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… in case you visited our Belton Lions Club website recently … we want to Thank Lion David Leigh, Daniel Bucher, and Chandler for updating WordPress … saving our website!!Thank you to Lion President Harrison for taking meeting notes in the absence of the Club Secretary!September 17th Meeting Recap:Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison.Attendance: James Harrison, Sam Listi, Gene Ellis, David Leigh, Rob Potts, David Tuma, David Shaw, John Corsi, Mac HickersonGuest: Belton FD Chief Jon Fontenot (Prospective Member); Christa Strang (New Member); Chad Welch (Guest Speaker)Song by Lion Corsi / Pledge by Lion Tuma / Prayer by Lion EllisExercise: with and by Lion President HarrisonJoke of the Day: Lion LeighAnnouncements– Card for Jane Hickerson passed around for signatures.– Birthday list passed around for Lions’ birthday updates.– Lion President Harrison reported from the Board Meeting.– Lion President Harrison presented his “President’s Challenge” fundraiser to benefit Texas Lions Camp. President Harrison will match up to $500 that the Club raises to send to the Camp. The Challenge will run through November. Lion Tuma pledged $200 (nice start).Program: Lion Harrison introduced Chad Welch, owner of Tri-City Bicycles in Belton. Chad talked about his passion for cycling and how he raced in Europe and the USA during his younger days. He has a Masters Degree in Sports Medicine from UMHB. He is excited about the restart of “Stampede on the Chisholm Trail” in 2021.New Member Christa Strang was presented to the Club and was given the opportunity to talk about her life and her, and her husband Paul’s, business (Red Box+ – Trash Bin and Porta Potty delivered to job sites)Future Program Assignments:September 24 – Lion Harrison – State Representative Hugh ShineOctober 1 – Lion Harrison – Belton Chamber CEO Randy Pittinger
October 8 – Lion Hickerson – Lion Mark Prentice – District representative for Leader Dogs for the Blind.
Also, our 2019-2020 scholarship winner Hannah O’Dell should be with us.Board Meeting will follow the regular meeting.October 15 – Lion Leigh – TBDOctober 22 – Lion Listi – Belton Fire Chief John FontenotOctober 29 – Lion Potts – TBDNovember 5 – Lion Harrison – Judy Garrett, Belton Tourism & Retail Development CoordinatorNovember 12 – Lion Harrison – Dr. John Vassar / VP Academic Affairs/UMHBNovember 19 – Lion Stagner – HOCTIL – Thanksgiving Baskets for Families of Children with Special NeedsNovember 26 – NO MEETING – Thanksgiving
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Meeting – September 17, 2020
Tuesday, September 29th, 2020Board Meeting: September 10th, 2020
Sunday, September 20th, 2020BELTON LIONS CLUB
Board Meeting
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Call to Order: Lion President Harrison at 1:00pm
Members Present: President Harrison, Vice-President Corsi, Secretary/Treasurer Stagner, Tail Twister Dossman, Past-President Shaw.
Order of Business:
- Texas Lions Camp / President’s Challenge – The Camp has been financially impacted by the pandemic and received some major damage from a Spring storm. President Harrison proposed that our Club generate some fun, fundraising in-Club activities; and President Harrison will match the fundraising up to $500.00. Lion Dossman motioned that we approve this project and that it will run until November 19, 2020; motion seconded by Lion Corsi; Board approved. So, between now and 11/19/2020 – our Tail Twister Dossman will be “creatively collecting” – plan to bring your quarters and dollars.
- Annual Bike Ride Fundraiser – COVID-19 prevented our Club from having our Annual Stampede Bike Ride in 2020; and the previous two years’ events were dampened by weather.
President Harrison has been working with Chad at Tri-City Bicycles; and they want to partner and help our Club for the 2021 event … including setting the best date for us within the other Texas Bike Rides’ schedules. Lion Stagner motioned that we authorize the Annual “Stampede on the Chisholm Trail” Bike Ride fundraiser to be held in the Spring of 2021; motion seconded by Lion Dossman; Board approved.
