Park Cities People Spring Society 2018

By Sahar Jamal

People Newspapers

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harity luncheons occur throughout the year, helping raise money and awareness for causes and nonprofits.

Those who attend can benefit by meeting new people, learning about the work of area organizations, and discovering ways to get involved in their community.

But how do you get the most out of the charity luncheon experience and make the best impression?

Katherine Mathes Bullock and Melinda Cheney Mathes co-chaired Appetite for Advocacy, a luncheon on April 20 to raise money for Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC) and awareness of the center’s anti-child abuse efforts.

Bullock and Mathes offered these tips for charity luncheon goers:

1. Look Your Best

A good outfit for a luncheon would be either a nice day dress or a suit.

Five Tips for Making the Right Impression at Charity Events INSET PHOTO BY CARLISCH PHOTOGRAPHY

FROM LEFT: Katherine Mathes Bullock and Melinda Cheney Mathes.

2. Arrive Early

It is always better to arrive 35-45 minutes early from the time set for the event to start.

Doing so provides time to drop by the registration desk, account for traffic delays, and meet people.

“It’s really a nice time to be meeting people,” Mathes said.

3. Research The Organization

“I think that it’s always helpful to research the group before you are attending and learn a little bit about them before you arrive so that you’re not completely closed to the cause or the group,” Bullock said.

4. Be Attentive

It is highly important for you to be present in the moment. That means giving the speaker and organization your undivided attention. It’s frowned upon to be spending time on your phone, texting, emailing, or even talking while someone is speaking.

5. Get Involved

Do send a thank you note after the luncheon, but the most impactful way to thank a hostess is to contribute that day to the event.

“There are so many ways to donate, whether it is your time volunteering, whether it is supplies, or your network, helping them find other people who might be able to give as well.” Bullock, said. “So I think that part of being involved in your community is not only financially supporting different organizations but through your time as well.”

ABOUT DCAC: The Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center is recognized internationally for its expertise in the identification, investigation, and prosecution of child abuse cases; for its cutting-edge therapy programs for victims; and for its community and professional education programs. Source: dcac.org

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APRIL 26

Night on the Blue Nile Party, benefiting Dallas Children’s Theater, 6928 Vassar Drive, 6-9 p.m.

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Children’s Cancer Fund Gala – Celebrating 30 Sweet Years, benefiting research and treatment programs in pediatric oncology at Children’s Health, 6-11:15 p.m.

28

JDRF Dream Gala, benefiting JDRF, Omni Dallas Hotel, 6-11:45 p.m.

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United for Heroes Mother Daughter Fashion Show, benefiting the Army Scholarship Foundation, Belo Mansion, 2-4 p.m.

MAY 1

Hope for Children, benefiting Buckner International, Dallas Market Center, 6-9 p.m.

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Modern Pearl 30th Anniversary Luncheon, benefiting Bryan’s House, 3015 Trinity Groves, 11:30 a.m.

Savor the Symphony, benefiting Dallas Symphony Association’s Community Outreach and Education programs, The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, 6:30-11:45 p.m.

5

Day at the Races, benefiting Oak Lawn Park Junior Conservancy, Arlington Hall and Oak Lawn Park, 4-7:30 p.m.

7

Can Do! Luncheon, benefiting The Wilkinson Center, Dallas Country Club, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum and Dinner, benefiting Triumph of Alzheimer’s, George W. Bush Institute, 6-9:30 p.m.

FORE! Golf and Tennis Tournament, benefiting The Family Place, Lakewood Country Club, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WINGS Mentors and Allies Awards and Luncheon, benefiting Wings For Women and Children, Hyatt Regency Dallas, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Strut Your Mutt, benefiting SPCA of Texas’ Animal Cruelty efforts, Trinity Grove/ Continental Bridge, 8:30 a.m. to noon

15

TOPPs Celebration, benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas, Frontiers of Flight Museum, 7 p.m.

