BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday August 13, 2026
Call to Order by Lion President Larry Berg
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!
Lion Members Present: Nichole Jack Johnson, Jennifer Ramirez, John Corsi, James Harrison, Rob Potts, Wayne carpenter, Billy Conway, Rebecca Hutton, Karen Stagner, Danny Dossman, Christa Strang, Mike Matthews, Pam Blair, Tracie Bunker, George Bunker, Larry Berg
Lion At-Large Members: Cyndi Miller, Jason Blair, Susie Marek, Brett Beamesderfer
Affiliate Member:
Guests: Tracey Toledo, Beth Kahler, Saria Curiel, Logan Marek, Berlin Rodriguez, Eldred’s Nursery Foundation (speakers); Joe Bernier (guest of Nichole Jack Johnson)
Song: Lion Billy Conway
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Pam Blair
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Wayne Carpenter
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion Danny Dossman – the person who invented knock-knock jokes … he won a no bell prize.
Plate Spin: Lion George Bunker
Exercise: Lion James Harrison
August Lion Birthdays: Mike Matthews (8/3), Malinda Golden (8/23) ♫
New Member Installation: Jason “Roger Dodger” Blair, oath delivered by Lion James Harrison. Lion Jason was sponsored by Lion 2nd Vice President Pam Blair. WELCOME!
Regular Business
– Captain “D” Dash for “Sight”, October 3rd, Fliers available in pkgs. of 25 to distribute. Please share Facebook posts from Lions on the Leon and Belton Lions Club Facebook pages. Next Planning Meeting, Monday, August 31st, 6pm, Lion Danny Dossman’s home. – – Vision Certification State Training Class, Thursday, August 20th, 9am-1pm, American Legion in Temple – per Lisle Meeker. Secretary has information fliers.
– Texas Lions Camp Thank You letter prepared by Lion Pam Blair – passed for more signatures. Mailing tomorrow.
– Thank you Lion David Leigh for updating our website certificate verification with Sectigo.
– September 10th Bike Ride (Lion Brett Beamesderfer) / Live Feed / Guests & Media for Lunch afterward. More information will be provided as plans progress.
Program: – Lion Susie Marek invited Eldred’s Nursery Foundation Executive Director Tracey Toledo, accompanied by Berlin Rodriguez, and several of the Trainees – Saria Curiel, Beth Kahler and Logan Marek to give us an overview, update and future plans for the Foundation. Eldred’s provides job training and life-skills, as well as day habitation services for adults with special needs. They are in the process of moving the Foundation to a 12,000 sq. ft. building on Industrial Blvd. in Belton that will function as an adult individualized skill and socialization; and a vocational training center to teach life and job skills to adults in the program. What a blessing to have them join us for lunch today and share their SERVICE!
Future Programs:
Aug 20 – Nichole Jack Johnson – Tiny Homes for underserved
Aug 27 – Debra Sue Oden – Texas Lions District 2 X3 Governor Kim Giles & Salazar Family
Sep 3 – Jeramie Bailey
Sep 10 – John Corsi – Special Bike Ride – live feed from Heritage Park – media
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
– Texas Lions Leadership Forum, October 3 & 4, Temple College
– Friends for Life Fall Festival, Saturday, October 24th OR 31st, CTCS
– McLane’s Children’s Holiday Celebration, hosted by MD2-X3 Clubs, December 12th, Ralph Wilson Youth Club
– Pictures with Santa / Friends for Life, Thursday, December 17th, 5-8pm, Harris Center
– 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.
