The Cavender family has had a long-standing commitment to the preservation of Lone Star traditions and heritage ever since their first Western wear store opened in 1965 in the small East Texas community of Pittsburg. Their entrepreneurial spirit and love of all things Texas helped the business grow to 94 stores in 15 states — each one of them promoting the company motto “It’s not just what we wear.... it’s how we live!” This successful business model has included support for statewide causes and promotion of Texas goods and products that reflect the Lone Star lifestyle and spirit. What has guided the family and the company for almost 60 years are high standards, hard work, and integrity — hallmarks of the “Texas way” of conducting business. Though being in the spotlight was never the objective for the Cavender’s, their important contributions were nonetheless first recognized in 1998, when James Cavender was inducted into the Western Image Awards Hall of Fame and later in 2019 when the Cavender family was inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame and the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame. Four years later, the Texas Historical Foundation will honor the family-run business and these Lone Star legends with its 2023 Star of Texas Award exemplifying the best the state has to offer. Proceeds from the THF Star of Texas event benefit THF’s work to preserve the rich and diverse history of the state. The Texas Historical Foundation Star of Texas Award honors individuals or businesses for their exceptional contributions towards preserving the Lone Star State’s history and inspiring its future. This prestigious award is being presented to the Cavender family, founders of Cavender's, an iconic Texas company with an important contribution to preserving and promoting Texas culture across the state and nation through its retail endeavors. 2023 STAR OF TEXAS AWARD Charline & Red McCombs J.P. Bryan Frost Bank (Don Frost) SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OFFICERS Bruce Elsom, Houston Chairman Sylvia Tillotson, Dallas President Debbie Cartwright, Austin Vice President Patrick O. Rayes, Dallas Treasurer Carol Lipscomb, Ph.D., Fort Worth Secretary HONORARY DIRECTORS J.P. Bryan, Houston Red McCombs, San Antonio Sheila Umphrey, Beaumont DIRECTORS Jonathan Allred, Coppell John Aughinbaugh, Fort Worth Fred Bangs, Irving Dr. Robert A Bettis, Irving Patrick J. Biggins, Corpus Christi Phil Bolton, Dallas Shannon Wilson Callewart, Dallas R.J. Johnson Collins, Uvalde Brian P. Costanza, Colleyville Judy Davis, Elgin Frank de la Teja, Ph. D., Austin Tom C. Doell, Dallas Marshall J. Doke, Jr., Dallas Lewis Fisher, AIA, San Antonio Caira Franz, Llano Donald S. Frazier, Ph.D., Kerrville Don B. Frost, San Antonio Barbara Gandy, Nacogdoches Glynnis Garry, M.D., Dallas Michael Graham, Dallas Eric Griffin, New Braunfels Kay Hindes, San Antonio Lacy Hunt, Austin Barbara Hunter, Fredericksburg David Magar, Goodnight Dian Malouf, Dallas Michael D. Marchant, Grapevine David Martinez, Corsicana Wiley McIlwain, Riviera Barbara McMahon, Garland Henry E. Meadows, Jr., Austin John B. Meadows, Austin Tom Middlebrook, M.D., Nacogdoches James Minmier, Fort Worth Kathy Myers, Dallas Sue Ann Pemberton, FAIA, San Antonio Lee Pfluger, San Angelo Margaret Purvis, Midland Robert B. Reichelt, Irving Kelly Rushing, Houston Michael A. Sabota, Flint L enny Sadler, Amarillo Bernie Sargent, Panorama Village William J. Sibley, San Antonio Dian Graves Stai, Fredericksburg Laura Wahlquist Stockdale, Austin William E. Strother, Dallas Angela Styles, New Braunfels Elizabeth Susser, Corpus Christi Merle Tanner, Denton Mary Lee Taylor, Del Rio Neill Taylor, Portland Mark Terry, Kingwood Ralph Thomas, Houston Jeffery Thompson, M.D., Dallas John Tillotson, Dallas Lane Transou, Broaddus David Tucker, Dallas Elizabeth Wahlquist, Dallas D. Clark Wernecke, Ph. D., Pflugerville Honorable Ken Wise, Humble $25,000 – TEX AS LEGEND Presenting Sponsor • Table for ten – Premier Seating • Full-page congratulatory message to Cavender’s in program • Cavender video cameo presence • Full-page (8.5x11) business ad in the event program • Prominent signage on the presentation screen during the event • Prominent signage in the banquet room • Recognition from the podium • Recognition page in Texas HERITAGE magazine • Company logo on the THF event website • Complimentary valet $15,000 – TEX AS HERO • Table for ten – Preferred Seating • Full-page congratulatory message to Cavender’s in program • Name or logo on the presentation screen during the event • Recognition from the podium • Name listed in Texas HERITAGE magazine • Complimentary valet $8 ,000 – TEX AS DEFENDER • Table for eight • Half-page congratulatory message in program • Name or logo on the presentation screen during the event • Complimentary valet $1,700 – TICKETS FOR T WO • Limited seating upon availability $1,000 – INDIVIDUAL TICKET • Limited seating upon availability $1,000 – CONGR ATUL ATORY MESSAGE • Full-page congratulatory message in program The mission of the Texas Historical Foundation is to provide funds for historic preservation projects and promote Lone Star history