AMERICAN LEGION POST 41
American Legion Post 41
Organized in March 1937 between World War I and World War II, the group of veterans meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month.
• Address: 1515 S. Sam Houston Blvd., Houston
• Phone: 417-967-6206
• Website: americanlegionpost41.org
• Email: post41info@centurylink.net
BLUE HEAVEN CLUB
Founded in the mid-1930s, Blue Heaven is a community-oriented women’s club dedicated to serving Raymondville and promoting goodwill and friendship within the community. Meetings take place monthly at members’ homes and feature food, business and entertainment. Club members volunteer at various events to raise funds for Raymondville’s school and fire department, various community projects and several causes and organizations. Membership costs 60 cents per year.
• Phone: 417-457-9219 (Helen Ward) or 417-457-6661 (Jean Cole).
CASA
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Southwest Missouri is a nonprofit organization that trains and supervises volunteers to represent the best interests of children in the foster care system who are victims of child abuse, neglect or severe domestic conflict. CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to be a voice for these children in court and in the community, and the desired result is for the children to be placed in safe, loving homes. The Texas County CASA office is located in the Justice Center in Houston and the county CASA coordinator is Leigh Ann Sigman.
• Phone: 417-254-0074
• Email: casavol@fidmail.com
• Website: www.casascmo.org
COMMUNITY BETTERMENT AND ARTS COUNCIL OF HOUSTON
Volunteers with the organization have been involved in activities and happenings in the community since 1975. Among the group’s goals are encouraging economic growth, supporting local businesses and promoting jobs, health, safety, housing, recreation and spiritual well-being of the citizens of the community. The group meets the third Monday of each month at the Houston Senior Center.
• Phone: 417-967-8277
COMMUNITY BETTERMENT Y.O.U.T.H.
An award-winning program open to students interested in community service, Youth Organization Understanding Tomorrow’s Houston partners with many civic organizations to provide unpaid assistance in the area. There are a minimum of five projects completed during the school year. One or two seniors receive a $750 scholarship based on the merits and work efforts during their high school career. Recent projects have included Share Your Christmas, Angel Tree, Rachel’s Challenge, citywide Easter egg hunt and more. Students are invited to become a member during the fall Houston High School club membership drive.
• Phone: 417-967-3024.
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
As part of an international organization, the Houston Eagles Club is a social, nonprofit private men and women’s club and been at its present location since 1983. The Piney River Aerie features a full bar, shuffleboard, billiards, big screen TV, Internet, Wi-Fi, jukebox, full kitchen and covered patio with a large barbecue grill. The club opens at noon six days a week and is closed Tuesdays. Applications are accepted for consideration to join, and membership dues are $30 per year.
• Address: 6954 S. U.S. 63, Houston
• Phone: 417-967-2169
OZARK AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
A group of “ham” radio enthusiasts dedicated to keeping alive the unique communication medium and educating the public about its “off-grid” capabilities. More than 725,000 people are licensed ham radio operators in the U.S. The local club was founded in the early 1970s and has about 35 members who live in a radius of about 50 miles from Houston. Club members meet at noon on the third Saturday of each month.
• Phone: Club president Willie Adey, 573-674-2174
HOUSTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
A non-profit organization of 104 businesses, organizations and individuals dedicated to serving the community and promoting a positive business environment. Address: 501 E. Walnut St., Houston, Mo. Phone: 417-967-2220
• Website: www.houstonmochamber.com
• Email: information@houstonmochamber.com
HOUSTON LIONS CLUB
Meets at noon each Friday at the “Lions Den” on U.S. 63 north of town.
• Address: 7575 N. Highway 63, Houston
• Phone: 417-967-6304
• Facebook: LionsClubHoustonMissouri
HOUSTON STORM SHELTER
Volunteers through the City of Houston Office of Emergency Management assist with operating the storm shelter during severe weather warnings. Individuals must live within the city limits or less than five miles outside of Houston.
• Phone number: 417-967-4484
TEXAS COUNTY FOOD PANTRY
There are many volunteer opportunities at the county food pantry, including sorting donated items, helping unload food deliveries, working the cash register in the thrift store, cleaning and passing out food on commodity pick-up days.
• Address: 102 A E. Highway 17, Houston
• Phone: 417-967-4484
• Email: tcfpdirector@centurytel.net
• Website: txfoodpantry.com
• Facebook: TexasCountyFoodPantryInc
TEXAS COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
The Texas County Republican Party is an organization with two clubs, whose purpose is to further the principles, by word and deed, of the Republican Party. The first club, the Texas County Republican Committee, meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Houston Senior Center (301 S. Grand Ave. in Houston), preceded by a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. The current chair is Diane Krantz (phone 417-967-4699). The second club, the Texas County Federated Republican Women (TCFRW), meets at noon on the second Saturday of each month, to include lunch, rotating between various locations in Licking, Houston and Cabool. The current chairwoman is Linda Garrett (phone 573-674-3756). A Republican newsletter – The “Texas County Commentary” – is published monthly by Diane Krantz who can be reached at the phone number above or emailed at bkdk417@centurytel.net.