Belton Lions Club

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, February 15, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Keith Cook, John cocrsi, David Shaw, Christa Strang, Bree Vlam, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Todd Schiller, James Harrison, Rob Potts, Nick Valentine, Rafael Salas, Larry Berg, Billy Conway, Mac Hickerson, Mike Matthews, Cri Childs
Guest: Brady Serafin (speaker), Big Tex (guest of Danny Dossman), Clint (guest of Mike Matthews)
Song: by Lion: Christa Strang
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Todd Schiller
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion James Harrison … Spring is in the Air / … oh … that was Bacon
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison

Birthdays: February – 2/8 Mack Latimer (affiliate); 2/12 Jennifer Bailey; 2/20 Jon Fontenot; 2/22 Bree Vlam; 2/26 John Corsi

– New Member Inductions – Nick Valentine (Sponsor: Cri Childs); Raphael Salas (Sponsor: Jennah Gliha); Larry Berg (Sponsor: Gene Ellis)

– 10 Year Chevron – President Keith Cook presented Lion David Shaw with his 10 year chevron from Lions International. 

Announcements:

– Charter Night (Friday evening, May 3^rd) – James Harrison – inviting District Governor, Past Dist. Governor, Guests from Temple-Belton Lady Lions; roomset – rounds; sign up sheet next month, plated meal, entertainment

– Wacky Boat Race – Danny Dossman – Date set for Saturday, October 5, Danny will get with Sam Listi to confirm date availability.  Danny and Emily asked Jennah to create a facebook page – Thank you Jennah.  Danny says the event should 2-3 times larger than our first one last year.  Danny asked new member Nick Valentine if he would join the planning committee.

– Stampede (June 8^th) – Active Registration is now open! Need Sponsors!

– Marek-Smith Training Center at UMHB, March 1^st, Luncheon & Dedication: the Club has RVSP’d for Lion(s) John Corsi and Sam Listi to represent the Club.

Program: (from Jennah’s FB post) First and foremost, thank you, Lion David Shaw for your 10 years of serving the community through the Lions Club! We look forward to many more years with you as a fellow Lion.  Also, a big shout out to our new members…Lion Nick Valentine with Operation Phantom Support, Lion Rafael Salas with Montgomery Chiropractic and our new Belton Police Department Chief, Lion Larry Berg!  Lastly, thank you to our guest speaker, Brady Serafin, Chief Executive Officer, with Cedar Crest Hospital.  Always remember, where there is a need there is a Lion!

Future Programs:
February 22 – Brett Beamesderfer has invited Greg Gutierrez with Bring Everyone in the Zone.
February 29 – Mike Matthews – Marek Smith Center Update (tentative)
March 7 – David Shaw/Mike Matthews – Jo Dyer, Belton Parks & Rec – Eclipse 2024
March 14 – Christa Strang
March 21 – James Harrison

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

Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23^rd Weekend.
– Stampede Date Update from Meeting (Brett Beamesderfer, Reese Davis, Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Veronica Logan, Christa Strang, Karen Stagner, John Corsi) – Date changed to June 8^th.
– Charter Celebration – (James Harrison, Cri Childs, David Leigh, Rob Potts, Mark Bellomy, John Fontenot) 85^th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; Chartered April 21st 1939. Celebration scheduled for Friday, May 3^rd in the evening.  Lion Harrison advised that we have two sponsoring underwriters; and are urging others to sponsor; members and guests will be sponsored.  He plans to invite District Dignitaries to join us as our guests.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– James Harrison announced that Temple Founders Club member, Mr. Hightower, would like our Club to consider partnering with them for their annual Follies fundraiser event.

