Belton Lions Club

BLC Meeting Recap – June 15, 2023
Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Keith Cook, Mac Hickerson, Christa Strang, Cree Childs, John Corsi, Fon Fontenot, Brett Beamesderfer, Sam Listi, Karen Stagner, James Harrison, Jennah Gliha, Gene Ellis
Guest: Mack Lattimer (Affiliate Member); Chris Gregg (guest of Jennah Gliha); Jennifer Bailey (speaker)
Song: by Lion Jennah Gliha
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Gene Ellis
Joke: Lion James Harrison – cross a centipede with a parrot = walkie talkie
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison

Installation of 2023-2024 Club Officers: officiated by Chief Gene Ellis – Thank You! Congratulations!

Announcements:

Lion of the Year was presented to Lion Jon Fontenot!

Lion President Elect Keith Cook presented Lion President Mike Matthews with a presidential commemorative plaque.

Haley Cox and Dr. William B. Long Memorial Scholarships – Todd Schiller … he is tentatively planning on Thursday July 20^th for the presentations.

Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, October 7th – Danny Dossman – the Black Pearl flagship is about 90% ready for the Belton 4^th of July Parade.  Volunteers to walk in the Parade (so far) are: Mary, Jennah & Chris, Keith, Danny, Karen, Emily,  – please volunteer to participate – in Pirate Costume!

Picnic in the Park, October 7th – James Harrison – next planning meeting is tentatively scheduled for July 10^th.

Program:  Keith Cook – Program Speaker: Jennifer Bailey, Executive Director of Communication for B.I.S.D. – Jennifer Bailey showcased the recent State of the District Celebration Student Showcases – Penguin Project, Incubator Project, Academics, Career & Technical Education, Athletics and Fine Arts; focusing on the Journey of a Graduate – Perseverance, Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking and Empathy.  Thank You!

Future Program Assignments:
June 22 – Gene Ellis – soon to be announced
June 29 – Sam Listi – Matt Bates update on Heritage Park and check presentation
July 6 – Billy Conway
July 13 – John Corsi
July 20 – Reese Davis – tentatively planning Scholarship presentations
July 27 – Brett Beamesderfer
August 3 – Karen Stagner
August 10 – Mike Matthews
August 17 – David Shaw
August 24 – James Harrison

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.
Judy Garrett, Belton CVB, extended an offer for the Belton Lions to, again, host our Plate Spinning Contest; and sell the Tasting Tickets, at Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews on Saturday, September 30^th (which is the week before the Picnic and Boat Race). After discussion, it was agreed that the Club would participate and hold the fundraiser.
Bell County Senior Expo – September 26^th – Kimberly Cables, Belton Journal is requesting volunteers for the 8am-1pm event.  Sign-up sheet passed – Jennah, Cree & Karen have signed up so far.  Our BLC logo has been added to the Senior Expo header online.
2024 Fundraiser Cruise – Carnival Jubilee – January 13-20, 2024 – now posted on facebook and on our website

Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews, at 12:55pm

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

Treasurer Report –
            General Account: $3,582.44 (6/8/2023)
Foundation Account: $38,293.94 (5/25/2023)

– Jon Fontenot will check into getting a current statement from Edward Jones.  The Board will be updated on the savings account twice a year; instead of monthly.

– The Board discussed looking into investing in CD’s – Jon will look into it and report at the next Board Mtg.

New Business:

– New Officer Duties – handout

– Keith Cook presented the Board with a Letter/Application he received for the Club to apply for an LCI Club Excellence Award.  After discussion, the Board agreed to submit an application. Secretary will fill it out and present to the President for signature and submission.

