Belton Lions Club

BLC Meeting Recap – April 6, 2023

Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Keith Cook, Jon Fontenot, Mac Hickerson, David Tuma, David Shaw, Brett Beamesderfer, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Cree Childs, Lou Griffon, James Harrison, Mark Bellomy, Dwayne Williams, Rob Potts, John Corsi, Jennah Gliha (on behalf of Chris Gregg), Reese Davis, Wayne Carpenter, David Leigh, Sam Listi

Announcements

Stampede – Brett Beamesderfer reported, with online, mail-in and sponsor registrations, we now have 61 riders.  Diamond G Ranch became a sponsor today. Reese Davis reported that we now have $4,600 in sponsorships. Secretary Stagner urged all “member sponsors” to submit rider paperwork before April 20^th to avoid confusion at on-site registration.  Event T-Shirts will be ordered on Monday. Information on the Ride has been submitted for the District Newsletter.  Also, information for “what happening”, B-Town bulletin, etc. has been submitted to Temple Telegram, Belton Journal and Killeen Daily Herald.  Official Press Release and purchased ad space is scheduled for Thursday, April 20^th. 

Picnic in the Park, October 7th – The next meeting will be on-site at Heritage Park.  Anyone wanting to attend, please be at the Lions Pavilion, Tuesday, April 11^th at 1:00pm.

Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, October 7th – Danny Dossman – We are in need of LARGE cardboard boxes – to start building our boat. The next meeting will be Monday, April 10^th, 6:00pm at the home of Danny Dossman.  Information on the Wacky Boat Race has been submitted for the District Newsletter.  Danny reported that we have commitments for 8-9 boat entries already.

Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – Two (2) member pledges are remaining unpaid – Once pledges have been paid, Kelly Boggs will come to lunch; pick up the check & make the arrangements to have “Belton Lions Club Foundation” listed on the Donor Wall of the building at UMHB.

HOCTIL families – five (5) Easter Food Baskets – Assembly and Delivery Today – Thank you to everyone who contributed and delivered; and Thank you to David Shaw for the Ayr Balloons! (see pictures)

Future Program Assignments:

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

Eldred’s Brochure

BLC Meeting Recap – March 30, 2023
Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Steve Smith, Christa Strang, John Corsi, Todd Schiller, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Mary Shockley, Billy Conway, James Harrison, Lou Griffin, Dwayne Williams, Rob Potts, Reese Davis, Keith Cook, David Shaw, Wayne Carpenter, David Leigh, Sam Listi, Mac Hickerson, Todd Schiller
Guest: Buddy Hickerson (guest of Mac Hickerson), Frank Hernandez (guest of Todd Schiller)
Song: by Lion John Corsi – who deferred to Lion David Leigh
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Lou Griffin
Joke: Lion David Leigh – Chimpanzee shipping – Prime Mates
Plate Spin: Lion John Corsi – low and l-o-n-g!

Announcements
Thank you to Lion VP Keith Cook for officiating the lunch meeting last week – Great Job!

Board Meeting Recap:
Name Badges have been ordered for all new members.
Tail Twister Danny Dossman will start 50/50’s and Raffles
100 new Heavy Duty USA Flags have been ordered and have arrived.
Initial membership application fee raised from $35 to $50 to cover badge expense.

