The Transportation Club of Houston’s 2013 Scholarship Recipients were announced at the 98th Annual Dinner on May 14, 2013.
Congratulations to this year’s winners:
Leo Stupor Scholarship: Nicole Rawlins
Phillip G. Cohen Scholarship: Caryn Pyle
Joy Lloyd Scholarship: Jazelle Bumpus
Also pictured are newly inducted TCH President, Cris Lara and Past President, Joy Lloyd.
OTC will take place May 6-9, 2013 in Houston, TX. If you are interested in attending, please contact Gary Greenberg for passes.
Gary Greenberg
Santini Export Packers
gary@santinipackers.com
713.672.6446
A charity Shrimp Boil will be held for Linda Nagel, wife of the late Jerry Nagel on March 9, 2013 from 12:00pm – 6:00pm. The event is in association with the Transportation Employees Welfare & Assistance Fund (founded by Jerry to help those with catastrophic illnesses).
For many years the Transportation Club of Houston has been proud to offer scholarship awards to undergraduate students who have a great interest in our industry. In 2013, TCH will be offering the Phillip G. Cohen Scholarship, Joy Lloyd Scholarship and Leo Stupor Scholarship awards.
TCH scholarships are awarded to college undergraduates sponsored by a TCH member or a college/university faculty member.
This year’s application deadline is April 30, 2013. Awards in the amount of $1,000-$3,000 will be presented to the winners at the Annual Dinner in May. Winners must be present at the Annual Dinner to receive the award.
Mark your calendars! The TCH 2013 Spring Golf Scramble has been scheduled for Thursday, April 18. Join us for this exciting event at Tour 18 Houston.
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
Please RSVP by April 8, 2013
Member Earlybird Foursome – $400, After April 8 – $425
Member Earlybird Individual – $100, After April 8 – $125
Non Member Earlybird Foursome – $450, After April 8 – $500
Non Member Earlybird Individual – $125, After April 8 – $150
REGISTER TODAY! > http://bit.ly/springgolf
BECOME A SPONSOR!
Gold Level – $300
Logo shown in TCH website as sponsor, recognition on prominent banner at dinner, listing on cards at each table, framed certificate of appreciation
Silver Level – $200
Logo shown in TCH website as sponsor, recognition on prominent banner at dinner, listing on cards at each table, framed certificate of appreciation
Bronze Level – $100
Logo shown in TCH website as sponsor, recognition on prominent banner at dinner, listing on cards at each table, framed appreciation certificate
Photographer Sponsor – $1,000 (1 available)
Sponsor name and logo appears on each framed team photo information insert.
Dinner Sponsor – $750 (1 available)
Recognition on prominent single banner at dinner, listing on cards at each table, framed certificate of appreciation
Lunch Sponsor – $500 (1 available)
Recognition on prominent single banner at lunch, company logo on each lunch box, framed certificate of appreciation
Beverage Tent Sponsor – $250 (2 available)
Staff tent with your company personnel. Supply your own tent and mingle with all the golfers. Beverages must be purchased from the club.
Specialty Hole Sponsor – $150 (4 available)
Recognition on sign at hole, framed certificate of appreciation. Recognition at awards ceremony.
Hole Sponsor – $100
Recognition on sign at hole, framed certificate of appreciation
For sponsorship or event questions, please contact golf chairman, Frank Files at (281)825-9119.
It is with great sadness we report the passing of Gerard (Jerry) Nagel. A longtime leader in the maritime industry, Jerry was recognized by the Greater Houston Port Bureau in 2012 as the Maritime Person of the Year.
A memorial service for Jerry will be held Monday, January 7th, 10:00 a.m. at St. Edwards Catholic Church: 2601 Spring Stuebner Rd., Spring, Texas 77398.
Click here to view Jerry Nagel’s obituary.
Overall Rankings
First Place Team — Peter Van Etten, John Keves, Gary Cockrell, Brian Williams
Second Place Team — Gilles Dumont, David Guy, Greg Leiker
Third Place Team — Rodney Thompson, Thomas David
Individual Awards
Straightest Drive — Matt Shiery
Ladies Longest Drive — Caitlin Pickard
Mens Longest Drive — Thomas David
Ladies Closest to pin — Cindy Reaves
Mens Closest to pin — Rodney Thompson
Phillip Berger passed away Monday, October 22. A longtime TCH member, he worked for Harris Moving & Storage, Stewart & Stevenson and most recently at TAM, Int’l. The funeral was held Thursday, Oct 25th. Please keep the Berger family in your thoughts and prayers.
It is with great sadness that we report the unexpected passing of TCH member Phillip G. Cohen on Tuesday, October 24th. Phil had been an avid supporter of the club since joining in 2008, and introduced dozens of local college students to our club and industry. Phil was named the 2012 TCH Member of the Year at the annual dinner in May.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests that memorial contributions in Mr. Cohen’s name be directed to the San Jacinto College Scholarship Fund, 4624 Fairmont Parkway, Suite 212, Pasadena, TX, 77504.
Joe Weldon Payne: beloved father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather, was born May 30, 1937 to Jack Aldrich Payne and Edith Mary Hoefert Payne, died on June 11, 2012.
Joe was predeceased by his parents; and his beloved sister, Louise.
He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 53 years, Elizabeth Krovontka Payne; daughter, Angela Payne Ward and husband, Robert, of Longview; son, Dr. Lee Weldon Payne of Nacogdoches; daughter, Edith Payne Schneider and husband, Tommie, of Damon; grandchildren, Amanda (Heart) and husband, Fernando, Elizabeth and husband, John, Timothy, Eden, Alyssa, Anna, Amy and Charlie; great grandchildren, Savannah, Braydon and Dominic; sister, Willa Story; brothers, William and wife, Vicki, Steve, John, Gary and wife, Elaine; brother-in-law, Stan Krovontka and wife, Donna; sister-in-law, Martha Coppedge; mother-in-law, Carmel Krovontka; and many nieces and nephews.
Joe was a devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather, mentor and friend to so many. He will be extremely missed. Being with family was Joe’s top priority. His grandchildren held a special place in his heart.
He was a graduate of the Houston College System and was president of Delta Nu Alpha Fraternity and the University of Houston, president of the Houston Transportation Club, and president elect of the Texas Industrial Transportation League. He was a registered practitioner before the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Federal Maritime Commission. Joe was a two-term appointee to the Advisory Committee of Texas A&M Transportation Institute.
Joe proudly served in the United States Army – Infantry. He was a Golden Gloves Boxing Champion-Featherweight Division. Joe was a long time parishioner at St. Theresa Catholic Church of Sugar Land and served as the Eucharist Minister, Lector and Usher.
Pallbearers serving are William Payne, Woodrow Coppedge, Jr., Gary Hickey, Dennis Donigan, Marshall Ott, Mike Gonzalez, John Story and Timothy Ward.
Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Oballe, John Dotson, Stan Krovontka, Bob Evans, Kerry Payne and Ed Wesley.
Words of condolence may be left for the Payne family atwww.davisgreenlawnfh.com.