According to 2017 Flora Award Gala Co-Chairs Kathryn Febbroriello, Angela Shank and Amelia Valz,
Angela Shank, Amelia Valz and Kathryn Febbroriello*
We are thrilled to honor three of Texas Discovery Gardens’ longtime supporters with the 2017 Flora Award Gala on Thursday, October 26. Bettye Slaven, Janet Smith and Marilyn Waisanen exemplify the mission of the award, which serves to recognize outstanding citizens who have demonstrated a commitment to community service, natural resource education, protection of the environment and quality of life.
It is our honor to thank Bettye, Janet and Marilyn for their time spent as Board members and volunteers at Texas Discovery Gardens. They have been hands-on for several major garden renovations and new programs that have launched Texas Discovery Gardens into a new era of growth, and all three are avid organic gardeners at home.
Marilyn Waisanen, Bettye Slaven and Janet Smith*
They have also devoted their time to countless deserving organizations in the area including Swiss Avenue Historic District Association, Children’s Medical Center Auxiliary, Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, The Stewpot, Interfaith Housing Coalition, Salvation Army, the Junior League of Dallas, and the Dallas Women’s Foundation.
Bob and Myrna Schlegel (File photo)
Guests to the Patron Party on Thursday, September 28, will get a chance to hear Eva Brandys of Park Cities School of Music on piano at the home of Barbara Hunt Crow. The elegant Flora Award Gala, celebrating its 34th year of honorees and held at Texas Discovery Gardens’ Grand Hall, includes a cocktail hour on the verandah overlooking the organic gardens and featuring Eva Brandys, followed by a black tie dinner and musical serenade from the Steve Bayless Orchestra. Honorary Chairs for the 2017 Flora Award are Myrna and Bob Schlegel.
Tickets for the Flora Award and donations in honor of Bettye, Janet and Marilyn may be purchased at TXDG.org/flora. Tickets prices start at $300 and tables at $3,000. With questions, please contact Angela Shank at angelacaseshank@gmail.com or 214.755.0639.
* Photo provided by Texas Discovery Garden
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