Belton Lions Club

BLC Meeting Recap – September 21st
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Keith Cook, Mike Matthews, Christa Strang, Hillary Hickland, Karen Stagner, Mac Hickerson, Mark Bellomy, Jennah Gliha, David Leigh
Guest: Danny Davis (speaker); Nellie Hickland (daughter of Hillary)
Song: by Lion Christa Strang
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Mark Bellomy
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion David Leigh
Prayer: Lion Hillary Hickland
Joke: David Leigh – a Longhorn, a Baylor Bear and an Aggie … a firing squad … you had to be there
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews
Birthdays: No Member Birthdays in September

Announcements:

Special Board Meeting Recap
1. Board approved a requested “up to $75 assistance” to a senior for his glasses with Belton Vision.
2. “Best Service Organization” Thank you ad for Belton Journal – approved – Will appear 9/28 & 10/5.

Scheduled Regular Board Meeting after Lunch TODAY – has been POSTPONED until 9/28.

Lions on the Leon Picnic in the Park & Wacky Boat Race – update from Karen Stagner – vendors / sponsors / entertainment / Boats / PSAs and Infomercials.

Bell County Senior Expo – September 26^th – 8am-1pm.  John Corsi, Jennah Gliha, Keith Cook, Cree Childs, Christa Strang, Mark Bellomy & Karen Stagner have signed up so far. Wear your BLC t-shirt. Instructions have been emailed to each Volunteer.

Bacon, Blues & Brews Plate Spinning Contest, Saturday, September 30^th, Downtown Belton – make plans to help sell People’s Choice Tickets – sign-up sheet passing around. Food Truck Competition is from 11am-1pm.  Signed up so far: Cri Childs, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Mac Hickerson, Jennah Gliha, David Tuma, Reese Davis, Keith Cook, Wayne Carpenter, Mack Latimer, Stacie Price.

BISD Mentor Program for Project HEARTBEAT.  Please consider being a mentor for a BISD student in a homeless situation.  See Lion President Keith Cook if you are interested.

Program:  Thank you, Lion Jennah, for inviting Danny Davis, Vice President/Executive Director for Together for Haiti. We “mugging” guest speakers . #WeServe

Future Programs:
September 28 – Danny Dossman invited Corp of Engineers – Board Meeting Afterward
October 5 – David Leigh
October 12 – Keith Cook
October 19 – Dwayne Williams
October 26 – Mac Hickerson
November 2 – Rob Potts
November 9 – Malinda Golden

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

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Saturday, October 21^st: HOCTIL Fall Festival, 2-4pm, CTCS – Save the Date –goodies and candy
Thursday, December 21^st: HOCTIL Christmas with Santa Claus – Harris Community Center??
Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
85^th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – James Harrison is planning a Celebration. James explained that Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; then Chartered in 1939.
2024 Fundraiser Cruise – Carnival Jubilee – January 13-20, 2024 – posted on facebook and on our website
2024 Stampede on the Chisholm Trail – May 4^th has been selected at a proposed date.

Special Called Board Meeting
Belton Lions Club|
Thursday, September 14^th

Members Present: Keith Cook, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, John Corsi, Jennah Gliha, James Harrison, Karen Stagner, Mike Matthews
Absent: Veronica Logan, Mac Hickerson, Reese Davis

Called to Order at 1:00pm

President Keith Cook updated the Board on the Belton Senior Resident needing assistance getting eyeglasses from Belton Vision.  He has insurance, but they have a cap.  He is asking the Club to help with up to $75.00 to get the glasses he wants.  Motion made by Danny Dossman; 2^nd by James Harrison; voted to provide up to $75.00 – Keith Cook will get with Belton Vision to make the arrangements.

Belton Journal readers voted Belton Lions Club as Best Service Organization.  Pricing for a Thank you ad to run September 28^th and October 5^th.  John Corsi motioned to purchase the $110 ad; 2^nd by James Harrison; after discussion; voted to purchase the $110 ad.

Not Board Business – Wacky Boat Race Committee is part of the Board.  100% Cotton t-shirts are the price we approved at the last committee meeting.  Moisture wicking shirts would be $3.75 each addl.  The Committee members present made the decision to go with a tri-blend or 50/50 at the cotton shirt original price approved.

