I wanted to quickly recap a couple of things from our wonderful evening. In addition to a great meal and an awesome view of Fort Worth, the recognition we were able to give to the chapter for their work on behalf of children was great!

Connie Shands, who was a teacher at Sam Rosen Elementary back when we started hosting a party there, spoke about the real benefit for a child who gets a new pair of shoes or a warm coat. I won’t try to paraphrase her, but it was a very moving talk and a true reward for those who help at the parties.

Secondly, we had the chance to recognize the special individuals who contribute their time and talents to the chapter’s “Miracle Team”. Our casino night raised a record $22,344!!! Each credit union received a framed version of the artwork that graces the cover of our upcoming Cookbook for Kids. Pictures of these great folks can be found in our photo album.