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Effie Dennison

First Ladies’ Bruncheon Had Guests Tipping Their Hats To People And Organizations Fighting Domestic Violence

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Belo Mansion was the site of a heady experience on the morning of Saturday, October 5, for Genesis Women's Shelter and Support's third annual First Ladies' Bruncheon. Thanks to Event Chair Effie Dennison, Event Planning Co-Chairs Vickie Bates and Charlotte Berry and their committee of 50, the ballroom was filled with ladies wearing beautiful hats to salute the people and … [Read more...] about First Ladies’ Bruncheon Had Guests Tipping Their Hats To People And Organizations Fighting Domestic Violence

Women, Money, And Diversity Are Featured At A ‘Remarkable’ Texas Women’s Foundation Dinner

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About 800 guests showed up for the Texas Women's Foundation's annual Leadership Forum and Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 2, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. But none of the 800 could have been happier to be there than 98-year-old Maura McNeil, who'd traveled from her home in California to attend the sold-out event. After all, Maura was one of the founders of the Dallas-based … [Read more...] about Women, Money, And Diversity Are Featured At A ‘Remarkable’ Texas Women’s Foundation Dinner

2nd Annual First Ladies Bruncheon Recognized The People Leading The Charge Against Domestic Violence

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With a tip of the hat and fascinator, hundreds of women and men attended the second annual First Ladies Bruncheon that provided words of inspiration and wisdom on Saturday, September 22. Benefiting Genesis Women's Shelter, the event co-chaired by Shanika Davis and Effie Dennison recognized area leaders for their championing the issue of domestic violence. The timing couldn't … [Read more...] about 2nd Annual First Ladies Bruncheon Recognized The People Leading The Charge Against Domestic Violence

Dallas Women’s Foundation’s New Board Members Annnounced, Shonn Brown Named 2019-2020 Board Chair

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Dallas Women’s Foundation President/CEO Ros Dawson just revealed that attorney Shonn Brown has been named the foundation’s chair-elect. Shonn will take over from current Board Chair Caren K. Lock on Monday, July 1, 2019. Having been a member of the board since 2015, Shonn has also co-chaired the foundation’s 2017 Annual Luncheon. She is also one of the founders of … [Read more...] about Dallas Women’s Foundation’s New Board Members Annnounced, Shonn Brown Named 2019-2020 Board Chair

Grovel Alert: Dallas Women’s Foundation’s Leadership Forum And Awards Dinner

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Restaurants are gonna be suffering in the weeks ahead thanks to all the crack-of dawn breakfasts, lunches and dinner fundraisers! Dallas Women’s Foundation President/CEO Ros Dawson just reported that the space maker is out with the seats becoming scare for the Dallas Women's Foundation's Leadership Forum And Awards Dinner on Thursday, April 19, at the Omni Dallas … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Dallas Women’s Foundation’s Leadership Forum And Awards Dinner

JUST IN: Dallas Women’s Foundation’s Leadership Forum And Awards Dinner Co-Chairs, Keynote Speaker And Awardees Revealed

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Plans for Dallas Women's Foundation's 2018 Maura Women Helping Women and Young Leadership Forum And Awards Dinner have just been announced. Co-Chairing the annual dinner on Thursday, April 19, at the Omni Dallas Hotel will be Effie Booker-Dennison and Janice Sharry with AT&T serving as presenting sponsor. The evening's keynote speaker will be Nina Tassler, who … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Women’s Foundation’s Leadership Forum And Awards Dinner Co-Chairs, Keynote Speaker And Awardees Revealed