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Sharon Clark, Madelaine Lam, Ese Grembowski, Heidi Vassa, and Katy Brooks
PARTIES A PLENTY PROMPT NEW PLAN FOR PUBLICATIONS
Has your social calendar ever been filled with so many charitable teas, luncheons, and galas that you knew something must change?
Texas Woman’s University’s Dallas Leadership Luncheon
WILLIAM TAYLOR
That’s what happened to the People Newspapers team last year, prompting the introduction of our Digital Society Magazines.
We never have enough room in print for all the party pics we receive, so we published our first two digital issues in 2024 with keepsake-worthy photo layouts for more great events.
Those magazines – published in May and November – were well received but wrapped up too early for some late spring and late fall events.
Therefore, we are adjusting our publication schedule in 2025 and again in 2026.
This March issue catches many of the later events from 2024 and the first months of 2025.
We hope a second issue – scheduled for August – can include most of the other significant events from early 2025 through the spring, and the first issue of 2026 – scheduled for January – can highlight most events from the fall through December.
We thank our advertising partners and the public relations representatives of these events for helping us bring you this coverage.
For more, check out our website, weekly Eat Play Give e-newsletter, and the monthly print editions of Park Cities People and Preston Hollow People
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Publisher Patricia Martin
EDITORIAL
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William Taylor
Print & Digital Production
Emma Saldivar
Simone Obasuyi
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Sarah Hodges | Claudia Carson-Habeeb
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Todd Jorgenson
ADVERTISING
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Kim Hurmis | Tana Hunter
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Quita Johnson
Client Relations &
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Lauren Ruminer
OPERATIONS
Distribution Manager
Mike Reinboldt
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LEO GONZALEZ/TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY
Date & Place: March 6, The Arts District Mansion
Cause: Since 2002, the luncheon has raised $2.42 million for graduate student scholarships at Texas Woman’s University (TWU).
Chairs: Ralph Hawkins
Sponsors: Luther King Capital Management (presenting sponsor); TWU’s Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership (luncheon sponsor); Billingsley Company (VIP reception sponsor); Sue S. Bancroft, Carol and Don Glendenning and Leigh Glendenning Roberts (Pioneer Investors); and Children’s Health, Haynes Boone, The Hersh Foundation, The Hirsch Family Foundation, Nicole and Justin Small/Justin and Nicole Small Fund, and Valeo Partners (Pioneer Premier Partners).
Notable: TWU presented Nicole Small, CEO of LH Capital, Inc. and Lyda Hill Philanthropies, with the 2025 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award and announced $77,000 in scholarship awards to the 32 graduate students selected for the 2025 class of Virginia Chandler Dykes Scholars.
Beth Dexter and Candace Winslow
Ellen Amirkhan and Maya Landgrebe
Dale Petroskey, Monica Christopher, and Brent Christopher
Chuck Chandler, Patricia Crocker, and Ron Chandler
Barbara Glendenning, Dr. Carine Feyten, Don Glendenning, and Leigh Glendenning Roberts
Nicole Small
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Compass School of Texas’ Rock the Stage: La Fiesta
TAMYTHA CAMERON, CELESTE CASS
Date & Place: March 1, JSX Hangar at Love Field
Cause: The Compass School of Texas, a co-ed private school that will expand through eighth grade, equips students with a strong academic foundation that fosters analytical thinking, instills the joy of learning in a wholesome environment, and inspires the pursuit of purpose.
Chairs: Alex and Sara Wilcox
Sponsors: JSX, The Terminal at Katy Trail, Bingham’s Bourbon, Swain and Baldwin Insurance and Risk Management, Luther King Capital Management, Sewell, Vista Bank, Richards Law, Central Market, Heart of Texas Mobile Detailing, Lil’Bits Mini Donuts, ALTO, Vestals Catering, Cowboy Auctioneer, Mo Event Co., Plug PR, Holly and Phillip Huffines, and Dominik and Courtney Bauch.
Notable: The second annual spring auction and concert headlined by Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen drew 800 supporters and raised a record-breaking $2.5 million.
Shelly Sender
Francis Harrison, Louisa Harwood, Sara Wilcox,
Laura Price and Amy Havins
Alex and Sara Wilcox
Sharon Clark, Madelaine Lam, Ese Grembowski, Heidi Vassa, and Katy Brooks
SMU Cheerleaders performing for guests
Vodi Cook Meagher, Nile Nussbaumer, Michelle Nussbaumer, and Mackenzie Brittingham
Kelly Greenwell and Olivia Kearney bidding to show their support of Compass
Ryan Bingham
Guests celebrating a big win during the live auction
The Senior Source Spirit of Generations Award Luncheon
Date & Place: Feb. 27, Hilton Anatole
Cause: Since 1961, The Senior Source has worked to enhance the quality of life for older adults in greater Dallas by serving as a go-to resource for financial guidance, advice on long-term care facilities, caregiver support, ways to connect through volunteerism, and other things they may need.
Chairs: Dee Velvin (event chair), Katherine Wyker (individual underwriting chair), and Martin Cox (corporate underwriting chair)
Notable: Event honorees included JPMorgan Private Bank global vice chair and civic leader Elaine Agather for her contributions to multiple generations in Dallas and Beat the Heat program volunteer Jason Krawczyk, who received the Molly H. Bogen Service Award. From a handful of window units in 2017 to more than 660 units given in summer 2024, Krawczyk helped serve approximately 1,100 older adults and saved The Senior Source $82,000 via his price negotiating skills.
TAMYTHA CAMERON, CELESTE CASS
Anne Motsenbocker and Michelle Thomas
Elizabeth Gambrell and Claire Emanuelson
Aaron and Tracey Kizmetsky
Katherine Wyker and Dee Velvin
Laura Price and Amy Havins
Stacey Malcolmson and Jason Krawczyk
Christie Carter, Susan Farris, Pam Busbee, Austin Wyker, Katherine Wyker, and Tiffany Divis
Bootie Terrell, Elaine Agather, and the Sherman High School Cheerleading Squad
Elaine Agather
Symphony of Chefs Benefiting KidLinks
Date & Place: Feb. 24, Astoria Event Venue
Cause: For four-plus decades, KidLinks, which links children to healing, hope, and happiness through music and media, has impacted more than 439,000 children and caregivers through direct service and online programs.
Chairs: Chairs Bonnie and Nathan Shea, Cristi and Kevin Ryan, Jodie and John Ludwig, and Lisa and Stuart Sides (founding event chairs); Janice Provost and Dan Landsberg (honorary chef chairs)
Other participating chefs: Uno Immanivong, Brendan Lee Davey, Giuliano Matarese, Estephan Fernandez, Nikky Phinyawatana, Jennie Kelley and Brandon Moore, Aubrey Murphy, Miriam Jimenez, Mollie Guerra, Rodman Shields, Aaron Collins, Carlos Ayala, Michael Matis, Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman, Mario Hernandez, and Yasmin Mondragon.
Notable: Temira and Jerry Wagner described how KidLinks helped their nonverbal son Jerry Allen Wagner II “JAWS.” Music communicates to him and, thanks to several years of music therapy sessions, he now communicates via beats by clapping along with the tempo, using some sign language, and waving a lot to say “Hi!”
TAMYTHA CAMERON, THOMAS GARZA
Laura Ingrim, Paul Pass, Bob Grega, Leigh Treviño, and Kimberly Ballard-Madison
Sarah Blaskovich
Chefs Janice Provost and Joel Orsini
Chef Nikky Phinyawatana delights table guests with her duck with golden longevity noodles
Chef Dan Landsberg
Chef Brendan Lee Davey
Dana Blaugrund, Scott and Alex Peters, Dee and Russ Ray, Lisa and Stuart Sides, and Laura and Bob Raymond
Temira and Jerry Wagner
Chef Rodman Shields and his crew with the KidLinks table
Chef Giuliano Matarese
The Salvation Army of North Texas’ Doing The Most Good Luncheon
COURTESY SALVATION ARMY OF NORTH TEXAS
Date & Place: Nov. 21, 2024, Hilton Anatole
Cause: The region’s largest social services provider operates across Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Rockwall, and Tarrant counties.
Chairs: Liz Beauchamp and Angie Kadesky (event co-chairs), Della and Bob Best (honorary chairs) and Felicia and Gideon Powell (underwriting chairs)
Sponsors: ATMOS Energy and Carolyn and David B. Miller & Miller Family Foundation (gold underwriter); Paul and Marylu Booth (silver); Cholla Petroleum Inc. in honor of Felicia and Gideon Powell, Gene Jones, Charlotte Jones, Karen Jones and Lori Jones, Sarah and Ross Perot, and Terry and Bob Rowling (bronze).
Notable: Keynote speaker Carlos Sepulveda, chairman of Triumph Financial Inc. and Cinemark Holdings Inc., participated in a fireside chat alongside emcee
Land, NBC 5 news anchor.
Meredith
Carlos Sepulveda and Meredith Land
Gene Jones, Lt. Col. William Mockabee, and Laura Bush
Michal Powell and guests
Mark Shortman and family
Salvation Army Children’s Band
Major Dawn McFarland, Haley Anderson, Lori Jones, Meredith Counce, Charlotte Jones, Meredith Land, and Bina Palnitkar
Judy Gibbs and Major Dawn McFarland
Major Paul McFarland
Bernie DiFiore and Lt. Col. William Mockabee
Mark Shortman with Shawntel and Scotty Landry
Greg and Major Maldonado
Meredith Land and Carlos Sepulveda on Stage
The Salvation Army’s Doing The Most Good Annual Luncheon
Educational First Steps 2025 Annual Gala
RACHEL DELIRA
Date & Place: Feb. 18, The Ritz-Carlton
Cause: For more than 35 years, Educational First Steps (EFS) has worked to transform early learning by empowering childcare centers and educators.
Chairs: Kim Korenvaes Stein and Rochelle Gores (gala co-chairs); former Fort Worth mayor Betsy Price and former Dallas mayor Ron Kirk (honorary chairs)
Sponsors: The Rochelle Gores Family (title sponsor); PNC Bank and Hedgeserv Corporation (presenting sponsors); The Addy Foundation (moderated conversation sponsor); and Hillwood, A Perot Company (VIP reception sponsor)
Notable: The gala, which raised more than $1 million (a record), featured a moderated conversation with former President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush.