Update from March 29^th STAMPEDE Committee Meeting.
Rest Stops: #1 KOM Cyclery; # 2 healthmarkets; # 3 redbox+ of Central Texas; # 4 CenTex Automotive; # 5 Hickerson Family.
Free Hot Dogs – post ride: Lou Griffin will be Lion Team Leader – assisted by either HOCTIL or Eldred’s Nursery children with special needs.
Snow Cones: KOM Christina’s daughter will be Team Leader for BLC – assisted by Belton High School Special Needs Department students.  This will be a fundraiser & all proceeds will benefit BHS Dept.
STRAVA interactive maps have been created by KOM and will be given to the registered riders.  Ride routes have changed slightly and have been approved. Photos of the routes are attached to this recap.
Event T-Shirt order deadline is Wednesday, April 5th – t-shirt order will be placed during week of 4/10.
Sponsors wishing to receive all benefits, including event t-shirts must also be in by April 5^th.
Patti Powell has volunteered to help Reese Davis contacting and following up on Sponsors.
Reese Davis has ordered 100 Welcome Bags from the Belton Chamber of Commerce.
Patti Powell will be Team Leader for on-site Registration; Veronica Logan will be Event T-Shirt on-site coordination.  Registration recap and planning meeting will be held during week of April 17^th.
KOM will be providing SAG wagon; and will be providing the drink powder for the rest stop(s) igloo coolers.
Routes will be marked on Thursday; then rechecked on Friday – John Wiist, KOM, has volunteered to help mark route.
Reese Davis will coordinate with Sam Listi for tables, chairs, trash cans, restrooms, etc.
Redbox+ Christa Strang will be providing three (3) sanitation station/dumpsters for the ride this year.
Newspaper ads and
are scheduled for Thursday, April 20^th. 

Picnic in the Park, October 7th  – update from March 28^th Committee Meeting. Plans are progressing for the Band, stage, Fish Fry, etc. The next meeting will be on-site at Heritage Park.  Anyone wanting to attend, please be at the Lions Pavilion, Tuesday, April 11^th at 1:00pm.

Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, October 7th – Danny Dossman – We are in need of LARGE cardboard boxes – to start building our boat. Danny reported that it looks like we already have 8-9 wacky boat entries. Flier and Rules are attached to this email Recap in .pdf format.  The next meeting date has not been set yet – it will probably be scheduled for a date after Easter.

Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – Two (2) member pledges are remaining unpaid – we should have them next meeting. Once pledges have been paid, Kelly Boggs will come to lunch; pick up the check & make the arrangements to have “Belton Lions Club Foundation” listed on the Donor Wall of the building at UMHB.

HOCTIL families – five (5) Easter Food Baskets – Assembly and Delivery scheduled for next Thursday, April 6^th.  PLEASE bring items to lunch with you – Thank you for your support of this project!

Program: – Keith Cook – Dr. Stephanie Ferguson, BISD Director of PK-12 Career Readiness – an update on all of BISD Career Technical Education (CTE) programs.  Challenge ~ Prepare ~ Empower. As students prepare for the workforce of tomorrow, CTE teachers prepare them to become college and career-ready by offering career exploration, employability, technical, and job-specific training in specific career clusters. In the past three years, more than 300 students have demonstrated skills at district, regional, state and national CTSO competitions.  Great Program!  Thank You!

Future Program Assignments:
April 6 – Dwayne Williams
April 13 – Mac Hickerson

April 27 – Malinda Golden – STAMPEDE logistics meeting

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Banner Stand and Specialty products – John Corsi and Jon Fontenot
Officer Nominations for 2023-2024 for year beginning July 1^st
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

THE RULES Wacky Boat Race (3)
Wacky Boat Race Entry Form (3)

Call to Order by Lion 2^nd VP Keith Cook

Members Present: Veronica Logan, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Mac Hickerson, John Corsi, James Harrison

Absent: Mike Matthews

Membership Report – Karen Stagner

Financial Report – Jon Fontenot
General Account: $ 1,203.82
Activity Account: $ 34,504.48

– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating – plans are progressing.  Tabled until after Picnic in the Park.

– General Account – to note from financial presentation meeting – other expenditures are P O Box, Chamber Membership, stamps, envelopes, ink, office supplies not directly expensed to our fundraisers.  Danny Dossman presented an idea to promote prompt Dues payment – possibly adding a $25 fee if not paid promptly.  Jon Fontenot suggested that he get with the Bank about “auto drafting” availability.

New Business: 

– Name Badges – $14.95 each, plus shipping – authorize roughly 10 new badges from General Account – after discussion, Danny Dossman motioned that the Club raise the $35.00 new member processing fee to $50.00 in order to cover the membership badge & order the needed 9-10 badges; 2^nd by John Corsi; approved.  Badges will be ordered each quarter.

