This year’s Christmas party was held on Saturday, December 6 at Maggiano's Little Italy in the Galleria area.  It was well attended with approximately 70 attendees.  Everyone seemed to enjoy the family style Italian dishes and a show of hands voted in favor for a Maggiano's repeat for 2026.  A shout out to Candy Dawson for organizing a successful 2025 Christmas party. 

     

 At the conclusion of the lunch, our annual club awards were given out and our officers for 2026 were announced.  Thanks to Rich Colwell and Lee Drum for serving as the MC's of the event and congratulations to the well-deserving award recipients:

Houston MG Club 2025 Awards

500 Mile Dash Plaques- Traveling Award for driving at least 500 miles to club sponsored events

Bill Bowers

Scott Hardy

Rich Colwell

Rob Ficalora

Scott Kalish

Lee Drum

Pete Sandy

Jay Schwartz

David Griffith

Mike Woodward

Joe Schrodi

Moose Stovall

Backseat Driver Award - Traveling Award:  Angie Bard

Driver Award - Traveling Award for most miles driven to club sponsored events:

Bill and Sally Bowers – drove 1553 miles to club events

Safety Fast Driver Award - Traveling Award for most club-sponsored events attended: 

Lee Drum – attended 13 events

Kimber Spirit Award:  Lee Drum

Board of Directors Award:  Rob Ficalora

Presidential Recognition Award:  Rich Colwell

Alan Rayne Memorial/Broken Crankshaft - Traveling Award:  Ken Evesson 

President’s Award:     

Greg Fleischer

Joe Schrodi

Ralph Diebert Award:  Arnel Brown

Houston MG Club 2026/2027 Officers and Board Members:

2026 Officers

·      President:   Scott Kalish

·      Vice President:   Vernon Jones

·      2026 Treasurer:   Greg Fleisher

·      2026 Secretary:   Mike Craven

Board of Directors: 2026 & 2027 Board Members

·      John Bowyer

·      Art Colwell

·      Byron Nash - 2025 (Nov/Dec) & 2026 Board Member seat, previously held by Steve Session

In addition to the voted positions, the following are appointed positions for 2026

·      Events Coordinator - Clay Ownby (new for 2026)

·      Membership Chair - David Fowler (new for 2026)

·      Roars Editor - Clay Collins (new for 2026)

·      Webmaster - Rob Ficalora (continuing)

·      Facebook Admin - Angie Bard (continuing)

Congratulations to the new officers and board members and many thanks to the outgoing officers and members – your efforts this year were much appreciated!