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Meeting – December 3rd

Monday, December 7th, 2020

December 3rd Lunch Meeting Review

Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison.
Attendance: James Harrison, David Shaw, Jon Fontenot, Gene Ellis, Mike Matthews, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Rob Potts, Mac Hickerson, Gary Knight, Christa Strang
Guest: DG Randy Sepulvada, Camp Director Dick Chapin
Song by Lion Knight
Pledge by Lion Strang
Prayer by DG Randy Sepulvada
Exercise Program:  Strenuous Workout!
Joke by Lion Dossman “Clock’d” / Plate Spin by Lion Hickerson
Announcements –
 – Reminder that the Board is meeting immediately following today’s program.
 – Christmas Dinner on December 17th:  As the seating will be limited to 40 people total, sign up sheet was passed again. Cost for the meal will be $30 per person.  Member meal cost will be absorbed by the Club; spouses/guests can be invoiced for the cost.  District Governor Randy Sepulvado will present 25 year chevrons to Lion Tuma and Lion Dossman and a 10 year chevron to Lion Reyes.  All three (3) recipients will be attending.
Dress Casual.
 – Christmas Baskets for Downs But Not Out families – Sign-up sheet passed for food contributions – we still have a few items to be donated – List is attached to this email.  Return items: Thursday, December 10th or December 17th.  Assembly & Delivery: Friday, December 18th.
 – B.I.S.D. HEARTBEAT Angel Project – Six (6) angel’s Christmas tags (all live under the same roof) are available for member adoption – by the end of the lunch meeting, all of the kiddos were adopted.  Wrapped and packaged/bundled gifts are due back by Thursday, December 10th. It was agreed to spend roughly $50 each.
 – Belton Lion Ball Caps are in – $20 each and can be invoiced with Dues in January.
Program –
President Harrison invited District Governor Randy Sepulvado to address the members with a matter of Texas Lions return funding from dues paid for a transferred Texas program (Lone Star Lions Eyebank); the Club voted in favor of the Governor’s Option 1.Texas Lions Camp Director Dick Chapin updated the members on the rebuilding/repair to the bunkhouse at Texas Lions Camp that was destroyed during a storm in March.  Lion President Harrison and Lion Hickerson made the formal presentation of the $1,000 giant check from the President’s Challenge – to DG Sepulvado and Director Chapin.  Great Job Belton Lions!
 
Future Program Assignments:
December 10 – Lion Harrison – Retired Mayor Marion Grayson
December 17 – EVENING meeting – Belton Lions Club Christmas Party – DG Sepulvada chevron presentations
December 24 – NO MEETING – Christmas Eve
December 31 – NO MEETING – New Years Eve
January 7 – Gary Knight
January 14 – Doc Weaver
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Meeting – November 19

