Despite not knowing the speaker for the Celebrating Women's 25th Anniversary Silver Jubilee Luncheon, both former chairs (Laura Downing, Margo Goodwin and Carol Seay) and volunteers like (Carol Dalton, Angie Kadesky, Pat McCall, Pam McCallum and Connie Yates), gathered around Felicia Powell's dinner table on Thursday, August 1. With pen in hand, the gals addressed envelopes for … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women Invitations Had Volunteers Handy With Pens To Address Envelopes
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La Fiesta’s 40 Duchesses, Their Presenters And Escorts Held Court For Celebración De La Costa De España
There may have been a few 11th-hour dress-fitting snafus and more than the usual number of "wobblies" during the famous Texas Dip. When all was said and done, though, the 2023-2024 La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas Presentation Gala on Saturday, June 8, at the Hilton Anatole was an amazing event that all involved could be proud of. Placing a focus on Spain with the theme … [Read more...] about La Fiesta’s 40 Duchesses, Their Presenters And Escorts Held Court For Celebración De La Costa De España
Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen Learned How One Of Their Own Had ♥-ed NY
When one becomes a Crystal Charity Ball chair, the past years of fundraising tales tend to become word-of-mouth, hand-me-downs. It is at the annual former chairmen's supper when memories are shared and compared. But somewhere along the line, one of the CCB chair's legendary accomplishments in the world of advertising and the international flair of her ball had been remembered … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen Learned How One Of Their Own Had ♥-ed NY
Silver Jubilee Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Letters Are Coming To Mailboxes But Why Wait
Looking at the women signing letters at the round tables at "a local country club" recently, Carolyn Brown recalled her journey that started in 2016 when she sensed something in the side of her sports bra. Only the "something" was in her breast ... a lump. But that didn't make sense. There was no family history of breast cancer and besides, she was only in her 20s with a … [Read more...] about Silver Jubilee Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Letters Are Coming To Mailboxes But Why Wait
2024 Spirit of Generations Honorees Louise And Guy Griffeth Were Feted With Games And Wings Of Angels
Even Before The Senior Source’s 30th Annual Spirit of Generations VIP Party started in the Anatole’s Plum Room on Friday, March 1, half the room was filled. Hidden in the crowd near the refreshment bar of lemonade and coffee were the day’s co-honorees, Louise and Guy Griffeth. But as the crowd grew, including Karen and David Shuford, Sandra … [Read more...] about 2024 Spirit of Generations Honorees Louise And Guy Griffeth Were Feted With Games And Wings Of Angels
JUST IN: Linda Custard To Serve As Presiding Chair For Celebrating Women Luncheon Silver Jubilee
As all North Texas non-profits were trying to beat the Easter Bunny with news, Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation (BSWDF) held a ladies lunch yesterday at a "local country club." But it wasn't just any gals in attendance. The group was made up of the past Celebrating Women Luncheon chairs (Pam Busbee, Christie Carter, Laura Downing, Tucker Enthoven, Fredye Factor, Ola … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Linda Custard To Serve As Presiding Chair For Celebrating Women Luncheon Silver Jubilee
“Lead For Tomorrow” Endowment Campaign Kicks Off With Belles, Drums And $17M For Its $40M Goal
Tuesday afternoon the Highland Park Education Foundation held a pep rally at a local country club, complete with a lineup of HP Pipe and Drum Corps on the steps in the driveway and cheerleaders and Belles in the lobby. It was so loud that sign language was almost necessary. But all the fanfare was right in tune for the afternoon’s program about the official launch of the … [Read more...] about “Lead For Tomorrow” Endowment Campaign Kicks Off With Belles, Drums And $17M For Its $40M Goal
Crystal Charity Ball Ma’ams Were Honored At A Supper In A Marvelous “Crow”‘s Nest
It was a gathering of the Crystal Charity Ball "Ma'ams," as they're called. Once a woman chairs the Dallas County children's non-profit fundraiser, she automatically becomes a Ma'am. For the 2023 Ma'ams dinner, 22 were at Barbara Hunt Crow's fabulous home overlooking Hackberry Creek on Wednesday, May 17. While Barbara had so wanted to have the seated supper in her … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Ma’ams Were Honored At A Supper In A Marvelous “Crow”‘s Nest
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen Dinner
Almost a third of the Crystal Charity Ball former chairmen gathered at Barbara Hunt Crow’s marvelous home overlooking Hackberry Creek on Wednesday, May 17. The occasion was the annual dinner honoring the ladies, known as “The Ma’ams,” who had raised more than $149M for Dallas County children's non-profits since 1952. Originally the plan had called for … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen Dinner
Junior League Of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon Honoring Pam Busbee Hit The Highs With The [Rob] Lowe
The Junior League of Dallas' 2023 Milestones Luncheon was an obvious hit before the ballroom doors of Omni Dallas Hotel ever opened on Friday, April 14. As guests arrived for what they thought was the 10 o'clock start for the VIP Party, Omni self-parking attendant had to admit that the parking levels attached to the hotel were already full "Those ladies filled the place up at … [Read more...] about Junior League Of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon Honoring Pam Busbee Hit The Highs With The [Rob] Lowe
Crystal Charity Ball Was Una Magnifica Notte Capping Its Mama Mia 70th Anniversary Year
When Crystal Charity Ball guests pulled up to the driveway of the Hilton Anatole Hotel on Saturday evening, December 3, they were greeted by smoke billowing up from a fire along the walkway leading to the 2022 Ball’s "Splendido Italiano" wonderland. But the hint of fiery Italiano turned out to be just a Texas-sized pizza converted into a pastry oven, warming up in order to … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Was Una Magnifica Notte Capping Its Mama Mia 70th Anniversary Year