The 2020 Celebrating Women Luncheon’s invite-only, virtual kick-off today sponsored by US Radiology Specialists and Touchstone Medical Imaging was a feast of information for the 200 committee members. Luncheon Chair Peggy Meyer led off announcing that the keynote speaker for the virtual luncheon on Wednesday, October 28, would be a ten-time Daytime Emmy® Award winner, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Celebrating Women Luncheon Kick-Off Was A Feast With News About Dr. Oz And Other Developments
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August 7 Updates: Cancellations, Going Virtual, Postponements and Reschedules
On the boot heels of 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball’s cancellation, more notices of change of plans are coming in with September appearing to be the hardest hit. Here's today's rundown of developments: Canceled Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance’s Annual Hope Fashion Show scheduled for Thursday, September 24 Cattle Baron’s Ball Trailblazer party scheduled for Friday, … [Read more...] about August 7 Updates: Cancellations, Going Virtual, Postponements and Reschedules
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Kicks Off With A Reception In 3525’s Turtle Room
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Co-Chairs Andy Smith and Paul von Wupperfeld wanted to get the ball rolling before summer hit. Why, they even launched the energy before the spring breaks wiped out the North Texas neighborhoods. So, on Wednesday, March 4, Andy and Paul hosted the kickoff for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra fundraiser at 3525’s Turtle Room. While the grand … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Kicks Off With A Reception In 3525’s Turtle Room
Northside Community Health Center Gets A New Moniker Thanks To $1M Gift From The Morris Foundation
Before the summer heat started warming up Wednesday morning, Northside Community Health Center in northwest Fort Worth got a brand new name on its building. To honor a $1M gift from The Morris Foundation, the new name is The Morris Foundation Building. While the unveiling and dedication of the facility were limited due to social distancing requirements, the community family … [Read more...] about Northside Community Health Center Gets A New Moniker Thanks To $1M Gift From The Morris Foundation
2020 Côtes Du Coeur Chefs And Menus Revealed At Sub-Zero, Wolf And Cove Showroom
Just days before COVID-19 started impacting area fundraisers, the American Heart Association of Dallas was carrying on with it 2020 Côtes Du Coeur pre-event activities. On Sunday, March 1, an invitation-only crowd gathered at the Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove Showroom Cotes to hear Lead Chef Richard Chamberlain and some of the participating chefs announce their menus for the … [Read more...] about 2020 Côtes Du Coeur Chefs And Menus Revealed At Sub-Zero, Wolf And Cove Showroom
Art In Bloom Patrons Celebrated Leap Day With Royal Family Florist Shane Connolly
Leap Day had all types of nonprofits taking full advantage of the extra day. While a couple of Alzheimer’s fundraisers were taking place, the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame at the Omni sort of put a crimp into the Art in Bloom patron party at Gigi Potter Salley’s and Roy Salley’s University digs. It seems that AinB Honorary Chair Amy Warren had to miss out on … [Read more...] about Art In Bloom Patrons Celebrated Leap Day With Royal Family Florist Shane Connolly
June 9 Update Of Reschedules And Postponements
While many have returned to work and others have headed to cooler areas to get away from the summer heat, the North Texas nonprofits are still grouping to salvage the spring losses of fundraising activities. Some have locked down future dates; others are still trying to find the right date and location. Here’s today’s rundown of developments: Rescheduled Dallas … [Read more...] about June 9 Update Of Reschedules And Postponements
Cattle Baronesses Lunch Virtually With American Cancer Society CEO Gary Reedy As Keynoter
When the 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall were put on notice of COVID-19’s new world of no large gatherings, they didn’t cancel their annual spring luncheon for committee members. These 21st century gals simply adjusted it to a virtual get-together, inviting the membership to “grab your lunch, a glass of rose and your slippers” on Friday, … [Read more...] about Cattle Baronesses Lunch Virtually With American Cancer Society CEO Gary Reedy As Keynoter
April 14 Updates On Cancellations, Going Virtual And Postponements
No one can say that North Texans aren’t adjustable. While Vogel Alcove regretfully had to cancel its big time fundraiser today, a couple of other groups hunkered down announcing that their events would go virtual or take place in the future at a TBD date. Here’s today’s rundown: Canceled Vogel Alcove’s 29th Annual Arts Performance Event scheduled for Saturday, May … [Read more...] about April 14 Updates On Cancellations, Going Virtual And Postponements
North Texas Hospitality Impressed Go Red For Women Keynoter Suzanne Steinbaum At Patron Party
MaeMae Corrigan was just a handful of days away from celebrating her 10th birthday. But on Thursday, February 27, MaeMae was helping her mom, Mary Corrigan, welcome Go Red For Women Luncheon patrons to their home’s entry hall with red balloons floating overhead. When asked how she got involved with the American Heart Association DFW, Mary laughed that “Mary [Parker] asked … [Read more...] about North Texas Hospitality Impressed Go Red For Women Keynoter Suzanne Steinbaum At Patron Party
Gentlemen’s Night Out Provided An Opportunity To Learn About La Fiesta’s Order Of The Flag
As jammed as the corner of Hillcrest and Northwest Highway was on Wednesday, February 26, where a Tesla collided with a sedan during drive home traffic, the corner of Greenbrier and Turtle Creek Boulevard just blocks away looked pretty crowded, too. It wasn’t due to the backup from the slam-bang accident. Rather it was the La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas’ Gentlemen's Night … [Read more...] about Gentlemen’s Night Out Provided An Opportunity To Learn About La Fiesta’s Order Of The Flag