2020 Luncheon
"Power of Listening"
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In light of the current COVID-19 health concerns, we have decided to change our 5th Annual “Power of Listening” Luncheon to a Virtual Event. We hope you will join us as we launch our Virtual “Power of Listening” Event April 6, 2020 featuring messages from Dr. Henry Musoma, luncheon chairs Joy & Paul Posoli, and an inspiring video about SFNA. We are committed to fulfill our mission of providing an extended day, extended year, holistic, quality, and faith-based education to each child. Our Annual Luncheon is our largest fundraiser, and we now face a major challenge to our funding. Please support San Francisco Nativity Academy in “breaking the cycle of poverty” during this challenging time by supporting our Virtual “Power of Listening” Event and sharing our event with friends, family and guests. More details and a link coming soon. Questions: Please contact Daniela Simpson at rldrsimpson@comcast.net |
Each year, the San Francisco Nativity Academy Luncheon hosts an inspiring speaker and wonderful meal with our community as a fundraiser for the school. The 5th Annual SFNA Luncheon "Power of Listening" will be on Monday, April 6, 2020 at noon at the Junior League of Houston. We are excited to welcome back Dr. Henry K. Musoma for the second year in a row. Dr. Musoma is a nationally recognized speaker particularly on the topic of human kindness. He is the recipient of the 2017 Texas A&M Mays Business School Spirit Award and was a recent guest on CBS This Morning and The Ellen Show.
We are grateful to Joy and Paul Posoli for their involvement as Chairs of the 2020 Luncheon.
The luncheon benefits all current and future students of San Francisco Nativity Academy and supports academic programs, enrichment activities and capital improvements.
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DETAILS DATE: Monday, April 6, 2020 TIME: 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. FEATURING: Dr. Henry Musoma '00 Texas A&M University LOCATION: The Junior League of Houston 1811 Briar Oaks Ln. Houston, TX 77027 TABLES: Available for purchase (see below) MAKE A GIFT: Donations CONTACT: DanielaSimpson at rldrsimpson@comcast.net |
HOST COMMITTEE
Libby Adams Maria Cecilia Barnabe Kristen Berger Cathy Borlenghi Caroline Finkelstein Cathy Garcia-Prats Jill Gilbert Laurie Gutierrez Lisa Heim Liz Hendon Michele Holbrooke Demi Jessett Julie Koch Jorge Leiva Brian Maude Aileen McCormick Shelley Melody Keely Moore Nancy Popp Martha Rutledge Justin Sandy Mary Schneidau Jim Shallock Tim Shauer Daniela Simpson Suzanne Werner |
Table Sponsorships
VALEDICTORIAN - $25,000
SALUTATORIAN - $15,000
SUMMA CUM LAUDE - $10,000
MAGNA CUM LAUDE - $5,000
CUM LAUDE - $2,500
HONOR ROLL - $1,500 (limited availability)
*Meet and Greet with Dr. Musoma will take place immediately prior to the luncheon at 11:00am.
- Named sponsor of the luncheon on all printed materials
- Premier seating for 10
- Meet and Greet with Dr. Henry Musoma*
- Notecards designed by SFNA students
- Recognition during the event
- Recognition on the school's website
SALUTATORIAN - $15,000
- Premier seating for 10
- Meet and Greet with Dr. Henry Musoma*
- Notecards designed by SFNA students
- Recognition on invitation and program
- Recognition on the school's website
SUMMA CUM LAUDE - $10,000
- Premier seating for 10
- Meet and Greet with Dr. Henry Musoma*
- Notecards designed by SFNA students
- Recognition on invitation and program
- Recognition on the school's website
MAGNA CUM LAUDE - $5,000
- Priority seating for 10
- Meet and Greet with Dr. Henry Musoma*
- Notecards designed by SFNA students
- Recognition on invitation and program
- Recognition on the school's website
CUM LAUDE - $2,500
- Priority seating for 10
- Recognition on invitation and program
- Recognition on the school's website
HONOR ROLL - $1,500 (limited availability)
- Seating for 10
- Recognition on invitation and program
- Recognition on the school's website
*Meet and Greet with Dr. Musoma will take place immediately prior to the luncheon at 11:00am.
