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HLDW March Meeting

3/15/2023

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Please join us at Hidden Falls Bistro and Bar, 220 Meadowlakes Drive, Meadowlakes TX 78654  on Thursday March 23 at 11:30 am, check in at 11:15 am.
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Our speakers will be Paul and Barbara King, who have made their home in the Texas Hill Country since 2007. Shortly after their arrival in the Marble Falls community, they became active volunteers at their church and at a variety of local non-profit organizations. Seven years ago, they became volunteers at the Helping Center. Paul currently serves as president of the board, and Barbara serves as a member of the advisory council and as coordinator of the LEARN for LIFE education program. In 2019, alongside others, they led a project to raise funds and coordinate construction of the new Helping Center facility, which opened in January of 2021. The center currently serves clients over 15,000 times each year, distributing more than 500,000 pounds of food annually.


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Bruschetta and Mediterranean Salad
Cost is $20 per person

Please RSVP to Connie Stein, connie.stein@me.com by Wednesday March 15

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Social Gathering After Meeting *****NEW

After the meeting, Hidden Falls Bistro has graciously agreed to make the bar area available to HLDW for a Social Get Together. Since there is never enough time to visit, we will move to the bar for cookies, beverages and fellowship. Hope you can join in!

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HLDW Past and Present Star Award WinnerS

3/15/2023

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Each year, the Texas Democratic Women honors outstanding achievements by women in local chapters. In 2023, three women from HLDW were recognized at the TDW annual convention. Congratulations to Rose Anna Butler, Sandra Chapman and Laura Rippy, HLDW members who have gone above and beyond in their service to their organization and community.  

The picture below shows just some of the Highland Lakes Democratic Women who have been honored with Star Awards over the years.  Thank you to all of these great members.
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Seated, from left…Rose Anna Butler 2023 Star Award, Marjorie Dearmont, Evelyn Acosta Cone Standing, from left…Marty Pogue, Linda Burling, Anita Worrall, Nancy Fehr, Sandra Chapman 2023 Star Award, Brenda Smith, Linda Williams, Shirley Schmidt Not pictured…Laura Rippy 2023/Star Award
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HLDW at TDW convention

3/15/2023

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Highland Lakes Democratic Women were well represented at the Texas Democratic Women's annual convention. From left, Ravelle Kundinger and Nancy Hill, Fundraising Co-Chairs, Susan O'Brien, TDW Board member, Shirley Schmidt, past president and Ann Stevenson, HLDW Vice President.

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phoenix center visits hldw at february  meeting

3/3/2023

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Highland Lakes Democratic Women welcomed Sarah Garrett and Sarah Rucker from the Phoenix Center to their February meeting at Hidden Falls Bistro. 

The Phoenix Center provides mental health care and trauma informed therapy for children in need from birth to 18. The center brings much needed help to  families in Central Texas, no child is ever turned away due to an inability to pay.  They have Counseling, Parenting Groups, Children's Groups, and Camp Phoenix which provides a 1 to 1 ratio for children attending the camp and all activities are therapeutic.  
The Phoenix Center is a non profit organization. Since most of the families are unable to pay for the much needed help, the Center relies on fundraisers and donations. The Phoenix Center is very grateful to their donors and supporters.
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From left, Mary Kathryn Kane HLDW President, Sarah Rucker, Sarah Garrett and Ann Stevenson HLDW Vice President Sarah Garrett is the founder and executive director of the Phoenix Center. Sarah Rucker is the Community Outreach Coordinator for Phoenix Center (501C) and a CASA volunteer.
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HLDW February Meeting

2/6/2023

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Please join us at Hidden Falls Bistro and Bar, 220 Meadowlakes Drive, Meadowlakes 78654
on Thursday February 23 at 11:30 am, check in at 11:15 am.

