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.
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
