Belton Lions Club

Belton Lions Club Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, April 31^st, 2022 – The Gin

Meeting Called to Order by President Corsi at 1:05pm

Members Present: John Corsi, Karen Stagner, Mike Matthews, Mac Hickerson, James Harrison

Business:

– Dues Payments: Club looks pretty good – only 3 members are delinquent.  Invoices go out this weekend.

–  Accounting: Bank Accounts

Activity Account – $29,053.43 (Charitable Giving & Fundraising)

General Account – $3,412.28 (Meals and Dues to LCI and District)

– Discussion about a plate spinning contest – Rotary, Police, etc… against Mac Hickerson.  Suggestion was made to get with Judy Garrett about partnering on one of her events.  Maybe at a District Meeting – with Traveling Trophy.  Or, at our Heritage Park event.  Possibly … Bacon, Blues and Brews.

– Bike Ride Route – James Harrison went by the Nolanville bridge construction and met with TxDot Supervisor on site.  He feels that we can cross the bridge “in the center” – they will work with us.  James with get with Chief Ellis and report at the next general meeting.

– Bike Route Promo – Discussion about newspaper on-line advertising; and then print advertising in both papers during the week before the event; plus sending a Press Release to each paper.  Motion to do the advertising by James Harrison; 2^nd by Mac Hickerson; vote – approved.

– Georgetown Eye-Glasses Boxes – we might look into these glasses boxes for downtown Belton.  If anyone has connections with the Post Office – they have retired several of their old boxes to put in the larger double ones.

– Vision Assistance Program / Ideal Eye Team (formerly Belton Eye Care) – The Board has been looking into vetting these clients for subsidy payment of eyeglasses and exam.  They have presented the Club with an agreement to examine and provide glasses for $100.00 (18 yr. and under). Co-pay for the patient would be $25.  The Club has previously agreed to capping the overall expenses annually at $500.00.  Motion by accept the agreement by James Harrison; 2^nd by Karen Stagner; vote – approved.

– Bike Ride Sponsors – Patti Powell, BeOne, needs vector artwork from each Sponsor.  The Board reviewed each confirmed and prospective sponsor.  James will get with Patti – so that Patti can reach out personally to each sponsor about their logos.  The Club sponsorship for the Ride is currently $5,500.

– Flag Program – we have 61 flags unpaid out of 148.  Notices will be sent over the weekend.  May will be the final notice; they will be advised that if not paid, their flags will be picked up during the week before Memorial Day.  James motioned to accept that plan, 2^nd by Mac Hickerson; all agreed.

– Lions Club Badges – 4 badges – the bill was almost $80.00.

– Presidents Goal is to surpass Salado in New Members – in our District.

– Reports to LCI – we make monthly membership reports to LCI.  Our Club should be reporting time and event reports to LCI – monthly.  District wants submissions to the monthly District Newsletter.

– Founder’s Day – April 21^st Charter Night – Lion Corsi and Lion Stagner will not be available.  Lion Harrison will take the Lead on the Event.

Meeting ended at 1:52pm

Submitted by: Lions Club Secretary Karen Stagner

Belton Lions Club – March 31st, Noon, The GIN

Welcome and Call to Order by President Corsi

Members Present:  John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Brett Beamesderfer, Karen Stagner, Gene Ellis, Mac Hickerson, Wayne Carpenter, Todd Schiller, Frank Hernandez, Reese David, Rob Potts, Keith Cook, David Tuma, James Harrison

Guests:  Speaker George Losoya
Song: by Lion Matthews
Pledge: by Lion Fontenot
Prayer: by Lion Carpenter

Exercise: by Lion Fontenot – ALL STAR !!!

Joke:  Lion

 Plate Spin: Lion Hickerson in honor of our guest speaker
Announcements.

– New Member Induction – Robert Cavazos (next week?)

– Birthdays in April – Lions Tuma and Ellis – Happy Birthday!

