According to The Milestones Luncheon Chair Emily Eisenhauer and Sustainer Co-Chair Patti Flowers,
“Since 1922, Junior League of Dallas (JLD) has been building a better Dallas, thanks to generous donations and thousands of hard-working members. From rocking infants to answering crisis line calls, more than 5,200 members give more than 130,000 hours of community service each year.
“We are looking forward to an exciting second annual Milestones Luncheon. This luncheon is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the Junior League of Dallas and recognize the achievements, developments and impact our many volunteers have made on our great city throughout the year.
“Also at the luncheon, we will honor our 2013-2014 Sustainer of the Year for her commitment and dedication to the League. This year, we are thrilled to present this award to Linda Secrest. Linda continually reflects the mission of the Junior League of Dallas by volunteering, developing the potential of women and improving the community through her service with the League and through her charitable works with organizations like Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support, The American Red Cross and Crystal Charity Ball. Her unique sensitivity toward others and her many skills have opened doors of communication as well as set records for silent auctions.
“The Milestones Luncheon will also feature an amazing and inspiring guest speaker, Vernice Armour, a retired captain in the United States Marines and America’s first African American female combat pilot. Armour, known to most as “FlyGirl,” went from being a beat cop to combat pilot in just a few short years. Earning her wings in 2001, Armour served two tours overseas where she found herself flying over the deserts of Iraq supporting the men and women on the ground. Upon returning home in 2007, Armour realized that while many people desire to create similar breakthroughs in their own lives, they lack the tools to do so. Inspiring countless individuals and corporations, her accomplishments have been featured on OPRAH twice, as well as CNN, the Tyra Banks Show, NPR and Tavis Smiley. Armour will entertain with her extraordinary story and what principles formed her Zero to Breakthrough™ Success Plan.
“We hope you will join us Thursday, November 14, 2013, at the Hilton Anatole to honor Linda and the thousands of other Junior League of Dallas members whose dedication has made a great impact on Dallas and our community. Doors will open at 11:00 a.m. and the luncheon will start promptly at noon. To purchase tickets and for more information, please visit the Junior League of Dallas’ website at www.jld.net. Funds raised from The Milestones Luncheon benefit the Junior League of Dallas’ Community Service Fund.”