Mark your calendar for the combined 2024 Annual Membership Meeting and 2023 Law Enforcement Awards Banquet which will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at the Wharton Civic Center. Social hour begins at 6:00 p.m. with a meal at 7:00 p.m., a short meeting with election of officers/directors and Law Enforcement Award Presentations.
Be sure to register upon arrival to receive your ticket for the meal. Members are encouraged to come!
*Membership dues can be paid the night of the banquet & we welcome new members that can sign up at the door!
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The 100 Club has made the following donations in 2023:
El Campo Police Department – Vests
Wharton County Sheriff Office – Vests
Wharton Police Department – Vests
Wharton County Constable Pct 1 – Vest
Wharton Police Department – Fire Extinguishers/First Aid Kits
Total Scholarships given to date: $193,848.74
Total Equipment purchased to date: $231,329.63
Thank you to all our Supporters & our Law Enforcement for their great job of keeping our town safe!
The 2022 Law Enforcement Door Prize Donors
Schultz Insurance, Gulf Coast Lease, Prosperity Bank, Superior Motor (Scott & Kendra Charbula), Grace Point Church, Insurance Net, Ryan’s Outdoor Services (Mike & Nancy Ryan) Karen Reese in Memory of Bobby Kainer,
Joe & Susy Freeman, Wharton Funeral Home, Pekar’s Body Shop, El Campo Memorial Hospital,
Vincek’s Smokehouse (Lois Vincik)
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100 Club Sporting Clay Raffle Donors
Mark Kubala, Joe & Suzy Freeman, Mike Prasek, Dick Ottis, Crowe LLP, Kenneth & Karen Trochta, David Pagel, Debbie Cenko,
Gulf Coast Lease Service, Craig & Brenda Gwinner, Marshall Francis, Johnny Veselka, Insurance Net, Eugene & Dee Bustamante, Prosperity Bank, Ed Weinheimer, III, Andy & Veronica Kirkland, George & Tammy Dotson, Vincek’s Smoke House, Wharton Funeral Home, B&S Services-Kevin Bannert, Rioux’s Hardware, Triska Funeral Home, Tim Barker, TNT Western Wear, Steve Johnson, Allen & Pat Hurst and Linc & Jessica Lutrick
Thank you to all who donated raffle items and those that supported our raffle!
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Shout out to our Winners of the Spaghetti Cook-Off held April 27, 2023
Retirees – Pasta La Vista – Champion Sauce
Kevin Stancik, Gary Charbula, Greg Montello, Larry Livanec, Lloyd Klatt
El Campo Police Department Sauce Masters – 2nd Place Sauce
Ryan Schaer, Elizabeth Schaer, Amanda Harris, Kourtney Gonzales, Crystal Mican
WCSO – Pink Ladies Go Golden – Showmanship
Robin Rodriguez, Becky Bennet, Donald Bennet, Lata Ramirez, Brittani Watson
Big THANKS to our judges, all the teams for their participation & desserts for the life/silent auction!
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Annual Sporting Clay Shoot Fundraiser
Held at Texas Premier Sporting Arms in Sealy, Texas on October 20, 2023
A huge Thank You to the following donors, sponsors, and station sponsors:
EB Air LLC, Vincek’s Smokehouse, El Campo Memorial Hospital, Steve & Kim Cooper,
Big Shot Firearms, Nueces Power Equipment, 1st State Bank, Rancho Grande Farms, Coca Cola, Prasek’s Hillje Smokehouse, Garrett Traweek, Prosperity Bank (El Campo), Prosperity Bank, Lupe’s, Machann Consulting, John & Anna Gertson, Prochaska Construction, EB Milling Co LLC, Coastal Rice & Futures Inc., KRL Ent LLC-Simple Simon Pizza, Johnny Sports Shop, R&M Firearms, Vacek’s Hardware, Vi-Wolf, Carroll’s Gun Shop, Strouhal Tire Recapping Plant Ltd, Roberson AC, 1st Financial Bank, Star Parts, Wharton EZ Lube Inc, Caranchua Creek Ranch, Texasgulf FCU, Crane Ag Consulting, Smaistrla Insurance Agency, Gulf Coast Lease, Tradition Chevrolet, EB Parts, 1st National Bank of Eagle Lake, EB Fitness, Multi-Fab, Karl & Marilyn Haupt, Savon Drugs, Wiese Crop Insurance, Bud Graves, Richard Zahn, Rusty Graves, Wharton Livestock Auction, Aqua Beverage-Ozarka, HEB, EBTX Wireless, Mike Hopkins Dist. Co-Brenham Budweiser and all that came out to support this fun event!
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WELCOME TO THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS
Annual Individual Members: Felix & Lilia Cazares, Joyce Ferrell, Kyle Pierce, Shannon Veselka, Neill Janik, Cynthia Burr, Silva Garcia Junot, Father Philip Brune, Slade & Alicia Stary, Mike & Angie Sterry, Larry Livanec
Annual Business Members: David & Linda Voulgaris
Lifetime Individual Members: Kristi Kocian, Karl & Marilyn Haupt, Terry David & Carol Lynch
Lifetime Individual Members Upgrade: David & Delores Janik
Lifetime Business Members: Texasgulf Federal Credit Union-Wharton, J-4 Fencing & Services LLC, Trust Rentals LLC-Chris & Rebecca Hawes, Ranch House Designs- Brandon & Rachel Cutrer
Lifetime Business Upgrade: J.J. Bubela’s Floor Center, Inc.
