Belton Lions Club

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, March 6, 2025
Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha

“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, James Harrison, John Corsi, Mike Matthews, Mac Hickerson, Rob Potts, Dwayne Williams, Mary Shockley, Jennah Gliha, Larry Berg, Keith Cook, Billy Conway, Luke Potts, Clint Bailey David Shaw

Guest: Chris Gregg (guest of Jennah Gliha); Ted Duffield (speaker)
Song: by Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Billy Conway
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion Luke Potts – a man asked his wife to embrace her mistakes … so she hugged him.
Plate Spin: World Renowned Plate Spinner Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison

March Birthdays: Wayne Carpenter (3/4); Luke Potts (3/16) 

– Oath of Membership to Luke Potts and Clint Bailey – officiated by Lion James Harrison. Welcome!

– BBQ Fundraiser to help with medical expenses for Lion JT Grimm is scheduled for March 8^th, 5pm, at Creekside Cigar. If you are able, bring a bottle or item for the auction.

– Texas Lions Camp Visit – visiting and touring Texas Lions Camp with PID Sam Lindsey on Friday, June 13^th – plus, attending Camp Graduation that evening. We will have special rates for overnight stay at the Y.O. Ranch in Kerrville.Sign up Sheet.

– Texas Lions Camp Graduation Dinner, June 13 – possible joint project in MD 2-X3 – will update later.

– STAMPEDE Sponsors: Please reach out to Suppliers and Vendors to get sponsors – Level Opportunities: $50, $75, $150, $250, $500, $750 / Supplies: All signs and supplies are now in storage. We’re about $2K short of where we need to be to meet our normal Sponsorship Fundraising Goal. Thank you to Keith Cook for getting BISD JROTC for presenting the Colors; and BISD choir members to sing/lead the National Anthem.

– Legends on the Chisholm Trail – flier handout – opportunity to take meal donations and host plate spinning again. Event is Sat., March 29^th, 10am-7pm; & Sun., March 30^th, 7-10am

– District 2-X3 Convention is Saturday, March 29^th in Clifton, Texas.

– Delta Program Reverse Job Fair – Tammy Baggerly is inviting Belton Lions Club members to come out and talk with; and support; the Job seekers – Tuesday, March 25, 10am-11:30am, Harris Center.

Program: Lion James Harrison invited Judge Ted Duffield.  It’s always a good day to have former Little River-Academy Lion, JP (and Santa Claus) Ted Duffield in the house – providing an overview of Bell County JP areas of responsibility in Criminal Law, Civil Law, and other Laws – with an informative and lively Q&A session. Thank You for Serving Bell County!
Future Programs:

March 13 – David Leigh – Amy Morter, Crow and Cactus
March 20 – Judy Garrett (Legends on the Chisholm Trail) – Board Meeting After
March 27 – Mike Matthews – Leah Hodges, Leadership Belton 2025 Project
April 3 – Rob Potts – Matt Bates, update on the City purchase of Miller Heights Elementary
April 10 – James Harrison – Note: BLC 86^th Anniversary is April 15^th
April 17 – Cri Childs – Board Meeting after; plus … Easter Basket Delivery
April 24 – Brett Beamesderfer

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

– International Peace Poster Contest – Board agreed to participate; Keith Cook will take Lead. (handout)
– Lions Field, Smith Street and W. 5^th Avenue – BLC is a sponsor of the Baseball Park – looking into addl. Support.

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, February 27, 2025
Call to Order by Lion President-Jennah Gliha

“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Jennah Gliha, David Shaw, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Luke Potts (joined today), Wayne Carpenter, Mac Hickerson, James Harrison, John Corsi

Guest: Chris Gregg (guest of Jennah), Lauren Marek, Misty Norwood, Kitti Corsi, Sara Windham (BLC Guests)
Song: by Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion Jennah Gliha – you had to be there – something about a throat lozenge.
Plate Spin: World Renowned Plate Spinner Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison

February Birthdays: Jennifer Bailey (2/12), John Corsi (2/26), Jon Fontenot (2/20), Mac Latimer (2/8) 

– “Dining & Shopping Spree” coupon books – Proposal lacked a 2^nd … Keith Cook will advise the company that we decline.

