Want to talk about ATPe? - Association of Texas Professional ...
Want to talk about ATPe? - Association of Texas Professional ...
Want to talk about ATPe? - Association of Texas Professional ...
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
StarsAround<strong>Texas</strong><br />
A CELEBRATION OF ATPE LEADERSHIP<br />
premiere<br />
issue<br />
<strong>Want</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>talk</strong> <strong>about</strong> ATPE<br />
There’s a leader for that<br />
❱❱ Find your name<br />
starting on page 11<br />
ATPE’s university local units | page 6<br />
Say “aye” <strong>to</strong> ATPE leadership | page 8
Table <strong>of</strong> Contents<br />
Around <strong>Texas</strong>.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3<br />
Read s<strong>to</strong>ries <strong>of</strong> local unit and region<br />
success from across the state.<br />
School’s in session.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6<br />
The future <strong>of</strong> ATPE looks bright as university<br />
local unit leaders build strong on-campus<br />
communities.<br />
Say “aye” <strong>to</strong> leadership .. . . . . . . . . . . 8<br />
The House <strong>of</strong> Delegates experience is<br />
proven <strong>to</strong> spark interest in ATPE leadership.<br />
Rising <strong>to</strong> the <strong>to</strong>p.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10<br />
Congratulations <strong>to</strong> the 2009-10 finalists for<br />
Local Unit <strong>of</strong> the Year, Campus Rep <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Year and the Sam Hous<strong>to</strong>n Award for<br />
Political Involvement.<br />
<strong>Want</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>talk</strong> <strong>about</strong> ATPE.......... 11<br />
There are more than 5,000 dedicated<br />
volunteer leaders for that—and they’re all<br />
listed here. Find your name!<br />
The ATPE Scene.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31<br />
Check out the action from ATPE regions’<br />
spring conventions.<br />
President’s message<br />
Hello, ATPE leaders! I hope<br />
that you enjoy this issue <strong>of</strong> Stars<br />
Around <strong>Texas</strong>: A Celebration <strong>of</strong> ATPE<br />
Leadership, which documents the second<br />
semester <strong>of</strong> the 2009-10 school<br />
year. I am excited <strong>to</strong> see so many local<br />
unit and region leaders featured in<br />
Stars Around <strong>Texas</strong>, and I encourage<br />
you <strong>to</strong> continue submitting pho<strong>to</strong>graphs<br />
<strong>to</strong> comm@atpe.org for possible<br />
publication.<br />
I want <strong>to</strong> point your attention <strong>to</strong><br />
“School’s in Session,” page 6, a<br />
feature <strong>about</strong> three <strong>of</strong> our university<br />
local units. These future educa<strong>to</strong>rs are also the future <strong>of</strong> ATPE. Finding and<br />
nurturing new leaders is one <strong>of</strong> ATPE’s priorities. To that end, the 2010<br />
ATPE House <strong>of</strong> Delegates created the Leader Development Committee,<br />
which will convene for the first time in Oc<strong>to</strong>ber. The committee will recommend<br />
ways <strong>to</strong> not only fortify our current leadership but also bring in and<br />
build new leaders.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the best ways <strong>to</strong> encourage new leaders is <strong>to</strong> invite them <strong>to</strong> their<br />
first ATPE event. I know this from personal experience—I discovered my<br />
own ATPE leadership potential when I attended my first ATPE state<br />
convention! (Read more <strong>about</strong> this on page 8.) Leader U is just around<br />
the corner. Why not invite those not-so-involved campus reps <strong>to</strong> their first<br />
Leader U Once they attend their first ATPE state event, they might become<br />
your most-active campus reps, your next local unit <strong>of</strong>ficers … or even future<br />
ATPE state presidents.<br />
David de la Garza, ATPE state president<br />
DAVID DE LA GARZA–JOHN KILPPER<br />
StarsAround<strong>Texas</strong><br />
A CELEBRATION OF ATPE LEADERSHIP<br />
spring Semester 2010 • Volume 1, Issue 2<br />
Stars Around <strong>Texas</strong> is published biannually by the <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong><br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Educa<strong>to</strong>rs. Submit article ideas and high-resolution pho<strong>to</strong>s<br />
for publication consideration <strong>to</strong> comm@atpe.org. Copyright 2010 by the<br />
<strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Educa<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />
State Officers<br />
David de la Garza<br />
President, Northside (20)<br />
Cheryl Buchanan<br />
Vice President, Ballinger<br />
Deann Lee<br />
Secretary, Paris<br />
Ginger Franks<br />
Treasurer, Nacogdoches County<br />
Sam Spurlock<br />
Past President, Olney<br />
Stars Around <strong>Texas</strong> Staff<br />
Doug Rogers<br />
Executive Edi<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Lk Bookman<br />
Communications Direc<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Kate Johanns<br />
Edi<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Erica Friloux<br />
Graphic Designer<br />
Mandy Murray<br />
Copy Edi<strong>to</strong>r/Writer
3<br />
AROUND TEXAS<br />
s<strong>to</strong>ries <strong>of</strong> local unit and region success<br />
recruitment<br />
Plant seeds in the spring,<br />
harvest in the fall<br />
Here’s a tip <strong>to</strong> remember from Humble ATPE Past President Gayle Sampley: Submit news<br />
<strong>about</strong> your local unit <strong>to</strong> your district’s public relations department for inclusion in district communications.<br />
The April/May issue <strong>of</strong> Humble ISD’s employee newsletter included a half-page<br />
article recognizing Humble ATPE members for receiving Region 4 ATPE grants.<br />
“It is my belief that taking the time <strong>to</strong> put news releases in the district’s employee newsletter at<br />
this time <strong>of</strong> year plants ATPE seeds in everyone’s mind for recruitment time next year,” Sampley says.<br />
“We’re hoping it will help us snag a few more <strong>of</strong> the veteran educa<strong>to</strong>rs who haven’t joined a pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
organization.”<br />
Local Unit Management<br />
Q&A: Lufkin ATPE President Pat Clos<br />
on planning a well-attended meeting<br />
Lufkin ATPE invited licensed children’s counselor Allen Rush <strong>to</strong> give a presentation on Asperger’s syndrome during the<br />
local unit’s March 10 meeting. Stars Around <strong>Texas</strong> quizzed President Pat Clos <strong>about</strong> the prep work for the meeting.<br />
© GETTY IMAGES/THINKSTOCK2010; PAT CLOS–JOHN KILPPER<br />
ATPE: Where did the idea for the meeting come from<br />
Clos: As a classroom teacher, I am seeing more children each year<br />
who exhibit the social deficits, along with other symp<strong>to</strong>ms, that<br />
accompany Asperger’s syndrome. I felt a need for more parent/<br />
teacher education across our district.<br />
ATPE: How did you locate the guest speaker<br />
Clos: Allen Rush is a licensed counselor in Lufkin. I <strong>talk</strong>ed <strong>to</strong> him<br />
<strong>about</strong> the possibility <strong>of</strong> having an open evening meeting with<br />
parents and teachers <strong>to</strong> discuss Asperger’s syndrome. He informed<br />
me that he had attended a special training for counselors dealing<br />
with this rising disorder and would gladly share information.<br />
ATPE: How did you advertise the meeting<br />
Clos: A district e-mail was sent <strong>to</strong> all faculty. A special invitation<br />
was sent <strong>to</strong> the counselors <strong>to</strong> use <strong>to</strong> advertise, especially <strong>to</strong> parents<br />
<strong>of</strong> children with this disorder. Our campus sent a flier <strong>to</strong> all<br />
parents. I sent an e-mail <strong>to</strong> all the ATPE members <strong>about</strong> the brief<br />
local unit meeting after the presentation.<br />
ATPE: How was the agenda for the meeting structured<br />
Clos: The agenda was kept simple because <strong>of</strong> the hour time limit.<br />
Mr. Rush began with the his<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>of</strong> the disorder, the possible medical<br />
reasons and strategies for parents/teachers. Afterward, ATPE<br />
members discussed the upcoming senior scholarships, visited<br />
with our field representative Lacey Den<strong>to</strong>n and were given ATPE<br />
gifts that Lacey had brought from Austin.<br />
ATPE: Did you give any door prizes <strong>to</strong> attendees<br />
Clos: Mr. Rush had recommended several books on the subject.<br />
I went <strong>to</strong> Amazon.com, read reviews and with local unit funds<br />
ordered two that I thought would be easy/educational reads.<br />
ATPE: Do you plan <strong>to</strong> hold similar meetings in the future<br />
Clos: Definitely! Since this meeting was very successful, a fall<br />
meeting will be focused on other problems that parents/teachers<br />
deal with daily. ATPE’s focus is on children. It takes everyone—parents,<br />
teachers, administration, all faculty, even retired<br />
teachers—working <strong>to</strong>gether for the success <strong>of</strong> the children. This is<br />
the advantage <strong>of</strong> ATPE over the other organizations.<br />
ATPE: Do you have any tips for planning similar events<br />
Clos: First, focus on a need for your district. Open the meeting <strong>to</strong><br />
everyone, and advertise through district e-mail, fliers <strong>to</strong> parents,<br />
newspaper, radio and the community bulletin board on local<br />
television channels. Offer child care, refreshments and door prizes<br />
that pertain <strong>to</strong> the meeting.<br />
Also, try <strong>to</strong> limit the length <strong>of</strong> the meeting. Holding a short<br />
discussion group afterward is good for parents that can stay <strong>to</strong><br />
visit. A good time for a fall meeting is the week after first report<br />
cards are sent home!
