Service & Community Clubs
Art/Culture Clubs • Crafts/Hobbies • Ethnic • Health • Outdoors • Religious • Political • Seniors • Veterans • Support Groups
Mary Perez
2100 6th Street
Bay City, TX 77414
979-479-0089
A service group, concentrating on eyesight, Texas Lions Camp for special needs children, and local charity. The purpose is to empower volunteers to serve their Communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.
Bay City Lady Lions
Carolyn Thames
979-245-8322
A womens-only service club promoting leadership and community involvement. Purpose is to empower volunteers to service their communities, meeting humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.
Bay City Lions Club
Billy Mann
P.O. Box 867
Bay City, TX 77404
979-240-2300
An International nonsectarian, nonpolitical service organization whose members are a group of service-minded men and women who are dedicated to working and raising funds to make their communities a better place to live in. These funds help support their work with the handicapped, the under privileged, the aged, the sick, the blind, the deaf and the youth of the community.
Bay City Rotary Club
Jason Childers
P.O. Box 933
Bay City, TX 77404
979-240-2300
A group of established professionals with a common goal to give back to the community and expand leadership and professional skills. Monthly member meetings take place to exchange ideas, build relationships, and take actions.
Daughters in Progress
Thelma Fountain
901 Rugely
Bay City, TX 771414
979-245-5835
A service organization, dedicated to providing help to the young people of the Bay City and surrounding areas through scholarship opportunities.
Junior Service League
Susan Frankson
P.O. Box 1131
Bay City, TX 77404
A non-profit organization of women who are dedicated to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving our community.
Kiwanis Club
James Roberson
4203 Lori Lane
Bay City, TX 77414
979-241-8955
An organization focused on the youth of the community, making sure that no child is to be left behind.
Pilot Club of Bay City
Theresa
P.O. Box 1084
Bay City, TX 77404
979-245-5051
A membership organization focused on education, prevention and treatment of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) for adults and children.
Pilot Club of Matagorda County, Inc.
Pam Yeamans
P.O. Box 1235
Bay City, TX 77404
979-244-1814
A membership organization focused on education, prevention and treatment of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) for adults and children.
The ARC of Matagorda County
Jo Halbert
P.O. Box 1305
Bay City, TX 77404
979-245-6779
The Arc promotes the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes. It also provides the Edith Armstrong Center and two group homes to promote services and community living for people with intellectual disabilities.
100 Club
Haskell Simon
P.O. Box 452
Bay City, TX 77404
Home 979-245-7553 • Work 979-245-1708
A membership organization supporting the dependents of firefighters and law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty by paying debts and providing an education for their children. Also provides equipment to agencies and scholarships.
Art/Culture Clubs
Art League of Matagorda County
Marguerite Bundick
1921 5th Street
Bay City, TX 77414
979-241-8517
albcmc@yahoo.com
Facebook: The Art League of Bay City/Matagorda County
Bay City Book Review Club
Jackie Jecmenek
2504 Avenue I
Bay City, TX 77414
979-245-4901
A book review organization where speakers come in to give a presentation on a specific book.
CAST (Community Actors of South Texas)
Richard Knapik
P.O. Box 813
Bay City, TX 77404
979-244-6692
Daughters of 1812
Patricia Schwebel
502 Highway 332 West
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
979-798-9250
A volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving and increasing knowledge of the history of the American people.
Friends of the Library
Ann Moore
1100 7th Street
Bay City, TX 77414
979-245-6931
A volunteer group that helps maintain high quality library service through special projects and fundraising.
Genealogical Society
Carol Sue Gibbs
3108 3rd Street
Bay City, TX 77404
979-241-1108
A non-profit, educational organization in Matagorda County devoted to the collection and dissemination on factual genealogical data and to raising the standards of genealogical research.
