FBJSL Announces 2013 Charity Ball Emcee, Auctioneer, and Live Entertainment
The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) is pleased to announce our Emcee, Auctioneer, and Live Entertainment for the 2013 “Springtime in Paris” Charity Ball and Casino, presented by Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital. The event will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2013, at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square with proceeds benefiting the Sugar Land Legacy Foundation’s Universally Accessible Playground Project and the FBJSL Community Assistance Fund.
Laura Reynolds will serve as the 2013 Charity Ball’s Emcee. Laura began her radio career as a disc jockey in Columbus, Nebraska on a dare from her high school teacher and found out that she loved working in radio. Along the way to Houston, Laura worked in Columbia, Missouri as a DJ where she also won several statewide awards for her commercial and public service writing as well as awards for her newscasts. Laura is the Assistant Program Director for SportsRadio 610, Talk 650 and the Texans Radio Network. You can hear her doing afternoon traffic reports for SportsRadio 610, 100.3 KILT FM and Mix 96.5. You can also hear Laura doing traffic reports prior to Texans football games on both Sports Radio 610 and KILT FM.
Judge Jim Richard will serve as Charity Ball’s 2013 Auctioneer. First elected in 1998, Judge Jim Richard presides over a court that receives between 7,000 – 12,000 cases per year. He has resolved approximately 140,000 cases and has never been reversed on appeal. He has the lowest budget for similar courts. In 1998, Judge Richard wrote a law that allows state funded women’s shelters to collect from batterers in domestic violence cases. As a former prosecutor for 10 years and having 20 years in the Army (6 years active duty), Judge Jim Richard brings a no-nonsense approach to the courtroom. He lives in Sugar Land with his wife, Laura, and 3 children.
KlockWork will be providing the live entertainment for the evening. This eight-member band has a unique sound and a diverse play list ranging from rock & roll to blues and jazz that is sure to keep Charity Ball guests dancing for hours!.
The Charity Ball will include a live and silent auction. Generously donated auction items include a South African Safari at the renowned Greater Kruger National Park with luxury lodging at Ezulwini Game Lodges, Zales diamond necklace and ring, autographed Texan and Dynamo items, and a private casino party from Southwest Casino to name a few.
As presenting sponsor, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, has led the way for a growing number of individuals and businesses eager to join the list of committed sponsors, including Sebastian Robles, Servelite Solutions; Chris Poulos, West Point Lincoln; Chris & Cindy Dempster; Dr. S. Nicholas Desai & Dr. Jason Willis, Foot Centers of Texas; West Law Firm; Joe & Bridget Labadie; Tiago & Melissa Saliés; Fallon Moody, J. Hilburn Men’s Clothing; Rob & Laura Thompson; Raquel & Christopher Smith, M.D., M.B.A.; Lauren Swords, M.D., Oakbend Medical Group; and Colony Eye Care Center.
A variety of sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available ranging from $500 to $7,500. Individual tickets are $125. For more information on sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets online, please visit www.fbjsl.com or contact Charity Ball Co-Chairs, Bridget Labadie or Melissa Saliés at [email protected].
