Belton Lions Club

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, December 7th
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”
Members Present: Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Keith Cook, Dwayne Williams, Rob Potts, Jennifer Bailey, Hillary Hickland, Mac Hickerson, Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Sam Listi

Guest: Gabby Nino, BISD
Song: by Lion Bree Vlam
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Dwayne Williams
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Prayer: Lion Hillary Hickland

Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – Santa didn’t have to pay for his sleigh … it was “on the house”.
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Jon Fontenot

Birthdays: December Birthdays: Reese Davis (12/10); Sam Listi (12/17); Mark Bellomy (12/18)

Announcements:

– BISD Project HEARTbeat Christmas.  Jennifer Bailey – Wrapped or unwrapped and tagged Gifts due TODAY!

– December Board Meeting – Reminder – We will NOT have a December Board Meeting.

– HOCTIL Christmas Baskets – Christa Strang and Bree Vlam – Delivery will be after our Christmas Party on the 14^th.

– BLC Lunch Christmas Party – David Leigh – members eat free – guests $35 invoiced to member. Menu: Ribs and Fried Catfish, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Corn on the Cob & Coleslaw.  Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater! … there will be prizes! … and live music!

– Thursday, December 21^st: HOCTIL Christmas with Santa Claus – Harris Community Center – Karen Stagner Coordinating –

5:00-8pm, set-up will begin at Noon.  Cookie Sign-up sheet passing (need about 15 dozen cookies for 180+ kiddos & family)/ Volunteer Set-up and Servers Sign-up sheet passed.

Program: Thank you, Lion(s) Todd Schiller and Jennifer Bailey for inviting guest speaker, Denise Ayres, director of PK-12 Career Readiness for Belton ISD. She is in charge of the Career, Technical and Education (CTE). CTE challenges, prepares and empowers students with knowledge and skills to tackle the real world. Thank you, Denise!

Future Programs:
December 14 – Christmas Party & HOCTIL Food Basket Deliveries
December 21 – No Meeting – Christmas/New Years
December 28 – No Meeting – Christmas/New Years
January 4 – Mark Bellomy
January 11 – Bree Vlam
January 18 – Jennifer Bailey
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!eeping on the Front Burner:

Plate Spinning Winner Presentation

Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
85^th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – James Harrison is planning a Celebration. James explained that Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; then Chartered April 21st 1939.
2024 Fundraiser Cruise – Carnival Jubilee – January 13-20, 2024 – posted on facebook and on our website

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 – November 30, 2023
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Keith Cook, Veronica Logan, Christa Strang, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Hillary Hickland, Jennah Gliha, Mac Hickerson, Billy Conway, Sam Listi, Jon Fontenot, Jennifer Bailey, Jammes Harrison, Mark Bellomy, Rob Potts, Gene Ellis, David Leigh, Mary Shockley

Guest: Joseph Logan (guest of Veronica Logan)
Song: by Lion Christa Strang
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Danny Dossman
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion James Harrison – Lawrence Welk’s twin daughters – Anna 1 … Anna 2
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: November Birthdays: David Leigh (11/14), Karen Stagner (11/14), Patti Powell (11/17)

New Member Inductions: 

Announcements:

– Congratulations to Lion Mark Bellomy for giving a generous donation to the Texas Lions Camp. He was presented the Century Club Key Holder! Way to go Lion Mark! “If there is a need, there is a Lion”

– BISD Project HEARTbeat Christmas for homeless kids.  Jennifer Bailey – Wrapped or unwrapped and tagged Gifts are due back by our December 7^th lunch Meeting.

– December Board Meeting – We will NOT have a December Board Meeting.

– HOCTIL Christmas Baskets – Christa Strang and Bree Vlam – sign up sheet passing – Delivery will be after our Christmas Party on the 14^th.

– BLC Lunch Christmas Party – David Leigh – sign up sheet passing – members eat free – guests $35 invoiced to member. Menu: Ribs and, either, Herb Roasted Chicken Halves or Fried Catfish (decision made for Fried Catfish), Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Corn on the Cob & Coleslaw.  Contract with Dead Fish Grill signed and turned in today. Wear your ugliest sweater!

– Thursday, December 21^st: HOCTIL Christmas with Santa Claus – Harris Community Center – Karen Stagner Coordinating – 5:30-8pm, set-up will begin at Noon.  Team: Patti Powell, Bree Vlam, Christa Strang, Jennah Gliha, Keith Cook.  Cookie Sign-up sheet next week / Volunteer Set-up and Servers Sign-up sheet next week.