- Future Heritage Park Project – President Harrison would like our Club to plan a “Belton Lions Day in the Park” fundraiser to create better awareness of our Club and help our efforts with the Heritage Park. Lion Dossman motioned that we authorize a new fundraiser project to be held in Heritage Park, in late Summer/Early Fall of 2021, and hereby direct President Harrison to work with the City of Belton Parks and Recreation Department to set this up and to, then, report back to this Board for Approval; motion seconded by Lion Corsi … Discussion …
Thought process is for a car show (corvettes, classics and specialty autos); then a movie in the Park for the evening. The Club could have concessions during the daytime. Lions Dossman and Leigh have offered the use of their portable movie set-up. Grand Avenue would provide the concessions for the evening movie – at near cost. It was discussed to either hold the event in the Park; or coordinate the event with Market Days – or similar – in a downtown parking lot for greater visibility (coordinating also with Judy Garrett, Tourism and Retail Development Coordinator for the City) – and promoting the event as benefitting Heritage Park. After discussion, the Board approved the motion for Lion President Harrison to proceed.
- Lions Memorial in Heritage Park – President Harrison has been discussing with Matt Bates – the creation of a “Lions Wall of Honor” at the Lions Pavilion in Heritage Park. The City of Belton has authorized the Club to create the Wall on the side wall of Lions Pavilion. The proposed initial honorees would be Lions Baisden, Dulaney, Holle and Long. Each year, the Club would/could add
another distinctive member to the Wall. President Harrison suggested that we could have an annual Wall of Honor dinner at the Pavilion to unveil the honorees. President Harrison has requested Board approval to continue coordinating this project with the City; that the Board will decide the parameters and details of this Wall; and that the Club Membership will vote on any and all names submitted for approval. Lion Dossman motioned that this be tabled for now; and the Board requested President Harrison get pricing for Wall identification and plaques – to present at the next Board meeting; motion seconded by Lion Stagner; Board approved tabling the issue until the next Board meeting.
- New Membership Dues Proposal – We opened discussion on our $125.00 per quarter dues – which includes lunch; versus the Associate/At Large dues of $50.00 bi-annually. Secretary/Treasurer Stagner handed out a breakdown of income vs. cost.
Lunches at the GIN cost the Club $11.00 per place, plus 20% tip – which equals $13.20 per plate.
Our total LCI and District Dues per member is $79.26 per year.
If a member attended every meeting (50 weeks), the Club meal cost would be $660.00 per member. Which, with the LCI and District Dues, the Club cost per member would be $739.26 per year … noting that each member only pays $500.00 per year Dues to the Club.
It was discussed to possibly change the dues structure to a flat $100 or $120 per year – and that meals would be paid separately. We noted that most members do not attend every meeting during the year; and that if they attend ½ of the meetings during the year (with our current dues structure) – they have covered the cost of their meals with dues. On the other hand, if they attend more than ½ of the meetings, the Club is underwriting the excess cost. As we have many institutional members in our Club whose employers or organizations pay their dues – it was agreed to leave the Dues Structure as it is currently. We will, instead, push forward to recruit new members – noting to them that $25.00 of the quarterly $125.00 is actually Dues … the rest is for meals – which, if you do the math, is a great deal … 12 meals for $100.00.
The Board also discussed returning to requesting members pay for their guest(s) meal. At $13.20 plate – taking into consideration the above paragraph – it seems only fair to the Club. Of course, our invited Guest(s) and Speaker(s) would be absorbed by the Club.
The Board also agreed that, a new member should pay a fee or dues, when they join. Currently, we invoice at the end of the quarter for the previous months for our regular members.
President Harrison agreed to personally call each of the dues delinquent members for updates.
Secretary Stagner will invoice the two At Large members that she overlooked.
- “Friends of the Belton Lions Club” Project – President Harrison will continue working out details on this adopt a Lion idea for area residents to promote, support and interact with our Club.