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, February 8, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: John Corsi, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Bree Vlam, Jennah Gliha, Billy Conway, Jose Salas, Keith Cook, James Harrison, Rob Potts, Wayne Carpenter, Larry Berg, David Tuma, Veronica Logan, Sam Listi
Guest: Paul Strang (sub for Christa), Kitti Corsi, Donna Shriner, Sherry Ogden (BISD Guest Speakers)
Song: by Lion: Bree Vlam
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion John Corsi
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion Billy Conway – why did the chicken cross the road? … so he could show the armadillo how …
Plate Spin: Lion Mike Matthews
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: February – 2/8 Mack Latimer (affiliate); 2/12 Jennifer Bailey; 2/20 Jon Fontenot; 2/22 Bree Vlam; 2/26 John Corsi

Announcements:
– Lion David Shaw – recently posted on facebook about his health issues regarding speaking and eating – please keep him and his family in your prayers.  He will answer texts; but cannot answer calls.  We will get him his 10 Year Milestone Chevron Award.
– Lion Reese Davis will be away from the Club for a while – possibly for the next quarter – as he helps John Farwell at work.
– Lion Danny Dossman is having surgery today on his hand and arm to repair some of the nerves – prayers for a speedy recovery.
– We continue to keep Lion Lou Griffin and his family in our prayers for peace and comfort, after the passing of his wife, Joyce.
– Charter Night (May 3^rd) – James Harrison update from Committee Meeting, 11:30am, Thursday, Feb. 8^th, a new sponsor was added today; the meal will be plated; it’s going to be a great celebratory event for the 85th.
– Wacky Boat Race – Danny Dossman has scheduled a Committee Meeting for Monday, Feb. 12th to get started with Boat Race Plans.
– Stampede (June 8^th) – Sponsor Forms are available / Please try to get at least one Sponsor for the Event. (handout)
– LEO Club Update – They are planning Service Projects for the students to get involved in the Community; and are open to suggestions for service opportunities.
– New Member Applications – Nick Valentine; Jose Salas; Larry Berg – all three (3) will be inducted next week 2/15.
– February Board Meeting – February 15^th, after lunch.

Program: Thank you, Lion John Corsi, for inviting our guest speakers; Kitty Corsi, Special Programs Coordinator for BISD, Donna Shriner, Transition Specialist with BISD and Sherri Ogden, Director of Special Education. These wonderful ladies run the DELTA 18+ Transition Program through Belton ISD! DELTA supports students with special needs transitioning to adult independent living and life! Thank y’all for the positive impacts y’all are making at BISD

If there is a need, there is a Lion

Future Programs:
February 15 – Karen Stagner, Luke Potts and Brady Serafin, Cedar Crest Hospital
February 22 – Brett Beamesderfer
February 29 – Mike Matthews – Marek Smith Center Update (tentative)
March 7 – David Shaw/Mike Matthews – Jo Dyer, Belton Parks & Rec – Eclipse 2024
March 14 – Christa Strang
March 21 – James Harrison

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

Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23^rd Weekend.
– Stampede Date Update from Meeting (Brett Beamesderfer, Reese Davis, Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Veronica Logan, Christa Strang, Karen Stagner, John Corsi) – Date changed to June 8^th.
– Charter Celebration – (James Harrison, Cri Childs, David Leigh, Rob Potts, Mark Bellomy, John Fontenot) 85^th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; Chartered April 21st 1939. Celebration scheduled for Friday, May 3^rd in the evening.  Lion Harrison advised that we have two sponsoring underwriters; and are urging others to sponsor; members and guests will be sponsored.  He plans to invite District Dignitaries to join us as our guests.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– James Harrison announced that Temple Founders Club member, Mr. Hightower, would like our Club to consider partnering with them for their annual Follies fundraiser event.

