Katy Lifestyles and Homes magazine Dec 2009: Socially Speaking with Lori Gunn

Information on all events can be found at www.katychamber.com.

CHAIR-ish the Arts

Putting on an art exhibition is a lot of work, but the ARTreach team had a lot of fun with this one. They were proud to showcase area artists in the beautiful setting of the Villagio Town Center Community Room. Many works of art were sold. Food for the reception was provided by Berryhill of Cinco Ranch, which is a great ARTreach supporter. The wine was provided courtesy of Katie Biggers of Chateau Leonard Wines. Of course, all this fun adds up to ARTreach being able to continue its efforts to bring arts education to those in need. Go to www.artreachonline.org for more information on ARTreach.

1) Terri Beiber and Claudia Richter

2) Kris Taylor and Martha Brown

3) Janet Theis and Chris Crockett

4) Fatima Donaldson and Sara Russell

5) Jane Bickers, Ann Bayliss and Patty Evans

6) Carol and Rick Lehrmann with Carol and Johnny Bonaccorso

7) Monica Meade and Kelly Fox

8) Sandy, Janet and Zoe Buller

9) Carmen Carly and Katie Biggers

10) Fatima and Brett Donaldson

Chad Jones

On Oct. 26 at the City Council meeting, Katy Mayor Don Elder Jr. presented Chad’s parents and his sister, Jessica, with a proclamation declaring Tuesday, Oct. 27, as Chad Jones Organ Donor Registration Day. They were surrounded by family and friends. The date would have been Chad ’s 22nd birthday and brings awareness to the importance of organ and tissue donation.

“Chad donated his heart, liver and kidneys so four strangers could live happy productive lives with their families, ” Sheree said. “We found out (the other day) that his heart went to a musician from Houston who is back playing different venues around town. We ’re very happy for him. Hopefully, we will get to meet him within the next year.

“Unfortunately, this is not happening enough,” she said. “I feel there is a severe shortage of registered organ donors in our state. Texas has 400,000 registered organ donors, and Georgia has 3.5 million. I think this is a pathetic statistic from one of the largest states in the United States. ”

State Rep. John Zerwas also issued a resolution commending the family for promoting organ donation in the community, and area businesses, hospitals and schools helped honor Chad by hosting donor registration drives.

11) Mayor Don Elder, Sheree, Michael and Jessica Jones

12) (Back row) Sam Holtzman (CEO for Life Gift), Jon Albeck, Reagan Albeck, Jeremy Fleming, Courtney Behm, Aaron Cisneros, Jahnessa Quintero, Luke Trueheart, Josh Smylie; (front row) Stan Albeck, Phyllis Albeck, Michael Jones, Sheree Jones, Jessica Jones, Josh Dixon, Pricilla Moriah and Ian Mitchell

Katy Christian Ministries Golf Tournament

The Katy Christian Ministries Golf Classic was held at Pine Forest Country Club. This annual golf tournament is one of KCM ’s major fundraisers that provides money for its programs. This year was quite a success with 44 teams entered. For more information about KCM, visit www.ktcm.org.

13) Walt Sass and Carolyn Chandler

14) Charles Cash and Bill Lacy

15) Brian Haines, Leonard Merrell, Peter McElwain and Gary Jones

16) Darren Cole and Ron Chandler

17) Heidi Wilson, Naomi Williams, Lisa Leggett and Stephanie Liles

18) Cliff Jones, Hill Adams, Dean Faucett and Terry Waltrip

19) Michelle Johns and Patti Lacy

Hats Off to Katy!

It was a great evening spent outdoors on the beautiful terrace at La Centerra and a chance to see the wonderful hats created by celebrity milliners that went to the highest bidder at the event. The evening was also an opportunity for the Heritage Society to celebrate its 30th anniversary. KHS recognized its charter members and gave gifts to those who are still members today. I was honored to receive the Outstanding Volunteer Award from KHS. The money raised at the event will go towards funding future programs. If you ’d like more information about KHS, visit www.katyheritagesociety.com.

20) Ann Callegari and Linda Nichols

21) David Frishman and Lynn Cardiff

22) Craig Brooks with Nancy and Frank Lombard

23) Jewell Busby and Le Collier

24) Carol Adams, executive director of Katy Heritage Society

25) Kay Callendar and Amber Gustafson

26) Marilyn, Kim, Jonathon and Fiona Frishman

27) Claudia Richter and Lisa Guidry

28) Linda Mikeska, president of the Katy Heritage Society board

Stan C. Stanley Elementary Dedication

Civic leader Stan Stanley shared his thoughts about the nature of heroes at the Oct. 4 dedication of the school named in his honor. Introducing him to approximately 900 attendees at the ceremony, Principal Kerri Finnesand said, “Heroes are people who rise to the occasion and slip quietly away. Truer words have never been more appropriately spoken when I think of our school ’s name sake. Mr. Stanley is always the first to offer support, but the last to expect accolades. Mr. Stanley has spent his life being a role model for children, serving his community, and inspiring those around him. ”

The school is named after long-time Katy-area civic leader Stan C. Stanley. A resident of Katy since 1977, he has volunteered his time to the district in a wide variety of roles, including Junior Achievement, Classroom Champions, Promise to Read and Keep Encouraging Youth

toward Success (KEYS), the district’s mentoring program. Through his 50-year involvement in Boy Scouts of America, Stanley has managed to touch the lives of Katy ISD students both in and out of the classroom. A reception followed the ceremony.

29) Tara Bailey, and Kerri Finnesand with Patsy and Stan Stanley

30) Stan and Patsy Stanley, Ed Vickery and Kavin and Downy Vickery

31) Stan and Patsy Stanley with two students from Stanley Elementary

32) Leonard Merrell, Donna and Harry Herzog and Stan Stanley

33) Stan Stanley, Bonny Holland, Michael Griffin and Roosevelt Alexander

34) Stan Stanley and Courtney Mosley

35) Stan Stanley, Kerri Finnesand, Rep. John Zerwas and Rep. Bill Callegari

36) Alton Frailey, Kerri Finnesand and Stan Stanley