Burke Center for Youth is a nonprofit organization formed in 1973 to care for Texas children who are removed from their home environments due to abuse, neglect, or problems with the law. We are providing help and hope to children in crisis through our services. These are the children that belong to no one, and yet, they belong to us all. Help us to help these children in order that they may eventually belong in a family.

OUR MISSION with these children is to turn back the hands of time, and help them build self respect, self reliance, and self esteem.

OUR HOPE is to help them to unlock and melt away the pain and help them see that they are indeed loveable.

OUR GOAL is that they depart from here as productive, responsible citizens.

OUR WORK is to break the cycle of abuse and neglect..

We invite you to learn more about us and the youth we serve.

EVENING IN THE VINEYARD AT MANDOLA ESTATE WINERY

Our Thanks to the generous hospitality of our Presenting Sponsors Damian and Trina Mandola, Mandola Estate Winery and Trattoria Lisina and their wonderful staff.

Our Appreciation to the Celebrities and all of our Special guests: Steven Fromholz, Poet Laureate of Texas County, Commissioner Karen Ford, Singer-songwriter Susan Gibson and State Representative Patrick Rose.

Our Heartfelt Thanks to our event sponsors.

TRAILBLAZER SPONSOR
Guaranty Insurance Services, Inc.

PIONEER SPONSORS
Frost Insurance/ Dennis Northington, H.E.B., Sonja S. Simmons and Robert Moon, Stratus Properties

SCOUTS SPONSORS
Temple - Inland, Wal-Mart, Nick & Mary Lou Cindrich, Doug and Karen Foster, Gregory D. Billberry & Camilla A. Madden, Eliazbeth Danze & John Blood, Patrick & Michelle Bullard, Dripping Springs Pharmacy, John & Sherry Burke, Bob & Linda Elliott, John & Carolyn Campbell, Franklin Bank, Charles A Campise, Willy & Deborah Graves, Rosemary Campise, Eileen & Ed Lundy, Capital Farm Credit, Sac N Pac, Inc., Graham & Raymalee Carter, Terry & Bonnie Sueltman, Frank & Susan Daniels, Triton Financial / Kurt Barton

INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS George & Patti Obernesser, Glen & Candy Rosilier, and Brian & Laurie Sjolseth

Many Thanks For the Selfless Giving and Countless Hours of our Volunteer Committee Members
Raymalee Carter- Event Chair, Marie Bassett, Linda Mauldin, Brenda Carrington, Candy Rosilier, Susan Daniels, Sonja S. Simmons, Linda Elliott, Laurie Sjolseth, Monika Glowe, Jody Strauss, Margie Kidd, Ruth Sullivan, Eileen Lundy, Andrea White.

A Big Thanks to those who donated their time and talent
Austin Chamber Music Center --provided chamber music in winery, Julie Fox --created plaque for tribute to Mandolas, Penny Goff --emcee of the evening, Richard Kidd -- created remarkable visual presentation on large screen and provided sound system for event, Chuck Rogers --celebrity and special guest liaison, Husbands of volunteer committee members--provided help and support.

Thanks to the Generosity of Individuals and Merchants who donated Auction Items
Ace in the Hill,s Aunt Jenny's Attic, Austin Pet Ranch and Ray Carter, Austin Hyatt Regency, Ron Baker, Barnes and Noble, Boyd & Boyd Properties, L.L.C., Sherry Burke, Carmelo's, Carrousel Horse, Carved Stone, Cedar Grove, Cowgirls and Lace, Center Lake Dental, Central Market, Catherine Duvall, Enchantment, Fotomechanic, GiGi's Java and Donuts, Golf Galaxy, Golf Smith, Goodies N Stuff, Grey Rock Golf Club, Hill Country Swings, Home Depot, Daryl Howard, Hyatt Regency, Bastrop Interior Elements, Java Sea Imports, John Christian Jewelry, Richard and Margie Kidd, Kiosko's, Miller Creek Lavender, Mounger & Campbell L.L.P., New Canaan Farms, JoAnn Ponder, Ph. D., Rancho Deluxe, Carlene Reeves, Ron Rencher, R.E.I., Edward Reichert, State Representative Patrick Rose, Rafael and Janis Ruiz, Stefano Sbarluzzi, Segner's Jewelers, Show Pony, Sophie's Garden and Ray Carter, Southwest Airlines, Sunset Canyon Pottery, Susan Whitworth, The Roman Way, The Leading Rein, The Woodbutcher's Labels, Triton Financial, University of Texas Athletic Department, Vickie Martin Photography, W.F. Smith Co., Whole Earth Provision, Whole Foods, Ron and Diane Wicks, Dan Winters.

Burke Rally was a great success thanks to the many volunteers and sponsors
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