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Meeting – March 18

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021
Hello fellow Belton Lions – March 18th – Lunch Meeting Review – Thank You President Harrison for taking notes during the Secretary’s absence.

Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison.

Attendance: James Harrison, Jon Fontenot, David Shaw, Mike Matthews, David Leigh, Danny Dossman, Mac Hickerson

Guest: Bradley Ellis, US Army Corp of Engineers and Texas Game Warden Bryan Dulock  (Speakers)

Song by Lion Harrison
Pledge by Lion Shaw
Prayer by Lion Leigh
Exercise Program:  Great Workout!

Announcements – 
 – “Picnic in the Park” will be the official title for our new Annual Fundraiser at Heritage Park.
 –  Lion Tuma is getting better and extends his grateful appreciation for his fellow Lions providing meals this week, as he recovers.
 – Reminder: Belton Lion Ball Caps are available – $20 each
Stampede Update –
 – Sponsorships are now up to $3,725 – President Harrison’s goal is $4,000.
 – Posters/Flyers are being ordered.
Charter Night –
 – On April 21st, our Club will be 82 years old.  Lion President Harrison has suggested that our meeting on April 29th, we should have a Charter Night.  Instead of the usual lunch meeting, we will meet in the evening for a social celebration! (much like we did for Christmas) Spouses/Guests Welcome – sign up sheet will be distributed.
Disc Golf Tournament Update
 – Disc Golf Tournament, where our Club will be selling hot dogs, chips and water – under the Lions Pavilion at Heritage Park from 10a-2p on Saturday, March 20th; and again, same time on Sunday, March 21st.  Volunteer Sign-up sheet was passed.
Facebook Member Focus –
 – Each month, we will spotlight one member – photo, who they are and why they are a Belton Lion.
 – Who’s Who form will be available at lunch meetings.
BLC Lions Club Vests –
 – Gold Lion vests are available to order @$39.95 each, plus shipping (includes Club personalization on back).
 – The first order has been made … allow three weeks for delivery.  Name Badges have also been ordered.
 – Optional: After your vest is received – we can have your name embroidered, above the patch – locally.
USA Flag Program –
 – As of 3/18/2021, we have received 112 renewals.  Each week, new renewals will be distributed to Routes – Thank You Route Teams!
 – Easter Sunday will be the first suggested date to fly the flags – email will be sent.
 – Lion Shaw, Lion Knight and Lion Stagner will be point of contact for questions or assistance.
Easter Meal for HOCTIL Families – Sign-up list is attached
 – The Club will be providing Easter Meal food baskets for five (5) HOCTIL families of children with special needs.
 – Thank You to those who have signed up.
 – Delivery is planned for Thursday, April 1st.
Guest Speaker Program: Lion Matthews invited Bradley Ellis, US Army Corp of Engineers to talk about our area Lakes; and we were treated to a surprise additional speaker, Texas Game Warden Bryan Dulock. They talked about crowds at the lakes, created by COVID-19, some road expansion projects, Zebra mussels in the lakes – and Warden Dulock answered several questions about boating, responsibility and safety.  Thank you Lion Matthews!
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Meeting – March 11, 2021

Saturday, March 13th, 2021
Hello fellow Belton Lions – March 11th – Lunch Meeting Review

Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison.

Attendance: James Harrison, Christa Strang, Frank Hernandez, Todd Shiller, Gene Ellis, Mike Matthews, John Corsi, Karen Stagner, Sam Listi, Rob Potts, Lou Griffin, David Leigh

Guest: Lou Griffin Jr. (Speaker), Melissa and Joy Griffin; Jim Hudson (Disc Golf AND new member)

Song by Lion Harrison
Pledge by Lion Hickerson
Prayer by Lion Listi
Exercise Program:  All hands in the air !!!
Joke by Lion Matthews – Termite walks into a bar … / Plate Spin by Lion Hickerson – 13.5 second spin

