Leave it to Genesis Women’s Shelter CEO Jan Langbein to find an unusual spot to hold an event. For the invite-only 2019 Genesis Annual Luncheon VIP party on Thursday, May 9, she did it once again. It was the Design District’s Karpidas Gallery. For some guests, it was an adventure just finding the 6,000-square-foot former warehouse that had been retrofitted to house the Karpidas … [Read more...] about Genesis Patron Party Presented Awards To Cynt Marshall And Crayton Webb Among The Karpidas Art Collection
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Food, Wine, Aerialists, And Celebrity Chefs Held Sway At Dallas American Heart Association’s 28th Annual Cotes Du Coeur Event
When the celebrity chefs touted their "pre-orders" at the Dallas American Heart Association's 2019 Cotes du Coeur Fine Wine & Celebrity Chef Experience on Saturday, May 4, it wasn't said with boasting so much as with great pride. "Four hundred and 50 pre-ordered our dish," said Sevy's Grill's Jim "Sevy" Severson, referring to his Tender A Bar N Ranch Texas Wagyu Short … [Read more...] about Food, Wine, Aerialists, And Celebrity Chefs Held Sway At Dallas American Heart Association’s 28th Annual Cotes Du Coeur Event
JUST IN: Jan And Fred Hegi’s Family To Receive The 2019 Flora Award
Just ask Jan and Fred Hegi about their kids and they shine like a supernova. Not only will they tell you that their sons, Brian Hegi and Peter Hegi, are the best sons in these parts, but they have the most incredibly wonderful daughters-in-law in Libby (aka Mrs. Brian) Hegi and Amy (aka (Mrs. Peter) Hegi. Too sweet to believe? It only gets worse. Amy and Hegi are … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jan And Fred Hegi’s Family To Receive The 2019 Flora Award
4th Annual Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon Had A Surprise Challenge And Naming Announcement
Behind the scenes of the Fourth Annual Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon on Friday, March 1, at Belo Mansion, there was a marvelous secret. In addition to having "The Blind Side"'s Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy as the featured speakers, Moody Foundation's Human Resources Director/Regional Grants Director (North) Jamie Williams was on hand for a very good reason — a twofer for … [Read more...] about 4th Annual Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon Had A Surprise Challenge And Naming Announcement
MySweetWishList: Communities Foundation Of Texas
According to Communities Foundation of Texas Chief Relationship Officer Monica Egert Smith, “When you look at the origins of the word 'philanthropy' it means to love humanity, and I think we can all agree that we could use a bit more love in the world these days. What better way to promote kindness and compassion in our community and our world, than to teach the next … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Communities Foundation Of Texas
Jason Garrett, Adm. Bill McRaven And ‘A One-Woman Tsunami Of Good Deeds’ Highlight The Center For BrainHealth’s 2018 Legacy Award Dinner
Some welcome news was made at Dallas' Brain Performance Institute on Tuesday, October 23, when Admiral and Mrs. William V. McRaven were honored by the Institute's Center for BrainHealth with the 2018 Legacy Award. The news was that the award recipients, known less formally as Georgeann and Bill McRaven, will serve as national spokespeople for the Center's soon-to-be-announced … [Read more...] about Jason Garrett, Adm. Bill McRaven And ‘A One-Woman Tsunami Of Good Deeds’ Highlight The Center For BrainHealth’s 2018 Legacy Award Dinner
Moody Coliseum Scores High Marks As The Setting For Bobby Lyle’s Receiving The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award
When the announcement was made that the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon was being moved from SMU’s grand ballroom to Moody Coliseum a couple of weeks before the presentation to Bobby Lyle on Thursday, March 29, a few eyebrows were raised. Perhaps it was long ago memories of proms being held in high school gyms that triggered images of metal folding chairs around bare … [Read more...] about Moody Coliseum Scores High Marks As The Setting For Bobby Lyle’s Receiving The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award
College Sweethearts And Philanthropists Jan And Fred Hegi Got A Big Thank You As Well As George Dunham From The Senior Source
The Senior Source’s annual Spirit of Generations Luncheon entered a new era on Monday, November 14, at the Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom. It would be the first under the leadership of TSS President/CEO Cortney Nicolato, who had succeeded longtime TSS President/CEO Molly Bogen, who retired this past year after 40 years. A new development was the VIP reception preceding the … [Read more...] about College Sweethearts And Philanthropists Jan And Fred Hegi Got A Big Thank You As Well As George Dunham From The Senior Source
Despite Mike Boone’s Being MIA, Honorees Jan And Fred Hegi Were Surrounded By Friends At The Senior Source Patron Party
When The Senior Source's Spirit of Generations Luncheon honorees Jan and Fred Hegi heard their old SMU pal Mike Boone couldn’t make the luncheon's patrons party on Thursday, Nov. 10, they were disappointed at first. But when they learned that attorney Mike had committed to helping a group of attorneys to shut down crack houses in South Dallas at that time, Fred said to college … [Read more...] about Despite Mike Boone’s Being MIA, Honorees Jan And Fred Hegi Were Surrounded By Friends At The Senior Source Patron Party
MySweetCharity Opportunity: The Senior Source’s Spirit Of Generations Luncheon
According to The Senior Source’s 2016 Spirit of Generations Luncheon Chair Marilyn Weber, “The Senior Source will present the 2016 Spirit of Generations Award to Jan and Fred Hegi during the Spirit of Generations Luncheon, which will be held on Monday, November 14, at 12 p.m. in the Chantilly Ballroom of the Hilton Anatole. The Spirit of Generations Award is given … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: The Senior Source’s Spirit Of Generations Luncheon
NBC Today’s Hoda Kotb Became Everyone’s Ultimate BFF At The First Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon
Let’s be brutally honest. The very sound of Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon creates images of sitting up straight and being rather solemn. Start to rethink that idea. On Tuesday, April 1, Interfaith Housing Coalition somehow managed to launch its first ever Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon fundraiser without a hint of huffiness or starch. The result was standing ovations (no … [Read more...] about NBC Today’s Hoda Kotb Became Everyone’s Ultimate BFF At The First Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon