With the the annual Wilkinson Center fundraiser at the Dallas Country Club less that a month away, 2019 Can Do! Luncheon Chair Linda Secrest celebrated the underwriters and awardees on Tuesday, February 19, at Lisa and Clay Cooley's estate. Here's a report from the field:The Wilkinson Center’s Can Do! Luncheon Chair Linda Secrest was joined by patrons and supporters at a … [Read more...] about The Wilkinson Center Showed Its Appreciation For Can Do! Luncheon Patrons At A Private Reception
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Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
It's not every day that more than 35 North Texas nonprofits get grants and the chance to showcase their programs and offer volunteer opportunities. On Saturday, February 16, the Junior League of Dallas along with presenting sponsor Bank of Texas not did just that, but they held the day-long event at NorthPark Center!From the grant presentation in Neiman Marcus NorthPark's … [Read more...] about Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
Grovel Alert!: 2019 Can Do! Luncheon
The invitations are in the mail for The Wilkinson Center's Can Do! Luncheon and it sounds like they could have saved the postmaster some wear and tear and postage.According to 2019 Can Do! Luncheon Chair Linda Secrest, there are less than a handful of tables left.Little wonder. The Monday, March 4th fundraiser will honor Can Do! Couple Awardee Kathy and Larry Helm, Can … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert!: 2019 Can Do! Luncheon
JUST IN: Bobby B. Lyle To Receive 90th Annual Linz Award
Entrepreneur/educator/philanthropist Bobby B. Lyle is going to have to get a carpenter over to his home. His trophy room is in need of expansion. Move over SMU Distinguished Alumni Award, Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award, J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award and the others.It was just announced that Bobby will receive the 90th Annual Linz Award on Wednesday, April 17, at the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Bobby B. Lyle To Receive 90th Annual Linz Award
The Ladies – Jeanne L. Philips And Laura Dern – Ruled At The Junior League Of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon
The lobby of the Chantilly Ballroom's Wedgwood Room was jammed to the max for the Junior League of Dallas' Milestones Luncheon on Friday, November 16. While second-generation actress/advocate Laura Dern had 'em lined up at one end of the room for a photo meet-and-greet, JLD legend (she'd just hate to be called that, but it's true) Lyda Hill was entering with hugs from oldtime … [Read more...] about The Ladies – Jeanne L. Philips And Laura Dern – Ruled At The Junior League Of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon
2019 Can Do! Luncheon Plans For The Wilkinson Center Fundraiser Revealed
2019 Can Do! Luncheon Chair Linda Secrest has been hard at work lining up plans for The Wilkinson Center’s annual fundraiser. It will return on Monday, March 4, to the Dallas Country Club.This year’s awardees include:Can Do! Couple Award — Kathy and Larry Helm for “their support of the Dallas non-profit community, most recently The Senior Source, a Wilkinson … [Read more...] about 2019 Can Do! Luncheon Plans For The Wilkinson Center Fundraiser Revealed
Sixty Gather For Junior League Of Dallas Past Presidents, Ball Chairs And Luncheon Chairs Reception
The many days of rain had subsided and there were clear skies on the evening of Thursday, September 13, when the Junior League of Dallas hosted its Junior League of Dallas Past Presidents, Ball Chairs and Luncheon Chairs reception at the home of former JLD Sustainer of the Year Debbie Taylor and her husband Marshall Taylor.Inside the entry hall of Debbie's handsome … [Read more...] about Sixty Gather For Junior League Of Dallas Past Presidents, Ball Chairs And Luncheon Chairs Reception
JUST IN: 2018 Milestones Luncheon To Have Laura Dern As Keynoter And Salute Jeanne Phillips As Sustainer Of The Year
Thanks to just a couple of drops of rain last night, window wipers and umbrellas were put into action. But that didn’t deter the Junior Leaguers of Dallas like Pam Busbee, Kristi Hoyl, Linda Perryman Evans, Margo Goodwin, Paige McDaniel, Lisa Loy Laughlin and Joanna Clarke from gathering at Regen Fearon’s Preston Hollow home. As if the home that used to belong to Ginny … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Milestones Luncheon To Have Laura Dern As Keynoter And Salute Jeanne Phillips As Sustainer Of The Year
89th Linz Award Recipient Tom Luce Encouraged Luncheon Guests To Be Changemakers Creating Waves For The Next Generation
It was turn out of heavy hitters for the 89th Annual Linz Award Luncheon presented by The Dallas Morning News, Communities Foundation of Texas and The Dallas Foundation on Monday, April 16, at the Omni. No wonder since the recipient was attorney and longtime civic leader Tom Luce. He joined the ranks of previous Linz Awardees who were in attendance including Ross Perot, Ray … [Read more...] about 89th Linz Award Recipient Tom Luce Encouraged Luncheon Guests To Be Changemakers Creating Waves For The Next Generation
Party At ZaZa’s Art House Thanks Sponsors And Relives Junior League Of Dallas’s 2017-2018 Accomplishments
It was a festive group of 75 members and friends of the Junior League of Dallas who gathered April 11 at the Stay ZaZa Art House and Social Gallery. And, why not? The 1,700-square-foot space was colorfully decked out for the cocktail party, which was intended to thank sponsors but also celebrated the League's 2017-2018 accomplishments.And, there were quite a few of them to … [Read more...] about Party At ZaZa’s Art House Thanks Sponsors And Relives Junior League Of Dallas’s 2017-2018 Accomplishments
Champions For Children Award Dinner Honored Junior League Of Dallas And Learned The Impact Of Dallas CASA From A Former Client
Celebrating its 20th anniversary at the Fairmont, Dallas CASA's Champion of Children Award Dinner proved to be both a celebration for those providing foster children protection in the legal system, as well as emphasizing the long-term results of the program. On Thursday, November 16, guests at the annual dinner included a large contingency from the Junior League of Dallas … [Read more...] about Champions For Children Award Dinner Honored Junior League Of Dallas And Learned The Impact Of Dallas CASA From A Former Client