One Tough Cookie with a Huge Heart for Others

The Newsletter of Metroport Meals On Wheels
Volume 59, Spring 2015
One Tough Cookie with a Huge Heart for Others
In This Issue
One Tough Cookie With a Huge
Heart for Others
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Executive Director’s Letter
2
The Conservatory Celebrates
MMOW’s 35th Anniversary
2
Fore! June is Tee Time at MMOW 3
Sadie’s Shines
4
The Classic at Roanoke Wines
and Dines for MMOW
4
It’s a Family Affair
4
From their Hearts
5
2014 At a Glance
6-7
We Thank Our Donors
7-11
Mission, Vision, Board
12
Dates to Remember
July 3, 2015
Independence Day
Holiday Observed
Office Closed
August 27, 2015
Board of Trustees Meeting
Marriott Solana
4:30 p.m.—6:00 p.m.
September 7, 2015
Labor Day Holiday
Office Closed
September 12, 2015
GrapeFest Texas Wines
Tribute Dinner
Grapevine Convention and
Visitors Bureau
6:30 p.m.
Bibi was born and raised in upstate
New York. She has lived in Maryland,
Virginia, Connecticut and finally
settled in Texas almost 20 years ago.
After attending Connecticut Technical
Institute and receiving her degree in
mapping, surveying and drafting, Bibi
was recruited by the Connecticut
Department of Transportation and
quickly promoted to Instrument
Operator. She excelled in a field
dominated by men. After passing a
difficult state exam, she was promoted
again to Party Chief which was a
notable feat as few passed and most
had to retake the test multiple times.
She became the first woman in the
state to work on a surveying crew. “I
loved EVERY minute of it,” she said.
Bibi’s pups are her constant companions.
Shortly after she and her husband moved to Texas, he was diagnosed with cancer and passed
very quickly. Bibi decided to work with a horse trainer in Terrell, training pony horses and
thoroughbreds for the race track. Still school beckoned and she earned her Applied Science
Agriculture degree at North Central Texas College in Gainesville. “I love school and would still
take classes if I could,” she said with a smile. Her passion for agriculture is unchecked; she has
seedlings planted everywhere and loves to work in the dirt whenever she can.
Bibi loves animals! She has rescued over 100 abandoned animals—everything from birds to
cats and dogs. And, she has found them loving homes. She currently has two small dogs,
Kenny and Joey (the boys). When her most beloved companion Chaykota reached the final
stages of cancer, Bibi asked MMOW for help. A special grant from Banfield Charitable Trust
made it possible for MMOW to assist with the cost of in-home euthanasia provided by
Compassionate Care Pet Services. “I was able to spend a few very precious moments with
him before he passed in my arms,” she said. “Thank you.”
Bibi was the first meal recipient in Flower Mound and has been a member of the MMOW
family for four years. She does not drive, so shopping is problematic. After an extended
hospitalization, she is especially grateful for the blessings of home and appreciates MMOW’s
support which enables her to live independently. She is a joy to all of the volunteers who
meet her and she wants to say, “God bless you and thank you for not only delivering
wonderful meals but helping me with errands, transportation and the boys. I cannot express
the love in my heart for each and every one of you.”
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The Conservatory Celebrates MMOW’s 35th Anniversary
April 1st marked Metroport Meals On Wheels’ 35th anniversary! To help MMOW celebrate
this very special date, The Conservatory in Keller Town Square hosted a Black-Tie Affair on
April 16th with all proceeds benefitting Metroport Meals On Wheels.
The glamorous event was held at The Conservatory in Keller at Town Center with signature
martinis and a sumptuous array of food tastings provided by The Conservatory, The Classic
at Roanoke, Truluck’s, Golden Thai, Chick-fil-A, Keller Beverage Company and The
Conservatory’s Manny Herrera. Award winning concert pianist Vanddi LaBecki provided the
evening’s entertainment.
MMOW Founder Kelly Bradley joins MMOW staff and
volunteers for a moment of celebration!
Virginia Muzyka, Event Chair stated: “The outreach of Metroport Meals On Wheels has been
successful because the community recognizes the importance of taking care of our own.
We are honored and thrilled that The Conservatory chose MMOW as the beneficiary of their
Black Tie Affair.” MMOW extends special thanks to the Conservatory’s Director, Lisa Skopal
and her terrific team: Manny Herrera, Celia Fancher, Alica Smith, David Zant, Faith Paramore,
Jennifer Markum, Amy Dudney, Kasi Thompson, Karon Goad, and Kayla Young.
Frank Finn, MMOW
President Robert Finn,
and Monica Finn
enjoyed Kelly Bradley’s
recollections of
MMOW’s early years.
The Conservatory’s dining room “rocks” when Keler ISD
students provide their trademark service with a smile!
Diners enjoyed a wonderful array of food and great
conversation throughout the evening.
~From the desk of the Executive Director ~
Wow! Thirty-five years. Three and a half decades. It sounds like a lot of time, but in so many ways, it feels like only yesterday. MMOW,
April 1, 1980—then. MMOW, today—now. Yes, we are bigger. We have grown from delivering meals in one community to an
outreach that stretches across parts of three counties. We have provided over 1.2 million meals for thousands of seniors. But, at the
core we are still very much the same. As Kelly Bradley, Vertalee Coleman, Emily Ragsdale, Sue Hoke, and Shaun Wicker cooked
MMOW’s first meal, it was personal—for them and for the five seniors who received a meal that first day.
Then, Roanoke was a small town where everyone knew everyone. Those first meals were prepared by volunteers for their neighbors.
Now, although our towns are larger and more suburban, neighborliness remains at the heart of all we do. Thanks to the support and
involvement of so many, we have grown from delivering 200 meals in the first year to 88,904 meals in 2015. And, all of those meals
were accompanied by a smile, a hug, a kind word, or an offer of assistance. Very, very personal.
Over the years, MMOW has found additional ways to be a good neighbor to our seniors. Senior center luncheons create special events
and celebrations for active seniors every week. MMOW’s Stocking Tree, Pet Patrol, Staples for Seniors and nutritional supplement
programs gives our neighbors the opportunity to create lots of special memories for our home-delivery participants.
Through the years and the growth, MMOW has continued to provide its services in a very personal way. Ask the volunteers, and you’ll
quickly hear that they think they receive more from volunteering than they could ever give. Ask the seniors, and they will say no one
could ever make as huge a difference in their lives as their volunteers.
For today’s volunteers, it is still personal. For MMOW’s staff, it is also personal. Each participant is an individual with individual needs.
Because it is personal for all of us, we recognize and respect individuality. While we can’t always meet every need, we surely try. In the
process, we share smiles, hugs, love, enduring friendships, and more often than not, creative and personal solutions to challenges.
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Fore! June Is Tee Time at MMOW
The rains ended and 411 golfers teed off for MMOW’s
24th Annual Golf Classic as scheduled on June 8, 2015.
The Golf Classic is MMOW’s largest fundraising
event with proceeds from the tournament funding
home-delivered meals and senior center programs.
This year’s tournament was presented by Allen Samuels
at Alliance and Allen Samuels on North Loop 820. The tournament, held at Trophy
Club Country Club’s Hogan and Whitworth courses, hosted both morning and
afternoon shotgun starts. The MMOW’s Golf Classic offered something for everyone.
“For golfers, we continued to add something new with challenging contests, great
food and auctions - while offering a day on the course for a worthy cause,” said
Tournament Chair Robert Finn. Participants enjoyed contests for Hole-in-One,
Chipping, Longest Drive, and more. All MMOW golfers received “Tourney
Bucks” to make their personal choices in the Callaway mobile pro shop.
Robert Finn, Russell Carter, Tim Bock, and Tyler Rainear set the pace
for a great day of golf.
Favorite restaurants delighted golfers with delicious food from breakfast
through dinner at the 19th Hole Food Festival. Once the afternoon golf
round ended, the After Party & Auction began. David Moore Productions
entertained with a wide range of music for the evening festivities. An
amazing selection of live and silent auction items was open for bidding
all day – including travel, exclusive dining packages, sports tickets, golf
outings, restaurant dining, and many others. The Golf Classic shared
MMOW’s mission and generated funding that makes a dynamic difference
to our seniors and our community.
Count on GSWS’s
Patti Bomer,
Cheri Hendrickson,
Cathy Stubbins,
and Mary Sackleh
to make any
event more
festive!
Thank You to our Terrific Golf Classic Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor: Allen Samuels Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Hyundai on North Loop 820 and Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Ram at Alliance
Platinum Sponsors: Kiewit, Linda Timmons in Memory of Rob Timmons, NorthGate Constructors, Republic Services, SouthGate
Constructors, and Susann F. Land, MD
Gold Sponsors: Providence Bank of Texas, Roanoke Animal Hospital, Smurfit Kappa Bates Container, Texas Health Resources –
Southlake, TexOP Construction, Wingstop, and XTO Energy Titanium Sponsors: Callaway Golf, Chick-fil-A, Hurst, Digital Resources, Inc., Engel & Völkers Dallas, Hi-Tech Homes, Marriott Dallas /
Fort Worth Solana, Sellinger's Power Golf, The Classic at Roanoke.
