3rd Annual Memorial and Katy Exchange Clubs Bowl-A-Rama fundraiser
The Exchange club hosted a Bowl-A-Rama that will benefit the Memorial Club and
Katy Exchange Clubs programs of service and charities of Exchange in 2009-10.
The evening included hours of food, bowling and bidding on fabulous prizes at
the silent auction. Thirty-four teams participated to help make the evening
successful and fun. As a direct result of the success of the first Bowl-A-Rama
fundraiser in 2006, the club made donations of $5,000 to Krause Children
’s Center and Katy Christian Ministries Abuse Center. Donations have also been made in past years to Katy ArtReach, Katyville Nursing Home, Escape
Family Resource Center,
www.LearnToParent.org and other exchange charities.
18) (Back row) Tracy Olsen, Sandra DeLaCrus, Preston Oschner, Tony Ackerman, Olivia
Peel; (front row) Cindy Gilmore, Jennifer Li, Emily Ackerman, Anastasi Oschner
and Amanda Ackerman
19) Mauro, Joe, Hope and Greg Gassett
20) Newell Cheatham and Kyle and Carolyn Simmons
21) Bill Stiley, Ronni Stevens, Steven and Robin Marcuse and Michael Stevens
22) (Back row) David Greetham, Erik Min, Bryan Stewart, Marc Schwartz; (middle row)
Susan Schwartz, Shona Greetham, Dustin Sachs, Mary Kat Lee, Randy Lee; (front
row) Helga Abreu, Amanda Hobbs, Christina Diaz, Anthony De Benedictis, Marianne
De Benedictis
23) (Front row) Maggie Hammerschmidt, Wes Harvey, Kim Harvey, Gerald Franklin, Noo
Krisko, Jerry Krisko; (back row) Keith Coleman and Jeremy Depew
24) Jerry Smith, Newell Cheatham, Chuck and Rachel Palaniappan, Rachel Dunham and
Kyle Simmons.
Katy Chamber Gala
The Katy Area Chamber of Commerce held its 40th annual gala, “A Tribute to Katy,”on Feb. 6 at Safari Texas Ranch in Richmond. Three members were recognized for
their contributions to the quality of life of the Katy area and their
outstanding service to the community.
The 2008 honorees are:
Sharon Rhoads, Volunteer of the Year; Chick-fil-A, Business of the Year; and
Kerry R. Gilbert of Kerry R. Gilbert and Associates Inc., Citizen of the Year.
Entertainment was provided by The Password, who has continued to receive praise
for their outstanding performances. Photos are compliments of Country Park
Portraits.
25) Jason and Jessica Hodge
26) Candice and Joe Trimm with Hillary McIntosh
27) Mayor Don Elder with Cindy and State Rep. John Zerwas
28) Claudia Richter, Kelly Gaines and Stan Stanley
29) Brett Mach and Tad Adams
30) Tedd Dicus, Mrs. Puig and Dr. Puig
31) Bob and Ann Hodge with Alton Frailey
