THE GOOD TIMES JUST KEEP ON ROLLING…

Pictured L to R back row: Emily Agis-Wahl, BMC Software; Don Kerstetter, Classic Chevrolet Sugar Land; Sharon Medford, Fort Bend Mechanical; Mike Siewierka, Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, L.L.P.; Mary Ahner, Gala Co-chair; Ron Bailey, PBK Architects; front row: Lina Sabouni, AUTOARCH Architects; Jacquie Chaumette, Gala Co-chair; and Deb Farley, United Healthcare. Not pictured, Gabriella Cone, Jamail and Smith Construction; Debra Marfin, Fred and Mabel Parks Foundation; Paul and Manmeet; Likhari; Dan Green, Sugar Land Rotary and Tom Sage Vinson & Elkins

The 17th annual Fort Bend Education Foundation Gala entitled “Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez” will be held at the Sugar Land Marriott Hotel on February 27, 2010. The good times will be rolling along like a hurricane all evening at this ever-popular event.

“Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez” is presented by Fort Bend Mechanical and is guaranteed to be a superb evening. This enchanting event will celebrate the success of the Fort Bend Education Foundation and thank the community for its generous support.

Meander through the streets of the French Quarter stopping only for the live auction. Got wanderlust? Experience a two week vacation getaway to Ireland or see the sights in glamorous, glittering New York City. Sip, sup and enjoy your glorious surroundings in the Napa wine country. Or, visit the French Quarter on your New Orleans escapade and sample its history, flavor, spirit and intrigue. For those seeking big game, hunting and fishing packages are calling your name. A very special auction item this year is a handmade tapestry depicting and celebrating 50 years of Fort Bend Independent School District. These are just a few of the many fantastic live auction items. Place a bid yourself or plan a bid with a group of friends.

Saunter on over to the bid board for more enticing items. After all, you can’t visit the French Quarter without taking home souvenirs! The mission of the Fort Bend Education Foundation is to enrich, enhance and maximize the quality of education for all FBISD students. Since its inception in 1992, the Education Foundation has awarded over $2.5 million in grants to FBISD teachers and schools. Foundation programs include the Grants to Teachers and Schools Program, Grants for Experts and Angel Gifts. The gala is the primary source of revenue to fund these programs. Don’t miss the Fort Bend Education Foundation’s “Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez” Gala. For more information on the Gala or the Education Foundation, visit the Gala page.