For the VIP-ers in the Dallas Country Club Founders' Room, it soon became apparent that they had found their very BBF in Erin Gruwell on Monday, April 24. The former teacher who was to be the keynote speaker was bubbly and walked away from the Family Compass' North Star Luncheon with a fan club. With the event's theme "Calling North Stars," the ballroom's foyer was filled … [Read more...] about Family Compass Had “Freedom Writers” Erin Gruwell Inspire Area North Stars To Step Up
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2023 Equest Board Of Directors Officers And New Members Announced
2023 Equest Board of Directors Co-Chairs Clint Haggarty and Lisa Loy Laughlin have just revealed the board’s slate of new officers including Vice Chair Katherine Wyker, Secretary Cori Ulrich and Treasurer Pia Ackerman. Coming on board as new members are Brooke Bailey, Elizabeth Dacus, Amy Green, Bridget “Teddie” Proctor, Daniel Valentine and Bill … [Read more...] about 2023 Equest Board Of Directors Officers And New Members Announced
JUST IN: “Freedom Writers” Teacher Erin Gruwell To Be Onstage For 5th Annual North Star Luncheon
Just minutes ago, with a crowd filling the fragrant walls of NorthPark's diptyque, 2023 North Star Luncheon Co-Chairs Brooke Bailey and Elizabeth Dacus revealed the speaker for the Family Compass fundraiser presented by ExxonMobil. But before the reveal was made, store manager Layanne Da Silva and her staff were passing glasses of champagne, and guests like ExxonMobil's … [Read more...] about JUST IN: “Freedom Writers” Teacher Erin Gruwell To Be Onstage For 5th Annual North Star Luncheon
JUST IN: Family Compass’ 2023 North Star Luncheon’s Leadership And Presenting Sponsor Announced
Family Compass has just revealed details about its fifth annual North Star Luncheon. In addition to having ExxonMobil as the presenting sponsor, Brooke Bailey and Elizabeth Dacus have signed on to co-chair the fundraiser. Brooke and Elizabeth, who met through the Junior League of Dallas, “have since pursued many of their philanthropic endeavors … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Family Compass’ 2023 North Star Luncheon’s Leadership And Presenting Sponsor Announced
2019 Milestones Luncheon Ranged From Traditional Accolades To “Star Wars'” Keri Russell
Some came to the Junior League of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon on Friday, November 1, expecting Felicity with her swirls of curls; some just knew that they were going to have the hardened Elizabeth Jennings of "The Americans;" and old-timers thought a Mickey Mouse Club alumnae would be in the spotlight at the Hilton Anatole. None of 'em showed up. Instead, they got to see … [Read more...] about 2019 Milestones Luncheon Ranged From Traditional Accolades To “Star Wars'” Keri Russell
Junior League Of Dallas Presents More Than $92K To Benefit DISD Educators And Programs
For 50 Dallas Independent School District educators, Christmas came early on Tuesday, September 10, at the Junior League of Dallas (JLD) headquarters. As part of JLD's Grants for Innovative Teaching (GFIT) program, nearly $100,000 was presented to the recipients thanks in large part due to support from Presenting Sponsor Texas Instruments and the Agnes Cluthe Oliver Foundation. … [Read more...] about Junior League Of Dallas Presents More Than $92K To Benefit DISD Educators And Programs
JUST IN: Cancer Support Community North Texas To Benefit From Its First Red Tie Gala
Laura Wheat has been a very busy gal. In addition to being mayor of Westlake and having the family estate put on the auction bloc yesterday, she and husband Doug Wheat have joined up with Susan and Scott Salka to co-chair the Cancer Support Community North Texas’ first Red Tie Gala. Providing “emotional and social support to people living with cancer and their families,” … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Cancer Support Community North Texas To Benefit From Its First Red Tie Gala
More Than 300 Salute The Wilkinson Center At The Nonprofit’s 7th Annual Can Do! Luncheon
Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder neatly summed up the idea behind the nonprofit's 7th Annual Can Do! awards luncheon at the Dallas Country Club on Monday, March 4. "I once heard a minister say that God is constantly broadcasting messages, but not everyone has their radios on," Anne said, looking out over the crowd of 320. "But the entrepreneurs and … [Read more...] about More Than 300 Salute The Wilkinson Center At The Nonprofit’s 7th Annual Can Do! Luncheon