The Family Place Launched The Silver Card, A New Level of Giving

Partners Card, presented by Bank of Texas and benefiting The Family Place, introduced a new level of giving and shopping Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at the Silver Card Launch Party hosted by Bungalow 5. The Family Place announced the special, limited-edition Silver Card to the crowd of more than 150, including past Partners Card chairs, participating retailers, sponsors, card sellers and more. Light bites were provided by Proper Catering & Events and cocktails and wine were donated by Impeccable Rosé Brut, Impatience Rosé and Times Ten Cellars. Additional event sponsors included: BEYOND and Top Tier Event Rentals & Staffing.

Diana Nelson and Candace Emerson

Partners Card 2017 Co-chair Jennifer Burns welcomed guests and expressed how “grateful we are to be amongst such a strong community network that supports The Family Place Partners Card program and one that supports putting an end to family violence. We are so excited to be celebrating 25 years, the silver anniversary of Partners Card, a fundraiser that is both fun and vital to our community.”  Jennifer also recognized Honorary Chairs Joanne and Charles Teichman, as well as all Partners Card sponsors for their continued support.

Gloria Warren, Paula McCloud, and Dana Clack

Brynn Bagot Allday, Partners Card 2017 Co-chair, thanked media sponsors for their ongoing support in helping to spread the word about Partners Card and the mission of The Family Place.  Brynn introduced Mandy Austin, senior vice president and commercial banking manager for Bank of Texas, which has served as presenting sponsor of Partners Card for the past eight years.

Bank of Texas Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Manager - Mandy Austin

The Silver Card will allow cardholders 20 percent off at participating retail locations, and they will also receive a 25 percent discount at more than 85 select Silver Card locations. The Silver Card also grants cardholders two extra days of shopping at participating Silver Card retailers Wednesday, October 25 and Thursday, October 26, 2017, in addition to the standard 10-days of Partners Card shopping from Friday, October 27 through Sunday, November 5, 2017. Guests were invited to pre-purchase one of the 100 Silver Cards that will be sold following remarks.

The Family Place CEO Paige Flink and Past Partners Card Chair Nancy Gopez

Guests Included: Partners Card 2017 Honorary Chairs Joanne and Charles Teichman; Partners Card 2017 Co-chairs Brynn Bagot Allday and Jennifer Burns; Bank of Texas Senior Vice President, Corporate Banking Manager Mandy Austin; The Family Place CEO Paige Flink; The Family Place Vice President of Development Melissa Sherrill Martin and Ross Martin; top Partners Card seller and former board member of The Family Place Cass Robinson; long-time Partners Card retailers including: Kory Helfman and Suzanne Roberts; Past Partners Card Chairs including: Lisa Bhattacharya, Gay Donnell, Nancy Gopez, Elizabeth Dacus, Jane Rozelle, Debbie Munir, Kelley Schadt, Ashlee Weidner and Samantha Wortley; Leigh and Taylor Burns, Diane McNulty; Ashley Adleta Biffle; Holly Bond, Gloria Warren, Paula McCloud, Dana Clack, Debbie and Dave Rader, Dustin Martin, Jose Zamudio, Summer John, Susan Loveless, Machelle Davenport, Rebecca Morabito, Kelly Morton and Sam Abusaad.