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and The Rob Holbert Group

with special Guests

Darla Miles of WFAA News 8as Mistress of Ceremony

A Classy Affair 2009Benefit Galasponsored by girls of Virtue, Inc.

1The Masquerade: A Night to Remember

Dear Supporter,

We hope that you will enjoy yourself this evening and that this event will be one you look forward to for years to come. Thank you for joining us and for your support.

The Purpose of A Classy Affair: To honor, celebrate and encourage the Girls of Virtue to grow into respectable, graceful and educated women.

The Mission of A Classy Affair: To raise the awareness and importance of being involved in our young girls’ lives, as well as raise funds to implement this program community-wide.

All proceeds from the benefit gala will be used to help achieve the mission and purpose of the Girls of Virtue organization.

The Girls of Virtue Mission: To encourage our young girls to grow into strong, influential, yet graceful and respectable, educated women!

The Girls of Virtue Purpose: To give them an opportunity and the environment to obtain the skills needed to become women of virtue!

Thank you,

A Classy Affair 2009 Planning Committee

Karla BradfordCamisha ChappellAnitra CottonLaKeisha DavisJacqueline ElliottTanesha ElvertonTiffany EvansCourtne’ Franklin

Chiquita GrantMonique HarrisDelsha TraylorMonica JordanYolanda MartinConstance RilesSonya Rodgers

2 A Classy Affair 2009

A Letter from the Founder

Have you ever reached a point in your life where you really did not understand yourself, your beliefs, or your purpose? I was there and felt the need to do something about it. I have always believed if God wakes me up, He’s not through with me and has a purpose for my life. I began looking over my life in an effort to discover what I would do for free and what came naturally. No matter what memory came to me, working with the youth - specifically girls - seemed natural. I took a look at the young girls currently in my life. I noticed the way they carried themselves, the way they spoke and interacted with one another. These young girls are the future; they will be women some day. I believe God has

given us, as women, a gift of influence. I realized the positive influence I could have in life but I knew I had to make a change. I first had to understand how valuable my life is to God and His purpose for my life. Next, I began to think “what a difference there would be in this world if more women knew their value and purpose in life.” We could become Women of Virtue! From that thought, I was drawn back to the young girls and knew that was the place to start, and so I developed Girls of Virtue, Inc. Through this program, women are coming together to mold and shape the minds of young girls through attributes of dedication, trustworthiness, leadership and positive Godly influence. The organization will provide as many young girls as possible with the opportunity and environment to obtain the skills needed to become Women of Virtue! After months of preparation on February 11, 2006, we held our first activity. We baked cookies, played games to get to know each other, and helped the girls to understand the mission and vision of an organization then called From Girls to Young Women. By March of 2006, the organization grew in number, the girls made new friends and set goals for their young lives, and the name was officially changed to Girls of Virtue. From then on, you could find us in different locations each month participating in activities ranging from volunteering our time at the food pantry and park cleanups, to hosting workshops on money management, self-esteem and confidence building. In August of 2007, we began preparation for A Classy Affair. It is our annual benefit gala to raise awareness of the organization and secure funds to ensure young girls continue to benefit from all the organization has to offer. This event promises to become one that inspires attendees to set goals that will lead them to achieve God’s purpose for their lives. Additionally, we hope this event will encourage our guest to build up their fellow brothers and sisters who strive to succeed while on this earth. What is God’s purpose for your life? If you know, what are you doing to achieve it? If you do not know, what are you doing to discover it? Today is your day! As Philippians 4:13 reads: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Tameka FlemmingFounder, Girls of Virtue, Inc.


Program

6-6:45 p.m.Silent Auction and Formal Photos

7-7:45 p.m. Prayer……………………………………………………………………Vincent Riles

Welcome….……….…………………………….….…Mistress of Ceremony, Darla MilesGirls of Virtue, Inc. History………………….……………………………….. Sandra McCall

Introductions……………….…………………………………..…………Darla Miles

Girls of Virtue HonoreesMontoya Caldwell

Keyonna Scott Audriana Jackson

Jerrica Morgan Alexia Jordan

Merliakea Beasley Alexus Bradford

Alexandria Smith Ariel Augustus

A Classy Affair 2009 Planning Committee

7:45-9 p.m.Dinner, Dancing, and Close of Silent Auction and Formal Photos

9-10 p.m.

Girls of Virtue Board Members

Presentations to Girls and Others……………….…President and Founder, Tameka FlemmingVolunteer and Mentoring Opportunities ………………….Volunteer Director, Kenya Harvey

2010 Cruise and Fundraisers………………………………GOV Travel Agent, Nicole IvoryGirls’ Performance………………………...…………Development Director, Tina Caldwell

Thank You……….……………………………………Secretary, MaShalle Thompson

10-11 p.m.Dancing, Silent Auction (winners pickup items), and Formal Photos Pickup


A Classy Affair Patrons

Platinum-levelEdith Blakes-GivensChristina Boateng

Cook Children’s Hospital NursesLewis and Marie Flemming

Silver-level Dallas Opthamology

Larry and Eula Oliphant

Bronze-levelSharrion ClarkThelma FillyawTenya Griggsby

Kelli HoggRebecca Leggett

Adolphus and Anita NoelPat Shofner

Sister’s Southern Cuisine CateringHermise and Ramona Wilkins


Silent Auction Donors

A Touch of Class FloristAirTran Airways

Allison Auto CareBilly Bob’s Texas Stockyard Station

Cantina LaredoCentral Market (Plano)

Cheesecake FactoryDallas CowboysDallas Mavericks

Dallas StarsDallas Symphony

Dr. Cordell AdamsExposure Rock Climbing

Fort Worth MuseumHilton Fort WorthLarry North Fitness

Marriot Hotel & ResortsNRH2O Water Park

Omni HotelPetals & Stems

Pics By Dee (Photographer)Power House of Dance

Renaissance HotelRockin’ R River Rides

Southwest RodeoTexas Rangers

Sweet TomatoesThunderbird Roller Rink


The Rob Holbert Group

Known for their delivery of:

D Smooth JazzD Jazz Standards

D BluesD R&B

D and, practically any other form of music!

The Rob Holbert Group is one of the most versatile performance groups available. Their variety of music and sometimes eclectic arrangements of songs, sets them apart from most other jazz groups today.

Visit them on the web at www.robholbert.com or contact them at

(214) 914-8332 for booking your next event!


Darla MilesWFAA-TV Reporter

Darla Miles works as general assignment reporter for News 8, Monday through Friday. She is based in her hometown of Fort Worth. Darla joined the News 8 team in December 2006.

Prior to joining WFAA-TV, Darla reported for WTVD in Raleigh, North Carolina and for WJBF in Augusta,

Georgia, where she also served as the Aiken Bureau Chief. Darla has held several positions with CNN in Atlanta, including freelance weekend anchor for CNN Headline News.

A graduate of Atlanta’s Spelman College, Darla earned a bachelor of arts degree in English, with a minor in Spanish. During her undergraduate years, she studied abroad at the Instituto Internacional in Madrid, Spain. Darla is fluent in Spanish; she was part of the team that launched CNN en Español for six weekday newscasts to a 24-hour network.

When she isn’t working, Darla enjoys mentoring young African American girls. In North Carolina, she served on the Board of Directors for Durham Communities in Schools and volunteered for several community service organizations that targeted at-risk youth. She also taught beginning-level Spanish at a community college.

Darla has traveled extensively throughout Europe and has also visited Africa, South America, and the Caribbean. She enjoys reading, kickboxing, power yoga, fine dining, singing in her church choir, and spending quality time with family, godchildren, and close friends.

