26th Annual Kiwanis Klassic Golf Tournament and Charity Auction

Benefiting the The Scottish Rite Hospital, and Key Club Scholarship Programs for local students.

The Suburban Northwest Kiwanis of Texas will hold its 26th Annual Kiwanis Klassic Golf Tournament and Charity Auction on May 4, 2009. Gather a foursome and join us as we support The Scottish Rite Hospital, and Key Club Scholarship Programs for local students.

What: The 26th Annual Kiwanis Klassic Golf Tournament
Where: Indian Creek Golf Course, 1650 West Frankford Road, Carrollton, TX 75006
When: Monday, May 4, 2009
Why: To support The Scottish Rite Hospital, and Key Club Scholarship Programs for local students while enjoying a game of golf
How Much: $125 Per Player
How Can I Help: Gather a foursome and play or donate an item to our Silent Auction
Event Information: Click here

8th Annual Crown Ball—Saturday March 7, 2009

Benefiting the Ryan Gibson Foundation for Leukemia Research.

The 8th Annual Crown Ball will be held at Marc Events in Dallas’ Design District on March 7, 2009. Please join us for a good time while we help to raise money for Leukemia Research. The event will feature a Silent Auction and several other events including a Fortune Teller, Tarot Card Reader, and Handwriting Analyst. All proceeds benefit The Ryan Gibson Foundation for Leukemia Research.

What: The Purple & Gold Party
Where: Marc Events, 1130 Dragon St. – Suite 120 Dallas, TX 75207
When: Saturday, March 7, 2009 from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am
Why: To Have a Good time and raise money for Leukemia Research
How Much: $100 Per Person
How Can I Help: Attend the Event or donate an item to our Silent Auction
What Do I Wear: Purple & Gold – Cocktail Attire
Event Information: www.trgf.org

5th Annual Fruit of the Vine Gala—Friday February 20, 2009

Benefiting the Beacon of Hope Foundation and the Northcare Foundation’s Clothe-a-Child Program.

Come join us on February 20, 2009 at the Southlake Hilton as we help Kids Matter International (KMI) Support the risk children of the world. There will be wonderful food, entertainment, prizes and fanfare.

What: Fruit of the Vine Gala
Where: Hilton at Southlake Town Square
1400 Plaza Place, Southlake, TX 76092
When: Friday, February 20, 2009 from 6:30 pm to 12:00 am
Why: A night to fill your wine cellars and cabinets, travel calendar, and your souls as we help support the “Fruits of the Vine”
How Can I Help: Attend the Event or donate an item to our Silent Auction
What Do I Wear: Black Tie Attire
More Information: To RSVP or for more info please call 817-584-7622 or please visit www.kidsmatterinternational.org

Third Power Welcomes Dave Peters to Advisory Board

Third Power would like to welcome Dave Peters as a Member of our Advisory Board. Mr. Peters has a 27 year history in the Insurance industry as an agency owner, agency president, producer and is currently the Vice President of Client Development for Bell Insurance Group. Dave has extensive experience within the technology, healthcare, fast food, distribution, and manufacturing sectors of the insurance industry. Dave has been very involved in community affairs. His past community service includes serving as Chairman of the Board of the Richardson Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Wildflower Festival. He currently serves on the Boards of the Richardson Regional Medical Center Foundation and the Richardson Independent School District Foundation as well as serving as president of the Richardson YMCA Board. Dave has also served in leadership positions in the Dallas area for Special Olympics, American Heart Association and several organizations benefiting abused children. In recognition of his service to the community, Dave was selected as Richardson’s “Citizen of the Year” for 2003. Dave has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business and a Master’s degree in Counseling Education from Emporia State University. His wife, Janice, is a commercial real estate agent. They have been married for 17 years and have two teenage daughters. Mr. Peters will contribute his extensive networking expertise to Third Power as our company continues to expand its strategic network of partners.

Reflections 2008

A look back at some of the people and events that shaped 2008

It’s hard to believe that we are already into the 2^nd month of the New Year. But before we introduce some of the new organizations and events that we plan on sponsoring this year, we’d like to take a moment to recognize some of the people and events that shaped our 2008.

There’s nothing we enjoy more than the opportunity to support the charitable organizations of our partners and participants — especially when the event takes place on a sunny afternoon at the course. This year we participated in several golf outings that benefited both local and national organizations including the ProPlayers Foundation Golf Classic, the 21st Annual Richardson Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic (with Dave Peters of Third Power’s Advisory Board), the Cornerstone Youth Golf Tournament, and finally, the 25^th Annual Kiwanis Klassic Golf Tournament.

But long after the memories of searching for misdirected golf balls have faded; and the pain from our swing, or watching the swing of a few of our colleagues has subsided, there were a few other events that will soon not be forgotten. The NorthCare Foundation hosted its annual Gala event for its Clothe-A-Child Program, and Third Power was there in full support. Celebrating its 20th year of its grass roots efforts, the organization had its best year ever, even in one of history’s worst economies. Enough funds were raised to clothe over 1100 children in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Change was a resounding theme politically in the later part of 2008, and for us here at Third Power, we are hard pressed to think of a more life-changing event then our visit to Roatan Island in Honduras. We traveled to the Island with Joe King, President and CEO of Kids Matter International (KMI), to visit the future site of the KMI Empowerment Center for Children in Crisis. In Honduras, and especially Roatan, the immense need for nurturing the plight of abused and abandoned girls that was once ignored is now being recognized and addressed by KMI — and we couldn’t be happier to be active participants and supporters in the development of this center.

In closing, we’d like to thank all of our participants, friends and partners for their support in 2008 and we look forward to sharing our continued success with you in 2009.