Dr. Herndon joins distinguished list of honors

Diva’grets … Paige and Tilman Fertitta are pleased to announce Dr. David N. Herndon, who is chief of staff and director of research at the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Galveston and director of burns services at the University of Texas Medical Branch Truman G. Blocker Burn Unit, is the honoree for this year’s salute, hosted by the Fertitta couple and part of a distinguished list of honorees during the last 15 years from UTMB.

And don’t forget, Momus has a bumper crop of Duchesses this year. The Momus coronation ball is Feb. 11 and themed South Beach at The Grand 1894 Opera House is chaired by Anouk and Jason Davis.

New Arrival Celebrated

The Artillery Club was the scene of the Oct. 9 shower for the then infanticipating Magen Moore Ortiz. ’Twas officially hosted by Sue Moore and her sister Erin Teichman, but her beautiful niece Ashton Teichman was one of the best hostesses.

Despite the stormy weather outside, the room was a’glow in pink in honor of Miss Elizabeth Bartlett Ortiz, born Dec. 23. (Elizabeth is named in honor of Magen’s mother-in-law, Bertha Elizabeth Ortiz, and obviously, Bartlett, after her dad.)

Magen’s wonderful mother-in-law, Bertha Ortiz, drove in from Klein. Her aunt Linda Moore came in from Corpus Christi, aunts Anita Doyle and Jane Moore drove in from Houston, and sweet family friend Mary Sue Adams came in from San Antonio. They were troopers.

Also celebrating the future duchess was Joan McLeod, Lawren Hall, Vittoria Abercrombie, Anne Henderson, Sandy Stamolis, Cara Moore and Ann Simmons. The Diva, Carolyn Gaido, Lyda Ann Thomas and Elise Stephens had previous obligations, but were there in spirit.

The shower was truly a family affair with a roomful of family mems — EB’s great-great-aunt Mary Lee Moore, Julie Shelton, Ann Winklemann, Sissy Howell, Francie Buergler, Cathy Pickavance, Anne Charpentier, Hallie Moore, Rootie Moore and Kathy Patillo, Ginny Oliver, Theresa Rogers, Aida Moore and Diane and (daughter) Sarah Moore. More on Magen and Abel’s new offspring c’brations next Scenes.

‘Blind Side’ Inspirer To Speak At Conference

Mark your cals for the fifth annual Womens Conference on May 17.

It has been announced that keynote speaker Leigh Anne Touey, inspiration for the movie “The Blind Side,” is confirmed. Mark your calendar and treat yourself to a day of rejuvenation, laughter and inspiration.

Reserve your seat today at www.galves

tonchamber.com/

womensconference. More on that and Dotsy Matthew’s, “If the Shoe Fits” art contest next Scenes, tune in.

Book Club To Discuss ‘Unbroken’

The Docshop’s Faculty Women’s Club Book Club is Thursday at Kelly Chambers’ fashionable East End home.

They’re reading “Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption,” by Laura Hillenbrand. All FWC mems are invited to come enjoy some lively discussion, a glass of wine and dessert. R.S.V.P. to Kelly Chambers, kellychambers420(at)yahoo.com or 409-771-5731.

D’ya wannabe Divafied, folks? If so, send deets ’n’ pix of your parteez ’n’ proceedings to have your name made part of The Diva’s Scenery. And if you are on the mainland, send in your party pics and the Diva will let everyone know what is going on. Call ahead and we’ll help with the pix. Email divascenes(at)aol.com or call her at 409-744-6540.