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StarsAround<strong>Texas</strong>A CELEBRATION OF ATPE LEADERSHIPpremiereissue<strong>Want</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>talk</strong> <strong>about</strong> ATPE?There’s a leader for that❱❱ Find your namestarting on page 11ATPE’s university local units | page 6Say “aye” <strong>to</strong> ATPE leadership | page 8


Table <strong>of</strong> ContentsAround <strong>Texas</strong>.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Read s<strong>to</strong>ries <strong>of</strong> local unit and regionsuccess from across the state.School’s in session.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6The future <strong>of</strong> ATPE looks bright as universitylocal unit leaders build strong on-campuscommunities.Say “aye” <strong>to</strong> leadership .. . . . . . . . . . . 8The House <strong>of</strong> Delegates experience isproven <strong>to</strong> spark interest in ATPE leadership.Rising <strong>to</strong> the <strong>to</strong>p.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Congratulations <strong>to</strong> the 2009-10 finalists forLocal Unit <strong>of</strong> the Year, Campus Rep <strong>of</strong> theYear and the Sam Hous<strong>to</strong>n Award forPolitical Involvement.<strong>Want</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>talk</strong> <strong>about</strong> ATPE?.......... 11There are more than 5,000 dedicatedvolunteer leaders for that—and they’re alllisted here. Find your name!The ATPE Scene.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Check out the action from ATPE regions’spring conventions.President’s messageHello, ATPE leaders! I hopethat you enjoy this issue <strong>of</strong> StarsAround <strong>Texas</strong>: A Celebration <strong>of</strong> ATPELeadership, which documents the secondsemester <strong>of</strong> the 2009-10 schoolyear. I am excited <strong>to</strong> see so many localunit and region leaders featured inStars Around <strong>Texas</strong>, and I encourageyou <strong>to</strong> continue submitting pho<strong>to</strong>graphs<strong>to</strong> comm@atpe.org for possiblepublication.I want <strong>to</strong> point your attention <strong>to</strong>“School’s in Session,” page 6, afeature <strong>about</strong> three <strong>of</strong> our universitylocal units. These future educa<strong>to</strong>rs are also the future <strong>of</strong> ATPE. Finding andnurturing new leaders is one <strong>of</strong> ATPE’s priorities. To that end, the 2010ATPE House <strong>of</strong> Delegates created the Leader Development Committee,which will convene for the first time in Oc<strong>to</strong>ber. The committee will recommendways <strong>to</strong> not only fortify our current leadership but also bring in andbuild new leaders.One <strong>of</strong> the best ways <strong>to</strong> encourage new leaders is <strong>to</strong> invite them <strong>to</strong> theirfirst ATPE event. I know this from personal experience—I discovered myown ATPE leadership potential when I attended my first ATPE stateconvention! (Read more <strong>about</strong> this on page 8.) Leader U is just aroundthe corner. Why not invite those not-so-involved campus reps <strong>to</strong> their firstLeader U? Once they attend their first ATPE state event, they might becomeyour most-active campus reps, your next local unit <strong>of</strong>ficers … or even futureATPE state presidents.David de la Garza, ATPE state presidentDAVID DE LA GARZA–JOHN KILPPERStarsAround<strong>Texas</strong>A CELEBRATION OF ATPE LEADERSHIPspring Semester 2010 • Volume 1, Issue 2Stars Around <strong>Texas</strong> is published biannually by the <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong>Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Educa<strong>to</strong>rs. Submit article ideas and high-resolution pho<strong>to</strong>sfor publication consideration <strong>to</strong> comm@atpe.org. Copyright 2010 by the<strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Educa<strong>to</strong>rs.State OfficersDavid de la GarzaPresident, Northside (20)Cheryl BuchananVice President, BallingerDeann LeeSecretary, ParisGinger FranksTreasurer, Nacogdoches CountySam SpurlockPast President, OlneyStars Around <strong>Texas</strong> StaffDoug RogersExecutive Edi<strong>to</strong>rLk BookmanCommunications Direc<strong>to</strong>rKate JohannsEdi<strong>to</strong>rErica FrilouxGraphic DesignerMandy MurrayCopy Edi<strong>to</strong>r/Writer


3AROUND TEXASs<strong>to</strong>ries <strong>of</strong> local unit and region successrecruitmentPlant seeds in the spring,harvest in the fallHere’s a tip <strong>to</strong> remember from Humble ATPE Past President Gayle Sampley: Submit news<strong>about</strong> your local unit <strong>to</strong> your district’s public relations department for inclusion in district communications.The April/May issue <strong>of</strong> Humble ISD’s employee newsletter included a half-pagearticle recognizing Humble ATPE members for receiving Region 4 ATPE grants.“It is my belief that taking the time <strong>to</strong> put news releases in the district’s employee newsletter atthis time <strong>of</strong> year plants ATPE seeds in everyone’s mind for recruitment time next year,” Sampley says.“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>essionalorganization.”Local Unit ManagementQ&A: Lufkin ATPE President Pat Closon planning a well-attended meetingLufkin ATPE invited licensed children’s counselor Allen Rush <strong>to</strong> give a presentation on Asperger’s syndrome during thelocal unit’s March 10 meeting. Stars Around <strong>Texas</strong> quizzed President Pat Clos <strong>about</strong> the prep work for the meeting.© GETTY IMAGES/THINKSTOCK2010; PAT CLOS–JOHN KILPPERATPE: Where did the idea for the meeting come from?Clos: As a classroom teacher, I am seeing more children each yearwho exhibit the social deficits, along with other symp<strong>to</strong>ms, thataccompany Asperger’s syndrome. I felt a need for more parent/teacher education across our district.ATPE: How did you locate the guest speaker?Clos: Allen Rush is a licensed counselor in Lufkin. I <strong>talk</strong>ed <strong>to</strong> him<strong>about</strong> the possibility <strong>of</strong> having an open evening meeting withparents and teachers <strong>to</strong> discuss Asperger’s syndrome. He informedme that he had attended a special training for counselors dealingwith this rising disorder and would gladly share information.ATPE: How did you advertise the meeting?Clos: A district e-mail was sent <strong>to</strong> all faculty. A special invitationwas sent <strong>to</strong> the counselors <strong>to</strong> use <strong>to</strong> advertise, especially <strong>to</strong> parents<strong>of</strong> children with this disorder. Our campus sent a flier <strong>to</strong> allparents. I sent an e-mail <strong>to</strong> all the ATPE members <strong>about</strong> the brieflocal unit meeting after the presentation.ATPE: How was the agenda for the meeting structured?Clos: The agenda was kept simple because <strong>of</strong> the hour time limit.Mr. Rush began with the his<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>of</strong> the disorder, the possible medicalreasons and strategies for parents/teachers. Afterward, ATPEmembers discussed the upcoming senior scholarships, visitedwith our field representative Lacey Den<strong>to</strong>n and were given ATPEgifts that Lacey had brought from Austin.ATPE: Did you give any door prizes <strong>to</strong> attendees?Clos: Mr. Rush had recommended several books on the subject.I went <strong>to</strong> Amazon.com, read reviews and with local unit fundsordered two that I thought would be easy/educational reads.ATPE: Do you plan <strong>to</strong> hold similar meetings in the future?Clos: Definitely! Since this meeting was very successful, a fallmeeting will be focused on other problems that parents/teachersdeal with daily. ATPE’s focus is on children. It takes everyone—parents,teachers, administration, all faculty, even retiredteachers—working <strong>to</strong>gether for the success <strong>of</strong> the children. This isthe advantage <strong>of</strong> ATPE over the other organizations.ATPE: Do you have any tips for planning similar events?Clos: First, focus on a need for your district. Open the meeting <strong>to</strong>everyone, and advertise through district e-mail, fliers <strong>to</strong> parents,newspaper, radio and the community bulletin board on localtelevision channels. Offer child care, refreshments and door prizesthat pertain <strong>to</strong> the meeting.Also, try <strong>to</strong> limit the length <strong>of</strong> the meeting. Holding a shortdiscussion group afterward is good for parents that can stay <strong>to</strong>visit. A good time for a fall meeting is the week after first reportcards are sent home!


4recruitmentCall for retired volunteersHave you retired from public education? If so, you can receive up <strong>to</strong> $500 in giftcards just by <strong>talk</strong>ing <strong>about</strong> ATPE. ATPE is looking for retired members who served aslocal unit leaders prior <strong>to</strong> retirement <strong>to</strong> take their enthusiasm <strong>about</strong> education andATPE <strong>to</strong> new-teacher orientations in August. For each district you visit, you can earna $100 gift card (up <strong>to</strong> five cards and $500 <strong>to</strong>tal).ATPE will provide a list <strong>of</strong> districts <strong>to</strong> choose from and materials such as promotionalitems, table banners and applications. Please contact ATPE Member Servicesat member_services@atpe.org or (800) 777-ATPE if you are interested in taking part inthis rewarding program.Correction: An article in the Fall Semester 2009 issue <strong>of</strong> Stars Around <strong>Texas</strong> listing thesummer 2009 retired volunteers did not include John and Edith Porter <strong>of</strong> Ysleta ATPE.ATPE regrets the error.AdvocacyCan<strong>to</strong>n’s candidate foruma categorical successLess than one year after reactivating, Can<strong>to</strong>n ATPE organized a school boardcandidate forum that attracted 140 citizens. Pulling <strong>of</strong>f the event <strong>to</strong>ok teamwork,advance planning and help from the ATPE Initiative Fund, which <strong>of</strong>fers up <strong>to</strong> $500<strong>to</strong> eligible local units for special projects and recruitment efforts.“The initiative stipend was crucial,” says Kimberly Followwell, Can<strong>to</strong>n ATPE president.“We used the funds for advertisements, fliers and snacks.”Followwell says that the people <strong>of</strong> Can<strong>to</strong>n have been most appreciative <strong>of</strong> thelocal unit’s efforts.“We had no experience in organizing such an event, nor has our <strong>to</strong>wn ever had aschool board forum, so we were very pleased <strong>to</strong> have approximately 140 supportersshow up,” she says. “The comments have been extremely positive.”Your local unit might benefit from the ATPE Initiative Fund. Visit www.atpe.org/LeaderCentral/LocalUnitManagement/financial.aspx <strong>to</strong> learn more <strong>about</strong> the fund,including eligibility requirements. (Note: Login is required <strong>to</strong> visit the link.)Can<strong>to</strong>n ATPE member Susan Wood moderates the local unit’s April 15 candidate forum.Service <strong>to</strong> School & CommunityRegion 10 ATPErecognized byDallas BaptistUniversityEach semester, the Dorothy M. BushCollege <strong>of</strong> Education at Dallas BaptistUniversity (DBU) presents a Service<strong>to</strong> Education Award, generally <strong>to</strong> anindividual who has invested time inDBU students’ success. But the fall 2009award went not <strong>to</strong> an individual but<strong>to</strong> a worthy organization—Region 10ATPE.Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> EducationJudy Abercrombie (the sponsor <strong>of</strong> DBUATPE) said the college decided it wastime <strong>to</strong> recognize Region 10 ATPE’sspecial relationship with DBU students.She and the university local unit presidentregularly attend Region 10 ATPEmeetings.“We have developed some very closerelationships with other members,”Abercrombie says. “They are very supportive<strong>of</strong> our students, inviting them<strong>to</strong> do observations in their classroomsand sharing information with them. Inaddition, various local units have providedfinancial assistance for our localunit. They have adopted our studentsand treat them royally.”2009-10 Region 10 ATPE PresidentJackie Davis says the award wasmeaningful <strong>to</strong> her not only as regionpresident but also as an educa<strong>to</strong>r.“As president <strong>of</strong> Region 10 ATPE, Iwas thrilled <strong>to</strong> accept the DBU Service<strong>to</strong> Education Award on behalf <strong>of</strong> a wonderful,active group <strong>of</strong> educa<strong>to</strong>rs whosupport, share and work <strong>to</strong>gether <strong>to</strong>meet the needs <strong>of</strong> our students,” Davissays. “As an educa<strong>to</strong>r, I am proud <strong>to</strong>share the message <strong>of</strong> the importance <strong>of</strong>education with those who aspire <strong>to</strong> joinus in developing future leaders in theeducation field. Service is just a part <strong>of</strong>what educa<strong>to</strong>rs do, and being honoredfor our service is quite special.”We holated eqtain unand tGovepowanyit<strong>to</strong>ps


ADVERTISEMENT5d these truths <strong>to</strong> be self-evideual, that they are endowed by their Crea<strong>to</strong>ralienable Rights, that among these are Life, Libertyhe pursuit <strong>of</strong> Happiness. — That <strong>to</strong> secure these rights,rnments are instituted among Men, deriving their just We hold theseers from the consent <strong>of</strong> the governed, — That whenever truths <strong>to</strong> be selfevident,that allForm <strong>of</strong> Government becomes destructive <strong>of</strong> these ends,is the Right <strong>of</strong> the People <strong>to</strong> alter or <strong>to</strong> abolish it, and men are cre-institute new Government, laying its foundation on suchrinciples and organizing its powers in such form, as <strong>to</strong> themhall seem most likely <strong>to</strong> effect their Safety and Happiness.Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long establishedshould not be changed for light and transient causes;and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind aremore disposed <strong>to</strong> suffer, while evils are sufferable than <strong>to</strong>right themselves by abolishing the forms <strong>to</strong> which they areaccus<strong>to</strong>med. But when a long train <strong>of</strong> abuses and usurpations,pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design <strong>to</strong> reduceMake a date withyour legisla<strong>to</strong>rthis Valentine’s DayATPE Political InvolvementTraining and Lobby DayFeb. 13–14, 2011 · AustinLearn proven strategies for capturing lawmakers’attention and respect on Sunday, and then put them<strong>to</strong> work when you advocate for public education atthe Capi<strong>to</strong>l on Monday. Look for details in ATPEpublications and at atpe.org in the coming months.their future security.them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it istheir duty, <strong>to</strong> throw <strong>of</strong>f such Government,and <strong>to</strong> provide new Guards forScore a hole-in-onefor educationBecome a local uni<strong>to</strong>r region sponsor <strong>of</strong>the ATPE FoundationGolf TournamentThe success <strong>of</strong> the ATPE Foundation Golf Tournament depends upon sponsorships: 100 percent <strong>of</strong><strong>to</strong>urnament proceeds will go <strong>to</strong>ward the foundation’s literacy, technology, and educa<strong>to</strong>r recruitmentand retention programs. Please visit www.atpefoundation.org/golfTournament.asp for more information<strong>about</strong> sponsorship opportunities. We appreciate your support!8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15 • Teravista Golf Club • Round Rock • Four-person scrambleThe 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.


6School’s in sessionATPE university local unit members are the ATPE leaders <strong>of</strong> <strong>to</strong>morrowby Mandy MurrayEducation students have a lot on their plates: class work,student teaching, studying for certification exams. Butsome students still find the time <strong>to</strong> get involved oncampus and in the community. And at 19 colleges and universitiesaround <strong>Texas</strong>, education students are getting involved with ATPE.Cassie Henson is the president <strong>of</strong> Sam Hous<strong>to</strong>n State University(SHSU) ATPE. She was introduced <strong>to</strong> ATPE through SHSU ATPE’ssponsor, Dr. Frank H<strong>of</strong>fman, a pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> library science. TheSHSU local unit was in the process <strong>of</strong> reactivating, and Hensonwas glad <strong>to</strong> help. “We are just getting started, so we haven’t hadmany events yet,” Henson says. “But we did just have a meet-andgreet,and we recruited 10 new members <strong>to</strong> our organization,which was exciting!”Region 6 and Huntsville ATPE members were instrumentalin bringing the local unit at SHSU back <strong>to</strong> life. “After [the localunit] fell inactive, I tried <strong>to</strong> recruit students who were teachingon Huntsville ISD’s campuses,” says Kathy Partin, president <strong>of</strong>Huntsville ATPE. “We had quite a few SHSU members in our localunit for several years. I would enlist these students <strong>to</strong> return <strong>to</strong>the SHSU Education Department with membership applicationsand other materials <strong>to</strong> ‘keep the word out there’ in spite <strong>of</strong> thechapter’s inactivity.”The local unit at Hous<strong>to</strong>n Baptist University (HBU) is led thisyear by President Lidia Hernandez. (HBU ATPE is sponsored byeducation pr<strong>of</strong>essors Linda Brupbacher and Carol McGaughey.)“As students,” Hernandez says, “we feel it is important <strong>to</strong> not onlytake classes but also join an organization that can help us getconnected <strong>to</strong> the field we want <strong>to</strong> enter.” At each local unit meeting,the group focuses on different subjects; the local unit hasheld meetings on career opportunities and stress management.HBU ATPE members also volunteer in the surrounding community.Members tu<strong>to</strong>r middle school students each Monday andconduct school supply and book drives.Chris<strong>to</strong>pher Scott is local unit president at the University <strong>of</strong>St. Thomas (UST) in Hous<strong>to</strong>n. “I got involved with my ATPE [localunit] because it was a great way <strong>to</strong> meet new people that are inthe same field as me,” he says. UST ATPE, sponsored by associateeducation pr<strong>of</strong>essor Dr. Terry Brandt, gives back <strong>to</strong> both itsschool and community. The local unit holds a Halloween carnivalfor elementary students on the UST campus each year. Membersalso sell T-shirts, hold bake sales and get the ATPE name out at thebeginning <strong>of</strong> each school year through an orientation week booth.If you’re interested in helping charter a university local unit at acollege near you, please contact ATPE Field Representative KathyLanfer at klanfer@atpe.org or (800) 777-ATPE.HBU–Lacey Den<strong>to</strong>n, convention–doug eckart, SHSU–LACEY DENTON, Morrow–John KilpperStudents from HBU meet Feb. 1 <strong>to</strong> discuss stress management techniques.ATPE university members celebrate at the 30th Annual ATPE State Convention in March.


