April 9 was just a warm-up act for the rest of the week that offered an onslaught of activities.Tocqueville Society PartyA gathering of about 100 people associated with the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas celebrated record results April 9 for the $25,000 Circle of the Ruth Sharp Altshuler Tocqueville Society. The event was held at the spectacular newish home of Marianne and … [Read more...] about April 9 Round Robin: Tocqueville Society, Cattle Baron’s Ball Raffle Kick-Off And The Billiard Ball Kick-Off
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Grovel Alert: Jonathan’s Place Luncheon
Despite this Tuesday being the day for lunches (Dallas Can! at the Dallas Renaissance Hotel honoring Ruth Ryan and Ruth Sharp Altshuler Tocqueville Society Circle at the Mansion), the Jonathan's Place gathering at Brook Hollow is so close to being a done deal. So, if you're not headed to a friendly frisking at the airport for far-away places or having your annual physical, … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Jonathan’s Place Luncheon
Additional Info On United Way Non-profits That Got Cut
All is not lost for the non-profits that were cut from United Way's new distribution process. Hope Cottage's Leslie Clay sent this information that you might find useful:"As one of the original 13 partner agencies from the 1926 founding of Community Chest, Hope Cottage is saddened to lose the 85-year partnership we have had with the United Way. We appreciate the faith and … [Read more...] about Additional Info On United Way Non-profits That Got Cut
United Way Update: 19 First-time Groups Among the 78 Programs To Receive Funding From The $24.8 Million
As reported earlier, the United Way had to send regret notices to some non-pofits like the Boys Scouts Circle Ten Council and the Volunteer Center of North Texas. The official word of how the $24.8 million will be distributed just arrived for United Way's 2010-2011 grant allocations. The good news is that the list includes 19 organizations "receiving United Way funds for the … [Read more...] about United Way Update: 19 First-time Groups Among the 78 Programs To Receive Funding From The $24.8 Million
KTVT Reports United Way Not To Fund Boys Scouts Circle Ten Council And Volunteer Center Of North Texas
KTVT-CH. 11's Jason Allen reports that the United Way will announce this morning that neither the Boy Scouts Circle Ten Council nor the Volunteer Center of North Texas will receive funds this year. In the case of the Boy Scouts, it could mean a loss of $290,00 to $500,000. For the Volunteer Center, it will be $250,000 or 6% of its annual budget.The reason for the two being cut … [Read more...] about KTVT Reports United Way Not To Fund Boys Scouts Circle Ten Council And Volunteer Center Of North Texas
United Way Hits The Jackpot With Women Of Tocqueville
While some gals were shopping to support nonprofits Wednesday night, Lynn McBee had the perfect excuse not to. She was hostessing a party for the Women of Tocqueville at her home. No, this group does not sample cucumber sandwiches or discuss the most exhilarating romantic novel. These are top-notch, savvy women who define leadership in business and philanthropy. Need names? … [Read more...] about United Way Hits The Jackpot With Women Of Tocqueville