The Austin Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary’s 2nd Annual Garden Party

The Austin Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary (SAWA) held their second annual Garden Party of Tablescapes and Spring Style Show at the Four Seasons Austin. The event was a luncheon, complete with elegant tablescapes, an online auction, a Kendra Scott pop-up with a sneak peek of their Spring line, and a fabulous fashion show. The keynote speaker was Sheena Wilde, Vice President of Philanthropy & Belonging at Kendra Scott. Event proceeds benefit The Rathgeber Center for Families, one of two Salvation Army family shelters in Austin.

Each table was immaculately decorated by a local tablescape designer, and there were awards given out in a few categories. Best in Show went to Vicky Rado, Most Creative went to The

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Pieces Collection, and Best in Bloom went to Gracie & Gretchen, LLC. Event planning efforts were led by the SAWA host committee, comprised of Cathy Present (president), Elizabeth McCormick (vice president), Linda Dryden and Debbie Ward (event co-chairs), Jenny Jopling (tablescape chair), Jamille Ruebsahm (auction chair), Shannon Elmquist (public relations chair), and overseen by Major Jacqulyn Reckline (Austin Area Commander). The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary (SAWA) is a volunteer educational and fundraising arm of The Salvation Army Greater Austin Area Command. SAWA sponsors initiatives that enrich the lives of citizens in Travis and Williamson counties by meeting them at their point of need. For more information, go to sawaaustin. org

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