In 1996 the founding members of the Women’s Auxiliary joined Wylodean Saxon, Rosemary Briggs and Doris Anton for the first membership tea. That first meeting drew compassionate women together from the community who were determined to raise money for Nexus and to change the lives of women struggling to live sober lives. Since its founding, the Auxiliary has raised money to: purchase a new phone system to allow for better community outreach; expand the adolescent program by funding two additional beds; pave the front parking lot of the east Dallas campus; purchase two new vans to transport the women and children of Nexus; start an emergency fund for client extended stay; and expand the medical staff to better serve clients with dual diagnosis.
The mission of the Women’s Auxiliary of Nexus is “to support and promote the interests of Nexus Recovery Center, Inc. by building a strong and active membership, by stimulating public awareness and by helping in the financial support of Nexus’ services and projects.” Members of the Auxiliary make our community a better place by putting in countless volunteer hours each year planning and implementing special events. They also volunteer directly at Nexus, spend time spreading the word about Nexus and provide volunteer support for the golf tournament. To be a part of this wonderful group, please download the membership form and send it to the membership chair or fax it to Nexus at 214.324.1994.
Women’s Auxiliary of Nexus 2008-09 Board of Directors
Officers
President: Leigh Olson
Vice-President Christmas Event: Carla Lindley
Vice-President Annual Fundraiser: Teresa Kraemer
Vice-President Membership: Monica Alexander
Vice-Presidents Yearbook: Tommye Blair
Recording Secretary: Beverly Barry
Corresponding Secretary: Dee Lenox
Treasurer: Susan Griffiths
Historian: Cynthia Stone
Parliamentarian: Elaine Miller
Committee Chairs
Fall Membership Tea: Margaret Goodnight & Marty Williams
Board Meeting Arrangements: Nancy Zogg
Spring Luncheon: Karen Luter & Ellen Moore
Publicity: Bee Pollock
New Members: Malinda Dowd, Karen Otto, & Dian "Wally" Pendarvis
Cultivation Events: Patricia Granowski
Volunteer Programs: Caroline Casteel
Westapher Golf Tournament: Lorraine Meenan & Nancy Walker
Addressing: Stephanie Howard & Vicki Russell
Telephoning: Gerri Rankin & Dee Velvin
Members at Large
| Ella Banks | Cai Glackin |
| Jeanie Beasley | Terry Haskett |
| Carol Botefuhr | Molly Malone |
| Carole Ann Brown | Susanne Marley |
| Renee Farren | Tricia Stammberger |
Advisory Board
Ms. Caryl Madison - Chairman
Mrs. James Boyter
Mrs. Rosemary Briggs
Mrs. Faye Briggs
Mrs. Willis Cowlishaw
Mrs. John Farren
Mrs. Jack Foster
Mrs. Cai Morgan Glackin
Mrs. Tom Herold
Mrs. Ramona Jones
Mrs. Barbara Munford
Ms. Dian (Wally) Pendarvis
Mrs. Gene E. Phillips
Mrs. Scott P. Sealy
Mrs. Eric Stammberger
Mrs. Jere W. Thompson
Mrs. Richard Waghorne
Mrs. Jack Zogg
Founding Members
Mrs. Kirtman C. Anton
Ms. Angie Barrett
Mrs. A. C. Black
Mrs. Mary Ann Blackburn*
Mrs. Hugh M. Briggs
Mrs. Ben R. Briggs
Mrs. Bruce Calder
Mrs. Paul K. Conner
Mrs. Jack Foster
Mrs. R. R. Gibbons
Mrs. Cai Morgan Glackin
Mrs. Albert G. Hill, Jr.
Mrs. Caroline Rose Hunt
Mrs. Nancy Lemmon
Mrs. Henry Miller, Jr.*
Mrs. Paul E. Morgan*
Mrs. Robert B. Payne
Mrs. Gene E. Phillips
Ms. Marjorie Purnell
Mrs. William M. Reppeto, Jr.
Mrs. Bill D. Saxon*
Mrs. George A. Shutt
Mrs. Harold C. Simmons
Mrs. Jere W. Thompson
Mrs. John Tolleson
Mrs. James W. Vandeveer
Mrs. Carl Westcott
Ms. Betty K. White
Mrs. Barbara G. Williams
*deceased
Fall Membership Tea
Each year the Women’s Auxiliary welcomes new members at the fall membership tea, which features an inspirational testimonial from a Nexus client.
Christmas Open House
Auxiliary members make sure Nexus clients and their children have a merry Christmas each year by bringing gifts to the annual Christmas Open House. Auxiliary members also enjoy shopping at the unique bazaar for gifts and ornaments with partial proceeds benefiting Nexus.
Spring Luncheon
The 2009 Spring Luncheon will be held in May at the Dallas Country Club. Details of the luncheon will be posted at a later date.
Wylodean Saxon Memorial Fund
Nexus is grateful for the many gifts made in memory of Wylodean Saxon. At the request of the family, these gifts were used as the establishment of the Wylodean Saxon Memorial Fund. This endowment fund allows donors to play a special part in perpetuating Wylodean’s vision for Nexus and ensures the Women’s Auxiliary’s good work will continue. To contribute to the Wylodean Saxon Memorial Fund, call 214.321.0156, ext. 2104.
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