Cathy Blair with Trochta’s Flowers creates flower arrangements for NewsOk’s Parties Extra! video
Helen interviews Cathy Blair, floral designer at Trochta’s. Cathy and Jim Vallion have provided the flowers for Parties Extra! videos all year.
Marion Garrett and David W. Parke III were honored at engagement party in Oklahoma City
David W. Parke II, Julie Parke, Will Parke, Marion, Steve and Linda Garrett were at the engagement party. (Photo by David Faytinger).
Marion Garrett and David W. Parke III were honored at an engagement party given by her parents, Linda and Steve Garrett. The event was at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. The wedding is planned for next year in Ireland.
There were flower arrangements of Bells of Ireland, white anthurium, white orchids and white hydrangeas. Thanksgiving food was served in the Cypress Room and salmon and sushi was in Harry’s Bar. Individual chocolate tortes were served for dessert.
Special guests at the party were Julie and David Parke II, Betty Thorne and Judge James Paul Garrett.
Gladney group visits New York City, Today Show, and meets Lester Holt
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Melissa Crawford, Anna Elder and Lester Holt at the “Today Show” in New York City. (Photo provided).
A group of people was in New York City last month for the “All You Need Is Love” Gladney Gala at the Waldorf-Astoria and the Gladney Cup golf tournament at Bethpage State Park’s Black Course, Farmingdale, NY, and Winged Foot Golf Club, Mamaroneck, NY. Among the 700 there were Susan and Eric Eckman, Marion and Craig Story, Courtney Briggs, Tim Melton, Lisa Elder.
Some of the group brought their children to NYC and they were in the outdoor audience of the “Today Show” and saw theater shows of “Bye Bye Birdie” and “Mary Poppins.”
These events support Gladney Center for Adoption’s efforts to improve lives of children in foster care and orphanages and efforts to find permanent homes for children around the world
Miss Oklahoma headed for Miss America contest… friends honor her with a party
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Josh Hammers, Miss Oklahoma Taylor Treat, Brynn Daves, Kari J. Dawkins. ( Photo provided).
Miss Oklahoma, Taylor Treat, was honored recently at a reception at the University of Oklahoma University Club in the Oklahoma Memorial Union.
Hosts were Kari J. Dawkins and Brynn Daves.
Treat is the former Miss OU and will be at the Miss America competition in January. Her friends got together to congratulate her for her upcoming contest.
Debutantes and escorts will be introduced at the 2009 Beaux Arts Ball
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Connell Branan, Bebe MacKellar and Jim Vallion talk about the 2009 Beaux Arts Ball.
Thank you for a great time….. Heart Rhythm Institute luncheon
Jose Freede, Debby Dudman, Jane Thompson. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).
Debbie Hampton, Kay Goebel, Barbara Butner, Lana Lopez.
Since you all were chairmen of the Heart Rhythm Institute luncheon held Nov. 11th at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club, you need to know what a great time we had yesterday.
Your luncheon was so much fun! Not only did I win one of your “Vignette Opportunities” (A.K.A…. a very spectacular raffle drawing), most of your guests ate every bite of their lunches which included a couscous salad, really good stuffed chicken breast and bourbon poached apple and spiced cake with a cream sauce. Yum!
The speakers HRI Director Suzanne Owens, Patient testimonial Andrew Schopler, Jewelry designers Chad Hamilton, Andrew Tessier were interesting and to the point. The luncheon ran on time; guests ate during the talks and servers were very quiet bringing plates, and everyone went home at 1 p.m. (Actually, they stayed around to talk some more after it was over and to buy more Andrew Hamilton Crawford jewelry.)
And the jewelry… bracelets, earrings, necklaces were outstanding. Made from sterling silver or 18 karat gold vermeil, each item looked wonderful on its’ buyer. Dede and Bob Benham from Balliets were instrumental in bringing this line of jewelry to us. Very unique.
Your group has always had unique accessories at their parties. One year you featured Judith Leiber; one year it was “Breakfast At Tiffany’s”; one year it was Anthony Nak, and another one had Temple St. Clair. All very fun for party-goers.
And also connected to this event is the patron party. For some reason (perfect planning I think) it is always fun to go to. This year Cassie and Charles Bowen were hosts for cocktails and the private viewing and sale of jewelry.
HRI (Heart Rhythm Institute) was formerly called the Cardiac Arrhythmia Research Institute, and is located at the University of Oklahoma Heath Sciences Center.
Event coordinator is Judy Austin. Honorary chairman was B. Ann Cole and patron chairmen were Linda Haneborg and Cheryl Hewell. Scientific advisor is Dr. Warren Jackman and director is Dr. Ralph Lazzara. On the HRI advisory board are Pam Fleischaker, Laurie Hyde, Stacy McDaniel, Frank Merrick, Julie Mundt, George Records, Tom Schoedter and Will Webster.
