Belton Lions Club

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.

BLC Meeting Recap  – October 5
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Christa Strang, Mark Bellomy, Jon Fontenot, Billy Conway, Mac Hickerson, Sam Listi, Mike Matthews, John Corsi, Wayne Carpenter
Guest: Paul Strang (pd); Mac Latimer
Song: by Lion Christa Strang
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Mack Latimer
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion Keith Cook
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – arm broke in 3 places / don’t go to those places
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson

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

New Member Inductions: none 

Board Meeting Recap:
–          1^st Quarter Dues Invoices (July, August, September) will be out next week
–          Committee Volunteer list has been created – we’ll have it next week
–          Stampede Bike Ride Date has been set as Saturday, May 4^th.
–          The Club will again participate in the HOCTIL Fall Festival and will purchase candy and give-aways
–          1^st VP Veronica Logan is stepping down from her Board position – due to family and business obligations.

Official Voting and Installation of:
1^st VP – Jennah Gliha moving up
2^nd VP – Christa Strang
3^rd VP – Mark Bellomy
Lion Karen Stagner motioned to accept the Slate; 2^nd by Wayne Carpenter; passed.  Congratulations and Thank You for Serving!

Lion President Keith Cook delivered the Oath of Office to Christa Strang and Mark Bellomy.

Announcements:

Lions on the Leon Picnic in the Park & Wacky Boat Race – This weekend! – layout map distributed; everything is on course.

Bacon, Blues & Brews Plate Spinning Contest, Saturday, September 30^th, Downtown Belton – Thank you to everyone who came out to help sell People’s Choice Tickets and Plate Spinning.  Total funds raised: $945.

BISD Mentor Program for Project HEARTBEAT.  Please consider being a mentor for a BISD student in a homeless situation.  See Lion President Keith Cook if you are interested.

Saturday, October 21^st: HOCTIL Fall Festival, 2-4pm, CTCS – Volunteer Sign-up will be passed next week.

Program:  David Leigh invited Bobby Bishoff, Waskow VFW Post 4008 – Great presentation on the Community Outreach from the Post.

Future Programs:
October 12 – Keith Cook – 2 X3 Lions FVDG Renee Lamson from the Clifton Lions Club
October 19 – Dwayne Williams
October 26 – Mac Hickerson – Coach Cope from Lake Belton High School
November 2 – Rob Potts
November 9 – Malinda Golden

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.
2024 Fundraiser Cruise – Carnival Jubilee – January 13-20, 2024 –posted on facebook and on our website

BLC September BOARD Meeting Order of Business – rescheduled to September 28, 2023

Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook at 1:05pm

Members Present: John Corsi, Keith Cook, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews

Absent: James Harrison, Reese Davis, Mac Hickerson, Jennah Gliha

Membership Report – Karen Stagner – most all have paid.

 1^st Quarter 2023-2024 (July-September) will be invoiced after the Lions on the Leon

Regular Member              28

Affiliate Member                 1

At Large Member               8

Total                                  37

Associate                            1

Treasurer Report –

                General Account $5,301.21

                Foundation Account $32,628.60

  Update on account hack – new debit cards should arrive soon

  Update on moving investment accounts to CDs – Jon Fontenot and David Shaw will close the investment accounts and open the CD Account.

Old Business:

– LCI Club Excellence Award –- no word yet from LCI

– Generating a Budget – Jon Fontenot is working on it.

– Membership Milestone 5 year increments – options for awards – John Corsi and Jennah Gliha will

provide an update at the next meeting.

– Committee Volunteer list – John Corsi created list; Board Members signed up; list will be distributed

New Business:

– Stampede Date – May 4^th has been suggested. Date okay with PD. Same date as the evening UMHB Graduation.  Board agreed to keep the May 4^th date.

– HOCTIL Fall Festival – request for budget to purchase give-aways and candy – John Corsi made motion to purchase the candy from the Activity Account; 2^nd by Danny Dossman; passed – probably about $60. – planning for about 300 kids.  FD will supply coloring books.

– Temple/Belton Ladies Lions has a new member connected with an eyeglass company; and can get exams and glasses for ½ of what we’ve been paying.  President Cook will get with Lea Batey.

Holding to a later date:

– District Cabinet Meetings, October 28, Salado  January 27, McGregor / April 26-27, Waco

– Deployment Bags – David Shaw requested for our Adopted Unit.

