The fourth annual Houston Mayor’s Walking Club wrapped up with a meeting June 14 in the community room at the Lone Star Annex in downtown Houston.
Dubbed the “Healthy Food Healthy Bodies” meeting, the event was attended by 28 people involved in the club, including representatives of four of the 13 corporate sponsors.
“What a wonderful way to get to know the mayor and the community,” said the club’s volunteer coordinator Doris Scheuer. “We want to thank all of our sponsors for making it possible for us to provide T-shirts, the meal, lanyards, pedometers, schedules, advertising and walking schedules.”
Scheuer received a medal for her efforts. Several other people were recognized, including Mayor Don Tottingham for leading afternoon walks, Jim and Wilda McNiell for leading morning walks, Lee Smith for leading afternoon walks when Tottingham was unavailable and Elaine Campbell for helping with a variety of tasks.
This year, an average of 27 walkers participated.
“We know several probably walked who didn’t sign in on the sheet,” Scheuer said.
Standing together during a meeting June 14 concluding the annual Houston Mayor’s Walking Club are, from left, club coordinator Doris Scheuer, sponsor Earlene Holder (Progressive Ozark Bank), sponsor Kathy Richardson (Houston Family Dentistry), sponsor Dr. Jonathon Beers (Texas County Memorial Hospital), sponsor Joe Richardson (Houston Family Dentistry) and Mayor Don Tottingham.
Plans are being discussed for the club’s fifth campaign in 2019. Anyone interested in volunteering next year can call Scheuer at 417-967-3003.
The Texas/Howell counties Healthy Schools Healthy Communities Facebook page is expected to post information about the 2019 walking club in February or March.
2018 Mayor’s Walking Club sponsors:
•Opportunity Sheltered Industries
•Houston Herald
•The Bank of Houston
•Landmark Bank
•Progressive Ozark Bank
•Security Bank of the Ozarks
•Houston Family Dentistry
•Wilson Family Chiropractic LLC
•Evans Funeral Home
•Dr. Jonathon Beers, D.O.
•Evening Shade Pump & Portables
•Mitchell’s Outdoor Services LLC
•Healthy Schools Healthy Communities