Marble Falls Overwatch Meets Tuesdays @ 6:00PM at Lake Shores Church

"Self-Awareness, Self-Defense for All "   

Jill is a certified Instructor with the International Okinawan Budo-Kai and brings over 27 years of martial arts experience to her teaching. A 4th-degree black belt (Okinawan Shori-Ryu), Jill has trained extensively in traditional martial arts and is currently deepening her skills in Tae Kwon Do.  This will be an interactive session.  Wear clothing appropriate to move in as we learn together self-defense moves for everyday life.

"Fermented Veggies & Long Term Food Storage" by Caroline Alexander, Certified Body Ecologist.   Emergency situations can trigger the need for emergency food rations  when grocery shopping just isn’t possible.  

What you'll learn: 

•  Proper long term food storage 
• Practical meat storage
• Basic fermentation of veggies
• Dehydrated vs Freeze-dried

“Have a Plan, Be Prepared” Rhonda Thompson is an expert in emergency preparedness. Rhonda was the Ward County Coordinator for the Lutheran Disaster Response recovery following the 2011 Minot, North Dakota flood. She is a native Texan, graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University, BA. Emergency Preparedness is very important to her, she will review the phases of a disaster or emergency and will provide valuable information to create and have a plan, build a (bug-in/out) kit and be prepared!

 "SHFT Communications Planning" Charlie is a HAM radio operator - Call Sign KE5COG, NRA Certified Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun Instructor and Range Safety Officer.  He will share a variety of communications methods with our group as well as help program your GMRS radio. He'll discuss necessary gear for SHFT communications including  3-3-3 radio, NOAA weather radio, CB radio, FRS/GMRS, HAM radio, US VHF radio, cell phone, satellite phone, and walkie-talkies.  

 "10 Drills To Improve Your Shooting" Ashley Mayfield is a USCCA Instructor, Range Safety Officer, Texas LTC certified instructor. Texas Native focused on bringing the highest quality Self-Defense training to our communities.  Ashley will provide a quick start guide to accuracy with your defensive pistol.  This will be an interactive event to help you hone the basic skills you need to accurately put rounds on target during a deadly force incident. 

 "Raising Small Livestock" - Stephani is an expert in raising small livestock as a sustainable way to produce food. On her farm she raises turkeys, quail, chickens, goats, and pigs to include KuneKune pigs. Her area of expertise is in maximizing space and resources on a small acreage homestead. With the right approach, even a modest parcel of land can support thriving grass-fed farm animals and enhance the overall productivity and enjoyment of the homestead. ​    

 "Hormone Harmony for Men and Women" Dr. Sembera is a Board-Certified Doctor of Traditional Naturopathy and the co-owner of Hill Country Health Store in Marble Falls, Texas.  Her expertise spans herbal medicine, nutrition, hormone balance, and frequency healing, and she incorporates tools like the AO Scan, Dolphin Biomodulator, and Avazzia microcurrent devices to assess and address energetic imbalances in the body.  With all of life's uncertainties it is imperative to have health & stamina! 

"Chicken Chat" Chicken Whisper, Michelle Hernandez joins us for an egg-citing presentation where we'll talk about getting started raising chickens. We’ll also explore the surprising ways that raising chickens can boost your well-being: from stress reduction to increasing movement, to having fun, discover the therapeutic benefits of caring for these feathered friends.  Michelle is also a wellness coach helping high-achieving women regain energy,  and make their health a non-negotiable priority.

"Emergency Medical Survival" Vaughn is a Licensed Paramedic who will share how to be prepared to act fast during a survival/medical emergency:​

• Recognize symptoms of heart attacks, respiratory distress, and seizures.​
• Knowing appropriate medical procedures for treating traumatic injuries.​
• Confidently making life-saving decisions on the spot.​

"How Citizens can Take Action"  Proud to be joined by Steve Oglesby, East Texas Field Director of The John Birch Society will discuss conveying information to our neighbors and loved ones, and where to find valuable research.  The John Birch Society (JBS) is a group of Americans committed to defending the Constitution, promoting less government, and preserving America's founding values. The mission of JBS is to educate and inform communities as well as take action to create real change.   

"Herbal First Aid" Proud to be joined by Andy Sembera, co-founder of Hill Country Health Store,  a community-focused natural health hub and thriving  3,000-square-foot wellness destination, complete with an organic kitchen  and holistic wellness center offering complementary and integrative  products and services.  Passionate about education, he believes "knowledge is the first prescription" and  enjoys helping people navigate their wellness journeys by empowering them to make informed choices. 

Be Prepared for Disasters! Proud to be  joined by Robyn Richter  a trainer for the Burnet County Office of Emergency Management's free training program   Community Emergency Response  Team (CERT)  for citizens of Burnet County.   Robyn is getting the word out about the free CERT training sessions,  which teach emergency preparedness. Classes will be  every Thursday starting in October 2025 in the Burnet AgriLife building.  Learn how you can register for the free classes.  Photo Credit: KBEY FM 

"The War on Childhood The Fight to Raise Resilient Children" by Dr. Shana Fancher American author and veteran educator and parent advocate Dr. Shana Fancher delivers a wake-up call to families, educators, and policymakers. Drawing from decades of experience in public education and personal stories from the front lines, this powerful book explores how bureaucratic red tape, misplaced accountability, and societal overreach are eroding childhood—and what we must do to reverse course.   

Basic Wilderness Survival Skills   Bert has always had a deep interest in the outdoors, including hunting,  fishing, and camping, from a young age. This passion eventually led to a  career in the Army, where he served for over 20 years on active duty,  retiring after a distinguished career that included assignments in  various countries around the world.  Bert founded Texas Wilderness Survival Training  to provide families with immersive, hands-on wilderness survival training skills.  

Proud to be  joined by Burnet County Sheriff Calvin Boyd as he shares "How Citizens Can Support the Sheriff's Office." Sheriff Boyd began his career as a Texas Highway Patrol Officer, on the State Swat Team and on the Area Riot Team. Boyd was deployed on many occasions to the Texas border to participate in border security. Sheriff Boyd was elected Burnet County Sheriff in 2016. He has been proudly serving the citizens of Burnet County since 1989 and plans to do so for many more years. 

"Can Rainwater Save Your Life" by Reno Lamb, Director Precinct 3 Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District and Travis Redding,  Freedom Rainwater.

What They'll Discuss 

• What is a Groundwater Conservation District?
• The human needs for water.
• Is our well water renewable?
• Can you improve your well?
• How to collect rainwater.
• How to store rainwater.

“The Need for Alternative Communications”

• Weather Events and Environmental Disasters- Short Term / Long Term 
• Grid Down Events - Short Term / Long Term •Neighborhood / Community Security •
• Search And Rescue  
• Traveling •Camping / Hunting •
• More on HT Dual Band Radios •
• Factors and limitations in using HT radios •
• COMSEC and Radio Etiquette. Brevity and Obfuscation. •
• FCC and Licensing- HAM and GMRS MURS and Citizen Band frequencies 

 A Citizens Guide to 5th Generation Warfare | A Review  American author of historical thriller fiction best known for his Cold  War series revolving around the Cold War. Having lived in Germany,  Morocco, Costa Rica, and United States, and having been deployed to  Afghanistan and Iraq for a combined 38 months, Lee has been close and  personal with different cultures. He’s a Boston University and West  Point graduate and lives in Texas with his wife.