Dear Blanco Community,
Lavender Festival was a successful showcase for our community, in large part, thanks to the astounding efforts of many individuals and organizations. As Chamber of Commerce president, I want to thank the following individuals and organizations for helping make the festival a continued accomplishment.
Many helped with various aspects of the festival. Certain individuals offered an incredible amount of their time, talents and energy. My unending gratitude to Marcy Westcott, Curtis Knutson and Tom Montgomery for the long hours and extraordinary effort you donated both on the Steering Committee and during the event. Thank you to our fabulous staff, Libbey Aly, Blanco Chamber of Commerce Executive Director; Jennifer Oines, Vendor Coordinator; and Genie Strickland, Festival Consultant. Your organizational efforts made the operation seamless. Thanks to our other Lavender Festival Steering Committee members; Jon Brieger, Tasha Brieger, Bonnie Jenschke, and Russ Whitlock for their excellent efforts in the pre-event planning.
Many organizations participate in our community effort of producing the Lavender Festival. I want to thank the Old Blanco Courthouse Preservation Society, City of Blanco, LBJ National Park, American Legion and Auxiliary, Blanco EMS, Boozefighters, Blanco High School FFA, Blanco High School Athletic Department and the Blanco High School and Middle School Cheerleaders for their assistance.
Kudos to our Mayor, Chuck Homan, whose continued support we very much appreciate, and to our Chief of Police, Mike Ritchey, for the traffic direction and security provided by him and his officers. We have an exceptional group of individuals in our community whose volunteering makes the Lavender Festival possible. The individuals who so generously donated their time and abilities are (in no particular order) Tom and Roxanna Avants, Tom Phillips, Doug Bamberger, Tanya Garza, Sue Waller, Steve Klein, Rosa Taguelas, Rick Sebenoler, Richard Standefer, Randy Weeks, Randy Bush, Pat Griggs, Nelson Broyal, Nanette Mikes, Marilyn Mikes, Margaret Busch, Marc Schechter, Liz Waller-Broyal, Laura VanZandt, Jim Raby. Karis McCutchen, Karen Knutson, JoNell Haas, John Whitesides, Jodi Bates, Joan Sanchez, Jim Meadows, Gena Pool, Fran Moore, Erica Spring, Ed Garza, Debbie Klein, Dale Spring, Cornelia England, Commander Ted, Bruce and Chris Hugelet, Chip Waller, Carolyn Zbytovsky, Carolyn Boydston, Carol Wilson, Candice Raby, Andree Barnes, Janet Mellene, Debra Dupont, Marie Tompkins, Eleanor Mantooth, Bette Vest, Kendra Mullen, Olivia Mullen, Isabella Mullen, Joy Carta, Betsy Bouldin, Tori Bouldin, Gabe Gregerman, Bob Boydston, Vickie Pautz, Stormy Jones, Judy Dorsett, Andrea Whitesides, Hunter Boumans, Bette Vest, Steve Klein, Carol Ahlstrom, Judy Gaines, Randy Weeks, Jim Weaver, Russ Whitlock, Brenda Matheny and Barbara McBride. Thank all of you SO MUCH! (I apologize for any misspelling or omissions. Please let me know so I can appropriately credit you.)
Our sponsors are critical to the success of the Lavender Festival. Please be sure to support the local businesses that promote Blanco and our event; Uptown Blanco Arts & Entertainment, Real Ale Brewing Company, Blanco National Bank, Security State Bank & Trust, Cattleman’s National Bank, Red Corral Ranch, The Redbud Café, Zocalo Café, Pecan Street Brewing, The Ranches of Brushy Top, Guardian Title Company, Rivalry Screen Printing & Graphics, Silver Leaf Resorts, Express Care, The LBJ National Historical Site and GVTC Communications.
Save the date for next year, June 13 – 15, 2014. It will be our 10th annual Blanco Lavender Festival. Plans are already in process for the best ever!
Sincerely grateful,
Charlotte Widick
President Blanco Chamber of Commerce
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