Silver Sponsors: Alliance Texas - A Development of Hillwood, Asset Preservation Group-Mark Henderson, CEO & Mike Franklin,
President, Bar Louie, Cavnar-Smith Insurance Agency, Deloitte Services LP, Enterprise, Falcon Staffing, First State Bank, Preston Center
Rotary Club, Randy King - Farmers Insurance, Sabre, Terry and Barry Clark /Ameriprise Financial. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
HEB, and Virginia M. & Kie Muzyka
Bronze Sponsors: Barco Well Service, Kelly and Scott Bradley, Mary and Carey King, and North Hills Hospital
Constructor Cup Sponsors: 4Rivers Equipment, Argos Ready Mix, Austin Bridge and Road, Bexar Concrete, Buyers Barricades, CMC,
Cobb Fendley, CSJ Engineering, CSJ Utility Coordinators, Fastenal, Hanson Pipe and Precast, HD Supply, Holt, Kennedy Wire and Rope,
Kiewit, Lamb-Star Engineering, Manning Concrete, Martin Marietta, MICA, Northgate, Panther Creek, PB, PSI, RAMA, REYES, Sam, Inc.,
Sierra, Solary Engineering, Southgate, SRLS Trucking, Sunbelt, Survey and Mapping, LLC, Texas Concrete, Texas Lime, The Reinforced
Earth Company, Universal Forest Products, Vstructural, LLC
Hole Sign Sponsors: Baylor Medical Center at Trophy Club, Peloton Land Solutions, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, USA LLC, and
Tarrant County College Northeast
19th Hole Food Festival Sponsors: Abuelo’s, Bonefish Grill, Brio, Chef Point, Chef Tyler Brown, Chick-fil-A/Grapevine, Chick-fil-A/
Hurst, Chick-fil-A/Roanoke, Elote, Golden Corral, Great American Cookies, Howard Wang’s, Meet U Anywhere BBQ, Oliva Italian Eatery,
Prosperity Bank, Rahr Brewing Company, Small Cakes, Sprouts, Sweet Memories, and Weinberger’s Deli
Media Sponsors: N2 Publishing, OurGreatCity.com, Society Life Magazine, Southlake Style, Star-Telegram, Summit Direct Mail, and
Walls Printing
Services Sponsors: Coca-Cola Bottling Company of North Texas, Costco Wholesale, David Moore Productions, Design Werks, Kroger,
TXU Energy, and Yard Art Patio & Fireplace
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The Classic at Roanoke Wines and Dines
for MMOW
A stunning winter evening was the perfect backdrop as The Classic at Roanoke hosted its 21st
Annual Benefit Wine Dinner for MMOW. Over 75 friends of Metroport Meals On Wheels and
The Classic gathered to enjoy this longstanding tradition.
Owners Chris and Curtis Wells generously donate all proceeds to MMOW. In its inaugural year,
their outstanding team of servers donated the gratuities they received. This year’s team
continued the heart-warming tradition.
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Chef Charles Youts and the entire Classic staff wowed everyone with a spectacular menu.
Appetizers of seared pork belly with balsamic demi-glace and smoked salmon mousse were
served with champagne on the patio prior to dinner. The four-course feast was introduced
Roanoke Animal Hospital’s Dr. David Shepherd and
with crab minestrone with lemon infused olive oil followed by a grilled wild mushroom and
his wife, Paula pause for a photo with their guests.
bread salad with balsamic roasted red pepper herb vinaigrette. The main course was a
spectacular presentation of pork Osso Bucco with creamy garlic whipped potatoes, steamed white asparagus and baby carrots. A chocolate
ginger tart provided a delectable ending to a fabulous meal. Each course was perfectly complemented with wines courtesy of Paradise
Liquors.
It was a delightful evening full of sumptuous food and wine and wonderful company. Thank you to all of the attendees and our great family
at The Classic at Roanoke for a more than memorable evening.
It’s a Family Affair
Twelve years ago, Glen Alan invited MMOW to bring participants for a morning of
pampering at his namesake salon in Southlake. Glen’s stylists loved the idea and
donated their time on their day off, MMOW volunteers served as caring chauffeurs,
and a grand tradition was born!
On the Monday before Mother’s Day, the salon was a hubbub of activity. The stylists
greeted MMOW’s participants enthusiastically then eagerly shampooed, snipped,
curled, and styled their tresses. Glen made sure there were stylists for the guys, too!
Glen’s wife, Tonya, served as official hostess for the group. The weekend before Tonya
and their children planned the menu for the box lunches for the participants. List in
hand, Jack, Alana, Levi and Ethan headed to the store to purchase all the special
ingredients. Sunday evening everything came together as the children prepared
and packaged the meals.
The volunteers and stylists had as much fun watching
and pampering as the seniors hod getting their new styles!
While the staff styled and volunteers beamed their approval, participants snacked on cupcakes provided by Small Cakes of Southlake and
exchanged news with the volunteers and MMOW staff. As each new style was declared a great success, participants were presented with
their special lunches and corsages made for them by Ali Kerr-Stewart. The morning ended with hugs and promises to return next year; the
huge smiles were proof that there is power in a Good Hair Day!
Sadie’s Shines
While Metroport Meals On Wheels is celebrating their 35th anniversary this year, we at Sadie’s have something to shout about, too!
Established on May 15, 1998 and named after Sadie England, MMOW’s very first meal recipient, we have enjoyed 17 years of business in
Roanoke, TX.
What was once a thrift store on Oak Street, Sadie’s is now an award-winning resale and consignment location that continues to attract savvy
buyers and sellers. Our customers know they can count on us to provide some of the most sought after labels in ladies fashion as well as
distinctive home furnishings. Our showroom is merchandised every day with new arrivals and displayed with artfulness that delights.
All proceeds exclusively benefit MMOW and its meal programs for seniors. Sadie’s continues to generate revenue to provide more than 25%
of MMOW’s annual income. We are grateful to our customers, donors and consignors for their contribution and look forward to another
17 years of success.
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From their Hearts
MMOW’s heart radiates through each and every volunteer. Their extra touches, thoughtfulness, and concern know no limits. Our
participants and their families share stories of the kindnesses our volunteers bestow on their loved ones. Whether delivering meals,
assisting with senior center luncheons, assisting at Sadie’s, or serving on our Board of Trustees or helping with fundraising events, each of
our volunteers makes a difference in hundreds of lives every day. Their impact is profound and their motivation is love.
MMOW salutes 2014 Decade of Love Honorees Debbie and Steve Vinson; Rob Timmons Spirit Honorees Rosemary Carr, Mary Goscinski,
Jan Hennig, Dorcus Newell, and Ann Smith; Darlene Terpening Outstanding Service Award Honorees Laurie McCollum and Dee Smith;
and Shining Star Joyce Lumpkin, for their remarkable contributions to MMOW.
30 + years
Kelly Bradley
Scott Bradley
Renee Tielkemeier
25-29 years
Cathy Braunreiter
Betty Redding
Anne Shanahan
Delinda Smith
Irma Thomas
20-24 years
Penny Amack
Elizabeth Arnett
Hank Barbetti
Gloria Brock
Anna Gentry
Ann Gilbert-Pulliam
Annette Glavan
Charles Hebert
Virginia Muzyka
Linda Skinner
James Thompson
Wanda Vance
Cindy Woelke
Fran Younglas
15-19 years
Sue Abshire
Mike Armstrong
Jim Badalamenti
Scott Blattner
Robert Curry
Evelyn Curry
Tom Gailey
Judy Helenberger
Tonya Henderson
Carey King
Cecilia Knecht
Joe Lumpkin
M.H. McClendon
Beth McDermott
Debbie Minea
Mike Mlinac
Jackie Mungdaze
Jane Nelson
Dorcus Newell
Leesy Palmer
Neil Perkins
Don Redding
Becky Rogers
Emily Saunders
Molly Skinner
Alanna Sommer
Terry Svenstrup
John Thatcher
Jim Truitt
Vicki Truitt
Vickie Van Drunen
Carita Weaver
Vern Wood
Wendy Young
10-14 years
Barbara Bailey
Amber Barfield
Rebecca Barksdale
Mary Pat Black
Bill Bradley
Jim Budarf
Linda Burleson
Gini Burns
George Campbell
Francesca Carr-Gisbert
Frank Carroll
Brad Cavnar
John Darnell
Sherry Darnell
Debbie Draper
Kathryn Duffy
Barbara Ferguson
Harold Field
Mina Field
Claire Friedrichs
Merry Garner
Penny Gee
Tina Gladys
Allen Goben
Mary Goscinski
David Haggerty
Cheri Hendrickson
David Hess
Sheryl Hillebrand
Wendy Hudgens
Frances Kolker
Mary Kotter
Penny Kuhnmuench
