Regular Meeting:  Noon on Wednesday –  Sweetwater Country Club   

Let's G R O W our Club.....Bring a Prospective Member as a Guest!     

Don't forget..."Stand Up America" waives National and District dues for new members who sign up between January 15 and April 15!

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Upcoming Calendar of Meetings  & Events

 FEBRUARY -  

 Feb.   22 -  FORT BEND EXCHANGE President's Day & 15th Anniversary Celebration!  ALL PAST PRESIDENTS are invited to join us for lunch!   Exchange's National President Sid Mobley will be "IN THE  HOUSE"!  Many other Exchange Dignitaries have also been invited to attend!   Please plan to be early as this will be a full & busy meeting! 

Feb. 25 - Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo GIVEAKIDAFLAGTOWAVE PARADE 

                 See attached for Half Priced Carnival Tickets!  and Don't Forget, Dorothy Nall would be pleased to greet you at the Wine Garden! 

February 28^th, 2012  -  The Next Fort Bend Exchange Club SOCIAL 6:30 P.M. Till ????          

             At Lupe Tortilla  / 15801 Southwest Frwy @ Hwy 6 So.  / Sugar Land, Texas 77479

Feb. 29-  Our own Kelly Metzenthin and Carol Edwards -  Will discuss a new health clinic !  

MARCH  -  WE NEED YOUR HELP!  Our Speaker's Committee (Evelyn) has been pre-occupied with some issues helping her son's new business get off the ground.  Do YOU know of some interesting speakers?  Would you be a good speaker on a topic of interest?  Let me know of your ideas and possible contacts who would be interested in speaking to us!  

 March 7 - Youth of the Month

March 14 -   Barbara Carlson, Author of "Face It, We're Broken" will be talking about her new book and the state of America as she sees it!

March 21 -    Dr. Ali Mahmood with St. Luke's Sugar Land will be speaking on colorectal cancer...early detection, cures.

March 22 - Network Nites!  See details below!  Another networking opportunity with someone else doing the Heavy lifting!  C U There!

March 24 - Memorial Exchange Fund Raiser - 5K Walk 

March 28 -   To be Announced!  Looking for interesting & entertaining speakers....got any big ideas or contacts?

March 30 -  Child Advocates "Lights of Hope" program at Sugar Land Town Square ....more info soon

                     Pearland Exchange Fund Raiser - Casino Night 

March 31 - Women's Center "Boogie"  See attached Flyer!  It's always a Good Time!

                   We have a sponsor table for 10  fill ! Your cost... just $20 per seat!  First Come; First Served!  Let me know if you want to go!

April - is NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

April 5th - Classic Chevrolet 2nd Annual Chili Challenge -  Look like ECFB will be putting in a team!  Wanna be a part of the FUN!  Sign UP Soon!

April 21 - Lone Star Stomp!  See attached!

June 1 - 3 Texas / Louisiana / Gulf Coast District Convention - Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel! Mark you calendar and make plans to be there!  We are expecting our Club to be well represented in Member participants and awards!

 Regular Meeting:  Noon on Wednesday –  Sweetwater Country Club   

Let's G R O W our Club.....Bring a Prospective Member as a Guest!     

Don't forget..."Stand Up America" waives National and District dues for new members who sign up between January 15 and April 15!

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Upcoming Calendar of MeetingS  & Events

FEBRUARY -  

Feb. 15th-   Josh Fruen, the Veterans Outreach Coordinator with Texana, will be talking about PTSD and his efforts to establish Peer-to-Peer support groups for Fort Bend County veterans to help one another through difficult times.

Feb 17 - Sugar Land Exchange Club Fund Raiser - Spaghetti Dinner 

Feb.   22 -  FORT BEND EXCHANGE President's Day & 15th Anniversary Celebration!  ALL PAST PRESIDENTS are invited to join us for lunch!   Exchange's National President Sid Mobley will be "IN THE  HOUSE"!  Many other Exchange Dignitaries have also been invited to attend!   Please plan to be early as this will be a full & busy meeting! 