Announcements – 
 – “Picnic in the Park” will be the official title for our new Annual Fundraiser at Heritage Park.
 – Lion Listi informed the Club that Lion Tuma had a heart attack; in the hospital; should be going home Friday.
    Lion Shaw suggested that the Club Members offer assistance by providing him a meal per day as he
    recovers.  Lion Listi will extend that offer to Lion Tuma.
 – Happy Birthday to Lion Strang (3/12) – sing-along …
 – Lion Shaw informed the Club that – according to the Ft. Hood Military Relations Council – we might be getting
    back our Military Representative member soon.
 – Reminder: Belton Lion Ball Caps are available – $20 each
Stampede Update –
 – Sponsorships are now up to $3,300 – President Harrison’s goal is $4,000.
 – New today – Chuck Wagon Sponsor Blue Ridge Ranch & Wrangler Sponsor Diamond G Ranch.
 – Posters/Flyers will be ordered soon.
 – City of Alvin has a bike ride that takes place prior to ours; and has offered to put our flyer in their packets.
    President Harrison will coordinate with them.
Charter Night – 
 – On April 21st, our Club will be 82 years old.  Lion President Harrison has suggested that our meeting on April 29th, we should have a Charter Night.  Instead of the usual lunch meeting, we will meet in the evening for a social celebration! (much like we did for Christmas)
Disc Golf Tournament Update
 – Jim Hudson updated the Club on the upcoming Disc Golf Tournament, where our Club will be selling hot dogs, chips and drinks – under the Lions Pavilion at Heritage Park from 10a-2p on Saturday, March 20th; and again, same time on Sunday, March 21st.  433 players have already registered./ there will be major media / Sunday will be live on the Disc Golf Network.
President Harrison will coordinate our vendor participation at our next lunch meeting.
Facebook Member Focus –
 – Each month, we will spotlight one member – photo, who they are and why they are a Belton Lion.
 – Who’s Who form will be available at lunch meetings.
BLC Lions Club Vests –
 – Gold Lion vests are available to order @$39.95 each, plus shipping (includes Club personalization on back).
 – Vest information will be available at lunch meetings.
 – Optional: After your vest is received – we can have your name embroidered, above the patch – locally.
USA Flag Program –
 – As of 3/10/2021, we have received 106 renewals.  Each week, new renewals will be distributed to Routes – Thank You Route Teams!
 – David Shaw has hurt his back and needs help installing three (3) new sleeves.
 – Packets of order forms and solar light information will be available at lunch meetings.
 – Lion Shaw and Lion Stagner will be point of contact for questions or assistance.
Easter Meal for HOCTIL Families – Sign-up list is attached
 – The Club will be providing Easter Meal food baskets for five (5) HOCTIL families of children with special needs.
 – Thank You to those who have already signed up.
 – Delivery is planned for Thursday, April 1st.
Guest Speaker Program: Lou Griffin Jr., Night Supervisor for the Killeen Police Department provided the Club with an extensive and informative insight to night shift; and the Standardized Field Sobriety Test.  Thank you, both, Lou Sr. and Jr. for this great presentation.
Stampede Sponsors (as of 4/11/2021)

            Dossman Funeral Home – $500
            Tri-City Bicycles – $500
            Pain Specialists of Austin – $500 (awaiting check from Austin)
            Blue Ridge Ranch – $500
            ABC Home & Commercial Services – $250
            Blackland Implement Co. – $250
            Covington Real Estate – $250
Lions of District 2-X3 – $250 (1/2 paid by Randy Sepulvado – waiting for other check)
Cochran, Blair and Potts, Inc. – $150
John Corsi State Farm Insurance $150 (check is ready for pick up)
Diamond G Ranch (bringing check to next meeting)
Wal-Mart Belton – $75.00 (gift card)
The Belton Journal – $50

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Future Programs –
 March 18 – Michael Matthews
 March 25 – Danny Dossman
 April 1 – Frank Hernandez
 April 8 – Jon Fontenot
 April 15 – Karen Stagner
 April 22 – “Stampede” Final Prep
 April 29 – Charter Night Celebration

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Meeting – March 4, 2021

Sunday, March 7th, 2021

Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison.

