Bexar County Democratic Women Host TDW Summer Retreat in San Antonio

Written by Linda Allen Sunday, 01 August 2010 18:13

The Bexar County Democratic Women (BCDW) hosted the 2010 TDW Summer Retreat in San Antonio July 30-31, 2010.  The Retreat was held in the beautiful Holiday Inn El Tropicano Riverwalk hotel.

BCDW members Darlene Clements, Dick Waits, and Barbara Moschner are shown at the registration and check in table.  Goodie bags were donated by Marty Whitehead.

A hospitality room offered delicious food and drink Friday afternoon and evening, and a light breakfast Saturday morning, thanks to donations and the hard work of BCDW chapter members.

A real treat Friday night was the sold-out Riverwalk Sunset River Cruise by Rio San Antonio Cruises (picture courtesy of Patty Pinkley).  The cruise was almost 2 hours long and took us through the Riverwalk, including the new Museum Reach.  The new section was absolutely beautiful and peaceful, while the "horseshoe" section (with the restaurants, shops, and bars) was hopping with the usual Friday night crowds.

The Retreat was beautifully organized by the BCDW executive committee:  President Ruth Stewart (pictured, courtesy of Patty Pinkley), 1st Vice President Lila Aguirre, 2nd Vice President Dianne Flores, Secretary Barbara Moschner, and Treasurer Dick Waits, with much help from chapter members.

Many thanks to our generous sponsors:

• Rosie Alvarado, Democratic Candidate for 285th District Court Judge
• Verna Blackwell & Benny Hilario
• The Honorable Paul Elizondo, Bexar County Commissioner, Precinct 2
• Alice Guerra, GTO Advertising
• Norma Gonzales, Democratic Candidate for 290th District Court Judge
• The  Honorable Peter Sakai, 225th District Court Judge
• Barbara Scharf-Zeldes, Democratic Candidate for Bexar County Probate Court 2
• The Honorable Catherine Stone, Chief Justice, 4th Court of Appeals
• Tina Torres, Democratic Candidate for 288th District Court Judge
• The Honorable Leticia Van de Putte, Texas State Senator, District 26

• Chips & salsa - Taqueria
• Pasta Salad - Absolutely Everything Catering
• Sandwiches by Verna Blackwell, Tina Guerrero & Mary Ann Ramos