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Scott Wood Named President Of The Salesmanship Club Of Dallas

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For 14 years Scott Wood has been a member of the Salesmanship Club of Dallas. Over those years, the organization’s signature fundraising golf tournament has made it through major changes — the death of its namesake Byron Nelson, venue changes, major sponsorship adjustments and the topsy-turvy developments in the professional golf world. It was recently announced that Scott … [Read more...] about Scott Wood Named President Of The Salesmanship Club Of Dallas

JUST IN: There’s Been A Changing Of The Jessicas At Momentous Institute

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Like lots of others, MySweetCharity is scurrying to catch up on what has transpired over the past months. In addition to Texas Eating Disorders (formerly known as The Elisa Project) closing its doors, Momentous Institute Executive Director Jessica Trudeau left the Salesmanship Club of Dallas’ organization and joined TexProtects as director of strategic initiatives in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: There’s Been A Changing Of The Jessicas At Momentous Institute

Jessica Trudeau To Head Up Momentous Institute Replacing Michelle Kinder

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After serving as executive director of Momentous Institute for six years, Michelle Kinder is stepping down at the end of the month. Replacing her on Friday, March 1, will be Development and Strategic Partnership Director Jessica Trudeau, who joined the Institute less than four years ago. Prior to joining the Institute, Jessica was executive director of Family … [Read more...] about Jessica Trudeau To Head Up Momentous Institute Replacing Michelle Kinder

MySweetWishList: Momentous Institute

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According to 2018 Changing the Odds Dinner Co-Chairs Connie O’Neill and Dick Skorburg, "It was an honor to serve as event chairs for this year’s Changing the Odds Dinner to kick-off Momentous Institute’s 7th annual education and mental health conference. "Dallas has one of the greatest income disparities in the country, with nearly one-third of Dallas County … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Momentous Institute

Greg Boyle’s Cultivating Kinship Message Set The Wheels Rolling For The Changing The Odds Conference

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Annually the Momentous Institute holds the Changing The Odds conference for more than a thousand mental health and education professionals from around the country to learn about advances from some of the world's top experts regarding social emotion health. The night before this year's two-day conference, the Institute held a dinner on Wednesday, September 26, at the Omni Dallas … [Read more...] about Greg Boyle’s Cultivating Kinship Message Set The Wheels Rolling For The Changing The Odds Conference

Sold-Out Luxury And Supercar Showcase Drives Home A Whopping $30K For Salesmanship Club Of Dallas’ Momentous Institute

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Out at the Four Seasons Resort And Club Dallas at Las Colinas, a whopping 2,500 people gathered on Saturday, September 9, to enjoy some of the world's most exotic, luxury, and high-performance vehicles. The inaugural Park Place Luxury And Supercar Showcase, a sort of mini-Concours d'Elegance, was held in part to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Ken Schnitzer's Park Place … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Luxury And Supercar Showcase Drives Home A Whopping $30K For Salesmanship Club Of Dallas’ Momentous Institute

JUST IN: Attorney Guy Kerr To Head Up Salesmanship Club Of Dallas For The 50th Anniversary Of AT&T Byron Nelson

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This is gonna be a big year for the Salesmanship Club of Dallas. They’re moving their mega-huge AT&T Byron Nelson to the brand new course at Trinity Forest Golf Club after years of being held at Las Colinas Four Seasons Resort. What a great way to celebrate the tournament’s 50th anniversary! Heading up the 97-year-old non-profit service organization that “owns and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Attorney Guy Kerr To Head Up Salesmanship Club Of Dallas For The 50th Anniversary Of AT&T Byron Nelson

2017 Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf Of Dallas Provided A Record $6.8M For Momentous Institute

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Despite hurricane Harvey making this weekend seem pretty darn miserable, the Momentous Institute folks are all smiley facing it. Thanks to the Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf of Dallas tournament that was held this past May, the Institute received "a record $6.8 million in net proceeds." That translates into Institute's being able to support "social emotional health … [Read more...] about 2017 Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf Of Dallas Provided A Record $6.8M For Momentous Institute

Momentous Institute Hosts Award-Giving Dinner With Author Glennon Doyle Melton On The Eve Of The Changing The Odds Conference

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The night before the Momentous Institute kicked off the two-day Changing the Odds Conference, a very special dinner was held on Wednesday, October 5, at Sixty Five Hundred. Not only did Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones receive the inaugural  Changing the Odds Leadership Award, but author Glennon Doyle Melton was the keynote speaker. Here's a report from the field: More than 400 … [Read more...] about Momentous Institute Hosts Award-Giving Dinner With Author Glennon Doyle Melton On The Eve Of The Changing The Odds Conference

Salesmanship Club Of Dallas’ Momentous Institute Opens Availability For Changing The Odds Conference Via Live Streaming

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The Salesmanship Club of Dallas' Momentous Institute is just now announcing that its Changing The Odds Conference — “Compassion: Brain Changer” — that will be held Thursday, October 6 (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), and Friday, October 7 (9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.), at the Omni Dallas was sold out last April. Whoa! That was five months ago. So, why the delayed announcement? According to … [Read more...] about Salesmanship Club Of Dallas’ Momentous Institute Opens Availability For Changing The Odds Conference Via Live Streaming

Salesmanship Club Hopes AT&T Byron Nelson Tourney Will Raise $6.5M For Momentous Institute

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Since its inception, what’s now called the AT&T Byron Nelson Golf Tournament has raised at least $143 million for charity—the most of any annual PGA tour event. This year the goal is to add to that total at least $6.5 million in net proceeds in support of Momentous Institute, a Dallas nonprofit serving needy children and their families with education and mental health … [Read more...] about Salesmanship Club Hopes AT&T Byron Nelson Tourney Will Raise $6.5M For Momentous Institute