Who knew Kelcy Warren was such a cut-up? The roughly 600 people who attended the 22nd Annual Junior Achievement of Dallas Business Hall of Fame dinner on Saturday, February 29, at the Omni Dallas Hotel, for starters. Warren, one of three 2020 Laureates inducted into the Hall of Fame that night along with Melissa Reiff and John Scovell, warned the crowd that his … [Read more...] about Junior Achievement Of Dallas Business Hall of Fame Dinner Stars Warren, Reiff And Scovell
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The Passings Of 2019 North Texas Inspirations
The annual “Passings” post is always a hard one. It is a reflection of some of the people whose actions and leadership have made North Texas flourish beyond the dreams of its forefathers/mothers. But this year seems to be especially poignant. Recently someone worried that North Texas had lost an entire tier of legendary philanthropists, benefactors, influencers and role … [Read more...] about The Passings Of 2019 North Texas Inspirations
Widow Of ‘The Rhinestone Cowboy’ Stars At Milestone Each Moment Matters Luncheon
When the guests, including Ron Gafford, Lili Kellogg, Bill Noble, Adele and Hobson Wildenthal, Kerry Wildenthal Fagelman and Michael Fagelman, Bill Davis, Marti Carlin and Ute and Rolf Haberecht, gathered for the 2019 Each Moment Matters Luncheon on Thursday, October 3, there was a sense among them of the "special-ness" of the fundraiser. After all, the event at the Hilton … [Read more...] about Widow Of ‘The Rhinestone Cowboy’ Stars At Milestone Each Moment Matters Luncheon
Country Music And A Pioneering Dallas Fundraiser Were All The Talk At The Stodghills’ Place
Not only did Ken Burns' landmark, eight-night TV documentary called "Country Music" boost music sales and streaming for the artists featured in the show, it generated rave reviews among an SRO crowd on Thursday, September 19, at Anne and Steve Stodghill’s estate in Preston Hollow. While North Texas Giving Day was in its final hours of topping past goals, Pat Green was holding … [Read more...] about Country Music And A Pioneering Dallas Fundraiser Were All The Talk At The Stodghills’ Place
North Texas Giving Day Provides A Touching Case Of Irony For Two Philanthropic Legends
This Thursday’s North Texas Giving Day is tinged with a poignant bit of philanthropic irony. It was in 2015 on North Texas Giving Day that the memorial service for the late Ebby Halliday Acers took place. Known for her giving back, she was being celebrated at the Park Cities Baptist Church by an overflowing crowd of dignitaries, Dallas mayors from the past, first lady Laura … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Provides A Touching Case Of Irony For Two Philanthropic Legends
A Passing: T. Boone Pickens
T. Boone Pickens, a pioneering capitalist who built a fortune in the energy industry and then gave away more than $1 billion as a philanthropist, died in Dallas today at the age of 91. The straight-talking, visionary businessman was a larger-than-life presence on the American scene for decades, hailed for his unflagging energy, self-effacing humor and entrepreneurial … [Read more...] about A Passing: T. Boone Pickens
Marnie And Kern Wildenthal To Receive Each Moment Matters’ Lifetime Achievement In Philanthropy Award
During its ten years of holding the Each Moment Matters Luncheon, Presbyterian Communities and Services has only presented its Lifetime Achievement in Philanthropy Award twice — to T. Boone Pickens and The Harold Simmons Foundation. For the 2019 Presbyterian Communities and Services' Faith Presbyterian Hospice fundraiser, it will be awarded a third time to Marnie and Kern … [Read more...] about Marnie And Kern Wildenthal To Receive Each Moment Matters’ Lifetime Achievement In Philanthropy Award
Andy Stern To Receive DFW Hospital Council’s 71st Annual Distinguished Health Service Award
The Distinguished Health Service Award given out by the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council has gone to some pretty impressive people over the years, including the likes of T. Boone Pickens, Nancy Ann and Ray Hunt, and Margot and Ross Perot Sr. And, this year will be no exception, as the award recognizing "important friends" of North Texas hospitals and healthcare will go to … [Read more...] about Andy Stern To Receive DFW Hospital Council’s 71st Annual Distinguished Health Service Award
JUST IN: 2017 ReuNight Honorary Chairs Include Such Dallas Icons As Andersons, Joneses, Kirks, Nasher-Haemiseggers And A Pickens
The 2017 ReuNight Co-Couple Chairs Jennifer and Richard Dix and Kristi and Ron Hoyl are taking full advantage of having The Family Place’s high-roller fundraiser at the legendary Statler on Wednesday, November 8. After all, the former hotel had been the site of some of Dallas’ most memorable galas way back when. Ah, memories! For instance, that October 20 night in 1973 when oil … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2017 ReuNight Honorary Chairs Include Such Dallas Icons As Andersons, Joneses, Kirks, Nasher-Haemiseggers And A Pickens
There’s No Messing Around When Dealing With Strokes
Say the word, “stroke.” Some will immediately fall back on their days at Camp Longhorn when they paddled their way across Inks Lake. Some will think about their cat’s favorite relationship with its human owner. But for way-far-too many, the word is like a lightning flash to the spine changing the world that they’ve known and throwing their family and friends into a universe of … [Read more...] about There’s No Messing Around When Dealing With Strokes
Philanthropists/ Romantics Toni Brinker And T. Boone Pickens Got Hitched On Valentine’s Day At His Place
On the way to TACA’s annual Valentine’s Day champagne toast at Kelly and Norm Green’s estate, it was noticed that adorable blonde Toni Brinker’s home was rather quiet and dark. With good reason! That romantic T. Boone Pickens got hitched today (aka Valentine’ Day) to his blonde sweetie Toni (Norm Brinker’s widow) at the picture-perfect chapel on his Mesa Vista estate in the … [Read more...] about Philanthropists/ Romantics Toni Brinker And T. Boone Pickens Got Hitched On Valentine’s Day At His Place