4<br />
recruitment<br />
Call for retired volunteers<br />
Have you retired from public education If so, you can receive up <strong>to</strong> $500 in gift<br />
cards just by <strong>talk</strong>ing <strong>about</strong> ATPE. ATPE is looking for retired members who served as<br />
local unit leaders prior <strong>to</strong> retirement <strong>to</strong> take their enthusiasm <strong>about</strong> education and<br />
ATPE <strong>to</strong> new-teacher orientations in August. For each district you visit, you can earn<br />
a $100 gift card (up <strong>to</strong> five cards and $500 <strong>to</strong>tal).<br />
ATPE will provide a list <strong>of</strong> districts <strong>to</strong> choose from and materials such as promotional<br />
items, table banners and applications. Please contact ATPE Member Services<br />
at member_services@atpe.org or (800) 777-ATPE if you are interested in taking part in<br />
this rewarding program.<br />
Correction: An article in the Fall Semester 2009 issue <strong>of</strong> Stars Around <strong>Texas</strong> listing the<br />
summer 2009 retired volunteers did not include John and Edith Porter <strong>of</strong> Ysleta ATPE.<br />
ATPE regrets the error.<br />
Advocacy<br />
Can<strong>to</strong>n’s candidate forum<br />
a categorical success<br />
Less than one year after reactivating, Can<strong>to</strong>n ATPE organized a school board<br />
candidate forum that attracted 140 citizens. Pulling <strong>of</strong>f the event <strong>to</strong>ok teamwork,<br />
advance planning and help from the ATPE Initiative Fund, which <strong>of</strong>fers up <strong>to</strong> $500<br />
<strong>to</strong> eligible local units for special projects and recruitment efforts.<br />
“The initiative stipend was crucial,” says Kimberly Followwell, Can<strong>to</strong>n ATPE president.<br />
“We used the funds for advertisements, fliers and snacks.”<br />
Followwell says that the people <strong>of</strong> Can<strong>to</strong>n have been most appreciative <strong>of</strong> the<br />
local unit’s efforts.<br />
“We had no experience in organizing such an event, nor has our <strong>to</strong>wn ever had a<br />
school board forum, so we were very pleased <strong>to</strong> have approximately 140 supporters<br />
show up,” she says. “The comments have been extremely positive.”<br />
Your local unit might benefit from the ATPE Initiative Fund. Visit www.atpe.org/<br />
LeaderCentral/LocalUnitManagement/financial.aspx <strong>to</strong> learn more <strong>about</strong> the fund,<br />
including eligibility requirements. (Note: Login is required <strong>to</strong> visit the link.)<br />
Can<strong>to</strong>n ATPE member Susan Wood moderates the local unit’s April 15 candidate forum.<br />
Service <strong>to</strong> School & Community<br />
Region 10 ATPE<br />
recognized by<br />
Dallas Baptist<br />
University<br />
Each semester, the Dorothy M. Bush<br />
College <strong>of</strong> Education at Dallas Baptist<br />
University (DBU) presents a Service<br />
<strong>to</strong> Education Award, generally <strong>to</strong> an<br />
individual who has invested time in<br />
DBU students’ success. But the fall 2009<br />
award went not <strong>to</strong> an individual but<br />
<strong>to</strong> a worthy organization—Region 10<br />
ATPE.<br />
Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Education<br />
Judy Abercrombie (the sponsor <strong>of</strong> DBU<br />
ATPE) said the college decided it was<br />
time <strong>to</strong> recognize Region 10 ATPE’s<br />
special relationship with DBU students.<br />
She and the university local unit president<br />
regularly attend Region 10 ATPE<br />
meetings.<br />
“We have developed some very close<br />
relationships with other members,”<br />
Abercrombie says. “They are very supportive<br />
<strong>of</strong> our students, inviting them<br />
<strong>to</strong> do observations in their classrooms<br />
and sharing information with them. In<br />
addition, various local units have provided<br />
financial assistance for our local<br />
unit. They have adopted our students<br />
and treat them royally.”<br />
2009-10 Region 10 ATPE President<br />
Jackie Davis says the award was<br />
meaningful <strong>to</strong> her not only as region<br />
president but also as an educa<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
“As president <strong>of</strong> Region 10 ATPE, I<br />
was thrilled <strong>to</strong> accept the DBU Service<br />
<strong>to</strong> Education Award on behalf <strong>of</strong> a wonderful,<br />
active group <strong>of</strong> educa<strong>to</strong>rs who<br />
support, share and work <strong>to</strong>gether <strong>to</strong><br />
meet the needs <strong>of</strong> our students,” Davis<br />
says. “As an educa<strong>to</strong>r, I am proud <strong>to</strong><br />
share the message <strong>of</strong> the importance <strong>of</strong><br />
education with those who aspire <strong>to</strong> join<br />
us in developing future leaders in the<br />
education field. Service is just a part <strong>of</strong><br />
what educa<strong>to</strong>rs do, and being honored<br />
for our service is quite special.”<br />
We hol<br />
ated eq<br />
tain un<br />
and t<br />
Gove<br />
pow<br />
any<br />
it<br />
<strong>to</strong><br />
p<br />
s
ADVERTISEMENT<br />
5<br />
d these truths <strong>to</strong> be self-evide<br />
ual, that they are endowed by their Crea<strong>to</strong>r<br />
alienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty<br />
he pursuit <strong>of</strong> Happiness. — That <strong>to</strong> secure these rights,<br />
rnments are instituted among Men, deriving their just We hold these<br />
ers from the consent <strong>of</strong> the governed, — That whenever truths <strong>to</strong> be selfevident,<br />
that all<br />
Form <strong>of</strong> Government becomes destructive <strong>of</strong> these ends,<br />
is the Right <strong>of</strong> the People <strong>to</strong> alter or <strong>to</strong> abolish it, and men are cre-<br />
institute new Government, laying its foundation on such<br />
rinciples and organizing its powers in such form, as <strong>to</strong> them<br />
hall seem most likely <strong>to</strong> effect their Safety and Happiness.<br />
Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established<br />
should not be changed for light and transient causes;<br />
and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind are<br />
more disposed <strong>to</strong> suffer, while evils are sufferable than <strong>to</strong><br />
right themselves by abolishing the forms <strong>to</strong> which they are<br />
accus<strong>to</strong>med. But when a long train <strong>of</strong> abuses and usurpations,<br />
pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design <strong>to</strong> reduce<br />
Make a date with<br />
your legisla<strong>to</strong>r<br />
this Valentine’s Day<br />
ATPE Political Involvement<br />
Training and Lobby Day<br />
Feb. 13–14, 2011 · Austin<br />
Learn proven strategies for capturing lawmakers’<br />
attention and respect on Sunday, and then put them<br />
<strong>to</strong> work when you advocate for public education at<br />
the Capi<strong>to</strong>l on Monday. Look for details in ATPE<br />
publications and at atpe.org in the coming months.<br />
their future security.<br />
them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is<br />
their duty, <strong>to</strong> throw <strong>of</strong>f such Government,<br />
and <strong>to</strong> provide new Guards for<br />
Score a hole-in-one<br />
for education<br />
Become a local unit<br />
or region sponsor <strong>of</strong><br />
the ATPE Foundation<br />
Golf Tournament<br />
The success <strong>of</strong> the ATPE Foundation Golf Tournament depends upon sponsorships: 100 percent <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>to</strong>urnament proceeds will go <strong>to</strong>ward the foundation’s literacy, technology, and educa<strong>to</strong>r recruitment<br />
and retention programs. Please visit www.atpefoundation.org/golfTournament.asp for more information<br />
<strong>about</strong> sponsorship opportunities. We appreciate your support!<br />
8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15 • Teravista Golf Club • Round Rock • Four-person scramble<br />
The ATPE Foundation is registered in <strong>Texas</strong> as a nonpr<strong>of</strong>it corporation and is a public charity exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) <strong>of</strong> the Internal Revenue Code.
6<br />
School’s in session<br />
ATPE university local unit members are the ATPE leaders <strong>of</strong> <strong>to</strong>morrow<br />
by Mandy Murray<br />
Education students have a lot on their plates: class work,<br />
student teaching, studying for certification exams. But<br />
some students still find the time <strong>to</strong> get involved on<br />
campus and in the community. And at 19 colleges and universities<br />
around <strong>Texas</strong>, education students are getting involved with ATPE.<br />
Cassie Henson is the president <strong>of</strong> Sam Hous<strong>to</strong>n State University<br />
(SHSU) ATPE. She was introduced <strong>to</strong> ATPE through SHSU ATPE’s<br />
sponsor, Dr. Frank H<strong>of</strong>fman, a pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> library science. The<br />
SHSU local unit was in the process <strong>of</strong> reactivating, and Henson<br />
was glad <strong>to</strong> help. “We are just getting started, so we haven’t had<br />
many events yet,” Henson says. “But we did just have a meet-andgreet,<br />
and we recruited 10 new members <strong>to</strong> our organization,<br />
which was exciting!”<br />
Region 6 and Huntsville ATPE members were instrumental<br />
in bringing the local unit at SHSU back <strong>to</strong> life. “After [the local<br />
unit] fell inactive, I tried <strong>to</strong> recruit students who were teaching<br />
on Huntsville ISD’s campuses,” says Kathy Partin, president <strong>of</strong><br />
Huntsville ATPE. “We had quite a few SHSU members in our local<br />
unit for several years. I would enlist these students <strong>to</strong> return <strong>to</strong><br />
the SHSU Education Department with membership applications<br />
and other materials <strong>to</strong> ‘keep the word out there’ in spite <strong>of</strong> the<br />
chapter’s inactivity.”<br />
The local unit at Hous<strong>to</strong>n Baptist University (HBU) is led this<br />
year by President Lidia Hernandez. (HBU ATPE is sponsored by<br />
education pr<strong>of</strong>essors Linda Brupbacher and Carol McGaughey.)<br />
“As students,” Hernandez says, “we feel it is important <strong>to</strong> not only<br />
take classes but also join an organization that can help us get<br />
connected <strong>to</strong> the field we want <strong>to</strong> enter.” At each local unit meeting,<br />
the group focuses on different subjects; the local unit has<br />
held meetings on career opportunities and stress management.<br />
HBU ATPE members also volunteer in the surrounding community.<br />
Members tu<strong>to</strong>r middle school students each Monday and<br />
conduct school supply and book drives.<br />
