Belton Lions Club

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, October 10, 2024

Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha

“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Keith Cook, Jennah Gliha, Mac Hickerson, Cri Childs, Dwayne Carpenter, Sam Listi
Guest: Brian
Song: by Lion Keith Cook
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Cri Childs
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Mike Matthews
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: oops … didn’t write it down & can’t remember
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Danny Dossman

Lion Birthdays: October – Rob Potts (10/3); Ted Smith (10/10); Dwayne Williams (10/16); Mac Hickerson (10/26); Danny Dossman (10/28)

Oath to Jon Fontenot, 1^st Vice President; and Todd Schiller, 2^nd Vice President – postponed until next week

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– Lions on the Leon – Recap from Danny – Get your T-Shirt.  After Action Meeting scheduled soon.

– Carolina’s Storm Damage – We received an email from MD-2 Lions Clubs of Texas about Hurricane Relief for District MD-31 – North Carolina.  The Board will discuss a donation at the meeting on the 17^th – President Jennah will reach out to DG Renee Lamson.

– We have received four (4) eyeglass invoices from America’s Best for Belton children.  The Board will discuss the payments at the meeting on the 17^th for formal approval and payment.

– Ribbon Cutting in honor of the Welcome to Belton Sign by the Leadership Belton Group – October 17, 10:00am, 3908 TX 317, Belton. Did anyone attend?

– October 19^th – Fall Festival for Children with Special Needs and their Siblings, Central Texas Christian School, 8a-1p, Sign-up sheet.  Volunteers arrive at Noon if you want to help with the overall set-up.  Vendor set-up begins at 1pm.  Event from 2-4pm.  Costumes Welcome.  Numbers Registered as of Friday, October 11^th: Children – 248; Adults – 224. Registration is still open.

Program: Cri Childs invited Emory Stewart to give an overview of the Public Housing he is building in Temple, Belton & Bell County.

 Future Programs:
October 17 – Tammy Baggerly, BIDS Delta Program – Board Meeting Afterward
October 24 – James Harrison – Kara Escajeda, former city Manager for Nolanville, now a grant consultant for Texas Parks & Wildlife – working with Belton on Standpipe renovation and park project.
October 31 – David Shaw
November 7 – Jennah Gliha
November 14 – David Leigh
November 21 – Keith Cook – Board Meeting Afterward
November 28 – No Meeting – Thanksgiving
Thank Guests for Coming!  Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!

Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Stampede Bike Ride 2025 Date – April 26th, 2025 Brett has been working on route and will schedule a committee meeting soon.
– 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.
– 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.
– January District Meeting, January 18, Temple, Texas
– Project HEARTBEAT BISD Homeless – Tag distribution Nov. 18-20; Gifts are due back December 11^th.
– December 19^th – Pictures with Santa for Children with Special Needs and their Siblings
– The Club now has a storage unit at Belton Mini Storage.  All supplies that were in Secretary’s personal storage are now in the Belton storage. Please contact Club Secretary for unit number and lock code to take supplies, information and records to storage.
– Lions Foundation Annual Report – Belton Lions Club Foundation By-Laws and Constitution. Texas Secretary of has provided a copy of the Articles of Incorporation from 1988.  By-Laws Committee to update soon.

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, October 3, 2024
Call to Order by Lion Past President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Keith Cook, Jon Fontenot, Billy Conway, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, David Tuma, Mac Hickerson, Wayne Carpenter, Larry Berg, David Shaw, David Leigh, John Corsi
Guest:
Song: by Lion David Tuma
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion Keith Cook
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman (from Christa Strang) – Where does a Pirate go to get a new hook?  Second hand store …
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Wayne Carpenter

Lion Birthdays: October – Rob Potts (10/3); Ted Smith (10/10); Dwayne Williams (10/16); Mac Hickerson (10/26); Danny Dossman (10/28)

Oath to Jon Fontenot, 1^st Vice President; and Todd Schiller, 2^nd Vice President – postponed until next week

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– Carolina’s Storm Damage – David Shaw’s wife, Kim’s parents lost everything in the storm.  Club discussed amount of damage that happened on the West side of North and South Carolina.  We will check with District to see if a call has been issued from Lions International.

