There seemed to be was almost a full house on Tuesday, October 8, when the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council held its 71st Annual Awards Luncheon at the Irving Convention Center. And, there was good reason for the crowd to be so large. The Council was to present its big annual awards, after all, and the famous Watergate journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein were … [Read more...] about Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Annual Luncheon Features Awards And A Discussion By Watergate Reporters
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Dallas Arboretum President Mary Brinegar Honored With Honorary AIA Membership
It was back in 1977 that the City of Dallas Park Board “recommended that the grounds of the DeGolyer Estate, which the city purchased from SMU, be the official location of the botanical garden.” Three years later, in 1980, $1M was raised to purchase the adjoining 22-acre Alex Camp House estate. In 1984 the 66-acre Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden was “open to the public … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum President Mary Brinegar Honored With Honorary AIA Membership
JUST IN: Nine New Cattle Baronesses Announced
With the 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball just two weeks ago in the rearview mirror, 2020 CBB Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall are already announcing plans. First on the list is the new crop of members joining the fundraising to battle cancer for the American Cancer Society of North Texas. Making up this frosh class are Annalee Aston, Heather Street Baker, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Nine New Cattle Baronesses Announced
JUST IN: Junior Achievement Of Dallas’ 2020 Dallas Business Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced
Leap Year’s Saturday, February 29, appears to be the most popular day of the year so far for fundraising. The Junior Achievement pf Dallas has just staked it claim on that date for its Dallas Business Hall of Fame fundraiser at the Omni Dallas. Fundraising champ/entrepreneur/2013 HoF-er Bobby B. Lyle is chairing the event that will have The Container Store … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Junior Achievement Of Dallas’ 2020 Dallas Business Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced
2019 Partners Card Is Available For Pajama Shopping Plus Preston Royal Merchants News
UPDATE: Word has just arrived that due to the October 20th tornado that put many Preston Royal merchants out of action, the following Preston Royal stores are back in action and extending their Partners Cards participation until Sunday, November 10: Ballard Design, Chico's, Cousin Earl, Dougherty's Pharmacy, Kasart, Ken's Man's Shop, Lily Rain, Pure Barre, Relax The Back, Roam … [Read more...] about 2019 Partners Card Is Available For Pajama Shopping Plus Preston Royal Merchants News
Celebrating Women Patron Party Was A Swan Song For One And The Introduction To A Couple Of Newcomers
Unlike most patron parties, the 2019 Celebrating Women (CW) gathering on Thursday, October 3, at Kathy and Larry Helm's home was a bit of a parting of the ways and introductions to new supporters. Connie Yates, who had been the face and voice for CW presenting sponsor Tom Thumb/ Albertsons and a longtime supporter both personally and professionally of the annual … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women Patron Party Was A Swan Song For One And The Introduction To A Couple Of Newcomers
Daymond John Talks Up Family Gateway — And His Pal Mark Cuban — At The Group’s Sixth Annual Luncheon
Tiffany Cuban was there, while her husband Mark Cuban was said to be unavoidably detained elsewhere. But Mark was in attendance in spirit at least on Tuesday, September 26, when Family Gateway presented its sixth annual Gateway to Opportunity Luncheon at the Omni Dallas hotel. The fundraiser's featured guest was entrepreneur and branding expert Daymond John, who appears as a … [Read more...] about Daymond John Talks Up Family Gateway — And His Pal Mark Cuban — At The Group’s Sixth Annual Luncheon
Monday Is Going To Be A Confusing Holiday/Non-Holiday
Monday is a bit of a confusing holiday/non-holiday. Not just because of its being called Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day, but because it is a federal holiday but not a state, city nor county holiday. In other words, all non-essential federal government offices (i.e., U.S. Postal Service, Social Security Office, passport office, federal courtooms, etc.) will be … [Read more...] about Monday Is Going To Be A Confusing Holiday/Non-Holiday
JUST IN: The Sweetheart Ball’s Five New Members Announced
The Sweetheart Ball annually provides incredible funding annually for UT Southwestern Medical Center’s cardiology research thanks to its membership. 2020 Sweetheart Ball Chair Anita Arnold just reported that five new members have been announced, including Tucker Enthoven, Pat McEvoy, Maryann Mihalopoulos, Capera Ryan and Trisha Wilson. According to Anita, “We are fortunate … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Sweetheart Ball’s Five New Members Announced
SPCA Of Texas’ Big News About New Leadership Was Sprung On 2019 Fur Ball Patrons
When the 2019 Fur Ball patrons gathered at Milan Design + Build's mansion on Thursday, September 12, they had more than fine food and beautiful surroundings. In addition to an award being presented to Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones, there was news about the the SPCA of Texas' permanent leadership. Here's a report from the field: It was a night of champagne, cheers and celebration … [Read more...] about SPCA Of Texas’ Big News About New Leadership Was Sprung On 2019 Fur Ball Patrons
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show
For the first time in ages, old Neiman Marcus standard bearers like Special Events VP Sandy Marple and Senior VP/Fashion Director Ken Downing would not be part of the annual Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show at the NM Downtown store on Friday, September 13. Adding to the change factor was designer Carolina Herrera’s successor Wes Gordon, who was presenting his … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show