Lone Star Monarchs’ National Wear Red Day Luncheon Soirée
DANNY CAMPBELL
Date & Place: Feb. 7, Dallas Country Club
Cause: Since 2004, the American Heart Association’s signature women’s initiative, Go Red for Women, has addressed the awareness and clinical care gaps of women’s greatest health threat, cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Chairs: Darlene Ellison and Stacy Murray (Circle of Red co-chairs)
Sponsors: Lone Star Monarchs founders Regina Bruce and Dr. Carla Russo (hosts)
Notable: Bruce, a 2025 Dallas Woman of Impact Nominee, is a heart attack survivor. “I understand just how important research and awareness are for women in our community and across the nation,” she said. “Together, we can make a difference in the lives of women, children and heart disease.”
Ana Whitcomb, Melissa Retzsch, and Cathy Amos
Hannah Wells, Diane Moten, and Laura Wells
Darlene Ellison and Kelly Schorr
Kelly Schorr, Kunthear Mam-Douglas, Anna Berman, Lauran Grant, and Rosangela Zurawel
Dr. Carla Russo and Regina Bruce
Ben Leal, Brendan McGuire, and Dominique McCain
Ken Hersh and Regen Horchow Jason and Porschla Kidd
Brendan McGuire
Libby Manning
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker with former President George W. Bush, and First Lady Laura Bush
Dallas CASA Young Professionals’ CASAblanca 2025
Date & Place: Feb. 7, The Hall on Dragon
Cause: Judges appoint Dallas CASA volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children, helping these children gain safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible.
Chairs: Brooke Farrelly, Hannah Harpole, Vivian Satterfield, and Seth Stukalin
Sponsors: The Stukalin Family, Clay Cooley Ford, Seven Cities Foundation, Frost Bank, Glenhouse, Anonymous, and Sidley Austin.
Notable: The silent auction included a guitar signed by Post Malone. Dallas CASA is a charter member of the National Court Appointed Special Advocates Association and of Texas CASA.
RAY CARLIN AND HALEY COX
Abhinav and Chey Althoff
Marcus and Marya Garza
Max Swift and Victoria Cossman
Doug Tornow, Morgan
Brooke Farrelly, Vivian Satterfield, and Seth Stukalin
Nick and Claire Bowen with Brooke Farrelly and Katie Meneses
Jayne Backstrom, Brooke Farrelly, and Courtney McFarling
Kenneth and Ann Marie Robinson with Tiffanie Mitchell and Corey Anthony
Jordan Tondre and Tara Mulvey
Artem Zhuchkov, Katrina Olinger, and Melinda Stephens
Mark Bell, Agnes Blachut, Kasia Soltysik, and Chris Soltysik
VIP After-Party Celebration for Award-Winning
CHASE HALL
Date & Place: Feb. 2, 2025 Forty Five Ten at Mirador.
Cause: Guests at the event supported the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts with contributions funding critical needs such as instruments, pointe shoes, travel for college auditions, and innovative artistic programming.
Sponsors: Tim Headington and the Headington Companies.
Notable: Special guests included Booker T. graduates Rachel Webb, who stars as Juliet on the North American tour, and Ava Noble, a Broadway ensemble member.
Teal Wicks, Tim Headington, Rachel Webb, and Corey Mach
Susan Addington, Natalie Jensen, and Karen Cohen
Jeny Bania and Nancy Rogers
Diana Miller and Linda Berkley
Naima Alakham and Camille Brooks
Dawn Oliveri and Tim Headington
Annika and Dennis Cail Rachel Webb, David West, and Virgil Gadson
Kyle Branch
Michael Canu, Lois Ellis, and Christopher Hanford
Ava Noble and Nicole Lamb
Kristie Ramirez and Pilar Hoitsma
Frontiers of Flight Museum Opening Celebration of ‘Aerials’ Exhibition
Date & Place: Jan. 30, Frontiers of Flight Museum
Cause: The museum at Dallas Love Field aims to educate, motivate, and inspire all generations through the wonder of flight.
Sponsors: Steve and Leslie Coker (presenters), Rogge and Cathy Dunn (exhibit patrons)
Notable: “Aerials,” a curated photo gallery of U.S. Military photojournalists’ stories of flight from the Vietnam era to modern day, includes 90 images from 29 contributors.
Tiffany Forsberg and Jennifer Quinn
Matthew Bruch looks at an exhibit
Dan and Mary Hursin
Doug and Katie Murray
Tony Torres, Michael Patterson, and Theresa Flores
Elise DeClava, Sadie Fitzpatrick, and Cathy McEachern
Lynn Fisher and Bobby Mahuron
Tina Tampanis, Carol Seay, Dee Simmons, Sarah Picard, and Lee Bailey
Rogge Dunn
Jeremy Lock and Brent Tinsley
Frontiers of Flight Musuem
Aerials Panel Discussion
Steve and Leslie Coker with Marty Wynne and Joli Gargiulo
CELESTE CASS
Bryan’s House Family Holiday Celebration
DANNY CAMPBELL AND THOMAS GARZA
Date & Place: Dec. 15, 2024, Scottish Rite for Children
Cause: Bryan’s House’s onsite and offsite programs serve children with special needs and their families with trusted case management, educational, therapeutic, and medically supported care.