– BLC Constitution & By Laws: Constitution will remain as currently written. Club Secretary submitted updated contact and Board information to Comptroller.

– Club Excellence Award – LCI has increased the qualifications and financial commitment requirement. After discussion, the Board made the difficult decision not to apply this year.

– International Peace Poster Contest – Board agreed to participate; Keith Cook will take Lead. (handout)

– Lions Field, Smith Street and W. 5^th Avenue – BLC is a sponsor of the Baseball Park – looking into addl. Support.

– BBQ Fundraiser to help with medical expenses for Lion JT Grimm is scheduled for March 8^th, 5pm, at Creekside Cigar. If you are able, bring a bottle or item for the auction.

– Texas Lions Camp Visit – visiting and touring Texas Lions Camp with PID Sam Lindsey on Friday, June 13^th – plus, attending Camp Graduation that evening. We have special rates for overnight stay at the Y.O. Ranch in Kerrville.Sign up Sheet.

– Texas Lions Camp Graduation Dinner, June 13 – possible joint project in MD 2-X3 – will update later.

– STAMPEDE Sponsors:

Please reach out to Suppliers and Vendors to get sponsors – Level Opportunities: $50, $75, $150, $250, $500, $750

We’re about $2K short of where we need to be to meet our normal Sponsorship Fundraising Goal.

– Lions on the Leon & Stampede – Planning Committee Meeting update from Feb. 20 meeting – mainly Stampede – addressed notes and issues from the AAR.  Promo for Lions on the Leon starting – addressed notes and issues from the AAR.

– Slate of Officers for the July 1, 2025 thru June 30, 2026 year – 2^nd Vice President position was open; called for nominations; Larry Berg nominated; accepted.  Slate presented for vote; unanimous approval.  Thank you for Serving!

President – Jon Fontenot

1^st Vice President – Todd Schiller

2^nd Vice President – Larry Berg

Secretary – Karen Stagner

Treasurer – Jennah Gliha

Tail Twister – Danny Dossman

Past President Board Members at Large: Jennah Gliha, Keith Cook, Mike Matthews, John Corsi, David Shaw

Historian – James Harrison

Program: Lion President Jennah Gliha and Past President Keith Cook have invited Representatives from BISD SpEd Dept. – to talk with us about the April 17^th, Region 12, Area Wide Special Olympics Track & Field Meet at Tiger Stadium. Thank you, Misty Norwood and Lauren Marx for speaking to us this Thursday. Misty and Lauren are representatives of the BISD Special Education Department! They’re having the Special Olympics on Thursday April 17th at Tiger Stadium it’s going to be an amazing event! They’re looking for volunteers. They will be posting a link for Volunteer Sign Up; and for Support Donations.

Future Programs:

March 6 – James Harrison – Judge Ted Duffield.

March 13 – David Leigh

March 20 – Open (was Veronica Logan) – Board Meeting After

March 27 – Mike Matthews

April 3 – Rob Potts

April 10 – James Harrison – Note: BLC 86^th Anniversary is April 15^th

April 17 – Cri Childs – Board Meeting after; plus … Easter Basket Delivery

April 24 – Brett Beamesderfer

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

BLC December BOARD Meeting Recap – February 20, 2025

Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha – 1:04pm
Members Present: Jennah Gliha, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Mike Matthews, John Corsi, Mac Hickerson, Keith Cook, James Harrison, David Shaw
Absent: Todd Schiller
Guest: Mac Hickerson

Membership Report – Karen Stagner –
Total Active Members – 37

Treasurer Report –
   General Account – $8,981.36
Foundation Account – $37,250.32
Edward Jones – $23.8K
Raymond James – $11K

Business:

– Ad Resources “Dining & Shopping Spree” Coupon books:  Phil Reed requested an opportunity to pitch the Club Board to consider signing on as a  “Sponsor” of the 2025-2026 Coupon Books. After presenting his information, the Board agreed to reach out to references provided; and examine the “contract” … Board will discuss participation after all is compiled. 

– BLC Constitution and By-Laws – Officers and contact information is in the process of being updated; Constitution will remain as currently written.  Club Secretary will submit to Texas Comptroller’s Office. 

