Belton Lions Club

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, April 25, 2024
Call to Order by Lion Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: John Corsi, Christa Strang, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Wayne Carpenter, Larry Berg, Keith Cook, Mike Matthews, David Shaw, Mac Hickerson
Guest: Paul Strang, Steve Berry, BISD (speaker)
Song: by Lion Christa Strang
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion Larry Berg
Joke: Lion Bree Vlam – How a Farmer gets a Woman … atractor … get it?
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews
Birthdays: April – David Tuma (4/3); Gene Ellis (4/6); Amy Yeager (4/23) 

Board Meeting Recap:

– New LCI Portal – everyone needs to go online and renew their login within the new portal – lots of great information about the Club there.
– Texas Lions Camp WEEKEND, Tuesday, July 23^rd???– do we want to look into renting a van for everyone to go together to Graduation?  President Cook will double check the dates.  The Club will pass an interest sign-up sheet to decide if it will be beneficial to rent a van to travel to graduation.
– Texas Lions Camp Work Weekend – President Cook will find out the possible dates for our Club to participate in a work weekend.
– Mark Bellomy presented that Business Network International meets every Tuesday morning at 8:00am, Church of Christ on Hwy 317; they offer no charge membership to non-profits; he suggested that the Club might want to join the Network.  We will present this to the membership to see if anyone wants to be our BLC representative to join.
– Danny Dossman suggested that the Club might consider having a 5K Run/Walk on the morning of; and prior to kicking off the Wacky Boat Race Event.  Danny Dossman and Mike Matthews will look into the route to create a 3.1 mile (5K) route. A Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 29^th.
– Danny Dossman also suggested that the Club might want to look into scheduling a Garage Sale for this year.
Possible locations for the sale would be American Legion or VFW… more discussion at our next Board meeting.

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:
– UMHB Leadership Indoor Picnic – President Keith and VP Jennah attended on Tuesday, representing BLC.
– This Friday, Saturday and Sunday – BISD Penguin Project “Finding Nemo Jr.” at Lake Belton High School.
– District Cabinet Meeting / District Convention – April 27- Waco, Texas – Hilton – President Keith will attend as a Delegate for BLC. – He will be taking our collected eyeglasses and bottle caps.
– Charter Night – Friday evening, May 3^rd – will be plated dinner/no charge to Belton Lion and one guest – there will not be a regular lunch meeting on Thursday, May 2^nd. Email will be sent to members with an RSVP deadline: April 26^th.
– Stampede – Saturday, June 8^th – Active Registration is now open!  Please keep soliciting sponsors! Sponsors – Cochran, Blair and Potts; Don Ringler, ABC Home and Commercial, and Carlson Law Firm – Five (5) riders have already signed up.
– Club Excellence Award – to be eligible for this year, incoming Board Members must complete online training; and the Club must do a new Service Project
– Jennah and Bree are organizing a Clean-up on Nolan Creek for Saturday, May 11^th along with the Temple-Belton Ladies Lions – sign-up sheet passed. This project will satisfy the Club Excellence Joint Project requirement; and also the LCI Global Cause (Environment) requirement.
– Belton 4^th of July Parade – Danny – the Club plans to enter the Black Pearl again – Chamber is now taking Parade Applications.
– Thank you to David Leigh and Grand Avenue Theater for generously providing our speaker gifts.
– William B. Long and Halley Cox Memorial Scholarships – Todd Schiller has opened the applications; Each is a $1,000 scholarship available to BISD graduating seniors.  Application Deadline has been set as Friday, May 17th.
– Please consider joining the USA Flag Replacement Team – we need more people to help replace worn and torn flags.

Program: President Lion Keith Cook invited Steve Berry, BISD Director of Construction Projects. Steve Berry, BISD Director of Construction Projects, spoke to us about the BISD BOND 22’ – giving us an insight and keeping us informed with what’s going on with the construction of our schools. Thank You!

Future Programs:
May 2^nd – NO LUNCH MEETING
May 3^rd – Charter Celebration, Evening Event
May 9 – Rob Potts
May 16 – Billy Conway
May 23 – Jon Fontenot
May 30 – Mary Shockley
June 6 – Sam Listi
June 13 – Veronica Logan
June 20 – David Tuma
June 27 – Wayne Carpenter

Thank Guests for Coming!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!

Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Back to School with God, July 20, 10am-Noon – Jennifer Bailey coordinating
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23^rd Weekend.
– Wacky Boat Race –October 5^th – Danny – … volunteers WELCOME for FB videos!
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– LEO Club Update – Brett – future interested LEOs can help with events, as they further their plans.
– David Shaw – Deployment bags are requested for our Adopted Unit – tabled until Lion Shaw is able to provide details.
– Club President’s plaques – the Board approved to present “Gavel Plaques” to all BLC Presidents (including Past Presidents) that are still active in the Club. To be presented at the 85^th Anniversary Celebration.

BLC April BOARD Meeting Recap – April 18, 2024

Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook at 12:59pm
Members Present: Mark Bellomy, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, David Shaw, John Corsi, Keith Cook, Jannah Gliha
Absent: Christa Strang, James Harrison, Reese Davis
Guest: Bree Vlam
Membership Report – Karen Stagner – Handout of Dues Accounting – Discussion
Membership Chair John Corsi will contact Harper-Talasek; Jon Fontenot will keep in contact with Representative from Bell County Health District; Steve Smith has moved – we will drop him from membership.
Total Members 43

Treasurer Report –
   General Account – $ 11,006.43
Foundation Account – $ 35,268.72
  Raymond James Account – $11K +
Edward Jones Account – $23K +

Old Business:

– Membership Milestone Awards –The Board agreed that Milestones will be in five (5) year increments; starting at 10 year membership. –John Corsi and Jennah Gliha – plaques are planned to be presented at the last meeting in the 2023-2024 year. Secretary will provide a Report of each member’s length of membership.

– Club President’s plaques – the Board approved to present “Gavel Plaques” to all BLC Presidents (including Past Presidents) that are still active in the Club. Ordered on April 5^th . Plaques are received; the Board agreed to present them at the 85^th Anniversary Celebration.

– Club Excellence Award – to be eligible for this year, incoming Board Members must complete online training; and the Club must do a new Service Project – Jennah and Bree will organize a Clean-up on the Creek – clean up date has been set with Parks Dept and City for Saturday, May 11^th – they will reach out to VFW and/or American Legion to partner with us.

– Meredith Duke, Duke Realty / Leadership Belton Class of 2024 – Welcome to Belton Sign – have we not received an invoice yet for the pledged $500.00.  

New Business:

– New LCI Portal – everyone needs to go online and renew their login within the new portal – lots of great information about the Club there.

– The New LCI Portal contains video on-line training for officers and members.

– Texas Lions Camp WEEKEND, Tuesday, July 23^rd???– do we want to look into renting a van for everyone to go together to Graduation?  President Cook will double check the dates.  The Club will pass an interest sign-up sheet to decide if it will be beneficial to rent a van to travel to graduation.

– Texas Lions Camp Work Weekend – President Cook will find out the possible dates for our Club to participate in a work weekend.

– Friends of Belton Lions – would the Club want to consider two additional Friends of Belton Lions: Hugh Shine and Judy Garrett. Secretary Stagner expressed for James Harrison that he would like to consider the District Governor for a “Friend” designation because of her assistance with Charter Night.  After discussion, the Board agreed (motioned by Danny Dossman; 2^nd by Jon Fontenot) to make Hugh Shine and Judy Garrett “Friends of the Club”, based on their on-going and multi-attendance at meetings; participation in multiple events; as well as, their general support for the Club throughout the year.

– It has been suggested that the Club Secretary email the Board meeting Agenda, Membership info and Treasurer’s Report to Board Members instead of printing copies each month – discussion …after discussion, it was agreed (motioned by Jon Fontenot; 2^nd by Mike Matthews) that the Board Meeting Order of Business and Treasurer’s information will be emailed to the Board prior to the meeting, as opposed to print copies.

– Mark Bellomy presented that Business Network International meets every Tuesday morning at 8:00am, Church of Christ on Hwy 317; they offer no charge membership to non-profits; he suggested that we might want to join the Network.  After discussion, we will present this to the membership at our next meeting to see if anyone wants to be our BLC representative to join.

