Mary and Rich Templeton are the type of folks who people claim “got here as fast as they could,” despite not being born in Texas. And in their cases, it was following graduation from Union College that Rich joined Texas Instruments, while Mary went to work at GE in the early 1980s. As a result of their planting roots and raising a family in North Texas more than 40 years … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Mary And Rich Templeton “Boldly Shape Tomorrow’s” SMU With A $20M Gift
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Shaq To Serve As 2022 Destiny Award Luncheon Speaker At St. Philip’s School Fundraiser
While Shaquille O’Neal has been carrying on his annual “Shaq-A-Claus” event in Atlanta for the holidays, he has his sights set on North Texas on Wednesday, February 23. “The Big Aristotle” will be The Parrish Family 2022 Destiny Award Luncheon speaker to close the St. Philip’s School and Community Center’s 75th anniversary year. In addition to the 7’1” four-time … [Read more...] about Shaq To Serve As 2022 Destiny Award Luncheon Speaker At St. Philip’s School Fundraiser
JUST IN: 2021 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award To Honor Linda And Mitch Hart
It was just seven years ago when Dr. Bobby B. Lyle was having a jolly good time being the recipient of Methodist Health System Foundation's 2014 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award. Besides being the evening’s honoree, he was thoroughly enjoying his two friends, Linda and Mitch Hart, at the podium with “little Bobby.” There the ever buttoned-up Mitch had a monkey (aka Little … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award To Honor Linda And Mitch Hart
Retina Foundation And Dallas Regional Chamber Are Hosting A Virtual Fireside Chat With Dr. Anthony Fauci
A year ago very few people knew who Dr. Anthony Fauci was. Within a matter of days, the diminutive Brooklyn-born AARP-er became one of the kingpins in the global war against COVID-19. There’s no doubt that not everyone agreed with the director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. His family was threatened, requiring security, and he rankled some of … [Read more...] about Retina Foundation And Dallas Regional Chamber Are Hosting A Virtual Fireside Chat With Dr. Anthony Fauci
JUST IN: The Hoglund Family And The Senior Source To Be Honored At VolunteerNow’s Hearts Of Texas Luncheon
It was back in 1956 when a couple of University of Kansas graduates exchanged vows. She was born in Wichita and earned her degree in political science; he was from Lawrence and graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering. Little did either of them know that the next 65 years would take them around the world thanks to his career in the energy industry, as well as their … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Hoglund Family And The Senior Source To Be Honored At VolunteerNow’s Hearts Of Texas Luncheon
Mark Cuban, Valerie Freeman and Roland Parrish To Be 2021 JAD Business Hall Of Fame Honorees
Like so many the Junior Achievement of Dallas team has had to “re-imagine” its annual Dallas Business Hall of Fame from in-person pressing the flesh with area leaders to virtually getting together at a distance. As always the big draw besides raising funds for JAD is the newest class members of the Hall of Fame’s laureates. And even a nasty old thing like COVID-19 couldn’t … [Read more...] about Mark Cuban, Valerie Freeman and Roland Parrish To Be 2021 JAD Business Hall Of Fame Honorees
Communities Foundation Of Texas Reports Record-Breaking Grants In 2019 And New Board Leadership And Members
As 2019 is coming to an end, folks are reviewing the successes of the past year and announcing plans for 2020. Communities Foundation of Texas is leading the herd with Board Chair Jim Bass revealing that a record-breaking $118M in grants were made during the 2019 fiscal year benefiting the following areas: Education: 22% Religious activities: 16% Health and … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Reports Record-Breaking Grants In 2019 And New Board Leadership And Members
JUST IN: Junior Achievement Of Dallas’ 2020 Dallas Business Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced
Leap Year’s Saturday, February 29, appears to be the most popular day of the year so far for fundraising. The Junior Achievement pf Dallas has just staked it claim on that date for its Dallas Business Hall of Fame fundraiser at the Omni Dallas. Fundraising champ/entrepreneur/2013 HoF-er Bobby B. Lyle is chairing the event that will have The Container Store … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Junior Achievement Of Dallas’ 2020 Dallas Business Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2019 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Patron Party
Kathy and Harlan Crow’s The Library was the ideal place for the Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner patron party on Wednesday, September 4. After all, 2019 Awardee Mike Rawlings had made no secret of the importance that he placed on education during his years as Dallas mayor. With a stellar crowd including past award recipients like David Miller, Bobby B. … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2019 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Patron Party
JUST IN: Bobby B. Lyle To Receive 90th Annual Linz Award
Entrepreneur/educator/philanthropist Bobby B. Lyle is going to have to get a carpenter over to his home. His trophy room is in need of expansion. Move over SMU Distinguished Alumni Award, Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award, J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award and the others. It was just announced that Bobby will receive the 90th Annual Linz Award on Wednesday, April 17, at the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Bobby B. Lyle To Receive 90th Annual Linz Award
JUST IN: State Senator Royce West To Receive 2018 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner
Once school starts, the news starts pouring in for the end-of-year fundraising. Word just arrived about plans for the 2018 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner. First question out of the box is, “Who will be this year’s honoree? None other than State Senator Royce West. In addition to having represented District 23 for the past 25 years, he “been named by Texas Monthly … [Read more...] about JUST IN: State Senator Royce West To Receive 2018 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner