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Grovel Alert!: Only Two Tables Left For Rising Stars Luncheon And Silent Auction Items Revealed

Apr 11, 2025 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

With less than three weeks left until the After-School All-Stars North Texas' Rising Stars Luncheon on Tuesday, April 29, new developments have taken place. First, there are only two tables left to attend the annual fundraiser at Brook Hollow Golf Club. Not to worry about featured speaker Troy Aikman. He'll still be chatting it up with WFAA-TV Lead Sports Anchor Joe … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert!: Only Two Tables Left For Rising Stars Luncheon And Silent Auction Items Revealed

MySweetWishList: After-School All-Stars North Texas

Dec 7, 2023 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

According to After-School All-Stars North Texas advocates Marybeth and Kevin Conlon, “After-School All-Stars (ASAS) is the largest national organization, with a strong local presence, that specifically focuses on serving middle school age students. As ASAS’ name recognition grows in North Texas, we are working diligently to demonstrate the need for the programming that … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: After-School All-Stars North Texas

Area Weather And Slo-Mo Valets Didn’t Dampen Rising Stars Keynoter Dirk Nowitzki And Awardee Gina Betts

Jun 26, 2023 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

2023 Rising Stars Luncheon had a lot going for it. Not only did it benefit After-School All-Stars North Texas (ASAS), it was honoring longtime supporter Gina Betts as well as having North Texas true-[Mavs] blue German transplant Dirk Nowitzki on stage for a chat with Voice of the Dallas Mavs Mark Followill. While past ASAS events had been held at Brook Hollow and Northwood, … [Read more...] about Area Weather And Slo-Mo Valets Didn’t Dampen Rising Stars Keynoter Dirk Nowitzki And Awardee Gina Betts

SOLD-OUT ALERT!: 2023 Rising Stars Luncheon

May 1, 2023 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

When the After-School All-Stars North Texas’ Rising Stars Luncheon post had been written, half of the Hall on Dragon had been sold. That was last Wednesday. Now word has arrived that the Wednesday, May 10, fundraiser is sold out. Why? For three reasons. First, former Dallas Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki is the featured speaker. Second, the honoree is hardworking … [Read more...] about SOLD-OUT ALERT!: 2023 Rising Stars Luncheon

JUST IN: Rising Stars Luncheon Will Feature Dirk Nowitzki And Honor Gina Betts On May 10

Apr 26, 2023 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Back in February 2020 the announcement was made that Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki would be the keynote speaker for After-School All-Stars North Texas’ Rising Stars Luncheon the following May. But the pandemic arrived in March wiping out most in-person events for 18 months. Luckily, last year After-School All-Stars North Texas was able to hold an in-person … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Rising Stars Luncheon Will Feature Dirk Nowitzki And Honor Gina Betts On May 10

Nasher Prize Award Gala Honors Its 2023 Laureate Senga Nengudi On A ‘Beautiful Night’ Of Celebration

Apr 25, 2023 1:30 PM by Glenn Hunter

At the Nasher Prize Award Gala on Saturday, April 1, at Dallas's Nasher Sculpture Center, event Co-Chair Mary McDermott Cook paused during the pre-dinner reception to tell someone that she and her daughter/Co-Chair Grace Cook now "hold the record for fundraising" for the Gala, which was marking its seventh year. Then Mary added, "I'm just thankful for the beautiful night and … [Read more...] about Nasher Prize Award Gala Honors Its 2023 Laureate Senga Nengudi On A ‘Beautiful Night’ Of Celebration

Educational First Steps To Hoop It Up With “An Evening With The Great Nowitzki” At The Ritz

Dec 23, 2022 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

While most North Texans will claim German-born Dirk Nowitzki as the Dallas Mavericks icon, the area’s non-profit sector will protest. Yes, he’s been the prototype of sports heroes thanks to his on-court accomplishments. But in addition to raising a remarkable family with his wife Jessica Nowitzki, he has been mostly under the radar when it comes to showing up and supporting … [Read more...] about Educational First Steps To Hoop It Up With “An Evening With The Great Nowitzki” At The Ritz

North Texas Giving Day Booster: Wildlife On The Move

Sep 15, 2022 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Wildlife On The Move President/Program Presenter Eric Brittingham, “North Texas Giving Day has been the driving force and main fundraising campaign that has provided additional annual support to their Animal Care Fund and Live Animal Educational Programming that has reached an audience of 450,000 people and traversed more than 300,000 miles. Over the past seven … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Wildlife On The Move

JUST IN: Jeanne L. Phillips To Receive World Affairs Council’s 39th H. Neil Mallon Award

Jun 10, 2022 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Two past members of the President George W. Bush administration will be in the spotlight for the World Affairs Council's 2022 H. Neil Mallon Award Dinner at the Fairmont Dallas on Wednesday, November 9. Dinner Co-Chairs Stephanie and Hunter Hunt and Ashlee and Chris Kleinert have just announced that the Honorable Jeanne L. Phillips will be this year’s awardee with Dr. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jeanne L. Phillips To Receive World Affairs Council’s 39th H. Neil Mallon Award

New Friends New Life Hybrid Luncheon Provided Greater Insight In The Lives Of Sex Trafficking Victims

Nov 1, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

While the surprise announcement of Jessica and Dirk Nowitzki's receiving the ProtectHer Award and the chat between award-winning Lupita Nyong'o and NBC 5's Laura Harris may have highlighted New Friends New Life's hybrid luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Friday, October 8, it was the takeaway testimonials by the newly created Alumni Circle that proved to be the real memory … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life Hybrid Luncheon Provided Greater Insight In The Lives Of Sex Trafficking Victims

Kathryn And Craig Hall To Receive 2021 H. Neil Mallon Award At Dinner Featuring Madeleine Albright As Keynote Speaker

Jul 26, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Each year the World Affairs Council Dallas/Fort Worth’s H. Neil Mallon Award is presented “to individuals who have excelled at promoting the international focus of North Texas.” In the past its awardees have included L. Frank Pitts, R. Richard Rubottom, Ebby Halliday-Acers and Maurice Acers, Robert Crandall, David G. Fox, Robert Strauss, Annette Strauss, Stanley Marcus, … [Read more...] about Kathryn And Craig Hall To Receive 2021 H. Neil Mallon Award At Dinner Featuring Madeleine Albright As Keynote Speaker

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