Blog

We hear a lot about education; especially in the political realm.  There are constant calls for education reform, increased public school funding, more or less student testing, greater school safety measures…  So, what is really going on in America’s schools?  Our September speaker, Dr. Duncan Klussmann may have some of the answers. Duncan Klussmann has been the superintendent of schools for the Spring Branch ISD (SBISD) since December of 2004.  Prior to that appointment, Dr. Klussmann served as an interim superintendent...

Buffie Ingersoll and Nancy Lucke Congratulations to Nancy Lucke, Member of the Month for April. Nancy is a native Houstonian, a graduate of St. John’s School and the University of Colorado where she became a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority and Phi Beta Kappa. She married Joel in 1962 and together they raised sons David and Glenn and daughter, Laura. All three children are married and raising her seven outstanding grand children (grandmothers are allowed to say that — aren’t they?) Nancy...

With almost 40 years in the practice of energy and natural resource law, Mr. John R. Hays, Jr. brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to the ongoing issue of how best to secure America’s energy independence. May’s program will focus on giving a fact-driven overview of our energy sources, its uses, paths to energy independence and what might be in store for the future. So, if you have any interest in or questions about the Keystone Pipeline, newly discovered...

Last month I mentioned the “Turn Texas Blue” campaign that the Democrats have begun. They have sent 250 out-of-state-aliens to invade our County. But Beverly Roberts shared a blog with me that is so positive I have to pass it along! Republican House members raised more than 17 times as much campaign contributions from the greater Houston area as Democrats. Federal Elections Commission reports show that Republicans raised nearly $387,000 from the Houston area during January to March period. Democrats...

President Buffie Ingersoll with Member of the Month, Mary Grace Landrum If you want to see an example of a purpose driven life, Mary Grace Landrum is your gal! She has been championing the cause of excellence in education her whole adult life. Graduating in 1972 from Franciscan University (that’s in Ohio y’all) Mary taught children with special education needs and started the first PTA for Parents of Special Needs. She went on to earn her Masters at UT and entered the...

While everyone may know that America is “at war” with terrorists, what exactly does that mean? Come to our April meeting and hear from one of our country’s foremost authorities on the role radical Islam continues to play in the spread of terrorism throughout our world. Lt. Col. (U.S. Army, ret.) Jeffrey F. Addicott is a full Professor of Law and the Director of the Center for Terrorism Law at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio. A twenty...