2023 BEEF Red Carpet Event: The Future is Bright!

About Our Event

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023

Time: 6-10pm

Location: Bold Republic Brewing Company

Address: 7070 Stonehollow, Temple, TX 76502

VIP ACCESS: VIP Sponsorships (Silver Sponsorship and above) get early access starting at 5PM!  Get early access, premium parking spot, skip the crowd at check in, private performance by Jared Johnson, beer flights available and brewery tours as well!

Parking: VIP Parking is available in the BRB and A+ (Thank you to A+ for allowing us to use your parking lot!) parking lots.  General parking will be available at Vista Community Church.

Attire:  The future is bright in Belton and we are ready to celebrate that!  Dress to impress in bright colors or shiny sequins but comfortable enough to dance the night away and be ready to raise that bidder paddle during our live auction! 

Gourmet Delights Await You at Our Buffet:  Prepare your taste buds for an exquisite culinary journey! At the Belton Educational Enrichment Foundation's Red Carpet Event, our buffet promises to delight your senses with an array of gourmet offerings.  

Sweet Endings: Save room for our delectable dessert selection, all made by the talented culinary teams at Belton High School and Lake Belton High School!

Your First Drink is on us:  Upon entering the event, each guest will receive a drink ticket to exchange for a choice of select beverages, including soft drinks, BRB's craft beer, wine, hard seltzer or a specialty wine frozen cocktail. It's our way of welcoming you to the festivities and raising a glass to the cause.  After redeeming your complimentary drink ticket, additional choices are available with cash or credit card.  Please enjoy responsibly! 

Entertainment: Make sure you wear something you can throw an axe or two in!  Black Axe Co. will be open and included in the festivities until 7:30!  So make sure you stop in the axe throwing shack and test out your skills!  Jared Johnson will start out the VIP hour with live music and the Billy Holt Band will take the stage after to continue.

Schedule of Events

• Event Registration - First stop of the evening will be our registration table where you can check in, register if you haven't already, and pick up your bidder paddle for the live auction portion of the evening!  To streamline your registration process make sure you register here prior to the event so you can head straight into the event after a quick check-in! 
  • Don't forget to stop by our raffle baskets to enter to win one of our beautifully curated baskets to take home!  Also, all silent auction items will be around for you to see them in person! 
• Opening Remarks:
  • Ellen Burnett, President of the Belton Educational Enrichment Foundation
  • Dr. Matt Smith, Superintendent of Belton ISD
  • Andy Bass, BEEF Board Member
• Dinner Served and Live Music Begins - The Billy Holt Band will take the stage as the dinner buffet will open!  We have worked with the chef at Bold Republic to come up with a delicious menu full of variety!  So dance to the music, peruse the silent auction tables or head straight to the buffet, your choice!
• Live Auction Portion:
  • To kick off our live auction portion of the evening, Trey Gallaway, Auctioneer Extraordinaire, will lead a rousing game of Heads or Tails!  Tickets to enter into Heads or Tails will be available upon check in but also can be purchased throughout the evening - tickets are $25 per entry.  Please find a BEEF volunteer to show proof of purchase so you can get your bright glow ring for the game!
  • Trey Gallaway, Auctioneer Extraordinaire, will then take the stage to commence our live auction portion of the evening!  We have a wide range of live auction items ready for the highest bidder to win!  So have your bidder paddle and checkbook ready - Trey works fast! 
• Live Music Resumes - The Billy Holt Band will once again take the stage while you dance, mingle, monitor your silent auction items and enjoy the beverages available.
• Silent Auction Closes and Raffle Winners Drawing - 9:15PM - That's right, you read it correctly - the silent auction will end at 9:15PM on the event night.  Upon closing of the silent auction, the cashier table will open so you can close out your auction tab at your leisure, no rush!
•  Closing Remarks: Danny Vela, BEEF VP of Marketing and Events, will take the stage to close out the evening

Thank you so much to all our table sponsors, ticket holders, guests, BEEF Board Members, Musicians, Bold Republic staff, BISD Staff and students that helped make this event possible and a success!  

All our desserts this evening were made by the very talented Culinary Arts Students within BISD!  A special thanks to Armond Alexander & the BHS Culinary Arts Students, and Nicolas Warren & the LBHS Culinary Arts Students for making these delightful desserts!

The floral arrangements you see on the table this evening were also made by the talented LBHS Floral Students and their teacher, Lot Hobbs!  Don't forget - the floral arrangements are yours to take home as part of the centerpiece package for a donation of $50!

The artwork on your tables showcases the bright talent of Emily Simeroth and her LBHS Art Students - Thank you to these talented artists for providing these!  These are also part of the centerpiece package that is available to take home with your $50 donation!

Also, a special thanks to Michael Carrillo and the BHS Construction Students for building a beautiful piece of functional furniture for our silent auction!

Thank you to Belton ISD Distribution for providing the tables we are using this evening and to The Sign Rental Guy for the donation of the BEEF light up letters!

What are we here for?

First Lego League Competitions

Expanding Horizons in Education - Your Support Matters!

At the Belton Educational Enrichment Foundation (BEEF), we're committed to nurturing young minds and expanding the horizons of education. Building upon our successful investments in Belton Independent School District (BISD) during the past two years, we're excited to embark on a new educational journey for the 2023 school year.

This year, we have a bold vision - to empower every elementary school within BISD to participate in the First Lego League Challenges. This isn't just about robotics; it's about inspiring our students to connect, collaborate, and compete on a global stage.

What Is the First Lego League?

The First Lego League presents an exciting opportunity for our students. It's a global initiative that challenges young learners worldwide to come together, solve real-world problems, and envision a brighter future. Each year, participants from around the globe are issued the same challenge, fostering both collaboration and competition to inspire global citizenship.

