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Friends of West University Place Parks Fund, Inc.
  Park Lovers’ Ball 2013
February 2, Hilton Americas
Moonlight in the Park
Honoring Janine and Michael Schueppert
Raises $225,000 for West U Parks!



Left to right, Friends Executive Director, Donna LaMond, Friends Chair Amanda McGee, Event Co-Chairs Kristine and Joaquin Martinez, and Honorary Chairs, Janine and Michael Schueppert celebrate the success of Park Lovers' Ball 2013.
  For more information on the event, including auction item pick up and payment, please contact the Friends office at
 713-662-7340. 

Thank you to our lead underwriter
and 2013 Corporate Sponsor !
           
We are proud to announce our Blue Moon Underwriters for Park Lovers' Ball:





Thank you to ALL of our underwriters and sponsors!

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Thank you for your continuing investment
 in West U Parks!

2012 - 2013 Corporate Sponsor

Friends is thrilled that Direct Energy has donated another $50,000 to West U Parks for 2013.  This is the second consecutive year of serving as Friends Corporate Sponsor and we are very grateful for their generosity.  A check for 2013 was presented to Friends at the February 2, 2013 Park Lovers' Ball.



The first $50,000 check was presented to Friends in November of 2011.  Pictured left to right Leah Ragiel, Friends Chair, Councilman Dick Yehle, Steven Murray, President Direct Energy Residential, Mayor Bob Fry, Councilman Ed Heathcott, Councilwoman Joan Johnson, and
Donna LaMond, Friends Executive Director.

Direct Energy invites you to take advantage of a special offer for Friends and Family.  Click here and enter offer code FAMILY to receive your exclusive offer.

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PARTY ON THE PATIO CONCERT SERIES SUMMER 2013
SPONSORED BY DIRECT ENERGY AND BENEFITTING FRIENDS OF WEST U PARKS
Friday, June 7 from 7 - 9 pm - Ezra Charles
Friday, June 14 from 7 - 9 pm - Kelly McGuire
Friday, June 21 from 7 - 9 pm - Route 66
Friday, June 28 from 7 - 9 pm - Fab 5

 

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Fathers & Flashlights 2013 Date Set!

Get Ready Campers!

October 5, 2013

Event Chairs
 Judy and Comfort Cheng, Dee Dee and Jamie Gilder,
 and Ashley and Sam Gumbert

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Fathers & Flashlight Co-Chairs JR and Amanda McGee and Sara and Chip Edgecomb

Fathers & Flashlights 2012 raised close to $62,000 for West U Parks on October 6 & 7 on the fields surrounding West University Elementary School.  Dads and kids had a great time.  Thanks to all of the wonderful volunteer Moms and Parks & Recreation Staff for helping make the camp out a success in every way.

Click on the following link to see the pictures from the 2012 campout courtesy of Four Memories Photography/Candice Hicks www.fourmemoriesphotography.com.  The password is westu.

 Good friends and Co-Chairs for the 2012 Fathers & Flashlights event Amanda McGee and Sara Edgecomb with kids in tow look back on another memorial event.
  Photo by Four Memories Photography/Candice Hicks

 Thank you to our lead underwriter
and 2012 Corporate Sponsor !
           
Thank you to ALL of our underwriters and sponsors!

Click here to see a complete listing.

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