HOUSTON -- (04/02/08) “I Have a Dream” ® - Houston (IHAD), a long-term mentoring and drop-out prevention program for inner-city youth, honored BMC Software at 15th annual DreamMaker Gala “Spring Break ‘08”. The event, held Saturday, March 29, 2008, was held at Hotel ZaZa. The event also recognized IHAD’s “Leaders in Education,” Linda Lorelle and Dr. Abelardo Saavedra. “Leaders in Education” are those whose commitment to educational success has affected positive change in the Houston community.

The exciting event featured Mistress of Ceremonies KPRC Local 2’s Roseann Rogers and live auction with auctioneer Stephen C. Lewis.
The Spring Break theme was prevalent throughout the entire event. Destinations were Hawaii, Las Vegas, Mexico and Napa Valley. Each destination had a signature drink and food station as well as activity. Raffle ticket purchasers, at Hawaii, received a lei. Black Jack was played in Las Vegas and there was a wine toss in Napa Valley.

Supporters included chairs Joy and Paul Posoli, Lynda Transier, Bobbie and John Nau, Jill and Brad Deutser, Lori and Martin Shellist, Jill and Christopher Cokinos, Daryl and Aaron Hoover, BMC Software, Bracewell & Guiliani, LLP, Deloitte, IBM, Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.  Signifying the importance of volunteerism and community support, the gala is the premier fundraiser for IHAD raising more than $225,000.

 

Chairs, Paul and Joy Posoli, Board Member Stephen C. Lewis, KPRCLocal 2’s Roseann Rogers, and Board Member Jerome Austin

Program Coordinators, Chrystal Thornton, Paula Fernandez, and Joe Rollins, with Dreamers,
Matthew Esparza, Xavier McMillion and Reginald McMillion.

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