Tapatio Ladies Club
Monthly Luncheon Featured Speakers
February 2026
Caleb Clark
Caleb Clark of Edward Jones was our speaker at the February luncheon, and he absolutely brought the energy! Caleb led an engaging and interactive session, diving into the five major asset classes and breaking down the highlights from the big U.S. companies’ 4th quarter earnings reports. Attendees learned about how much retirees should stash away in emergency funds, as well as a quick crash course on trusts, POD’s and TOD’s, plus much more! The meeting wrapped up with lively trivia questions and prizes, making learning about finance feel like a game show.
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January 2026
Judge McDaniel & District Attorney Nicole Bishop
The TLC was honored to have Judge McDaniel and District Attorney Nicole Bishop co-present at our January meeting. Judge McDaniel provided an insightful overview of the role of a District Judge, including the types of cases she handles daily, the workings of the Grand Jury, and the importance of voting for local officials. District Attorney Bishop offered a detailed explanation of our county’s court system and shared valuable updates on the efficiencies implemented within her office. Their presentations were both engaging and informative, and we greatly appreciated the time they dedicated to our members.
November 2025
SFC Fitness and Health
At the November meeting, members attended a presentation by Laci Weeks, owner of SFC Fitness & Health. Laci discussed the origins of her business and emphasized the importance of identifying one’s personal motivation (our “why”) to drive improvements in strength, mobility, and long-term independence. The session covered the five movement pillars—push, pull, squat, hinge, and core—and their relevance to daily activities and sports. Laci recommended two to three focused training sessions per week for sustainable progress. Additionally, she highlighted the role of sleep, hydration, protein-focused nutrition, and stress management in enhancing results and recovery. Attendees received a pocket golf course nutrition guide and access to a travel checklist for maintaining health and wellness while traveling.
October 2025
Joli Boutique
The Joli philosophy is that every lady should be uniquely beautiful. At the October TLC meeting, the members were treated to a style show presented by
Joli Boutique. The theme was “Denim and Diamonds @ Tapatio”, incorporating a denim theme with leather skirts and jackets, silvers, blues, and sparkle! Some of our very own members modeled clothes: Becca Munsch, Sally Caufield, Jennie Weilder, Jenny Ansaldo, Margo Johnson, Debbie Woods, and Shawn Ypes! The clothes were
gorgeous, our models looked fabulous, and everyone had a great time!
She also passed around photo books of the dogs and kids. The kids’ pure joy and their love for the dogs shown on the kids’ faces in these photo books were truly inspirational and heart-warming.
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September 2025
Happy Tails Pet Camp
On Wednesday, September 17, the Tapatio Ladies Club held their first meeting of the 2025-26 season at The Resort at Tapatio Springs. The guest speaker was Debbie Watson, owner of Happy Tails Pet Camp.
Debbie shared with our members her educational background in Adapted Physical Education and career history, working with Life Skills children for San Antonio NISD and then later for Boerne ISD. She discussed how her 2 passions in life shaped the formation of Happy Tails Pet Camp – her passion for rescuing and caring for dogs and her passion to help Life Skills students with job opportunities through employment at Happy Tails. Debbie shared how, at Happy Tails, she created a training site for the students, which has evolved into permanent employment for several students after graduation. She shared that many of her students have become productive and more independent by learning various responsibilities, helping take care of the pups. While some students remain with her after several years, many more have been able to move on to other jobs, successfully integrating into the community due to the skills and experience they gained at Happy Tails.
She also passed around photo books of the dogs and kids. The kids’ pure joy and their love for the dogs shown on the kids’ faces in these photo books were truly inspirational and heart-warming.
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May 2025
Albert & Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area
On Wednesday, May 21st, the Tapatio Ladies Club held their final meeting of the year in the Cibolo Ballroom at The Resort at Tapatio Springs. The guest speakers for the day were Steve McKenzie from the Friends of Albert & Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area and Howell Pugh, the park biologist.
The presentation began with an engaging overview of the park’s planned attractions, showcasing its unique blend of natural beauty and innovative design. The speakers provided informative details about the progress being made on the land donated by Albert and Bessie Kronkosky for a State Natural Area.
Albert and Bessie Kronkosky began purchasing property in the area in 1946. By 1973, they were hunting, taking photographs, and entertaining guests on their 3,814-acre ranch. The couple decided to will their beloved land to the state of Texas to protect it from development. In March 2011, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department accepted the donation of the ranch.