– Start 50/50 and Raffles within membership at meetings; discussion & authorize.  After a brief discussion, the Board authorized Tail Twister Danny Dossman to plan and coordinate 50/50 and Raffles within the Club; with proceeds directed to the General Account.

– USA Flag Program – Karen Stagner – new flag order: 50 or 100 – $5.61 each – authorize. After a brief discussion, Veronica Logan motioned to purchase 100 new flags; 2^nd by John Corsi; approved.

– Club T-Shirts – During a discussion concerning the new Club T-Shirts, it was determined that the t-shirts cost the club a base price of $10.00; and the members are paying a base price of $12.00 – therefore, the t-shirt sales can be considered a Club fundraiser – classified under the Activity Account. Motioned by Jon Fontenot; 2^nd by James Harrison; approved.

Holding to a Later Date:

– Moving Eyeglass Collection Box – this was tabled at the January Board Meeting – left tabled.

– Banner Stand and Specialty Products – John Corsi and Jon Fontenot – this was tabled at the January Board Meeting – left tabled.

Meeting Closed at 1:45pm

Club Metrics Reported to LCI
People Served: 852
Service Activities Completed: 11
Volunteer Hours: 252 (includes hrs for Service Activities only)
Funds Donated: $7,350

BLC Meeting Recap – March 23, 2023

Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews

Members Present: Keith Cook, Jon Fontenot, Christa strang, John Corsi, David Tuma, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Veronica Logan, Billy Conway, James Harrison, Dwayne Williams, Wayne Carpenter, David Shaw, Cree Childs, Jennah Gliha (on behalf of Chris Gregg), James Smith

Program: David Leigh in Chicago; and pre-arranged to have Judy Garrett present an update on Downtown Belton … and Off the Rails; – with Danny Dossman as host.  Judy provided an exciting and informative update on the new businesses recently opened; and soon to be developed and open in the Downtown area.  She, also, provided an overview of upcoming Events planned for the Downtown area.  It’s always fun and discovery time with Judy Garrett in the house!  Thank You!

2024 Fundraiser Cruise – Carnival Jubilee – January 13-20, 2024

BLC Order of Business – March 16, 2023
Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Fon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Rob Potts, Mac Hickerson, David Tuma, Brett Beamesderfer, Mary Shockley, Christa Strang, Karen Stagner, Dwayne Williams James Bellomy, Jennah Gliha (on behalf of Chris Gregg), Cree Childs, Wayne Carpenter, Sam Listi
Guest: none
Song: by Lion Rob Potts
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Danny Dossman
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews – reach to the sky
Joke: Lion Cree Childs – Baby Computer Father – “Data”
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson

Announcements
Stampede, April 29th – Sponsor forms available / Registration is open / $2,250 collected in sponsorships – several more pledged. As of today, we have 22 riders signed up online.
Picnic in the Park, October 7th – Full update when James Harrison returns. Christa Strang advised that the Committee is working on Bands and other amenities for the event.
Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, October 7th – Danny Dossman briefed everyone on start/stop location logistics for the race.  The committee meets again on Monday, March 20^th, 6:30pm, Danny’s home.
John Corsi – t-shirts are ready and will be available at the next meeting – payment at delivery will be appreciated.
Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – Four (4) member pledges are unpaid. Once pledges have been paid, Kelly Boggs will come to lunch; pick up the check & make the arrangements.
HOCTIL families – five (5) Easter Food Baskets – sign up is full – Assembly and Delivery scheduled for Thursday, April 6^th.  Non-Perishables can be brought to any meeting.

Program: Treasurer Jon Fontenot presented the current State of Financial – General Fund Only – with a handout of the Powerpoint (attached).  As of April 1^st, the Club needs to raise the quarterly dues to $180.00. During the discussion, a question was asked about the difference between Regular Member, Associate Member and Affiliate Member – so, a .pdf of the LCI membership level definitions is attached also.  Thank you Jon Fontenot for a thorough and easy to understand explanation of our General Fund Income & Expenses – for the healthy future of our Club.