– Belton Lions have been invited, as a Supporter/Sponsor, to the Ribbon Cutting in honor of the Welcome to Belton Sign by the Leadership Belton Group – October 17, 10:00am, 3908 TX 317, Belton.

– Lions on the Leon – October 5^th – update from Danny –   Get your T-Shirt.  Pirate Costumes are encouraged.  Lion Mayor David Leigh is participating in the 5K as a full Pirate!

– Next District Meeting, October 12, Athens, Texas – As of today, our Club will not be represented at the meeting. President Jennah will advise DG Renee Lamson.

– October 19^th – Fall Festival for Children with Special Needs and their Siblings, Central Texas Christian School, 8a-1p, Sign-up sheet after Wacky Boat Race.

Program: Danny Dossman – Danny provided an in-depth planning timeline and proposed assignments for the upcoming Lions on the Leon.  It’s all hands on deck!  Thank you, in advance, to all who have volunteered! (Timeline attached)

 Future Programs:
October 10 – Cri Childs
October 17 – Tentative (Keith Leija) – Board Meeting Afterward
October 24 – James Harrison
October 31 – David Shaw
November 7 – Jennah Gliha
November 14 – David Leigh
November 21 – Keith Cook – Board Meeting Afterward
November 28 – No Meeting – Thanksgiving

Keeping on the Front Burner: 
– Stampede Bike Ride 2025 Date – April 26th, 2025 Brett has been working on route and will schedule a committee meeting soon.
– 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.
– 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.
– January District Meeting, January 18, Temple, Texas
– December 19^th – Pictures with Santa for Children with Special Needs and their Siblings
– The Club now has a storage unit at Belton Mini Storage.  All supplies that were in Secretary’s personal storage are now in the Belton storage. Please contact Club Secretary for unit number and lock code to take supplies, information and records to storage.
– Lions Foundation Annual Report – Belton Lions Club Foundation By-Laws and Constitution. Texas Secretary of has provided a copy of the Articles of Incorporation from 1988.  By-Laws Committee to update soon.

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, September 26, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Jennah Gliha, Patti Powell, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, John Corsi, Dwayne Williams, Sam Listi, Mac Hickerson, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Rob Potts, Nick Valentine, Larry Berg, Cri Childs, Wayne Carpenter
Guest:
Song: by Lion Dwayne Williams
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Larry Berg
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion John Corsi
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – Pirate survived drowning … one … eye-land
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Danny Dossman
Lion Birthdays: September None

Board Meeting Recap:

– Fall Festival for Children with Special Needs – Saturday, October 19^th 2-4pm – The Board approved $75 to purchase candy.
– Specialty Products: The Board approved a budget of $300 for the Club to spend on Lion give-aways for events.
– 1^st Vice President – The Board would like to present a suggested slate to fill current officer positions.

Call for motion to accept: Jon Fontenot as 1^st Vice President & Todd Schiller as 2^nd Vice President, effective immediately; and current President Jennah Gliha as Treasurer, effective July 1^st, 2024; Motion by Mike Matthews; 2^nd by John Corsi; accepted / voted / approved

Oath Delivered to be delivered October 3^rd to Jon Fontenot and Todd Schiller

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– Bell County Senior Expo, September 24^th, 8am-1pm, Thank you to those who helped.

– Lions on the Leon – October 5^th – update from Monday’s committee meeting; everything is moving forward … excitement is building! Danny called for help Monday 9/30 evening to get the barrels off for examination and repair; cmte will also meet.

– Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews, Friday/Saturday, September 27 & 28^th – confirmed to display Pearl and a few Pirates to promote the Boat Race Event.  Captain D is recruiting Pirates to help promote our event. Friday 5pm-9pm / Sat. 11am-7pm – Thank you to those who signed up. We currently have Karen, Danny, Patti, Cree & Jennah for Friday; Karen, Danny, Patti David, Keith & Jennah for Saturday.

– Next District Meeting, October 12, Athens, Texas – As of today, our Club will not be represented at the meeting.

– October 19^th – Fall Festival for Children with Special Needs and their Siblings, Central Texas Christian School, 8a-1p, Sign-up sheet after Bacon, Blues and Brews

Program: Mike Matthews has invited Larry Harmon, UMHB Head Football Coach – great presentation!  Thank You!  It’s always good to have UMHB in the house! 