Chris<strong>to</strong>pher Scott is local unit president at the University <strong>of</strong><br />
St. Thomas (UST) in Hous<strong>to</strong>n. “I got involved with my ATPE [local<br />
unit] because it was a great way <strong>to</strong> meet new people that are in<br />
the same field as me,” he says. UST ATPE, sponsored by associate<br />
education pr<strong>of</strong>essor Dr. Terry Brandt, gives back <strong>to</strong> both its<br />
school and community. The local unit holds a Halloween carnival<br />
for elementary students on the UST campus each year. Members<br />
also sell T-shirts, hold bake sales and get the ATPE name out at the<br />
beginning <strong>of</strong> each school year through an orientation week booth.<br />
If you’re interested in helping charter a university local unit at a<br />
college near you, please contact ATPE Field Representative Kathy<br />
Lanfer at klanfer@atpe.org or (800) 777-ATPE.<br />
HBU–Lacey Den<strong>to</strong>n, convention–doug eckart, SHSU–LACEY DENTON, Morrow–John Kilpper<br />
Students from HBU meet Feb. 1 <strong>to</strong> discuss stress management techniques.<br />
ATPE university members celebrate at the 30th Annual ATPE State Convention in March.
Is ATPE at<br />
a university<br />
near you<br />
7<br />
In addition <strong>to</strong> Sam Hous<strong>to</strong>n State<br />
University, Hous<strong>to</strong>n Baptist University<br />
and the University <strong>of</strong> St. Thomas, ATPE<br />
has local units at:<br />
• Baylor University<br />
• Dallas Baptist University<br />
• East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist University<br />
• Lone Star College–Tomball<br />
• McMurry University<br />
• Schreiner University<br />
• South <strong>Texas</strong> College<br />
• St. Edward’s University<br />
• Stephen F. Austin State University<br />
• Tarle<strong>to</strong>n State University<br />
SHSU ATPE, Huntsville ATPE and Region 6 members meet in April.<br />
From left: SHSU President Cassie Henson, Treasurer Nicole Tielke, sponsor Frank H<strong>of</strong>fman, Region 6<br />
President Judi Thomas, SHSU Secretary Michelle Folk and Huntsville President Kathy Partin.<br />
• <strong>Texas</strong> A&M University–Central <strong>Texas</strong><br />
• <strong>Texas</strong> A&M University–Corpus Christi<br />
• <strong>Texas</strong> A&M University–Texarkana<br />
• <strong>Texas</strong> Woman’s University<br />
• University <strong>of</strong> Mary Hardin-Baylor<br />
• University <strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong>–Tyler<br />
Going full circle<br />
Mike Morrow, the most recent recipient <strong>of</strong> the Judy Coyle <strong>Texas</strong> Liberty Award<br />
(named after ATPE founding member Judy Coyle and given <strong>to</strong> recognize outstanding<br />
service <strong>to</strong> public education), is an adjunct lecturer at Sam Hous<strong>to</strong>n State University<br />
(SHSU). Morrow was ATPE’s first executive direc<strong>to</strong>r from 1980 <strong>to</strong> 1989.<br />
“Individuals choosing the field <strong>of</strong> education face many challenges for success,”<br />
Morrow says. “The target <strong>of</strong> measured achievement and individual pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
assessment is moving in the political wind. Today, politics has more <strong>to</strong> do with our<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional lives than any <strong>of</strong> us might have imagined. Folks new <strong>to</strong> the field <strong>of</strong><br />
education must be made aware <strong>of</strong> these fac<strong>to</strong>rs and have a hand in shaping the<br />
policies and practices that will guide the future <strong>of</strong> our public schools. Participation<br />
in a pr<strong>of</strong>essional association, in my opinion, is the most effective way <strong>to</strong> influence the<br />
integrity and character <strong>of</strong> our classrooms.<br />
“There is no substitute for a teacher’s knowledge <strong>of</strong> the subject matter they teach. We must also<br />
remember who we teach and why we teach them. Pr<strong>of</strong>essional associations assure that we do not face<br />
the challenge alone.”<br />
Morrow began his career in education as a teacher in North East ISD, where he later served as an<br />
assistant and high school principal. He also served as the superintendent in the Windham School District.<br />
Along with his lecturer duties at SHSU, Morrow currently serves as an educational consultant specializing in<br />
education policy.A
8<br />
Say “aye” <strong>to</strong> ATPE leadership<br />
Where do state <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong>ten discover their leadership potential<br />
On the floor <strong>of</strong> the House <strong>of</strong> Delegates<br />
By Kate Johanns<br />
If you need any further convincing that inviting first-timers<br />
<strong>to</strong> ATPE events is the key <strong>to</strong> developing strong leaders,<br />
consider this: Just 10 years ago, ATPE State President<br />
David de la Garza was sitting at the back <strong>of</strong> the House <strong>of</strong><br />
Delegates (HOD) as a first-time state convention attendee.<br />
In April 2000, de la Garza wasn’t yet a volunteer for his local<br />
unit, and it hadn’t been that many years since he had finally<br />
asked the payroll <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>p deducting TSTA dues from his<br />
paycheck. But as the 2000 HOD debated issues related <strong>to</strong> standing<br />
committee duties, delegate allotments and a dues increase,<br />
something clicked within de la Garza. The rank-and-file member<br />
became an ATPE leader.<br />
“After it was all over and done with, I looked at the head table<br />
and said <strong>to</strong> myself, ‘I want <strong>to</strong> do that one <strong>of</strong> these days,’” de la<br />
Garza says. “I was hooked.”<br />
De la Garza was encouraged <strong>to</strong><br />
attend the state convention<br />
by his ATPE men<strong>to</strong>r, longtime<br />
Northside (20) ATPE<br />
leader Lynda Stark. Stark<br />
had recruited de la Garza as<br />
an ATPE member when he<br />
transferred <strong>to</strong> Northside from<br />
Edgewood ISD. Stark kept<br />
asking him <strong>to</strong> attend ATPE<br />
events, and she finally got<br />
him <strong>to</strong> attend the 20th Annual<br />
ATPE State Convention in<br />
Corpus Christi. He was immediately impressed by the atmosphere<br />
<strong>of</strong> the HOD.<br />
“Everything was smooth and in control and courteous,” de la<br />
Garza says. “I remember how organized everything was and how<br />
everyone really listened and paid attention <strong>to</strong> what was going on.”<br />
The school year after his first HOD experience, de la Garza<br />
switched campuses and had the opportunity <strong>to</strong> become a campus<br />
rep. His leadership path <strong>to</strong>ok him <strong>to</strong> local unit treasurer, local unit<br />
president, region vice president and so on.<br />
De la Garza’s experience echoes that <strong>of</strong> other ATPE state<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficers, including State Past President Jerry Bonham.<br />
“I realized that I wanted <strong>to</strong> step in<strong>to</strong> the role <strong>of</strong> state leadership<br />
while serving as a delegate and seeing the excitement generated<br />
at the state convention,” Bonham says. “Everyone in that room is<br />
a leader in this association, just by the sheer act <strong>of</strong> coming <strong>to</strong> the<br />
convention. I don’t think all delegates realize that.”<br />
ATPE State Past President Connie Kilday, who, coincidentally,<br />
presided over de la Garza’s first state convention, says that<br />
although the role <strong>of</strong> delegate can at first be somewhat daunting, it<br />
is ultimately empowering.<br />
“I realized early on that my voice really did count, and that we,<br />
as ATPE, really are member-owned and member-governed,” Kilday<br />
says. “The role as a delegate helped me <strong>to</strong> understand that if<br />
someone didn’t step up <strong>to</strong> speak and do the job, our future as an<br />
organization would be threatened. It is important for us as educa<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
<strong>to</strong> voice our opinions and expect <strong>to</strong> be heard if we expect for<br />
public education <strong>to</strong> grow and change in a positive way.”<br />
© ISTOCKPHOTO/THINKSTOCK2010; Hod pho<strong>to</strong>s–Erica Friloux
9<br />
ATPE leadership led de la Garza <strong>to</strong> similar realizations. At one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the first ATPE events he attended, he heard Rep. Jose Menendez<br />
(D–San An<strong>to</strong>nio) discuss the perception around the Capi<strong>to</strong>l<br />
that educa<strong>to</strong>rs don’t vote. That presentation “lit the fire,” de la<br />
Garza recalls. “Wait a minute: This teacher votes.” He began <strong>to</strong><br />
stand up at every faculty meeting and remind his colleagues that<br />
they, <strong>to</strong>o, needed <strong>to</strong> make educa<strong>to</strong>rs’ voices heard at the polls.<br />
“Twenty years ago, I would not have walked in<strong>to</strong> a legisla<strong>to</strong>r’s<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice and asked anything,” de la Garza says. “But being a member<br />
<strong>of</strong> ATPE has empowered me and given me the right <strong>to</strong>ols <strong>to</strong> approach<br />
lawmakers and ask <strong>about</strong> their views and what they stand<br />
for. I know that I can pick up the phone or knock on legisla<strong>to</strong>rs’<br />
doors and they will listen—but not if we don’t approach them.”<br />
ATPE is an avenue for educa<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> actively participate in<br />
community, state and national affairs involving public education,<br />
something Kilday says more educa<strong>to</strong>rs need <strong>to</strong> recognize is a<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional obligation.<br />
“Many educa<strong>to</strong>rs feel like their jobs are only in the classrooms<br />
or hallways <strong>of</strong> our school, when in fact our job extends out in<strong>to</strong> the<br />
community,” she says. “As educa<strong>to</strong>rs, we need <strong>to</strong> remember that<br />
we are more knowledgeable [<strong>about</strong> schools] than those who are<br />
charged with making the rules by which we must abide. For this<br />
reason, we must be the positive voice <strong>of</strong> public education.”<br />
As president, de la Garza is looking forward <strong>to</strong> serving as chair<br />
<strong>of</strong> the first ATPE HOD <strong>to</strong> meet at the all-new ATPE Summit—<br />
as well as continuing ATPE’s proud tradition <strong>of</strong> conducting its<br />
business with dignity. “We can agree <strong>to</strong> disagree, but we do it very<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionally,” he says.<br />
De la Garza strongly encourages veteran ATPE leaders <strong>to</strong> bring<br />
first-timers <strong>to</strong> Leader U 2010, ATPE’s Political Involvement Training<br />
and Lobby Day in February 2011, and the summit in July<br />
2011. As his personal ATPE experience proves, event attendance<br />
is a powerful trigger for leadership success.<br />
Case closed. A<br />
In her role as committee chairwoman, ATPE State Past President Connie Kilday<br />
presents the 2010-11 Resolutions Committee report <strong>to</strong> the HOD March 27.<br />
Committee service is an excellent stepping s<strong>to</strong>ne for region and state leadership.<br />
ATPE State Past President Jerry Bonham and State President David de la Garza were<br />
both inspired <strong>to</strong> pursue state leadership roles because <strong>of</strong> their positive experiences in<br />
the House <strong>of</strong> Delegates.<br />
The ATPE House <strong>of</strong> Delegates will hold its 31st meeting during the ATPE Summit,<br />
July 20–23, 2011, at the Austin Convention Center.<br />
2010-11 ATPE State President David de la Garza accepts the gavel from 2009-10 ATPE<br />
State President Sam Spurlock during the 30th Annual ATPE State Convention.
10<br />
Rising <strong>to</strong> the <strong>to</strong>p<br />
2009-10 award finalists are the crème de la crème<br />
Congratulations <strong>to</strong> the 2009-10 finalists for Local Unit <strong>of</strong> the Year, Campus Representative <strong>of</strong> the Year and the Sam<br />
Hous<strong>to</strong>n Award for Political Involvement. To find out who the recipients are for each award, you’ll have <strong>to</strong> attend<br />
Leader U 2010: The Choice Is Right, July 15–17 at the Austin Convention Center. Visit www.atpe.org/LeaderU for details.<br />
Local Unit <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />
finalists<br />
Category: 1–500 members<br />
Ballinger<br />
The local unit shows appreciation <strong>to</strong> members<br />
by giving each an ATPE promo item<br />
during the school year.<br />
Hays<br />
Hays leaders serve on various district committees<br />
and were involved in choosing<br />
a different health insurance provider for<br />
Hays CISD employees, a switch that resulted<br />
in lower rates for most staff members.<br />
Huntsville<br />
After being elected <strong>to</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice in the local<br />
unit’s first virtual election, all five Huntsville<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficers attended Leader U 2009 <strong>to</strong><br />
prepare for the coming membership year.<br />
Category: 1,001-plus members<br />
Cypress-Fairbanks<br />
In order <strong>to</strong> best serve members in this<br />
rapidly growing school district, local unit<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficers are assigned <strong>to</strong> clusters <strong>of</strong> schools<br />
and men<strong>to</strong>r the campus reps at those<br />
locations.<br />
Category: University<br />
Hous<strong>to</strong>n Baptist University<br />
Local unit members men<strong>to</strong>r middle<br />
school students through Hous<strong>to</strong>n Baptist<br />
University’s Summer Academy, a twoweek<br />
on-campus program that exposes<br />
low-income students <strong>to</strong> higher education<br />
opportunities.<br />
McMurry University<br />
With the assistance <strong>of</strong> Abilene ATPE and<br />
Region 14 ATPE leaders, McMurry University<br />
members have taken an interest in<br />
political involvement and encouraging<br />
future teachers <strong>to</strong> vote.<br />
<strong>Texas</strong> A&M University–Central <strong>Texas</strong><br />
The local unit is the largest student<br />
organization on the <strong>Texas</strong> A&M University–<br />
Central <strong>Texas</strong> campus.<br />
Campus Representative<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Year finalists<br />
1–500 members<br />
Ma Elena Ingram, McAllen<br />
Jerry Jarrell, North Lamar<br />
Xavier Young, Nacogdoches<br />
501–1,000 members<br />
Hec<strong>to</strong>r Cruz, Weslaco<br />
Debra Folk, Willis<br />
1,001-plus members<br />
Audra Boney, Humble<br />
Holli Rice, Den<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Stacey Ward, Humble<br />
Sam Hous<strong>to</strong>n Award<br />
for Political Involvement<br />
finalists<br />
Barbara Jo Green, Mesquite<br />
Gayle Sampley, Humble<br />
Richard Wiggins, Boerne<br />
Den<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Plano<br />
North Lamar<br />
Northside (20)<br />
In addition <strong>to</strong> supporting the ATPE Foundation’s<br />
Beth Ann Rogers Literacy Initiative,<br />
the local unit gave a $300 literacy<br />
grant <strong>to</strong> the school libraries at each <strong>of</strong><br />
Northside ISD’s four new campuses.<br />
Plano<br />
Local unit leaders display social-media<br />
savvy by regularly updating Plano ATPE’s<br />
page on Facebook, which is attracting a<br />
growing number <strong>of</strong> fans.<br />
<br />
McMurry University<br />
Ballinger<br />
Boerne<br />
Mesquite<br />
Nacogdoches<br />
<strong>Texas</strong> A&M University–<br />
Central <strong>Texas</strong><br />
Huntsville <br />
Willis<br />
Humble<br />
Hays<br />
Cypress-Fairbanks<br />
Northside (20)<br />
McAllen<br />
Weslaco<br />
Hous<strong>to</strong>n Baptist<br />
Univerisity
911<br />
<strong>Want</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>talk</strong> <strong>about</strong> ATPE<br />
There’s a leader for that<br />
In the 30 years since ATPE was founded, much has changed (Join ATPE online! E-mail your legisla<strong>to</strong>rs!<br />
Watch leadership webinars!), but one thing hasn’t: the power <strong>of</strong> interpersonal communication.<br />
During the 2009-10 school year, the more than 5,000 ATPE members listed here dedicated themselves<br />
<strong>to</strong> making sure their colleagues knew <strong>about</strong> ATPE’s protection, advocacy and resources. Thanks<br />
<strong>to</strong> these volunteers’ efforts, more than 115,000 <strong>Texas</strong> educa<strong>to</strong>rs are ATPE members, which makes<br />
ATPE the preeminent educa<strong>to</strong>rs’ association in <strong>Texas</strong>—and the largest independent educa<strong>to</strong>rs’<br />
organization in the United States. When these leaders say “I choose ATPE,” people listen.<br />
© ISTOCKPHOTO/THINKSTOCK2010; APP ICON ILLUSTRATIONS BY CAM TODD
12<br />
Local unit (number <strong>of</strong> members)<br />
Brownsville (537)<br />
President: Jose Garza<br />
Leaders: Maria Aldape,<br />
Sara Aldape, Lillie Bowman,<br />
Patty Diaz, Terry Duran, Celina<br />
Garcia, Josefa Garcia, Bea Garza,<br />
Maria Garza, Miguel Hernandez,<br />
Samuel Hernandez, Angie Leal,<br />
Martin Leal, Irma Medina, Nora<br />
Ontiveros-Hinojosa, Becky<br />
Perales, Robert Perez, Greg<br />
Rincones, Micaela Willingham<br />
Donna (101)<br />
President: Ida Garcia<br />
Leaders: Juan Garcia,<br />
Marta Mata<br />
Edinburg (776)<br />
President: Amancio Garza<br />
Leaders: Elizabeth Aguilar,<br />
Edna Ayala, Michael Balderas,<br />
Maria Caltzontzint, Julie Carcano,<br />
Natasha Chavez, Jesse Dennett,<br />
Mike Dennett, Liza Garcia,<br />
Vic<strong>to</strong>ria Garcia, Yvonne Garcia,<br />
Mona Garza, Roel Garza, Gabriel<br />
Gasper, Anabel Guerra, Melissa<br />
Guzman, Rosio Jauregui, Kelly<br />
Johnson, Emmanuel Leon, Lidia<br />
Longoria, Lourdes Lopez, Rick<br />
Morales, Yvonne Muhammad,<br />
Rolando Munoz, Marlen Olivarez,<br />
Eva Richmond, Felicia Salinas,<br />
Dee Dee Tharp<br />
Harlingen (122)<br />
President: Hilario Lopez<br />
Leaders: Raquel Cortez,<br />
Belinda Duran<br />
Hidalgo (65)<br />
President: Emmanuel Garcia<br />
Leaders: Fela Alamanza,<br />
Edna Cas<strong>to</strong>rena<br />
La Feria (156)<br />
President: Ginny Drawe<br />
Leaders: Diane Callaway,<br />
Wendy Coronado, Julie Dale,<br />
Annette Jalifi, Cindy Moore,<br />
Patricia Noyola<br />
Region 1<br />
President: Ma Elena Ingram<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r: Mike Lopez<br />
La Joya (324)<br />
President: Mike Lopez<br />
Leaders: Tony Borrego, Rozanna<br />
Chapa, Ubaldo Cirlos, Alba Cline,<br />
Bernard Cline, Mary Conover,<br />
Cristina Cortina-Villarreal, Vangie<br />
Garza, Maria Hernandez, Sylvia<br />
Hernandez, Nidia Lozano, Hilda<br />
Martinez, Julia Olvera, Roxanne<br />
Pena, John Robinson, Tony Trejo,<br />
Maria Tristan, Jose Vasquez,<br />
Sandra Vasquez, Norma Vega,<br />
Maria Villarreal, Rene Villarreal<br />
La Villa (19)<br />
President: Belinda Garza<br />
Leaders: Dalia Puga,<br />
Macaria Salinas<br />
Laredo (520)<br />
President: Sylvia Moreno<br />
Leaders: Raquel Bradley, Trina<br />
Brat<strong>to</strong>n, Esther Buckley, Felisa<br />
Eveland, Joe Pel<strong>to</strong><br />
Los Fresnos (142)<br />
President: Alice Garza<br />
Leaders: Margarita Galvan,<br />
George Olivo<br />
McAllen (340)<br />
President: Terrie Schuette<br />
Leaders: Cassandra Disbro,<br />
Twila Figueroa, Ma Elena Ingram,<br />
Sandra McMurtray, Brian Pee,<br />
Gene Philbrook, Cathy Requenez,<br />
Sandra Requenez, Nora Sanchez,<br />
Marilyn Schroeder, Lety Vasquez<br />
Mercedes (142)<br />
President: Nellie Barrientes-Garza<br />
Leaders: Patricia Billups,<br />
Lee Garza, Manuel Garza,<br />
Sylvia Gonzalez, Yvonne Manzano,<br />
Hec<strong>to</strong>r Martinez, Susana Martinez,<br />
Manuela Rivas, Melissa White,<br />
Zaharia Zavala, Gerry Zuniga<br />
Mission (537)<br />
President: Fernando Perez<br />
Leaders: Priscilla Aparicio,<br />
Imelda Becho, Paula Bedinghaus,<br />
Elda Cantu, Tara Connell,<br />
Bertha Cuellar, Ana Flores,<br />
Esperanza Flores, Maria Garcia,<br />
Azucena Garza, Elizabeth Garza,<br />
Cindy Hernandez, Linda Lerma,<br />
Lois Prukop-Reyes, Alicia Solis,<br />
Angie Trevino, An<strong>to</strong>nio Urrabazo,<br />
Lupita Vela, Maria Vela<br />
North Starr (29)<br />
President: Trini Garza<br />
Leaders: Silvia Alaniz, Christina<br />
Delgado, Araceli Garza, Norma<br />
Juarez, Veronica Lopez, Gloria<br />
Ramos, Maria Rodriguez, Maria<br />
So<strong>to</strong>, San Juanita Vela<br />
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo<br />
(523)<br />
President: Mert Rodriguez<br />
Leaders: Olga Baldazo,<br />
Rosa Botello, Diana Calderon,<br />
Anabel Castillo, Rebecca Conrad,<br />
Valerie Cordova, Gricelda<br />
Crosby, Bedelia Cuellar, Susanna<br />
Escobedo, Pearl Flores, Susan<br />
Garza, Ludivina Gonzalez, Julie<br />
Juarez, Juan Leija, Bobbie Sue<br />
Lopez, Laura Lozano, Lisa<br />
Martinez, Anabel Mendova,<br />
Linda Moncivais, Debora<br />
Moreno, Mary Navarro-Garza,<br />
Maricruz Nie<strong>to</strong>, Teresa Ovalle,<br />
Thelma Rex, Belinda Rodriguez,<br />
Eloisa Rodriguez, Janie Rodriguez,<br />
Mary Rodriguez, Florestela<br />
Saldana, Sonia Salinas, Felipa<br />
Sanchez, SanJuanita Sepulveda,<br />
Delma Singleterry, Rockie<br />
Solis, Jenny Solis-Garza, Michael<br />
Sweet, Isabel Vasquez<br />
Rio Grande City (406)<br />
President: Juan Garcia<br />
Leaders: Gloria Alvarez, Lupe<br />
Amador, Leonor Rodriguez,<br />
Adelina Villarreal, Mike Villarreal<br />
Rio Hondo (167)<br />
President: Susie Andrews<br />
Leaders: Melissa Aguirre, Lillie<br />
Arredondo, Yasmin Hernandez,<br />
