Belton Lions Club

BLC Meeting Recap – February 9, 2023 (February 2^nd was cancelled due to icy weather)

Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews

Members Present: Christa Strang, Mike Matthews, Reese Davis, Keith Cook, John Corsi, Dwayne Williams, Wayne Carpenter, Gene Ellis, Sam Listi, Karen Stagner, Lou Griffin, Mac Hickerson, James Harrison, Mary Shockley, Danny Dossman, Steve Smith, David Tuma, Rob Potts, David Leigh

Guest: Buddy Hickerson, Mack Latimer, Cree Childs & David Chamblis (guests of John Corsi)
Song: by Lion David Leigh
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Gene Ellis
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Joke: Lion David Leigh – Titanic Syncing

Program: President Mike Matthews invited Bell County Commissioner, Precinct 1, Russell Schneider, who presented an update on what the Commissioners are focusing on and planning; and Projects & Partnerships.  Thank You!

Announcements
Picnic in the Park – James Harrison – Update – plans are moving forward
Stampede – Brett Beamesderfer and Reese Davis – Active Listing open; forms & QR code on website and facebook
Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race – Update – Danny Dossman – plans are moving forward – next planning meeting January 20^th
John Corsi – t-shirt – blue shirt, gold artwork; order sheet passing around – $12 each – Order will be placed by the end of February.
Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – Update: $2,500 has been pledged. Once pledges have been paid, Kelly Boggs will come to lunch; pick up the check & make the arrangements.
BOARD MEETING after lunch next week.

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

BLC Meeting Recap – January 26, 2023

Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Sam Listi, Reese Davis, John corsi, Wayne Carpenter, David Shaw, Brett Beamesderfer, James Harrison, Dwayne Williams, Jon Fontenot, Veronica Logan, Keith Cook, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Billy Conway, David Tuma, Mac Hickerson, Lou Griffin, Steven Smith
Guest: Buddy Hickerson (guest of Mac Hickerson); Van Welch, UMHB Safety Director (guest of Jon Fontenot)
Song: by Lion(s) John Corsi & Reese Davis
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Lou Griffin
Exercise: Lion James Harrison …
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Joke(s): Lion Dossman – Valentine’s / Flame / Perfect Match; Bed Bugs / Love Bugs / Springs

Presentation: President Mike Matthews presented James Harrison an LCI Award Key for Membership Growth. Thank You.

Induction: Lion James Harrison administered our Oath to new member Steven Smith!  Welcome!

Program: Crazy Boat Races, by Danny Dossman.  October 7^th in conjunction with Picnic in the Park.
Danny gave an overview of the plans and ideas formed at the recent Committee Meeting.  The next Committee Meeting will be Monday, January 30, 6pm, at Danny’s home.  Maybe “Lions on the Leon Boat Race”.  We need someone to design a logo – volunteers?

Announcements
Picnic in the Park will take place October 7^th, in conjunction with the Boat Races – James Harrison.
Dues and Gift Card invoices have been emailed or postal mailed – please pay promptly
Update on Flag Program – renewal invoices have been sent – payments are steadily coming in.John Corsi has a t-shirt/polo shirt quote from Patti Powell/BeOne; – blue shirt, gold artwork; order sheet passed around – $12 each – Order will be placed by the end of February.
Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – Secretary Stagner suggested that the BLC sponsor a $2,500 contribution to show support and secure a listing on the Donor Wall. The Board agreed to present a sign-up pledge sheet at the next lunch meeting. Danny Dossman pledged $100.00 and is challenging each member to match his pledge (which he has already matched himself)…or more. It was agreed that the pledges should not be invoiced with dues. Pledge sheet passed around.
Stampede Coordinators – Reese Davis and Brett Beamesderfer On-line Active website is usually set-up in January to open for registrations. Stampede is April 29^th 2023.  Committee Meeting scheduled for 2pm Sunday, January 29^th at the home of Karen Stagner.

Future Program Assignments:
February 2 – Mike Matthews – Bell County Commissioner Russell Schneider
February 9 – David Shaw
February 16 – James Harrison
February 23 – Lou Griffin

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Heritage Park Coordinator– Belton Lions Wall – James Harrison coordinating
Banner Stand and Specialty products to give away. John Corsi will get with Patti Powell about pricing for the Banner Stand; and Jon Fontenot will put together ideas and pricing from one of his vendors. Information to be presented at the next Board Meeting.