– Club Metrics: 1,479 people served / 10 Service Activities Completed, 660 Volunteer Hours, $7,500 Funds Donated, $2,900 Funds Raised. Note: Stampede takes place near the end of the LCI calendar year which runs from July 1 to June 30^th each year. Stampede 2023 Profit was $8K +.

Program: Thank you Lion Veronica Logan for inviting Christine Ochoa with Helping Hands Ministry of Belton

. Helping Hands Ministry is always welcoming volunteers and donations, such as food, goods and clothing. Thanks you, Christine, for serving our community and giving back!

Future Programs:
December 7 – Todd Schiller
December 14 – Christmas Party & HOCTIL Food Basket Deliveries
December 21 – No Meeting – Christmas/New Years
December 28 – No Meeting – Christmas/New Years

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
85^th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – James Harrison is planning a Celebration. James explained that Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; then Chartered in 1939.
2024 Fundraiser Cruise – Carnival Jubilee – January 13-20, 2024 – posted on facebook and on our website
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 Order of Business – November 16, 2023|
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Guest: Buddy Hickerson (guest of Mac Hickerson); Jeff Glover (speaker)
Song: by Lion Jennah Gliha
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Mark Bellomy
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion David Leigh
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison

Birthdays: November Birthdays: David Leigh (11/14), Karen Stagner (11/14), Patti Powell (11/17)

– Board Meeting – Recap

  – After Board Discussion & further discussion with Lea Batey, Temple-Belton Ladies Lions, the Board voted to partner with our sister Club.  TBLL will continue screening.  After TBLL pre-screens for insurance or other financial resources, the underserved adult or child will be referred to Wildflower Vision for Dr. visit and eyeglasses.  Wildflower Vision will invoice Belton Lions Club directly for those residing in Belton, Texas. Should we reach our budgeted amount during the year, the Board will re-evaluate the $500 annual budget for assistance.  # SightFirst … Belton Lions helping our Belton Community!

 – Club Christmas Party, Thursday, December 14, during lunch: Belton Lions eat free; guests will pay $35 – invoiced with dues.  Menu will be ribs and fried fish or roasted chicken (TBD) with vegetables.  Christmas Team incudes: James Harrison, Mark Bellomy, Christa Strang, Jennah Gliha, David Leigh, Keith Cook & John Corsi.  Team Leader: David Leigh … stay tuned … it sounds like we’re having an ugly sweater contest!

Announcements:
– HOCTIL Thanksgiving Baskets –Delivery TODAY.  Thank you, each, for your generosity – helping these families of children with special needs.  Thank you to our members for volunteering to deliver.
– BISD Project HEARTbeat Christmas for homeless kids.  Jennifer Bailey – Please select a child’s tag to support these kiddos for Christmas. Wrapped or unwrapped and tagged Gifts are due back by our December 7^th lunch Meeting.
– December Board Meeting – We will NOT have a December Board Meeting.
– Club Metrics: 1,459 people served / 9 Service Activities Completed, 595 Volunteer Hours, $7,500 Funds Donated, $2,900 Funds Raised. Note: Stampede takes place near the end of the LCI calendar year which runs from July 1 to June 30^th each year. Stampede 2023 Profit was $8K +.

Program: Jon Fontenot has invited Jeff Glover, the new Deputy Fire Marshal for the City of Belton who introduced himself and discussed the direction of the Fire Marshal’s office. Thank you!  Great to meet our new Deputy Fire Marshal and hear his growth and service plans.

Future Programs:
November 23 – No Meeting – Thanksgiving
November 30 – Veronica Logan
December 7 – Todd Schiller
December 14 – Christmas Party & HOCTIL Food Basket Deliveries
December 21 – No Meeting – Christmas/New Years
December 28 – No Meeting – Christmas/New Years

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

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Plate Spinning Winner Presentation
Thursday, December 21^st: HOCTIL Christmas with Santa Claus – Harris Community Center – Karen Stagner Coordinating
Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
85^th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – James Harrison is planning a Celebration. James explained that Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; then Chartered in 1939.
2024 Fundraiser Cruise – Carnival Jubilee – January 13-20, 2024 – posted on facebook and on our website
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
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Keith Cook, Christa Strang, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Mary Shockley, James Harrison, Reese Davis, Rob Potts, David Tuma, Hillary Hickland, Mac Hickerson, Cri Childs

