While the YMCA of Dallas' deal to sell the downtown facility fell through, things are still moving along for the Y. One of those "moves" is YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Operations VP Keith Vinson moving over to Junior Achievement of Dallas, succeeding longtime JA President/CEO Jan Murfield. Overseeing 25 staff members, Keith will "manage the organization’s work readiness, … [Read more...] about Keith Vinson Named To Succeed Retiring Junior Achievement Of Dallas President/CEO Jan Murfield
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JUST IN: Junior Achievement Of Dallas 2023 Business Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced
For its 25th anniversary, the Junior Achievement of Dallas’ Business Hall of Fame will be inducting four new Laureates at a seated dinner on Saturday, February 25, at the Thompson Hotel. And what a foursome it will be! The class of 2023 will include Hilda Galvan, Mike Rawlings, G. Brint Ryan and Kneeland Youngblood. According to Junior Achievement of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Junior Achievement Of Dallas 2023 Business Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced
JUST IN: Dallas National Philanthropy Day Celebration’s Format Has Been Changed To Toast Honorees
Back in 1986, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed that November 15 would be National Philanthropy Day to “encourage the celebration of donors (individuals, foundations and corporations), volunteers and leaders who build better communities.” This year, the Greater Dallas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is extending the celebration a little longer. They’re … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas National Philanthropy Day Celebration’s Format Has Been Changed To Toast Honorees
Acosta, Hunt, Luce And Perpall To Be Inducted As 2022 Dallas Business Hall Of Fame Laureates
The Dallas Business Hall of Fame class of 2022 has been announced for induction on the evening of Saturday, February 26, at the Hyatt Regency Dallas to benefit Junior Achievement Dallas. Making up the Laureates-to-be quartet are Carcon Industries President/CEO Arcilia Acosta, Hunt Sports Group Chair Clark Hunt, Texas 2036 Founder Tom Luce and The Beck Group CEO Fred … [Read more...] about Acosta, Hunt, Luce And Perpall To Be Inducted As 2022 Dallas Business Hall Of Fame Laureates
Junior Achievement Of Dallas Business Hall of Fame Dinner Stars Warren, Reiff And Scovell
Who knew Kelcy Warren was such a cut-up? The roughly 600 people who attended the 22nd Annual Junior Achievement of Dallas Business Hall of Fame dinner on Saturday, February 29, at the Omni Dallas Hotel, for starters. Warren, one of three 2020 Laureates inducted into the Hall of Fame that night along with Melissa Reiff and John Scovell, warned the crowd that his … [Read more...] about Junior Achievement Of Dallas Business Hall of Fame Dinner Stars Warren, Reiff And Scovell
Junior Achievement’s Dallas Business Hall Of Fame Reception Features A Roomful Of Laureates
For more than two decades, Junior Achievement of Dallas' Dallas Business Hall of Fame has been honoring local business and civic leaders who've inspire greatness in the next generation. The collective impact of those honorees — or Laureates, as they're called — was on fully display on Thursday, January 30, when Junior Achievement President Jan Murfield hosted the 2020 JA Hall … [Read more...] about Junior Achievement’s Dallas Business Hall Of Fame Reception Features A Roomful Of Laureates
Six North Texas Heroes Were Honored At The 34th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon
Before being swept up in the holiday season, the Greater Dallas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals held it 34th Annual Philanthropy Day Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency on Friday, November 8, to honor local heroes in North Texas. This year's collection of honorees, who accepted their awards via video and on stage, included Donna Wilhelm, Michal Powell, Cindy … [Read more...] about Six North Texas Heroes Were Honored At The 34th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon