Belton Lions Club

Belton Lions Club – September 15th, Noon, The GIN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

Welcome and Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews

Members Present: Danny Dossman, John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Veronica Logan, Karen Stagner
Membership Report:
Regular Members – 29
Affiliate Members – 1
At Large Members – 6
TOTAL – 36
Plus 1 Associate Member
Membership Chair John Corsi will give delinquent members a call – Thank You!
Secretary Report: August Minutes (emailed)
Treasurer Report:
General Account: $3,346.68
Activity Account: $25,862.09
Club Treasurer Jon Fontenot has created a streamlined and simplified accounting ledger and is creating monthly folders for receipts – Thank You!

Business

Canopy & Table Covers – Thank you to Jon Fontenot for volunteering to take, test and photograph – over this weekend..
Caps / Vests / Aprons / Ticket stock – Belton Bacon, Blues, Brews, September 24^th, 11am-1pm, Downtown Belton.

Grand Avenue Movie Tickets – tabled until James Harrison is present

HOCTIL Fall Festival, Saturday, October 29^th, 2-4pm, Central Texas Christian School – the Club will set up a booth to give away coloring books, crayons, candy, etc. – we will request members bring bags of candy to the meetings prior to the event.  More info to come.

Salvation Army Bell Ringing – we discussed Bell Ringing on a Sunday afternoon; Jon Fontenot motioned to move forward; 2^nd by John Corsi; approved. 

Meeting closed at 1:26pm 

– 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 – James Harrison – Belton Lions Wall – Picnic in the Park
            Future Boat Race Coordinator – Danny Dossman
Stampede Coordinators –Reese Davis and Brett Beamesderfer / Active has raised their rate by .25%
Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets for HOCTIL families – Karen Stagner
BLC Christmas Party, Dec. 15, Noon – John Corsi and James Harrison
HOCTIL families visit with Santa, Thurs., Dec. 22, Harris Center – Karen Stagner
BLC Charter Celebration in 2023 will be during our regular lunch timeline.

Belton Lions Club – September 15th, Noon, The GIN, Meeting Minutes

Welcome and Call to Order by Lion Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mac Hickerson, Wayne Carpenter, Gene Ellis, Jon Fontenot, John Corsi, Mary Shockley, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Keith Cook, David Tuma, Veronica Logan, Dwayne Williams, Mike Matthews
Guests: Larry Harmon (speaker); Bradley Carpenter (son of Wayne Carpenter)
Song: by Lion John Corsi
Pledge: by Lion David Tuma
Prayer: by Lion Gene Ellis
Exercise: by Lion Jon Fontenot – great workout – might be a little sore for a while
Joke: by Lion Danny Dossman – Cowboys vs a Dollar / 4 quarters
Plate Spin by Lion Mac Hickerson

Announcements

Joint Project Update: Great event / hopefully, this is the first of many.  Check out the pictures on our facebook page.

Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews event, September 24^th, 11am-1:00pm – plate spinning contest – competing spin time against Mac Hickerson. Belton Lions will set up a 10×10 canopy; selling the tickets for Bacon “People’s Choice” competition; plate spinning contest will be a free side activity – with a prize – lunch with Belton Lions, engraved cutting board and a commemorative plate.  Sign-up sheet. Canopy & Table Covers are in / Signs have been ordered / Plates are in for the plate spinning contest.

Program:  Mac Hickerson invited Larry Harmon, UMHB Head Football Coach who provided an entertaining and interesting inside look at College Football and this year’s Team; we wish them a very successful year.  Trust – Commit – Care. Go CRU! 

Future Program Assignments: 

September 22: Rob Potts – Jake Smith, TxDOT Waco District Public Infor Officer; Stephen Kasberg, TxDOT Belton Area Engineer

Belton Lions Club – September 8th, Noon, The GIN, Meeting Minutes

Welcome and Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Reese Davis, Sam Listi, Brett Beamesderfer, Rob Potts, Mary Shockley, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Keith Cook, Veronica Logan, Jennah Gliha (on behalf of Chris Gregg), Dwayne Lawrence
Guests: Lt. David Beckham (speaker)
Song: by Lion John Corsi
Pledge: by Lion Reese Davis
Prayer: by Lion Sam Listi
Exercise: by Lion Matthews – flexing those muscles – limbering up for Saturday’s Clean-up Project
Joke: by Lion Danny Dossman – traditionally bad … tick / Eifle Tower comparison; April Showers bring May flowers / May flowers bring … Pilgrims
Plate Spin by Lion Keith Cook – outstanding upside down job!

