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ESCAPE Family Resource Center 

2009 Annual MeetingSeptember 30, 2009 

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David Ferdman, Board President, welcomesguests to the 2009 Annual Meeting of ESCAPE

Family Resource Center.

Assistant Superintendent of School SupportServices at the Houston Independent SchoolDistrict, Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora delivers apowerful keynote address, emphasizing the

importance of HISD’s partnership with ESCAPE tooffer parenting education initiatives.

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Mrs. Martina Rios, graduate of ESCAPE’s parenting classes, shares a

moving account of the positivechanges her family has made as a

result of their experiences in ESCAPEclasses. The family’s Parent AideCoordinator, Hortencia Morales,

stands by her side offeringencouragement and support.

David Ferdman introducesSheila Aron, author of 

children’s self-help book, “I’mGlad I’m Me”, and recognizes

her generosity in donating 360copies of her book to ESCAPE.Ms. Aron graciously signs

copies of her book for guests.

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Board member, Gerald Franklin, introduces Mr. GeorgeMartinez, two-time past President of ESCAPE’s Boardof Trustees , longtime supporter and recipient of ESCAPE’s 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award.

2009 Lifetime Achievement Award

Board member, Raymond Albrecht, introduces Ms.Jamie Vasquez, President of W & T Offshore, andpresents her with the 2009 Outstanding CorporateSponsor award. W & T Offshore is a longtimesupporter of ESCAPE’s Annual Golf Classic.

2009 Outstanding Corporate Sponsor Award

Board member, Pamela Penny, introduces Ms. Jane Block,representing The John P. McGovern Foundation. Ms. Blockaccepted the 2009 Outstanding Foundation Award from LidyaOsadchey, on behalf of the McGovern Foundation.

2009 Outstanding Foundation Award

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Ms. Alice Gayle accepts on behalf of Fort Bend ISD Even Start / Family

Literacy Program.

Mr. Geraldo Leal accepts on behalf of Even Start Program at Park Place

Elementary School.

Ms. Sandra Willett accepts on behalf of Bridge 1 Even Start Program of 

Neighborhood Centers, Inc.

2009 OutstandingCollaborator Awards

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Annual Meeting guests are moved and entertained during thekeynote address, client testimony, award presentations andstaff recognition, as they enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres anddessert trays provided courtesy of Rice Epicurean Markets.

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Lidya Osadchey, CEO and Dr. Betty Cox,

Board member, enjoying the success of theAnnual Meeting and ESCAPE.

Board member, Marjorie Evans is joined by Jackie Clark, Alicia Marra,Jorge Marra and Doug Earle atESCAPE’s Annual Meeting.

Some guests included Jana Mullins of theRockwell Fund, and Bruce Anderson of 

Thinking Partners, Inc.

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Thanks toESCAPE Staff Members

Alejandra Posada

Nick & Sandi Mercado

Sara Rice

Stephanie King

Myron DayLidya Osadchey

Melinda Garcia

Hortencia Morales & Emily Santiago

Rosalva Torres, EmilySantiago, Luz Escobar,

 Yalisse Fariza

Agnes Ho

Paul Sahlman