Denise Laposta
Janna Lee
Laurie McCollum
Estelle Miller
Ron Miller
Deana Mincher
Betty Moran
Audrey Morrissey
Janet Mullis
Vicki Parsons
Lori Payne
Lois Peery
John Pettit
Kit Pfaffenberger
Teresa Risley
Karla Rogers
David Schmille
Rodney Siu
Debbie Snow
Jami Southard
Alison Specht
Curtis Tally
Jimmie Van
Debbie Vinson
Steve Vinson
Nancy Walsh
5-9 years
Annie Abner
Kathleen Ailara
George Alatzas
Idee Alatzas
Bev Almaguer
Rudy Almaguer
Jon Anderson
Marjorie Anderson
Doris Aue
Jim Ayres
Dorene Badalamenti
Jan Bailey
Christina Baker
Lisa Bargery
Maureen Bittick
Lanelle Blanton
Lisa Bliss
Wanda Brewster
Drenda Broussard
Judi Brown
Brenda Budarf
Jim Burleson
Russell Burson
Mary Campbell
Michelle Carter
Sandy Cash
Willis Cash
Diane Cayce
Lisa Charette
Lorraine Cheney
Jean Cochran
Sandra Courson
Cheryl Craycraft
Keith Crouse
Cheryl Crouse
Lisa Cupp
Karen Deakin
Pat Dickinson
Jill Doire
Deborah Douglass
Evelyn Downs
John Dumbleton
John Erickson
Cyncha Farris
Gail Fekel
Nancy Fiebig
Robert Finn
Sue Flatley
John Fletcher
Terra Fuller
Shari Gajary
Jill Gavora
Renee Georgeff
Gene Gerber
Susan Gerber
Allan Gibbs
Gia Giovenco
Amy Goodwin
Sharon Grant
Jonathan Hahn
Lynda Harrell
Jeri Harwell
Terri Heenan
Jan Hennig
Judy Howell
Rita Hudson
Jerry Huffman
Debra Hurley
Lucille Hurley
Libby Hyland
Diana Ingram
Shauna Jenkins
Cindy Johnson
Jennifer Johnson
Karen Jolley
Maxine Kamp
Traci Kane
Sean Kernan
Kathleen Kirksey
Leslie Klein
Kim Kolar
Linda Kriz
Tammy Kuehler-O'Brian
Mike Kumpel
Judie Kumpel
Shari Kushwaha
Susann Land
Cathy Lee
Joni Lehman
Margaret Leonard
Elaine Lindquist
Rita Lokie
Mitzi Long
Mike Lucas
Sue Lucas
Julie Lucht
Janene Ludlow
Joyce Lumpkin
Lana Macko
Elisa Marks
Debbie Matthews
Karen McCollough
Kevin McDermott
Candy Miller
Jeff Mitchell
Lisa Mlinac
Colleen Monroe
Sandra Morris
Kenneth Nelson
Lea Newsom
Judy Noel
Mary Norton
Vickie Ottensman
Claudia Parker
Sidney Parsons
Edna Pitts
Kelley Pledger
Mimi Ragsdale
Don Reukema
Martha Reukema
Eldon Reynolds
Mary Reynolds
Melissa Ripley
Susan Roach
Dave Roberts
Nancy Roddy
Brigid Rose
Nicole Roth
Andrea Sackrison
Peggy Saladino
Joanne Sheppard
Ronald Sheppard
Charles Simpson
Kathleen Simpson
Carolyn Sims
Kay Smith
Cathy Snodgrass
Michele Steining
Rae Jean Stinnett
Stacey Stites
Jean Stover
Vicky Stropes
Bill Sutherland
Barbara Svoboda
Tina Tillamans
Michele Tucker
Susan Vaughn
Charles Walker
Paula Walker
J. Darlene Ward
Betty Watson
Lance Wayman
Trisa Weakley
Jenny Welsh
Marie Wettig
Mollie Whiteis
Tiffany Williams
Bridgett Williams
Jodie Wisson
Shelly Woodcox-Unruh
Less than 5 years
Evelyn Adams
Joe Adams
Patricia Adams
Cary Adams
Cindy Adams
Lynda Agnew
Karla Allen
Gary Allen
Ellen Allen
Rob Anderson
Kevin Anderson
Raymond Arjil
Renee Arjil
Amy Arnold
Sharon Asbury
Rami Asikere
Cathy Baldwin
Kelly Ballard
Ross Bannister
David Barnett
Melqualdez Barron Jr
Leslie Barrows
Victoria Bass
Toshia Bassett
C. Brandon Bazzell
Adina Bell
Johnny Bellew
Jim Bellinghausen
Ray Benthall
Lisa Bernardo
Patti Berry
Amy Berryhill
Devika Bipatnath
Michelle Bittick
Suzy Black
Jim Black
Gregory Blackwell
Caroline Blackwell
Karen Blevins
Deborah Blevins
Dianna Blyth
Patti Bomer
Beth Bonham
Lynne Borkowski
Casey Bowen
Sherry Bowman
James Boyle
Mitzie Bradbury
Linda Bradfield
Linda Braun
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Susie Bravo
Tom Brents
Robert Bryan
Dana Bucknam
Darlene Buffano
Bob Bula
Adrienne Bunker
Courtney Burchfield
Lee Burdock
Lorena Burgos
Brooke Cabianca
Avantika Cadambi
Stanley Capers
Paul Caraway
Gloria Caraway
Jack Carbonari
Karen Carew
Rosemary Carr
Karrie Carrizales
Kayla Carrizales
Timothy Carroll
Steve Carter
Stacey Castelluccio
Claudette Chapman
Anna Chatoney
Cathy Chawner