Sunday, November 22nd, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving!  We will NOT have a meeting on Thursday, November 26th!
November 19th Meeting Recap:
Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison.
Attendance: James Harrison, Sam Listi, Jon Fontenot, Gene Ellis, David Shaw, Mike Matthews, Karen Stagner, John Potts, Mac Hickerson, Frank Hernandez
Guest: none
Song by Lion Hickerson
Pledge by Lion Shaw
Prayer by Lion Ellis
Exercise Program:  Word has it that someone had to work off some “Oreo Cookies” … or was it “Oreo Candy Canes”?
Joke by Lion President Harrison / Plate Spin by Lion Hickerson
Announcements –
 – Christmas Dinner on December 17th:  As the seating will be limited to 40 people total, a sign up sheet was passed – this will need to be an RSVP event. As this is a dinner meeting, the cost for the meal will be $30 per person.  Belton Lion Member meal cost will be absorbed by the Club; spouses/guests can be invoiced for the cost.  District Governor Randy Sepulvado will present 25 year chevrons to Lion Tuma and Lion Dossman and a 10 year chevron to Lion Reyes.  Hope we have all three in attendance.  Ron Tubbs will entertain us and the President has some exciting and surprising plans.
 – President’s Challenge: President Harrison had a giant blank check made; for us to use at this event and future events. Our Club reached the “match” amount and President Harrison has written his pledged match check for $500.  On December 3rd, we will present District Governor Randy Sepulvado, with a giant check in the amount of $1,000 for Texas Lions Camp.
 – Thanksgiving Baskets for HOCTIL families of children with special needs – Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Thanksgiving meal baskets.  Also, Thank you to H-E-B for a donation of $100; and to WalMart for a donation of $50.  Baskets were delivered directly after the luncheon – NOTE:  See Thank You below from the children of one of the families that we Served today!  Thank you Lion Shaw and Lion Ellis for helping with the deliveries – heavy helping!
 – Lion Shaw extended a Thank you to Lion Potts for reaching out to help pick up 178 flags.  Lion Stagner Thanked all again for the tremendous effort retrieving roughly 250 flags at the end of the Belton Lions 2020 USA Flag Program – she will email, phone and deliver letters to the roughly 12 flags still out.
 – President Harrison reminded the Club that our Lion Memorial Wall of the Lions Pavilion at Heritage Park is moving forward.  He will be ordering Bronze Plaques for our first five honorees:  Lion(s) Baisden, Cox, Dulaney, Holle and Long.
 – President Harrison provided a handout of the Program Assignment Schedule for the first quarter of 2021.
 – Lion(s) Listi and Ellis presented a proposed joint-plan with Belton Rotary to update the IT software and equipment (including Zoom) in the Banquet Room at The GIN.  The members showed interest and asked them to pursue the project and cost.
 – Secretary Stagner provided a preliminary recap of the charges to get the Club set up to receive credit card payments … $160 initial equipment and processing; $4.95 per month service charge; 2.5% on swipe charges/3.5% on keyed in charges – through BanCorp South with First Data – it will be a Clover Account.  The Board of Directors will discuss it at the next Board Meeting on December 3rd.
 – President Harrison has updated the Stampede on the Chisholm Trail logo – attached to this email.
Program –
Our Guest Speaker, Susie Marek, Children/Youth & Family Services Program Manager, Heart of Central Texas Independent Living. HOCTIL is dedicated to the promotion of independence for persons with disabilities through self-determination and to advocate for persons with disabilities for equal access and actively participate in their community – Your Life … Your Way.  She shared stories and examples of “peer support” provided within the Community families – especially people with special needs during this pandemic to help them understand the lifestyle changes.  HOCTIL is a “one stop shop” for Veterans to Children.  If you get a chance – visit Eldred’s Nursery – a non-profit job training facility for persons with disabilities.  Great Organization – and … Susie Marek might be our next newest Belton Lions Club Member!
 
Future Program Assignments:
November 26 – NO MEETING – Thanksgiving
December 3  – Texas Lions Camp presentation of our $1,000 donation check / Board Meeting
December 10 – Lion Harrison – Retired Mayor Marion Grayson
December 17 – EVENING meeting – Belton Lions Club Christmas Party – DG Sepulvada chevron presentations
December 24 – NO MEETING – Christmas Eve
December 31 – NO MEETING – New Years Eve
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Meeting – November 12