– Stampede, April 30th: Online Registration is open. Past Riders will be emailed again 1^st week of April. Sponsor, Ride Maps and registration forms are on our webpage.  As of today (over a month out), we have 16 riders signed up.  Discussed possible route change due to construction. King on the Mountain Bicycle Shop will join us next week.
– Flag Program – Renewal emails to unpaid participants will go out this weekend. Then, during the first week in May, the unpaid participants will receive a final invoice. Any unpaid by May 20^th will be informed that unpaid flags will be picked up during the week before Memorial Day.

– Reminder: Quarterly Dues will now be $150.00 – invoicing this weekend.

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

– Charter Night will be on April 21st – there will not be a lunch meeting on the 21^st. Sign up / Reservation sheet will be passed around at the April 7^th meeting.

– The Club will return to having a separate Secretary and a separate Treasurer for the 2022-2023 year.  Lion Stagner will remain as Secretary.  Please consider volunteering to serve as Treasurer.  Our new year begins on July 1st.

– Easter Food Baskets for HOCTIL families – sign up attached and will be passed around again on the 7^th – Thank You!

Program: Lion Tuma invited George Losoya, Director, Central Texas Council of Governments / Area Agency on Aging – He provided a very informative presentation on Services Offered: Emergency Response, In Home Care, Health Maintenance, Transportation, Minor Home Modification, Income Support, Nutrition Meal Programs, Medicare Counseling, Caregiver Support Programs, Health and Wellness Programs, Ombudsmen, and Referral Information.  Great Program on Services for Seniors!  Thank You!

Belton Lions Club – March 17th, Noon, The GIN

Welcome and Call to Order by President Corsi

Guests:  Billy Conway (guest of Karen Stagner)
Song: by Lion Matthews
Pledge: by Lion Davis
Prayer: by Lion Hickerson

Plate Spin: Lion Hickerson

Welcome New Member – Robert Cavazos  (next week)

Announcements.

 – Stampede, April 30th: Online Registration is open. Past Riders will be emailed again 1^st week of April. Sponsor, Ride Maps and registration forms are on our webpage.

– Flag Program – We need a volunteer to work with Lion Griffin on Route 4.

 – Reminder: Quarterly Dues will now be $150.00 – invoicing 1^st week of April.

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

 – Charter Night will be on April 21st – there will not be a lunch meeting on the 21^st.

Future Program Assignments:

March 31^st – Veronica Logan / Board Meeting after Lunch
April 7^th – Wayne Carpenter
April 14^th – Keith Cook
April 21^st – Stampede Meeting ******

Belton Lions Club – March 10th, Noon, The GIN
Welcome and Call to Order by Club President Corsi

Members Present: John Corsi, Gene Ellis, Brett Beamersdorfer, Sam Listi, David Shaw, Jon Fontenot, Mike Mathews, Frank Hernandez, Karen Stagner, Wayne Carpenter, Rob Potts, Mack Latimer, Todd Schiller, Mac Hickerson

Guests:  Mike Anderson (guest of Wayne Carpenter), Robert Cavazos (joining today), Judy Garrett (speaker) 
Song: by Lion Hernandez
Pledge: by Lion Fontenot
Prayer: by Lion Hickerson
Exercise: by Lion Matthews – Good Vibrations!
Plate Spin: Lion Hickerson

Welcome New Member – Malinda Golden – 1^st VP Lion Matthews officiated the oath.

Announcements.

 – Stampede, April 30th: Online Registration is open. Riders are signing up.  Past Riders will be emailed again 1^st week of April. Sponsor and registration forms are on our webpage – Ride Map.

 – Flag Program – Renewals are still steadily coming in. Club Secretary has re-invoiced the unpaid participants.  Note:  We need a volunteer to work with Lion Griffin on Route 4.

 – Reminder: Effective January 2022 – the GIN has raised the lunch price by $2.00, due to increased supply costs.  The increase will be reflected on the April invoice statements. Quarterly Dues will now be $150.00.

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

 – Charter Night will be on April 21st – there will not be a lunch meeting on the 21^st.

 – Secretary/Treasurer Lion Stagner has requested that for the new July 1^st year Officers, the Club return to having a separate Secretary and a separate Treasurer – citing the numerous new members that could help with the organization of the Club.  Lion Stagner would like to remain Secretary; and will assist in training/familiarization for the new Treasurer during the interim. 

