1. Raymond Benson is an award-winning and best-selling
author, composer, computer game designer, stage director,
film historian and film genres instructor for over thirty years.
He is also the fourth—and first American—official author of
the James Bond 007 novels. Mr. Benson is from Odessa and
attended the University of Texas in Austin.
Mr. Benson’s latest series,The Black Stiletto, features a 1950s
costumed female vigilante, who in modern day, is struggling
with Alzheimer’s disease when her son uncovers her
amazing past.
Mr. Benson will share with us his personal experience with
Alzheimer’s and why he chose to feature a character with
Alzheimer’s in this series.
Mr. Benson will be available to sign books following the program.
Underwriters
Major Underwriter
The Ellwood Foundation
Underwriter
EOG Resources, Inc.
Cyndi Ford
In memory of Jessie Lee
Klanke and Bob G. Ford
Benefactors
Meredith and Fielding Cocke/
Tammy and Steve Jenkins/
Camille and Grier Patton
In memory of Mrs. W. Howell
Cocke, Jr.
Cynthia and FisherTrigg
In memory of Dr. Jack A. Hill
Sponsors
BDO USA, LLP
Ginger Kanaly
In memory of Deane Kanaly
Isla Reckling
Friends
Collier and Richard Blades/
Susan and JamesThompson
In honor of Beverly Jackson
and in memory of Mary Lee
Thompson
Lynne Campbell Bonham/
Ann Eutsler/ Carol McDonald
In memory of Don McDonald
Kristy Bradshaw/ Linsay
Radcliffe/ Maidie Ryan
In memory of Nena Junco
The Buckingham
Nancy A. Burrow
In memory of Don McDonald
and Frank Whitley
Minnie Cappel
In memory of Dr. Jack A. Hill
Betty Conner/ Ann H. Kelsey
In memory of Mary Elizabeth
Austin and Margaret Zenor
Heinzerling
Louise Conway/ Carol
Deason/ Sandy Lucas/ Clare
Smith/ Dorothy Strauss
Jenny and Jim Elkins Family
Fund
In honor of Grace Arnold
Friends of CynthiaTrigg
In memory of Dr. Jack A. Hill
Cortney and Barrett Hall
In memory of Marlene and
Roy Gronauer
Evelyn Hill
In memory of Dr. Jack A. Hill
Beverly and Blake Jackson
Law Office of Christina
Lesher, PC
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LLC
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Elizabeth A. Sauer
Lynn Smith
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Carolyn and Bryan Wimberly
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Eckel and in memory of
Elizabeth Hodgson Shirley
Donors
Beyond Borders Foundation
In memory of Dr. Jack A. Hill
Marsha Moody Dodson
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Moody
Cathy and Ed Frank
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Gayle and Richard Hightower
In memory of Sue and Joel
Coolidge
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River Oaks Country Club
1600 River Oaks Boulevard
Houston,Texas 77019
Th u r s d ay, N ove m b e r 2 1 , 2 013
Featuring Raymond Benson, author of
“The Black Stiletto”
Invites you to join us at our
Fourteenth Annual
Reception and Seating: 11:30 a.m.
Luncheon and Speaker: Noon
Family Portrait Luncheon

2. Family Portrait
Luncheon
Family Portrait Luncheon
HoustonAWARE (Alzheimer’sWomen’sAuxiliary for Resources & Education)
was founded in 2000 as a friend-raising auxiliary by families and friends who
have been touched byAlzheimer's disease and other related dementias. Since
then,AWARE has raised over $2.8 million for theAlzheimer'sAssociation,
Houston & SoutheastTexas Chapter from the annual
Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement
of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and
to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Our Chapter, established in 1980, offers services to thousands of families
affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias throughout our 37 county
service area. Chapter staff offers support to individuals with dementia and
their families as well as educating professionals and the general public
about Alzheimer’s disease. Our services include: dementia information and
resources, early stage programs, education and training, support groups,
care consultations, and safety services.
2242West Holcombe Boulevard
Houston,Texas 77030
24/7 HELPline: 800.272.3900
www.alz.org/texas
Houston & SoutheastTexas Chapter
AWARE President
CynthiaTrigg
Luncheon Chairs
Judy Harding and Beverly Jackson
Committee
Nancy Abendshein
Allison Allison
D’Anne Anderson
Lida Arendale
Pam Blackburn
Rosanna Blalock
Lynne Campbell
Bonham
Camille Bryan
Minnie Cappel
Nancy Cooksey
Susan Cravens
Carol Crosswell
Ann Eutsler
Carol Deason
Kit Detering
Verlinde Doubleday
Sue Edelman
Lolly Erwin
Ann Eutsler
Cyndi Ford
Ellen Ford
Anne French
Cynthia Harper
Georga Harrison
Gayle Hightower
Cindy Hinton
Evelyn Jewell
Sandy Keeney
Ginger Kelley
Chris Lafollette
Laura McDaniel
Penny Layne
Sandy Lucas
Maureen Manning
Suzanne Martin
Pinet McBride
Christina McConn
Ann McDaniel
Carol McDonald
Ann McGuyer
Lynn Monteith
Lisa O’Leary
Camille Patton
Mick Pritchett
Pam Rundle
Ann Schramm
SusanThompson
CindyThorp
Laura Visage
Carolyn Wimberly
Ann Woolridge
Jill Zively
Fourteenth Annual