Earlier today, something really big got broken at Truluck's. It took place as the Cattle Baron's Ball committee of volunteers gathered for their annual fall luncheon. As in years past, two traditions were honored. One was the CBB vets officially welcoming the newest members. This year the newbies, including Dana Arnold, Lindsey Bauer, Ellie Campion, Sharon Lee Clark, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The 50th Cattle Baron’s Ball Broke Previous Records With A $5.5M+ Check
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JUST IN: Banking Exec/Fundraising Champ Mary Martha Pickens Named 2025 Crystal Charity Ball Chair-Elect
While some folks are just now putting plans together for the current holiday season, other farsighted non-profits are in the final stages of locking down activities for 2024. On the other hand, the Crystal Charity Ball ladies have gazed into their “crystal ball” and have announced that Mary Martha Pickens will chair the 2025 ball. The multi-talented Mary Martha has quite … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Banking Exec/Fundraising Champ Mary Martha Pickens Named 2025 Crystal Charity Ball Chair-Elect
JUST IN: Ten New Cattle Baronesses Have Been Announced
With Cattle Baron's Ball accountants tallying up the funds raised last month at the 50th CBB for the American Cancer Society of North Texas, 2023-2024/aka CBB's 50th Anniversary Co-Chairs Marjon Henderson and Lora Farris have just revealed the newest CBB class of recruits. The newbies include Dana Arnold, Lindsey Bauer, Ellie Campion, Sharon Lee Clark, Hayden Lawson … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Ten New Cattle Baronesses Have Been Announced
JUST IN: 2023 Sweetheart Ball’s Record-Breaker Net And Chair 2025 Ball Revealed
As The Sweetheart Ball committee gathered yesterday at 1996 Ball Chair Alinda Wikert's home, the battle against heart disease ramped up with news. 2024 Ball Chair Heather Washburne congratulated 2023 Chair Amy Prestidge for "the successful and beautiful 2023 Sweetheart Ball" for providing "a record-breaking $2.7M for cardiovascular research" at UT Southwestern … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Sweetheart Ball’s Record-Breaker Net And Chair 2025 Ball Revealed
New Friends New Life Celebrates 25 Years With Kerry Washington At A Sold-Out Luncheon
It was 25 years ago that a group of women at Preston Road Church of Christ decided to do more than acknowledge the sex trade industry. While it wasn’t as headline-making as other issues of the late 1990s, it was more than an eye-opening situation. It was a blight that needed to have light shone on how women and even children were being victimized by a multimillion-dollar … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life Celebrates 25 Years With Kerry Washington At A Sold-Out Luncheon
Deadline Nears For Texas Women’s Foundation’s Maura And Young Leaders Nominations
Many folks don't take action until the deadline is just around the corner. But the deadline for the Texas Women's Foundation's nominations for the Maura Women Helping Women and Young Leaders Awards is a little more than a week away — Tuesday, October 31, to be exact. Recognized at the Leadership Forum and Awards Celebration on Tuesday, April 30, at the Omni Dallas Hotel, the … [Read more...] about Deadline Nears For Texas Women’s Foundation’s Maura And Young Leaders Nominations
Texas Women’s Foundation Focuses On “Real Change” For Women And Girls At Its Annual Luncheon
Empowering Texas women and girls was the order of the day on Tuesday, September 26, when the Texas Women's Foundation held its 38th Annual Luncheon. Titled "Past, Present and Future," the fundraiser attracted nearly 1,000 guests to the Hilton Anatole Dallas. The empowerment theme was established from the get-go, when Tiffany Solano and the Highland Park Lads and Lassies … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation Focuses On “Real Change” For Women And Girls At Its Annual Luncheon
2023 Cattle Baron’s Ball Baronesses Are Gearing Up For An “Iconic” Sold-Out Fundraiser
The 2023 Cattle Baron's Ball baronesses have donned their turquoise T-shirts and are prepping Southfork for Saturday night’s shindig. In addition to the committee of 100 volunteers on hand schlepping and arranging all types of goodies, some of the former CBB chairs — Cindy Turner (2000), Amy Turner (2005), Olivia Kearney (2006), Tanya Foster (2008), Kristi Hoyl (2010), Jennifer … [Read more...] about 2023 Cattle Baron’s Ball Baronesses Are Gearing Up For An “Iconic” Sold-Out Fundraiser
JUST IN: Kathie King To Receive Margot Perot Service Award At 2024 SAWA Fashion Show
Now that the 2023 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Dallas’ (SAWA) Fashion Show’s recording-breaking check has been put to good use by The Salvation Army of North Texas, 2023-2024 SAWA President Candace Winslow and 2024 Fashion Show and Luncheon Chair Shannon Graham have added new details for the fundraiser. As reported last week, the event will return to the Meyerson on … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Kathie King To Receive Margot Perot Service Award At 2024 SAWA Fashion Show
The Sweetheart Ball Committee Adds Six New Members To Raise Funds For Cardiology Research
2024 Sweetheart Ball Chair Heather Washburne has announced the addition of six new members to the organization that raises funds for cardiology research. Joining the group are Susan Butt, Charlyn Holmes, Kari Schlegel Kloewer, Meredith Land Moore, Elizabeth Augur Taylor and Amy Abboud Aware. According to Heather, “We are excited to have these amazing … [Read more...] about The Sweetheart Ball Committee Adds Six New Members To Raise Funds For Cardiology Research
Attitudes And Attire Needs A Hand For A “Pursing” Inventory Situation
Attitudes And Attire has been known for ages for providing everything from clothes to even dental assistance for women trying to emerge from hard times to fulfilled lives. Their clients have come from all walks of life, from military vets to the homeless and those recovering from abusive relationships and drug abuse. But to allow these women to make not just a … [Read more...] about Attitudes And Attire Needs A Hand For A “Pursing” Inventory Situation