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2022 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Awardee/Paul Quinn President Michael J. Sorrell Represents The Four L’s To A “T”

Mar 24, 2022 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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”

A Passing: Dr. Ken Altshuler

Jan 15, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Ruth and Ken Altshuler were the “must-have” couple for any undertaking, whether it was a social gathering or a major fundraiser. As if their resumes weren’t enough, they were people magnets. She was the grand lady of Dallas philanthropy and community involvement; he was the legendary head of UT Southwestern’s Department of Psychiatry. Their stories started decades ago … [Read more...] about A Passing: Dr. Ken Altshuler

JUST IN: Callier Cares Luncheon Chair Pam Busbee Reveals Plans For 10th Anniversary

Oct 26, 2020 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Callier Cares Luncheon Chair Pam Busbee and her pal Underwriting Chair Christie Carter are looking to the future way beyond Halloween, elections and December holidays. They’ve just announced that the 10th annual fundraiser will take place on Monday, April 19, at the Dallas Country Club. Along with the date and place, they’ve just revealed that Betsy and Bennett Cullum will … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Callier Cares Luncheon Chair Pam Busbee Reveals Plans For 10th Anniversary

JUST IN: Philanthropist Annette Simmons Gives $1M To Help 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries

Sep 30, 2019 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Is it snowing outside? Must be, because Christmas has come early with legendary philanthropist Annette Simmons’ gifting $1M for the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s fundraising for Dallas children’s nonprofits. Ah, but this gift isn’t the first time that Annette has been Mrs. Santa Claus for the organization. Having donated for 39 years, she has provided $1M annually for the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Philanthropist Annette Simmons Gives $1M To Help 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries

Callier Cares Luncheon Celebrates Dr. Steven Barlow, Brent Christopher And Harper Hanna’s Journey

May 21, 2019 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Looking around the Dallas Country Club’s Founders Room at 11:05 a.m. on Monday, April 15, Callier Foundation Board Chair Tricia George wondered where the people were. So far, the 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon VIP party was made up of three Callier Center staffers and a group of men that no one knew. Then down the hallway, Tricia spied a familiar face. It was Ken Altshuler with … [Read more...] about Callier Cares Luncheon Celebrates Dr. Steven Barlow, Brent Christopher And Harper Hanna’s Journey

JUST IN: Lyda Hill Pledges $5M Gift, Plus Another $5M Challenge Grant, For New Junior League Of Dallas Centennial Endowment Foundation

Oct 2, 2018 9:30 PM by Glenn Hunter

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Lyda Hill, a granddaughter of the legendary oilman H.L. Hunt, credits the Junior  League of Dallas with showing her "the other side" of the community years ago, inspiring her to a heightened social consciousness. This evening she helped repay the organization, which announced that Hill had pledged a lead gift of $5 million to establish the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lyda Hill Pledges $5M Gift, Plus Another $5M Challenge Grant, For New Junior League Of Dallas Centennial Endowment Foundation

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon

Jun 14, 2018 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

2018 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show and Luncheon Chair Lisa Singleton managed to hit all bases for the Wednesday, May 9, fundraiser at the Meyerson. In addition to tapping the humor and talent of Tina “Bag Snob” Craig for fashionable tips, she also arranged to have Margot Perot pay touching tribute to the late Ruth Altshuler and present longtime Salvation Army … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon

Callier Cares Luncheon Celebrated With Surprise Announcements, Awards And Benji’s Story

May 15, 2018 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

The 7th Annal Callier Cares Luncheon at the Dallas Country Club was a group hug on Tuesday, April 17. VIPs gathered in the Founders’ Room with Barbara and John Stuart, Dee Wyly, Jill Rowlett, Ann Dyer, Honorary Co-Chair Joyce Lacerte and her sister Roxann Vyazmensky, Richard Neely, Nancy Carter, Louise Griffeth, Pam Perella, Lynn McBee and Lisa Cooley. On the terrace … [Read more...] about Callier Cares Luncheon Celebrated With Surprise Announcements, Awards And Benji’s Story

JUST IN: New Callier Center Wings Named After Ruth And Ken Altshuler And The Meadows Foundation

Apr 17, 2018 5:00 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Callier Center for Communication Disorders Executive Director Dr. Tom Campbell admitted that he was excited today at the Callier Cares Luncheon at the Dallas Country Club. And he had a couple of good reason for the excitement. He announced that the two wings at the Callier Center on the UT Dallas Campus had been named in honor of people and organizations that have been … [Read more...] about JUST IN: New Callier Center Wings Named After Ruth And Ken Altshuler And The Meadows Foundation

MySweet2018 Goals: Beth Thoele

Jan 26, 2018 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

My Goal from Callier Cares Luncheon Chairman Beth Thoele, “My goal for 2018 is to raise the most money possible for the Callier Center for Communication Disorders at the University of Texas at Dallas.  Callier provides care for children and adults who would otherwise be unable to afford treatment to overcome communication disorders. It is particularly moving for me, … [Read more...] about MySweet2018 Goals: Beth Thoele

JUST IN: New Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Members Announced

Jan 4, 2018 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

2018 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Claire Emanuelson just announced the newest members of the CCB Advisory Board. Drum roll, please. Charlotte Jones Anderson, Richard Eiseman, Sarah Losinger and Nancy Perot will serve a three-year term on the Board. The recent death of Lifetime Advisory Board Member Ruth Altshuler leaves Annette Simmons as the only CCB Lifetime … [Read more...] about JUST IN: New Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Members Announced

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