Belton Lions Club

BLC Meeting Order – Thursday May 15th 2025
Call to Order by Lion Jennah Gliha
“If its Thursday … its LIONS CLUB!”

Members Present: Jennah Gliha, John Corsi, Jon Fontenot, Mike Matthews, Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Billy Conway, David Leigh, Keith Cook, Mac Hickerson, Larry Berg
Guest: Debbie (Mac’s caretaker), Chris Gregg
Song: Lion Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Larry Berg
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Prayer: Lion David Leigh
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – Vicar becomes a Lawyer (Father in Law); Sea Monsters eat … fish & chips
Plate Spin: World Renowned Plate Spinner Mac Hickerson
Exercise: Lion Mike Matthews
May Birthdays: Brett Beamesderfer (5/7) Billy Conway (5/12) David Shaw (5/27) 

Belton Lion Trivia: Tail Twister Danny Dossman presented a BLC member trivia challenge.  So much fun!

Flag Program: Memorial Day is May 26^th.  Unpaid flags have been picked up. Thank you Danny Dossman.
Best Flag Team EVER!!!

Temple/Belton Ladies Lions 10^th Anniversary Celebration, Monday, May 19^th, 6pm Social / 6:30pm Dinner, VFW on Pearl Street, Belton – Fajita dinner / Cash Bar – $15 per person.  RSVP to Lea Batey, (254) 598-0016. 

Program: STAMPEDE – Thank you to EVERYONE!  ROARing Success!  Belton Lions = Best Team Around!
Suggestions and notes:
1. Send “rider” Thank You!
2. Invite the Delta students who worked – to lunch with Lions.
3. Set 2026 date – May 9, 2026 – get the date listed on WheelBrothers
4. Have a “62 Mile Follow Car” stationed at Rest Stop 4.
5. More peanut butter sandwiches
6. Add peanut butter cookies
7. Monitor porta potty placement at Rest Stop 3
8. Work with other Rides to create some sort of “Passport” with prizes for completion.
9. Gatesville Fire Ant Tour, June 14, we need volunteers to help with their Rest Stop # 2.
10. As last rider passes Rest Stop, pack up and pick up signs along roadway. 

Future Programs:
May 22 – Randy Dixon, Central Counties Services (MHMR)
May 29 – Dewayne Williams – Board Meeting after
June 5 – Todd Schiller (schools) – Scholarships
June 12 – Keith Cook (BISD) – tentative Malinda Golden
June 19 – James Harrison (club) -plus officer installation – Board Meeting after
June 26 – Karen Stagner (chamber) – Randy Pittenger
July 3 – Danny Dossman
July 10 Larry Berg
July 17* Wayne Carpenter – Board Meeting after
July 24 Billy Conway
July 31 Sam Listi (city)
August 7 John Corsi
August 14 Jennah Gliha
August 21* Jon Fontenot – Board Meeting after
August 28 David Leigh
September 4 OPEN
September 11 Mike Matthews
September 18* Rob Potts – Board Meeting after
September 25 James Harrison

Keep on the Front Burner:

Texas Lions Camp Visit & Tour – June 13 & 14 – we have Keith (333590), Karen & Susie Marek (333591) Jennah/Chris (333589) and Jennifer & Pete Ramirez (333592).

Fundraiser Cruise – The Board agreed on March 1-8, 2026 visiting ports of Cozumel, Costa Maya and Roatan; 7 night Caribbean Cruise from Galveston onboard the Regal Princess. Update from James.

The Club plans to participate in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Keith Cook will take the lead during the 2025-26 school year.

Lions Field @Smith and West 5^th could use some updates. Jon Fontenot will get Parks & Rec to explore options – we’ll have more info at May Board meeting.

The William Long and Halley Cox Memorial Scholarship applications are in. Todd Schiller and Keith Cook will be reviewing them soon. Thank you!

Lions on the Leon – 2025 will be entirely riverside. Danny is working on the 5K route through the neighborhood (Belton Parks & Rec is working with us). The 5K route will be a combination of trail and streets. Belton 4^th of July Parade. We WILL have an entry.

Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison.

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

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

 – Each month, we will spotlight one member – photo, who they are and why they are a Belton Lion.

 – Who’s Who form will be available at lunch meetings.

BLC Lions Club Vests –

 – Gold Lion vests are available to order @$39.95 each, plus shipping (includes Club personalization on back).

 – Vest information will be available at lunch meetings.

 – Optional: After your vest is received – we can have your name embroidered, above the patch – locally.

USA Flag Program –

 – Soft roll-out delivery of USA flags has begun.  Each week, new renewals will be distributed to Routes – Thank You Route Teams!

 – Packets of order forms and solar light information will be available at lunch meetings.

 – Lion Shaw and Lion Stagner will be point of contact for questions or assistance.

Easter Meal for HOCTIL Families

 – The Club will be providing Easter Meal food baskets for five (5) HOCTIL families of children with special needs.