Future Programs:

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

Keeping on the Front Burner:

– Stampede Bike Ride 2025 Date – April 26th, 2025 Brett has been working on route and will schedule a committee meeting soon.

– 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.

– 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.

– January District Meeting, January 18, Temple, Texas
– December 19^th – Pictures with Santa for Children with Special Needs and their Siblings

– The Club now has a storage unit at Belton Mini Storage.  All supplies that were in Secretary’s personal storage are now in the Belton storage. Please contact Club Secretary for unit number and lock code to take supplies, information and records to storage.

– Lions Foundation Annual Report – Belton Lions Club Foundation By-Laws and Constitution. Texas Secretary of has provided a copy of the Articles of Incorporation from 1988.  By-Laws Committee to update soon.

BLC September BOARD Meeting Recap – September 19, 2024

Call to Order by Lion Jennah Gliha at 1:02pm
Members Present: Jennah Gliha, Jon Fontenot, Todd Schiller, David Shaw, John Corsi, Mike Matthews, Karen Stagner
Absent: Danny Dossman, Keith Cook, James Harrison
Guest: none

Membership Report – Karen Stagner – Dues payment handout

Total Active Members – 38

Motion to close: 1:20pm

Submitted by Belton Lions Club Secretary Karen Stagner

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, September 19, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Program: LBHS Head Football Coach Brian Cope is always a great speaker. His support, promotional attitude, enthusiasm and motivation make you want to go back wo high school and play football. Go Broncos!  Thanks!  

Future Programs:

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, September 12, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: David Shaw, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Rob Potts, Mike Matthews, Keith Cook, Mac Hickerson, Jennah Gliha, Larry Berg, John Corsi, Billy Conway, Wayne Carpenter, David Leigh

Guest: Christine Parks (speaker)
Song: by Lion David Shaw
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Mike Matthews
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – the teddy bear who turned down dessert – he was stuffed
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Danny Dossman
Lion Birthdays: September None

New Member Induction(s): (postponed until next week) 

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– Bell County Senior Expo, September 24^th, 8am-1pm, Exposition Center hosted by the Belton Journal.  Thank you to those who signed up..

– Lions on the Leon – October 5^th –Danny could use some help with the newest boat(s). Sponsor/Supporter deadline for full benefits is next Friday, September 13^th.  Cmte Meeting, Monday, 9^th – primary focus was on 5K Fun/Run & Marketing.

– 1^st Vice President & 2^nd Vice President – Todd Schiller has agreed to be 2^nd Vice President – nominations now open for 1^st Vice President. Please consider serving your Club – if you have questions or an interest, please contact any Board member.

– Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews, Friday/Saturday, September 27 & 28^th – confirmed to display Pearl and a few Pirates to promote the Boat Race Event.  Captain D is recruiting Pirates to help promote our event. Friday 5pm-9pm / Sat. 11am-7pm – Thank you to those who signed up.

– Next District Meeting, October 12, Athens, Texas – sign-up sheet passed

– October 19^th – Fall Festival for Children with Special Needs and their Siblings, Central Texas Christian School, 8a-1p – Sign-up sheet after Bacon, Blues and Brews

Program: Lion PP Keith Cook invited Christine Parks, Director of Communication, B.I.S.D. – great presentation of positivity and energy.  Thank you and Welcome to Belton! 

Future Programs:
September 19 – Brett Beamesderfer – LBHS Head Football Coach Brian Cope – Board Meeting Afterward
September 26 – Mike Matthews – Harry Harmon, UMHB Head Football Coach
October 3 – Danny Dossman
October 10 – Cree Childs
October 17 – David Shaw – Board Meeting Afterward

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

Keeping on the Front Burner:

– Lions Foundation Annual Report – Belton Lions Club Foundation By-Laws and Constitution. Secretary Stagner has written Texas Secretary of State to see if they have a copy on file from around 1988-1990.
– Stampede Bike Ride 2025 Date – April 26th, 2025 Brett has been working on route and will schedule a committee meeting soon.
– 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.
– 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.
– January District Meeting, January 18, Temple, Texas
– December 19 – Pictures with Santa for Children with Special Needs and their Siblings