Meeting ended at 1:05pm

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

Members Present: John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, Brett Beamesderfer, Billy Conway, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, James Harrison, Gene Elis, Dwayne Williams, Mark Bellomy, Mike Matthews, Rob Potts, David Tuma, Wayne Carpenter, Hilliary Hickland, Jennah Gliha, Mary Shockley, Keith Cook, Cri Childs

Guest: Stacie Price (joined today)
Song: by Lion Mark Bellomy
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Dwayne Williams
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Danny Dossman
Prayer: Lion Gene Ellis
Joke: Mike Matthews – a magician in Mexico said “Uno, Dos, … then vanished without a Tres
Plate Spin: Lion Brett Beamesderfer – we think he’s been practicing
Exercise: Lion James Harrison

Announcements:

New Member Induction: Hilliary Hickland (sponsor: Christa Strang)

Belton Lions Club has been voted “Best Service Organization” by the readers of the Belton Journal.

Quick Board Meeting after Lunch:
1. email request through LCI from a family for eyeglass assistance for an elderly adult – update from President Keith Cook at the Board Meeting.
2. Thank you ad for Belton Journal – approval – deadline September 15^th.

Lions on the Leon Picnic in the Park & Wacky Boat Race – update from Monday’s Committee Meeting – Danny Dossman – plans are progressing – we have vendors, food trucks, entertainment, games, boats and sponsors.

Bell County Senior Expo – September 26^th – 8am-1pm.  John Corsi, Jennah Gliha, Keith Cook, Cri Childs, Christa Strang, Mark Bellomy & Karen Stagner have signed up so far. Wear your BLC t-shirt. Instructions have been emailed to each Volunteer.

Bacon, Blues & Brews Plate Spinning Contest, Saturday, September 30^th, Downtown Belton – make plans to help sell People’s Choice Tickets – sign-up sheet passing around. Food Truck Competition is from 11am-1pm.  Signed up so far: Cri Childs, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Mac Hickerson, Jennah Gliha, David Tuma, Reese Davis, Keith Cook, Wayne Carpenter, Mack Latimer.

BISD Mentor Program for Project HEARTBEAT.  Please consider being a mentor for a BISD student in a homeless situation.  See Lion President Keith Cook if you are interested.

Program:  Keith Cook invited Randy Mann, UMHB Vice President for Athletics, for an update on athletes, athletics and facilities.  It’s always great to have Randy Mann with us!  Thank You! Go CRU!

September 21 – Jennah Gliha – Board Meeting After
September 28 – Danny Dossman – Corps of Engineers
October 5 – David Leigh

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

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Saturday, October 21^st: HOCTIL Fall Festival, 2-4pm, CTCS – Save the Date –goodies and candy
Thursday, December 21^st: HOCTIL Christmas with Santa Claus – Harris Community Center??
Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
85^th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – James Harrison is planning a Celebration. James explained that Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; then Chartered in 1939.
2024 Fundraiser Cruise – Carnival Jubilee – January 13-20, 2024 –posted on facebook and on our website
2024 Stampede on the Chisholm Trail – we’re looking at May 4^th for the date.

BLC Meeting Recap – September 7th
Call to Order by Lion
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Keith Cook, Christa Strang, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Sam Listi, James Harrison, Wayne Carpenter, David Leigh, Dwayne Williams, Jennah Gliha
Guest: Dr. Nancy Bonner (speaker)
Song: by Lion Jennah Gliha
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Prayer: Lion President Keith Cook
Joke: College Students didn’t travel on the Mayflower – they came on the Scholar-Ship!
Plate Spin: Lion Mike Matthews – almost as good as the joke
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: No Member Birthdays listed in September

Announcements:

BISD Lake Belton Broncos Thursday Night Game will be live on ESPN2.  Let’s all watch; or – be there -and cheer them on.

Christa Strang is cancer free and her new nickname is “semi-colon”.  Yea and WooHoo!

The Club has had an email request through LCI from a family for eyeglass assistance for an elderly adult.  After discussion, President Cook is going to call the family and get more information; update at the next meeting.

Lions on the Leon Picnic in the Park & Wacky Boat Race – Capt. D and crew are filming PSA (“Pirate” Service Announcements). Watch Facebook for videos.  On-Site Sign up sheet passed: Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Jennah Gliha, Wayne Carpenter, Mac Hickerson, Keith Cook, Christa Strang, Gene & Carrie Ellis have signed up so far.  Next Committee Meeting will be Monday, September 11, 6pm, Danny’s house.

Bell County Senior Expo – September 26^th – 8am-1pm.  John Corsi, Jennah Gliha, Keith Cook, Cree Childs, Christa Strang & Karen Stagner have signed up so far. Wear your BLC t-shirt. Instructions have been emailed to each Volunteer.