– Stampede on the Chisholm Trail – after discussion regarding Sponsors, etc.; it was agreed that we need to schedule a logistic and planning Stampede Meeting Soon.  John Corsi will get with Brett Breamesderfer.

– Danny Dossman suggested that the Club might consider having a 5K Run/Walk on the morning of; and prior to kicking off the Wacky Boat Race Event.  Danny Dossman and Mike Matthews will look into the route to create a 3.1 mile (5K) route.

– Danny Dossman also suggested that the Club might want to look into scheduling a Garage Sale for this year.

Possible locations for the sale would be American Legion or VFW… more discussion at our next meeting.

Holding to a Later Date:

– Update on Cadence Bank – CD and other –we should have the CD purchase complete by the end of March. 
– David Shaw – Deployment bags are requested for our Adopted Unit – tabled until Lion Shaw is able to provide details.
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– LEO – Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity

Motion to close: 1:26pm

Submitted by Belton Lions Club Secretary Karen Stagner

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, April 18, 2024
Call to Order by Lion Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!” 

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Mark Bellomy, Nick Valentine, Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Larry Berg, John Corsi, David Shaw, Keith Cook, David Leigh, Rob Potts, Wayne Carpenter, Dwayne Williams, Rafael Salas, Jennifer Bailey, Mac Hickerson, Sam Listi
Guest:
Song: by Lion David Leigh
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jennifer Bailey
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jennah Gliha
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion David Leigh – Past met Present & Future – it was tense
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews
Birthdays: April – David Tuma (4/3); Gene Ellis (4/6); Amy Yeager (4/23)

REMINDERS:

This Friday, 10:00am, Heritage Park Expansion Dedication, park entrance located at E. 24^th Avenue.

This Friday and Saturday – Temple Founders Club “Follies” – Jim Hightower (Dead Fish Grill) has tickets.

Next Friday and Saturday – BISD Penguin Project “Finding Nemo Jr.”

– UMHB President’s Leadership Circle “A Season of Purpose” Indoor Picnic, Tuesday, April 23, 6pm – RSVP’d for 2 Representatives from Belton Lions Club – President Keith Cook and 1^st VP Jennah Gliha will attend.
– District Cabinet Meeting / District Convention – April 27- Waco, Texas – Hilton – President Keith will attend as a Delegate for BLC. – He will be taking our collected eyeglasses and bottle caps.
– Charter Night – Friday evening, May 3^rd – James – sign up passing again – will be plated dinner/no charge to Belton Lion and one guest – there will not be a regular lunch meeting on Thursday, May 2nd
– Stampede – Saturday, June 8^th – Active Registration is now open!  Please keep soliciting sponsors! We now have three (3) Sponsors – Cochran, Blair and Potts; Don Ringler and Carlson Law Firm – Four (4) riders have already signed up.
– Club Excellence Award – to be eligible for this year, incoming Board Members must complete online training; and the Club must do a new Service Project – Jennah and Bree will organize a Clean-up on the Creek – before July 1^st.
– Belton 4^th of July Parade – Danny – the Club plans to enter the Black Pearl again – Chamber is now taking Parade Applications.

– Board Meeting after lunch TODAY. 

Program: President Lion Keith Cook, gave a great presentation on the history of the Lions Club and what all the Lions do to serve the community! From the HOCTIL baskets to cleaning up Nolan Creek, BISD Project Heartbeat Angel and many more. We love to SERVE!

Future Programs:
April 25 – Steve Berry, BISD Director of Construction Projects – update on BOND construction projects
May 2^nd – NO LUNCH MEETING
May 3^rd – Charter Celebration, Evening Event
May 9 – Rob Potts
May 16 – open (was Malinda Golden)
May 23 – Jon Fontenot
May 30 – Mary Shockley
June 6 – Sam Listi
June 13 – Veronica Logan
June 20 – David Tuma
June 27 – Wayne Carpenter  

Thank Guests for Coming!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!  

Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Back to School with God, July 20, 10am-Noon – Jennifer Bailey coordinating
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23 Weekend.
– Wacky Boat Race –October 5 – Danny – … volunteers WELCOME for FB videos!
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– LEO Club Update – Brett – future interested LEOs can help with events, as they further their plans.
– David Shaw – Deployment bags are requested for our Adopted Unit – tabled until Lion Shaw is able to provide details.
– Club President’s plaques – the Board approved to present “Gavel Plaques” to all BLC Presidents (including Past Presidents) that are still active in the Club. Ordered on April 5 (4-6 weeks for delivery)

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, April 11, 2024
Call to Order by Lion Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: David Leigh, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, John Corsi, Mac Hickerson, James Harrison, Rob Potts, Wayne Carpenter, David Shaw, Larry Berg, Todd Schiller, Keith Cook
Guest: Ricky Garrett, Bell County, WCID # 1 (Speaker); Matt Bates, City of Belton
Song: by Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion David Leigh
Joke: Lion David Leigh – too funny to mention
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: April – David Tuma (4/3); Gene Ellis (4/6); Amy Yeager (4/23)

Special Called Board Meeting Recap – April 4^th
– After discussion about the Leadership Belton Welcome to Belton Sign Project; Jon Fontenot motioned for the Belton Lions Club to contribute $500 to the project; 2^nd by Danny Dossman; unanimous vote of approval. 

Announcements:
– UMHB President’s Leadership Circle “A Season of Purpose” Indoor Picnic, Tuesday, April 23, 6pm – RSVP’d for 2 Representatives from Belton Lions Club – President Keith Cook and 1^st VP Jennah Gliha will attend.
– District Cabinet Meeting / District Convention – April 27- Waco, Texas – Hilton – President Keith will attend as a Delegate for BLC.
– Charter Night – Friday evening, May 3^rd – James – sign up passing again – will be plated dinner/no charge to Belton Lion and one guest – there will not be a regular lunch meeting on Thursday, May 2nd
– Stampede – Saturday, June 8^th – Active Registration is now open!  Please keep soliciting sponsors! Two (2) riders have already signed up.
– Club Excellence Award – to be eligible for this year, incoming Board Members must complete online training; and the Club must do a new Service Project – Jennah and Bree will organize a Clean-up on the Creek – before July 1^st.
– Belton 4^th of July Parade – Danny – the Club plans to enter the Black Pearl again.

Program: Lion David Leigh has invited Ricky Garrett, Bell County WCID No. 1 – highly informative presentation about water preservation, usage and future plans.  Thank You!

Future Programs:
April 18 – Keith Cook – Who are the Belton Lions, What BLC does, and What the Club is doing. (Board Meeting Afterward)
April 25 – Dwayne Williams
May 2^nd – NO LUNCH MEETING
May 3^rd – Charter Celebration, Evening Event
May 9 – Rob Potts
May 16 – open (was Malinda Golden)
May 23 – Jon Fontenot
May 30 – Mary Shockley
June 6 – Sam Listi
June 13 – Veronica Logan
June 20 – David Tuma
June 27 – Wayne Carpenter

Thank Guests for Coming!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!

Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Back to School with God, July 20, 10am-Noon – Jennifer Bailey coordinating
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23^rd Weekend.
– Wacky Boat Race –October 5^th – Danny – … volunteers WELCOME for FB videos!
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– LEO Club Update – Brett – future interested LEOs can help with events, as they further their plans.
– David Shaw – Deployment bags are requested for our Adopted Unit – tabled until Lion Shaw is able to provide details.
– Club President’s plaques – the Board approved to present “Gavel Plaques” to all BLC Presidents (including Past Presidents) that are still active in the Club. Ordered on April 5^th (4-6 weeks for delivery)

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, April 4, 2024
Call to Order by Lion
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Danny Dossman, David Shaw, Bree Vlam, Christa Strang, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Karen Stagner, John Corsi, Rafael Salas, David Leigh, Billy Conway, James Harrison, Mark Bellomy, Rob Potts, Larry Berg, Sam Listi, Keith Cook, Wayne Carpenter, Mac Hickerson, David Tuma
Guest: James Grant (City of Belton), Meredith Duke (speaker), Alexis Sarinana (Chamber)
Song: by Lion David Leigh
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Mark Bellomy
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion David Leigh – Eclipse … What did the sun take to the party? … a “light” snack
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: April – David Tuma (4/3); Gene Ellis (4/6); Amy Yeager (4/23)

Announcements:

