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GPRA Board Email: groganspointgpra@gmail.com
Security Committee Email: gpsec2016@gmail.com
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Executive Board
President President Debbie and her family moved to Tranquil Path 13 years ago. She is active in CASA, Canopy (a Cancer survivorship Center) and GPRA. She enjoys people, traveling, various sports and gardening. Contact Debbie: 281.636.2907 President Elect President Elect Meg has been a resident of GP on and off for 7 years. She has five children. Meg was a teacher with CISD for 18 years and is now a stay at home mom. Contact Meg: 281.702.0477 Vice President Vice President Deborah and her husband, Mark, moved to Grogan’s Point in 2014 after falling in love with our community while visiting a friend in the neighborhood. They spent time locating just the right lot, home builder and began designing their home. Deborah retired in 2014 after a sales career of 31 years with FedEx and that same year they moved into their new home. She credits numerous ladies of Grogan’s Point, who volunteered their time, in helping her achieve her Pilates Certification from Body Arts and Science International in 2016. In doing so, she made everlasting friendships. Their family includes one grown son, their dogs and a grand dog. Mark and Deborah enjoy entertaining, cooking, wine, Pilates and golf. Contact Deborah: 832.702.0432 Treasurer Treasurer Adele came to Houston after college and worked in the oil and gas industry for 20 years as a computer systems designer and corporate strategist. She then changed careers and became a psychotherapist and ended her career as the Director of Behavior Health Services in the Memorial Healthcare System. She and husband Harry, a UT grad, have moved from Houston to Atlanta, New York and Chicago for his insurance career and are now retiring to their current residence in Grogan’s Point. They have 2 adult children, Lauren 30, living in Sweden, and Wesley 27, living in NYC. Adele and Harry are looking forward to their new life in the Woodlands, midway between both of their extended families. Contact Adele: 404.808.3508 Recording Secretary Recording Secretary Linda is a native of San Antonio, where she graduated from UTSA with a degree in Biology. Linda met her husband Edward, who is also a native of San Antonio, while attending dance classes at Arthur Murray’s. After Edward’s graduation from Dental School, the two moved to the Spring/Woodlands area. They and their children, Laura and Christian, moved into their home in Grogan’s Point in August of 1994, just two months before the epic flood of that year. Linda has almost continuously served on the GPRA board since 1995 on various committees including Children’s Events, Dine-out Club, Welcoming, Home Tour, Beautification and the offices of Treasurer and Recording Secretary. The Estrada home on Red Sable Drive has been known for its annual Halloween decorations and spooky activities for more than 20 years. Linda has been active in other organizations including Girl Scouts, Cypress Woodlands Junior Forum, Houston Dental Alliance, National Charity League, Class Act Productions and Montgomery County Republican Women. She loves gardening and the outdoors and is a member of the Bluebonnet Garden Club and Coushatta Camellia Society. Linda also enjoys volunteering for BayouLand Conservancy. Corresponding Secretary Corresponding Secretary Carol and her family relocated here in 2014 from Jupiter, FL. Originally from Kansas City, she graduated from Kansas State University and then University of Kansas with a Master’s of Science in Physiology. Her hobbies are oil painting, cooking, traveling, reading, water sports and hanging with family and friends. Contact Carol: 561.427.8317 Past President Past President Diane Olson and her husband relocated to The Woodlands in 1998 from Chicago and lived in four of the villages before finding their perfect home in Grogan's Point in 2013. A Florida State University graduate, Diane worked primarily in the communications field before retiring. Their family includes two grown children and two retrievers, one Golden and one English Labrador. In addition to their individual pursuits of reading and pottery (hers) and hunting and fishing (his), together they enjoy travel, gardening, art, wine, and socializing with their neighbors. Contact Diane: 281.705.6211 Senior Advisor Senior Advisor Mary Lou is the original organizer of the GPRA and has continuously served on the Board since it began in 1989. Mary Lou has been GPRA president four times. She considers her biggest Grogan’s Point related accomplishment to be procuring the Grogans’ Point Park. Mary Lou also volunteers throughout Montgomery County for organizations including Interfaith, CASA, MCYS, New Danville, Animal Rights, and Precinct 3 Commissioners Advisory Council. Contact Mary Lou: 281.363.9737
