Katy Ski Jam 2010: The Lakes of Katy WaterSki Club hosted the first annual Katy SKI JAM event on June 26, 2010.  It was an affordable, action-packed, water show in a fun, family atmosphere.  The shoreline was packed with vendors, demonstrations, food and drink concession stands, professional athletes, local families, and business organizations. Everyone that evening got to witness world-class water performances, including Freestyle Barefooters, Wakeboard tricksters, Hydrofoil and Free-Style Jumpers.

Since this was the first time ever in the Houston area- The Head to Head Nautique Big Dawg Slalom Competition generated excitement all weekend.  The Big Dawg Series, the top amateur slalom tournament in the world, featured a total of cash prizes upwards of $10,000.  Lakes of Katy Homeowners volunteered their time- and opened up their private lake to host the Big Dawg Slalom Competition, and the evening Water Expo for this fun family community event.  Community businesses, including Core Services made donations and area employees volunteered their time and expertise to help organize this huge outdoor event. 

The Starlight Gala:  With goals of raising money for the American Cancer Society and introducing young professionals to philanthropy, the Starlight Gala was established in 1996.  Comprised of Houston's brightest young leaders, these young philanthropists give back to the community in a big way. 

This past May marked the American Cancer Society’s 15th Annual Starlight Gala.   The American Cancer Society is the official sponsor of Birthdays- and in honor of celebrating the Gala’s 15th birthday, this year’s theme, “La Dolce Vita,” reflected on creating a world with more birthdays, one sweet life at a time.  This year’s black-tie event was held at the Crystal Ballroom at The Rice on Saturday, May 8, 2010.  The Starlight Gala is an event that presents the opportunity for young professionals to get involved with philanthropy in the Houston community while raising money for the American Cancer Society.

“La Dolce Vita” is the celebration of each sweet life that is saved, and each year that brings another birthday for those affected by cancer.  In the past 14 years the Starlight Gala has raised over $1.4 million for cancer research, education, advocacy and patient services.

2009 was Core Services 6th year as a corporate Sponsor.  This event has been near and dear to Core Service's CEO, Jim Bistis, who has been attending this event since his childhood, like many of Core's local employees.  For More information about The Far Hills Race Organization, please visit their website: http://www.farhillsrace.org/