Belton Lions Club

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.

BLC Board of Directors Meeting, Thursday, July 21^st

Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews

Members Present: Mike Matthews, James Harrison, Brett Beamesderfer, John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner

General Bank Account: $3,251.63
Activity Bank Account: $33,563.59 (before LCI Dues, Heritage Park and Scholarship checks)
Membership:  Most everyone is current. 28 Regular Members / 6 At-Large / 2 Associate
Frank Hernandez emailed that he needs to drop his membership.

1. Eyeglass Drop Box – We are moving forward (October is Vision Awareness Month) Chris Gregg has made arrangements to have the box “wrapped” – estimated cost to be $200 or less.
2. Quarterly Dues – A member questioned the $20 per meal charge for non-regular members. Secretary Stagner provided a handout with breakdown on Meal, LCI & District Dues – plus factoring office supplies, Chamber Membership, etc.
3. Flag Program – We have 14 unpaid participants – which possibly have moved – for most of them, their emails and phone numbers are invalid. David Shaw has agreed to try to help clear these up. Karen Stagner will place another order for flags – once she gets a current count of what we have at the Journal.
4. New Project Suggestion – A visit with Santa for HOCTIL families of Children with special needs – Thursday, December 22, Harris Community Center – hosted by Belton Lions. City of Belton will provide the venue at Harris Community Center, Santa Ted and Mrs Claus have volunteered for pictures and visits; Club would provide cocoa, cookies, coloring sheets and crayons.  HOCTIL will provide Vendors to the special needs community and will coordinate with families. Motion for the Club to move forward on this event by John Corsi, 2^nd by James Harrison; passed.
5. Backpacks for CASA of Bell and Coryell County foster kids. Karen Stagner proposed that the Club purchase a minimum of 2 orders of 24 Adventure Trails Backpacks at about $4.00 each.  Then, invite CASA back to lunch to make a presentation.  After a brief discussion, John Corsi motioned that the Club purchase 3 orders of the 24 backpacks; 2^nd by Jon Fontenot; passed.
6. Belton Lions Wall – Secretary Karen Stagner made note to carry forward into the new Lion year, that David Shaw had previously turned in $200 to be used at a future date. During the BOD meeting on March 4, 2021, the Board voted that the $200 would be earmarked for a Memorial Fund – the money is in the Activity Account.  James Harrison, chair for the Heritage Park Memorial Wall will contact David Shaw.
7. Discussion and voting to participate in HOCTIL Fall Festival again in 2022: Motioned by James Harrison; 2^nd by Jon Fontenot; passed.
8. Discussion and voting to provide Thanksgiving Food Baskets for HOCTIL families: Motioned by James Harrison; 2^nd by Jon Fontenot; passed.
9. Discussion and voting to provide Christmas Food Baskets for HOCTIL families in December.
10. Discussion on BLC Christmas Party – December 15^th – during LUNCH (instead of dinner) – wives and guests welcome. Motioned by Jon Fontenot; 2^nd by James Harrison; passed.
11. Discussion and voting to participate in B.I.S.D. Project HEARTbeat – after a discussion regarding # of families – the project was Tabled until the next Board Meeting.
12. Club Treasurer: We are still in need of a Club Treasurer. James Harrison suggested that the Club may need to “pay” an outside bookkeeper.  After discussion – no motion was made – no action taken.
13. James Harrison reminded the Board that many years ago, the Club created a yearly Budget; it was agreed that a Budget would be beneficial. In the absence of a Treasurer, Secretary Stagner provided the President, Vice Presidents & Past President Harrison with a copy of the 2016 BLC budget – to assist them in generating a Budget for 2022-2023.
14. Secretary Stagner has submitted the tax filing for BLC International Association of Lions Clubs (74-6061832).
    It has been accepted by the IRS.
15. Plate Spinning Contest – Belton’s Bacon, Blues and Brews Festival (September) – John Corsi has agreed to take the Lead on this and will contact Judy Garrett.
16. BLC Charter Celebration – John Corsi and James Harrison have agreed to take the lead on this event; it will be held during LUNCH.
17. Karen Stagner presented a request for consideration to donate in participation for a Donor Wall at UMHB, for the Marek-Smith Center to be built as a state-of-the-art special education training and instructional facility. CEFCO/Fikes made the lead gift of $1 million. Upon it’s completion in the fall of 2023, this facility will serve as the premier center for special education training and instruction to the country (per UMHB). After discussion and questions, Jon Fontenot volunteered to take Lead on this to contact UMHB for more information and will bring the news to our next meeting – no other action was taken.
18. Still Keeping on the Front Burner:
    Belton Lion Business Cards – Lion Corsi suggested that we have a prize drawing at Charter Celebration for whomever invites (using the cards) the most prospective new members.
    Heritage Park – Belton Lions Wall – Picnic in the Park – James Harrison, coordinator
    Future Boat Race – Danny Dossman, coordinator
    Stampede  – Reese Davis and Brett Beamesderfer, coordinators
    Grand Avenue Movie Theater tickets – James Harrison, coordinator – waiting until after Summer

