Upcoming events
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April 3, 2025 11:30 am - April 3, 2025 1:00 pmAll Guests Welcome
Join the Galveston Pachyderms for our April meeting with our Guest Speaker Michael Matranga.
Guest Speaker: Michael Matranga
Michael A. Matranga is the CEO and Owner of M6 Global Defense, a Security Consulting firm specializing in a holistic solution for its clients. M6 Global Defense services range in specialized security consulting in the K12, Industrial, Corporate, Petrochemical, Medical, Behavioral Health and Sporting Event fields. Mr. Matranga is a former United States Secret Service Agent, serving on the Special Operations Division, Presidential Counter Assault Team and Presidential Protective Division. His scope of work with the United States Secret Service includes serving under every living President, Vice President, their families and over 40 heads of state, traveling to 33 countries, 6 continents & 3 war zones.
After Leaving the United States Secret Service in 2016, Mr. Matranga went on to work as a Special Agent with the Department of Interior in Las Vegas, NV. While working with the Department of Interior he oversaw the Security Operations and Planning of the infamous Bundy Ranch Trial, protecting over 80 government witnesses in collaboration with the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force and the Las Vegas Regional Intelligence Center. During his time in Las Vegas, he had a role assisting victim’s families in locating their loved ones during the Harvest 91 Music Festival mass shooting.
In May 2018, the Texas town of Santa Fe, suffered from a mass shooting attack leaving 17 students wounded and 10 victims deceased. Three days later Matranga was contacted and offered a job as the Executive Director of Security by a pioneer in the K12 Security Industry, Dr, Rodney Cavness, retired Superintendent of Texas City Independent Schools in Texas City, TX. From 2018-June 2020, Matranga took a nonexistent program to ranked #1 in Texas and #5 in the nation by Security 500. Matranga and his team have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, WIRED Magazine, Security Magazine and many other national publications.
You can also find Mr. Matranga providing commentary to national news outlets like MSNBC, Fox News, News Nation, News Max, CNN, ABC and NBC News as well as listen in on his podcast called “Secured” which can be found on Apple & Spotify. Please welcome, Mike Matranga.
Click the link to view a full resume for Mike Matranga.
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May 1, 2025 11:30 am - May 1, 2025 1:00 pm
All Guests Welcome
Join the Galveston Pachyderms for our May meeting with our Guest Speaker - Open
Guest Speaker: Open
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June 5, 2025 11:00 am - June 5, 2025 1:00 pmAll Guests Welcome
Join the Galveston Pachyderms for our June meeting with our Guest Speaker Chris Russo.
Guest Speaker: Chris Russo
Chris Russo is the founder and President of Texans for Strong Borders. Chris founded Strong Borders in 2022 after seeing that, at the height of the Biden border invasion, there was a lack of organized advocacy at the state level to secure the border and put Americans first.He worked for six years as a flight controller for the International Space Station at NASA Johnson Space Center before leaving in October 2022 to dedicate his full efforts to building Texans for Strong Borders into the premier border security group in the state.
He attended Texas A&M University, where he received both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering. He lives in El Lago with his wife Theresa and their son Anthony.
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July 10, 2025 11:30 am - July 10, 2025 1:00 pmGuests Welcome
Join the Galveston Pachyderms for our January meeting with our Guest Speaker Patrick Prudhomme
Guest Speaker: Patrick Prudhomme
Patrick Prudhomme is a political activist and influencer with an unwavering commitment to the rejuvenation of conservatism, he is focused on championing the values that put and Keep America and Americans First. Driven by purpose and an understanding of what’s at stake, he maintains a commitment to honesty, integrity, and accountability for those in power.
He strives to empower individuals to make informed decisions through his content. Patrick has also created a social media presence aimed at mobilizing Conservatives to take action and voice their opinions against the woke left to make the difference America so desperately needs.
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August 7, 2025 11:30 am - August 7, 2025 1:00 pmAll Guests Welcome
Join the Galveston Pachyderms for our August meeting with our Guest Speaker Senator Mayes Middleton, District 11
Guest Speaker: Senator Mayes Middleton
Mayes Middleton is President of Middleton Oil Company, an independent oil and gas company. He also runs ranching, cattle, and farming operations. Mayes and his wife, Macy, have four children: Connor, Christian, Matthew, and Martha Ann. Mayes and Macy support numerous local community organizations and faith-based charities throughout the Galveston-Houston region.
Prior to serving in the Texas Senate, Mayes served two terms in the Texas House of Representatives, representing Chambers and Galveston Counties. During his last term in the Texas House, Mayes served as Chairman of the Texas House Freedom Caucus.
Now in the Texas Senate, Mayes represents Senate District 11, encompassing portions of Brazoria, Galveston, and Harris Counties. Throughout his time in both the House and Senate, Mayes has consistently ranked among the top most conservative members of the Legislature. Senator Middleton currently serves as the Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Higher Education and as a member on the Senate Committees on Administration, Business & Commerce, Education, Jurisprudence, and State Affairs.
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September 4, 2025 11:30 am - September 4, 2025 1:00 pm
All Guests Welcome
Join the Galveston Pachyderms for our September meeting with our Guest Speaker - Open
Guest Speaker: Open
