BLC Meeting Recap – Thursday August 27, 2026
Call to Order by Lion President Larry Berg
“If it’s Thursday … it’s LIONS CLUB!
Lion Members Present: Karen Stagner, Debra Sue Oden, Pam Blair, Rob Potts, James Harrison, Danny Dossman, Mike Matthews, Larry Berg, Jennifer Ramirez, Kevin Hisel
Lion At-Large Members: Susie Marek (nl)
Affiliate Member:
Guests: DG Kim Giles (speaker), the Salazar Family (guests of the Club)
Song: Lion Pam Blair
Pledge to US Flag: Lion Danny Dossman
Pledge to Texas Flag: Lion Mike Matthews
Prayer: Lion Rob Potts
Joke: Lion James Harrison – He took a job as a Security Guard; his Boss told him his job was to watch the Office – he is currently on Season 9.
Plate Spin: Lion Larry Berg and Raylah Salazar
Exercise: Lion Jennifer Ramirez
August Lion Birthdays: Mike Matthews (8/3), Malinda Golden (8/23)
Regular Business
– Captain “D” Dash for “Sight”, October 3rd, 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. We currently have several Sponsors for Captain “D” Dash for SIGHT! ABC Home and Commercial Services, John Corsi State Farm Insurance, RVOS Insurance, Cabinets Deluxe, TX Crafty Girlz, Roddis Lumber and Plywood and the Salazar Family. Please coordinate with Lion Pam Blair and reach out to prospective sponsors.
– Eldred’s Spring into Fall Fundraiser is this Saturday, August 29th, 6-9pm at the Farm, 3205 Airport Trail in Temple. Flier attached.
– Texas Lions Camp 2027 Schedule is out … Flier attached.
– Bell County Senior Expo, Sept. 22, 8am-1pm, Volunteer Sign-up sheet to be passed next week.
– Texas Lions Leadership Forum, Oct. 3 & 4 (same Saturday as Captain “D” Dash), Flier attached.
Program: – Lion Debra Sue Oden has invited our MD2-X3 District Governor Kim Giles!
Our program guest today for lunch was District 2-X3 Governor Kim Giles. It is always an honor and a treat to have DG Kim in the house updating us on Marketing, Council of Governors, Texas Lions Camp and so much more in the plans for 2026-2027! Thank You! And, today as an added bonus, JR, Bree, Tanner & Raylah Salazar joined us with a TLC testimonial – our Club sponsored Tanner and the Family to Session 9 at Texas Lions Camp. Tanner & Raylah told us all about fishing, horseback riding, miniature golf and all of the Camp activities they enjoyed. A quote from the Salazars: “It was by far the BEST trip our family has ever taken. We got to spend 3 full days surrounded by the most amazing staff members and families just like ours. Words truly can’t describe how special our time was there.” We SERVE because we’re LIONS ~ We’re LIONS because we CARE!
Future Programs
Sep 3 – Larry Berg – Belton PD Update
Sep 10 – John Corsi – Special Bike Ride – live feed from Heritage Park – media
Sep 17 – Jeramie Bailey – Clinton Bailey – Better Belton Project (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
