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Sobering Center October 14, 2020 Board Meeting
SOBERING CENTER BOARD MEETING AGENDA October 14, 2020 5:00 P.M. Sobering Center 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Jana Ortega Vice-Chair: Vacant Secretary: Council Member Kathie Tovo Treasurer: Douglas Smith Past Chair: Vacant Director:...
Board Meeting September 9, 2020
SOBERING CENTER BOARD MEETING SPECIAL MEETING September 9, 2020 5:00 PM Sobering Center Board Room 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Jana Ortega Vice-Chair: Craig Moore...
Board Meeting August 12, 2020
SOBERING CENTER BOARD MEETING SPECIAL MEETING August 12, 2020 5:30 PM Sobering Center Board Room 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Jana Ortega Vice-Chair: Craig Moore...
Sobering Center Adds New Executive Director
Austin-Travis County Sobering Center Welcomes New Executive Director, Laura E. Sovine, LMSW-AP (Austin, TX) – The Austin-Travis County Sobering Center is proud to announce Laura E. Sovine, LMSW-AP as the organization’s new Executive Director. The Sobering Center is a...
Board Meeting June 10, 2020
SOBERING CENTER BOARD MEETING SPECIAL MEETING June 10, 2020 5:00 PM Sobering Center Board Room 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Jana Ortega Vice-Chair: Craig Moore Secretary:...
Sobering Center Board Meeting May 13, 2020
SOBERING CENTER BOARD MEETING May 13, 2020 5:30 P.M. Sobering Center 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Jana Ortega Vice-Chair: Craig Moore Secretary: Council Member Kathie Tovo Treasurer: Douglas Smith Director: Stephen Strakowski...
April 27, 2020 Board Meeting
SOBERING CENTER BOARD MEETING AGENDA April 27, 2020 12:15 P.M. Sobering Center 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chair: Jana Ortega Vice-Chair: Craig Moore Secretary: Kathie Tovo Treasurer: Douglas Smith Immediate Past Chair:...
Board Meeting April 8, 2020
SOBERING CENTER BOARD MEETING AGENDA April 8, 2020 4:00 P.M. Sobering Center 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Jana Ortega Vice-Chair: Craig Moore Secretary: Council Member Kathie Tovo Treasurer: Douglas Smith Director: Stephen Strakowski...
Special Meeting March 30, 2020
SOBERING CENTER BOARD MEETING SPECIAL MEETING March 30, 2020 3:00 p.m. Sobering Center 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Jana Ortega Vice-Chair: Craig Moore Secretary: ...
Special Meeting – March 23, 2020 Sobering Center
SOBERING CENTER BOARD MEETING SPECIAL MEETING March 23, 2020 8:00 a.m. Sobering Center Board Room 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Jana Ortega Vice-Chair: Craig Moore...
Board Meeting March 11, 2020
SOBERING CENTER BOARD MEETING AGENDA March 11, 2020 5:30 P.M Sobering Center Board Room 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 Chair: Jana Ortega Vice-Chair: Craig Moore Secretary: Council Member...
Board Meeting February 12, 2020
SOBERING CENTER BOARD MEETING AGENDA February 12, 2020 5:30 P.M. Sobering Center Board Room 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Jana Ortega Vice-Chair: Craig Moore Secretary:...
2020 Board Meeting Dates
Below are the dates for The Sobering Center Board meetings for 2020. Agendas will be posted 1-2 weeks prior to the board meeting. February 12 April 8 May 13 June 10 August 12 September 9 October 14 November 11 December 9
Board Meeting January 8, 2020
SOBERING CENTER BOARD MEETING AGENDA January 8, 2020 5:30 P.M. Sobering Center Board Room 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Jana Ortega Vice-Chair: Craig Moore Secretary: ...
Board Meeting December 11, 2019
AGENDA December 11, 2019 5:30 P.M. Sobering Center Board Room 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Jana Ortega Vice-Chair: Craig Moore Secretary: ...
Board Meeting November 13, 2019
SOBERING CENTER BOARD MEETING AGENDA November 13, 2019 5:30 P.M Sobering Center Board Room 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Jana Ortega Vice-Chair: Craig Moore Secretary:...
One Year Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser
You are cordially invited to the Austin/Travis County Sobering Center One Year Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser Be sure to click here or on RSVP below for further details and to place your RSVP! RSVP If you are unable to attend but would still like to make a...
Board Meeting October 9, 2019
SOBERING CENTER BOARD MEETING AGENDA October 9, 2019 5:30 P.M. Sobering Center Board Room 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Jana Ortega Vice-Chair: Craig Moore Secretary: ...
Board Meeting September 11, 2019
SOBERING CENTER BOARD MEETING AGENDA September 11, 2019 5:30 P.M. Sobering Center Board Room 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Judge Nancy Hohengarten Vice-Chair: Jana Ortega Secretary: Bill Brice Treasurer: Douglas Smith Director:...
Applications Being Sought For Sobriety Center
Applications are being sought by individuals with relevant expertise in fields such as legal, accounting or finance background, medical, behavioral and mental health, public health, chemical dependency and addiction, as well as business, philanthropy, and fundraising...
Sobering Center Announces New Interim Executive Director
The Sobering Center Board is pleased to announce that Robin Peyson will serve as Interim Executive Director while we seek a permanent Executive Director. She recently served as ED for Communities for Recovery and has vast knowledge and experience with treatment and...
August 14, 2019 Board Meeting
AGENDA August 14, 2019 5:30 P.M. Sobering Center Board Room 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Judge Nancy Hohengarten Vice-Chair: Jana Ortega Secretary: Bill Brice Treasurer: Douglas Smith Director:...