Board Meeting Adjourned at 2:00pm
Meeting: September 10th, 2020
Sunday, September 20th, 2020-
September 10th Meeting Recap:Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison.Attendance: James Harrison, Mac Hickerson, David Leigh, John Corsi, David Shaw, Danny Dossman, Rob Potts, Sam Listi, Karen StagnerGuest: noneSong by Lion Harrison (we miss you Lion Knight) / Pledge by Lion Shaw / Prayer by Lion ListiExercise: with and by Lion President Harrison (the secret is in the digits)Joke of the Day: Lion Dossman delivered a variety of flag, pork chop and bicycle jokes … lol … whatever makes you happy!Plate Spin: Lion HickersonAnnouncements– All signed a Thank You and Welcome card for Belton Fire Chief John Fontenot– Secretary/Treasurer handed out flag lists for each team to pick up the unpaid flag locations at sunset on September 11th. Pick up volunteers: Routes 1 and 4 – Gary Knight; Routes 2 and 7 – David Shaw; Route 3 – John Corsi; Route 5 – Danny Dossman; Route 6 – Sam Listi … THANK YOU!– Lion President Harrison reminded that our Board Meeting will follow the Program and all are welcome to stay for it. Board Meeting Minutes are attached to this email.Program: Our Lions District 2 X3 Governor Randy Sepulvado provided an update on our District Goals for the 2020-2021 year. Informative and entertaining presentation. Did you know?: There are 50 Clubs in our District and that there are 16 District Governors in Texas. The average Club size in our District is 20-25 members. The District motto is: “Your Club – Your Way”. Next District Meeting will be at the Museum in Gatesville on October 24th. Our District Convention will be May 20-22, 2021 in Waco – DG Sepulvado urged everyone to attend and get to know other Lions – while having a great time. Thank you DG Randy Sepulvado for visiting our Club!Future Program Assignments:September 17 – Lion Harrison – Chad Welch, Tri-City BicyclesSeptember 24 – Lion Harrison – State Representative Hugh ShineOctober 1 – Lion Harrison – Belton Chamber CEO Randy PittingerOctober 8 – Lion Hickerson – TBDOctober 15 – Lion Leigh – TBDOctober 22 – Lion Listi – Belton Fire Chief John FontenotOctober 29 – Lion Potts – TBDNovember 5 – Lion Harrison – Judy Garrett, Belton Tourism & Retail Development CoordinatorNovember 12 – Lion Harrison – Dr. John Vassar / VP Academic Affairs/UMHBNovember 19 – Lion Stagner – HOCTIL – Thanksgiving Baskets for Families of Children with Special NeedsNovember 26 – NO MEETING – Thanksgiving
Meeting: September 3rd, 2020
Sunday, September 20th, 2020Meeting: August 27th, 2020
Sunday, September 20th, 2020-
August 27th Meeting Recap:Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison.Attendance: James Harrison, David Tuma, Karen Stagner, Gene Ellis, Sam Listi, John Corsi, David LeighGuest: noneSong by Lion Harrison / Pledge by Lion Corsi / Prayer by Lion LeighExercise: with and by Lion President Harrison (Dexterous Workout)Joke of the Day: Lion Leigh delivered a couple of “puns” (cracked the Club up – see picture)Announcements– Lion Listi announced that the City of Belton has been awarded a $750K grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife – for Heritage Park improvements – WooHoo!– Secretary/Treasurer updated members that several of the “unpaid” Flag Program participant’s have paid.– Our local Grand Avenue Theater is scheduled to re-open Thursday, September 3rd.Program: Our Program on the 27th was presented by Dick Chapin, District Representative to the Texas Lions Camp. This was an informative presentation about the 504 acres in Kerrville, where we host Children with Special Needs, with nine (9) weeks of swimming, camping, climbing, water sports, animal therapy … all the while creating lifelong friendships and developing greater self esteem and independence.Weeks 1-5: Physical Disability / Week 6: Children with Down Syndrome / Week 7: Children with Cancer / Weeks 8-9: Diabetes Type 1Did you know? … As polio ravaged the nation, the Lions of Texas chartered the Texas Lions League for Crippled Children in 1949. The first campers arrived in 1953 and stayed for 2 weeks at a time; and 200 campers attended that first summer session.(see attached Texas Lions Camp brochure and camp layout map .pdf)Future Program Assignments:September 3 – Lion Dossman – Belton High School Football Head Coach Brett Sniffin
September 10 – District Governor Randy Sepulvado / Board Meeting to FollowSeptember 17 – Lion Harrison – Chad Welch, Tri-City Bicycles
September 24 – Lion Harrison – State Representative Hugh Shine
Meeting: August 20th, 2020
Sunday, September 20th, 2020August 20th Meeting Recap:
Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison.