Guest: Lea Batey & Lorna Brockett (Temple Belton Ladies Lions), Buddy Hickerson (guest of Mac Hickerson)
Song: by Lion Mary Shockley
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Danny Dossman
Prayer: Lion Keith Cook
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – Terms of Endearment – had to be there!
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison

Birthdays: November Birthdays: David Leigh (11/14), Karen Stagner (11/14), Patti Powell (11/17)

Announcements:

– Board Meeting – TODAY – after Lunch
– HOCTIL Thanksgiving Baskets –Delivery scheduled for November 16^th.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation – pass both plates for signatures – Lion Jon Fontenot reported that the winner of the contest will let us know his first available Thursday – the Club will also invite Judy Garrett, Belton Tourism and Development, to join the presentation.
– BISD has identified a student for Texas Lions Camp – we will get with Dick Chapin and Angela Cases for our next steps
– Thank you Christa Strang and Bree Vlam for accepting the Team Lead for our HOCTIL Food Baskets – 3 times per year.  Christmas Basket Sign-up will be available at the November 30^th meeting.
– Thank You Jennifer Bailey for accepting the Team Lead for BISD Project HEARTbeat Christmas for homeless kids.
Tags will be available from BISD 11/15 to be distributed 11/16 at our lunch Meeting.  Gifts are due back at our December 7^th lunch Meeting.

Program: Temple-Belton Lady Lion Lea Batey, District Sight Chair, presented their eye screening, referral, eyeglass purchase program; proposing to partner with Belton Lions for Belton youth and adults.  Bud Sterling, Temple Founder Club does the eye screening for BISD schools. Head Start and Body of Christ also do screenings. Temple Belton Ladies Lions has partnered with Wildflower Vision for $120 Dr. visit eye exams and glasses. Their Club is hoping to partner with Belton Lions to offset the cost to their Club for Belton children and adults who need to be referred to Eye Doctor. The Board will address the request in today’s Board Meeting.

Future Programs:
November 16 – Jon Fontenot & HOCTIL Food Basket Deliveries
November 23 – No Meeting – Thanksgiving
November 30 – Veronica Logan
December 7 – Todd Schiller
December 14 – Christmas Party & HOCTIL Food Basket Deliveries
December 21 – No Meeting – Christmas/New Years
December 28 – No Meeting – Christmas/New Years

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

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Thursday, December 21^st: HOCTIL Christmas with Santa Claus – Harris Community Center – Karen Stagner Coordinating
Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
85^th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – James Harrison is planning a Celebration. James explained that Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; then Chartered in 1939.
2024 Fundraiser Cruise – Carnival Jubilee – January 13-20, 2024 – posted on facebook and on our website
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 – November 2, 2023
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Keith Cook, Jennah Gliha, Bree Vlam, Christa Strang, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Mary Shockley, Mack Latimer (Affiliate Member), David Tuma, Gene Ellis, Dwayne Williams, David Shaw, Jennifer Bailey, Sam Listi, Rob Potts, Mac Hickerson, Mike Matthews, Veronica Logan, Todd Schiller, Ted Smith (Associate Member)

Guest: Buddy Hickerson (guest of Mac Hickerson), Shawn Martin (guest of Mike Matthews), Brian Douglas (speaker), and Jake Smith (speaker guest) of TxDOT; Doug Kelley (prospective new member)
Song: by Lion Christa Strang
Pledge to US Flag: Lion David Shaw
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion Jennah Gliha – Turkey’s cell phone ringtone – “Wing Wing”
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Danny Dossman – working off all that Halloween candy – great job with the cast/brace finally removed.

Birthdays: Omitted October Birthday: Hillary Hickland (10/18)
November Birthdays: David Leigh (11/14), Karen Stagner (11/14), Patti Powell (11/17)

New Member Inductions: Christa Strang, 2^nd Vice President and mother, administered the Oath to her daughter Bree Vlam – our newest member – WELCOME! 

