Brochure 2017(1)

"A BEACON TO LIGHT AN
AWARENESS OF

CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES
AND TO ENCOURAGE THE
ACADEMICALLY GIFTED
YET FINANCIALLY
DISADVANTAGED
YOUTH OF TODAY TO
BECOME THE
GLOBAL LEADERS OF
TOMORROW"

2017

"TO BE AWARDED THIS ME."
SCHOLARSHIP HAS BEEN
A COMPLETE BLESSING TO

"I'M EXTREMELY THANKFUL FOR THIS
AWARD AND FOR THE PEOPLE WHO
CONTINUE TO BELIEVE IN ME."

"I AM BEYOND GRATEFUL FOR THIS
ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY."

"THANK YOU FOR ENABLING ME TO
RECEIVE AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION
AT HOUSTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY"

"OVERALL, THIS AWARD WILL BE
LIFE-CHANGING."

"I AM ETERNALLY GRATEFUL FOR THE
DONORS WHO HAVE INVESTED IN MY
EDUCATION AND I HOPE ONE DAY TO
DO THE SAME FOR OTHERS."

"THIS AWARD CONTINUES TO
MOTIVATE ME TO PURSUE WHAT I AM
PASSIONATE ABOUT. I AM VERY
GRATEFUL AND HONORED TO BE A
RECIPIENT OF A BAFTX SCHOLARSHIP"

WELCOME

The past year at BAFTX, my first twelve months as Executive Director,
have been very exciting. In summer 2016, we drafted a strategic plan
with the objectives of growth and assisting even more students in
achieving their academic goals.  A successful capital campaign followed
and a lively, bigger than ever Wine Women and Song event in January
2017. Spring 2017 saw BAFTX and its benefactors present awards to 75
young people. Summer followed with gala preparation as we look
forward to the British American Business Council of Houston's Starry
Knight Gala, a biannual flagship fundraiser.  We have also launched a
newsletter, increased our social media presence, appeared on local TV
and in the press and welcomed 3 new members to our Board.

Central to BAFTX of course are its students and their incredible
ambition, many of whom simply would not be in education were it not
for your sponsorship. One of our 2017 scholars came to the USA alone
aged 18, a winner in the US government's green card lottery.  He has
funded his studies in Petroleum Engineering through scholarships
including two from BAFTX. All of our scholars have come overcome
incredible hardship and often hard luck with grit, determination, and
intelligence to undertake studies at the highest level, improving their
future and that of their families to become global leaders of tomorrow.

BAFTX was founded as a 501(c)(3) in 2006 by Tim Horner, then Vice
President and subsequently President of the British American Business
Council of Houston, Susan Howard and Julie Harris and awarded its first
scholarships to gifted students from low income families in Texas the
following year. Since then, BAFTX has gone from strength to strength. 
Susan Howard led the non profit as President for 9 years, shaping the
organization we know today with passion and dedication.

Thanks to our generous benefactors and volunteers, we are able to
continue to assist gifted students from Texas and the UK to access
education and fulfill their potential. We are looking forward to another
exciting twelve months!

Kay Thomson, Executive Director

MISSION

The Foundation was established by the British American Business
Council (BABC) as a beacon going forward into the future, to light an
awareness of the opportunities available culturally and to affirm a
commitment to the academically gifted, yet financially
disadvantaged youth of today, encouraging them to become our
global leaders of tomorrow.

The scholarships will be awarded at various increments and
programs to finance aspiring middle school, high school,
undergraduate and postgraduate students. We will also be focusing
on funding young adults who may require re-education, post
traumatic recovery or provide aid to continue education during long
term illness.

BAFTX will provide opportunities to excel here in Texas, or to attain
global education, with exchanges between the UK and USA
educational institutions of excellence. For many, travel broadens
their minds and horizons and solidifies the existence of a world that
is waiting for them beyond the realms of the school bus perimeter.

The primary focus will be in the field of Science and Technology and
International Business. With the generous support of people like
you and the BABC, BAFTX will strive to finance these bright,
hard-working students that are hindered in reaching their potential
through lack of funding, supporting them in their endeavors and
attaining their goals without the added worry of financial
constraints.

BAFTX IN 2017

$114 000 75 young people
awarded in achieving their
scholarships dreams in 2017
thanks to BAFTX
in 2017

595 YOUNG PEOPLE
ASSISTED BY BAFTX SINCE 2007

In 2017, BAFTX scholars are studying:
Biochemistry,
Biology,

Chemical Engineering,
Computer Science,

Electrical Engineering,
Geoscience,

Health Sciences,
Mathematical Biology,

Mathematics,
Medical Engineering,
Petroleum Engineering
and Pre-Occupational Therapy

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SCHOLARSHIPS

THE KIDS WITH COURAGE PLEDGE
Provides young adults with special needs the opportunity

to attend an institute of education or summer camp.