19

Wish Night Gala, benefiting Make a Wish Foundation, Hilton Anatole, 6 p.m. to midnight

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Dallas Wine Opener, benefiting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, The Empire Room, 7-11 p.m.

2018 White Party, benefiting The Wilkinson Center, Marie Gabrielle, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

22

The Pot of Gold Luncheon, benefiting Rainbow Days, Hilton Anatole Hotel, noon to 1:30 p.m.

JULY

The Olivia Aldrege Silent Auction & Benefit Concert, benefiting the One Wing Foundation, The Foundry, 7-11 p.m.

Equest Boots & Salutes, benefiting Equest’s Hooves for Heroes, Equest at Texas Horse Park, 7:30 p.m.

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Dallas Men’s Show, Dallas Market Center, spans through July 30

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SEPT.

Roundup for Austism Pegasus Ball, benefiting The Autism Treatment Centers of Texas, Fairmonth Hotel Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

14

Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show and Luncheon, benefiting Crystal Charity Ball, Neiman Marcus, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

15

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala, benefiting Dallas Symphony Association, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 6-11:45 p.m.

Ron J. Anderson, M.D. Public Servant Leader Award Dinner, Hotel InterContinental Dallas, 7-9:30 p.m.

22

SPCA of Texas Fur Ball Gala, benefiting the SPCA of Texas, Hyatt Regency, 6:30 p.m. to midnight

29

The Spirit of Taos, benefiting The Wilkinson Center, location TBA, 7-11:45 p.m.

OCT. 5

TACA Party on The Green, benefiting TACA, Elaine D. and Charles A. Sammons Park, 7-11 p.m.

11

First Sight Fashion Show and Luncheon, benefiting The Dallas Opera, Winspear Opera House, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

12

First Night Dinner and After Pary, benefiting The Dallas Opera, Winspear Opera House, 6 p.m. to 1:30 a,m.

13

Zoo To Do, benefiting Dallas Zoo, Dallas Zoo, 5:30-11:45 p.m.

20

Halloween At The Heard, benefiting Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, Heard Sanctuary, 6-10 p.m.

20

Cattle Barron’s Ball, benefiting the American Cancer Society, Gilley’s Dallas, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.

26

Help Our Heroes Luncheon, benefiting Army Scholarship Foundation, Brook Hollow Golf Club, 11:30 a.m.

A Night for Nexus, benefiting Nexus Recovery Center, The Statler Hotel, 6 p.m.

JUNE

The Runway Report Transforming Lives Luncheon and Fashion Show, benefiting KidneyTexas, Inc., Brook Hollow Golf Club, 10:30 a.m.

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The Family Place’s Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon, benefiting The Family Place, Omni Dallas Hotel, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Texas Ballet Theater Swan Lake Dinner, benefiting Texas Ballet Theater, Winspear Opera House, 6-10:30 p.m.

Fur Ball, 2017

20

The Salvation Army Fashion Show and Luncheon, benefiting The Salvation Army, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

12

House of DIFFA, benefiting DIFFA Dallas, Omni Dallas, 6 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

La Fiesta Presentation Gala, benefiting educational, charitable, and civic needs in the Park Cities, Hilton Anatole, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

9

Genesis Women’s Shelter 25th Annual Luncheon, benefiting Genesis Women’s Shelter, Hilton Anatole, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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The Family Place celebrating their 40th anniversary all year long!

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House of Diffa, 2017

Bloomin’ Ball, benefiting AIDS Interfaith Network, Renaissance Dalas Hotel, 6 p.m. to midnight

24

2018 Woman of the Year Gala, benefiting Les Femmes du Monde, Dallas Country Club, 6:30 p.m.

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TWO x TWO for AIDS and Art Gala, benefiting amfAR and the Dallas Museum of Art, The Rachofsky House, 6:30 p.m.