District Cabinet Meeting Recap:
 – Global Action Team Reports:
Membership (deuces +2 new members per club / +2 new clubs) – our District and our Club have met the Challenge.
Guiding Lions (helping existing and new clubs / training and certification available) – if interested, see Lea Beaty at our next meeting.
Service Teams (watch what other clubs are doing – using the Service Metrics in LCI – new ideas for Service)
Texas Lions Camp – PDG Angela Cases is incoming Director; (Mark Bellomy was presented his Century Club key and coin for 2023)
Texas Lions Museum – Grand Opening will be August 3, 2024 in Kerrville.

Announcements:
– Board Meeting – next week – November 9th
– HOCTIL Thanksgiving Baskets –Delivery scheduled for November 16.
– Plate Spinning Winner Presentation – pass both plates for signatures – Lion Jon Fontenot reported that the winner of the contest will let us know his first available Thursday – the Club will also invite Judy Garrett, Belton Tourism and Development, to join the presentation.
– Astros Fan Lion Gene Ellis gave a shout-out to the Texas Rangers!
– Lion Sam Listi was invited to give a presentation to Temple Founders Lions Club on Wednesday – His program was a Belton Community Update, with an overview of the Belton Lions Club, and challenged the Founders to build a boat for the 2024 Wacky Boat Race.

Program:  Rob Potts invited Brian Douglas and Jake Smith, TxDOT, to update the club on TxDOT’s roadway projects in Bell County. Great Program about Hwy 121; US 190; I-14; West Central Bridge; FM 436; SH 95; FM 2410; and other projects for TxDot. Thank You!

Future Programs:
November 9 – Malinda Golden – Lea Beaty, Temple-Belton Ladies Lions – Eye Screening, Exams, Eyeglass Project & Partnership. Board Meeting Afterward
November 16 – Jon Fontenot & HOCTIL Food Basket Deliveries
November 23 – No Meeting – Thanksgiving
November 30 – Veronica Logan
December 7 – Todd Schiller
December 14 – Christmas Party & HOCTIL Food Basket Deliveries
December 21 – No Meeting – Christmas/New Years
December 28 – No Meeting – Christmas/New Years

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

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Thursday, December 21^st: HOCTIL Christmas with Santa Claus – Harris Community Center – Karen Stagner Coordinating
Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
85^th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – James Harrison is planning a Celebration. James explained that Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; then Chartered in 1939.
2024 Fundraiser Cruise – Carnival Jubilee – January 13-20, 2024 – posted on facebook and on our website
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 Order of Business – October 26, 2023
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Karen Stagner, James Harrison, Keith Cook, Danny Dossman, Christa Strang, Gene Ellis, Billy Conway, Wayne Carpenter, Mac Hickerson, Hillary Hickland, Matthews, Sam Listi, Billy Conway, David Tuma, Jennah Gliha, Dwayne Williams, Rob Potts, Jennifer Bailey, David Leigh

Guest: Kezley Cook (guest of Keith Cook), Coach Cope (Speaker), Scott Daniel (guest of Hillary Hickland)
Song: by Lion Christa Strang
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Prayer: Lion Gene Ellis
Joke: Lion Jennah Gliha – a mountain of cats = meowtain
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison

Birthdays: Robb Potts, 3^rd / Ted Smith, 10^th / Dwayne Williams, 16^th / Mac Hickerson, 26^th / Danny Dossman, 28^th
Happy Birthday to ALL … with a very special Happy 93^rd Birthday to Mac Hickerson!  Delicious gourmet cupcakes by Bree Vlam.

New Member Inductions: None 

Board Meeting Recap:

– Partnering with Temple-Belton Ladies Lions with Sight Program for Belton ISD children and adults from Body of Christ.  Lea Beaty will visit our Club on November 9^th to present the proposal and answer questions.
– Our November Board meeting has been changed to the 2^nd Thursday, November 9^th.
– District Cabinet Meeting will be this Saturday in Salado – attending will be Karen Stagner, Mark Bellomy, Mac Hickerson, Keith Cook.
– Club Metrics:1,209 people served / 7 Service Activities Completed / 580 Volunteer Hours / $7,500 Funds Donated / $2,900 Funds Raised

Announcements:
– Saturday, October 21^st: HOCTIL Fall Festival, 2-4pm, CTCS – Great Event!
– HOCTIL Thanksgiving Baskets – sign-up sheet – Delivery scheduled for November 16^th.
– 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.

