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Founded in the spirit of unity in the early 1900s, PART has been nurturing connections and empowering women for generations. Our journey, spanning over a century, is a testament to the enduring power of friendship.
The Pan American Round Tables of Texas is a non-profit women's organization that aims to promote education and cultural understanding among women. We achieve this by awarding annual scholarships to deserving women. Click here to learn more about our scholarship program and how you can support us.
Our Board of Directors
Our leadership includes professional women dedicated to peace, friendship and community service benefiting women and children.
Sandra Brown
Director
Sandra is a retired teacher, marathon runner (walker, actually) and an active volunteer with Assistance League of San Antonio. She joined PART in 2016.
Sharon Gee
Secretary
Sharon is a retired newspaper journalist, a certified ESL teacher, a volunteer newsletter editor and an aspiring bridge player. She joined PART 14 years ago.
Agatha Wade
Assoc. Director, Programs
Agatha is an attorney who
recently retired from the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office. She is a former PART-Director and has been a member for 11 years.
Sybil Howell
Treasurer
​Sybil is a semi-retired pediatric nurse, a legacy PART member who takes care of her mother, Vilma Howell. Vilma is still an active member who joined the Beaumont Table in 1965.
Bea Dracoulis
Membership Chair
Bea is a retired Customs and Border Protection Officer, an avid reader and book club member, and a world traveler. She is a 14-year member of PART.
Peggy Betts
Historian
Peggy is a retired public schoolteacher, certified in ESL, and has taught middle school-age children from all over the world. She loves gardening, walking, and joined PART-SA last year.
Sonia Morton
Parliamentarian
Sonia is a retired school Speech Pathologist. She is a second-generation PART member, coming from a long line of family members. She’s been in PART-SA for a year.
Sylvia Bolado
Scholarship Chair
Sylvia is a retired high school counselor and former high school teacher, active member of Catholic Daughters Association and Encino Park Women’s Club.
Mary Lanoue
Custodian
​Mary is a retired radio, TV and print marketing executive who serves on the boards of several nonprofits, including M.A.D.D. and the San Antonio College Media Advisory Board.
Maida Perkins
Projects Chair
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Maida is a retired real estate broker. She leads PART-SA’s annual sock drive and book drive. She was introduced to PART 10 years ago by her sister-in-law, Jeanne Koplan.
Jeanne Koplan
Nominating Chair
Jeanne is a retired real estate broker, active member of the Woman’s Club of SA and a member of the Volunteer Services Council of SASH. She is a 27-year PART member.
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