– Did the Club officially vote in the 2025-2026 Slate of Officers? Complete Slate of 2025-26 Officers will be presented to Club at next lunch meeting; if no other nominations; vote will take place.

– Club Excellence Award – qualifications have changed – LCIF required contribution has been raised to $10 per member (doubled)
Plus, we started the 2024-2025 year with 42 members – currently have 37 – we would need 7 new members by June 30^th.  After lengthy discussion, the Board made the difficult decision to no longer apply for the patch.

– International Peace Poster Contest – kits for 2025-2026 are now available – if we want to participate, we only need one kit, $11.95 plus taxes and fees or ordering online to avoid fees and shipping cost. The Board discussed and agreed to participate. Keith Cook will oversee the Club’s participation in the Contest.  Karen Stagner will order the kit.

– MD 2-X3 District Convention – March 29, Saturday, 8am – 3pm, Clifton, Texas – does anyone want to go – Jennah can not go. We will pass the Sign-up during the next luncheon meeting to see if there is anyone who will go and represent Belton Lions Club.

– Texas Lions Camp – June 13^th, evening meal opportunity to provide, cook and serve for Camp Graduation; joint project with other District Clubs – interest? Angela Cases presented the opportunity to President Jennah as a Joint Project between 3 Clubs at a total cost of about $1,800 ($600 per Club). Jennah will get back with Angela and will provide more information at the March Board Meeting.

– Lions Field, Smith Street and W. 5^th Avenue – Jon Fontenot reminded the Board that our Club is a sponsor of the Baseball Field; the Park could use some updates; he is asking the Club to expand the sponsorship to an annual or other Support.  First suggestion would be $500 per year; Jon will explore other options of Support and will provide more information at the March Board Meeting. 

Holding to a Later Date:

– Membership Milestone Awards – Will we be presenting these at Christmas?  The Board agreed that Milestones will be in five (5) year increments; starting at 10 year membership. – John Corsi and Jennah Gliha.  Secretary has provided a Report of each member’s length of membership. – No discussion at this meeting
– Friends of Belton Lions – additional Friend of Belton Lions: Hugh Shine has been approved – plaque has not been made – we need to schedule his lunch visit – we are scheduled to do this January 9^th.
– Update on Cadence Bank – CD and other – on hold
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– LEO – Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity
– Tara Cotton (Belton) email to Lions International – daughter needs behind the ear hearing aids for bone conduction – insurance won’t cover the cost – pending family fundraising efforts to supplement any donations – to be updated in 2025.
– Lions on the Leon AAR Meeting – is there an update from Belton City Council about a beer & wine permit in Heritage Park?  The 5K run did not make the Cen-Tex Race Series.

Motion to close: 1:45pm
Submitted by Belton Lions Club Secretary Karen Stagner

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, February 20, 2025
Call to Order by Lion President-Jennah Gliha

“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Jennah Gliha, John Corsi, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy  Conway, Wayne Carpenter, David Leigh, David Tuma

Guest: Luke Potts (joining), Aric Henkelman (speaker)
Song: by Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion John Corsi
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion David Leigh – when one door closes; another one opens … other than that, the car is fine …
Plate Spin: World Renowned Plate Spinner Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison

February Birthdays: Jennifer Bailey (2/12), John Corsi (2/26), Jon Fontenot (2/20), Mac Latimer (2/8) 

BOARD Meeting After Lunch TODAY 

– BBQ Fundraiser to help with medical expenses for JT Grimm is scheduled for March 8^th, 5pm, at Creekside Cigar. If you are able, bring a bottle for the auction.

– Several Club Members (Jennah, Chris, Keith, Karen & Susie Marek) will be visiting and touring Texas Lions Camp with Past International Director Sam Lindsey on Friday, June 13^th – plus, attending Camp Graduation that evening. We have special rates for overnight stay at the Y.O. Ranch in Kerrville. PID Sam would like to get a headcount for the room block at the hotel.  If you are interested in going, Sign up Sheet.

– STAMPEDE Sponsors: as of February 14^th

Trail Boss – ABC Home and Commercial Services

Chuck Wagon – Don Ringler Chevrolet

Point Man – Creekside Cigar Lounge, Blackland Implement

Wrangler – Cochran, Blair & Potts, John Corsi State Farm Insurance (verbal), Cen-Tex Automotive (verbal)

– Lions on the Leon & Stampede – Planning Committee Meeting scheduled for tonight, Thurs., Feb. 20, 6pm.