Future Program Assignments:
March 23 – David Leigh
March 30 – Keith Cook
April 6 – Dwayne Williams
April 13 – Mac Hickerson
April 20 – Rob Potts
April 27 – Malinda Golden – STAMPEDE logistics meeting

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Banner Stand and Specialty products – John Corsi and Jon Fontenot
Officer Nominations for 2023-2024 for year beginning July 1^st
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

Treasurer Income-Expense
PresentationLions Club Membership Levels

BLC Meeting Recap – March 9, 2023
Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, David Tuma, Keith Cook, Billy Conway, Jon Fontenot, John Corsi, Karen Stagner, Gene Elis, Cree Childs, Steve Smith, Jennah Gliha (on behalf of Chris Gregg), Mac Hickerson, Mark Bellomy, Dwayne Williams, David Leigh, Christa Strang, Mary Shockley, James Harrison
Guest: Buddy (guest of Mac Hickerson), Carey Ellis (guest of Gene Ellis), Andrea Womack (speaker)
Song: by Lion David Leigh
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion James Harrison
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Joke: Buddy Hickerson – squirrel fell out of a tree …
Lion David Leigh – what a pirate pays for corn – a buck an ear

Announcements
Stampede – Sponsor forms available / Registration is open / we have 16 registered rider already.
Picnic in the Park –Their next planning meeting will be March 10^th at the Chamber, 1pm, all Welcome.
Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race – Next planning meeting will be March 14^th, 6pm, Danny’s home.
John Corsi – t-shirts have been ordered.
Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – Five (5) member pledges are unpaid. Once pledges have been paid, Kelly Boggs will come to lunch; pick up the check & make the arrangements.
HOCTIL families – five (5) Easter Food Baskets – sign up is full – Assembly and Delivery scheduled for Thursday, April 6^th.  Non-Perishables can be brought to any meeting. Sign-up attached to this email.

Program: Chris Gregg and Jennah Gliha invited Andrea Womack, Area representative, Heart of Texas Fellowship of Christian Athletes.  The Heart of Texas FCA Ministry covers a 12 county area.  The Staff serves over 200 campuses and works alongside their local Leadership Boards.
Vision: To see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.
Mission: To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.
Values: Relationships will demonstrate a steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word hrough Integrity.
Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.  Thank You!

Future Program Assignments:
March 16 – Danny Dossman – TBD
March 23 – David Leigh

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Banner Stand and Specialty products – John Corsi and Jon Fontenot
Officer Nominations for 2023-2024 for year beginning July 1^st
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.

Recap from the Board of Directors Meeting, Thurs., Feb. 26

1.  The Board approved for James Harrison to move forward with planning a 2024 Fundraiser Cruise on Carnival Jubilee, January 13-20, 2024.

2.  The Board discussed dues, lunch and non-fundraiser income/expenses – Jon Fontenot will provide the Club with a full breakdown at a near future lunch meeting and announce the results.

BLC Meeting Recap – March 2, 2023
Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Steve Smith, Keigh Cook, Mack Latimer, Sam Listi, Wayne Carpenter, John Corsi, Brett Beamesderfer, Christa Strang, Karen Stagner, Lou Griffin, James Harrison, Dwayne Williams, Mark Bellomy, Jon Fontenot, Cree Childs, Mac Hickerson, Mary Shockley
Guest: Nathan Flores & Paul Strang (guests of Christa Strang); Buddy Hickerson (guest of Mac Hickerson)
Song: by Lion John Corsi

Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Lou Griffin
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Joke: Buddy Hickerson – a mushroom goes into a bar – fun guy

Announcements
Stampede – Sponsor forms available / Registration is open / we have 1 registered rider already.
Picnic in the Park –Their next planning meeting will be March 10^th at the Chamber, 1pm, all Welcome.
Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race – Next planning meeting will be March 13^th, 6pm, Danny’s home.
John Corsi – BLC Member t-shirts have been ordered.
Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – Seven (7) member pledges are unpaid. Once pledges have been paid, Kelly Boggs will come to lunch; pick up the check & make the arrangements.
USA Flag Program – 2^nd Notices have been mailed / 50% of the participants have paid
HOCTIL families – five (5) Easter Food Baskets – sign up sheet passed – Assembly and Delivery scheduled for Thursday, April 6^th.  The sheet is almost FULL already – Thank You!
Preference: Everyone present voted U-Shape for lunch setting

