Ballet Austin Guild Women On Their Toes Event


Ballet Austin Guild thanks George Brainard www.georgebrainard.com for the beautiful photography below

2011 Event Honorees
From left back: Sandra Batlouni, Autism Society of Greater Austin; Carolyn E. Dyer, Marathon
Kids; Nancy S. Young, Women's Symphony League of Austin; Mary Herr Tally, Center for Child Protection; Lauren Paver, Impact Austin; Eileen Van Den Berg, Helping Hand Home for Children. From left front: Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Sammy's House; Judith Lindfors, Meals on Wheels &
More; JoAnnH. Jentz, Assistance League of Austin; and Dee Kurtzer, Heart House Austin.
To read all about 2011 honorees please check the 2011 Event page

A bit of history........

MAY 5, 1984, marked the first BalletAustin Guild’s Spring Event and Luncheon. Held at the newly opened La Mansion Hotel (now the Doubletree Hotel), it featured the designs of Jim Heilman. Mr.Heilman attended the event which showcased his designs from Fashions by Melanie’s Investment Fashions.

Janet Rush Janet Sue Rush, 2011 Speaker

Tyler Sieswerda
Host for 2011 Event

SINCE 1984 some of the other stores that have participated in the fashion events include Dillard’s--which featured the designs of Victor Costa (who also attended the event), Foley’s, Scarborough’s, The Rosebud of Temple, TX, Cat Swanson Designs, and The Garden Room. Speakers at the Spring Event include Karen Hughes, acclaimed ballet dancer Cynthia Gregory, and most recently motivational speaker Janet Sue Rush. Other activities associated with these events include plant sales, bake sales and jewelry sales and modeling.

Guild President Janet Harris presents Honoree
Award to Assistance League of Austin's JoAnn Jentz
Tyler Seiswerda, on right

SEVENTEEN YEARS AGO, the Guild decided to not only have a Spring Event and Luncheon, but to include other volunteer organizations.

Women on Their Toes honors outstanding volunteers from other organizations throughout the Austin area--both male and female. Organizations honored have included Austin Junior Forum, Assistance League of Austin, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Austin, The Center for Child Protection, Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, Capital Area Food Bank, Caritas, Hospice Austin, Make-A-Wish Foundation, I Live Here I Give Here, CASA of Travis County, Junior League of Austin, Leadership Enrichment Arts Program, Lone Star Girl Scout Council, Meals on Wheels & More, Peoples Community Clinic, Settlement Club and Women’s Symphony League of Austin, and many others.

Guild President Janet Harris poses with
event speaker Janet Sue Rush

This Event is Ballet Austin Guild's major fundraiser, and the proceeds benefit Ballet Austin which the Guild has been supporting for 33 years.

Table Centerpiece Guild Member Robin Smith with Sue Vassar,
Assistance League of Austin President

Ballet Guild Past Presidents, from left: Becky Herrington, Margaret Herman,
Glenda Patterson, Jennene Mashburn, Louise Crowley, Robin Smith, Christina Hester

Honorees visit with Guild President Janet Harris

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Docent Program
Family Dance
Workshops
Studio Spotlight
School Shows

Fundraising
Gift Barre
Women On Their Toes
Vive le Vin