A Toast to East Texas'21Benefiting the Projects of CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Foundation Women’s BoardChristusTMF.org/Toast

Thank you to our A Toast To East Texas invitation sponsor.

You are a steadfast foundation champion, and we are so grateful!

CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Foundation Women’s Board

Invites you to join us for

A Toast

to East

TexasA series of unique parties and special events at some of the most exceptional homes and venues in East Texas.

September 9 through

October 7, 2021

Proceeds from A Toast to East Texas 2021 will support the 2021 Foundation Women’s Board

project, the Maternal – Fetal Medicine Program at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic.

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Watch T2ET Videos!Go to christustmf.org/toast to watch A Toast to East Texas 2021 Videos• Virtual Preview Party• Foundation Women's Board History• CTC Maternal - Fetal Medicine Project• Eight Individual Toast Party Videos

Scan codes to watchPosition your phone camera over the code, then tap the link that appears to view the video.

We are honored and excited to be Co-Chairing the 6th Annual A Toast to East Texas. Our Women’s Board of active and sustaining members are women who are very passionate about serving the women and children in our East Texas community.

We are excited to announce that the Foundation Women’s Board has chosen the CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Maternal-Fetal Medicine Program as our 2021 fundraising focus. We know this project will speak to the hearts of you all, and we ask your help to make a difference to mothers with high-risk pregnancies in Northeast Texas.

Whether you are a 2020 or 2021 Sponsor, we sincerely want to thank those who have already pledged their resources towards the 6th Annual A Toast to East Texas event and let you know that 100 percent of your generous donation will go directly to support our 2021 project.

There are eight awesome parties to choose from this year beginning Thursday, September 9 and ending Thursday, October 7. And now, it is our pleasure to reveal the 2021 A Toast to East Texas Party Line-up!

Gratefully,

Carmen Carpenter and Heather Bates 2020-2021 Women’s Board Co-Chairs CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Foundation

New Project Info It’s a heartbreaking moment for a family when their unborn child

is diagnosed with “complications.” Each year, thousands of East Texas women diagnosed with a high-risk pregnancy are forced to travel outside of our area, back and forth to larger cities for specialized observation and treatment. This adds stress to an

already difficult diagnosis and is impossible for many.

The CHRISTUS Foundation Women’s Board has adopted the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Program at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic

as their 2021 fundraising initiative and will designate all funds raised through A Toast to East Texas for this mission.

With your financial support, the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Program will gain a critical tool, a 4D Sonogram, providing real-time video

images, allowing the doctor to assess fetal movement at the earliest point in the pregnancy. Help us make a difference in the

lives of babies and families in our community, especially to an underserved population who are in desperate need of local access

to this level of expert care.

Messagefrom the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Women’s Board Co-Chairs

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CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Your gift, minus the value of your ticket(s) is tax-deductible.

SPONSOR BENEFITSTo Long

Life $50,000

To the Future

$30,000

To Good Health

$25,000

ToHappiness

$15,000

ToHope

$10,000

ToFriendship

$7,500

ToLove

$5,000

To Family$2,500

To Sweet Memories

$1,500

To New Adventures

$750

Priority Reservations for 2021 A Toast to East Texas 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

Available Tickets to 2021 A Toast to East Texas 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2

Recognition in 2021 T2ET Party Brochure (given out at each event and mailed to all donors.)

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How Do I Sign Up?• Enjoy looking through the invitation and selecting your

favorite parties! • Or go online to christustmf.org/toast and watch the

individual party videos.

• To make a donation, fill out and return the enclosed party request form and drop it in the mail.

• Or go to christustmf.org/toast and fill out the online donation form and add your party requests.

• Already a 2021 Sponsor? Fill out and return the party request form. Or email your party requests to suzie.rippy@christushealth.org.

• Guests will be placed in parties and a confirmation will be both mailed and emailed to you.

• List your parties in order of preference and please list several extra parties.

• CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Foundation cannot give refunds on tickets. If your first choice is not available, we will do our best to place you in the next available preference listed.

We hope you will join us for our sixth annual event!

Women’s Board Co-ChairsHeather Bates 903.808.0156 | heather@batesws.comCarmen Carpenter 903.539.4725 | carmen@trenttech.com

CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances FoundationSuzie Rippy | 903-606-4752 | suzie.rippy@christushealth.org

VIRTUAL PREVIEW PARTY 2021This year our fabulous A Toast to East Texas party list was revealed in a unique way. Individual videos were created to showcase each one of the exceptional events and a Virtual Preview Party video aired on Tuesday, July 27. If you missed the premiere, the video is still available on our website, christustmf.org/toast or on our A Toast to East Texas Facebook page.