BLC Order of Business – Thursday, February 1, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Sam Listi, James Harrison, Wayne Carpenter, Rob Potts, Keith Cook, Gene Ellis, Reese Davis, David Leigh, Dwayne Williams, Mac Hickerson
Guest: Peggy & Sam Murphy (guests of John Corsi); incoming Belton PD Chief Larry Berg (Club Guest)
Song: by Lion: John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion Gene Ellis – Lion musician daugher’s names – Anna 1 and Anna 2
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson – international champion
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: February – 2/8 Mack Latimer (affiliate); 2/12 Jennifer Bailey; 2/20 Jon Fontenot; 2/22 Bree Vlam; 2/26 John Corsi

Announcements:
– MD2-X3 Mid-Winter Cabinet Meeting – Saturday, January 27, McGregor, Texas – Recap
– Our Club was awarded the LCI Club Excellence Award for 2002-2023
– First Time Cabinet Meeting attendee Lion Mary Shockley won the Grand Prize Award – lighted, metal cutout of Texas                 Lions Children’s Camp logo.
– August 3^rd will be the Texas Lions Museum Grand Opening in Kerrville
– Reminder: Chief Ellis Retirement Celebration – February 1, 3pm Cadence Bank Club – see you there.
– Presentation to Past President Mike Matthews / Club Excellence Award – Lion President (2023-2024) Keith Cook presented Lion Past President (2022-2023) with a commemorative pin from LCI for establishing Club Excellence during his term in office.
– Presentation to David Shaw – 10 Year Milestone Chevron Award – postponed until Lion David can attend.
– Charter Night (May 3^rd) – James Harrison has scheduled a Committee Meeting for 11:30am, Thursday, Feb. 8^th, prior to lunch.
– Wacky Boat Race – Danny Dossman will schedule a Committee Meeting soon to get started with Boat Race Plans.
– Stampede (June 8^th) – Sponsor Forms are available / Please try to get at least one Sponsor for the Event.
– LEO Club Update – They are planning Service Projects for the students to get involved in the Community; and are open to suggestions for service opportunities.
– New Member Application – last week’s speaker – Nick Valentine has submitted his application.

Program: Lion Karen Stagner invited Chief Gene Ellis; who brought and introduced Deputy Chief Larry Berg. Belton has been blessed to have Chief Ellis. To quote Belton PD who said it best: “Leadership, grace and respect are just a few words that come to mind when we consider Chief Ellis and his nearly 15 years of service in Belton.  We are better because of him”. We wish him all the best of everything in retirement and his future endeavors; and are honored that he is a member of our Belton Lions Family.  We are excited for Chief Larry Berg and look forward to working with him for years to come.

Future Programs:
February 8 – John Corsi
February 15 – Reese Davis
February 22 – Brett Beamesderfer
February 29 – Mike Matthews
March 7 – David Shaw
March 14 – Christa Strang
March 21 – James Harrison

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

Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23^rd Weekend.
– Stampede Date Update from Meeting (Brett Beamesderfer, Reese Davis, Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Veronica Logan, Christa Strang, Karen Stagner, John Corsi) – Date changed to June 8^th.
– Charter Celebration – (James Harrison, Cri Childs, David Leigh, Rob Potts, Mark Bellomy, John Fontenot) 85^th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; Chartered April 21st 1939. Celebration scheduled for Friday, May 3^rd in the evening.  Lion Harrison advised that we have two sponsoring underwriters; and are urging others to sponsor; members and guests will be sponsored.  He plans to invite District Dignitaries to join us as our guests.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– James Harrison announced that Temple Founders Club member, Mr. Hightower, would like our Club to consider partnering with them for their annual Follies fundraiser event.

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, January 25, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Mary Shockley, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Brett Beamesderfer, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Sam Listi, Jennifer Bailey, Cri Childs, David Tuma, Mac Hickerson, Wayne Carpenter, David Leigh
Guest: “Nick” Valentine (speaker), Carla Beamesderfer (guest of Brett), Hiram Munoz (general guest), Rafael Salas (general guest)
Song: by Lion: Christa Strang
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Bree Vlam
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion Leigh – Boomerang that doesn’t come back? Guest Carla – Why do ducks have feathers?
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews
Birthdays: January – Steve Smith, At-Large (1/21)

– Board Meeting Recap:

  The Board briefly discussed updates on:
Banking / Plate Spinning Contest Winner / Charter Night / Stampede Bike Ride/ Wacky Boat Race / Membership
Milestone Awards / Specialty Products and Banner Stand / Club Excellence Award for 2023-24
There were no motions or voting at the January Board Meeting

   Club Metrics: 1,770 people served / 13 Service Activities Completed, 849 Volunteer Hours, $7,500 Funds Donated, $2,900 Funds Raised

Announcements:

– MD2-X3 Mid-Winter Cabinet Meeting – Saturday, January 27, McGregor, Texas – Karen, Keith & Mary going
– Reminder: Chief Ellis Retirement Celebration – February 1, 3pm Cadence Bank Club – see you there.
– Bell County Public Health – their Community Health Division is requesting that we participate in an on-line 10-minute health needs assessment.  Secretary Stagner will email the assessment survey to members.
– Charter Night – James Harrison will schedule a Committee Meeting next week.
– Wacky Boat Race – Danny Dossman will schedule a Committee Meeting early in February.
– Stampede – Sponsor Forms are available / We are now listed on the WheelBrothers Calendar / There now is another ride on June 8^th – Fire Ant Tour out of Gatesville.
– LEO Club Update – They are planning Service Projects for the students to get involved in the Community; and are open to suggestions for service opportunities.
– Lion David Leigh gave an update on his recent health issue – we’re glad he’s doing better.

Program: Lion Cri Childs has invited “Nick” Valentine to talk about Operation Phantom Support – an organization dedicated to assisting Active Duty, Veterans, and First Responders – and their families – who need a little help – through programs and services.  Thank You!

Future Programs:
February 1 – Karen Stagner – Chief Gene Ellis, bringing incoming Chief Larry Berg
February 8 – John Corsi
February 15 – Reese Davis
February 22 – Brett Beamesderfer
February 29 – Mike Matthews
March 7 – David Shaw
March 14 – Christa Strang
March 21 – James Harrison

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

Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Texas Lions Camp – we have a camper for the July 23^rd Weekend.
– Stampede Date Update from Meeting (Brett Beamesderfer, Reese Davis, Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Veronica Logan, Christa Strang, Karen Stagner, John Corsi) – Date changed to June 8^th.
– Charter Celebration – (James Harrison, Cri Childs, David Leigh, Rob Potts, Mark Bellomy, John Fontenot) 85^th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; Chartered April 21st 1939. Celebration scheduled for Friday, May 3^rd in the evening.  Lion Harrison advised that we have two sponsoring underwriters; and are urging others to sponsor; members and guests will be sponsored.  He plans to invite District Dignitaries to join us as our guests.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– James Harrison announced that Temple Founders Club member, Mr. Hightower, would like our Club to consider partnering with them for their annual Follies fundraiser event.

Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook @ 11:55am

Members Present: Keith Cook, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Mike Matthews, John Corsi
Absent: Jennah Gliha, Christa Strang, Mark Bellomy, Mac Hickerson, James Harrison, Reece Davis

Membership Report – Karen Stagner – Invoices for 2nd Quarter 2023-2024 have been issued.

Old Business:

– Plate Spinning Contest – Jon Fontenot will reach out again to the winner; giving him the option to join us for lunch to get his plate and cutting board; or we can make arrangements to deliver it to him and get photos; or he can stop by the Fire Station to pick them up.

– Stampede Bike Ride – June 8^th – Brett Beamesderfer is going by King on the Mountain Bike Shop on Friday to finalize so we can get the website set up and open for Registration; and get the Ride posted on Wheel Brothers.

– Wacky Boat Race – Date will probably be same time of year, maybe same weekend as 2023.  Danny Dossman will schedule a Kick-off planning meeting in February. It was suggested that we get Schools to Challenge each other.

– Membership Milestone Awards –The Board agreed that Milestones will be in five (5) year increments; starting at 10 year membership.  –John Corsi and Jennah Gliha – still working.

– Banner Stand and/or Specialty Products – Danny Dossman has built a banner stand – we will need to get an information banner for it – to be used at Boat Race, Bike Ride, Fall Festival and other events.  Karen Stagner has found 78”x33” retractable banner stand for roughly $200 with case – she will present it at the next Board Meeting. John Corsi suggested that we use the one Danny is making for our lunch meetings.  Specialty Products: We found Lions squeeze toys; and the previous BLC giant coloring book (given to Lea and Lorna to look into at the District and State level).  Fall Festival give-aways were about 50 of each item. We will revisit this at next meeting.

New Business: 

Danny Dossman expressed “Thanks and Appreciation” to the Club Treasurer and Secretary for their time and dedication.

Club Excellence Award – Secretary Stagner will apply for this year. 

Club Metrics: 1,770 people served / 13 Service Activities Completed, 849 Volunteer Hours, $7,500 Funds Donated, $2,900 Funds Raised 

Holding to a Later Date:
– District Cabinet Meetings – January 27, McGregor / April 26-27
– David Shaw – Deployment bags are requested for our Adopted Unit – tabled until Lion Shaw is able to provide details.
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating – plans are progressing.  Tabled until after Picnic in the Park.
– LEO – Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity

Meeting Closed at 1:04pm … record breaking Board Meeting

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, January 18, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, David Leigh, Todd Schiller, Keith Cook, David Tuma, Billy Conway, Sam Listi, Jennifer Bailey, John Corsi

Guest: Jennifer Ramirez, BISD Penguin Project Program Coordinator/Executive Director of Special Programs (speaker); Sara Windham, BISD Director of Special Programs (guest of Todd Schiller)
Song: by Jennifer Ramirez
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Prayer: Lion David Leigh
Joke: Lion Dossman – Koala – a Bear? – no Koalafications! / Lion Leigh – Frankenstein’s New Years Resolution – Make new Friends!
Plate Spin: Lion Todd Schiller – outstanding!
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews
Birthdays: January – Steve Smith, At-Large (1/21)

Announcements:
– 1^st 2024 BLC Board Meeting will be TODAY after lunch
– MD2-X3 Mid-Winter Cabinet Meeting – Saturday, January 27, McGregor, Texas – Karen, Keith & Mary going
– Reminder: Chief Ellis Retirement Celebration – February 1, 3pm Cadence Bank Club – see you there.

Program: Lion Jennifer Bailey invited Jennifer Ramirez to give us an update on the Penguin Project.  Within one year, the program has tripled.  Their next production will be in April 2024 – Finding Nemo Jr.  This is an amazing program – an inclusive opportunity, for students of all ages, with special needs – paired with partnering mentor students – to express themselves through theater – acting, singing, dancing – props, costumes and so much more.  We are so fortunate that B.I.S.D. has a heart for loving the Special Needs Community.  Thank You!

Future Programs:
January 25 – Cri Childs
February 1 – Karen Stagner – Chief Gene Ellis, bringing incoming Chief Larry Berg
February 8 – John Corsi
February 15 – Reese Davis
February 22 – Brett Beamesderfer
February 29 – Mike Matthews
March 7 – David Shaw
March 14 – Christa Strang
March 21 – James Harrison

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

Keeping on the Front Burner:
– Texas Lions Camp online applications are open NOW – we have a camper for the July 23^rd Weekend.
– Stampede Date Update from Meeting (Brett Beamesderfer, Reese Davis, Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Veronica Logan, Christa Strang, Karen Stagner, John Corsi) – Date changed to June 8^th.
– Charter Celebration – (James Harrison, Cri Childs, David Leigh, Rob Potts, Mark Bellomy, John Fontenot) 85^th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; Chartered April 21st 1939. Celebration scheduled for Friday, May 3^rd in the evening.  Lion Harrison advised that we have two sponsoring underwriters; and are urging others to sponsor; members and guests will be sponsored.  He plans to invite District Dignitaries to join us as our guests. Next planning meeting will be scheduled after the Fundraiser Cruise.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
– James Harrison announced that Temple Founders Club member, Mr. Hightower, would like our Club to consider partnering with them for their annual Follies fundraiser event.

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, January 11, 2024
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Christa Strang, Brett Beamesderfer, Karen Stagner, Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Jon Fontenot, James Harrison, Keith Cook, Gene Ellis, Sam Listi, Mac Hickerson, Billy Conway, Cree Childs
Guest: Clarence Enochs (speaker), Paul Strang & Dave Carr (guests of Christa Strang)
Song: by Lion Christa Strang
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Brett Beamesderfer
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion Gene Ellis
Joke: Lion Dossman – Bad Joke of the Day – Hollywod Actor & Agent  / Lion Childs – Switzerland – Big “+”
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson – record breaking spin
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: January – Steve Smith, At-Large (1/21)

Announcements:

– Lion Lou Griffin is doing better after his surgery; he has knee surgery on the 22^nd; hopes to be back with us soon.
– Lion Reese Davis will be out for the next few weeks, he has surgery is scheduled for January 26^th.
– We received a Thank You letter through HOCTIL from Ronald McDonald House for the Christmas Goodie bags that were donated after the HOCTIL Christmas with Santa.
– 1^st 2024 BLC Board Meeting will be on January 18^th
– Texas Lions Camp online applications are open NOW – we have a camper for the July 23^rd Weekend.
– Stampede Date Update from Meeting (Brett Beamesderfer, Reese Davis, Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Veronica Logan, Christa Strang, Karen Stagner, John Corsi) – Date changed to June 8^th.
– Charter Celebration – (James Harrison, Cri Childs, David Leigh, Rob Potts, Mark Bellomy, John Fontenot) 85^th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; Chartered April 21st 1939. Celebration scheduled for Friday, May 3^rd in the evening.  Lion Harrison advised that we have two sponsoring underwriters; and are urging others to sponsor; members and guests will be sponsored.  He plans to invite District Dignitaries to join us as our guests. Next planning meeting will be scheduled after the Fundraiser Cruise.
– 2024 Fundraiser Cruise – Carnival Jubilee – January 13-20, 2024 – Have FUN!
– MD2-X3 Mid-Winter Cabinet Meeting – Saturday, January 27, McGregor, Texas – RSVP by January 19^th
– Chief Ellis Retirement Celebration – February 1, 3pm Cadence Bank Club – see you there.

Program: Lion Bree Vlam has invited Clarence Enochs, with the National Mounted Warfare Foundation

Future Programs:
January 18 – Jennifer Bailey (Penguin Project Update) – plus Board Meeting
January 25 – Cri Childs
February 1 – Karen Stagner – Chief Gene Ellis, bringing incoming Chief Larry Berg
February 8 – John Corsi
February 15 – Reese Davis
February 22 – Brett Beamesderfer
February 29 – Mike Matthews
March 7 – David Shaw
March 14 – Christa Strang
March 21 – James Harrison

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

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
James Harrison announced that Temple Founders Club member, Mr. Hightower, would like our Club to consider partnering with them for their annual Follies fundraiser event.

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Brett Beamesderfer, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, James Harrison, Wayne Carpenter, Sam Listi, Jennah Gliha, Mac Hickerson, Veronica Logan, Dwayne Williams

Guest: PDG Lawrence Sanchez (speaker) and wife, Sylvia; Joseph Logan (guest of Veronica Logan)
Song: by Lion Jennah Gliha
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Brett Beamesderfer
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Prayer: Lion Keith Cook
Joke: Guest Joseph Logan … Quiet Tennis … without racket
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: January – Steve Smith, At-Large (1/21)

Announcements:

– HOCTIL Pictures with Santa Recap – Thank you to Mike Matthews, Bree Vlam, Jennah Gliha, Christa Strang, Keith Cook and Karen Stagner for the set-up and tear-down; to everyone who contributed cookies; to the City of Belton for the use of Harris Center; and to Belton Parks and Recreation … and, of course, Santa & Mrs Clause.
– 1^st 2024 BLC Board Meeting will be on January 18^th
– Texas Lions Camp online applications are open NOW – our Club is planning to have two Campers this year.
– 2^nd Quarter (Oct. thru Dec.) Dues Invoices emailed on Tuesday – 1^st to pay today – Lion Dwayne Williams
– Flag Program renewal invoices emailed this week – received out first payment today – Lion Sam Listi
– Stampede Date may need to be changed – (Brett Beamesderfer, Reese Davis, Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Veronica Logan, Christa Strang, Karen Stagner, John Corsi) – Committee Meeting Scheduled for 11:30am, Thursday, January 11^th, before lunch
– Charter Celebration – (James Harrison, Cri Childs, David Leigh, Rob Potts, Mark Bellomy, John Fontenot) 85^th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; Chartered April 21st 1939. Celebration scheduled for Friday, May 3^rd in the evening.  Lion Harrison advised that we have two sponsoring underwriters; and are urging others to sponsor; members and guests will be sponsored.  He plans to invite District Dignitaries to join us as our guests.
– 2024 Fundraiser Cruise – Carnival Jubilee – January 13-20, 2024 – Have FUN!
– MD2-X3 Mid-Winter Cabinet Meeting – Saturday, January 27, McGregor, Texas – RSVP by January 19^th
– Chief Ellis Retirement Celebration – February 1, 3pm Cadence Bank Club – see you there.

Program: PDG Lawrence Sanchez, Texas Lions Museum – handout attached – The Lions of Texas passed a resolution designating the Texas Lions Museum as an official state project of the Texas Lions on May 18, 2017. The Museum officially opened at the Council of Governors meeting in August 2024.  Thank you!

Future Programs:
January 11 – Bree Vlam
January 18 – Jennifer Bailey (Penguin Project Update) – plus Board Meeting
January 25 – Cri Childs
February 1 – Karen Stagner
February 8 – John Corsi
February 15 – Reese Davis
February 22 – Brett Beamesderfer
February 29 – Mike Matthews
March 7 – David Shaw
March 14 – Christa Strang
March 21 – James Harrison

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

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
James Harrison announced that Temple Founders Club member, Mr. Hightower, would like our Club to consider partnering with them for their annual Follies fundraiser event.
Texas Lions Museum

Belton Lions Club
Meeting & Christmas Party
Thursday, December 14

Welcome and Call to Order: President Keith Cook

Attendance: Keith Cook, John Corsi, Rob Potts, Mark Bellomy, Mary Shockley, Jennah Gliha, Mac Hickerson, James Harrison, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Veronica Logan, Wayne Carpenter, Bree Vlam, Billy Conway

Guests: Trellis Cook, Angie Fontenot, Ann Carpenter, Susan Mitchell (Harrison), Chris Gregg, Kitti Corsi, Joseph Logan, Brian (guest of Mark Bellomy)

LBHS two Person Ensemble: Rachel and Emily

Song: Ann Carpenter

USA Pledge: Lion John Corsi

Texas Pledge: Lion Mike Matthews

Prayer and Blessing of the Meal: Lion Wayne Carpenter

Announcements:

– Next Thursday is HOCTIL families Christmas with Santa, Harris Center

– Next BLC meeting will be January 4 – Mark Bellomy has the Program

– Tail Twister announced final tally for 2023 – $602.00

– Passing the Hat for our waitress Tabitha – Presentation

– Buffet opens at Noon

Christmas Party & Ugly Sweater Contest

Merry Christmas!
Thanks for Coming!

Where there is a need … there is a Belton Lion!