Bacon, Blues & Brews Plate Spinning Contest, Saturday, September 30^th, Downtown Belton – make plans to help sell People’s Choice Tickets – sign-up sheet passing around. Food Truck Competition is from 11am-1pm.  Signed up so far: Cree Childs, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Mac Hickerson, Jennah Gliha, David Tuma, Reese Davis, Keith Cook, Wayne Carpenter, Mack Latimer.

BISD Mentor Program for Project HEARTBEAT.  Please consider being a mentor for a BISD student in a homeless situation.  See Lion President Keith Cook if you are interested.

Program: Thank you, Lion James Harrison for inviting Nancy Bonner, Ph.D.,PMP with University of Mary Hardin–Baylor. It was a treat to hear about all the upcoming events and new developments going on at UMHB – preparing Students for Leadership and Service. They have students that range in age from 15 to 71; they have 6 exchange students from Germany; and they now have online degrees. Thank you! #WeServe

Future Program Assignments:
September 14 – Christa Strang TBD
September 21 – Jennah Gliha – Board Meeting After
September 28 – Danny Dossman
October 5 – David Leigh

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Saturday, October 21^st: HOCTIL Fall Festival, 2-4pm, CTCS – Save the Date –goodies and candy
Thursday, December 21^st: HOCTIL Christmas with Santa Claus – Harris Community Center
Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
85^th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – James Harrison is planning a Celebration. James explained that Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; then Chartered in 1939.
2024 Fundraiser Cruise – Carnival Jubilee – January 13-20, 2024 –posted on facebook and on our website

BLC Meeting Recap – August 24th
Call to Order by Lion Vice President Jennah Gliha – GREAT JOB Jennah!
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: John Corsi, Danny Dossman, Brett Beamesderfer, Jennah Gliha, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Jon Fontenot, James Harrison, Mike Matthews, Wayne Carpenter, Mac Hickerson, Hillary Hickland (joined today), Sam Listi, Rob Potts, David Leigh
Guest: Mack Latimer (Affiliate); Hugh D. Shine (speaker)
Song: by Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Brett Beamesderfer
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion James Harrison – mother’s advice … you had to be there
Lion Danny Dossman – congress and horses … stable housing market
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: James Harrison (7/30), Malinda Golden (8/23), Mike Matthews (8/3)

Announcements:

James Harrison “Friends of Belton Lions” – James will be presenting to Temple-Belton Ladies Lions Club, on Monday, 8/28, 6:00pm, at the Belton VFW Post, 2311 South Pearl in Belton.  All Belton Lions are Welcome to Join.  Note:  This is a surprise visit!

Update from Board Meeting:
For full details, the Board Meeting Recap is posted on our Website, under August 2023 in the right tab.
Highlight Topics and Decisions:
Texas Lions Camp – we’re working with HOCTIL to determine children for the Club to send.
Reinvestment of Investments in CDs
Club Member Team Committees – Committee sign-ups are available.  Every Club member should be on a Committee Team.
Re-instituting LCIF and SPOT/LEAD donations to International and District.
LEO Club sponsorship at Belton Middle School approved.
Sharing Fundraiser Cruise funds with other Clubs who cruise with Belton Lions

Lions on the Leon Picnic in the Park & Wacky Boat Race, we are planning a Press Conference for next Thursday, August 31 – requesting BLC members to join – in Pirate Costume – we plan to launch the Ship.  Contact Danny Dossman if you can help.

Bacon, Blues & Brews Plate Spinning Contest, Saturday, September 30^th, Downtown Belton – make plans to help sell People’s Choice Tickets – sign-up sheet passed around. Food Truck Competition is from 11am-1pm.  Signed up so far: Cree Childs, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Mac Hickerson, Jennah Gliha, David Tuma, Reese Davis, Keith Cook, Wayne Carpenter, Mack Latimer.

Program: on behalf of Karen Stagner, John Corsi introduced District 55 State Representative Hugh D. Shine who provided a legislative update on property tax reforms, constitutional amendments, a highlight review of the 88^th Legislative Session, and the 14 Propositions on the November 7^th ballot.  It’s always a pleasure to have Hugh Shine join us for lunch! Thank you!