Is ATPE ata universitynear you?7In addition <strong>to</strong> Sam Hous<strong>to</strong>n StateUniversity, Hous<strong>to</strong>n Baptist Universityand the University <strong>of</strong> St. Thomas, ATPEhas local units at:• Baylor University• Dallas Baptist University• East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist University• Lone Star College–Tomball• McMurry University• Schreiner University• South <strong>Texas</strong> College• St. Edward’s University• Stephen F. Austin State University• Tarle<strong>to</strong>n State UniversitySHSU ATPE, Huntsville ATPE and Region 6 members meet in April.From left: SHSU President Cassie Henson, Treasurer Nicole Tielke, sponsor Frank H<strong>of</strong>fman, Region 6President Judi Thomas, SHSU Secretary Michelle Folk and Huntsville President Kathy Partin.• <strong>Texas</strong> A&M University–Central <strong>Texas</strong>• <strong>Texas</strong> A&M University–Corpus Christi• <strong>Texas</strong> A&M University–Texarkana• <strong>Texas</strong> Woman’s University• University <strong>of</strong> Mary Hardin-Baylor• University <strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong>–TylerGoing full circleMike Morrow, the most recent recipient <strong>of</strong> the Judy Coyle <strong>Texas</strong> Liberty Award(named after ATPE founding member Judy Coyle and given <strong>to</strong> recognize outstandingservice <strong>to</strong> public education), is an adjunct lecturer at Sam Hous<strong>to</strong>n State University(SHSU). Morrow was ATPE’s first executive direc<strong>to</strong>r from 1980 <strong>to</strong> 1989.“Individuals choosing the field <strong>of</strong> education face many challenges for success,”Morrow says. “The target <strong>of</strong> measured achievement and individual pr<strong>of</strong>essionalassessment is moving in the political wind. Today, politics has more <strong>to</strong> do with ourpr<strong>of</strong>essional lives than any <strong>of</strong> us might have imagined. Folks new <strong>to</strong> the field <strong>of</strong>education must be made aware <strong>of</strong> these fac<strong>to</strong>rs and have a hand in shaping thepolicies and practices that will guide the future <strong>of</strong> our public schools. Participationin a pr<strong>of</strong>essional association, in my opinion, is the most effective way <strong>to</strong> influence theintegrity and character <strong>of</strong> our classrooms.“There is no substitute for a teacher’s knowledge <strong>of</strong> the subject matter they teach. We must alsoremember who we teach and why we teach them. Pr<strong>of</strong>essional associations assure that we do not facethe challenge alone.”Morrow began his career in education as a teacher in North East ISD, where he later served as anassistant and high school principal. He also served as the superintendent in the Windham School District.Along with his lecturer duties at SHSU, Morrow currently serves as an educational consultant specializing ineducation policy.A


8Say “aye” <strong>to</strong> ATPE leadershipWhere do state <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong>ten discover their leadership potential?On the floor <strong>of</strong> the House <strong>of</strong> DelegatesBy Kate JohannsIf you need any further convincing that inviting first-timers<strong>to</strong> ATPE events is the key <strong>to</strong> developing strong leaders,consider this: Just 10 years ago, ATPE State PresidentDavid de la Garza was sitting at the back <strong>of</strong> the House <strong>of</strong>Delegates (HOD) as a first-time state convention attendee.In April 2000, de la Garza wasn’t yet a volunteer for his localunit, and it hadn’t been that many years since he had finallyasked the payroll <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>p deducting TSTA dues from hispaycheck. But as the 2000 HOD debated issues related <strong>to</strong> standingcommittee duties, delegate allotments and a dues increase,something clicked within de la Garza. The rank-and-file memberbecame an ATPE leader.“After it was all over and done with, I looked at the head tableand said <strong>to</strong> myself, ‘I want <strong>to</strong> do that one <strong>of</strong> these days,’” de laGarza says. “I was hooked.”De la Garza was encouraged <strong>to</strong>attend the state conventionby his ATPE men<strong>to</strong>r, longtimeNorthside (20) ATPEleader Lynda Stark. Starkhad recruited de la Garza asan ATPE member when hetransferred <strong>to</strong> Northside fromEdgewood ISD. Stark keptasking him <strong>to</strong> attend ATPEevents, and she finally gothim <strong>to</strong> attend the 20th AnnualATPE State Convention inCorpus Christi. He was immediately impressed by the atmosphere<strong>of</strong> the HOD.“Everything was smooth and in control and courteous,” de laGarza says. “I remember how organized everything was and howeveryone really listened and paid attention <strong>to</strong> what was going on.”The school year after his first HOD experience, de la Garzaswitched campuses and had the opportunity <strong>to</strong> become a campusrep. His leadership path <strong>to</strong>ok him <strong>to</strong> local unit treasurer, local unitpresident, region vice president and so on.De la Garza’s experience echoes that <strong>of</strong> other ATPE state<strong>of</strong>ficers, including State Past President Jerry Bonham.“I realized that I wanted <strong>to</strong> step in<strong>to</strong> the role <strong>of</strong> state leadershipwhile serving as a delegate and seeing the excitement generatedat the state convention,” Bonham says. “Everyone in that room isa leader in this association, just by the sheer act <strong>of</strong> coming <strong>to</strong> theconvention. I don’t think all delegates realize that.”ATPE State Past President Connie Kilday, who, coincidentally,presided over de la Garza’s first state convention, says thatalthough the role <strong>of</strong> delegate can at first be somewhat daunting, itis ultimately empowering.“I realized early on that my voice really did count, and that we,as ATPE, really are member-owned and member-governed,” Kildaysays. “The role as a delegate helped me <strong>to</strong> understand that ifsomeone didn’t step up <strong>to</strong> speak and do the job, our future as anorganization would be threatened. It is important for us as educa<strong>to</strong>rs<strong>to</strong> voice our opinions and expect <strong>to</strong> be heard if we expect forpublic education <strong>to</strong> grow and change in a positive way.”© ISTOCKPHOTO/THINKSTOCK2010; Hod pho<strong>to</strong>s–Erica Friloux


9ATPE leadership led de la Garza <strong>to</strong> similar realizations. At one<strong>of</strong> the first ATPE events he attended, he heard Rep. Jose Menendez(D–San An<strong>to</strong>nio) discuss the perception around the Capi<strong>to</strong>lthat educa<strong>to</strong>rs don’t vote. That presentation “lit the fire,” de laGarza recalls. “Wait a minute: This teacher votes.” He began <strong>to</strong>stand up at every faculty meeting and remind his colleagues thatthey, <strong>to</strong>o, needed <strong>to</strong> make educa<strong>to</strong>rs’ voices heard at the polls.“Twenty years ago, I would not have walked in<strong>to</strong> a legisla<strong>to</strong>r’s<strong>of</strong>fice and asked anything,” de la Garza says. “But being a member<strong>of</strong> ATPE has empowered me and given me the right <strong>to</strong>ols <strong>to</strong> approachlawmakers and ask <strong>about</strong> their views and what they standfor. I know that I can pick up the phone or knock on legisla<strong>to</strong>rs’doors and they will listen—but not if we don’t approach them.”ATPE is an avenue for educa<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> actively participate incommunity, state and national affairs involving public education,something Kilday says more educa<strong>to</strong>rs need <strong>to</strong> recognize is apr<strong>of</strong>essional obligation.“Many educa<strong>to</strong>rs feel like their jobs are only in the classroomsor hallways <strong>of</strong> our school, when in fact our job extends out in<strong>to</strong> thecommunity,” she says. “As educa<strong>to</strong>rs, we need <strong>to</strong> remember thatwe are more knowledgeable [<strong>about</strong> schools] than those who arecharged with making the rules by which we must abide. For thisreason, we must be the positive voice <strong>of</strong> public education.”As president, de la Garza is looking forward <strong>to</strong> serving as chair<strong>of</strong> the first ATPE HOD <strong>to</strong> meet at the all-new ATPE Summit—as well as continuing ATPE’s proud tradition <strong>of</strong> conducting itsbusiness with dignity. “We can agree <strong>to</strong> disagree, but we do it verypr<strong>of</strong>essionally,” he says.De la Garza strongly encourages veteran ATPE leaders <strong>to</strong> bringfirst-timers <strong>to</strong> Leader U 2010, ATPE’s Political Involvement Trainingand Lobby Day in February 2011, and the summit in July2011. As his personal ATPE experience proves, event attendanceis a powerful trigger for leadership success.Case closed. AIn her role as committee chairwoman, ATPE State Past President Connie Kildaypresents the 2010-11 Resolutions Committee report <strong>to</strong> the HOD March 27.Committee service is an excellent stepping s<strong>to</strong>ne for region and state leadership.ATPE State Past President Jerry Bonham and State President David de la Garza wereboth inspired <strong>to</strong> pursue state leadership roles because <strong>of</strong> their positive experiences inthe House <strong>of</strong> Delegates.The ATPE House <strong>of</strong> Delegates will hold its 31st meeting during the ATPE Summit,July 20–23, 2011, at the Austin Convention Center.2010-11 ATPE State President David de la Garza accepts the gavel from 2009-10 ATPEState President Sam Spurlock during the 30th Annual ATPE State Convention.


10Rising <strong>to</strong> the <strong>to</strong>p2009-10 award finalists are the crème de la crèmeCongratulations <strong>to</strong> the 2009-10 finalists for Local Unit <strong>of</strong> the Year, Campus Representative <strong>of</strong> the Year and the SamHous<strong>to</strong>n Award for Political Involvement. To find out who the recipients are for each award, you’ll have <strong>to</strong> attendLeader U 2010: The Choice Is Right, July 15–17 at the Austin Convention Center. Visit www.atpe.org/LeaderU for details.Local Unit <strong>of</strong> the YearfinalistsCategory: 1–500 membersBallingerThe local unit shows appreciation <strong>to</strong> membersby giving each an ATPE promo itemduring the school year.HaysHays leaders serve on various district committeesand were involved in choosinga different health insurance provider forHays CISD employees, a switch that resultedin lower rates for most staff members.HuntsvilleAfter being elected <strong>to</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice in the localunit’s first virtual election, all five Huntsville<strong>of</strong>ficers attended Leader U 2009 <strong>to</strong>prepare for the coming membership year.Category: 1,001-plus membersCypress-FairbanksIn order <strong>to</strong> best serve members in thisrapidly growing school district, local uni<strong>to</strong>fficers are assigned <strong>to</strong> clusters <strong>of</strong> schoolsand men<strong>to</strong>r the campus reps at thoselocations.Category: UniversityHous<strong>to</strong>n Baptist UniversityLocal unit members men<strong>to</strong>r middleschool students through Hous<strong>to</strong>n BaptistUniversity’s Summer Academy, a twoweekon-campus program that exposeslow-income students <strong>to</strong> higher educationopportunities.McMurry UniversityWith the assistance <strong>of</strong> Abilene ATPE andRegion 14 ATPE leaders, McMurry Universitymembers have taken an interest inpolitical involvement and encouragingfuture teachers <strong>to</strong> vote.<strong>Texas</strong> A&M University–Central <strong>Texas</strong>The local unit is the largest studen<strong>to</strong>rganization on the <strong>Texas</strong> A&M University–Central <strong>Texas</strong> campus.Campus Representative<strong>of</strong> the Year finalists1–500 membersMa Elena Ingram, McAllenJerry Jarrell, North LamarXavier Young, Nacogdoches501–1,000 membersHec<strong>to</strong>r Cruz, WeslacoDebra Folk, Willis1,001-plus membersAudra Boney, HumbleHolli Rice, Den<strong>to</strong>nStacey Ward, HumbleSam Hous<strong>to</strong>n Awardfor Political InvolvementfinalistsBarbara Jo Green, MesquiteGayle Sampley, HumbleRichard Wiggins, BoerneDen<strong>to</strong>nPlanoNorth LamarNorthside (20)In addition <strong>to</strong> supporting the ATPE Foundation’sBeth Ann Rogers Literacy Initiative,the local unit gave a $300 literacygrant <strong>to</strong> the school libraries at each <strong>of</strong>Northside ISD’s four new campuses.PlanoLocal unit leaders display social-mediasavvy by regularly updating Plano ATPE’spage on Facebook, which is attracting agrowing number <strong>of</strong> fans.McMurry UniversityBallingerBoerneMesquiteNacogdoches<strong>Texas</strong> A&M University–Central <strong>Texas</strong>Huntsville WillisHumbleHaysCypress-FairbanksNorthside (20)McAllenWeslacoHous<strong>to</strong>n BaptistUniverisity


911<strong>Want</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>talk</strong> <strong>about</strong> ATPE?There’s a leader for thatIn the 30 years since ATPE was founded, much has changed (Join ATPE online! E-mail your legisla<strong>to</strong>rs!Watch leadership webinars!), but one thing hasn’t: the power <strong>of</strong> interpersonal communication.During the 2009-10 school year, the more than 5,000 ATPE members listed here dedicated themselves<strong>to</strong> making sure their colleagues knew <strong>about</strong> ATPE’s protection, advocacy and resources. Thanks<strong>to</strong> these volunteers’ efforts, more than 115,000 <strong>Texas</strong> educa<strong>to</strong>rs are ATPE members, which makesATPE the preeminent educa<strong>to</strong>rs’ association in <strong>Texas</strong>—and the largest independent educa<strong>to</strong>rs’organization in the United States. When these leaders say “I choose ATPE,” people listen.© ISTOCKPHOTO/THINKSTOCK2010; APP ICON ILLUSTRATIONS BY CAM TODD


12Local unit (number <strong>of</strong> members)Brownsville (537)President: Jose GarzaLeaders: Maria Aldape,Sara Aldape, Lillie Bowman,Patty Diaz, Terry Duran, CelinaGarcia, Josefa Garcia, Bea Garza,Maria Garza, Miguel Hernandez,Samuel Hernandez, Angie Leal,Martin Leal, Irma Medina, NoraOntiveros-Hinojosa, BeckyPerales, Robert Perez, GregRincones, Micaela WillinghamDonna (101)President: Ida GarciaLeaders: Juan Garcia,Marta MataEdinburg (776)President: Amancio GarzaLeaders: Elizabeth Aguilar,Edna Ayala, Michael Balderas,Maria Caltzontzint, Julie Carcano,Natasha Chavez, Jesse Dennett,Mike Dennett, Liza Garcia,Vic<strong>to</strong>ria Garcia, Yvonne Garcia,Mona Garza, Roel Garza, GabrielGasper, Anabel Guerra, MelissaGuzman, Rosio Jauregui, KellyJohnson, Emmanuel Leon, LidiaLongoria, Lourdes Lopez, RickMorales, Yvonne Muhammad,Rolando Munoz, Marlen Olivarez,Eva Richmond, Felicia Salinas,Dee Dee TharpHarlingen (122)President: Hilario LopezLeaders: Raquel Cortez,Belinda DuranHidalgo (65)President: Emmanuel GarciaLeaders: Fela Alamanza,Edna Cas<strong>to</strong>renaLa Feria (156)President: Ginny DraweLeaders: Diane Callaway,Wendy Coronado, Julie Dale,Annette Jalifi, Cindy Moore,Patricia NoyolaRegion 1President: Ma Elena IngramDirec<strong>to</strong>r: Mike LopezLa Joya (324)President: Mike LopezLeaders: Tony Borrego, RozannaChapa, Ubaldo Cirlos, Alba Cline,Bernard Cline, Mary Conover,Cristina Cortina-Villarreal, VangieGarza, Maria Hernandez, SylviaHernandez, Nidia Lozano, HildaMartinez, Julia Olvera, RoxannePena, John Robinson, Tony Trejo,Maria Tristan, Jose Vasquez,Sandra Vasquez, Norma Vega,Maria Villarreal, Rene VillarrealLa Villa (19)President: Belinda GarzaLeaders: Dalia Puga,Macaria SalinasLaredo (520)President: Sylvia MorenoLeaders: Raquel Bradley, TrinaBrat<strong>to</strong>n, Esther Buckley, FelisaEveland, Joe Pel<strong>to</strong>Los Fresnos (142)President: Alice GarzaLeaders: Margarita Galvan,George OlivoMcAllen (340)President: Terrie SchuetteLeaders: Cassandra Disbro,Twila Figueroa, Ma Elena Ingram,Sandra McMurtray, Brian Pee,Gene Philbrook, Cathy Requenez,Sandra Requenez, Nora Sanchez,Marilyn Schroeder, Lety VasquezMercedes (142)President: Nellie Barrientes-GarzaLeaders: Patricia Billups,Lee Garza, Manuel Garza,Sylvia Gonzalez, Yvonne Manzano,Hec<strong>to</strong>r Martinez, Susana Martinez,Manuela Rivas, Melissa White,Zaharia Zavala, Gerry ZunigaMission (537)President: Fernando PerezLeaders: Priscilla Aparicio,Imelda Becho, Paula Bedinghaus,Elda Cantu, Tara Connell,Bertha Cuellar, Ana Flores,Esperanza Flores, Maria Garcia,Azucena Garza, Elizabeth Garza,Cindy Hernandez, Linda Lerma,Lois Prukop-Reyes, Alicia Solis,Angie Trevino, An<strong>to</strong>nio Urrabazo,Lupita Vela, Maria VelaNorth Starr (29)President: Trini GarzaLeaders: Silvia Alaniz, ChristinaDelgado, Araceli Garza, NormaJuarez, Veronica Lopez, GloriaRamos, Maria Rodriguez, MariaSo<strong>to</strong>, San Juanita VelaPharr-San Juan-Alamo(523)President: Mert RodriguezLeaders: Olga Baldazo,Rosa Botello, Diana Calderon,Anabel Castillo, Rebecca Conrad,Valerie Cordova, GriceldaCrosby, Bedelia Cuellar, SusannaEscobedo, Pearl Flores, SusanGarza, Ludivina Gonzalez, JulieJuarez, Juan Leija, Bobbie SueLopez, Laura Lozano, LisaMartinez, Anabel Mendova,Linda Moncivais, DeboraMoreno, Mary Navarro-Garza,Maricruz Nie<strong>to</strong>, Teresa Ovalle,Thelma Rex, Belinda Rodriguez,Eloisa Rodriguez, Janie Rodriguez,Mary Rodriguez, FlorestelaSaldana, Sonia Salinas, FelipaSanchez, SanJuanita Sepulveda,Delma Singleterry, RockieSolis, Jenny Solis-Garza, MichaelSweet, Isabel VasquezRio Grande City (406)President: Juan GarciaLeaders: Gloria Alvarez, LupeAmador, Leonor Rodriguez,Adelina Villarreal, Mike VillarrealRio Hondo (167)President: Susie AndrewsLeaders: Melissa Aguirre, LillieArredondo, Yasmin Hernandez,Yesenia Hernandez, JessicaLopez, Stephanie McIver,Ralph Nie<strong>to</strong>, Ida Ortega,Connie Sauceda, Pedro Trevino,Karen WatersRoma (201)President: Javier RiojasLeaders: Lorena Barrera, RosaBarrera, Ruth Chapa, XochitlGarcia, Sandra Gonzalez, OlgaPena, Marcela Ramirez, NatalieRamirez, Alvilda Recio, LeidaReyes, Eva Riojas, Jaime Saenz,Marissa Saenz, Eliza VillarrealSanta Rosa (81)President: Eddie HinojosaLeaders: Martina Benavides,Anna Gaytan, Sandra GuerreroSharyland (42)President: Rhonda BeallLeader: Carla TrussellSouth <strong>Texas</strong> (56)President: Jacquie PalamaraLeaders: Louisa Benavidez,April Gutierrez, Cle<strong>of</strong>as Martinez,Evey Martinez, Linda Sauceda,Steven SchneiderSouth <strong>Texas</strong> College (134)President: Lyla de la TorreLeaders: Julia Jimenez,Kendra Paxman, Mark Vela,Rene ZunigaUnited (268)President: Beverly GoodinHerreraLeaders: Lilia Cantu,Alfredo Jimenez,Hec<strong>to</strong>r Montemayor,Lamar Ramirez, Joel SolisWeslaco (675)President: Aggie AguirreLeaders: Laura Balderrama,Aaron Barbosa, Janie Cantu,Rosie Cantu, Frances Contreras,Hec<strong>to</strong>r Cruz, Esther Davila,Betty de los San<strong>to</strong>s, Melissa Diaz,Gilbert Guardiola, Dora Guerra,Roger Gutierrez, Mildred Howell,Maggie Lugo, Margarita Marin,Susan Martin, Mamie Miller, LisaNie<strong>to</strong>, Denise Park, Trini Peralez,Omar Rivera, Melva Segura,David Silva, Gloria Silva,Jeannie Silva, Ernes<strong>to</strong> Trevino,Norma TrevinoWillacy County (227)President: Pat BrashearLeaders: Bob Brashear,Virginia Denny, Peter Pointer,Jesse Smith, Greg S<strong>to</strong>rmsZapata (202)President: Michael VillarrealLeaders: Lisa Castillo,Mari Garza, Vicky Garza,Adalinda Saenz, David Saenz,Laura Villarreal


14Region 3President: Yvonne MEHARGDirec<strong>to</strong>r: JAN WOMACKRegion 4President: RON FITZWATERDirec<strong>to</strong>r: ANN PETRILLOAustwell-Tivoli (7)President: Zachary CrawfordLeader: Jackie HanselmanCalhoun County (37)President: Rita CrowLeaders: Roman Hill, PauletteSavage, Barbara StuartColumbus (61)President: Debbie PetroskyLeaders: Amber Berger,Marcus Gonzales, Teresa Harbich,Terri Jurek, Tamalyn Neuendorff,Sheila PrauseEast Bernard (65)President: Norma RobinsonLeaders: Cindy Gertson,Amber Karasek, Arnalynn Kellner,Sheila Kolafa, Karen RileyEl Campo (164)President: Joy RoppoloLeaders: Patti Montello,Susan Nohavitza, ChristineRichter, Kathy SmithFalls City (52)President: Cathy S<strong>to</strong>lleLeaders: Phyllis Jarzombek,Dorothy Kotara, Patricia Startz,Debbie WiatrekGanado (52)President: Jonel KnuppelLeader: Melissa FowlerGoliad (98)President: Jan WomackLeaders: Mary Guerrero,Yvonne Meharg, Gigi Ousley,Vicki Wimberly, VickyYoungbloodHallettsville (37)President: Brenda MasekLeader: Brian LeistLouise (37)President: Robbie GonzalesLeaders: Michelle Brown,Lori Heard, Doris OchoaNordheim (5)President: Meliss EckhardtLeaders: Ann Marie Garcia,Shirley Karnei, Dianna Soliz,Jovita VillarrealPalacios (158)President: Kay LawsonLeaders: Donna Dillard,Terry Divers, Andy Erdelt, MaryKathryn Erdelt, Marie Garcia,Shelley Newsom, Marina Spaw,Yen Tran, Kymberli ZamarripaRefugio (54)President: Beth LinscombLeaders: Marcia Bingham,Anna GarciaTidehaven (42)President: Darlene ShickLeaders: Christine Naiser,Stacy Novak, Shirley Webernick,Jane ZapalacVan Vleck (53)President: Meredith KeelanLeaders: Kathy Diehm,Tiffany Oncken, Gena SmithVic<strong>to</strong>ria (72)President: Matthew PopeLeader: Margie FloresWeimar (39)President: Phyllis JuricaLeaders: Brenda Miller,Kristy Okruhlik, LuEllen Ot<strong>to</strong>Whar<strong>to</strong>n (63)President: Sue BoyetteLeaders: Iann Flowers, Sara WindYoakum (29)President: Tina HawkinsLeaders: Annalyn Karl,Tomi Soehnge, Janice Thomas,Malissa WilliamsAldine (446)President: Wanda GilesLeaders: Solomon Aikharaekpen,Paul Ballard, Jacquelyne Bradford,Phillis Bruchmiller, Phyllis Burns,Fizza Butt, Phyllis Camarata,Judith Comeaux, Darla Cooksey,Stacey Cunningham, Generosade la Torre, Donna Demarchos,Louisa Dunn, Cheryl Fendley,Maria Garcia, Jeffrey Gross,Gail Hall, Kelly Hallberg,Tanisha Hanks, Russell Hargraves,Valerie Hernandez, Delia Izaguirre,Ralph Jackson, Irma Jimenez,Paula Johnson, Jo Ann Kimmel,Karen Large, Herbert McDaniel,Mary Neeley-Stevens,Juliet Olabisi, Anita Palmer,Isidro Reyes, Geraldine Simmons,Sally Soileau, Linda Stevens,Andrea Thompson, MaIsabelitaTuliao, Marilyn Venne,Kenneth Weaver, Marcia Weikel,Bridget W<strong>of</strong>fordAlief (860)President: Debbie S<strong>to</strong>lpaLeaders: Lisa Allison,Ricardo Arriola-Gonzalez,Pamela Aycock, Debra Bennett,Myra Busby, Wendi Carpenter,Jorge Cavazos, Wendy Cavazos,Doris Curry, Elizabeth Curtis,Janet Dammann, Fernanda DelVillar, Jacqui DeRome,Dayna DiCenso, Cynthia Felder,Linda Glasser, Sarah Heinsbroek,Wilhelmina Ho, Heriber<strong>to</strong> IbarraAbrego, Veronica Jones,Tammy Kane, Cheryle Katribe,Jodi Knuppel, Mark Longino,Jeannie Lopez, Tony Makanji,Diane Marlowe, Lynn Miller,Debbie Mott, Sonja Nitsch,Amy Owens, Cindi Payne,Jerry Rider, LaKeytra Ross,Julie Sanders, Ticia Schonefeld,Christina Stark, Phyllis Steffek,Lottie Thomas, Teresa Toliver,Linda Treend, Sharon Walls,Louis Werner, Terry White,Marshall Williams, Sarah YurAlvin (392)President: Jennifer Tanner-MurrayLeaders: Kimberly Ayres,Kathleen Batchelor, Emily Faulk,Ron Fitzwater, Kim Ford, ConnieHamil<strong>to</strong>n, Valerie H<strong>of</strong>fpauir,Tanya Meinecke, Sue Monts,Shirley Moore, Loretta Palmore,Claudia Reid-Jackson,Consuelo S<strong>to</strong>kes, Kay Totty,Pamela VreelandAnahuac (48)President: Carol NugentLeaders: April Dougan,Tammy Duhon, Donna Standley,Kay ZieschangAngle<strong>to</strong>n (11)President: Makeda StromanLeaders: Ketti Eipers-Smith,An<strong>to</strong>inette WoodsonBrazosport (78)President: Peggy KeillorLeader: Jo Linda MarshallChannelview (158)President: Karen BryantLeaders: Karen Butler,Gerri Haire, Margaret Tip<strong>to</strong>nClear Creek (355)President: Doris CampLeaders: Cheryl Beu,Cynthia Bradley, Laurie Briggs,Holly Demuynck, Jeanne DeVezin,Margaret Hairs<strong>to</strong>n, Kelly Henry,Rebecca Jamison, Kathy Koch,Donald Mize, Martha Pierson,Elizabeth Smith, Leda Smith,Susan Sotsuda, Amy Thac,J. T. Thomas, Nanette VanCampenCleveland (76)President: Allison AlphaLeaders: Mary Giles,Jennifer TaylorColumbia-Brazoria (76)President: Bess SimpleLeaders: Pam Erwin, Terry German,Debra Griffin, Donna King,Amy Stephenson


Crosby (67)President: Lisa KalliesLeader: Meredith Hobbs HackneyCypress-Fairbanks (2,213)President: Eli RodriguezLeaders: Stephanie Bailey,Sue Bathe, Lisabeth Belinoski,Laura Bissey, James Bosworth,Angela Bowen, Kay Bradbury,Al Brien, Wendy Brien,Susan Byrne, Allison Cheatham,Carolyn C<strong>of</strong>felt, Karen Comer,Maribel Contreras-Hel<strong>to</strong>n,Kristi Crawford, Sherie Doyle,Jody Duvall, Cazzie Escalante,Rhonda Esterak, Patricia Fisher-Holmes, Glynis Fletcher,Jessica Flowers, Sylvia Foster,Katie Freed, Cynthia Gilbert,Randi Gl<strong>of</strong>f, Charlotte Godsey,Jay Guerrero, Susan Guidry,Gloria Hawthorne, Holly Hays,Carrie Hendrix, Judy Hitchcock,Donna Holle, Dorothy Hulett,Nola Jensen, Jenifer Johnson,Rebecca Kassing, Becky Keels,Janet Kramer, Jennifer Lappe,Sharon Lemmerz, Cindy Lorenz,Dale Maddox, Brenda McMenamy,Janice McSpadden, Julie Medrano,Lin Moore, Kathleen Moreman,Kyla Mote, Blanca Nunez, RomanNunez, Marilyn Ocker, CynthiaPerry, Paige Phares, GingerPicone, Debbie Robbins-Williams,Jerry Roberts, Peggy Roberts,Anne Sawyer, Daniella Schultz,Ruth Scott, Shira Sherer, BethSmith, Jennifer Soileau, JackyeSpell, Laurie Spence, PamelaSpivey, Cynthia Surgi, GingerThevenote, Pamela Tompkins,Debra Vela, Karen Warner,Claudia White, Diane Williamson,Donna Woods, Alison WynnDay<strong>to</strong>n (294)President: Cathy HarbourLeaders: Laura Allen,Tara Brandt, Ellen Conner,Janice Kopecky, Leah Middle<strong>to</strong>n,Susan Oubre, Lisa Revils,Alma Waddell, Darren Waddell,Kay WallaceDeer Park (393)President: Judy Cure<strong>to</strong>nLeaders: Barbara Beer,Joyce Brandon, Laura Brazil,Leslie Cruse, Jamie Ellis,Penny Garcia, Laurel Graham,Pam Greene, Tanya Harper,Stefani Kubena, Jesse Mace,Robin Mace, Jeanne Mills,Florence Peterson,LaTonya S<strong>to</strong>ne, Dorothy Trog,Kym Unangst, Susan Warner,Jennifer YoungDickinson (159)President: Kristal WoodbeckLeaders: Marcia Henry,Melanie MalinFort Bend (665)President: Cathy DuvallLeaders: Kathy Aaron,Patricia Alsmeyer, CynthiaBlatzer, Marlene B<strong>of</strong>fman,Jennifer Boyd, Eileen Bruns,Rustin Buck, Marguerite Bur<strong>to</strong>n,Julie Comardo, Beth Egmon,Candy Ewert, Sangeeta Garg,Vicki Gassen, Leslie Guzman,Charletta Johnson, Janet Kirksey,Deanna Lau, Judy Lawrence,Patsy Lewis, Pat Luhn,Shelly Maxfield, Amy McConnell,Jan Moore, Salethia Morris,William Moss, Dawn Mungroo,Kathleen Murch, Ellie Najman,Suzanne Neal, Gail Neese,Denise Pai, Nancy Pan,Kurt Pepper, Lana Petrizzo,Kathy Radek, Kristin Richter,Mark Rosenbalm, ElizabethSizemore, Krista Smith,Samantha Tunnell,Diane Watson, Deborah White,Michele WinklerGalena Park (590)President: Debbie CoxLeaders: Kara Ashworth, CherylClardy, Mary Cook, Ricky Cox,Jeri Davis, Beverly Finley, MarcieFortner, Michael Frieden, RyanHeitzman, Imelda Hernandez,Shirley Jernigan, Gina Lewis,Loyce Manahan, Isabel Martinez,Barbie McCain, Karen Moore,Sarita Napoleon-Mills, Lynn Nutt,Regina Plemmons-Wasson,Donald Scarborough, LissaShepard, Bette Speaks, MarlaTaylor, Nancy Timpani, SharonTrawick, Debbie WilliamsonGalves<strong>to</strong>n (166)President: Lynette SmithLeaders: Lana Cr<strong>of</strong>t,Janet France, Wayne Johnson,Vernon Kennedy, Rhea Raymond,Kimberly Sam, Georgia Sherrod,Merian Stinson, Terry S<strong>to</strong>kes,Selah TacconiGoose Creek (166)President: Candace SirlinLeaders: Robbie Adams,Jo Beth Bacon, Maria Caughman,Robin Edwards, Stuart Eisen,Kimberly Garcia, M.K. Graves,Susan Lewis, Enid Lindsey,Anna Maire, Donna RomeroHardin (77)President: Kathy SmithLeaders: Tonnia Carr,Janey Fabriguze, Joan Gandy,Diane Huff, Amy NicholsHous<strong>to</strong>n (663)President: S.J. DePlandLeaders: Linda Burks,Patricia Butler, Vicente Calderon,Yesenia Chavez, Kerri Cole-Williams, Will Couch, MyronGreenfield, Aurelia Has<strong>to</strong>n,Kwan-Monique Johnson,Norma Karlsen Palumbo,Kay Kubik, Albert Lemons,Patti Randolph, Magdalena Rash,Maudie Reece, Coletta Sayer,Candias Strange, Maria Trevino,Cynthia Villalovos, JosephWilliams, Barbara WinklerHous<strong>to</strong>n BaptistUniversity (185)President: Lidia HernandezLeaders: Linda Brupbacher,Summer Hauser,Carol McGaugheyHuffman (83)President: Mary KitchelLeaders: Susan Blackman,Kathy DodgenHumble (1,754)President: Melissa CrizerLeaders: Emma Albers,Laura Awe, Sandra Beck,Lisa Bender, Anne Blake,Cathleen Blayney, Audra Boney,Diana Broussard, Jerelyn Brown,Robbin Burger, Lynette Busceme,Jessica Castille, Laurie Curtis,Jim Dang, Mary Daresh,Betsy Duplechain, James Ellis,Laura Erben, Jennifer Fanning,Deanna Galeucia, Julie Gere,Allan Griffin, Janet Griffin,Ty James, Ashley Jolley,Linda Kenyon, Kim Koch,Priscilla Kovacik, Debbie Krenek,Stacey Landrith, Erica Lewis,Marylyn Livings<strong>to</strong>n, Rose Lowery,Amanda McGee, Holly Miller,Marjorie Morrison,Sandye Nelson, Jane Painter,Stacy Pickard, Darlynn Pittman,Pat Po<strong>to</strong>k, Gloria Reidlinger,Christina Roy, Gayle Sampley,Mary Schaefer, Carol Shackouls,Linda Shanadan, Janet Sherrill,Sloan Simmons, Dolly Smith,Misty Smith, Mary S<strong>to</strong>well,Terry Thompson, Kristi Vannett,Stacey Ward, Kendra Wetuski,Jason Wyatt, Robin ZorkicKaty (1,720)President: Hellen SecristLeaders: Janet Charpiot,Bill Crockett, Timothy Elliott,Sandra Gardner, Heidi Kirby,Betty Mehmen, Cecelia Ramos,Terrie Weaver, Diane WilsonKlein (424)President: Allen BettisLeaders: Lynia Albers,Gay Allbrit<strong>to</strong>n, Mark Bartelsmeyer,Janet Beckering, Lisa Caldwell,Marty Cummings, Cathy Doyle,Karen Ford, Rachel Homeyer,Pam Kingdon, Paul Kirkpatrick,Nadine Krebs, Sally Lawder,Veronica Lawrence,Michele Maestas, Wilma Mysak,Keri Pulliam, Angela Stengl,Kathryn Travis, Xanthia Vanderford,Mary Viehoefer, Judy WalkerLamar (82)President: Jose DiazLeaders: Debbie Carrell,Les Hunter, Renea KoellingLone Star College–Tomball (49)President: Ana JimenezLeaders: Hope Balfa,Ashleigh Cox, Joanna Hernandez,Candice Horn, Mary Jackson,Barbara MillerPasadena (797)President: Charlotte AnthonyLeaders: Jenifer Anderson,Katherine Anderson,David Angie, Joanna Bowyer,Linda Boyd, Sandra Burrough,Sherial Caswell, Christy Cobb,Miriam Cordova, Emma Cuellar,Darlene Daniels, Pamela Dunn,Brooke Ehlinger, Jana Ganderson,Garland Ganter, Lynn Goodson,Kelli Green-Erwin, Cindy Gunter,Paula Hagan, Rosa Hernandez,Amanda Hughes, Maria Izaguirre,Robert Johnson, Darla Kelly,Robert Kelly, Pamela Kniffin,15


16Debra Lambert, Nancy Laura,Paul Martinez, Karen McEwen,Jill McLain, Lisa Miller,JoAnn Minchew, Julia Montes,Rochelle Mortazavi,Jamie Murray, Michell Norville,Sherry O’Neal, Diane Owen,Kathryn Parker, Darrelyn Pelts,Sherrie Raines, Rosa Reyes,Sheri Rodgers, Norma Rodriquez,Frank Sanchez, Amalia Savala,Catherine Swaim, Madelyn Winnek,Shay Woodruff, Holly YoesPearland (80)President: Ruth AimoneLeader: August AimoneRoyal (130)President: Henry BostickLeaders: Angie Andrews,Johnnie Byerly, Alice Fagan,Marty Schiller, Cynthia Stasny,Julie Watson, Linda WoodardSheldon (142)President: Juan VenegasLeaders: Tonia Gas<strong>to</strong>n,Yvonne Gutierrez, Maria Ledezma,Mara Longoria, Johanna Odell,Debbie Pilcher, Mary Sengele,Haley Sosnik, Jessica TriceSpring (227)President: Robert DevorLeaders: Terrence Boggs,Barbara Glidewell, RobertHanchett, Meredith Harris,Steve Lacombe, Rachel Martin,Angelique Martin-Smith, TheresaOneill, Tonia Thomas-Scott,Anna WhitlockSpring Branch (477)President: Cindy WoodsLeaders: Dora Aschenbeck,Brenda Banker, Kathy Bean,Meredith Boane, ShareeCantrell, Roger Christman, AllisonCogburn, Carolyn Cossey, JamieDacovich, Cindy Davis, NancyDelgado, Cynthia Dionne, SusanEyre, Cynthia Gallagher, PatriciaGauna, Jennifer Gilbert, JanaGwinn, Reutes Hamelers, ShellyHorne, Patricia Jenkins, MaricelaJimenez, Noemi Leon, MahendraMehta, Shawn Mustain, PattyOliver, Patricia Portice,Jane Riddle, Rene RosalesStafford (77)President: Melinda FauverLeaders: Cheryl Cobb,Jennifer Dunham, Carl Jones,Amanda RubianoSweeny (133)President: Minne SanchezLeaders: Sherry Brown,Jeanette Green, Patricia Hargett,Jeanette Hlavaty, Becky Mahurin,Dani Mikel, Janith WetzTarking<strong>to</strong>n (56)President: Kimberly WillisLeader: Jessiene BruceTomball (220)President: Clete DeckardLeaders: Melissa Baker,Janet Blott, Patti Brownfield,Cathy Eng, Brandyne Finney,Christian Lloyd, NatalieMachalek, Rebekah McShan,Ronda Morgan, Rebecca Nix,Shelley Pace, Carrie Quinn,Lorie Rodriguez, Sarah Rumfield,Mary Sweet, Debbie Turpin,Patti WhiteUniversity <strong>of</strong>St. Thomas (39)President: Chris<strong>to</strong>pher ScottLeaders: Terry Brandt,Jenifer Douglas, Lauren Henry,Samantha Jones, Natalie YanezBeaumont (625)President: Mary Beth WoodallLeaders: Charlotte Arceneaux,Deborah Barideaux-Rowe,Susan Brewer, Susie Brown,Jean Bryant, Kristin Byars,Richard Byars, Cheryl Charl<strong>to</strong>n,Karen Clausen, Kim Dixon-Lee,Deborah DuBose, Suellen Ener,Darrolynn Ford, Cynthia Gibson,Lisa Hart, Michael Hart,Terri Kozlowski, Donna Landreth,Phyllis Lee, William Littles,Jennifer Lyons, Teresa Marlow,Mike McAleer, Wanda Narcisse,Charlotte Nobles, MargaretOrlando, Linda Pate, Rhoda Poe,Glen Rabalais, Patrice Rabalais,Connie Richard, ElaineSchumacher, Glenda Shaw,Carol Siler, Cynthia Tallarita,Mellow Tatmon, Lien Tran,Tabitha Wal<strong>to</strong>n, Jannett White,Kristie White, Ozita White,Geraldine Wiggins, Lynda Willie,Tiffany WoodallBridge City (12)President: Lisa StewartLeader: Melani WoodruffBrookeland (35)President: Michael DeFeeLeaders: Chase King,Denise RawlinsonBurkeville (17)President: Sharon HoganLeader: Phyliss StephensHardin-Jefferson (77)President: Tracy MaxwellLeaders: Donna Edmonds,Darla Gaspard, Cindy Henderson,Gerry KirklandJasper (134)President: Rebecca DoughartyLeaders: Carol Amburn,Becky Berryman, Karen Byerly,Cathryn Coley, Debra Cordova,Renee Dickerson, Kathy Dominy,Mary Hamil<strong>to</strong>n, Elaine Harrison,Martha Morian, Shannon S<strong>to</strong>ttRegion 5President: BILL MOYEDirec<strong>to</strong>r: KIRK BROWNLumber<strong>to</strong>n (201)President: Jackie ArthurLeaders: Lynn Carney,Tanya Crites, Laura Davis,Nancy Hat<strong>to</strong>n, Jaki Heinz,Mary Hernandez, Beverly Hooks,Sallie Mooneyham, DeborahOliver, Margaret Sample,Elizabeth SandersNederland (11)President: Niki LegeLeader: Rachel ProvostNew<strong>to</strong>n (74)President: Cathy PearsonLeaders: Susan Harrell,Tammy Marshall, Sherry TracyOrangefield (14)President: Heggie CoulterLeader: Martha HowellsPort Arthur (81)President: Jeane RuddLeaders: Jule J<strong>of</strong>frion,Barbara KlingmanVidor (249)President: Janice BrentLeaders: Shannon DeVillier,Debbie Ferguson, NicoleHolcomb, Mischelle Holland,Becky Lee, Shirley Melvin,Teresa ParkerWarren (86)President: Nathan MoyeLeaders: Terri Babino,Kay Daniel, Karmen Dosser,Lorie Johns<strong>to</strong>n, Amy McCoy,Bill Moye, Melinda Moye,Jamie YoungWoodville (48)President: Harriet ThedfordLeaders: Josephine McCullough,Leslie McCullough, KathyMcDonough, Brittanie Sowarby,Linda Sowarby


Bellville (76)President: Ann LanierLeaders: Joan Buenger,Sharon Dyer, Kathleen Lackey,David Minear, Janet Montgomery,Annette Vincik, Gwen WallerBremond (56)President: Carol BoringLeader: Barbie RyzaBryan (534)President: Sallie McGeheeLeaders: Teresa Beckham,Sheridan Bockelmann,Michael Bridges, Tifani Brown,Melissa Clary, Janet Fanguy,Sheila Fields, Julie Ford,Ginger Freeze, Carol Frosch,Allison Gilmore, Daneen Grogan,Colleen Holmes, Teresa Ibarra,Joyce Jones, Patricia Lampley,Nancy Lewis, Joan Moore,Jennifer Mor<strong>to</strong>n, Elaine Platt,Shawn Ponzio, Debra Richards,Ruth Vincent, Mandy Welch,Doreen Wentrcek,Tryphena WilliamsBuckholts (10)President: Mike LeeLeader: Janice BridgesCaldwell (111)President: Pamela CanteyLeaders: Terri Armstrong,Kristi Barber, Roxanne Dusek,Cathy Homeyer, Carolyn Marek,Becky ZavodnyCameron (107)President: Kathryn BarrettLeaders: Brenda Dirba,Toni Lafferty, Veronica Tucker,Loretta WalthallRegion 6President: JUDI THOMASDirec<strong>to</strong>r: BRENDA LYNCHCenterville (16)President: Kristi WakefieldLeaders: Kathy Pierce,Glenda QuiggColdspring (98)President: Tammy RobinsonLeader: Sylvia CooperCollege Station (273)President: Joy SechelskiLeader: Judy WeirConroe (1,053)President: Labana BerryLeaders: Barbara Andes,Susan Baker, Amanda Bar<strong>to</strong>n,Jill Bradley, Karen Brunson,Kristin Buford, Mary Butler,Marsha Corley, CarolineCrawford, Jerrie Curran, BridgetEaves, Martha Edwards, JaneneFowler, Dawn Gerstenberger,Betty Gibson, Caralee Gladden,Peggy Gusler, Sandra Hammond,Nancy Hawkins, WendyHedgpeth, Marcene Herrick,Kay Jopling, Linda Kovach,Selene Lander, AngelaMcCallum, Cindy McNamara,Brenda Meadows, GretchenMontgomery, Stacy Newman,Ann Ohnheiser, Melissa Powell,Jackie Rigby, Ena Sendejar-McFarland, Jerri Smith, LarrySpence, Sue Stewart, PatriciaTutt, Jeanie Walker, TamaraWiller, Al Woodum, Susan YoungHearne (43)President: Linda DairyLeader: Staci TrojacekHuntsville (223)President: Kathy PartinLeaders: Cindy Anderson,Sandra Bounds, Vivian Cox,Gayle Crumpley, Tammy Doyle,Stephen Farlow, Ann Guedry,Amy Langley, Jessica Poole,Jeanine Sicard, Sheila Spencer,Roberta Stefaniak, ChristineWelle, Joe Whitehead, ChristalWilson-Price, Haylee WoodLivings<strong>to</strong>n (82)President: Vicki StanphillLeader: Donna McKenzieLovelady (8)President: Deborah StewartLeader: Janice HarrelsonMadisonville (26)President: Leigh HowethLeaders: Jo Beth Batson,Becky San<strong>to</strong>sMagnolia (352)President: Charles LindseyLeaders: Karen Bowden,Lori Champagne, BeckyComs<strong>to</strong>ck, Sarah Cravens, DianeEhler, Rhonda Gross, BrendaHoppe-Morgan, Sirena Rutledge,Alice Schiel, Rae Tucker,Autumn WeitzelMontgomery (345)President: Chris DisserLeaders: Debra Bell, AndreaColeman, Chris<strong>to</strong>pher Douglas,Marsha Herridge, Kelly McLaughlin,Melinda Schurr, Beverly Smythia,Susan Strader, Linda WardNavasota (189)President: Sharon GanskeLeaders: Susan Brak,James Downey, Chase Ganske,Wayne Ganske, Karen Kloss,Nancy Kremenak, Rachel Lewis,Ritta Litzenberg, Karen Oncken,Jennifer RamirezNew Waverly (30)President: Patrick ShevlinLeader: Paulette O’SullivanNormangee (66)President: Helena KellyLeaders: Laura Bounds,Lorraine Bush, Jamie Hemphill,Misty Light, Carol Malkey,Dorothy Mullinnix, SuzanneRiley, Ray SandersOnalaska (48)President: Theresa GuidryLeaders: Karen McCaffety,Margaret Rybarski,Patricia Usle<strong>to</strong>nRockdale (22)President: Ann OtteLeaders: Linda King,Sarah WarnerSam Hous<strong>to</strong>n StateUniversity (209)President: Cassie HensonLeaders: Michelle Folk,Kendall Gribble, Frank H<strong>of</strong>fmanShepherd (129)President: Sandra BarrowLeaders: Edna Cutaia,Kathy FlemingSplendora (98)President: Lisa AllenLeaders: Don Allen, Jerry Mills,Samuel Sharp, Patricia TreadwellTrinity (15)President: Jim Stay<strong>to</strong>nLeader: Pamela MonroeWaller (117)President: Mary Jane OliverLeaders: Cindy Auble,Terry Davis, Leslie FerdonWillis (520)President: Tommy ReedLeaders: Debra Folk,Lori Mitchell, Judi Thomas,Donna WardWindham Consolidated (53)President: Susan NorrisLeader: Kathleen Chance17