Library Association of Bay City
Margaret Johnson
1100 7th Street
Bay City, TX 77414
979-245-6931
mjohnson@bcblackcats.net
Literacy Volunteers of America
Sandy Thomas
P.O. Box 1596
Bay City, TX 77404
979-244-9544
lva_mc@yahoo.com
Memory Maker Quilt Guild
Inell Dunn
PO Box 876
Bay City, TX 77404
979-429-0164
Barbara_foote@sbcglobal.net
A non-profit teaching organization on how to sew and quilt.
Palacios Area Historical Association
Colleen Clayburn
401 Commerce Street
Palacios, TX 77465
361-972-1148
paha@citybytheseamuseum.org
www.texasindependencetrail.com
A group of volunteers working to preserve the history of Palacios, Texas.
Crafs/Hobbies
Bay Area Model Airplane Club
Scott Gorman
PO Box 346
Bay City, TX 77404
979-244-1380
A hobby club that flies radio controlled airplanes and helicopters, training is provided to beginners. Membership of Academy of Model Aeronautics is required for insurance purposes.
Ethnic
Hilliard Alumni Association
John Paul David
P.O. Box 1286
Bay City, TX 77414
979-244-2742
A non-profit, membership organization whose purposes are to collect and preserve the history and contributions to and of Negro Public School Education in Bay City, Texas.
Matagorda County LULAC-League of United Latin American Citizens
Liza Lara
2601 Wofford Road
Bay City, TX 77414
979-323-7492
A membership organization whose purpose is to advance the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health and civil rights of the Hispanic population.
NAACP- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Rev. Rubin Newell
P.O. Box 1208
Bay City, TX 77404
979-244-5821
The purpose and mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination.
Health
American Red Cross
Jenipher Burt
2200 7th Street
Bay City, TX 77414
979-245-3056
Jenipher.burt@americanredcross.org
Facebook: American Red Cross Rio Colorado Chapter
A service organization that provides immediate disaster relief assistance for victims of emergencies and disasters, CPR & AED training, and emergency services to our Armed Forces.
Hospice Support, Inc.
Rene Gold
1102 North Mechanic
El Campo, TX 77437
979-578-0314
Through the efforts of a specially trained and highly skilled interdisciplinary team of health care professionals and volunteers , Houston Hospice patients and their families are guided through the process of illness, by receiving clinical care, psychosocial support, spiritual guidance and volunteer assistance.
Houston- Galveston Area Agency on Aging
Information and Assistance
800-437-7396
Matagorda Regional Medical Center Auxiliary
Faye Lewis
104 7th Street
Bay City, TX 77414
979-245-5850
A volunteer organization for the Matagorda Regional Medical Center and The Legacy Campus: Continuing Care Community. The Auxiliary operates the Matagorda Regional Medical Center Gift Shop whose proceeds go towards hospital equipment and scholarships for students going into the medical field. They also assist patients at the Information center and transport patients around the hospital campus. At The Legacy Campus, they operate a beauty shop and host monthly birthday parties for patients.
Outdoors
Bay City Nature Club
Karen Barrett
P.O. Box 1744
Bay City, TX 77414
CCA- Coastal Conservation Association Lower Colorado Chapter
Tim: 979-332-2876
John: 979-245-9571
A non-profit marine conservation organization comprised of tens of thousands of recreational anglers and coastal outdoor enthusiasts. Fights for quality and quantity of freshwater inflows for coastal bays and estuaries.
Ducks Unlimited
Stephen Crow
2323 Avenue E
Bay City, TX 77414
979-245-8255
A membership organization devoted to the conservation of wetlands and waterfowl.
Flora Luncheon Study Club
Saundra Kruppa
Bay City, TX 77414
979-245-7244
A gardening club with monthly meetings from September thru May, with guest speakers teaching topics related to gardening and flower arranging. Enrollment is limited.
