75th annual diamond CeleBration: the Junior league of houston Charity Ball 2023

By: Crystal LaShan

Glitz, glamour, and excitement were the feelings that were created when anyone entered the Junior League of Houston 75th Annual Charity Ball.

The charity ball highlighted the history of The Junior League with beautiful photography sharing images of the past, present, and future of The Junior League. It was striking to see the evolution of the diversity of the Junior League. I believe it is The Junior League’s selfless effort to strengthen the Houston community to impact the masses that yields a desire for people of all ethnicities to want to take advantage of the training, support, and opportunities to give back to our Houston community. Several fundraisers were held during the first 20 years of The Junior League’s history, but there hasn’t been a fundraiser more successful than the charity ball. The first ball, held in 1949, netted $17,700, and on its 50th anniversary, the ball netted $750,000, all of which was returned to the community. This year’s black-tie event celebrated The Junior League’s diamond anniversary by honoring the strong and dedicated women of the league coming together, no matter the challenges, to help the Houston community. The three-night event raised over $820,000 for The Junior League’s community program and volunteer initiatives.

Congratulations to The Junior League of Houston for creating an extraordinary legacy that has evolved to embrace a diversity of like minded individuals who want to join in the common goal of giving back to the Houston

Community. Your great works have impacted people across Houston to create a positive change that strengthens thousands of Houstonians’ lives. Thank you for your service and dedication. Founded in 1925 by 12 forwardthinking women, The Junior League of Houston has built an exemplary record of charitable achievement. The Junior League’s reputation has been forged by its steadfast focus on service to and financial support of the community through trained volunteers.

The Junior League provides trained volunteers and funding to 33 community projects. In addition, The Junior League’s community outreach efforts include community assistance grants, emergency and resource contingency grants, community collaborations, and outside board representatives. Further, The Junior League’s extensive training and education program cultivate a lifetime of civic service, preparing members to serve as agents of change in the Houston community well beyond their active membership years.

Competitive Sealed Proposal Notice for Worthing High School Track & Field Renovations

Project Number: 23-01-05

Houston Independent School District

The Houston Independent School District will receive Competitive Sealed Proposals from contractors for work at Worthing High School. The work includes, but is not limited to, the demo and replacement of a new athletic running track and field events. Installation of a softball and baseball field, detention pond, irrigation improvements, security lighting, electrical connection(s), concrete pad(s), hose bib and miscellaneous site work. Part A and Part B and all other required proposal information, except sub-contractor firm information and M/ WBE required documents, are due no later than Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 2:00 PM CST. at 4400 West 18th Street, Office of Board Services #1C, Houston, TX 77092. The proposals will be opened, and the amounts read aloud. Worthing High School is located at 9215 Scott Street, Houston, TX 77051

The Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal (RFCSP), which includes plans and specifications, will be available beginning Saturday, February 4, 2023, and are on file at: HISD Solicitation bid website: https://www.houstonisd.org/ Page/179264.

There is NO charge to view or download documents. Any questions regarding documents are to be addressed to Michelle Chevalier, mchevali@houstonisd.org.

The Competitive Sealed Proposal process will be utilized as authorized in Senate Bill 1093, Legislative Session 83-2013, Ch. 2269, Subchapter D, of Texas Government Code. The Competitive Sealed Proposal process enables HISD to select contractors on the basis of price and qualifications/methodology.

Sub-contractor firm information and M/WBE forms, schedules, and statements, as required by Section AB of the RFCSP and in accordance with the Office of Business Assistance, will be received at 12:00 NOON CST, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in the Board Services Office #1C, 4400 West 18th Street, Houston, TX 77092. PROPOSALS SUBMITTED WITHOUT M/ WBE FORMS PROPERLY COMPLETED WILL BE CONSIDERED NONRESPONSIVE.

A pre-proposal conference will be held at Worthing High School at 10:00 AM CST, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 9215 Scott Street, Houston, Texas, 77051. For additional information regarding this project, please contact Michelle Chevalier, mchevali@houstonisd.org.

Drawings and Specifications for the RFCSP may be reviewed at the following Houston locations: Associated General Contractors / www.agchouston.org

HISD Construction Services Office (Bond), 3200 Center, Houston, TX 77007, (713) 556-9250

McGraw Hill Construction/Dodge / www.construction.com

Virtual Builders Exchange, 7035 West Tidwell, Suite #J112, Houston, TX. 77092