Yesenia Hernandez, Jessica<br />
Lopez, Stephanie McIver,<br />
Ralph Nie<strong>to</strong>, Ida Ortega,<br />
Connie Sauceda, Pedro Trevino,<br />
Karen Waters<br />
Roma (201)<br />
President: Javier Riojas<br />
Leaders: Lorena Barrera, Rosa<br />
Barrera, Ruth Chapa, Xochitl<br />
Garcia, Sandra Gonzalez, Olga<br />
Pena, Marcela Ramirez, Natalie<br />
Ramirez, Alvilda Recio, Leida<br />
Reyes, Eva Riojas, Jaime Saenz,<br />
Marissa Saenz, Eliza Villarreal<br />
Santa Rosa (81)<br />
President: Eddie Hinojosa<br />
Leaders: Martina Benavides,<br />
Anna Gaytan, Sandra Guerrero<br />
Sharyland (42)<br />
President: Rhonda Beall<br />
Leader: Carla Trussell<br />
South <strong>Texas</strong> (56)<br />
President: Jacquie Palamara<br />
Leaders: Louisa Benavidez,<br />
April Gutierrez, Cle<strong>of</strong>as Martinez,<br />
Evey Martinez, Linda Sauceda,<br />
Steven Schneider<br />
South <strong>Texas</strong> College (134)<br />
President: Lyla de la Torre<br />
Leaders: Julia Jimenez,<br />
Kendra Paxman, Mark Vela,<br />
Rene Zuniga<br />
United (268)<br />
President: Beverly Goodin<br />
Herrera<br />
Leaders: Lilia Cantu,<br />
Alfredo Jimenez,<br />
Hec<strong>to</strong>r Montemayor,<br />
Lamar Ramirez, Joel Solis<br />
Weslaco (675)<br />
President: Aggie Aguirre<br />
Leaders: Laura Balderrama,<br />
Aaron Barbosa, Janie Cantu,<br />
Rosie Cantu, Frances Contreras,<br />
Hec<strong>to</strong>r Cruz, Esther Davila,<br />
Betty de los San<strong>to</strong>s, Melissa Diaz,<br />
Gilbert Guardiola, Dora Guerra,<br />
Roger Gutierrez, Mildred Howell,<br />
Maggie Lugo, Margarita Marin,<br />
Susan Martin, Mamie Miller, Lisa<br />
Nie<strong>to</strong>, Denise Park, Trini Peralez,<br />
Omar Rivera, Melva Segura,<br />
David Silva, Gloria Silva,<br />
Jeannie Silva, Ernes<strong>to</strong> Trevino,<br />
Norma Trevino<br />
Willacy County (227)<br />
President: Pat Brashear<br />
Leaders: Bob Brashear,<br />
Virginia Denny, Peter Pointer,<br />
Jesse Smith, Greg S<strong>to</strong>rms<br />
Zapata (202)<br />
President: Michael Villarreal<br />
Leaders: Lisa Castillo,<br />
Mari Garza, Vicky Garza,<br />
Adalinda Saenz, David Saenz,<br />
Laura Villarreal
Agua Dulce (27)<br />
President: Aaron Bonds<br />
Leaders: Joy Brown, Alexandra<br />
San<strong>to</strong>s, Laura Valls<br />
Alice (395)<br />
President: Roni Wymore<br />
Leaders: Pixie Edwards,<br />
Juli-Anna Flores, Kandace Fox,<br />
Thelma Gallimore-Aguilar, Gloria<br />
Gutierrez, Anna Holmgreen,<br />
Cecilia Lerma, Norma Montemayor,<br />
Ruben Pena, Lauro Rios, Alicia<br />
Rivadeneyra, Catarino Rodriguez,<br />
Annette Starr, Sharon Trevino,<br />
Norma Zuniga<br />
Aransas County (116)<br />
President: Candace Ochoa<br />
Leaders: Conchetta Bennett,<br />
Angela Martin, Sandy Mel<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
Judy Weddell<br />
Aransas Pass (109)<br />
President: Margaret<br />
Montemayor<br />
Leaders: Pamela Min<strong>to</strong>n, Norma<br />
Perez, Betty Up<strong>to</strong>n, Esther<br />
Vasquez<br />
Banquete (58)<br />
President: Emily Francis-Roach<br />
Leader: Mariella Killian<br />
Beeville (139)<br />
President: Norma Rodriguez<br />
Leaders: Ophelia de los San<strong>to</strong>s,<br />
Richard Franco, David Kennedy,<br />
Lucy Martinez, James Stevenson<br />
Ben Bolt-Pali<strong>to</strong> Blanco (46)<br />
President: Naida de la Paz<br />
Leaders: Janie Anderson,<br />
Anna Buentello<br />
Brooks County (137)<br />
President: Estella Anzualda<br />
Leaders: Amanda Garza,<br />
Naida Vela<br />
Calallen (60)<br />
President: S<strong>to</strong>rmi Miller<br />
Leaders: Christina Crouse,<br />
Amanda Drake<br />
Region 2<br />
President: Estella Sanders<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r: Rose Perez<br />
Corpus Christi (1,062)<br />
President: Virginia Randal<br />
Leaders: Anna Adame, Veronica<br />
Alvarado, Emmanuel Ayala,<br />
Michelle Barabino, Steve Barrera,<br />
Rogenia Bonds, Myra Cantu,<br />
Sandra Cantu-Hinojosa,<br />
April Chapa, Carole Chemberlin,<br />
Delia Choate, Omelia DeLeon,<br />
Lori Escamilla, Graciela Garcia,<br />
Cesarea Germain, Barbara<br />
Gonzalez, Monica Gonzalez-Rios,<br />
Maria Guerra, Laurie Guerrero,<br />
Jackie Hannebaum,<br />
Pamela Harrison, Dick Hines,<br />
Norma Hinojosa, Rita Ann Hoy,<br />
Maria Huerta, Sylvia Johnson,<br />
Michelle Jones, Sarah Jump,<br />
Margaret Lara, Brenda Law,<br />
Yvette Lopez, Beatrice Magallan,<br />
Margaret Marquez, Dana<br />
Matthews, Sara Montez, Cleo<br />
Morales, Velma Moreno,<br />
Veronica Morin, Melissa Naranjo-<br />
Rodriguez, Virginia Olson,<br />
Freddy Ortiz, Juventino Ortiz,<br />
Kathy Ortiz, Norma Perez,<br />
Rose Perez, Rosie Pinon,<br />
Rebecca Quinones, Vicki Recio,<br />
Michael Reiling, Frank Reyna,<br />
Kathryn Rhodes, Jesus Rivera,<br />
Tracie Rodriguez, Ellen Royce,<br />
Deborah Saavedra, Irasema<br />
Saavedra, Minerva Salazar,<br />
Rebecca Salinas, Janet Shearer,<br />
Norma Solis, Susan Sustaire,<br />
Debbie Torres, Yolanda Vargas,<br />
Michelle Vasquez, Vanessa<br />
Vasquez, Rhonda Vela,<br />
Ronald Vela, Mary Warner<br />
Driscoll (42)<br />
President: Janell Owen<br />
Leader: Rhonda Greif<br />
Flour Bluff (99)<br />
President: Betsy Stein<br />
Leaders: Cindy Ames,<br />
Joan Bates, Allyison Burdett,<br />
Crystal Dunbar, Lori Kroll,<br />
Elizabeth Lee, Cynthia<br />
McGaughey, Beverly Perkins<br />
Freer (53)<br />
President: Rosie Iglesias-Salinas<br />
Leaders: Margaret Lee,<br />
Belinda Rangel, James Williams<br />
George West (69)<br />
President: Sandra Liska<br />
Leaders: Mary Blevins, Ellie<br />
Jimerson, Rosemary Liska,<br />
Glenda Locke, Nancy McKinney<br />
Gregory-Portland (72)<br />
President: Norber<strong>to</strong> Jimenez<br />
Leaders: Judy Monk,<br />
Teresa Raney<br />
Ingleside (102)<br />
President: Christine Stephens<br />
Leaders: Linda Rubalcaba,<br />
Wayne Stephens, Traci Sturgeon<br />
Kingsville (73)<br />
President: Ode Moreno<br />
Leaders: Christy Gonzalez,<br />
Danny Naranjo, Eddie Rios<br />
Pettus (39)<br />
President: Norma Pr<strong>of</strong>fitt<br />
Leaders: Johnny Pr<strong>of</strong>fitt,<br />
Susan Secord<br />
Port Aransas (27)<br />
President: Janis Moore<br />
Leader: Carly Carlough<br />
Ricardo (37)<br />
President: Marla Duron<br />
Leaders: Melissa DeUrioste,<br />
Eva Garcia, Candice Ley,<br />
Patsy Martinez, Rita Valenzuela<br />
Riviera (40)<br />
President: Carol McFall<br />
Leaders: Cathy Borden,<br />
Nona M<strong>of</strong>fitt, Cydne Reynolds,<br />
Jana Weiland<br />
Robs<strong>to</strong>wn (191)<br />
President: Armando Castro<br />
Leaders: Karen Anderson,<br />
Tencha Castro, Mario Guerra,<br />
Letty Ruiz, Ruben Sanchez<br />
San Diego (56)<br />
President: Rebecca Saenz<br />
Leaders: Elvira Davis,<br />
Ana Lisa Garcia, Pamela Garcia,<br />
Maria Garza, Noemi Morales<br />
Santa Gertrudis (39)<br />
President: Tules Ramirez<br />
Leaders: Lina Flores,<br />
Debra Hinojosa, Donita Powell<br />
Sin<strong>to</strong>n (84)<br />
President: Brenda Galbreath<br />
Leaders: Angelica Basaldu,<br />
Kandice Kauk<br />
Skidmore-Tynan (46)<br />
President: Judy Whatley<br />
Leader: Arleen Salge<br />
<strong>Texas</strong> A&M University–<br />
Corpus Christi (336)<br />
President: Corinna Longoria<br />
Leaders: Annette Guerra,<br />
Clarissa Moreno, Lauren Wessel<br />
Three Rivers (55)<br />
President: Robin Curbello<br />
Leaders: Kimberly Graves,<br />
Margaret O’Neal, Carolyn Orsak,<br />
Diane Wilson<br />
West Oso (64)<br />
President: Rose Koonce<br />
Leaders: Staci Gurleski,<br />
Mary Martinez, Deena Taylor,<br />
Lilia Villarreal<br />
13
14<br />
Region 3<br />
President: Yvonne MEHARG<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r: JAN WOMACK<br />
Region 4<br />
President: RON FITZWATER<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r: ANN PETRILLO<br />
Austwell-Tivoli (7)<br />
President: Zachary Crawford<br />
Leader: Jackie Hanselman<br />
Calhoun County (37)<br />
President: Rita Crow<br />
Leaders: Roman Hill, Paulette<br />
Savage, Barbara Stuart<br />
Columbus (61)<br />
President: Debbie Petrosky<br />
Leaders: Amber Berger,<br />
Marcus Gonzales, Teresa Harbich,<br />
Terri Jurek, Tamalyn Neuendorff,<br />
Sheila Prause<br />
East Bernard (65)<br />
President: Norma Robinson<br />
Leaders: Cindy Gertson,<br />
Amber Karasek, Arnalynn Kellner,<br />
Sheila Kolafa, Karen Riley<br />
El Campo (164)<br />
President: Joy Roppolo<br />
Leaders: Patti Montello,<br />
Susan Nohavitza, Christine<br />
Richter, Kathy Smith<br />
Falls City (52)<br />
President: Cathy S<strong>to</strong>lle<br />
Leaders: Phyllis Jarzombek,<br />
Dorothy Kotara, Patricia Startz,<br />
Debbie Wiatrek<br />
Ganado (52)<br />
President: Jonel Knuppel<br />
Leader: Melissa Fowler<br />
Goliad (98)<br />
President: Jan Womack<br />
Leaders: Mary Guerrero,<br />
Yvonne Meharg, Gigi Ousley,<br />
Vicki Wimberly, Vicky<br />
Youngblood<br />
Hallettsville (37)<br />
President: Brenda Masek<br />
Leader: Brian Leist<br />
Louise (37)<br />
President: Robbie Gonzales<br />
Leaders: Michelle Brown,<br />
Lori Heard, Doris Ochoa<br />
Nordheim (5)<br />
President: Meliss Eckhardt<br />
Leaders: Ann Marie Garcia,<br />
Shirley Karnei, Dianna Soliz,<br />
Jovita Villarreal<br />
Palacios (158)<br />
President: Kay Lawson<br />
Leaders: Donna Dillard,<br />
Terry Divers, Andy Erdelt, Mary<br />
Kathryn Erdelt, Marie Garcia,<br />
Shelley Newsom, Marina Spaw,<br />
Yen Tran, Kymberli Zamarripa<br />
Refugio (54)<br />
President: Beth Linscomb<br />
Leaders: Marcia Bingham,<br />
Anna Garcia<br />
Tidehaven (42)<br />
President: Darlene Shick<br />
Leaders: Christine Naiser,<br />
Stacy Novak, Shirley Webernick,<br />
Jane Zapalac<br />
Van Vleck (53)<br />
President: Meredith Keelan<br />
Leaders: Kathy Diehm,<br />
Tiffany Oncken, Gena Smith<br />
Vic<strong>to</strong>ria (72)<br />
President: Matthew Pope<br />
Leader: Margie Flores<br />
Weimar (39)<br />
President: Phyllis Jurica<br />
Leaders: Brenda Miller,<br />
Kristy Okruhlik, LuEllen Ot<strong>to</strong><br />
Whar<strong>to</strong>n (63)<br />
President: Sue Boyette<br />
Leaders: Iann Flowers, Sara Wind<br />
Yoakum (29)<br />
President: Tina Hawkins<br />
Leaders: Annalyn Karl,<br />
Tomi Soehnge, Janice Thomas,<br />
Malissa Williams<br />
Aldine (446)<br />
President: Wanda Giles<br />
Leaders: Solomon Aikharaekpen,<br />
Paul Ballard, Jacquelyne Bradford,<br />
Phillis Bruchmiller, Phyllis Burns,<br />
Fizza Butt, Phyllis Camarata,<br />
Judith Comeaux, Darla Cooksey,<br />
Stacey Cunningham, Generosa<br />
de la Torre, Donna Demarchos,<br />
Louisa Dunn, Cheryl Fendley,<br />
Maria Garcia, Jeffrey Gross,<br />
Gail Hall, Kelly Hallberg,<br />
Tanisha Hanks, Russell Hargraves,<br />
Valerie Hernandez, Delia Izaguirre,<br />
Ralph Jackson, Irma Jimenez,<br />
Paula Johnson, Jo Ann Kimmel,<br />
Karen Large, Herbert McDaniel,<br />
Mary Neeley-Stevens,<br />
Juliet Olabisi, Anita Palmer,<br />
Isidro Reyes, Geraldine Simmons,<br />
Sally Soileau, Linda Stevens,<br />
Andrea Thompson, MaIsabelita<br />
Tuliao, Marilyn Venne,<br />
Kenneth Weaver, Marcia Weikel,<br />
Bridget W<strong>of</strong>ford<br />
Alief (860)<br />
President: Debbie S<strong>to</strong>lpa<br />