Adjourned at 1:50pm

Submitted by BLC Club Secretary Karen Stagner

Future Program Assignments:
July 28:  Todd Schiller – Scholarship Presentations
August 4:  Christa Strang
August 11: Chris Gregg
August 18: Danny Dossman
August 25: David Leigh
September 1: Keith Cook
September 8:
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 –

Belton Lions Club – July 21, Noon, The GIN, MEETING MINUTES

Welcome and Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews

Members Present:  Mike Matthews, Brett Beamesderfer, Jon Fontenot, John Corsi, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Veronica Loan, Mac Hickerson, James Harrison, Sam Listi, Wayne Carpenter
Guests: Matt Bates (guest of the Club)
Song: by Lion John Corsi
Pledge: by Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: by Lion Wayne Carpenter
Exercise: by Lion James Harrison
Joke: by Lion James Harrison – Mom & Daughter conversation about two grey hairs and what caused them; Daughter thinking about Grandma – well … use your imagination …
: by Lion Danny Dossman – What do you call a line of men waiting to go into a barbershop?  A Barberqueue!
Plate Spin by Lion Mac Hickerson

Heritage Park Check Presentation – Lion President Mike Matthews presented our $5,000 annual support check for Heritage Park, to Matt Bates, Director of Parks & Recreation, City Manager Sam Listi, and Mayor Wayne Carpenter.  Matt Bates provided an update on Heritage Park improvements and future plans for development.  Belton Lions are excited for the opportunities and events upcoming at the Park.

Visit from the Chef – The GIN is under new ownership, Travis and Sarah Trumbell.  Their new Professional Chef Jay visited our Club Luncheon to introduce himself and Welcome our Belton Lions Club. 

Announcements
– Flag Program – David Tuma will get a count on the number of USA flags remaining in the case at the Journal.  David Shaw has been driving the neighborhoods and replacing worn and tattered flags; and is assisting to clear up the few remaining unpaid accounts.
– Eyeglass Drop Box – Chris Gregg reached out to one of his business associates, Signs of Times – they will design and “wrap” the drop box.  Jennah Gliha picked it up on Monday for delivery to Sign of Times.  Placement location in downtown Belton will be determined once the drop box is completed.
– Quarterly Dues Invoices are out – Thank You for prompt payment.
– Scholarship(s) will be presented on July 28^th
– Back to School with God event, August 6^th – James Harrison Team Leader – sign up sheet was passed around
– BLC Ball Caps – $20 each – who has them?  John Corsi thinks that he may have the remaining inventory of caps.
– Board Meeting after the meeting today

Program:  – Past President Lion James Harrison with “State of the Club” – Thank You!
BLC 2021-2022 State of the Club

Future Program Assignments:
  July 28 – Todd Schiller – William Long and Halley Cox Memorial Scholarship Presentations
August 4 – Christa Strang
August 11 – Chris Gregg
August 18 – Danny Dossman
August 25 – David Leigh

– 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
Plate Spinning Contest – maybe at Belton’s Bacon, Blues, and Brews Festival (September) – John Corsi
Charter Celebration – maybe have at lunchtime next year.
Grand Avenue Movie Theater Tickets – waiting until after Summer
Club Treasurer still needed

Belton Lions Club – July 14, Noon, The GIN

Welcome and Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews

Members Present:  Wayne Carpenter, Sam Listi, John Corsi, Veronica Logan, Mike Matthews, Karen Stagner, Keith Cook, Mac Hickerson, Mac Harrison
Guests: Molly Miloy & Kevin Kyle, CASA of Bell and Coryell County (speakers)

Song: by Lion Corsi
Pledge: by Lion Listi
Prayer: by Lion Hickerson
Exercise: by Lion Harrison
Joke: by Lion Harrison – Review of new restaurant on the Moon …

Plate Spin by Lion Hickerson

Announcements
– President Matthews shared Visitation and Funeral information for Lion Joe Brooks and Lion Rob Potts’ son.  Lion Listi passed Sympathy cards for signatures.
– Flag Program – We need to do an inventory update – Secretary Stagner asked to get a count on the flag inventory remaining at the Belton Journal.
– Eyeglass Drop Box – We are moving forward (October is Vision Awareness Month)
– Quarterly Dues Invoices are out – Thank You for prompt payment.
– New Project Suggestion – A Visit with Santa for HOCTIL Families of Children with Special Needs – Thursday, December 22, Harris Community Center – hosted by Belton Lions. City of Belton generously will provide the Venue at Harris Community Center; Santa Ted and Mrs. Claus have volunteered for pictures and visits; Club would provide cocoa, cookies, coloring sheets and crayons.  HOCTIL will provide Vendors to the Special Needs Community and will coordinate with families. Everyone liked the project and it will be presented to the Board next week.
– CHANGE: Scholarship(s) will be presented on July 28^th (pending confirmation from families)
– Back to School with God event, August 6^th – Lion Harrison provided an update and will have a sign-up sheet at the next meeting.

Program:  – Molly Miloy, CASA of Bell and Coryell County. MISSION: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) of Bell and Coryell Counties serve abused and neglected children by providing a trained volunteer to be the voice for the child’s right to safety in placement, permanence in family life, and a loving home. “Every Child has a Chance … it’s You” (see attached brochure) Thank You!

CASA of Bell and Coryell County

Belton Lions Club – July 7, Noon, The GIN

Welcome and Call to Order by Lion President Mike Matthews – 1^st Meeting of the New Lion Year!

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Gene Ellis, Sam Listi, David Tuma, John Corsi, Fon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Danny Dossman, David Leigh, Patti Powell, Veronica Logan, Mac Hickerson

Guests: Veshall Greene, VP, United Way (speaker)
Song: by Lion Corsi
Pledge: by Lion Fontenot
Prayer: by Lion Leigh
Exercise: by Lion Corsi – shoulder exercises first
Joke: by Lion Leigh
Plate Spin by Lion Matthews
Announcements

– Remaining Stampede T-shirts – 5 Large, 1 Extra Large, 1 XXLarge – we auctioned them off (Auctioned by Lion Dossman – $20.00 paid by Dossman)
– Flag Program – Picking up new flag participants – special Thanks to David Shaw for new installs before July 4th.
– Eyeglass Drop Box – arrived; decals and lettering; painting or wrapping
– Quarterly Dues Invoices – distributed today.
– Temple Breakfast Lions Club 30^th Anniversary invite, July 7^th, pm, Cultivate
– Lion Stagner has donated Hollywood Casino BOOMTOWN Biloxi gift certificates for auction – 1 night stay (Sunday –Thursday) sold for $30-Leigh); $50 Food Credit; 2 Complimentary Rounds of Golf – expiration September 30, 2022. Plus … Lost Oak Winery Certificate Sold for $20-Matthews … Flat Creek Winery Certificate Sold for $30-Fontenot … plus $30.00 to NOT have to go – Tuma paid.

– 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
Scholarship(s) will be presented in July; with BLC 2021-22 Recap & Heritage Park Check Presentation – July 21st
                Back to School with God Event, August 6^th – James Harrison coordinating – see pictures included
Plate Spinning Contest – Judy Garrett loves the idea and will keep this in mind for upcoming events – keeping this on the agenda – maybe Bacon, Blues, and Brews Festival.
Charter Celebration – maybe have at lunchtime next year.
Grand Avenue Movie Theater Tickets – waiting until after Summer …           

Program:  – Lion President Mike Matthews invited Veshall Greene, VP, United Way. She provided information on their programs, grants, partnerships, volunteers, 2-1-1 helpline and the many other ways that they serve Central Texas.  Thank You!

Belton Lions Club – June 23rd, Noon, The GIN

Welcome and Call to Order by Lion President Corsi

Members Present:  Reese Davis, Billy Conway, David Shaw, John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Karen Stagner, Keith Cook, Wayne Carpenter, James Harrison, Mac Hickerson, David Tuma
Guests:  Randy Pittenger, Dwayne Williams, Creekside Cigar Bar (guest of James Harrison)

Song: by Lion Fontenot

Pledge: by Lion Matthews
Prayer: by Lion Hickerson
Exercise: by Lion Harrison – nothing less than toe touches?

Joke: by Lion Harrison – Boom Duck

Plate Spin by Lion Hickerson – best International Plate Spinner
Announcements

– Nominations opened – Presenting 2022-2023 Proposed Slate of Club Officers – hearing no new nominations; unanimous vote of election.  CONGRATULATIONS! … and Thank You for Serving!

New Officers will be installed at the June 30^th meeting – DG Angela Cases Officiating.

President – Mike Matthews

1^st Vice President – Jon Fontenot

2^nd Vice President – Veronica Logan

Secretary – Karen Stagner

Treasurer –

Historian – James Harrison

Board Member at Large – Mac Hickerson

Tail Twister – Danny Dossman

Lion Tamer – Mac Hickerson

Webmaster – Karen Stagner / Patti Powell back up (Facebook, Webpage, Recaps)

Membership Chair – John Corsi

– Flag Program – Update from Routes on Flags Picked Up (Unpaid List) Purchasing 2 dozen sleeve caps

– Eyeglass Drop Box – arrived; decals and lettering; painting or wrapping

– Quarterly Dues Invoices – July 1^st will be next invoicing.

– Temple Breakfast Lions Club 30^th Anniversary invite, July 7^th, pm, Cultivate
– Belton 4^th of July Celebration Parade and Rodeo – Belton Area Chamber Randy Pittenger update

– Keeping on the Front Burner:

Belton Lion Business Cards – keep handing out those cards – inviting 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
Scholarship(s) will be presented in July; with BLC 2021-22 Recap & Heritage Park Check Presentation – July 21st

                Back to School with God Event, August 6^th – James Harrison coordinating
Friends of Belton Lions – 3 new awardees

Plate Spinning Contest – Judy Garrett loves the idea and will keep this in mind for upcoming events – keeping this on

the agenda – maybe Bacon, Blues, and Brews Festival.

Charter Celebration – maybe have at lunchtime next year.

Grand Avenue Movie Theater Tickets – waiting until after Summer …

Program:  – Lion Reese Davis provided an interesting insight into the Evolution of Lives, Careers and Policing in Society and Community; as well as, How Lions can contribute and Serve!  Thank You!

Belton Lions Club – June 2nd, Noon, The GIN

Welcome and Call to Order by Lion John Corsi

Members Present:  John Corsi, Mike Matthews, Brett Beamesderfer, Reese Davis, Wayne Carpenter, Jon Fontenot, Rob Potts, Mac Hickerson, Keith Cook, Malinda Golden, Veronica Logan,
Guests:  Lori Spencer, Veterans Outreach (speaker); Matt Smith (guest of Malinda Golden); Peggy Murphey (guest of John Corsi)

Song: by Lion Davis
Pledge: by Lion Fontenot
Prayer: by Lion Hickerson
Exercise: maybe verbal ??? … I wasn’t there …

Joke: by Lion Leigh

Plate Spin by Lion Hickerson
Announcements

– June Birthdays and/or Anniversaries?

– Open nominations today – Presented 2022-2023 Proposed Slate of Club Officers – next week – voting on the 16^th; installation on the 23^rd? Who will install?

– Flag Program – Update from Routes on Flags Picked Up … ??

– Eyeglass Drop Box – to be ordered week of June 6th

– Quarterly Dues Invoices – July 1^st will be next invoicing.

– Keeping on the Front Burner:

Belton Lion Business Cards – keep handing out those cards – inviting prospective new members.

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

Stampede Coordinators – TBA – President Corsi will reach out to Reese Davis and Brett Beamesderfer
Scholarship(s) will be presented in July; with BLC 2021-22 Recap and
Heritage Park Check Presentation

                Back to School with God Event, August 6^th – James Harrison coordinating
Friends of Belton Lions – 3 new awardees

Plate Spinning Contest – Judy Garrett loves the idea and will keep this in mind for upcoming events – keeping this on

the agenda – maybe Blues Festival.

Charter Celebration – maybe have at lunchtime next year.

Grand Avenue Movie Theater Tickets

– Thank you, again, to Patti Powell who has agreed to be back-up to the Club Secretary for facebook, webpage, meetings, etc.               

Program:  – Lion President Corsi invited Lori Spencer, Veterans Outreach.  Veterans’ Outreach has the primary mission of respectfully honoring and serving all veterans. Each veteran has unique needs. They use the program resources to offer a hand up, not a hand out, to benefit veterans and in turn communities and this great nation. Thank You!

Future Program Assignments:
  June 16 – Brett Beamesderfer
June 23 – Reese Davis
June 30 – Karen Stagner
July 7 – Mike Matthews
July 14 – David Shaw
July 21 – James Harrison – Heritage Park & Scholarship Presentations; and State of the Club

Proposed Slate of Officers for 2022-2023:

President – Mike Matthews

1^st Vice President – Jon Fontenot ?

2^nd Vice President –

Secretary – Karen Stagner

Treasurer –

Historian – James Harrison

Board Member at Large – Mac Hickerson

Tail Twister – Danny Dossman

Lion Tamer – Mac Hickerson

Webmaster – Karen Stagner / Patti Powell back up (Facebook, Webpage, Recaps)

Membership Chair – John Corsi

(new member suggestions: Reese Davis, Veronica Logan, Christa Strang, Patti Powell, Brett Beamesderfer, Wayne Carpenter, Keith Cook, Malinda Golden, Billy Conway)

Belton Lions Club Board of Directors Meeting, Thursday, May 19^th, called to Order at 1:05pm

Present: John Corsi, James Harrison, Danny Dossman, Mac Hickerson, Karen Stagner

Dues Payments – pretty much in line … only 8 members unpaid.

Activity Account: $31,447.15

General Account: $3,905.91

1. Maybe have Charter Celebration 2023 at lunchtime; instead of dinner. Discussion that spouses might not be able to attend; however, more Lions might be able to attend.  We will discuss further and vote on it at the next Board Meeting.

2. Eyeglass Drop Boxes – Board discussed purchase of Winbest Large Steel Freestanding Floor Parcel Lockable Drop Slot Mail Box. Instead of having it “wrapped”, we could have it painted yellow; and get Lions decals/signage made.  We would like for it to be placed somewhere downtown (maybe the Library).  Motion to purchase was made by Danny Dossman; 2^nd by Mac Hickerson; approved to purchase.

3.     2022-2023 Preliminary Slate of Officers

President Mike Matthews

1^st VP

2^nd VP

Secretary Karen Stagner

Treasurer

Historian James Harrison

Board Member at Large Mac Hickerson

Tail Twister Danny Dossman

Lion Tamer Mac Hickerson

Webmaster Karen Stagner / Patti Powell back up (Facebook, Webpage, Recaps)

Membership Chair John Corsi

(Jon Fontenot, Reese Davis, Veronica Logan, Christa Strang, Patti Powell – Corsi will contact them)  Slate will be presented at the May 26^th meeting; and open Nominations.

Elections Meeting Date – June 16th

Installation Date – June 23^rd.

Who will install?

4. Stampede Coordinator(s) – President Corsi will reach out to Reese Davis and Brett Beamesderfer.

5. Heritage Park Coordinator – Belton Lions Wall & Picnic – James Harrison;

Future Boat Race Event – Danny Dossman;

and June/July for annual donation.

6. New Treasurer to look into credit cards, paypal, venom, etc. – President Corsi will get with Sam Listi.

7. Scholarships – date(s) for awarding. Frank Hernandez will check into extending the deadline for applications – due to recent events at the High School – we currently only have one applicant.

8. Flag Program Membership Drive – we might want to consider an advertising program in the future to build up the Flag Program – maybe right before Labor Day – radio and/or TV PSAs.

9. Grand Avenue movie theater tickets – tabled until next month – James Harrison will be in charge.

10. Back to School with God event – eye exams – James Harrison will coordinate the event … just as we did last year. He will get with PD for the vehicle; and with Temple Belton Lady Lions for the manpower and equipment.  Belton Lions will again volunteer to serve the hotdogs, chips and water. The event will be August 6^th, at Yettie Polk Park.

Motion to adjourn: 1:40pm

Respectfully Submitted by: Karen Stagner, Secretary

Belton Lions Club – May 19th, Noon, The GIN

Welcome and Call to Order by President John Corsi

Members Present:  Sam Listi, Rob Potts, Wayne Carpenter, Brett Beamesdorfer, Keigh Cook, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, John Corsi, Mary Shockley, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Billy Conway, Christa Strang, James Harrison, Mac Hickerson, Frank Hernandez, Veronica Logan

Guests:  DG Angela Cases; PDG Randy Sepulvado; Erin Bussert (guest of Christa Strang); Rucker Preston (speaker)

Song: by Lion Matthews
Pledge: by Lion Fontenot
Prayer: by Lion Hickerson
Exercise: by Lion Harrison – overexertion first aid

Joke: by Lion Carpenter – starving man, bacon, hambush

Plate Spin by Lion Hickerson
Announcements

– Past District Governor Randy Sepulvado – Our District 2-x3 came in 2^nd for bringing in new members.  Membership pins (2021) presented to Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Christa Strang, Jim Hudson, Patti Powell. Our District was given the District Excellence Award for 2021 by LCI. Out of 1,400 District Club Members, the Governor award for marketing and communication was awarded to Angela Cases. The Governor’s Leadership Award is proudly presented to Belton Lions Past President James Harrison!

– District Governor Angela Cases – 2022 Awards – Belton Lions Club commended for “action”, “encouragement”, “growth”, “service” … Service Excellence Award for 2022 goes to James Harrison. Coveted pin for Service from the Heart awarded to James Harrison.  Lion Harrison emphasized serving and having fun; then accepted the Awards on behalf of the Belton Lions. District Traveling Trophy was started in 1617 and goes to the Club with the most “Growth” in the District. Belton Lions Club is 2% above and leading – we need to keep the Lead and Win this Trophy!

– Installation of Billy Conway – officiated by Past President Harrison – WELCOME!

– Happy Birthday to Veronica Logan!

– Welcome Back Danny Dossman – we’re glad you are okay!

– Flag Program – Out of 143 Flags; we currently only have 14 unpaid.  All unpaid flags are to be picked up and sleeves removed prior to Memorial weekend.  Thank you ALL!

– Quarterly Dues Invoices – thank you for paying promptly.

– Belton Lion Business Cards – keep handing out those cards – inviting prospective new members.

– The Club will return to having a separate Secretary and a separate Treasurer for the 2022-2023 year.  Lion Stagner will remain as Secretary.  Please consider volunteering to serve as Treasurer.  Our new year begins on July 1st. –

– Plate Spinning Contest – Judy Garrett loves the idea and will keep this in mind for upcoming events – keeping this on the agenda.

– Eyeglass Drop Boxes – the Post Office no longer sells old mail drop boxes to the public.  David Leigh has found large free standing “mail-boxes” at a reasonable price. The Board will look at the options and pricing.

– Heritage Park Plan – Belton Lions Wall – keeping it on a front burner

– Next Board Meeting – TODAY – May 19^th

Program:  – Rob Potts invited Rucker Preston, Family Promise – their mission is to empower families experiencing homelessness to achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response. More than 93% of the families in the program succeed into permanent housing and do not fall back into a homeless situation.  And … they are GROWING … building Promise House!  Thank You!