And you have already set next year’s date. It is November 10, 2010. We would not miss it (and I have felt that way every year.) We will be there in 2010.
Thanks for planning one of the best luncheons in Oklahoma City.
Helen Ford Wallace
Committe member Karen Mayfield with Bob and Dede Benham of Balliet’s.
The jewelry.
Gene Barth, Corey Hyde Blake.
Little heart chocolate candy served with dessert.
Nominate your mother for American Mothers “Mother of the Year” in Oklahoma
Kimberly Wright, current National Young Mother of the Year, and Connell Branan, former National Young Mother of the Year, were at a tea this summer in Oklahoma City. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
To nominate Oklahoma Mother of the Year and Young Mother of the Year, contact Irene Costilow with the Oklahoma Association of American Mothers. Deadline is Nov. 15th. Her email address is irene47@cox.net.
To qualify for Mother of the Year, the nominees’ children must be over 18 years old and the Young Mother’s children under be under the age of 18. Other qualifications are listed at www.americanmothers.org.
The national organization, American Mothers Inc., is a non-profit group that recognizes the invaluable contribution mothers make to the future success and happiness of their children and society and the headquarters is in Washington, D.C. Members of the group annually select the National Mother of the Year and Young Mother from candidates throughout the United States.
Casady School alums meet in Dallas
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There was a reception for Casady School 25 alumni in the home of Alyson and Ben Woodard in Dallas.
Head of School Chris Bright, Associate Head of School David Gorham, Director of Institutional Advancement Aaron James and Director of Alumni Relations Betty Jane Garrett were special guests.
Guests received party favors with the Casady logo including a large Casady cup, mouse pad and Casady Alumni car decal. Food was from Zoe’s Kitchen in Snider Plaza in Dallas and centerpieces were from New Leaf Floral in OKC.
Guests included: Amy Cooke, Tiffany and Brad Davis, Betty Jane Garrett, Jennifer and Robert Goodno, David Gorham, Drew Hoffman, Sylvia and Michael Hood, Aaron James, Cristy and David McAtee, Therese and Amit Mehta, Patrick Rooney, Josh Sepkowitz, Chris Stakem, Doyle Tunnell, Alyson and Ben Woodard and Erin and Coler Yoakam.
Jessica Jung, Josh Sepkowitz, Amit Mehta and Therese Mehta were at the Casady Alumni party in Dallas. (Photo and decal and invitation images provided).
Pioneer Woman’s mother in Oklahoma City
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Pioneer Woman’s mother and one of her daughters. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).
Lela Sullivan invited friends and some former Oklahoma State University members of Pi Beta Phi sorority classmates to have coffee with Gerre Schwert, Port Aransas, Tx.
Schwert was in town for her daughter, Ree Drummond’s (The Pioneer Woman) cookbook signing In Oklahoma City at Full Circle Bookstore. Drummond’s cookbook “The Pioneer Woman Cooks” has recently been released. The group was still talking about how many fans attended the signing, how gracious PW was to sign all the books and pose for pictures.
Birthday cupcakes were served, as it was Gerre Schwert’s birthday.
The Pioneer Woman was still signing more books at Full Circle and then was off to Tulsa for another signing, so did not get to the coffee.
Gerre Schwert catches up with college friends at the coffee which was hosted by Lela Sullivan.
Sign up for OU’s inaugural fall symposium
Images and photos from www.ou.edu/women web site.
Jill Q. Hughes emailed me and asked us to remind everyone about the Women’s Philanthropy Network luncheon and symposium on November 19th at the University of Oklahoma Memorial Union in Norman.
Called an “educational and inspirational day celebrating OU Women and honoring those who serve as advocates, leaders and philanthropists,” the event will provide opportunities for participants to connect with women who share common interests, goals and a passion for OU.
It will be from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and features OU President David Boren, OU women’s basketball coach Sherri Coale and Women’s Philanthropy Institute representative Angela White as guest speakers.
OU President David L. Boren
The event is free, but reservations are required. RSVP by phone, 405-325-3701, or on the web site.
On the planning committee are Sharon Alexander, Catherine Bishop, Corey Hyde Blake, Jackie Eckstein, Jane Harlow, Suzanne Harris, Becky Heeney, Jill Hughes, Sue Ann Hyde, Jill Irvine, Sandy Kinney, Karen Mayfield, Suzanne McAuley, Kendra Moore, Melissa Nuzum, Caroline Patton, Tatianna Proctor, Tamara Pullin, Chris Purcell, Gail Richards, Les Risser, Lindy Ritz, Linda Rodgers, Mary Sherman, Sarah Sims and Suzie Symcox.
Symposium co-chairmen are Jill Q. Hughes and Les Risser.
Jill Q. Hughes Les Risser
