Speakers
| Speaker | Date | Topic |
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| Jared Carter | Oct 01, 2026 12:00 PM |
Mercy International
 Jared Carter currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Mercy International, a nonprofit organization serving vulnerable communities in Haiti through education, healthcare, feeding programs, church partnerships, orphan care, family support, and housing initiatives. Prior to stepping into nonprofit leadership, Jared served in pastoral ministry for over 20 years, where he developed a deep passion for discipleship, leadership development, and caring for people in practical ways.
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| Betsy McFarland, Caring Transitions | Oct 15, 2026 12:00 PM |
Starting Supportive Conversations with Aging Loved Ones
Caring Transitions of Boerne, Fredericksburg and Kerrville is a senior relocation service and estate liquidation company. They are starting their third year in business. They have a program that focuses on helping family members talk with their elders about their current quality of life and whether staying in their homes still makes sense. This is a very difficult conversation to have fraught with emotion and logistical puzzles, and it is a conversation that more and more of us are faced with as our parents age. This program offers lead-in topic suggestions, objection handling, and above all, reminders that this conversation is harder on their elders than it is on the family. |
| Mark Cruz | Nov 05, 2026 12:00 PM |
The kids from A&M (A story of selfless service)
 Attended Texas A&M and was in the Corps of Cadets. |
| Antonina Danoff | Nov 19, 2026 12:00 PM |
From behind the iron curtain to author in American
 Antonina Duridanova — Author, Educator, and Advocate
Antonina Duridanova’s extraordinary life began with a courageous decision at the age of 18: risking her life to escape communist Bulgaria during the Cold War. She arrived in America with little more than a suitcase and a determination to build a new life. Through hard work and perseverance, she studied while working and earned three college degrees in languages and business. Antonina began her professional career in education before joining the U.S. Treasury. After the fall of communism, she was assigned as a U.S. government advisor to Bulgaria, where she helped with the creation of a new tax administration during the country’s transition to democracy. Upon retirement, Antonina turned to writing to share the experiences, knowledge, and lessons she gained throughout her remarkable journey. Her published books include New Beginnings: From Behind the Iron Curtain to America, a powerful account of witnessing the wrongs of a communist regime and her courageous escape to freedom; Magic for Longevity, a health and wellness guide inspired by the lifestyle habits of successful people; and Delicious European Summer, a cookbook celebrating the flavors and traditions of Europe. Her latest work, The Amazon Within: Defying Breast Cancer with Strength, Courage and Resilience, is yet to be published. It chronicles a deeply personal journey and the inner strength required to confront one of life’s greatest challenges. Antonina’s legacy is to share her knowledge, experiences, and hard-earned wisdom for the well-being and inspiration of others—and to demonstrate that courage, resilience, and the willingness to begin again can transform a life. |
| Club members | Dec 03, 2026 12:00 PM |
Breakfast with Santa Planning
Caleb will be going over the details of Breakfast with Santa plans and assign people tasks. |