Feb. 25 - Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo GIVEAKIDAFLAGTOWAVE PARADE

Feb. 29-  Our own Kelly Metzenthin and Carol Edwards -  Will discuss a new health clinic !  

MARCH  -  WE NEED YOUR HELP!  Our Speaker's Committee (Evelyn) has been pre-occupied with some issues helping her son's new business get off the ground.  Do YOU know of some interesting speakers?  Would you be a good speaker on a topic of interest?  Let me know of your ideas and possible contacts who would be interested in speaking to us! 

March 7 - Youth of the Month

 March 14 -  To be Announced!  Looking for interesting & entertaining speakers....got any big ideas or contacts?

March 21 -   To be Announced!  Looking for interesting & entertaining speakers....got any big ideas or contacts?

March 24 - Memorial Exchange Fund Raiser - 5K Walk 

March 28 -   To be Announced!  Looking for interesting & entertaining speakers....got any big ideas or contacts?

March 30 -  Child Advocates "Lights of Hope" program at Sugar Land Town Square ....more info soon

                     Pearland Exchange Fund Raiser - Casino Night

And now, Sir Winston Churchill’s great-grandson, Jonathan Churchill Sandys, will be speaking in Historic Downtown Richmond, Masonic Lodge, Richmond, Texas, February 11, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., and for History buffs, this is one event you do not want to miss.

Churchill, prime minister of England during World War II, worked with President Roosevelt to insure the safety of America and England, and together they won the war. However, it was Churchill’s leadership that kept England from falling under the rule of Germany.

“My great grandfather was a brilliant man. His leadership skills, his quotes, his service to his country continue to be a hot topic even today. Most any time you turn on the television, you will hear someone quoting my great-grandfather.  But what a lot of people do not know, is that he had a wicked sense of humor and was also an artist,” said, Jonathan Churchill Sandy, Churchill’s great grandson.

Jonathan Sandys, is very much described in a recent news article as a chip off the old block, and he looks very much like the young Winston. 

In his talk, February 11, in downtown Richmond, Sandys will be relating some of Churchill’s wit and telling all those little known facts that only family knows about a man who fills history books around the world.

Sandys talk will be filled with wit and humor as he reveals many of those little secrets that only family knows, about a man who fills history books around the world. He will also speak on the leadership skills that helped make Churchill the world hero he was and remains. 

Space is limited, so mark your calendars now and be sure to arrive early, open to the public, and donations of any amount will be taken at the door.

So arrive early, have dinner at Sandy McGees or Italian Maid Cafe, and walk across the street to hear Jonathan Churchill Sandys.

For more information, please visit www.historicrichmond.org call 832.752.9645. Masonic Lodge is located on Morton Street, off 90A, one block north of the Richmond Court House, across from Joseph's Furniture and Gifts, 211 Morton Street Richmond, TX 77469,  (281) 342-1234.

Regular Meeting:  Noon on Wednesday –  Sweetwater Country Club   

Let's G R O W our Club.....Bring a Prospective Member as a Guest!     

Don't forget..."Stand Up America" waives National and District dues for new members who sign up between January 15 and April 15!

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Upcoming Calendar of MeetingS  & Events

 FEBRUARY -  

Feb. 8- Young Citizen of the Month!   Show these students your support by your attendance!

Feb. 12 - Mid Year Board Review 

Feb. 13 - February Board Meeting  ???? 

Feb. 15th-   Josh Fruen, the Veterans Outreach Coordinator with Texana, will be talking about PTSD and his efforts to establish Peer-to-Peer support groups for Fort Bend County veterans to help one another through difficult times.

 Feb 17 - Sugar Land Exchange Club Fund Raiser - Spaghetti Dinner 

Feb.   22 -  FORT BEND EXCHANGE President's Day & 15th Anniversary Celebration!  ALL PAST PRESIDENTS are invited to join us for lunch!   Many Exchange Dignitaries have also been invited to attend! 

