Thanks to a blocks-long lineup of cars, it seemingly took forever to get into the Hilton Anatole Hotel on Friday, May 17, for the 2024 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner. The backup was a tribute to the popularity of James W. "Jim" Keyes, the person picked by the Methodist Health System Foundation to be this year's Folsom honoree. Checking in, the buzz was all … [Read more...] about From Trumpets To A Burst Of “Jet Trails,” Jim Keyes Flew High At 2024’s Folsom Award Dinner
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A Dallas Who’s Who Met To Fete Jim Keyes At The Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Patrons’ Party
At a patrons' party for roughly 100 people inside the swank Hall Arts residence of Kathryn and Craig Hall, the prominent philanthropist David Miller at one point walked up to Craig Hall, the Dallas entrepreneur and co-host of the gathering. "I'm David Miller," he said. "I met you a long time ago." Formal introductions like that rarely seemed necessary at this gathering … [Read more...] about A Dallas Who’s Who Met To Fete Jim Keyes At The Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Patrons’ Party
JUST IN: Multi-Talented Jim Keyes To Receive the 2024 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award
The 2024 Folsom Leadership Award will be presented to multi-talented business and civic leader, philanthropist, author, artist, musician and commercial pilot Jim Keyes. According to Folsom Award Co-Chairs Nancy Ann and Ray Hunt, Lottye and Bobby Lyle and Carolyn and David Miller, the event will take place at a fun and elegant dinner on Friday, May 17, in the Hilton Anatole's … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Multi-Talented Jim Keyes To Receive the 2024 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award
JUST IN: Award-Winning Kerry Washington To Keynote New Friends New Life’s Silver Jubilee Celebration
As hot as it has been and promises to be in the days and weeks ahead, this isn’t North Texas’ first time in the frying pan. For instance, headlines made back in 1998 reported that Dallas’ summer went through nearly two months (exactly 56 days to be exact) of above 100-degree temperatures. It was also 25 years ago that Preston Road Church of Christ received a plea for … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Award-Winning Kerry Washington To Keynote New Friends New Life’s Silver Jubilee Celebration
JUST IN: Mary And Rich Templeton To Receive 2023 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award
The Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award that took 2022 off is back in full swing with a gang of area leaders co-chairing the 2023 Methodist Health System Foundation event. Shouldn’t be surprised since the 2023 recipients are Mary and Rich Templeton, who have shown their leadership qualities in both the corporate universe and the North Texas community for decades. Since joining … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Mary And Rich Templeton To Receive 2023 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award
JUST IN: Jeanne L. Phillips To Receive World Affairs Council’s 39th H. Neil Mallon Award
Two past members of the President George W. Bush administration will be in the spotlight for the World Affairs Council's 2022 H. Neil Mallon Award Dinner at the Fairmont Dallas on Wednesday, November 9. Dinner Co-Chairs Stephanie and Hunter Hunt and Ashlee and Chris Kleinert have just announced that the Honorable Jeanne L. Phillips will be this year’s awardee with Dr. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jeanne L. Phillips To Receive World Affairs Council’s 39th H. Neil Mallon Award
JUST IN: Hunts, Warrens And Grants To Serve Up Klyde Warren Park’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
It’s hard to believe that for ten years Klyde Warren Park has been a spectacular gathering place for locals and area visitors. In addition to offering a green space between the walls of glass and concrete skyscrapers along Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas’ first deck park has also become a connecting point for Dallas Downtown and Uptown. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hunts, Warrens And Grants To Serve Up Klyde Warren Park’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
2022 Folsom Awardees Linda And Mitch Hart Were Feted With A Bit Of Monkey Business And Mafia Ties
It was a bit like playing “Where’s Waldo?” at the reception for the 2022 Robert S. Folsom Award dinner on Friday, April 8, at the Hilton Anatole. As the Chantilly Ballroom’s lobby filled with 700+ guests, the question making the rounds was, where were the honorees — Linda and Mitch Hart? Guests on the left side of the lobby were pointed to the opposite side, where they … [Read more...] about 2022 Folsom Awardees Linda And Mitch Hart Were Feted With A Bit Of Monkey Business And Mafia Ties
2022 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Awardee/Paul Quinn President Michael J. Sorrell Represents The Four L’s To A “T”
The 25th anniversary of SMU’s Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility’s J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon is coming up on Tuesday, April 12, and will salute one of the area’s top educators — Paul Quinn College President Michael J. Sorrell, who could have easily taken a different turn in the road to be a highly paid corporate executive or an elected … [Read more...] about 2022 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Awardee/Paul Quinn President Michael J. Sorrell Represents The Four L’s To A “T”
Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Class Of 2024 New Members Announced
The changing of the boards continues with boldfacers who volunteer their time to help North Texas non-profits. Today 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Susan Farris announced the new members of the class of 2024 Advisory Board will include Bonnie Harding, Dr. Joe LaManna, Katie Robbins and David Scullin. They will be joining Jason Downing, Linda Perryman … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Class Of 2024 New Members Announced
Rescheduled: Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner
Another healthcare group has decided to reschedule its major fall fundraiser to the spring. Methodist Health System Foundation was to honor Linda and Mitch Hart with its Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award on Friday, October 1. But the call was made to postpone it to Friday, April 8, at the Hilton Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom. According to Foundation President Jim … [Read more...] about Rescheduled: Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner