The musical chairs of North Texas non-profit CEOs has landed some interesting results. A good example of such changing execs was kicked off back in August 2020. Teresa Lenling left her position as School and Community Engagement VP at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science to become the CEO of Hope Cottage after Brooks Quinlan decided after three years to take “a personal … [Read more...] about Stephanie Bohan’s And Teresa Lenling’s Leadership Changes Are Sorta Connected
Change Is In The Wind
Dallas Service Forum’s Officers Revealed For Its 45th Year Of Non-Profit Volunteering
Formerly known as Dallas Junior Forum, Dallas Service Forum (DSF) has a newly elected slate of officers for the 2022-2023 year. 2021-2022 President Julie Crowley, who will serve as advisor to the president, announced the following officers: 2022-2023 President Marla Nunally, VP of Development Lexia Allen, VP of Service Betty Cooper, VP of Membership Kathy Havel, VP of … [Read more...] about Dallas Service Forum’s Officers Revealed For Its 45th Year Of Non-Profit Volunteering
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Women Of Dallas Announcement Reception
Last year’s Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Women of Dallas was "refashioned” to accommodate the rigors of the pandemic. Instead of one major luncheon with a featured designer in the Neiman Marcus Downtown store, it was turned into a two-fer — a brunch and a tea — along with a collection of NM clothes at the NM NorthPark. For the announcement, it was made at a very … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Women Of Dallas Announcement Reception
Thursday’s 50 MPH Hat-Blowing Winds Are Calming Down For A Weekend OF Activities
With Thursday’s winds blowing skirts embarrassingly waist-ward and closing car doors before the driver stepped in, the good news is that starting Friday the blowhards are calming down for the weekend activities with temps ideal for sandals, sundresses and shorts. In addition to taking in all the artsy venues like the Dallas Arts Fair and the Klyde Warren Park dance and … [Read more...] about Thursday’s 50 MPH Hat-Blowing Winds Are Calming Down For A Weekend OF Activities
Daylight Saving Time: It’s Time To Spring Forward An Hour
If you’re a youngster who’s looking forward to next week’s spring break, you’re lucky. You probably won’t even notice that you’re going to lose something. That something is an hour of sleep. Yup! It’s that time of year when thanks to Daylight Saving Time clocks spring forward one hour early Sunday morning. On the other hand, if spring break is not in your future, you’re … [Read more...] about Daylight Saving Time: It’s Time To Spring Forward An Hour
Come Rain, Shine Or Sleet, Dallas Mavs St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns To Greenville Avenue
Two years ago North Texans realized that the COVID invasion was at the doorstep when the annual St. Patrick’s Day 2020 Greenville Avenue Parade was canceled. After another year of the avenue falling victim to pandemic protocols, the Greenville Avenue Parade is returning this Saturday with the avenue greening up with shamrocks and more kisses than the Blarney Stone could … [Read more...] about Come Rain, Shine Or Sleet, Dallas Mavs St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns To Greenville Avenue
North Texas Winter Freezing Ain’t Over Yet With Temperatures Nosediving Friday
Don’t be fooled by Wednesday’s and Thursday’s beautiful temperatures in the upper 60s. The following days are going to be deep-diving faster than Mr. Freeze at Six Flags. And that’s exactly what to expect — freeze. Friday is a true game-changer with the high being barely in the 40s and the nighttime temps downing to the 20s. And there’s just a suggestion that the area might be … [Read more...] about North Texas Winter Freezing Ain’t Over Yet With Temperatures Nosediving Friday
Looks Like Mother Nature Is Gonna Give North Texas Another Three-Day Cold Shoulder
Why does it seem that 2022 February's Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays have been pretty consistent in giving North Texas a cold shoulder? Once again temperatures are nose-diving to the 20s at night until Friday morning. And while the days' temperatures may rise above freezing, the predicted rain and thundershowers will create an overnight coat of ice on streets and … [Read more...] about Looks Like Mother Nature Is Gonna Give North Texas Another Three-Day Cold Shoulder
JUST IN: CPD’s Change Is Good Is Heading To Turtle Creek Park With Strodes And Haddocks
Community Partners of Dallas is literally changing things up for its 16th annual Change is Good fundraiser. But before the changes are revealed, there a few of things staying in place. First of all, CrossFirst Bank is once again the presenting sponsor. Second, the T-shirt contest will return with details to be announced soon. Third, the change-gathering competition will … [Read more...] about JUST IN: CPD’s Change Is Good Is Heading To Turtle Creek Park With Strodes And Haddocks
Karen Wald To Succeed My Possibilities Board Of Directors Chair Charmaine Solomon
It was back in 2008 when Charmaine Solomon and two other mothers with youngsters “graduating” from high school discovered that there “was nothing in North Texas that provided quality, full-time continued education for their children’s unique needs." Thanks to the moms rallying the community, My Possibilities was established in June 2008 to help adults with intellectual … [Read more...] about Karen Wald To Succeed My Possibilities Board Of Directors Chair Charmaine Solomon
Change Is In The Wind: Temperatures And Snowflakes Are Scheduled To Drop This Week
North Texans are probably grateful not to be living in the northeast. That area is suffering through a nasty Nor’easter. Think of last February’s frigid weather grinding things to a literal stop compounded with snow measured in feet. But use this blast as a warning of the days to come. While it won’t be as dramatic as the Bomb Cyclone hitting New York, it’s gonna be time … [Read more...] about Change Is In The Wind: Temperatures And Snowflakes Are Scheduled To Drop This Week