Overview | Mission Road Ministries Shindig

A BIG WARM THANK YOU TO

for presenting the 30th Annual Grand Western Shindig on December 3, 2009 at Leon Springs Dancehall. Because of Kinetic Concepts, Inc.'s generosity, the dedication and leadership of Event Co-Chairs (Marty & Denise Landon and Bill & Laura Mason), and the steadfast support of our underwriters, auction donors and attendees, we were able to net an incredible overall total of $446,069! Making Shindig 2009 a huge success!

We would also like to thank the Gordon Hartman Family Foundation for presenting the "Help-A-Kid SOAR Challenge"! Let's not forget our three musketeers! Gordon Hartman, Harvey Najim of the Harvey E. Najim Family Foundation and Penny Simone, Mission Road's School Liaison, for teaming up that evening to be our program spokespersons and helping to bring in a record $135,465 to be used solely for the SOAR & More Program. WOW what a TEAM! Thank you Gordon, Harvey and Penny...you are true friends and great crusaders for our kiddos!!

And last but not least, many thanks to Elsa Ramon, News 4 WOAI Evening Anchor, and Rick Shaw, owner of La Fonda in Alamo Heights, for an incredible job as our Mistress of Ceremonies and Auctioneer. We couldn't have done it without you two!

Since it's beginning in 1979, Mission Road Ministries’ Shindig has grown from an intimate gathering of 70 friends to become known as one of the city’s most enjoyable charity events attracting 700 attendees. Guests enjoy seeing old friends and making new ones in a comfortable atmosphere with great food, auctions, live music and dancing.

Stay tuned for details and make plans to attend the upcoming 31st Annual Grand Western Shindig to be held on Thursday, December 2, 2010 where we will continue the cowboy tradition that makes this event so unique—no black tie—boots and jeans required.

LAST YEAR'S (DECEMBER 3, 2009) EVENT LINEUP

EVENT CHAIRPERSONS: Denise & Marty Landon and Laura & Bill Mason

WHEN: Thursday, December 3, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

WHERE: Leon Springs Dancehall, 24135 I-10 off Boerne Stage Road exit

EVENING SCHEDULE:

6:00 p.m. Guests arrive with music by Jose (Mission Road Client)
6:30 p.m. Event begins: Silent Auction, Dinner & Dance open
-Complimentary portraits by Overstreet Studios (until 8:30 p.m.)
8:30 p.m. Program Begins:
-Star Spangled Banner
-Pledge of Allegiance by Nick (Mission Road Client)
-Introductions
9:00 p.m. SOAR Challenge begins
9:15 p.m. Silent Auction Closes & Live Auction Begins
9:45 p.m. Auction Check-Out Opens
10:15 p.m. Live Auction Ends & Rolex Raffle Drawing is held
10:30 p.m. The Almost Patsy Cline Band Resumes

ENTERTAINMENT: The Almost Patsy Cline Band

EMCEE: Elsa Ramon, News 4 WOAI Evening Anchor

AUCTIONEER: Rick Shaw

CATERING: Page Barteau Catering - Back by Popular Demand!

ACTIVITIES: Live Auction * Silent Auction * Authentic Country Store Auction * Complimentary portraits by Overstreet Studios