Belton Lions Club – January 19, 1pm, The GIN, Board of Directors Meeting

Welcome and Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews
Members Present: Mike Matthews, James Harrison, Mac Hickerson, John Corsi, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner
Membership Report:
  Dues Report: handout – payments are steadily coming in.
Member Report:
Regular Members – 27 / Affiliate Member – 1 / At Large Member – 7 / Associate Member – 1
Treasurer’s Report: to be reported when Treasurer returns
General Account:
Activity Account:
Edward Jones Investments: $22,941.68
Gunter Financial Investments: $10,592.06

OLD BUSINESS
Moving Eyeglass Collection Box – tabled until February
Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – We will bring this out at the next meeting – taking pledges to reach a goal of $2,500 to get Belton Lions Club Foundation name on the donor wall at the Marek-Smith Training Center at UMHB.
Boat Races – 1^st Committee Planning Meeting will be Monday, January 23, 6pm, at the home of Danny Dossman.
Stampede – 1^st Committee Planning Meeting will be next week – information will be emailed.
Picnic in the Park – James Harrison has a Committee; Picnic in the Park will be held in conjunction with the Boat Races on October 7^th.
Wall of Honor – James Harrison presented a picture proposed location for the Wall. John Corsi motioned to accept the location; Mac Hickerson 2^nd; motion passed.  James will proceed with getting the cost to present to the Board.
T-Shirts – John Corsi has secured a price for blue Belton Lions T-Shirts, with gold lettering – for the Club to have a uniform look at events.  Sign up sheet for ordering will be passed starting at the next meeting – T-Shirt price will be $12 each.  Motion by Danny Dossman; 2nd by Karen Stagner; passed. We will order them from BeOne Marketing, Patti Powell.
Banner Stand and Specialty Products – John Corsi will continue to look into this.  Motion to table by John Corsi; 2^nd by Danny Dossman; tabled.

NEW BUSINESS:
Meal system at The GIN – Mike Matthews and Danny Dossman will check into pricing and logistics for lunch at Deadfish Grill.
Thursday, February 23^rd – the GIN has rented our room out to another organization – we will need to meet elsewhere.
Cinema Gift Cards for Speakers – David Leigh has offered to provide a $20 gift card to Grand Avenue Theater – each week – to include in the Speaker Mug.  Anyone else wanting to include something in the mug is welcome.
Scholarship for Charter School Students – Karen Stagner received an email question about whether our Scholarships were available to Charter School Seniors.  After lengthy discussion, it was determined that the current two Scholarships are specifically for BISD students.
Caps for Cancer – bottle caps (District) – Karen Stagner will get with Linda Vaughn to find out more about the bottle cap program and report at the next meeting.
Projects from General Account vs Foundation Account – Karen Stagner will get with District to get clarification for the Donor Wall; and for the Heritage Park Wall of Honor.  

Meeting Adjourned at 1:55pm

Service Metrics from LCI for Belton Lions Club / July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023 Y-T-D
People Served: 852
Service Activities Completed: 11
Volunteer Hours: 252
Funds Donated: $7,350
Funds Raised: $1,400

BLC Meeting Recap – January 19, 2023

Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews

Program: Lion James Harrison invited Lion Dick Chapin, District 2-X3 Representative, Texas Lions Camp to provide an overview and update on this year’s camp (schedule attached).  Did you know that in the History of TLC, over 80,000 campers have been served. The Camp is 515 acres with 51 structures; featuring a fishing pier and boat house, ropes courses, gym, equestrian, infirmary & amphitheatre.  Camp registration opened January 3^rd to serve children with physical disabilities, down syndrome, and type 1 diabetes.  Thank you for an informative presentation!

BLC Meeting Recap – January 12, 2023

Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews

Members Present: Reese Davis, Mike Matthews, Gene Ellis, David Leigh, Keith Cook, John Corsi, Bret Beamesderfer, Sam Listi, Wayne Carpenter, Karen Stagner, David Tuma, Jennah Gliha (on behalf of Chris Gregg), David Shaw, Christa Strang, Lou Griffin, James Harrison, Dwayne Williams, Mac Hickerson

Guest: Paul Strang (guest of Christa Strang), Katie McCray (speaker)
Song: by Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion David Tuma
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Exercise: Lion James Harrison – images of jogger in suspenders
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson – Internationally Lo-o-o-o-ng Spin
Joke: Lion James Harrison – something about a Rolls Royce – you had to be there

Program: Lion Reese Davis invited Katie McCray, Exec. Dir., Foster Love Bell County to discuss foster care and what they do to provide for the children of our community who are suddenly out of the system.  There are 1,600 children in the Bell County Foster System.  Thank you for this wonderful program and everything they do at the Foster Love House.

