When it comes to feeling right comfortable for an evening out on the town, it’s a rare man who will complain about putting on cowboy boots and jeans. So, the Northwood Woman’s Club gals had some very happy fellows in tow for their annual “Boot Scootin’ Ball” at Eddie Dean’s Ranch on Saturday, October 29. But the evening was more than swirling around the dance floor, grazing on vittles and bidding on auction items. Co-Chairs Sharon Pope and Laura Williamson arranged to have a Genesis Women’s Shelter CEO Jan Langbein give a brief talk about one of the organizations that the Club supports. Here’s a report from the field:
Sharon Pope and Laura Williamson*
Northwood Woman’s Club “filled the boot” for their beneficiaries at their “Boot Scootin’ Ball” held Saturday, October 29, at Eddie Dean’s Ranch in downtown Dallas. A familiar face in the community, Jan Langbein, CEO of Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support, took the stage to motivate and urge the crowd to step up and “fill the boot” for the support of so many people with so many needs.
Cheryl Toman, Linda Myers and Sharyl Weber*
Her presence represents the daily needs of abused women and children, the homeless and those seeking shelter and counseling. She urged the crowd that included Club President Sharyl Weber, Sharon and Pete Protzmann, Trish and Bryce Weigand, Cheryl Toman, Linda Myers, Suzanne Caruso, Judy and Rex Weigand, Eleanor Casey, Paul and Lynn Slaney Silguero, Kay and Ron Burgert, Phyllis Farragut, Alice Slaney Davis and Nancy Griffith to find it in their heart to share abundantly in giving for those less fortunate in our community. The funds raised will benefit Friends of Wednesday’s Child, Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support, North Dallas Shared Ministries, Our Friends Place, Promise House and Shared Housing Center.
Our Western-themed gala was a record breaking success for our philanthropic grants and our volunteer programs. Live Auction items included luxury trips, popular sporting events, and Broadway show tickets, plus the use of a large Italian villa in the heart of Tuscany, Italy. The Silent Auction featured estate jewelry, fashion and accessories, home and garden gifts, restaurant gift certificates, holiday decor and a wine pull Our Charitable Fund underwriting and our event proceeds exceeded our goal which should allow us to meet our grant requests.
This western party with 325 in attendance was an overwhelming success for our beneficiaries, plus a fun filled evening with a historic western dinner. Dancing to the music of the Breckenridge Boys band was a true “Boot Scootin” evening in downtown Dallas.
* Photos provided by the Northwood Woman's Club