Steve Symonds told about the founding and then the growth of this business, starting with his grandfather's favor to a neighbor.  Some of the flags and poles he produces are profoundly huge. Some of the tallest poles can cost north of a million dollars to produce and install. He warrants his poles to 100 mph winds with a flag attached.

 

Texas House District 10 Representative Brian Harrison spoke to us about the legislative session and extra sessions at our meeting on October 21. Picture shows President John Piper with Rep. Harrison as he signed a children's library book.

 

Allen Moorman is the CEO of Midlothian Marshals Basketball, and also involved in the organization of many organized youth sports in the area. He came mainly to tell us about this ABA team that has home games in The Old Gym.

Our program on September 23 was Matt Authier, CPA, whose business is real estate lending, but has a passion for financial literacy education in our public schools. Oh, yes, by the way, he is running as a candidate for Texas House District 10. His passion for public schools led him to seek the nomination. Matt has quite the resumé of leadership positions held in the community, by the way.

 

Two of our 2025 RYLA Campers, Ethan from Midlothian High School and Olivia from Heritage High School, gave us a report on their experience at RYLA Camp in late May. They also fielded questions from our group. I think we all felt our money was well spent. After the presentation we gave a book to an elementary school library in each of their names. President John Piper shown making the presentations.