Program:  Mac Hickerson has invited Coach Cope from Lake Belton High School – Coach Cope gave us an overall presentation for, not only Belton Football, and Athlete Commitments, he also provided an overview of all of the sports and award titles.  The school opened in 2020; and last year they were designated with the Top Athletic Program in Bell County – Congratulations!

Future Programs:
November 2 – Rob Potts – Brian Douglas and Jake Smith, TxDOT’s roadway projects in Bell County
November 9 – Malinda Golden – (confirmed) Lea Beaty, Temple-Belton Ladies Lions – Eye Screening, Exams, Eyeglass Project & Partnership.
November 16 – Jon Fontenot & HOCTIL Food Basket Deliveries
November 23 – No Meeting – Thanksgiving
November 30 – Veronica Logan
December 7 – Todd Schiller
December 14 – Christmas Party & HOCTIL Food Basket Deliveries
December 21 – No Meeting – Christmas/New Years
December 28 – No Meeting – Christmas/New Years

Thank Guests for Coming!

BLC October BOARD Meeting Recap – October 19, 2023

Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook

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

Old Business:

– CD at Cadence Bank – hold over to next Board Meeting

– LCI Club Excellence Award – 1^st Vice District Governor is checking into it.  We will also apply for the Humanitarian Award for 2023-2024.

– Membership Milestones –The Board agreed that Milestones will be in five (5) year increments; starting at 10 year membership.  Several members will explore options for Milestone awards – will be updated at next Board Meeting.

– Partnering with Temple-Belton Ladies Lions for eyeglasses and exams through their member connection for discounted costs. Karen will get Lea Batey, Temple-Belton Ladies Lions to speak at the November 9^th meeting to give us all of the information.
10/19 Update: Lea Batey will make the presentation on 11/9.

– November Board Meeting will be on November 9^th, 2^nd week of the month, motioned by James, 2^nd by Mark; passed.

– District Cabinet Meetings – October 28, Salado / January 27, McGregor / April 26-27, Waco – attending will be Karen Stagner, Mark Bellomy, Mac Hickerson, Keith Cook. Karen has made reservations – $20 pp.

New Business: 

– Charter Night – James Harrison – 85^th Anniversary is April 21^st ; celebration will be April 18^th or April 25^th if it’s a lunchtime meeting.  To schedule the Charter Night in the evening, James and Mark will solicit a sponsor for $2,500. If a sponsor is secured, we will have the Charter Night Celebration on a Friday night; and we will not have a lunch meeting that week.  We should get a copy of the evening buffet menus with pricing from Dead Fish.

– The Club Christmas Party will be held on Thursday, December 14^th during lunch – we will have a buffet meal.
This will be the last meeting for the 2023 year. The Club will not have a meeting on the 21st or the 28^th.  Karen will email the lunch buffet menus to the Board.

Club Metrics: 1,209 people served / 7 Service Activities Completed, 580 Volunteer Hours, $7,500 Funds Donated, $900 Funds Raised  (does not include Lions on the Leon funds raised) 

Holding to a Later Date:

– David Shaw – Deployment bags are requested for our Adopted Unit – tabled until Lion Shaw is able to provide details.

– Banner Stand and Specialty Products –this was tabled at the January Board Meeting – left tabled.

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

– LEO – Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity

Meeting Closed at 1:23pm

“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Jennifer Bailey, Veronica Logan, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, James Harrison, John Corsi, Mark Bellomy, Rob Potts, Wayne Carpenter, David Tuma, Hillary Hickland, Jennah Gliha, Mac Hickerson, Reese Davis, Mike Matthews, Keith Cook, Sam Listi, Christa Strang

Guest: Joseph Logan (Guest of Veronica Logan), Rucker Preston, Jenny Harvey, Nick Taylor of Family Promise (speakers)
Song: by Lion Veronica Logan
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Rob Potts
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Mark Bellomy
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion James Harrison – skeleton couldn’t go to party – he had no body to go with
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison

Birthdays: Robb Potts, 3^rd / Ted Smith, 10^th / Dwayne Williams, 16^th / Mac Hickerson, 26^th / Danny Dossman, 28th

New Member Inductions:

Lion James Harrison administered the Oath to our newest member … Jennifer Bailey … WELCOME! 

