Photos by Jill Reason
Houston Methodist Clear Lake CEO Dan Newman, the 2021 George B. Carlisle Award recipient, and wife Shannon arrive at South Shore Harbour Resort for the CCEF Gala.home for Christmas.
Four of the Clear Creek Education Foundation honorees enjoy the reception held prior to the awards dinner. They are, from left, Eric Doyle, Steve Pratt, Scott Belshaw and Eric Mendoza.
Distinguished Alumni CCEF Chairman Carl Joiner and wife, Colene, left, welcome CCISD Award honoree Dr. Andrea Superintendent Dr. Eric Williams and his wife Michelle to the annual Patin at CCEF Gala. Awards Banquet, held at South Shore Harbour Resort in League City.
CCEF raises nearly $110,000 at annual awards celebration
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HE CLEAR CREEK Education Foundation set a new record this year at its Annual Awards Dinner at South Shore Harbour Resort – raising nearly $110,000 for its innovative programs supporting students in the Clear Creek School District. Themed “Bright Stars, Brave Hearts,” the event drew a crowd of almost 300 who came to applaud this year’s elite group of individuals being honored for their outstanding efforts and contributions to CCISD. The focal point of the evening included the 2021 award recipients:
DAN NEWMAN – George B. Carlisle Distinguished Service Award for consistent commitment to CCISD over The ladies in red -- CCEF Executive Director Deborah Laine, Event Chairman Chris time. Ralph Parr Rylant, Rosemary Lagrone and Jill Reason, from left – get together for a photo to CCISD Citizen of the Year SCOTT BELSHAW, Ph.D. (CLHS ’89), remember the evening. ERIC MENDOZA (CBHS ’17), DR. ANDREA Other highlights of the Nov. 11 evening included silent and PATIN (CCHS ’00) – Distinguished Alumni Award live auctions, a David Yurman bracelet and necklace raffle which honors individuals who have excelled in item donated by Lewis Jewelers, a $500 Amazon their chosen profession and have made significant gift card raffle item and Debi Starr live painting feature donated by Chemical Process and Production, and a contributions to their communities. photo booth donated by Oh, What Fun. Local community CAPT. ERIC DOYLE -- Valor Award which honors celebrities shared their time to make the event a very a public servant (military, police, fire, etc.) who has MARY ALYS CHERRY special evening for all with Sen. Larry Taylor as gone above and beyond the call of duty. auctioneer, Kelly Williams singing the National Anthem STEVE PRATT of Esteban’s Café and Cantina – and astronaut Col. William McArthur serving as master McArthur, CCISD Trustee Jonathan Cottrell, former Dennis Johnson Memorial Small Business Award of ceremonies. CCISD Trustee Ann Hammond, Traci and Richard recognizes a local entrepreneur within CCISD The event was planned by a 16-person volunteer Dvorak, Greg and Pam Ploss, Dan and Jill Reason and who demonstrates unwavering commitment to committee that included: CCEF Executive Director retired CCISD Superintendent Dr. Sandra Mossman. the district through active participation in multiple Deborah Laine; Chairman Christine Rylant and Glancing around, you also might have spotted Clear activities. committee members Janet Brown, Kelli Byrd, Traci Creek ISD Superintendent Dr. Eric Williams and his wife, Dvorak, Kimberly Fleming, Lisa Holbrook, Carl Joiner, Michelle; retiring Assistant Superintendent Dr. Karen THE LATE RALPH PARR – CCISD Citizen of the Rosemary Lagrone, Laura Mackay, Sarah Moutz, Greg Engle, banker Mike Huss, Carl and Colene Joiner, Kelli Year which recognizes an outstanding member Ploss, Jill Reason, Ruth Rendon, Mary Ann Shallberg Byrd, Jenny McCorkle, Lisa Holbrook, Elaina Polsen, of the community who consistently demonstrated and Elizabeth Wiehle Wang. Janet Brown, Cindy and Col. William McArthur, Elaine commitment to CCISD and excellence in public and Gary Renola, Jim and Jane Sweeney, banker Bill education through volunteer efforts. It is bestowed Provenzano and his wife Wendy, Greg Prince and Ana by the CCISD Board of Trustees and the CCEF. “Our community wholeheartedly showed their support of our mission on this very special veteran’s day,” CCEF Chairman Carl Joiner said afterwards. “It was heartwarming to see our community come together to recognize these outstanding individuals and support education in our outstanding school district, Clear Creek ISD.” Among those attending were Sen. Larry Taylor, Kim and Dr. Greg Bonnen, Sara and Dr. Glenn Freedman, Wayne and Marilyn Musial, Cindi and Col. William
Davila with PBK Architects and Big Sky Cadillac exec Chris Premont and his wife Nina in the happy crowd. Some of the others joining in the fun were Donald and Kimberly O’Connor, Mary Ann Shallberg, Tim and Debbie Kropp, Joe and Peggy Schrodi, John Aaron and Emily Matthew, David Laine, Scott and Stacey Howard, Frank Urbanic, Chris and Darren Rylant, Jessica Gilbert, Scott and Stacey Howard, Rebecca Lilley, Kippy Caraway, Scott Rainey and Martha Bowles, Kevin Venable and the spouses of honorees – Shannon Newman, Annette Doyle and Claudia Parr.
Awards Dinner Chairman Chris Rylant is happy to see State Sen. Larry Taylor as he arrives at the annual celebration.
Greg Ploss stops to say hello to Jennifer Wycoff during the Clear Creek Education Foundation at South Shore Harbour Resort.
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