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We meet In Person

Fridays at 12:00 PM

Martha's Mexican Restaurant

1025 Alma Street
Tomball, TX 77375
United States of America

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Zone Chair Lion Stedman Douglas

Pictured Left-Right: President Joe Sykora Jr and Lion Zone Chair Stedman Douglas.

Introduction of Guests: President Joe Sykora Jr. Introduced Lion Zone Chair Stedman Douglas.

Lion Zone Chairman Stedman Douglas representing MD 2-S2 congratulated the Tomball Lions Club for all of their accomplishments during the current fiscal year 2024-2025.

Dr. Angela Kaza is a highly trained, double board-certified surgeon specializing in General and Bariatric Surgery. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan before earning her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Dr. Kaza completed her General/Trauma Surgery Residency at the University of Kentucky (Internship) and the University of North Dakota, followed by a Bariatric Fellowship at Saint Agnes Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. She further advanced her skills through a Master of General Surgery Fellowship at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago, IL.

Speaker – CEO Jeffrey Klein

Tomball Regional Health Foundation

Past, Present and Future

Introduction of Guests: Lion Marketing Chair Mike Halbach Introduced CEO Jeffrey Klein of the Tomball Regional Health Foundation.

Pictured Left-Right: TRHF CEO Jeffery Klein, Lion Marketing Chairman Mike Halbach, Lion Director Bubba Hardee, Lion Treasurer Al Gerhardt and TRHF Administrative Manager Sarah Gill.

The Tomball Lions Club would like to thank TRHF for the grant of $25,000 to help families in the greater Tomball Community.

Ministry / Food Pantry

Annual Allocation Presentation and Appreciation Letters – Tomball, Texas

Pictured Left to Right: Renae Cotton, Team Executive Director Barry Hart and Tomball Lions Club Treasurer Al Gerhardt.

CruisIn Car Club Talk Podcast Episode Recorded 03/04/25

It will air Monday 03-10-2025 @ 1pm

YouTube at Crusin Car Club Talk

Facebook at irlonestar.com/ccct

With Host Randy Weldon, Robert Helmer and Dana L. Prichard

Guests Dawn Candy of the Hands of Justice organization, discussing Human Trafficking - & - Al Gerhardt of the Tomball Lions Club, discussing the May 4th 2025 Car Show and the Lions Club International organization.

Photo L-R Robert Helmer, Dana L. Pritchard, Dawn Candy and Randy Weldon

Al Gerhardt did a podcast this past Tuesday with Crusin Car Club Talk. He was talking about the upcoming Tomball Lions Club Car Show on May 04, 2025, 8am - 4pm, at Tomball High School in Tomball Texas. The podcast will be available after 1pm Monday 03/10/25 on YouTube at Crusin Car Club Talk and Facebook at irlonestar.com/ccct at 1pm. I hope everyone enjoys the Podcast and the upcoming Car Show. Special thanks to Randy Weldon, Robert Helmer and Dana L. Pritchard for hosting the show. Radio Station Manager & Producer - Dick Schissler

Tomball Emergency Assistance Ministries (TEAM)

Ministry / Food Pantry

Annual Allocation Presentation – Tomball, Texas

Pictured Left to Right: Renae Cotton, Team Executive Director Barry Hart and Tomball Lions Club Treasurer Al Gerhardt.

Tomball Lions Club Treasurer Al Gerhardt presented the Tomball Lions Club Annual Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Allocation Check of $2,000 for Ministry and $1,000 for the Food Pantry to Team Executive Director Barry Hart of the Tomball Emergency Assistance Ministries (TEAM).

Speaker – Director Chrislord Templonuevo

Lion Mike Halbach introduced Chrislord Templonuevo, the City of Tomball's Director of Marketing and Tourism.

Pictured Left-Right: TBLC Past President Jerome Teichmiller, President Joe Sykora Jr. and Director Chrislord Templonuevo.

Highlights of his presentation include:

PDG Ronald Landers Memorial Bowl-A-Thon Event

Tomball Lions Club sponsored a one Strike Level sponsorship of $500 this year for the Bowl-A-Thon. Pictured L-R are Bowler Lion President Joe Sykora Jr., Bowler's Jon and Tania Hall and our Club's Eye Bank Representative Lion Jerome Teichmiller.

Speaker – Judge Laryssa Korduba

Justice of Peace Courts in Harris County Pct. 4

Lion Mike Halbach Introduced Guest Speaker Judge Laryssa Korduba is the first female Justice of the Peace in Precinct 4, serving as Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Place 2. She was elected to this position in November of 2014.

Pictured Left-Right: TBLC Past President Bob Ervin, Lion Director Mary Whitaker, and Judge Laryssa Korduba, Lion Director Bubba Hardee.

14th Annual Tomball Families Feeding Families

The Tomball Families Feeding Families Founder Richard Gatewood presented a thank you letter to the Tomball Lions Club for their donation of $1,000 to help with the Thanksgiving meals.

Photo of all Volunteers

Laundry Of Love / Shared Loads – Tomball, Texas

Pictured from left to right are the Directors Sheri &Erin Percell (Laundry of Love), Tomball Lions Club Treasurer Al Gerhardt and Mohammed Iqbal (Owner of the Washateria on 28106 Heidi Lane, Tomball, Texas).

Camp Hope (PTSD Foundation of America)

Lion Mike Halbach Introduced Guest Speaker Marilyn Kinyo Director of Marketing & Communications with Camp Hope (PTSD Foundation of America) at our December 13th meeting at Fire Station #1. The Tomball Lions Club presented the $1,000 annual check allocation to Camp Hope. Pictured Left-Right: TBLC Past President Bob Ervin, Camp Hope Josh Eastburn, Logan McFarland, Director Marilyn Kinyo and Nate Gonzales.

6th annual Tomball Holiday Heroes event

Tomball Lion President Joe Sykora Jr. & Treasurer Al Gerhardt Presented the Annual Christmas Fund Allocation Check to the City of Tomball Police & Fire Departments for Christmas Aid in the Tomball Community.

Pictured L-R Captain Brandon Patin, Police Chief Jeff Bert, Lion Treasurer Al Gerhardt, Fire Chief Joe Sykora Jr. (Lion President), Assistant Fire Chief Fire Marshall Jeff Cook and Mayor Lori Klein Quinn.

Celebrating the Life of PDG Betty Ezell

Pictured L-R: PDG Paul Moore, Lion 1^st Vice President Bubba Hardee, Lion Treasurer Al Gerhardt, Lion President Joe Sykora Jr. and Lion Secretary Russell McKinney.

A tradition of the Tomball Lions Club is to honor our fallen Lions by purchasing an Endowment Brick. The brick will be placed as a lasting marker at the Texas Lions Camp in a special area of the camp.

Tomball Families Feeding Families

Fund Assistance Presentation – Tomball, Texas

Tomball Lion Treasurer Al Gerhardt presented the Annual Fund Assistance Check to the Tomball Families Feeding Families Board.

Growing Up Tomball

"GROWING UP TOMBALL"

President Joe Sykora Jr. Introduced Speaker Bruce Hillegeist, President of the Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce. Pictured Left-Right: TBLC President Joe Sykora Jr, Speaker Bruce Hillegeist and TBLC Secretary Russell McKinney.

Vision Screening at TOMAGWA Health Care Ministries

Vision Screening team of Tomball Lions Club at TOMAGWA on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Team Members: left to right: Lions Russell McKinney, Dr. Paul Descant, Mary Whitaker, and Bubba Hardee (Lion Paul Hancock not pictured). Our Vision Screening Team partners with TOMAGWA Health Care Ministries once monthly to conduct free vision screening.

Celebrating the Life of PDG Betty Ezell

The Tomball Lions Club has learned that PDG Betty passed away after fighting a long battle of health problems. Please join us in Praying for PDG Betty's family in this time of sorrow and grief and in celebrating the life of an adventurous, wonderful lady who dedicated much of her life to Lionism.

The attached photos show PDG Betty Ezell sitting next to PDG Tony Austin at the 40th Year Celebration of the Tomball Lions Club in September of 2022. Betty has been a lion since 1996 and joined the Tomball Lions Club in June 2022.

As District Governor during Hurricane Harvey, she worked tirelessly with many clubs and members to provide much assistance for the people affected by the hurricane.

Lion Guest Speaker – CEO Robert “Rob” Marmerstein

Posted on Aug 23, 2024

Tomball Lion Mike Halbach introduced guest speaker HCA CEO Robert “Rob Marmerstein. Group Picture L-R is Lion Director Bob Ervin, CEO “Rob Marmerstein and Lion Director Bubba Hardee.

New Member Ruben Curiel

Posted on Jul 26, 2024

Lion President Ed De Lany welcomed New Lion Member Ruben Curial to the Tomball Lions. Group Picture L-R is Lion Secretary Russell McKinney, new Tomball Lions Club member Ruben Curiel.

Lions Ed and Russell presented the new official vest and cap to Lion Ruben Curiel.

Lion Speaker – Executive Director Rina Browning Resale with a Purpose

Lion Mike Halbach introduced Guest speaker Executive Director Rina Browning from Resale with a Purpose. Group Picture L-R is Lion Doc Descant, Lion Mike Halbach, Resale employee Beth Boyer, Founding Board Member Bob Baldwin, Lion President Ed De Lany, Lion Bob Ervin and New Member Ruben Curiel.

Guest Speaker

Attorney Susan Bulgawicz

Topic: Estate Planning / Elder Law

Lion Bob Ervin introduced Guest speaker Attorney Susan Bulgawicz with the Bulgawicz Law Firm.

Group Picture L-R is TBLC President Paul Hancock, Attorney Susan Bulgawicz and Lion Bob Ervin.

Hosted by the Woodlands Lions Club / Lion Karen Moore

The Tomball Lions Club Annual Installation

Pictured L-R PDG Tony Austin, Lion Cheryl Austin, PDG Paul Moore and Lion Karen Moore, Pat Hancock and Lion

President Paul Hancock, District Governor Neal Lander, 1st Vice District Governor Bill Simpson.

Pictured L-R: Lions Karen Halbach, Bubba Hardee, Allen Eckhardt, David Cochran, Bob Ervin, Paul Hancock and Lion PDG Paul Moore (installed officers & Directors) Seated: Lion Paul Descant

Guest Speakers from Adult & Teen Challenge

Tomball Lion Mike Halbach introduced guest speaker Taylor Sills & Kent Priest II from Adult & Teen Challenge.