Jocelyn White was a no-show-chair for this year’s Triple Crown Gala. But she had a pretty darn good excuse — she was on her honeymoon with hubby Kim Seal.
But last night she swore she would not only be on hand for the April 20th mega-fun fundraiser for Equest at Park Lane Equestrian Center, she would be a show-up-chair.
This announcement was made at Pinto Ranch among the la-di-da boots and fashionable western wear with Equesties (Billie Leigh Rippey with John Marston, Leslie Ann Crozier, Carol Seay, Emily Hargrove, Darla Ripley, Marie
Dean and Carmaleta Whiteley) gathered to hear about the plans. Here’s the scoop:
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The Smith sisters Ann Barbier-Mueller and Fay Sheehan will be the honorary co-chairs.
- The theme is going to be Santa Fe Soiree.
- Entertainment will be an acoustic performance by country-western star Collin Raye, who has Equest Development Director Linda Kordek-Milton‘s stamp of approval after she watched him perform at the Mesquite Rodeo.
- The goal is to top last year’s total of $175K. They’re aiming for $250K and 400 guests.
- Yes, there will be horsey-type activities once again showcasing Equest clients and volunteers.
Now, normally this event plus the annual Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Fashion Show would be enough to defray the costs of the therapeutic horse program. But they’ve taken on a new challenge. According to Equest CEO Patrick Bricker, Equest is going to have a presence at the Texas Horse Park in the Great Trinity Forest. The Park is scheduled for groundbreaking April 1, 2013, and opening first quarter of 2014. With a vote being taken on Wednesday, December 12, he feels sure they have 12 or 13 votes on the Dallas city council for it and feels comfortable it is going to pass. Equest will have to pay its own operational expenses and plans to bring in one of the top horsemanship therapy people in the world to run the program.
yvonne says
with that combination of Chair Jocelyn White and Honorary Chairs… The Lovely Smith Sister – Fay and Ann! “SUCCESS”, Enuf Said!
Carmaleta Whiteley says
Great coverage of a great announcement party
Thank you MSC!!!!
..,, just wish I had combed my hair before
arriving at Pinto Ranch :)))).
Louise says
Thanks for spreading the Good Word about Equest!
Dawn Spalding says
Can’t wait !
Linda Kordek-Milton says
Thank you once again, Jeanne! We so appreciate you!
Jocelyn White says
Thanks for helping us kick-off next year’s gala! It’s a great cause and a really fun event.