Chairs: Regina Bruce and Dr. Carla Russo (event chairs), David Andrews (tree project chair), Adam Bernal, Kirby Phelps, and Ronni Nicole Pierce (toy drive chairs)
Sponsors: Lone Star Monarchs (presenter); BDO USA, CAPTRUST, Chance’s Cafe, DFW Injury Lawyers, Jet Linx, KIKI for Tots, Norco Moving & Storage/Mayflower, Scottish Rite for Children, TerraMai, and The UPS Store on Lemmon Avenue (corporate); Cathy Amos, Regina Bruce and John Pickett, Alecia Hylkema, Jeanne Lewis, Miriam Richard, and Dr. Carla and Joe Russo (individual)
Notable: The party for Bryan’s House families, volunteers, and staff featured 104 donated, designer-decorated 3-foot-tall Christmas trees, which children got to pick from to take home. Children also received baskets of treats, stockings full of gifts, a choice of new toys, kits full of art supplies, books, and other gifts.
Jonathan Snow, Jeanne Lewis, and David Andrews
Dana Foley, Allison Shelton, and Stephanie Newland
John Pickett and Regina Bruce
Mia Zurawel, Santa Claus, and Anna Berman
Efrain Lopez, Luke Andrews, Sarah Salaiz, Yvette Cardenas, and Robin Gentry
Tranece and Terrance Harris
Miriam Richard, Kunthear Mam-Douglas, and Rosangela Zurawel
Stewpot Alliance Soup’s On Luncheon and Art Sale
ROB WYTHE
Date & Place: Jan. 27, Thompson Dallas
Cause: The Stewpot, a ministry of First Presbyterian Church of Dallas (FPC Dallas), has served more than 8.7 mil lion meals since its founding in 1975 and grown to provide comprehensive services for people experiencing poverty and homelessness.
Chairs: Buddy Jordan with Isabell and Philip Higginbotham
Chefs: Brian C. Luscher, Jeff Bekavac, J. Chastain, Omar Flores, Michael Haynes, Danyele McPherson, Janice Provost, Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman, Jeramie Robison, and Abraham Salum.
Notable: Since 2008, Soup’s On has raised more than $5 million. This year’s event kicked off a year full of celebrating “50 Years of Loving Our Neighbors.”
Gene Mance Jr., Bea Njuguna, and
Kathy Severson and Liz Brantley
Soup’s On Chefs
Vaughn and Tex Gross Andrea Meyer with Brian and Courtney Luscher
Christy Coltrin with Liz Bruni and Brad Oldham
Venise Stuart, Sarah Hardin, and Jill Goldberg
Kevin Sams with Scott and Cyndi Helbing and Ron Raphael
Brenda Snitzer, Nicholas Kristof, Cynthia Izaguirre, and the Rev. Amos Disasa
Philip and Isabell Higginbotham with Buddy Jordan
Chi Omega Alumnae Holiday Tea
Date & Place: Dec. 15, Cutshall residence in University Park.
Cause: Since 1978, Dallas-area alumnae with the annual Chi Omega Christmas Market have raised more than $11 million to support 154 beneficiaries across arts, civic, education, health, and welfare categories.
Chairs: Lizz Lawson and Sarah Hanna
Notable: 2025 marks the 130th anniversary of the founding of Chi Omega at the University of Arkansas. This year’s Chi Omega Christmas Market is scheduled for Sept. 24-27 at Dallas Market Hall.
SALLY LARROCA AND BRYNN BAGOT
Sarah Staats, Kathy Redd, and Carolyn Speed
Amanda Weir, Jeri Soncrant, Nancy Himes, and Nancy Newbold
Patti Craig, Cathey Humphreys, and Mary Creila
Debbie Lang, Lynne Seago, Nancy Woodall, and Karen Hunt
Terri Guthrie, Lizz Lawson, Kate Cutshall, and Codi Guthrie
Dallas Historical Society’s Cocoa with Santa
THOMAS GARZA AND ROB WYTHE/WYTHE PORTRAIT STUDIO
Date & Place: Dec. 8, 2024, home of Helen and John Carona
Cause: The Dallas Historical Society (DHS), a nonprofit dedicated to the preservation of Dallas and Texas history, offers educational programs and exhibits.
Chairs: Jennifer and Andy Scripps (chairs), Calvert Collins-Bratton and Vince Bratton (honorary chairs)
Sponsors: Helen and John Carona (hosts), Wendy Krispin Caterer
Notable: DHS executive director Karl Chiao announced that gifts of $1 million from the Moody Foundation and $7 million from the Harry W. Bass, Jr. Foundation (the largest single donation in DHS history) will fund cutting-edge, technology-based exhibits throughout the Hall of State.
Jennifer, Andy, Bobby and Houston Scripps with Santa Claus
Children help feed the koi fish
Elaine and Karl Chiao with Alexandra Sizemore
Calvert Collins-Bratton with Evelyn, Vivienne, Cecilia and Vince Bratton
Beth and River Bones with son Michael
John and Helen Carona
Kimber Kadesky and Katy Merriman Sawyer, Samantha, and Sadie Goldstein
Lacy Biggers and Ashlee Brill-Weidner
Kelsey and Ameila Lanier
2025 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League
Debutantes Cocktail Reception, Dinner
GITTINGS PORTRAITURE
Date & Place: Nov. 27, 2024, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
Cause: The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League (DSOL) supports the Dallas Symphony Orchestra through service, education, and fundraising, contributing more than $23 million since 1946.