18Al<strong>to</strong> (56)President: Emily MillerLeaders: Bobbie Cox,Misty Duplichain, Nancy King,Jan Knott, Lisa Low,Vearnita Pat<strong>to</strong>nAthens (14)President: Steve MazzantiLeader: Jackie CunninghamBig Sandy (57)President: Gay S<strong>to</strong>kesLeaders: Linda Avey,Susan LedkinsBroaddus (33)President: Richard KilmerLeaders: Faith Kilmer,Angela RunnelsBrownsboro-Chandler(111)President: Julie McCulloughLeaders: Betty Eberhart,Susan Penny, Shirley Vause,Angela Volentine, Michelle WoodBullard (83)President: Pamela LottLeaders: Debbie Eitel,Kelly Nichols, Donna Temple<strong>to</strong>nCarlisle (7)President: Regina SuggLeader: Sherri PirtleCenter (49)President: Joyce JacksonLeaders: Karen Albert, RobinCrawford, Reggie Daniels, SandraLatham, Angela LawsonCentral (27)President: Suzanne McGeeLeaders: Shannon Abney,Debbie Campbell,Vennessa ChilderssCross Roads (34)President: Melanie S<strong>to</strong>vallLeaders: Kim Ivey, Shari Musick,Delana NewmanRegion 7President: NAN BRYANTDirec<strong>to</strong>r: GINGER FRANKSEast <strong>Texas</strong> BaptistUniversity (17)President: Amy CrumrineLeaders: Karen Gentsch,Ora WileyElysian Fields (24)President: Debbie GoyneLeader: Julie GayEustace (71)President: Janice BeasleyLeader: Ann ShoecraftFranks<strong>to</strong>n (67)President: Danica ChalkLeaders: Melanie Blackwell,Kay Campbell, Patricia Parrott,Laura Prewitt, Denice SmithGrand Saline (139)President: Nan BryantLeaders: Melisia Foster,Debbie Griffin, Michelle Lewis,Brenda Miller, Carla Milliorn,Julie Surratt, Michael YoungHallsville (198)President: Freida RussellLeaders: Tami Carnes,Christi Golds<strong>to</strong>n, Beth Green,Jan Greer, Mary Marion,Carolyn Pruitt, Linda RossHarmony (57)President: Patty IsonhoodLeaders: Diane Barrick,Tammy Bearden, Deborah Cross,Susan McCool, Melissa SouthHawkins (68)President: Erika PraterLeaders: Heather Carnes,Teresa Pember<strong>to</strong>n, Marcy SauerHemphill (38)President: Nina FarrellLeaders: Sandra Butler,Nicole Corley, Gloria Holmes,Ellen MillsHenderson (133)President: Carol PlemmonsLeaders: Donna Abercrombie,Debra Brown, Jason Brown,Jo Nell Griffin, Cynthia Hancock,Mary Hollon, Freida Miller,Renee Perry, Yulanda Wall,Carolyn WimberleyHudson (88)President: Julie TempleLeaders: Denise Davis,Debbie Murphy, Amanda PierceHunting<strong>to</strong>n (32)President: Kathleen WalkerLeaders: Julia Cartwright,Amber WagnonJacksonville (173)President: Renee ToddLeaders: Jessica Early,Sheila Harvey, Pat LaVigne,Nancy Malmstrom, Jamie PearmanKilgore (21)President: Lance HomeniukLeaders: Bill Edmonds,Janice MosleyLaPoynor (33)President: Debra MulhollandLeaders: Cheri Anderson,Patty Bris<strong>to</strong>w, Sandra Burch,Michelle Eikner, Wanda Johns<strong>to</strong>n,Carolyn Rawlings, Belinda WallaceLeveretts Chapel (17)President: Shannon DickersonLeaders: Mary Batie, Robin ParkerLufkin (60)President: Pat ClosLeader: Kathy GoehringMineola (32)President: Kay LambLeaders: Kari Callison, Linda HoganNacogdoches (208)President: Katherine WhitbeckLeaders: Leabeth Abt, LauraAchterh<strong>of</strong>, Tammy Baker, WendyBarnhill, Gloria Bennett, BethBrannan, Gayle Braziel, AmyCounts, Kimberly Cross, AmandaGarner, Paula Kline, MonicaLedbetter, Penny Long, TeresaLuna, Sheronda Parks, Jay Petty,Kimberly Petty, Dawn Pierce,Stacia Prince, Kathryn Robertson,Jenny Stanaland, MignonStanley, Laura Treadaway,Melody Walker, Mark Wallace,Diola Willoughby, Xavier Young,Alma ZarateNacogdoches County (79)President: Ginger FranksLeaders: Melisa Lummus,Shannon WhiteheadPine Tree (215)President: Valerie OgleLeaders: Meredith Clay,Katie Davis, Marie Shel<strong>to</strong>nSan Augustine (36)President: Lisa HenlyLeaders: Deborah Evans, SandyHolt, Falbert McCoy-Garrett,Mandy StewartShelbyville (20)President: Mavis CarterLeaders: Orstella Netherly,Karen TaylorStephen F. Austin StateUniversity (208)President: Cortney StroudLeader: Steven JosephsenTyler (677)President: Betty BerndtLeaders: Alva Alford,Frances Bragg, Camille Buie,Samantha Cheek, Candy DuBose,George Faber, Pamela Gilmore,Brandi Hill, Eddie Hill,Sarah Hols<strong>to</strong>n, Tamekia Johnson,Monique Krouse, Mark Lanier,Cindy Loughmiller,Sarah Massey-Olive, Nita Maxwell,Renee McQuillin,Virginia Murdock, Tracy Nash,Sindy Oldham, Debbie Oliver,Evelyn Satterwhite, Karen Schmutz,Carol Smith, Kergy Smith,Marcia Smith, Julie Thompson,Sherre Thurman, Dianna YoungUniversity <strong>of</strong> <strong>Texas</strong>–Tyler (148)President: Jayme QuickLeaders: Jasmine Bonner,Rodney Gouldthorpe, Wes Hickey,James WrightWestwood (156)President: Linda LeeLeaders: Melissa Evans,Kathy High<strong>to</strong>wer, Michelle Ives,Christie Perry


White Oak (60)President: Scott FloydLeaders: Shelley Carring<strong>to</strong>n,Kelley Hamm, Jole RayChapel Hill (61)President: Anthony WilliamsLeaders: Karen McCullough,Cynthia StansellChisum (77)President: Carie ArcherLeaders: Deborah Bol<strong>to</strong>n,Kathy Cook, Sandy Deupree,Carla Sanders, Timothy Skidmore,Diane Stegall, Patricia Weiberg,Tammy WoodClarksville (45)President: Patricia CochranLeaders: Laura Fox,Lynda Reed-G<strong>of</strong>fDe Kalb (41)President: Lea McKinnieLeaders: Robyn Anderson,Alicia Dooley, Leta Foster,Debbie Shumake, Rhonda S<strong>to</strong>neJefferson (97)President: Bessie RhodesLeaders: Layla Ames, Sara Elms,Karen Ives, Christel S<strong>to</strong>kelyLinden-Kildare (42)President: Gayle StewartLeaders: Jessie Biscamp,Paula FittsMount Pleasant (82)President: Gene BaxterLeaders: Pat Brown, BrandieCraver, Mary Koder, DonaldSpeidell, Pal TigertMount Vernon (120)President: Rita LongLeaders: Adrian Bolin,Kathy Cannon, Trisha Carroll,Marilyn Elbert, Sandra Lowery,Kristy Lynch, Cindy Max<strong>to</strong>n,Nakkia Snyder, Melanie Tidwell,Stephanie WrightRegion 8Woden (92)President: Malinda HolzapfelLeaders: Gigi Bradshaw,Paula King, Tracey MeadorPresident: SANDRA PATTERSONDirec<strong>to</strong>r: Rita LONGNorth Lamar (159)President: Alison HayterLeaders: Kathy Bethea, SuzanneCulbertson, Mary Ann Franklin,Jerry Jarrell, Roxanne Jefferson,Drethia Parsons, Sandra Patterson,Angela Pollard, Deanna Ramsey,Diedra Rast, Penny StutsmanParis (240)President: Steve TuckerLeaders: Kendra Beshirs,Melanie Carter, Sheila Ensey,Jennifer Hamner, Merita Head,Jennifer Kornell, Deann Lee,Jimmy Lee, Regina Rhodes,Abby Rogers, Stephanie StaggsPewitt (37)President: Stephanie NaillonLeaders: Karen Fry,Colinda HolbrookPittsburg (89)President: Cindy JohnsonLeaders: Sheila Carter,Carolyn FullerPrairiland (70)President: Sharon ConnotLeaders: Mendy Cole, LeslieMartin, Janice PattersonRivercrest (45)President: Stacy WeddleLeaders: Becky Andrews,Julie Davidson, Lori Franks,Andrea Martin, Angela RoseSulphur Springs (40)President: Jeanine BoyettLeaders: Sheila Rorie,Michele Smith, Lesa Wilburn<strong>Texas</strong> A&M University–Texarkana (71)President: Melinda SmithLeaders: Daniela Rosas,Judy Sander, Nathania SmithArcher City (50)President: Priscilla GibsonLeaders: Karen Brunker,Michelle Cadman, Carol Cox,Anne Kelley, Heather Kelley,Deann PhelpsBowie (63)President: Toni S<strong>to</strong>neLeaders: Lila Keck,Paula Mayfield, Rhonda Parr,Rebecca Pickett, Beckey Scott,April Tip<strong>to</strong>nBurkburnett (139)President: Debra ReedLeaders: Audrey Ash,Lisa Crumpler, Shirley Grit<strong>to</strong>n,Jaime Hunter, Terri Koulova<strong>to</strong>s,Paula McNeil, Pam Miller,Sherrie Moore, Kim Orf,Kathy RannilaCity View (81)President: Jennifer BrandtLeaders: Vicki Dawkins,Brenda Shel<strong>to</strong>nCrowell (37)President: Mitzi HowellLeaders: Megan Clif<strong>to</strong>n,Jana Conner, Lisa Henry,Darla Taylor, April WhiteGraham (80)President: Tracy PippinsLeaders: Austin Chamness,Cheryl Sides, Cindy Wal<strong>to</strong>nHenrietta (62)President: Lela FrielingLeaders: Lynn Anderson,Martha Bachman, PennieClevenger, Connie Johnson,Mandy S<strong>to</strong>ry, Lisa TrainhamHolliday (94)President: Autumn MenascoLeaders: Laurie Allen,Lisa Baumer, Kristi Lawson,Stephanie Parker, Christy Roach,Ginger Shirley, CarmenWeathersbeeRegion 9President: TONI STONEDirec<strong>to</strong>r: ELIZABETH REYNOLDSIowa Park (117)President: Susan ScottLeader: Caroline JamesJacksboro (104)President: Kristi DawsLeaders: Peggy Clay<strong>to</strong>n,Laura Epps, Elizabeth Reynolds,Linda White, Jane WhitsittKnox City-O’Brien (23)President: Robert CollinsLeader: Colin HowethMidway (11)President: Sherry Wheeler-SmajstrlaLeaders: Cheryl McClendon,Judy PedenMunday (21)President: Mary Jane L<strong>of</strong>tinLeader: Susan GulleyNocona (71)President: Patti GibbsLeaders: Jennifer Brittain,Barbara Ice, Deana Jacobson,Tammie Mitchell, Robert Norman,Billy Whitecot<strong>to</strong>nOlney (94)President: Dale LovettLeaders: Paula Bernhardt,Michele Carpenter, Kimberli Cuba,Marti Hamil<strong>to</strong>n, Dixie Kirby,Charlotte Mahler, Trudy Matus,Kathy Pirtle, Marsha Richardson,Carol WainscottPerrin-Whitt (32)President: Debra FrancisLeaders: Sharon Franklin,David Howell, Carol Rice,Amy SalazarPetrolia (46)President: Diane HornbeckLeaders: Janet Kelso,Vickie Moser19


20Seymour (40)President: Mona WardlawLeaders: Amy Burnett,Donna Carver, Janice Knezek,Lynann StewartThrockmor<strong>to</strong>n (21)President: Diane BalthropLeader: Debra HargroveVernon (123)President: Angela TurkettLeaders: Jimmie Anderson,Angela Bradford, Celia Gentry,Nita Hamil<strong>to</strong>n, Lisa Hass,Susan Kenner, Ray Leasure,Glenda Moore, Donna Prince,Martha QuinteroAllen (525)President: Jan Coving<strong>to</strong>nLeaders: Patricia Choate,Elizabeth Dentler, Linda Finch,Patricia Gear, Christine Gutierrez,Tracie Hensley, Debbie Hitt,Kay Hodges, Valerie Holland,Pamela Knight, Sharon Laney,Shayna Marshall, Joyce Mat<strong>to</strong>x,Angela M<strong>of</strong>fett, Tracy Savitch,Eric Torrence, Sherri TurnquistBlue Ridge (48)President: Margo HollisLeaders: Jennifer Adl<strong>of</strong>,Rebecca Rollins, Diane WilliamsBonham (161)President: Eloise SiskLeaders: Suzanne Bennett,Courtney Cooper,Suzanne Kennedy, Robin Rogers,Patti Shepherd, Jenny Trout,Linda Vaught, Janet WoodruffCan<strong>to</strong>n (109)President: Kimberly FollowwellLeaders: Heidi Carroll,Jana Dennie, Shelley MeffordCarroll<strong>to</strong>n-FarmersBranch (954)President: Lori SmithLeaders: Gayle Baar,Princess Ball, Bridgit Basel,Cass Brannan, Mimi Bun<strong>to</strong>n,Region 10Wichita Falls (306)President: Monica Hicks-BaileyLeaders: Mandy Cross,Stephanie Mullens,Annetta ReuschWindthorst (34)President: Donna TimminsLeaders: Leann Berend,Diane Hubbard,Laverne Lindemann,Kathy PawloskiPresident: jackie DavisDirec<strong>to</strong>r: dab johnsonDana Carroll, Kristin Carroll,Amy Chandler, Christine Civello,Mary Ann Condie, Michelle Davis,Diane Filibeck, Stephanie Flores,Suzanne Ginsburg,Melissa Graves, Debra Holst,Nichie Hoskins, Amalia Jackson,Stefani Johnson, Sarah Jones,Sharon Kopriva, Tristie Loyd,Sara Moore, Carolyn Moorman,Christina Mounts, Wynter Nash,Leta Nelson, Kathleen Nosek,Christen Petros, Sheryl Pierson,Anne Ramirez, Jennifer Ritter,James Ross, Barbara Rust,Cheryl Rutledge, Kriste Schlosser,Teresa Scott, Joshua Seff,Shelly Tompkins, Alice Walker-Ross, Ginny Welch, Lynn West,Bonnie ZimmermanCedar Hill (296)President: Nancy BrownLeaders: Johnna Adams,Catalina Gibbs, Brandy Manning,Bill NiellCelina (104)President: Kimber KincaidLeaders: Linn Cobb, PaulaMoore, Deanna Peters, Judy SeayCommunity (85)President: Carolyn BolesLeaders: Ashley Loyd, AdaleenMakin, Donna McNair, JohnMitchell, Barbara ShawDallas (1,037)President: Dianne ReedLeaders: David Hedgpeth,Evelyn Mitchell, Beverly S<strong>to</strong>ne,Gabe VelizDallas BaptistUniversity (96)President: Rebecca MillerLeaders: Judy Abercrombie,Savannah Haye, KendraHoulis<strong>to</strong>n, Morgan Pappas,Heather Patterson, Katie Stroud,Reagan WilliamsDenison (31)President: Jimmy CravensLeaders: Eugene Bernardin,C.E. Evans, Martin ShoopmanDeso<strong>to</strong> (99)President: Kim Modica-BrownLeaders: Steven Baker,Carl Johnson, Gail Loski,Joe TedescoDuncanville (334)President: Sherry SandersLeaders: Kathryn Mounce,Blanca PatlanEnnis (495)President: Nanette MoyersLeaders: Lori Aguilar,Judy Buchanan, Cecilia Cameron,Diem Campbell, Dora Cervantes,Merry Creager, Maricela de Rojas,Mary Dowell, Rhonda Ferrer,Marilyn Glasscock, Kari Hodges,Larry Hollingsworth,Ronda Hollingsworth,Carolyn Huebel, Pat Jones,Patsy Jones, KayLynn Kovar,Andrea Loveless, Scott Moore,Donnesa Sanchez, Patricia Smith,Janell TaylorFarmersville (39)President: Mary Anne TruemperLeader: Chonte ReevesFerris (230)President: Meredith MalloyLeaders: Debbi Brazil,Debra Connell, Cheri Davis,Carolyn Grant, Rebecca Green,Diane Hudson, Betty McCoy,Elleen McLean, Danielle TrevinoForney (533)President: Stephanie GreenLeaders: Cindy Adair,Linsey Babitzke, Jennifer Beers,Samantha Bendele, Mary Bur<strong>to</strong>n,Kelly Chil<strong>to</strong>n, Pamela Hassell,Kathy Herriage, Brandy Laule,Toni Martin, Emily McCoy,Barbara Melillo, LaVonda Roberts,Les StewartFrisco (328)President: Diane WilloughbyLeader: Sheryl WilliamsGarland (1,611)President: Greg PlattLeaders: Susan Allred, AngelaAmbrosio, Angie Arey, Lana Bailey,Janelle Ball, Corey Banks<strong>to</strong>n,Diane Bateman, Alaina Bell,Mary Jane Bishop, Rikki Bonet,Rachel Boord, Ontanya Burks,Kimberley Cantu, Carol Cates,Florence Chester, Jan Craft,Debra Cruse, Jackie Davis,Jeanne Davis, Jennifer Dickson,Laura Duffy, Amanda Duncan,Mary Beth Eager, Ruth Emig,Cynthia Fort, Charlotte Fouts,Nago Garcia, Jennifer Hashert,Cherry Holland, StephanieHollenshead, Dena Jones,Katina Jones, Rosalind Kaplan,Laura Ledbetter, Teresa Legler,Julia Lepek, David Lewis,Rebecca Lowe, Patricia Lusk,Rosemary Mach,Karen MacKenzie, Jim Manley,Shenequa Miller,Sue Montgomery, Karen Mosher,Debbie Naegle, Sandra Neal,Michelle Nichols, Deborah Owens,Janeen Pan<strong>to</strong>ja,Carol Phelps, Rhonda Pickup,Deborah Pittman, Kim Platt,Beverly Purdom, Chris<strong>to</strong>pherRamos, Timothy Richardson,Richard Roland, Sara Roland,Karen Shaw, Sandie Sims,Gary Sturgill, Sandy Sturgill,Mary Taylor, Seidy Trent,Emily Ugarte, Josie Villanueva,Anne Voss, Rosemary Wawro,Phyllis Welch, Glenda Williams,Gail Womack, Mary YoungmanGrand Prairie (219)President: Jason LoweLeaders: Nancy Conner,Erika HensleyHighland Park (77)President: Greg RicoLeaders: Hilda Alcerreca,Linda Ault, Micah Lyles


