Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast District Exchange Club Newsletter July 28, 2014

JULY 28, 2014

IN THIS ISSUE

www.tlgcd.org

President’s Message Upcoming Events

National Convention District Convention

Happenings Officers

Exchange Education Covenant of Service

OUR MISSION Exchange, America’s

Service Club, working to make our

communities better places to live.

PUBLISHED BY: District Communications

Committee Dorothy Nall (Chair) Jackie Clark (Editor)

Sue Lockwood (Editor) Crissy Nolen (Creative

Designer)

Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast District Hosts 93rd National Convention The Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast District hosted the 93rd National Exchange convention in New Orleans on July 9-13, 2014.

The 505 delegates included 62 with 49 voting delegates from the TXLA Gulf Coast District. Attending were: Hobby —Marjorie Evans, Jackie Clark, Georgia Pemberton, David Naud, Joy Barros, Marta Tang, Ruth Evans, Ed Lawrence, Carylon Flax, Dottie Manhart, Evelyn Franklin and Shayla Northcutt; Memorial —Kerry and Peggy Mazoch, Tony Ackerman, Marc Schwartz, Susan Schwartz, Patti Driver, Lara Driver; Pearland –Debbie Hebert, Melissa Blizzard, Christine Stephenson; Fort Bend —Dorothy Nall, Ryan and Crissy Nolen, Katina Scott, Sharonda DeBose, Mike and Jackie Reichek, Candace Cagle; Sugar Land -- Larry and Lucia Street, Sue and Jim Lockwood, Bob and Brenda Robinson, Kevin and Jeanne Barker, Jeanne Wallace, Robert and Suzy Kern, Bob Dunham, Scott and Sue McClintic, John and Kathy Robson; Houston-- Gerald Franklin, Keith and Dora Coleman; Friendswood—Debbie Hebert Missouri City—Steve and Linn Wells; Baton Rouge—Kathy Blackman, Elva Jo Crawford, Scott and Nadine Couper, Richard Flicker, Mary Lewis, Alma Geathers, Elizabeth Sanchez, Tonja Tee Lee; West St. Tammany—James Hingle, Don and Vicki Thompson.

Bob Robinson, Brenda Robinson, Debbie Hebert, Dorothy Nall, Susan Schwartz and Marc Schwartz

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MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT – TONY ACKERMAN

SAVE THE DATE

UPCOMING EVENTS

DATE CLUB EVENT TIME LOCATION COST

July 31, 2014 Hobby Airport 28th Birthday Party 6:30 pm Villa Capri on the Lake 3713 Nasa Pkwy, Seabrook

Dutch treat

Aug. 9, 2014 Baton Rouge Fire Dept. Bowl-A-Thon

2 to 4 pm Circle Bowl, Baton Rouge

n/a

Aug. 23, 2014 West St. Tammany

Ultimate Tailgate Party

6:00 pm Tchefuncta Country Club, Covington, LA

$75 Buy Now!

Sept. 18, 2014 The Marjorie E. Evans Foundation Fundraiser

6 to 9 pm 1940 Air Terminal Museum 8325 Travelair, Houston

$80/Person $1200 Angel Table

Sept. 20, 2014 Friendswood 1st Annual Spaghetti Dinner

11 am to 3 pm

TBA $6 to $10/Plate

Oct. 21, 2014 Fort Bend Duck Golf Classic 10:30 am Pecan Grove Country Club

$125/Player

I want to start off by thanking everyone in our district who attended the National Convention in New Orleans. As the host district, our members did not disappoint the crowd. It was a very proud moment for the Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast District. There are a lot of Exchangites from around the country looking forward to coming to Houston in 2016. With the NOLA experience under our belts, I can’t wait to see what we can do in Houston. This year can be a very special year for our district. The district leadership team, including myself, is committed to supporting all of the clubs in their efforts to grow, strengthen and expand Exchange by adding new members and starting new clubs throughout the district. I am blessed with a terrific team of leaders and officers assisting me this year as we chart a course for success and look forward to getting to know all of the clubs and witnessing first-hand the efforts put forth by our great members. As I have always preached, it does not take much effort to bring a guest to your meetings. Without guests, we will not grow. Without growth, we will not be able to serve our communities. In addition to our district board, we have several other resources to assist your club in efforts to grow and start new clubs. If you have ideas for a new club, a new project, or a new way to do things, let your district director know about it. There may be help just around the corner. Our district by-laws include “Increasing fellowship between clubs within the district”. My goal is to make this the year that more clubs take interest, assist, and most importantly, learn from each other. Together we can make this a very positive year for the district, your club, and Exchange. God bless all of you and your families. Tony Ackerman District President, Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast District

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PHOTOS FROM NATIONAL CONVENTION

Outstanding Hospitality Room!

Hosting the Hospitality Room VP for Convention Richard Flicker headed up an all star team. Dorothy Nall, Marjorie Evans, Debbie Hebert were co-chairs for the Mardi Gras themed Hospitality Room. The environment was inviting with beads, masks, dancing and music by Bill and Kim Nash. The refreshments were highlighted by the original New Orleans hurricane and included jambalaya, along with wine and the ever popular--chips and dips. Our Hospitality was voted the Outstanding Hospitality Room for this year’s National Convention. WAY TO GO!

1. Baton Rouge XC with Miss America 2013, Malory Hytes Hagen

2. Sue Lockwood, Sugar Land– Nat’t Award for Best Club Bulletin

3. Brenda welcomes Nat’l Pres. Elect Dan McQueeny and wife, Caroline

4. Hobby Club and guests! 5. Pearland, Melissa Blizzard and Debbie

Hebert 6. John Robson, Bill Nash and Dorothy Nall 7. Don Thompson West St. Tammany,

accepts the CARE award from Pres. Don Wright

8. The Conga line!

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Fast Facts about the Convention By Dorothy Nall

The Annual TX/LA Gulf Coast District Convention was held at South Shore Harbor Resort on June 6,7,8, 2014. – 15 Clubs in TLGCD – 11 represented at District convention – 12 earned the National Service Award – 5 Clubs had a net Membership increase – Top in the Small Club category was W. St Tammany XC with plus 11 – Top in the Large Club category was Houston XC with plus 6 – Hobby XC won top Scrapbook in the Large Club category – Baton Rouge XC won top Scrapbook in the Small Cub category – Sugar Land XC won Top Bulletin – Memorial XC won Top Website - first time we have made such award – District Service Award earned by 4 Clubs – Angleton XC, Baton Rouge XC, Memorial XC, Sugar Land XC – Outstanding District Service Award earned by 2 Clubs, Fort Bend XC, Hobby XC – Together District Clubs raised $341,000 to benefit community programs

Youth of the Year-Danielle Fournier

President Steve Wells And ACE –

Michelle Hebert

District Officers l to r President Elect Mike Reichek,

President Tony Ackerman, Treasurer Bob Dunham,

Secretary Marc Ledesma, Past President Steve Wells

District VPs and Directors l to r Katina Scott, Richard Flicker, Gerald Franklin, Patti Driver, Debbie Hebert,

Dorothy Nall, Susan Schwartz and Evelyn Traylor

DISTRICT CONVENTION

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TREASURER’S REPORT Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast District is in a financially sound position. Dear Fellow Exchangites, As I leave my three years as your treasurer, I wanted to update you on the state of the District's finances. When I took over we had $1,100 in the bank and $2,200 in unpaid bills. At June 30, we have $10,500 in the bank and $1,500 in current bills due. For 2013 and 2014 we had net income of $3,900 and $6,600, respectively. The District is once again financially sound and in a position to host our National Convention this year and in 2016. Please give your thanks to the District officers of the past two years who worked hard to stretch every dollar and make do with what was available. They made this financial turnaround possible. Marc Schwartz Past District Treasurer, 2012-2013 and 2013-2014, Past District Treasurer, 2010-11