Chairs: Nikki Beneke (event chair), Shirley and Bill McIntyre (honorary chairs), and Ginger Sager and Barbara Averitt (presentation ball chairs)
Sponsors: Avondale Dealerships (Presenting Sponsor)
Notable: The 2025 debutants are Brooke Barcus, Brooke Makenna Barnes Lauren Brown, Alexa Grabow, Abby Carlisle, Sara Cashion, Sara Cavey, Olivia Barber, Elle Chavis, Rebecca Ciarochi, Olivia Coker, Isabelle Eggart, Annabel Everitt, Finley Galvin, Eliana Lourdes Garcia, Sophie Goelzer, Elizabeth Goelzer, Camille Gravel, Katherine Hess, Grace Hoverman, Sydney Hoyl, Madeleine Hubach, Kaylie Hudnall, Harper Knight, Ella-Rose Levy, Lily Lynch, Ivy Mazzucchi, Julia Montgomery, Grace Cathryn Morrison, Natalie Brooke Newton, Anne Blanche Peacock, Ava Perpall, Caroline Petrikas, Ellie Porray, Vivian Potter, Alexandra Sargis, Grace Schlafer, Hannah Jackson, Maddy Grace Sporl, Mary Stone, Ava Tribolet, Natalie Van Arsdale, Samantha Ward, and Annabeth Winn.
Kaylie Hudnall, Natalie Brooke Newton, Harper Knight, and Grace Morrison
Dixey Arterburn, Barbara Averitt, Ginger Sager, and Nikki Beneke
Caroline Petrikas, Grace Hoverman, Julia Montgomery, and Ava Tribolet
Natalie Van Arsdale, Brooke Makenna Barnes, Finley Galvin, Rebecca Ciarochi, and Ava Perpall
Elle Chavis, Samantha Ward, Annabel Everitt, and Ellie Porray
Paul, Alexandra, and Debbie Sargis
Isabelle Eggart
Madeleine Hubach
Brooke Makenna Barnes
Ella-Rose Levy
Eliana Lourders Garcia
DIFFA Dallas’ Holiday Wreath Collection
DANNY CAMPBELL
Date & Place: Dec. 5, 2024, The Empire Room
Cause: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) funds grants to organizations that fight HIV/AIDS and supports public policy initiatives which add resources to private sector funds.
Chairs: Steve Lopez, David Chadd, and Christi Meril
Sponsors: Tootsie’s, Gabe Rounds, Christi Meril, Ashley Anderson Smith, Joseff of Hollywood, Sewell Automotive Companies, Cook Children’s, Starbucks, Brad Pritchett/David Chadd, Anna Curnes of Anna Lou Glass, and others.
Notable: This time-honored tradition showcases more than 60 uniquely crafted wreaths designed by artisans, designers, and decorators for attendees to bid on to help support DIFFA Dallas initiatives.
DIFFA 2024-2025 Board and Style Council members
Bill Scott and JR Hernandez
Liquor Mini
Jeff and Rhiannon Bolen
Jonathan Flores and Payton Martin
Summer Tate and Sierra Tuthill
Abbe Fenimore
Steve Lopez, Julie Lindley, Darren Deville, and Skylar Conte
Danny Acevedo and Brett Singleton
Shelle Carrig and Ashley Baumann
Roger Calderon
Steve Kemble
Twelfth Step Ministry Makes Room For Recovery
Twelfth Step Ministry, the “best kept secret in North Texas addiction recovery,” doesn’t want to be a secret anymore. On March 7, it proudly heralded its 35th year with a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of its new home, the Phillips Family Center for Spiritual Development. Located at 5324 W. Northwest Highway, the new building contains meeting rooms, common areas, and a serenity garden, all designed to foster community and support healing.
A 501c3 non-profit organization, Twelfth Step Ministry hosts 45 recovery meetings each week for 19 different substance and behavioral addiction groups including Alcoholics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous, Opiates Anonymous, Sex Addicts Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families and others.
“Despite the anonymous tradition of Twelve Step programs, we want to ensure that the community knows we are here, “said Executive Director, Andrea Tabor. “Before, after, or in conjunction with counseling or treatment, Twelve Step programs are an evidence-based approach to finding and maintaining sobriety.” Board of Directors Chairman Mike Phillips, said, “Our mission is to provide hope, help and support in a safe, inclusive atmosphere to the recovery community of North Texas. The new Center for Spiritual Development doubles our capacity and will allow us to keep pace with the ever-growing need for addiction recovery assistance.”
“We are truly grateful for the support shown to this project” said Darden McFarlin, Board Vice Chairman. “From a $1.5 million grant from the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation to the two-dollar donations from meeting participants, we are humbled by the people who understand the importance of addiction recovery in our community.”
If you or someone you know is struggling with a substance or behavioral addiction, the meeting schedule can be found at twelfthstepministry.org or call, 214-2657192 for more information.
The Phillips Family Center for Spiritual Development
Judy Gibbs and Sandra Estess
Steve Van Amburgh
Rev. Stan Copeland, Mike Phillips and the Phillips Family
Kelly Garlock and Joseph Lesley
Steve Roderick and Darden McFarlin
Katherine and Mike Phillips
The Women’s Council’s Mad Hatter’s Luncheon Announcement Party
ROB WYTHE/WYTHE PORTRAIT STUDIO
Date & Place: Dec. 4, 2024 at the home of Jennifer and Steve Houghton
Cause: The Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden funds the development, growth, and maintenance of A Woman’s Garden.
Chairs: Sara Friedman (chair) and Cindy Feld (honorary chair)
Sponsors: NorthPark Center, Jan Strimple, Natalie Taylor, Donna Arp Weitzman, and more to be determined.
Notable: In keeping with the party’s theme, decorations in each room of the Houghton home drew inspiration from one of the stops in the boardgame “Candy Land.” The Mad Hatter’s Luncheon is scheduled for April 17.
Paige Elliott, Teresa Thornburg, and Karen Sargent
Debbie Myers, Karen Chapel, and Giana DePaul
Natalie Taylor and Donna Arp Weitzman
Cindy Feld and Therese Rourk with Steve and Jennifer Houghton, and Sara Friedman
Sarah Hardin and Jill Goldberg
Sarah Fletcher, Kristen Scott, and Jessica Marek
Linda Spina and Venetia Patout
Sonia Santos and Terri Billingsley
Dallas Historical Society’s Dallas History Makers Awards for Excellence Luncheon
ROB WYTHE/WYTHE PORTRAIT STUDIO
Date & Place: Nov. 21, 2024, Fairmont Hotel’s International Ballroom
Cause: DHS, the caretaker of the Hall of State at Fair Park, offers programs and exhibits to educate visitors about Dallas and Texas.
Chairs: Kelly and Charles Lipscomb and Barbara and Roy Washburn (luncheon chairs), Diane and Stuart Bumpas (honorary chairs)
Notable: Harry W. Bass, Jr. Foundation, 2024 Benefactor of the Year award honoree, gave $7 million, the largest single donation in DHS’ history. Other honorees were Richard McKay, David Lozano, Dr. Remy Washington, Christopher Durovich, Remembering Black Dallas, Katherine Power, Downtown Dallas Parks Conservancy, Rolando Blackman, New Friends New
Life, and Sam Coats.
BACK ROW: Charles and Kelly Lipscomb, Sarah Hughes, Robert Decherd, David Calhoun, Rolando Blackman, Karl Chiao, Christopher Durovich, Bianca Davis, Dr. Remy Washington, and David Lozano FRONT: Amy Meadows, Richard McKay, Katherine Power, Sam Coats, and Dr. Deborah Hopes
Karl Chiao with Cal, Allie, and Claire Chaney (seated)
Dr. Gail and Stuart Thomas with Kay Bailey Hutchinson
Shannon Farrell and David Calhoun
Roy and Barbara Washburn with Kelly and Charles Lipscomb
Linda Staley and Doris Pass
Mary Suhm and Shannon Wynne
Brent Christopher and Harry Hunsicker
Business Council for the Arts’ Obelisk Awards
JERSEAN GOLATT
Date & Place: Nov. 14, 2024, JW Marriott Dallas Arts District
Cause: Founded in 1988, the Business Council for the Arts (BCA) advocates for business support of arts and culture as well as arts-based employee engagement programs.
Chairs: Courtney Johnson (event chair) and Sanjiv and Mohua Yajnik (honorary chairs)
Sponsors: Capital One (presenting sponsor); Oncor, Nancy Nasher, and David Haemisegger (connoisseur sponsors); Neiman Marcus Group and NorthPark Center (collector sponsors); Bernbaum Magadini Architects (patron party sponsors); and JW Marriott Dallas Arts District and Encore (hospitality sponsors) 2024 Obelisk Awards honorees: Samuel S. Holland, dean of SMU Meadows School of the Arts (Visionary Nonprofit Arts Leader); Daniel Tobey, partner, DLA Piper (Business Champion for the Arts); Dallas Symphony Orchestra (Distinguished Cultural Institution); The Dallas Mavericks (Arts Education); Vari, (Arts Partnership Large Category); Daisha Board Gallery (Arts Partnership Small Category); Purvi Patel Albers, partner and board member, Haynes Boone (Outstanding Leadership Arts Alumnus); Meow Wolf Grapevine (New Arts Initiative); and Kim Campbell, founder and executive director emeritus of the Dallas Winds (Lifetime Achievement).
Mark Anderlik, Colleen Kennedy, Shaulah Hamid, Julie Shafer, Chad Radebaugh, Hannah Yamat, and John Janssen
Mayor Wes Mays and Jason McCann
Amanda Lenox and Joy Bollinger
Dennis Coleman, Jennifer Altabef, and Terry D. Loftis
Michelle Miller Burns, Sam Holland, Daisha Board, and Kim Campbell Daisha Board, Stacie Adams, Purvi Patel Albers, and Courtney Johnson
Drake Genna, Brandon Beauregard, Amee Narayan, Javier DeLuna, Kathleen Wu, Joel Sharp, and Kevin Wakefield
Peter Braster
Shei Unger, Laura Brown, Dotti Reeder, Daniel Whittle, and Megan Germain
Dallas Guill, Tanner Garrett, and Lindsey Kammerer
Nancy Nasher
2024 Folds of Honor North Texas Annual Gala
CHRIS WAITS AND ROB WYTHE/WYTHE PORTRAIT STUDIO
Date & Place: Nov. 9, 2024 AT&T Stadium
Cause: Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships to children and spouses of fallen or wounded service members and first responders.
