JUST IN: Dr. Karen Warren Coleman Named New Headmistress Of The Hockaday School
The Hockaday School’s new headmistress has been named. Dr. Karen Warren Coleman, former VP for Campus and Student Life at the University of Chicago, will be the 13th head of the school since its...
View ArticleJUST IN: Methodist Health System Foundation President/CEO April Box Resigns,...
Methodist Health System’s Stacy Covitz just sent official word that Jim Johnston has been named the Interim President of the Methodist Health System Foundation. He replaces Foundation President/CEO...
View ArticleJUST IN: Nancy Carlson And Lynn McBee To Co-Chair 2017 TACA Silver Cup Award...
As previously announced, Nancy Nasher and Walter Elcock will be presented the 2017 TACA Silver Cup Award at a luncheon on Tuesday, March 7. Nancy Nasher (File photo) Walter Elcock (File photo) Now word...
View ArticleAward-Winning Journalist Bob Woodward Will Be Making Two Local Appearances...
While location is everything in real estate, timing holds the same importance in event planning. So, a couple of local nonprofits figured out that a week following the recent presidential election...
View ArticleJUST IN: Claire Emanuelson To Chair 2018 Crystal Charity Ball
The letters are hitting The Crystal Charity Ball member mailboxes today with the name of the 2018 Crystal Charity Ball chairperson — Claire Emanuelson. Claire Emanuelson As a member of the Crystals...
View ArticleWorld Affairs Council Gets An Early Christmas Gift From Les Femmes But Still...
As mentioned in earlier post the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth brings in various speakers like Bob Woodward throughout the year to discuss issues facing today’s world. But that’s not done...
View ArticleJUST IN: Dave Scullin To Head Up Communities Foundation Of Texas
Some in-the-know type recently asked, “So, what’s going on regarding the search for the Communities Foundation of Texas president/CEO?” Interesting question and perfectly timed. Dave Scullin* The...
View ArticleWhile A Presidential Debate Got Testy, 2016 Folsom Awardee Gerald Turner Was...
Mike and Marla Boone Hillary and Donald may have been slugging it out in Las Vegas on Wednesday, October 19, but the Anatole Grand Ballroom was in a political vacuum due to the Robert S. Folsom...
View ArticleMySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dallas Women’s Foundation’s 31st Luncheon
The Dallas Women’s Foundation‘s 31st Luncheon took a different direction from last year’s fundraiser that starred Desperate Housewife Eva Longoria. This year they had interactive artist/activist Candy...
View ArticleInteractive Artist/Activist Candy Chang Blended Art And Healing For Dallas...
To compare last year’s Dallas Women’s Foundation’s 30th Annual Luncheon to this year’s was like comparing a trophy wife to a first wife. Sure, the 2016 version had Desperate Housewife Eva Longoria at...
View ArticleJunior League Of Dallas Past And Present Leadership Honored With Cocktail...
While the 2016 Great Adventure Hunt crew was learning the game plan for ChildCareGroup fundraiser at the Perot on Monday, January 23, the Junior League of Dallas honored their past and present...
View Article2016 Excellence Awardees Are Toasted At Dallas Historical Society Patron Party
Libby and Doug Hunt Drink glasses were raised, and there was much applause Tuesday, October 26, when about 65 guests gathered at Libby and Doug Hunt’s beautiful, classic home to recognize recipients of...
View Article2017 Art Ball Reveal Guests Happily Settled Into Cathy Kincaid Hudson’s So...
Lee Hobson Ann Hobson (File photo) Unlike last year’s Art Ball announcement party at Lisa Blue Baron’s sprawling estate, 2017 Art Ball Co-Chairs Ann and Lee Hobson opted for small and special on...
View ArticleJUST IN: Dallas Film Society Announces New Board Members And Reveals...
Evidently, the Dallas Film Society isn’t taking time off for the holidays. Word just arrived that the film-loving organization has not only added a couple of new members to its board, but it’s also...
View ArticleJUST IN: Marketing Executive Andrea Alcorn To Serve As Honorary Chair For...
If you haven’t already got your 2017 calendar, hustle and get it now! Believe it or not, dates are being lined up and even the usual January ho-hums are turning into “Oh, my’s”. Why, Saturday, January...
View ArticleAward-Winning Henry Winkler Served Up Humor, Passion And Inspiration At Each...
Each time Henry Winkler comes to North Texas, he manages to actually make people realize that “The Fonz” was indeed an act. The philanthropist, businessman and family man speaks off the cuff to … not...
View Article34th Annual Friends Of The Dallas Police Banquet Paid Tribute To Dallas...
The appreciation for Dallas law enforcement has continued since the devastating tragedy of Thursday, July 7. This show of admiration was showcased at the 34th Annual Friends of the Dallas Police Awards...
View Article“Serial Entrepreneur”/Philanthropist Extraordinaire Lyda Hill To Receive 2017...
Lyda Hill (File photo) Orange-loving philanthropist Lyda Hill has been selected to receive the 88th Annual Linz Award*. Even before taking Warren Buffett‘s My Philanthropy Pledge, Lyda was hands-on in...
View ArticleJUST IN: Kenneth Goodgames Named Community Council Of Greater Dallas’ CEO
In its 76-year history, Community Council of Greater Dallas has only had five CEOs. The most recent one was Martha Blaine, who retired this past June after heading up the organization for 22 years....
View ArticleSt. Valentine’s Day Luncheon Chair Heather Randall Revealed Plans For...
Having recovered from Halloween and heading toward the fall/winter final fundraising period, the St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon crowd gathered some 75 strong at Lisa and Clay Cooley’s sweet estate....
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