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Spring Golf Tournament Winners

Thank you to all who attended the Spring Charity Golf Tournament!

Congratulations to the following winners:

Overall Rankings
First Place Team — Chad Womack, Mark Byars, Jay Pevmenter, John Klein
Second Place Team — Mike Little, James Weston, Heath Leax, JC Lake
Third Place Team — Josh Bracke, BJ Dorsett, Bobby Walker, Lee Nicholas

Individual Awards
Longest Drive Women — Candis Klesel
Longest Drive Men — Wes Adkins
Closest to Pin Women — Jill Hodges
Closest to Pin Men — Ike Domingo

Passing of TCH Member Leonard Vittitow

Passing of TCH Member Leonard Vittitow

It is with great sadness we report the passing of long time TCH member, Leonard Vittitow. Leonard was Vice President of Western Commercial Transport and father of past president Aubrey Elliott. Our thoughts and prayers are with Leonard’s family and friends.

Click here to view Leonard Vittitow’s obituary.

2014 Spring Charity Golf Tournament

TCH 2014 Spring Charity Golf Tournament

Save the Date! The next TCH Golf Tournament will take place Thursday, April 24 at Tour 18 Houston. All proceeds benefit the TCH Scholarship Program. Register Today: http://bit.ly/tchspringgolf

Sponsorships are available! This is a great opportunity to promote your company at this well-attended event.

Golf Event Sponsorships

Gold Level Sponsor $300.00

Logo shown in TCH website as sponsor
Recognition on prominent banner at dinner
Listing on cards at each table
Appreciation plaque

Silver Level Sponsor $200.00

Logo shown in TCH website as sponsor
Recognition on prominent banner at dinner
Listing on cards at each table
Appreciation plaque

Bronze Level Sponsor $100.00

Logo shown in TCH website as sponsor
Recognition on prominent banner at dinner
Listing on cards at each table
Framed appreciation certificate

Photography Sponsor (1 available) $1,200.00

Sponsor name and logo will appear on each framed team photo as well as an informational insert

Beverage Cart Sponsor (2 available) $250.00

Staff your cart with company personnel so they can mingle with everyone at the tournament

Dinner Sponsor $750.00

Recognition on prominent single banner at dinner
Listing on cards at each table
Appreciation plaque

Lunch Sponsor $500.00

Recognition on prominent banner at lunch
Company logo on each lunch box
Appreciation plaque

Specialty Hole Sponsor (4 available) $150.00

Recognition on sign at hole
Framed certificate of appreciation

Hole Sponsor $100.00

Recognition on sign at hole
Framed certificate of appreciation

To become a sponsor, please contact TCH Golf Chairman – Frank Files (281) 825-9119. Thank you!

Passing of TCH Member Karl Heckler

It is with great sadness we report the passing of long time TCH member, Karl Heckler of Goal Post Advertising. He was actively involved in TCH and chaired the Welfare Committee.

Karl’s service will take place at Houston National Veterans Cemetery on January 28 at 10:30am. More information will be posted on the TCH website when it becomes available.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Karl’s family and friends. He will be greatly missed.

Sincerely,

Cris Lara
President
Transportation Club of Houston

Event Volunteers Needed!

We are currently in need of TCH Member volunteers for the following positions:



Greeter (Membership Committee)
?The primary function of a Greeter is often the first contact a new member/non-member has with TCH and hence, essentially is the face of TCH. The Greeter will greet members and direct them to the registration table.
Commitment Time:
1 – 3 hours a month

Registration Table (Membership Committee)
The primary function of a Registration Table volunteer is to make each member – old and new – get through the registration process smoothly and efficiently.

  • Will arrive 15 minutes prior to event to help set up table and badges.
  • Will identify a New Member or Guest and direct to Table Hosts.

Commitment Time:
1-3 hours a month

Table Host (Membership Committee)
?The primary function of a Table Host is helping our members and attendees feel welcome while attending our monthly luncheon.

  • The Table Host will engage the table guests with introductions and direct the conversation around the topic of the program. (if applicable)
  • If there is a new member or guest at the table be sure to answer any questions they have regarding TCH and make them feel welcome.

Commitment Time:
1-2 hours a month

To become a volunteer, please contact:


Karen Walker
Membership Committee Co-Chair
281-825-3439
Email Karen

Brian Smalley
Membership Committee Co-Chair
770-713-2499
Email Brian

Fall Golf Scramble Winners

2013 Fall Golf Scramble Winners



Thank you to all who attended our Fall Golf Scramble! The event was a great success.

Transportation Club of Houston Fall Golf Scramble
Congratulations to the following winners:

Overall Rankings
First Place Team — Dennis Bone, Mike Wadas, Peter Van Etten, Steve Miligan
Second Place Team — Shannon Greene, Jerry, Sinitiere, Barry Sherman, Jeff Herr
Third Place Team — Johnny Miller, Craig Pontiff, Richard Wilmot, Mike Hathaway

Individual Awards
Longest Drive Women — Kelly Gibbs
Longest Drive Men — David Epps
Closest to Pin Women — Kelly Gibbs
Closest to Pin Men — Mike Wadas

Click Here to View Photos from the Event >

Congratulations Excargo Services!

Congratulations Excargo Services!




We wish to congratulate long-time TCH member, Excargo Services, on their recent 2013 Outstanding Corporate Citizen Award. This award was presented by the Houston East End Chamber of Commerce.

The Outstanding Corporate Citizen award is presented annually to an individual, company, or organization that has contributed significantly to employment, capital investment or other activities beyond normal business operation.

Read more about this award here >

You’re Invited to the Fall Golf Scramble!

You’re Invited to the Fall Golf Scramble!

Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Tour 18 Houston
3102 FM 1960 Road East
Humble, Texas 77338

Registration Starts: 11:30pm
Lunch: 12:00pm
Shotgun Start: 1:30pm
Awards Presentation and Dinner: 6:30pm
REGISTER NOW!

Member Earlybird Foursome – $400, After September 27 – $425
Member Earlybird Individual – $100, After September 27 – $125
Non Member Earlybird Foursome – $450, After September 27 – $500
Non Member Earlybird Individual – $125, After September 27 – $150

Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Please RSVP by September 27, 2013

Golf Chairman – Frank Files (281) 825-9119
Transportation Club Office – (281) 435-9647

Danny Schnautz – TCH Member of the Year

2012-2013 Member of the Year

Congratulations to Danny Schnautz, the 2012-2013 TCH Member of the Year. Danny was honored at the 98th Annual Dinner for his dedication and commitment to the Club.

Danny Schnautz, TCH Member of the Year

“Thank you all very much for this award. It really gave me a boost. I was very surprised and still not sure how I was chosen. I’m very grateful for the people at TCH and for the kindness that is there.” – Danny