Our Leadership

A Letter from Our President

I am delighted and honored serve as your President for the second time for 2024-2025. We are over 500 women strong who are proud to uphold our legacy of “Doing the Most Good “ for our Houston and surrounding Communities.

This year’s theme is “Do Everything in Love”. What an appropriate and inspiring reminder of how and why we give our time, talent and treasure to this wonderful organization we respect and deeply care about its mission.

We thank all of our members and hope you will join us if not already a member in volunteering thousands of hours a year supporting Salvations Army Programs . We assist with support of Life Navigation, Youth Development and Rehabilitation programs, Boys & Girls Clubs, Veterans support and Disaster Relief 24/7, 365 days a year!

Our fundraising supports Grants that stay in Houston and help these programs thrive!

Thank you for your interest and desire to serve those in the most need!

Maureen Higdon, Auxiliary President

SAWA 2024-2025 Officers

President
Maureen Higdon

Vice President &
President Elect
Susan Binney

Vice President Special Event / Reflections on Style
Ann Ayre

Recording Secretary
Mary Camden

Corresponding Secretary
Penny Gilbert

Treasurer
Diana “Stick” Delaup

Assistant Treasurer
Susan Perdue

Historian
Kelly Cawthorn

Historian
Connie Wallace

Historian
Becca Herbold

Chaplain
Anne Cox

Parliamentarian
Lucy Lewis

Committee Chairs

Advisory Board Liaison
Vicki West

Arrangements
Kathy Goossen

Christmas:
Angel Tree
Registration & Distribution
Connie Wallace
Frances Howard

Christmas:
Angel Tree Tags
Elise Cross
Elba Willarreal

Christmas:
Red Kettle
Jan Rhodes
Dodi Willingham

Christmas:
Santa's Workshop
& General Meeting
Sandy Campion
Jean Peck

Christmas:
Senior Party
Judy Chong
Nancy B. Willerson

Christmas:
Wrapping ARC Gifts
Danette Mozisek
Sara Zachry

Communications & Butterfly BUZZ Newsletter
Leslie Devillier

Creative Advisor
Carol Sharpe

Easter Party
Frances Howard
Judi McGee

Fall Membership Tea
& General Meeting
Susan Hansen
Mary Maxey

Grants
Debby Leighton

Hospitality
Karinne McCullough
Molly McIntyre

Jones Family Residence
Susan Perdue
Ann Tornyos

Long Range Planning
Lilly Andress
Jane Wise
Ann Bookout

Members at Large
Patti Kroll
Dorothy Nicholson
Nancy Willerson
Betty Hrncir
Kristy Leidtke
Gina Saour
Gayle Eury
Diane Riley

Membership & Directory
Sydney Staley
Debby Leighton

Membership Engagement
Darlene Clark

Membership
Orientation Tour
Laurie Van der Ploeg
Crissy Clarke
Deborah Dunkum

Nominating
Ginger Blanton

President's Luncheon
& Annual Meeting
Jan Griesenbeck

Publicity
Linda McReynolds

Spring Membership Tea & General Meeting
Joy Wuertz
Lesha Elsenbrook

Margot Perot Spirit Award

The Margot Perot Spirit Award, created in 2003, was named in honor of Margot Perot, who was instrumental in establishing The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of Houston. The award is presented annually to a SAWA member who exemplifies these outstanding attributes:

She is a woman who has a kind spirit but is not fragile.
She is a woman who has given her heart to God and demonstrates the love of Christ to others.
She is one who is a leader but helps others to excel.
She is not only a leader but volunteers and serves others and helps in time of need.
She is one who demonstrates a “can do” attitude and helps SAWA accomplish its goals.
She is an active member of SAWA.

Award Recipients

2024
Gayle Eury

2023
Betty Hrncir

2022
Frances Howard

2021
Lucy Lewis

2020
Gina Saour

2019
Ginger Blanton

2018
Jane Wise

2017
Diana “Stick” Delaup

2016
Leslie Devillier

2015
Linda McReynolds

2014
Rhonda Jones

2013
Deborah D. Dunkum

2012
Brenda DeVore

2011
Debby Leighton

2011
Mary Maxey

2010
Billie Selke

2009
Carol Sharpe

2008
Judi McGee

2007
Fran Carlquist

2006
Lilly Andress

2004
Margot Perot

Reflections on Style (ROS) Honorees

Reflections on Style is a multifaceted, annual fundraising event that includes a luncheon, runway show, silent auction and Chic Boutique shopping experiences. All monetary support raised by ROS stays within the greater Houston area through the form of grants awarded to the Salvation Army.