Please email RSVP to Connie Stein, connie.stein@me.com by Monday February 13.
Or use the MAKE RESERVATION Button below.
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Our speaker this month will be Sarah Rosen Garrett, a Registered Play Therapist (RPT-S) and licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience with children and families. Sarah began her career as a special education teacher with Teach for America and was twice awarded Teacher of the Year. Garrett has specialized, advanced training in play therapy, sandtray therapy, art therapy, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy and Trauma-Focused Equine Therapy.

In addition, she is trained in crisis and suicide intervention, and the treatment of trauma, including witnessing a traumatic death, and child abuse, neglect and sexual assault. Sarah is a member of NASW and the American Association for Play Therapy.


Upon moving to the Texas Hill Country in 2005, Sarah first worked as a CASA volunteer, and recognized the need for high-quality, affordable mental health care in rural Central Texas, as well as parenting support and classes. Sarah’s passion for providing exemplary mental health care for all children and families led her to create Camp Phoenix and the Phoenix Center in 2007. Sarah Rosen Garrett is the Founder and CEO.

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Hamburger Soup and Caesar Salad
Cost is $20 per person
Pay at the Door

MAKE RESERVATION
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Fletcher Shares Growth Story of Marble Falls

2/3/2023

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Highland Lakes Democratic Women welcomed Christian Fletcher, Executive Director of the Marble Falls Economic Development Corporation to their January meeting. Mr. Fletcher shared news and plans about growth in the Marble Falls area. The presentation explained about the upward trend in growth, sales tax collection and hotel tax payments. The number of visitors to this area has skyrocketed over the past few years, slowing down a bit in these economic times.

Mr. Fletcher stated that most of the growth will be developments in the vicinity of the 281 and 71 intersection.  The builders involved are Lennar, DR Horton, Pulte and others. Each development will have restaurant and retail build outs along with all the housing. 

Much of the growth of the area has been from Williamson and Travis counties.  These new arrivals are raising the trends for income, employment and education; which in turn adds to the tax money collected and that becomes income for the county and the city to pay for improvements. The availability of water is of great importance in managing this growth. Plans are going into effect now to insure this area always has enough water to supply any growth there is.

There are new businesses moving in and major growth in the parks for recreational opportunities.  A new hotel and conference center, light industrial area on 281 south of the city and a new sports complex are planned that will bring visitors to the city.  But, alas, no Target.  

The city of Marble Falls website https://www.marblefallseconomy.com/ has information about current stats and coming plans.
  
Highland Lakes Democratic Women meet the 4th Thursday of each month at Hidden Falls Bistro, 220 Meadowlakes Drive, Meadowlakes 78654. All are welcome. 

For details, please contact hldwtexas@gmail.com or 
facebook.com/highlandlakesdemocraticwomen
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Highland Lakes Democratic Women President Mary Kathryn Kane and Vice President Ann Stevens welcome Speaker Christian Fletcher, Marble Falls Economic Development
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HLDW member Nancy Hill introduces guest, Sonnie Stalker
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Highland Lakes Democratic Women Secretary, Sandra Chapman, center with new members, Judith Johnson, on left and Ann Platt, right.
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Nancy Hill, left, expresses gratitude for all that member Susan O'Brien, right, has accomplished as Texas Democratic Women board member, HLDW Vice President, fundraising and publicity chair-person to name a few.
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Highland Lakes Democratic Women past presidents Ravelle Kundinger, left, and Shirley Schmidt, right, enjoyed catching up at first HLDW meeting of the new year.
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Special thanks to member Patty Kane. Patty is always ready to help wherever needed. "Just ask Patty, she’ll take care of it!"
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economic development topic of January meeting

1/6/2023

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PictureChristian Fletcher, Executive Director of the Marble Falls Economic Development Corporation
What is happening in Marble Falls? We have some answers here. Christian Fletcher has been the Executive Director of the Marble Falls Economic Development Corporation since September 2011. Prior to that, he was the Executive Director of the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce for 5½ years. Christian has degrees from Duke and Yale in academic disciplines only divinely connected to economic development. He and his wife, Kathy, are both natives of Marble Falls, and they have two sons—one a super-senior at the University of Texas and the other a senior at Texas State University


MEETING INVITATION

We invite you to attend the HLDW meeting Thursday January 26, 2023 at 11:30 am, check in at 11:15 am. Cost is $20 per person, payable at the door.

