a tribute to a champion LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE CULTURAL DISTRICT COMPLEX ARE Cypress Creek Christian Community Center Cypress Creek Foundation for the Arts (FACE) The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts Harris County Barbara Bush Library Cypress Creek Greenway Hike and Bike Trails CULTURAL DISTRICT The Cypress Creek Cultural District is established as an IRS 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organization. It is a community-driven civic & cultural complex dedicated to meeting the cultural, recreational, spiritual, and educational needs of all people within its service area. The Cultural District is the centering point for 1,000,000+ residents of Northwest Houston and Harris County. Dr. B. Glenn Wilkerson, Chair Clara Lewis, Vice Chair Terry Capps, Secretary Jerry James, Treasurer [email protected] 281.726.5783 A COMMUNITY TRIBUTE TO Jack Burke, Jr. November 19, 2012 A TRIBUTE TO Jack Burke, Jr. November 19, 2012 Jack Burke, Jr. Cypress Creek Cultural District a pro golfer, a golf club developer and owner, a teacher, a promoter of amateur golf, a community supporter, and a man full of ideas & opinions Cypress Creek Christian Community Center Houses the programming and activities for more than 150 Northwest Houston non-profit social service, civic and cultural organizations for children, youth, adults and senior citizens. After a golfing career of successes: winner of 20 tournaments — 17 of these PGA Tour Home of The Centrum. victories, winner of 4 straight victories in 1952, winner of the Masters in 1956, playing on www.thecentrum.org five Ryder Cup Teams and Captain of two, Jackie Burke partnered with Jimmy Demaret and combined their talents and founded Champions Golf Club in 1957. Their dream was to create two championship golf courses that would attract a membership of accomplished Cypress Creek Foundation for the Arts (FACE) low handicap players. Their goal is just as true today as it was back then. Provides Annual Concert Series and Performing Arts programming in The Centrum, Northwest Houston’s magnificent 885-seat community concert hall, and offers a vast array Our area began with their vision and developed into a legend. That vision grew in 1956, of educational opportunities for young people and adults. at Bill Roberts Steak House on the corner of Westheimer and Kirby Drive, when Jackie met www.cypresscreekface.org with Jimmy Demaret and Jack Valenti and drew on the back of the menu how the course would be laid out. The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts Since then, Champions became a place where Hogan, Hope, Crosby, Cherry, and other A non-collecting museum, exhibits art from private and public collections and reaches beyond well-known names would be seen playing the course and enjoying the fellowship of the traditional museums to enlighten, educate and entertain through School Tours, Workshops, Student Art Contests, Family Programs, Lecture Series and Community Art Gallery. club. Champions has also been a valuable part of the development of amateur golf from www.pearlmfa.org junior to senior levels. Jackie Burke and Jimmy Demaret became our champions. Jackie has continued their Friends of the Barbara Bush Library dream with fixed determination and skill, setting the bar high for the rest of us to follow. Serves more than 800,000 patrons of wide diversity each year. Places special emphasis on developing lifelong readers, through special free children’s programming and summer enrichment, Jackie has not limited his interests to golf alone, but has actively supported our local and a broad array of educational services for youth, adults and seniors. charities, cultural arts, educational systems, and youth programs. His philosophy has www.bbushlibraryfriends.org been to keep his philanthropy local. Cypress Creek Greenway Project Our community honors Jackie Burke tonight with much appreciation for all he has done for The mission is to preserve a natural corridor along Cypress Creek and its major tributaries, to use the our area. Jackie, our champion, continues to be a shining beacon for our community. Greenway to connect a series of existing and future anchor parks, and to develop a trail system along the entire length of the Greenway that will link to other trails in the Greenway parks and local communities. www.ccfcc.org/greenway_project “The only difference between a Thank you to Bell’Invito Stationers for providing a gift of good player and a poor player is that exquisite stationery for our Sponsors and VIPs this evening. the good player didn’t quit.” Bell’Invito Stationers, founded by Heather Wiese, has a level of design, quality of materials, and printing techniques that sets its stationery apart in the world of fine paper goods. Using presses that date back to - Jackie Burke the late 