The Senior-Junior Forum, a department of the Woman’s Forum, was formed in 1934. The organization founded the Northside Girls Club and continued to support it through 1985 to benefit the community. Since its inception, members have provided volunteer hours and/or financial support for several worthwhile local charities. Successful fundraisers throughout the years have included everything from horse shows to theatrical productions. Currently, the major fundraiser, the Red River Wine & Beer Festival, is in its thirtenth year. In 2009 we celebrated our 75th Anniversary.
Tax Deductible
The organization has been granted 501(c)3 non-profit status by the Internal Revenue Service and all donations are tax deductible. Net proceeds from the Red River Wine & Beer Festival will be donated to the local charitable organizations supported by the Senior-Junior Forum.
2020 Beneficiaries
Senior-Junior Forum members volunteer their time as well as provide financial assistance to local non-profit agencies. The primary beneficiaries for the 2019 Red River Wine & Beer Festival will be:
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Beacon Lighthouse for the Blind
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First Step Inc.
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THE Kitchen (Meals on Wheels)
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Midwestern State University scholarships
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Special Olympics Texas-North Texas Area
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Kemp Center for the Arts
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Patsy's House
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Wichita County Heritage Society - Kell House
2020 Red River Wine & Beer Festival Committee
Co-Chairs Annette Barfield & Susan Phillips
Executive Advisors Lisa Riley, SJF President & Liz Wathen
Secretary Diane Dockery
Treasurer Angela Culley
Dectorations/Charity Spotlight Jadine Buckley & Christy Whiteley
Entertainment Debbie Berend
Favorites Angie Forrester
Wine Holding Susann Halverson
Food Vendor Lydia McWhorter
Merchandise Vendor Tamara Barfield
Invitations Emily Coffey
Publicity Lauren Martin
Purchasing Tracey Barrells
Signs Teresa Austin
Raffle Sharron Davis & Maria Maloney
Sponsorship Lesa Reimers & Lori Wood
Tickets Durleen VanWinkle
VIP Recognition Area Lindsey Morton & Tagan Couch
Volunteer Coordinator Shelly Hutchins & Colleen James
Watering Hole Allison Veigl
Wine / Beer Karol Gilbert
