Service and Social Organizations
Big Brothers / Big Sisters Across America If you like little kids and you want to be a mentor to someone then this is the organization for you! Big Brothers and Big Sisters is a nation-wide organization that matches children in need with a big brother or sister. Applicants have to go through an interview with the agency and then they will be matched appropriately. Last year was the first year TLU has had this organization on campus. This year we are going to have many new opportunities and exciting activities planned for the "littles" and their "bigs."
Contact: Sarah Lydic, E-mail:
selydic@tlu.edu Advisor: Ms. Lisa Cradit, E-mail:
lcradit@tlu.edu College Republicans The purpose of the College Republicans is to promote balance and civil discourse among political groups at Texas Lutheran University. In addition, the College Republicans shall foster and encourage the activities of the Republican Party, assist in the election of Republican candidates, and formulate and administer programs including, but not limited to, community service, lectures,
and debates.
Contact: Laura Jarzombek, E-mail:
lmjarzombek@tlu.edu Advisor: Dr. Sally Cook, E-mail:
scook@tlu.edu EnAct EnAct is the campus organization devoted to environmental issues. Some of our activities include sponsoring campus-wide recycling, environmental issues, lectures and debates.
Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical, Christian housing ministry that seeks to eliminate impoverished housing from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. The TLU Campus Chapter of Habitat for Humanity International is dedicated to raising awareness about the rising levels of poverty and homelessness. Students host educational and fund raising events in addition to working at a Habitat house site in Seguin.
"Our love should not be just words and talk, it must be true love which shows itself in action."
- I John 3:18
Contact: Sara Gonzalez, E-mail:
sngonzalez@tlu.edu Advisor: Dr. H. David Baer, E-mail:
dbaer@tlu.edu International Student Organization (ISO)
The purpose of the International Student Organization shall be to contribute to TLU campus life by creating better relations among students from all countries, helping and assisting students in terms of social and academic needs at TLU, organizing and executing International Student activities, creating better relations between TLU students and the Administration, students at local universities, and by bringing all students closer together.
Contact: Veronika Orlova, E-mail:
viorlova@tlu.edu Advisor: Charla Bailey, E-mail:
cbailey@tlu.edu Lion’s Club To create and foster a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary services through community involvement and international cooperation.
Contact: Valerie Rios, E-mail:
vrios@tlu.edu Advisor: Dr. Hernan Rivera, E-mail:
hrivera@tlu.edu Rodeo Club
The purpose of the Rodeo Club is to promote horsemanship, responsibility, and a sense of community among those individuals interested in the sport of rodeo at Texas Lutheran University.
Contact: Truxton Fox, E-mail:
trfox@tlu.edu Advisor: Ms. Susan Rinn,
srinn@tlu.edu RotarACT Meetings: Second and fourth Thursday of every month
Rotaract is a student based service organization. That is the college affiliate of Rotary International. We provide campus, community and worldwide service through various activities held throughout the school year. For example, we raise money for Oxfam, a national hunger awareness foundation, whose ultimate goal is to stop world hunger; Trick-or-Can, an interesting food drive held throughout the community of Seguin; provide two literacy programs for a local elementary school; in addition to an Easter Egg Raffle, which benefits a developing school in Mexico. This organization requires a $5 membership fee for the fall and spring semesters.
Advisor: Mr. Steve Anderson, E-mail:
sanderson@tlu.edu Students Making a Difference (SMAD) SMAD is a vehicle through which the entire TLU community may become involved in volunteer activities. These activities are not limited to the Seguin community. SMAD's purpose is to promote a spirit of volunteerism as well as an awareness of the responsibility all have to the entire human community. Through SMAD, students and other participants will have personal growth, help others grow and strengthen their understanding of what it means to serve others and themselves.
Contact: Advisor: Dr. Michael Czuchry, E-mail:
mczuchry@tlu.edu Young Democrats The purpose of the TLU Young Democrats is to encourage voter registration, promote education on current political and social issues, provide a way for students to become involved with issues in the community and to advance the ideals of the Democratic Party.
The TLU Young Democrats also wish to help provide a better understanding of the need for a multi-party system in the United States and the reasons why a multi-party system works. Everyone in the Young Democrats has a voice that is heard and everyone is encouraged to use that voice.
Contact: Mr. Kyle Kramm, E-mail:
khkramm@tlu.edu Advisor: Mr. David Richards, E-mail:
drichards@tlu.edu
