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; 2nd by Lion Larry Berg; passed to start January 1st.
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 11th. 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 6th – 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 6th, 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 11th 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 11th – Project Heartbeat Gifts due back – deliver to Christina (BISD) – December 18th 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 31st, District Mid-Winter Conference (Lorena), hosted by the Robinson Lions Club – April 11th, District Convention, hosted by the Palestine Lions Club – Lions Field @Smith and West 5th 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 9th. – November 20th – Thanksgiving Basket Delivery –Thank you (attached) – Don’t forget to bring your items. – November 20th – BISD Project Heartbeat Angel Tags – BLC has adopted 20 tags (tags will be picked up on the 19th). – December 6th – 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 6th, 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 11th is Christmas Basket delivery after lunch – sign up sheet will pass on November 20th – December 11th – Project Heartbeat Gifts due back – deliver to Christina (BISD) – December 18th 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 31st, District Mid-Winter Conference (Lorena), hosted by the Robinson Lions Club – April 11th, District Convention, hosted by the Palestine Lions Club – Lions Field @Smith and West 5th 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
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 – 15th Annual Central Texas Fall Festival for the Special Needs Community, – Jennifer Ramirez – Thank You – November 20th – Thanksgiving Basket Delivery – sign-up sheet passed and filled – Thank you (attached) – November 20th – BISD Project Heartbeat Angel Tags – BLC has adopted 20 tags (tags will be picked up on the 17th). – December 6th – 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 6th, 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 11th is Christmas Basket delivery after lunch – December 11th – Project Heartbeat Gifts due back – deliver to Christina (BISD) – December 18th 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 31st, District Mid-Winter Conference (Lorena), hosted by the Robinson Lions Club – April 11th, District Convention, hosted by the Palestine Lions Club – Lions Field @Smith and West 5th 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. – 15th Annual Central Texas Fall Festival for the Special Needs Community, this Saturday, November 1st, 4-6pm, Central Texas Christian School – Team Members: Jennifer Ramirez, Pam Blair (and Jason), Keith Cook, Sam Listi, Clinton Bailey, George Bunker – November 6th thru 8th – 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 20th – Thanksgiving Basket Delivery – sign-up sheet passed and filled – Thank you (attached) – November 20th – BISD Project Heartbeat Angel Tags available – BLC has adopted 20 tags (tags will be picked up on the 17th). – December 6th – 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 6th, 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 11th is Christmas Basket delivery after lunch – December 11th – Project Heartbeat Gifts due back – deliver to Christina (BISD) – December 18th 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 31st, District Mid-Winter Conference (Lorena), hosted by the Robinson Lions Club – April 11th, District Convention, hosted by the Palestine Lions Club – Lions Field @Smith and West 5th 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; 2nd 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 1st to present) – Discussion of date for Christmas Party: planned dates are approved by the Board Dec. 11th is Christmas Basket delivery after lunch & Project Heartbeat Gifts due – NOTE: one week earlier than normal for baskets. Dec. 18th 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. 25th or January 1st. – 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 6th, 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 6th – (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 17th, UMHB Golf Center – Jane & Mac Hickerson Crusader Golf Club Building Dedication – update – Beautiful facility – honored to attend. – October 18th, 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 InternationalPeace 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. – 15th Annual Central Texas Fall Festival for the Special Needs Community, Saturday, November 1st, 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 31st, District Mid-Winter Conference (Lorena), hosted by the Robinson Lions Club – April 11th, District Convention, hosted by the Palestine Lions Club – Lions Field @Smith and West 5th 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 Order, Thursday, October 16, 2025 –
Lion Board Members Present: Larry Berg, John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, James Harrison, Keith Cook Absent: Guest:
– Membership Report – 43 Active Members –2025-2026 1st Quarter Dues Handout
– Treasury Report – General Account: $ 8,116.77 Foundation/Activity Account: $ 31,544.54 Edward Jones (Sept. 26, 2025) $24,005.12 Gunter Financial (Sept. 30, 2025) $12,002.68
Business
– Service Metrics: 8,442 People Served / 203 Volunteers / 1,162.5 Volunteer Hours / $5,456.00 funds donated / $3,651.00 funds raised
– Treasurer Update – Rebecca & Karen will go to the bank on October 24th with meeting minutes from the 23rd to change over and order debit cards. Rebecca will take over immediately.
– Discussion of date for Christmas Party: planned dates are approved by the Board
11th is Basket delivery after lunch & Project Heartbeat Gifts due
18th is Set-up after lunch for Christmas with Santa at the Harris Center
No meeting Dec. 25th or January 1st.