THE EARLY STARTER SCHOLARSHIP
An award for middle school students to be held

in escrow until high school graduation,
then to contribute towards college tuition fees.

THE JUNIOR ACHIEVER SCHOLARSHIP
Provides high school students an opportunity to attend a

two-week British Studies summer program in England.

THE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Awards up to one semester's undergraduate tuition at a

university in Texas or in the United Kingdom.

THE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Awards up to one semester's postgraduate tuition at a

university in Texas or in the United Kingdom.

THE WOOD MACKENZIE BAFTX ENERGY AWARD
Awards up to one semester's tuition at a
university in Texas.

THE BAFTX - SWANSEA UNDERGRADUATE AWARD
Awards up to one semester's undergraduate tuition at

Texas A&M University or University of Houston
to students from Swansea University, UK.

THE SUSAN HOWARD COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
Award honors young adults who have demonstrated
initiative and tenacity in conceptualizing, initiating

and / or organizing a community service project.

BAFTX AWARDS 2017

British Airways
Kids with Courage Pledge
Presented by Sally Stiles, Account Manager
to Belinda Munsell, Development Director
on behalf of Camp For All 2U

British Airways
Early Starter Award
Presented by Sally Stiles, Account Manager
to Wassim Mahabani
Wharton Dual Language K-8 Academy

ACS International Schools
Junior Achiever Award
Presented by Andrew Kittel, Director
to Da'Triana Roberts
Northside High School

British American Business Council Houston
Junior Achiever Award
Presented by Kevin Howard, MBE, Chairman
to Chastity Hayes
Northside High School

Enbridge Inc.
Junior Achiever Award
Presented by Laura Sayavedra, Vice President
to Gabriela Ortega
César Chavez High School

Enterprise Products Partners LP
Junior Achiever Award
Presented by Randy Fowler, President
to Natalie Jimenez
KIPP Generations Collegiate

Enterprise Products Partners LP
Junior Achiever Award
Presented by Randy Fowler, President
to Robert Flores
Carnegie Vanguard High School

TD Securities
Junior Achiever Award
Presented by Kevin Howard, MBE, Managing Director
to Charity Hayes
Northside High School

ConocoPhillips
Undergraduate Award
Presented by Mehmet Muftuoglu, Vice President
to Brendon Hillebrand, collected by Hillary Norwood
University of Houston

ConocoPhillips
Undergraduate Award
Presented by Mehmet Muftuoglu, Vice President
to Tia Lal
University of Houston

Enbridge Inc.
Undergraduate Award
Presented by Laura Sayavedra, Vice President
to Christopher Nguyen
University of Houston

Faithful+Gould
Associate Award
Presented by Tim Horner, Senior Vice President
to Aubrey Dailey
Houston Community College

Faithful+Gould
Associate Award
Presented by Tim Horner, Senior Vice President
to Elide Mejia
Houston Community College

Faithful+Gould
Associate Award
Presented by Tim Horner, Senior Vice President
to Jocelyn Reyes
Houston Community College

Faithful+Gould
Associate Award
Presented by Tim Horner, Senior Vice President
to Cne Ross, collected by Bob King
Houston Community College

FWB Park Brown
Undergraduate Award
Presented by Mary McIntyre, Managing Director
to Alejandro Gonzalez Alatorre
Texas A&M University

Hess Corporation
Undergraduate Award
Presented by Seth Menell, Director
to Magy Avedissian
Texas A&M University

King & Spalding
Undergraduate Award
Presented by Martin Hunt, Partner
to Kristen Manning
Houston Baptist University

King & Spalding
Undergraduate Award
Presented by Martin Hunt, Partner
to Delisa Rampersad
Houston Baptist University

Phillips 66
Undergraduate Award
Presented by John Zuklic, Senior Vice President
to Atlanta Brown
University of Texas

Phillips 66
Graduate Award
Presented by John Zuklic, Senior Vice President
to Travon Johnson
Texas A&M University

Williams Companies
Undergraduate Award
Presented by Don Chappel, Senior Vice President
to Erica Engbrecht
University of Houston

Williams Companies
Undergraduate Award
Presented by Pete Burgess, Vice President
to Amani Halawa
University of Houston

Wood Mackenzie
Undergraduate Award
Presented by James McLennan, Senior Vice President
to Subhan Fayyaz, collected by Zahra Fayyaz Goraya
University of Texas

Wood Mackenzie
BAFTX Energy Award
Presented by James McLennan, Senior Vice President
to Philipos Melake
Texas A&M University

Susan Howard
Community Service Award
Presented by Jennie Howard
to Niama Ahmad
Renaissance Academy, Austin

The British American Foundation of Texas
awarded another eleven scholarships in 2017

to students who were unable to attend our
awards ceremony. 