Palacios Yacht Club
Barney Gulley
454B Main Street
Palacios, TX 77465
832-444-2042
barneygulley@hotmail.com
Matagorda County Birding Nature Center
Donna Younger
P.O. Box 2212
Bay City, TX 77404
979-245-3336
979-2450-3640
A non-Profit, volunteer organization based at the Matagorda Birding and Nature Center, 35 acres on Colorado River with nature trails, wetlands, grasslands, and community learning center.
Town and Country Garden Club
Sue Fox
1109 8th Street
Bay City, TX 77414
979-244-3107
A membership club whose purpose is to promote the love of gardening.
Religious
Bay City Ministerial Alliance
Jared Stillions
3000 9th Street
Bay City, TX 77414
979-245-3778
Gulf Coast Women Ministries
Rosie Salas
P.O. Box 709
Markham, TX 77456
979-843-5368
Matagorda County Prayer Net
Rosie Salas
P.O. Box 709
Markham, TX 77456
979-843-5368
Political
Matagorda County Democratic Party
County Chair- Nora Dearing
PO Box 393
Bay City, TX 77404
979-216-8535
matagordademocrat@gmail.com
Facebook: Matagorda County Democratic Party
A political club whom supports expanding opportunities to all in our county regardless of race, gender, religion, age, ethnicity, or disability.
Matagorda County Republican Party
Jimmy Brown
3rd Street
979-240-0927
979-323-9574
Matagorda County Taxpayers Association
Linda Lyle
2100 6th Street
Bay City, TX 77414
979-245-2680
Matagorda County Tea Party Patriots
William Bell
Facebook: Matagorda County Tea Party Patriots
A group of ordinary citizens who want to preserve our heritage by working for limited government, lower taxes, individual liberty and personal responsibility.
Seniors
AARP- American Association of Retired Persons
Charlotte Brown
3250 FM 1728
Van Vleck, TX 77482
AARP of Bay City
979-245-3255
Friends of Elder Citizens
Sandra “Rusty” Rose
1510 Avenue G
Bay City, TX 77414
979-245-7400
To ensure that no person 60 years of age or older will be isolated or neglected, but remain productive, independent member of the community.
Veterans
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 11
Helen Wagner
P.O. Box 815
Bay City, TX 77404
979-245-0208
hjwagoner@sbcglobal.net
A veteran support group.
American Legion Post
Tom Houston
P.O. Box 1306
Bay City, TX 77404
979-245-5772
A veteran service organization committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
VFW Post #2438- Veterans of Foreign Wars
Commander Will Greer
1672 Highway 60 N
Bay City, TX 77414
979-245-8857
A veteran support group.
Professional Organizations
Matagorda County Bar Association
Jill Cornelius
1700 7th Street
Bay City, TX 77414
979-245-7645
Matagorda County Board of Realtors
Bettie Granberry
2916 7th Street
Bay City, TX 77414
979-245-7827
Matagorda County Retired Teachers
Bill McGonagle
P.O. Box 635
Van Vleck, TX 77482
979-245-6326
Buffalomac00@hotmail.com
Accepting new members, at all times, past employees of all schools in and outside of Matagorda County.
Meet on the first Tuesday of every month.
A local retired public school employee group that provides legislative updates on public education and retirement information. They also volunteer for our community by providing children’s books to our local hospital and provide scholarships to high school seniors with plans on majoring in education in college.
YAP- Young Active Professionals of Matagorda County
Kelsey Krobot
979-245-0649
A non-profit organization that hosts Monthly Mixers for young adults interested in actively enhancing the prosperity and quality of life in Matagorda County between the ages of 18 and 40.
Support Groups
AA- Alcoholics Anonymous
2701 Avenue H
Bay City, TX 77414
979-245-6499
VWOL- Victorious Warriors of Light Women’s Recovery Support Group
To break the isolations of addiction for women attempting to make positive changes for life without drugs.
Tri- County Coalition- BACODA- Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol
Marian Bullard
2417 Avenue G
Bay City, TX 77404
979-240-1398
To help individuals, families and communities stop alcohol/drug abuse and addiction.