– Lion Larry Berg is going to invite Lion Gene Ellis to lunch – we will present him with a plaque commemorating his 23 years as a Lion – He has been a member of BLC since 2008; and was a Lion before with another Club since 2002 – shooting for a November date – we’ll know 2 weeks out to allow time to have plaque made and cake ordered.
New Business
– McLane Children’s Hospital Holiday Party, Saturday, December 6th, Hematology and Oncology patients. Lions Clubs are invited to host an activity for the kids (invitation letter) – Lion Karen will find out what activities are still available; and will provide an interest sign-up sheet at the meeting on the 23rd.
– Belton Christmas on the Chisholm Trail Parade, Saturday, December 6th (invitation letter) – mixed opinions, we’ll discuss again at the next Board meeting
– Parks Meeting update – Lion(s) Keith & Karen – the next phase of Heritage Park is set to begin in 2027 and will include a long connected walkway along the River and possibly riverside lighting. Regarding Lions Park – they (Parks & Planners) will keep us in the loop as to what we might be able to do updating that Park.
BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday October 16th, 2025 Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot “If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!
Lion Members Present: George Bunker, Clint Bailey, Brendan Brown, John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Susie Marek, James Harrison, Sam Listi, Larry Berg, Rob Potts, Luke Potts Lion At-Large Members: Affiliate Member: Guests: Joe Dyer (joining today) Song: Lion John Corsi Pledge to US Flag: Lion Larry Berg Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Clint Bailey Prayer: Lion Sam Listi Joke: Lion James Harrison – handyman given 8 projects only did 1,3,5,7 – he only did odd jobs Plate Spin: Substitute Plate Spinner Lion 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), Mac Hickerson (10/26), Danny Dossman (10/28), George Bunker (10/30)
Oath to Membership: WELCOME to the Belton Lions Club
– Susie Marek – installation by Lion Past President James Harrison – George Bunker – installation by Lion Past President James Harrison
Regular Business
– Board Meeting today after lunch
– Rebecca Hutton, an Accountant, has agreed to join the Club and take Office as Treasurer. She will be with us at lunch on the 23rd.
– October 17th, (tomorrow) 1pm, UMHB Golf Center – Jane & Mac Hickerson Crusader Golf Club Building Dedication
– October 18th, (Saturday) District Cabinet Meeting, hosted by Harker Heights Lions – Lion Fontenot and Lion Stagner attending.
– The Club is participating in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Keith Cook update – next week, we club members will decide the three (3) finalists. – October 26th, Camp Tahuaya Trunk or Treat, 3-5pm – we’ve been invited to set up a “trunk” … deadline to sign up: Oct. 18 – the decision was made not to participate this year.
– 15th Annual Central Texas Fall Festival for the Special Needs Community, Saturday, November 1st, 4-6pm, Central Texas Christian School. ** NOTICE LATER TIME!!!! Time is subject to change due to CTCS championship volleyball game schedule. Date is confirmed. Sign up Sheet passed – Team Members: Jennifer Ramirez, Pam Blair (and Jason), Keith Cook, Sam Listi, Clinton Bailey, George Bunker – planning meeting after Oct. 23 lunch meeting. (Karen out 10/31 thru 11/9) – November 20 – Thanksgiving Basket Delivery – sign up sheet will start passing on Oct. 30th (Karen out 10/31 thru 11/9)
– Food Left from LOTL – The Ladies Auxiliary MPR VFD would like for the Club to consider selling the leftover sausage links, hot dogs, sodas and chips to them at a discount for use at their upcoming B4 Thanksgiving and Christmas Sale’s lunch menu.
3 – 24 pks coke / 3 – 24 pks dr pepper / 2 – 24 pks sprite; retail price deducted from LOTL HEB gift card – $13.98 case = $111.84 7 – 30 ct. boxes of mixed chips; retail price deducted from LOTL HEB gift card – $10.98 box = $76.86 17 – packs of 6 count sausage; retail price deducted from LOTL HEB gift card – $3.99 pkg = $67.83 5 – pkgs 24 count hot dogs; retail price deducted from Backpack Project HEB gift card – $4.97 pkg = $24.85 Total Retail: $281.38 Auxiliary Offer: $100.00 – $150.00 The Club agreed to sell to the Ladies Auxiliary for $150.38 – Thank You1
Program: – LIONS on the LEON – After-Action Meeting / P&L – all said and done, the Club net income from the event is $2,975.38. After lengthy discussion about the Wacky Boat Race, it was agreed that 2025 ended the annual boat race event. The members also discussed whether or not the Picnic in the Park elements might be tagged onto the 5K race.