Announcements
Dues and Gift Card invoices have been emailed or postal mailed.
Update on Chief Jon Fontenot – Chief is doing well and we may possibly see him back soon.
Update on Boat Races tabled until next week
Update on Stampede – planning meeting will be soon.
Update on Flag Program – renewal invoices have been sent

Future Program Assignments:
January 19 – Brett Beamesderfer
January 26 – Karen Stagner
February 2 – Mike Matthews
February 9 – David Shaw
February 16 – James Harrison
February 23 – Lou Griffin

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Heritage Park Coordinator– Belton Lions Wall – Picnic in the Park – James Harrison will get with Matt Bates and report at the next Board meeting.
Stampede Coordinators – Reese Davis and Brett Beamesderfer On-line Active website is usually set-up in January to open for registrations. Planning meeting to be scheduled soon. Stampede is April 29^th 2023.
John Corsi will get basic t-shirt/polo shirt quotes from Patti Powell; – blue shirt, gold artwork.
Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – Secretary Stagner suggested that the BLC sponsor a $2,500 contribution to show support and secure a listing on the Donor Wall. The Board agreed to present a sign-up pledge sheet at the next lunch meeting. Danny Dossman pledged $100.00 and is challenging each member to match his pledge…or more. It was agreed that the pledges should not be invoiced with dues.
Banner Stand and Specialty products to give away. John Corsi will get with Patti Powell about pricing for the Banner Stand; and Jon Fontenot will put together ideas and pricing from one of his vendors. Information to be presented at the next Board Meeting.
President Mike Matthews has generated a new Program Assignment list for 2023.

BLC MEETING MINUTES – January 5

Belton Lions Club – January 5^th 2023, Noon, The Gin

Welcome to The Happy New Year Addition and Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews.

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Mac Hickerson, David Shaw, John Corsi, Sam Listi, David Leigh, James Harrison, Wayne Carpenter, Danny Dossman, Mary Shockley, Veronica Logan, Keith Cook, Buddy Hickerson.

Guest: Steve Smith (guest of David Shaw) Jason Fossett, Austin Stolte.

Song: by Lion John Corsi

Pledge to US Flag: Lion Sam Listi

Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook

Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter

Exercise: Lion James Harrison

Joke: There’s a new restaurant coming to Belton, you go in and get what you deserve.

Why do toilets make good poker players? They get a lot of flushes. (2 for 1 on the jokes)

Program: John Corsi has invited Head Basketball Coach Jason Fossett from Belton High School and Assistant Austin Stolte. Coach Fossett invited everyone to the February 7^th Basketball game @ 7:00 pm where the 65th reunion of the 1958 Texas State Champs would be introduced to the fans. He also invited us to visit the Wall of Honor located at the high school.

Announcements

Dues and Gift Card invoices have been emailed or postal mailed.

Pictures with Santa was a great success, despite the wind and Cold temperatures.

John Corsi wanted to shout out a special Thank you to Lions that helped with the Santa event. Mike Matthews, Mayor Wayne Carpenter, Sam Listi, John Corsi, Patti Powell and Karen Stagner.

Chief Jon Fontenot is recovering well, keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Danny Dossman announced that he had future announcements, but today was an announcement from the past. On the Day of December 29^th, 1845 Texas joined the union and became the 28^th state. Owed money back.

Mike Matthews reported there is going to be a change to the Belton Lions Lunch menu with a flip week to week. There was a special request that Chicken Fried Steak remain on the menu.

Future Program Assignments:

January 12 – Reese Davis

January 19 – Brett Beamesderfer

January 26 – Karen Stagner

Keeping on the Front Burner:

Belton Lion Business Cards – keep handing out those cards – inviting prospective new members. Lion Corsi suggested that we have a prize drawing @ Charter night for whoever invites (using the cards) the most prospective new members.

BLC Charter Celebration in 2023 will be during our regular lunch time.