– Keith Cook passed on a question from Brett Beamesderfer regarding a desire to start a LEO Club.  He wants to start the LEO Club at Belton Middle School and the School Principal would like it as well.  Keith Cook and Brett Beamesderfer will coordinate the start-up – Junior Level Leadership Program – $100 per year.  Keith Cook will look further into it and report back – motion to move forward by James Harrison; 2^nd by Jon Fontenot; passed. LEO – Leadership, Experience, Opportunity 

– Karen Stagner received a text from Ann Carpenter asking the Club to participate in this year’s Back to School with God event, July 29th at Yettie Polk Park.  James Harrison will check with Temple-Belton Lady Lions about providing the eye screening.  If Lady Lions are available, Karen Stagner will get with Chief Ellis for the availability of the Police Department Command Unit again.  We help with the hot dogs; and we could put up our canopy tent.

– Karen will send out an email to Club members to locate the table covers and get them back together with the canopy and weights.  They were last used at Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews.

Old Business:

– Flag Program: $3,895 or $4,350 has been paid for 2023 – 143 Flags out in the Program; adding another new order this week.  Christa Strang and Jennah Gliha will take forms to their respective neighborhoods to get new program participants. 

– Credit Cards – at the May BOD, Jon Fontenot reporting that the bank charges roughly $40/month; plus rental on the machine. The Board discussed that we should get set up to accept credit cards into the Foundation account for fundraisers; and that it would not be cost effective for the Club to also set this up for member dues, etc. in the General account.  Motion by James Harrison; 2^nd by Karen Stagner to get set up with the Foundation Account; passed.

– Picnic in the Park / Wacky Boat Race Expenses – James Harrison provided with a suggested/preliminary rough draft budget for the Picnic in the Park / Wacky Boat Race event. (attached).  During the discussion, Jennah volunteered to get with David Shaw about the possibility of having a Corvette Club come out.  Not included the presented budget version would be the Wacky Boat Entries People’s Choice tickets.  James asked Keith about possibly getting the BISD printing shop to help us with posters – we would pay for the materials and supplies – Keith Cook will look into it.  James Harrison will get with Jennah Gliha and John Corsi about their connections to get Cover Bands.  James requested additional help on his Committee; and needs someone to create the Event poster – please contact James if you can help.

City of Nolanville has contacted Sam Listi that they are planning to enter a boat … and a challenge.

James Harrison explained that the presented budget is fluid – if we don’t get as much for sponsors, we will cut down on the expenses.

Jon Fontenot motioned to approve expenses up to $10K; then if expenses meet that mark, James will come back to the Board for a Budget Adjustment; 2^nd by Karen Stagner; approved.

– 4^th of July Belton Parade – Parade Entry application turned in and debit card payment made 6/12/23.

Holding to a Later Date:
– Banner Stand and Specialty Products – John Corsi and Jon Fontenot – 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

Meeting Closed at 1:35pm

Club Metrics Reported to LCI – does not include 2023 Stampede
People Served: 873
Service Activities Completed: 13
Volunteer Hours: 287 (includes hrs for Service Activities only)
Funds Donated: $9,850
Funds Raised: $12,095 (includes member pledge payments for Marek-Smith wall)

BLC Meeting Recap – June 8, 2023
Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mac Hickerson, Brett Beamesderfer, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Mary Shockley, James Harrison, Dwayne Williams, Jennah Gliha, David Tuma, Sam Listi, Gene Ellis, Keith Cook, Cree Childs, John Corsi, Wayne Carpenter

Song: by Lion Cree Childs
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion Jennah Gliha – Bears w/o bees … ears
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson

Anna Beamesderfer created a hand-crafted personalized and framed plaque to present to the Club for Auction.  Thank You!  The plaque went to Lion David Tuma for $75.00. Thank You!

Jon Fontenot reported that, this week, he sent off 110 pairs of glasses to Texas Lions Eyeglass Program.