Attendance: James Harrison, David Shaw, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, David Leigh, John Corsi, Sam Listi, Rob Potts, Gary Knight, Mac Hickerson

Guest: DG Randy Sepulvado and DG-elect Angela Cases

Song by Lion Knight
Pledge by Lion Matthews
Prayer by Lion Leigh
Exercise Program:  It’s always a great day to be a Belton Lion
Joke / Plate Spin by Lion Hickerson

Announcements – 
 – New Stampede Sponsors – Pain Specialists of Austin, Blackland Implement, ABC Pest Control Home and Commercial Services, John Corsi/State Farm, Wal-Mart Belton.  President Harrison’s goal is $4,000; current sponsorships are at $2875.00.
 – Board Meeting scheduled for today – one topic will be the new LCI event and insurance rules.
 – Lion Dossman provided members with his annual Remembering the Alamo update – Thank You!
 – Reminder: Belton Lion Ball Caps are available – $20 each
Stampede Update –
 – Posters/Flyers will be ordered by the end of next week.
 – Secretary Challenge: Prize is a hand-made fused & stained glass kaleidoscope to the Club Member that brings in the most number of Sponsors – regardless of level – minimum to qualify = five (5).
Name Badges –
 – Name Badges are being ordered – everyone will have a name badge
 – Existing badges 3 ½” / New badges 2 ½”
 – Occupation is required field on new badges – please advise preferred occupation listing
 – Volunteer needed to alter the slots in the case to accommodate the smaller badges
Facebook Member Focus –
 – Each month, we will spotlight one member – photo, who they are and why they are a Belton Lion.
 – Who’s Who form will be available at lunch meetings.
BLC Lions Club Vests –
 – Gold Lion vests are available to order @$39.95 each, plus shipping (includes Club personalization on back).
 – Vest information will be available at lunch meetings.
 – Optional: After your vest is received – we can have your name embroidered, above the patch – locally.
USA Flag Program –
 – Soft roll-out delivery of USA flags has begun.  Each week, new renewals will be distributed to Routes – Thank You Route Teams!
 – Packets of order forms and solar light information will be available at lunch meetings.
 – Lion Shaw and Lion Stagner will be point of contact for questions or assistance.
Easter Meal for HOCTIL Families
 – The Club will be providing Easter Meal food baskets for five (5) HOCTIL families of children with special needs.
 – Sign up sheet available at lunch meetings – Thank You to those who have already signed up.
 – Delivery is planned for Thursday, April 1st.
Guest Speaker Program: DG Randy Sepulvado presented an excellent overview on The HISTORY of Lions Clubs – “All About Lions” is attached to this email.  Lions are on a Mission to SERVE … Where there’s a NEED … There’s a LION!  all about lions
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Meeting – February 25

Saturday, February 27th, 2021

Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison.

Attendance: James Harrison, Gene Ellis, David Shaw, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, David Leigh, Lou Griffin, John Corsi
Guest: DG Randy Sepulvado
Song by Lion Leigh, in lieu of Lion Corsi – you had to be there …
Pledge by Lion Fontenot
Prayer by DG Randy Sepulvado
Exercise Program:  We really needed it – after two weeks without our BLC exercise!
Joke – A story about an old man and “soup” / Plate Spin by President Harrison