Leaders: Lisa Allison,<br />
Ricardo Arriola-Gonzalez,<br />
Pamela Aycock, Debra Bennett,<br />
Myra Busby, Wendi Carpenter,<br />
Jorge Cavazos, Wendy Cavazos,<br />
Doris Curry, Elizabeth Curtis,<br />
Janet Dammann, Fernanda Del<br />
Villar, Jacqui DeRome,<br />
Dayna DiCenso, Cynthia Felder,<br />
Linda Glasser, Sarah Heinsbroek,<br />
Wilhelmina Ho, Heriber<strong>to</strong> Ibarra<br />
Abrego, Veronica Jones,<br />
Tammy Kane, Cheryle Katribe,<br />
Jodi Knuppel, Mark Longino,<br />
Jeannie Lopez, Tony Makanji,<br />
Diane Marlowe, Lynn Miller,<br />
Debbie Mott, Sonja Nitsch,<br />
Amy Owens, Cindi Payne,<br />
Jerry Rider, LaKeytra Ross,<br />
Julie Sanders, Ticia Schonefeld,<br />
Christina Stark, Phyllis Steffek,<br />
Lottie Thomas, Teresa Toliver,<br />
Linda Treend, Sharon Walls,<br />
Louis Werner, Terry White,<br />
Marshall Williams, Sarah Yur<br />
Alvin (392)<br />
President: Jennifer Tanner-<br />
Murray<br />
Leaders: Kimberly Ayres,<br />
Kathleen Batchelor, Emily Faulk,<br />
Ron Fitzwater, Kim Ford, Connie<br />
Hamil<strong>to</strong>n, Valerie H<strong>of</strong>fpauir,<br />
Tanya Meinecke, Sue Monts,<br />
Shirley Moore, Loretta Palmore,<br />
Claudia Reid-Jackson,<br />
Consuelo S<strong>to</strong>kes, Kay Totty,<br />
Pamela Vreeland<br />
Anahuac (48)<br />
President: Carol Nugent<br />
Leaders: April Dougan,<br />
Tammy Duhon, Donna Standley,<br />
Kay Zieschang<br />
Angle<strong>to</strong>n (11)<br />
President: Makeda Stroman<br />
Leaders: Ketti Eipers-Smith,<br />
An<strong>to</strong>inette Woodson<br />
Brazosport (78)<br />
President: Peggy Keillor<br />
Leader: Jo Linda Marshall<br />
Channelview (158)<br />
President: Karen Bryant<br />
Leaders: Karen Butler,<br />
Gerri Haire, Margaret Tip<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Clear Creek (355)<br />
President: Doris Camp<br />
Leaders: Cheryl Beu,<br />
Cynthia Bradley, Laurie Briggs,<br />
Holly Demuynck, Jeanne DeVezin,<br />
Margaret Hairs<strong>to</strong>n, Kelly Henry,<br />
Rebecca Jamison, Kathy Koch,<br />
Donald Mize, Martha Pierson,<br />
Elizabeth Smith, Leda Smith,<br />
Susan Sotsuda, Amy Thac,<br />
J. T. Thomas, Nanette VanCampen<br />
Cleveland (76)<br />
President: Allison Alpha<br />
Leaders: Mary Giles,<br />
Jennifer Taylor<br />
Columbia-Brazoria (76)<br />
President: Bess Simple<br />
Leaders: Pam Erwin, Terry German,<br />
Debra Griffin, Donna King,<br />
Amy Stephenson
Crosby (67)<br />
President: Lisa Kallies<br />
Leader: Meredith Hobbs Hackney<br />
Cypress-Fairbanks (2,213)<br />
President: Eli Rodriguez<br />
Leaders: Stephanie Bailey,<br />
Sue Bathe, Lisabeth Belinoski,<br />
Laura Bissey, James Bosworth,<br />
Angela Bowen, Kay Bradbury,<br />
Al Brien, Wendy Brien,<br />
Susan Byrne, Allison Cheatham,<br />
Carolyn C<strong>of</strong>felt, Karen Comer,<br />
Maribel Contreras-Hel<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
Kristi Crawford, Sherie Doyle,<br />
Jody Duvall, Cazzie Escalante,<br />
Rhonda Esterak, Patricia Fisher-<br />
Holmes, Glynis Fletcher,<br />
Jessica Flowers, Sylvia Foster,<br />
Katie Freed, Cynthia Gilbert,<br />
Randi Gl<strong>of</strong>f, Charlotte Godsey,<br />
Jay Guerrero, Susan Guidry,<br />
Gloria Hawthorne, Holly Hays,<br />
Carrie Hendrix, Judy Hitchcock,<br />
Donna Holle, Dorothy Hulett,<br />
Nola Jensen, Jenifer Johnson,<br />
Rebecca Kassing, Becky Keels,<br />
Janet Kramer, Jennifer Lappe,<br />
Sharon Lemmerz, Cindy Lorenz,<br />
Dale Maddox, Brenda McMenamy,<br />
Janice McSpadden, Julie Medrano,<br />
Lin Moore, Kathleen Moreman,<br />
Kyla Mote, Blanca Nunez, Roman<br />
Nunez, Marilyn Ocker, Cynthia<br />
Perry, Paige Phares, Ginger<br />
Picone, Debbie Robbins-Williams,<br />
Jerry Roberts, Peggy Roberts,<br />
Anne Sawyer, Daniella Schultz,<br />
Ruth Scott, Shira Sherer, Beth<br />
Smith, Jennifer Soileau, Jackye<br />
Spell, Laurie Spence, Pamela<br />
Spivey, Cynthia Surgi, Ginger<br />
Thevenote, Pamela Tompkins,<br />
Debra Vela, Karen Warner,<br />
Claudia White, Diane Williamson,<br />
Donna Woods, Alison Wynn<br />
Day<strong>to</strong>n (294)<br />
President: Cathy Harbour<br />
Leaders: Laura Allen,<br />
Tara Brandt, Ellen Conner,<br />
Janice Kopecky, Leah Middle<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
Susan Oubre, Lisa Revils,<br />
Alma Waddell, Darren Waddell,<br />
Kay Wallace<br />
Deer Park (393)<br />
President: Judy Cure<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Leaders: Barbara Beer,<br />
Joyce Brandon, Laura Brazil,<br />
Leslie Cruse, Jamie Ellis,<br />
Penny Garcia, Laurel Graham,<br />
Pam Greene, Tanya Harper,<br />
Stefani Kubena, Jesse Mace,<br />
Robin Mace, Jeanne Mills,<br />
Florence Peterson,<br />
LaTonya S<strong>to</strong>ne, Dorothy Trog,<br />
Kym Unangst, Susan Warner,<br />
Jennifer Young<br />
Dickinson (159)<br />
President: Kristal Woodbeck<br />
Leaders: Marcia Henry,<br />
Melanie Malin<br />
Fort Bend (665)<br />
President: Cathy Duvall<br />
Leaders: Kathy Aaron,<br />
Patricia Alsmeyer, Cynthia<br />
Blatzer, Marlene B<strong>of</strong>fman,<br />
Jennifer Boyd, Eileen Bruns,<br />
Rustin Buck, Marguerite Bur<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
Julie Comardo, Beth Egmon,<br />
Candy Ewert, Sangeeta Garg,<br />
Vicki Gassen, Leslie Guzman,<br />
Charletta Johnson, Janet Kirksey,<br />
Deanna Lau, Judy Lawrence,<br />
Patsy Lewis, Pat Luhn,<br />
Shelly Maxfield, Amy McConnell,<br />
Jan Moore, Salethia Morris,<br />
William Moss, Dawn Mungroo,<br />
Kathleen Murch, Ellie Najman,<br />
Suzanne Neal, Gail Neese,<br />
Denise Pai, Nancy Pan,<br />
Kurt Pepper, Lana Petrizzo,<br />
Kathy Radek, Kristin Richter,<br />
Mark Rosenbalm, Elizabeth<br />
Sizemore, Krista Smith,<br />
Samantha Tunnell,<br />
Diane Watson, Deborah White,<br />
Michele Winkler<br />
Galena Park (590)<br />
President: Debbie Cox<br />
Leaders: Kara Ashworth, Cheryl<br />
Clardy, Mary Cook, Ricky Cox,<br />
Jeri Davis, Beverly Finley, Marcie<br />
Fortner, Michael Frieden, Ryan<br />
Heitzman, Imelda Hernandez,<br />
Shirley Jernigan, Gina Lewis,<br />
Loyce Manahan, Isabel Martinez,<br />
Barbie McCain, Karen Moore,<br />
Sarita Napoleon-Mills, Lynn Nutt,<br />
Regina Plemmons-Wasson,<br />
Donald Scarborough, Lissa<br />
Shepard, Bette Speaks, Marla<br />
Taylor, Nancy Timpani, Sharon<br />
Trawick, Debbie Williamson<br />
Galves<strong>to</strong>n (166)<br />
President: Lynette Smith<br />
Leaders: Lana Cr<strong>of</strong>t,<br />
Janet France, Wayne Johnson,<br />
Vernon Kennedy, Rhea Raymond,<br />
Kimberly Sam, Georgia Sherrod,<br />
Merian Stinson, Terry S<strong>to</strong>kes,<br />
Selah Tacconi<br />
Goose Creek (166)<br />
President: Candace Sirlin<br />
Leaders: Robbie Adams,<br />
Jo Beth Bacon, Maria Caughman,<br />
Robin Edwards, Stuart Eisen,<br />
Kimberly Garcia, M.K. Graves,<br />
Susan Lewis, Enid Lindsey,<br />
Anna Maire, Donna Romero<br />
Hardin (77)<br />
President: Kathy Smith<br />
Leaders: Tonnia Carr,<br />
Janey Fabriguze, Joan Gandy,<br />
Diane Huff, Amy Nichols<br />
Hous<strong>to</strong>n (663)<br />
President: S.J. DePland<br />
Leaders: Linda Burks,<br />
Patricia Butler, Vicente Calderon,<br />
Yesenia Chavez, Kerri Cole-<br />
Williams, Will Couch, Myron<br />
Greenfield, Aurelia Has<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
Kwan-Monique Johnson,<br />
Norma Karlsen Palumbo,<br />
Kay Kubik, Albert Lemons,<br />
Patti Randolph, Magdalena Rash,<br />
Maudie Reece, Coletta Sayer,<br />
Candias Strange, Maria Trevino,<br />
Cynthia Villalovos, Joseph<br />
Williams, Barbara Winkler<br />
Hous<strong>to</strong>n Baptist<br />
University (185)<br />
President: Lidia Hernandez<br />
Leaders: Linda Brupbacher,<br />
Summer Hauser,<br />
Carol McGaughey<br />
Huffman (83)<br />
President: Mary Kitchel<br />
Leaders: Susan Blackman,<br />
Kathy Dodgen<br />
Humble (1,754)<br />
President: Melissa Crizer<br />
Leaders: Emma Albers,<br />
Laura Awe, Sandra Beck,<br />
Lisa Bender, Anne Blake,<br />
Cathleen Blayney, Audra Boney,<br />
Diana Broussard, Jerelyn Brown,<br />
Robbin Burger, Lynette Busceme,<br />
Jessica Castille, Laurie Curtis,<br />
Jim Dang, Mary Daresh,<br />
Betsy Duplechain, James Ellis,<br />
Laura Erben, Jennifer Fanning,<br />
Deanna Galeucia, Julie Gere,<br />
Allan Griffin, Janet Griffin,<br />
Ty James, Ashley Jolley,<br />
Linda Kenyon, Kim Koch,<br />
Priscilla Kovacik, Debbie Krenek,<br />
Stacey Landrith, Erica Lewis,<br />
Marylyn Livings<strong>to</strong>n, Rose Lowery,<br />
Amanda McGee, Holly Miller,<br />
Marjorie Morrison,<br />
Sandye Nelson, Jane Painter,<br />
Stacy Pickard, Darlynn Pittman,<br />
Pat Po<strong>to</strong>k, Gloria Reidlinger,<br />
Christina Roy, Gayle Sampley,<br />
Mary Schaefer, Carol Shackouls,<br />
Linda Shanadan, Janet Sherrill,<br />
Sloan Simmons, Dolly Smith,<br />
Misty Smith, Mary S<strong>to</strong>well,<br />
Terry Thompson, Kristi Vannett,<br />
Stacey Ward, Kendra Wetuski,<br />
Jason Wyatt, Robin Zorkic<br />
Katy (1,720)<br />
President: Hellen Secrist<br />
Leaders: Janet Charpiot,<br />
Bill Crockett, Timothy Elliott,<br />
Sandra Gardner, Heidi Kirby,<br />
Betty Mehmen, Cecelia Ramos,<br />
Terrie Weaver, Diane Wilson<br />
Klein (424)<br />
President: Allen Bettis<br />
Leaders: Lynia Albers,<br />
Gay Allbrit<strong>to</strong>n, Mark Bartelsmeyer,<br />
Janet Beckering, Lisa Caldwell,<br />
Marty Cummings, Cathy Doyle,<br />
Karen Ford, Rachel Homeyer,<br />
Pam Kingdon, Paul Kirkpatrick,<br />
Nadine Krebs, Sally Lawder,<br />
Veronica Lawrence,<br />
Michele Maestas, Wilma Mysak,<br />
Keri Pulliam, Angela Stengl,<br />
Kathryn Travis, Xanthia Vanderford,<br />
Mary Viehoefer, Judy Walker<br />
Lamar (82)<br />
President: Jose Diaz<br />
Leaders: Debbie Carrell,<br />
Les Hunter, Renea Koelling<br />
Lone Star College–<br />
Tomball (49)<br />
President: Ana Jimenez<br />
Leaders: Hope Balfa,<br />
Ashleigh Cox, Joanna Hernandez,<br />
Candice Horn, Mary Jackson,<br />
Barbara Miller<br />
Pasadena (797)<br />
President: Charlotte Anthony<br />
Leaders: Jenifer Anderson,<br />
Katherine Anderson,<br />
David Angie, Joanna Bowyer,<br />
Linda Boyd, Sandra Burrough,<br />
Sherial Caswell, Christy Cobb,<br />
Miriam Cordova, Emma Cuellar,<br />
Darlene Daniels, Pamela Dunn,<br />
Brooke Ehlinger, Jana Ganderson,<br />
Garland Ganter, Lynn Goodson,<br />
Kelli Green-Erwin, Cindy Gunter,<br />
Paula Hagan, Rosa Hernandez,<br />
Amanda Hughes, Maria Izaguirre,<br />
Robert Johnson, Darla Kelly,<br />
Robert Kelly, Pamela Kniffin,<br />
15
16<br />
Debra Lambert, Nancy Laura,<br />
Paul Martinez, Karen McEwen,<br />
Jill McLain, Lisa Miller,<br />
JoAnn Minchew, Julia Montes,<br />
Rochelle Mortazavi,<br />
Jamie Murray, Michell Norville,<br />
Sherry O’Neal, Diane Owen,<br />
Kathryn Parker, Darrelyn Pelts,<br />
Sherrie Raines, Rosa Reyes,<br />
Sheri Rodgers, Norma Rodriquez,<br />
Frank Sanchez, Amalia Savala,<br />
Catherine Swaim, Madelyn Winnek,<br />
Shay Woodruff, Holly Yoes<br />
Pearland (80)<br />
President: Ruth Aimone<br />
Leader: August Aimone<br />
Royal (130)<br />
President: Henry Bostick<br />
Leaders: Angie Andrews,<br />
Johnnie Byerly, Alice Fagan,<br />
Marty Schiller, Cynthia Stasny,<br />
Julie Watson, Linda Woodard<br />
Sheldon (142)<br />
President: Juan Venegas<br />