PDG Randy Sepulvado passed away Sunday May 28^th – Visitation will be Fri 6/9 evening @ Harper-Talasek Funeral Home (time pending but near 5:30-7:30pm). Funeral Sat 6/10, 11:00am, Temple Bible Church. Belton Lions James Harrison and Karen Stagner will attend the funeral on behalf of the Club.  In lieu of flowers, it is requested that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to (designated charities to follow) 

2024 Fundraiser Cruise – Carnival Jubilee – January 13-20, 2024 – now posted on facebook and on our website – Thank you from Club Secretary to Wayne Carpenter for the reminder.  Seven (7) cabins have already been booked.

2023-2024 New Club Officers: Installation planned June 15^th for all Board Officers – with “Joint” Board Meeting after lunch – NEXT WEEK 

Picnic in the Park, October 7th – James Harrison – next planning meeting will be scheduled after the Board meeting on June 15^th.

Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, October 7th – Danny Dossman – the Black Pearl flagship is about 90% ready for the Belton 4^th of July Parade.  Volunteers to walk in the Parade (so far) are: Jennah & Chris, Keith, Danny, Karen – please volunteer to participate – in Pirate Costume!

Haley Cox and Dr. William B. Long Memorial Scholarships – Todd Schiller … we have received 9 applications for the William Long Scholarship and 7 for the Halley Cox Scholarship – committee should finish up this week – he is tentatively planning on Thursday July 20^th for the presentations.

Bell County Senior Expo – September 26^th – Kimberly Cables, Belton Journal is requesting volunteers for the 8am-1pm event.  Sign-up sheet passed – Jennah, Cree & Karen have signed up so far.  Our BLC logo has been added to the Senior Expo header online.

Program:  Wayne Carpenter invited Mike Anderson – with a program on Texas History focusing on local interest. Mike provided a glimpse into the history of the Gordon & Ellen Shanklin House from 1860 to today; and a walk through the history of the local gristmills – complete with a very detailed miniature example – soft drink style. Thank You!

Future Program Assignments:
June 15 – Keith Cook – Program Speaker: Jennifer Bailey, Executive Director of Communication for B.I.S.D. – plus Installation of Officers – Joint Board Meeting after
June 22 – Gene Ellis
June 29 – Sam Listi
July 6 – Billy Conway
July 13 – John Corsi
July 20 – Reese Davis – plus, tentatively planning Scholarship presentations
July 27 – Brett Beamesderfer
August 3 – Karen Stagner
August 10 – Mike Matthews
August 17 – David Shaw
August 24 – James Harrison

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.
Judy Garrett, Belton CVB, extended an offer for the Belton Lions to, again, host our Plate Spinning Contest; and sell the Tasting Tickets, at Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews on Saturday, September 30^th (which is the week before the Picnic and Boat Race). After discussion, it was agreed that the Club would participate and hold the fundraiser.

BLC Meeting Recap – June 1, 2023
Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Mac Hickerson, Christa Strang, John Corsi, Wayne Carpenter, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Cree Childs, Billy Conway, Dwayne Williams, Mark Bellomy, Jennah Gliha, Keith Cook, David Tuma, Matt Gunter
Guest: Matt Gunter (speaker)
Song: by Lion Mark Bellomy
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion Dossman: Horse – tripped and I can’t giddy-up
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion John Corsi

Announcements:

PDG Randy Sepulvado passed away Sunday May 28^th – as soon as we get the arrangement information, we will request a delegation from our Club to attend. 

2024 Fundraiser Cruise – Carnival Jubilee – January 13-20, 2024 – now posted on facebook and on our website.

2023-2024 New Club Officers
Installation planned June 15^th for all Board Officers – with “Joint” Board Meeting after lunch

Picnic in the Park, October 7th – James Harrison – update next week from meeting Friday, May 26^th at the Belton Chamber

Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, October 7th – Danny Dossman – our boat is almost finished.  Thank you to Danny Dossman for concept, materials, construction and labor.  Thank you to David Tuma for the 30 gallon barrels – the boat should accommodate 1,875 lbs.

Haley Cox and Dr. William B. Long Memorial Scholarships – Todd Schiller email update – … we have received 9 applications for the William Long Scholarship and 7 for the Halley Cox Scholarship.

