Unlike former Dallas Police Chief David Brown, Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott hasn’t exactly been making the speaking rounds. Perhaps that’s why Wednesday’s “2nd Annual Rising Stars Luncheon” benefiting After-School All-Stars North Texas is nearing SRO status at the Dallas Country Club. According to ASAS North Texas Board Chair Ben Lange, the fundraiser that … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2nd Annual Rising Stars Luncheon
After-School All-Stars North Texas
World-Class Sprinter Michael Johnson Tells Of His Own Personal “After-School All-Star”
Newlyweds D’Andra Simmons Lock and Jeremy Lock opened their home for the After-School All-Stars North Texas annual benefit with guests spilling out the front door. But what would one expect when Event Co-Chairs Kersten Rettig and Clark Knippers arranged to have native son/sports hero Michael Johnson as the keynote speaker. Despite having won four Olympic Gold medals and … [Read more...] about World-Class Sprinter Michael Johnson Tells Of His Own Personal “After-School All-Star”
Change Of Plans: After-School, All-Stars Party
Michael Johnson is a very cool dude. But you already knew that. He’s a hunky Four-Star Olympian, a Baylor Bear and all-around good guy. But he’s also a fellow in great demand. For that reason, After-School All-Stars North Texas Party Co-Chair Kersten Rettig and hubby Clark Knippers had to accommodate Michael’s schedule. So, there’s been a change of date taken place. What’s … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans: After-School, All-Stars Party
Pitch Your Nonprofit: After-School All-Stars North Texas
According to After-School All-Stars North Texas Executive Director Betsy Orton, "What was your favorite after-school activity when you were growing up? Art? Dance? Theater? Sports? "At After-School All-Stars North Texas, we make it possible for low-income and at-risk students to have engaging after-school education and enrichment programs. Our school-based program means … [Read more...] about Pitch Your Nonprofit: After-School All-Stars North Texas