Attendance: James Harrison, Danny Dossman, David Tuma, Karen Stagner, John Corsi, Gary Knight, Mac Hickerson
Guest: Daniel Bucher, General Manager, Grand Avenue Theater
Song by Lion Knight (what a voice – so happy that you’re back) / Pledge by Lion Corsi / Prayer by Lion Potts
Exercise: with and by Lion President Harrison
Joke of the Day: Barn Building Joke by Lion President Harrison
Plate Spin: Lion Hickerson
Announcements
– Texas Lions Camp suffered storm damage earlier in the year and loss of revenue due to the pandemic. They are having an online Virtual Sale fundraiser – information has been emailed to all members.
– Secretary/Treasurer updated members that “unpaid” Flag Program participant’s invoices have been mailed.
– Get Well cards will be mailed to Lion Lou Griffin and to Lion Tootie Wingo.
– Our local Grand Avenue Theater is scheduled to re-open Thursday, September 3rd.
Program: Thank you Lion Corsi for inviting Coach Ryan Cope, New Lake Belton High School Head Coach to talk about the new School, the “Bronco” Team, Mascot “Blaze”, Marching Band “Stampede” and their “RISE UP” Slogan. R-Respond; I-Integrity; S-Service; E-Effort; U-Unity; P-Players make Plays. Thanks for a most enthusiastic, exciting and energetic presentation!
Future Program Assignments:
August 27 – Lion Harrison – Dick Chapin, District Lions Camp Director
September 3 – Lion Dossman – it’s a SURPRISE!
September 10 – District Governor Randy Sepulvado / Board Meeting to Follow
September 17 – Lion Harrison – Chad Welch, Tri-City Bicycles
September 17 – Lion Harrison – Chad Welch, Tri-City Bicycles
September 24 – Lion Harrison – State Representative Hugh Shine
August 13th Meeting
Monday, August 24th, 2020August 13th Meeting Recap:
Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison.
Attendance: James Harrison, Frank Hernandez, Mac Hickerson, Lou Griffin, Rob Potts, Sam Listi, David Shaw, Danny Dossman, Todd Shiller, Karen Stagner
Guest: Joyce Griffin – Welcome … and she is planning to join the Club
Song by Lion President Harrison (great job! … looking forward to Lion Knight’s return) / Pledge by Lion Hickerson / Prayer by Lion Listi
Joke of the Day got lost … so, here’s one from the LCI “World’s Best Jokes” booklet:
Q: What is the difference between a tiger and a lion?
A: A tiger has the mane part missing
Report from last week’s Board Meeting by President Harrison:
– Stampede on the Chisholm Trail 2021: Chad with Tri-City Bikes is totally on board to help, with support and volunteers – he has offered to set the date for us – based on other rides – Lion President Harrison is working directly with them.
– Memorial Proposal/Heritage Park: Our proposed Memorial Plaque program for the Pavilion at Heritage Park has been approved and the City has offered to install them for us.
– Fundraiser in Heritage Park: Car Show; then Movie in the Park (Thank you Lion Leigh and Lion Dossman) – maybe show “Lion King”. We will also plan a park clean-up day.
