While adorable little girls in sparkly cheerleader outfits with moms and backpacks filled the Dallas Omni Hotel lobby and the surrounding area on Friday, March 1, for the NCA All-Star Nationals, the escalators were taking the men in business suits and well coiffed ladies to the Trinity Ballroom. They were there not just to rally funds for the Retina Foundation of the Southwest, … [Read more...] about Ret. Admiral William McRaven Was Large And In Charge At 2019 Visionary Luncheon
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4th Annual Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon Had A Surprise Challenge And Naming Announcement
Behind the scenes of the Fourth Annual Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon on Friday, March 1, at Belo Mansion, there was a marvelous secret. In addition to having "The Blind Side"'s Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy as the featured speakers, Moody Foundation's Human Resources Director/Regional Grants Director (North) Jamie Williams was on hand for a very good reason — a twofer for … [Read more...] about 4th Annual Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon Had A Surprise Challenge And Naming Announcement
Sold-Out Alert!: 2019 Chick Lit Luncheon
When Community Partners of Dallas President/CEO Paige McDaniel and Development and Communications VP Joanna Clarke decided to hold the annual 2019 Chick Lit Luncheon in the Hilton Anatole’s Trinity Ballroom, it was rather a daunting challenge. The room is a huge. So huge that many fundraising types quake at the idea of holding events there. But Paige and Joanna took up … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: 2019 Chick Lit Luncheon
Life Lessons Luncheon Celebrated The Elisa Project’s 20th Anniversary With Grace (Byers)
With of musicians playing nearby and the adjacent 14th Annual Life Lessons Luncheon patron party taking place, the koi in the Dallas Market Center’s Dell Pavilion pond must have enjoyed Tuesday, February 26. At the other end of the Pavilion Luncheon Co-Chairs Abra Beth Garrett and Heather McNamara joined emcee Jenny Anchondo and the event’s keynote speaker/ Empire … [Read more...] about Life Lessons Luncheon Celebrated The Elisa Project’s 20th Anniversary With Grace (Byers)
Improving Your ‘Health Literacy’ Is Stressed At Go Red For Women 2019 Dallas Luncheon
No doubt, the American Heart Association's annual Go Red For Women Dallas Luncheon is one of the season's most important fundraisers. One big reason: all the information that's imparted there about heart disease, the leading cause of death among women. It was at the 2012 luncheon, for example, that Nancy Gopez learned how to recognize the signs of a heart attack. That knowledge … [Read more...] about Improving Your ‘Health Literacy’ Is Stressed At Go Red For Women 2019 Dallas Luncheon
Shark Tank’s Daymond John Will Be Serving Up Lessons On Success At Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
When asked his #1 piece of advice, Shark Tanker Daymond John’s answer is simply “Never stop learning.” While the self-made multi-millionaire never went to college (“I couldn’t afford it.”), his education came from every day encounters. According to Daymond, “While working at Red Lobster, I was always listening, asking questions and learning about the business from wait … [Read more...] about Shark Tank’s Daymond John Will Be Serving Up Lessons On Success At Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
Grovel Alert!: 2019 Chick Lit Luncheon
Spring officially flew in at 4:58 p.m. today. In addition to robins fluttering in the hood, the 2019 Chick Lit Luncheon Co-Chairs Leigh Anne Haugh and Amy Hegi and Honorary Chair Amy Prestidge are springing a couple of major updates about the Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser on Friday, April 12. Joining TV wunderkind/new dad Andy Cohen on stage for a chat will … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert!: 2019 Chick Lit Luncheon
JUST IN: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Women And Plans Announced
The 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed plans were just revealed at Neiman Marcus Downtown. Taking place at NM’s flagship store on Friday, September 13, the collection of ladies making up the Ten Best Dressed will be Delilah Boyd, Lisa Cooley, Tiffany Divis, Jennifer Dix, Cate Ford, Cara French, Amy Hegi, Karla McKinley, Amy Prestidge and Kimberly Schlegel … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Women And Plans Announced
Award-Winning Actress Marlee Matlin Signs On For Rainbow Day’s 2019 Pot Of Gold Luncheon
Marlee Matlin is no stranger to North Texas. The movie star has made a couple of appearances in the past year. Well known for winning an Academy Award for her film debut in “Children of a Lesser God” and having lost her hearing at the age of 18 months, she has overcome another challenge – childhood abuse. In her book, “I’ll Scream Later” she told how she realized that being … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Actress Marlee Matlin Signs On For Rainbow Day’s 2019 Pot Of Gold Luncheon
It Will Be A Crime To Miss The 2019 Charles C. Sprague Society Annual Dinner With Skip Hollandsworth Served Up*
Despite the claim that computers will one day replace most people in the working world, it’s highly doubtful that any high-tech machine will be able to take over Dallas’ Skip Hollandsworth in spinning a tale. In these parts, he is the master at weaving a yarn and vacuuming an interviewee of their most intimate secrets. Having a get-to-know-y0u conversation with Skip is like … [Read more...] about It Will Be A Crime To Miss The 2019 Charles C. Sprague Society Annual Dinner With Skip Hollandsworth Served Up*
Highland Park Village Merchants Provided Shopping Experience To Raise Funds For Aware Affair
On the eve of Valentine's Day, the Aware crowd strolled and shopped the Highland Park Village merchants to fundraise. It made so much sense for the ladies to find the right frocks to wear for the upcoming Aware Affair's Celebrate The Moments. Just past 7 p.m., Aware President Sharon Ballew told details of the event and offered the opportunity for guests to have Aware Affair … [Read more...] about Highland Park Village Merchants Provided Shopping Experience To Raise Funds For Aware Affair