In 1984, the St. Joseph Foundation was organized to cultivate and generate charitable contributions to support the growth and development of St. Joseph Regional Health Center and, today, St. Joseph Health System. A Board of Trustees comprised of community volunteers who devote their time and energy to planning, organizing and managing fund-raising programs governs the Foundation.
The Foundation was recently reorganized to reflect the expanded scope of care and service area provided by St. Joseph Health System. Our five-year strategic plan outlines a number of fund raising vehicles to build and cultivate community friendships building events. Since 1992, St. Joseph Foundation has sponsored at least one annual special event.
We are now planning for Brazos Bash IX! The first three events celebrated the Cajun, Hispanic, and Italian cultures, and in 1995 combined the World War II era with a beach flavor for its South Pacific theme. With participation of over 2,000 Brazos Valley community members, these events have raised funds for the HEART and CANCER programs at St. Joseph Regional Health Center. The Bash was held at the Windy Hill Ranch in Madison County in 1992, at the Robertson County Fairgrounds in Robertson County in 1993, at Buffalo Ranch in Burleson County in 1994, and at North Point Business Park in Brazos County in 1995. During the first three years of this event, over $215,000 were raised.
1996-97 provided great opportunities for the St. Joseph Foundation and the Brazos Bash, as we enter into a community partnership with Texas A&M University. In 1996-97, the Brazos Bash Takes a Vacation gave the community and volunteers a much needed rest in anticipation of events to come. Previous supporters were encouraged to make a "vacation" gift to the "Tree of Life" fund-raising effort for the new St. Joseph Regional Cancer Center.
Well rested, community volunteers helped create the Brazos Bash Celebrates Tradition which premiered on May 2, 1998, as the inaugural community event in the Reed Arena Special Events Center at Texas A&M University offering a variety of entertainment and fund raising opportunities. Net proceeds of $145,000 were generated.
With a spectacular sunset illuminating the western sky, a gorgeous full moon dominating the eastern view, and a crisp autumn breeze in the air, Mother Nature provided the perfect setting for our sixth event, Brazos Bash Under the Texas Skies on Saturday, October 23, 1999. The Catalena Cowgirls kicked off the evening at Bridle Ridge Quarter Horse Farm in Navasota. In patriotic Texas style they rode matching paint horses in a precision salute to the National Anthem. The crowd was then drawn to an enormous tent by the sound of Navasota's own Down & Out who got the night really rolling. After a superb meal of Texas favorites, everyone was ready to sit down and watch their perennial favorites, the Aggie Wranglers and their famous free-style jitterbug.
Partygoers could bid on the silent auction, share their tall Texas tales with friends, and listen to the sounds of Marcia Ball and her unique piano renditions. Grammy award winning Asleep at the Wheel topped off the memorable evening with their swing band excitement. Under the Texas Skies was the sixth version of the popular Brazos Bash gala. While they're always lots of fun, these events are more than just parties; they ensure the provision of quality health care throughout the Brazos Valley. The people of Navasota and Grimes County came out in force, making up about 30% of the attendance, to show their dedication to the cause. Record net proceeds of $153,000 were generated from the event!
Brazos Bash VII was again held at Reed Arena raised over $125,000. The event was designed to Celebrate the Heritage of the Sisters of St. Francis and the 65th Anniversary of the relationship with St. Joseph Regional Health Center as well as the cultural diversity that makes Texas so great! The Key Leadership for the event was comprised of individuals who represented various segments of the Heritage of the Brazos Valley from Czech, Polish and Hispanic to African-American, Italian and the rich traditions of Texas A&M University. Over 250 individuals participated on the Planning Committee for the event.
For Brazos Bash VIII, we again traveled to Navasota, this time to "Celebrate Texas Music". Some of Texas' finest were featured throughout the evening, including Dave Alexander and his Big Texas Swing Band and Del Castillo providing headline entertainment. In addition, Brazos Bash VIII featured tunes from Texas Accordion King Ponty Bone and the Squeezetones, Houston Marchman and Randy Pavlock & Twenty Four Seven. Music filled the atmosphere at the Grimes County Expo Center, formerly the Grimes County Fairgrounds, as friends of St. Joseph Health System celebrated in Bash tradition.
Media Coverage for BRAZOS BASH VIII was outstanding. The media provided a generous number of in-kind donations or Public Service Announcements (PSAs) and advertisements in 2005. Assistance and support was received from all television and radio outlets as well as the printed media. WTAW-KTSR and Clear Channel Communications produced and distributed the Radio PSAs at no cost to St. Joseph Foundation. A Television PSA was created, produced and distributed by The Matthews Group, which was made available to the local television media.
In addition, numerous media outlets provided "editorial coverage" for the Brazos Bash and on-air interview opportunities for Brazos Bash volunteer leadership and Foundation staff to share the message about St. Joseph Health System and St. Joseph Foundation.
A critical part of our marketing/public relations plans and sponsorship recognition was the creation of a 40-page informational tabloid (TAB) on the Brazos Bash. This was a joint effort of The Matthews Group, St. Joseph Communications, St. Joseph Foundation, and The Bryan/College Station Eagle. It also served as the Program for the Brazos Bash. The TAB was inserted in The Bryan/College Station Eagle on Sunday, October 16, 2005. A total of 32,000 Tabs were printed.
The development of a custom Web page was a major part of our marketing efforts again in 2005. Visitors were able to review sponsorship packages, history on the Bash, volunteer opportunities, and much more.
Annually, a Planning Committee in excess of 200 volunteers has provided expertise and thousands of hours of service to ensure the success of each event. Not only has the Brazos Bash been a fund raising vehicle for St. Joseph Foundation, it has been responsible for the identification and cultivation of thousands of community volunteers and supporters. These Brazos Bash fund-raising programs have also expanded the visibility and motivated community interaction throughout the area as well as publicized the need for philanthropic support.