These students are studying at
Texas A&M University,
University of Texas,

Texas Woman's University and
Swansea University UK

(whose scholarships will allow them to study
for a semester at either Texas A&M University

of University of Houston).

BAFTX IN FIGURES

Awards dinner Disbursements 
1% 2006-2017

Personal Gifts Office & Admin
1% 7%

Receptions Salaries
1% 15%

Ladies Lunch net
8%

Capital Campaign
13%

Scholarships
77%

Net proceeds Gala, net
2006-2017 77%

SPONSORS

The work of the British American Foundation of Texas
would not be possible without the generous support and
understanding of our sponsors, thank you.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

Mrs. Catherine Billingham, Mr. Allen Capps,
ConocoPhillips, Enbridge Inc., Enterprise Products
Partners LP, Hess Corporation, Mr. Joe McCreery,
Mr. Kevin Mitchell,  Mr. & Mrs. Jim Moyes, Phillips 66,
Mrs. Maureen Pithie, SemGroup, Tesoro Corporation,
Williams Companies Inc., Mr. Ron Wirth,

AWARD CEREMONY SPONSORS

Mr. & Mrs. John Carrig, Mrs. Patty Dundee,
Faithful+Gould, Mr Tim Horner, Mr. Kevin Howard, MBE,
Ms. Clare Mawson, Mr. & Mrs James McLennan, Mr. &
Mrs. Owen Serjeant,
Mrs. Kay Thomson.

WINE, WOMEN AND SONG SPONSORS

Bracewell LLP, British Airways, Mrs Lynn Cook,
Mrs Nadia Durant, Mrs Moira Holden, TD Securities,
Turner & Townsend Inc.

IN KIND SPONSORS

ACS International Schools, British Airways,
British American Business Council of Houston,
Enbridge Inc., Faithful+Gould, FWB Park Brown,
King & Spalding LLP, TD Securities, Wood Mackenzie Inc.

UPCOMING EVENTS

BABC STARRY KNIGHT GALA 2017
Noble Lords and Fair Ladies, the British American Business
Council requests the honor of your presence at its Starry
Knight Gala at the Westin Oaks Hotel in Houston on
November 11, 2017.  This glittering event will benefit the
British American Foundation of Texas and ensure that
scholarships can be awarded through 2018. Tickets and
sponsorship are available at www.baftx.org
WINE, WOMEN AND SONG 2018
Luncheon for the ladies with The Fab 5, champagne,
speeches, prizes and lots of fun, this annual event gets
better each year. Bring your friends, you won't want to miss
this one at the Junior League of Houston on Saturday
February 24, 2018.  Tickets at www.baftx.org

THE 11TH ANNUAL BAFTX AWARDS CEREMONY
Bringing together our distinguished corporate benefactors
and talented award winners along with their families,
inspiring guest speakers and academic representatives, our
next awards ceremony will be held in Spring 2018 at the
Federal Reserve Bank in Houston.

"THIS IS NOT ONLY A BIG FINANCIAL
HELP AT A TIME OF STRUGGLE,
BUT IT HAS GIVEN ME A LITTLE
PEACE OF MIND THAT MY

SCHOOLING IS TAKEN CARE OF."

"THIS SCHOLARSHIP WILL SERVE
AS A MOTIVATOR FOR ME
MOVING FORWARD AND
TO CONTINUE WORKING HARD."

"THIS GENEROUS AWARD WILL
ALLOW ME THE CHANCE

TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN
INTERNSHIPS AND EXPERIENCE
WHAT MY COLLEGE HAS TO OFFER."

"SOMEHOW I HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND
WHAT YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO MY
EDUCATION HAS MEANT TO NOT ONLY
ME, BUT MY FAMILY.
YOUR SUPPORT OF MY EDUCATION IS
AN INCREDIBLE GIFT FOR WHICH WE
ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL."

"RECEIVING THIS SCHOLARSHIP
MOTIVATES ME TO MAINTAIN MY GPA

AND COMPLETE MY DEGREE."

BAFTX BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John Carrig

Patty Dundee
Jen Fink

Joanne Howard
Kevin Howard, MBE

Martin Hunt
Mary McIntyre
James McLennan
Julie Phan Rose

Kathy Sauvé

BAFTX, PO Box 421234, Houston, TX 77242
713-927-1319 | [email protected] | www.baftx.org