Parties and EventsThursday, September 9

TableScapes – The Art of Entertaining

Saturday, September 11Lunch with the Ladies

Wednesday, September 15 Flights of Fancy – An Astrea Caviar Tasting

Saturday, September 18Lone Star Leader: An Evening

with Congressman Louie Gohmert

Sunday, September 19Bocce Ball with The Bishop

Wednesday, September 29 Tankards and Tastings – A Brew Party

Thursday, September 30Nashville Bash

Thursday, October 7Asteroids & The Arts

TableScapes The Art of Entertaining

Join us for a celebration of style showcasing the distinctive creative talents of local individuals. Our celebrity table decorators will create unique tabletop designs inspired by original works of art produced by regional masters. Mingle with friends and browse the exquisite table settings and artwork as you enjoy festive hors d’oeuvres and gain fresh ideas for your decorating and entertaining.

Meet Jana Autry, graphic designer, artist and antique enthusiast with a flair for collecting and designing. Her expert knowledge of antiques and hard-to-find collectibles and her timeless style set her apart. Jana will share her expertise as well as her passion for creating beautiful paper collages using antique botanical and nature engravings as her inspiration. It’s sure to be an inspired afternoon! Your table is waiting!

Hosted byCatherine BankstonMary Lauren Faulkner

Table DesignersJana Autry, Autry DesignAdditions, Mary Lauren Faulkner & Suzanne Conway Designs of DallasCole & Co.The Perfect Peony, Lauren Stoltz and Virginia LowSweet Gourmet, Pam GabrielTyler Rose Museum, Liz BallardOlive & Home, Meagan Hernandez and Kim Holley

Lunch Ladies Food and Fellowship

This is your chance to spend exclusive time with the amazing “women religious” who are the pulse of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital,

the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Come enjoy an incredible luncheon in the beautiful Azalea District home of Laura and Michael

Young while you hear the heart-warming, life-changing and sometimes humorous stories from this small group of dedicated women who

started Tyler’s first major hospital. Visit and dine with these ladies in this intimate setting and you will hear first-hand personal accounts

from the Sisters who serve the hospital and the community today, learn about their hobbies and talents, hear their everyday experiences and

understand why these dedicated women are considered the heart and soul of healing at the hospital. This event will surely be a blessing!

Hosted byCathy Bertram

Sonja BuieDarla Childress

Jan McCauleyBonnie Palmer

Suzie RippyLinda Rowe

Laura Young

Special GuestsThe Sisters of the

Holy Family of Nazareth

Thursday, September 9 | 4pm – 6pmA creative, collaborative and elegantly appointed afternoon for 40 guests at the home of Catherine and Drew Bankston2030 S. Chilton Ave. | TylerDressy Casual Attire | Valet Parking

Saturday, September 11 | 11am – 1pmA lovely seated lunch for 30 guests at the home of

Laura and Michael Young | 2001 South Chilton Avenue | TylerLovely Luncheon Attire | Valet Parking

*Seating will be limited to those guests with a reservation – not a “come and go” event!

Special GuestJana Autry, Creative Director Autry Design

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Lone Star Leader: An Evening with Congressman Louie Gohmert

Join us for an evening with a Lone Star Leader, and experience a taste of Tyler! Congressman Louie Gohmert, attorney and former judge, U.S.

Representative from Texas’ 1st congressional district and, not to mention, a Texas Aggie, will be the guest of honor at this casual, backyard garden

event. A champion of truth, Congressman Gohmert is an unapologetic warrior for our most cherished freedoms, and a tireless advocate of

preserving the values most of us hold dear. Stroll the beautiful grounds of the Charnwood Residential Historic District home of Esther and Dr. Daren

Yeager and experience an example of our community’s commitment to preserving our history. Dine on creative Texas cuisine from four of Tyler’s renowned restaurants. It’s sure to be an elegant and enlightened evening!

Special GuestCongressman Louie Gohmert

Hosted byElizabeth and Nick Andrade

Heather and Trevor Bates Brenda and Chris Boylan

Ginger and Edward BrawnerCarmen and Matt Carpenter

Teresa and Billy LangleyKaren and Mike Norton

Shanda and Jason ProctorShelby and Kyle Strickland

Hazel and Bobby ToshJaclyn and Jon Tyler

Esther and Daren Yeager

Flights of FancyAn Astrea Caviar Tasting Not just for Russian royalty any more! If you think caviar can only be experienced in fine dining restaurants, on special occasions or during holiday celebrations, California-based Astrea Caviar says “nothing could be further from the truth!” Their mission is to bring the finest caviar selections from around the world into their customers’ daily life. Join Astrea Caviar Tasting Expert Charlie Fu in this group setting as he leads guests through a sophisticated flight of their finest caviar. Flown in specifically for this event, this delectable trio of caviar will be paired with a selection of delicious wines. What is the ideal way to eat caviar? Why do you use specific spoons? What are the nutritional benefits of caviar? Charlie will be Zooming-in from California to lead you through each pairing and answer all of your caviar questions as we gather together in the Rogers Nursing and Sciences Center on the Tyler Junior College campus. So, put your palate to the test and experience the simple pleasures of this luxurious delicacy.

Hosted byMelissa and J.T. BrownTomi and Jim EllisJenna and James GillinghamCayti and Scott Hart Lindsay and John McKinney Michelle and Nicholas MedelValerie and Daniel ObessoJacklyn and Christopher Sirianni Ashley and Michael Westerfield

Special GuestCharlie Fu, Astrea Caviar Tasting Expert, Pasadena, California

Wednesday, September 15 | 6:00 pmGollob Event Room | Rogers Nursing & Health Sciences Center TJC Campus | 1200 E. 5th St. | Tyler 60 Guests will be treated like royalty with a caviar tasting flight! Attire: Not Fancy, But Fun!

Saturday, September 18 | 6:00 pm50 guests will enjoy an evening with a Lone Star Leader

at the home of Esther and Dr. Daren Yeager207 East Charnwood Street | Tyler

Garden Party Attire | Valet Parking

Tankards & TastingsA Brew Party

Fun on Tap!! Our nation has gone crazy for craft beer, and no one crafts it better than True Vine Brewing Company. Join us for a night of tasting as you sample specialty handcrafted beer and learn the inspiration behind the different varieties. Listen as a Brew-master Ryan shares “behind the brew” secrets. Enjoy the atmosphere of the exciting craft beer scene as

you sample a special beer with your appetizer, a flight of three beers during dinner, then your personal favorite beer at the end of the meal. Guests will

be especially delighted with the many meat selections from the delicious Brazilian Bar B Que presented by The Sola Bread Co. to be paired with the beer selections. Wine will be available for purchase from the bar. Tap into

this exciting evening of pairing perfection!

Hosted by Vickie and Paul CooperKarolyn and Jeff Davis

Jenna and James GillinghamShannon and Chris Glenney

Holli and Collin ShullJennifer and Kevin Walsh

Special ThanksRyan and Traci Dixon

True Vine Brewing CompanyBlaine and Karin Davis

Sola Bread CoJanice and Jim Lowden

Bocce Ball with The Bishop We’re gonna make you an offer you can’t refuse! Join this party and enjoy fantastic Italian food and competitive fun playing a centuries-old Italian game! The beautiful Villa de Mazzu is the place to be, where there is a full-scale Bocce Court. Guests are invited to play Bocce Ball, a game similar to lawn bowling, where players toss softball-sized balls and attempt to get close to the point ball – the pallino. And if there is a question about whose bocce ball is closer, Bishop Strickland will make the call. No arguments, he says “fuhgettaboutit!”

Hosted byMona and Jack GabrielDon GarrettSandy and Robert JohnsonCarol and Jim MazzuBonnie PalmerBonnie and Rick RayfordAnnalisa and Jay StenklyftKaren and John Williams

Special Guest and Bocce Ball AficionadoMost Reverend Joseph Strickland, Bishop of Tyler

Sunday, September 19 6:00 pm Cocktails | 7:00 pm DinnerA competitively delicious evening for 40 guests.Bocce Ball Central: Home of Carol and Jim Mazzu | 3306 Fry AvenueCasual Sporty Attire | Valet Parking

Wednesday, September 29 | 6:30 pm Brewery Tour and Brazilian Bar B Que Dinner for 50 Guests

True Vine Brewing Company | 2453 Earl Campbell Parkway Casual Attire

Asteroids & The ArtsThe stars will be shining on the campus of Tyler Junior College as we

host Asteroids & The Arts, a celebration of science and creativity. This star-quality evening will include a trio of exciting “close encounters.”

Witness the incomprehensible vastness of the universe without ever leaving your seat in the 40-foot diameter dome theater of The Center for Earth & Space Science Education. Ponder your place in the vast cosmos while

enjoying out-of-this-world hors d’oeuvres created by Chef Larry Matson and the students of the TJC School of Culinary Arts. Have a celestial experience

as you are treated to delectable desserts and view an exclusive all-star performance by talented members of the College’s Arts Program in the

magnificent Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center. You won’t want to miss this progressive evening of educational, artistic and culinary delight!