Announcements:
– Dues Invoices – Still handing out – Jon Fontenot update on credit card processing
– Saturday, October 21^st: HOCTIL Fall Festival, 2-4pm, CTCS – Costumes!  Signed up so far: Karen Stagner & Keith Cook
– Update on our Fundraiser Cruise – October 10^th – update from James Harrison – a couple of rooms are still available
– HOCTIL Thanksgiving Baskets – Committee: John Corsi, Keith Cook, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Jennah Gliha, Christa Strang, David Leigh – Committee email to go out this weekend – sign-up sheet next week – Delivery scheduled for November 16^th.

Program:  Keith Cook has invited Rucker Preston, Promise House to give us an update on the Families that have graduated; their services to empower families experiencing homelessness to achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response.  Soon to come: Promise Homes.  Service Opportunity – providing a meal to Promise House.  Thank You!

Future Programs:
October 26 – Mac Hickerson – Coach Cope from Lake Belton High School
November 2 – Rob Potts – Brian Douglas and Jake Smith, TxDOT’s roadway projects in Bell County
November 9 – Malinda Golden – (pending) Lea Beaty, Temple-Belton Ladies Lions – Eye Screening, Exams, Eyeglass Project & Partnership.
November 16 – Jon Fontenot & HOCTIL Food Basket Deliveries
November 23 – No Meeting – Thanksgiving
November 30 – Veronica Logan
December 7 – Todd Schiller

Thank Guests for Coming!

Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Thursday, December 21^st: HOCTIL Christmas with Santa Claus – Harris Community Center – Karen Stagner Coordinating
Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
85^th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – James Harrison is planning a Celebration. James explained that Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; then Chartered in 1939.

BLC Meeting Recap – October 12
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Karen Stagner, Mike Matthews, Brett Beamesderfer, Christa Strang, Billy Conway, David Leigh, Mac Hickerson, Jon Fontenot

Guest: Bree Rainey (joining – sponsor Christa Strang), Chris Teager BISD (guest of Keith Cook), Buddy Hickerson (guest of Mac)
Song: by Lion Christa Strang
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Brett Beamesderfer
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Prayer: Lion David Leigh
Joke: Lion (sorry, can’t remember)
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews

Birthdays: Robb Potts, 3^rd / Ted Smith, 10^th / Dwayne Williams, 16^th / Mac Hickerson, 26^th / Danny Dossman, 28th

Announcements:
– Dues Invoices handed out today – Jon Fontenot update on credit card processing
– Lions on the Leon Picnic in the Park & Wacky Boat Race – Thank you to all Belton Lions!  The event was EPIC!  Thank you cards passing around for signatures – these will go to sponsors and supporters.
– Saturday, October 21: HOCTIL Fall Festival, 2-4pm, CTCS – Costumes!  Signed up today: Karen Stagner
– Zone Meeting is tonight, 6pm, Gober Party House – hosted by Temple Founder Club.  Keith, nor Karen can attend.  Who can go to represent our Club.- no response
– Last week, Bobby Bishoff told us of an MIA local Veteran who died in 1943 has finally been identified and is coming home.  If you are interested in attending, his Service is planned for Saturday, October 21, 2pm at Dossman Funeral Home with burial in North Belton Cemetery.
– A few of our long standing members may remember Lion Dr. John (Jack) Meredith who passed away over the weekend at the age of 85.  His memorial service will be held at 1pm, Sunday at Belton Church of Christ.
– Update on our Fundraiser Cruise – October 10 was the balance due date. (pending update from James Harrison)
– Danny Dossman had his wrist repair surgery today – let’s send him wishes for a speedy recovery.

Program:  Thank you Lion Keith Cook for inviting First Vice District Governor, Lion Renee Lamson (Clifton Lions Club) with Texas District 2 x3. It was so heart warming to hear all the selfless acts and differences Lions make around the world

Future Programs:
October 19 – Dwayne Williams
October 26 – Mac Hickerson – Coach Cope from Lake Belton High School
November 2 – Rob Potts
November 9 – Malinda Golden

November 23 – No Meeting – Thanksgiving
November 30 – Veronica Logan
December 7 – Todd Schiller
December 14 – Mary Shockley
December 21 – Christmas Party & HOCTIL Food Basket Deliveries
December 28 – No Meeting – Christmas/New Years

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

Keeping on the Front Burner:

Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
Friends of Belton Lions – James Harrison coordinating
85^th Anniversary of the Belton Lions Club – James Harrison is planning a Celebration. James explained that Belton Lions Club first met in 1938; then Chartered in 1939.