Our Great City

The race is on as Altrusa DFW offers up plenty of praise and purpose in anticipation of its sixth annual Black Tie & Boots Gala - Run for the Roses! On Saturday, February 13th, 2010, more than 200 people will grab their silks, tuxedos, boots and hats to "stirrup" fun at the elegant Hilton Hotel in Southlake Town Square. Just in time for Valentine's Day, this year's gala promises to be an evening worthy of celebration, featuring State Representative Vicki Truitt as the Honorary Chair! In addition to donating her popular “Page for a Day Package” which will be auctioned live, she has also promised to sing a special song just for this event.

Exciting plans are underway for an evening that you won't want to miss! From mint juleps to premium cigars, our guests will enjoy cocktails, fine dining, dancing, door prizes, and a live auction! A special prize will be awarded for the “most interesting hat” worn to the gala.

The Black Tie and Boots Gala – Run for the Roses 2010 will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 13th. It will include dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions and our popular cigar bar. “Everything’s coming up Roses! We have some fabulous live auction items – from a Texas Rangers Suite donated by OdysseyOneSource that will accommodate 60 to 80 guests to a European Vacation donated by B&B La Maison des Capucines. ” says Victoria Lucius, Gala Chair. “Our silent auction items include two original oil paintings, Run for the Roses I and Run for the Roses II, created specifically to showcase our event, by Southlake Floral Artist Cynthia Medanich. And of course, we are excited that we are hosting our lovely event at the Hilton Hotel in Town Square.”

Major event sponsors include BNSF, Verizon, and Adolfson & Peterson Construction. Sponsors also include the Southlake Journal, Star-Telegram, Skipping Stone Studios, Society Life & Society Kids, and OurGreatCity.com. Major live and silent auction donors also include Bedford Chiropractic Center.

Altrusa DFW is a non-profit organization composed of professional women dedicated to bettering our community through personal, hands-on service. Each year, members of Altrusa DFW multiply the impact of the generous donations of their Black Tie & Boots sponsors with thousands of hours of volunteer service dedicated to improving the lives of those in need in nearby communities. Altrusa DFW invites you to party with a purpose at this exciting evening dedicated to help others. Odds are it will be an evening you won’t forget… Altrusa DFW is anxious to welcome YOU into the Winners Circle!

All of the proceeds from the gala will be used to support Altrusa DFW’s community service projects including:

• Christmas is for Children: Supplying holiday gifts and food baskets to families in need
• Red Bag Food Drive: Collecting food for disadvantaged families during the holidays 
• Annual School Supply and Backpack Drive: Providing backpacks and school supplies to needy children
• ASTRA: Fostering leadership and encouraging community service through middle and high school student organizations
• The Battered Women’s Foundation: Helping victims of domestic abuse rebuild their lives
• My Own Place: Assisting young women transitioning from foster care to independent living

“At only $75 per person, the Black Tie and Boots Gala is the perfect Valentine’s night out” says Laura Roach, Ticket Chair. Contact Laura Roach to make your reservation by e-mailing her at lcresq@verizon.net.

Reservations are also available online at www.altrusadfw.com.

Seating is limited, so attendees are encouraged to make their reservations early. For more information about the gala or to inquire about sponsorship or auction donations, please contact Gala Chair Victoria Lucius at vlucius@verizon.net or call her at 817.733.7356.

Altrusa International Foundation, Inc. of DFW is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization comprised of professional women dedicated to bettering our community through personal, hands-on service. Each year, members of Altrusa DFW multiply the impact of the generous donations of their Black Tie and Boots sponsors with over 12,000 hours of volunteer service to improve the lives of thousands of people in need.