Executive Committee Meeting July 24, 2019
SOBERING CENTER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING July 24, 2019 1:30 P.M. Sobering Center Board Room 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chair: Judge Nancy Hohengarten Vice-Chair: Jana Ortega Secretary:...
Executive Committee Meeting – July 15, 2019
SOBERING CENTER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING July 15, 2019 4:00 P.M. Sobering Center Board Room 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chair: Judge Nancy Hohengarten Vice-Chair: Jana Ortega Secretary:...
Executive Director, Rhonda Patrick, Resigns To Work Statewide
Effective immediately, Rhonda Patrick has tendered her resignation as Executive Director of the Sobering Center. She has decided to return to her roots of community organizing and advocacy. Her work with the Sobering Center has been significant and I have no doubt...
Executive Committee Meeting June 26 2019
SOBERING CENTER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING June 26, 2019 1:30 P.M. Sobering Center Board Room 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chair: Judge Nancy Hohengarten Vice-Chair: Jana Ortega Secretary:...
Executive Committee Meeting June 17, 2019
SOBERING CENTER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING June 17, 2019 4:30 PM Sobering Center Board Room 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chair: Judge Nancy Hohengarten Vice-Chair: Jana Ortega Secretary: Bill Brice Treasurer: ...
June Board Meeting Agenda
June Board Meeting Agenda Sobering Center Board Room 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 June 12, 2019 5:30 PM BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Judge Nancy Hohengarten Vice-Chair: Jana Ortega Secretary: Bill...
May Board Meeting
AGENDA Sobering Center Board Room 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 May 8, 2019 5:30 PM BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Judge Nancy Hohengarten Vice-Chair: Jana Ortega Secretary: Bill...
Special Meeting of the Board of Directors
Agenda For Special Meeting of the Board of Directors for The Sobering Center April 13, 2019 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Agenda 10:00AM Welcome, Purpose & Agenda 10:15AM High-Level Review & Discussion of Themes Summary 11:00AM Vision & Mission Discussion...
April Board Meeting
SOBERING CENTER BOARD MEETING AGENDA April 10, 2019 5:30 P.M. Sobering Center Board Room 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Judge Nancy Hohengarten Vice-Chair: Jana Ortega Secretary: Bill Brice Treasurer: Douglas...
AUSTIN, TX — March 5, 2019 — The Sobering Center will soon celebrate six month's of existence. In that time alone, they have helped over 1,000 patients. The Center is also gearing up for its first South by Southwest (SXSW), which brings thousands of visitors to the...
Sobering Center Fundraiser at New Hope Ranch
Sobering Center Fundraiser hosted by New Hope Ranch When: April 11, 2019 from 11am-1:00pm Speaker: Chris Herren, a person in long term recovery and a former professional basketball player Where: New Hope Ranch | Recovery Center 11908 Sparks Rd Manor, TX 78653
The Sobering Center Announces Work With Mission Capital
The Sobering Center has begun work with Mission Capital to create a strategic plan that will chart a course for our work over the next three to five years and we would like for you to be part of that process. ...
February 13, 2019 Board Meeting
SOBERING CENTER BOARD MEETING AGENDA February 13, 2019 5:30 P.M. Sobering Center Board Room 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Judge Nancy Hohengarten Vice-Chair: Jana Ortega Secretary: Bill Brice Treasurer: ...
January 9, 2019 Board Meeting Agenda
January 9, 2019 5:30 P.M. Sobering Center Board Room 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Judge Nancy Hohengarten Vice-Chair: Jana Ortega Secretary: Bill Brice Treasurer: Douglas Smith Director: Stephen Strakowski...
Funding Opportunities With The TDCJ
On December 13, 2018, TDCJ put out their once every 10 years RFP for comprehensive substance abuse treatment services. This is a big opportunity to bring some capacity and resources into Austin. They are looking for residential and outpatient treatment...
December 12, 2018 Board Meeting
SOBERING CENTER BOARD MEETING AGENDA December 12, 2018 5:30 PM Sobering Center Board Room 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Judge Nancy Hohengarten Vice-Chair: Jana Ortega Secretary: Bill Brice Treasurer: Douglas Smith Director: Stephen...
November 14, 2018 Board Meeting Agenda
SOBERING CENTER BOARD MEETING AGENDA NOVEMBER14, 2018 5:30 P.M. Sobering Center Board Room 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Judge Nancy Hohengarten Vice-Chair: Jana Ortega Secretary: Bill Brice Treasurer: Douglas Smith Director: Stephen...
Executive Committee Meeting 10/26/18
Sobering Center Executive Committee Meeting Friday, October 26, 2018 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 12:15 -1:45pm Friday, October 26, 2018 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 12:15 -1:45pm Executive Committee Members: Nancy Hohengarten, Chair Jana Ortega,...
October 10th Board Meeting
SOBERING CENTER BOARD MEETING AGENDA October 10, 2018 5:30 P.M. Sobering Center Board Room 1213 Sabine Street, Austin, TX 78701 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Judge Nancy Hohengarten Vice-Chair: Jana Ortega Secretary: Bill Brice Treasurer: Douglas Smith Director: Stephen...
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: City of Austin Communication and Public Information Office, 512-974-2220 Sobering Center names founding Executive Director Rhonda G. Patrick will serve as the founding Executive Director of the new Austin-Travis County Sobering Center, a...
Rhonda Patrick Appointed Executive Director of Sobering Center
The Sobering Center serving Austin and Travis County is very excited to announce the appointment of a permanent Executive Director beginning January 2, 2018. Rhonda Patrick brings a wealth of experience to this position and will be responsible for opening the facility...
Welcome To Our New Website
Welcome to the new website for the Sobering Center serving Austin and Travis County. Stay tuned for news and updates.