Sunday, November 15th, 2020
Hello fellow Belton Lions – November 12th Lunch Meeting Review – CRUisin’
Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison.
Attendance: James Harrison, Sam Listi, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Rob Potts, John Corsi, Mac Hickerson, Michael Matthews, Christa Strang, David Tuma, Lou Griffin, Gary Knight, Jon Fontenot
Guest: none
Song by President Harrison
Pledge by Lion Tuma
Prayer by Lion Griffin
Exercise Program:  Lions Club … Lions Club … Belton Lions Club!
Joke by Lion Dossman (some of us – including me – were a little s-l-o-w to get it) / Plate Spin by Lion Hickerson
WELCOME to our newest member Mike Matthews! – sponsored by Lion Corsi.  Thank you Lion Listi for officiating the induction!
Announcements –
 – Friends of the Belton Lions plaque for Marion Grayson was presented November 10th at her Retirement Reception. Many of our Club members were present along with City, County, State and National officials to honor her service to Belton, Texas.
 – Secretary Stagner thanked members for their dedicated service to our USA Flag Program – picking up all of the 231 flags that we had placed to fly at resident’s homes throughout the program year 2020.  We will schedule a date in December or January to assess and repair our inventory for the 2021 season.
 – Christmas Dinner on December 17th:  As this is a dinner meeting, the cost for the meal will be $30 per person.  Belton Lion Member meal cost will be absorbed by the Club; spouses/guests can be invoiced for the cost.  As the seating will be limited to 40 people total, a sign up sheet was passed – this will need to be an RSVP event. District Governor Randy Sepulvado will present 25 year chevrons to Lion Tuma and Lion Dossman and a 10 year chevron to Lion Reyes.  Hope we have all three in attendance.  Ron Tubbs will entertain us and the President has some exciting and surprising plans.
 – President’s Challenge: Our Club has reached the “match” amount and President Harrison has written his pledged match check for $500.  On December 3rd, we will present Dick Chapin, District Representative for Texas Lions Camp, with a giant check in the amount of $1,000.  President Harrison will get the check created and ordered.
 – Thanksgiving Baskets for HOCTIL families with children with special needs – donation sign-up sheet passed around – for items to fill each of the five (5) baskets. (attached to this email).
Program –
Our Guest Speaker, Dr. John Vassar, Provost and VP for Academic Affairs / UMHB – who is also one of our USA flag program participants provided an overview of the COVID challenges affecting the College – CRUFlex and more – all positive – rising to the challenge – and actually increased enrollment!  Imagine the logistics of installing cameras and microphones in each of the classrooms … not to mention the wiring, the cables, the programming … Go CRU!
December 24 – NO MEETING – Christmas Eve
December 31 – NO MEETING – New Years Eve
Future Program Assignments:
November 19 – Lion Stagner – HOCTIL – Thanksgiving Baskets for Families of Children with Special Needs
November 26 – NO MEETING – Thanksgiving
December 3  – Texas Lions Camp presentation of our $1,000 donation check
December 10 – Lion Harrison – Retired Mayor Marion Grayson
December 17 – EVENING meeting – Belton Lions Club Christmas Party – DG Sepulvada chevron presentations
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Board Meeting – November 5, 2020

Monday, November 9th, 2020

BELTON LIONS CLUB
Board Meeting
Thursday, November 5, 2020

Call to Order: Lion President Harrison at 1:00pm
Members Present: President Harrison, Vice-President John Corsi, Past President David Shaw, Secretary/Treasurer Stagner, Lion Tamer Hickerson, Tail Twister Danny Dossman
Order of Business:
1.  Christmas Dinner on 12/17 – 5:30 Social / 6pm Dinner – The GIN

Dinner Menu – Cotton Place: $23.95, plus 20% tip (tip is based on tax added total)
House Side Salad w/Ranch
Entrée: Grilled Boneless Chicken Breast, Chicken Fried Steak, Blackened Catfish
Sides: Home-Style Green Beans, Garlic Roasted Mashed Potatoes
Note: Blacken Catfish is served on a Bed of Rice, not Mashed Potatoes

Dinner Price to Members
Club will pay the usual $14.00; plus the additional $15.00

Dinner Price to Guests
$23.95, plus 20% tip of $5.19 = $29.14 ($30) (tip is based on tax added total)

“Friends” Plaque Presentation to DG Randy Sepulvado nominated by President Harrison,
$25.00 charge paid by the Club (or James Harrison) – approved – Club pays meal.

Room Capacity & Room Set: Health protocols observed – 40ppl max / tables spread out

  1. Presentation of Check to Texas Lions Camp – Since we have met our $500 commitment to the President’s Challenge – thanks to our Tail-Twister Dossman, President Harrison is prepared to write a check for the matching $500. We will present the $1,000 check to the Texas Lions Camp at our Lunch Meeting on December 3rd.
  1. Stampede on the Chisholm Trail – Committee Members: James Harrison, Karen Stagner, David Shaw, John Corsi – General Duties: Harrison-Sponsors; Stagner-Clerical & Registration; Shaw & Corsi-Mechanics; Harrison-Volunteers.  Going back to original Stampede logo – agreed to add artwork of a bicycle – Header within letter “Cycling through Central Texas”.
  1. Accepting Credit Cards – Secretary Stagner would like authorization to talk with the Bank about setting the Club up to take credit card payments. All agreed.
  1. Record Keeping: Secretary Stagner presented the Spreadsheets that we now are maintaining to track payments and charges for: Guest Meals, Ball Caps, “Friends”, other Projects and Fundraisers. Overall Financials presented in a handout.
  1. Charge for Extra Meals – We want to continue to remind members pay for their guest(s) meal – at $14.28 ($15) plate (original thought $13.20/however, tip is based on $11.00 dinner, plus TAX/then tax backed out of overall bill) – of course, our invited lunch Guest(s) and Speaker(s) would be absorbed by the Club.