– “Friends of” program – a trending new idea to recruit supporters …
– Benefit Cruises – we will plan a benefit cruise for 2021
Announcements
– Lion Griffin noted that he is going to be out for several weeks – to have his shoulder replaced.
– Secretary/Treasurer updated members that unpaid Flag Program participant’s invoices would be generated this weekend, urging them to get their payment in by September 11th – with a note to call if they are experiencing extenuating circumstances; and noting that we will plan to pick up flags from any remaining unpaid participants on the evening of September 11th. New Route lists will be emailed to members, since we have added roughly 100 new participants. As of today, we have 36 unpaid participants out of the total 249 flags out. Lion Knight and Lion Shaw have been steadily replacing worn flags. We purchased 100 new flags – Lion Knight and Lion Shaw, each, have a case of 50 for replacements and new orders. By purchasing in bulk, we were able to get the flags for roughly $4.00 each.
Program: Thank you Lion President Harrison for inviting well known meteorologist Bill Hecke – an informative and entertaining presentation on his history forecasting and observing weather for over 55 years, starting in the Air Force after graduating high school. When asked when he thought the drought was going to end, he gave a very “Lion Club” response … (smile)
you had to be there!
you had to be there!
Future Program Assignments:
August 20 – Lion Corsi
August 27 – Lion Harrison – Dick Chapin, District Lions Camp Director
September 10 –
September 17 –
September 17 –
September 24 – Lion Harrison – State Representative Hugh Shine
September 3 – Lion Dossman
August 6th Meeting
Monday, August 24th, 2020August 6th Meeting Recap:
Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison.
Attendance: James Harrison, David Tuma, Jon Corsi, Mac Hickerson, Rob Potts, Danny Dossman, Gary Knight, Gene Ellis, Sam Listi, David Shaw, Karen Stagner
Song by Lion Knight / Pledge by Lion Corsi / Prayer by Lion Potts
Joke(s) by Lion Knight / Plate Spin by Lion Hickerson
Secretary/Treasurer had no new announcements
Vice President John Corsi was administered the Oath of Office by Lion Ellis – Welcome to the Board; and Thank you Chief.
Program: Thank You Chief Ellis for sharing an informative presentation and update for the Belton Police Department – Thank you for your dedicated Service and Leadership! Mission / Vision / Values
Future Program Assignments:
August 13 – Lion Harrison
August 20 – Lion Corsi
August 27 – Lion Harrison
September 3 – Lion Dossman
Board Meeting:
Attendance: President Harrison, Vice-President Corsi, Secretary/Treasurer Stagner, Tail-Twister Dossman
Topics:
Heritage Park Pavilion Memorial Proposal
Annual Bike Ride Fundraiser “Stampede on the Chisholm Trail”
Creating a new Fundraiser in Heritage Park – maybe a day of events – car show – movie in the park …
“Friends of” the Belton Lions Club – a trending new program
All Club members are encouraged to attend Board Meetings and offer suggestions to improve and grow the Club.
See you next week!
Welcome our new Club Officers:
President: James HarrisonVice President: John CorsiSecretary/Treasurer: Karen StagnerBoard Member at Large: Doc WeaverOther OfficersTail Twister: Danny DossmanLion Tamer: Tootie WingoWebmaster: Karen StagnerMembership: James Harrison
June 11th Meeting
Monday, August 24th, 2020June 11, 2020
Belton Chamber President Randy Pittinger joined a few of us for lunch Thursday at Arusha’s and gave us an update on Chamber news and activities … including the plans for this year’s exciting and innovative VIDEO 4th of July Parade! Thank you Randy Pittinger and thank you Lion John Corsi for inviting him!
Mark Your Calendar! Thursday, June 25th, at The Gin! The ZOOM meetings were great; but it will be even greater to get back together again! We will NOT have a meeting on June 18th. We’re looking forward to June 25th – See you Soon!
July 23rd Meeting – We’re Back!