– Recap HOCTIL Easter Baskets – Huge thank you to Bree & Jennah; and to all who contributed and helped deliver.
– Charter Night – Friday evening, May 3^rd – James – sign up passing – will be plated dinner/no charge to Belton Lion and one guest – there will not be a regular lunch meeting on Thursday, May 2nd
– Wacky Boat Race –October 5^th – Danny – please “share” the video posts on the Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race Facebook Page.  Assembling Video Crew: Danny, Emily, Wayne, Jennah, Cree, Reese, Mary … volunteers WELCOME!
– Stampede – June 8^th – Active Registration is now open! Need Sponsors! Thank you Mike Matthews for getting our first & 2^nd sponsors – Cochran, Blair & Potts & Don Ringler Chevrolet
– Flag Program Unpaid Invoices went out this week – urging payment before Memorial Day.
– New Retractable Banner – lookin’ good!
– Special Called Board Meeting immediately after lunch

Program: Danny Dossman – Meredith Duke, Leadership Belton planning a Welcome to Belton sign for HWY 317. Great Program – handout attached – totally donation/contribution funded.

Future Programs:
April 11 – David Leigh
April 18 – Keith Cook (Board Meeting Afterward)
April 25 – Dwayne Williams
May 2^nd – NO LUNCH MEETING
May 3^rd – Charter Celebration, Evening Event
May 9 – Rob Potts

Thank Guests for Coming!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!

Keeping on the Front Burner:
– UMHB President’s Leadership Circle “A Season of Purpose” Indoor Picnic, Tuesday, April 23, 6pm – RSVP’d for 2 Representatives from Belton Lions Club – President Keith Cook and 1^st VP Jennah Gliha will attend.
– Club Excellence Award – to be eligible for this year, incoming Board Members must complete online training; and the Club must do a new Service Project – Jennah and Bree will organize a Clean-up on the Creek – before July 1^st.
– Back to School with God, July 20, 10am-Noon – Jennifer Bailey coordinating
– Belton 4^th of July Parade – Danny – the Club elected Captain D to Chair our participation in the event.
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23^rd Weekend.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– LEO Club Update – Brett – future interested LEOs can help with events, as they further their plans.
– David Shaw – Deployment bags are requested for our Adopted Unit – tabled until Lion Shaw is able to provide details.
– District Cabinet Meeting / District Convention – April 27- Waco, Texas – Hilton – the Board approved for President Keith to attend as a Delegate for BLC.
– Club President’s plaques – the Board approved to present “Gavel Plaques” to all BLC Presidents (including Past Presidents) that are still active in the Club.
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Special Called Board Meeting
Belton Lions Club
Thursday, April 4^th

Called to Order by President Keith Cook at 12:42pm

Present: Keith Cook, Mark Bellomy, Christa Strang, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, John Corsi, David Shaw, James Harrison, Mike Matthews

Guest: Bree Vlam

Subject:

Donation/Contribution to the 2024 Leadership Belton Project – Welcome to Belton sign.

Presentation was made today at lunch by Meredith Duke and Alexis (Chamber) about the Project.

Project is totally funded by donation/contribution.

Jon Fontenot motioned for the Belton Lions Club to contribute $500 to the project; 2^nd by Danny Dossman; unanimous vote of approval.

Meeting Adjourned at 12:47pm

BLC Meeting Order of Business – Thursday, March 28, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Karen Stagner, Mike Matthews, James Harrison, Keith Cook, Danny Dossman, Jennah Gliha, Billy Conway, David Leigh, Dwayne Williams, TJ Grimm, John Corsi, Rob Potts, David Shaw, Jon Fontenot, David Tuma, Rafael Salas, Sam Listi, Bree Vlam, Cri Childs, Mac Hickerson
Guest: Paul Strang (guest of Christa Strang); Frank Minoski (speaker)
Song: by Lion Jennah Gliha
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Rob Potts
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Cri Childs
Prayer: Lion David Leigh
Joke: Lion – Easter Bunny with fleas? … Bugs Bunny
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: March – Wayne Carpenter (3/14), Rafael Salas Garza (3/11), Christa Strang (3/12)

New Member Induction: JT Grimm – sponsored by Dwayne Williams … WELCOME!

Tail-Twister $10.00

Board Meeting Recap:

– BLC Promotional Retractable Banner – The Board approved artwork and okayed proceeding with purchasing.

