TOUCHDOWN CLUB OF HOUSTON'S 2008 EVENTS

HOUSTON TEXANS DRAFT LUNCHEON
noon, Tues., April 29, Westin Galleria, 5060 W. Alabama
The Texans will give their team awards, as voted by the players, to DeMeco Ryans (MVP), Fred Bennett (Rookie of the Year), Mark Bruener (Spirit of the Bull), Anthony Weaver (Ed Block Courage) and Ephraim Salaam (Media Friendly). The Greater Houston Pro Player of the Year is Donald Driver of Green Bay. The TD Club will give a Special Achievement Award to Lamar Consolidated running back Jacquizz Rodgers for setting the Texas state record with 136 career touchdowns. The Texans have given the TD Club 10 tables to sell as a fundraiser, which means the TD Club keeps all the money generated from tickets sales to those 10 tables.
Cost is $45 per ticket. Tables are $450, or $1,000 for a front-row table. All tables are 10 seats each.
For tickets or more information, call TD Club executive director Neal Farmer at 713-849-9860, or e-mail houtdclub@comcast.net.

OKLAHOMA STATE DAY WITH MIKE GUNDY, presented by CEP Sorbents
noon, Wed., April 30, JW Marriott, 5150 Westheimer
Come and hear Coach Mike Gundy talk about one of the up-and-coming football program in Greater Houston. The Cowboys have made great in-roads into recruiting Houston high school players.
Cost is $45 per ticket. Tables are $450 (regular), $500 (bronze table sponsorship), $1,000 (silver table sponsorship), $1,500 (gold table sponsorship) and $5,000 (platinum table sponsorship). All tables are 10 seats each. Premium event table sponsors get their names in the event's paper program. For tickets or more information, call TD Club executive director Neal Farmer at 713-849-9860, or e-mail houtdclub@comcast.net.

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA DAY WITH BOB STOOPS, presented by Extex Productions Inc.
noon, Wed., June 18, JW Marriott, 5150 Westheimer
The Sooners have always been major players in recruiting Greater Houston high school football players. Come and hear Coach Bob Stoops address recruiting as well as the 2008 season.
Cost is $45 per ticket. Tables are $450 (regular), $500 (bronze table sponsorship), $1,000 (silver table sponsorship), $1,500 (gold table sponsorship) and $5,000 (platinum table sponsorship). All tables are 10 seats each. Premium table sponsors get their names in the event's paper program. For tickets or more information, call TD Club executive director Neal Farmer at 713-849-9860, or e-mail houtdclub@comcast.net.

LSU DAY WITH LES MILES, presented by HTK Consultants, Max Fugler, Woodrow's and ES&H Consulting
noon, Wed., July 16, JW Marriott, 5150 Westheimer
It will be a Cajun Lovefest as LSU celebrates a national championship. Les Miles will talk about last season as well as this fall. Also speaking will be women's basketball coach Van Chancellor, who is worth the price of admission himself. LSU officials will bring the crystal national championship trophy so attendees can have their photos taken with the trophy. This is the only Texas stop of the Tiger Athletic Foundation's annual Tiger Tour. The TAF also will have a silent auction of memorabilia at the event, the proceeds of which all benefit LSU athletics.
Cost is $45 per ticket. Tables are $450 (regular), $500 (bronze table sponsorship), $1,000 (silver table sponsorship), $1,500 (gold table sponsorship) and $5,000 (platinum table sponsorship). All tables are 10 seats each. Premium table sponsors get their names in the event's paper program. For tickets or more information, call TD Club executive director Neal Farmer at 713-849-9860, or e-mail houtdclub@comcast.net.

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON DAY WITH KEVIN SUMLIN, presented by Frenchy's Chicken
noon, Thurs., July 24, JW Marriott, 5150 Westheimer
Come and see the new UH coach Kevin Sumlin in one of his first appearances outside of a UH event. Coach Sumlin has already made a big splash in recruiting and has assembled an all-star coaching staff. He will talk about the fall season and take questions from the audience.
Cost is $45 per ticket. Tables are $450 (regular), $500 (bronze table sponsorship), $1,000 (silver table sponsorship), $1,500 (gold table sponsorship) and $5,000 (platinum table sponsorship). All tables are 10 seats each. Premium table sponsors get their names in the event's paper program. For tickets or more information, call TD Club executive director Neal Farmer at 713-849-9860, or e-mail houtdclub@comcast.net.

