Kiwanis Club Of Houston upcoming events

October 15th - Luncheon (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Kiwanis Club of Houston
October 15th Luncheon

This luncheon will be at Brennan's!!

Speaker: Senator Joan Huffman

Senator Joan Huffman started her career as a public servant in 1981. Upon earning her undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University, she became a secretary for the Harris County District Attorney’s office. It was there that she became inspired by the work of prosecutors and decided to enroll in night classes at the South Texas College of Law while continuing to work full time.

Upon earning her law degree, Joan was hired as a prosecutor and advanced from misdemeanor court to Chief Felony Prosecutor, Special Crimes Gang Prosecutor, and Legal Counsel to the Organized Crime Narcotics Task Force. She served as lead prosecutor in over 100 jury trials, including murders, aggravated robberies, and sexual assaults of adults, and children. Senator Huffman earned a reputation as a fair and tough enforcer of the law both as a prosecutor and a twice elected Judge to the 183rd Criminal District Court in Harris County.

Senator Huffman was first elected to the Texas Senate in 2008 and has been re-elected five times. She currently serves as Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, and as a senior member of the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice and the Legislative Budget Board.

Senator Huffman’s pragmatic approach to problem-solving has allowed her to effectively represent her district and Texans. Her leadership has earned recognition from various advocacy and public safety organizations. Recently, she was named the “89th Legislature Senator of the Year” by the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, and received the “2025 Exemplary Conservative Award” from the Conservative Roundtable of Texas and the “2024 Luminary Award” from the Texas Healthcare & Bioscience Institute. She is also the only three-time recipient of the Texas District and County Attorneys Association’s “Law and Order Award” for her work to enhance public safety and victims’ rights.

November 5th - Luncheon (05 Nov 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Kiwanis Club of Houston

November 5th Luncheon

This luncheon will be at Maggiano's!!

Speaker: Red O'Laughlin

Red O’Laughlin is a distinguished researcher, best-selling author, and international public speaker dedicated to exploring the intricate chemical reactions in the human body at the cellular level. With a keen focus on uncovering cause-and-effect relationships, Red emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes rather than merely treating symptoms. He often states, “Treat symptoms, and you will always treat symptoms. You must treat the cause of a problem to correct it.”

Red is the author of eight insightful books covering personal growth, health and wellness, writing, and religion. His expertise spans health and wellness, longevity, and age-related diseases. In addition to his writing, Red has served as a military and corporate trainer and a college educator, sharing his knowledge with diverse audiences.

As a Distinguished Toastmaster, he has delivered hundreds of engaging speeches to audiences of all sizes, inspiring individuals to pursue healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Being a published author is one way to establish credibility as a business owner. Public speaking is another way. At a Toastmasters meeting, I spoke about how being introduced as a published author increases the speaker’s credibility, mainly when the speaker writes in the same field they speak. About a year later, one of the members of that meeting tracked me down. He had written a book but could not get it published. Three weeks later, he had a copy of his new book in his hands.

I have spoken at many venues including the NATO School in Oberammergau, Germany, International Logistics Symposiums, Professional Society meetings, Senior Corporate and Military Staffs, and over 125 presentations on the USA Global TV & Radio Network Talking Heads show. Additionally, I have taught statistics at the college level for three years.

November 19th - Luncheon (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Kiwanis Club of Houston
November 19th Luncheon

This luncheon will be at Brennan's!!

Speaker: Blake Pfeffer

Blake Pfeffer is a Texas native whose life blends a distinguished professional career with deep agricultural roots. He is re red from a 36-year career in the mortgage industry. Alongside his brother Kirk, he manages and develops the family farm in Waller County—parts of which trace their title back to Stephen F. Austin's “Old Three Hundred” grant to Jared Grace, a foundational part of Texas history. His family traces its Texas roots to Noah Smithwick, a partcicipant in the Texas Revolution on who later served as a Texas Ranger. Blake earned his degree from the University of Texas, where he studied Finance and Engineering Route to Business. Above all, he is a devoted family man who has been married to his wife Jeanne for thirty-six years, and together they’ve raised four adult children. Whether on the farm, at work, or at home, Blake’s life reflects a commitment to tradition, responsibility, and community rooted in the values of his home state.