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DALLAS STARS CASINO NIGHT

Anna Virta, Fanny Hammarsterand, and Taylor Zakarin

Breanna Bannister, Julia Vivian, and Kevin Hardey

Dallas Stars goaltender Kari Lehtonen deals BlackJack

David Fine, Jordan Morley, Paige Morley, and Jonathan Heisner

Ashley Ard, Katy Anderson, and Anna Tressler

Lynn Wadani and Emily Sechser

PHOTOS BY STEVE FOXALL

Hundreds of Stars fans turned out for the 19th annual Dallas Stars Casino Night at Park Place Lexus Plano.

The event raised $350,000, making it one of the most successful Casino Nights in its 19-year history for the Dallas Stars Foundation. The Starstudded event featured the entire Stars hockey team serving as casino dealers, including players, coaches, play-by-play announcers, and front office staff. DJ S.O.U.L Jah entertained the crowd as fans bid on a selection of autographed memorabilia, including jerseys from current and former Dallas Stars players.

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TACA ANNOUNCES 2018 SILVER CUP

Past Silver Cup Recipients – (back row, left to right) Deedie Rose, Caren Prothro, Ruben Esquivel, Hal Brierley, Diane Brierley, Dolores Barzune, Frank Risch, Mary Cook, Brad Todd, Jim Wiley, Don Glendenning, Elaine Agather, and Kern Wildenthal (front row, left to right) Nancy Nasher, Patricia Meadows, Julie Hersh, Don Stone, Rebecca Fletcher, and Linda Custard

Dallas Black Dance Theatre Nick Even, Tara Lewis, and Kirsten Rettig

Elaine Agather Lee Cullum and Lynn McBee

Melinda and Jim Johnson

PHOTOS BY GARY DONIHOO

The Arts Community Alliance hosted its 40th annual TACA Silver Cup Award Luncheon, presented

by JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Neiman Marcus, on March 20, at the Hilton Anatole. This year’s award lunch honored Julie K. Hersh and Donald J. “Don” Stone.

The TACA Silver Cup Award recognizes two individuals for their volunteer leadership and contributions to the arts in North Texas. The luncheon serves as an opportunity to cast the spotlight on two individuals who contribute richly to the cultural fabric of the community through their unparalleled devotion to Wolford McCue, Julie Hersh, Don Stone, and Michelle Thomas the arts.

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MAD HATTER’S A GARDEN BY THE SEA

Steve and Laura Holden

Winner of Gilded Age True to Theme, Cathy Cothrum

Melissa Lewis and Venise Stuart

Yvonne Crum and Donna Darling

Carole Ann Brown

Donna Arp Weitzman, Kay Hammond, Whiteley Felton, and Barbara Daseke

Jan Strimple Brooke and Connie Carreker

Group from TOOTSIES

PHOTOS BY DANA DRIENSKY

Pat McDonough, Natalie Taylor, and Jan Ward

Kunthear Mam Douglas, winner of To The Nine’s People’s Choice, with Alanna Sarabia

Joe Vilaiwan presenting Grace and Folly Most Creative ????? to Carmen Hancock

Dr. John Gilmore and Dr. Laura Burk, honorary chair, receives a gift from the Women’s Council presented by Ron Corning.

An ode to the Guilded Age, Dallasites filled the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Mad Hatter’s Tea and Luncheon – A Garden by the Sea. The April 12 event was chaired by Venise Stuart and very special thanks was given to Dr. Linda Burk and her husband, John Gilmore, for their generosity in underwriting the water feature in A Woman’s Garden. The fashion show was presented by Jan Strimple, featuring fashions from longtime sponsor TOOTSIES.