Leaders: Tonia Gas<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
Yvonne Gutierrez, Maria Ledezma,<br />
Mara Longoria, Johanna Odell,<br />
Debbie Pilcher, Mary Sengele,<br />
Haley Sosnik, Jessica Trice<br />
Spring (227)<br />
President: Robert Devor<br />
Leaders: Terrence Boggs,<br />
Barbara Glidewell, Robert<br />
Hanchett, Meredith Harris,<br />
Steve Lacombe, Rachel Martin,<br />
Angelique Martin-Smith, Theresa<br />
Oneill, Tonia Thomas-Scott,<br />
Anna Whitlock<br />
Spring Branch (477)<br />
President: Cindy Woods<br />
Leaders: Dora Aschenbeck,<br />
Brenda Banker, Kathy Bean,<br />
Meredith Boane, Sharee<br />
Cantrell, Roger Christman, Allison<br />
Cogburn, Carolyn Cossey, Jamie<br />
Dacovich, Cindy Davis, Nancy<br />
Delgado, Cynthia Dionne, Susan<br />
Eyre, Cynthia Gallagher, Patricia<br />
Gauna, Jennifer Gilbert, Jana<br />
Gwinn, Reutes Hamelers, Shelly<br />
Horne, Patricia Jenkins, Maricela<br />
Jimenez, Noemi Leon, Mahendra<br />
Mehta, Shawn Mustain, Patty<br />
Oliver, Patricia Portice,<br />
Jane Riddle, Rene Rosales<br />
Stafford (77)<br />
President: Melinda Fauver<br />
Leaders: Cheryl Cobb,<br />
Jennifer Dunham, Carl Jones,<br />
Amanda Rubiano<br />
Sweeny (133)<br />
President: Minne Sanchez<br />
Leaders: Sherry Brown,<br />
Jeanette Green, Patricia Hargett,<br />
Jeanette Hlavaty, Becky Mahurin,<br />
Dani Mikel, Janith Wetz<br />
Tarking<strong>to</strong>n (56)<br />
President: Kimberly Willis<br />
Leader: Jessiene Bruce<br />
Tomball (220)<br />
President: Clete Deckard<br />
Leaders: Melissa Baker,<br />
Janet Blott, Patti Brownfield,<br />
Cathy Eng, Brandyne Finney,<br />
Christian Lloyd, Natalie<br />
Machalek, Rebekah McShan,<br />
Ronda Morgan, Rebecca Nix,<br />
Shelley Pace, Carrie Quinn,<br />
Lorie Rodriguez, Sarah Rumfield,<br />
Mary Sweet, Debbie Turpin,<br />
Patti White<br />
University <strong>of</strong><br />
St. Thomas (39)<br />
President: Chris<strong>to</strong>pher Scott<br />
Leaders: Terry Brandt,<br />
Jenifer Douglas, Lauren Henry,<br />
Samantha Jones, Natalie Yanez<br />
Beaumont (625)<br />
President: Mary Beth Woodall<br />
Leaders: Charlotte Arceneaux,<br />
Deborah Barideaux-Rowe,<br />
Susan Brewer, Susie Brown,<br />
Jean Bryant, Kristin Byars,<br />
Richard Byars, Cheryl Charl<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
Karen Clausen, Kim Dixon-Lee,<br />
Deborah DuBose, Suellen Ener,<br />
Darrolynn Ford, Cynthia Gibson,<br />
Lisa Hart, Michael Hart,<br />
Terri Kozlowski, Donna Landreth,<br />
Phyllis Lee, William Littles,<br />
Jennifer Lyons, Teresa Marlow,<br />
Mike McAleer, Wanda Narcisse,<br />
Charlotte Nobles, Margaret<br />
Orlando, Linda Pate, Rhoda Poe,<br />
Glen Rabalais, Patrice Rabalais,<br />
Connie Richard, Elaine<br />
Schumacher, Glenda Shaw,<br />
Carol Siler, Cynthia Tallarita,<br />
Mellow Tatmon, Lien Tran,<br />
Tabitha Wal<strong>to</strong>n, Jannett White,<br />
Kristie White, Ozita White,<br />
Geraldine Wiggins, Lynda Willie,<br />
Tiffany Woodall<br />
Bridge City (12)<br />
President: Lisa Stewart<br />
Leader: Melani Woodruff<br />
Brookeland (35)<br />
President: Michael DeFee<br />
Leaders: Chase King,<br />
Denise Rawlinson<br />
Burkeville (17)<br />
President: Sharon Hogan<br />
Leader: Phyliss Stephens<br />
Hardin-Jefferson (77)<br />
President: Tracy Maxwell<br />
Leaders: Donna Edmonds,<br />
Darla Gaspard, Cindy Henderson,<br />
Gerry Kirkland<br />
Jasper (134)<br />
President: Rebecca Dougharty<br />
Leaders: Carol Amburn,<br />
Becky Berryman, Karen Byerly,<br />
Cathryn Coley, Debra Cordova,<br />
Renee Dickerson, Kathy Dominy,<br />
Mary Hamil<strong>to</strong>n, Elaine Harrison,<br />
Martha Morian, Shannon S<strong>to</strong>tt<br />
Region 5<br />
President: BILL MOYE<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r: KIRK BROWN<br />
Lumber<strong>to</strong>n (201)<br />
President: Jackie Arthur<br />
Leaders: Lynn Carney,<br />
Tanya Crites, Laura Davis,<br />
Nancy Hat<strong>to</strong>n, Jaki Heinz,<br />
Mary Hernandez, Beverly Hooks,<br />
Sallie Mooneyham, Deborah<br />
Oliver, Margaret Sample,<br />
Elizabeth Sanders<br />
Nederland (11)<br />
President: Niki Lege<br />
Leader: Rachel Provost<br />
New<strong>to</strong>n (74)<br />
President: Cathy Pearson<br />
Leaders: Susan Harrell,<br />
Tammy Marshall, Sherry Tracy<br />
Orangefield (14)<br />
President: Heggie Coulter<br />
Leader: Martha Howells<br />
Port Arthur (81)<br />
President: Jeane Rudd<br />
Leaders: Jule J<strong>of</strong>frion,<br />
Barbara Klingman<br />
Vidor (249)<br />
President: Janice Brent<br />
Leaders: Shannon DeVillier,<br />
Debbie Ferguson, Nicole<br />
Holcomb, Mischelle Holland,<br />
Becky Lee, Shirley Melvin,<br />
Teresa Parker<br />
Warren (86)<br />
President: Nathan Moye<br />
Leaders: Terri Babino,<br />
Kay Daniel, Karmen Dosser,<br />
Lorie Johns<strong>to</strong>n, Amy McCoy,<br />
Bill Moye, Melinda Moye,<br />
Jamie Young<br />
Woodville (48)<br />
President: Harriet Thedford<br />
Leaders: Josephine McCullough,<br />
Leslie McCullough, Kathy<br />
McDonough, Brittanie Sowarby,<br />
Linda Sowarby
Bellville (76)<br />
President: Ann Lanier<br />
Leaders: Joan Buenger,<br />
Sharon Dyer, Kathleen Lackey,<br />
David Minear, Janet Montgomery,<br />
Annette Vincik, Gwen Waller<br />
Bremond (56)<br />
President: Carol Boring<br />
Leader: Barbie Ryza<br />
Bryan (534)<br />
President: Sallie McGehee<br />
Leaders: Teresa Beckham,<br />
Sheridan Bockelmann,<br />
Michael Bridges, Tifani Brown,<br />
Melissa Clary, Janet Fanguy,<br />
Sheila Fields, Julie Ford,<br />
Ginger Freeze, Carol Frosch,<br />
Allison Gilmore, Daneen Grogan,<br />
Colleen Holmes, Teresa Ibarra,<br />
Joyce Jones, Patricia Lampley,<br />
Nancy Lewis, Joan Moore,<br />
Jennifer Mor<strong>to</strong>n, Elaine Platt,<br />
Shawn Ponzio, Debra Richards,<br />
Ruth Vincent, Mandy Welch,<br />
Doreen Wentrcek,<br />
Tryphena Williams<br />
Buckholts (10)<br />
President: Mike Lee<br />
Leader: Janice Bridges<br />
Caldwell (111)<br />
President: Pamela Cantey<br />
Leaders: Terri Armstrong,<br />
Kristi Barber, Roxanne Dusek,<br />
Cathy Homeyer, Carolyn Marek,<br />
Becky Zavodny<br />
Cameron (107)<br />
President: Kathryn Barrett<br />
Leaders: Brenda Dirba,<br />
Toni Lafferty, Veronica Tucker,<br />
Loretta Walthall<br />
Region 6<br />
President: JUDI THOMAS<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r: BRENDA LYNCH<br />
Centerville (16)<br />
President: Kristi Wakefield<br />
Leaders: Kathy Pierce,<br />
Glenda Quigg<br />
Coldspring (98)<br />
President: Tammy Robinson<br />
Leader: Sylvia Cooper<br />
College Station (273)<br />
President: Joy Sechelski<br />
Leader: Judy Weir<br />
Conroe (1,053)<br />
President: Labana Berry<br />
Leaders: Barbara Andes,<br />
Susan Baker, Amanda Bar<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
Jill Bradley, Karen Brunson,<br />
Kristin Buford, Mary Butler,<br />
Marsha Corley, Caroline<br />
Crawford, Jerrie Curran, Bridget<br />
Eaves, Martha Edwards, Janene<br />
Fowler, Dawn Gerstenberger,<br />
Betty Gibson, Caralee Gladden,<br />
Peggy Gusler, Sandra Hammond,<br />
Nancy Hawkins, Wendy<br />
Hedgpeth, Marcene Herrick,<br />
Kay Jopling, Linda Kovach,<br />
Selene Lander, Angela<br />
McCallum, Cindy McNamara,<br />
Brenda Meadows, Gretchen<br />
Montgomery, Stacy Newman,<br />
Ann Ohnheiser, Melissa Powell,<br />
Jackie Rigby, Ena Sendejar-<br />
McFarland, Jerri Smith, Larry<br />
Spence, Sue Stewart, Patricia<br />
Tutt, Jeanie Walker, Tamara<br />
Willer, Al Woodum, Susan Young<br />
Hearne (43)<br />
President: Linda Dairy<br />
Leader: Staci Trojacek<br />
Huntsville (223)<br />
President: Kathy Partin<br />
Leaders: Cindy Anderson,<br />
Sandra Bounds, Vivian Cox,<br />
Gayle Crumpley, Tammy Doyle,<br />
Stephen Farlow, Ann Guedry,<br />
Amy Langley, Jessica Poole,<br />
Jeanine Sicard, Sheila Spencer,<br />
Roberta Stefaniak, Christine<br />
Welle, Joe Whitehead, Christal<br />
Wilson-Price, Haylee Wood<br />
Livings<strong>to</strong>n (82)<br />
President: Vicki Stanphill<br />
Leader: Donna McKenzie<br />
Lovelady (8)<br />
President: Deborah Stewart<br />
Leader: Janice Harrelson<br />
Madisonville (26)<br />
President: Leigh Howeth<br />
Leaders: Jo Beth Batson,<br />
Becky San<strong>to</strong>s<br />
Magnolia (352)<br />
President: Charles Lindsey<br />
Leaders: Karen Bowden,<br />
Lori Champagne, Becky<br />
Coms<strong>to</strong>ck, Sarah Cravens, Diane<br />
Ehler, Rhonda Gross, Brenda<br />
Hoppe-Morgan, Sirena Rutledge,<br />
Alice Schiel, Rae Tucker,<br />
Autumn Weitzel<br />
Montgomery (345)<br />
President: Chris Disser<br />
Leaders: Debra Bell, Andrea<br />
Coleman, Chris<strong>to</strong>pher Douglas,<br />
Marsha Herridge, Kelly McLaughlin,<br />
Melinda Schurr, Beverly Smythia,<br />
Susan Strader, Linda Ward<br />
Navasota (189)<br />
President: Sharon Ganske<br />
Leaders: Susan Brak,<br />
James Downey, Chase Ganske,<br />
Wayne Ganske, Karen Kloss,<br />
Nancy Kremenak, Rachel Lewis,<br />
Ritta Litzenberg, Karen Oncken,<br />
Jennifer Ramirez<br />
New Waverly (30)<br />
President: Patrick Shevlin<br />
Leader: Paulette O’Sullivan<br />
Normangee (66)<br />
President: Helena Kelly<br />
Leaders: Laura Bounds,<br />
Lorraine Bush, Jamie Hemphill,<br />
Misty Light, Carol Malkey,<br />
Dorothy Mullinnix, Suzanne<br />
Riley, Ray Sanders<br />
Onalaska (48)<br />
President: Theresa Guidry<br />
Leaders: Karen McCaffety,<br />
Margaret Rybarski,<br />
Patricia Usle<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Rockdale (22)<br />
President: Ann Otte<br />
Leaders: Linda King,<br />
Sarah Warner<br />
Sam Hous<strong>to</strong>n State<br />
University (209)<br />
President: Cassie Henson<br />
Leaders: Michelle Folk,<br />
Kendall Gribble, Frank H<strong>of</strong>fman<br />
Shepherd (129)<br />
President: Sandra Barrow<br />
Leaders: Edna Cutaia,<br />
Kathy Fleming<br />
Splendora (98)<br />
President: Lisa Allen<br />
Leaders: Don Allen, Jerry Mills,<br />
Samuel Sharp, Patricia Treadwell<br />
Trinity (15)<br />
President: Jim Stay<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Leader: Pamela Monroe<br />
Waller (117)<br />
President: Mary Jane Oliver<br />
Leaders: Cindy Auble,<br />
Terry Davis, Leslie Ferdon<br />
Willis (520)<br />
President: Tommy Reed<br />
Leaders: Debra Folk,<br />
Lori Mitchell, Judi Thomas,<br />
Donna Ward<br />
Windham Consolidated (53)<br />
President: Susan Norris<br />
Leader: Kathleen Chance<br />
17
18<br />
Al<strong>to</strong> (56)<br />
President: Emily Miller<br />
Leaders: Bobbie Cox,<br />
Misty Duplichain, Nancy King,<br />
Jan Knott, Lisa Low,<br />
Vearnita Pat<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Athens (14)<br />
President: Steve Mazzanti<br />
Leader: Jackie Cunningham<br />
Big Sandy (57)<br />
President: Gay S<strong>to</strong>kes<br />
Leaders: Linda Avey,<br />
Susan Ledkins<br />
Broaddus (33)<br />
President: Richard Kilmer<br />
Leaders: Faith Kilmer,<br />
Angela Runnels<br />
Brownsboro-Chandler<br />
(111)<br />
President: Julie McCullough<br />
Leaders: Betty Eberhart,<br />
Susan Penny, Shirley Vause,<br />
Angela Volentine, Michelle Wood<br />
Bullard (83)<br />
President: Pamela Lott<br />
Leaders: Debbie Eitel,<br />
Kelly Nichols, Donna Temple<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Carlisle (7)<br />