We are meeting at Hidden Falls Bistro and Bar, 220 Meadowlakes Drive, Meadowlakes 78654.

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Pizza and Mediterranean Salad
There will be a variety of pizzas

Please RSVP to Connie Stein, connie.stein@me.com
by Monday January 16
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HLDW Holiday Open House and Scholarship Fundraiser

12/16/2022

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Highland Lakes Democratic Women held their Christmas Open House on Saturday,  Dec 10. This get- together was a wonderful opportunity for the members to have a chance to visit, but also to celebrate the success of the Scholarship Fundraiser. 

HLDW has several Scholarship Fundraisers each year … one of the most enjoyable is the Holiday Cookie Sale. Every holiday season the HLDW members bake dozens and dozens of cookies to package and sell. This year enough money was raised to more than cover the cost of a scholarship given to a woman returning to school or just starting her education. This is one of our favorite goals to meet each year. 
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Brenda Smith and Anita Worrell enjoy the Open House.
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Teri Flanagan and Linda Williams man the cookie pick up station.
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Nancy Loftis, Ravelle Kundinger and Ann Stevenson in front of the fireplace…unfortunately, too warm outside for a fire.
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Judy Fisher, Carol Parker and Myrna Armstrong trying out the hot apple cider.
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Beth Dahlberg, Sandra Chapman, Nancy Loftis and Linda Burling spending time with good friends.
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Jody Mallet, Kristen Risberg and Kim Compton had a nice visit.
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Happy Holidays to all from Highland Lakes Democratic Women!
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HLDW New Officers Installed

11/22/2022

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Highland Lakes Democratic Women joined together to install the 2023 officers. Past President Ravelle Kundinger swore in the following slate of officers.
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From left, Mary Kathryn Kane, President, Ann Stevenson, Vice President, Laura Rippy, Treasurer, Sandra Chapman, Secretary and Connie Stein, Secretary.
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HLDW members Charla Hester, Rose Anna Butler, Nancy Fehr and Kitty Palmer at the recent meeting at Hidden Falls Bistro.
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Congratulations to HLDW 2023 President Mary Kathryn Kane.
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Silent Auction winner, Linda Myers, shows off her beautiful basket donated by Rose Anna Butler. Thanks to both!
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Longtime HLDW members from left, Anita Worrell, Linda Williams and Marti Pogue were glad to get to visit again.
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HLDW Hears From County Election Administrators

11/22/2022

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Highland Lakes Democratic Women welcomed Doug Ferguson (Burnet) and Andrea Wilson (Llano), County Election Administrators, to Hidden Falls Bistro for the October meeting. Ferguson and Wilson shared their insights on the ins and outs of running elections while being interviewed by the Democratic County Chairs, Susan O'Brien (Burnet) and Candy Huff ( Llano). There are so many moving parts to keep up with during elections and they are responsible for the elections from training the poll workers to ballot counting at the end. It’s hard work but gratifying for all involved. 
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From left, Susan O'Brien, Burnet County Democratic Chair, Doug Ferguson, Burnet County Election Administrator, Candy Huff, Llano Count Democratic Chair, Andrea Wilson, Llano County Election Administrator and Ann Stevenson, HLDW Vice President
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Doug Ferguson speaks with HLDW member Joanne Emerson about the current mid term elections
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From left, Doug Ferguson and Andrea Wilson were interviewed by Susan O'Brien and Candy Huff
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Doug Ferguson and Andrea Wilson share a lighter moment during this hectic time
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