If Dallas has a sweetheart, it’s Lindalyn Adams. And while, as one person said, she may not have been a native Dallasite, she got here as fast as possible. And in Lindalyn's case, she was three months old when her folks brought her to Big D. But from that time on she has been on a mission to celebrate and protect Dallas’ legacy. On Wednesday, September 11, more than 100 … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Groups Honor Lindalyn Adams With Her Portrait At Old Red Courthouse
Bill Helmbrecht
2018 Award Of Excellence In Community Service Recipients Were Honored With A Patron Reception
The rain took the day off on Thursday, October 18, so naturally the fundraisers took full advantage of the opportunity. While Lisa and Clay Cooley’s complex played host to Hope Supply’s 4th annual fundraiser and a well-known couple opened their digs near Klyde Warren Park for fall cocktails (translation: a get-together for a local politico), the Dallas Historical Society … [Read more...] about 2018 Award Of Excellence In Community Service Recipients Were Honored With A Patron Reception
JUST IN: 37th Annual Awards For Excellence Luncheon Awardees Revealed
And the announcements just keep rolling in! Dallas Historical Society President Bill Helmbrecht just revealed plans for the 37th Awards for Excellence Luncheon and the 2018 Awards for Excellence (AFE) in Community Service honorees. As reported earlier, the annual fundraiser will be held on Thursday, November 1, at the Fairmont Dallas. This year the presenting sponsor will be … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 37th Annual Awards For Excellence Luncheon Awardees Revealed
JUST IN: Former Senior Source President/CEO Molly Bogen Pulled Out Of Retirement To Serve As The Dallas Historical Society’s Interim Director
Was it just a couple of years ago that Molly Bogen retired after serving more than 40 years at The Senior Source? When she started there in 1976, the organization was serving 1,000 older types with two program — the Foster Grandparent Program and the Retired Senior Employment program. As the baby boomers marched in lock step to AARP status, Molly led the nonprofit to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Former Senior Source President/CEO Molly Bogen Pulled Out Of Retirement To Serve As The Dallas Historical Society’s Interim Director
From An Olympian Gold Medalist To An Opera CEO, The Awards Of Excellence Celebrated A Wide Range Of Achievers
One of the favorite award luncheons of the fall season is the Dallas Historical Society's Awards for Excellence. Just the week before Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 17, the lovers of Dallas history and those who help make it all come true were at the Fairmont for the handing out of awards and the legendary A.C. Greene champagne toast. Here's a report from the field: The … [Read more...] about From An Olympian Gold Medalist To An Opera CEO, The Awards Of Excellence Celebrated A Wide Range Of Achievers