Feb. 25 - Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo GIVEAKIDAFLAGTOWAVE PARADE

Feb. 29-  Our own Kelly Metzenthin and Carol Edwards -  Will discuss a new health clinic !  

MARCH  -  WE NEED YOUR HELP!  Our Speaker's Committee (Evelyn) has been pre-occupied with some issues helping her son's new business get off the ground.  Do YOU know of some interesting speakers?  Would you be a good speaker on a topic of interest?  Let me know of your ideas and possible contacts who would be interested in speaking to us!

March 24 - Memorial Exchange Fund Raiser - 5K Walk

March 30 -  Child Advocates "Lights of Hope" program at Sugar Land Town Square ....more info soon

                     Pearland Exchange Fund Raiser - Casino Night

All-

Attached are some items received in the mail this week I thought you may be interested in.

Small tokens to remind us that our efforts to help our community are not unappreciated or unnoticed.

"Doing Good and Having Fun" ......it's NOT just a slogan!

Thanks-

Mike

Let's G R O W our Club.....Bring a Prospective Member as a Guest!     

Don't forget..."Stand Up America" waives National and District dues for new members who sign up between January 15 and April 15!

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Upcoming Calendar of MeetingS  & Events

FEBRUARY -  

Feb. 1 -  George Holmes will be talking about his experience as a prostate cancer victor and his bike riding passion as well as the upcoming MS 150 bicycle marathon.

February 2, 2012 - Fort Bend Chamber "Network Nites" - Richmond Bone & Joint Clinic

Feb. 8- Young Citizen of the Month  

Feb. 12 - Mid Year Board Review 

Feb. 13 - February Board Meeting 

Feb. 15th-   Josh Fruen, the Veterans Outreach Coordinator with Texana, will be talking about PTSD and his efforts to establish Peer-to-Peer support groups for Fort Bend County veterans to help one another through difficult times.

Feb 17 - Sugar Land Exchange Club Fund Raiser - Spaghetti Dinner 

Feb.   22 -  FORT BEND EXCHANGE President's Day & 15th Anniversary Celebration!  ALL PAST PRESIDENTS are invited to join us for lunch!   Many Exchange Dignitaries have also been invited to attend! 

Feb. 25 - Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo GIVEAKIDAFLAGTOWAVE PARADE

Feb. 29-  Our own Kelly Metzenthin and Carol Edwards -  Will discuss a new health clinic !  

MARCH

March 24 - Memorial Exchange Fund Raiser - 5K Walk

March 30 -  Child Advocates "Lights of Hope" program at Sugar Land Town Square ....more info soon

                     Pearland Exchange Fund Raiser - Casino Night

 Regular Meeting:  Noon on Wednesday –  Sweetwater Country Club   

Let's G R O W our Club.....Bring a Prospective Member as a Guest!     

Don't forget..."Stand Up America" waives National and District dues for new members who sign up between January 15 and April 15!

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Upcoming Calendar of MeetingS  & Events

JANUARY - HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

Jan. 25th - Shona Sonnier with Sugar Land Town Square. She will tell us all about what it takes to put on a huge event in Town Square :)

FEBRUARY -  

Feb. 1 - "Circle of Life" given by Linda Page. 

February 2, 2012 - Fort Bend Chamber "Network Nites" - Richmond Bone & Joint Clinic

Feb. 8- Young Citizen of the Month  

Feb. 12 - Mid Year Board Review 

Feb. 13 - February Board Meeting 

Feb. 15th- no meeting ? Spring Break 

Feb 17 - Sugar Land Exchange Fund Raiser - Spaghetti Dinner 

Feb.   22 -  FORT BEND EXCHANGE President's Day & 15th Anniversary Celebration!  ALL PAST PRESIDENTS are invited to join us for lunch!   Many Exchange Dignitaries have also been invited to attend! 

Feb. 25 - Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo GIVEAKIDAFLAGTOWAVE PARADE

Feb. 29-  Our own Kelly Metzenthin and Carol Edwards -  Will discuss a new health clinic !  

MARCH

March 24 - Memorial Exchange Fund Raiser - 5K Walk

March 30 - Pearland Exchange Fund Raiser - Casino Night

Regular Meeting:  Noon on Wednesday –  Sweetwater Country Club   

Let's G R O W our Club.....Bring a Prospective Member as a Guest!     

Don't forget..."Stand Up America" waives National and District dues for new members who sign up between January 15 and April 15!

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Save the Date-  see the attached Mid-Winter Conference announcement!  It's in Stafford again so Great ECFB attendance will be the rule.  New members....plan on getting more involved with your Club...make plans to attend!

Note-  A Big THANKS! to Debbie Roberts for setting up the Wine & Cheese Pairing / Tasting!  If you missed it, you blew it!  A great time was had by all.  Kroger Management, their in-house wine manager, Andre and their handful of wine vendors as well as their in-house cheese expert put out a top notch spread.  Not a bad wine selection in the bunch and all but one was in the $10-12 range with the high end at $21.  Some real wine values and that's not considering the 20% discount that was extended to us.  The pairings with cheese etc. were tasty and awesome as well!  If we are ever lucky enough to have this come around again, don't miss it!

Upcoming Calendar of MeetingS  & Events

JANUARY - HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

Jan. 18 - Ron Norsworthy will talk to us about a special Seniors program 

Jan. 21 - Mid Winter Conference - see attached for more details and to sign up to attend! 

Jan. 25th - Shona Sonnier with Sugar Land Town Square. She will tell us all about what it takes to put on a huge event in Town Square :)

 FEBRUARY -  

Feb. 1 - "Circle of Life" given by Linda Page.

Feb. 8- Young Citizen  of the Month 

Feb. 15th- no meeting ? Spring Break

Feb.   22 -  FORT BEND EXCHANGE President's Day & 15th Anniversary Celebration!  ALL PAST PRESIDENTS are invited to join us for lunch!   Many Exchange Dignitaries have also been invited to attend! 

Feb. 25 - Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo GIVEAKIDAFLAGTOWAVE PARADE

Feb. 29-  Our own Kelly Metzenthin and Carol Edwards -  Will discuss a new health clinic! 

Regular Meeting:  Noon on Wednesday –  Sweetwater Country Club  

Let's G R O W our Club.....Bring a Prospective Member as a Guest!     

Save the Date-  see the attached Mid-Winter Conference announcement!  It's in Stafford again so Great ECFB attendance will be the rule.  New members....plan on getting more involved with your Club...make plans to attend!

Upcoming Calendar of MeetingS  & Events

JANUARY - HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

Jan.11 -  TOMORROW! Youth of the Month!  

Jan. 12 - Wine & Cheese Pairing / Tasting at Kroger's on Sweetwater 6:30pm - 8:00pm 

Jan. 18 - Ron Norsworthy will talk to us about a special Seniors program 

Jan. 21 - Mid Winter Conference - see attached for more details and to sign up to attend! 

Jan. 25th - Shona Sonnier with Sugar Land Town Square. She will tell us all about what it takes to put on a huge event in Town Square :)

 FEBRUARY -  

Feb. 1 - "Circle of Life" given by Linda Page.

Feb. 8- Young Citizen  of the Month 

Feb. 15th- no meeting ? Spring Break

Feb.   22 -  FORT BEND EXCHANGE President's Day & 15th Anniversary Celebration!  ALL PAST PRESIDENTS are invited to join us for lunch!   Many Exchange Dignitaries have also been invited to attend! 

Feb. 25 - Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo GIVEAKIDAFLAGTOWAVE PARADE

Feb. 29-  Our own Kelly Metzenthin and Carol Edwards -  Will discuss a new health clinic ! 

I guarantee this will be the very best Senior's celebration so far this whole year!

Who:   The Fort Bend Exchange Club  

What: Reminder - Senior's Birthday Celebration for January 2012

Where: Emeritus Senior Center on Commerce Green by the Chamber Offices , just south of Alt-90A 

When:  TODAY! (Friday )  12:15pm

Why: Service to Seniors / Community Service

HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT!

Thanks-  

Mike