“AN ENCHANTED FOREST”

“An Enchanted Forest” The Fort Bend Education Foundation’s Annual Gala

The Fort Bend Education Foundation is pleased to announce the theme for its 30th annual gala presented by Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP. “An Enchanted Forest” will be held on March 4th, 2023, at Houston Marriott Sugar Land.

Gala co-chairs Syndee Howgate and Shefali Jhaveri invite guests to wander through the enchanted forest and experience the mystical mysteries it holds. Be inspired by the adventure of it all with Fort Bend’s finest to celebrate the Foundation’s 30 years of success in supporting Fort Bend’s children’s education.

As guests enter the enchanted forest, explore the wonderful world that awaits them. Fairy lights sparkle through the tree canopy highlighting the flitting dragonflies and butterflies. Feast your eyes on the blooming and blossoming flowers, ferns, mosses and vines along the pathway where guests can partake of a fabulous dinner and dance to the band Password.

Scamper like a forest critter on over to the silent auction. Aim for the treetops bidding in the live auction, bidding high and often. Gather a band of wood nymphs, fairies and gnomes and bid even higher for a tree-mendously successful bid! Your generosity will contribute to the success of the evening and to the future success of the Fort Bend ISD teachers and students.

“An Enchanted Forest” will be the ultimate forest fantasy. Visit https://bit.ly/fbefgala2023 for information on how to participate and support the gala.

The Fort Bend Education Foundation touches every school in Fort Bend ISD. Its mission is to enrich and enhance the quality of education for all Fort Bend ISD students through its grant process.

Fort Bend County Fair: Williams Elected President

The Fort Bend County Fair has elected Jennifer Williams as the 2023 Fair President. Williams’ commitment to the Fair is loyal. “I wholeheartedly support our mission and believe in providing for the education of the youth of Fort Bend County. When I first volunteered at the age of 16, I knew I wanted to dedicate my time and support to this organization,” said WilJennifer Williams liams. As a high school student, Williams began volunteering with the Sponsorship Committee in 1996. From participating in the youth arts and crafts contest to marching with the Lamar Consolidated High School Mighty Mustang Band as a member of the Color Guard, Williams has actively participated in the Fair. She has been a fair goer, a livestock mom and a volunteer in her many roles.

In 2010, Williams was elected to the Fair’s Board and has overseen many committees, such as Budget, Stick-Horse Rodeo, Children’s Tractor Pull, Commercial Heifer Auction, EmerDebra Jhaver, Big Chicken; Dillon Brady, Prime Contractors, Inc.; Co-Chair Shefali Jhaveri; Ruth Martinez, UnitedHealthcare; Mike Siwierka, Title Sponsor Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP; Crystal Harris, TDECU; Co-Chair Syndee Howgate; Mike Patrick, Daikin Applied, Americas and Sapana Patel, Keller Williams Southwest. Photo courtesy of Mary Favre.

gency Management, Security, Entertainment, Exceptional Rodeo, Fair Club, Freezer Sale, Jr Livestock Auction, Jr. Royalty, Office Assistance, Livestock Show, Magazine, Parade, Queen Scholarship Contest, Senior Citizen’s Day, Special Citizen’s, Fair Ambassadors, Sponsorship, Talent Contest and Art Auction. Before joining the Board, Williams served as a member on the following committees, including Chairperson for the Fair Club Committee, Sponsorship Committee, founder of the Emergency Management Committee, Senior Citizens Day Committee and the Parade Committee. As Fair President, Williams is committed to being more visible in the community and open to new ideas while continuing to provide great entertainment.

Williams is a lifelong resident of Fort Bend County and is a 22-year resident of Missouri City. She is the proud mother to two sons, Ryan, a recent Texas A&M graduate, and Sean, a Senior at Clements High School. “I’m ready to get everyone involved from all ends of the county. I think I bring a unique perspective to the Board, as I grew up on the West Side of the Brazos, and I have made my home on the East Side. Fort Bend County truly is my home. I have lived here my whole life and have watched it grow to what it is today,” said Williams.

The 87th Annual Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo will run from September 29th to October 8th, 2023. For more information or to get involved, visit www.fortbendcountyfair.com.