15th Annual Achievement Center of Texas Spring Gala

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Wow, it was another great night for the Achievement Center of Texas.  Everyone had a great time and Ira Terrell was a great sport.  Several people were able to have their picture taken with Ira.  It’s very interesting to watch him get down on his knees to be at eye level with a special needs person or anyone else for that matter.  He certainly towers above everyone.  Granted there weren’t a lot of pro basketball players in the audience for comparison but Ira stands up and above for ACT.  Thank you Ira for being our 2010 Champion Who Cares.

Thanks to all of the volunteers from the center, Delta, Jasper National Honor Society and Benchmark Mortgage who helped Linda, Caryl and Roberta.  It certainly helped everything go more smoothly.

Our event certainly would not have been so successful without the continued support of Benchmark Mortgage.  Thanks  Bryan, Stewart, Jim & Raz!

Call Linda for your tickets! Time is running out because the gala is a week from today. The auction is shaping up and there will be lots of fun for everyone.

The event is quickly approaching.   All of our volunteers are as busy as little beavers working to get everything just right!  You’re welcome to join us.  Tickets are $100.00 each.  There will be lots of prizes and activities and a sit-down dinner will be served. You can email committee@actgala.com for more information.

We already have some great stuff lined up for the silent auction but we can always use more.  We are going to have a special focus on retro and antique items this year so if you have any of those items you’d like to donate, please contact Linda, Caryl or the Achievement Center of Texas office for additional information.

The invitations are being mailed out soon.  If you know anyone with interest in attending, please let Linda or Marilynne know right away!

Rumor has it that Jason Garrett, Dallas Cowboys Offensive Coordinator is checking his schedule and checking it twice to see if he will be able to attend.  When we know, we’ll post it here!

Achievement Center of Texas has ongoing fund raising activities and you may have seen them at the Special Arts Festival in Garland or some other venue.  Maybe you have attended an event at the center or know someone who attends.  If so, you have seen first hand the benefits this wonderful organization provides to clients and the relief it provides to caregivers.

What better reason to sponsor or attend an event.  If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor or in attending our event, please call Linda Rasmussen at (972)516-9611.  You may also visit last year’s sponsor page until the current one is ready here.

Last year’s casino was so popular that we will be doing it again this year so some enjoy a great evening of fun!

For more information on the Achievement Center of Texas, click here.

Welcome to the Achievement Center of Texas Gala Committee Blog.  We will be posting general information about our Spring Gala.  Speaking of the Spring Gala, it’s almost time.  This year it is…….

14th Annual Spring Gala
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Brookhaven Country Club

Featuring the Benchmark Loving Cup Casino

Honoring Basketball Great Mr. Ira Terrell!

Mitch Carr – Master of Ceremonies

We will be updating this site on a regular basis so be sure to check back often.  Please leave comments (click on the Comments Icon below this post) if you would like more information or use the contact information above to contact Linda.  We will also be posting testimonials from last year’s event.

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