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| BMW 2012 Gala Title Sponsors |
This is Momentum BMW's fifth anniversary celebrating our sponsorship of Houston Children's Charity. We look forward to this all year, and every year we try to outdo ourselves a little more. This year, we want to help the Houston Children's Charity even more than we ever have before, and we have really done something special. We have donated a brand-new 2012 BMW 328i.
Are you ready for a BMW 3-series capable of automatic hands-off parallel parking? A Bimmer smart enough to teach you hypermiling, one equipped with enough onboard cameras to scout locations for Warner Bros.? Welcome to the 2012 328i, BMW's stab at charming the More Generation. The fifth-gen 3-series greeted its driver with a secret handshake: high-effort steering that bends the car smartly into every corner with total authority over body motion. BMW's new 2.0-liter four-cylinder powering the 328i sounds like a throwback to simpler times, but that impression vanishes the first time its twin-scroll turbo pumps up 18.9 psi of boost and output swells to 240 hp at 5000 rpm. What this engine lacks in cylinder-count prestige, it more than makes up for with what might be a world record for vigor per gallon.
Houston Children's Charity means so much to us and all of our staff. I hope this brand new 2012 328i helps raise more money than ever for the children. There's really never been a better excuse to buy the BMW of your dreams when you can help children while you are doing it. It's all for a good cause.
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| Valero Texas Open Launches 90th Birthday Celebration |
The Valero Texas Open officially teed off its 90th birthday celebration by announcing a series of events and promotions that will take place in the weeks leading up to the 2012 tournament.
The announcement came before the start of a Past Champion's Pro-Am at Brackenridge Park Golf Course to commemorate the inaugural Texas Open, held at "Old Brack" in February, 1922.
"We want the Valero Texas Open's 90th Celebration to be something the entire family can enjoy", said Tournament Chairman, Dean Lammert. "And we wanted to use our 90th celebration platform as a way to say THANK YOU to the San Antonio community for supporting us for so many years".
In keeping with that spirit of thanks, officials from the Valero Energy Foundation and Golf San Antonio launched the 90th Celebration Campaign with a Charity Golf Ball Drop. 523 golf balls, each representing a charity supported by the Valero Texas Open, were dropped from a helicopter hovering over Brackenridge Park. Contributions totaling $50,000 were divided among charities whose golf balls landed closest to the target. Congratulations to Houston Children's Charity for winning $750.00 in this event.
Valero's commitment to giving back to the community is what drives them to help make each year's tournament a success. In fact, The Valero Texas Open and Valero Texas Open Benefit for Children have given more than $50M to charities since it began.
About the Valero Texas Open
The Valero Texas Open is the 5th oldest tournament in golf world-wide, the 3rd oldest on the PGA TOUR and the longest held in the same city; making San Antonio the oldest host city on TOUR. Eight different golf courses in San Antonio have hosted the Texas Open; including Ft. Sam Houston, which is the only military base golf course host a PGA TOUR event. During its history, the Texas Open has had four title sponsors: HEB (1990-1993); USAA Real Estate Company (1995-1997), Westin Hotels & Resorts (1998-2000); and its current and longest running partner, Valero Energy Corporation (2002 - Present).
Its list of champions includes some of the greatest names in golf: Walter Hagen, Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Jack Burke Jr., Arnold Palmer, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Ben Crenshaw, Hale Irwin, Lee Trevino, Corey Pavin, Mark O'Meara, Nick Price, Justin Leonard, Zach Johnson and Adam Scott, to name a few.
The 2012 Valero Texas Open is scheduled for April 16-22 at the Greg Norman designed AT&T Oaks Course at TPC San Antonio and the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa. For more information on 90th Celebration activities and to purchase tickets, visit www.valerotexasopen.org or call Golf San Antonio at (210) 345-3818. |
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| Transocean: Collecting for Back to School |
| Transocean volunteers from the Maintenance and Technical Support department received congratulations from local radio DJ Rod Ryan (center) in August as they delivered 120 backpacks to the school supply drive hosted by Houston Children's Charity. Read Full Article |
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| Which Wich And The Rod Ryan Show Raise $5,100 for Houston Children's Charity |
| Which Wich with 94.5 The Buzz and the Rod Ryan Show, raised $5,100 to buy backpacks for Houston area kids. In July, all 18 Houston Which Wich locations donated 10% of all sales in-store and online gift card purchases to provide 250 Houston-area children backpacks and school supplies. Read Full Article |
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| Houston Children's Charity nets $1 million |
| Presented by Momentum BMW Southwest & West, the Houston Children's Charity 15th annual gala used an unusual but winning ploy to help reach its goal of netting $1 million: One of the Hyatt Regency Houston ballroom's widescreen monitors played the LSU-Alabama football game on mute. Read Full Article |
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| Chariots for Children Receives A 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid |
| Houston area non-profits that are devoted to helping children are often hindered by budget restraints, creating an endless need for assistance with transportation. One of Houston Children's Charity's long-standing and most successful programs, "Chariots for Children", had done it again! On December 13, 2011, generous supporters of the charity, Melissa and Brad Juneau donated a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid to Houston Children's Charity. The Juneau's donation of this exceptional car gives "Chariots for Children" the opportunity to give another car to an organization that could use it in helping the youth of Houston. HCC Executive Director, Laura Ward turned over the keys, to this beautiful car, to Joni Robertson, Senior Development Specialists of Devereux Texas Treatment Network of League City, Texas. Ms. Robertson said, "THANK YOU Melissa and Brad Juneau for this amazing donation!" |
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| 2011 Chairman's Award |
Each year the HCC Board of Directors presents this award to a well deserving board member that has gone above and beyond. Without a doubt, Melissa Juneau and her support for the "HCC Closet", along with all other HCC events, have exceeded this criterion. Melissa is a blessing to Houston Children's Charity and the special children we serve.
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| Hall & Oates rock HCC gala |
Houston Children's Charity and sponsors Momentum BMW Southwest & West pulled out all the stops to give guests at the 14th annual gala a night to remember, inviting legendary duo Daryl Hall and John Oates to bring down the house at the Hyatt Regency Houston Imperial Ballroom. Hall & Oates, whose long career has earned them fans of more than one generation -- mine included -- didn't disappoint. From Maneater to Private Eyes, they kept the dance floor packed while cranking out one classic after another with a level of professionalism and energy that musicians half -- or even a third -- their age would envy.
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| ABC/13 Women of Distinction Announced for 2011 Winter Ball |
Eleven outstanding community volunteers have been named ABC/13 Women of Distinction and Ambassador for the 2011 Winter Ball, benefiting the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) Houston Gulf Coast / South Texas Chapter. The honorees of the 2011 Winter Ball are:
Susan Boggio, Jacqueline Chaumette, Lavonne Cox, Beth Madison, Judy Nyquist, Lisa Richardson, Kristi Schiller, S. Shawn Stephens, Pattie Dale Tye, Laura Ward and 2011 Ambassador Philamena Baird.
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| 2000 Houston Children Receive Backpacks and School Supplies |
2000 Houston area children received backpacks filled with school supplies. Sponsored by the Rod Ryan Show 94.5 The Buzz and Bull Shirts Tee Shirt Company. Houston Children's Charity organized the event.
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| Thank you, Madame President Edna Meyer-Nelson |
| After 3 celebrated years, Houston Children's Charity's president bids the position adieu. At the 2009 Annual HCC Board Meeting, Laura Ward thanked Edna Meyer-Nelson for her outstanding service as President. Laura said, "Edna brings in over $100,000 a year by speaking with friends, family and colleagues who make donations on her behalf." Laura presented Edna with a beautiful engraved crystal gavel. As the gavel was passed, Laura welcomed the new President, John B. Johnson and thanked him for his 2 year commitment to Houston Children's Charity and stated that everyone was anticipating his great leadership. |
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| 2009 Presentation of Chairman's Award |
| Tilman J. Fertitta presented the Chairman's Award to a wll deserving Jeffrey T. Majewski for his diligent work and leadership on the "Sleep Team." Tilman said, "Jeff has taken ownership and put in many hours on "A Better Night's Sleep" program. His pension for organization and growth has helped to nurture and expand this program." |
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| Takin' it to the Hoop |
Houston Children's Charity treated 100 of Houston's special children to a day of fun and basketball on Saturday, February 6th. The children watched as the Rice Owls tried to hold their own against the University of Alabama-Birmingham Blazers. The Blazers ended the exciting game by defeating the Owls 76-65.
We owe a huge thank you to Rice University, Jones College Associates of Rice, St. Martin's Episcopal Church, and Leslie Hinshaw for raising the money to purchase the basketball tickets, and coordinating the fun for HCC's kids. |
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