education. UNDERSTANDING WHAT WE DO FEATURED GR ANTS The backbone of THF’s mission is its grants program. From Orange to El Paso and Edinburg to Amarillo, Texas Historical Foundation grants have touched all areas of the state by supporting diverse projects in wide-ranging cultures and areas of interest. HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE The Texas Historical Foundation gave more than $225,000 to the Armstrong County Museum in the Texas Panhandle for restoration of the 1887 residence of cattleman Charles Goodnight. Funds also assisted with landscaping and rehabilitation of several outbuildings at the site. RURAL PRESERVATION Small towns benefit from a THF preservation fund established to assist communities with populations of fewer than 30,000. Funds from that endowment were presented to the Shumla Archeological Research & Education Center , Val Verde, for the purchase of high-tech equipment to assist with a high school scholars program. In addition, several grants have helped the Twin Sisters Dance Hall in Blanco purchase construction materials and make needed repairs to the 1870’s dance hall, an important gathering place for the community. ARCHIVES/MUSEUMS A grant to the El Paso Museum of History enhanced an exhibit on American Indian boarding schools by including locally specific content, such as oral histories, artifacts, and panel discussions that added the voices of the West Texas city’s native community. In the Panhandle, the Tales ‘n Trails Museum in Nocona has used a THF grant to install a new security system to safeguard its collection. HISTORY EDUCATION/RESEARCH A large Texas Historical Foundation grant to Houston Arts and Media helped complete “The Birth of Texas,” an eight-part documentary series that covers Texas history from Spanish settlement to statehood. ARCHEOLOGY A grant to the Pine and Prairies Land Trust in Central Texas helped expand an archeological survey of the Yegua Knobbs Preserve, site of kilns from the 1850’s which produced earthenware and glazed bricks used for construction. Through millions of dollars in private funding, the Texas Historical Foundation (THF) has helped save irreplaceable relics of Texas history—buildings, artifacts, documents, and archeology that otherwise would be lost forever. The foundation’s funding is not tied to government budgets, so its work continues even during economic downturns. THF operations are supported and funded by THF director contributions. The Texas Historical Foundation focuses on two initiatives: EDUCATION THF gives educational grants for documentaries, books, and projects which help teach schoolchildren the fundamentals of our Lone Star history. Historical research, publishing, video productions, exhibits, and the award-winning Texas HERITAGE magazine, all supported by THF, help educate and inform the public about historic preservation, Texas culture, archeology, and local history. GR ANTS The Texas Historical Foundation’s board administers nine endowments that provide funding to help small communities and organizations save their own piece of Texas history. WHAT MAKE S US U NIQ U E THF is one of only a few organizations in Texas that awards grants across the state for historic projects. We assist in helping Texans preserve Texas – including 15,000-year-old archaeological sites, historic architecture, rural preservation, artifact and document preservation, and support museums, history education, and oral history. To become a sponsor of the 2023 Star of Texas event at the Hotel Drover in the Fort Worth Stockyards on March 24, 2023, please fill out the form and return to the Texas Historical Foundation at admin@texashistoricalfoundation.org or by mail. To pay electronically for your sponsorship, visit texashistoricalfoundation.org/star-of-texas 2023 SPONSORSHIP FORM ZIP CVV EXP CARD NUMBER NAME ON CARD THF is a 501(c)(3) organization and sponsorships are tax deductible minus the face value of the number of seats per sponsorship level. Tax receipt letters will be mailed to sponsors with the tax deduction information. If you have any questions, please contact THF at 512.453.2154 or admin@texashistoricalfoundation.org EMAIL ADDRESS NAME PHONE COMPANY NAME Please write exactly as it should appear in the program COMPANY ADDRESS $25 ,000 – TE X AS LEG E N D Table for ten – Premier Seating; Full-page congratulatory message to Cavender’s; Cavender video cameo presence; Full-page (8.5x11) business ad in the event program; Prominent signage on the presentation screen; Prominent signage in the banquet room; Recognition from the podium; Recognition page in Texas HERITAGE magazine; Company logo on the THF event website; Complimentary valet $15 ,000 – TE X AS H E RO Table for ten – Preferred Seating; Full-page congratulatory message to Cavender’s; Name or logo on the presentation screen; Recognition from the podium; Name listed in Texas HERITAGE magazine; Complimentary valet $ 8 ,000 – TE X AS DE FE N DE R Table for eight; Half-page congratulatory message in program; Name or logo on the presentation screen during the event; Complimentary valet $1 ,700 – TICKETS FOR T WO $1 ,0 0 0 – IN DIVIDUAL TICKET $1 ,000 – CONG R ATU L ATORY M E SSAG E