1800’s, the Bell’Invito brand encompasses five distinct collections. Committed to superior client service, the stationery products are available at www.bellinvito.com. Pebble Beach “Take a deep breath - It’s only a game!” - Jackie Burke A CommunityGolf Tribute Outing to Jackie Burke Benefiting the Cypress Creek Cultural District This golf package includes: Two rooms for three nights at The Lodge at Pebble Beach or The Inn at Spanish Bay along with: A round of golf for a foursome at Spyglass Hill A round of golf for a foursome at Pebble Beach Prepaid Dinner Reservations at Cassanova’s in Carmel and the Stillwater Bar & Grill at The Lodge Advance reservations are required with minimum 90 days notice. Minimum bid $5,000 This offer expires June 1st, 2013 Generously donated by Judy & Glenn Smith A TRIBUTE TO Jack Burke, Jr. Palm City, Florida November 19, 2012 Floridian National Golf Club A Community Tribute to Jackie Burke Champions Golf Club Benefiting the Cypress Creek Cultural District The Jackie Burke Golf Clinic Cocktail Parties Welcome Jean-Paul Hebert, Master of Ceremonies Invocation Reverend Laurence Connelly, Emmaus Catholic Parish, Lakeway, Texas A Special Appearance Clay Walker accompanied by Van Rentz, piano Accommodations and 2-Rounds Golf Getaway for Six Players Video ‘A History of a Champion’ with Jackie Burke & Dr. B. Glenn Wilkerson Included are accommodations in a 6 master-suite golf villa on site for two nights Remarks from the Cypress Creek Cultural District and access to spa facilities. Tom Fazio designed course anchors a clubhouse and Dr. B. Glenn Wilkerson, president spa and state-of-the-art Butch Harmon Floridian Learning Center with the best golf the state of Florida has to offer. Thirty minutes from West Palm Beach Proclamation (a 2 hour flight from Houston). State Representative Patricia Harless A Dinner for Champions Course is open from October to June Live Auction Jean-Paul Hebert, Auctioneer Program Jean-Paul Hebert, Charlie Epps, Billy Harmon, Jim McLean, & Hal Sutton Closing Remarks Dinner Menu Salad Donated by Floridian National Golf Club Mixed Greens, Chick Peas, Celery, Cucumber, Tomato, Bacon, Green Onions, Shaved Cotija Cheese, Basil Vinaigrette Much appreciation to Jim Crane, Owner, & Gilles Kibbe, President, for this generous donation. Main Course Beef Tenderloin with Shrimp, Coconut Ginger Sweet Potato Puree, Contact Patti Davis for availability Sautéed Spinach with Garlic Raisin Pine Nut Chimichurri Emulsion (281)377-9750 www.floridian.cc Dessert Double Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Mousse A TRIBUTE TO Jack Burke, Jr. November 19, 2012 Steering Committee Rick Donley Kyle Maxwell Barbara Schlattman Rusty Schlattman A Community Tribute to Jackie Burke Rod Simmons Benefiting the Cypress Creek Cultural District Glenn Smith Don Wiese Enjoy two rounds of golf for four players and one night of Tribute Volunteer Team accommodations in up to four member lodge rooms. Helene Burris Susan Diehl Experience Unbridled Excitement and Superior Comfort Rosemary Hickman Jerry James Clara Lewis Lindsay Morgan Jan Nash EB Novak Tim Novak Patsy Patterson Lynn Snider Cindy Thompson Anais Watsky Boot Ranch is a premier luxury residential community nestled on more than 2,000 picturesque rolling acres B. Glenn Wilkerson just five miles north of the historic town of Fredericksburg, Texas. The master planned retreat offers a variety of Barbara Watson living options and the clubhouse features expansive Hill Country vistas, spa and casual fine dining. Featuring a Joann Williams Hal Sutton-designed championship course, Boot Ranch has been rated one of the Top 10 golf communities in America by Golf Digest and ranked among the Top 10 in Texas by The Dallas Morning News five times. Special Thanks to the Champions Team: Kick back, breathe deep, create experiences. Meghan Burke Robin Burke Shawna Wallstein Tad Weeks “Your clubs are not loyal. Never take it For granted that they’ll perform well.” - Jackie Burke For refined luxury, world-class golf and ranch spirit, please call Boot Ranch at (830) 997-6200 Certificate #218 • Expires December 31, 2013 No blackout dates, but weekend availability may be limited due to member reservations. Boot Ranch • 77 Boot Ranch Circle • Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 • www.bootranch.com A TRIBUTE TO A TRIBUTE TO Jack Burke, Jr. Jack Burke, Jr. Sponsorships Supporters GOLD Ampair, Inc./Clyde Hale November 19, 2012 Sandra & Eddie Harrell Aplethora Energy Services/Richard Olliver Jackie’s Bio’s of the Presenters National Oilwell Varco/Tab Tettleton Philamena & Arthur Baird Judy & Glenn Smith Ben M. Dyer Interests/Ben Dyer Nancy & Don Wiese Darlene & Mike Benton Helene Burris Charlie Epps Janet & Jack Cagle Silver Golf Director at Redstone Caldwell Companies/Ronnie Hale Champion Technologies/John W. Johnson