If you’ve been saving up your NorthPark Gold like Hetty Green because you aren’t stock market friendly or collecting enough of the gold coins to have an awesome necklace with matching earrings, you may need to do some adjusting of your plans. Evidently “due to the inability of NorthPark's banking partner, Comerica Bank NorthPark branch, to handle any NorthPark Gold Gift Coin … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert!: The Selling Of NorthPark Gold Gift Coins Is On Hiatus
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Stephanie Bohan’s And Teresa Lenling’s Leadership Changes Are Sorta Connected
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
New Friends New Life Adds New Board Members And Two Auxiliary Group Leaders
Due to the growing problem of sex trafficking and exploitation, New Friends New Life is growing its volunteer efforts with additions to its board and new leadership for a couple of its auxiliaries. Where to start? First of all, the organization that has restored and empowered victims of trafficking and exploitation by raising awareness through advocacy and education … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life Adds New Board Members And Two Auxiliary Group Leaders
JUST IN: Dallas Afterschool VP Of Program Services Marjorie Murat Named Agency’s CEO
After February’s announcement that Dallas Afterschool CEO Christina K. Hanger was retiring, a search was undertaken by the board for her successor. That search kept coming back to the organization’s own staff, resulting in today’s announcement that Dallas Afterschool VP of Program Services Marjorie Murat will assume the role of CEO on Sunday, May 1. Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Afterschool VP Of Program Services Marjorie Murat Named Agency’s CEO
Cristo Rey Dallas Is STEAMed Up For Its Sixth Annual Grow The Grove Fundraiser
Cristo Rey Dallas (CRD) has a lot to celebrate. In addition to having Admiral U.S. Navy (Ret.)/Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas grad Dr. Patrick “Pat” Walsh coming on board as its president starting April 15, CRD supporters, students and staff will be celebrating its STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) programs at the 6th Annual Grow … [Read more...] about Cristo Rey Dallas Is STEAMed Up For Its Sixth Annual Grow The Grove Fundraiser
Scottie Joe’s Is Brewing Up Hands-On Experience For Highland Park High School Students
Starbucks and Drip may not be aware, but there’s a new coffee shop in North Texas. It’s called Scottie Joe’s and is the result of a partnership of Highland Park High School and Credit Union of Texas (CUTX). This student-run coffee shop is an interesting undertaking allowing juniors and seniors to have a hands-on experience of running a business. While students in the … [Read more...] about Scottie Joe’s Is Brewing Up Hands-On Experience For Highland Park High School Students
Design Connect Create Is Expanding Its STEM Programs, Adding Denise Strickland As Executive Director
Wanda Gass was a bit of an oddity. Having earned a BS in electrical engineering from Rice in 1978 and an MS in biomedical engineering from Duke in 1980, she was a woman in a predominately male field. Joining Texas Instruments as an electrical engineer in 1980, she continued her journey of standing out. But it was for her accomplishments. She “helped develop TI’s first … [Read more...] about Design Connect Create Is Expanding Its STEM Programs, Adding Denise Strickland As Executive Director
Best Buddies’ Purple To Light Up Dallas Skyscrapers To Launch “Give Light To Inclusion” Campaign
Wednesday night the sky should be clear and ideal for the Bank of America Plaza and One AT&T Plaza/Whitacre Tower to glow in purple to commemorate March as Best Buddies Month. The lighting will also signal the launch of Dallas Best Buddies’ “Give Light to Inclusion” campaign to “encourage Dallas-area businesses and communities to take steps toward inclusive practices … [Read more...] about Best Buddies’ Purple To Light Up Dallas Skyscrapers To Launch “Give Light To Inclusion” Campaign
Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity Adds Jay Bray And Ron Storz To Its Board Of Directors
Having “served more than 1,700 low-income families since 1986,” Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity has provided an “investment of approximately $179M in more than 25 Dallas-area neighborhoods.” In large part it’s been due to the work and commitment of its board of directors over the years. Joining the board are its two newest members Jay Bray and Ron Storz, who have … [Read more...] about Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity Adds Jay Bray And Ron Storz To Its Board Of Directors
JUST IN: Southwestern Medical Foundation Board Of Trustees Adds Six New Members
While area gardens are slowing arising from the February chill, North Texas boards are in full bloom with news about new members. The latest to blossom is the Southwestern Medical Foundation Board of Trustees. Foundation Chair James Huffines just revealed the six newest members of the Board include Cheryl D. Alston, Shonn Brown, Imran Khan, Pilar Tabarnero Henry, Kathleen … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Southwestern Medical Foundation Board Of Trustees Adds Six New Members
2022 Crystal Charity Ball Newbies Brunched And Learned About The Year Ahead To Fundraise For Dallas County Children
With beautiful skies and stroll-around temperatures, February started off as friendly as a jeweler on Valentine's Day eve. One of the month’s first get-togethers was the Crystal Charity Ball new members breakfast on Tuesday, February 1. Instead of years past when the event took place at 2014 CCB Chair Robyn Conlon’s home, this one had to be held in the Dallas Country Club’s … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Newbies Brunched And Learned About The Year Ahead To Fundraise For Dallas County Children