BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday July 30, 2026
Call to Order by Lion President Larry Berg
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!
Lion Members Present: Karen Stagner, Mike Matthews, Jon Fontenot, Rob Potts, James Harrison, John Corsi, Clinton Bailey, Keith Cook, Pam Blair, Wayne Carpenter, Kevin Hisel
Lion At-Large Members: Cyndi Miller, Susie Marek (nm)
Affiliate Member:
Guests: Captain Rhea Cooper (guest of the Club), Susan (wife and guest of James Harrison)
Song: Lion John Corsi
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Keith Cook
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Kevin Hisel
Prayer: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Joke: Lion James Harrison – life on a farm – rooster crows in the morning … and sometimes in the afternoon … better morning alarm animal is a duck … it’s up at the quack of dawn.
Plate Spin: Lion George Bunker … he gets a A+++
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
July Lion Birthdays: Keith Cook (7/6), Lou Griffin (7/7), Jennah Gliha (7/15), Cyndi Miller (7/23), James Harrison (7/30)
Lion James brought his own birthday cake “Happy Birthday to ME” to share with everyone having a birthday this year. He donated the birthday pin money to the Club ($17).
We all wishes Happy Retirement to Lion Jon from the Belton FD and to Lion Keith from BISD.
New Member Installation: Cyndi Miller, Welcome – Lion James officiated.
Regular Business
– Texas Lions Camp – Family Camp –Session 9. Pictures are posted on our Facebook page. Recap by Lion(s) Cook, Blair and Marek … It was an incredible trip to the Camp – what an impact!
– Captain “D” Dash for “Sight”, October 3rd, 2 months out – Committee: Lion(s) Danny Dossman, Karen Stagner, Pam Blair, Larry Berg, Mike Matthews, Billy Conway, Joe Dyer & Kevin Hisel. Planning Meeting … Lion Danny’s home, 6pm, Monday (8/3)
– Upcoming SHP Build a Bed, Saturday, August 8th, 8-10am, Killeen – Secretary will send an email with sign-up link. Thirty (30) of the beds built a couple of weeks ago have been delivered to Kerrville flood victims.
– Eyeglass Collection – we need a Team Leader to handle our eyeglass collection process. See Lion Karen and/or Lion Jon. Lion Pam Blair volunteered – Thank You!
Program: – Lion Clinton Bailey has invited Whitney Ingram, General Manager for Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District. Very interesting and informative program! “Good Science creates Good Policy! Interactive Maps can be viewed on the Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District website. The annual Groundwater Symposium is scheduled for November 12th (Thursday) at the Expo Center.
Future Programs:
Aug 6 – George Scott Bunker, What Makes Wastewater Cool!
Aug 13 – Susie Marek – Eldred’s Nursery Foundation (Board Meeting After)
Aug 20 – Nichole Johnson
Aug 27 – Debra Sue Oden – Texas Lions District 2 X3 Governor Kim Giles
Sep 3 – Jeramie Bailey
Sep 10 – John Corsi
Sep 17 – Larry Berg – Belton PD Update (Board Meeting after)
Sep 24 – David K Leigh
Oct 1 – Karen Stagner – Captain “D” Dash for Sight 5K Run/Walk final logistics
Oct 8 – Todd Schiller – BISD Update
Oct 15 – Rebecca Hutton (Board Meeting After)
Oct 22 – Mary Shockley
Oct 29 – Jonathon Fontenot
Nov 5 – Michael Matthews
Nov 12 – Keith Cook
Nov 19 – Kevin Hisel – Thanksgiving Baskets (Board Meeting after)
Nov 26 – No Meeting – Thanksgiving
Dec 3 – Wayne Carpenter
Dec 10 – Danny Dossman
Dec 17 – Christmas Program – James Harrison (No Board Meeting)
Dec 24 – No Meeting – Christmas Eve
Dec 31 – No Meeting – New Year’s Eve
Meeting Close – Where there’s a NEED … there’s a LION!
Keep on the Front Burner/Mark Your Calendar:
– Bell County Senior Expo, September 22nd, 8am-1pm, Cadence Bank Center
– Captain “D” Dash for “Sight”, October 3rd, Route totally within Heritage Park established; we have contracted and paid deposit to have a timed run to attract more runners – we’re looking for underwriters for the Timing ($1.400), for Award Medals ($600), and for T-Shirts ($750). Preliminary and variable P&L approved. Lion Pam Blair will coordinate sponsorships. Lions Karen Stagner and Danny Dossman will Team Lead; Committee: Pam Blair, Billy Conway, Club President(s) and Treasurer. Registration is open
– USA/Canada Leadership Forum, September 3-5, Memphis, Tennessee
– 2027 Texas State Lions Convention, May 20-22, 2027, Beaumont, Texas
– LCICON (International) 2030 will be in San Antonio, Texas; hosted by Texas Lions
– Follow MD 2×3 Facebook Page for more info and pictures
– Lions Field @Smith and West 5th could use some updates. Jon Fontenot will get Parks & Rec to explore options – tabled until we have more information.
– Belton Lions Wall at Heritage Park – James Harrison coordinating
– Committee Groups for 2026-2027 – sign-up sheet –These sign-ups are to volunteer to be on the planning and decision Committees – Thank you – the list is almost filled.