Announcements – 
 – belated Happy Birthday to Lion Fontenot; and early Birthday wishes to Lion Corsi – all together in song.
 – Board Meeting scheduled for next meeting (March 4) – one topic will be the new LCI event and insurance rules.
 – Stampede is coming right along – only two months away!
 – Reminder: Belton Lion Ball Caps are available – $20 each
Presentation –
Lions Club International has instituted a program “New Voices” to acknowledge Lion Service.  DG Randy Sepulvado nominated Lion Karen Stagner; and presented her with a framed award from LCI – Thank You!
Stampede Update –
 – DG Randy Sepulvado presented the Club with a Point Man Sponsorship – funded by himself; and District 2-x3
 – We have six (6) registrants: 2-12 mile; 2-30 mile; 1-50 mile; 1-55 mile – this is about normal for this time.
 – Secretary Challenge: Prize is a hand-made fused & stained glass kaleidoscope to the Club Member that brings in the most number of Sponsors – regardless of level – minimum to qualify = five (5).
Name Badges –
 – Name Badges are being ordered – everyone will have a name badge – list is attached to this email.
– Existing badges 3 ½” / New badges 2 ½”
– Occupation is required field on new badges – please advise preferred occupation listing
Facebook Member Focus –
 – Each month, we will spotlight one member – photo, who they are and why they are a Belton Lion.
 – Who’s Who form is attached to this email and will be available at lunch meetings.
BLC Lions Club Vests –
 – Gold Lion vests are available to order @$39.95 each, plus shipping (includes Club personalization on back).
 – Vest information is attached to this email and will be available at lunch meetings.
 – Optional: After your vest is received – we can have your name embroidered, above the patch – locally.
USA Flag Program –
 – As of February 25th, we have received 98 renewals (roughly half from 2020 have renewed.
 – 2nd Reminder letter (email) was sent Saturday 2/6/2021 (116 emails)
 – Soft roll-out delivery of USA flags begins today.  Each week, a new updated list will be provided for each route.
 – Lion Shaw offered support and advice for any “new” installs.
 – The Club ordered and has received an additional inventory of 50 USA flags.  Lion Stagner will have these available – when needed.
 – Packets of order forms, solar light information and rubber bands will be available at lunch meetings.
 – Lion Shaw and Lion Stagner will be point of contact for questions or assistance.
Disc Golf Event –
 – Belton Lions will have a food service during the event at the Lions Pavilion.
 – Jim Hudson is planning to join the Club and should be providing weekly updates.
 – The National Event is scheduled for March 19-21, 2021.
Future Programs –
 March 4 – Lions Club History Lesson, by DG Randy Sepulvado
 March 11 – Lou Griffin – TBD
 March 18 – Michael Matthews – TBD
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Board Meeting Minutes – February 4, 2021

Monday, February 8th, 2021

BOARD MEETING
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Call to Order: Lion President Harrison at 1:00pm

Members Present: President Harrison, Secretary/Treasurer Stagner, Lion Tamer Hickerson, Tail Twister Danny Dossman, Past President Shaw

Guest: Buddy Hickerson

Order of Business:
Guest Meals

Discussed whether invited guest (who join the Club) should be paid by the inviting member. After discussion, it was decided that the policy would be: if the guest joined the Club on their first visit – their lunch would be part of their own dues; otherwise, the inviting Lion should pay for the guest’s lunch.  It was also discussed and decided that a guest – not personally invited by one of our members – should be expected to pay for their own lunch $15.00.

Member Focus on Facebook

Discussion and decision was made to highlight one member each month on Facebook.  Secretary Stagner will contact each member for a picture and a quote “Why I am a Belton Lion” – and “Who they are” and “Occupation”.

USA Flags

Secretary Stagner requested authorization to purchase additional flags for inventory.  Lion Dossman guessed that we have about 25 flags left in inventory. The Board discussed and approved.

Flag Program Ad in Belton Journal

B/W 6”x9” placed in the Journal for 2/4/2021; 2nd same ad will be in 2/11/2021 edition; then Feature Article on 2/18/2021.  Secretary Stagner is seeking information regarding the history of the Flag Program.  President Harrison reminded all that one of our most distinguished members – Lion Dennis Holle originated the idea for the Flag Program.  President Harrison and Secretary Stagner will set an interview appointment with Lion Tuma for the Feature Article.

Stampede Sponsorships

  1. As of this date: Tri-City Bicycles, Covington Real Estate, Dossman Funeral Home, Invoices out to John Corsi State Farm; and Mike Matthews ABC Pest Control. President Harrison has several prospects and will keep us updated.
  2. Secretary Stagner will start posting FB “Thank You” ads for the Stampede Sponsors.
  3. Secretary Stagner will generate the donation request paperwork for President Harrison to take to
    H-E-B, Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club – to use for Stampede Snacks, Drinks, Food and Supplies.

Stampede Posters

President Harrison advised the Board that he is going to have Paper Graphics generate a poster for the Stampede and has offered to pay for it.  Once completed, the poster will be presented to the Board for design approval.

Member Name Tags and Yellow Vests

Name Tags were discussed and decision was made for the Club to purchase name tags that we need from Lions International; and encourage all members to wear them during the meeting – Tail Twister will monitor and respond accordingly.  Yellow Vests were discussed – the Board consensus was to encourage members to purchase and wear the vest – especially if the Club is at a public event.  Members can order directly; or the Club can order and invoice the member with their dues.

Easter Food Baskets

Secretary Stagner suggested that the Club add Easter Food Baskets for five (5) HOCTIL Families of Children with Special needs as another one of our Club Projects.  The members donate and contribute all of the food, the baskets and the decorations – there is no cost to Club. The decision was made to add this to our annual projects.

Event Budgets

President Harrison is generating budgets for our fundraising events – based on past and current income and expenses.

William Long and Hallie Cox Scholarships – two (2) $1,000 scholarships

President Harrison and Secretary Stagner asked Lion Todd Schiller to be our Scholarship Chair.  He agreed and will contact Associate Lion Ted Smith to coordinate.  Applications are due back to Counselors Office by May 1st.

Delinquent Club Members

Unpaid At-Large members’ accounts were reviewed.  Most regular members are up to date … the few in arrears will be contacted by President Harrison.

Meeting Ended at 1:46pm

Respectfully Submitted by Lion Secretary Karen Stagner

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Meeting – February 4, 2021

Monday, February 8th, 2021

Hello fellow Belton Lions – February 4th Lunch Meeting Review

Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison !

Attendance: James Harrison, Todd Schiller, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Sam Listi, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Frank Hernandez, Davis Shaw, David Tuma, Robb Potts, Christa Strang, Mac Hickerson

Guests: Buddy Hickerson – Guest of Mac Hickerson; and Guest Speaker Jason Fossett, Belton High School Head Boys Basketball Coach

Song by Lion President Harrison
Pledge by Lion Fontenot
Prayer by Lion Listi

Exercise Program:  Roaring with Expression!

Joke – Lion Dossman – controlling the moment / Plate Spin by Belton Lions Official Plate Spinner Lion Hickerson!

Announcements –

1.  Stampede Bike Ride 2021 Update by President Harrison – remaining as 10th Annual.
    a. First email to previous riders will be emailed out this week.
    b. Club Secretary Challenge: Prize is a hand-made, one-of-a-kind fused & stained glass kaleidoscope (pictured below) – for the Club member who brings in the most number of Bike Ride sponsors – regardless of sponsor level.  Minimum number of sponsors to qualify is five (5) – regardless of sponsor level. Deadline for sponsor submission will be Friday, April 2nd.  Award will be presented on April 8th.
Challenge competition standing as of today:
Lion Dossman – 1 sponsor / Lion Corsi – 1 sponsor / Lion Matthews – 1 sponsor
    c. Ride Map has been reviewed and approved – Thank you Lion Shaw.

2.  Flag Program:
    a. As of 2/1/2021 – we have received 59 renewals – $1,270.00
    b. Reminder email to past participants will go out this weekend
    c. Plan is to start rolling out the flags starting Saturday, February 20th
3.   Facebook Suggestion Made:  Create FB event for the weekly lunch meeting – so those using FB can “check-in” on arrival – increasing Belton Lion exposure and awareness to FB friends.
4.  President Harrison presented Lion David Tuma with a Chevron commemorating his 25 Years of Lion Service!  Congratulations!

 

Program – Lion Schiller invited Jason Fossett, Belton High School Head Boys Basketball Coach, to give us an update. Great presentation on Belton Tiger Sports and accomplishments … headed for the playoffs … Thank You!
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Meeting – January 28th, 2021

Friday, January 29th, 2021
Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison – Welcome Back!

Attendance: James Harrison, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Christa Strang, Sam Listi, Mike Matthews, Mac Hickerson, Lou Griffin, John Corsi, Frank Hernandez, David Leigh, Todd Schiller, Rob Potts

Guest Speakers: Matt Bates, Director, & Katrina Townsend, Events Coordinator – Belton Parks and Recreation

Song by Lion Corsi

Pledge by Lion Dossman

Prayer by Lion Hickerson

Exercise Program:  Always an expression of: It’s a Great Day to be a Belton Lion!

Joke – President Harrison’s daughter’s joke (you had to be there) / Plate Spin by Belton Lions Official Plate Spinner Lion Hickerson – long and dynamic!

Announcements –

1.  Stampede Bike Ride 2021: NEW Sponsors: Covington Real Estate; ABC Pest Control – Belton; State Farm Insurance-John Corsi.  First email to previous riders will be emailed out this week.

2.  Club Secretary Challenge: Prize is a hand-made, one-of-a-kind fused & stained glass kaleidoscope (pictured below) – for the Club member who brings in the most number of Bike Ride sponsors – regardless of sponsor level.  Minimum number of sponsors to qualify is five (5) – regardless of sponsor level. Deadline for sponsor submission will be Friday, April 2nd.  Award will be presented on April 8th.  Challenge competition standing as of today:

Lion Dossman – 1 sponsor
Lion Corsi – 1 sponsor
Lion Matthews – 1 sponsor

3.  Thank you to Belton Lion(s) Tuma, Shaw, Knight, Dossman, Listi, Stagner, Corsi, Hickerson, and Fontenot for inspecting our inventory of flags – preparing the inventory for our renewing participants in this USA Flag Program.  We replaced seventy (70) worn and torn flags.  We have an inventory of 193 flags at the Journal; 15 at Lion Listi’s; 7 at Lion Shockley’s, 1 at Lion Griffin’s  & 3 at Lion Knight’s = Total of 219 flags ready for distribution. We evidently lost a few flags when we did the pick-up.  In week 1, we received thirty-one renewals; two moved out of the area; two declined; over a dozen requested information on the flag-pole lights. Within the first week and a half, we have received 25% renewal payment orders. In note: we should keep an inventory of 100 new flags; which cost us about $500.00 (just under $5.00 each) – when we order 100 at a time. Keeping in mind that 219 flags @  $30.00 annually = $6,570.00.  Thursday’s Mail:  We received an additional fifteen (15) renewals.  Journal, this week, has the picture from our Saturday work day with brief info on the program – with a link. We are proposing to place the ad for Feb. 4th or Feb. 11th.  Possibly, we can get Lion Tuma to do an article about the history of the program and why we do it.

4.  Thank you Lion Listi for coordinating to get the old and tattered flags to Scout Troop 153.  They will plan a ceremonial retirement burn for them.  … a great opportunity for the Club to go to the ceremony in support of the Troop.

5.   Facebook Suggestion Made to spotlight one Club Member each week or month on Facebook to let people know “who” our members are and “why” they are Belton Lions. We will present this idea at the 2/4 BOD meeting.

6.  District 2-X3 and Texas Lions Camp Club dues were paid this week for Regular and At-Large members.

7.  Belton Lions Foundation (74-2494272) IRS e-postcard 990-N filed this week.

Program – President Harrison invited Matt Bates, Director of Belton Parks and Recreation to give us an update; and we received a bonus speaker!  Matt brought Katrina Townsend, Event Coordinator for Parks and Recreation for introduction; and to share her presentation on the history of Yettie Polk Park, Yettie Polk and the Polk family.   In 1914, The Belton Journal wrote: “… the park will be an object of civic pride, a place whose beauty will appeal to all, a place in which all citizens of Belton have an equal and common pleasure …”. You just had to be there to see and hear the history with visuals – from 1911 to today – including the 1913 flood.  Then, Matt Bates provided an update on Heritage Park, the Ball Fields, Family Camp Out 2020, Miller Springs Nature Center, the Youth Advisory Commission and more.  Congratulations to Belton Parks and Recreation for their recent awards: Best Department Marketing Award; and Truck & Trailer Winners in the regional Maintenance Rodeo!

Upcoming Programs –

February 4 – Lion Schiller – Jason Fossett – Belton High School Head Boys Basketball Coach; Board of Directors Meeting afterward

February 11 – Lion Arnaud – TBD

February 18 – Flag Program Final Planning & Logistics Meeting

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Meeting – January 23, 2021

Saturday, January 23rd, 2021
Meeting was called to order by Club Past President Shaw.
Attendance: Gene Ellis, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, David Shaw, Lou Griffin, Quinn Arnaud, Danny Dossman, Rob Potts, Mac Hickerson, David Leigh
Guest: Chris Brown, Belton IT Director
Song by Lion Arnaud – melody of voices!
Pledge by Lion Stagner
Prayer by Lion Griffin – with wishes for our President Harrison to get well soon …
Exercise Program:  Belted Belton Lions!
Joke – “Last Thing I Need” & “King or Ruler” / Plate Spin by Belton Lions Official Plate Spinner Lion Hickerson
Announcements –

1.  Website has finally been updated with pictures and files dating back to 2017 – again, thank you Lion David Leigh, Daniel Bucher and Mark Arrazola for their help getting the website back open in July 2019.
2.  On the Bike Ride: Links to Sponsor Form and also for On-Line Registration with Active Endurance are on the opening page; as well as on the Stampede Page. Today’s Mail: 2nd Chuck Wagon Sponsor – Tri-City Bicycles. 
3.  Flag Program: Emails went out over the weekend, mailing to those without emails went out today. 
          We’ve had ½ a dozen people contact us about purchasing lights; and, so far, only two have emailed to decline this year’s program. 
          President Harrison has ordered one of the solar pole lights to test with our flag poles. 
          David Tuma is good with us coming to the Journal on Saturday.  He will be working on the paper; and he said that we could bring the flags inside the Journal to work on them – forecast is for a 50% chance of rain. 
          Webpage tab contains links to the Flag Program Order Form; and for commemorative days for the flag to fly.  Today’s mail: received about a dozen renewals already 
4.  Dues:  The Club just paid bi-annual LCI dues of $624; and we should be getting District 2×3 bi-annual dues invoice any day – $513+-

5.  Secretary Stagner thanked everyone for Support and welcomed input and ideas for improvement and growth during 2021.
Program – Lion Ellis introduced our guest speaker – Cynthia Hernandez, Executive Director, Belton Economic Development Corporation.
Delightful and Informative presentation about Belton Demographics, Statistics, Industries, Programs, Capital Improvements and so, so, much more … Thank You!

Upcoming Programs –
January 28 – Lion Harrison – Matt Bates, Belton Parks and Recreation
February 4 – TBD
February 11 – Lion Arnaud – TBD
February 18 – Lion Corsi – TBD
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Meeting – January 14, 2021

Sunday, January 17th, 2021
Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison.
Attendance: James Harrison, Jon Fontenot, David Shaw, Mike Matthews, David Leigh, Karen Stagner, Quinn Arnaud, Danny Dossman, Mac Hickerson, Lou Griffin, Christa Strang, Gary Knight, Robb Potts, John Corsi
Guest: Buddy Hickerson
Song by Lion Knight – always glad to have you back – leading us in song!
Pledge by Lion Harrison
Prayer by Lion Griffin
Exercise Program:  Extended to four (4) stretches – working off some of those holiday treat lbs.
Joke – “Chip Monk” or “Fryer” / Plate Spin by Belton Lions Official Plate Spinner Lion Hickerson
Announcements –
 – Stampede Progress was discussed – Dossman Funeral Home is our first Chuck Wagon Stampede Sponsor! Sponsor level sheet was distributed and President Harrison urged all members to promote Sponsorships – there is a Level for everyone!
 – Secretary Stagner urged all members to visit the Belton Lions website and familiarize themselves with the wealth of information there about Stampede, Flag Program, Heritage Park, Meeting Minutes, etc., and to urge prospective Sponsors to visit our website to learn more about all of the good things that we do in the Community – and why we need their Support for our fundraising programs.
 – Secretary Stagner updated everyone on the 2021 Flag Program: Thank you to Lion Listi for assisting with drafting the 2021 Program introduction letter to be emailed and mailed out over the weekend.  Letter to also be emailed out to Club members for information.
 – Treasurer Stagner thanked everyone who paid their dues so promptly and urged others to get theirs paid. January is when the Club gets our LCI and District dues invoices for all members – Regular and At-Large members.
Program – Jim Hudson, Disc Golf (The Open), was invited by Lion Stagner to give the Club an update on exciting upcoming Disc Golf activities at Heritage Park.  Belton Lions assisted/partnered with the organization several years ago, as they held their first Disc Golf Tournament.  The Disc Golf Club will be hosting the Disc Golf Pro-Tour Silver Series Event, March 19-21 – bringing 400 pro players (17 of the top 20 men; and 12 of the top 20 women) to Belton; along with National Media to this Pro-Style Course in Heritage Park – endorsed by pro Brody Smith.  They have requested that our Club assist/partner again for this tournament; and our Club has an opportunity to operate a food vending service at Lions Pavilion during the event. We will invite Jim Hudson to come back and update us as their plans progress – closer to the March event. Just a note: There will be an additional announcement from the Disc Golf Club (besides the “Lions Eye” on Hole 5) – benefitting the Belton Lions Club – after the tournament – so stay tuned …
Upcoming Programs –
January 21 – Lion Harrison – Cynthia Hernandez, Belton Economic Development
January 28 – Lion Harrison – Matt Bates, Belton Parks and Recreation
February 4 – TBD
February 11 – Lion Arnaud – TBD
February 18 – Lion Corsi – TBD
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Board Meeting – January 7, 2021