42nd ANNUAL IW MARKS TOUCHDOWNER OF THE YEAR DINNER
7 p.m., Wed., Aug. 13, JW Marriott, 5150 Westheimer
Given since 1966, the Touchdowner of the Year is awarded this year to Brice Matthews. The plaque is given to someone for extraordinary contributions and outstanding achievements reflecting honor and sportsmanship to football over a lengthy period of time. The All-Greater Houston Preseason High School Football Team also will be presented.
Cost is $45 per ticket. Tables are $450 (regular), $500 (bronze table sponsorship), $1,000 (silver table sponsorship), $1,500 (gold table sponsorship) and $5,000 (platinum table sponsorship). All tables are 10 seats each. Premium table sponsors get their names in the event's paper program. For tickets or more information, call TD Club executive director Neal Farmer at 713-849-9860, or e-mail houtdclub@comcast.net.

TEXAS SOUTHERN-PRAIRIE VIEW A&M LUNCHEON, presented by Frenchy's chicken, A-Rocket Moving and Storage and Dixie Hardware and Electrical
noon, Wed., Aug. 27, The Power Center, 12401 South Post Oak and South Main
Come and hear PVAMU coach Henry Frazier and first-year TSU coach Johnnie Cole speak about their programs. Also speaking will be TSU athletic director Charles McClelland and acting PVAMU athletic director Fred Washington. Guest speaker is Steve McNair, former quarterback from the Oilers, Titans and Ravens. Tickets are $25 each. Tables are $500 and $250. For tickets or more information, call TD Club executive director Neal Farmer at 713-849-9860, or e-mail houtdclub@comcast.net.

FOOTBALL SCHOLAR-ATHLETE LUNCHEON, presented by Bridgeway Capital Management
noon, Wed., Nov. 12, JW Marriott, 5150 Westheimer

The TD Club has awarded about $140,000 in scholarships over the past nine years at this luncheon, at which 25 finalists will receive at least $500 toward college. Finalists have to be staters on their respective high school football teams with the highest GPAs. Cost is $45 per ticket. Tables are $450 (regular), $500 (bronze table sponsorship), $1,000 (silver table sponsorship), $1,500 (gold table sponsorship) and $5,000 (platinum table sponsorship). All tables are 10 seats each. Premium table sponsors get their names in the event's paper program. For tickets or more information, call TD Club executive director Neal Farmer at 713-849-9860, or e-mail houtdclub@comcast.net.

42nd ANNUAL TEXAS-TEXAS A&M LUNCHEON

noon, Mon, Nov. 17, JW Marriott

Come and hear Texas A&M coach Mike Sherman as he talks about the season and the upcoming rivalry game with the University of Texas.

Cost is $45 per ticket. Tables are $450 (regular), $500 (bronze table sponsorship), $1,000 (silver table sponsorship), $1,500 (gold table sponsorship) and $5,000 (platinum table sponsorship). All tables are 10 seats each. Premium table sponsors get their names in the event's paper program. For tickets or more information, call TD Club executive director Neal Farmer at 713-849-9860, or e-mail houtdclub@comcast.net.

28th ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS DINNER, presented by Capital One and SportsRadio 610
7 p.m., Wed., Dec. 10, JW Marriott, 5150 Westheimer
We are expecting 1,000 people again this year when the TD Club's blue-ribbon panel high school coaches select the High School Player of the Year on offense and on defense. A blue-ribbon panel of high school athletic directors will select the Greater Houston High School Coach of the Year. The Club will give out the inaugural Ron Stone Achievement Award, which this year will go to Bob Leppke, owner of Pro Maxima and the company that helps the TD Club put weights and weight equipment into area high schools.

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTSMANSHIP LUNCHEON, presented by Sterling Bank and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes

noon, Wed., Jan. 14, JW Marriott, 5150 Westheimer

The area high school football programs are judged by the football chapter of the Texas Association of Sports Officials -- the refs -- at each contest. The results are tabulated and the top programs are invited to see who will win the TD Club's Sportsmanship Trophy. Previous winners are Klein (2005), Scarborough (2006) and Deer Park (2007). This year's luncheon will be in conjunction with the East-West Shrine Game, which will be played at Robertson Stadium.