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Annual Luncheon

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Annual Luncheon Benefiting Memorial Assistance Ministries

MAM’s 11th Annual Luncheon, IGNITE – See Potential, Spark Change, took place on October 3, 2024. We came together to celebrate MAM’s service to our community, the bright future ahead, and the many ways your generosity builds stable families, a dynamic workforce, and vibrant communities—together! During the event, we discussed the immense potential within our community and how each of us can spark change.

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Creating change in our world starts with recognizing unrealized potential and then taking action. At MAM, this focus is a crucial part of our work. Every day, our incredible team of staff and volunteers cares for our most vulnerable neighbors, helping them see their own potential and providing services and support that can make a lasting difference.

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Remember: Untapped potential is all around us just waiting to be discovered!​

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Honoree:

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This year, we proudly honored George E. “Buz” Jochetz III, a true advocate for change and a valued friend of our organization.

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For over 20 years, Buz has been a vital part of the MAM journey, demonstrating servant leadership and a deep commitment to helping others. Get to know more about him and how he is making a difference in the video below.

Thank you to our sponsors

A heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors and everyone who contributed to the success of this event! Your support and generosity made a significant impact, and we are incredibly grateful for your commitment to our mission. Together, we are creating positive change in our community!

Visionary  

  • Lisa & David R. Miller*

  • Phillips Family Foundation 

  • Barb & Bob Zorich*

Presenting  

  • Fiona & Chris Chandler 

  • Hildebrand Foundation

  • Linda & Carl Kuhnen 

  • Doris & Terry Looper 

  • Wendy & Ben Moreland 

  • Gary R. Petersen
     

Faith Celebration  

  • Debbie & Jack Moore 

  • Jennifer & Wil VanLoh 
     

Hearts & Hands  

  • Anonymous 

  • GeoSouthern Energy Partners, LP 

  • Leslie & Randy Newcomer 
     

Developing Resiliency  

  • Sara & Philip Hawk 

  • Houston Methodist

  • Cindy & Buz Jochetz*

  • The Lisenby Family

  • Courtney & Doug Swanson  

  • Sandy & Bill Swenson 

  • Lisa & John Walker

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​​​Breaking Down Barriers  

  • College of Health Care Professions | Hague & Eric Bing

  • Ann & Clarence Cazalot, Jr.

  • Sharon & Jason DeLorenzo

  • Forney Construction

  • Suzanne & Kurt Guenther

  • Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church | Kelly & Mike Handel

  • Frances Powell Hawes

  • H-E-B

  • Cindy & Bob Holloway | Sue & Joe Warren

  • Kim & Rich Jochetz*

  • Tanya & Bill Mearse

  • Libbie & Greg Nelson

  • Mariloli & Marvin Odum

  • Chris & John Ogren

  • Phyllis & Barrett Rouse

  • Michelle & Alan Smith

  • Holly & Art Smith | Grand Strand Galveston Attractions, LLC

  • Aimee & Wynne Snoots

  • Sarah Pacheco & Dick Stoneburner*

  • Janice & Erich Teske

  • Paula & Paschall Tosch

  • Kelly & Bill Von Gonten

  • Debbie & Fred Wilder*
     

Establishing Independence  

  • Jeannie & Trey Able

  • Sonja Gee & Jose Aguilar Koo

  • Apex Steel Pipe

  • Heather & Matt Aycock

  • Denise & David Baggett

  • TJ Beck

  • Carolyn & Platt Davis

  • Claire & Don Dotson

  • Fidelis

  • Gateway Exploration, LLC | Segment Wealth Management

  • Juliet Ellis & West Griffin

  • Lou & Mark Houser

  • Claire & Bill Howard

  • Shelley & Chris Jones

  • Carol & John Kafka

  • Kristie & Kyle Kafka

  • Becca & Christian Johnson | MetroNational

  • Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management

  • The Nettles Families

  • Wendy & David Nockolds

  • Michelle & Brian Payne

  • The Plaza Group

  • Poarch Family Foundation

  • Krissi & Taylor Reid

  • Resolution Companies

  • Karla A. Sepulveda

  • Pam & Murray Brasseux | Melanie & Scott Brown | Nancy & Wright Moody | Mallory & James Shaddix

  • Amie & Jeff Springmeyer

  • Louise & Steve Sweet

  • Robin & Craig Tooms

  • Wellpoint Texas

Bouncing Back 

  • Barby & Doug Bogart†*

  • Carolyn & Wayne Adams* | Leslie & Val Brock*

  • Jessica & Fred Brazelton

  • Marty & Andrew DeBusk

  • Jimmy Dunne

  • Sally & Greg Evans*

  • Katherine & Scott Galloway

  • Hightower Texas

  • Marnie & Lee Hogan

  • Gill & Rod Keyworth

  • Kerry & Rick Kruger*

  • LIMB

  • LV Branding

  • Allison & David Mantor

  • Minuteman Press Town & Country

  • Elizabeth & Matthew P. Rotan

  • Nancy & Thomas E. Tucker


Helping Hands  

  • Dorothy & Mickey Ables

  • Jan & Ron Brownlee

  • Victor Burk

  • Terri & Russ Chase

  • Melinda & Jay Chernosky

  • Lynn & Mark Edwards*

  • Jeni & Scott Halliday

  • Kellie & Jeff Hepper

  • Thad Hill

  • Dianne & Stacy Hunt

  • Melanie & Stan Levy

  • Sonya & Alan Lloveras

  • Monarch Roofing

  • Anthea & Tom Moran

  • Gary Moss | Moss Landscaping

  • Anne & Allen Routon*

  • Joanie Wentz & Keith Sauer

  • Danny Shurden

  • Delise & Mike Thomas*

  • Katherine & Brian Thompson

  • Susan & David Walton*

  • Debra & Craig Wolcott*

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* Sigma Chi Brother & Friend

2023 Luncheon

At our 2023 luncheon, we celebrated 40 years of MAM under the theme “40 Forward: The Power of Purpose”. Join us in reliving the incredible moments from this event that inspired, excited, and motivated us all to take meaningful action rooted in our purpose.

We are grateful for our sponsors, donors, volunteers, and everyone who dedicated themselves to making this special day happen, keeping our mission going strong. We are also thankful for each one of our guests!

Want to be a part of this transformative journey? Explore how to get involved: https://www.mamhouston.org/engage

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