22Waxahachie (578)President: Kim KriegelLeaders: Rosaline Baker,Jean Baskin, Nina Black,Robin Brown, Nora Crist,Terri Edwards, Bethany Hardy,Kathy Helms, Tammy Hill,Pam Johnson, Leanne Kelley,Rebecca LeBre<strong>to</strong>n,Dorcas Lotspeich, Tessie Lucke,Rebecca Lynn, Lisa Min<strong>to</strong>n,Cheryl Mitchell, Angela Morehead,Adelaide Ryan, Ava Slone,Jimmie Stephenson, Pam S<strong>to</strong>ker,Teddy S<strong>to</strong>ll, Ann WrightArgyle (71)President: Jennifer FischerLeaders: Linda Creamer,Marilyn Kemp, Brenda Spain,Jamie TomlinsonArling<strong>to</strong>n (814)President: Carole LemondsLeaders: Linda Allison,Dianna Anderson, Lori Byrd,Sara Cagle, Lori Calkins,Louann Chapman, Paula Church,Troy Collins, Cindy Corbitt,Nina Cox, Pat Cox, Jessica Dague,Kathryn Davis, Harriet Edwards,Anna Gant, Elaine Gosdin,Carol Haney, James Hawks,Glenda Henry, Martha Hill,Donna Hogard, Sally Horn,Stephanie Hudson, Rose Husband,Mary Lynn Hutchinson,Lynn Jennings, Kristy Johnson,Jo Kelley, Staci Kino,Jeanette Knight, Angela Knipe,Jason Lake, Jamie Laman,MaryAnn Laney, CarlottaMarshell, Diana Mays,Frank McRae, Sue Montgomery,Leslie Moore, Sharon Mosley,Allison Nelson, Tracie Niles,Mimi Ogle, Anita Parker,Sheila Payne, Pamela Pelt,Shanda Shoop, Arthur Smith,Julie Snyder, Jeffrey Stanley,Betse Starns, Lisa Stultz,Paula Threlkeld, Andy White,Edna Wilkins, Linda WylieWills Point (84)President: Dicy KeithLeaders: Janette Kay,Marcee McFarlandRegion 11Wylie (280)President: Jennifer NallieLeaders: Cynthia Bogart,Kathy Boneau, Carol Brown,Kim David, Michelle Gonderinger,Julie Gray, Bill LeNeveu,Sharla McCrary, Renee Peri,Charlotte Pickett, Kasia Reese,Dawn Seaman, Leigh Spillyards,Michele Taber, Barbara Urban,Rachel Walters, Dewawn Wiest,Myra WilliamsPresident: david williamsDirec<strong>to</strong>r: diane pokludaAzle (476)President: Lisa TadlockLeaders: Ordana Barnett,Ginger Caruthers, Judith Charles,Bonnie Corley, Cori Fukuchi,Jenny Hann, Pat Hann,Anita Hatchett, Connie Jones,Julie Rodriguez, Tracy R. Smith,JoAnn Thompson, LaurieWheeler, Tisha WoodardBirdville (621)President: Bill MontyLeaders: Donna Beagles,Shari Ben<strong>to</strong>n, Marilyn Bishop,Karen Brothers, Tammy Brown,Richard Carr, Angela Cox,Debra Darter, Deanna Davis,Kathy Eby, Shari Emmons,Martha Farr, Amy Jenkins,Nancy Kozak, Roland Kuhleman,Kathryn McGuffin, DeborahMorgan, Teri Naya, Teresa Nickell,Cindy S<strong>to</strong>uff, Laura Tippett,Rebecca Trotter, Kay WaisanenBurleson (475)President: Alyce BellLeaders: Joyce Baldwin,Jo Blackwell, Patricia Bradley,Mary Bryan, Mendy Busby,Tracey Coontz, David Daniell,Janet Devine, ChristinaDumbauld, Amy Easter,Katie Gray, Anne Hargrove,Joanne Heatley, Pat Hensley,Chris<strong>to</strong>pher Hill,Pamela Hinzmann, Marilyn Kuhn,John Magri, Tina Martinez,Diana McGee, Dorothy Mehaffey,Sarah Molina, Tracie Payne,Hope Stevens, Mary Jo WalkerCarroll (149)President: Melba RollerLeaders: Elisha Dews,Nicki GilleyCleburne (228)President: Tena AlexanderLeaders: Sandra Auvenshine,Natalie Bicknell,Claudine Bonham, Jane Bur<strong>to</strong>n,Trina Cody, Jill Crook,Melanie Doty, Jill Goodgion,Gay Green-Roden, Michele Lamb,Renee Smith, Leslie SpillmanCrowley (443)President: Crystal HerringLeaders: Julie Bair, Elaine Basham,Palmer Byerley, Brittany Casteel,Debbie Crane, Carlos Diaz,Mary Elliott, Jeannie Evans,Laura Ferguson, Jennifer Garner,Stacy Gill, J. L. Kay, AngelaMitchell, Candi Mullens, PattiOxentenko, John Phillips, DianePokluda, Mandi Raetz, DonnaRoe, Kitty Smith, ConnieSuchocki, Crystal Tharp, StaceyTucker, Debbie WalkerDen<strong>to</strong>n (1,061)President: Vicki S<strong>to</strong>rrieLeaders: Holly Caley,Jannet Calhoun, Mary Chancellor,Pamela Collamer, Angela Cope,Hope Creech, Malicia Curran,Laurie Forsyth, Nancy Gaillard,Karen Guenther, Anna Hendrix,Teresa Hudson, Lara Isbell,Earline Jackson, Tammy Klir,Helen Krejci, Bill Lane,Krystee Lawson, Lesle Lehman,Regena Little, Kate Macaulay,Jennifer Mackey, Amy Miller,Mark Moseley, Robyn Mullendore,Kathleen Perusse, Joan Phillips,Charlotte Place, Donald Place,Darla Purcell, Holli Rice,Carla Ruge, Heather Sansom-Day,Melinda Schultz, Erika Simon,Dana Springer, Thea Turner,Anthony Vidal, Kim Wilkins,Ulinda YeahquoEagle Mountain-Saginaw (331)President: Diane SmithLeaders: Dotty Carriker,Denise Daughtrey, Mary Gaskamp,Norma Jean Gas<strong>to</strong>n, Patricia Gilder,Megan Jackson, Lisa Lindsey,Diana Oliveira, Patricia Oliveira,Fran Poteet, Elizabeth Ratliff,Rebecca Rheaume, Frances SelnerEra (18)President: Cheryl ClarkeLeaders: Melissa Chaffin,Pamela EnderbyFort Worth (319)President: Raul DuranLeaders: Ana Morales,Steve PokludaGlen Rose (94)President: Rhonda CagleLeaders: Jean Ford, Missy Freas,Barry Payne, Janet Railsback,Judy Shipman, Eden WootenGranbury (293)President: Amber MosherLeaders: Jean Adkins,Sherry Bearce, Lori Bramlett,Tammy Clark, Lorna Cockerham,Sara Galvan, Kim Hare,Kristen Harris, Debby Johnson,Sheila Maine, Mary McCullough,Sandra McGuffin, Julie Morris,Suzan WatsonGrapevine-Colleyville(449)President: Bill BerghauserLeader: Sue PritchardHuckabay (15)President: Kathy SherrardLeader: Kathy CollumHurst-Euless-Bedford(587)President: Russell SandersLeaders: Mark Buckner,Betty Jo Fink, Ron Goyette,Larry Hall, Barbara WallaceJoshua (102)President: Cindy LackeyLeaders: Karen Daigle,Keri Henderson, Jennifer Herren,Tonya Long, Sheryl Moncrief,Beverly Trammell, Scott Trammell,Leah Wright


Keller (609)President: David WilliamsLeaders: Karen Ash, Kim Blevins,Kris Cartwright, Laura Cartwright,Patti Farmer, Cherie Gopffarth,Greg Gopffarth, Margie Hastings,Darius Hatchett, Heather Jackson,Susan Kerns, Jill Kersh,Jennifer Kranzberg, Sandra La Caze,Donalyn Miller, Nicole Morris,Carolyn Morrow, Vickie Pavelka,Irene Prather, Karen Shatford,Jada Smith, Cheryl Thompson,Linda VollerKennedale (88)President: Les SchubertLeaders: Cathy Jensen,Kimberly Jones, Sandra Jones,Cynthia Langs<strong>to</strong>nKrum (113)President: Brenda SnellgroveLeaders: Judith Blagg,Christy Lackey, Krystie McGraw,Julie Nabors, Brandi Ormsby,Betty Plunkett, Steven QuyLake Dallas (242)President: John HighLeaders: Sabrina Chapman,Stacy SorrellsLake Worth (81)President: Sheri MerrittLeaders: Shirley Crow,Chris<strong>to</strong>pher Dunlap,Heather Flowers, Peggy Jackson,Roxie Keenan, Brandi Neal,Shelly Rick, Heather SmithLewisville (1,035)President: Karen HamesLeaders: Greg Alexander,Katie Allsop, Asma Anwar,Brenda Barth, Sarah Bohlman,Meredith Bowman, Karen Brody,Traci But<strong>to</strong>n, Alisha Byerly,Jean Callahan, Samantha Castillo,John Chambers, Lori Davis,Cathy Dumbravo, Judy Fogarty,Tim Fogarty, Vickie Graham,Monica Harrison, Sheryl Hatcher,Joy Hut<strong>to</strong>, Michelle Johnson,Jill Jones, Kelli Kallail,Pamela Kammerer, Pamela Kerl,Debby Kisinger, Beth Lagana,Jennifer Lantrip, Kelly Leal,Valerie L’Huillier, Lynn Maxwell,Amanda McKnight, KristyMihalovich, Donna Milenovich,Douglas Montgomery, DeloresMoore, Lawrence Mumford,Michele New, Cynthia Orsborn,Kim Phan, Debbie Psencik,Robyn Rucker, Karen Sealy, TerriShafferman, Trey Shafferman,Patti Swan, Carin Thompson,Corryann Thompson, MelisaThorne, Laura Warnick, KimberlyWatson, Wanda Wilkins, KendraWilsonMansfield (664)President: Ruthie PhillipsLeaders: Ed Amaya, Kristi Bailey,Celia Brawner, Dena Brown,Emilie Chiozza, Toni Contreras,Maegan Cortez, Lula Daniel,LaVerne Ferrell, John Goins,Lecia Grace, Melanie Jones,Kelly Mallow, Neil Morrison,Susan Morrison, Cecilia Neufeldt,Dina Nimmo, Janice North,Jennifer Pellham, MistyRothermund, Amy Sellwood,Ann Showers, Donna Sibila,Debby Skinner, NicoleSportsman, Merrick Steele,Charles S<strong>to</strong>ne, Janice Trantham,Sally Ward, Gregg Williams,Linda ZumwaltMillsap (37)President: Beth AdkinsLeaders: Jerri Aaron,Amanda Lehman, Jason ReddinRio Vista (60)President: Linda ChaplinLeaders: Sharon Corder,Michael Cox, Sherry MartinSanger (144)President: Belita MorrisLeaders: Teresa Calvert,Tiann Frazier, Melissa Giles,Jan Looper, Patricia Taylor,Crystal Trejo, Sandra WilliamsStephenville (194)President: Melinda PetrossLeaders: Brenda Burks,Valarie Burns, Gail Reddoch,Tara Roberson, Amanda Swatsell,Vickie Walker, Lynda WeatherbyTarle<strong>to</strong>n StateUniversity (84)President: Krista KirkLeaders: Erin Barrett,Beth Dal<strong>to</strong>n<strong>Texas</strong> Woman’sUniversity (553)President: Andrea JonesLeaders: Syble Banks<strong>to</strong>n,Toni Dickenson, Becky Fredrickson,Sarah McMahanTolar (27)President: Claudia WhiteleyLeader: Janna SullinsAcademy (41)President: Susan HollasLeaders: Lee Dillard,Elizabeth Hillard, Kanita Ludwig,Tena Simmons, Patsy Smith,Jayme WhiteBaylor University (108)President: Lauren MikschLeaders: Brynn Carlile,Brittany Meador, Rachelle Meyer,Kevin SatterfieldBel<strong>to</strong>n (151)President: Kimberly BeshanskyLeaders: Bonnie Bumpus,April Robinson, Gayle S<strong>to</strong>neBlooming Grove (43)President: Marlyn BoyerLeaders: Diana Bugg,Beth Clay<strong>to</strong>n, Cinda Mel<strong>to</strong>nBlum (42)President: LaDonna JeanLeader: Mickie WilliamsonBosqueville (21)President: Gregory GardnerLeader: Ronald ChmielewskiChina Spring (146)President: Dawn WilsonLeaders: Lacreta Carr,Alison Froneberger,Rhonda HeckelRegion 12Weatherford (352)President: Dee TrueloveLeaders: Bob Caughman,Peggy Clark, Carla C<strong>of</strong>fey,Dianna Dixon, Cynthia Gentry,Hillary Mancuso, Wendy Mohr,Teather Powell, Beverly Purdy,Pamela Schultz, MaryLouVulgamore, Gwyn WhitedWhite Settlement (75)President: Dana Davis-AvantsLeader: Amy Bar<strong>to</strong>nPresident: Skip OmensonDirec<strong>to</strong>r: Janice HornsbyClif<strong>to</strong>n (67)President: Vickie WhiteLeaders: Tami Asikis,Diane Leggott, Mary Maddux,Tami WimmerConnally (223)President: Barbara CantrellLeaders: Paul Cantrell,Susan Darling, Janie Davis,Larry Davis, Christina Flores,Wanda Knutson, Betty Mack,Stephanie McCown, Dana McCoy,Robi Michael, Katy Odom,Kay ReynoldsCoolidge (16)President: Pat HenryLeaders: Amy Clark,Tracy MachacekCopperas Cove (149)President: Cindy FisherLeader: Kathy McNielCorsicana (237)President: Tonya RowswellLeaders: Julleen Bot<strong>to</strong>ms,LaCrissa Duvall, Floyd Gray,Emily Griggs, Sean Kays,Shana Owen, Sherry Owen,Richard Phillips, Alissa Pres<strong>to</strong>n-Prince, Donna Sublett,Terri WrightCrawford (21)President: Ted LewisLeaders: Alan Abel, Marcy Clax<strong>to</strong>n,Susan Cummings23


24Dawson (25)President: Danny FeugeLeader: Donna HatfieldFairfield (161)President: Linda MelontreeLeaders: Edye Gillen-Hall,Rodney Gillen-Hall, Kyle HartGatesville (184)President: Skip OmensonLeader: Stella WiegreffeGholson (9)President: Linda McCartneyLeader: Heather McCartneyGroesbeck (100)President: Liz McDanielLeaders: Bobbi Allison,Alice Jones, Melinda Lee,Deborah Little, Beth Myers,Lesa S<strong>to</strong>ne, Kelley YoungHillsboro (54)President: Tabatha DavisLeader: Karen KingHolland (34)President: Misty Hous<strong>to</strong>nLeaders: Misty Allen, Ronald Allen,Keith Cabaniss, Shelley LumKerens (56)President: Shirley CurtisLeaders: Pam Lane,Sharon Langley, Cristy Vaughan,Mary WhitfieldKilleen (1,015)President: Steve HarrisLeaders: Elizabeth Avery,Wendy Bons, LeVera Braswell,Tina Bren, Nadine Brown,Dino Cancel, Tara Cherizard,John Cook, Rebecca Cuevas,Tanya Dockery, Jayne Doxsey,Nanciann Dykman, Julie Fife,Kelly Fife, Yvonne Frate,Barbara Graham, Erica Green,Bonnie Holland, Annette Jones,Tami Kraft, Lillian Lennon,Heidi Oates, Alice Page,Katherine Paris, Judy Roundtree,Lisa Santiso, Russell Sheppard,Ronnie Simpson, Vanessa Stewart,Venda Stitt, Theodore Stroot,Vicki Vaughn, Nancy Wagler-Serface, Eileen Walcik,Melissa Walcik, Ron Walcik,Jaime Williams, Archie Woody,Sharon WoodyLa Vega (139)President: Jana MillerLeaders: Norma Burns,Cameron Garrett, Dennis Hataway,Debby Marak, Bill Swearingen,Rosa Swearingen, CarolynTrussell, April WagnerLampasas (256)President: Vickie McQueenLeaders: Marjorie Brewster,Tammy Burks, Kristi Denis,Elizabeth Haviland, Cathy Kuehne,Beverly Spencer, Keely Trauber,Lucy Walker, Haley WheelerLorena (32)President: Kathy RolanLeaders: Sunnye Forrest,Rachal Roessler, Ann RogersMarlin (17)President: Donna RandazzoLeaders: Edward Rogers,Tom SimpsonMcGregor (39)President: Jason TaylorLeaders: Melisa Hudson,Connie SchmalriedeMexia (148)President: James DormanLeaders: Marla Montgomery,Wendy Simmons, Shelia Sims,Pam WilsonMidway (468)President: Dana McMahanLeaders: Amy Bach,Sarah Baranowski, Barbara Belk,Pam Beverly, Kristin Dobogai,Cindy Draper, Jason Forbis,Christy Glaser, Kimberly High<strong>to</strong>wer,Gloria Lewis, Elaine Spence,Wendy Sustala, Kimberly Wellborn,Nicole WoodardMoody (57)President: Larry ParhamLeader: Bret BrunellRobinson (81)President: Lynn AllenLeaders: Kim Berry, Mary Betke,Beverly Bredemeyer,Denise Crocker, Janine Duncan,Cynthia Engel, Carol Kuehl,Gloria McAtee, Jan NorwoodRogers (57)President: Thelma RoseLeaders: Larry Allen, Nancy CooperSALADO (52)President: Anna Kate StanleyLeaders: Ty Brown, KendraCopeland, Janet KempTeague (112)President: Cari MartinLeaders: Melanie Cooper,Sheila LaFoy, Mary Lee, Lola Myers,Sue Persons, Doris Smith,Gina TaylorTemple (227)President: Joan CaughlinLeaders: Angela Ashburn,Tracy Baugh, Lorri Caballero,Pat Duran, William Fleming,Veronica Flowers-Moten,Christy Fox, Mary Hendricks,Darlina Lingo, Amber Oliver,Kerri Schneider<strong>Texas</strong> A&M University–Central <strong>Texas</strong> (57)President: Robyn JacksonLeaders: Deb Crowder, Su Frank,Daphne Parrott, Tamara Thornhill,Mandy VahrenkampUniversity <strong>of</strong> MaryHardin-Baylor (222)President: Jennifer SingletaryLeaders: Carolyn Allemand,Anitra Ball, Ashley Fox, Jeff RussellAustin (1,697)President: Marcy McNeilLeaders: Maria Alanis,Patricia Andrews, Juanita Batista,Becky Bissett, Maria Borrego,Clarke Bostick, Amanda Bradley,Cathy Buck, Susie Campbell,Eleanor Carr, Leilani Clark,Renee Conley, Carol Coover,Linda Donovan, Pat Dudley,Gabriel Estrada, Elizabeth Finkle,Lori Frels, Joecila Garcia,Maria Granado, Suzie Guerra,Juliet Guzman, Trixie Hall,Cathy Harris, Tiffany Hayes,Jeannette Hetmer-Fickett,Vivian Holland-Medina,Judy Howard, Linda Hunnicutt,Nora Jeffrey, Jennifer Jones,Region 13Waco (309)President: Jane SykesLeaders: Amanda Alumbaugh,Cynthia Anderson, MaggieCampos, Christina Carson, DavidCarson, Marcie Duncan, ConneeDuran, Micki Evans, Susan Gibson,Charmaine Hogwood, WandaJackson, Jo Lackey, Lucretia Land,Gaye Lynn Little, Charlotte Lowe,Eileen Lytle, William Middlebrook,Barbara Myers, Laura Napolitano,Ann Nixon, Sandra O’Connor,Sarah Ortiz, Patty Reneau,Lisa Richards, John Stanley,Lindsey Stevens, Cindy Strunk,Marlene Symank, MarthaThomas, Maria Elena TovarWest (127)President: Sue Mel<strong>to</strong>nLeaders: Yvonne Anz,Kathy Doherty, Linda Franke,Janice Hornsby, Kathy Roller,Louise Sullins, Stephanie Sullins,Kay Whitley, Ida WinesWortham (17)President: Emily NullLeaders: Denise Butler,Sandra Lee, Tammy McCordPresident: Jayne SernaDirec<strong>to</strong>r: Greg VidalHeidi Langan, Betty Lee, Sue Lee,Adriana Lichtenberger,Susan Lockhart, Iris Lopez,Terry Lord, Maria Maldonado,Stella Mata, Linda McKay,Thom McNeil, Ashley Metsker,Lizel Molina, Brittaney Morrison,Barbara Mott, Nick Noy,Rita Painter, Muriel Parker,Vadelia Perry, Kay Platis,Curtis Powell, Ronald Reed,Kathy Renfro, Cindy Samok,Shelley Samuels, Kristina Sanchez,Abigail Santana, Karen Sawan,Lauren Schwab, Jackie Seaborn,Edna Smith, Jean Stein,Jackie Totten, Vincent Valdes,Leona Weinstein, Susan Williford,Eleanor Willits, Karen Wright,Rosa Zuniga


26Taylor (123)President: Karen JahnLeaders: Michele Cmerek,Sue Engelke, Mary Lou Hyzak,Stephanie Miget, Diana Rucker,Julie Snyder, Mary ZucknickAbilene (720)President: Gregory RakeLeaders: Debra Adams,David Bordner, Melissa Brooks,James Bucherie, Larry Condra,Carolynn Conner, Melody Cook,Cherry Curry, David Curry,Connie Duncan, Marsha Exum,Marian Faucett, Sandra Fowler,Dolores Garza, Tonja Gray,Angel Haley, Sharon Hasenak,Kelle Hicks, Kathy Hocke,Shelia Holmes, Debra Hopper,Nancy Huyck, Alvin Keesee,Jamie Kelley, Diane Keown,Sue King, Sandra Konczak,Rebecca Lambert, Kay L<strong>of</strong>tin,Cheryl Macke, Suzanne Marks,Pam Mason, Sharron McClellan,Melissa McCormick, Karen Murphy,Ronald Owens, Cathy Rawlins,Julia Siewert, Kathie Springfield,Daphne Stacy, Bobbie Toliver,John Tyson, Michael White,James Williams, Jennifer YatesAlbany (22)President: Danita Johns<strong>to</strong>nLeaders: Ricky Davis,Donnie Lucas, Karen Noble,Sherry Viertel, Lavelle VinsonAnson (53)President: Glenda MaberryLeaders: Kelley Cash,Judith Gravley, Belinda HellerAspermont (15)President: Ryann KoenigLeader: Patti WalkerBaird (33)President: Tina WestLeaders: Wendy Gerngross,Windy NailRegion 14President: Larry CondraDirec<strong>to</strong>r: Marsha ExumBreckenridge (44)President: Patricia RenchlerLeader: Prairie WilsonCross Plains (27)President: Lurene McNuttLeader: Amanda SowellDe Leon (49)President: Sherry WeaverLeader: Lori WomackEastland (60)President: Brenda Humis<strong>to</strong>nLeaders: Kelly Davidson,Marla Pack, Judy Smith,Kerstin WingeGorman (29)President: Lisa LaminackLeaders: Vicki Brown,Crystal SniderHaskell (60)President: Teresa MartinezLeaders: Vickie Bullard,Tracy Frierson, Donita Hudgens,Lolo Martinez, Melissa TatumHawley (72)President: Desirie RiesLeaders: Tommie Hicks,Julie Morris, Lisa Pack,Janice WhiteheadMcMurry University (67)President: Patty DuettLeaders: Gail Adlesperger,Perry Haley-Brown,Gae Lynn McInroeRanger (24)President: Bobbie ThompsonLeader: Barbara RutledgeSnyder (21)President: Steven KruegerLeaders: Vickie Crawford,Kem Fogleman, Thomas Fogleman,Kimberly Krueger, Vicki RinehartTrent (17)President: Leanna WestLeaders: Cindy Beaver,Tina StephensBallinger (119)President: Darlene KellyLeaders: Cheryl Buchanan,Kim Buxkemper,Robert Buxkemper,Shannon Caughron,Melissa Faubion, Lana Flint,Amanda Kelley, Mary Lloyd,Rita Pitts, Christine Thomas,Dana TravisBangs (42)President: Lanell ParsonLeader: Pamela FuquaBrady (50)President: Chuck BaileyLeaders: Nancy Cooper,Bruce Hirt, Karen McWilliams,Diane PeavyBrownwood (17)President: Carrie MorrowLeader: Alora CummingsColeman County (146)President: Cindy JamisonLeaders: Sarah Beal,Stephanie Jamison,Melissa Little, Glynda PhillipsConcho Valley (235)President: John CuellarLeaders: April Alexander,Kimberli CummingsCrockett County (61)President: Becky MartinLeader: Vanessa GutierrezEarly (25)President: Keith TaylorLeader: Tasha CarterRegion 15Wylie (171)President: Cherie SpeerLeaders: Sherri Browne,Paula Bull, Holli Cooper, ReneeMcClellan, Jennifer RapstinePresident: Darlene KellyDirec<strong>to</strong>r: Sarah BealEden (15)President: Florine AtwoodLeader: Elizabeth ChantEldorado (31)President: Jennifer LillyLeader: Tammy DombroskiGrape Creek (32)President: Tina KendallLeader: Sheri LovetteJunction (48)President: Luz MendezLeaders: Kathy Grendahl,Kathy Hyatt, Brenda TrimbleMason (59)President: Merlina GamelLeaders: Tiffany Klaerner,Cara RuffinMenard (28)President: Marsha NixonLeaders: Cordelia Kothmann,Susan Lyckman, Jana PearlRocksprings (31)President: Dawn RudasillLeader: Amy RexroatSan Felipe-Del Rio (122)President: Jose DelgadoLeaders: Roxana Ballard,Rosie Botello, Angel CastilloSan Saba (56)President: Marcy SpearsLeaders: Brandi Easterwood,Kathy Ellis, Jenifer Osbourn,Tracey Thomas, Colleen Womack


Sonora (115)President: Pamela CrenwelgeLeaders: Glenda Bar<strong>to</strong>n, JoettaFriess, Kate Jennings, Carol Love,Susan Nicholas, Shelly ShannonRegion 16Sterling City (24)President: Margaret MusickLeader: Jeannie SparksSilver<strong>to</strong>n (13)President: Dixie JohnsonLeader: Nancy YoungSpearman (81)President: Edward BeckLeaders: Myrna Biggers,Hope KempPresident: Shane WhittenDirec<strong>to</strong>r: Linda James Region 17Tulia (45)President: Elaine BevillLeaders: Delynn Mabry,Paula Owens, Traci Owens,Cathey Weaks, Sonya Womack27Amarillo (668)President: Gail SanchezLeaders: Amelia Arizpe,Sheliah Babbitt, Sheila Bar<strong>to</strong>n,Todd Bigham, Janice Billingsley,Nelson Bishop,Gretchen Bonnette, Denise Box,Sharla Brasher, Crystal Burdis,Candi Burlingame,Vonda Chapman,Rosemary Clements,Anne Creswell, Kim Davis,Shannon DeFord, Janet Elliott,Terry Garland, Mary Gray,Kandice Greer, Pamela Guest,Ranae Isch, Susan Kochaniuk,Elizabeth Lott, Pamela McAffrey,Kathy Miller, Tim Mohler,Cheri Mooring, Kerry Morgan,Vickie Morrison, Vicki Patterson,Alta Robertson, Kristel Sex<strong>to</strong>n,Amber Simmons, Gayle Slaughter,Lori S<strong>to</strong>ver, Joe Velasquez,Margaret Webb, Shane Whitten,Debra Woody, Connie Yarbrough,Beverly ZearleyBoys Ranch (35)President: Cindy SmithLeaders: Sarah James, Linda Lea,KaLynn Miller, Bobbie PateBushland (108)President: Dawn RileyLeaders: Luann Flowers,Janet Hanson, Stephanie Parker,Cindy Sickles, Scott SimsCanyon (181)President: Kelli KiethLeaders: Amy Clif<strong>to</strong>n,Deborah ZermenoChildress (36)President: Kyle VannoyLeader: Melissa VannoyClaude (27)President: Jana LemonsLeaders: Albert Cullender,Sally Minkley, Martha Roberts,Mildred StrawnHart (13)President: Mark CastilloLeader: Tanya MoroneyHereford (21)President: Diego BarelaLeaders: Kaysee Finch, Pat RobbinsKress (26)President: Sheri WarrenLeaders: Amparo Becerra,Dannette C<strong>of</strong>fey, Tammy Ebeling,Landa Murray, Lori ReedMemphis (19)President: Vic<strong>to</strong>ria DavisLeaders: Jennifer Lindsey,Laura Wilson, Jeana YarbroughMoore County (111)President: Carrie AlbertLeaders: Sara Ann Baker,Jacqueline Beesley, Andrea Cox,Heather Ford, John Ratliff,Kylene Thomas, Karena TylerPerry<strong>to</strong>n (110)President: Johnnie KarberLeaders: Sheila Chappell,Lucy Cummins, Dana Diedrich,Dawn Fletcher, Lynda Karber,Dianna Lemke, Ruth Ann NoePlemons-Stinnett-Phillips (53)President: Sally KosseyLeader: Twila WilliamsRiver Road (53)President: Linda JamesLeaders: Paige Bontrager,Judy Kutin, Melissa SchaefferBrownfield (102)President: Crescent HudspethLeaders: Elizabeth Anderson,Joe Bullock, Valerie Cowan,Martha Ewing, Donna Hogg,Judy KennedyFloydada (55)President: Mary MolinarLeaders: Amy Kellison,Delinda Lucke, Robbie Odom,Mac WillsonFrenship (267)President: Terri HowardLeaders: Joni Bills, Diana Brown,Cynthia Cooksey,Dana Cunningham,Tammy Dowgar, Amy George,Kim Lindley, Ronna Padgett,Janie Seymour,Guadalupe Villarreal,Mandy Wilbur, Gary WoodHale Center (81)President: Brenda BryanLeaders: Alan Berry,Mary Jo Chandler, Corina Lopez,Diane McLaurin, Tiffany Rabone,Diana Shuping, Jill TeranIdalou (54)President: Ross Ann HillLeaders: Angie Gunter,Carla SnodgrassLamesa (124)President: Gay BrownLeaders: Bobby Barron,Sarah Bartlett, Rita Cornett,Marsha Hamrick, Beverly Reid,Beverly Turman, Christine Vera,Susan WilsonPresident: Lynette GinnDirec<strong>to</strong>r: Patricia VerettLockney (55)President: Charles Kea<strong>to</strong>nLeaders: Tracy Long,JeanAnne WilliamsLubbock (458)President: Kathy CarterLeaders: Hafeezah Abduljaami,Andrew Astwood,Ranelle Baldwin, Gloria Barraza,Dawn Bullock, Viola Burch,Gail Carter, Suzanne Copeland,Melissa Durham, Vickie Estrada,Paul Fahsholtz, Sylvia Gonzalez,Karen Greak, Allyson Haveman,Lisa Hiracheta, Susan Johnson,Lori Kerns, Rebecca Ray,Nancy Stargel, Patricia Verett,Cassandra Wells, Leon Williams,Sara YanceyNew Home (10)President: Lesa McCannLeaders: Sheryl Dit<strong>to</strong>,Carol FillingimOl<strong>to</strong>n (65)President: Charles TaborLeaders: Kent Gunter,Angela Martin, Beverly SharpPaducah (8)President: Nicole ThompsonLeader: Alicia NashPlainview (32)President: Walter WrightLeader: Sheila McKayPost (23)President: Peggy GravesLeader: Amy Easterling