Monday, August 24th, 2020We’re BACK! July 23rd
It was so good to see our fellow Belton Lions Thursday at The GIN! What a GREAT meeting! … and the food was delicious! The GIN did a tremendous job enabling recommended social distancing. To those of you who were unable to join us … WE MISSED YOU! Here’s the Highlights …
Meetings at The GIN had been temporarily suspended due to COVID-19.
Our next tentatively scheduled meeting at The GIN will be
July 23rd, Noon – Installation of Officers & Annual Check Presentation for
Belton Heritage Park.
Welcome our new Club Officers:
Our new Lion year began on July 1st … here are our new Officers for 2020-2021(Installation is tentatively planned for Thursday, July 23rd)President: James HarrisonVice President: John CorsiSecretary/Treasurer: Karen StagnerBoard Member at Large: Doc WeaverOther OfficersTail Twister: Danny DossmanLion Tamer: Tootie WingoWebmaster: Karen StagnerMembership: James Harrison
2020 Belton Lions Club Stampede on the Chisholm Trail has been canceled. Unfortunately, we are announcing that the 2020 Stampede on the Chisholm Trail Bike Ride has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns for our members, our riders and our sponsors. We will, instead, concentrate on our 2021 Ride and hope to see you there!
June 12, 2020
Mark Your Calendar! Thursday, June 25th, at The Gin! The ZOOM meetings were great; but it will be even greater to get back together again! We will NOT have a meeting on June 18th. We’re looking forward to June 25th – See you Soon!
June 11, 2020
Belton Chamber President Randy Pittinger joined a few of us for lunch Thursday at Arusha’s and gave us an update on Chamber news and activities … including the plans for this year’s exciting and innovative VIDEO 4th of July Parade! Thank you Randy Pittinger and thank you Lion John Corsi for inviting him!
NEW CHANGES in the USA Flag Program for 2020
Thank you for your past, present & future participation and support of the Belton Lions Club US Flag Program. It is encouraging to see the participation of so many in our community, as we proudly fly the flag of the United States of America.
As we are living in uncertain times of shelter-in-place and social distancing, our Belton Lions Club members have decided to expand on the Flag Program with an idea to flood the Belton streets with American flags as a continuing collective statement of courage, unity and hope.
Here’s the plan:
Step 1: Belton Lions Club Members will place your Flag in your yard, prior to the first normal scheduled day, Memorial Day.
Step 2: The Belton Lions Club asks you to fly the Flag daily during these challenging times. The flag will be entrusted to your care for the remainder of the year. Since the flag should be illuminated if displayed at night, we ask you to take the Flag in each night at dusk, and replace it in the yard each morning at sunrise.
The Belton Lions Club will remind you by email the day before a recognized holiday to ensure the flags are displayed – on Memorial Day-May 25th, Flag Day-June 14th, Independence Day-July 4th, Patriot Day-September 11th, and Veterans Day-November 7th.
Step 3: We anticipate all flags will be picked up by the Belton Lions at dusk on November 7th, to secure flags for the Winter.
For current participants in the new 2020 Flag Program, we have reduced the annual program cost from $30 to $25. We would appreciate payment by July 1, but we understand if you need longer. Just let us know.
It is you who accomplish the extraordinary in our community. Together, we will fortify hope. Together, we will show our American pride of strength by displaying our flag. Together, we will get through this.
If you are interested in joining the new 2020 Belton Lions Club USA Flag Program, click on the link for the application.
Click here to join: 2020 Flag Brochure – new customers
From Belton Lions and our families …
May God Bless you, Belton, Texas, and the United States of America!
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During a July meeting, Matt Bates provided an update on the current and future plans for Heritage Park and our Club presented the City with our annual $5,000 contribution to support this Beautiful Park. Thank you for the opportunity and privilege to Serve our Belton Community! Also, during the meeting, we awarded a $1,000 check to Chandler Garrett for the William Long Scholarship and to Hannah O’Dell for the Hallie Cox Scholarship. Congratulations!