2020 Table Sponsors
VALEDICTORIAN
SALUTATORIAN
SUMMA CUM LAUDE
Joseph and Catherine Garcia-Prats
Paul and Joy Posoli
MAGNA CUM LAUDE
Agee Family Foundation
Tom and Louise Bannigan
Joseph and Catherine Garcia-Prats
CUM LAUDE
James and Libby Adams
Alex and Demi Jessett
Mike and Julie Koch
Brian and Joanne Maude
Andy and Aileen McCormick
Jim and Peggy Shallock
Robert and Suzanne Werner
HONOR ROLL
Community Health Choice
Alfredo and Laurie Gutierrez
Michele Holbrook and Stephanie Davis
Jorge and Marisol Leiva
Craig and Nancy Popp
Jason and Peta Rubenstein
Dan and Martha Rutledge
Justin Sandy
Randy and Daniela Simpson
Tom and Brenda Strama
Bat and Mary Tucker
SALUTATORIAN
SUMMA CUM LAUDE
Joseph and Catherine Garcia-Prats
Paul and Joy Posoli
MAGNA CUM LAUDE
Agee Family Foundation
Tom and Louise Bannigan
Joseph and Catherine Garcia-Prats
CUM LAUDE
James and Libby Adams
Alex and Demi Jessett
Mike and Julie Koch
Brian and Joanne Maude
Andy and Aileen McCormick
Jim and Peggy Shallock
Robert and Suzanne Werner
HONOR ROLL
Community Health Choice
Alfredo and Laurie Gutierrez
Michele Holbrook and Stephanie Davis
Jorge and Marisol Leiva
Craig and Nancy Popp
Jason and Peta Rubenstein
Dan and Martha Rutledge
Justin Sandy
Randy and Daniela Simpson
Tom and Brenda Strama
Bat and Mary Tucker
Corporate Sponsors
Individual Tickets
Individual tickets are available for purchase for $150.
Donations
If you cannot attend the luncheon but would still like to support us, donations can be made online.
2020 Speaker
Henry K. Musoma was born and raised in Zambia, a country in Southern Africa. He attended high school in Zambia and Mozambique, then moved to the United States to pursue higher education. He received a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Agricultural Leadership and Education from Texas A&M University, and a doctorate in Educational Administration from Texas Christian University. While attending Texas A&M University, Henry met his wife Tyra. They have four children, Kezia, Joshua, Olivia and Judah.
While at Texas A&M University, Dr. Musoma served as a Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Director for the Center for International Business Studies at the Mays Business School. In addition, he supported the university‘s development arm via his involvement with the Texas A&M Foundation. However, his love of teaching has drawn him back to the classroom, and he now serves as part of the Management faculty in Texas Christian University’s Neeley School of Business.
He believes that education is a transformational experience and enjoys teaching young people about leadership. In addition to traditional lectures, he has accompanied over 70 Regents’ Scholars (first-generation college students) to Dubai, South Africa, and Zambia over the last six summers. Throughout his academic tenure, he has been actively involved in university and community leadership development and has received numerous awards. Most recently, he was one of 24 recipients of the 2017 university-level
Distinguished Achievement Awards– given to professionals who have exhibited the highest standards of excellence at Texas A&M University.
His greatest recognition may not be for what he teaches directly, but how he teaches by example. In 2017, he received the first Mays Spirit Award for his act of kindness to a student who was unable to find a babysitter during class time. He encouraged her to bring the baby to class and even held the baby when he became fussy during the lecture. The incident was posted on Facebook and he received worldwide attention for his kindness. This isolated incident is just a glimpse of what Dr. Musoma has done for his students. He is widely known for going above and beyond in order to help his students be successful. “I never imagined such a thing would happen,” Musoma said. “I was just trying to make sure she had the support she needs to succeed - as I would for any student.”
While at Texas A&M University, Dr. Musoma served as a Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Director for the Center for International Business Studies at the Mays Business School. In addition, he supported the university‘s development arm via his involvement with the Texas A&M Foundation. However, his love of teaching has drawn him back to the classroom, and he now serves as part of the Management faculty in Texas Christian University’s Neeley School of Business.
He believes that education is a transformational experience and enjoys teaching young people about leadership. In addition to traditional lectures, he has accompanied over 70 Regents’ Scholars (first-generation college students) to Dubai, South Africa, and Zambia over the last six summers. Throughout his academic tenure, he has been actively involved in university and community leadership development and has received numerous awards. Most recently, he was one of 24 recipients of the 2017 university-level
Distinguished Achievement Awards– given to professionals who have exhibited the highest standards of excellence at Texas A&M University.
His greatest recognition may not be for what he teaches directly, but how he teaches by example. In 2017, he received the first Mays Spirit Award for his act of kindness to a student who was unable to find a babysitter during class time. He encouraged her to bring the baby to class and even held the baby when he became fussy during the lecture. The incident was posted on Facebook and he received worldwide attention for his kindness. This isolated incident is just a glimpse of what Dr. Musoma has done for his students. He is widely known for going above and beyond in order to help his students be successful. “I never imagined such a thing would happen,” Musoma said. “I was just trying to make sure she had the support she needs to succeed - as I would for any student.”
RAFFLE
This year, we will have 4 exciting items to raffle during the luncheon. Tickets will be $25 each or five tickets for $100. Limited availability.
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