– Banner Stand and Specialty Products

– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park

– Texas Lions Camp – HOCTIL kiddo / visits / work days / meals

– LEO – Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity

LCI Metrics for our Club / Service Activities Completed – 3 / Funds Donated – $7,500-

Meeting Closed at: 1:28pm

BLC Meeting Recap  – September 28th
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Keith Cook, John Corsi, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Wayne Carpenter, Dwayne Williams, David Shaw, Reese Davis, Todd Schiller, Gene Ellis, Hillary Hickland

Guest: Nellie Hickland
Song: by Lion Hillary Hickland
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Dwayne Williams
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion Hillary Hickland – Therapist Preoccupation with Revenge – had to be there.
Plate Spin: Lion John Corsi – excellent!
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews

Birthdays: No Member Birthdays in September

Lion President Keith Cook presented a 10-Year Pin to Todd Schiller – Congratulations! 

Announcements:

Regular Board Meeting after Lunch TODAY

Bell County Senior Expo – September 26^th – Thank you to ALL who Volunteered and Helped!

Lions on the Leon Picnic in the Park & Wacky Boat Race – update from Danny Dossman – layout map distributed; everything is on course.  Please like and share the infomercials and PSAs.  Instruction emails/texts will go out on Sunday.

Bacon, Blues & Brews Friday Volunteer Opportunity – 1:15p to 4p – working the barricades as they shut down downtown around the courthouse.  Danny Dossman and Karen Stagner will be working the barricades.

Bacon, Blues & Brews Plate Spinning Contest, Saturday, September 30^th, Downtown Belton – selling People’s Choice Tickets – Food Truck Competition from 11am-1pm.  Jon Fontenot will work the Plate Spinning table – keeping names and timings. Winner will receive autographed plate and lunch with the Belton Lions. Signed up so far: Cri Childs, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Mac Hickerson, Jennah Gliha, David Tuma, Reese Davis, Keith Cook, Wayne Carpenter, Mack Latimer, Stacie Price.

BISD Mentor Program for Project HEARTBEAT.  Please consider being a mentor for a BISD student in a homeless situation.  See Lion President Keith Cook if you are interested.

Program:  Danny Dossman invited a representative from Corp of Engineers. Cassie Hill provided details, history and current information for Lake Belton, Stillhouse and other area Lakes … lots of Q&A … very good program!

Future Programs:
October 5 – David Leigh – Bobby Bishoff, Waskow VFW Post 4008
October 12 – Keith Cook – 2 X3 Lions District Governor Randi Wilde
October 19 – Dwayne Williams
October 26 – Mac Hickerson
November 2 – Rob Potts
November 9 – Malinda Golden

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

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Saturday, October 21^st: HOCTIL Fall Festival, 2-4pm, CTCS – Save the Date –goodies and candy
Thursday, December 21^st: HOCTIL Christmas with Santa Claus – Harris Community Center??
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
2024 Stampede on the Chisholm Trail – May 4^th has been selected at a proposed date.

BLC Meeting Recap – September 21st
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Keith Cook, Mike Matthews, Christa Strang, Hillary Hickland, Karen Stagner, Mac Hickerson, Mark Bellomy, Jennah Gliha, David Leigh
Guest: Danny Davis (speaker); Nellie Hickland (daughter of Hillary)
Song: by Lion Christa Strang
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Mark Bellomy
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion David Leigh
Prayer: Lion Hillary Hickland
Joke: David Leigh – a Longhorn, a Baylor Bear and an Aggie … a firing squad … you had to be there
Plate Spin: Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews
Birthdays: No Member Birthdays in September

Announcements:

Special Board Meeting Recap
1. Board approved a requested “up to $75 assistance” to a senior for his glasses with Belton Vision.
2. “Best Service Organization” Thank you ad for Belton Journal – approved – Will appear 9/28 & 10/5.

Scheduled Regular Board Meeting after Lunch TODAY – has been POSTPONED until 9/28.

Lions on the Leon Picnic in the Park & Wacky Boat Race – update from Karen Stagner – vendors / sponsors / entertainment / Boats / PSAs and Infomercials.

