JUST IN: Shannon Roberts Named Dallas Historical Society Executive Director
After searching the nation to head up the Dallas Historical Society (DHS), the new executive director is a hometown gal — Shannon Roberts. Shannon Roberts* A fourth-generation Dallasite, Episcopal...
View ArticleJUST IN: 2015 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Awardee Announced
Yesterday Allie Beth Allman, Rev. Mark Craig and Rev. Paul Rasmussen were announced as new members of the Methodist Health System Foundation’s board of trustees. Today another announcement sprung from...
View ArticleDallas Opera’s First Sight/First Night Leadership And Deets Revealed
Don and Ellen Winspear (File photo) It’s been making the rounds among the Dallas Opera lovers, but now it’s official. The Dallas Opera’s 2015 First Sight/First Night deets are official. Mike and Micki...
View ArticleJUST IN: Cara French And Andrea Weber To Co-Chair 2016 Cattle Baron’s Ball
The 2015 Cattle Baron’s Ball is still in the preparation stages, but that doesn’t mean that plans for 2016 are in the rear view mirror. No, siree. Cara French Andrea Weber Word just arrived that the...
View ArticleFormer Crystal Charity Ball Chairmen Gather For Annual Dinner
Tornadoes were dancing through Denton on the evening of Thursday, May 7, but tradition, respect and friendships were not going to dissuade the former Crystal Charity Ball chairs from their annual...
View ArticleUnited Way CEO Exhorts Tocqueville Society To Recruit More Members In Order...
Jennifer Sampson wasn’t pulling any punches during her briefing at the Second Tuesday Luncheon of the Tocqueville Society of the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas on Tuesday, May 12. Sounding blunt and...
View ArticleJUST IN: Charmaine Tang Named March Of Dimes Dallas Division Executive Director
Even though her business credentials may imply that she’s a pro in the world of finance, Charmaine Tang is also an expert when it comes to understanding, sympathizing and working with newborns and...
View ArticleMySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Brain Performance Institute Reception
Don’t you love brainy types? No, not the smarty pants ones who put everyone down because they scored a decent number on a Mensa test. Rather, think about those folks who are into energizing the...
View ArticleBrain Performance Institute’s Capital Campaign Heads For the Final Stretch At...
While mega-millions have been raised to fight cancer and heart disease, the rumbling for recent years has shifted to the health of the gray matter. As one person said Wednesday, May 13, if you don’t...
View ArticleDallas Symphony Orchestra Makes Beautiful Music With A Balanced Budget For...
Congratulations to Dallas Symphony Orchestra President/CEO Jonathan Martin, DSO Maestro Jaap van Zweden and their team. They just announced that they ended the 2014-2015 year with a balanced budget....
View ArticleJUST IN: New Leadership And Members Announced For The Dallas Museum Of Art...
Melissa Fetter* Margot Perot (File photo) The Dallas Museum of Art‘s Jill Bernstein just sent word that the DMA’s Board of Trustees has elected Melissa Fetter to succeed Board Chair Margot Perot, who...
View ArticleJim Malatich Named Hope’s Door As CEO
Jim Malatich* Collin County and the surrounding areas have experienced incredible growth in recent years. Companies and families have found all the perks of North Texas right there. But some folks have...
View ArticleNow’s The Time To Kickstart Soon-To-Open Canine Companions For Independence...
Canine Companions for Independence at Baylor, Scott & White Health Kinkeade Campus* Today is going to the dogs. But this time it’s in a very good way. Back in February, it was announced that North...
View ArticlePlans For Habitat For Humanity’s Urban Revival Revealed At Kristen And Ladd...
Kristen Johnston-Sanger and Lynda Johnston Overnight it seems that Wednesday has become the new Thursday. It’s become the hotty night for fundraisers. For instance, Kristen “KJ” and Ladd Sanger hosted...
View ArticleA Night Of Light Co-Chairs, Honorary Chair And Nomination Procedures Revealed...
It’s official! As posted earlier, Nikki and Crayton Webb will chair the 15th Annual A Night of Light on Thursday, November 15, with Gillian Breidenbach serving as honorary chair. It will benefit CNM...
View ArticleCallier Center Gets A Nice Check And Reveals 2016 Chair And Deets
Tiffany Divis (File photo) Angie Kadesky (File photo) There’s no better way to start the week than with good news. So, here goes. The Callier Care Luncheon Chair Tiffany Divis just handed over a check...
View ArticleGoodwill Industries Of Dallas Is Going To Launch The Lunch™ With A Keynote...
With all the luncheon fundraisings taking place in North Texas, it’s a wonder how they all have such different names — A Chance to Soar, Meal for the Minds, First Sight, Celebrating Women, Cherish the...
View ArticleJUST IN: Panelists Lindalyn Adams, Ruth Altshuler And Deedie Rose Announced...
There are women within the North Texas community, who not only witnessed its growth, they were the driving forces. Three of those women are Lindalyn Adams, Ruth Altshuler and Deedie Rose. Time and...
View Article2015 Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas’ Women Of Distinction Luncheon Honorees...
Despite vacationing and the rising temperatures, the news just keeps rolling in. The 2015 Women of Distinction Chair/third generation Girl Scout Katherine Coker just sent word about the annual Girl...
View ArticleJUST IN: Jon Voight To Be “Doing The Most Good” Speaker And Barbara And...
Lynn McBee (File photo) Debbie Oates (File photo) What do you get when you have two Energizer Bunnies working on a project? You get a “WOW!” event. The bunnies in this case are powerhousers Lynn McBee...
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