We would also ask that any At-Large or Associate member pay (to the Secretary) for their meal if they attend and dine with the Club.  We appreciate our At-Large and Associate members who are continuing to support and participate with our Club, however, the Regular member Club dues will not adequately cover additional lunch meals.  This procedure has been in place with the Club before and it was decided to go back to it.

 

Board Meeting Adjourned at 1:30pm

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Meeting – November 5

Monday, November 9th, 2020
November 5th Meeting Recap:
Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison.
Attendance: James Harrison, Sam Listi, Gene Ellis, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, David Shaw, Rob Potts, John Corsi, Mac Hickerson, David Leigh, Michael Matthews
Guest: Bob Van Til, Belton Interim Planning Director and Paul Romer, Belton Public Information Officer – guests of Sam Listi
Song by President Harrison
Pledge by Lion Dossman
Prayer by Lion Ellis
Exercise Program:  Thank you Lion Listi for reminding Lions that we need our weekly refreshing aerobic stretch and wiggle.
Joke by Lion Leigh / Plate Spin by Lion Hickerson
Announcements –
 – President’s Challenge: Prior to the meeting – Tail-Twister Dossman presented Lion Corsi with the treasures he won last week in the Auction for “nothing at all”.  This week’s bids were opened for Lion Chief Ellis’ Texas Police Chiefs Presidential Coin.  Lion Leigh ended the bidding generously putting us over the top of our goal to raise $500; which will be matched by our Lion President Harrison – to present a $1,000 check to Texas Lions Camp.
 – Plaque for Marion Grayson was unveiled – Friends of the Belton Lions – Plaque will be presented on November 10th at her Retirement Reception, 4pm, prior to City Council Meeting.  Lions are invited to attend! Thank you Lion Listi and Lion Harrison!
 – Ball Caps – Lion Stagner has them ordered. $15 each when they arrive.
 – Christmas Dinner on December 17th:  District Governor Randy Sepulvado will present 25 year chevrons to Lion Tuma and Lion Dossman and a 10 year chevron to Lion Reyes.  Hope we have all three in attendance.  This will be an RSVP event.  Spouses are welcome to attend.  Ron Tubbs will entertain us and the President has some exciting and surprising plans.
 – Secretary Stagner reminded members that the USA Flag Program ends at Sunset on Wednesday, November 11th and the Route Teams need to retrieve them. Final updated route list will be emailed Monday evening or Tuesday morning.
Program –
Our Guest Speaker, Judy Garrett, Belton Tourism and Retail Development Coordinator presented an overview of “What’s been Happening in Belton during 2020 – encouraging everyone to Shop Local.  Even with the pandemic, Belton is flourishing.
New Businesses have opened!  Building and Re-development has been moving forward! Market Days is back!  A new rooftop restaurant is soon to open! Christmas on the Chisholm Trail is now a two day event!  Bacon, Blues and Brews will be back in 2021!  Always an uplifting experience with Judy Garrett!  Thank You!
Future Program Assignments:
November 12 – Lion Harrison – Dr. John Vassar / VP Academic Affairs/UMHB; Board Meeting Afterward.
November 19 – Lion Stagner – HOCTIL – Thanksgiving Baskets for Families of Children with Special Needs
November 26 – NO MEETING – Thanksgiving
December 3 – Texas Lions Camp presentation of our $1,000 donation check
December 10 – Lion Harrison – Retired Mayor Marion Grayson
December 17 – EVENING meeting – Belton Lions Club Christmas Party – DG Sepulvada chevron presentations
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Meeting – October 29

Monday, November 2nd, 2020
October 29th Meeting Recap: Thank you President Harrison for taking the notes in my absence.
 
Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison.
Attendance: James Harrison, Rob Potts, Lou Griffin (Welcome Back!), John Corsi, Mac Hickerson, Danny Dossman, Jon Fontenot, Gene Ellis, Sam Listi, David Leigh
Guest: Michael Matthews (soon to be a Belton Lion), ABC Pest Control – guest of Lion Corsi
Song by President Harrison
Pledge by Lion Corsi
Prayer by Lion Listi
Announcements – –
– Sympathy card for Matt Gunter passed around for signatures. (mailed later in the day).
 – President’s Challenge: $354 from last week, PLUS $15(?) pledge from Lion Corsi; thanks to Tail-Twister Dossman impromptu auction of absolutely nothing (before the meeting), plus $50 from Lion Griffin = new total of $419.  So, with a matching pledge from Lion President Harrison; we now are at $838!  Almost there!
Marion Grayson’s “Friends” Plaque will be presented on November 10th at her Retirement Reception, prior to City Council Meeting.  Lions are invited to attend!
 – Ball Caps – Lion Stagner has them ordered. $15 each when they arrive.
 – Christmas Dinner on December 17th:  District Governor Randy Sepulvado will present 25 year chevrons to Lion Tuma and Lion Dossman and a 10 year chevron to Lion Reyes.  Hope we have all three in attendance.  This will be an RSVP event.  Spouses are welcome to attend.  Dinner menu and pricing will be determined at the Board Meeting on November 5th.
Program –
Thank you Lion Potts for arranging for our Guest Speaker, Kimberly Davis, Natatorium and Swim Center Director, BISD – with Sam Skidmore, Athletics Director.
The Belton Swim Center is an indoor facility consisting of an 8 lane, 25 yard competition pool and a 3 lane, 25 yard therapy pool with onsite shower and locker room facilities.  They are open to the public and offer a variety of programs suited to people of all ages and abilities … Tiger Shark USA Swim Team, Pre-Tiger Shark Practice, High School Swimming UIL Team, Middle School Swimming, Water Aerobics, Lap Swimming, Swim Lessons and more … Thank You!
Future Program Assignments:
November 12 – Lion Harrison – Dr. John Vassar / VP Academic Affairs/UMHB; Board Meeting Afterward.
November 19 – Lion Stagner – HOCTIL – Thanksgiving Baskets for Families of Children with Special Needs
November 26 – NO MEETING – Thanksgiving
December 3 – TBD
December 10 – Lion Harrison – Retired Mayor Marion Grayson
December 17 – EVENING meeting – Belton Lions Club Christmas Party – DG Sepulvada chevron presentations
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Meeting – October 22

Wednesday, October 28th, 2020
October 22nd Meeting Recap:
Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison.
Attendance: James Harrison, Jon Fontenot, David Tuma, Gary Knight, Danny Dossman, Sam Listi, John Corsi, David Shaw, Mac Hickerson, Rob Potts, Gene Ellis, Karen Stagner
Guest: Mike Matthews, ABC Pest Control – guest of Lion Corsi; Wesley Gilbreath, Belton Asst. Fire Chief – guest of Lion Fontenot
Song by Lion Knight (Yea!) / Pledge by Lion Tuma / Prayer by Lion Listi
Exercise: with and by Lion President Harrison – almost skipped – we took a stand and strained our muscles.
Announcements – 
 – December 17th will be our Club Christmas Party; @ 5:30pm, at the GIN.  Spouses are included in the invitation.  President Harrison has arranged for a keyboard player to entertain.  We will be asking for an RSVP – as seating will be limited.
 – President’s Challenge: For those of you who aren’t familiar with the President’s Challenge – Lion Harrison has challenged the Club to raise $500 in contributions/donations to assist the Texas Lions Kid’s Camp – he will match up to $500 in Club Donations.  Tail-Twister Dossman auctioned a 2020 Belton NNO t-shirt and a 2020 NNO face mask – raising $65.00 to add to the current $239.00 Club commitment; plus a donation from Sam Listi in the amount of $50.00; leaving the match amount currently at $354.00.
 – October Birthdays: Lion Hickerson (10/26) and Lion Dossman (10/28) – birthday singing offered $10 to decline; Lion Dossman declined and paid the $10 toward the President’s Challenge; yet he proceeded forward for the singing of the B’Day song.  (kuddos to Lion Dossman)
 – Friends of Belton Lions – The Club’s first honored “Friend” will be Mayor Marion Grayson – she was nominated by President Harrison and Lion Listi.  President Harrison will present the plaque to Mayor Grayson at her retirement party on November 10th at the Harris Community Center.
 – President Harrison announced that Lion Tuma and Lion Dossman have earned 25 year chevrons; and Lion Reyes has earned a 10 year chevron.  District Governor Sepulvada will present their chevrons at our Christmas Party, December 17th.
 – Secretary Stagner presented a discounted, club personalized ball cap offer offer from LCI.  Based on an email poll, the club is looking to order 12 yellow and 12 blue at $12.95 each.
Joke(s) by Lion Knight; Plate Spin by Lion Hickerson
Program:
Thank you to Lion Listi for arranging for our Guest Speaker – Belton Fire Chief Jon Fontenot. The mission of the Belton Fire Department is to provide the highest level of fire protection and emergency medical services possible. The citizens of Belton deserve to be protected at all times regardless of the threat or danger.
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Meeting – October 15, 2020