Banner Stand and Specialty products to give away. John Corsi will get with Patti Powell about pricing for the Banner Stand; and Jon Fontenot will put together ideas and pricing from one of his vendors. Information to be presented at the next Board Meeting. President Mike Matthews is generating a new Program Assignment list for 2023.

Heritage Park Coordinator– Belton Lions Wall – Picnic in the Park – James Harrison will get with Matt Bates and report at the next Board meeting.

Future Boat Race Coordinator – Danny Dossman is assembling a committee and will schedule a planning meeting.

Stampede Coordinators – Reese Davis and Brett Beamesderfer On-line Active website is usually set-up in January to open for registrations. Planning meeting to be scheduled soon. Stampede is April 29^th 2023.

John Corsi will get basic t-shirt/polo shirt quotes from Patti Powell; Karen Stagner will get same from H & H – purple shirt, gold artwork.

Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – Secretary Stagner suggested that the BLC sponsor a $2,500 contribution to show support and secure a listing on the Donor Wall. The Board agreed to present a sign-up pledge sheet at the next lunch meeting. Danny Dossman pledged $100.00 and is challenging each member to match his pledge…or more. It was agreed that the pledges should not be invoiced with dues.

Flag Program- Renewal invoicing will begin in January

2022 Christmas Lunch with the Lake Belton High School Choir!

Belton Lions Club – December 8th, Noon, The GIN, Meeting Recap

Welcome and Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews
Members Present:  Mike Matthews, Gene Ellis, Wayne Carpenter, Sam Listi, Brett Beamesderfer, John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, Reese Davis, Billy Conway, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, David Shaw, Keith Cook, Mac Hickerson, James Harrison, Dwayne Williams, Veronica Logan
Guests: Gary Johnson (speaker); Grand Prairie Deputy Chief Brad Leonard (speaker guest); Buddy & Neil Hickerson; Pete Ramirez, BISD & Doug Taylor, BISD (guests of Keith Cook)
Song: by Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: by Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: by Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: by Lion Wayne Carpenter
Exercise: by Lion James Harrison
Joke: by Lion Leigh – a rhetorical question compared to a joke; Lion Dossman – Police on a high speed chase-something about returning his wife.
Plate Spin by Lion Mac Hickerson – champion plate spinner

Board Meeting Recap:
Where do we send the eyeglasses that we collect?  Jon Fontenot – We will send them directly to Texas Lions Eyebank; this will enable our Club to get credit with Texas Lions and LCI.
The Board discussed getting the eyeglass collection box moved from City Hall to a more visible outdoor location – the Library is preferred, if possible and permissible.
Banner Stand and Specialty Products to give away.  John Corsi will get with Patti Powell about pricing for the Banner Stand; and Jon Fontenot will put together ideas and pricing from one of his vendors.  Information to be presented at next Board Meeting.
President Mike Matthews is generating a new Program Assignment list for January 2023.
Heritage Park Coordinator – Belton Lions Wall – Picnic in the Park – James Harrison will get with Matt Bates and report next Board meeting.
Future Boat Race Coordinator – Danny Dossman is assembling a committee and will schedule a planning meeting.
Stampede Coordinators –Reese Davis and Brett Beamesderfer / On-Line Active website is usually set-up in January to open for registrations.  Planning meeting to be scheduled soon.  Stampede is April 29^th, 2023.
John Corsi will get basic t-shirt/polo shirt quotes from Patti Powell; Karen Stagner will get same from H&H – purple shirt, gold artwork.
Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – Secretary Stagner suggested that the BLC sponsor a $2,500 contribution to show support and secure a listing on the Donor Wall. The Board agreed to present a sign-up pledge sheet at the next lunch meeting.  Danny Dossman pledged $100.00 and is challenging each member to match his pledge … or more.  It was agreed that the pledges should not be invoiced with dues.
Flag Program – Renewal Invoicing will begin in January  

Announcements
Grand Avenue Theater Tickets – order now; pay in January – Order Deadline: TODAY; Available for Pick-up: December 15th
BLC Christmas Party, next week, Dec. 15, Noon – John Corsi and James Harrison
Christmas Baskets for HOCTIL families – Karen Stagner – delivery planned for after Christmas lunch. (Sign-up list attached)
Visit and Pictures with Santa, hosted by Belton Lions – 5:30-8pm, December 22^nd, Harris Community Center – for HOCTIL Families of Children with Special Needs. Cookies and Cocoa – All are Welcome to help set-up & attend!  Sign-up sheet for cookies passing today.

