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Riverstone Luau

On August 6 Riverstone held its popular Summer Luau at The Waterpark at Riverstone. Hundreds of residents enjoyed tropical drinks, delicious cuisine, and leis for the entire family. They also experienced great entertainment featuring live music, crowd participation, and a Samoan Fire performance to end the night!

1) Matthew, Drew, Ethan and Koen Sikes

2) Kishor, Himali, Dhruv and Arnav Saitwal

3) Robby Valdez, Will Hicks, Riverstone Lifestyle Director Nick Deacon and Josh Surratt

Photo Credit: Stephanie Cheney Photography

Girls Night Out At Vino & Vinyl

Several ladies were recently spotted at Missouri City’s newest fun gathering place, Vino & Vinyl, on a Wednesday night when you can BYOB; Bring Your Own Vinyl! They were celebrating birthdays, friendships, planning events and just having fun.

1) Kelly Ditta, Johnnie Wright, Christen Johnson and Linda Riddle

2) Renata Codianne, Mercedes Farr, Catherine Comer, Ann Smith and Madelon McGrenera

3) Melissa Hayslip, Kelly Ditta, Christen Johnson and Cari Middaugh

Photo Credit: Cari Middaugh

Fort Bend Education Foundation Golf Tournament

The 17th Annual Fort Bend Education Foundation’s Back to School Scramble Golf Tournament was held on Aug. 29 at Sweetwater Country Club. Schlumberger presented the event, which was co-chaired by Chris Barton and Claude Leatherwood. Thanks to the generosity of this year’s participants, the event broke a record, netting $122,700 for the Foundation. The 256 golfers who played in the tournament enjoyed breakfast from Chick-fil-A and an awards banquet at the end of the day.

1) Pat Houck, FBEF Board President Jim Brown with Executive Director Brenna Cosby, Kay James and Terri Wang

2) Volunteers Shirley Brown and Farrah Sabouni

3) Co-Chair Chris Barton with Pecan Course 1st place Net Winners Mike Siwierka, Steven Bassett, Kermit Spears and Doug Calame

4) Sue Chiang, FBISD Superintendent Charles Dupre, Pat Houck and Co-Chair Claude Leatherwood

5) Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman and Tom Nolan

6) Sweetwater Golf Pro Bob McHugh, FBEF Executive Director Brenna Cosby and Allan Holle

7) Players Derrick Thurmond and Jason Traylor

8) Title Sponsor Schlumberger’s Jeff Boettiger and Co-Chair Chris Barton

Photo Credit: Renu Narang

Fort Bend Regional Council Helen Cordes Dinner

A record-breaking Seventh Annual Cordes Award Dinner was held by Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse (FBRC) on Feb. 25 at the Stafford Centre. Event Co-chairs were Roberta Avery and Dr. Betty Baitland. The 2016 honoree was Fort Bend I.S.D. Superintendent Dr. Charles Dupre. Two hundred and seventy attendees heard speaker Kevin Price share insights into the family disease of alcoholism and addiction. Yolanda Green served as the emcee. Haynes and Boone was the Presenting Sponsor, along with 30 other local sponsors.

A highlight of the event was a special tribute to Helen Cordes, for whom the event was founded and the Annual Award is given. The Helen Cordes Award honors her generous community spirit and community achievements. Helen served on the Fort Bend Regional Council’s Board of Directors from 1991-1997 and as President from 1992-1995. During that time and long afterward, Helen served with such a sincere passion for FBRC’s mission that she has inspired all who have shared the privilege of working with her.

1) Jeffrey Ottmers, Karsten Ottmers, Roy Cordes, Jr., Katherine Ottmers, Aven Ottmers, FBRC CEO Lisa Poyner, Jill Wappler, Robert Iribarren and Betty Cordes (seated)

2) Co-Chairs Roberta Avery and Betty Baitland

3) Dr. Dupre receiving the 2016 Helen Cordes Award

4) (Front row: ) Kevin Barker, 2017 Honorees Jeff and Ann Council, FBRC Development Director Debbie Ortiz, and Honorary Chair Vincent Morales. (Back row:) Dr. Joan Maresh, Roberta Terrell, Event Co-chairs Lisa Regan and Jonee Barnett, Dr. Betty Baitland, Kathy Robson, Christy Willman, and Zena Kassam

Photo Credit: Brandon Campbell

Scene in the Bend: Cari Middaugh October 2016