President Mike Matthews announced that Lion Keith Cook has agreed to till the 2^nd Vice President Position that was vacated by Lion Jon Fontenot (new Treasurer); Lion Veronica Logan will move up to 1^st Vice President.  Lion Cook will take the Oath at our next meeting.

Announcements

Joint Project Proposal with Kiwanis, Optimists & Rotary: Update from Monday – all will meet on Saturday, September 10, 9:00am at Harris Community Center for a creek cleanup – wear Belton Lions t-shirt – bring mud boots – everything else supplied by Belton Parks and Recreation.  Tail-twister Danny Dossman expressed again, that everyone who participates will receive a “get out of fines for the rest of the year” card.

Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews event, September 24^th, 11am-1:00pm – plate spinning contest – competing spin time against Mac Hickerson. Belton Lions will set up a 10×10 canopy; selling the tickets for Bacon “People’s Choice” competition; plate spinning contest will be a free side activity – with a prize – lunch with Belton Lions and a commemorative plate.  More info and sign-up sheet to come.

Program:  Lt. David Beckham, Salvation Army – update and information on Bell Ringing; plus Annual Banquet info.  The presentation focused on the origin and importance of the Red Kettle Campaign, which started in 1891. “Keep the Pot Boiling” – Helping Community.

The Club will check out the opportunities for Bell Ringing at Belton WalMart – bell ringing starts right after Thanksgiving. 

Future Program Assignments:

September 15: Mac Hickerson – Larry Harmon, UMHB Head Football Coach – Board Meeting to follow
September 22: Rob Potts – Jake Smith, TxDOT Waco District Public Information Officer; Stephen Kasberg, TxDOT Belton Area Engineer
September 29: Malinda Golden
October 6 – Jon Fontenot
October 13 – Veronica Logan
October 20 – Todd Schiller
October 27 – Mary Shockley
November 3 – David Tuma
November 10 – Wayne Carpenter
November 17 – Keith Cook (plus HOCTIL deliveries)
November 24 – Thanksgiving (no meeting)
December 1 – Gene Ellis
December 8 – Sam Listi
December 15 – Holiday Celebration at Lunch (plus HOCTIL deliveries afterward)
December 22 –
December 29 –

Belton Lions Club
Special Called Board Meeting
Thursday, September 1^st

Called to Order at 11:00am by President Mike Matthews

Topic Discussion:

For the upcoming Belton, Bacon, Blues & Brews event, September 24^th

Each year, the event provides an opportunity for a local 501(c)3 organization to sell the tickets to the public for the “People’s Choice” award.

For 2022, the event offered the fundraising opportunity to the Belton Lions Club.  The Club has agreed to participate; and also have our Plate Spinning Contest.

As this is also an opportunity to Showcase the Belton Lions Club, we agreed to purchase a canopy tent awning and personalized table skirting.

There were two quote options available:

Quote 1: BeOne Marketing: I think Patti said that full color would be same price on both canopy and covers.
Tent Canopy with Lions logo (one color printing) on upper; Belton Lions Club on each side flap; on dark blue canopy – $600.00
Three sided table covers, dark blue, with Lions logo and Belton Lions Club on front – $138.00 x 2 (Patti will pay for the 3rd one)
Total: $876.00 … no tax … don’t know about shipping cost.

Quote 2:
ABCCANOPY Tent Canopy, dark blue, no logos or lettering – $159.95
Table Covers Now three sided table covers, dark blue (full color logo and Belton Lions Club lettering) – 3 for $218.00
Total: $377.95 … no tax … don’t know about shipping cost.

Regardless of Quote Decision, these will need to be purchased:
Signs: 18″x24″ corrugated printed vinyl @ $20.00/ea.
Canopy Tent  Anchors: $40.00 set

After discussion, the consensus was: professional representation provided by Quote 1 would be advantageous and beneficial to the Club; and that we could use the canopy and table covers at 3-4 additional events each year.

