My Sweet Charity

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Gerald Turner

Moody Coliseum Scores High Marks As The Setting For Bobby Lyle’s Receiving The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award

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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

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon

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When the response to Bobby B. Lyle's being named the recipient of the 2018 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award was more than organizers had hoped or planned for, the call was to move the fundraising luncheon from the SMU grand ballroom to Moody Coliseum on Thursday, March 29. While some skeptics may have scoffed at the idea of moving a prestige event from a former cafeteria to a … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon

JUST IN: Gail And Gerald Turner To Serve As Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society’s Taste • Tour • Explore Series Honorary Co-Chairs

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More news has been reported about the upcoming Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society’s Taste • Tour • Explore series that will include PCHPS Distinguished Speaker Luncheon featuring Jenna Bush Hager at Brook Hollow on Wednesday, April 11, the Historic Home Tour on Saturday, April 14, and the Classic Antique Car Show on Saturday, April 21, in Burleson Park. PCHPS … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Gail And Gerald Turner To Serve As Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society’s Taste • Tour • Explore Series Honorary Co-Chairs

MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2017 Methodist Health System Folsom Leadership Award

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According to Methodist Health System Folsom Leadership Award Co-Chairs Lottye and Bobby B. Lyle, We, along with Nancy Ann and Ray Hunt, Jeanne L. Phillips and Gail and Gerald Turner, are co-chairs for the 2017 Methodist Health System Folsom Leadership Award. This year, our good friend, David B. Miller, is the honoree, and we will celebrate him on Wednesday, October 25, … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2017 Methodist Health System Folsom Leadership Award

While A Presidential Debate Got Testy, 2016 Folsom Awardee Gerald Turner Was Celebrated By Jack Ingram, Peruna And Loving Tributes

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Hillary and Donald may have been slugging it out in Las Vegas on Wednesday, October 19, but the Anatole Grand Ballroom was in a political vacuum due to the Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner benefiting the Methodist Health System Foundation. Okay, so former Folsom awardee/emcee Mike Boone advised 2016 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Awardee Gerald Turner that as … [Read more...] about While A Presidential Debate Got Testy, 2016 Folsom Awardee Gerald Turner Was Celebrated By Jack Ingram, Peruna And Loving Tributes

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2016 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner

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The annual Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner is always filled with surprises. And this year’s Methodist Healthcare Foundation fundraiser on Wednesday, October 19, honoring SMU mastermind Gerald Turner didn’t disappoint. From SMU grad/award-winning singer Jack Ingram on stage recalling his days of doing everything on Dallas Hall steps except studying to the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2016 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner

Folsom Leadership Award Patron Party Honoring Gerald Turner Looked Like A Coming Together Of Mustangs

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While Second Thoughts Theatre and Texas Trailblazer Awards patrons worked the valets, caterers and donors south of LBJ, the Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award patrons gathered at Ashlee and Chris Kleinert’s home-sweet-home in Preston Trails on Monday, October 3. At times it looked like a besuited SMU pep rally, with Fred Hegi, Carolyn and David Miller, Caren Prothro, … [Read more...] about Folsom Leadership Award Patron Party Honoring Gerald Turner Looked Like A Coming Together Of Mustangs

JUST IN: 2016 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner Co-Chairs Announced

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Oh, goodness gracious! Any rumors of things quieting down are way out of line. News is breaking like a crate of eggs tossed from a truck speeding down the highway. First is the announcement of the co-chairs for the 2016 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award dinner that is honoring SMU’s Gerald Turner on Wednesday, October 19, at the Hilton Anatole’s Grand … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2016 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner Co-Chairs Announced

In Accepting The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award, St. Philip’s School Headmaster Terry Flowers Thanked The Four “G’s” In His Life

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The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon presented by the Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Publicon Wednesday, March 23, at Belo Mansion was a bit of a surprising event. Filled to the max with friends, family and fans of honoree Terry Flowers, many just thought they knew the man, who as headmaster has led the development of one of South Dallas’ shining stars — St. Philips … [Read more...] about In Accepting The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award, St. Philip’s School Headmaster Terry Flowers Thanked The Four “G’s” In His Life

JUST IN: SMU’s Gerald Turner To Receive 2016 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award

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SMU may be closed this week for spring vacation, but that doesn’t mean things aren’t bubbling. Word just arrived from Methodist Health System Foundation President/CEO April Box that SMU President Gerald Turner will receive the 2016 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award. Shouldn’t surprise anybody. As the longest-serving SMU president, Gerald has more than grown the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: SMU’s Gerald Turner To Receive 2016 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award

Gerald Turner Addresses SMU’s Past, Present And Future At Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society Distinguished Speaker Lunch

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While Gerald Turner may be only the 10th president of SMU, he may well one day see the university renamed Gerald Turner University. After learning of the history, present lay of the land and the future plans for the “Harvard of the South,” guests at the Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society would probably vote for the name change. With wife Gail Turner at the … [Read more...] about Gerald Turner Addresses SMU’s Past, Present And Future At Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society Distinguished Speaker Lunch