At a patrons' party for roughly 100 people inside the swank Hall Arts residence of Kathryn and Craig Hall, the prominent philanthropist David Miller at one point walked up to Craig Hall, the Dallas entrepreneur and co-host of the gathering. "I'm David Miller," he said. "I met you a long time ago." Formal introductions like that rarely seemed necessary at this gathering … [Read more...] about A Dallas Who’s Who Met To Fete Jim Keyes At The Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Patrons’ Party
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Senior Source’s Spirit Of Generations
It was apparent from the VIP party in the Anatole's Plum room on Friday, March 1, that The Senior Source's 30th Spirit of Generations Luncheon was going to be remarkable. Only it wasn't until the Grand Ballroom filled with the honorees' family and friends and past honorees — Julie and Jim Turner (2003), Sally and Forrest Hoglund (2009), Lydia and Dan Novakov (2011), … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Senior Source’s Spirit Of Generations
JUST IN: Multi-Talented Jim Keyes To Receive the 2024 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award
The 2024 Folsom Leadership Award will be presented to multi-talented business and civic leader, philanthropist, author, artist, musician and commercial pilot Jim Keyes. According to Folsom Award Co-Chairs Nancy Ann and Ray Hunt, Lottye and Bobby Lyle and Carolyn and David Miller, the event will take place at a fun and elegant dinner on Friday, May 17, in the Hilton Anatole's … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Multi-Talented Jim Keyes To Receive the 2024 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award
JUST IN: Mary And Rich Templeton To Receive 2023 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award
The Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award that took 2022 off is back in full swing with a gang of area leaders co-chairing the 2023 Methodist Health System Foundation event. Shouldn’t be surprised since the 2023 recipients are Mary and Rich Templeton, who have shown their leadership qualities in both the corporate universe and the North Texas community for decades. Since joining … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Mary And Rich Templeton To Receive 2023 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award
JUST IN: Cynt Marshall Has “Been Chosen” To Keynote November’s Doing The Most Good Luncheon
Today Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall’s “You’ve been Chosen: Thriving Through the Unexpected” is officially available for purchase. Coincidently, The Salvation Army of North Texas’ Doing The Most Good Luncheon Co-Chairs Jean Hobby and Taylor Turner and Underwriting Chair Mary Clare Finney have just announced that powerhouse Cynt will be the event’s keynote … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Cynt Marshall Has “Been Chosen” To Keynote November’s Doing The Most Good Luncheon
2022 Folsom Awardees Linda And Mitch Hart Were Feted With A Bit Of Monkey Business And Mafia Ties
It was a bit like playing “Where’s Waldo?” at the reception for the 2022 Robert S. Folsom Award dinner on Friday, April 8, at the Hilton Anatole. As the Chantilly Ballroom’s lobby filled with 700+ guests, the question making the rounds was, where were the honorees — Linda and Mitch Hart? Guests on the left side of the lobby were pointed to the opposite side, where they … [Read more...] about 2022 Folsom Awardees Linda And Mitch Hart Were Feted With A Bit Of Monkey Business And Mafia Ties
Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Class Of 2024 New Members Announced
The changing of the boards continues with boldfacers who volunteer their time to help North Texas non-profits. Today 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Susan Farris announced the new members of the class of 2024 Advisory Board will include Bonnie Harding, Dr. Joe LaManna, Katie Robbins and David Scullin. They will be joining Jason Downing, Linda Perryman … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Class Of 2024 New Members Announced
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Brought “Peace, Love, London” Across The Pond For Dallas Children Charities
When the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball’s “Majestic Britannia” had to be canceled due to COVID three months out, 2021 CCB Chair Leslie Diers did the pandemic pivot. With her love of music, and realizing that event producer Tom Addis had already started focusing on across the pond, she decided to keep the British feel but with a bit of Carnaby Street added in. The result was “Peace, … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Brought “Peace, Love, London” Across The Pond For Dallas Children Charities
SMU Launched Its $1.5B Campaign With Dallas Hall Serving As A Backdrop At High Noon
If the Olympics organizers are ever shopping for a special events expert, SMU VP of Development and External Affairs Brad Cheves should be their go-to-man. For Friday’s announcement of the wallet-busting, $1.5B "SMU Ignited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow" campaign, he and his team managed to pull off a mega launch utilizing the university's iconic Dallas Hall as the backdrop for … [Read more...] about SMU Launched Its $1.5B Campaign With Dallas Hall Serving As A Backdrop At High Noon
Austin Street Center’s Turning Dirt Celebrated A Major Step In Helping The Homeless
Across the street from the Austin Street Chapel, an earth mover sat quietly in what appeared to be a huge vacant lot. Only it was totally empty Thursday. On the northwest side was a tent with chairs in rows facing a podium. Behind it were 13 shining shovels in stands and topped with equally shiny hardhats. It was the setting for the 11 a.m. groundbreaking for the new Austin … [Read more...] about Austin Street Center’s Turning Dirt Celebrated A Major Step In Helping The Homeless
JUST IN: Pandemic-Born Get Shift Done To Receive Wilkinson Center’s 2021 Can Do! Award
The recipient of the Wilkinson Center’s 2021 Can Do! Award has been announced and it’s a timely one. 2021 Can Do Luncheon Chair Jan Worrall has just revealed that the award will be presented to Get Shift Done. If Get Shift Done is new on your North Texas nonprofit list, it was birthed as a result of the past year’s pandemic. Founded by Patrick Brandt and Anurag Jain, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Pandemic-Born Get Shift Done To Receive Wilkinson Center’s 2021 Can Do! Award