Hosted byMichelle and Blair Blackburn

Wendy and Steve BratteliJacqueline and Clay Cavender

Jión and Ken DietzRenna and Jeff Embry

Summer and John GreensladePaige and Robert Guy

Sarah and Stuart HeneSusan and Johnny HillJill and Allen HossleyHolli and Jesse Jones

Dawn and Harry Leatherwood

Amy and Brad MartinMona and Ted Odom

Sherri and Kurt ReulandCarolyn and Scott ShawKari and Mackey Smith

Rebecca and Jerry SpencerRebecca and John Wampler

Special ThanksDr. Juan Mejia, President of TJC

Dr. Beau HartwegChef Larry Matson and the Students

of the School of Culinary Arts

Nashville BashBack in the saddle again! Two famous singer/songwriters will team up once more and take the stage for a night of melody at the beautiful lakeside oasis of Linda Rudd and Steve Hellmuth. Get your front row seat now, this party will most likely be a sell-out. Nashville singer and award-winning songwriter Scott Emerick returns to Tyler for an exclusive private concert that you will not want to miss. Scott has written numerous top country hits for stars such as Toby Keith, Sawyer Brown, George Strait, Billy Currington, and Willie Nelson. Joining Scott will be singer/songwriter Paul Overstreet, who has written and co-written 27 top ten songs for artists such as George Jones, Tanya Tucker, Alison Kraus, The Judds, Kenny Chesney, Randy Travis and countless others. Grab a drink and sample some delicious appetizers and beautiful desserts from Dakotas as you settle in for an enjoyable evening. Dust off your boots and get ready for some world-class entertainment!

Hosted byLinda Rudd and Steve HellmuthDakotas

Special GuestsScott EmerickPaul Overstreet

Thursday, September 30 | 6:30 pmA Private Lakeside Concert for 100 Guests*. The fabulous Lake Tyler home of Linda Rudd and Steve Hellmuth | 13481 W. Peninsula Road Whitehouse | Casual Country Concert Attire | Valet Parking*Please note: Only guests listed on the reservation list will be admitted unless previously arranged with Suzie Rippy, Events Manager for A Toast to East Texas.

Thursday, October 7 | 6:00 pmAn out-of-this-world cultural emersion for 80 guests.

TJC Campus | Begin: Center for Earth & Space Science Education 1411 East Lake Street | Journey - on: Rogers Palmer Performing

Arts Center | Attire: Cosmos Classy Casual | Valet Parking

SponsorsSponsors '21'20Austin BankAndrea & Shawn BatesHeather and Trevor BatesVicki and Lindsey BradleyMelissa and Dr. JT Brown Corissa and Dr. James CaccitoloCarmen and Matt CarpenterHolly and Don CarrollDarla and Randy ChildressCitizens 1st BankVickie and Paul CooperKay and Dr. Stuart CrutchfieldKris and Bobby CurtisCarol and Dr. Ken CushmanKarolyn and Jeff DavisJión and Ken DietzHeather and Clay EilandTomi and Jim EllisEpicJeanne and Dr. Paul FanningAnita and Scott FosseyJames and Jenna GillinghamRenee' Gray and John MurphyHarry's Building MaterialsTami and Dr. William HobbsMrs. Mary IrwinHelen and Dr. Noah IsraelBilly and Teresa LangleyDawn and Harry LeatherwoodMrs. Mary Kay LustLindsay and John McKinneyDrs. Nicholas and Michelle MedelLinda and Andy NavarroMercedes and Danny Noteware

Valerie and Dr. Dan ObessoJoseph Z. OrnelasDr. Julie Philley and Mr. Richard LeeFreida and Todd PhillipsMary and Dr. Hugh PoindexterProsperity BankElizabeth and Bill PulliamLaura and Richard RedmanRobert M. Rogers FoundationGeorge & Linda Rowe/ State Farm InsuranceLinda Rudd and Steve HellmuthSaleh Family FoundationKari and Mackey SmithSouthside BankRebecca and Jerry SpencerAnnalisa and Jay StenklyftDr. Tiffany and Chad TaylorBonnie and Joe TincherThe Genecov GroupTrane TechnologiesTyler Bank and TrustTyler Junior College, Dr. Juan MejiaCHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital VolunteersDawn and Andrew von EschenbachJennifer and Kevin Walsh Rebecca and John WamplerWatson W. Wise FoundationPatricia and Robert WellsPaula and David WhisenantKaren and John P. WilliamsCHRISTUS TMF Foundation Women's BoardCarol Zwan and Don McClellan