Lion Stagner advised the Club that the 5K on October 3rd 2026 would NOT be part of the CenTex Race Series – the other race directors pushed back on adding races which might decrease each of their runner participations. The only available months to join the CenTex Series would be in February or August. February 2026 would be too soon to effectively plan a race. A committee will be formed to look at dates and routes, as well as, the feasibility of having a 2026 race. Soccer traffic was a major safety factor for our runners.Also, several runners commented that the Summit hill was too steep.
– Lion George Bunker offered a fundraising opportunity to the Club with his Central Texas Barbecue Round-up, scheduled for March 21, 2026. He will work something up in writing to present to the Board for discussion and consideration.
Future Programs: October 23 – Mary Shockley – Coach Brett Sniffin 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 (Karen out 12/18-12/26) December 18 * Christmas Party ?? PM Christmas with Santa / Harris Center Set up starts after lunch?? December 25 – 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 – November 20 – Thanksgiving Basket Delivery – December 11 – Christmas Basket Delivery (note – earlier date) – December 18, (set up at 1pm), 5-8pm, Harris Center, Pictures with Santa for families of children with special needs. – January 31st, District Mid-Winter Conference (Lorena), hosted by the Robinson Lions Club – April 11th, District Convention, hosted by the Palestine Lions Club – Lions Field @Smith and West 5th 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 9th, 2025 Call to Order by Lion Past President Mike Matthews “If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!
Lion Members Present: David Shaw, Luke Potts, Rob Potts, Brendan Brown, David Leigh, Karen Stagner, Pam Blair, Billy Conway, Mac Hickerson & Deb, Larry Berg, Wayne Carpenter Lion At-Large Members: Affiliate Member: Guests: Song: Lion David Leigh Pledge to US Flag: Lion Billy Conway Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Brendan Brown Prayer: Lion Rob Potts Joke: Lion Pam Blair – Cattle upset about Round Hay Bales – it’s not a Square Meal Plate Spin: World Renowned International Plate Spinner Mac Hickerson Exercise: Lion Larry Berg – hands in the air
October Lion Birthdays: Pam Blair (10/2), Rob Potts (10/3), Ted Smith (10/10), Jennifer Ramirez (10/15), Dwayne Williams (10/16), Mac Hickerson (10/26), Danny Dossman (10/28), George Bunker (10/30) Oath to Membership: – Susie Marek – postponed – George Bunker – postponed
Regular Business
– 2025-2026 1st Quarter (July thru September) Dues Billing out TODAY.
– Lions on the Leon Recap – Thank you to all who helped in advance and to those who came out and worked the event. We made a little over $2,500 on the event. The Club will use time during the Open Meeting on the 16th for an After Action Meeting. Thank you Card for Sponsors and Supporters passed for signatures. – October 17th, 1pm, UMHB Golf Center – Jane & Mac Hickerson Crusader Golf Club Building Dedication – parking map passed (attached) – October 18th, District Cabinet Meeting, hosted by Harker Heights Lions – sign up sheet passed – Club pays your registration. – October 26th, Camp Tahuaya Trunk or Treat, 3-5pm – we’ve been invited to set up a “trunk” … deadline to sign up: Oct. 18 – 15th Annual Central Texas Fall Festival for the Special Needs Community, Saturday, November 1st, 4-6pm, Central Texas Christian School. ** NOTICE LATER TIME!!!! Time is subject to change due to CTCS championship volleyball game schedule. Date is confirmed. Sign up Sheet passed – Team Leaders: Jennah, Susie & Jennifer. (Karen out 10/31 thru 11/9) – November 20 – Thanksgiving Basket Delivery – sign up sheet will start passing on Oct. 30th (Karen out 10/31 thru 11/9)
Program: – David Shaw – Brendan Brown, Coach Cope, LBHS – Coach Cope always brings enthusiasm and an energy that is unmatched as he updated the Club on Lake Belton Football and all of the athletics and athletes! Great Presentation / Thank you!
