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Meadows At The Meyerson To Honor Philanthropist Mary Anne Sammons Cree With A Hybrid Concert

Apr 5, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

First the not-so-good news — in-person tickets for this Meadows School of the Art's Meadows Impact Scholarship Fund event on Tuesday, April 20, will not be available due to the pandemic limitations. Now for the great news: It will be livestreamed which means virtual attendance is free. The hybrid event will be SMU’s 28th Annual “Meadows at the Meyerson” honoring … [Read more...] about Meadows At The Meyerson To Honor Philanthropist Mary Anne Sammons Cree With A Hybrid Concert

A Sign Of The Times Is Hitting Front Yards As Election Day Approaches

Sep 29, 2020 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

With the 2020 Presidential debates getting underway tonight, it might be a good time for a reminder about yard sign etiquette. Like all lawn décor, whether it’s a comforting water feature, a humongous Halloween spook or trees draped in toilet paper, a campaign sign should remain as is with the homeowners’ deciding its fate. Recently some neighbors have had their signs … [Read more...] about A Sign Of The Times Is Hitting Front Yards As Election Day Approaches

Get Up And Get Doing: How To Deal With A [Credit] Card Shark Attack

Apr 28, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

North Texans have earned the reputation for all things good like philanthropy, helping others, kindness, etc. But even during these trying times as donors rescue so many nonprofits, they need to be wary. For example, a well-known philanthropist reported a recent incident: I just received an alert from American Express on my black card. "Someone had tried to use my … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: How To Deal With A [Credit] Card Shark Attack

Nancy Strauss Halbreich Accepts 2019 J. Erik Jonsson Ethic Award With A World-Class Grace

Apr 24, 2019 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

As the Texas Rangers were kicking off the last season at Globe Life Park against Chicago Cubs on Thursday, March 28, the SMU campus was filling with Lexuses, Mercedes and all types of high brows. It’s too bad the Rangers didn’t have Nancy Strauss Halbreich batting. In addition to being SMU’s 2019 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Awardee, she literally proved to be the MVP at the annual … [Read more...] about Nancy Strauss Halbreich Accepts 2019 J. Erik Jonsson Ethic Award With A World-Class Grace

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon

Apr 23, 2019 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon on Thursday, March 28, at SMU’s Martha Proctor Mack Grand Ballroom was a heady affair benefiting the Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility. With many of North Texas’ leadership including former first lady Laura Bush and Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings on the front row, they had gathered to honor Nancy Strauss … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon

Rex Tillerson Inspires And Informs At The Salvation Army’s Doing The Most Good 2018 Annual Luncheon

Jan 25, 2019 1:30 PM by Glenn Hunter

There was no shortage of inspiration when about 950 guests gathered at the Hilton Anatole's Chantilly Ballroom on Thursday, November 15, for The Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command's Doing The Most Good 2018 Annual Luncheon. There were uplifting, welcoming talks at the big fundraiser by Bernard DiFiore, the Army's DFW Advisory Chair, and Majors Barbara and Jonathan … [Read more...] about Rex Tillerson Inspires And Informs At The Salvation Army’s Doing The Most Good 2018 Annual Luncheon

Moody Coliseum Scores High Marks As The Setting For Bobby Lyle’s Receiving The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award

Apr 20, 2018 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

When the announcement was made that the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon was being moved from SMU’s grand ballroom to Moody Coliseum a couple of weeks before the presentation to Bobby Lyle on Thursday, March 29, a few eyebrows were raised. Perhaps it was long ago memories of proms being held in high school gyms that triggered images of metal folding chairs around bare … [Read more...] about Moody Coliseum Scores High Marks As The Setting For Bobby Lyle’s Receiving The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon

Apr 19, 2018 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

When the response to Bobby B. Lyle's being named the recipient of the 2018 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award was more than organizers had hoped or planned for, the call was to move the fundraising luncheon from the SMU grand ballroom to Moody Coliseum on Thursday, March 29. While some skeptics may have scoffed at the idea of moving a prestige event from a former cafeteria to a … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon

Entrepreneur, Engineer, Executive, Educator Bobby B. Lyle To Receive The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award On March 29

Mar 9, 2018 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Like the late Dallas Mayor J. Erik Jonsson, Bobby B. Lyle has worn many hats. Both have been known as accomplished entrepreneurs, engineers, business executives, philanthropists and community leaders. Despite an age difference of more than 40 years, they also had visions of greatness for North Texas and the entities that would make the region world class. While Erik built … [Read more...] about Entrepreneur, Engineer, Executive, Educator Bobby B. Lyle To Receive The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award On March 29

JUST IN: Plans Revealed For Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center For Education And Tolerance’s Capital Campaign

Oct 27, 2016 10:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Frank Risch is a very busy fellow. He’s headed up the search for the Communities Foundation of Texas CEO. The buzz is that the decision on Brent Christopher’s successor should be announced soon. Now, word just arrived from the Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance that Frank is co-chairing the “Building a Foundation of Hope” capital campaign to raise the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Plans Revealed For Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center For Education And Tolerance’s Capital Campaign

In Accepting The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award, St. Philip’s School Headmaster Terry Flowers Thanked The Four “G’s” In His Life

Apr 11, 2016 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon presented by the Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Publicon Wednesday, March 23, at Belo Mansion was a bit of a surprising event. Filled to the max with friends, family and fans of honoree Terry Flowers, many just thought they knew the man, who as headmaster has led the development of one of South Dallas’ shining stars — St. Philips … [Read more...] about In Accepting The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award, St. Philip’s School Headmaster Terry Flowers Thanked The Four “G’s” In His Life

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