The late W.C. Fields once shared these words of advice about scene stealers: "Never work with children and animals." That theory proved true to form at the Callier Cares Luncheon at "a local country club" on Monday, April 7. Only in this case, the munchkin only stole the hearts of the 300 in attendance, with nary a complaint in the room. From the morning's VIP gathering in a … [Read more...] about A Little Scene Stealer Hijacked The Callier Cares Luncheon To Everyone’s Delight
Angie Kadesky
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Cheryl Joyner’s Farewell Tea
For The Crystal Charity Ball committee of 100 volunteers, there is one event that annually takes place that's an oddity of sorts. The past months of fundraising have wound up with the grand finale celebration taking place on the first Saturday in December. Almost immediately the outgoing chair has cleaned out her office and the incoming chair starts moving in and assembling … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Cheryl Joyner’s Farewell Tea
2024 Crystal Charity Ball’s New York Holiday Was One For The Memory Books
After years of observing previous Crystal Charity Balls, 2024 CCB Chair Cheryl Joyner smartly decided to make the guests' arrival go more smoothly for her fundraising gala, themed "New York Holiday," on Saturday, December 7, at the Hilton Anatole Dallas. In a nutshell, event photographers and servers with drink trays were asked to stay away from the entrance as the evening's … [Read more...] about 2024 Crystal Charity Ball’s New York Holiday Was One For The Memory Books
Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Silver Anniversary Served Up Past “Thrivers” And Future Possibilities
Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation's 25th Celebrating Women Luncheon anniversary was a poignant progress report of the battle against breast cancer, with very real people from all walks of life who have been faced with this daunting disease. Starting off with the VIP reception in the Hilton Anatole's Wedgwood Room on Friday, October 18, the event was a combination of … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Silver Anniversary Served Up Past “Thrivers” And Future Possibilities
Debbie And Nickey Oates Arrived Just In Time To Host 25th Anniversary Celebrating Women Patron Party
Debbie and Nickey Oates had just returned from a couple of weeks in Italy to host Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation's (BSWDF) 2024 Celebrating Women patron party on Wednesday, October 16. The night could not have been more perfect at the Oates estate as the mallard ducks settled along the pond just a few feet away from the pond's centerpiece fountain as The Super Moon … [Read more...] about Debbie And Nickey Oates Arrived Just In Time To Host 25th Anniversary Celebrating Women Patron Party
JUST IN: 2024 “Doing The Most Good Luncheon” Leadership, Speaker And Details Revealed
The early birds are already checking things off their upcoming holiday must-do list like ordering a turkey for Thanksgiving, checking out holiday cards to mail, shopping for gifts and having outfits prepared for the party season. One annual holiday occasion needs to be added to the calendar — The Salvation Army Of North Texas’ “Doing The Most Good” Luncheon. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 “Doing The Most Good Luncheon” Leadership, Speaker And Details Revealed
2024 Cattle Baron’s Ball Underwriters Overcame Traffic Hassles To Enjoy “Swexan” Hospitality
With the 2024 Cattle Baron's Ball less than four weeks away, the CBB underwriters were honored at the elegant Hotel Swexan on Thursday, September 5. The only problem was getting there. In addition to the usual drive-home, there was the addition of the Katy Trail 5K gobbling up a lane along Turtle Creek Boulevard and heading to the finish line near the Harwood District … [Read more...] about 2024 Cattle Baron’s Ball Underwriters Overcame Traffic Hassles To Enjoy “Swexan” Hospitality
Celebrating Women Invitations Had Volunteers Handy With Pens To Address Envelopes
Despite not knowing the speaker for the Celebrating Women's 25th Anniversary Silver Jubilee Luncheon, both former chairs (Laura Downing, Margo Goodwin and Carol Seay) and volunteers like (Carol Dalton, Angie Kadesky, Pat McCall, Pam McCallum and Connie Yates), gathered around Felicia Powell's dinner table on Thursday, August 1. With pen in hand, the gals addressed envelopes for … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women Invitations Had Volunteers Handy With Pens To Address Envelopes
Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen Learned How One Of Their Own Had ♥-ed NY
When one becomes a Crystal Charity Ball chair, the past years of fundraising tales tend to become word-of-mouth, hand-me-downs. It is at the annual former chairmen's supper when memories are shared and compared. But somewhere along the line, one of the CCB chair's legendary accomplishments in the world of advertising and the international flair of her ball had been remembered … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen Learned How One Of Their Own Had ♥-ed NY
$8,861,131 In Grants Were Presented To The 2023 Eight Crystal Charity Beneficiaries
There were some very happy campers at Highland Park Village's Mockingbird Room on Thursday, March 7. The occasion was the presentation of checks to the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball beneficiaries by 2023 CCB Chair Angie Kadesky and 2023 Underwriting Chair Mary Martha Pickens. Here's a report from the field: “It was dark and stormy night” to borrow a remarkably familiar passage … [Read more...] about $8,861,131 In Grants Were Presented To The 2023 Eight Crystal Charity Beneficiaries
2023 Crystal Charity Ball Dazzled With A “Starry Night” And “Simply Irresistible” Sound
On the night of Saturday, December 9, the Hilton Anatole's regular guests, many of them families clad in shorts and swimsuits, looked a bit startled as they walked through the lobby that was a “masterpiece” of people, fashion and décor. The picture-perfect scene was the setting for the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball. The evening's theme, “Masterpieces in the Making,” had ginned … [Read more...] about 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Dazzled With A “Starry Night” And “Simply Irresistible” Sound