In this time when everything from shopping to auctions have gone online, the Kappa Alpha Theta Dallas Alumnae Chapter tried something different last year for a fundraiser — a bingo party. The “numbers game” wasn’t necessarily new. In fact it was ages old. But over the years its popularity had waned a bit with the advent of electronic games and other high-tech … [Read more...] about The Dallas Theta Alumnae And Their Pals Are Game To Take A Chance At Brook Hollow
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Jubilee Park And Center’s Major Donors Learn Specialized Student Support Program Highlights
Major supporters of Jubilee Park and Center attended a cocktail reception at Kathy and Harlan Crow's library on Wednesday, September 19. A highlight of the evening was Jubilee Park CEO Ben Leal's reporting on the findings from the Specialized Student Support (S3) Program that resulted from last year's 20th anniversary gala. Here is a report from the field:Jubilee Park … [Read more...] about Jubilee Park And Center’s Major Donors Learn Specialized Student Support Program Highlights
Insider Tips: 2018 Cattle Baron’s Ball Hints For Online Bidding And Saturday Partying
As the rains return and continue to fall this afternoon, the 100 Cattle Baronesses have been hard at work at Gilley’s preparing for Saturday night’s mega-fundraiser. 2018 CBB Co-Chairs Katy Bock and Jonika Nix have been in heavy negotiations with Mother Nature to clear the skies for the festivities that include Charlie Daniels on the Winston and Strawn Live Auction Stage and … [Read more...] about Insider Tips: 2018 Cattle Baron’s Ball Hints For Online Bidding And Saturday Partying
Tablescapes Reception Sparkled With Diamonds, Danielle Rollins And Donated Raffle Goodies
Bishop Lynch grad Danielle Rollins was back in town on Wednesday, September 19, for the 2018 Kappa Kappa Gamma Tablescapes reception at Eiseman Jewelers. Despite not being a Kappa, the nationally recognized lifestyle expert felt right at home with blonde keyholders Tablescapes Co-chairs Sandy Ammons and Peggy Meyer. And while Kappa sister/Co-Chair Kris Terry wasn’t able to make … [Read more...] about Tablescapes Reception Sparkled With Diamonds, Danielle Rollins And Donated Raffle Goodies
Cattle Baron’s Live Auction Item #21: Grey Goose And Film*
The Sundance Film Festival is considered the Super Bowl of film festivals with legendary filmmakers and upcoming change makers previewing, discussing and just plain hanging out in Park City, Utah. The 19th-century silver mining boomtown becomes the place to see and be seen. The winner of this 2018 Cattle Baron's Ball live auction package along with three pals will be part of … [Read more...] about Cattle Baron’s Live Auction Item #21: Grey Goose And Film*
KidneyTexas Patrons Got A Sneak Preview Of The Runway Report Live Auction And Raffle Items
While the rappers were settling at home at Escada on Wednesday, September 19, for Equest Women’s Auxiliary, the KidneyTexas Inc.’s Runway Report patrons were gathered at Bernadette Schaeffler’s home.There was no way any uninvited guests would cross the threshold of Bernadette’s homestead thanks to a uniformed guard at the driveway.Honorary Co-Chairs Lisa Cooley and Bela … [Read more...] about KidneyTexas Patrons Got A Sneak Preview Of The Runway Report Live Auction And Raffle Items
Molly Bogen Is The Kevin Bacon Of Six Degrees Of Separation For Nonprofit Executive Changes
Talk about six degrees of separation in North Texas nonprofit corner offices, and Molly Bogen is the common thread. Where to start? At the beginning, of course!When Molly retired as CEO of The Senior Source after more than 40 years, Cortney Nicolato took over the reins of the operation back in January 2016. But it seems that Cortney’s stay turned out to be a bit shorter … [Read more...] about Molly Bogen Is The Kevin Bacon Of Six Degrees Of Separation For Nonprofit Executive Changes
Equest Style Show Patron Party Had Some Unexpected High-Flying Guests
The Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show is a little gem in the world of fashion fundraisers. It’s the type of group and event that Emily Post would use as an example of being strictly top drawer and proper. So, the patron party at Highland Park Village's Escada salon on Wednesday, September 19, had all the initial appearances of being business as usual, with its … [Read more...] about Equest Style Show Patron Party Had Some Unexpected High-Flying Guests
Cattle Baron’s Live Auction Item #20: Cowboy Country Is Airbus Country*
As traditional as cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie, the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving game has become a staple of the holiday. However, only a few know the luxury of watching the game from the suites above let along being on the field during the warmup. Alas, even those folks suffer the traffic hassles of arriving at AT&T Stadium. But the winner of this 2018 Cattle Baron's … [Read more...] about Cattle Baron’s Live Auction Item #20: Cowboy Country Is Airbus Country*
Dallas Symphony Gala Launched The Season’s Formal Hoop-la With Everything From Butterflies to Buc-ee’s
Some of the black-tie guests got a bit of sticker shock when they arrived at the Meyerson Symphony Center on Saturday, September 15, for the Dallas Symphony Gala 2018. In addition to the parking ticket, they were told, “That’ll be $25.” Traditionally, upper-echelon formal events in Dallas that charge $500 per person provide complimentary parking. Some were caught off guard; … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Gala Launched The Season’s Formal Hoop-la With Everything From Butterflies to Buc-ee’s
Cattle Baron’s Live Auction Item #19: Sapphire In The City*
This 2018 Cattle Baron's Ball live auction package may be the ultimate memento from the Saturday, October 20th "Sapphires and Spurs." While anybody can snag a pair of spurs, only the winner will wear a 6.06 carat sapphire selected by Diamonds Direct. To enhance the beauty of this magnificent gem, the winner and friend will be flown to NYC to join world-renowned jewelry designer … [Read more...] about Cattle Baron’s Live Auction Item #19: Sapphire In The City*