James Harrison motioned to accept Quote 1; 2^nd by John Corsi; approved by voting sign of a Belton Lion.

It was also agreed to use the gold and blue Lions International logo.

Meeting closed at 11:50am.

Belton Lions Club – September 1st, Noon, The GIN, Meeting Minutes

Welcome and Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Keith Cook, John Corsi, Sam Listi, Wayne Carpenter, Jon Fontenot, Gene Ellis, Billy Conway, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, David Shaw, David Tuma, Jennah Gliha for Chris Gregg, Mac Hickerson, James Harrison, Dwayne Lawrence

Guests: Mike Miers (Belton Journal), Kitti Corsi (guest of John Corsi), Jennifer Ramirez (speaker), Kevin Kyle, CASA (invited guest)
Song: by Lion John Corsi – harmonic melody
Pledge: by Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: by Lion Gene Ellis
Exercise: by Lion James Harrison
Joke: by Lion James Harrison – wife talking into a #10 envelope – voice mail …
Plate Spin by Lion Mac Hickerson

Presentation:  Lion President Mike Matthews, on behalf of the Club, presented Kevin Kyle, Executive Director for CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties, with 72 AdventureTrails backpacks for their foster children to have and use for their personal belongings.

Whenever and Wherever there is a Need … there is always a Lion!
Announcements

Joint Project Proposal with Kiwanis, Optimists & Rotary: Update from Monday, 8/29 meeting – all will meet on Saturday, September 10, 9:00am at Harris Community Center for a creek cleanup (map and letter attached) – wear Belton Lions t-shirt – bring mud boots – everything else supplied by Belton Parks and Recreation.  Sign-up sheet passed around.  Tail-twister Danny Dossman expressed that everyone who participates will receive a “get out of fines for the rest of the year” card.

Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews event, September 24^th, 11am-1:00pm – plate spinning contest – competing spin time against Mac Hickerson. Belton Lions will set up a 10×10 canopy; selling the tickets for Bacon “People’s Choice” competition; plate spinning contest will be a free side activity – with a prize – lunch with Belton Lions and a commemorative plate.  More info and sign-up sheet to come.

Program:  Keith Cook – Jennifer Ramirez, BISD Director of Special Programs – Penguin Project – what an amazing program!  … Empowering Children with Special Needs through Theatre!  … partnering students with students with special needs to work together as they prepare to present their production of “Annie” for April 2023.  In addition to student volunteers, they are looking for adult volunteers for Director, Music, Set Building, etc. – we are looking forward to watching this project unfold; and to attending their first performance.

Belton Lions Club – August 25, Noon, The GIN, Meeting Minutes

Welcome and Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Mac Hickerson, Wayne Carpenter, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, James Harrison, Jon Fontenot, John Corsi, Keith Cook, Sam Listi, David Shaw, Patti Powell, Dwayne Lawrence, Rob Potts, Veronica Logan, Lou Griffin

Guests: Cynthia Hernandez, Belton Rotary (speaker); Judy Garrett, Belton Bacon, Blues & Brews Event (speaker); Jennah Gilha (in leiu of Chris Gregg)

Song: by Lion John Corsi

Pledge: by Lion Jon Fontenot

Prayer: by Lion James Harrison
Exercise: by Lion James Harrison – stand up tall and stretch to the rooftop

Joke: by Lion Danny Dossman: LCI may want Belton Lions on Tour “singing” / then, something about Lion Listi – first day of school – learning – coming back tomorrow … you had to be there.

Plate Spin by Lion Mac Hickerson
Board Briefs:

Dues Report: Progressing Payments / Received: $1,950 / Outstanding: $1,650

Activity Account Report: $26,398.59

General Account Report: $3,783.93

Raymond James Investments: $10,464.55

Edward Jones Investments: $23,029.06

– Jon Fontenot offered to take the position of Treasurer; providing partnership with the Secretary position to re-divide and define each position duties.  Lion Jon Fontenot received the Oath of Office – officiated by President Matthews.  Thank You for Volunteering to Serve! This move will leave one of the Vice President’s position open for nominations – nominations are now open for a VP position.

