Today the agenda for the NorthStar Luncheon benefiting Family Compass didn’t go quite as planned at the Dallas Country Club. At first, it all was running right on schedule and promoting its mission of helping neglected and abused children. The highlight of the event was a conversation with former WFAA anchor/Wednesday’s Child mama Gloria Campos and former WFAA anchor Jeff … [Read more...] about JUST IN: NorthStar Luncheon Guest Is “Stabilized”
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JUST IN: Ben Lange To Receive Inaugural After-School All-Stars Champion Award
In addition to having New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees as the keynote speaker at its Rising Stars Luncheon fundraiser on Thursday, May 9, at Brook Hollow, After-School All-Stars of North Texas is launching the After-School All-Stars Champion Award.The first recipient of the new award is business executive/philanthropist Ben Lange, who has served as chairman of the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Ben Lange To Receive Inaugural After-School All-Stars Champion Award
Grovel ALERT!: Just Say Yes’ “Reaching New Heights”
Just Say Yes' Dan Bailey just sent word about Tuesday night's "Reaching New Heights" fundraising supper at The Statler — "We were set up for 400 and had to add five tables, putting us at 450. All of our tables are sold out, but we do have a few seats at a couple of tables around the room."In addition to joining Honorary Co-Chairs Tavia and Clark Hunt and hearing former … [Read more...] about Grovel ALERT!: Just Say Yes’ “Reaching New Heights”
Grovel Alert: Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
Strongly suggest that you take a break from dying your Easter eggs, if you haven’t gotten your tickets to Monday’s North Star Luncheon at the Dallas Country Club.Event Co-Chairs Susan Jenevein and Candace Winslow just sent word that the Family Compass fundraiser featuring a conversation with former WFAA anchor Gloria Campos is nearly filled to capacity.During … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
Dates And Locations For 2019 North Texas Giving Day Kick-Off Events Announced
While the Easter bunny is finishing up his/her hunt-and-find goodies for Sunday, the Communities Foundation of Texas team is getting ready to line up beneficiaries for the 2019 North Texas Giving Day. Sure, the legendary fundraising day isn’t until September (Thursday, September 19, to be exact), but they’ve scheduled area kick-off events to help fingers-crossed beneficiaries … [Read more...] about Dates And Locations For 2019 North Texas Giving Day Kick-Off Events Announced
JUST IN: HP Mayor Margo And Bill Goodwin To Serve As 2019 Celebrating Women Honorary Co-Chairs
2019 Celebrating Women Chair Laura Downing and her Underwriting Chair Cheryl Joyner are being very cagey about their plans for the Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation fundraiser to fight breast cancer. While they are staying tightlipped about the speaker, they did share news about the honorary co-chairs for the luncheon at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, October … [Read more...] about JUST IN: HP Mayor Margo And Bill Goodwin To Serve As 2019 Celebrating Women Honorary Co-Chairs
NorthStar Luncheon Reveals Tolleson Wealth Management As Presenting Sponsor But Only A Few Places Left
NorthStar Luncheon Co-Chairs Susan Jenevein and Candace Winslow just revealed a double-doozy of news about the Family Compass luncheon on Monday, April 22, at the Dallas Country Club.First, Tolleson Wealth Management has come on board as the presenting sponsor.According to Family Compass Executive Director Ona Foster, “We are so grateful to Tolleson Wealth … [Read more...] about NorthStar Luncheon Reveals Tolleson Wealth Management As Presenting Sponsor But Only A Few Places Left
Little Patty Heaton Is Bringing Her Big Message To Buckner International’s “Hope For Children” Fundraiser
Little Patty Heaton (she’s just 5’2”) had all the signs of going into the journalism business. Her dad, Chuck Heaton, was a sportswriter for the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Her brother, Michael Heaton, wrote a column entitled “Minister of Culture” at the Plain Dealer. Why, she even edited news film at Cleveland’s ABC affiliate in college and did a stint at People Magazine.But … [Read more...] about Little Patty Heaton Is Bringing Her Big Message To Buckner International’s “Hope For Children” Fundraiser
A-Rod Hits It Out Of The Park At Destiny Award Luncheon For St. Philip’s School And Community Center
Alex Rodriguez, who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball for teams including the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners and New York Yankees, is said to be one of MLB's greatest players of all time. But what people remember most about his appearance for Dallas' St. Philip's School and Community Center is what a prince of a fellow he was. "A-Rod came to the patron party at Ashlee … [Read more...] about A-Rod Hits It Out Of The Park At Destiny Award Luncheon For St. Philip’s School And Community Center
Ret. Admiral William McRaven Was Large And In Charge At 2019 Visionary Luncheon
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
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