The 2016 Houston Symphony Ball: Carnaval
Bennie Lewis, Dr. Tiffany Bourgeois, Dr. Desmond Bourgeois, and Gold Guards
The Houston Symphony along with Jana and Scotty Arnoldy (Ball Chairs) presented the 2016 Houston Symphony Ball: Carnaval that featured entertainment by Bebel Gilberto on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts. This presentation honored the following:
Ima Hogg Philanthrophy Award – Sybil F. Roos, Mike Stude Award for Enduring Artistic Vision – Lindy and John Rydman, Spec’s Charitable Foundation/Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods, Raphael Fliegel Award for Visionary Leadership – Robert Franz
The Houston Symphony raised over $1.5 million for the Symphony’s Education and Community Programming and honored an esteemed group of individual leaders who demonstrated their love of music into leadership support. The Ima Hogg Philanthropy award was presented to Sybil F. Roos, who made a tremendous impact on the Houston Symphony over the years. The Mike Stude Award for Enduring Artistic Vision was awarded to this year’s deserving recipients, Lindy and John Rydman, Spec’s Charitable Foundation/Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods. The Raphael Fliegel Award for Visionary Leadership was presented to Robert Franz, whose leadership has transformed the Houston Symphony. The presentation was outstanding and the proceeds from the Ball benefit the Symphony’s education and community programming. The public’s support of the Ball helps to ensure that the Symphony can continue to provide free performances for children and families, lifelong learning opportunities for adults and professional development for teachers. For more information about the Houston Symphony visit their website at www.houstonsymphony.org/Support-The-Symphony Photo Credits: Houston Symphony
Astley and Alex Blair
Children’s Museum of Houston 21st Annual Spring Golf Classic
Spring Golf Classic 2016 Players & Attendees
The Children’s Museum 21st Annual Spring Golf Classic raised more than $60,000 during their fundraising tournament that was held on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Memorial Park Golf Course. The Children’s Museum 21st Annual Spring Golf Classic was chaired by Allison and Geoff Leach and graciously hosted a triumphant afternoon of golf clubs, putting greens, and scorecards. The tournament was an overall success raising funds for the Museum’s free and reduced admissions programs, ensuring that no visitor is turned away due to financial constraints. Players Included: Jeff Cross, Trey Wilkinson, Garrett Thompson, Geoff Bracken, Bill Toomey and Jared Crane to name a few. Photo Credits: The Children’s Museum of Houston
Greater Houston Area Top Teens of America Walk for St. Jude, Donate over $5,000 to Fight Childhood Cancer
Event Participants
Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated (TLOD), the Southwest Cluster Chapters of Top Teens of America (TTA) and Top Ladies, participated in the first annual Top Teens of America: Walk Benefiting St. Jude at Westbury High School on Saturday, May 21, and generated over $5,000 to fight childhood cancer. Nationwide, more than 130 chapters of Top Teens of America participated in the Walk for St. Jude. Lady Drema Lee Woldman, national president of Top Ladies of Distinction, selected this program after visiting and meeting with officials. The national goal is $30,000; and $21,116 has been raised to date. Funds can be donated through June 1.
The Lake Houston Chapter ranks first in the Southwest Cluster and second in the nation as the “TOP” team and “TOP” individual contributions. Collectively, Lake Houston’s Top Teens donated $1,539 to St. Jude. Lady Thelma Johnson, a Top Lady in the Lake Houston, raised $735 which was donated to the Top Teens’ overall total. “I created a personal fundraising website and sent emails to sorority sisters, family and friends. Their responses were overwhelming,” she said. According to Johnson, she was motivated by the knowledge that fundraisers and donors like her pay for services, so families don’t have to pay for anything. Under the leadership of Shwanda Warner, Cluster Coordinator, more than 150 Teens, Ladies and Lords participated in the walk. Event highlights & photos provided by Lady Thelma Johnson of Top Ladies of Distinction Inc.
Event Participants