– Eyeglass Drop Box – Delivered TODAY.  Final placement location in downtown Belton will be determined later – it is currently in the City Hall Entranceway.  Thank you Chris, Jennah, and Sign of Times.

Announcements

Program: 

Joint Project Proposal with Kiwanis, Optimists & Rotary: Cynthia Hernandez received an email from John Hewko, General Secretary, Rotary International about a proposed joint service week with Kiwanis Intl., Lions Clubs Intl., and Optimist Intl. – during the week of September 11-17.  We discussed a proposed idea of Nolan Creek clean-up in September; or possibly a Hometown Hero event in October.  It was agreed that Belton Lions will volunteer and participate in whatever project they decided.  Sam Listi & Cynthia Hernandez will get with Matt Bates to discuss ideas and create the project … they will let us know.

Belton Bacon, Blues and Brews event, September 24^th: Judy Garrett provided an overview of the event. John Corsi had reached out with an interest in having a plate spinning contest – competing spin time against Mac Hickerson. Belton Lions will set up a 10×10 canopy; selling the tickets for Bacon “People’s Choice” competition; plate spinning contest will be a free side activity – with a prize TBD.

More information to come as plans progress.

– 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 – James Harrison – Belton Lions Wall – Picnic in the Park
                Future Boat Race Coordinator – Danny Dossman

Stampede Coordinators –Reese Davis and Brett Beamesderfer / Active has raised their rate by .25%
Grand Avenue Movie Theater Tickets – waiting until after Summer

HOTCIL Fall Festival – Karen Stagner

Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets for HOCTIL families – Karen Stagner

BLC Christmas Party, Dec. 15, Noon – John Corsi and James Harrison

HOCTIL families visit with Santa, Thurs., Dec. 22, Harris Center – Karen Stagner

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

Flag Program –Thank you to everyone for all that you do.

Quarterly Dues Invoices are out – Thank you for prompt payment.

BLC Ball Caps – $20 each – John Corsi thinks that he may have the remaining inventory of caps.

BLC has purchased 72 backpacks for CASA foster kids, we will invite CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties to come back to a Club lunch for the presentation.

Belton Lions Club – August 18, 1pm, The GIN, Board Meeting

Call to Order by Lion President Matthews at 12:50pm

Members Present: Danny Dossman, John Corsi, Mack Hickerson, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Mike Matthews

Dues Report: Progressing Payments / Received: $1,950 / Outstanding: $1,650

Activity Account Report: $26,398.59

General Account Report: $3,783.93

Raymond James Investments: $10,464.55

Edward Jones Investments: $23,029.06

Old Business

– Danny Dossman opened discussion on the open position of Treasurer.  After discussion regarding paying an accountant – which would be a cost to the General Account, it was decided to continue to pursue a volunteer member Treasurer.  Jon Fontenot offered to take the position; providing partnership with the Secretary position to re-divide and define each position duties.  The nomination, and if elected, swearing in, will be made at the next general membership lunch meeting. This move will leave one of the Vice President’s position open for nominations.  Thank you Lion Jon Fontenot!

– John Corsi will reach out to Judy Garrett about adding a Belton Lions Plate Spinning Contest at the September Belton Blues, Bacon and Brews Festival and will report at the next meeting.

– John Corsi will bring vests and ball caps to the next meeting for sales.

– Mike Matthews will reach out to CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties to invite them to the September 8^th lunch meeting – this will be the program where the Club will present them with the 72 backpacks for their foster kiddos.

– Jon Fontenot has reached out and left messages regarding the “Donor Wall at UMHB for the Marek-Smith Center for special education training and instruction”, without return call.  He will continue to try to contact them.

New Business

Joint Project Proposal with Kiwanis, Optimists & Rotary: The Club received an email from John Hewko, General Secretary, Rotary International about a proposed joint service week with Kiwanis Intl., Lions Clubs Intl., and Optimist Intl. – during the week of September 11-17.  They are looking for ideas for a joint project in Belton.  Cynthia Hernandez, Belton EDC, forwarded the proposal to our Club.  After discussion, Secretary Karen Stagner will reach out to Cynthia with our interest in participating.  Update will be provided at the next lunch meeting.

Meeting Closed at: 1:21pm

Belton Lions Club – August 18, Noon, The GIN, Meeting Minutes

Welcome and Call to Order by Lion President Matthews

Belton Lions Club – August 4, Noon, The GIN, Meeting Minutes

Welcome and Call to Order by Lion President Matthews

Members Present:  Mike Matthews, Mack Lattimer, Rob Potts, Jon Fontenot, Sam Listi, Billy Conway, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Keith Cook, Patti Powell, Christa Strang, Mac Hickerson, James Harrison, David Tuma
Guests: Paul Strang (guest of Christa); Dick Archer (pd $20 cash); Buddy Hickerson (pd $20 cash); Jeff Davidson (pd $20 cash); Dr. David Sprague (speaker)
Song: by Lion James Harrison
Pledge: by Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: by Lion Sam Listi
Exercise: by Lion James Harrison – weights lost
Joke: by Lion Danny Dossman – teaching taxes using ice cream; and something about Mac playing golf and 2 pair of pants – you had to be there.

Announcements
– Belton Lion of the Month Spotlight – David Tuma, Belton Journal – (next week)
– District Meeting, October 22^nd, 9am, Palestine, Texas – they would like to get a headcount to reserve # of rooms.
– Flag Program –Thank you to everyone for all that you do.  We gained a NEW participant this week.
– Eyeglass Drop Box – We are anxiously waiting for the finished and wrapped drop box.  Placement location in downtown Belton will be determined once the drop box is completed.  Thank you Chris, Jennah, and Sign of Times.
– Quarterly Dues Invoices are out – Thank you for prompt payment.
– Back to School with God event, August 6^th – NOTE: time is 9am-1pm – James Harrison Team Leader
– BLC Ball Caps – $20 each – John Corsi thinks that he may have the remaining inventory of caps.
– BLC has purchased 72 backpacks for CASA foster kids, we will invite CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties to come back to a Club lunch for the presentation.

Program: Lion Christa Strang invited Dr. David Sprague, a Bio Science Research professional with Formation Venture Engineering to tell us about his experience in research protocols, bioengineering, genetics, DNA, PCR testing and how they are assisting Research Scientists. Dick Archer joined us for lunch today to make the introduction. Thank You!

Future Program Assignments:
August 11: Chris Gregg
August 18: Danny Dossman
August 25: David Leigh
September 1: Keith Cook
September 8: Tentative – Backpack presentation to CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties
September 15: Mac Hickerson
September 22: Rob Potts
September 29: Malinda Golden
October 6 – Jon Fontenot
October 13 – Veronica Logan
October 20 – Todd Schiller
October 27 – Mary Shockley
November 3 – David Tuma
November 10 – Wayne Carpenter
November 17 – Keith Cook (plus HOCTIL deliveries)
November 24 – Thanksgiving (no meeting)
December 1 – Gene Ellis
December 8 – Sam Listi
December 15 – Holiday Celebration at Lunch (plus HOCTIL deliveries afterward)
December 22 –
December 29 –

– Keeping on the Front Burner:
The Club is still in need of a Treasurer; and should soon create a Budget for 2022-2023
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 – James Harrison – Belton Lions Wall – Picnic in the Park
                Future Boat Race Coordinator – Danny Dossman
Stampede Coordinators –Reese Davis and Brett Beamesderfer
Grand Avenue Movie Theater Tickets – waiting until after Summer …
HOTCIL Fall Festival – Karen Stagner
Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets for HOCTIL families – Karen Stagner
Plate Spinning Contest at Belton’s Blues, Bacon and Brews Festival – John Corsi
BLC Christmas Party, Dec. 15, Noon – John Corsi and James Harrison
HOCTIL families visit with Santa, Thurs., Dec. 22, Harris Center – Karen Stagner
BLC Charter Celebration in 2023 will be during our regular lunch timeline.
Our Club has been invited to contribute and participate in a donor wall at UMHB for the soon-to-be built Marek-Smith Center for special education training and instruction.  Lion Jon Fontenot will contact them for further information.