Saturday, October 17th, 2020
  • October 15th Meeting Recap:
    Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison.
    Attendance: James Harrison, Sam Listi, Jon Fontenot, Christa Strang, David Shaw, John Corsi, Mac Hickerson, David Tuma, Karen Stagner
    Guest: Paul Strang, Jane Hickerson
    Song by Lion Corsi (Choir Director) / Pledge by Lion Tuma / Prayer by Lion Hickerson
    Exercise: with and by Lion President Harrison
    Announcements
     – Lion President Harrison reminded of his “President’s Challenge” fundraiser to benefit Texas Lions Camp. President Harrison will match up to $500 that the Club raises to send to the Camp.  Club total is still currently $239.00 for President Harrison to match. The Challenge will run through November.  We’re look forward to our Tail Twister returning to generate lots more matching funds.
     – Board Meeting Recap:
            Stampede Date Set for April 24, 2021
            Wall of Honor in Heritage Park – projected to be in place by the end of the year; funds to raise at about $1,300; 1st  inductees to include Lions Baisden, Cox, Dulaney, Holle and Long.
     – President Harrison introduced and explained “Friends of the Belton Lions Club” – 1st “Friend” will be presented by President Harrison.
     – Club Secretary handed out Membership Statements – statements will be distributed at the end of each quarter – even if there is a zero balance. And, reminded all Club members to RECRUIT, RECRUIT, RECRUIT!
     – President Harrison presented new Lion Strang with her LCI pin and our Belton Lions Club pin.
     – The Club discussed and agreed that our December 17th meeting will be an evening meeting and Christmas Party – spouses welcome.  President Harrison will take the lead on planning and entertainment.
    Program:
    Thank you to Lion Leigh for arranging the All About Belton presentation. Dave Covington, Chair of the City of Belton 2020 Charter Review Committee discussed the Propositions on the current ballot with history and how each could/would affect the City. Daniel Bucher, General Manager of Grand Avenue Theater and a candidate for City Council discussed the renaming process for Confederate Park – a very thorough and informative program! Lion Listi Thanked both Dave and Daniel for their dedication to the City and Volunteerism.
     
    Future Program Assignments:
    October 22 – Lion Listi – Belton Fire Chief John Fontenot
    October 29 – Lion Potts – Kimberly Davies, Aquatics Director for the Roy & Jean Potts Swim Center, Belton ISD.
    November 5 – Lion Harrison – Judy Garrett, Belton Tourism & Retail Development Coordinator
    November 12 – Lion Harrison – Dr. John Vassar / VP Academic Affairs/UMHB
    November 19 – Lion Stagner – HOCTIL – Thanksgiving Baskets for Families of Children with Special Needs
    November 26 – NO MEETING – Thanksgiving
    December 3 –
    December 10 – Lion Harrison – Retired Mayor Marion Grayson
    December 17 – EVENING meeting – Belton Lions Club Christmas Party
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Meeting – October 8

