The POC Community Service Club honored three of Port O’ Connor’s finest for their hard work and unwavering dedication to the POC Community!! The Club presented L’Roy Bell, Chris Mapp, and Lawrence Wegeman with framed certificates declaring them “Community Champions” and each got a $50.00 Gift Certificate. Congratulations to these fine gentlemen!! We appreciate all that you do for POC and its residents!!

L’Roy Bell was chosen as a “Community Champion”, not only because he goes over and above keeping the Community looking great and running smoothly in his job with Calhoun County, but also because of his kindness and compassion toward those in need in our community, for which he shies away from recognition!! L’Roy generously gives of his own time to mow the lawns of people who are unable to do so, repair things that need fixing, and lend a helping hand to anyone and everyone in need. If you mention it to him, he humbly says: “I’m just doing my job”. Thank you, L’Roy, for everything!! L’Roy is pictured above receiving his award from Club Member, Diane Cooley.

Chris Mapp, who owns and operates the thriving POC business- Coastal Bend Marine- was chosen as a “Community Champion” because of his extensive community involvement, and his unwavering support of every local organization and community function in Port O’ Connor!! In addition to donating monetarily, Chris donates his time and energy, and also uses his beautiful marquee to advertise and promote events in POC!! Thank you so much, Chris!!
Chris is pictured above receiving his award from Club Member, Diane Cooley.

Lawrence Wegeman was chosen as a “Community Champion” because of his dedication and unwavering efforts to keep the roadway into Port O’ Connor clean and free of debris!! On any given day, Mr. Wegeman can be seen riding his bicycle up and down Highway 185, picking up and bagging trash and debris. We greatly appreciated your efforts, Lawrence, and all of us enjoy your beautification efforts!! Thank you!!! In addition, many residents have enjoyed watching the progress through the years of Lawrence building a boat in his yard!! A very interesting man!! Lawrence is pictured above receiving his award from Club Treasurer, Nan Burnett.