(Community Matters) Big gathering last night – the evening benefiting the Austin Community Foundation chaired by Becky Beaver and Marc Winkelman exceeded budget by over $100,000. No doubt because of last night’s terrific honorees – Lynn & Tommy Meredith, Margo Weisz, Carol Adams, the Junior League and Steve Saunders.
Loved the vintage photos Tommy & Lynn – Tommy looked like a mini-him at 3years old, seriously, it’s uncanny. And, those sideburns . . . 🙂 Lynn was already drop dead gorgeous in the crib. Margo gracious and inclusive in her comments. Carol Adams had a cheering section of friends (including this one on the other side of the room). The Junior League, I’m embarrassed to have forgotten what program especially was recognized, and Steve Saunders talked about the legacy of giving and the great philanthropists in Austin.
Tons and tons of friends in attendance – at our table also Amanda Chiampi, Adrianna Bernal, Gary Lindner (PeopleFund’s new Pres/CEO), Gregory Brooks, Margo Weisz, Kirk Rudy – plus others at the event: Sarah Meredith, Kate & Pedro Andrade, Eli, Alex & Suzanne Winkelman, Hailey Rudy, Mike Cook, Larry & Deborah Peel, Joyce Christian, Rudy Green, Clarke Heidrick, Janet Harman & Kent Mayes, Congressman Lloyd Doggett, Senator Kirk Watson (served as emcee), Bill Dickson, Chris Adams, UT Pres Bill Powers (introduced Lynn & Tommy), Brett & Debra Hurt, Charles Barnett, Ken Gladish, MariBen Ramsey, Susan Finfer, C/M Sheryl & Kevin Cole, Lynn Yeldell & Alisa Weldon, Michael Barnes, Richard Hartgrave, Heath Riddle, JoLynn Free (incoming ACF chair), Sylvia Acevedo (out-going ACF chair), Patsy & Jack Martin, Patti & Jim Huffines and so many others . . . .
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