Future Program Assignments:
August 31 – TBD
September 7 – Lou Griffin (James Harrison) – Dr. John S. Vassar, Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, UMHB
September 14 – Christa Strang
September 21 – Jennah Gliha – Board Meeting After
September 28 – Danny Dossman
October 5 – David Leigh

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Saturday, October 21^st: HOCTIL Fall Festival – Save the Date – giving out goodies and candy
Thursday, December 21^st: HOCTIL Christmas with Santa Claus – Harris Community Center
Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
85^th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – James Harrison is planning a Celebration. James explained that Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; then Chartered in 1939.
2024 Fundraiser Cruise – Carnival Jubilee – January 13-20, 2024 – now posted on facebook and on our website
2024 Stampede on the Chisholm Trail – we need to set a date for the event.

BLC August BOARD Meeting Recap – August 17, 2023, 12:58pm

Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook

Members Present: Mac Hickerson, James Harrison, John Corsi, Jennah Gliha, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Keith Cook
Absent: Veronica Logan, Reese Davis

Old Business:

– Karen Stagner is setting up a meeting with Texas Lions Camp Director Dick Chapin and Susie Marek with HOCTIL to start the search for 2024 Camp Candidates.

– CD Rates at Cadence Bank – Karen Stagner motioned; 2^nd by James Harrison; to take the money from our investment accounts and put into 18 month 5% CD’s with Cadence Bank; after discussion – motion passed, with John Corsi abstaining.

– Creating Committees – John Corsi created a listing of suggested committees (handout) each member will have a chance to sign up to be part of the Team Committee for one or more of the events listed.  Every member of the Club will be on one of the Committees.  Sign-up sheet will start being passed at next meeting.

– LCI Club Excellence Award – PDG McCleaves has submitted our application. LCIF donation may hold us back – minimum donation is $5 per member.  The Board discussed why the Club discontinued paying the LCIF member donation years ago; after discussion, Jon Fontenot motioned; 2^nd by Mike Matthews to re-start paying the $5.00 donation per member/per year – motion passed.

– SPOT/LEAD – The Board discussed the District SPOT/LEAD suggested donation.  After the Back to School with God event, many of the Club members are interested in Vision Screening Certification.  James Harrison motioned; 2^nd by Mike Matthews; to re-start paying the $4.00 donation per member/year – motion passed.

– LEO – Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity – Jon Fontenot motioned; 2^nd by Karen Stagner; to support the creation of a LEO Club at Belton Middle School – $100 per year. Brett Beamesderfer (Lion Sponsor) and wife, Carla Beamesderfer, will be the coordinators.

 – James Harrison provided a copy of an old BUDGET and suggested that the Treasurer generate a suggested Budget for the Club.  Jon Fontenot will put it together for the next Board Meeting.

New Business: 

– Program Speakers – (handout) Suggested Program Topics – discussed “topics” as suggestions for programs.

– Membership Milestones – establish guidelines for systems and policies.  The Board agreed that Milestones will be in five (5) year increments; starting at 10 year membership.  Several members will explore options for Milestone awards to present at the next Board Meeting.

– January Fundraiser Cruise – James Harrison requested to the Board that if other Clubs sign up for the cruise, our Club would give their Club the fundraiser money.  After discussion, it was motioned and 2^nd to give 50% of the outside Club’s cabin fundraiser funds to the other respective Club.  Clarification: $28 per person/per cabin has been added to the listed ticket price; Carnival will match with $28 per person/per cabin = the outside Club would receive $28 per person/per cabin booked/traveled – after our Club receives the money from Carnival and Your Travel Agent.

– District Cabinet Meetings –
October 28, Salado
January 27, McGregor
April 26-27, Waco

Holding to a Later Date:
– David Shaw – Deployment bags are requested for our Adopted Unit – tabled until Lion Shaw is able to provide details.
– Banner Stand and Specialty Products –this was tabled at the January Board Meeting – left tabled.
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating – plans are progressing.  Tabled until after Picnic in the Park.
– Friends of Belton Lions – to be announced at the next Club Meeting.

LCI Metrics for our Club / Service Activities Completed – 3 / Funds Donated – $7,500

Meeting Closed at 1:53pm

BLC Meeting Recap – August 17th

Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook

“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: Keith Cook, John Corsi, Danny Dossman, Mac Hickerson, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Cree Childs, Reese Davis, Jennah Gliha, Rob Potts, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews

Guest: Coach Sam Skidmore (speaker), Shad McGaha (BISD Chief Technology Officer)
Song: by Lion Danny Dossman
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion David Tuma
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion Keith Cook – Aggie got fired from the M&M factory – quality control – threw out all the “W”s
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews

Birthdays: James Harrison (7/30), Malinda Golden (8/23), Mike Matthews (8/3)

Announcements:

LCI Milestone Awards were presented for:

Lion Rob Potts (45 years); Lion Mac Hickerson (45 years); Lion W. Blair Williams (25 years); Lion Matt Gunter (15 years) & Lion Todd Schiller (10 years)

Please get your DUES paid – our records indicate that we are at 50%

Get Well Cards passed around for Lion Lou Griffin and Lion Christa Strang

Board Meeting immediately following lunch today

Update from District Cabinet Meeting – President Cook

Lions on the Leon Picnic in the Park & Wacky Boat Race, planning meeting scheduled for Monday, August 21, 6:30pm, Danny’s home.

Bell County Senior Expo – September 26^th – 8am-1pm.  John, Jennah, Keith, Cree & Karen have signed up so far. Wear your BLC t-shirt. Instructions have been emailed.

Bacon, Blues & Brews Plate Spinning Contest, Saturday, September 30^th, Downtown Belton – make plans to help sell People’s Choice Tickets – sign-up sheet passed around. Food Truck Competition is from 11am-1pm.

Program: Sam Skidmore, BISD Athletics Director, provided an overview of all of the schools, coaches, teams, players, and sports – with highlights in each.  It’s always a great program with Coach Skidmore!

Future Program Assignments:

August 24 – Karen Stagner –Representative Hugh D. Shine – Legislative Update

September 7 – Lou Griffin (James Harrison) – Dr. John S. Vassar, Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, UMHB

September 14 – Christa Strang

September 21 – Jennah Gliha

September 28 – Danny Dossman

Keeping on the Front Burner:

Saturday, October 21^st: HOCTIL Fall Festival – Save the Date – giving out goodies and candy

Thursday, December 21^st: HOCTIL Christmas with Santa Claus – Harris Community Center??

Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
85^th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – James Harrison is planning a Celebration. James explained that Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; then Chartered in 1939.
2024 Fundraiser Cruise – Carnival Jubilee – January 13-20, 2024 – now posted on facebook and on our website
2024 Stampede on the Chisholm Trail – we need to set a date for the event.

BLC Meeting Recap – August 10th
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Keith Cook, Mac Hickerson, Jon Corsi, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Dwayne Williams, James Harrison, Mark Bellomy, John Potts, Wayne Carpenter, Sam Listi, Reese David, Brett Beamesderfer
Guest: Mack Lattimer (Associate), Hillary Hickland (pd), Dick Chapin (speaker)
Song: by Lion David Leigh
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Mark Bellomy
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Mack Hickerson
Prayer: Lion Keith Cook
Joke: Lion Mac Hickerson – cows can sing in the same key … beef flat
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews – short and sweet
Birthdays: James Harrison (7/30), Malinda Golden (8/23), Mike Matthews (8/3)

Announcements:

Lion Christa Strang and her family are lifted up in prayer.  Prayers for Lou Griffin who recently had knee replacement; then fell and broke his hip. Congratulations to Mac Hickerson regarding the UMHB announcement to name the new Golf Complex after him and his late wife, Jane.

MD 2 x3 District Cabinet Meeting, August 12^th, Hillsboro – President Keith Cook and Secretary Karen Stagner will be attending – We can promote the Lions on the Leon Event to all of the Clubs in our District.

 Lions on the Leon Picnic in the Park, October 7th – The October 7^th planning meeting was postponed … new date to be announced.

Program: Lion Dick Chapin, Texas Lions Camp – and donation check(s) by BLC and Lion Dwayne Williams.  Camp Director, Lion Dick Chapin presented a slide show about the history of the Texas Lions Camp (chartered in 1949), to where we are today.  https://lionscamp.com/ Thank You!  2024 Camp work days: 1^st Saturday in March, April & May.  During Camp best visit days on Friday Graduations!

After the Presentation:  Lion Dwayne Williams presented Lion Chapin with a check donation to Texas Lions Camp; and the Club also presented a check donation for the Camp.