Program:  Sam Listi invited retired Roanoke Asst. City Manager / Police Chief Gary Johnson, currently a Team Leader for the Texas Police Chiefs’ Accreditation Program – The Law Enforcement Accreditation Program is a voluntary process where police agencies in Texas prove their compliance with 170 Texas Law Enforcement Best Practices. Belton was the first police agency in Central Texas to be Recognized, and that occurred in 2011. Since that time, Belton has been re-accredited 3 times, with this current effort achieving a fourth accreditation.  Belton has also worked to assist other Texas police agencies, mentoring them in achieving Accreditation and delivering Best Practices. We are fortunate to have the level of professionalism found in the Belton Police Department through the leadership of ACM/Police Chief Gene Ellis.

Future Program Assignments:
December 15 – Holiday Celebration at Lunch (plus HOCTIL deliveries afterward)
December 22 – No Lunch Meeting; HOCTIL Visit and Pictures with Santa in the evening
December 29 – No Meeting
January 5 – John Corsi

– Keeping on the Front Burner:
Belton Lion Business Cards – keep handing out those cards – inviting prospective new members.
Lion Corsi suggested that we have a prize drawing @ Charter Night for whoever invites (using the cards) the                                             most prospective new members.
BLC Charter Celebration in 2023 will be during our regular lunch timeline.

Belton Lions Club – November/December, Noon, The GIN, Board of Directors Meeting (December 1^st, 2022)

Welcome and Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews
Members Present: Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Veronica Logan, David Shaw, Mac Hickerson, Danny Dossman, John Corsi

Membership Report:
 Dues Report: handout
Member Report:
Regular Members – 29 / Affiliate Member – 1 / At Large Member – 6 / Associate Member – 1
Treasurer’s Report:
General Account: $3,623.96
Activity Account: $26,332.84
Edward Jones Investments: No Report at this meeting
Gunter Financial Investments: $10,533.28

OLD BUSINESS
Grand Avenue Movie Theater Tickets – Place order December 8^th; Delivery on December 15^th.
Visit and Pictures with Santa, hosted by Belton Lions – 5:30-8pm, Dec. 22, Harris Community Center – for HOCTIL Families of Children with Special Needs. Members to bring Cookies. Patti Powell is helping to get photo set décor; John Corsi asked if some decorations could be used for the Dec. 15^th Christmas Party.
NO lunch meeting on December 22^nd (HOCTIL Christmas at 5:30pm) or December 29^th; voted at last Board Meeting
BLC Christmas Party, Dec. 15, Noon – John Corsi and James Harrison
Where do we send the eyeglasses that we collect?  Jon Fontenot – We will get the Texas Lions Eyebank address and send them directly; this will enable our Club to get credit with Texas Lions and LCI.
The Board discussed getting the eyeglass collection box moved from City Hall to a more visible outdoor location – the Library is preferred, if possible and permissible.  Jon Fontenot will get with Sam Listi.
Will we consider purchasing the equipment to do the eye exams on a regular basis?  … tabled to a future meeting for report from Keith Cook.
Banner Stand and Specialty Products to give away.  John Corsi will get with Patti Powell about pricing for the Banner Stand; and Jon Fontenot will put together ideas and pricing from one of his vendors.  Both will report at the next meeting.
President Mike Matthews will generate a new Program Assignment list for January 2023.
Heritage Park Coordinator – Belton Lions Wall – Picnic in the Park – James Harrison will get with Matt Bates and report next meeting.
Future Boat Race Coordinator – Danny Dossman is assembling a committee and will schedule a planning meeting.
Stampede Coordinators –Reese Davis and Brett Beamesderfer / Active has raised their rate by .25% – On-Line Active website is usually set-up in January to open for registrations.  John Corsi will get with Reese & Brett to get a planning meeting scheduled soon.

