Harrison with a copy of the 2016 BLC budget – to assist them in generating a Budget for 2022-2023.
14. Secretary Stagner has submitted the tax filing for BLC International Association of Lions Clubs (74-6061832).
    It has been accepted by the IRS.
15. Plate Spinning Contest – Belton’s Bacon, Blues and Brews Festival (September) – John Corsi has agreed to take the Lead on this and will contact Judy Garrett.
16. BLC Charter Celebration – John Corsi and James Harrison have agreed to take the lead on this event; it will be held during LUNCH.
17. Karen Stagner presented a request for consideration to donate in participation for a Donor Wall at UMHB, for the Marek-Smith Center to be built as a state-of-the-art special education training and instructional facility. CEFCO/Fikes made the lead gift of $1 million. Upon it’s completion in the fall of 2023, this facility will serve as the premier center for special education training and instruction to the country (per UMHB). After discussion and questions, Jon Fontenot volunteered to take Lead on this to contact UMHB for more information and will bring the news to our next meeting – no other action was taken.
18. Still Keeping on the Front Burner:
    Belton Lion Business Cards – Lion Corsi suggested that we have a prize drawing at Charter Celebration for whomever invites (using the cards) the most prospective new members.
    Heritage Park – Belton Lions Wall – Picnic in the Park – James Harrison, coordinator
    Future Boat Race – Danny Dossman, coordinator
    Stampede  – Reese Davis and Brett Beamesderfer, coordinators
    Grand Avenue Movie Theater tickets – James Harrison, coordinator – waiting until after Summer

Adjourned at 1:50pm

Submitted by BLC Club Secretary Karen Stagner

Future Program Assignments:
July 28:  Todd Schiller – Scholarship Presentations
August 4:  Christa Strang
August 11: Chris Gregg
August 18: Danny Dossman
August 25: David Leigh
September 1: Keith Cook
September 8:
September 15: Mac Hickerson
September 22: Rob Potts
September 29: Malinda Golden
October 6 – Jon Fontenot
October 13 – Veronica Logan
October 20 – Todd Schiller
October 27 – Mary Shockley
November 3 – David Tuma
November 10 – Wayne Carpenter
November 17 – Keith Cook (plus HOCTIL deliveries)
November 24 – Thanksgiving (no meeting)
December 1 – Gene Ellis
December 8 – Sam Listi
December 15 – Holiday Celebration at Lunch (plus HOCTIL deliveries afterward)
December 22 –
December 29 –

Belton Lions Club – July 21, Noon, The GIN, MEETING MINUTES

Welcome and Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews

Members Present:  Mike Matthews, Brett Beamesderfer, Jon Fontenot, John Corsi, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Veronica Loan, Mac Hickerson, James Harrison, Sam Listi, Wayne Carpenter
Guests: Matt Bates (guest of the Club)
Song: by Lion John Corsi
Pledge: by Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: by Lion Wayne Carpenter
Exercise: by Lion James Harrison
Joke: by Lion James Harrison – Mom & Daughter conversation about two grey hairs and what caused them; Daughter thinking about Grandma – well … use your imagination …
: by Lion Danny Dossman – What do you call a line of men waiting to go into a barbershop?  A Barberqueue!
Plate Spin by Lion Mac Hickerson

Heritage Park Check Presentation – Lion President Mike Matthews presented our $5,000 annual support check for Heritage Park, to Matt Bates, Director of Parks & Recreation, City Manager Sam Listi, and Mayor Wayne Carpenter.  Matt Bates provided an update on Heritage Park improvements and future plans for development.  Belton Lions are excited for the opportunities and events upcoming at the Park.

Visit from the Chef – The GIN is under new ownership, Travis and Sarah Trumbell.  Their new Professional Chef Jay visited our Club Luncheon to introduce himself and Welcome our Belton Lions Club. 

