2021 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Leslie Diers just revealed the organization's new members that include Kristi Francis, Melinda Knowles, Lisa Shirley, Candace Swango, Charmaine Tang and Kay Weeks. Heading up the CCB Membership Committee was 2016 CCB Chair Christie Carter, who was joined by committee members/former CCB chairs Claire Emanuelson (2018), … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Crystal Charity Ball’s Six New Members Announced For 2021
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Dallas Opera Women’s Board Honored Patsy Miller Donosky With Founders Award, Family, Friends And Flourish
The selection of Patsy Miller Donosky for the 2020 Juanita and Henry S. Miller Jr. Founders Award seemed as natural as singing in the Winspear. Afterall, her folks Juanita and Henry S. Miller Jr. co-founded The Dallas Opera way back in the 1950s. But Patsy had earned her operatic stripes purely on her own. From being a child traveling by train with her mother and her brother … [Read more...] about Dallas Opera Women’s Board Honored Patsy Miller Donosky With Founders Award, Family, Friends And Flourish
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: The Juanita And Henry S. Miller Jr. Founders Award Luncheon
This year’s Dallas Opera Women’s Board’s Juanita and Henry S. Miller Jr. Founders Award Luncheon was a true family affair. From the award’s namesakes to their daughter/awardee Patsy Miller Donosky and her children and in-laws, the music-loving Miller clan, along with dozens and dozens of friends like Linda Gibbons, Elsie Dunklin, Jean White and Nancy Bass, was front and center … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: The Juanita And Henry S. Miller Jr. Founders Award Luncheon
Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairs Dined Poolside At Gail Fischer’s Estate As The Sun Set
Some folks thought that the final rain showers had fallen on Thursday, May 23, and would leave pleasant weather conditions in their wake. Wrong. Instead, it was as if June's humidity and temps had arrived early, creating a need for icy drinks, sheer sundresses and the doffing of suit jackets. Turns out, they all were hallmarks of the Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairman … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairs Dined Poolside At Gail Fischer’s Estate As The Sun Set
Shelton School Breaks Ground On New 30-Acre Campus Using A Texas-Sized Sandbox
Earlier today Shelton School had its official groundbreaking activities for the school's new 30-acre campus on Preston Road with a band, cheerleaders and loads of supporters. According to Shelton School Executive Director Suzanne Stell, it will be the eighth campus that the school has had in its 43 years. She laughed as she recalled how their first location was in a strip … [Read more...] about Shelton School Breaks Ground On New 30-Acre Campus Using A Texas-Sized Sandbox
More Than 300 Salute The Wilkinson Center At The Nonprofit’s 7th Annual Can Do! Luncheon
Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder neatly summed up the idea behind the nonprofit's 7th Annual Can Do! awards luncheon at the Dallas Country Club on Monday, March 4. "I once heard a minister say that God is constantly broadcasting messages, but not everyone has their radios on," Anne said, looking out over the crowd of 320. "But the entrepreneurs and … [Read more...] about More Than 300 Salute The Wilkinson Center At The Nonprofit’s 7th Annual Can Do! Luncheon
The Sweetheart Ball Tea Provided Food For Thought In Fundraising For UT Southwestern
Many of the ladies who had attended the 2018 Celebrating Women Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole on Thursday, October 25, headed north to Lisa and Kenny Troutt’s estate. The occasion was to introduce The Sweetheart Ball new members, hear about plans for the 37th annual fundraiser and to learn about new developments in UT Southwestern's cardiology program that has been supported by … [Read more...] about The Sweetheart Ball Tea Provided Food For Thought In Fundraising For UT Southwestern
Former Crystal Charity Ball Chairs Were Celebrated In The Pump House At The Annual Dinner
To celebrate the past Crystal Charity Ball chairs, who have together provided $143,392,064 for area children’s charities, 2018 CCB Chair Claire Emanuelson and her team managed to lock down Deedie Rose’s Pump House on Thursday, May 10. For first timers and some bets the see-thru floor over the aged waterworks is still a little daunting. What if the weight of the guests, … [Read more...] about Former Crystal Charity Ball Chairs Were Celebrated In The Pump House At The Annual Dinner
Moody Coliseum Scores High Marks As The Setting For Bobby Lyle’s Receiving The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award
When the announcement was made that the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon was being moved from SMU’s grand ballroom to Moody Coliseum a couple of weeks before the presentation to Bobby Lyle on Thursday, March 29, a few eyebrows were raised. Perhaps it was long ago memories of proms being held in high school gyms that triggered images of metal folding chairs around bare … [Read more...] about Moody Coliseum Scores High Marks As The Setting For Bobby Lyle’s Receiving The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award
Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas Soared With Awards And Former Astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison At Women Of Distinction Luncheon
Just days before the Boy Scouts opened their campfires to include girls. That shot over the Girl Scouts’ heads may have shuddered the higher ups, but the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas hardly took notice. They were marching ahead with their Women of Distinction Luncheon and future plans for their organization. Led by Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas CEO Jennifer Barkowski, … [Read more...] about Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas Soared With Awards And Former Astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison At Women Of Distinction Luncheon
JUST IN: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas Announces Sara Martineau And Nina Vaca Women Of Distinction And Todd Williams Man Enough
For those emerging from Samoa and Thin Mints rehab and in need of a Girl Scout fix, there’s great news. The Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas have just announced plans for their annual Women of Distinction Luncheon. It’s already been announced that Dr. Mae Jemison will be the keynote speaker, thanks to Luncheon Co-Chairs Laura Downing and Susan Glassmoyer. But now comes word … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas Announces Sara Martineau And Nina Vaca Women Of Distinction And Todd Williams Man Enough