The Foundation was recently reorganized to reflect the expanded scope of care and service area provided by St. Joseph Health System. Our five-year strategic plan outlines a number of fund raising vehicles to build and cultivate community friendships building events. Since 1992, St. Joseph Foundation has sponsored at least one annual special event.
We are now planning for Brazos Bash IX! The first three events celebrated the Cajun, Hispanic, and Italian cultures, and in 1995 combined the World War II era with a beach flavor for its South Pacific theme. With participation of over 2,000 Brazos Valley community members, these events have raised funds for the HEART and CANCER programs at St. Joseph Regional Health Center. The Bash was held at the Windy Hill Ranch in Madison County in 1992, at the Robertson County Fairgrounds in Robertson County in 1993, at Buffalo Ranch in Burleson County in 1994, and at North Point Business Park in Brazos County in 1995. During the first three years of this event, over $215,000 were raised.
1996-97 provided great opportunities for the St. Joseph Foundation and the Brazos Bash, as we enter into a community partnership with Texas A&M University. In 1996-97, the Brazos Bash Takes a Vacation gave the community and volunteers a much needed rest in anticipation of events to come. Previous supporters were encouraged to make a "vacation" gift to the "Tree of Life" fund-raising effort for the new St. Joseph Regional Cancer Center.
Well rested, community volunteers helped create the Brazos Bash Celebrates Tradition which premiered on May 2, 1998, as the inaugural community event in the Reed Arena Special Events Center at Texas A&M University offering a variety of entertainment and fund raising opportunities. Net proceeds of $145,000 were generated.
With a spectacular sunset illuminating the western sky, a gorgeous full moon dominating the eastern view, and a crisp autumn breeze in the air, Mother Nature provided the perfect setting for our sixth event, Brazos Bash Under the Texas Skies on Saturday, October 23, 1999. The Catalena Cowgirls kicked off the evening at Bridle Ridge Quarter Horse Farm in Navasota. In patriotic Texas style they rode matching paint horses in a precision salute to the National Anthem. The crowd was then drawn to an enormous tent by the sound of Navasota's own Down & Out who got the night really rolling. After a superb meal of Texas favorites, everyone was ready to sit down and watch their perennial favorites, the Aggie Wranglers and their famous free-style jitterbug.
Partygoers could bid on the silent auction, share their tall Texas tales with friends, and listen to the sounds of Marcia Ball and her unique piano renditions. Grammy award winning Asleep at the Wheel topped off the memorable evening with their swing band excitement. Under the Texas Skies was the sixth version of the popular Brazos Bash gala. While they're always lots of fun, these events are more than just parties; they ensure the provision of quality health care throughout the Brazos Valley. The people of Navasota and Grimes County came out in force, making up about 30% of the attendance, to show their dedication to the cause. Record net proceeds of $153,000 were generated from the event!
Brazos Bash VII was again held at Reed Arena raised over $125,000. The event was designed to Celebrate the Heritage of the Sisters of St. Francis and the 65th Anniversary of the relationship with St. Joseph Regional Health Center as well as the cultural diversity that makes Texas so great! The Key Leadership for the event was comprised of individuals who represented various segments of the Heritage of the Brazos Valley from Czech, Polish and Hispanic to African-American, Italian and the rich traditions of Texas A&M University. Over 250 individuals participated on the Planning Committee for the event.
For Brazos Bash VIII, we again traveled to Navasota, this time to "Celebrate Texas Music". Some of Texas' finest were featured throughout the evening, including Dave Alexander and his Big Texas Swing Band and Del Castillo providing headline entertainment. In addition, Brazos Bash VIII featured tunes from Texas Accordion King Ponty Bone and the Squeezetones, Houston Marchman and Randy Pavlock & Twenty Four Seven. Music filled the atmosphere at the Grimes County Expo Center, formerly the Grimes County Fairgrounds, as friends of St. Joseph Health System celebrated in Bash tradition.
Media Coverage for BRAZOS BASH VIII was outstanding. The media provided a generous number of in-kind donations or Public Service Announcements (PSAs) and advertisements in 2005. Assistance and support was received from all television and radio outlets as well as the printed media. WTAW-KTSR and Clear Channel Communications produced and distributed the Radio PSAs at no cost to St. Joseph Foundation. A Television PSA was created, produced and distributed by The Matthews Group, which was made available to the local television media.
In addition, numerous media outlets provided "editorial coverage" for the Brazos Bash and on-air interview opportunities for Brazos Bash volunteer leadership and Foundation staff to share the message about St. Joseph Health System and St. Joseph Foundation.
A critical part of our marketing/public relations plans and sponsorship recognition was the creation of a 40-page informational tabloid (TAB) on the Brazos Bash. This was a joint effort of The Matthews Group, St. Joseph Communications, St. Joseph Foundation, and The Bryan/College Station Eagle. It also served as the Program for the Brazos Bash. The TAB was inserted in The Bryan/College Station Eagle on Sunday, October 16, 2005. A total of 32,000 Tabs were printed.
The development of a custom Web page was a major part of our marketing efforts again in 2005. Visitors were able to review sponsorship packages, history on the Bash, volunteer opportunities, and much more.
Annually, a Planning Committee in excess of 200 volunteers has provided expertise and thousands of hours of service to ensure the success of each event. Not only has the Brazos Bash been a fund raising vehicle for St. Joseph Foundation, it has been responsible for the identification and cultivation of thousands of community volunteers and supporters. These Brazos Bash fund-raising programs have also expanded the visibility and motivated community interaction throughout the area as well as publicized the need for philanthropic support.
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