Exchangites help at Champion Kids Camp. Mission Statement: Champions Kids Camp is dedicated to the nurturing of children who have survived a traumatic injury, illness, or personal loss, such as the loss of a parent or sibling. Through a week-long camp, children between the ages of 8 and 12 are able to heal from the “emotional scarring” they have experienced in their young lives. Since its creation in 2001, thousands of children have come through our program and we receive testimonials each year of how their lives have been changed forever! The main objective at camp is to help instill a sense of pride in every child and let them know that they’re not victims, they’re survivors, and therefore, Champions! Champions Kids Camp is a non-profit organization that was created in the summer of 2001. 501(c)(3) #05-0541975

Memorial and Sugar Land Clubs help out at Champions Kids Camp

l/r Brenda Robinson, Marc Schwartz, Kim and Bill Nash, Lara Driver, Patti Driver,

Susan Schwartz, Sue Lockwood

Hobby members and guests help the Nash Family to serve the

evening meal on Wed. night at Champions Kids Camp.

Marta Tang, Marjorie Evans, Jimmy Nash, Kim Nash, Bill Nash, Kirby Lammers and Hannah Tang with the Big Bear!

Marta Tang, Marjorie Evans, Hannah Tang, Misty Shannon, Georgia Pemberton, David Naud, Erv and Patty Parrish

and August Shannon in front!

DISTRICT HAPPENINGS

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Memorial Exchange Club—giveakidaflagtowave Lee and Don DeGrasse passed out flags at the

Villages Independence Festival (at right)

Celebrating Rosenberg XC Officer Installation – Amy Crane, President Hobby President Georgia Pemberton, along with David Naud, HannahTang and Marta Tang lent their support to the Installation of Officers. Fort Bend President Katina Scott with Gina Huber, Tracey Shaw, and Mike Reichek were also on hand. (at left)

Hannah, Marta, Amy, David and Georgia.

Katina, Gina, Amy, Tracey, and Mike

Pearland Exchange held a garage sale in April raising over $400.00. The club also participated in the Fig Fest by having a booth, selling raffle tickets, handing out Exchange Club brochures and Parenting Tips, and erecting a Blue Ribbon Wall. We encouraged people to tie blue ribbons on our wall all day in honor of Child Abuse Prevention month. On July 4th the Pearland Club handed out flags at the City of Pearland’s 4th of July Celebration. Even though they were rained out halfway through they still managed to give out over 1000 flags!

Baton Rouge Exchange presented the prestigious Exchangite of the Year to a very deserving Elva Jo Crawford and the Youth of Year and Ace winners for the year were presented at their annual installation of officers banquet for 2014-2015. Pres. Mary Gauthier-Lewis with

YOY Gregory Patrick Riley and ACE Michelle Hebert Pres. Mary Gauthier –Lewis

and Elva Jo Crawford.

CLUB HAPPENINGS

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DISTRICT CLUBS

• Allen Center Exchange Club meets Café Express 1422 West Gray, Houston. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 6:30 pm Contact Ralph Stivison [email protected]

• Angleton Exchange Club meets American Legion 1021 Bus. Hwy 288 Angleton. Thursday, 12 noon Contact Donald Payne [email protected]

• Baton Rouge Exchange Club meets la Madeleine French Bakery, Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge. 1st and 3rd Wed. 6:00 pm Contact Kathy Blackman [email protected] Rebecca Prince [email protected]

• Fort Bend Exchange Club meets Sweetwater Country Club 4200 Palm Court Sugar Land. Wednesday at 12 noon. Contact Bill Russell [email protected]

• FM 1960 Exchange Club meets El Parranda Restaurant 14243 Stuebner Airline Houston.1st and 3rd Monday 6:00 pm Contact Diane Chavis [email protected]

• Friendswood Exchange Club meets Birraporetti’s 400 West Parkwood, Friendswood.1st and 3rd Wednesday 7:00 pm Contact Chari Saville [email protected]

