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Tomball, TX 77375
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Big Hearts for Veterans Presentation

Pictured Left-Right: Lion Paul Hancock, Founder Big Hearts for Veterans Michelle Varnes, Volunteer Craig Maloney, Coordinator- Heroes on the Water Jose Salazar and Lion Mike Halbach.

The guest speakers at the Tomball Lions Club meeting on Friday, did a wonderful presentation, about the Big Hearts for Veterans Texas based in Tomball.

It is an IRC 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to collecting and providing medical equipment to veterans, seniors, children, and families in need across our community. The organization collects medical equipment for veterans and their dependents, as well as seniors and the general public who are in financial need.

Their main thrust seems to be helping our service veterans. In addition to helping with medical equipment, they provide shoes and clothing as well as to seek out resources for general needs such as repairs of home equipment, etc.

Ms. Varnes described how helping those in need, especially veterans, helped heal her grief during a very challenging period in her life.

Melvin Jones Presentation

Pictured Left-Right: Lion President Joe Sykora Jr and Recipient David Cochran.

Lion David Cochran was honored by presenting him with the Lions Club International Melvin Jones Award. This award is presented on an annual basis to an outstanding Lion in the Tomball Lions Club.

Inspiration Ranch Presentation

Pictured Left-Right: Lion Francisco Cortez, Inspiration Ranch President/CEO MG Tindall, Vice-President of Development Melissa Jurik and Lion Paul Hancock.

The guest speakers at the Tomball Lions Club meeting on Friday, did a wonderful presentation on June 26th, about the Inspiration Ranch located in Magnolia, TX.

Inspiration Ranch is a Premier Accredited Center through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International. They offer exceptional equine-assisted therapy and activities in a loving Christian environment. Their mission is to provide hope to improve the lives of those with physical, mental and emotional challenges through equine-assisted services.

The Ranch partners with families in an impactful and joyful way and includes clients, volunteers, donors and the community they serve.

To Contact Inspiration Ranch: www.inspirationranch.org or phone 281-719-9322.

Texas Lions Camp Scholarship Presentation

Pictured Left-Right: Lion President Joe Sykora Jr, Recipients Jenny Gallardo, Baily Meeves, Brynn Dorman and Lion Treasurer Al Gerhardt.

On an annual basis, the Tomball Lions Club provides Multiple Scholarships to Camp Counselors at Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville, Texas. In 2026, our club was able to provide a $1,000 Scholarship to each of the above recipients.

High School Scholarships

Tomball High School

The Tomball Lions Club presented two $1,000.00 scholarships to students at Tomball High School's Senior Awards and Scholarship Ceremony on April 28, 2026. These scholarships will be used for each student’s post-secondary education. The Tomball Lions Club congratulates our 2026 scholarship recipients and wishes them the best as they pursue their advanced studies.

Pictured Left-Right: Eva Gerhardt, Lion Secretary Russell McKinney, Student Gavin Goodwin, Student Scott Brandonio, Lion Treasurer Al Gerhardt and Lion Szilvia Konya

Memorial Brick Presentation

Fallen Lion Allen Eckhardt – January 10, 2026

The Tomball Lions Club purchased a memorial brick at Texas Lions Camp to honor Allen Eckhardt.

The family also received a smaller commemorative brick as a keepsake. Lion David Cochran presented the commemorative Brick to Norma Eckhardt (Wife of Fallen Lion Allen Eckhardt).

High School Scholarships

Tomball Memorial High School

The Tomball Lions Club presented two $1,000.00 scholarships to students at Tomball Memorial High School's Senior Awards and Scholarship Ceremony on May 02, 2025. These scholarships will be used for each student’s post-secondary education. The Tomball Lions Club congratulates our 2026 scholarship recipients and wishes them the best as they pursue their advanced studies.

Pictured Left-Right: Lion Treasurer Al Gerhardt, Student Ava Green, Student Sofia Cordova Perez, Pat Hancock and Lion Past President Paul Hancock.

Honor Flight Veteran Ambassador

Bob Gebhard

Pictured Left-Right: Past President Paul Hancock, Honor Flight Veteran Ambassador Bob Gebhard, Lion Treasurer Al Gerhardt, Honor Flight Veteran Ambassador Wayne Kennedy Lion Bubba Hardee and Honor Flight Veteran Ambassador Jim Wagner.

Lion Mike Halbach introduced guest speaker Bob Gebhard. Bob presented an informative slide presentation on Honor Flight Houston.

State of the City Update

Introduction of Guests: Lion Mike Halbach Introduced Speakers Sakura Moten, Assistant City Manager, Drew Huffman, Public Works Director and Meagan Maggio, Project Manager.

Tomball City Management members provided an update (Handout was available) on "State-of-the City of Tomball".

Pictured Left-Right: Lion Mike Halbach, Speaker Meagan Maggio-Project Manager, Sakura Moten-Assistant City Manager, Drew Huffman-Public Works Director and Lion President Joe Sykora Jr.

Welcome New Tomball Lion's Members

Pictured Left-Right: Lion Russell McKinney, Lion Al Gerhardt, New Lion Member Szilvia Konya, New Lion Member David Chitek (Not Shown) and Lion Bob Ervin.

The Tomball Lions Club Members would like to welcome both of our new members as “New Lions” in the Lions Clubs International (LCI).

Memory Brick Presentation

Pictured Left-Right: Lion Al Gerhardt, Lion Bob Ervin and Lion Paul Hancock.

A Tomball Lions Club tradition is recognizing a member and their spouse with a memorial brick to be placed in the Amphitheater at the Texas Lions Camp, Kerrville, Texas. We are celebrating the life of Betty Ervin (Lion Bob Ervin’s beloved wife).

Lions District 2-S2 ALERT Program.

Introduction of Guests: Lion Mike Halbach Introduced Speaker Past District Governor Lisa Free-Martin who discussed the Lions District 2-S2 ALERT Program.
Pictured Left-Right: Lion Secretary Russell McKinney, 2nd Vice District Governor Bob Martin, Speaker Lisa Free Martin, and President Joe Sykora Jr.

Families Feeding Families

15th Annual Tomball Families Feeding Families with the Tomball Lions Club Providing Vision Screening
At the Salem Lutheran Church Community Center
November 26, 2025

Lion Mike Halbach, Spanish Translator Adrian, Joshua, their friend and little brother, Lions Karen Halbach and Russell McKinney.

Back Row: Lion Screeners David Cochran, Karen Halbach, Mike Halbach and Russell McKinney. Front Row L-R Spanish Translators Itzayana and Allison.

Laundry Love / Shared Loads

Pictured from left to right are Michael Petron, Tomball Lions Club Treasurer Al Gerhardt and Directors Sheri &Erin Percell at “Laundry Love on 28106 Heidi Lane, Tomball, Texas.

Holiday Heroes Donations

Tomball Lions Club Presents Holiday Heroes Fund to City of Tomball

On November 3, 2025, representatives from the Tomball Lions Club (TBLC) gathered to present their annual Holiday Heroes Christmas Fund allocation to the City of Tomball's Police and Fire Departments. This community-focused initiative underscores the club’s commitment to supporting local first responders and assisting families during the holiday season.

Event Participants

The presentation was conducted by Tomball Lions Club President and Fire Chief Joe Sykora Jr. and Lion Treasurer Al Gerhardt. They were joined by Police Chief Jeff Bert, Mayor Lori Klein Quinn, and additional first responders from the Tomball community.

Tomball Lions Club Annual Donation to Camp Hope

Annual Donation Presentation

On November 14, 2025, the Tomball Lions Club (TBLC) made their annual donation to Camp Hope, an initiative of the PTSD Foundation of America. The club’s Treasurer, Al Gerhardt, presented a $1,500 check during Camp Hope’s Annual Cook Off at Houston Race Park. The presentation was attended by Camp Hope veterans Dexter Davis Director of Support and Giving, Chris Knight, Doug Bailess President of Braden Bailess Foundation, Treasurer Al Gerhardt, and Joel Holder Coordinator.

TOMAGWA Health Care Ministries

Annual Fund Allocation Presentation – Tomball, Texas

Lion Treasurer Al Gerhardt presented the Tomball Lions Club Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fund Annual Allocation Check of $2,000 to CEO Timika Simmons and the staff of the Tomball, Magnolia and Waller (TOMAGWA) Health Care Ministries.

L-R TOMAGWA COO Jared Erdmann and CEO Timika Simmons and Tomball Lions Club Treasurer Al Gerhardt.

Tomball Emergency Assistance Ministries (TEAM)

Annual Fund Allocation Presentation – Tomball, Texas

Tomball Lions Club Treasurer Al Gerhardt and Director Mike Halbach presented the Tomball Lions Club Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fund Annual Allocation Check of $4,000 to Team Executive Director Barry Hart of the Tomball Emergency Assistance Ministries (TEAM).

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

Wreaths Across America

Tomball Lions Club Charities

$691 of $5,000

WHY WE ARE WREATHERS

How often do you get to truly make a difference and see it happen in front of your eyes? Wreaths Across America-Houston offers just that type of experience. It is amazing to see what difference a simple $17 wreath placed can make.

Our group has joined together to show our veterans how much we appreciate the sacrifices that they and their families made to our country. It is our honor to be able to help our veterans by laying wreaths upon their headstones.

We take some time from our lives and give a little of ourselves just as they did for us, to honor them with a huge Thank You this December. Every veteran counts, so to honor them all every wreath sponsorship will count too. I hope you will help.

Sponsor A Wreath

https://waahouston.salsalabs.org/2025/t/tomballlionsclubcharities/index.html

Join our Team Today

www.tomballlionsclub.org

Paul Hancock

Team Captain

Speaker Camille Hamilton

Introduction of Guests: Lion Mike Halbach Introduced Speaker Camille Hamilton with Families Feeding Families.

Pictured Left-Right: Lion James (Buddy) Morgan, Speaker Camille Hamilton, Guest Szilvia Konya, and President Joe Sykora Jr.

Tomball Families Feeding Families Thanksgiving

Fund Assistance Presentation – Tomball, Texas

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

Introduction of Guests: Lion Mike Halbach Introduced Ms. Morgan Gutierrez a Certified Dream Builder Coach and Life Mastery Consultant.

Pictured Left-Right: President Joe Sykora Jr., Ms. Morgan Gutierrez and Lion Vice President Bob Ervin.

Tomball Lions Club provided Glasses for mission trip

Texas Lions Camp Donation

The Tomball Lions Club presented AEDefibrillators to Texas Lions Camp. The camp only had two of the AED’s at the camp. We were blessed to have a grant that had to be used for medical purposes. The grant amount was sufficient to purchase four additional AED’s.

Speaker – Lawrence Bell

Introduction of Guests: Lion Mike Halbach Introduced Mr. Lawrence Bell - Community Involvement Office for Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.

Pictured Left-Right: Lion Karen Halbach, Mr. Lawrence Bell and Lion Mike Halbach.

Mr. Bell provided an update on current and planned activities in Harris County Precinct 3 focusing on that part of the Precinct in and around Tomball.