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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


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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!


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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 />

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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 />

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<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.


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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 />

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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


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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 />

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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.


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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 />

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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 />

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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 />

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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 />

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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 />

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