Eyeglass Collection Box – Jon Fontenot emptied the box of 50+ pair of glasses and is shipping them off to the Lions Eye Center.

Program:  David Tuma invited Matt Gunter as our Guest Speaker.  Matt provided a memory lane timeline history of the MK&T and Katy Depot creation and renovation in the downtown area.  A Grand Opening Celebration is planned to take place on September 16^th.  Thank You!

Future Program Assignments:
June 8 – Wayne Carpenter – Mike Anderson with a program on Texas History focusing on local interest.
June 15 – Keith Cook – Installation of Officers – Joint Board Meeting
June 22 – Gene Ellis
June 29 – Sam Listi

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.
Bell County Senior Expo – September 26^th – Kimberly Cables, Belton Journal is requesting volunteers for the 8am-1pm event.  Sign-up sheet will be passed in September.  Our BLC logo has been added to the Senior Expo header online.
Judy Garrett, Belton CVB, extended an offer for the Belton Lions to, again, host our Plate Spinning Contest; and sell the Tasting Tickets, at Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews on Saturday, September 30^th (which is the week before the Picnic and Boat Race). After discussion, it was agreed that the Club would participate and hold the fundraiser.

BLC Meeting Recap – May 25, 2023
Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Mac Hickerson, Christa Strang, Sam Listi, Gene Ellis, John Corsi, Wayne Carpenter, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, James Harrison, Dwayne Williams, Jon Fontenot, David Tuma, Keith Cook, Chee Childs, Veronica Logan, Mack Latimer
Guest: Rebecca O’Banion (speaker); Aaron Rodeffer (UMHB)
Song: by Lion James Harrison
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion James Harrison – Appaloosa – shake tree real hard
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison

Announcements:
2024 Fundraiser Cruise – Carnival Jubilee – January 13-20, 2024 – James Harrison handed out fliers on the cruise itinerary and cost.
Board Meeting Recap
 1.  Stampede proceeds – $8,195.68 – great job everyone!
2.  Accepting Credit Cards – the Treasurer and the Board are examining options.
2023-2024 New Club Officers
LCI and Belton Lions website have been updated with the new Officers.
Installation planned June 15^th for all Board Officers – with “Joint” Board Meeting after lunch
USA Flag Program – Club Secretary has called most of the “unpaid” participants; Thank you Danny Dossman and Mike Matthews for running flags all week.  We now have only 7 unpaid.
Picnic in the Park, October 7th – James Harrison – next meeting will be Friday, May 26^th at the Belton Chamber
Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, October 7th – Danny Dossman – recap from Monday, May 22^nd meeting.
Boat construction began Wednesday, May 24^th.  David Tuma is getting the barrels for us – Thank You!
Haley Cox and Dr. William B. Long Memorial Scholarships – Todd Schiller email update – … we have received 9 applications for the William Long Scholarship and 7 for the Halley Cox Scholarship.

Program:  Marek-Smith Teacher Training Center – speaker Rebecca O’Banion, Ed. D. Vice President for Advancement, UMHB; and Aaron Rodeffer, UMHB Gift Officer – presented an update – transforming special education training in Texas – scheduled for completion in the Fall.  This new state-of-the-art 11,000 sq. ft. facility will lead the way for training and educating special education instructors. After the Program, Belton Lions Club Foundation presented a $2,500 check in support of the Marek Smith Training Center at UMHB.  Marek-Smith-Center-Brochure-2022.pdf (umhb.edu)

Future Program Assignments:
June 1 – David Tuma – TBA
June 8 – Wayne Carpenter – Mike Anderson with a program on Texas History focusing on local interest.
June 15 – Keith Cook – Installation of Officers – Joint Board Meeting
June 22 – Gene Ellis
June 29 – Sam Listi

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.
Bell County Senior Expo – September 26^th – Kimberly Cables, Belton Journal is requesting volunteers for the 8am-1pm event.  Sign-up sheet will be passed in September.  Our BLC logo has been added to the Senior Expo header online.
Judy Garrett, Belton CVB, extended an offer for the Belton Lions to, again, host our Plate Spinning Contest; and sell the Tasting Tickets, at Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews on Saturday, September 30^th (which is the week before the Picnic and Boat Race). After discussion, it was agreed that the Club would participate and hold the fundraiser.

Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews

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

Treasurer Report –
            General Account: $3,265.34
            Foundation Account: $38,318.40
            Gunter Financial: $10,703.00
            Edward Jones:

New Business:
– Stampede Financial Update – Total Income: $9,568.54 / Total Expenditures: $1,372.86 / Profit: $8,195.68

– Credit Cards – Jon Fontenot reporting that the bank charges roughly $40/month; plus rental on the machine.
There was also discussion on which account to use; or both … also possibly using the less expensive square on cell phones.  Further investigation will be done and presented when available.

– Picnic in the Park Expenses – James Harrison reported that they are looking into entertainment.  He and the Committee are going to try to get one Sponsor for the overall event; a Sponsor for the Entertainment; a Sponsor for the Boat Race.  Big name entertainment to draw large crowds may cost $2,000 or more.  The bands will need to be Family Friendly.  The City is in discussion about allowing adult beverages in the future on Park grounds, but this will not happen prior to the Picnic.  Suggestion was made to arrange to have a portable ATM machine at the event for Fish Fry and other ticket sales.

– Wacky Boat Race Expenses – Danny Dossman reported that expenses should be minimal; and that the Committee will be reaching out for underwriting sponsorships for t-shirts and Pirate Booty/Swag bags.

Old Business:

– 4^th of July Belton Parade – does the Club want to take part?  Hold over to June Board Meeting.

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

Meeting Closed at 1:40pm

Club Metrics Reported to LCI – does not include 2023 Stampede
People Served: 873
Service Activities Completed: 12
Volunteer Hours: 287 (includes hrs for Service Activities only)
Funds Donated: $7,350
Funds Raised: $1,400

BLC Meeting Recap – May 18, 2023
Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Veronica Logan, Mac Hickerson, Sam Listi, John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Cree Childs, James Harrison, Mark Bellamy, Dwayne Williams, David Leigh, David Tuma, Keith Cook, Brett Beamesderfer
Guest: Buddy Hickerson (guest of Mac Hickerson); Joseph Logan (guest of Veronica Logan)
Song: by Lion Mark Bellamy
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – flipflops in France – Felipe-flop!  Let’s try that again …
2nd Joke by Joseph Logan – What do you call a magician who loses his “magic” … “ian” …
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison – today was really a workout!

Announcements:

Board Meeting – after lunch TODAY

Congratulations to Lion David Leigh – new Mayor of Belton!

2023-2024 New Club Officers
Installation planned June 15^th for all Board Officers – with “Joint” Board Meeting after lunch 

USA Flag Program – Unpaid flag list will be presented next week; to call and make arrangements to pick up flag

Picnic in the Park, October 7th – James Harrison – next meeting will be Friday, May 26^th at the Belton Chamber

Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, October 7th – Danny Dossman created a promotional powerpoint presentation. Once the powerpoint is complete; and Picnic in the Park is added, the Club members can start visiting other Clubs to promote the event and create excitement for them to create an entry into the Boat Race.  Members volunteering to do the Club visits: Steve Smith, Jennah Gliha, David Tuma, Christa Strang & Brett Beamesderfer.

Haley Cox and Dr. William B. Long Memorial Scholarships – deadline may be this Friday, May 19^th.  Update soon.

Program:  Todd Schiller invited Frank Murray, BISD Director of Instructional Technology and Campus Support to talk with us about Chat GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) and Artificial Intelligence. In his absence, Keith Cook hosted and introduced.  Wow – Technology! Thank You!

