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Callier Cares Luncheon Letter Signing Had A “Rosie” Surprise Guest And Plans For The Fundraiser

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In case your postal carrier has been a little slow delivering your mail, that may be the reason that you haven’t received your letter about the Callier Cares Luncheon 2022. It was just before Winter Storm Landon landing in North Texas that a group of folks settled down to personalize the letters with personal notes. Due to COVID concerns, the first location at … [Read more...] about Callier Cares Luncheon Letter Signing Had A “Rosie” Surprise Guest And Plans For The Fundraiser

A Passing: Dr. Ken Altshuler

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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

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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

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon

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From the VIP reception in the Dallas Country Club’s Founders Room to the luncheon in the club’s ballroom on Monday, April 15, the Callier Cares Luncheon was filled to the max and with good reason. Thanks to Luncheon Chair Beth Layton, Ruth and Ken Altshuler Callier Care Awardee Brent Christopher shared a memorable tale about the late Ruth Altshuler; Callier Prize in … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon

Grovel Alert: 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon

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Despite their smiles, 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon Chair Beth Layton and her sidekick Underwriting Chair Nancy Carter along with Callier Center Foundation Board Chair Tricia George are starting to worry about UT at Dallas’ Callier Center for Communication Disorders fundraiser. With the luncheon at the Dallas Country Club a month away, there are only two tables left for guests to … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon

2019 Callier Cares Luncheon Letters Are On The Way Despite Possible Holiday Delay

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2019 Callier Cares Luncheon Chair Beth Laydon, Luncheon Underwriting Chair Nancy Carter and Callier Center Foundation President Tricia George rallied the troops including Dr. Tom Campbell, Rich Neely and Barbara Stuart last week. They held forth with pens in hand around the dining room table of Luncheon Honorary Co-Chairs Sharon and Mike McCullough’s marvelous home. The purpose … [Read more...] about 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon Letters Are On The Way Despite Possible Holiday Delay

2017 Callier Cares Luncheon Chair Emilynn Wilson Is Presented With The Former Chair Bracelet

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The makeup from Halloween’s haunting had hardly been scrubbed off than news of 2017’s final fundraising push as underway. Over at the Dallas Country Club Founder’s Room, the Callier Center’s Callier Care Luncheon leadership was doing double duty at noon on Wednesday, November 1. Launched last year, the past luncheon chairs come together to present the recent chair with a … [Read more...] about 2017 Callier Cares Luncheon Chair Emilynn Wilson Is Presented With The Former Chair Bracelet

SOLD OUT ALERT: Callier Cares Luncheon

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Well, Emilynn Wilson has gone and done it. She said she would hit the “Sold Out” mark for Thursday’s Callier Cares Luncheon at the Dallas Country Club, and word just arrived that the ballroom is filled. But then how could she lose with Lisa Troutt as her honorary chair, Dr. Kern Wildenthal receiving the Ruth and Ken Altshuler Callier Care Award, and noted audiology … [Read more...] about SOLD OUT ALERT: Callier Cares Luncheon

Grovel Alert: Callier Cares Luncheon

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With the Callier Cares Luncheon still 10 days away, Event Chair Emilynn Wilson and Honorary Chair Lisa Troutt report that the tickets are nearly gone with the wind. They've nearly filled the entire Dallas Country Club’s ballroom thanks to having the Ruth and Ken Altshuler Callier Care Award being presented to Dr. Kern Wildenthal and the Callier Prize in Communication Disorders … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Callier Cares Luncheon

Three Days Of Letter Signing Got Underway For Callier Cares Luncheon At Beth Layton’s Dining Room Table

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All was not clear Tuesday, January 10, at Beth Layton’s home. While  Callier Care Luncheon Chair Emilynn Wilson arrived early to arrange stacks of letterhead and envelopes on the dining room table for a three-day-athon of letter signing, hostess Beth was already head down, hand-signing the letters. Looking up briefly, Beth complained the windows looking out on the … [Read more...] about Three Days Of Letter Signing Got Underway For Callier Cares Luncheon At Beth Layton’s Dining Room Table