Program: Lion Jon Fontenot invited Fire Marshal Aric Henkelman. There is a new Fire Marshal in town! Thank you for an informative introduction and presentation … from, and about, Belton’s new Fire Marshal’s years of service, experience, and his roles and responsibilities … lots of helpful questions and answers on fire prevention, code enforcement, public education and more.. We can all benefit from learning more about keeping our homes and businesses safe. Welcome & Thank You!
Future Programs:

February 27 – Jennah Gliha / Keith Cook – Representatives from BISD Sped Dept. – April 17^th, Region 12, Area Wide Special Olympics Track & Field Meet at Tiger Stadium
March 6 – James Harrison – Judge Ted Duffield.
March 13 – David Leigh
March 20 – Open (was Veronica Logan) – Board Meeting After
March 27 – Mike Matthews
April 3 – Rob Potts
April 10 – James Harrison – Note: BLC 86^th Anniversary is April 15^th
April 17 – Cri Childs – Board Meeting after; plus … Easter Basket Delivery
April 24 – Brett Beamesderfer
Thank Guests for Coming!  Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion!

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, February 13, 2025
Call to Order by Lion President-Elect Jon Fontenot

“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Mac Hickerson, David Shaw, Danny Dossman, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Wayne Carpenter, Rob Potts, James Harrison, Mike Matthews, Keith Cook, Sam Listi, Larry Berg

Guest: Luke Potts (guest of Rob Potts)
Song: by Lion Larry Berg
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Danny Dossman
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion James Harrison – Why did the tomato blush?  He saw the salad dressing.  haha
Plate Spin: World Renowned Plate Spinner Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Lion Mac Hickerson – Lifetime Membership in Belton Lions Club – Mac joined the Club in 1978 and has been a member of Belton Lions for 47 years. As Club Lion Tamer and Board Member-at-Large, his commitment to the Club and to the Belton Community has been a true asset with a positive impact on everyone around him.  He is always willing to lend a helping hand, and his selflessness and compassion are truly admirable.  Mac always shared his kindness, generosity and dedication to our Community, and to our Club.  Mac has attended, and/or participated in, almost all of the meetings, fundraisers and events of our Club.  He was also active in the Annual Lions Club Show, as an actor, as well as, helping with the production of the show.  As Golf Coach for University of Mary Hardin Baylor (UMHB), Mac inspired many young Christian athletes to become future leaders.  In August of 2023, UMHB named the new golf complex after Charles “Mac” Hickerson. Congratulations Mac … and well deserved … we proudly present you with this Life Membership in the Belton Lions Club and Lions International. 

BOARD Meeting Recap: The Board briefly met after last week’s lunch to discuss renting a larger storage unit. We have already outgrown our current 5×10 at Belton Mini Storage.  They have agreed to provide the Club a 10×10 unit at a drastically discounted rate – $79 month if we pay in advance. It was motioned by Todd Schiller; and 2nd and approved to accept the offer and move to the larger unit.

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– BBQ Fundraiser to help with medical expenses for JT Grimm is scheduled for March 8^th, 5pm, at Creekside Cigar. JT is still in ICU.

– Constitution and By-Laws Committee – Larry Berg, James Harrison, Jennah Gliha, Wayne Carpenter & Karen Stagner met after lunch on February 6^th.  By-Laws and Officers, as well as contact information will be updated to present.

– Several Club Members (Jennah, Chris, Keith, Karen & Susie Marek) will be visiting and touring Texas Lions Camp with Past International Director Sam Lindsey on Friday, June 13^th – plus, attending Camp Graduation that evening. We have special rates for overnight stay at the Y.O. Ranch in Kerrville. PID Sam would like to get a headcount for the room block at the hotel.  If you are interested in going, contact Jennah or Karen to get on the list.

– Lions on the Leon – Planning Committee Meeting: Thursday, February 20, 6pm, Danny’s home – plus STAMPEDE update.