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, September 5, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: John Corsi, Karen Stagner, Mike Matthews, Keith Cook, Mac Hickerson, Jennah Gliha, Billy Conway, Larry Berg, Danny Dossman
Guest: Ilona Reilly (guest of Mac Hickerson), Amanda Maroney (speaker), Kitti Corsi (guest of John Corsi), Jeremy Bailey (joined today), Clint Bailey (joined today) Landon Bailey (son of Jeremy Bailey)
Song: by Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to US Flag: Lion John Corsi
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Larry Berg
Joke: Lion Mike Matthews – contractor given 5 jobs to do – only did 1,3,5 – he only does odd jobs
Plate Spin: Master Plate Spinner Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews – extended workout
Lion Birthdays: September None

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– Bell County Senior Expo, September 24^th, 8am-1pm, Exposition Center hosted by the Belton Journal.  Sign up sheet.

– Lions on the Leon – October 5^th – Update from Committee Meeting – sign-up sheet – all hands on deck – Danny could use some help with the newest boat(s).  Patti and Karen working on Food Trucks. Sponsor/Supporter deadline for full benefits is next Friday, September 13^th.  Volunteer sign up sheet passed

– 1^st Vice President & 2^nd Vice President – Todd Schiller has agreed to be 2^nd Vice President – nominations now open for 1^st Vice President. Please consider serving your Club – if you have questions or an interest, please contact any Board member.

– The Club now has a storage unit at Belton Mini Storage.  All supplies that were in Secretary’s personal storage are now in the Belton storage. Please contact Club Secretary for unit number and lock code to take supplies, information and records to storage.

– Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews, Friday/Saturday, September 27 & 28^th – confirmed to display Black Pearl and a few Pirates to promote the Boat Race Event.  Captain D is recruiting Pirates to help promote our event. Friday 5pm-9pm / Sat. 11am-7pm – sign up sheet next week.

– Next District Meeting, October 12, Athens, Texas – sign-up sheet passed

– October 19^th – Fall Festival for Children with Special Needs and their Siblings, Central Texas Christian School, 8a-1p
Sign-up sheet soon.

Program: Thank you, Lion John Corsi – State Farm Agent, for inviting our guest speaker this week, Amanda Maroney, Special Education Teacher for Lake Belton High School and Kitty Corsi, Director of Special Programs for Belton. Though hard work, dedication and the love for what they do-is changing lives for so many Thank y‘all, for what y’all do for our special needs community. 

Future Programs:
September 12 – Reese Davis – John Corsi is inviting Football Coach, Lake Belton High School
September 19 – Brett Beamesderfer – Board Meeting Afterward
September 26 – Mike Matthews
October 3 – Danny Dossman
October 10 – Cree Childs
October 17 – David Shaw – Board Meeting Afterward

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

Keeping on the Front Burner: 

BLC August BOARD Meeting Recap – August 15, 2024

Call to Order by Lion Jennah Gliha
Members Present: John Corsi, Mike Matthews, Keith Cook, Danny Dossman, Jennah Gliha, Karen Stagner
Absent: Jon Fontenot, James Harrison
Guest:

Membership Report – Karen Stagner – Dues payment handout
Membership Chair John Corsi will contact Harper-Talasek

Treasurer Report –

   General Account – $ 11,387.31
Foundation Account – $ 33,272.62

   Edward Jones – July $23,527.09 / August $23,624.47
Raymond James – July $11,411.26 / August $11,480.16
– We are waiting on confirmation of one (1) Stampede sponsorship payment – Media 2 Social.

Old Business:

– Flag Program – (handout) we still have $510 unpaid in the Flag Program.  We need to start picking up flags. Danny, Mike & Keith split the unpaid list up between them.

– Lions Club Storage – currently storing in Stagner’s storage shed at Amy’s Attic. Event supplies and our boat(s) will need a central storage location.  The boat is currently being stored by Belton Parks and Rec.  Danny advised that Conex Containers are only 8’ wide; and probably won’t work for our needs.  Secretary Karen presented a rental quote ($67 mo.) from Belton Mini Storage, 5’x10’ unit.  Mike Matthews motioned that we rent the unit until we have another plan; 2^nd by John Corsi; approved. Karen will make the arrangements.

– Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews – Belton Lions will NOT be Plate Spinning or selling the People’s Choice tickets this year. We will plan to spot the Black Pearl on location during the event. 