President: Regina Sugg<br />
Leader: Sherri Pirtle<br />
Center (49)<br />
President: Joyce Jackson<br />
Leaders: Karen Albert, Robin<br />
Crawford, Reggie Daniels, Sandra<br />
Latham, Angela Lawson<br />
Central (27)<br />
President: Suzanne McGee<br />
Leaders: Shannon Abney,<br />
Debbie Campbell,<br />
Vennessa Childerss<br />
Cross Roads (34)<br />
President: Melanie S<strong>to</strong>vall<br />
Leaders: Kim Ivey, Shari Musick,<br />
Delana Newman<br />
Region 7<br />
President: NAN BRYANT<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r: GINGER FRANKS<br />
East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist<br />
University (17)<br />
President: Amy Crumrine<br />
Leaders: Karen Gentsch,<br />
Ora Wiley<br />
Elysian Fields (24)<br />
President: Debbie Goyne<br />
Leader: Julie Gay<br />
Eustace (71)<br />
President: Janice Beasley<br />
Leader: Ann Shoecraft<br />
Franks<strong>to</strong>n (67)<br />
President: Danica Chalk<br />
Leaders: Melanie Blackwell,<br />
Kay Campbell, Patricia Parrott,<br />
Laura Prewitt, Denice Smith<br />
Grand Saline (139)<br />
President: Nan Bryant<br />
Leaders: Melisia Foster,<br />
Debbie Griffin, Michelle Lewis,<br />
Brenda Miller, Carla Milliorn,<br />
Julie Surratt, Michael Young<br />
Hallsville (198)<br />
President: Freida Russell<br />
Leaders: Tami Carnes,<br />
Christi Golds<strong>to</strong>n, Beth Green,<br />
Jan Greer, Mary Marion,<br />
Carolyn Pruitt, Linda Ross<br />
Harmony (57)<br />
President: Patty Isonhood<br />
Leaders: Diane Barrick,<br />
Tammy Bearden, Deborah Cross,<br />
Susan McCool, Melissa South<br />
Hawkins (68)<br />
President: Erika Prater<br />
Leaders: Heather Carnes,<br />
Teresa Pember<strong>to</strong>n, Marcy Sauer<br />
Hemphill (38)<br />
President: Nina Farrell<br />
Leaders: Sandra Butler,<br />
Nicole Corley, Gloria Holmes,<br />
Ellen Mills<br />
Henderson (133)<br />
President: Carol Plemmons<br />
Leaders: Donna Abercrombie,<br />
Debra Brown, Jason Brown,<br />
Jo Nell Griffin, Cynthia Hancock,<br />
Mary Hollon, Freida Miller,<br />
Renee Perry, Yulanda Wall,<br />
Carolyn Wimberley<br />
Hudson (88)<br />
President: Julie Temple<br />
Leaders: Denise Davis,<br />
Debbie Murphy, Amanda Pierce<br />
Hunting<strong>to</strong>n (32)<br />
President: Kathleen Walker<br />
Leaders: Julia Cartwright,<br />
Amber Wagnon<br />
Jacksonville (173)<br />
President: Renee Todd<br />
Leaders: Jessica Early,<br />
Sheila Harvey, Pat LaVigne,<br />
Nancy Malmstrom, Jamie Pearman<br />
Kilgore (21)<br />
President: Lance Homeniuk<br />
Leaders: Bill Edmonds,<br />
Janice Mosley<br />
LaPoynor (33)<br />
President: Debra Mulholland<br />
Leaders: Cheri Anderson,<br />
Patty Bris<strong>to</strong>w, Sandra Burch,<br />
Michelle Eikner, Wanda Johns<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
Carolyn Rawlings, Belinda Wallace<br />
Leveretts Chapel (17)<br />
President: Shannon Dickerson<br />
Leaders: Mary Batie, Robin Parker<br />
Lufkin (60)<br />
President: Pat Clos<br />
Leader: Kathy Goehring<br />
Mineola (32)<br />
President: Kay Lamb<br />
Leaders: Kari Callison, Linda Hogan<br />
Nacogdoches (208)<br />
President: Katherine Whitbeck<br />
Leaders: Leabeth Abt, Laura<br />
Achterh<strong>of</strong>, Tammy Baker, Wendy<br />
Barnhill, Gloria Bennett, Beth<br />
Brannan, Gayle Braziel, Amy<br />
Counts, Kimberly Cross, Amanda<br />
Garner, Paula Kline, Monica<br />
Ledbetter, Penny Long, Teresa<br />
Luna, Sheronda Parks, Jay Petty,<br />
Kimberly Petty, Dawn Pierce,<br />
Stacia Prince, Kathryn Robertson,<br />
Jenny Stanaland, Mignon<br />
Stanley, Laura Treadaway,<br />
Melody Walker, Mark Wallace,<br />
Diola Willoughby, Xavier Young,<br />
Alma Zarate<br />
Nacogdoches County (79)<br />
President: Ginger Franks<br />
Leaders: Melisa Lummus,<br />
Shannon Whitehead<br />
Pine Tree (215)<br />
President: Valerie Ogle<br />
Leaders: Meredith Clay,<br />
Katie Davis, Marie Shel<strong>to</strong>n<br />
San Augustine (36)<br />
President: Lisa Henly<br />
Leaders: Deborah Evans, Sandy<br />
Holt, Falbert McCoy-Garrett,<br />
Mandy Stewart<br />
Shelbyville (20)<br />
President: Mavis Carter<br />
Leaders: Orstella Netherly,<br />
Karen Taylor<br />
Stephen F. Austin State<br />
University (208)<br />
President: Cortney Stroud<br />
Leader: Steven Josephsen<br />
Tyler (677)<br />
President: Betty Berndt<br />
Leaders: Alva Alford,<br />
Frances Bragg, Camille Buie,<br />
Samantha Cheek, Candy DuBose,<br />
George Faber, Pamela Gilmore,<br />
Brandi Hill, Eddie Hill,<br />
Sarah Hols<strong>to</strong>n, Tamekia Johnson,<br />
Monique Krouse, Mark Lanier,<br />
Cindy Loughmiller,<br />
Sarah Massey-Olive, Nita Maxwell,<br />
Renee McQuillin,<br />
Virginia Murdock, Tracy Nash,<br />
Sindy Oldham, Debbie Oliver,<br />
Evelyn Satterwhite, Karen Schmutz,<br />
Carol Smith, Kergy Smith,<br />
Marcia Smith, Julie Thompson,<br />
Sherre Thurman, Dianna Young<br />
University <strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong>–<br />
Tyler (148)<br />
President: Jayme Quick<br />
Leaders: Jasmine Bonner,<br />
Rodney Gouldthorpe, Wes Hickey,<br />
James Wright<br />
Westwood (156)<br />
President: Linda Lee<br />
Leaders: Melissa Evans,<br />
Kathy High<strong>to</strong>wer, Michelle Ives,<br />
Christie Perry
White Oak (60)<br />
President: Scott Floyd<br />
Leaders: Shelley Carring<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
Kelley Hamm, Jole Ray<br />
Chapel Hill (61)<br />
President: Anthony Williams<br />
Leaders: Karen McCullough,<br />
Cynthia Stansell<br />
Chisum (77)<br />
President: Carie Archer<br />
Leaders: Deborah Bol<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
Kathy Cook, Sandy Deupree,<br />
Carla Sanders, Timothy Skidmore,<br />
Diane Stegall, Patricia Weiberg,<br />
Tammy Wood<br />
Clarksville (45)<br />
President: Patricia Cochran<br />
Leaders: Laura Fox,<br />
Lynda Reed-G<strong>of</strong>f<br />
De Kalb (41)<br />
President: Lea McKinnie<br />
Leaders: Robyn Anderson,<br />
Alicia Dooley, Leta Foster,<br />
Debbie Shumake, Rhonda S<strong>to</strong>ne<br />
Jefferson (97)<br />
President: Bessie Rhodes<br />
Leaders: Layla Ames, Sara Elms,<br />
Karen Ives, Christel S<strong>to</strong>kely<br />
Linden-Kildare (42)<br />
President: Gayle Stewart<br />
Leaders: Jessie Biscamp,<br />
Paula Fitts<br />
Mount Pleasant (82)<br />
President: Gene Baxter<br />
Leaders: Pat Brown, Brandie<br />
Craver, Mary Koder, Donald<br />
Speidell, Pal Tigert<br />
Mount Vernon (120)<br />
President: Rita Long<br />
Leaders: Adrian Bolin,<br />
Kathy Cannon, Trisha Carroll,<br />
Marilyn Elbert, Sandra Lowery,<br />
Kristy Lynch, Cindy Max<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
Nakkia Snyder, Melanie Tidwell,<br />
Stephanie Wright<br />
Region 8<br />
Woden (92)<br />
President: Malinda Holzapfel<br />
Leaders: Gigi Bradshaw,<br />
Paula King, Tracey Meador<br />
President: SANDRA PATTERSON<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r: Rita LONG<br />
North Lamar (159)<br />
President: Alison Hayter<br />
Leaders: Kathy Bethea, Suzanne<br />
Culbertson, Mary Ann Franklin,<br />
Jerry Jarrell, Roxanne Jefferson,<br />
Drethia Parsons, Sandra Patterson,<br />
Angela Pollard, Deanna Ramsey,<br />
Diedra Rast, Penny Stutsman<br />
Paris (240)<br />
President: Steve Tucker<br />
Leaders: Kendra Beshirs,<br />
Melanie Carter, Sheila Ensey,<br />
Jennifer Hamner, Merita Head,<br />
Jennifer Kornell, Deann Lee,<br />
Jimmy Lee, Regina Rhodes,<br />
Abby Rogers, Stephanie Staggs<br />
Pewitt (37)<br />
President: Stephanie Naillon<br />
Leaders: Karen Fry,<br />
Colinda Holbrook<br />
Pittsburg (89)<br />
President: Cindy Johnson<br />
Leaders: Sheila Carter,<br />
Carolyn Fuller<br />
Prairiland (70)<br />
President: Sharon Connot<br />
Leaders: Mendy Cole, Leslie<br />
Martin, Janice Patterson<br />
Rivercrest (45)<br />
President: Stacy Weddle<br />
Leaders: Becky Andrews,<br />
Julie Davidson, Lori Franks,<br />
Andrea Martin, Angela Rose<br />
Sulphur Springs (40)<br />
President: Jeanine Boyett<br />
Leaders: Sheila Rorie,<br />
Michele Smith, Lesa Wilburn<br />
<strong>Texas</strong> A&M University–<br />
Texarkana (71)<br />
President: Melinda Smith<br />
Leaders: Daniela Rosas,<br />
Judy Sander, Nathania Smith<br />
Archer City (50)<br />
President: Priscilla Gibson<br />
Leaders: Karen Brunker,<br />
Michelle Cadman, Carol Cox,<br />
Anne Kelley, Heather Kelley,<br />
Deann Phelps<br />
Bowie (63)<br />
President: Toni S<strong>to</strong>ne<br />
Leaders: Lila Keck,<br />
Paula Mayfield, Rhonda Parr,<br />
Rebecca Pickett, Beckey Scott,<br />
April Tip<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Burkburnett (139)<br />
President: Debra Reed<br />
Leaders: Audrey Ash,<br />
Lisa Crumpler, Shirley Grit<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
Jaime Hunter, Terri Koulova<strong>to</strong>s,<br />
Paula McNeil, Pam Miller,<br />
Sherrie Moore, Kim Orf,<br />
Kathy Rannila<br />
City View (81)<br />
President: Jennifer Brandt<br />
Leaders: Vicki Dawkins,<br />
Brenda Shel<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Crowell (37)<br />
President: Mitzi Howell<br />
Leaders: Megan Clif<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
Jana Conner, Lisa Henry,<br />
Darla Taylor, April White<br />
Graham (80)<br />
President: Tracy Pippins<br />
Leaders: Austin Chamness,<br />
Cheryl Sides, Cindy Wal<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Henrietta (62)<br />
President: Lela Frieling<br />
Leaders: Lynn Anderson,<br />
Martha Bachman, Pennie<br />
Clevenger, Connie Johnson,<br />
Mandy S<strong>to</strong>ry, Lisa Trainham<br />
Holliday (94)<br />
President: Autumn Menasco<br />
Leaders: Laurie Allen,<br />
Lisa Baumer, Kristi Lawson,<br />
Stephanie Parker, Christy Roach,<br />
Ginger Shirley, Carmen<br />
Weathersbee<br />
Region 9<br />
President: TONI STONE<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r: ELIZABETH REYNOLDS<br />
Iowa Park (117)<br />
President: Susan Scott<br />
Leader: Caroline James<br />
Jacksboro (104)<br />
President: Kristi Daws<br />
Leaders: Peggy Clay<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
Laura Epps, Elizabeth Reynolds,<br />
Linda White, Jane Whitsitt<br />
Knox City-O’Brien (23)<br />
President: Robert Collins<br />
Leader: Colin Howeth<br />
Midway (11)<br />
President: Sherry Wheeler-<br />
Smajstrla<br />
Leaders: Cheryl McClendon,<br />
Judy Peden<br />
Munday (21)<br />
President: Mary Jane L<strong>of</strong>tin<br />
Leader: Susan Gulley<br />
Nocona (71)<br />
President: Patti Gibbs<br />
Leaders: Jennifer Brittain,<br />
Barbara Ice, Deana Jacobson,<br />
Tammie Mitchell, Robert Norman,<br />
Billy Whitecot<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Olney (94)<br />
President: Dale Lovett<br />
Leaders: Paula Bernhardt,<br />
Michele Carpenter, Kimberli Cuba,<br />
Marti Hamil<strong>to</strong>n, Dixie Kirby,<br />
Charlotte Mahler, Trudy Matus,<br />
Kathy Pirtle, Marsha Richardson,<br />
Carol Wainscott<br />
Perrin-Whitt (32)<br />
President: Debra Francis<br />
Leaders: Sharon Franklin,<br />
David Howell, Carol Rice,<br />
Amy Salazar<br />
Petrolia (46)<br />
President: Diane Hornbeck<br />
Leaders: Janet Kelso,<br />
Vickie Moser<br />
19