Why Does It Matter?

Participating in the First Lego League is more than just fun and games - it's an introduction to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) for our elementary students. It's a stepping stone that prepares them for the exciting educational opportunities that await them in middle school and high school right here in Belton ISD.

This Year's Theme: "FIRST IN SHOW"

The theme for this year's First Lego League is "FIRST IN SHOW," marking the beginning of an integrated arts-themed robotics season for 2023-2024. Investing in this opportunity allows us to connect the dots from our past three years of investments in integrated experiences. We're not just teaching robotics; we're fostering creativity and innovation in our students, setting the stage for their future success.

Expanding to Middle Schools: VEX Competition Fields

But that's not all! In addition to our elementary investments, we're thrilled to announce our plan to introduce VEX competition fields at the middle school level. This exciting addition will enable our middle school students to step into the world of robotics competition, providing a seamless and inspiring journey from elementary to middle school.

Your Support - A World of Opportunities

With your support, we're not only investing in robotics; we're investing in our students' dreams and future success. Together, we're creating a generation of thinkers, innovators, and leaders who will shape our community's future.

Join us in this exciting journey to empower our students, inspire creativity, and foster a love for learning. Your contribution matters, and it's the key to unlocking a world of opportunities for our students in Belton ISD.

Together, we can build a brighter future for our community through education.

Superintendent Exceptional Student

The Exceptional Student Superintendent Scholars Program

In pursuit of our unwavering commitment to every student's success, we're excited to fund this inspiring initiative - the Exceptional Student Superintendent Scholars Program. This program embodies our Superintendent's vision of creating opportunities for all students, regardless of the challenges they may face.

A Scholarship of Resilience and Character

The Exceptional Student Superintendent Scholars Program recognizes the incredible character and unwavering resilience displayed by our graduating seniors in the face of adversity. We understand that life's journey can present unforeseen challenges, and we're here to support those who have faced them with exceptional courage.

Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders

This prestigious scholarship awards up to $5,000 each to two outstanding students who have encountered significant life challenges such as the traumatic loss of a parent, severe poverty, health issue, homelessness, or other extenuating circumstances. Our selection process goes beyond academics; it delves into the adversities that may make higher education or career/vocational training seem out of reach.

Celebrating Accomplishments and Potential

We seek to identify exceptional students not solely by their grades but by their accomplishments and tremendous potential for future success. These scholars exemplify resilience, determination, and a commitment to making the most of their education.

Investing in Our Community's Future

The ultimate goal of the Exceptional Student Superintendent Scholars Program is to empower these remarkable individuals to succeed and give back to our community after graduation. We believe that by providing them with opportunities, we're not only changing their lives but also enriching the fabric of our community.

Join Us in Celebrating Resilience

We invite our community to join us in celebrating the resilience and character of our students. Your support can make a profound impact on their lives and help pave the way for brighter futures.

Together, we are fostering a spirit of empowerment, ensuring that no challenge is too great to overcome, and that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

About BEEF

Our mission is to empower the students of Belton ISD to achieve and thrive through a dynamic partnership with our community. Established in 1992, the Belton Educational Enrichment Foundation is an autonomous, community-driven, nonprofit organization. Our commitment to educational excellence is realized through various initiatives:

**Teacher Grants:** We provide funding to educators, sparking innovation and promoting educational excellence that directly benefits our students. These grants are designed to equip teachers with the tools they need to prepare our students for the challenges of the 21st century workforce.

**Campus Grants:** Our focus on hands-on, critical thinking learning through 21st-century methodologies ensures that every student in Belton ISD is well-prepared for the future. We have already supplied Lego robotic kits and Art through math kits to elementary schools and are extending this initiative to all middle and high schools in the district.  

**Scholarships:** We are committed to ensuring that our graduates have access to post-secondary education opportunities. Through scholarships, we facilitate the pursuit of higher education for deserving students, helping them achieve their dreams.

**Community Support:** Our organization also extends support to economically disadvantaged students in various ways, including dual credit financial aid and elementary literacy programs. We recognize that community support is essential for the holistic development of our students.

**100% Private Funding:** The Belton Educational Enrichment Foundation relies entirely on private sources, including individuals, corporations, and foundations. This ensures our independence and flexibility in pursuing our mission.

**Board of Directors:** The Foundation is led by an elected Board of Directors, representing diverse segments of the Belton community. They collaborate closely with the school district to drive our shared goal of student success.

Our recent achievements include: 

• In 2022-23 the Foundation awarded grants in the amount of approximately $100,000 to campus and teachers benefitting every campus which will assist them in having a lasting impact on our student success. 
• Fifteen Paraprofessional Grants were awarded in the total of $20,000 allowing paraprofessionals to continue their education and complete their their education goals.
• This past May, the Foundation awarded scholarships totaling $340,000 to 174 BHS, LBHS and BNTH@W graduating seniors.
• Past achievements include:  Awarding 157 scholarships totaling over $300,000 to graduating seniors from BHS and BNTH@W in May 2022. Additionally, we provided approximately $23,000 in paraprofessional grants during the summer of 2022, supporting twelve Belton district paraprofessionals in their educational pursuits. In December 2021, we granted $46,000 to teachers, enabling them to have a lasting impact on student success and workforce readiness. Our contributions also include funding for robotic kits in every elementary school, with plans to expand this program to middle and high schools.

Past projects have included supporting the Dual Credit Program, creating a Brick Walk in front of the renovated Wall Street Auditorium, establishing a Tricycle Track, enhancing the Ag Barn Entrance Gate, and providing a Wrap for the Food Truck Bus.

We remain dedicated to fostering excellence in education and ensuring the success of Belton ISD students through ongoing initiatives and community collaboration.

Sponsors of the Red Carpet