When asked his #1 piece of advice, Shark Tanker Daymond John’s answer is simply “Never stop learning.” While the self-made multi-millionaire never went to college (“I couldn’t afford it.”), his education came from every day encounters.According to Daymond, “While working at Red Lobster, I was always listening, asking questions and learning about the business from wait … [Read more...] about Shark Tank’s Daymond John Will Be Serving Up Lessons On Success At Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
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Sold-Out Alert!: 2019 Mad Hatter’s Tea
There good news and not-so-good news to report. If you have got your tickets for the 2019 Mad Hatter’s Tea’s “Golden Days of Hollywood” on Thursday, April 11, at the Dallas Arboretum, you are now in the stage of either finalizing your design with your chapeau creator or warming up your glue gun for a do-it-yourself topper.Remember, the categories this year are:Best … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: 2019 Mad Hatter’s Tea
Grovel Alert!: 2019 Chick Lit Luncheon
Spring officially flew in at 4:58 p.m. today. In addition to robins fluttering in the hood, the 2019 Chick Lit Luncheon Co-Chairs Leigh Anne Haugh and Amy Hegi and Honorary Chair Amy Prestidge are springing a couple of major updates about the Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser on Friday, April 12.Joining TV wunderkind/new dad Andy Cohen on stage for a chat will … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert!: 2019 Chick Lit Luncheon
JUST IN: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Women And Plans Announced
The 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed plans were just revealed at Neiman Marcus Downtown. Taking place at NM’s flagship store on Friday, September 13, the collection of ladies making up the Ten Best Dressed will be Delilah Boyd, Lisa Cooley, Tiffany Divis, Jennifer Dix, Cate Ford, Cara French, Amy Hegi, Karla McKinley, Amy Prestidge and Kimberly Schlegel … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Women And Plans Announced
2019 Room To Grow To Showcase Spring Fashion Trends And Honor A Dec My Room Recipient
When Kirsa Williams signed up to be a Dec My Room volunteer at Children’s Medical Center, she had no idea that she was laying the groundwork for her own family. In helping to "create a healing place” for young patients having to stay for prolonged amounts of time, she was like any volunteer. Kirsa just wanted to help, with no plan of being the recipient of the work.But then … [Read more...] about 2019 Room To Grow To Showcase Spring Fashion Trends And Honor A Dec My Room Recipient
Award-Winning Actress Marlee Matlin Signs On For Rainbow Day’s 2019 Pot Of Gold Luncheon
Marlee Matlin is no stranger to North Texas. The movie star has made a couple of appearances in the past year. Well known for winning an Academy Award for her film debut in “Children of a Lesser God” and having lost her hearing at the age of 18 months, she has overcome another challenge – childhood abuse.In her book, “I’ll Scream Later” she told how she realized that being … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Actress Marlee Matlin Signs On For Rainbow Day’s 2019 Pot Of Gold Luncheon
JUST IN: 20th Anniversary Celebrating Women New Logo And Details Revealed
After a restful spring break, the news is popping in for area fundraising. First to break is the 20th anniversary of Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation’s Celebrating Women Luncheon. Luncheon Chair Laura Downing and her Underwriting Chair Cheryl Joyner have not only already picked the date — Friday, October 11 — and the location — the Hilton Anatole, they’ve also had a new … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 20th Anniversary Celebrating Women New Logo And Details Revealed
The Wilkinson Center Showed Its Appreciation For Can Do! Luncheon Patrons At A Private Reception
With the the annual Wilkinson Center fundraiser at the Dallas Country Club less that a month away, 2019 Can Do! Luncheon Chair Linda Secrest celebrated the underwriters and awardees on Tuesday, February 19, at Lisa and Clay Cooley's estate. Here's a report from the field:The Wilkinson Center’s Can Do! Luncheon Chair Linda Secrest was joined by patrons and supporters at a … [Read more...] about The Wilkinson Center Showed Its Appreciation For Can Do! Luncheon Patrons At A Private Reception
Grovel Alert: 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon
Despite their smiles, 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon Chair Beth Layton and her sidekick Underwriting Chair Nancy Carter along with Callier Center Foundation Board Chair Tricia George are starting to worry about UT at Dallas’ Callier Center for Communication Disorders fundraiser. With the luncheon at the Dallas Country Club a month away, there are only two tables left for guests to … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon
AI In Healthcare Was On The Menu For Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation Luncheon
What did China have to do with the Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation Board quarterly luncheon on Tuesday, February 12? More about that later.The gathering of the guests like Trisha Wilson, Jill Smith, Charlie Brindell Jr., Dr. Bob Gunby, Julie Turner, Barry Andrews, Jim Lozier, Keenan Delaney, Steve Lieberman, Peggy and Dr. Leonard Riggs, Pierce Allman, Bob Kaminski … [Read more...] about AI In Healthcare Was On The Menu For Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation Luncheon
St. Valentine’s Day Fundraiser Filled NorthPark’s Tented Ballroom Despite Ma Nature’s Pulling A Fast (And Cold) One
As 2019 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show emcee Clarice Tinsley pointed out on Thursday, February 7, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Texas’ fundraiser has had been held in all types of weather. As she spoke those words, vets chuckled and recalled those days of torrential rain and ice storms. And they figured the 2019 event would probably go down in the … [Read more...] about St. Valentine’s Day Fundraiser Filled NorthPark’s Tented Ballroom Despite Ma Nature’s Pulling A Fast (And Cold) One