Wine and Cheese Party


This event has been a staple fundraising effort since the early 1980s. The Wine & Cheese Party, held in early May, is a cocktail party in which the agency honors an individual or couple who have demonstrated outstanding support for the organization. The Event is normally held in a private residence in Tyler.

In 2002, the East Texas Crisis Center recognized B.J. & Dub Riter and the reception was held in the home of Kelly and Kevin Eltife. In 2003, the Center recognized Mrs. Watson (Emma) Wise in the home of Laura & Michael Young, the former residence of Emma & Watson Wise. Mrs. Verna Hall served as the Honorary Chairman for the 2004 event. The Robert M. Rogers Foundation and Trustees Robyn Rogers, Sheryl Palmer and Dr. Paul W. Powell were honored in 2005 in the home of Dr. & Mrs. James Clark. In 2006 reception was held in the home of Robyn Rogers & Bob Rice, honoring Rita & David Traff for his achievements during his service as the President of the Board in 2003 & 2004. In 2007, the event honored Rosemary & Harold Beaird, in the home of Cynthia & Whit Riter , raised $166,000

Our 2008 Wine & Cheese Party was held in the home Sunni & Britt Brookshire, honoring Sheriff J.B. Smith for his dedication and support to the mission of the East Texas Crisis Center. Sheriff J.B. Smith has dedicated nearly thirty years of service to the Center. Credited as a co-founder, Sheriff Smith paved the way for countless victims of family violence and sexual assault to have the ability to seek a safe haven.

This year's 2009 Wine & Cheese Party honored Gail & Harry Wallace, on April 30, 2009. Over 180 guests attended the signature fundraising event in the historic Azalea District home of Amy & David McCullough. Insurance executive Dennis Box and his wife, Natalie, served as Event Chairmen. Gail and Harry Wallace have been dedicated to the Center’s mission and have served the Center in many capacities. Harry Wallace, a past president, served six years on the Board of Directors. They were instrumental in providing major support to the Center’s successfully completed capital campaign, which began in 2000.

This year's event raised $175,000, raising over $ 844,000 over the course of 5 years. Sponsorships are $300, $500, $1,000, $2,500, $5,000, $10,000, $20,000 and above.

 

Wine and Cheese Party Sponsors

Vineyard Sponsor

The Robert M. Rogers Foundation

 

Sommelier Sponsors

Rosemary & Harold Beaird

G&H Associates / Beverly & Bob Ground

Louis & Peaches Owen Family Foundation

Gail & Harry Wallace

 

Champagne Sponsors

Gay & Kirk E. Brookshire

Citizens 1st Bank/Margaret & Jim Perkins

Drs. Katharina & Michael J. Klouda

 

Cabernet Sauvignon Sponsors

Sandra & Lin Barker

Amy & Erik Fleming

Robin & Jeff Geese

Mr. & Mrs. Hap Hederman

Mrs. Henry Hederman

Dawn Erikson & Harry Leatherwood

Lana & Joe Peacock

Yvonne & Bill Smith

Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals & Clinics

Willis Interests – Mr. & Mrs. Patrick D. Willis

 

Merlot Sponsors

American State Bank

AT & T/ Candice Gast

Dr. Sunni Boren & Nathan Atkinson

Natalie & Dennis Box

Sunni & Britt Brookshire

Central Title Company

Citizens National Bank

Dr. & Mrs. James T. Clark

Kathy & Tom Cooper

Melissa & Leonard DeCarlo

East Texas Medical Center Regional Healthcare System

Dr. & Mrs. Roy Gerard

Verna & George Hall

Billie & Bill Hartley

Shirley & Larry Hickman

Lily Lou McMurrey

Cindy & Jon Moore

Oak Hill Montessori School/Louise Dyer & Kathy Atherton

Dr. Laura & Kevin O’Halloran

Anita & Robert J. Ray

A.W. Riter, Jr. Family Foundation

Pam & Buster Sartain

Connie & Tom Seale

Texas Bank & Trust

Rita & David Traff

Punkin & Cotton Turner

Pinot Grigio Sponsor

Barbara L. Voss-Alvarez, M.D. & Jesse M. Alvarez

Louise & Lew Anderton

Holly M. Austin

Mollie & Carroll Bobo

Amy Brookshire

Jana & Larry Broussard

Joyce Buford

Jennifer & Brian Burks

V’Ann & Donn Byrne

Capital One Bank / Ken George

Shirley & Donald Chase

Janet & Steve Conaway

Drs. Bob & Debbie Creath

Dolly & John Deibel

Kelly & Senator Kevin Eltife

Maxine & Doug Flatt

Patricia & Clark Hampe

Anne & Dr. Mark Hembree

Hibbs-Hallmark & Company

René & Gaylord Hughey

Joanne & Steven Idell

Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari

Bette King

Laura & Fred A. McKethan, III

Martha & John Minton

Sheryl Rogers Palmer & Dr. Dana Adams

Penny & Mike Patterson

Myrtis D. Smith

Betty & Elam Swann

Cherry & Franklin Swann

Cecil & Bernie Ward

Laura & Michael Young

 

Chardonnay Sponsors

Mignon & Bill Adams

Fran & John Anderson

Melanie & Judge Joel Baker

Karen & Rick Barrett

Drs. Virginia & Charles Beall

Lou Ann & Representative

Leo Berman

Mayor Barbara & Billy Bass

Lori & Richard Bogan

Dorinda & Peter Boyd

Catherine Bradley

Mary & Ron Brazzell

Dr. & Mrs. William E. Brown

Melvina & Herb Buie

Jean Burroughs

Brenda & Dean Cagle

Judy & Bruce Carter

Martha & Roy Critchfield

Cue Creative/ Scott Frazier

Marcia & John Daughtrey

Gloria & Ralph Davis

Susan & Robert Davis

DeDe & Frank DeBenedetto

Teresa & Ron Farish

Mary Lauren & Bruce Faulkner

First Bank & Trust East Texas

Jennifer & John Gaston

Frances & Bill Gibson

Marilyn & John Glass

Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Gollob

Sandra & Kevin Green

Charlotte Halbert

Karen & Robert Hampton

Dr. & Mrs. Richard Handley

Dr. & Mrs. Craig Harrison

Susan Z. Hawkins

Angela & Kurt Helbig

Cassie & Mike Herrington

Dr. & Mrs. C.R. Hurst

Sharlotte & Tommy Hyde

Cindy & Randy Kidwell

Kay & Paul Latta

Denise & Dennis Lind

LaNelle Livezey

Marianne & Charles Long

Mary Kay & Bill Lust

Merle & Rod Mabry

Terry & Emily Morrow/Merry Maids

Maurine G. Muntz

Ellen & John Musselman

Linda & Tony Myers

Julie & David Nichols

Kim & Russell Park

Ellen & Roger Peirce

Sheri & John Penn

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Peveto

B.J. Riter

Becky & Jim Robertson

Dorian & Carroll Rogé

Barbara Shtofman

Mr. & Mrs. Gregory D. Smith

Suzy & Roy R Smith

Vicki & Sheriff J.B. Smith

Eleanor Stringer

Poosie & Thomas Swann

Mr. & Mrs. Ben Sutton

Marilyn & Ray Thompson

Todd W. Threlkeld

Pat & Lee Travers

Sara Waggoner

Carrie & Bennett White

Suji & Steve White

Ashley & Walter Wilhelmi

Nancy & Dr. Christopher J. Wrenn-Allergy Clinic

 

Please contact the Development Office at: 903-579-2511
should you wish to be a sponsor and be involved in this event in 2010

 

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