Some of Jaycees' Memories, from through the years

On October 15, 2011, The Texas City La Marque Jaycees held a Hamburger Cook-off Contest to launch the new chamber of the Texas City La Marque Jaycees. This fundraiser was held to raise funds for the Jaycees to help families in need at Christmastime through local elementary schools.

In 2011, the Texas City La Marque Jaycees sent a letter to the counselor at each elementary school in our area asking for them to identify one family that would benefit from our “Christmastime from the Jaycees” program. Each school nominated a family and provided the family with a short form to help us go shopping in November.  We purchased over $100 worth of clothes, gadgets, toys, etc. for EACH child in each family. The schools were elated when they received the wrapped bundles, and we are sure the kiddos were as well.  The Jaycees care about the people in our community and we were so very happy to give back. That’s what we are all about.

On April 4 of this year, the TCLM Jaycees partnered with the City of Texas City to host a city-wide Easter Egg hunt for school-age children. It was attended by many, many children who raced to collect eggs with children in their age group. These eggs were exchanged for a gift bag of candy. Children who found the “golden” egg were awarded packed Easter Baskets. The TCLM Jaycees did the cooking for this event and we handed out 250 hotdogs, chips and drinks. This is an annual City event and an example of how we, the Jaycees, give back to our community.

On May 7th, two of the Jaycees officers and an active member attended the Texas City High School Awards Ceremony where we awarded 6 talented students who proved their commitment to education as well as a commitment to community with $300.00 scholarships to go towards their higher education. These students not only excelled in academics but showed an interest and involvement in community functions and volunteer efforts. These students demonstrated high morals and desires and we were happy to help them in their future endeavors. Hopefully, these students will be our future Jaycees members!

2012 Recipients: Nicole Bulow, Shannon Doyle, Hailey Dopey, Mariana Flores, Oriel Garcia, Michelle Vargas

We were set up at Hole #7 for the 4th Annual TCPD Police Week Golf Tournament and were offering a chance to beat Ricky Wilkenfield on a drive at that hole for $5.00 each or a team for $20. Whoever could beat Ricky (and there weren’t many) was given a t-shirt and hat from last year’s Tackle Time.  A big THANK YOU to Ricky Wilkenfield for sharing his talents. His efforts alone provided a lot of support for the Jaycees. We all have talents that can be beneficial in one way or the other to our cause. “It takes a village!”

Every Quarter, the Texas City La Marque Jaycees send up to 3 volunteers from our organization to the Galveston County Food Bank. Blake Carroll is our Community Project Service Chairman and he assigns people to work this day.

"I was one of the volunteers to work last Sat., May 5 and I was amazed at the proficiency and organization that was orchestrated at the Food Bank. It is a huge operation whose need is ongoing. There was a constant but organized flow of people who had registered and qualified for this service. The front room where the products are actually chosen and distributed is just a small part of what goes on in the back where contributions are checked in, sorted and sent out to either their own floor in the front of the building or to area seniors, schools, etc. I was very impressed at the smooth flow this took but it was also apparent that many volunteers are needed to continue this community service. TCLM Jaycees will continue to help with this to “Give back to our community”. –Dana Rogers

On Saturday, May 12, 2012, the Jaycees offered free BBQ sandwiches to the participants and friends of the cook-off teams that were competing in the TCPD Police Week cook-off at the Texas City Shooting Range. We got to use our new cooker, which we purchased this year to use at community events. During this event we advertised our fishing tournament and sold tickets for our raffle.

On the last day of our Tackle Time Tournament, Sunday, July 8, we will be drawing for this raffle and giving away three prizes.  1st place – ATV 2nd place – 50 qt. Yeti cooler with fishing tackle 3rd place – flat screen tv  To purchase raffle tickets, please contact any of our contact any of our officers or Dana Rogers (409) 502-0119 or Jennifer Reid 409-457-4041.

Ms.Tackle Time Requirements:

Must between 18 -30 yrs of age

$10.00 entry fee to participate in event

The participant must live in Galveston County

Winners must participate at Tackle Time this year, and also participate in further functions hosted by the Jaycees, including Tackle Time 2013. To qualify, entrants will compete in fun outdoor activities, including: washers, fish identifying, knot tying or casting competition – there’s something for everyone!

For more information, call Dana (409) 502-0119, Jennifer (409) 457-4041, or Stacee (409) 682-3753 Prizes to be announced with winners on Sunday, July 8, 2012

Karat Creations Jewelers – Doing Business in Texas City for 25 years.

Sometimes, we all need a helping hand. We want to say THANK YOU to this kind fellow for helping out Gabe Sims on a recent warehouse shopping expedition.

Saturday, May 19, 2012  Noon to 9 p.m.  Behind Pod-Zu’s Crawfish Shed, 2821 25th Ave. N., Texas City, TX 77590

Charlie Gonzalez, 2009 Slot Redfish Winner - 11 lbs. 3 oz.

Fred Ramos 2011 Open Shark Winner 815lbs

Get your Pass to watch the fireworks

TCLM Jaycees put on a car show to show the appreciation of our members and classic cars

Special 50th anniversary hats made to celebrate the anniversary. Only 100 were made and were first come first serve.

The Jared Waggoner Band and other great local bands have put on performances at Tackle Time events through the years.

This ray was brought quickly to our weigh station to be weighed and released alive while saving her babies thanks to Keith Sobnosky quick and gentle handling of the fish

Come join the Pre-Tournament Party.

Parties are created to celebrate the beginning of the tournament each year.

Catch Big (state record)…Win Big!!!

A fishing boat was donated for the winning of the biggest state record fish caught that year.

TCLM Jaycees encourages catch and release… This Ray was successfully weighed, then released alive back into the open waters!