Mistress of Ceremony


2009 Honorees

Pictured from left to right: Alexandria Smith, Alexus Bradford, Alexia Jordan, Jerrica Morgan, Montoya Caldwell, Merliakea Beasley, Audriana Jackson. Sitting, from left to right: Ariel Augustus, Keyonna Scott


The Honorees

Keyonna ScottKeyonna Scott is the daughter of Kenya Scott. She is in the 8th grade at Vanston Middle School. When she grows up, she wants to become an actress. Her favorite color is purple. Keyonna says, “Girls of Virtue helped me to be more responsible, pleasant, have respect for others and give people a helping hand when needed. More girls should join Girls of Virtue to help them become more respectful young ladies and learn how to deal with teen peer pressure.” Keyonna believes you should support Girls of Virtue because each day young girls, especially teens, experience pressures, and they always need help and support.

Montoya CaldwellMontoya Caldwell is the daughter of Tina Caldwell and Bruce Caldwell. She is in the 7th grade at Boles Jr. High. When she grows up, she aspires to become a lawyer and a chef. Her favorite colors are turquoise and lime green. Girls of Virtue has helped her to be more tolerant of others, accept differences and strive to do her best. Montoya says, “More girls should join Girls of Virtue because it is fun, and it teaches you to help others by volunteering and good life skills.” She believes you should support Girls of Virtue because the organization helps young girls become more successful in life.


The Honorees

Jerrica MorganJerrica Morgan is the daughter of Jerrold and Tonya Morgan. She is in the 8th grade at Bessie Coleman Middle School. When she grows up, she wants to become a pastry chef, photographer or designer. Girls of Virtue has helped her to know more about purity, and it has helped her to work on her attitude. Jerrica says more girls should join Girls of Virtue because “we are a good group of young girls that have questions and deal with peer pressure, and here you can talk about anything that bothers you. You should support Girls of Virtue to help fund our trips and activities.”

Audriana JacksonAudriana Jackson is the daughter of Tobin and Chiquita Grant. She is in the 8th grade at Kimbrough Middle School. When she grows up, she wants to own a hair salon, become an actress or a fashion designer. Her favorite colors are lime green, black, white and purple. Since joining Girls of Virtue, Audriana says, “It’s helped me to become a wiser Christian girl and develop my social and problem-solving skills.” Audriana believes more girls should join Girls of Virtue to better themselves and be involved with other people. She believes you should support Girls of Virtue to help support, encourage and mentor various young women.


The Honorees

Merliakea BeasleyMerliakea Beasley is the daughter of Tiffany Harris. She is in the 8th grade at Terry Middle School. When Merliakea grows up, she would like to attend SMU or Texas Southern University, earn a degree in Criminal Law with a minor in Education, and teach pre-school children. Her favorite color is blue. Merliakea says, “Girls of Virtue has helped me to realize that it’s not all about me all the time, and that I should be more giving and helpful because it’s such a good feeling afterwards. The workshops are great, and I love all of the new friends I have met.” Merliakea believes more girls should join Girls of Virtue because “it is a great organization, it is very positive, we have a lot of fun, and it helps girls become young ladies.”

Alexia JordanAlexia Jordan is the daughter of Monica Jordan and Russell Jack Jr. She is in the 8th grade at Barnett Jr. High. When she grows up, she plans to become a pediatrician, fashion designer or police investigator. Her favorite colors are light blue, lavender and green. Girls of Virtue has helped Alexia to be more outgoing and taught her leadership skills. She believes more girls should join Girls of Virtue because it helps girls to build their self-esteem and to learn the importance of staying pure. Alexia says, “People should support Girls of Virtue because it is a great organization for girls and it leads girls in the right direction.”