Monday, October 12th, 2020
October 8th Meeting Recap:
Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison.
Attendance: James Harrison, Gary Knight, John Corsi, Christa Strang, David Leigh, Ted Smith, Davie Tuma, Mac Hickerson, Karen Stagner, Jon Fontenot
Guest: Hannah Odell and her parents, Paige and Jeff Odell
Song by Lion Knight (such melody) / Pledge by Lion Fontenot / Prayer by Lion Hickerson
Exercise: with and by Lion President Harrison (limbering up and down)
Announcements
 – Birthday list passed around for Lions’ birthday updates. – Happy Birthday Rob Potts (8/3).
 – Lion President Harrison reminded of his “President’s Challenge” fundraiser to benefit Texas Lions Camp. President Harrison will match up to $500 that the Club raises to send to the Camp.  Club total is currently $239.00 for President Harrison to match. Let’s get that full $500 from our President!  The Challenge will run through November.  We’re look forward to our Tail Twister returning to generate lots more matching funds.
 – Club Secretary handed out Membership Statements – statements will be distributed at the end of each quarter – even if there is a zero balance.
 – President Harrison presented new Lion Jon Fontenot with his LCI pin and our Belton Lions Club pin.
Presentation: Lion Ted Smith presented Hannah Odell with the 2019-2020 Hallie Cox Scholarship Award.  Coach Cox family founded this annual $1,000.00 Scholarship as a memorial to continuing education.  Miss Odell is planning to attend UT focusing on Child Advocacy and Conflict Management.  Congratulations! –
 
Joke of the Day: By Lion Leigh (boiling) and Lion Knight (cool ranch) … Plate Spin: by Lion Hickerson
Program:

We were honored to Lion Mark Prentice, District Chair for Leader Dogs for the Blind, present an overview of the Program and the Farm, started in 1939, in Rochester, Michigan. “Intelligent Disobedience” is a term they use referencing the process of a Service Dog making individual judgements for his/her partner’s safety – critical thinking.  Impressive Program … Thank you!
 
Future Program Assignments:
October 15 – Lion Leigh – Dave Covington and Daniel Bucher
October 22 – Lion Listi – Belton Fire Chief John Fontenot
October 29 – Lion Potts – TBD
November 5 – Lion Harrison – Judy Garrett, Belton Tourism & Retail Development Coordinator
November 12 – Lion Harrison – Dr. John Vassar / VP Academic Affairs/UMHB
November 19 – Lion Stagner – HOCTIL – Thanksgiving Baskets for Families of Children with Special Needs
November 26 – NO MEETING – Thanksgiving
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Meeting – October 1, 2020

Monday, October 5th, 2020
  • October 1st Meeting Recap:
    Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison.
    Attendance: James Harrison, Jon Fontenot, Frank Hernandez, Gary Knight, David Leigh, Todd Shiller, Christa Strang, Quinn Arnaud and Karen Stagner, Mac Hickerson
    Guest: Jane Hickerson (so happy to see you!)
    Song by Lion Knight (thank goodness) / Pledge by Lion Shiller / Prayer by Lion Leigh
    Exercise: with and by Lion President Harrison (we seem to be getting stronger and louder each week)
    Announcements
     – Birthday list passed around for Lions’ birthday updates.
     – Lion President Harrison reminded of his “President’s Challenge” fundraiser to benefit Texas Lions Camp. President Harrison will match up to $500 that the Club raises to send to the Camp.  Club total is currently $239.00 for President Harrison to match. Let’s get that full $500 from our President!  The Challenge will run through November.
     – Club Secretary Stagner expressed Thanks to Lion Leigh for “saving” our Belton Lions webpage.

    Joke of the Day: By Lion Harrison … Plate Spin: by Lion Knight
    Program:

    Our featured speaker Belton Chamber CEO, Randy Pittenger – gave us an update about the resilience, determination and innovation from, for, and with Belton Local Businesses during these first three quarters of the year; then highlighted the upcoming SPUR Event(s). Thank you Randy Pittenger for all that you and your Staff do!
     
    New Member Jon Fontenot was administered the official Belton Lions Club Oath by President Harrison.  Welcome to the Club!
    Future Program Assignments:
    October 8 – Lion Hickerson – Lion Mark Prentice – District Representative for Leader Dogs for the Blind.
    Also, our 2019-2020 scholarship winner Hannah O’Dell should be with us.
    Board Meeting will follow the regular meeting.
    October 15 – Lion Leigh – TBD
    October 22 – Lion Listi – Belton Fire Chief John Fontenot
    October 29 – Lion Potts – TBD
    November 5 – Lion Harrison – Judy Garrett, Belton Tourism & Retail Development Coordinator
    November 12 – Lion Harrison – Dr. John Vassar / VP Academic Affairs/UMHB
    November 19 – Lion Stagner – HOCTIL – Thanksgiving Baskets for Families of Children with Special Needs
    November 26 – NO MEETING – Thanksgiving
    IMG_0822IMG_0828Leader Dogs Meeting

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