New Business: 

1^st Vice President and 2^nd Vice President of the Club – Keith Cook will ask Todd Schiller.  It’s possible that a past president will need to take a 2^nd term. 

Holding to a Later Date: 

– 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

– Friends of Belton Lions –additional Friend of Belton Lions: Hugh Shine– plaque has not been made – we need to schedule his lunch visit.

– Update on Cadence Bank – CD and other 
– 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
– Specialty Products: We found Lions squeeze toys; and the previous BLC giant coloring book (given to Lea and Lorna to look into at the District and State level).  Fall Festival give-aways were about 50 of each item.  Lion(s) Corsi and Fontenot will continue to look into specialty products.

Motion to close: 1:30pm

Submitted by Belton Lions Club Secretary Karen Stagner

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, August 15, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Larry Berg, Danny Dossman, Jennah Gliha, John Corsi, Mike Matthews, Mary Shockley, Kaen Stagner, Wayne Carpenter, Rob Potts, Mac Hickerson, Keith Cook

Guest: Coach Coach Barry Campbell (Speaker)
Song: by Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Larry Berg
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion Wayne Carpenter – cat’s wish at the Pearly Gates-soft pillow; and mice’s wishes-roller skates; … meals on wheels

Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Birthdays: August – Lou Griffin (8/1); Mike Matthews (8/3); Malinda Golden (8/23) 

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– August 22^nd (next Thursday) – Belton City Employees/Departments at Belton’s first Employee Conference.  Danny Dossman & Karen Stagner will represent the Club promoting membership and the Lions on the Leon.

– August 24^th (Saturday) – Rob and Margaret Chadwick are retiring from Eldred’s Nursery. Anyone interested in going to the event, please let the Secretary know.  They are trying to keep it a surprise.

– Zone Meeting – BLC hosting – Thursday, August 29^th – James Harrison is heading up planning.  Theme is:  Together Again. Sign up sheet passing.

– Bell County Senior Expo, September 24^th, 8am-1pm, Exposition Center hosted by the Belton Journal.  Sign up sheet.

– Lions on the Leon – Update from Monday, August 12 Committee meeting – primarily discussed 5K Fun Run/Walk and video promotion plans.

– Stampede Bike Ride 2025 Date – April 26th, 2025 Brett has been working on route and will schedule a committee meeting soon.
– Lions Foundation Annual Report – Belton Lions Club Foundation By-Laws and Constitution. Secretary Stagner has written Texas Secretary of State to see if they have a copy on file from around 1988-1990.

– 1^st Vice President & 2^nd Vice President – Christa Strang sent a letter of Resignation for herself and Bree to President Jennah.  Mark Bellomy is taking a full time job to supplement his business, he has asked to be changed to an At-Large Member – nominations now open. Please consider serving your Club – if you have questions or an interest, please contact any Board member.

Program: Keith Cook has invited Belton High School Coach Barry Campbell!  Coach Campbell filled us in on what they have planned for the up-coming football season and the players.  Thank you! 

Future Programs:
August 22 – Karen Stagner – Kathleen Brown, promoting an upcoming annual Cancer Survivor Retreat, September 20-22, at Summers Mill for Surviving & Thriving Cancer Retreat organization.  “The magic of miracles”
August 29 – BLC hosting Zone Meeting – James Harrison coordinating

September 5 – John Corsi

September 12 – Reese Davis

September 19 – Brett Beamesderfer – Board Meeting Afterward

September 26 – Mike Matthews

October 3 – Danny Dossman

October 10 – Cree Childs

October 17 – David Shaw – Board Meeting Afterward
Thank Guests for Coming!  Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!

Keeping on the Front Burner:

– Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews, Friday/Saturday, September 27 & 28^th – confirmed to display Black Pearl and a few Pirates to promote the Boat Race Event.

– Next District Meeting, October 12, Athens, Texas

– 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.

– 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.

– January District Meeting, January 18, Temple, Texas

– Storage: The Club’s event materials and supplies; files; records; banners; etc. are being held in various locations.  Over the past 85 years, we have lost files and information.  There is a NEED to get all of this in one central location. The Board has suggested the purchase of a Conex container (approx. $1,500); and secure a location – currently hoping to set in Heritage Park – painted blue; with a large Lions logo on the side.  We will keep you updated.