Lake Conroe Centennial Lions Club opened its last General Meeting with a blessing by President Shirley Abt followed by her leading us all in a pledge of the American Flag and then the Texas Flag. After the reading of the minutes and the financial report, President Abt opened the floor for “Good News!” Several members stated that a 2023 graduate was in their family and one member stated that she just found out that she will soon become a grandmother! Congratulations to all!

Then Program Chair, Marie Underdown, introduced our Guest Speaker, Tracy Waters with Tracy Lynn LLC Photography, Tracy, a wife of almost 33 years and a mom to two beautiful daughters, presented a program entitled “We’re Bringing Sassy Back.”

From the beginning, Tracy was a girl behind the camera. As a matter of fact, in high school she got a job at Olan Mills Studio, selling photo packages. Even back then, she had a vision as Tracy told the photographer “If we would do the ladies’ hair and make up first – we’d sell more packages.” She was ahead of her time, because a few years later Glamour Shots came along!

Tracy continued her education by studying copywriting and desktop publishing in college which earned he a job in advertising. Again she was ahead of her time as she was scanning in photos and editing them in photoshop before that was “a thing.” Apps were still in the distant future.

After the birth of her daughters, Tracy wanted the flexibility to be able to spend more time at home with them, so she bought a mannequin and started a business. Using the mannequin to display different accessories, she taught women how just the changing of accessories can dramatically change the look of an outfit. Tracy continued this business for 12 years.

Her children grew as did her business, to a point where she wasn’t spending the quality time with her girls. At that point, Tracy felt that God was telling her that it was time to stop and enjoy her daughters while they were still at home. “I have never regretted that time!”

Unfortunately, a decade or so later, Tracy and her husband went through some difficult times: times of hopelessness and despair. Now empty nesters, the couple moved to Montgomery to start over.

Her first job in this area was working at a boutique, helping women choose outfits that make them look good so that they feel good. Then it hit her: let’s make women of all ages feel good about themselves: to feel beautiful! Thus her dream was born: To help other women get out of their pit-whatever it may look like- and get their confidence back: in other words, their Sassy! Tracy had been toying with the idea of a photography studio and viola! She did it!

Tracy’s home studio is gorgeous, complete with a glamour closet filled with fabulous accessories and a dramatic spiral staircase, just perfect for that sassy pose. In addition to the clothes and accessories, clients also are treated to a hair and make-up artist. The photos are the icing on the cake!

But the program was not finished yet! Tracy then presented a slide show of an actual client: Marie! First the before, then after Tracy’s professional work! Wow, what a difference! (PS I almost didn’t recognize myself!)

Then to top the program off, Tracy had a drawing where she gave out lots of fun goodies. LCCLC members bought tickets to win lots of fun prizes that Tracy raffled off, and all the money from that raffle she donated to the Texas Lion’s Camp! Way to go, Tracy! We not only enjoyed but were inspired by your story.

For more information, check her out on Facebook and insta@TracyLynn LLc,
TracyLynnLlc@gmail.com
or call or text 832-291-0584. (Note: Tracy will donate 10% of all proceeds to Montgomery County Women’s Shelter. She eventually wants to have a program offering grants to help women start small businesses.)


For more information on Lake Conroe Centennial Lions Club email President Shirley Abt at
shirlgirlmk@hotmail.com