– Club Excellence Award – to be eligible for this year, incoming Board Members must complete online training; and the Club must do a new Service Project – Jennah and Bree will organize a Clean-up on the Creek – before July 1^st.

– District Cabinet Meeting / District Convention – April 27- Waco, Texas – Hilton – the Board approved for President Keith to attend as a Delegate for BLC.

– Club President’s plaques – the Board approved to present “Gavel Plaques” to all BLC Presidents (including Past Presidents) that are still active in the Club.

Announcements:

– HOCTIL Families Easter Food Baskets – Delivery TODAY – Jennah, Christa & Bree – Thank you for organizing this.  Thank you to delivery volunteers!

– Charter Night – Friday evening, May 3^rd – James – sign up passing – will be plated dinner/no charge to Belton Lion and one guest – there will not be a regular lunch meeting on Thursday, May 2nd
– Wacky Boat Race –October 5^th – Danny – please “share” the video posts on the Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race Facebook Page.  Assembling Video Crew: Danny, Emily, Wayne, Jennah, Cree, Reese, Mary … volunteers WELCOME!

– Stampede – June 8^th – Active Registration is now open! Need Sponsors! Thank you Mike Matthews for getting our first sponsor – Cochran, Blair & Potts – Thank you Rob Potts/Cochran, Blair & Potts!

– Dues Invoices delivered today – 3^rd Quarter (January thru March)

– Flag Program Unpaid Invoices will go out next week – urging payment before Memorial Day.

– UMHB President’s Leadership Circle “A Season of Purpose” Indoor Picnic, Tuesday, April 23, 6pm – RSVP’d for 2 Representatives from Belton Lions Club – President Keith Cook and 1^st VP Jennah Gliha will attend.

– FYI: J.A.I.L. Ministry’s Harold Ellis Memorial Golf Tournament, Monday, May 20^th, Stonetree Golf Club

Program: Jennah Gliha invited Frank Menoski to talk about Ft. Cavazos and AUSA.  Thank You!

Future Programs:
April 4 – Danny Dossman – Meredith Duke, Leadership Belton planning a Welcome to Belton sign for HWY 317.
April 11 – David Leigh
April 18 – Keith Cook (Board Meeting Afterward)
April 25 – Dwayne Williams
May 2^nd – NO LUNCH MEETING
May 3^rd – Charter Celebration, Evening Event
May 9 – Rob Potts

Thank Guests for Coming!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!

Keeping on the Front Burner:

– Back to School with God, July 20, 10am-Noon – Jennifer Bailey coordinating
– Belton 4^th of July Parade – Danny – the Club elected Captain D to Chair our participation in the event.

– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23^rd Weekend.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating

– LEO Club Update – Brett – future interested LEOs can help with events, as they further their plans.
– David Shaw – Deployment bags are requested for our Adopted Unit – tabled until Lion Shaw is able to provide details.

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, March 21, 2024
Call to Order by Lion Vice President Jennah Gliha – Thank you Jennah – Great Job!
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Karen Stagner, Mike Matthews, John Corsi, Danny Dossman, Mary Shockley, James Harrison, Nick Valentine, Bree Vlam, Jennah Gliha, Rafael Salas, Rob Potts, David Tuma, Billy Conway, David Shaw, Wayne Carpenter, Larry Berg, Mac Hickerson, Sam Listi, Cree Childs
Guest: JT Grimm (joined today) – guest of Dwayne Williams
Song: by Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Dwayne Williams
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Nick Valentine
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – road-tripping to see the eclipse – goin’ to where the sun don’t shine
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: March – Wayne Carpenter (3/14), Rafael Salas Garza (3/11), Christa Strang (3/12)
NOTE:  Wayne Carpenter’s birthdate was listed incorrectly previously – his b’day was last Thursday – we sang him Happy Birthday.

To Note: Jim Hightower, Temple Founders Lions Club, is promoting the 84^th Annual Lions Follies. Tickets are $10 each; then He will draw a winner of a $100 gift card to Dead Fish Grill. Update: He didn’t come this week, maybe next week.