Austin Bank

Heather and Trevor Bates

Brenda and Dr. Chris Boylan

Melissa and Dr. JT Brown

T. B. Butler Foundation

Dr. Stephanie Carl

Carmen and Matt Carpenter

Lori and Darrell Chase

Darla and Randy Childress

CHRISTUS TMF Volunteers

Vickie and Paul Cooper

Kay and Dr. Stuart Crutchfield

Carol and Dr. Ken Cushman

Jión and Ken Dietz

Heather and Clay Eiland

Tomi and Jim Ellis

Anita and Scott Fossey

The R. W. Fair Foundation

Jenna and James Gillingham

Shannon and Chris Glenney

Renee' Gray and John Murphy

Harry's Building Materials, Inc.

Helen and Dr. Noah Israel

Mary Elizabeth and Alan Jackson

Sandy and Robert Johnson

Teresa and Billy Langley

Dawn and Harry Leatherwood

Dr. and Mrs. Tsauyu Lin

Beverly Saleh Mamey

Lindsay and John McKinney

Drs. Nicholas and Michelle Medel

NDMJ Transportation

Mrs. Courtney Newsom

Valerie and Dr. Dan Obesso

Mona and Ted Odom

Mary and Dr. Hugh R. Poindexter

Prosperity Bank

Elizabeth and Bill Pulliam

Laura and Richard Redman

George and Linda Rowe/ State Farm Insurance

Linda Rudd and Steve Hellmuth

Saleh Family FoundationGerald, Beverly and Danny

Southside Bank

Kari and Mackey Smith

Becky and Jerry Spencer

Annalisa and Jay Stenklyft

Chad and Dr. Tiffany Taylor

Texas Bank and Trust

Hazel and Bobby Tosh

Trane Technologies

Jennifer and Kevin Walsh

Rebecca and John Wampler

Patricia and Robert Wells

Cassie and Dr. Addison Whetstone

Karen and John Williams

Watson W. Wise Foundation

CHRISTUS TMF Foundation Women's Board

WP & Company

*Sponsor list as of August 1, 2021

CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Foundation appreciates the continued support and generosity of the 2020 and 2021 A Toast to East Texas Sponsors.

Specia l ThanksAll American Tent & Party Rental

Astrea Caviar – Charlie Fu

Catherine and Drew Bankston

Chad’s Media – Chad Kopal and Logan Vaughan

Karin and Blaine Davis

Traci and Ryan Dixon

Carol and Jim Mazzu

Noah Morris Photography

Linda Rudd and Steve Hellmuth

The Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth

Sola Bread Co.

Bishop Joseph Strickland

True Vine Brewing Company

Tyler Junior College – Mitch Andrews,

Jeannie Brookshire, Grace Moreno, Britney Wallace

TylerToday Magazine

Tyler Valet Parking

Esther and Daren Yeager

Laura and Michael Young

Sponsors

Women’s Board A Toast to East Texas

Committee A Toast TO THE OUR

FABULOUS FOUNDATION

WOMEN’S BOARDCHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Foundation is so very grateful for the

2021 Women’s Board, led by our heroic Co-Chairs Heather Bates and Carmen Carpenter. We applaud you all for your enthusiasm and motivation and for your willingness to “pivot” multiple times in the past year. We thank

you for your loyalty, your love and for championing the cause, to improve health care for women and children in Northeast Texas.

Cheers to you all and thank you!

XOXO

Suzie RippyEvents & Communications Program Manager

Foundation Women’s Board LiaisonCHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Foundation

Heather Bates Co-Chair

Brenda Boylan

Melissa Brown

Carmen Carpenter Co-Chair

Darla Childress

Vickie Cooper

Karolyn Davis

Jión Dietz

Heather Eiland

Tomi Ellis

Jenna Gillingham

Shannon Glenney*

Linda Griffin*

Sandy Johnson

Teresa Langley

Dawn Leatherwood

Lindsay McKinney

Michelle Medel, MD

Karen Norton*

Mercedes Noteware*

Valerie Obesso

Mona Odom

Bonnie Palmer*

Shanda Proctor

Linda Rowe*

Linda Rudd

Kari Smith

Annalisa Stenklyft

Sister Michaela Tomkowiak

Jennifer Walsh

Rebecca Wampler

Cassie Whetstone

*Sustainers