Program: Christa Strang invited the Honorable Ted Duffield to speak to the Club about SCOFFLAW. Judge Duffield provided an informative presentation explaining SCOFFLAW.  The law allows a freeze on vehicle registrations of those who owe the county/city/toll authority a fine or fee that is past due.  Great Presentation!  Thank You!

Future Program Assignments: note: previously listed 1 day off

March 16 – Danny Dossman
March 23 – David Leigh
March 30 – Keith Cook

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Banner Stand and Specialty products – John Corsi and Jon Fontenot
Officer Nominations for 2023-2024 for year beginning July 1^st
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.

Recap from the Board of Directors Meeting, Thurs., Feb. 26

1.  The Board approved for James Harrison to move forward with planning a 2024 Fundraiser Cruise.
2.  The Board discussed dues, lunch and non-fundraiser income/expenses – Jon Fontenot will provide the Club with a full breakdown at a near future lunch meeting and announce the results.
Scofflaw

Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews at 1:06pm

Members Present: Danny Dossman, Jon Fontenot, Keith Cook, Mike Matthews, Mac Hickerson, James Harrison, David Shaw, Karen Stagner

Absent: Veronica Logan, John Corsi

Agenda:

NOTE:  Called BOARD Meeting was held on Thursday, February 9^th; regarding relocating Lions Lunch to Deadfish Grill – starting February 23^rd.  A quorum was present. President Mike Matthews reported that all of our questions have been answered; and that Deadfish Grill has storage for our Flags, Banners & Stands.  Motioned to relocate by James Harrison; 2^nd by Jon Fontenot; voted to approve.

Financial Report – Jon Fontenot

January General Account: $2,221.93
  January Activity Account: $28,794.84

– Dues and Lunch Pricing – Jon Fontenot – Dues, lunch and non-fundraiser expenses come from General Account. Average 13 weeks per quarter / $15 per week for lunch = $195. Plus, District Dues and LCI Dues twice per year.  Our current dues are $150 per quarter. The Club also pays for Speaker lunches and District Officer Guest lunches.  We have 29 regular members; and average 20-22 members per week at lunch. After a lengthy discussion, Danny Dossman made motion to raise quarterly dues to $180; 2^nd by Mac Hickerson; passed. April 1^st billing will be $180.00 per quarter.  Jon Fontenot will provide the Club with a full breakdown at a near future lunch meeting; and will announce the increase.

– USA Flag Program – Karen Stagner – update on payments – just under 50% paid.  Karen questioned whether the Board wanted her to email the “reminder”; or postal mail.  After discussion, it was decided to mail the invoices.

– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating – plans are progressing.

– Moving Eyeglass Collection Box – this was tabled at the January Board Meeting – left tabled.

– Banner Stand and Specialty products – John Corsi and Jon Fontenot – this was tabled at the January Board Meeting – left tabled.

New Business:

– James Harrison announced that he would like to plan a 2024 Benefit Cruise, coordinating with Your Travel Agent – Belton.  The cruise would be of no cost to the Club – Carnival matches a contribution built into the individual reservation for the cruise.  Cruise would also include transportation to and from Galveston from Belton.

Motion to move forward with the cruise plans by Jon Fontenot; 2^nd by Karen Stagner; passed.

– James Harrison would like to have Business Cards to use as he solicits sponsors for Picnic in the Park.  Karen Stagner will make the cards for him.