Announcements:
– Charter Night – Friday evening, May 3^rd – James – sign up passed – will be plated dinner/no charge to Belton Lion and one guest – there will not be a regular lunch meeting on Thursday, May 2nd
– Wacky Boat Race –October 5^th – Danny – please “share” the video posts on the Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race Facebook Page – new video coming out this week.  Assembling Video Crew: Danny, Emily, Wayne, Jennah, Cree, Reese, Mary … volunteers WELCOME!
– Stampede – June 8^th – Active Registration is now open! Need Sponsors! Thank you Mike Matthews for getting our first sponsor – Cochran, Blair & Potts – Thank you Rob Potts!
– HOCTIL Families Easter Food Baskets – Delivery on March 28 – Jennah, Christa & Bree – bring all items to next meeting. (sign up list attached)
– District Cabinet Meeting / District Convention – April 27- Waco, Texas – Hilton
– Texas Lions Camp lighted metal cut-out – donated by Mary Shockley – to be displayed at events – Thank You Mary!

Future Programs:
March 28 – Jennah Gliha – Easter Basket Delivery after Lunch
April 4 – Danny Dossman
April 11 – David Leigh
April 18 – Keith Cook (Board Meeting Afterward)
April 25 – Dwayne Williams
May 2^nd – NO LUNCH MEETING
May 3^rd – Charter Celebration, Evening Event
May 9 – Rob Potts

Thank Guests for Coming!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!

Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Back to School with God, July 20, 10am-Noon – Jennifer Bailey coordinating
– Belton 4^th of July Parade – Danny – the Club elected Captain D to Chair our participation in the event.
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23^rd Weekend.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– LEO Club Update – Brett – future interested LEOs can help with events, as they further their plans.
– David Shaw – Deployment bags are requested for our Adopted Unit – tabled until Lion Shaw is able to provide details.

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, March 14, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Brett Beamesderfer, Billy Conway, Jon Fontenot, James Harrison, Christa Strang, Wayne Carpenter, Mac Hickerson, Rafael Salas, Cree Childs, Sam Listi, Jennah Gliha, Mike Matthews, Karen Stagner
Guest: Sheriff Eddy Lange, Shane Sowell (Speakers); Jim Hightower (Temple Founders Lions Club)
Song: by Lion Christa Strang
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Brett Beamesderfer
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Cri Childs
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion (Temple Founders) Jim Hightower – job – pickle factor – $28 per hour – had to be there
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: March – Wayne Carpenter (3/4), Rafael Salas Garza (3/11), Christa Strang (3/12)

To Note: Jim Hightower, Temple Founders Lions Club, attended the Club to promote the 84^th Annual Lions Follies. He will bring tickets to the next meeting ($10 each); then will draw a winner of a $100 gift card to Dead Fish Grill.

Announcements:
– Charter Night – Friday evening, May 3^rd – James – Reminder – sign up passed – will be plated dinner
– Wacky Boat Race –October 5^th – please “share” the video posts on the Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race Facebook Page
– Stampede – June 8^th – Brett – Active Registration is now open! Need Sponsors! Next Planning Meeting after lunch.
– LEO Club Update – Brett – future interested LEOs can help with events, as they further their plans.
– HOCTIL Families Easter Food Baskets – Delivery on March 28 – Jennah, Christa & Bree – sign-up sheet
– District Cabinet Meeting / District Convention – April 27- Waco, Texas – Hilton
– Back to School with God, July 20, 10am-Noon – Jennifer Bailey coordinating
– Belton 4^th of July Parade – the Club elected Captain D to Chair our participation in the event.

Program: Thank you, Lion Christa, for inviting the guest speaker for this Thursday’s meeting; Sheriff Eddy Lange and Jail Administrator, Major Shane Sowell
Sheriff Lange and Major Sowell updated us on the process of the new jail and what they’re doing differently, from mental health wing to additional security in each pod of the facility.

Future Programs:
March 21 – James Harrison (Board Meeting Afterward)
March 28 – Jennah Gliha
April 4 – Danny Dossman
April 11 – David Leigh
April 18 – Keith Cook (Board Meeting Afterward)
April 25 – Dwayne Williams
May 2 – Mac Hickerson
May 9 – Rob Potts

Thank Guests for Coming!
Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!

Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23^rd Weekend.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– David Shaw – Deployment bags are requested for our Adopted Unit – tabled until Lion Shaw is able to provide details.