Debbie Conlon
Debbie Conlon
Meg Shaheen
Meg Shaheen
Deborah Dion
Deborah Dion
Adele Miller
Adele Miller
Linda Estrada
Linda Estrada
Carol Barnhart
Carol Barnhart
Diane Olson
Diane Olson
diane@dianeolson.net
Mary Lou Fitch
Mary Lou Fitch
Board of Directors
Adult Events Adult Events Nancy and Gregg moved to Grogan’s Point in 2004 with their family of 5 kids. These days they have only their youngest daughter Taylor 16 still in the nest. Nancy has served as Children’s Chair in years past and is excited to have finally graduated to Adult Events! Contact Nancy: 713.397.4164 Elizabeth and Dean moved to Grogans Point two years ago and have enjoyed being a part of such a wonderful neighborhood and community. They have three grown sons and a beautiful daughter-in-law. Elizabeth served as Co-chair of Adult Events last year and looks forward to serving again this year. Contact Elizabeth: 713.256.2460 Beautification Beautification Claudia graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Houston. She taught school for 29 years and always had a passion and love for teaching. Claudia considered it an honor to be called “teacher” and was named “Teacher of the Year” in the Spring District. Claudia enjoys art, travel, gardening, and entertaining with friends. She credits her most important role as wife, mom and grandmother. Claudia is proud to be married to Tom who developed and owned Brian Thomas industries. They have lived in Grogan’s Point for 25 years raising two wonderful sons. She is a member of Cypress-Woodland’s Junior Forum and serves Meals on Wheels for senior citizens. Claudia has served on the Grogan’s Point Board for eight years and has also chaired the Welcoming and Dine In Committees. She is currently Membership Chair for the Bluebonnet Garden Club in the surrounding area and heads up GPRA's Beautification Committee, which enhances the landscape in Grogan’s Point entrances and roadway medians. The Woodlands and Grogan’s Point is truly home for the Rigamontis! If you are interested in joining the Beautification Committee and leaving your beauty mark in our community please: Contact Claudia 281.367.1938 Children's Events Children's Events My family and I have lived in Grogan's Point for the last two and a half years. When I am not busy driving my children around The Woodlands, I teach, work as a consultant, and volunteer for various local nonprofits, including the church where we worship and the schools that our kids attend. Lorena Perez 202-294-4473 I was born in East Africa. I have been residing here in Grogan's Point for 11 years. I am married and have 2 kids. I am an Occupational Therapist, but my real job is to run around helping friends and driving my children to various places. Lily Woldu Directory Directory Alison Amato-Terni, her husband Steve, and their five children have been residents of Grogan's Point since the summer of 2013. Steve retired as an executive from Exxon Mobil, where he is proud to have worked for 42 years. Alison graduated from the University of Houston- Downtown with a Bachelor of Science degree. She spent years working as webmaster for a local radio station. Currently, she is a stay-at-home mom who enjoys spending time with family, yoga, decorating, cooking, traveling, and volunteer work. Alison believes Grogan's Point is "the best neighborhood in The Woodlands" and is looking forward to being this year's Directory Chair. Contact Alison: 713.906.8824 Membership Membership As a seasoned realtor of 37 years, Cheryle' Sanderson doesn’t hesitate when asked which neighborhood in The Woodlands is the best – it’s the same one she’s proud to call home for the past nearly 3 decades since moving here in 1990. In addition to acting as Membership Chair for several years, Cheryle' has served as President on the GPRA , chaired the Children's Events Committee, hosted "Friends In The Park" for many years, opened her home to the Holiday Home Tour hosted by the GPRA to benefit local charities, and served on many other committees. Cheryle' has many accolades in her field and has developed lifelong friendships with her neighbors, many of whom are also clients. Kara Morin is a relatively new resident to Texas and Grogan’s Point, having relocated with her husband, John at the beginning of 2015. Kara is a practicing financial advisor in The Woodlands, continuing her career that began in San Diego. Kara and John can often be seen around the neighborhood walking their two large dogs: a German Shepherd and Black English Mastiff. Her enthusiasm for Grogan’s Point, its amenities, and the friendly neighbors make her a great cheerleader for drumming up support for GPRA membership. Contact Cheryle': Contact Kara: cheryle@cherylesanderson.com kara.r.morin@gmail.com Neighborhood Watch Neighborhood Watch Security Security Jim and his wife, Sharon, have