At 11:30 on Friday, November 15, the reception for the Business Council for the Arts' 2019 Obelisk Award Luncheon in the Fairmont Dallas' International Room Lobby was underway. The honorees had already been at a run-through of the day’s program and the VIP reception since 9:30. There were on stage in the International Ballroom getting their final instructions. Jane McGarry was … [Read more...] about Obelisk Awards Luncheon Recovered From An Oops Thanks To Two Good-Natured Recipients
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JUST IN: New Crystal Charity Ball Members Announced
2020 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Tucker Enthoven just revealed the four new members of the 68-year-old fundraising organization benefiting Dallas County children’s charities. Joining this year’s committee are Lindsay Ballotta, Jennifer Chandler, Wendy Messmann and Amanda Shufeldt. Congratulations to CCB, the four new members and the children of Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: New Crystal Charity Ball Members Announced
Six North Texas Heroes Were Honored At The 34th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon
Before being swept up in the holiday season, the Greater Dallas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals held it 34th Annual Philanthropy Day Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency on Friday, November 8, to honor local heroes in North Texas. This year's collection of honorees, who accepted their awards via video and on stage, included Donna Wilhelm, Michal Powell, Cindy … [Read more...] about Six North Texas Heroes Were Honored At The 34th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon
Genesis’s HeROs Celebrated Fourth Annual Evening With Gentle Men Surrounded By Historic Greats
While any opportunity to visit Kathy and Harlan Crow's library is reason to celebrate, Genesis Women's Shelter And Support's fourth annual Evening With Gentle Men on Tuesday, November 7, had additional perks. Not only did guests have Crow Library Curator Sam Fore providing tours with such highlights as a hand-penned letter by Thomas Jefferson written just a couple of weeks … [Read more...] about Genesis’s HeROs Celebrated Fourth Annual Evening With Gentle Men Surrounded By Historic Greats
The Passings Of 2019 North Texas Inspirations
The annual “Passings” post is always a hard one. It is a reflection of some of the people whose actions and leadership have made North Texas flourish beyond the dreams of its forefathers/mothers. But this year seems to be especially poignant. Recently someone worried that North Texas had lost an entire tier of legendary philanthropists, benefactors, influencers and role … [Read more...] about The Passings Of 2019 North Texas Inspirations
MySweetWishList: Crystal Charity Ball
According to Crystal Charity Ball Chair Tucker Enthoven, "There is a saying that “no one stands as tall as he who stoops to help a child.” That summarizes my wish for the holiday season and the new year. The Crystal Charity Ball committee’s sole purpose is to serve the children of Dallas. "Since 1952, the Crystal Charity Ball has benefited 177 children’s charities in … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Crystal Charity Ball
MySweetWishList: Cristo Rey Dallas
According to Cristo Rey Dallas Board Member Cheryl Joyner, "Students at Cristo Rey Dallas work one day a week at top businesses across North Texas, learning valuable professional skills while earning 65% of their college prep tuition. “Drawing students from 51 zip codes, Cristo Rey Dallas provides a unique educational and work opportunity for students of families with … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Cristo Rey Dallas
Communities Foundation Of Texas Reports Record-Breaking Grants In 2019 And New Board Leadership And Members
As 2019 is coming to an end, folks are reviewing the successes of the past year and announcing plans for 2020. Communities Foundation of Texas is leading the herd with Board Chair Jim Bass revealing that a record-breaking $118M in grants were made during the 2019 fiscal year benefiting the following areas: Education: 22% Religious activities: 16% Health and … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Reports Record-Breaking Grants In 2019 And New Board Leadership And Members
Kansas City KCUR’s Nico Leone To Take The Helm For KERA’s Retiring Mary Anne Alhadeff
KERA's retiring President/CEO Mary Anne Alhadeff had hardly picked up her Obelisk Lifetime Achievement Award and cleaned out her desk when her successor was named — Kansas City NPR member station KCUR's General Manager Nico Leone, who has made a name for"expanding newsroom resources and promoting collaborative journalism." According to KERA, "Leone, 43, says he took … [Read more...] about Kansas City KCUR’s Nico Leone To Take The Helm For KERA’s Retiring Mary Anne Alhadeff
Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Annual Luncheon Features Awards And A Discussion By Watergate Reporters
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
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