Program: Lion Matthews invited Judy Garrett, CVB/Retail Development, City of Belton. Great presentation about business, growth and opportunities in the City – from the always exciting ~ ever amazing Judy Garrett.  You had to be there!  Thank You!

Future Program Assignments:
 March 17^th – Jon Fontenot – Amy Yeager, the new Bell County Public Health Director
March 24^th – Frank Hernandez – Texas Veterans Commission (working) 
 March 31^st – Veronica Logan
April 7^th – Wayne Carpenter
April 14^th – Keith Cook
April 21^st – Stampede Meeting ******

2021-2022 Officers:
President John Corsi
1st VP Mike Matthews
2nd VP James Harrison
Secretary/Treasurer Karen Stagner
Board Member at Large Mac Hickerson
Tail Twister Danny Dossman
Lion Tamer Mac Hickerson
Membership Chair David Shaw
Webmaster Karen Stagner
Historian James Harrison

Belton Lions Club Flag List Assignments (Updated) – If you can, also help, please respond to this email with your offer of assistance.
Route 1: Hickerson/Schiller/Cook – 22 Flags
Route 2: Harrison/Potts – 18 Flags
Route 3: Weaver/Corsi – 6 Flags
Route 4: Griffin/_______ – 8 Flags
Route 5: Leigh/Dossman – 15 Flags
Route 6: Ellis/Listi – 13 Flags
Route 7: Shaw/Shockley – 35 Flags (Shockley takes care of 7 Dunns Canyon Townhomes)
Route 8: Fontenot/Matthews – 27 Flags

Belton Lions Club – March 3rd, Noon, The GIN
Welcome and Call to Order by Club President Corsi

Members Present: John Corsi, Mack Lattimer, Brett Beamesderfer, David Shaw, Jon Fontenot, James Harrison, Mike Matthews, Rob Potts, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Frank Hernandez, Keith Cook, Christa Strang, Lou Griffin, Mack Hickerson

Guests:  Randy Pittenger, Kevin Koontz, Reece Davis

Song: by Lion Harrison                      Pledge: by Lion Fontenot

Prayer: by Lion Hickerson                  Exercise: by Lions Corsi & Harrison

Joke of the Day:  “The Plate”            Plate Spin: Lion Hickerson

Welcome to our newest Member … 2nd VP Harrison officiated the Oath to Swear in Reece Davis

Announcements.

– Happy March Birthday to Lions Fontenot and Strang

– Stampede, April 30th: Online Registration is open. Riders are signing up.  Past Riders have been emailed.

Sponsor and registration forms are on our webpage – Ride Map. The Club thanked Lion Harrison for his dedicated efforts to secure Sponsors – He has surpassed his original goal and is currently at $4,550.

– Flag Program – Renewals are still steadily coming in. Club Secretary will invoice the uppaid participants.

– Reminder: Effective January 2022 – the GIN has raised the lunch price by $2.00, due to increased supply costs.  The increase will be reflected on the April Invoice/Statements.

– Lion President Corsi has been handing out our Belton Lion Business Cards to prospective new members, and two of them should be joining the Club soon.

– Charter Night will be on April 21st

– Zone Meeting – tonight in Salado

February Board Meeting recap:

Discussed Eye Exams and how they are vetted.  The Board feels that we may want to meet with Helping Hands Community Clinic to vet adults; and the BISD school clinics to vet children; before they come to the Belton Lions for financial support of their eye exams and eye glasses.

Lion Harrison suggested that the Club create a budget for the exams and other projects.  The Board agreed that the Club should probably limit; or set $500.00 annually for eye glass budgeted support.

Secretary/Treasurer Lion Stagner requested that for the new July 1^st year Officers, the Club return to having a separate Secretary and a separate Treasurer – citing the numerous new members that could help with the organization of the Club.  Board members will be reaching out to some of the other members for a volunteer Treasurer.  Lion Stagner will assist in training/familiarization during the interim.

The Board discussed Dues amounts; considering the increase in lunch pricing from The Gin.  Lion Harrison motioned to raise the Club dues to $150 per quarter; 2^nd by Lion Matthews & Lion Dossman.  After discussion, the motion was approved to make the quarterly Club dues $150.00.

Program: Lion Corsi has invited Randy Pittenger, Belton Area Chamber of Commerce – providing the Club an overview of the “glorious growth sounds” in town, the recent Awards Banquet Awardees; and they are reaching out for suggestions for this year’s 4th of July Parade Theme and Grand Marshall.  During his presentation, he invited Lion Jon Fontenot to approach the podium – presenting him with a Belton Community Partner coin award.  Congratulations and Thank You!

Future Program Assignments:
 March 10^th – Mike Matthews invited Judy Garrett, CVB/Retail Development, City of Belton
March 17^th – Jon Fontenot
March 24^th – Frank Hernandez

2021-2022 Officers:
President John Corsi                                     1st VP Mike Matthews
2nd VP James Harrison                                 Secretary/Treasurer Karen Stagner
Board Member at Large Mac Hickerson      Tail Twister Danny Dossman
Lion Tamer Mac Hickerson                            Membership Chair David Shaw
Webmaster Karen Stagner                            Historian James Harrison

Belton Lions Club Flag List Assignments (Updated) – If you can, also help, please respond to this email with your offer of assistance.
Route 1: Hickerson/Schiller/Cook – 22 Flags             Route 2: Harrison/Potts – 18 Flags
Route 3: Weaver/Corsi – 6 Flags                                Route 4: Griffin/Powell – 8 Flags
Route 5: Leigh/Dossman – 15 Flags                           Route 6: Ellis/Listi – 13 Flags
Route 7: Shaw/Shockley – 35 Flags (Shockley takes care of 7 Dunns Canyon Townhomes)
Route 8: Fontenot/Matthews – 27 Flags

Belton Lions Club Board of Directors Meeting / Thursday, February 17th

Members Present: John Corsi, James Harrison, Danny Dossman, David Shaw, Mike Matthews, Karen Stagner

Called to Order by President Corsi

Review of the Financials –

Dues – everyone is fairly current

General Bank Account – $3,548.58 – Actual Bank Statement with notes; no longer on Spreadsheets.

(General Account is Dues money – used for Operations, District & LCI Dues).

Activity Bank Account – $22,983.43 – Actual Bank Statement with notes; no longer on Spreadsheets.

(Activity Account is fundraising – used for Camp, Eye Exams, etc.)

Edward Jones & Raymond James statements given to Lion President Corsi

Discussed Eye Exams and how they are vetted.  The Board feels that we may want to meet with Helping Hands Community Clinic to vet adults; and the BISD school clinics to vet children; before they come to the Belton Lions for financial support of their eye exams and eye glasses.

Lion Harrison suggested that the Club create a budget for the exams and other projects.  The Board agreed that the Club should probably limit; or set $500.00 annually for eye glass budgeted support.

Secretary/Treasurer Lion Stagner requested that for the new July 1^st year Officers, the Club return to having a separate Secretary and a separate Treasurer – citing the numerous new members that could help with the organization of the Club.  Board members will be reaching out to some of the other members for a volunteer Treasurer.  Lion Stagner will assist in training/familiarization during the interim.

The Board discussed Dues amounts; considering the increase in lunch pricing from The Gin.  Lion Harrison motioned to raise the Club dues to $150 per quarter; 2^nd by Lion Matthews & Lion Dossman.

After discussion, the motion was approved to make the quarterly Club dues $150.00.

District dues:

State Administrative Fund           $3.50
State Promote Texas Fund          $  .25

District Administrative Fund        $3.50

District Convention Fund              $  .38                      $221.27 (from General Account)

Dues for Texas Lions Camp          $10.50                   $304.50 (from Foundation Account)

Dues for SPOT/LEAD                       $1.00                     $29.00 (we do not pay – per Shaw/Bozon)

LCI dues:

6 At-Large Members @ $21.50/ea.                           $129.00 (from General Account)

23 Regular Members @ $21.50/ea.                          $494.50 (from General Account)

Postponing Heritage Park Project – until Fall of 2023 – to allow time for the City to finish roads, bridges, docks, etc …

Good of the Order: … from last Board Meeting

– Lion Harrison suggested that we have a Family Picnic for our members and their families in the Fall –

– Lion Stagner suggested that we bring back a Hometown Heroes picnic for First Responders. Lion

– Dossman suggested that the Hometown Heroes event be a separate event from the Family Picnic.