Program: Thank you, Lion Danny Dossman for bringing us a “roaring” video presentation on Belton Lions Club History, with narrated memories of Lion Dr. “Hypo” Long. Included were clips from the Variety Show, 4th of July Parades, Christmas Celebrations and so many more Belton Lion Club members and memories. Thank you for sharing this history!
Future Programs:
February 20 – Jon Fontenot – Aric Henkelman, Fire Marshall; Board Meeting after
February 27 – Jennah Gliha – tentative – Representatives from BISD Sped Dept. – April 17^th, Region 12, Area Wide Special Olympics Track & Field Meet at Tiger Stadium

March 6 – (was Christa Strang) James Harrison – Judge Ted Duffield.

March 13 – David Leigh

March 20 – Open (was Veronica Logan) – Board Meeting After

March 27 – Mike Matthews

April 3 – Rob Potts

April 10 – James Harrison – Note: BLC 86^th Anniversary is April 15^th

April 17 – Cri Childs – Board Meeting after; plus … Easter Basket Delivery

April 24 – Brett Beamesderfer

Thank Guests for Coming!  Remember, where there is a need, there is a Lion! Have a HAPPY VALENTINE’s DAY!

Keeping on the Front Burner:

– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– LEO Club Update – Brett – future interested LEOs can help with events, as they further their plans.

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, February 6, 2025
Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Jennah Gliha, John Corsi, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Mary Shockley, Larry Berg, David Tuma, Billy Conway, Wayne Carpenter, Sam Listi, David Leigh, Todd Schiller

Guest: Chris Gregg (guest of Jennah Gliha), Megan Lane (Instructor/Speaker)
Song: by Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Jon Fontenot
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion David Leigh – Beach said to Tide … “Long Time No Sea”
Plate Spin: Chris Gregg
Exercise: Lion James Harrison – working off CAKE

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– Lion Mac is doing better; his family said that he should be able to join us NEXT week.  So, we will have CAKE each week in February in Celebration of Mac’s Life Membership.

– Update on Lion JT Grimm – BBQ Fundraiser scheduled for March 8^th, 5pm, at Creekside Cigar.

– Constitution and By-Laws Meeting after Lunch today – Larry Berg, James Harrison, Jennah Gliha, Wayne Carpenter & Karen Stagner

– BOARD members are asked to remain today after lunch for one brief order of business needing approval.

– Several Club Members (Jennah, Chris, Keith, Karen & Susie Marek) will be visiting and touring Texas Lions Camp with Past International Director Sam Lindsey on Friday, June 13^th – plus, attending Camp Graduation that evening. We have special rates for overnight stay at the Y.O. Ranch in Kerrville. PID Sam would like to get a headcount for the room block at the hotel.  If you are interested in going, contact Jennah or Karen to get on the list.

– STAMPEDE Bike Ride Update:

            Many of the supplies have been located and will be moved to our Storage Unit.
Current Sponsors: ABC Home & Commercial Services, Don Ringler Chevrolet, Blackland Implement, Cen-Tex  Automotive, Corsi State Farm Insurance and Sparta Crane – we urge each member to get one new sponsor.
Swag Bag Contributions: Cochran, Blair & Potts – koozies; Belton Area Chamber of Commerce – chapstick
Bib Raffle Contributions: Binoculars, Driveway Solar Lights, Sports Drinks w/koozies
Route Maps are being updated
Committee Meeting: ??

– Lions on the Leon – Planning Committee Meeting: ??

Program: Lion John Corsi – SURPRISE Program DISCO Dancing.  Thank you Megan – what a great FUN day!  Belton Lions can DANCE!

Future Programs:

February 13 – Danny Dossman – Lion “Hypo” Long (ret.)
February 20 – Jon Fontenot – Aric Henkelman, Fire Marshall; Board Meeting after
February 27 – Jennah Gliha – tentative – Representatives from BISD Sped Dept. – April 17^th, Region 12, Area Wide Special Olympics Track & Field Meet at Tiger Stadium
March 6 – open (was Christa Strang)
March 13 – David Leigh
March 20 – Open (was Veronica Logan) – Board Meeting After
March 27 – Mike Matthews
April 3 – Rob Potts
April 10 – James Harrison – Judge Ted Duffield.  Note: BLC 86^th Anniversary is April 15^th
April 17 – Cri Childs – Board Meeting after; plus … Easter Basket Delivery
April 24 – Brett Beamesderfer

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
– LEO Club Update – Brett – future interested LEOs can help with events, as they further their plans.
– Tara Cotton needing special hearing device for her daughter. We are currently waiting to hear back from the Mom about her school, church and family fundraising efforts to supplement any BLC donation..