Tuesday, January 12th, 2021

BOARD MEETING
Thursday, January 7, 2021

Call to Order: Lion President Harrison at 1:00pm

Members Present: President Harrison, Secretary/Treasurer Stagner, Lion Tamer Hickerson, Tail Twister Danny Dossman, Vice-President Corsi, Past President Shaw

Guest: District Governor Randy Sepulvado

Order of Business:

Stampede Bike Ride

  1. Sponsors– President Harrison will start recruiting sponsors today; and reviewed the sponsor form. With the pandemic, large sponsor supporters may be difficult to find. President urged everyone to push for the Supporter and Friend categories.  It is highly recommended that sponsorship money accompany the application – we want to discourage “invoicing” for sponsorships unless absolutely necessary. District 2×3 pledged a $250 sponsorship for the Ride

$2,500                     PRESENTING SPONSOR
Flyers, Posters and Publications will list your Company   as “Presenting” the event. Your Company logo will be incorporated into the Stampede   Logo on the front of the t-shirts, posters and social media. Your Company can set up an outdoor sales/display booth. Major visibility in all publications, public services advertisements and print materials.* Four (4) complimentary entries into “Cycle for Sight” 

$1,000                     Trail Boss
Major visibility in all publications, public services advertisements and print materials.* Announcement of Sponsorship during Event Kick-off Large Company Logo on event t-shirt, Your Company can set up an outdoor sales/display booth. Four (4) complimentary entries into “Cycle for Sight”

$500                        Chuck Wagon
Visibility in all publications, public services advertisements and print materials.* Medium Logo on back of event t-shirt, Two (2) complimentary entries into “Cycle for Sight”

$250                        Pointman
3rd Tier logo on back of event t-shirt, acknowledgement on Social Media, Two (2) complimentary entries into “Cycle for Sight”

$150                        Wrangler
Company name listed on back of t-shirt, Acknowledgement on Social Media, One (1) complimentary entry into “Cycle for Sight”

$75                          Belton Lions Club Supporter
Acknowledgement on Social Media, One (1) complimentary entry into “Cycle for Sight”

$50                          Belton Lions Club Friend
Acknowledgement on Social Media & Grateful Appreciation

  1. Invoices from Paper Graphics: We have received invoices for the logo artwork.  President Harrison will pay personally if need be.  The Board decided that was not necessary, the Club will pay as an expense against the Stampede Bike Ride.
  2. District Governor Sepulvado recommended that we alter the brochure to more highlight the Belton Lions activities; and what we use “fundraised” money to support. Once the form is approved by the Board, Club Secretary will post on the Belton Lions website and will set-up the ride on the Active on-line registration website – should be done this weekend. District 2×3 will put the brochure in the District Newsletter – possibly spurring more sponsorships and, hopefully, registrations.
  1. President Harrison suggested that we have posters made this year … as we formerly did for the ride. Chad at the Bike Shop also feels that a poster would be good – per President Harrison. It would be great if we could get some of this printing free … or underwritten.
  1. Ride Refreshments: We normally have hot dogs available at the end of the ride. President Harrison brought up “in-kind” sponsorships for morning snacks and lunch. Lion Shaw highlighted that much of the supplies are already customarily donated – he will check back in his records. Lion Dossman questioned upgrading the lunch through in-kind – possibly sacrificing a cash sponsorship.  It was agreed that the riders like the hot dogs; and the grain bars, donuts and kolaches.  We will, again, seek out donations from Church’s, Shipley’s, H-E-B, WalMart, Sam’s Club and others. DG Sepulvado will provide contact names and companies that have grant money available. Club Secretary will pursue – including Extraco and Wilsonart.

Meeting Closed at 1:20PM

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