The Argyle
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his year, The Argyle celebrated its 60th anniversary as the establishment of an exceptional club whose members contribute to the mission of Texas Biomed, which is to unravel the mysteries of chronic and infectious diseases through innovative thinking, creative problem solving and cutting-edge technologies.
For 60 years, this historic Southern mansion and unique private club has supported the life-saving efforts of Texas Biomedical Research Institute.
In 1954, Tom Slick Jr.’s sister, Betty Slick Moorman devised the idea to turn a dilapidated horse ranch into a place that could serve both the community and her brother’s vision. With the support and help of her husband Lew Moorman and many others in the community, The Argyle was restored and opened in 1956. Today, The Argyle serves as a bond between scientists and the men and women who have dedicated personal resources for the advancement of science.
In partnership with Texas Biomed, The Argyle hosted a grand anniversary party for its members on November 17, 2016, that again served as an opportunity to educate the community about the work of Texas Biomed and thank all those who have supported both organizations over the years. The celebration underscored that The Argyle is still a unique and important symbol of the community’s rich past and of the progress that people can make together toward a better tomorrow for mankind. The Argyle’s commitment to excellence continues today. Members welcomed many changes within the facility in 2016, several of which were behind the scenes, including updates to the kitchen floor, a new dining reservation system and new pager system for the servers. Several new beverage programs were introduced in 2016 to include a
