Chapter News

Hemacinto – Bettye Calkins Receives Ada Edwards Laughlin Award

Our 2016 Ada Edwards Laughlin Award Selection Committee chose Bettye Calkins.  Bettye has been a Chapter member since 1980. She has been an active member of our “A-Team”, the committee that governs our Thrift Shop, and in charge of our popular book section. Bettye selects and displays the books weekly to keep things moving along. She is […]

Long Beach – Rick Rackers Offer ‘Pearls of Wisdom’

On May 3, members of the Rick Rackers Auxiliary of Assistance League of Long Beach dressed in pearls to install the 2016-2017 governing body officers led by incoming chair, Sheryl Pearl. Assistance League president Suzanne Powell was on hand to present Sheryl with the Winifred Campbell white orchid corsage, a 74-year tradition for Rick Rackers […]

San Antonio – Receives Outstanding Partner of the Year Award

Dedicated school, business, and community partners make it possible for many students to enjoy enhanced learning experiences. Northside Independent School District (NISD) awarded the partners for their dedication. The event was held in conjunction with Art Fest, an event showcasing the students art work from across the district.  Assistance League of San Antonio was awarded the […]

Tustin – Robin Kelley Nominated for Woman of the Year

The Tustin area is home to more than 80,000 people. Nine of those citizens will vie for the right to be called the 2016 Tustin Man and Woman of the Year. This year’s event will be held at 6 p.m. June 10 at Tustin Ranch Golf Club, 12442 Tustin Ranch Road. Honorees were selected for […]

El Paso – Installs New Board

Assistance League of El Paso, a nonprofit organization that operates four philanthropy programs, announced the members of its 2016-2017 board, who begin their terms in June. Armida Hernandez is president; Ina Lachman, first vice president; Margie Nelson, second vice president; and Flo McClaskey, third vice president, respectively. Mary Schmidt is recording secretary; Jeanie Dodge, corresponding […]

Greater Wilmington – Recognizes Jan Jacobson with Ada Edwards Laughlin Award

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington celebrated another year of putting “caring and commitment into action” in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender Counties.  At our end-of-the-year luncheon, the Ada Edwards Laughlin Award was presented to Jan Jacobson for her dedicated work for our chapter.  This award is presented to a volunteer who goes beyond all expectations […]