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ARBORETUM’S SECOND FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

Parigi Lopez, Chef Janice Provost, Samantha Meril, and Will Brown

Colleen and Michael Coyle

Tyler and Louise Bexley

Phil Fishvan and Sara Weaver

Shi Mcgowan, Brando Smith, Saundra Crowder, Tanika Haggan, and Kimberly Lane Clark

Chef Robert Lyford

Veronika Davis, Chef Blythe Beck, Diamond Singleton, and Cathy Flangann

Amanda and Jeremy Scott with Chene Smith

Chef Sharon Van Meter

Stefany Reese and Caitlyn Mcnair

Steve DeShazo and Mark Wolf PHOTOS BY STEVE FOXALL

Rene Ward and Ethel Johnson

Diego Faccioni and Jim Keller

Camille and Jerry Liebbe

Eddie and Emily Hodge

Chris McKenzie, Genevieve Hage, Stephanie Hight, and Sabrina Ahmed

Man and Leslie Le

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden held its second international-themed food and wine festival on March 22 to celebrate cuisine and libations from many cultures, set against the backdrop of its spring festival Dallas Blooms. Themed A World of Flowers, Dallas Blooms featured more than 500,000 spring blooming bulbs.

This spring social event featured savory bites made by awardwinning chefs from many fine restaurants around the metroarea, with guests sampling fine wines and craft beers.

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DSOL Ball: A Three-Generation Tradition

Debutant joins mom, grandmother in supporting symphony

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ancy Duncan and daughter Denise Duncan Beutel have done the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball together before.

In 1991, Nancy was the proud debutante mom as Denise took her bow. In 1996, they co-chaired the ball.

And at this year’s 32nd annual ball, they were there for the debut of Caroline Beutel, who’s looking forward to following her mother and grandmother into leadership roles.

“Hopefully, I’ll be able to keep this tradition one day by chairing it with my mom or have my daughter be a debutante,” Caroline said.

All three women spoke about their love for the symphony and appreciation for how the league’s debutant season raises money for the orchestra and its youth programs while creating, as Nancy put it, “memorable experiences that bond young adults and their families with the community and the symphony.”

Why is this important to you?

DENISE: I have such fond memories of attending the symphony with my parents while growing up. I remember when the Meyerson opened and the complete awe I felt when I attended a concert there for the first time. Later, when I was in college, I was a DSOL debutante. I fondly remember that year, the beginning of my own bond with the symphony – one separate from that of my parents and that as a child.

JAMES FRENCH AND COURTESY PHOTOS

TOP: Nancy Duncan with Caroline and Denise Beutel: 2018. BOTTOM LEFT: Denise, Lowell, and Nancy Duncan; 1991. BOTTOM RIGHT: Nancy and Denise Duncan; 1996.

What compelled you to take a personal role and commit your time and energies?

NANCY: When I was asked to chair the 10th anniversary symphony ball, I knew the value of community service work and the joy one derives from friendships made while volunteering for the symphony.

What did you learn from the experiences of your grandmother and mother?

CAROLINE: My grandmother brought over the scrapbook of pictures from when my mother was a debutant and when they cochaired the ball. After we stopped laughing at the hairstyles and fashion, they shared that this was more than just a party, and more than just the pictures. The presentation ball is a commitment of support for the symphony and helping to raise money for children so they could appreciate and learn from the symphony.

How did the stories of their experiences compare with your own?

CAROLINE: Just like the scrapbook promised, the whole process was something I am so grateful for and will never forget. I have met so many great people and loved being able to include my college friends for the final ball. To be able to be on stage at the Meyerson with my father and knowing that my mom and grandmother were in the audience holding their breath while I was making my bow is something I will never forget.

– Staff report

DEB LEGACIES THREE GENERATIONS: Sharon McCullough co-chaired the inaugural ball in 1987 when her daughter Debbie McCullough Hayhurst was among the first debutantes. Debbie’s daughters made their debuts: Libby in 2014 and Gracie in 2015.

TWO GENERATIONS: Lucy Myers Lambert also made her debut in 1987; her daughter, Madeleine Hendrick, in 2017.

2018 debutante Claire Fletcher’s mom, Mary Rebecca Enloe Fletcher, and aunt, Sara Elizabeth Enloe, made their debuts in 1988.