Bell County Senior Expo – September 26^th – 8am-1pm.  John Corsi, Jennah Gliha, Keith Cook, Cree Childs, Christa Strang, Mark Bellomy & Karen Stagner have signed up so far. Wear your BLC t-shirt. Instructions have been emailed to each Volunteer.

Bacon, Blues & Brews Plate Spinning Contest, Saturday, September 30^th, Downtown Belton – make plans to help sell People’s Choice Tickets – sign-up sheet passing around. Food Truck Competition is from 11am-1pm.  Signed up so far: Cri Childs, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Mac Hickerson, Jennah Gliha, David Tuma, Reese Davis, Keith Cook, Wayne Carpenter, Mack Latimer, Stacie Price.

BISD Mentor Program for Project HEARTBEAT.  Please consider being a mentor for a BISD student in a homeless situation.  See Lion President Keith Cook if you are interested.

Program:  Thank you, Lion Jennah, for inviting Danny Davis, Vice President/Executive Director for Together for Haiti. We “mugging” guest speakers . #WeServe

Future Programs:
September 28 – Danny Dossman invited Corp of Engineers – Board Meeting Afterward
October 5 – David Leigh
October 12 – Keith Cook
October 19 – Dwayne Williams
October 26 – Mac Hickerson
November 2 – Rob Potts
November 9 – Malinda Golden

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

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Saturday, October 21^st: HOCTIL Fall Festival, 2-4pm, CTCS – Save the Date –goodies and candy
Thursday, December 21^st: HOCTIL Christmas with Santa Claus – Harris Community Center??
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
2024 Stampede on the Chisholm Trail – May 4^th has been selected at a proposed date.

Special Called Board Meeting
Belton Lions Club|
Thursday, September 14^th

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

Called to Order at 1:00pm

President Keith Cook updated the Board on the Belton Senior Resident needing assistance getting eyeglasses from Belton Vision.  He has insurance, but they have a cap.  He is asking the Club to help with up to $75.00 to get the glasses he wants.  Motion made by Danny Dossman; 2^nd by James Harrison; voted to provide up to $75.00 – Keith Cook will get with Belton Vision to make the arrangements.

Belton Journal readers voted Belton Lions Club as Best Service Organization.  Pricing for a Thank you ad to run September 28^th and October 5^th.  John Corsi motioned to purchase the $110 ad; 2^nd by James Harrison; after discussion; voted to purchase the $110 ad.

Not Board Business – Wacky Boat Race Committee is part of the Board.  100% Cotton t-shirts are the price we approved at the last committee meeting.  Moisture wicking shirts would be $3.75 each addl.  The Committee members present made the decision to go with a tri-blend or 50/50 at the cotton shirt original price approved.

Meeting ended at 1:05pm

BLC Meeting Recap – September 14th
Call to Order by Lion President Keith Cook
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, Brett Beamesderfer, Billy Conway, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, James Harrison, Gene Elis, Dwayne Williams, Mark Bellomy, Mike Matthews, Rob Potts, David Tuma, Wayne Carpenter, Hilliary Hickland, Jennah Gliha, Mary Shockley, Keith Cook, Cri Childs

Guest: Stacie Price (joined today)
Song: by Lion Mark Bellomy
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Dwayne Williams
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Danny Dossman
Prayer: Lion Gene Ellis
Joke: Mike Matthews – a magician in Mexico said “Uno, Dos, … then vanished without a Tres
Plate Spin: Lion Brett Beamesderfer – we think he’s been practicing
Exercise: Lion James Harrison

Announcements:

New Member Induction: Hilliary Hickland (sponsor: Christa Strang)

Belton Lions Club has been voted “Best Service Organization” by the readers of the Belton Journal.

Quick Board Meeting after Lunch:
1. email request through LCI from a family for eyeglass assistance for an elderly adult – update from President Keith Cook at the Board Meeting.
2. Thank you ad for Belton Journal – approval – deadline September 15^th.

Lions on the Leon Picnic in the Park & Wacky Boat Race – update from Monday’s Committee Meeting – Danny Dossman – plans are progressing – we have vendors, food trucks, entertainment, games, boats and sponsors.

Bell County Senior Expo – September 26^th – 8am-1pm.  John Corsi, Jennah Gliha, Keith Cook, Cri Childs, Christa Strang, Mark Bellomy & Karen Stagner have signed up so far. Wear your BLC t-shirt. Instructions have been emailed to each Volunteer.

