Saturday, November 4, 2017

Vince Yokom is the Men's Breafast Speaker at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church

Mr. Vince Yokom, Executive Director for the Waller County Economic Development Partnership is the Men's Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall of St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 204 Dooley Street.  Please confirm at 936-857-3272 or email: stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net.

Vince holds a Bachelor degree in Political Science and a Certificate of Study in Criminal Justice from North Carolina State University a MBA from Texas A&M University.  He is a businessman personified having served as President of Instrux (computer training and instructional design), Garage Door Services of Houston and the Waller Chamber of Commerce.  Under his leadership, the county has amassed more than 1.14 billion in accumulated taxable value  for Waller County.

After his appointment to the Waller County Economic Development Partnership in 2003, he has helped land over 3000 jobs to the Waller County area.  Some of his high profile projects include the recent Amazon distribution facility, Goya Foods, Weatherford Industries and Houston Executive Airport to expand with 72 million in aircraft. To date, the estimated tax revenue to the county is just over 8 million dollars.

Yokom holds membership in several organizations to include the Greater Houston Partnership, Prairie View A & M University College of Business Advisory Board, and the HGAC Gulf Coast Economic Development Committee.    Mr. Yokom has been married for 31 years and has three daughters and six grandchildren.  

We are delighted to have you join us for a great fellowship and breakfast.  We encourage you to invite and bring a friend too!  As usual, you will have an opportunity to share your experiences, ask questions and make comments on issues that you feel are important to enhancing the quality of life in the community.

The men of St. Francis of Assisi are also coordinating it 2017 Pre-Christmas Caroling on December 11, 2017, beginning at Prairie View City Hall at 6:00 p.m. Following the appearance the, team leaves to travel throughout the Prairie View neighborhood, particularly to those requesting the service.

All men interested in caroling should attend rehearsals on December 7 & 8 at 7:00 p.m.Parish Hall, St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 204 Dooley Street, Prairie View, TX 77446.  To request the carolers to your home, contact: Darryl Johnson – 936-857-3272. The event ends about 9:00 p.m.

You are invited to share information on the Houston FoodBank Kraft Mobile unit distribution of Food, Fresh Fruits and Produce on December 18 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.  You are also invited to our Bible Study/Christian Education is held on Sunday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Our Sunday services begin at 11:00 a.m.