Future Programs: October 16 – Open General Meeting, LOTL AAR & Board Meeting After October 23 – Mary Shockley – Coach Brett Sniffin 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 (Karen out 12/18-12/26) December 18 * Christmas Party ?? PM Christmas with Santa / Harris Center Set up starts after lunch?? December 25 – 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 – November 20 – Thanksgiving Basket Delivery – December 11 – Christmas Basket Delivery (note – earlier date) – December 18, (set up at 1pm), 5-8pm, Harris Center, Pictures with Santa for families of children with special needs. – January 31st, District Mid-Winter Conference (Lorena), hosted by the Robinson Lions Club – April 11th, District Convention, hosted by the Palestine Lions Club – Lions Field @Smith and West 5th could use some updates. Jon Fontenot will get Parks & Rec to explore options – tabled until we have more information. – The Club plans to participate in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Keith Cook will take the lead during the 2025-26 school year. – 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 2nd, 2025 Call to Order by Lion President Jon Fontenot “If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!
Lion Members Present: Luke Potts, Brendan Brown, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Jon Fontenot, Billy Conway, Jennifer Ramirez, Wayne Carpenter Larry Berg, Jennah Gliha, Mack Hickerson & Debbie, Keith Cook, David Shaw Lion At-Large Members: Patti Powel, Pam Blair, Chris Gregg Affiliate Member: Guests: Christa Strang, James Ligerstein (guest of John Corsi) Song: Lion Mike Matthews Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jennifer Ramirez Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook Prayer: Lion Larry Berg Joke: Lion Luke Potts (from his daughter) – Why the little shrimp won’t share … ‘cause he’s a little “shell-fish” Plate Spin: World Renowned International Plate Spinner Mac Hickerson Exercise: Lion Jennah Gliha
October Lion Birthdays: Pam Blair (10/2), Rob Potts (10/3), Ted Smith (10/10), Jennifer Ramirez (10/15), Dwayne Williams (10/16), Mac Hickerson (10/26), Danny Dossman (10/28), George Bunker (10/30)
Oath to Regular/Associate Membership: – Pam Blair, Keith Cook Officiating
Regular Business
– Belton, Bacon, Blues and Brews, September 27, Thank you to everyone who came out and sold tickets/plate spinning – $1,101 revenue
– Lions ZONE C-2 Meeting, Sept. 25, Great meeting of Clubs in the Zone – shared what each Club does during the year.
– October 18th, District Cabinet Meeting, hosted by Harker Heights Lions – sign up sheet passed
– 15th Annual Central Texas Fall Festival for the Special Needs Community, Saturday, November 1st, 4-6pm, Central Texas Christian School. ** NOTICE LATER TIME!!!! Time is subject to change due to CTCS championship volleyball game schedule. Date is confirmed. Sign up Sheet passed – Team Leaders: Jennah, Susie & Jennifer.
– October 17th, 1pm, UMHB Golf Center – Jane & Mac Hickerson Crusader Golf Club Building Dedication
Program:
– LIONS on the LEON – it’s all hands on deck – and kids, and spouses, and cousins – lots of new areas this year
Future Programs: October 9 – Brendan Brown, Coach Cope, LBHS October 16 – Open General Meeting LIONS on the LEON AAR & Board Meeting October 23 – Mary Shockley October 30 – David Shaw, Malinda Golden BISD * Special Needs Community Fall Fest – November 1st November 6 – David Tuma November 13 – Jennifer Ramirez November 20 – Open General Meeting * Thanksgiving Basket Delivery November 20th – HEARTbeat Tag Distribution November 27 – No meeting December 4 – Sam Listi December 11 – Todd Schiller * Project HEARTbeat Gifts Due December 11th * Christmas Basket Delivery December 11th December 18 * Christmas Party ?? PM Christmas with Santa / Harris Center Set up starts after lunch?? December 25 – 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 – October 26th, Camp Tahuaya Trunk or Treat, 3-5pm – we’ve been invited to set up a “trunk” … deadline to sign up: Oct. 18 – November 1st, 2-4pm, CTCS, 14 Annual Fall Festival for families of children with special needs – November 20 – Thanksgiving Basket Delivery – December 11 – Christmas Basket Delivery (note – earlier date) – December 18, (set up at 1pm), 5-8pm, Harris Center, Pictures with Santa for families of children with special needs. – January 31st, District Mid-Winter Conference (Lorena), hosted by the Robinson Lions Club – April 11th, District Convention, hosted by the Palestine Lions Club – Lions Field @Smith and West 5th could use some updates. Jon Fontenot will get Parks & Rec to explore options – tabled until we have more information. – The Club plans to participate in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Keith Cook will take the lead during the 2025-26 school year. – 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