Meeting Closed at 1:30pm

Club Metrics Reported to LCI

People Served: 852

Service Activities Completed: 11

Volunteer Hours: 252 (includes hrs for Service Activities only)

Funds Donated: $7,350

Funds Raised: $1,400

BLC Meeting Recap – February 23, 2023 – 1^st Meeting at Deadfish Grill

Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews

Members Present: Dany Dossman, Mike Matthews, David Tuma, Karen Stagner, Keith Cook, Dwayne Williams, Mac Hickerson, James Harrison, Lou Griffin, Reese Davis, Brett Beamesderfer, David Shaw, David Leigh, Wayne Carpenter, Sam Listi, Jennah Gliha (on behalf of Chris Gregg), Jon Fontenot, John Corsi, Cree Childs, Mark Bellomy
Guest: Susan Harrison (guest of James Harrison), Jesse Bro (guest of John Corsi)
Song: by Lion David Leigh
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson – really l-o-n-g shelf life
Joke: Lion David Leigh – periodic – chemist – barium … you had to be there …

Thank you to Deadfish Grill … the room was filled with energy and excitement … great food & service!
Lion James Harrison administered the Oath to new members Mark Bellomy and Cree Childs – Welcome!

Program

Picnic in the Park – James Harrison – update from 1^st Committee Meeting – James will be working on sponsors for: Event Sponsor; Entertainment Sponsor; Car or Bike Show Sponsor.  Temple-Belton Lady Lions will be there doing Vision Screening.  They are planning for Food Trucks at $250 per space; and a Fish Fry from 4-6 in the evening.  Their next meeting will be March 10^th at the Chamber.

Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race – update from 3^rd Committee Meeting- Danny Dossman updated with the Logo and plans for a promo float in the Belton 4^th of July Parade.  Handout of Save the Date flyer and Wacky Boat pictures.  Corrugated Category will have some basic rules; Wacky Category must be wacky – no traditional watercraft.  Heats in categories, then final eliminations; People’s Choice; President’s Award; Prizes will be trophies. Planning for no one under 8 to participate – anyone under 16 must be accompanied by parent – everyone signs waiver. Next planning meeting will be March 13^th, 6pm, Danny’s home.

Announcements

John Corsi – t-shirt – blue shirt, gold artwork; $12 each – Order will be placed after today’s Lunch meeting – 35 shirts – shirts will be invoiced with dues.

Future Program Assignments:
March 3 – Christa Strang
March 10 – Chris Gregg
March 17 – Danny Dossman
March 24 – David Leigh
March 31 – Keith Cook

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Banner Stand and Specialty products – John Corsi and Jon Fontenot
Officer Nominations for 2023-2024 for year beginning July 1st

Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Dwayne Williams, David Leigh, Wayne Carpenter, Gene Ellis, Keith Cook, Jon Fontenot, Billy Conway, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Cree Childs, Jennah Gliha (on behalf of Chris Gregg), Rob Potts, Steve Smith, Christa Strang, James Harrison, Mac Hickerson

Guest: Mark Belamy (guest of Dwayne Williams); Buddy Hickerson (guest of Mac Hickerson)
Song: by Jennah Gliha
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Joke: Lion David Leigh – Medieval Fine China Knight – Sir Ramic

Announcements
Picnic in the Park – James Harrison – 1^st Committee Meeting scheduled for 10am on Friday
Stampede – Brett Beamesderfer and Reese Davis – will be updated at 2/23 lunch meeting
Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race – Danny Dossman provided an update; next planning meeting scheduled for 2/20, 6pm, Danny’s home.
John Corsi – t-shirt/polo shirt – blue shirt, gold artwork; order sheet passing around – $12 each – Order will be placed after 2/23 Lunch meeting.
Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – Update: $2,500 has been pledged. Once pledges have been paid (invoices handed out today), Kelly Boggs will come to lunch; pick up the check & make the arrangements.

Program: Lion James Harrison invited Terri Covington to provide a update on today’s real estate market – comparing last Spring; last Fall; this Spring – inventory and price changes – interest rate changes and so much more.  Great Program!  Thank You!

Future Program Assignments:
February 23 – Lou Griffin
March 3 – Christa Strang
March 10 – Chris Gregg
March 17 – Danny Dossman
March 24 – David Leigh
March 31 – Keith Cook

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Banner Stand and Specialty products – John Corsi and Jon Fontenot