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 sixteenth year. In 2009 we celebrated our 75th Anniversary.
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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.
2024 Beneficiaries
Senior-Junior Forum members volunteer their time as well as provide financial assistance to local non-profit agencies. The primary beneficiaries for the 2024 Red River Wine & Beer Festival will be:
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The Arc of Wichita County
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Beacon Lighthouse for the Blind
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The Kitchen
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Midwestern State University & Vernon College scholarships
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Wichita Falls Area Food Bank
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Whispers of Hope
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Patsy's House
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Wichita County Heritage Society - Kell House Museum
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The Arts Council
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2024 Red River Wine & Beer Festival Committee
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Co-Chairs Emily Coffey & Tammy Marlow
Executive Advisors Debbie Berend, SJF President
Secretary Debra Burnett
Treasurer/Purchasing Sonja Oliver
Decorations Lisa Kipp & Sherri Chandler
Entertainment Susan Phillips
Favorites/Hydration Station/Info Booth Vicki McCarty
Vendors Jadine Buckley, Traci Poore & Tagan Couch
Publicity Lindsay Morton
Signs Tiffany Seel
Raffle Trudi Pittman & Ladell Schmalzried
Sponsorship Debie Moody & Teresa Austin
Tickets Colleen James & Christina Bennett
Volunteer Coordinator Jacki Dowdy & Tari Cummings
Wine Holding Susann Halverson & Roma Martin
Wine Runners Sarah Wood
Ice Runners Mary Blacklock
Wine / Beer / Spirits Deana Albert
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