The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary's 2021 Fashion Show and Luncheon Chair Kim Hext may have had to cancel the annual fashion show because of that dang pandemic, but she’s turning the old “tea for two” into “two for tea.” She wasn’t giving up on providing funds for the Salvation Army of North Texas and decided to have a virtual Spring Tea at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 5, … [Read more...] about Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Is Turning Tea For Two Into Two-fer For Tea With Designs
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2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea Was Whimsically Out Of Africa Without Being Wildly Outrageous
The cards didn’t look stacked in favor of Women’s Council of the Arboretum President Kay Weeks and 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Jolie Humphrey. Since last March the pandemic had squashed most in-person events including last year’s Mad Hatter’s fundraiser for the Dallas Arboretum. With fingers crossed and arms vaccinated, Jolie and Kay decided to create a scaled-down version … [Read more...] about 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea Was Whimsically Out Of Africa Without Being Wildly Outrageous
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea
Thursday’s 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea didn’t look like any of its predecessors. Women’s Council President Kay Weeks and Tea Chair Jolie Humphrey played by the COVID-19 rules, but they put their own spin on the Dallas Arboretum fundraiser — fewer guests, an afternoon start and a seated tea in Rosine Hall and the surrounding terrace instead of a luncheon under a … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea
JUST IN: Mad Hatter’s Tea Is Sold Out And Park Place Motorcars Has Come On Board As Presenting Sponsor
With the 2021 Mad Hatter's Tea just a week away, a double-edged sword of news just arrived. First the not-so-good news: If you had your hat all glued together but had delayed in locking down your reservation, it's too late. The Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum's fundraiser on Thursday, April 15, is so sold-out! Confidentially, Mad Hatter's Chair Jolie Humphrey … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Mad Hatter’s Tea Is Sold Out And Park Place Motorcars Has Come On Board As Presenting Sponsor
JUST IN: 2021 Mad Hatter’s “Out Of Africa — Into The Garden” Categories And Judges Announced
With hat designers warming up their glue guns, they can finally get to work on their clients' hats for this year's Mad Hatter's hat competition. 2021 Mad Hatter’s Chair Jolie Humphrey just revealed the judges and categories for this year's "Out of Africa — Into the Garden" theme. The announcement was made just minutes ago at Sundowner Cocktail Hour at Northwood Club … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Mad Hatter’s “Out Of Africa — Into The Garden” Categories And Judges Announced
JUST IN: The Salvation Army Dallas Women’s Auxiliary’s Fashion Show And Luncheon Canceled
Despite the best of intentions and herculean efforts, The Salvation Army Dallas Women’s Auxiliary’s annual Fashion Show And Luncheon is canceled. The mega-fundraiser had gone from its 2020 spring, in-person event at the Meyerson, then a rescheduling to the fall, next to spring 2021 and finally to a virtual one scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 6. Throughout … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Salvation Army Dallas Women’s Auxiliary’s Fashion Show And Luncheon Canceled
Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Jolie Humphrey Used Connections To Create A Commemorative Silk Scarf For Annual Fundraiser
It pays to have talent in your gene pool. And 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Jolie Humphrey tapped that element in her family to support the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum’s fundraiser on Thursday, April 15. Her mom is well-known artist Barbara Elam, whose work has been “included in over 250 national exhibits and a few international exhibits,” as well as being displayed … [Read more...] about Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Jolie Humphrey Used Connections To Create A Commemorative Silk Scarf For Annual Fundraiser
JUST IN: 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea Categories Revealed And They’re Game For Cheetah-ing
2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea Out of Africa - Into The Garden Chair Jolie Humphrey and Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden President Kay Weeks haven’t exactly been on safari, but they’ve sent word from their journey for the Thursday, April 15, fundraiser that the categories are in place. Out of Africa: Most “True to Theme” Safari Riders: Best Group in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea Categories Revealed And They’re Game For Cheetah-ing
Queen Of Hearts Vintage Fashion Show And Tea Celebrates The Alexander Mansion’s Bygone Era
Despite this season pretty much turning into a virtual fundraising experience, there are exceptions. But they are being held under the strict enforcement of COVID-19 guidelines. One of them is benefiting the stately Alexander Mansion on Ross Avenue. Just a few blocks away from the towering, glass super-scrapers of downtown Dallas, the three-story Mansion with its imported four … [Read more...] about Queen Of Hearts Vintage Fashion Show And Tea Celebrates The Alexander Mansion’s Bygone Era
Despite Cancellation Of Annual New Members Tea, New Sweetheart Ball Members Revealed
With COVID-19 showing no signs of giving up, healthcare providers are standing their ground in enforcing recommendations. For example, since The Sweetheart Ball’s providing funds for UT Southwestern’s cardiology research and treatment, it’s literally following “doctor’s orders.” In a recent note to its membership, 2020-2021 Sweetheart Ball Chair Anita Arnold reported a … [Read more...] about Despite Cancellation Of Annual New Members Tea, New Sweetheart Ball Members Revealed
A Gentle Reminder: MySweetCharity Calendar Needs You
While it may seem ages away, fall fundraising is underway. Folks are queuing up sponsors, patron party locations and even new fundraising events. Created back in January 2013, the MSC Calendar’s sole purpose was to help get the word out and let others know that North Texas nonprofits are staking their territory for a certain date. The hope was to prevent fundraising … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: MySweetCharity Calendar Needs You