been residents of Grogan's Point since 1998. Jim retired from Texaco Inc. after 38 years, and now works as a volunteer for CASA and enjoys playing golf. Sharon is currently working as a Realtor affiliated with Better Homes & Gardens/Gary Greene. Their three children, James II, Susan and Michael are grown and married. Contact Jim: 281.292.1348 (H) 832.928.5484 (C) Sunshine Sunshine The Sunshine Club's mission is to preserve the sense of community our neighborhood offers by providing outreach to those who may need it most and provide an ample amount of sunshine to their day. Organizer: Margaret Wood Members: Cindy Schleckser, Lisa Fay, Terri Freeman, Millie Fitzpatrick & Betsy Hoberman Email Us: gpsunshine@outlook.com Welcoming Welcoming A Pennsylvania native, Beth lived in Florida and Arizona prior to moving to her home in Texas in beautiful Grogan’s Point. Beth and her husband Gary feel fortunate that they found a neighborhood full of warm, caring and VERY fun people that quickly made them feel at home in The Woodlands. Beth and Gary share a blended family that includes three daughters, a son and two grandchildren. Beth graduated with a degree in Technical Writing and Editing from Carnegie Mellon University and has been a professional writer, teacher and college admissions advisor throughout her career. Contact Beth: 954.553.8208
Nancy Parsley & Elizabeth Baker
Nancy Parsley & Elizabeth Baker
Claudia Rigamonti
Claudia Rigamonti
Lorena Perez & Lily Woldu
Lorena Perez & Lily Woldu
Alison Amato-Terni
Alison Amato-Terni
Kara Morin & Cheryle' Sanderson
Kara Morin & Cheryle' Sanderson
Steve Terni
Steve Terni
Jim Degnan
Jim Degnan
Margaret Wood
Margaret Wood
Beth Sova
Beth Sova
Clubs
Organizer: Lori O'Brien Organizer: Lori O'Brien This book club is made up of a fun, casual, open-minded group of friends. We read 1 book and meet once per month on (usually the 3rd) Sundays from 4-6pm. Join us! Contact Lori: 832.654.5705 Organizer: Mary Ann Young Organizer: Mary Ann Young Bunco 1 started in 1992, and this group of ladies is still playing the game and enjoying great times with friends. We meet the second Thursday of each month at 7:00. There is a rotation: one month we play Bunco and have dinner, and the next month we meet for Wine Night (no Bunco) and everyone brings an appetizers or wine to share. On our Wine Night our subs are invited to join in on the fun! Contact Mary Ann if you would be interested in being placed on the active sub list. Phone: (281)222-9717 Organizer: Virginia Walker Organizer: Betsy Hoberman & Cindy Schlekser Organizer: Betsy Hoberman & Cindy Schlekser This Bunco group is currently full, but contact Margaret if you want to be put on the sub list. Contact Betsy: Phone: 818.881.1889 Contact Cindy: 703.463.6126 Organizer: Meg Shaheen Organizer: Meg Shaheen Looking for something fun and different to do? Want to make A LOT of new friends? Join GP’s Girl’s Night Out Club! Events range from cooking and painting classes, to private parties with entertainment, to simply going out for dinner, drinks and dancing. Our last event was a séance reenactment/creepy magic show. Next, we are going to an “Escape Room”. All women 21 and over are welcome! Contact Meg: 281.702.0477 Organizer: Eric Ardeel Organizer: Eric Ardeel Grogan's Point Basketball and Beer Association What: Pickup basketball and mild beer drinking. BYOB. Who: Men 21 and older with an interest in basketball, beer, or just hanging out with the guys. All levels of skill are welcome. It’s more about fun and a decent workout than winning and losing. When: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month; 6:30 – 8:30 Where: Grogan’s Point Park Commitment: None. Come and go whenever you can. The size of the teams and games played vary from week to week depending on numbers. Join us for a great chance to meet new/old neighbors over a beer and some light competition! Contact Eric: 713.205.3245 Organizers: Dennis & Lisa Naeger Organizers: Dennis & Lisa Naeger Our GPRA wine club has been active for several years. The events are a great opportunity to drink a variety of good wines and have a lot of fun with your neighbors. We have 4 events scheduled throughout the year, which are all on Saturday nights. The event theme and wines are selected by the host based on their personal interest, travels and experience. The cost for each event is typically between $30-$40 per person and each couple is usually asked to bring an appetizer, desert or small dish. If you would like to host a wine event or become a member, please contact Lisa & Dennis Naeger. We hope to see many of you at our wine club events this year and look forward to having a good time with you all. Contact Dennis & Lisa Phone: 281.844.7104 
Book Club
Book Club
Bunco 1
Bunco 1
Bunco 3
Bunco 4
Bunco 4
Girls' Night Out
Girls' Night Out
GPBBA
GPBBA
Wine Club
Wine Club