According to Camp Summit CEO Carla R. Weiland, The Jim And Linda Teague Golf Tournament benefiting Camp Summit for 26 years was originally scheduled for Monday, April 27. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we had to cancel but are happy to announce we have rescheduled for Monday, August 31, at Bear Creek Golf Club. The tournament begins at 8:30am with a shotgun start. Our … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Camp Summit’s Jim And Linda Teague Golf Tournament
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Canceled Event SOS: Belle And Sparrows’ Birdies For Belles
According to Belle and Sparrows Co-Founders Lynde Griggs and Tiffany Savage, Belle and Sparrows is a by women for women non-profit that serves marginalized and under-resourced women both locally and globally by: teaching skills for economic sustainability, providing encouragement to women who brave the struggles of poverty, addiction recovery, abuse and incarceration-all … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Belle And Sparrows’ Birdies For Belles
MySweetKindness: Madeline Yeaman
According to Madeline Yeaman, SPCA of Texas volunteer Jorja Williams has been spending her free time being friendly to felines at the shelter. Using recycled cardboard boxes, paper, string and a lot of creativity, Jorja create one-of-a-kind cat houses that make shelters cats feel a little more at home. The amount of time, effort and love that she puts into each and every … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Madeline Yeaman
March 20 Update Of Cancellations, Reschedules And Closures Plus An Offer For Help
Between Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to limit gatherings statewide to 10 people until Friday, April 3, and many folks just returning to North Texas from spring break, today changes of plans were at a minimum. Whew! However, next week may result in more adjustments with folks putting their heads together. So, let’s enjoy a relatively quiet Friday with less than a handful of … [Read more...] about March 20 Update Of Cancellations, Reschedules And Closures Plus An Offer For Help
Dallas Opera Women’s Board Honored Patsy Miller Donosky With Founders Award, Family, Friends And Flourish
The selection of Patsy Miller Donosky for the 2020 Juanita and Henry S. Miller Jr. Founders Award seemed as natural as singing in the Winspear. Afterall, her folks Juanita and Henry S. Miller Jr. co-founded The Dallas Opera way back in the 1950s. But Patsy had earned her operatic stripes purely on her own. From being a child traveling by train with her mother and her brother … [Read more...] about Dallas Opera Women’s Board Honored Patsy Miller Donosky With Founders Award, Family, Friends And Flourish
2020 Children’s Cancer Fund Models Were Announced With Super Bowl Champs And A “Golden” Surprise
Marianne Staubach may be the wife of two-time Super Bowl quarterback/real estate magnate Roger Staubach and the mother of Dallas City Councilperson Jennifer Staubach Gates, but on Tuesday, January 7, she was a chauffeur and a NorthPark personal shopper. It seems that husband Roger was still off-limits in the driving category following his hip replacement surgery a few weeks … [Read more...] about 2020 Children’s Cancer Fund Models Were Announced With Super Bowl Champs And A “Golden” Surprise
Awards For Excellence Luncheon Recognized Those Embracing The Importance Of The Past
The Dallas Historical Society adjusted its annual Awards For Excellence Luncheon at the Fairmont on Thursday, November 21, to streamline the presentation of the Dallas History Makers. Gone was the VIP reception. Instead, the awardees were part of the pre-luncheon reception in the lobby outside the Regency Ballroom with portraits of the recipients by Holt Haynsworth. Looking … [Read more...] about Awards For Excellence Luncheon Recognized Those Embracing The Importance Of The Past
MySweetWishList: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s
According to Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Founder Leslie Ann Crozier, “My initial wish is simple-that Alzheimer’s disease would go away. But, since that is probably not going to happen in 2020, there are some thoughts to ponder. Here are some startling facts that demonstrate the why we should all be concerned: “Last year, someone died every 66 seconds with Alzheimer’s … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s
MySweetWishList: American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Luncheon
According to 2020 Go Red For Women Luncheon Dallas Host Committee Co-Chairs Nancy Gopez and Mary Parker, “Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined. Heart disease and stroke can affect a woman at any age, including Mary Parker and me. “In 2011, Mary invited me to attend the American Heart … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Luncheon
Changing The Odds Dinner Speaker Bryan Stevenson Kicks Off Two-Day Conference For Momentous Institute
To kick off the Momentous Institute's annual Changing the Odds annual conference (Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25), a dinner chaired by Ann Shaw and Carlos Peña was held at the Omni Dallas on Wednesday, October 23. Featuring Equal Justice Initiative Founder/Executive Director Bryan Stevenson as the keynote speaker, the crowd of more than 400 included Salesmanship … [Read more...] about Changing The Odds Dinner Speaker Bryan Stevenson Kicks Off Two-Day Conference For Momentous Institute
First Ladies’ Bruncheon Had Guests Tipping Their Hats To People And Organizations Fighting Domestic Violence
Belo Mansion was the site of a heady experience on the morning of Saturday, October 5, for Genesis Women's Shelter and Support's third annual First Ladies' Bruncheon. Thanks to Event Chair Effie Dennison, Event Planning Co-Chairs Vickie Bates and Charlotte Berry and their committee of 50, the ballroom was filled with ladies wearing beautiful hats to salute the people and … [Read more...] about First Ladies’ Bruncheon Had Guests Tipping Their Hats To People And Organizations Fighting Domestic Violence