• Hobby Airport Exchange Club meets Hobby Airport Marriott 9100 Gulf Freeway Houston.2nd and 4th Wed. 6:30 pm

Contact Georgia Pemberton [email protected]

• Houston Exchange Club meets Petroleum Club 800 Bell St. Houston. Wednesday 11:45 am Contact Jerome Magana [email protected] • Memorial Exchange Club meets The Egg and I 9778 Katy Freeway Houston. Tuesday 7:00 am Contact Marc Schwartz [email protected] • Missouri City Exchange Club meets Quail Valley City Club 2880 La Quinta Missouri City. 2nd and 4th Thursday 7:00 am Contact Joe Bowden [email protected]

• Pearland Exchange Club meets Casa Ole 3100 Broadway Pearland. Wednesday,12 noon Contact Debbie Hebert [email protected] • Rosenberg Exchange Club meets Texana Center 4706 Airport Ave. Rosenberg. Wed. 12 noon Contact Tracey Shaw [email protected]

• Sugar Land Exchange Club meets Sweetwater Country Club 4400 Palm Royale Sugar Land. Wed. 7:00 am Contact John Robson [email protected]

• West St. Tammany Exchange Club meets Christwood Retirement 100 Christwood Blvd. Covington, LA. Wed. 7:30 am Contact Larry Ward [email protected]

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EXCHANGE EDUCATION Founded March 27, 1911, in Detroit, Michigan, by businessmen who wanted to “exchange” ideas, Exchange had its beginnings as a luncheon gathering of businessmen known as the Boosters’ Club. Desiring to “exchange” ideas, the members shared stories, provided business advice to one another and began to dream about what they might accomplish with their collective talents and mutual interests. For the past 103 years, the volunteer efforts of Exchange Club members have supported the needs of the country and of local communities. With 700 clubs and over 21,000 members throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, Exchange is the country’s oldest service organization operating exclusively in the United States. Exchange sponsors activities designed to benefit, award and develop our nation’s youth, promote crime prevention, serve senior citizens and recognize military and public safety service providers. Exchange also promotes Americanism programs, and its national project is the prevention of child abuse.

DISTRICT OFFICERS 2014-2015 President Tony Ackerman [email protected] 713-825-0710 c President Elect Mike Reichek [email protected] 281-799-0771 c Immed. Past President Steve Wells [email protected] 281-705-8746 c Secretary Marc Ledesma [email protected] 281-814-9504 c Treasurer Bob Dunham [email protected] 713-806-2230 c VP Child Abuse Prev. Evelyn Traylor [email protected] 713-305-7222 c VP Communications Dorothy Nall [email protected] 713-298-9528 c VP District Activities Susan Schwartz [email protected] 832-284-4478 c VP Growth & Club Building Debbie Hebert [email protected] 713-825-3373 c Director, Division 1 Katina Scott [email protected] 281-714-6673 c Fort Bend, Missouri City, Rosenberg, Sugar Land Director, Division 2 Richard Flicker [email protected] 225-931-1626 c Baton Rouge, W. St Tammany Director, Division 3 Gerald Franklin [email protected] 713-305-7222 Allen Center, Houston Director, Division 4 Patti Driver [email protected] 713-828-5590 c FM 1960, Memorial, Woodlands Director, Division 5 Kathleen Huebner [email protected] 832-621-6334 c Angleton, Friendswood, Hobby, Pearland EXCHANGE COVENANT OF SERVICE Accepting the divine privilege of single and collective responsibility as life’s noblest gift, I covenant with my fellow Exchangites:

• To consecrate my best energies to the uplifting of Social, Religious, Political and Business ideals; • To discharge the debt I owe to those of high and low estate who have served and sacrificed that the heritage of American

citizenship might be mine; • To honor and respect law, to serve my fellowmen, and to uphold the ideals and institutions of my Country; • To implant the life-giving, society-building spirit of Service and Comradeship in my social and business relationships; • To serve in Unity with those seeking better conditions, better understandings, and greater opportunities for all.