Chairs: Dyan and Mike Colby (honorary)
Sponsors: Dyan and Mike Colby, Lydia and Bill Addy on behalf of the Addy Foundation, the Stephenson Foundation, Amerisure and CRC Group, FM Marsh McLennan Agency and Travelers, The Buster Family, Higginbotham, and SRS/ Raise the Roof Foundation/Salute.
Notable: The evening raised more than $3 million in funding for 600-plus scholarships.
Mabrie Jackson, Johnny Mojica, Sarah Elliott, and Mike Beltz
Auctioneer with art by speed painter Harvey Dunn
Meredith Allen Connally and Mary Scott
McCall Bickham, Alex Benda, and Victoria Molina
Diane and Col. John Memecek
Dyan and Mark Colby
Deanne and James Gilbreth with Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Landry Davis
Sarah and Ty Duncan
Tanner Kos with Ian and John Christian and Mia Pankow
Speed painter Harvey Dunn
The Cattle Baron’s Ball’s Fall Luncheon
With 650 volunteer spots in one week, there’s room for everyone to get involved:
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Date & Place: Nov. 6, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
Cause: Since 1974, The Cattle Baron’s Ball has raised more than $100 million for cancer research, the majority of which is conducted in North Texas, and become the largest single-night fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.
Chairs: Lora Farris and Marjon Henderson (2024 co-chairs) and Courtney Derderian and Nina Sachse (2025 co-chairs)
Notable: Farris and Marjon Henderson presented a $7.1 million check to the American Cancer Society. The 2025 Cattle Baron’s Ball will be on Oct. 25.
PRESENTED BY
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
The Joule Hotel, 1530 Main Street
10:30 am Champagne Reception 11:30 am Fashion Show & Luncheon
Fashions presented by Betty Reiter and Pockets
HONORARY CHAIR
Mary Brinegar
SPONSORS
HONORARY CHAIRS EMERITUS Deborah Stanford Ann Stuart, PhD EVENT CHAIR Sharon Ballew PURCHASE
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Jen Lavelle, Melissa Smrekar, Haley Louden, and Shelby Foster
Laura Losinger, Josie Sewell, and Ellie Campion
Mackenzie Rodgers, Kameron Westcott, and Sharon Lee Clark
Nina Sachse and Courtney Derderian
Community Partners of Dallas’ The Grateful Table
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Date & Place: Nov. 13, 2024, Dallas Country Club
Cause: Since 1989, Community Partners of Dallas (CPD) has worked with Dallas County Child Protective Services to promote the safety, dignity, and hope for abused and neglected children.
Chairs: Mersina Stubbs (Circle chair) and Elizabeth and Eric Gambrell (membership chairs)
Sponsors: Susser Bank and UBS Wealth Management
Notable: The event, which featured a fireside chat with Carl Sewell and Carl Sewell III, celebrated The Circle, CPD’s affinity group for donors older than 50. The Circle also provides opportunities for like-hearted supporters to connect and find community with one another.
Carl Sewell and Carl Sewell III
Reed and Kristen Gibbins with Andrea and David Nayfa
Lucinda and Barry Buford
Jeff Netzer, Mary Martha Pickens, Paige McDaniel, and Joe Clark
Elizabeth and Eric Gambrell
Luke, Keri, Lisa, and Lynn Evans
Heather Lewless, Joanna Clarke, and Mersina Stubbs
Bob and Lara Tafel Steve and Francie Mancillas
Christine and Bob McKenny
The Women’s Council’s A Writer’s Garden
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Date & Place: Nov. 13, 2024, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Cause: The Women’s Council of 600plus women supports the maintenance, expansion, development, and endowment of A Woman’s Garden, a principal garden at the Dallas Arboretum.
Chairs: Joni Krieg (chair), Garry Weber (honorary)
Sponsors: Weber Foundation (presenter), Becky Burgett, Kathy and Larry Helm, Sheila and Tom Leslie, and Katherine Phillips
Notable: Martyn Lawrence Bullard, author of Star Style and other books, and Stefani Bittner, author of The Beautiful, Edible Garden and other books, spoke.
Joni Krieg, Tonya Trest, Lilli Braniff, Terri Billingsley, and Mary Griggs
Donna Arp Weitzman and Therese Rourk
Calvert Collins-Bratton and Catherine Awtrey
Carol Kelley and Linda Ashby
Kay Weeks and Venise Stuart
Paige Elliott and Karen Magee Mari Epperson and Sila Grogan
Sabina Carr and Anne Seanor
Nancy Connor, Linda Spina, and Sharla Bush
Artwork by Tonya Trest
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Date & Place: Nov. 2, Frontiers of Flight Museum
Cause: Cancer Support Community North Texas provides mental health and social support to people living with cancer and their families.
Chairs: Robert Bunnett, Korie Flippo, and Matt Tribolet
Sponsors: Woot!, Grant Thornton, Katten, Dave Ashworth and Janet Moll, Southwest Diagnostics, Advocate Media, KJ Custom Screens & Outdoor Living, Syndee Stiles, Sharon and Gill Kirkpatrick, Rosemarie and Maynard Ewton, Texas Oncology, and Frisco Chapel Creek Friends
Notable: Former Good Morning Texas host and CSCNT long-time advocate Hannah Davis welcomed guests in vintage flight attire and 1950’s glam. This year’s THRIVE award was presented to Helen Steele Bowles, founder of Brighter Magazine, a Dallas-based lifestyle magazine serving the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of women affected by cancer.