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The 100 Club is pleased to receive the generous grant from the following:
Hilicorp Alaska Community Foundation (Edward Apodaca)
And the generous donations from the following:
Glenn & Kathy Russell, Jack & Becky Swanson, Gaines Family Carpet Center, Gus & Donna Wessels, Don Al & Karen Middlebrook, J-4 Fencing, Milamore, Mary Ellen Meyers, Helping Hands Ministry, WCEC Charitable Funds, American Legion Craig Harris Post 25, J.M. Hasse, Mike & Nancy Ryan.
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In Memory of Richard “Dickie” Means – Given By: Larry & Joyce Hensley
In Memory of John Paul Appling & Cleo Reed (member) – Given By: Jayne Appling/Jack Reed In Memory of Ed Gold – Given By: Dick & Richard Ottis
In Memory of Calvin Pfeil (member) – Given By:
Bill & Nelda Schmidt, DAV-Chapter 169, Mary & Tommy Johnson
In Memory of Melvin Parker, Jr. – Given By: Melvin Parker III
In Memory of Bruce Herlin – Given By: Dick & Caroline Ottis
In Memory of Frances Gasaway – Given By: Dick & Caroline Ottis
In Memory of Clyde Hill – Given By the following:
DPS-El Campo, Ollie & Mary Jane Hostine, Ken & Jo Ann Vasina, Jeny, Judy & Dean Steelman, Cline & Sonya, Mrkwa & Family, Amy Bridges, Larry & Susan Grugar, Georgan Hendricks, Donald & Janie Lorfing, James L. Syptak, Sr. & Family, Richard Adler, Hagg Family (Jim, Carol, Michael, Kristin), Megan Wilcox, (WM Bootcamp), Michael T. Rosa, Walt & Jacklyn Boettcher, Cecil & Katherine Wondrash,
Danny & Cindy Gertson, Gay McPaul, Carolyn Janik, Sherry & Kirk Pless, Bob & Mary Jane Thorton, Amy Tiichacek, Bill & Janet Dirba, Buck & Shirely Karasek, Charles & Beth Boettcher, Phil & Leslie Raines, Matt & Renee Raines, Norma Robinson, Ricky & Cheryl Failla, Vincek’s Smokehouse, Lois Vincek, Nell Tichacek, Wednesday Coffee Gals-Jeff & Becky Lively, Amanda & Alex Ardis, Barbara Stupka, Ken & Patty Osborne, Caroline Daniel, M/M JC and cash donations.
In Memory of Craig Gwinner (director) – Given By the following:
Shelby & Gretchen Dupnik, Dick & Caroline Ottis, Jimmie & Ceci Triska, M/M Dennis Bade, Joe Ray & Diana Joines, TJ & Dana Sparkman, David & Valorie Pagel, Richard & Phyllis Lezak.
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Remembering Board Member, Craig Gwinner
The 100 Club of Wharton County has lost one of its long-time directors and most passionate supporters on August 8, 2023. Craig could always be counted on to help out with the 100 Club’s many projects and events. He will be missed dearly.
Our sincere sympathy to these families along with all the families of other members who have lost loved ones this past year and as of this date.
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~~OUTGOING DIRECTORS~~
We would like to thank our outgoing directors, Blake Barger & Marshall Francis, for all their hard work, support and dedication to the 100 Club.
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Thank You to 2021 Law Enforcement Door Prize Gift Card Donors
Gulf Coast Lease Service, ClearWell Dynamics, First State Bank, Crowell Drilling Co., South Texas Oil & Distributing, Prasek’s Hillje Smokehouse, Full Auto Firearms,
Jr’s Texas Best Smokehouse, B&S Services, Carroll’s Gun Shop,
Hinze’s Country Kitchen, Hinzes Bar-B Que, Mid Coast Health Systems, Destination Ford, Precinct 2 Justice of Peace-Glen & Kathy Russell, Traditions Chevrolet, Vincek’s Smokehouse, R&M Firearms, Pinchers, Select Imports & Furniture/Radio Shack, Montgomery Gallery, Marshall & Carolyn Francis and Phil Stephenson
These donors were accidentally omitted in last year’s newsletter, we are so grateful for their donations.
SAVE THE DATE!
The 100 Club Spaghetti Cook-Off – April 18, 2024
4th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot & Raffle Fundraiser – To Be Announced
SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED
The 100 Club is excited and honored to help those interested in a career in law enforcement by providing scholarships to aid them in their education.
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Coming soon … our new website – Thank You Ranch House Designs! Rachel, Brandon, Kaci and The Team……Thanks for all your help!
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For questions or if you need a decal for a new vehicle, contact Susie Priesmeyer at 979-332-1915.
(If you are selling, trading-in or retiring a vehicle, we kindly ask you to remove the 100 Club decal.)
For anyone we may have accidentally omitted, you have our sincere thanks and apologies! Let us know and we will be sure to recognize you in the next newsletter.