Despite the mysterious developments taking place at Churchill Downs, the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy solved the question — "Just how successful was the 2023 Day At The Races?" The answer was revealed at a Cocktails In The Winner's Circle gathering at The Standard Pour with a check presentation resulting from the sold-out fundraiser held on Saturday, May 6 at Arlington … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Day At The Races Crossed The Finish Line With A Record $379,000
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Blue Ribbon Ball Nears The Finish Line With Music On Wheels, Raffle Packages And Icy Spicy Beverages
Since taking over the reins of Equest, CEO Myrshem George admitted at the 2023 Blue Ribbon Ball patron party last Thursday at Arlington Hall that all he's heard in the office is "The gala! The gala! The gala!" And with good reason. With tickets and sponsorships moving faster than National Treasure at the Preakness, Ball Co-Chairs Lindsay Ballotta and Jenny Merkle and … [Read more...] about Blue Ribbon Ball Nears The Finish Line With Music On Wheels, Raffle Packages And Icy Spicy Beverages
JUST IN: 2023 Equest Blue Ribbon Gala Awards, Speaker And Presenting Sponsor Announced
On the heels of last week’s announcement of Myrshem George's succeeding Equest CEO Lili Kellogg, Equest’s 2023 Blue Ribbon Gala Co-Chairs Lindsay Ballotta and Jenny Merkle and Honorary Co-Chairs Kristina and Phil Whitcomb have just announced that they’ve locked down all types of developments. First of all, Pendery’s is returning as the presenting sponsor of the partying … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Equest Blue Ribbon Gala Awards, Speaker And Presenting Sponsor Announced
JUST IN: Austin Street Center COO Myrshem George Succeeds Equest CEO Lili Kellogg
With Equest CEO Lili Kellogg saddling up and riding into the retirement sunset after a 28-year tenure on the Equest trail, the search has been underway for who would pick up the reins for the “equine-assisted services for children and adult with disabilities and veterans with special needs.” The Equest board of directors has just revealed that Myrshem George will be the new … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Austin Street Center COO Myrshem George Succeeds Equest CEO Lili Kellogg
Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s 2023 Day At The Races Kicked Off Artfully On Dragon
On Tuesday, February 21, North Texas got a taste of the spring/summer days to come with thermometers hitting the 90s — the perfect occasion for the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s kicking off the 15th Annual Day At The Races. Struggling through the drive-home traffic, ALG Collective on Dragon was well worth the effort for the nearly 100 guests to learn the plans for the … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s 2023 Day At The Races Kicked Off Artfully On Dragon
JUST IN: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon/Fashion Show Honorary Chairs And Awardees Revealed
2023 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Fashion Show Chair Kimber Hartmann, Auxiliary President Katherine Wyker and Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth have just announced the honorary co-chairs and Community Service Awardees for the annual Equest fundraiser. Hosting a formal tea complete with flutes of champagne and cucumber sandwiches at Park House, the ladies revealed … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon/Fashion Show Honorary Chairs And Awardees Revealed
2023 Equest Board Of Directors Officers And New Members Announced
2023 Equest Board of Directors Co-Chairs Clint Haggarty and Lisa Loy Laughlin have just revealed the board’s slate of new officers including Vice Chair Katherine Wyker, Secretary Cori Ulrich and Treasurer Pia Ackerman. Coming on board as new members are Brooke Bailey, Elizabeth Dacus, Amy Green, Bridget “Teddie” Proctor, Daniel Valentine and Bill … [Read more...] about 2023 Equest Board Of Directors Officers And New Members Announced
JUST IN: Blue Ribbon Ball’s Presenting Sponsor, Honorary Co-Chairs And Citation Awardees Revealed
Equest’s 2023 Blue Ribbon Ball Co-Chairs Lindsay Ballotta and Jenny Merkle have finalized plans for the Equest fundraiser at Texas Horse Park on Saturday, June 3, This year’s partying in the Al Hill Jr. Arena is being presented by Pendery’s with longtime Equest supporter Kristina and Phil Whitcomb serving as honorary co-chairs. The Whitcombs have firsthand knowledge … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Blue Ribbon Ball’s Presenting Sponsor, Honorary Co-Chairs And Citation Awardees Revealed
15th Annual Day At The Races Is Off To A Galloping Start For Turtle Creek Conservancy Fundraiser
Since the Pony Express isn’t still around, 2023 Day At The Races Co-Chair Katherine Wyker is using the U.S. Postal service to deliver the news about the Turtle Creek Conservancy fundraiser. After a roundtable of letter signing by Katherine, Underwriting Chair Gail Corder Fischer, Honorary Co-Chair Olivia Hasty, Ann Dyer, Sarah Dodd and Laura Floyd, TCC President … [Read more...] about 15th Annual Day At The Races Is Off To A Galloping Start For Turtle Creek Conservancy Fundraiser
JUST IN: 2022 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Netted A Record-Breaking $337,350 For Equest
Despite Friday the 13th being considered bad luck, it was a very lucky day for Equest. Just this morning Highland Park Village's Victoria Snee hosted the very special occasion of 2022 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Chair Shannon Graham and Underwriting Chair Kimber Hartmann presenting a record-breaking check for $337,350 to Equest CEO Lili Kellogg and Development … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Netted A Record-Breaking $337,350 For Equest
MySweetWishList: Equest Women’s Auxiliary
According to Equest Women’s Auxiliary 2022 Luncheon Chairman Shannon Graham, “When Equest Women’s Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth started the organization more than 30 years ago, Equest was known as Freedom Ride and many people were unfamiliar with the cause and how to become supporters. Her vision was to create a vital support team to help Equest raised funds and … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Equest Women’s Auxiliary