Future Program Assignments:
May 18 – Todd Schiller – Board Meeting After
May 25 – Mary Shockley –check presentation to Rebecca O’Banion, UMHB – plus update
June 1 – David Tuma
June 8 – Wayne Carpenter
June 15 – Keith Cook – Installation of Officers – Joint Board Meeting
June 22 – Gene Ellis
June 29 – Sam Listi

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
Bell County Senior Expo – September 26^th – Kimberly Cables, Belton Journal is requesting volunteers for the 8am-1pm event.  Sign-up sheet will be passed in September.  Our BLC logo has been added to the Senior Expo header online.

Judy Garrett, Belton CVB, extended an offer for the Belton Lions to, again, host our Plate Spinning Contest; and sell the Tasting Tickets, at Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews on Saturday, September 30^th (which is the week before the Picnic and Boat Race). After discussion, it was agreed that the Club would participate and hold the fundraiser.

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Mac Hickerson, Jon Corsi, Karen Stagner, Christa Strang, Reese Davis, Brett Beamesderfer, Danny Dossman, Steve Smith, Karen Stagner, James Harrison, Dwayne Williams, Jennah Gliha, David Tuma
Guest: Buddy Hickerson
Song: by Lion Christa Strang
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Danny Dossman
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion John Corsi
Prayer: Lion James Harrison
Joke: Buddy Hickerson – Lettuce in a bar – arugula – police – romaine …
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison

Announcements:

2023-2024 New Club Officers
Presented and Elected two (2) positions omitted from last week’s Slate of Officers:
Tail Twister Danny Dossman & Lion Tamer Mac Hickerson
Installation planned June 15^th for all Board Officers – with “Joint” Board Meeting after lunch 

USA Flag Program – Invoices emailed last week – asking for payment by May 24^th; then pick up unpaid before Memorial Day.

Picnic in the Park, October 7th – James Harrison – next meeting will be May 25^th at the Belton Chamber

Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – we have contacted Rebecca O’Banion, UMHB, to 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. She will join us on May 25^th for the presentation and will provide an update on the progress.

Haley Cox and Dr. William B. Long Memorial Scholarships – Todd Schiller – update next week

Bell County Senior Expo – September 26^th – Kimberly Cables, Belton Journal, is requesting volunteers for the 8am-1pm event.  Members agreed that this would be good exposure for the Club & we would wear our new t-shirts.

Judy Garrett, Belton CVB, extended an offer for the Belton Lions to, again, host our Plate Spinning Contest; and sell the Tasting Tickets, at Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews on Saturday, September 30^th (which is the week before the Picnic and Boat Race). After discussion, it was agreed that the Club would participate and hold the fundraiser. 

Program: Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, October 7th – Danny Dossman created a promotional powerpoint presentation to be used at other Club and Organization meetings. The result is a delightfully informative slide show.  Once the powerpoint is complete; and Picnic in the Park is added, the Club members can start visiting other Clubs to promote the event and create excitement – for them to create an entry into the Boat Race.  Members volunteering to do the Club visits: Steve Smith, Jennah Gliha, David Tuma, Christa Strang & Brett Beamesderfer.  Once we have artwork for the Picnic in the Park, we will get with Lamar Advertising to arrange available Billboard advertising.

Future Program Assignments:
May 18 – Todd Schiller – Board Meeting After
May 25 – check presentation to UMHB & update on Marek-Smith Training Center
June 1 – David Tuma
June 8 – Wayne Carpenter
June 15 – Keith Cook – Installation of Officers – Joint Board Meeting
June 22 – Gene Ellis
June 29 – Sam Listi

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

BLC Meeting Recap – May 4, 2023
Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Keith Cook, Mac Henderson, Reese Davis, Sam Listi, Wayne Carpenter, John Corsi, Veronica Logan, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Mary Shockley, Cree Childs, Dwayne Williams, David Tuma, Jennah Gliha, David Leigh, Christa Strang
Guest: none
Song: by Lion David Leigh
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion Reese Davis – pumpkins / Halloween / smashed
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion John Corsi – gettin’ lo-o-o-se!