– Lion Harrison suggested doing both events separately with Hometown Heroes maybe in June this year at the Park – serving hot dogs, etc.

– Lion Harrison suggested that we set up a table at Events selling the Grand Avenue Gift cards – with members manning the booth for a couple of hours each.

– Tail Twister Fines – Lion Corsi and Lion Dossman discussed “the wheel” and “roll the dice” for fun fines.

Lion Dossman will look into recreating the wheel.  Lion Harrison suggested “brags” jar. Lion Corsi suggested that we mix it up each week to make it more fun & interesting.  One “fine” could even be “lead the singing”.

– Lion Corsi has been reviewing our Membership; and would like us to reach out – making sure our members that we haven’t seen in a while, are okay – keeping in touch.

Meeting Closed at 2:00pm

Belton Lions Club – February 17, Noon, The GIN

Welcome and Call to Order by Club President Corsi

Members Present: Brett Beamesderfer, Gene Ellis, David Shaw, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Veronica Logan, Rob Potts, Danny Dossman, Wayne Carpenter, Keith Cook, Chris Gregg, Christa Strang, James Harrison, John Corsi

Guests: Reese Davis

Song: by Lion Corsi                                        Pledge: by Lion Matthews

Prayer: by Lion Ellis                                       Exercise: by Harrison

Joke of the Day: Potts                                   Plate Spin: Lion Hickerson

Announcements.

– Stampede, April 30th: Registration opens January 31st online at Active.

Sponsor and registration forms are on our webpage – Ride Map – Lion Harrison provided an update on sponsorships.

– Flag Program – renewal invoices were sent in January – very few requests for flag replacement from invoicing. One participant requested to be removed. We have recently added several new participants; and renewal payments are at about 33% right now.

The Club will not need to schedule a flag replacement day at the Journal – Lion Tuma has offered to help with his interns.

– Reminder: Effective January 2022 – the GIN has raised the lunch price by $2.00, due to increased supply costs.  The increase will be reflected on the April Invoice/Statements.

– Fundraiser: Grand Avenue Movie Theatre $20 Gift Cards – we still have four cards remaining and will order more; once they are gone.  Update: the last four cards were purchased at the meeting by Lion Potts for $80 cash.

– Lion President Corsi has been handing out our Belton Lion Business Cards to propective new members, and two of them should be joining the Club soon.

– Charter Night will be on April 21st

–  The Open at Belton (Disc Golf) is scheduled for March 18-20 at Heritage Park. This is a DGPT Silver Series tournament.  Hot Dogs, Chips, etc. by Belton Lions. Update: Lion Corsi received a call from Lion Hudson that there has been a change to the tournament plans and “If” the Club wanted to do the hot dogs; it would be February 26th.  A poll of the membership found that we do not have enough volunteers available on that date.

February Board Meeting would be immediately following lunch.

Program: Lion Chris Gregg invited Jon Vandergriff from Media to Social Marketing – he provided an interesting presentation on “How to Get Your Word Out”, with tips on Facebook-Instagram, TicToc and using videos; the Power of Google Reviews.  Thank You!

Future Program Assignments:
 February 24^th – David Tuma             March 3^rd – Lou Griffin
March 10^th – Mike Matthews                          March 17^th – Frank Hernandez

March 24^th – Jon Fontenot

2021-2022 Officers:

President John Corsi                                     1st VP Mike Matthews

2nd VP James Harrison                                 Secretary/Treasurer Karen Stagner

Board Member at Large Mac Hickerson     Tail Twister Danny Dossman

Lion Tamer Mac Hickerson                          Membership Chair David Shaw

Webmaster Karen Stagner                            Historian James Harrison