Before North Texas was hit by all types of dark clouds and stormy stuff, the Pi Beta Phi butterflies clustered at Brook Hollow on Tuesday, April 25. The gathering of the sorority was its Style Show and Luncheon with fashions provided by Betty Reiter, Kid Biz/The Biz, MaryBeth, Mi Golondrina, Saint Bernard and Tootsies. Instead of well-heeled professional models on the … [Read more...] about Pi Phis Lifted Literacy With A Runway Filled With Butterfly Sisters, Fashions And Scene-Stealing Kiddos
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Blue Ribbon Ball Nears The Finish Line With Music On Wheels, Raffle Packages And Icy Spicy Beverages
Since taking over the reins of Equest, CEO Myrshem George admitted at the 2023 Blue Ribbon Ball patron party last Thursday at Arlington Hall that all he's heard in the office is "The gala! The gala! The gala!" And with good reason. With tickets and sponsorships moving faster than National Treasure at the Preakness, Ball Co-Chairs Lindsay Ballotta and Jenny Merkle and … [Read more...] about Blue Ribbon Ball Nears The Finish Line With Music On Wheels, Raffle Packages And Icy Spicy Beverages
JUST IN: 2023 Equest Blue Ribbon Gala Awards, Speaker And Presenting Sponsor Announced
On the heels of last week’s announcement of Myrshem George's succeeding Equest CEO Lili Kellogg, Equest’s 2023 Blue Ribbon Gala Co-Chairs Lindsay Ballotta and Jenny Merkle and Honorary Co-Chairs Kristina and Phil Whitcomb have just announced that they’ve locked down all types of developments. First of all, Pendery’s is returning as the presenting sponsor of the partying … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Equest Blue Ribbon Gala Awards, Speaker And Presenting Sponsor Announced
JUST IN: Austin Street Center COO Myrshem George Succeeds Equest CEO Lili Kellogg
With Equest CEO Lili Kellogg saddling up and riding into the retirement sunset after a 28-year tenure on the Equest trail, the search has been underway for who would pick up the reins for the “equine-assisted services for children and adult with disabilities and veterans with special needs.” The Equest board of directors has just revealed that Myrshem George will be the new … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Austin Street Center COO Myrshem George Succeeds Equest CEO Lili Kellogg
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: Blue Ribbon Ball’s Presenting Sponsor, Honorary Co-Chairs And Citation Awardees Revealed
Equest’s 2023 Blue Ribbon Ball Co-Chairs Lindsay Ballotta and Jenny Merkle have finalized plans for the Equest fundraiser at Texas Horse Park on Saturday, June 3, This year’s partying in the Al Hill Jr. Arena is being presented by Pendery’s with longtime Equest supporter Kristina and Phil Whitcomb serving as honorary co-chairs. The Whitcombs have firsthand knowledge … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Blue Ribbon Ball’s Presenting Sponsor, Honorary Co-Chairs And Citation Awardees Revealed
JUST IN: 2022 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Netted A Record-Breaking $337,350 For Equest
Despite Friday the 13th being considered bad luck, it was a very lucky day for Equest. Just this morning Highland Park Village's Victoria Snee hosted the very special occasion of 2022 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Chair Shannon Graham and Underwriting Chair Kimber Hartmann presenting a record-breaking check for $337,350 to Equest CEO Lili Kellogg and Development … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Netted A Record-Breaking $337,350 For Equest
MySweetWishList: Equest Women’s Auxiliary
According to Equest Women’s Auxiliary 2022 Luncheon Chairman Shannon Graham, “When Equest Women’s Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth started the organization more than 30 years ago, Equest was known as Freedom Ride and many people were unfamiliar with the cause and how to become supporters. Her vision was to create a vital support team to help Equest raised funds and … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Equest Women’s Auxiliary
MySweetWishList: Equest
According to Equest CEO Lili Kellogg, "The barns are decked with horses and holly, and 'tis the season to be generously jolly! My wish is that the community will support our therapy horses and the clients we serve during the holidays by participating in our Angel Tree Wish List. “Here are two easy ways to support us: “Visit Equest at the Texas Horse Park, 811 … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Equest
JUST IN: Lindsay Ballotta And Jenny Merkle Are Saddling Up To Chair 2023 Blue Ribbon Ball
Despite the upcoming weeks of winter, Lindsay Ballotta and Jenny Merkle are focused on Saturday, June 3. That’s when they will be co-chairing the 2023 Blue Ribbon Ball in Equest’s Al Hill Jr. Arena at Texas Horse Park. For Lindsay, there is a personal connection for saddling up for the Equest fundraiser. “My daughter Caroline began riding horses when she was six years old. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lindsay Ballotta And Jenny Merkle Are Saddling Up To Chair 2023 Blue Ribbon Ball
Once Out Of “The Stall,” The Equest Fashion Show Ponied Up With A Sold-Out Success
It seems that Brook Hollow had made some changes to its two-lane entry. Now one lane was dedicated to “members only,” and the other was for guests. But having only one lane open for the Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Fashion Show on Tuesday, October 4, caused a bit of an unexpected challenge. One guest was seen parking at a store across Harry Hines and then walking over … [Read more...] about Once Out Of “The Stall,” The Equest Fashion Show Ponied Up With A Sold-Out Success