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, January 30, 2025
Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Wayne Carpenter, Sam Listi, David Shaw, Jennah Gliha, David Tuma, Mary Shockley, Rob Potts, James Harrison, Keith Cook, Clint Bailey, Dwayne Williams, John Corsi, Karen Stagner

Guest: Chris Gregg (guest of Jennah Gliha), Valerie Williams (club guest), PDG Lawrence & Sylvia Sanchez (club guests),

Jay Walker, Julia Broderick & Nathaniel Herrera (guest speakers)
Song: by Lion Keith Cook
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Rob Potts
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion John Corsi
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – longest joke EVER … you had to be there
Plate Spin: standing in for our World-Renowned Plate Spinner today was Chris Gregg – nice spin!
Exercise: Lion James Harrison

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– Full Schedule today – we will have project and fundraiser updates next week.

– NOTE:  Several Club Members (Jennah, Chris, Keith, Karen & Susie Marek) will be visiting and touring Texas Lions Camp with Past International Director Sam Lindsey on Friday, June 13^th – plus, attending Camp Graduation that evening. We have special rates for overnight stay at the Y.O. Ranch in Kerrville. PID Sam would like to get a headcount for the room block at the hotel.  If you are interested in going, contact Jennah or Karen to get on the list.

– Presentations: 

            Lion Mac Hickerson – Lifetime Membership in Belton Lions Club – Lion Mac has a cold; we have postponed his presentation until next meeting – February 6^th.

            Lion Dwayne Williams – PDG (Past District Governor) Lawrence Sanchez, Board Member of the Texas Lions Museum presented Lion Dwayne with the Grindstaff Life Membership in the Texas Lions Museum. Thank you Lion Dwayne for your Lionism and generosity!

Program: Past President Lion Keith Cook invited Representatives from the Lake Belton High School Entrepreneurial Department to tell us about their SHARK TANK program. Exciting Program – preparing students for the business world.

Incubator / Accelerator / Accounting – creating their own product or service.  SHARK TANK judging is scheduled for April 25^th, 6pm.  They are seeking Judges for the event.  Thank you Nathaniel Herrera & Julie Broderick; and their teacher Jay Walker. (see attached .pdf)

Future Programs:

February 6 – John Corsi – Note: Constitution and By-Laws Committee Meeting after lunch (Committee Members: Larry Berg, Jennah Gliha, Wayne Carpenter, James Harrison & Karen Stagner)
February 13 – Danny Dossman
February 20 – Jon Fontenot – Board Meeting after
February 27 – Jennah Gliha
March 6 – open (was Christa Strang)
March 13 – David Leigh
March 20 – Open (was Veronica Logan) – Board Meeting After
March 27 – Mike Matthews
April 3 – Rob Potts
April 10 – James Harrison – Note: BLC 86^th Anniversary is April 15^th
April 17 – Cri Childs – Board Meeting after; plus … Easter Basket Delivery
April 24 – Brett Beamesderfer

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
– LEO Club Update – Brett – future interested LEOs can help with events, as they further their plans.
– Tara Cotton needing special hearing device for her daughter. We are currently waiting to hear back from the Mom about her school, church and family fundraising efforts to supplement any BLC donation.

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BLC Meeting Order of Business – Thursday, January 23, 2025
Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, James Harrison, Rob Potts, David Shaw, Jennah Gliha, Sam Listi, Keith Cook, Wayne Carpenter, Mac Hickerson, David Leigh

Guest: Buddy Hickerson (guest), Jesse Ramos (speaker)
Song: by Lion Mike Matthews
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Rob Potts
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Lion David Leigh – It’s so Cold … how Cold is it ???   and on … and on … and on …
Plate Spin: World Renowned Plate Spinner Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion James Harrison

Lion Birthdays: Birthdays: Larry Berg (1/22), JT Grimm (1/9), Clint Bailey (1/22) 

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– To Note: Lion JT Grimm is in the hospital; please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

– Board Meeting Recap:

BLC Constitution and By-Laws Update: Current Version has been emailed to Committee: Larry Berg, James Harrison, Jennah Gliha, Wayne Carpenter & Karen Stagner – 1^st Review Meeting is scheduled for after lunch on Thursday, February 6^th.

