Cats Corner Community Organization has an "old themed" venue (1930's & 1940's) in order to bring fun to fundraising. Cats Corner was taken from the elite group of dancers that were given a special corner in the "Savoy Ballroom". Cats Corner considers our organziation to be the best in raising funds and awareness in Central Texas for Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. Peggy Naugle, Chairman
About Us
Our organization is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of
the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting those
needs. The Cats Corner is a new volunteer fundraiser organization
established July 2008. Our main goal is to raise funds and awareness
for the Plummer Movement Disorders Center (PMDC) at Scott &
White, Temple, Texas. The PMDC is a National Parkinson Foundation
-designated Care Center.
The priority of the PMDC is to provide comprehensive care for people
with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their care-partners. The Center
also provides outreach and education to communities and health care
providers throughout Central Texas.
The Cats Corner’s objective is to raise money in order to support the
PMDC at a local level. Cats Corner is alway dedicated to provide
information about Lewy Body Dementia,Caregiver Information,
Stroke Support, A Matter of Balance and Volunteers.
Cats Corner consists of volunteers, lay people & professionals who
are giving of their time for a good cause. Please visit our board and
honorary members' page to meet the group.
We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver
you the best service in the industry.
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NEWS RELEASE
Temple Daily Telegram
Feb 25, 2010
"There’s no real pattern to Parkinson’s disease, but there is the reality that symptoms will eventually get worse"
By Janice Gibbs TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER
Compliments of Temple Daily Telegram
"Living with Parkinson's Woman helps educate others
about disease"
By Janice Gibbs TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER
December 12, 2009:
Marci, Rosa, Sherry and I recently attended a professional development
workshop for fundraising sponsored by Scott & White Development Office. It was held on Saturday, Dec 12, at the Chisholm Trail Lodge at Summer's Mill Retreat. We all came away with a lot of great information to move our organization forward in 2010. We also came away with a better understanding of Scott & White's structure as a charity. The information we received just confirms Scott & White's commitment to Cats Corner Community Organization to help us succeed in supporting Scott & White's Plummer Movement Disorders Center.
Peggy Naugle, Chairman
Cats Corner Community Organization raised after expenses
the following amounts in 2009 with proceeds going to the
Plummer Movement Disorders Center at Scott & White.
Proceeds will ensure continued comprehensive care for
those with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.
The money will also help the interdisplinary team of PMDC receive
the highest specialized training in the field of Parkinson's disease.
September 29th, 2009
BJ's Bewhouse & Restuarant Benefit Night
$2519.71
September 19th, 2009
Belton Family Fun Day
$696.75
March 7th, 2009
2009 Stardust Ball & Casino Gala
$3600.00
May 27, 2009:
Cats Corner Community Organization held its
monthly meeting at Nifty's 50's & 60's Cafe in Temple, Texas.
It was a fun and productive meeting. Plans are underway for
the September 19, 2009 Parkinson's Fundraiser in conjuction
with the Downtown Belton Market Days. Rumor has it a band
has been confirmed by Cats Corner. This day/night event will
help raise money for the Plummer Movement Disorders Center
at Scott & White. The By-Laws were handed out and more
tweaking is needed and should be set in stone by the next
meeting on June 24th. The members voted four more board
members in to cover the additional two job responsibilties
necessary to continue with the success of Cats Corner
Community Organization.
Back row left to right: Jodie Mees, Rhonda Galvan,
Kelly Starr-Sebek, Lydia McGhee, Christy Herff
Front row left to right: Peggy Naugle, Marci Conde,
Lynne Schlaud (always gives us a smile), Pat Simpson,
Brandi Granado, Dr. Elmyra Encarnacion, Kathleen Brown
03/25/2009: Scott & White Program
Development honored us with a lunch
and for the presentation of the check
from Cats Corner Community Organization to
Plummer Movement Disorders Center for $3600.00.
It was a grand success. Thank you again to all you
helped make this a wonderful and fun Gala.
FYI facts about the name "Cats Corner"
"On March 12, 1926, the doors opened on what was to become the
"mother church of swing dance," the Savoy Ballroom. Billed as
"The World's Finest Ballroom," it was located at 596 Lenox Avenue
in Harlem, NYC. The dance floor was 200 feet long and 50 feet wide.
There were two bandstands and a retractable stage. It was the most
popular dance venue in Harlem at a time when all of Harlem danced.
Much has been written (and readily available online) about the Savoy
Ballroom and its role in swing dance history. Suffice it to say that in
terms of both musicians and dancers, the Savoy Ballroom was witness
to all the great talents of early Jazz and Swing. Over the years
bandleaders such as Chick Webb, Cab Calloway, Count Basie
and Duke Ellington would trade sets from opposite bandstands
in the Savoy's well known "Battle of the Bands." And while the
bands battled, the dancers competed to out-shine one another
with their newly developed break-away dance steps. These
dancers were the first generation swing dancers, performing
a new style of dance that was yet to be named."
"The introduction of air steps continued to fuel the Lindy Hop
fire. The northeast corner of the Savoy Ballroom was regarded
as the Cat's Corner where the best dancers congregated
to trade moves and steps. Some were fortunate enough to
be members of the 400 Club which allowed them to come
to the Savoy during daytime hours to practice alongside
some of the best Jazz and Swing bands ever assembled.
At that point in Lindy Hop history, the number of known great
Savoy lindy hoppers stands at about thirty."
Website maintained and donated by Peggy Naugle
Location:
P. O. Box 1074
Belton, TX 76513
Hours:
Always open!
