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Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award

JUST IN: Virginia Chandler Dykes Award To Honor Abby And Todd Williams At TWU’s Dallas Leadership Luncheon

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As Texas Woman's University Dallas Campus President Monica Christopher settles into her new office, word has just arrived about the 2024 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award that will be presented to public education advocates Abby and Todd Williams at the "Dallas Leadership Luncheon." Todd is the founding chairman and CEO of The Commit Partnership, the nation's … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Virginia Chandler Dykes Award To Honor Abby And Todd Williams At TWU’s Dallas Leadership Luncheon

Dr. Stephen Mansfield Accepts 2017 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award For “The People of Methodist”

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There could scarcely have been a more appropriate choice for the 15th annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award than Dr. Stephen Mansfield, president and CEO of the Dallas-based Methodist Health System. As Mansfield explained to some 400 people gathered for the luncheon at the Belo Mansion and Pavilion Wednesday, March 8, he is, after all, a respiratory therapist by … [Read more...] about Dr. Stephen Mansfield Accepts 2017 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award For “The People of Methodist”

Oops Alert!: Three-Way Luncheon Collision Scheduled For Wednesday, March 8

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Dallas fundraising is less than two months into the 2017 marathon for local nonprofits and there’s already a major collision in sight. It takes place on Wednesday, March 8. Despite Monday, March 6, and Thursday, March 7, being pretty vacant of noontime goings-on, three groups honed in on that Wednesday for their luncheon moneymakers. And to make matters worse, two of ‘em are … [Read more...] about Oops Alert!: Three-Way Luncheon Collision Scheduled For Wednesday, March 8

2017 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award Kick-Off Party Celebrated Dr. Stephen Mansfield’s Selection

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Even from the curb, it was pretty obvious that 2016 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Awardee Francie Moody-Dahlberg and her husband Kevin Dahlberg know how to showcase fall. Pumpkins galore were perfectly place around the front of their Park Cities home. Even a tree had pumpkins coiling around the trunk and up into the limbs.  It was the perfect welcome for guests of the … [Read more...] about 2017 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award Kick-Off Party Celebrated Dr. Stephen Mansfield’s Selection

Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award Luncheon Honors Francie Moody-Dahlberg With Standing O’s And Gracious Accolades

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The Belo Mansion staff had hardly gotten finished with the Elisa Project's “Life Lessons” breakfast with Catherine and Sean Lowe and Brian Cuban on Wednesday, February 10, than they were setting up for the Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award Luncheon honoring Francie Moody-Dahlberg. Outside the sun was shining, the sky was clear and the temperatures were just chilly … [Read more...] about Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award Luncheon Honors Francie Moody-Dahlberg With Standing O’s And Gracious Accolades

Virginia Chandlers Dykes Leadership Award Luncheon Honors Mary Brinegar And Reveals A Retirement

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Why is it that great things tend to happen at the same time? On Thursday, February 20, that's exactly what happened during the day. While MySweetCharity was on board a bus for six hours touring the 2014 Crystal Charity Ball beneficiaries, the Dallas Arboretum's Mary Brinegar was being feted at the Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award luncheon. Luckily, this field report … [Read more...] about Virginia Chandlers Dykes Leadership Award Luncheon Honors Mary Brinegar And Reveals A Retirement

The Unsurprise Announcement Of Mary Brinegar As 2014 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award Recipient

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While many may have been headed to the Salesmanship Club of Dallas dinner on Wednesday, September 25, they first stopped by Libby and David Hunt’s home. The reason was the announcement of the recipient of the 12th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award. Actually it was not so much of a surprise announcement, since Dallas Arboretum President/CEO Mary Brinegar’s … [Read more...] about The Unsurprise Announcement Of Mary Brinegar As 2014 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award Recipient

Patricia And Curtis Meadows Are Feted At Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award Luncheon

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Texas Woman’s University has experienced remarkable growth and success recently. And the Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award luncheon is where the school lets everyone know it each year. The 11th annual luncheon, which honored Patricia and Curtis Meadows on February 21, was no exception.With a crowd of nearly 400 on hand at the Belo Mansion and Pavilion, the award’s … [Read more...] about Patricia And Curtis Meadows Are Feted At Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award Luncheon

Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award 2013 Honorees Patricia And Curtis Meadows’ Proudest Project

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Tuesday night the 11th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award honorees were revealed at Myrna and Bob Schlegel's "palace." None other than Patricia and Curtis Meadows will be the recipients of the award that benefits the Virginia Chandler Dykes Endowed Scholarship Fund at Texas Woman's University. While petite-in-pink Patricia admitted to the filled-to-capacity … [Read more...] about Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award 2013 Honorees Patricia And Curtis Meadows’ Proudest Project

Myrna Schlegel And Kimberly Schlegel-Whitman Receive Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award

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It's hard to imagine that it's been 10 years since the Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award was established to recognize Dallas leaders with a life-long commitment to improve the quality of life in the community and to further the importance of education.Named in honor of Virginia Chandler Dykes, who is world-renowned for her work in occupational therapy, this year's award … [Read more...] about Myrna Schlegel And Kimberly Schlegel-Whitman Receive Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award