Announcements:
Induction of Jennah Gliha – Welcome to the Belton Lions Club – finally made it official!

2023-2024 Slate of Officer Candidates
Presented Candidates / Opened & Called for Nominations / Closed Nominations / Secretary cast one vote for everyone – on behalf of the Club
  President Keith Cook
  1^st VP Veronica Logan
  2^nd VP Jennah Gliha
  Treasurer Jon Fontenot
  Secretary Karen Stagner
  Past President Michael Matthews
  Membership Chair John Corsi
  Service Team Karen Stagner, Cree Childs, Christa Strang, David Tuma
  Marketing Team Karen Stagner, Christa Strang & Jennah Gliha
  LCIF Coordinator – Reese Davis
  Historian – James Harrison

Stampede Recap – Shout out of appreciation to everyone for contributing to the huge success of the event.

There were 102 Riders on a chilly start morning and a windy day!  Eldred’s Nursery students and the BISD Special Needs group were a fun and exciting addition to this year’s event.  Teamwork makes Dreamwork – it’s always a great day to be a Belton Lion!  Additional recap information to be presented soon.

USA Flag Program – Invoices will be emailed Friday – asking for payment by May 24^th; then pick up unpaid before Memorial Day.  We have only 37 flags unpaid.

Picnic in the Park, October 7th  – James Harrison – pending update on his return

Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, October 7th – Danny Dossman – pending update after next planning meeting.

Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – all member pledges have been paid – we will contact Rebecca O’Banion, UMHB, to 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. We will try to schedule this May 11^th or 25^th.

Haley Cox and Dr. William B. Long Memorial Scholarships – Todd Schiller distributing the scholarship applications. Return date requested for early May.

Program: – Lion Jon Fontenot presented on Equilibria E-Colors – a quadrant personality theory that heightens self-awareness and improves social and emotional intelligence, collaboration and communication.  Fascinating presentation and application examples … you had to be there!  Thank You! If you want to check your “colors”, go to equilibra.com and take the PDI.

Future Program Assignments:
May 11 – Veronica Logan
May 18 – Todd Schiller
May 25 – Mary Shockley

Keeping on the Front Burner:

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

BLC Meeting Recap – April 27, 2023 / THANK YOU President Mike for taking the notes!
Call to Order by Lion President Michael Matthews

Members Present: Wayne Carpenter, Cree Childs, Billy Conway, Keith Cook, John Corsi, Reese Davis, Gene Ellis, Mac Hickerson, Sam Listi, Veronica Logan, Mike Matthews, Patti Powell, David Tuma, Dwayne Williams
Guest: Beau Wiist, King of the Mountain Cyclery
Song: by Lion Mac Hickerson
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Sam Listi
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Gene Ellis
Joke: Lion Dwayne Williams
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion John Corsi

Announcements: Congratulations to Lion(s) David Shaw and Brett Beamesderfer who have new grandbabies – plus belated Congratulations to Lion David Leigh for his new grandbaby in March.

Danny Dossman Announcement … MIA

2023-2024 Slate of Officer Candidates – to be announced at next meeting 

Picnic in the Park, October 7th  – James Harrison – No New Updates

Lions on the Leon Wacky Boat Race, October 7th – Danny Dossman – No New Updates

Marek-Smith Training Center Donor Wall – all member pledges have been paid – we will contact Rebecca O’Banion, UMHB, to 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. We will try to schedule this during May.

Haley Cox and Dr. William B. Long Memorial Scholarships – Todd Schiller distributing the scholarship applications. Return date requested for early May.

Program: – Stampede – Brett Beamesderfer – Reese Davis – Planning logistics meeting

Future Program Assignments:
May 4 – Jon Fontenot – to be announced
May 11 – Veronica Logan
May 18 – Todd Schiller
May 25 – Mary Shockley

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
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