There was a time when Earvin “Magic” Johnson was not the legendary point guard for the LA Lakers. Rather, he was just one of several children living with their folks in Lansing, Michigan, where his dad, Earvin Johnson Sr., worked two jobs — on the assembly line at General Motors and collecting garbage. His mom, Christine Johnson, was a school custodian during the day and took … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Basketball Legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson To Keynote Family Gateway’s Fifth Annual Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
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JUST IN: Sunie Solomon And Amy Turner To Co-Chair 2018 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon
Two former Cattle Baron’s Ball chairs are partnering up to co-chair The Family Place’s 2018 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon. The two are Amy Turner, who chaired CBB in 2005, and Sunie Solmon, who just finished up last year’s CBB. According to The Family Place CEO Paige Flink, “We are so honored to have Amy and Sunie spearheading this year’s Texas Trailblazer … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Sunie Solomon And Amy Turner To Co-Chair 2018 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon
JUST IN: Plans Announced For The Senior Source’s 25th Anniversary Spirit Of Generations Award
Despite July’s heat making a premature arrival in May, fundraiser keep churning out the news. The latest comes from Beth Thoele. You know her. She chaired the Wilkinson Center’s Can Do! Lunch in 2017 and the Callier Cares Luncheon this past April. Well, the gal evidently lives for lunch and has signed on board to chair The Senior Source’s 25th Anniversary Spirit of Generations … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Plans Announced For The Senior Source’s 25th Anniversary Spirit Of Generations Award
Grovel Alert: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show And Luncheon
2018 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Claire Emanuelson and CCB Fashion Show Chair Heather Esping are just about to close the reservation book for the Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show And Luncheon. There are just six places left ranging from $2,000-$2,500. If you’ve put it off til the last minute, your seconds are running out. So, stop hemming and hawing around and lock down … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show And Luncheon
Linda Secrest To Chair 2019 Can Do! Luncheon For The Wilkinson Center
While the bean counters are still tabulating the amount netted at The Wilkinson Center’s Can Do! Luncheon held earlier this month at the Dallas Country Club, Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder sent word that plans are already underway for next year’s fundraiser. First of all, the event is being moved to March… Monday, March 4 to be exact. It will be … [Read more...] about Linda Secrest To Chair 2019 Can Do! Luncheon For The Wilkinson Center
DSOL’s Fashion Notes Luncheon And Style Show To Feature Korshak Fashions And Honor Lela Rose With Fashion Notes Designer Award
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League President Lisa Loy Laughlin has just revealed plans for DSOL’s Fashion Notes Luncheon and Style Show. She’s arranged to have Amy Turner serve as event chair and Dianne Etheredge and her daughter Meagan Etheredge Sells as honorary co-chairs for the fundraiser at The Fairmont Dallas’ Venetian Room. Providing the fall … [Read more...] about DSOL’s Fashion Notes Luncheon And Style Show To Feature Korshak Fashions And Honor Lela Rose With Fashion Notes Designer Award
JUST IN: Northwood Woman’s Club “Gives It Away” To The Tune Of $297,000
Despite the temperatures settling in past the 90-degree mark, it was Christmas time at Bent Tree County Club today. After a year of fundraising, the Northwood Woman's Club presented checks totaling $297,000 to the following very happy nonprofits: Attitudes and Attire — $31,500 Callier Center for Communication Disorders — $40,500 Cristo Rey Dallas — $47,000 Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Northwood Woman’s Club “Gives It Away” To The Tune Of $297,000
Equest Fashion Show And Luncheon Guests Celebrated Plans For The Equest Fundraiser With The Mini-Ambassadors At Ralph Lauren
Regardless of the day, finding a parking place at Highland Park Village at dusk is like trying to find a contact lens in a shag rug. But on Tuesday, April 24, the Equest mini-ambassadors had absolutely no problem. They just planted their hooves on the sidewalk in front of Ralph Lauren and accommodated one and all for photo opps. Amazingly the twosome looked flawless despite … [Read more...] about Equest Fashion Show And Luncheon Guests Celebrated Plans For The Equest Fundraiser With The Mini-Ambassadors At Ralph Lauren
2018 Visionary Women Luncheon Bridged The Generations To Celebrate Claire Cunningham, Natalie Morin And Sarah Jones
Over the past 125 year the Juliette Fowler Communities has grown from the late Juliette Fowler’s original focus on orphans to include seniors, rehabilitation and young women who have aged out of the foster care system. Today it touches all generations from babies to seniors. Perhaps that’s why the makeup of the 700 guests in the Omni Dallas Hotel's Trinity Ballroom perfectly … [Read more...] about 2018 Visionary Women Luncheon Bridged The Generations To Celebrate Claire Cunningham, Natalie Morin And Sarah Jones
More Than 200 Lunched In NorthPark’s Neiman Marcus Courtyard To “Dec My Room”
The weather was tailor-made for an outdoor lunch on Wednesday, April 18, and Room To Grow Co-Chairs Kim Bannister, Jamie Sanger and Andrea Weber along with NorthPark Co-Chairs Kristen Gibbins and Andrea Nayfa took full advantage of it. Among the sculptures in the shaded Neiman Marcus Courtyard at NorthPark Center, the ladies were joined by more than 200 of their pals to hear … [Read more...] about More Than 200 Lunched In NorthPark’s Neiman Marcus Courtyard To “Dec My Room”
Callier Cares Luncheon Celebrated With Surprise Announcements, Awards And Benji’s Story
The 7th Annal Callier Cares Luncheon at the Dallas Country Club was a group hug on Tuesday, April 17. VIPs gathered in the Founders’ Room with Barbara and John Stuart, Dee Wyly, Jill Rowlett, Ann Dyer, Honorary Co-Chair Joyce Lacerte and her sister Roxann Vyazmensky, Richard Neely, Nancy Carter, Louise Griffeth, Pam Perella, Lynn McBee and Lisa Cooley. On the terrace … [Read more...] about Callier Cares Luncheon Celebrated With Surprise Announcements, Awards And Benji’s Story