According to Junior League of Dallas Milestones Luncheon Co-Chairs Jennifer Scripps and Nikki Webb and Sustaining Chair Debbie Scripps,
The Junior League of Dallas would like to invite the community to join us for the annual Milestones Luncheon Friday, November 17, featuring a conversation with Academy Award®-winning actress Octavia Spencer. As the annual fundraiser benefiting the Junior League of Dallas Community Service Fund, the Milestones Luncheon serves as a platform to raise awareness for the programs supported by the JLD, as well as to celebrate and honor members who are making a difference in the Dallas community.
Octavia Spencer has become one of Hollywood’s most sought-after talents on both television and the silver screen. She has starred in countless films, including “Hidden Figures, The Help, The Shack, Gifted, Zootopia” and many more. She will next be seen in “The Shape of Water.” Spencer has collected numerous accolades for her work, such as the 2012 Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award, SAG Award, Broadcast Film Critics’ Choice Award and NAACP Image Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “The Help.” Earlier this year, she was awarded her second Academy Award nomination for her performance in “Hidden Figures.” She has guest starred in various television shows and amongst her other professional achievements like directing and producing, has co-authored an interactive mystery series for children called “Randi Rhodes, Ninja Detective.”
The JLD is proud to have many outstanding Sustaining members who continue to share their JLD leadership skills and training while making a difference in the community. They represent the very best qualities of League members and show selfless dedication. This year, the JLD will honor Linda Perryman Evans as Sustainer of the Year for her commitment and dedication as a Sustainer and motivated civic leader. Linda joined the Junior League as a Provisional member in Dallas and continued as an Active Junior League member in Washington, D.C. While in Washington D.C., she worked on Gerald Ford’s re-election campaign as an assistant to the press secretary for the late Senator John Heinz of Pennsylvania, and in the White House Office of Media Relations and Planning for President Ronald Reagan. She returned to Dallas as the Executive Director of the Dallas Welcoming Committee for the 1984 Republican National Convention before becoming president and CEO of The Meadows Foundation. Evans has served as a member, board member, chair or trustee for more than 20 organizations and fundraisers, including chair of Mayor Mike Rawlings‘ Fair Park Task Force. She has been recognized with awards such as the Dallas Historical Society Award for Excellence in Philanthropy, Nonprofit Times Top 50 Power and Influence Leaders and D CEO Top 500 Dallas-Fort Worth Business Leaders. Linda also received the Encomienda de la Orden de Isabel La Catholica for her work on behalf of enhancing relations between Spain and the United States. Sanctioned by King Juan Carlos I, and bestowed by the Spanish Ambassador, the award is one of Spain’s highest honors.
The 2017 Milestones Luncheon will take place Friday, November 17, in the Chantilly Ballroom at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. Check-in will begin at 10:45 a.m. and the Luncheon will start at 11:45 a.m. Individual Luncheon tickets are $175 and Patron Luncheon tickets are $350. Tables begin at $1,750. To purchase tables or individual tickets, please contact the JLD Development Office at 214.357.8822 ext. 118 or visit www.jld.net/milestones-luncheon for more information.
* Photo credit: Tamytha Cameron Smith
** Photo credit: Randee St. Nicholas
