WCR Fort Bend Online Newsletter: WCR Fort Bend December Business Luncheon

December Installation Luncheon

I think the December meeting is always so special. We say goodbye to our current board members, and celebrate the installation of the new officers. The ballroom at Sweetwater is dressed for Christmas and paired with the installation decorations it is quite festive. This year we were fortunate to have Vaughan Pederson, James Greene and James Greene Jr. entertain us with their jazz trio. Cathy Simeone and her crew did an amazing job with the decorations. Incoming President Kim Shaw chose an animal print theme and it was stunning with the black chair covers and zebra print accents. Gene Miller, the general manager of Sweetwater provided complimentary Poinsettia drinks. We all got of kick out of having green tongues from the sugared rims on the champagne flutes.

Vaughan Pederson served as Kim’s Master of Ceremonies, and Jo Ann Stevens installed our new board. Following installation, Dr. Shel spoke to us about Women’s Health, and the meeting culminated with our raffle drawing and life auction. Vaughan did double duty as auctioneer and helped raise over $7000 for our organization. We are grateful to Jo Ann for taking the lead again on the raffle and live auction. Many members donated or collected items to make this a huge success. This fundraiser helped us finish the year with a healthy financial status.