Future Program Assignments:
August 17 – John Corsi            Board Meeting Afterward
August 24 – Karen Stagner –Representative Hugh D. Shine – Legislative Update  
September 7 – Lou Griffin
September 14 – Christa Strang
September 21 – Jennah Gliha
September 28 – Danny Dossman

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Bell County Senior Expo – September 26^th – 8am-1pm.  Sign-up sheet
Jennah, Keith, Cree & Karen have signed up so far. Wear your BLC t-shirt.
Bacon, Blues & Brews Plate Spinning Contest, Saturday, September 30^th, Downtown Belton – make plans to help sell People’s Choice Tickets – sign up sheet will be passed closer to event.
Saturday, October 21^st: HOCTIL Fall Festival – Save the Date – giving out goodies and candy
Thursday, December 21^st: HOCTIL Christmas with Santa Claus – Harris Community Center??
Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
85^th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – James Harrison is planning a Celebration. James explained that Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; then Chartered in 1939.
2024 Fundraiser Cruise – Carnival Jubilee – January 13-20, 2024 – now posted on facebook and on our website
2024 Stampede on the Chisholm Trail – we need to set a date for the event.

BLC Meeting Recap – July 27, 2023

Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
Members Present: Keith Cook, Brett Beamesderfer, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Karen Stagner, Jennah Gliha, Billy Conway, Dwayne Williams, Mac Hickerson, David Leigh

Guest: Mack Lattimer (Affiliate Member); Carla Beamesderfer (speaker)
Song: by Lion David Leigh
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Brett Beamesderfer
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion Keith Cook
Joke: Lion David Leigh – It’s sooo hot … how hot is it?   Extreme jokes for extreme heat …
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews

Board Meeting Recap:

Dwayne Williams expressed that they want to make a donation to Texas Lions Camp.  The Board voted to make a $500 donation to the Camp; to go along with the donation from Dwayne Williams.  Camp District Director Dick Chapin will present an update on the Camp on August 10^th, where we will make the donations.  The Board also voted to sponsor a child to the 2024 Texas Lions Camp.

John Corsi suggested that starting January 2024, we distribute a list of all committees; then, each member may choose which committee they want to help.  John Corsi will provide a list of events and committees (work groups) to get the process started.

Treasurer Jon Fontenot has set up the Club with a Square account.  Dues can now be paid through Credit Card.

Announcements:

Thank you Christa Strang for bringing three (3) new Flag Program participants.

Back to School with God Event, July 29^th, (this coming Saturday), Yettie Polk Park, 9am-1pm. Temple Lion Wilkey will do the eye screenings.  Belton Lions will help with “serving” the hot dogs, chips & drinks.  Wear your BLC t-shirt. Sign-up: Keith Cook, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Mack Latimer, Karen Stagner, Jennah Gliha, John Corsi, Keith Cook. Karen is bringing the Lions Aprons.

MD 2 x3 District Cabinet Meeting, August 12^th, Hillsboro – President Keith Cook and Secretary Karen Stagner will be attending – We can promote the Lions on the Leon Event to all of the Clubs in our District.  Anyone else want to carpool, Saturday, August 12^th? 

Bell County Senior Expo – September 26^th – Kimberly Cables, Belton Journal is our contact for the 8am-1pm event.  Sign-up sheet passed – Jennah, Keith, Cree & Karen have signed up so far. Sign-up to volunteer if you can – see Secretary.  Wear your BLC t-shirt.

Bacon, Blues & Brews Plate Spinning Contest, Saturday, September 30^th, Downtown Belton – make plans to help sell People’s Choice Tickets – sign up sheet will be passed closer to event. 

Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, Oct 7th – the Ship is in dry dock.  Capt D will be back on August 16^th.

Lions on the Leon Picnic in the Park, October 7th – Next planning meeting and site visit will be TODAY, July 27^th, 1:30pm (following Lions Lunch) – with a “site visit”.

Saturday, October 21^st: HOCTIL Fall Festival – Save the Date – giving out goodies and candy

Thursday, December 21^st: HOCTIL Christmas with Santa Claus – Harris Community Center??

Program:  Brett Beamesderfer and his wife, Carla are working with Belton Middle School to start a LEO Club.  This club will have such a positive impact on the students. They will acquire skills that will teach them positive traits and to work as a team to change the Community and World!  Thank You!

Future Program Assignments:
August 3 – James Harrison – State of the Club
August 10 – Mike Matthews – Lion Dick Chapin, Texas Lions Camp – and donation check(s)
August 17 – David Shaw
August 24 – Karen Stagner –Representative Hugh D. Shine – Legislative Update

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
85^th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – James Harrison is planning a Celebration. James explained that Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; then Chartered in 1939.
2024 Fundraiser Cruise – Carnival Jubilee – January 13-20, 2024 – now posted on facebook and on our website