NEW BUSINESS
John Corsi will get basic t-shirt/polo shirt quotes from Patti Powell; Karen Stagner will get same from H&H – purple shirt, gold artwork
Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – Secretary Stagner suggested that the BLC sponsor a $2,500 contribution to show support and secure a listing on the Donor Wall. The Board agreed to present a sign-up pledge sheet at the next lunch meeting.  Danny Dossman pledged $100.00 and is challenging each member to match his pledge … or more.  It was agreed that the pledges should not be invoiced with dues.
Flag Program – Renewal Invoicing will begin in January

Keeping on the Front Burner:
          Belton Lion Business Cards – keep handing out those cards – inviting prospective new members. Lion Corsi suggested that we have a prize drawing @ Charter Night for whoever invites (using the cards) the most prospective new members.
BLC Charter Celebration in 2023 will be during our regular lunch timeline – we will re-evaluate after the Xmas meeting.
BLC Ball Caps – $20 each / BLC Vests – $45 each
Save the Date: Temple Breakfast Lions Club benefit Music Festival for Texas Lions Camp, temple MLK Park, April 1, 2023, 3-11:30pm.

Meeting Adjourned at 2:05pm
Submitted by: Secretary Karen Stagner

Belton Lions Club – December 1st, Noon, The GIN, Meeting Recap

Welcome and Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews

Members Present:  Sam Listi, Wayne Carpenter, Reese Davis, David Shaw, John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, Billy Conway, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, David Leigh, Veronica Logan, Keith cook, Jennah Gliha (on behalf of Chris Gregg), Mac Hickerson, Dwayne Williams
Guests:  Kelly Boggs (speaker); Dr. Kris Ward (UMHB); Buddy Hickerson (Lunch Paid)
Song: by Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: by Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: by Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: by Lion Sam Listi
Exercise: by Lion Mac Hickerson & President Mike Matthews
Joke: by Lion Danny Dossman – Cost of Santa’s Sleigh – on the house!
Plate Spin by Lion Mac Hickerson

Announcements
December Birthdays – Reese Davis (10^th); Sam Listi (17^th)
Thanksgiving Baskets for HOCTIL families – Thank you to everyone – the Baskets were filled in abundance!
Grand Avenue Theater Tickets – order now; pay in January – Order Deadline: December 8^th; Available for Pick-up: December 15th (list attached)
HeartBEAT Angel Tags – six (6) children from the BISD HeartBEAT Angel program –Thank You for your caring generosity!

Christmas Baskets for HOCTIL families – Karen Stagner – Sign-up sheet ATTACHED – delivery planned for after Christmas lunch. Visit and Pictures with Santa, hosted by Belton Lions – 5:30-8pm, December 22^nd, Harris Community Center – for HOCTIL Families of Children with Special Needs. Cookies and Cocoa – All are Welcome to help set-up & attend!  Sign-up sheet for cookies will be passed at the next meeting.
Future Boat Races – Secretary Stagner shared information from Matt Bates that the Heritage Park and Leon River project should be ready for the Club to schedule and start planning the Boat Races for late 2022.  The Board of Directors will discuss at their meeting today.
Board Meeting TODAY – after Lunch

Program:  On behalf of Lion Gene Ellis, Lion Sam Listi introduced Kelly Boggs, Gift Officer, UMHB along with Dr. Kris Ward – Dr. Ward provided an exciting and descriptive overall presentation of the new Marek-Smith Teacher Training Center at UMHB; as well as, an overview of the history, focus, and objectives of their one-on-one teacher training program for UMHB students; to serve children ages 3-21 years old with disabilities.  AMAZING presentation … AMAZING opportunities … AMAZING program … AMAZING UMHB!

Future Program Assignments:

December 8 – Sam Listi – has invited retired Roanoke Asst. City Manager / Police Chief Gary Johnson, currently a Team Leader for the Texas Police Chiefs’ Accreditation Program – he will present a program on Belton’s re-accreditation process.
December 15 – Holiday Celebration at Lunch (plus HOCTIL deliveries afterward)
December 22 – No Lunch Meeting; HOCTIL Visit and Pictures with Santa in the evening
December 29 – No Meeting

– Keeping on the Front Burner:
Belton Lion Business Cards – keep handing out those cards – inviting prospective new members.
Lion Corsi suggested that we have a prize drawing @ Charter Night for whoever invites (using the cards) the                                             most prospective new members.
Heritage Park Coordinator – Belton Lions Wall – Picnic in the Park – James Harrison
Stampede Coordinators –Reese Davis and Brett Beamesderfer / Active has raised their rate by .25%
BLC Charter Celebration in 2023 will be during our regular lunch timeline.
Flag Program –Thank you to everyone for all that you do.
BLC Ball Caps – $20 each / BLC Vests – $45 each