 – Sign up sheet available at lunch meetings – Thank You to those who have already signed up.

 – Delivery is planned for Thursday, April 1st.

Guest Speaker Program: DG Randy Sepulvado presented an excellent overview on The HISTORY of Lions Clubs – “All About Lions” is attached to this email.  Lions are on a Mission to SERVE … Where there’s a NEED … There’s a LION!  all about lions

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

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

Guest: Buddy Hickerson

Order of Business:
Guest Meals

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

Member Focus on Facebook

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

USA Flags

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

Flag Program Ad in Belton Journal

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

Stampede Sponsorships

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

Stampede Posters

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

Member Name Tags and Yellow Vests

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

Easter Food Baskets

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

Event Budgets

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

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

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

Delinquent Club Members

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

Meeting Ended at 1:46pm

Respectfully Submitted by Lion Secretary Karen Stagner

Hello fellow Belton Lions – February 4th Lunch Meeting Review

Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison !

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

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

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

Exercise Program:  Roaring with Expression!

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

Announcements –

1.  Stampede Bike Ride 2021 Update by President Harrison – remaining as 10th Annual.

    a. First email to previous riders will be emailed out this week.

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

Challenge competition standing as of today:
Lion Dossman – 1 sponsor / Lion Corsi – 1 sponsor / Lion Matthews – 1 sponsor

    c. Ride Map has been reviewed and approved – Thank you Lion Shaw.

2.  Flag Program:

    a. As of 2/1/2021 – we have received 59 renewals – $1,270.00

    b. Reminder email to past participants will go out this weekend

    c. Plan is to start rolling out the flags starting Saturday, February 20th

3.   Facebook Suggestion Made:  Create FB event for the weekly lunch meeting – so those using FB can “check-in” on arrival – increasing Belton Lion exposure and awareness to FB friends.

4.  President Harrison presented Lion David Tuma with a Chevron commemorating his 25 Years of Lion Service!  Congratulations!

 

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

December 3rd Lunch Meeting Review

Meeting was called to order by Club President Harrison.

Attendance: James Harrison, David Shaw, Jon Fontenot, Gene Ellis, Mike Matthews, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Rob Potts, Mac Hickerson, Gary Knight, Christa Strang

Guest: DG Randy Sepulvada, Camp Director Dick Chapin

Song by Lion Knight

Pledge by Lion Strang

Prayer by DG Randy Sepulvada

Exercise Program:  Strenuous Workout!

Joke by Lion Dossman “Clock’d” / Plate Spin by Lion Hickerson

Announcements –

 – Reminder that the Board is meeting immediately following today’s program.

 – Christmas Dinner on December 17th:  As the seating will be limited to 40 people total, sign up sheet was passed again. Cost for the meal will be $30 per person.  Member meal cost will be absorbed by the Club; spouses/guests can be invoiced for the cost.  District Governor Randy Sepulvado will present 25 year chevrons to Lion Tuma and Lion Dossman and a 10 year chevron to Lion Reyes.  All three (3) recipients will be attending.

Dress Casual.

 – Christmas Baskets for Downs But Not Out families – Sign-up sheet passed for food contributions – we still have a few items to be donated – List is attached to this email.  Return items: Thursday, December 10th or December 17th.  Assembly & Delivery: Friday, December 18th.

 – B.I.S.D. HEARTBEAT Angel Project – Six (6) angel’s Christmas tags (all live under the same roof) are available for member adoption – by the end of the lunch meeting, all of the kiddos were adopted.  Wrapped and packaged/bundled gifts are due back by Thursday, December 10th. It was agreed to spend roughly $50 each.

 – Belton Lion Ball Caps are in – $20 each and can be invoiced with Dues in January.

Program –

President Harrison invited District Governor Randy Sepulvado to address the members with a matter of Texas Lions return funding from dues paid for a transferred Texas program (Lone Star Lions Eyebank); the Club voted in favor of the Governor’s Option 1.Texas Lions Camp Director Dick Chapin updated the members on the rebuilding/repair to the bunkhouse at Texas Lions Camp that was destroyed during a storm in March.  Lion President Harrison and Lion Hickerson made the formal presentation of the $1,000 giant check from the President’s Challenge – to DG Sepulvado and Director Chapin.  Great Job Belton Lions!

 

Future Program Assignments:

December 10 – Lion Harrison – Retired Mayor Marion Grayson

December 17 – EVENING meeting – Belton Lions Club Christmas Party – DG Sepulvada chevron presentations

December 24 – NO MEETING – Christmas Eve

December 31 – NO MEETING – New Years Eve

January 7 – Gary Knight

January 14 – Doc Weaver

June 11, 2020

Great meeting today!  Lion Barry Farrell brought us Chris Ellis from the Bell County Sheriff’s Department, Crisis Intervention Division … so engaged … and informative!