Announcements
– Flag Program – David Tuma will get a count on the number of USA flags remaining in the case at the Journal.  David Shaw has been driving the neighborhoods and replacing worn and tattered flags; and is assisting to clear up the few remaining unpaid accounts.
– Eyeglass Drop Box – Chris Gregg reached out to one of his business associates, Signs of Times – they will design and “wrap” the drop box.  Jennah Gliha picked it up on Monday for delivery to Sign of Times.  Placement location in downtown Belton will be determined once the drop box is completed.
– Quarterly Dues Invoices are out – Thank You for prompt payment.
– Scholarship(s) will be presented on July 28^th
– Back to School with God event, August 6^th – James Harrison Team Leader – sign up sheet was passed around
– BLC Ball Caps – $20 each – who has them?  John Corsi thinks that he may have the remaining inventory of caps.
– Board Meeting after the meeting today

Program:  – Past President Lion James Harrison with “State of the Club” – Thank You!
BLC 2021-2022 State of the Club

Future Program Assignments:
  July 28 – Todd Schiller – William Long and Halley Cox Memorial Scholarship Presentations
August 4 – Christa Strang
August 11 – Chris Gregg
August 18 – Danny Dossman
August 25 – David Leigh

– Keeping on the Front Burner:
Belton Lion Business Cards – keep handing out those cards – inviting prospective new members.
Lion Corsi suggested that we have a prize drawing @ Charter Night for whoever invites (using the cards) the                                             most prospective new members.
Heritage Park Coordinator – James Harrison – Belton Lions Wall – Picnic in the Park
                Future Boat Race Coordinator – Danny Dossman
Stampede Coordinators –Reese Davis and Brett Beamesderfer
Plate Spinning Contest – maybe at Belton’s Bacon, Blues, and Brews Festival (September) – John Corsi
Charter Celebration – maybe have at lunchtime next year.
Grand Avenue Movie Theater Tickets – waiting until after Summer
Club Treasurer still needed

Belton Lions Club – July 14, Noon, The GIN

Welcome and Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews

Members Present:  Wayne Carpenter, Sam Listi, John Corsi, Veronica Logan, Mike Matthews, Karen Stagner, Keith Cook, Mac Hickerson, Mac Harrison
Guests: Molly Miloy & Kevin Kyle, CASA of Bell and Coryell County (speakers)

Song: by Lion Corsi
Pledge: by Lion Listi
Prayer: by Lion Hickerson
Exercise: by Lion Harrison
Joke: by Lion Harrison – Review of new restaurant on the Moon …

Plate Spin by Lion Hickerson

Announcements
– President Matthews shared Visitation and Funeral information for Lion Joe Brooks and Lion Rob Potts’ son.  Lion Listi passed Sympathy cards for signatures.
– Flag Program – We need to do an inventory update – Secretary Stagner asked to get a count on the flag inventory remaining at the Belton Journal.
– Eyeglass Drop Box – We are moving forward (October is Vision Awareness Month)
– Quarterly Dues Invoices are out – Thank You for prompt payment.
– New Project Suggestion – A Visit with Santa for HOCTIL Families of Children with Special Needs – Thursday, December 22, Harris Community Center – hosted by Belton Lions. City of Belton generously will provide the Venue at Harris Community Center; Santa Ted and Mrs. Claus have volunteered for pictures and visits; Club would provide cocoa, cookies, coloring sheets and crayons.  HOCTIL will provide Vendors to the Special Needs Community and will coordinate with families. Everyone liked the project and it will be presented to the Board next week.
– CHANGE: Scholarship(s) will be presented on July 28^th (pending confirmation from families)
– Back to School with God event, August 6^th – Lion Harrison provided an update and will have a sign-up sheet at the next meeting.

Program:  – Molly Miloy, CASA of Bell and Coryell County. MISSION: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) of Bell and Coryell Counties serve abused and neglected children by providing a trained volunteer to be the voice for the child’s right to safety in placement, permanence in family life, and a loving home. “Every Child has a Chance … it’s You” (see attached brochure) Thank You!

CASA of Bell and Coryell County