Following a grueling 2020, the Crystal Charity Ball committee is looking to brighter days … or make that brighter years ahead. It has just been announced by 2021 CCB Chair Leslie Diers that 2020 Underwriting Chair Susan Farris has been named 2021 CCB Chair-Elect/2022 CCB Chair. According to Leslie, “Susan’s extensive experience in the Dallas community, her proven … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Longtime Fundraising Volunteer Susan Farris Named 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair
Caren Kline
Children’s Medical Center Foundation’s Thank You Reception Had A Few Changes To The Annual Event
The annual “Thank you” reception at the Dallas Country Club for supporters of the Children's Medical Center Foundation and Children’s Health had been tweaked a bit this year. Instead of holding it on the third Sunday of January, as usual, the donors fete was moved to the fourth Sunday of the month— aka January 26. That way it wouldn’t compete with the NFL playoffs leading up to … [Read more...] about Children’s Medical Center Foundation’s Thank You Reception Had A Few Changes To The Annual Event
Despite A Changing Of The Guard, 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show Scored A Touchdown
There’s always a bit of nerves/anxiety behind the scenes for a big event … or even a little one. But on the days leading to the legendary Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show at Neiman Marcus Downtown on Friday, September 13, the edge was a little greater than decades before. After all, longtime NM vets like production queen Sandy Marple and fashion czar/emcee Ken … [Read more...] about Despite A Changing Of The Guard, 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show Scored A Touchdown
Crystal Charity Ball Cocktail Party Had Herrera’s Wes Gordon, New NM President Lana Todorovich And Loads Of Fashionable Ladies
Houston may have been all fired up with the Democrats' debate, but North Texas was burning with preparations for North Texas Giving Day a week away. And on Thursday, September 12, with a near-full moon in the sky, a couple of non-North Texans — Carolina Herrera Creative Director Wes Gordon and newest member of the Neiman Marcus executive team Lana Todorovich — were experiencing … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Cocktail Party Had Herrera’s Wes Gordon, New NM President Lana Todorovich And Loads Of Fashionable Ladies
Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairs Dined Poolside At Gail Fischer’s Estate As The Sun Set
Some folks thought that the final rain showers had fallen on Thursday, May 23, and would leave pleasant weather conditions in their wake. Wrong. Instead, it was as if June's humidity and temps had arrived early, creating a need for icy drinks, sheer sundresses and the doffing of suit jackets. Turns out, they all were hallmarks of the Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairman … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairs Dined Poolside At Gail Fischer’s Estate As The Sun Set
A Computer Glitch Didn’t Throw A Hitch In 28th Annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon
No one would have suspected that the Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command had had an overnight nightmare on Tuesday, May 7. But, as guests arrived at the Winspear Opera House for the 28th Annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show and Luncheon, the ladies and gents of the local Salvation Army were still recovering from their computers being cruelly hacked the day … [Read more...] about A Computer Glitch Didn’t Throw A Hitch In 28th Annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon
Spirit Of Generations Awards Luncheon Chair Caren Kline Reveals Plans For 2019 The Senior Source Fundraiser
While many are taking off for summer getaways, The Senior Source has already locked down plans for the 2019 Spirit of Generations Luncheon. They’ve managed to have Caren Kline chair the annual fundraiser that will take place at the Hilton Anatole on Wednesday, November 20.As for who will be the event’s honorees, Mike and Marla Boone will receive the Spirit of Generations … [Read more...] about Spirit Of Generations Awards Luncheon Chair Caren Kline Reveals Plans For 2019 The Senior Source Fundraiser
2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s “A Celebration In Nouvelle-Orleans” Was Bonheur De L’Amour
For 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Claire Emanuelson, the mega-fundraiser for Dallas County children, was a love letter to her hometown, 300-year-old New Orleans, as well as a loving tribute to her late mother. Working with Event Producer Tom Addis and her CCB posse of 99 women plus some sidekicks like Niven Morgan and Shelby Wagner, the Hilton Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom and … [Read more...] about 2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s “A Celebration In Nouvelle-Orleans” Was Bonheur De L’Amour
Crystal Charity Ball Committee Husbands Are Feted With A Picnic
While the harvest moon was a shade slimmer, the season’s earliest cold front had dropped temperatures from the low 90s to the lows 70s on Wednesday, October 11. And in Preston Hollow, it was dreamy at Caren and Pete Kline’s estate for the Crystal Charity Ball’s picnic salute to the committee member husbands. There was no check-in at the front door. Instead guests like … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Committee Husbands Are Feted With A Picnic
Caren And Pete Kline Welcome Dallas Children Advocacy Center Supporters With A White Mercedes Up For Grabs
Kody Followill had only been with Park Place Mercedes-Benz a few months, but as if he had Ken Schnitzer by his side, he cared for the gleaming white car at the entrance of Caren and Pete Kline’s residence on Wednesday, March 23. With guests arriving, Kody made sure that the flawless white mid-size SUV with steel gray interior and all the 21st century gadgets stayed … [Read more...] about Caren And Pete Kline Welcome Dallas Children Advocacy Center Supporters With A White Mercedes Up For Grabs
Mother Nature Throws A Curve Ball At Tonight’s Events
Oh, goodness gracious, Aunt Hattie. Tonight was such a challenge for event planners. With a cold front slamming against a ho-hum warmish condition in North Texas, what were activities like the Dallas Arboretum’s Spring Dinner to do? Have it outdoors among the Dallas Blooms glories, or hunker on down in the Rosine Hall? Thank heaven, the wise brains prevailed and the dinner was … [Read more...] about Mother Nature Throws A Curve Ball At Tonight’s Events