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
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon
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
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
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
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
St. Philip’s School And Community Center’s Terry Flowers To Receive The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award On March 23
Dr. Terry Flowers has become legendary within the Dallas education community for his tenure as headmaster and executive director of St. Philip’s School and Community Center. Since 1983, Terry has not only instilled the importance of education with the South Dallas community, he has “guided St. Philip’s to offering a variety of services beyond education, including a children’s … [Read more...] about St. Philip’s School And Community Center’s Terry Flowers To Receive The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award On March 23
Nonprofit Brags About Auctioning Off Three-Pound Puppy — Twice
Back on Wednesday, February 3, MySweetCharity posted about a group that auctioned off a puppy at its annual fundraiser. The name of the organization was not included because it may have been an innocent mistake, even though it was an illegal action and it wasn't the group's first "rodeo." In fact, it was the sixth time that this event has been held.However, with the … [Read more...] about Nonprofit Brags About Auctioning Off Three-Pound Puppy — Twice
A Passing: Dr. Alfred “Al” Goodman Gilman
At this time of year when smiles, laughter and counting blessings are synonymous with the cheer of the season, the loss of a family member, a friend, a mentor is especially poignant. But when it is a person who has been acknowledged for their accomplishments and ethics, then even strangers mourn the loss.So it is with Wednesday’s death of Dr. Alfred “Al” Gilman.It … [Read more...] about A Passing: Dr. Alfred “Al” Goodman Gilman
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas Holocaust Museum Center For Education And Tolerance
“It was standing-room only when Harry Wu spoke at the Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance in December. The world-renown human rights activist who spent 19 years imprisoned in Chinese labor camps for speaking out against the nation’s Communist party inspired the room of North Texans to think globally about forced labor, wrongful imprisonment and human … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas Holocaust Museum Center For Education And Tolerance
Clad In—What Else?—Orange, Lyda Hill Receives The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award
The roster of past winners of the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award is an impressive one, including such names as Curtis W. Meadows Jr. (1997), Stanley Marcus (’99) and Mike Boone (’08). That high-powered lineup—and the prestige that goes with the award—were both on the mind of Bobby B. Lyle when he addressed the 2015 Jonsson awards luncheon at The Pavilion at the Belo … [Read more...] about Clad In—What Else?—Orange, Lyda Hill Receives The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award
Insider Tips: How To Ruin A Scammer’s Day
Despite the heat, pesky critters are still buzzing about. Not just mosquitoes but also the infamous “scam artists.” They can range from charming to threatening. But they all share one common denominator — they want to take advantage of people, especially the elderly.One of the modern day ways of sending them along their way is to take your cellphone with you to the door and … [Read more...] about Insider Tips: How To Ruin A Scammer’s Day