Weekend traffic and fisherman, special events and tournaments all signal summer in this great community I feel so blessed to call home. There is lots going on in Port O Connor this time of year, and lots happening at The Port O Connor Service Club as well. Our summer schedule of one monthly meeting means more to do in less time, but our members are getting it done. We reported record funds raised from our April garage sale, and we have been busy serving our community with those proceeds. The community Benevolence Fund, Volunteer Fire Department, Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the Library, Sports Association and chosen scholarship applicants all received their parts. Special Congratulations to Haili Phillips and Caitlin Carter, 2013 Port O’ Connor Scholarship recipients. We are so proud of our hometown kids and pleased to support their dreams.

Many of our members were on the front lines of the Crawfish Fest… Yum, Yum; the Warriors Weekend…Our sincerest gratitude for your services; Texas Beach Clean Up…Don’t litter here; Josie’s Anniversary…Happy 30th; and other community events. We have so much coming up too. Fireworks, barbecues, fishing tournaments, beach time and all sorts of other fun are all happening in our town so don’t forget to check the paper and ask your friends about unique and fun events that make summer in Port O Connor unforgettable!

At our June meeting, Sue Kubecka reported exciting news about our History Book. Thanks to long-time member Agnes Valigura, many photos from as far back as 1912 have been secured. We would like to obtain more photos and information about Port O’Connor from the ‘20s, ‘30s, and ‘40s, so please contact Sue (798-0560) if you can help.

We were saddened to hear of the passing of former Service Club member Janette Lawless. Janette was a real go-getter with our Club and other projects when she and her husband resided here. Due to health problems, they relocated to Conroe some years ago. The Club will be sending a card of condolence to Janette’s family.

We love new members and invite interested ladies to join us for the next meeting of the Port O Connor Service Club to be held on Thursday, July 11 at 10:00 a.m. You may contact our president Janet Johnson at 983-4737 for more information. It is a great place to get involved, meet friends and give back to your community.

So, until next time, be safe, live simply, love openly, forgive generously and remember the words of Nelson Mandela “You make a living by what you do but you make a life by what you give.”