BATP Names New Directors
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ay Area Turning Point, a United Way Affiliate, has named four new directors to its 20122014 board to replace retiring directors Monica Millican and Sally Rankin. The new directors are Sherrie Matula, Mike Beck, Jyric Sims and Rita Armstrong. “Each of these individuals brings talent and experience that will be valuable assets in helping BATP continue to deliver and improve services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault,” said Robert Heselmeyer, Chairman of the Board. Educational consultant Sherrie Matula will serve as the chairperson of the agency’s Fund Development Committee, as well as serve on the Marketing Committee. Jyric Sims, Associate Operating Officer, Ethics and Compliance Officer for Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, will serve on the Board Development and Fund Development Committees. Mike Beck, a Risk Consultant with Brady, Chapman, Holland & Associates, will chair the Human Resources Committee, as well as serve on the Executive and Finance Committees. Rita Armstrong, named by Texas Monthly as a 2011 “Five Star Real Estate Agent,” is a Realtor with Prudential/ Gary Greene. She will serve on the Fund Development and Marketing Committees. The new directors join BATP Board Chairman Robert “Bob” H. Heselmyer, Myrna J. Baker, chairperson of the Board Development Committee, Patricia J. Ingram, chairperson of the Partners
Committee, Marc Havican, Kiley J. Wren, Vice Chair, Treasurer and chairperson of the Finance Committee, Winnifred L. “Susie” Hebert, Eugenia “Genie” A. Bopp, Secretary and Program Committee chair, Russell A. Herring, Facilities Committee chair, Gloria A. Salinas, Marketing Committee chair and Diane Savage, BATP President/CEO. “Each year at BATP is an opportunity to provide pathways to peace for victims of violence and abuse, as well as look ahead and determine strategies to ensure we are a solid resource for years to come,” said Diane Savage, BATP’s President/CEO. “Our 2012 Board of directors brings many skills that will help the organization continue its history of excellence,” she added. If you or someone you know needs a safe place to talk, shelter, or do safety planning to curtail the escalation of violence and abuse, call BATP’s 24hour hotline at 281.286.2525. All services are confidential and provided without charge. To explore volunteer opportunities and ways to be a part of solutions to violence, call 281.338.7600.
Lakewood Yacht Club’s “Mosquito Ladies” admire their newly painted mosquito mascot on the club’s grounds. The custom paint job was generously donated by Frank Tamborello, owner of Frank’s Custom Paint & Body Repair in Clear Lake Shores. For more information on custom paint please call their shop at 281.334.4414.
Rebecca Collins, left, received the Seabrook Association’s Business of the Year Award for her newspaper, The Bay Area Observer, at this years Pelican Ball. Bay Area Houston Magazine owner Rick Clapp received the award last year and was the presenter of this years award.
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