The presenters brought maps to illustrate the entrance located off Hwy 46 and to outline the immediate plans for the area, which is expected to open in the fall of 2026. The Albert & Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area will preserve a beautiful section of the Hill Country. Visitors will have the opportunity to observe wildlife in their natural habitats, hear coyotes in the distance, stargaze to the northwest, and enjoy camping and hiking.
Volunteers are welcome to assist with plant and animal surveys, maintenance, outreach, and more. For those interested, please visit their Volunteer page to sign up.
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April 2025
Joli Boutique
The Tapatio Ladies Club gathered on Wednesday, April 16th, in the Cibolo Ballroom at The Resort at Tapatio Springs for a spring fashion show presented by Joli Boutique located downtown Boerne. Ashley Ermes and Pam Burrows of Joli Boutique selected spring outfits for the models from the Tapatio Ladies Club. The name "Joli," meaning "pretty" in French, reflects the clothing offered at Joli Boutique. Joli Boutique's philosophy is that every woman should feel uniquely beautiful.
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March 2025
Robert W. Young, M.D. Bending Branch Winery
The March meeting of the Tapatio Ladies Club was held Wednesday March 19th in the Cibolo Ballroom at The Resort at Tapatio Springs. Dr. Robert Young, owner and founder of Bending Branch Winery in Comfort was our speaker. He gave a fascinating presentation on his life journey as a medical doctor and how he got into making wine in the Hill Country. The theme of his presentation was Carpe Vitam, which is Latin for “Seize Life”. Dr. Bob admired the wine regions of Europe, South America, and the U.S. As a physician, he found winemaking's art and science fascinating and was interested in research on red wine’s health benefits. He lived an engaging life and seized opportunities fully. We appreciate Dr. Bob Young for sharing his knowledge and wisdom with us.​
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February 2025
Kendall County Rescue and Rehabilitation Service
The February meeting of the Tapatio Ladies Club took place on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, in the Cibolo Ballroom at The Resort at Tapatio Springs. Our guests for the day were Lacey Jessamine, Director of Community Engagement, and Kaitlin Contreras, Donor Relations and Community Partnership Manager with the Kendall County Rescue and Rehabilitation Service. Lacey trains rescue volunteers and local Animal Control Services officers on how to assist wildlife that may be trapped, injured, or sick. She shared a wealth of useful information about wildlife in our community and mentioned that they are always in need of volunteers. The program was well-received by everyone in attendance. Additionally, the Ladies Club presented a check for $300 to the Kendall County Rescue and Rehabilitation Service, which they were extremely grateful to receive.
January 2025
Ann B Barham, Financial Advisor | Edward Jones
The Tapatio Ladies Club held its first meeting of the New Year on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, and welcomed our speaker, Ann Barham.
Ann Barham is a financial advisor and business leader based in Texas Hill Country. She is passionate about educating, empowering, and encouraging women to unlock financial opportunities through tailored strategies that help them achieve their financial goals and create the lives they desire and the legacies they want to leave behind. Her vision includes fostering financial transformation in families by promoting generational wealth. Ann is a mother of four grown children, has a beautiful daughter-in-law, and is a grandmother to two precious grandchildren.
TOPIC: "From Vision to Victory: Building Your Financial Future”
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October 2024
Dr. Karolina Garcia & Dr. Brooke Baker
The Tapatio Ladies Club met on Wednesday, October 9th in the Cibolo Room. Our featured speakers were Dr. Karolina Garcia and Dr. Brooke Baker from Complete Balance Women's PT Clinic in Boerne. Complete Balance specializes in pelvic health, women's wellness, and pediatrics. Dr. Karolina started Complete Balance to provide women in the hill country with much-needed holistic pelvic health options. It was a lively discussion about many women's health issues, and the audience had many questions answered.
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September 2024
Jenny Forks
The first meeting of the Tapatio Ladies Club for the 2024-2025 year was held on Wednesday, September 18th, in The Bluffs conference room at The Resort at Tapatio Springs. The guest speaker was Jenny Forks, the owner of J. Forks Boutique in downtown Boerne. Jenny has written a book called "Feet First: Braving It with Faith Alone." Finding herself in a horrific situation, Jenny fought back and broke free through strength that could only come from God. She now uses her story and natural gifts of vigilance, bravery, self-reliance, and discernment to encourage others.
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