America’s Best Invoices for Eyeglasses – the Club has paid for two (2) exams and eyeglasses so far in 2025.

Lions on the Leon 5K Run/Walk – Since we didn’t make the finals with Cen-Tex Race Series and the $1,000 cost for race timing; it was agreed that we should keep the 5K as a Fun Run/Walk.

Storage Shelving for the BLC storage unit at Belton Storage – it was approved to purchase a shelving unit.

Membership Dues – it was discussed and approved that any member past due by 18 months would be notified to be dropped for non-payment.

– MD2X3 Mid Winter District Recap

Club Excellence – presentation to PP Keith Cook – label pin and Club Patch

Leader Dogs for the Blind (Michigan) Slide Show and Presentation

Dinner in the Dark, created by Waco Women’s Lions in 2014 in Waco Texas – now nationwide (handout)

Peace Poster Contest – Lion BC Seely – Students ages 11, 12 or 13 as of November 15 are eligible to participate in the International Peace Poster Contest. Kit can be ordered January 15^th – October 1^st.

Texas Lions Camp – PID Sam Lindsey invite to tour Camp & Museum, June 13&14, lodging at YO Ranch $99

– Stampede Bike Ride 2025 Date – Update & Handouts

Email sent to 176 past riders / 3 signed up as of today

Posted on WheelBrothers

Posted on BLC facebook and website – please like and share facebook post

Soliciting past sponsors & raffle contributors for 2025 ride. Current Sponsors: ABC Home & Commercial, Don Ringler Chevrolet, Blackland Implement, and Cen-Tex Automotive

Members are asked, if able, to try to contribute one item for the Bib Raffle.

Program: Billy Conway has invited Captain Jeffe Ramos, Commander of the CID Division, Bell County Sheriff’s Office, with 40+ years of service. Thank you, Billy Conway, for inviting Captain Jesse, we know we are in good hands! 

Future Programs:

January 30 – Keith Cook, LBHS Entrepreneurial Department – Shark Tank – plus two (2) special presentations
February 6 – John Corsi – Note: Constitution and By-Laws Committee Meeting after lunch
February 13 – Danny Dossman
February 20 – Jon Fontenot – Board Meeting after
February 27 – Jennah Gliha

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
– LEO Club Update – Brett – future interested LEOs can help with events, as they further their plans.
– Tara Cotton needing special hearing device for her daughter. We are currently waiting to hear back from the Mom about her school, church and family fundraising efforts to supplement any BLC donation..

BLC December BOARD Meeting Recap – January 16, 2025

Call to Order by Lion President Jennah Gliha

Members Present: James Harrison, Mike Matthews, Todd Schiller, Jon Fontenot, Mac Hickerson, Jennah Gliha
Absent: Danny Dossman, Keith Cook, David Shaw, John Corsi
Guest: Buddy Hickerson, Chris Gregg

Membership Report – Karen Stagner –
Total Active Members – 38

The Board discussed unpaid member dues.  Jon Fontenot motioned to create a rule that any member unpaid for 18 months would be dropped from Club membership until their past due payments were paid; 2^nd by Mike Matthews.  After discussion, Board voted unanimously to accept and approve the rule.

Treasurer Report –

General Account – $9,844.85
Foundation Account – $33,261.43
Edward Jones – $23,754.96
Raymond James – $11,699.00

Old Business:

– BLC Constitution and By-Laws – suggesting a Board Member take the Lead on this to work with the Committee. From the meeting, July 25^th, the Committee consists of: Larry Berg, James Harrison, Jennah Gliha, Wayne Carpenter & Karen Stagner. Karen will email the files to committee members and suggest 2 dates for a meeting after one of our Thursday lunches.

– America’s Best invoices for eyeglasses – Five (5) invoices for $79.95 each to America’s Best have been paid during 2024.  We received a new one for payment mid-December; then received 2 additional invoices. America’s Best # 5037 has been advised that the one received last week would fall within our 2024 budget. The 2 additional will be paid from the 2025 budget.

