Last night's announcements by the City of Dallas and Dallas County to prohibit gatherings of large groups of people for the next seven days have had organizations rethinking their plans beyond a week. One of the first to cancel their fundraiser out of consideration for their guests is Community Partners of Dallas. The sold-out 2020 Chick Lit Luncheon scheduled for Friday, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Chick Lit Luncheon Canceled
Joanna Clarke
2020 Cattle Baronesses Celebrated The Holidays Before Saddling Up For Fundraising
The Yule spirit was everywhere on the evening of Thursday, December 12, 2019, when the organizers of the 2020 Cattle Baron's Ball presented their Holiday Party. The big annual bash was held at the magnificent Beverly Drive home of Bina and Dr. Nimesh Patel. Heat lamps were arrayed around the backyard pool. And not one but two Christmas trees -- along with some upbeat, … [Read more...] about 2020 Cattle Baronesses Celebrated The Holidays Before Saddling Up For Fundraising
Tutu Chic Live Auction Topped Its Hope-For Goal With Pirouettes, Korshak Fashions And A Rookie Auctioneer
Following the 2019 Tutu Chic Fashion Show at the Winspear Opera House on Tuesday, December 3, one guest wondered aloud, “Who was that guy with the microphone?” But more about that later. Before the guests in their stellar stilettos took their places on the Skokos Stage for the Texas Ballet Theater fundraiser, they sipped flutes of champagne in the lobby. While … [Read more...] about Tutu Chic Live Auction Topped Its Hope-For Goal With Pirouettes, Korshak Fashions And A Rookie Auctioneer
JUST IN: 2020 Chick Lit Luncheon La-Di-Da Speaker Revealed
For weeks, Community Partners of Dallas’ President/CEO Paige McDaniel and Development and Communications VP Joanna Clarke have been busting at the seams to share a secret — the 2020 Chick Lit Luncheon’s headliner. Now the big day of reveal has come. The ladies at the helm of this year’s fundraiser include Co-Chairs Sally Dutter and Beth Thoele, Honorary Chair Tracey … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Chick Lit Luncheon La-Di-Da Speaker Revealed
2019 Milestones Luncheon Ranged From Traditional Accolades To “Star Wars'” Keri Russell
Some came to the Junior League of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon on Friday, November 1, expecting Felicity with her swirls of curls; some just knew that they were going to have the hardened Elizabeth Jennings of "The Americans;" and old-timers thought a Mickey Mouse Club alumnae would be in the spotlight at the Hilton Anatole. None of 'em showed up. Instead, they got to see … [Read more...] about 2019 Milestones Luncheon Ranged From Traditional Accolades To “Star Wars'” Keri Russell
With A Change Of Location, Community Partners Of Dallas Proved “Change Is (Indeed) Good”
Instead of holding its annual fundraiser at Brook Hollow as usual due to construction, Community Partners of Dallas opened up its brand new headquarters for its 13th Annual Change Is Good on Sunday, October 27, with a rock wall for climbing, face painters, cheerleaders, balloons galore and loads of yummies. In return the place was filled with young fundraisers turning in their … [Read more...] about With A Change Of Location, Community Partners Of Dallas Proved “Change Is (Indeed) Good”
Grovel Alert: Children’s Medical Center Foundation Women’s Auxiliary Deck The Halls Wreaths
For 41 years the Children’s Medical Center Dallas Foundation Women’s Auxiliary has been celebrating the holidays with its Deck the Halls program at Children's Medical Center Dallas. For a $50 donation people and companies “receive a wreath, tagged with their name, to decorate. There are decoration guidelines including that all ornaments must be fire resistant, non-toxic, … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Children’s Medical Center Foundation Women’s Auxiliary Deck The Halls Wreaths
Community Partners Of Dallas Receives Vizient Inc.’s Norman Borlaug Humanitarian Award
If you’ve never heard of Norman Borlaug, Community Partners of Dallas CEO Paige McDaniel will set you straight. The late agronomist “was known as the man who saved a billion lives for his revolutionary approach to plant breeding that resulted in a wheat variety that exponentially increase yields while actively resisting drought and disease. His green revolution breakthrough … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas Receives Vizient Inc.’s Norman Borlaug Humanitarian Award
2019 Change Is Good Kicked Off Fundraising High Atop Ford Stadium For Pigskin Fun
SMU campus was in overdrive with U-Hauls bringing in all types of furnishings for the dorms on Saturday, August 24. Why one truck had enough “stuff” to fill a three-bedroom house. And while students in blue T-shirts returned to their rooms along SMU Boulevard, 150+ future Mustangs were partying in the Gerald J. Ford Stadium Club. Dressed in the most adorable … [Read more...] about 2019 Change Is Good Kicked Off Fundraising High Atop Ford Stadium For Pigskin Fun
Trailblazer’s Party At A “Royall” Spread Pumped Up Enthusiasm For The 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball
As guests streamed into the beautiful home of Jennifer and Walker Royall on Thursday, May 16, for the Cattle Baron's Ball Trailblazer's Party, many couldn't wait to have their photos taken with country singer Keith Urban. Well, not exactly with Keith himself, but with a life-sized, cardboard cutout of the Aussie star. Keith will be headlining, of course, at the 2019 Cattle … [Read more...] about Trailblazer’s Party At A “Royall” Spread Pumped Up Enthusiasm For The 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball
2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Raffle Items Revealed At Spring Luncheon
While chapeaus were blowing in the wind at Dallas Arboretum for the annual Mad Hatter’s Tea on Thursday, April 11, the 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball committee was holding its spring luncheon at Truluck’s in Uptown. One of the highlights of the luncheon is the reveal of the fundraising gala’s passel of raffle items. 2109 Ball Co-Chairs Wendy Messmann and Lisa Shirley and 2019 … [Read more...] about 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Raffle Items Revealed At Spring Luncheon