Sathish Chinnaswamy
Robert Christensen
Dea Christian
Michelle Civale
Terry Clark
Renee Clark
Peggy Coiner
Thomas Cole
Jill Collins
Richard Conni
Sabra Cradit
Patricia Creek
Sarah Cropper
Lou Jane Cullum
Elizabeth Curtiss
Priscilla Danner
Jill Dashner
Carrie Davis
Susan DeNicola
George Denman
Celeste Dettle
Leigh Dillhoff
Jim Dinsmore
Kimberly Distaso
Barbara Dixson
Susan Dobson
Karen Dungey
Andy Eads
Alan Eagle
Sue Eagle
Billie Jo Edming
Karie Edson
William Edwards
Carlene Edwards
Bev Edwards
Ronald Edwards
Kim Eisner
Karen England
Kathy Evans
Dianne Evans
June Felix
Kenneth Ferguson
Gary Fickes
Stephen Findley
Vicki Findley
Darlene Freed
Clyde French
Cindy Frye
Teri Frytz
Kim Gailey
Bonnie Gallagher
Melinda Gardner
Dave Garrett
Judi Garrett
Kathy Gaynor
Melissa Gill
Cheryl Goin
Derek Govednik
Marilyn Grace
Lorie Gravley
Lauren Green
Nidrah Green
Marie Gress
Ed Grondahl
Bonnie Groves
Sheila Hagen
Bill Hagen
Ramona Hall
Cindy Halsey
Lindy Hanna
Sue Harding
Linda Harless
Mona Harper
Cindy Harris
John Hendrickson
Cristina Hervey
Julie Hibbs
Kimberly Hice
Linda Hicks
James Hines
Johnny Hodges
Lynn Hollinger
Kimberly Holt
Shirley Hood
Dave Horton
Marsanne Howard
Marilyn Hungerford
Hutch Hutchens
Eileen Iannelli
Bernadette James
Jill Janicki
Traci Jarman
Diane Jones
Corinna Joy
Emma Joy
Eileen Kahlfeldt
Robin Kanter
Gene Kasson
Robert Kelleher
Janice Kelley
Garrett Kemp
Sandra Kiesewetter
Emily Kinney
Keith Kirkham
Donna Kirkwood
Keith Knudson
Amy Knutowski
Klaus Koch
Lee Kremers
Kim Kuehler
Ken Kummer
Gary Lackey
Brenda Lackey
Cathy Leach
Diemb Lehmann
Natalie Lincoln
Edward Lohouse
Josephine LoHouse
Debby Lotter
Nancy Maddox
Claudia Magana
Chinita Manbeck
Jamie Mangum
Robert Marois
Joyce Marois
Fonda Martin
Stacie Martinsen
Karen Matlock
Mary Ellen Matulevich
Aleta Mayrose
Deena McCain
Janice McCarter
Randy McCauley
Denise McClelland
Rex McMurry
Vickie McMurry
Tina Meisner
Cara Mellema
Tracie Meredith
Regina Meyer
Jennifer Meyer
Julie Miller
Shannon Miller
Dick Minea
John Mitrokostas
Lynn Moffitt
Cathie Mollenhoff
Shara Moore
Mallory Moore
Debbie Morrison
Charlie Morrison
Linda Morrissey
Catherine "Susie" Moses
Suzette Mueller
Dottie Murphy
David Nelson
Catherine Nelson
Stacey Nesmith
Carolyn Nix
Alice Nolan
Donn Padgett
Lindy Pappas
Donald Parker
Hillarie Parks
Judy Parris
Jill Peddicord
Jackie Peel
Lisa Pemberton
Michelle Penna
Stephanie Pennington
Robyn Peres
Charlie Plumlee
Becky Plumlee
Colleen Pointer
Pauline Pope
Habib Pourfakhrai
Barbara Pourfakhrai
Shelly Powell
Maddie Powell
Meagan Prewitt
Tammy Proulx
Shari Prowse
Susan Pruitt
Tom Pryor
Sue Pryor
Martha Przybiski
Marsha Pyeatt
Marilu Quinones
Peggy Rahall
Richard (Rick) Rahn
Hamid Razvi
Heather Reed
Nicole Reilley
Regan Reilley
Luis Reyes
Melisa Rhodes
Jennifer Rice
Danny Richardson
John Riggins
George Roberts
Ann Rogers
JoAnn Rogers
Troy Rogers
Tracy Romo
Cheri Ross
Michelle Rourke
Diane Running
Bridget Russell
Tammy Rutledge
Mary Sackleh
Annette Sanders
Deb Sandy
Gail Santora
Anne Sasko
Denise Sattler
Margaret Schaefer
Elanie Scheffe
Monique Schill
Lori Schinske
Darla Schmidt
Joseph Schneider
Terri Schrobilgen
Robert Schwab
Elisabeth Seibold
Courtney Shelton
Pamela Silvestri
Ron Simmons
Carol Simon
Wilfred Slade
Pam Slaney
Claude Smith
Ann Smith
Sharon Smith
Jeffrey Smith
Whit Smith
Brian Smith
Molly Smith
Marc Sopinsky
Wanda Sopinsky
Julie Speelhoffer
Karen Spencer
Marcia Sperry
Pamela Stanfill
Connie Stanford
Joan Lauren Stewart
Christine Stockton
Rick Stokes
Natalie Strong
Barbara Sutherland
Robert Sweidel
Thomas Tait
Tate
Mary Jo Tellin
Bonnie Testani
Amy Thomas
Kari Thomas
Tiffany Thompson
Ron Thulin
Tracy Ticknor
Roni Townson
Jessica Trent
Pamela Truhn
G.R. Turner
Sharon Turner
Mark Ude
Thomas Vallar
Jan Van Wagner
Paula Vannaman
Doug Vinson
Alexander Vitoroulis
Candy Wade
Larry Wade
Tom Wagner
Meg Walter
Cynthia Walton
Ron Walton
John Webb
Robin Webb
Betsy Webb
Mary Ann Wells
Jaden Werley
Ronald White
Marsha White
Stacey Whitehead
Sheralee Wiechers
John Wilhelm
Jennifer Williams
Todd Winch
Kurt Wodrich
Myra Wondolowski
Melanie Woods
Seble Woubishet
David Wright
Claudia Wyngaarde
Peng Xie
David York
Judy Youngs
Charles Youts
Martha Yudin
Kathy Jo Zeigler
2014- An Impactful Year of Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Because of you, MMOW provided nourishment and encouragement to our elderly, chronically ill, or disabled neighbors of any age who
were unable to consistently provide for their own nutritional needs. As Neighbors Helping Neighbors, MMOW assisted homebound seniors
striving to remain safe and independent in their own homes, the place they most wanted to be. Through community luncheons, MMOW
enabled active seniors to enjoy fellowship as they supported one another through friendship, fun, and shared experiences. MMOW
engaged the community as well, inspiring support for seniors through a myriad of special services.
Outreach
Community support and loyal volunteers helped MMOW provide the
following services to feed, comfort, and uplift seniors in 2014:
- 32,452 hot, home-delivered meals to 250 individuals who ranged in
age from 40—98
- 33,510 meals at luncheons for over 1,000 seniors in 9 communities,
- 7,667 shelf-staple meals so homebound seniors were never without
healthy food
- 1,544 nutritional supplement meals at no cost to seniors who needed
additional nutrition
- 145 deliveries of pet food that provided assistance to 52 faithful pet
companions plus assistance with veterinary care for 5 pets, and
hundreds of fruit baskets and personal gifts for homebound seniors
during the holidays.
MMOW sends a very special thank you to the 626 volunteers who drove
over 60,000 miles delivering meals to participants’ homes and especially
to the 276 who have volunteered for between 5 and 34 years.
Outcomes
9% of home-delivery participants' conditions improved to the point
that they were able discontinue meals and resume normal activities
of daily living.
88% were able to continue living independently in their homes.
94% reported feeling safer knowing that a volunteer would be
checking in on them daily.
2014 Revenue Sources
17% Special Events
27% Individual Contributions
12% Grants & City Contracts
10% Civic & Corporate
27% Resale
6% Fees & Misc.
2014 Expenses
8%
Administrative
11%
Fundraising
81%
Program
2014 Senior Center Meals by Area
6% Colleyville
2% Evergreen
22% Flower Mound
10% Haslet
2% Highland Village
7% Justin
14% Keller
25% Roanoke
12% Southlake
2014 Home Delivery Meals by Area
4% Argyle
8% Bedford
5% Colleyville
2% Flower Mound
17% Grapevine
1% Haslet
4% Justin
20% Keller
8% NRH
16% Roanoke
5% Southlake
10% Wise County
MMOW structures programs that have a solid community basis,
partnering with the communities we serve, with resources in those
communities, and with active community volunteers to enhance the
quality of life for everyone.
Diversified Support Strengthens MMOW
Since delivering its first meal in 1980, the key to MMOW’s success
lies in its commitment to provide services built on community
support instead of government programs. MMOW has created a
diversified funding base to ensure strength, stability, and
sustainability for the supportive services we provide. Coupled
with a strong grassroots philosophy and an ongoing commitment
to operational efficiency, MMOW effectively serves the needs of its
participants and is well positioned to meet future demand.
During 2014, MMOW:
- Provided 88,904 total meals
- Funded 88.7% of all meal costs
- Continued funding 100% of program support costs
- Dedicated 88% of revenue to program services
- Provided meals to all in need regardless of age or financial
circumstances
- Posted a surplus which strengthened reserve funds
MMOW retained the accounting firm of Wood, Stephens and O’Neil to
perform an annual audit. Results of the 2014 audit are available on
request. MMOW’s IRS Form 990 may be found at www.metroportmow.org.
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Our Mission
Our Vision
Metroport Meals On Wheels, Inc. is a grassroots volunteer advocate for the elderly and
those in need through home-delivered meals, senior center lunch programs, and
other support services.
MMOW is Neighbors Helping Neighbors to alleviate hunger, isolation, and loneliness
in our communities, and to foster the independence, worth, and dignity of each
individual we serve.
2015 Board of Trustees
Officers
Robert Finn
Matrix Consulting Group
Randy McCauley
Providence Bank NA
Virginia M. Muzyka
Claude Smith
Coats Aloe International
Jeri Harwell
Allied Waste/Republic Services
President
President-Elect
Secretary
Treasurer
Past President
Trustees
Rob Anderson
Brad Cavnar
Darlene Freed
Susann F. Land, M.D.
David B. Nelson
Dave Roberts
Joe Schneider
Mark Ude
NorthGate Constructors
Cavnar Insurance
Grapevine City Council
Texas Health Harris Methodist
HEB Hospital
Attorney
Retired, CitiGroup
Hillwood
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Advisory Board
Rebecca Barksdale
Suzy Black
Mary Pat Black
Tarrant County Precinct 3
Suzy Black & Assoc. Insurance
Texas Health Harris Methodist
HEB Hospital
Kelly Bradley
MMOW Founder
Bob Bula
DFW Airport North Marriott
W. Frank Carroll
Cox Smith
Larry Darlage, PhD.
Crown of LIfe Lutheran School
Hon. Andy Eads Denton County Commissioner, Pct. 4
Kim Eisner
Nonprofit Management Consultant
Hon. Gary Fickes Tarrant County Commissioner, Pct. 3
John Fletcher
Fletcher Consulting
Community Support for MMOW
Metroport Meals On Wheels
appreciates the substantial
support of the following
foundations, corporations, civic
organizations, and faith
communities whose grants
provide year-round funding for
our meal programs:
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Allan Gibbs
Retired, Boy Scouts of America
Candy Miller
Volunteer
Mike Mlinac
University of North Texas Foundation
Hon. Jane Nelson
State Senator
Kelley Pledger
Vicki Truitt
VTruitt Consulting
Steve Vinson
Chick-fil-A Hurst
Candy Wade
Home Helpers
Judy Youngs
A Wish With Wings
MMOW Staff
Mary King
Julie Preston
Nansii Downer
Shirley Gailey
Jim Livernois
Rosana Evans
Bobbi Dinsmore
Sherry Studer
Nancy Roddy
Donna Trotter
Colleen White
Executive Director
Client Services Director
Volunteer Services Director
Business Manager
Funding & Events Director
Marketing Director
Donor Relations
Resale Manager
Resale Associate
Resale Associate
Resale Associate
Senior Center Coordinators
Amber Angel
Rae Jean Stinnett
Debbie Minea
Kathy Randall
Mary Morris
Diane Almand
Tanya Smith
Tonya Henderson
Bobbi Dinsmore
Justin
Roanoke, Keller, Keller Evergreen
Colleyville
Haslet
Highland Village
Highland Village
Flower Mound
Flower Mound
Southlake
Banfield Charitable Trust
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation
Cloud 9 Charities
ClubCorp Charities
Colleyville Woman’s Club
Communities Foundation of Texas
Denton Benefit League
Don and Linda Bowden Family Foundation
Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau
Greater Keller Women’s Club Foundation
Greater Southlake Women’s Society
Isla Carroll Turner Friendship Trust
Jose Guzman Foundation
& RESALE
CONSIGNMENT
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432 N. Hwy 377
Roanoke, Texas 76262
p: 817.491.1141
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Ken W. Davis Foundation
Metroport Rotary Club
National Charity League, Southlake
Preston Center Rotary Club
Southlake Women’s Club
T. Patrick Carr Charitable Trust
Tarrant County Housing Finance Corporation
Texas Health Harris Methodist
Hospital HEB Employees
The Carl C. Anderson Sr. and
Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation
The Conservatory at Keller Town Center
Trophy Club Women’s Club
Roanoke, Texas 76262
f: 817.491.0661
p: 817.490.0191
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