– Lions on the Leon AAR Meeting –update from Belton City Council about a beer & wine permit in Heritage Park?  Danny and Patti to meet with City Council. Wine and Beer permit update postponed until next meeting.  After discussion of the $1,000+ cost for timing; and considering that the Run did not make the Cen-Tex Race Series because they already have 2 events in October, the Board agreed to continue the 5K Run/Walk as a fun run. Parks and Rec would like to talk to us about having a trail run.  

New Business:

Storage Shelving for the Belton Storage Unit – Karen Stagner requested approval to purchase a shelving unit for the Storage Building.

Todd Schiller motion to approve; 2^nd by Mike Matthews.  After discussion about a $75-$80 shelving unit; the request was voted and approved. 

Holding to a Later Date:

– Membership Milestone Awards – Will we be presenting these at Christmas?  The Board agreed that Milestones will be in five (5) year increments; starting at 10 year membership. – John Corsi and Jennah Gliha.  Secretary has provided a Report of each member’s length of membership. – No discussion at this meeting

– Update on Cadence Bank – CD and other – on hold
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– LEO – Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity

– Tara Cotton (Belton) email to Lions International – daughter needs behind the ear hearing aids for bone conduction – insurance won’t cover the cost – pending family fundraising efforts to supplement any donations – to be updated in 2025.

– Lions on the Leon AAR Meeting – is there an update from Belton City Council about a beer & wine permit in Heritage Park?  The 5K run did not make the Cen-Tex Race Series.

Motion to close: 1:25pm

Submitted by Belton Lions Club Secretary Karen Stagner

BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday, January 16, 2025
Call to Order by Lion President
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Jennah Gliha, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, Todd Schiller, Wayne Carpenter, Mac Hickerson, Sam Listi, Keith Cook, Larry Berg,

Guest: Chris Gregg (no meal); Buddy Hickerson (Club Guest); James Grant (speaker)
Song: by Lion (forgot to write it down)
Pledge to US Flag: Lion (forgot to write it down)
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion Sam Listi
Joke: Buddy Hickerson – something about a bar and a tuba
Plate Spin: World Renowned Plate Spinner Lion Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews

Lion Birthdays: January – date not known/listed with LCI as January 1st : Blair Williams; Michael Reyes, Griffin Lord, Matt Gunter, & Lou Griffin.  Actual Birthdays: Larry Berg (1/22), JT Grimm (1/9), Clint Bailey (1/22) 

REMINDERS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– Board Meeting After Lunch

– MD2X3 Mid Winter District, Saturday, January 18, Gober Party House, Temple, Hosted by Temple Founders Lions. So far, Jennah, Chris and Karen are going.

– BLC 2^nd Quarter Dues billing – please pay promptly

– Flag Program Billing – done …Thank you Danny Dossman for replacing so many flags over the weekend.

– Stampede Bike Ride 2025 Date – Update & Handouts

            Email sent to 176 past riders

            Posted on WheelBrothers – Stampede on the Chisholm Trail – All up to date 2025 Texas bicycle rides in one location

            Posted on BLC facebook and website

            Need to start soliciting 2024 sponsors & raffle contributors for 2025 ride.

            Members were asked, if able, to try to contribute one item for the Bib Raffle.

– Members took up a collection for Tabatha’s birthday; presented it to her; and sang Happy Birthday.

– Wayne Carpenter advised members of an upcoming Library Fundraiser, February 22, at Christ the King Catholic Church – featuring writer Lisa Wingate. (information attached).

Future Programs:

January 23 – Billy Conway – Chief Deputy Chuck Cox, Bell County Sheriff’s Department
January 30 – Keith Cook, LBHS Entrepreneurial Department – Shark Tank
February 6 – John Corsi
February 13 – Danny Dossman
February 20 – Jon Fontenot – Board Meeting after
February 27 – Jennah Gliha

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
– LEO Club – future interested LEOs can help with events, as they further their plans.
– Tara Cotton needing special hearing device for her daughter. We are currently waiting to hear back from the Mom about her school, church and family fundraising efforts to supplement any BLC donation.