The Honorees

Alexandria SmithAlexandria Smith is the daughter of Ferdinand and Karen Smith. She is in the 8th grade at Bessie Coleman Middle School. When Alexandria grows up, she plans to attend college and become a teacher, coach and/or pediatrician. Her favorite colors are pink and black. Alex says, “Girls of Virtue has helped me to make better decisions and made my life better through such experiences like the Purity Promise Party and Toy Drive. I’ve learned a lot about commitment and giving.” She thinks more girls should join Girls of Virtue to experience what she has and to become a better girl. Alex wants your support because Girls of Virtue gives back and supports other people.

Alexus BradfordAlexus Bradford is the niece of Barbara Bradford. She is in the 8th grade at W.H. Middle School. When Alexus grows up, she aspires to become a successful pediatrician. Her favorite colors are pink and red. Alexus says, “Girls of Virtue has helped me appreciate myself as a young lady.” She thinks more girls should join Girls of Virtue so they can learn how to respect themselves. Alexus says you should support Girls of Virtue because it’s a good cause.


Ariel Augustus Ariel Augustus is the daughter of Wendell and Bridgette Augustus. She is in the 8th grade at Vanston Middle School. Ariel participates and exhibits leadership skills in activities outside of Girls of Virtue, including serving as captain of her cheerleading squad and a member of her school’s step team. She is also an active member of the environmental team at her school, a group that helps keep the campus clean. Ariel is also a part of her church’s choir and last year, she spent time volunteering at her church, and at Village Oaks and Green Oaks nursing homes. When she grows up, she aspires to become a pediatrician. Ariel’s favorite colors are red, lime green, pink, orange and yellow. She says, “Girls of Virtue has helped her with different subjects.” Ariel believes more girls should join Girls of Virtue to help shape their futures and to help them grow up into beautiful young women. She believes you should support Girls of Virtue because it is a good organization for girls, and it helps with self-esteem building and decision making. It has been said that, “Ariel is very outgoing, friendly and full of life. She is very respectful, treats others well and is always open to correction.” Tonight, we want to congratulate Ariel Augustus for an outstanding year and for setting a great example of who a girl of virtue truly is. She exemplifies leadership and dedication, two attributes we aim to teach each girl that comes through this organization. She is doing a wonderful job and transitioning well into a young lady. It is with great honor that we name Ariel Augustus as the 2008 Girls of Virtue Top Honoree.

Top Honoree


Girls of Virtue Board Members

Demetria Cameron - Program DirectorJessica Hamilton - Media and Marketing Director

Kenya Harvey - Volunteer DirectorSandra McCall - Finance Director

Tina Caldwell - Development Director

From left to right: Tameka Flemming, Founder/President; Kenya Harvey, Parliamentarian; and MaShalle Thompson, Secretary.

Executive Board

General Board


Girls of Virtue Wish list

* attorney with non-profit experience * accountant with 501(c)3 experience * new donors * event sponsors * building - a permanent location for Girls of Virtue, space for activities, workshops and training sessions * passenger van - to transport girls to activities in one safe vehicle * gas card for travel expenses * grant writer

* volunteers to help with activities * mentors (we provide training) - to work one-on-one with the girls * professional counselors * nurses * volunteers with experience in the following areas: marketing, tracking volunteer hours, volunteer recruitment, dieticians, event planners, and caterers to help with or prepare meals for activities and fundraisers

* storage space-to hold supplies and donations (two-year lease) * 2, 4-drawer file cabinets * all-in-one color printer and ink cartridges/ toner * paper shredder * postage meter * general office supplies * flip chart with markers * easel * laminator * portable tables and chairs for events (if storage is acquired) * book shelves

* gift cards from grocery/department stores * pizza gift cards * portable CD player * personal care items for girls * books for girls * dry-erase board * banners * white envelopes (all sizes) * linen napkins and table clothes (for etiquette workshop) * copier paper (white or color) * laptop and/or desktop computers * flash drives * digital camera

Office Supplies

Volunteer and Financial Needs


“Best Wishes to the Girls of Virtue”


Logan & Associates Certified Public Accountants

Would like to send our

Congratu lat ion s to

Montoya Caldwell

and

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