Bacon, Blues & Brews Plate Spinning Contest, Saturday, September 30^th, Downtown Belton – make plans to help sell People’s Choice Tickets – sign-up sheet passing around. Food Truck Competition is from 11am-1pm.  Signed up so far: Cri Childs, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Mac Hickerson, Jennah Gliha, David Tuma, Reese Davis, Keith Cook, Wayne Carpenter, Mack Latimer.

BISD Mentor Program for Project HEARTBEAT.  Please consider being a mentor for a BISD student in a homeless situation.  See Lion President Keith Cook if you are interested.

Program:  Keith Cook invited Randy Mann, UMHB Vice President for Athletics, for an update on athletes, athletics and facilities.  It’s always great to have Randy Mann with us!  Thank You! Go CRU!

September 21 – Jennah Gliha – Board Meeting After
September 28 – Danny Dossman – Corps of Engineers
October 5 – David Leigh

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

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Saturday, October 21^st: HOCTIL Fall Festival, 2-4pm, CTCS – Save the Date –goodies and candy
Thursday, December 21^st: HOCTIL Christmas with Santa Claus – Harris Community Center??
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
2024 Stampede on the Chisholm Trail – we’re looking at May 4^th for the date.

BLC Meeting Recap – September 7th
Call to Order by Lion
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Keith Cook, Christa Strang, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Sam Listi, James Harrison, Wayne Carpenter, David Leigh, Dwayne Williams, Jennah Gliha
Guest: Dr. Nancy Bonner (speaker)
Song: by Lion Jennah Gliha
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Prayer: Lion President Keith Cook
Joke: College Students didn’t travel on the Mayflower – they came on the Scholar-Ship!
Plate Spin: Lion Mike Matthews – almost as good as the joke
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
Birthdays: No Member Birthdays listed in September

Announcements:

BISD Lake Belton Broncos Thursday Night Game will be live on ESPN2.  Let’s all watch; or – be there -and cheer them on.

Christa Strang is cancer free and her new nickname is “semi-colon”.  Yea and WooHoo!

The Club has had an email request through LCI from a family for eyeglass assistance for an elderly adult.  After discussion, President Cook is going to call the family and get more information; update at the next meeting.

Lions on the Leon Picnic in the Park & Wacky Boat Race – Capt. D and crew are filming PSA (“Pirate” Service Announcements). Watch Facebook for videos.  On-Site Sign up sheet passed: Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Jennah Gliha, Wayne Carpenter, Mac Hickerson, Keith Cook, Christa Strang, Gene & Carrie Ellis have signed up so far.  Next Committee Meeting will be Monday, September 11, 6pm, Danny’s house.

Bell County Senior Expo – September 26^th – 8am-1pm.  John Corsi, Jennah Gliha, Keith Cook, Cree Childs, Christa Strang & Karen Stagner have signed up so far. Wear your BLC t-shirt. Instructions have been emailed to each Volunteer.

Bacon, Blues & Brews Plate Spinning Contest, Saturday, September 30^th, Downtown Belton – make plans to help sell People’s Choice Tickets – sign-up sheet passing around. Food Truck Competition is from 11am-1pm.  Signed up so far: Cree Childs, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Mac Hickerson, Jennah Gliha, David Tuma, Reese Davis, Keith Cook, Wayne Carpenter, Mack Latimer.

BISD Mentor Program for Project HEARTBEAT.  Please consider being a mentor for a BISD student in a homeless situation.  See Lion President Keith Cook if you are interested.

Program: Thank you, Lion James Harrison for inviting Nancy Bonner, Ph.D.,PMP with University of Mary Hardin–Baylor. It was a treat to hear about all the upcoming events and new developments going on at UMHB – preparing Students for Leadership and Service. They have students that range in age from 15 to 71; they have 6 exchange students from Germany; and they now have online degrees. Thank you! #WeServe

Future Program Assignments:
September 14 – Christa Strang TBD
September 21 – Jennah Gliha – Board Meeting After
September 28 – Danny Dossman
October 5 – David Leigh

Keeping on the Front Burner:
Saturday, October 21^st: HOCTIL Fall Festival, 2-4pm, CTCS – Save the Date –goodies and candy
Thursday, December 21^st: HOCTIL Christmas with Santa Claus – Harris Community Center
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