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 fax it to Nexus at 214.324.1994.
Women’s Auxiliary of Nexus 2009-2010 Board of Directors
Officers
President: Leigh Olson
President-Elect: Beverly Barry
Vice-President Christmas Event: Donna Boyter
Vice-President Spring Fundraising Campaign: Bobbi Fath
Vice-President Membership: Monica Alexander
Vice-President Yearbook: Amanda Andrews and Helen Tieber
Recording Secretary: Linda Betancourt
Corresponding Secretary: Dee Lenox
Treasurer: Susan Griffiths
Historian: Giana DePaul
Parliamentarian: Caryl Madison
Committee Chairs
Fall Membership Tea: Misty Smathers and Cynthia Stone
Board Meeting Arrangements: Nancy Zogg
Spring Luncheon: Vicki Russell and Stephanie Howard
Publicity: Susanne Marley
New Members: Bettye Alexander, Toni Cammack, and Karen Otto
Volunteer Programs: Caroline Casteel
Westapher Golf Charity: Lorraine Meenan and Nancy Walker
Addressing: Stephanie Howard and Vicki Russell
Telephoning: Carol Botefuhr, Dee Velvin, and Karen Zahaluk
Cultivation Events: Beverly Barry and Beth Walker
Massage Night: Gwen Brooks and Katherine Peyton
Members at Large
Ella Banks
Carole Ann Brown
Renee Farren
Linda Ivy
Doris Jacobs
Karen Luter
Molly Malone
Barbara Shefferly
Tricia Stammberger
Advisory Board
Diane Sealy, Chairman
Donna Boyter
Faye Briggs
Rosemary Briggs
Renee Farren
Cai Glackin
Ramona Jones
Caryl Madison
Susanne Marley
Leigh Olson
Dian "Wally" Pendarvis
Roxanne Phillips
Tricia Stammberger
Peggy Thompson
Carolyn Waghorne
Nancy 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 2010 Spring Luncheon will be held at the Brook Hollow Country Club on Tuesday,
May 11, 2010. This year's honorary chairman is Dee Wyly and Erin Botsford President/CEO of The Botsford Group will be the guest speaker. For more information, please call (214) 321-0156 Ext. 2102.
Wylodean Saxon Memorial Fund
Nexus is grateful for the many gifts made in memory of founding member 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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