28Ralls (35)President: Kathylyn SedgwickLeaders: Cathy Davis,Velva Fowler, Maria Gamble,Keri Inman, Sarah Jackson,Anna ThompsonSeagraves (38)President: Shirley SumnersLeaders: Marsha Dossey,Melissa HumphriesSundown (25)President: Lydia TurnerLeader: Bobbie TerryAlpine (69)President: Annie GibsonLeaders: Ginger Elliott,Robin HarrisonAndrews (267)President: Teresa GrossLeaders: Dedria Ballew,John Ballew, Toni Bracy,Jacque Fleming, Charlie Griffin,Tina Hardarson, Mike Leonard,Jody Lyle, Loli Minatra,Joni Reese, Deborah WheelerBig Spring (95)President: Jim CrossLeaders: Joe Averitt, Lisa Campbell,Sonceia Lowery, Maria Ortega,Mary Talbott, Jannette Westbrook,Mary WrightCrane (32)President: Pam LeeLeader: Phyllis AndersonForsan (48)President: Suzanne KirklandLeader: Diana New<strong>to</strong>nFort Davis (42)President: Curtis PittmanLeaders: Tom Rains,Cami StephensFort S<strong>to</strong>ck<strong>to</strong>n (35)President: Denise CrenshawLeader: Lynn DickinsonRegion 18Tahoka (46)President: Kimberly MercerLeaders: Debra Engle,Pamela Martin, Judy Sanders,Miranda SticeWhiteface (12)President: Cindy ChapmanLeaders: Melanie Gruhlkey,Sally McAteerWilson (15)President: Candice CrossLeaders: Sharon Allmon,Trisha ThompsonPresident: Tommy HarrisonDirec<strong>to</strong>r: Kenney RossGlasscock (11)President: Tanya MulterLeader: Kimberly HalfmannGreenwood (55)President: Gail SeereyLeaders: Joshua Ellis,Tara Granberry, Dana Huber,Denise Tolbert, Sherrie Vogler,Sheba ZantIraan-Sheffield (49)President: Melinda DoegeLeaders: Brenda Brooks,Sherry Davidson,Stacey McGhee, Hollie WaltersKermit (100)President: Sarina RogersLeaders: Gayla Brown,Mary Franklin, Liz Kirk,Kathy Leeson, Judy MixonMarfa (27)President: Allison ScottLeaders: Richard Hibbitts,Kathleen RyanMcCamey (37)President: Gladys DorrisLeaders: Katie Bolen, Gail Molder,Cytha Peters, Silvia StrieglerMidland (168)President: Darrin FarleyLeader: Kathie GressettMonahans-Wickett-Pyote (129)President: Vicki GreenfieldLeaders: Lyndal Akins,Cathy Carter, Karen Crumrine,Julia Galindo, Jana Gaule,Kim Gilliam, Becky Hix,Patricia Montez, Trudee Reed,Gina WilliamsOdessa (293)President: Olga GarzaLeaders: Joseph Acuff,Anne Adams, Brenda Bentley,Kathryn Billing<strong>to</strong>n,Stephanie Black, Teresa Blau,Cathi Boutin, Evelyn Box, KristaBraddock, Lisa Buss,Elena Campos, Audrey Carrasco,Clelia Carrillo, Aurora Castillo,Hillary Cohn, Gay Crawford,Peggy Crook, Maria Del Bosque,Crystal Dodson, Marsha Dry,Mary Ellison, Phyllis Fortenberry,Connie Franklin, Anna Garcia,Leslie Gillian, Tommy Harrison,Sally Hollon, Angie Jolly,Karen Kidd, Bridget L<strong>of</strong>fler,Janice Mayfield, Catherine McLeod,Tamala Metcalf, Maria Elisa Mutis,Maggie Reno, Stephanie TerceroCanutillo (189)President: Nellie SanchezLeaders: Dan Ather<strong>to</strong>n,Heather Ather<strong>to</strong>n, Corina Chaires,Monica Garcia, Angel Hernandez,Pam Mendoza, Stella ScottClint (391)President: Michael SlaightLeaders: Thomas Bracamontes,Elva Brown, David Corral,Shauna La Grange, Ken Morgan,Hec<strong>to</strong>r Pacheco, Melissa Petrey,Stephanie Petrie, Ana Pina,Rudy Romero, James Ryan,Daniel Sanchez, Julieta Scanlon,Helen Whitney, Robert Zamora,Sylvia ZamoraRegion 19Pecos-Bars<strong>to</strong>w-Toyah (159)President: Karen HillLeaders: David Armbruster,Annabelle Chavez, Rhonda Foster,Carol Fowlkes, Jerri WelbornPresidio (62)President: Carmen RubnerLeaders: Melody Crowder,Mikal Crowder, Brenda WittyReagan (49)President: Jennifer JacksonLeader: Sharon PlagensStan<strong>to</strong>n (62)President: Teresa GriffinLeaders: Gloria Avena,Laurie Fleckenstein,Ricky Fleckenstein, Bill Griffin,Jacqueline Nichols, Mark Nichols,Nanci SaenzWink-Loving (44)President: Marina UnderwoodLeaders: Carolyn Gilbreath,Vic<strong>to</strong>ria Gray, Diana HendersonPresident: Socorro LopezDirec<strong>to</strong>r: Sandy RobinsonEl Paso (1,029)President: Patsy BulosLeaders: Javier Aceves,Alicia Adams, Yolanda Aguilar,Norma Armijo, Blanca Ayala,Sheri Berry, Hec<strong>to</strong>r Blanco,Thina Booth, Amanda Bowser,Albert Briones, Elizabeth Bulos,Paz Castillo, Mabel Chavira,Marsha Coon, Steve Cox,Ruth Crawford, Kathleen Cruz,Lilia Davari, Josephine Davis,Virginia Diaz, Lynn Edmisten,Lisa English, Desiree Espinoza,Olga Fernandez, Beatriz Flores,Grace Garcia, Vic<strong>to</strong>r Garcia,Nancy Hanson, Genny Harkins,Mary Heidt, Amada Hernandez,Maria Holmes, Carol House,Lisa Kepple, Estella Levy,Julio Lujan, Shannon Lynch,Debbie Martinez, Maria Martinez,Suzanne Mendoza, Trini Mendoza,


29Chris<strong>to</strong>pher Montes,Cynthia Montes-Bustamante,Rebecca Moreno, Laura Mowad,Elaine Munden, Cecilia Murguia,Oscar Navarrette, Perla Navarro,Irene Paez, John Peterson,Adria Quinonez, Janet Ramos,Theresa Ritterbush, Sonia Rivera,Alicia Romero, Luis Ronquillo,Laura Salas, Adrian Sanchez,Teresa Schwartz, Chad Shugart,Sandra Siefkas, Reba Sizemore,Margaret Smith, Nancy Thompson,Luz Valenzuela, Virginia Veilleux,Elizabeth Witterstauter, Kai Wittig,Gordon W<strong>of</strong>fordFabens (95)President: Blaine JolleyLeader: Bryan PedenSan Elizario (125)President: Socorro LopezLeaders: Manuela Diaz,Colleen Drugan,Esperanza Lazcano, ClaudiaNaKay, Ana PinedaSocorro (174)President: Janice NuttLeaders: Charlotte McMicken,Verniece Morgan, Noel Rodriguez,Warren Ruiz, Susan WohlekingYsleta (734)President: John PorterLeaders: Milissa Acosta,Lucy Adame, Jennifer Adams,Ruben Aguirre, Angie Armendariz,Christine Armstrong, Diane Baray,Diana Boles, Melinda C<strong>of</strong>ield,Sandra Coleman, Olga Corral,Denise Daniel, Raymond Falcon,Eva Fox, Thelma Fox,Ana Gachupin, Marta Gandara,Patti Garcia, Rosa Gomez,Rober<strong>to</strong> Gonzalez, LauraHernandez, Yvette Hernandez,Sharon Kettelhut, ElizabethKincade, Gloria Lopez, AltagraciaLucero, Nancy McKinney,Debbie Medrano, Margaret Miller,Beatriz Monarez, BerthaMonclova, Conrado Montes,Sharon Moore, Sue Morse,Anna Mor<strong>to</strong>n, Monique Mota,Guadalupe Navarrette,Alicia Pedregon, James Porras,Edie Porter, Brenda Quintana,Virginia Rey, Sifrigido Robles,Dolores Sandoval, Jesus Sandoval,Yvonne Seilala, Edana Slaight,Blanca Trevino, Estella Vallejo,Patricia Velez, Martha Villa,Isela Walls, Susan Welch,Emma Zopfi, Elizabeth Zuloaga-HernandezDevine (142)President: Neva SessionsLeaders: Cassandra Eads,Amber Isbell, Rebecca MeekDilley (47)President: Mary Ann ObregonLeader: Paula MoodyEagle Pass (126)President: Jose LopezLeaders: Ricardo Barcena,Cecilia Lara, Patricia LopezEast Central (328)President: Bernadette NavarroLeaders: Abigail Berg,Elizabeth Castillo Bailey,Karen Dlugosh, Sandra Garcia,Mary George, Terry Gonzalez,Leslie Mendoza, Maria Nunez,Lauri Peters, Kindra Schlather,Rick Strickland, Jennifer Thompson,Carlotta Til<strong>to</strong>n, Shelley YeaterFloresville (58)President: Steve HawkinsLeader: Thomas TurnerHarlandale (455)President: Nancy TomLeaders: Marsha Huggins,Elizabeth Lynn, Janet McDaniel,Sherry Moore, Dorothy TaylorJudson (547)President: Marcie HelmkeLeaders: Harry Barnhill,Kandi Barnhill, Paula Briggs,Martha Carroll, Robin Cogburn,Carlice Dering<strong>to</strong>n,Rebecca Ferguson, Lynn Franklin,Sylvia Galvan, Patricia Gutierrez,Susan Harris, Sharon Hons,Myra Jachade, Donna Keeland,Carol LaFond, Andrea Martini,Pearlie Mason, Carol McHugh,Susan McIlhenny, Carla Nelson,Kathleen Posey, Patricia Righter,April Schweizerh<strong>of</strong>,Gabriele Simpson, Erica ToneyKerrville (248)President: Sandra KleinLeaders: Ida Delgadillo, Jamie Fails,Cami Feldman, Mary McGuff,Sharon Miller, John Milner,Paula Mitchell, Lisa Newberry,Jorge Salinas, Keely Vanacker,Beth WatsonLa Vernia (162)President: Clay BordnerLeaders: Lisa Barnes,Karen Campbell, Mary Ferguson,Wendy Pruitt, Laura Ramzinski,Margaret Stanush,Mary Stephenson,Sharon WesterholmAlamo Heights (155)President: Mary WrightLeaders: Lori Bauml, KayCaldwell, Linda Demino,Nancy Jo Griffin, Karen Huber,Shelly MacNair, Connie Perry,Lucy VincentBandera (211)President: Yvette MilnerLeaders: Sharon Anderwald,Nicole Edwards, Becky Kothmann,Cindy Mazurek, Diane Payne,Jettie WhitlockBoerne (477)President: Richard WigginsLeaders: Bob Beckett,Cathy Cannon, Dianne Casteel,Kathleen Christman,Region 20President: Sandra de LeonDirec<strong>to</strong>r: Richard WigginsMichael Finch, Georgia Fodness,Judith Gonzales, Gina Gourley,Kim Grosenbacher, Brenda Hepler,Ben Houck, Del<strong>to</strong>n Kittrell,Beth Manz, Betty Smith,Laura WilsonBrackett (84)President: Mary Jane GarciaLeaders: Adela Avila,Maxine Bonner, Karron ChildressCenter Point (50)President: Nancy EricksonLeaders: Pamela Williams,Shirley WrightHondo (96)President: Tiffany SchuelingLeaders: Roy Boone,Travis Crowley, Alicia GilliamIngram (52)President: Chris O’QuinnLeaders: Mark Loop, Chris Moralez,Marilyn SinclairJourdan<strong>to</strong>n (83)President: Vivien HoweLeaders: Rosa Gutierrez,Jennifer Huizar, Julie MarbleLackland (77)President: Mary ReyesLeaders: Mary Archibald,Mary Friday, Julie Mihalko,Linda Rowe-Wilcox,Rosa Linda San<strong>to</strong>yo,Cristina VidaurriLeakey (15)President: Rick AustinLeader: Roberta MunsingerLytle (133)President: Leslie BruceLeaders: Jerrod Cavazos,Donelle Harris, Sandra Jopling,Amanda Lopez, Iza Marcrum,Irene Robbins, Irene Rodriguez-Dubberly, Carmen Vela,David Wells, Mary WoodruffMedina Valley (146)President: Diana BushLeaders: Ruth Bailey,Bertha Benedetti, Pam Biering,Darlene Haby, Shirley Hodges,Deborah Knight, Bennie Reyes


30North East (1,394)President: Raquel EvansLeaders: Noey Aguilar,Kathryn Aleman, Olivia Baldit,Leslie Basse, Barbara Brown,Laura Caruso, Terri Cohen,Karen Courtney, Libby Cuny,Margaret Cuny, Sharon Dodge,Cynthia Ellis, Joyce Gallegos,Cheryl Greenberg, Melanie Griffin,Maggie Grill, Pamela Haehnel,Melissa Hardin, Melissa Hernandez,Sherry Hicks, Lynn Hurt, MicheleJackson, Nancy Johnson,Elizabeth Landry, Marian Lee,Lottie Leyva, Barbara McClain,Tracy McDonald,Kimberly McManus,Sherri McShane, Rhonda Meeks,Theresa Mendez, Lola Miller,Daryn Polanco, Sharon Reese,Ronnie Retzl<strong>of</strong>f, Robert Sharpley,Kelli Simons, Jammie Sinclair,Pamela Smith, Sean Stepan,Michelle Swisher, Jaan Tolsma,Iris Villafana, Teresa Villalobos,Yessica Wicker, Blair Wilson,Elaine WilsonNorthside (2,448)President: Paige AlexanderLeaders: Barbara Allison,Bo Allison, Amanda Ayala,Kristi Barnett, Beverly Barrett,William Bar<strong>to</strong>n, Maria Benavides,Stephanie Biering, Jim Bluhm,Lynette Bowles, Jennifer Boyer,Ashley Bullock, Terry Burklow,Diana Burson, Cynthia Bush,Ann Cameron, Cassandra Carter,Kathy Day, Gloria de Hoyos,David de la Garza, Sandra de Leon,Rebecca Delgadillo, Carolyn Denny,Anna Marie Dyas, Eva Garcia,Mariana Garcia, Sami Gillette,Cynthia Guerra, Nicole Guzman,Tina Haden, Evelyn Hardaman,Angel Hernandez, CatherineHerrera, Lisa Hinojosa, DanielHumbert, Lynette Inglett, MariaJimenez, Carol Lester, ShellieMalik, Mike McNierney,Sarah Olvera, Bobbye Pat<strong>to</strong>n,Yvonne Ponce, Roxanne Pritchard,Scott Pritchard, Delia Saenz,Toni Saenz, Mary Sanchez,Sarah Shore, Sandra Stamps,Lynda Stark, Shelley S<strong>to</strong>gsdill,Mike Stroud, Lisa Sut<strong>to</strong>n-Thomas,Kimberly Townsend, SonyaTrevino, Elizabeth Turner, KathyUvodic, Kurt Weinelt, JaneWellberg, Jamie Williams, BobbyWood, Laura Wylie, Diane ZippPearsall (122)President: Orlanda HerreraLeaders: Becky Enriquez,Rosalinda Munoz,Dora RodriguezPleasan<strong>to</strong>n (96)President: Patti BowenLeaders: Christi Castellano,Bobbi Goodson, Brenda James,Stephanie SeelkPoteet (25)President: Kathy WagnerLeaders: Beatrice Bermudez,Noma RamirezPoth (44)President: Kim KorzekwaLeaders: Stacey Cooke,Judy Scheffler, Patti Seidenberger,Gayle WarzechaRandolph Field (45)President: Phyllis McCulloughLeader: Karen EnglishSan An<strong>to</strong>nio (858)President: Tina BrionesLeaders: Celia Aguilar,Dixie Andersen, Maria Avila,Martha Bailey, Jody Bayless,Laura Benavidez, Sheryl Bibles,Lyn Boehme, Jennifer Cardona,Alexander Caudillo, NormaCenteno, Anselma Chase, WilliamCheatham, Doretta Checote,Angel Clark, Rose Cortez, RigalCoty, Dana Day, Eloy Flores,Rosemary Forest-Epps,Sylvia Gaona, Yolanda Gomez,Ruben Gonzales, TerryHildebrand, Randall Iglehart,Heike Jenkins, Elizabeth Jordan,Sherry Kusenberger, StephanieMiller, Kristina Navarro, MonicaOrozco-Dempsey, Darlene Palau,Annie Perez, Margaret Phillips,Maria Portillo, Laura Purchis,Jo Ann Ramirez, Linda Rankin,Eric Reyna, Evelina Reyna,John Richbourg, Karen Riggs,Rose Rivas, Maria Rosales,Nelly Rosales-Nino, Bertha Rubio,Raul Salazar, Angela Sanchez,DeAnna Siller, JoAnn Trinidad,Denise Turgeon, Irene Vela,Christine Villarreal, Crystal Walter,John Wilkins, Vivian ZotzSchreiner University (44)President: Rachel CallowayLeaders: Karen Backor,Jennifer Boyn<strong>to</strong>n, Neva Cramer,Lea Hayes, Lindsey McSwainSomerset (81)President: Ezechiel HernandezLeaders: Rosa Garses,Penny Sturm-BorkertSouthside (141)President: Sharon RodriguezLeaders: Jacqueline Aldrich,Alicia Cook,Yvonne De Braska Carr,Eliza Fuentes, Mary Silva,James Smith, Rebeca Torres,Mary Unger-Robles,Kristine WillfordSouthwest (304)President: Shannon WolfeLeaders: Sara Reyna,Kellie SmithS<strong>to</strong>ckdale (51)President: Beverly HummelLeader: Brigit LucasUvalde (107)President: Raymond RamirezLeaders: Kathryn Bendele,Isabel CastanonATPE Foundation supports<strong>Texas</strong> school librariesThanks <strong>to</strong> donations fromindividuals, local units,regions and corporations, theATPE Foundation awardedthe 2009-10 Beth Ann RogersLiteracy Initiative grants inMay. The recipients are:• Dogan Middle School, Tyler ISD.• Eastside Memorial High School, Austin ISD.• Jackie Carden Elementary School, Crowley ISD.• Santa Anna ISD Library, Santa Anna ISD.• Santa Fe Elementary School, Cleburne ISD.• Spring<strong>to</strong>wn Elementary School, Spring<strong>to</strong>wn ISD.For more information on the literacy initiative and other ATPEFoundation programs, please visit www.atpefoundation.org.The deadline <strong>to</strong> apply for 2010-11 grants is Feb. 1, 2011.The ATPE Foundation, established in 2000, 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.


31The ATPE sceneRegions rally at spring conventionsMeet the 2010-11 Region 4 <strong>of</strong>ficers.Pictured in front from left: PresidentRon Fitzwater, Direc<strong>to</strong>r Ann Petrillo,Vice President Debbie Cox andTreasurer Eli Rodriguez.In back from left: Past PresidentJulie Sanders and SecretaryStacey Ward.Ennis ATPE Vice President Carolyn Huebel puts the finishing<strong>to</strong>uches on décor for the Region 10 convention March 6. Thetheme was “Best Friends: ATPE and You.”Region 4–lacey den<strong>to</strong>n, Region 6–Lacey Den<strong>to</strong>n, Region 16–Kathy Lanfer , Region 10–Doug EckartRegion 16 ATPE held itsconvention April 10 atAcapulco Mexican Restaurantin Amarillo. Pictured are theevent’s door prize winners.At their convention, Region 6 members elected Direc<strong>to</strong>r Brenda Lynch, Vice PresidentCharles Lindsey, Treasurer Lori Mitchell, Secretary Cory Colby and President Judi Thomas.


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