Welcome to the 1st installment of this year's district's quarterly newsletter.

1. 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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P. 2 | TEXAS LOUISIANA GULF COAST DISTRICT
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
Send your events to dnall1@comcast.net

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P. 3 | TEXAS LOUISIANA GULF COAST DISTRICT
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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P. 5 | TEXAS LOUISIANA GULF COAST DISTRICT
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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P. 6 | TEXAS LOUISIANA GULF COAST DISTRICT
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 HebertPres. 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 rstiv@swbell.net
• Angleton Exchange Club meets American Legion 1021 Bus. Hwy 288 Angleton. Thursday, 12 noon
Contact Donald Payne dudep@brazoriacounty.com
• Baton Rouge Exchange Club meets la Madeleine French Bakery, Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge. 1st and 3rd Wed. 6:00 pm
Contact Kathy Blackman kathy_balckman@gctfsbr.org Rebecca Prince rebprince@yahoo.com
• Fort Bend Exchange Club meets Sweetwater Country Club 4200 Palm Court Sugar Land. Wednesday at 12 noon.
Contact Bill Russell admin@fortbendexchange.org
• FM 1960 Exchange Club meets El Parranda Restaurant 14243 Stuebner Airline Houston.1st and 3rd Monday 6:00 pm
Contact Diane Chavis champhairsalon@att.net
• Friendswood Exchange Club meets Birraporetti’s 400 West Parkwood, Friendswood.1st and 3rd Wednesday 7:00 pm
Contact Chari Saville charisaville@sbcglobal.net
• Hobby Airport Exchange Club meets Hobby Airport Marriott 9100 Gulf Freeway Houston.2nd and 4th Wed. 6:30 pm
Contact Georgia Pemberton gpemberton@univ-wea.com
• Houston Exchange Club meets Petroleum Club 800 Bell St. Houston. Wednesday 11:45 am
Contact Jerome Magana jerome@selectspecialtyinsurance.com
• Memorial Exchange Club meets The Egg and I 9778 Katy Freeway Houston. Tuesday 7:00 am
Contact Marc Schwartz wmschwartz@aol.com
• Missouri City Exchange Club meets Quail Valley City Club 2880 La Quinta Missouri City. 2nd and 4th Thursday 7:00 am
Contact Joe Bowden jbowden@aol.com
• Pearland Exchange Club meets Casa Ole 3100 Broadway Pearland. Wednesday,12 noon
Contact Debbie Hebert debbie@DreamTheatersHouston.com
• Rosenberg Exchange Club meets Texana Center 4706 Airport Ave. Rosenberg. Wed. 12 noon
Contact Tracey Shaw tracey.shaw@texanacenter.com
• Sugar Land Exchange Club meets Sweetwater Country Club 4400 Palm Royale Sugar Land. Wed. 7:00 am
Contact John Robson jrobson@fortbentcouncil.org
• West St. Tammany Exchange Club meets Christwood Retirement 100 Christwood Blvd. Covington, LA. Wed. 7:30 am
Contact Larry Ward larry@advantagenetwork.la
Copy this page for future reference or go to www.tlgcd.org/district-clubs

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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 tonyackerman@sbcglobal.net 713-825-0710 c
President Elect Mike Reichek mike@reichekfinancial.com 281-799-0771 c
Immed. Past President Steve Wells stevewells47@verizon.net 281-705-8746 c
Secretary Marc Ledesma mledesma@univ-wea.com 281-814-9504 c
Treasurer Bob Dunham rkkdunham@windstream.net 713-806-2230 c
VP Child Abuse Prev. Evelyn Traylor ebtrlr@aol.com 713-305-7222 c
VP Communications Dorothy Nall dnall1@comcast.net 713-298-9528 c
VP District Activities Susan Schwartz susanschw@aol.com 832-284-4478 c
VP Growth
& Club Building Debbie Hebert debbie@DreamTheatersHouston.com 713-825-3373 c
Director, Division 1 Katina Scott kscott@stlukeshealth.org 281-714-6673 c
Fort Bend, Missouri City, Rosenberg, Sugar Land
Director, Division 2 Richard Flicker flicker@premier.net 225-931-1626 c
Baton Rouge, W. St Tammany
Director, Division 3 Gerald Franklin gfranklin@geraldfranklinagency.com 713-305-7222
Allen Center, Houston
Director, Division 4 Patti Driver travelpatti@gmail.com 713-828-5590 c
FM 1960, Memorial, Woodlands
Director, Division 5 Kathleen Huebner katscar@msn.com 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.