Ribbon cutting and walk kick-off with Dallas Mayor at 8:45 am at Edgemere, 8523 Thackery Street
T-shirts, raffle prizes, entertainment provided by the Honey Button Band
Onsite and parking shuttle service available
Michael and Julie Hansen with Melanie Christina, Chip Breel, and Faith and Rick Raymer
Robert Bunnett, Dr. Korie Flippo, and Matt Tribolet
Jennifer Potter, Manish Gupta, and Amanda Vaughan
Kent Stewart and Evan Blac
Mary Willey and Ken Kalthoff
Dallas Chapter MOWW’s Help Our Heroes Luncheon
Date & Place: Oct. 30, 2024, Frontiers of Flight Museum
Cause: This Dallas Chamber of The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) luncheon supports the Army Scholarship Foundation. In 2024, the foundation gave $417,500 in scholarships to 358 sons and daughters of active-duty and veteran soldiers and to spouses of active-duty enlisted soldiers. Applications for 2025 are due April 15.
Sponsors: 660 AM The Answer (media sponsor); Hillwood, a Perot Company, and Corvias Foundation (gold level); Association of the US Army, HumCap, Navy Federal Credit Union, and PMV Capital (silver level); Glass Doctor, 7-Eleven, Planet Home Lending, John Roper CBRE, PenFed Credit Union, Jacobs, and Ms. Judy Martin (merit level).
Notable: Luncheon emcee was morning fixture on 660 AM The Answer Mark Davis. The guest of honor was Medal of Honor recipient retired U.S. Army Capt. Florent Groberg. Recipient Paris Goodman, a student at TCU, shared remarks about the value of the scholarship she received.
Cadets from Fort Worth ISD ROTC Program
Mike Belizile, Col. JP Hogan, U.S. Rep. Keith Self, and Col. Richard Kaniss
Col. Jeff Gault, Capt. Florent Groberg, and Mark Davis
Rhonda Sellers, Sue Holland, and Judy Martin
Capt. Florent Groberg and Col. Jeff Gault
Mark Davis, Paris Goodman, and Capt. Florent Groberg
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Council for Life’s Celebrating Life Luncheon
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Date & Place: Oct. 28, 2024, Hilton Anatole
Cause: The Celebrating Life Luncheon: A Revolution for Life raised $1.5 million to fund 26 local life-affirming nonprofits that serve vulnerable mothers facing an unplanned pregnancy and their babies through pregnancy resource centers, maternity homes, adoption and foster care, post-abortion support/baby loss grief, parenting and life skills education, early childhood, youth and college education, and targeted media outreach.
Chairs: Antoinette Davis and Elizabeth Tamlyn (co-chairs), Laura and Scott Luttrell (honorary co-chairs).
Sponsors: A list of sponsors and underwriters is available at councilforlifeluncheon.com.
Notable: Greg Laurie, senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship who was portrayed in the 2023 box office hit Jesus Revolution, was the featured luncheon speaker. Singer, songwriter and Dove Award winner Ellie Holcomb moved the audience with her performances of “Where Can I Go,” “Sing,” and “I Don’t Want to Miss It.”
Scott and Laura Luttrell with Barry Davis
Clark and Tavia Hunt
Texas Sen. Tan Parker, state Rep. Katrina Pierson, and Ann Carruth
The Rev. Chris Simmons with Ron and Elizabeth Tamlyn
The Rev. Greg Laurie Tonya Thomas, Roxy Lamorgese, and Jennifer Shelton
Holt Lunsford, the Rev. Greg Laurie, and Kaye Dawn Lunsford Paul Gittemeier with Antoinette and Barry Davis
Ellie Holcomb
AWARE Affair 2025 Kickoff Party
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Date & Place: Oct. 23, 2024, home of Gail Plummer and John Cattaneo
Cause: AWARE empowers North Texans to rise above the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, together, by investing in local providers, researchers, and innovators.
Chairs: David McDavid Jr. (gala chair), Bo and Jeff Parker (honorary chairs), plus Sally and Forrest Hoglund, Lee Roy and Biddie Jordan, Venise and Larry Stuart, and Todd Terry and Amy Terry Kriegel (honorary chairs emeriti)
Sponsors: Anne Davidson (Trailblazer Presenting Sponsor)
Notable: Venise Stuart will receive the Founder’s Spirit Award and Karisti Julia the Amy Osler Spirit of Education Leadership Award on April 4 when AWARE celebrates its 35th anniversary during AWARE Affair 2025: Boots, Buckles & Brain Health.
David McDavid Jr., Karen Koop, Gail Plummer, and John Cattaneo
Luis Julia and Karisti Julia
Nick and C’Mone Wingo
Bart and Jolie Humphrey with Cindy Marshall
Daniel Fitzgerald and Anne Davidson
Jack and Janet Broyles
Kunthear Mam-Douglas, John Pickett, and Regina Bruce
Ann McKinley and Ashley Brown
Stephanie Bray and Greg Osler
Bob and Barbara Sypult
Frontiers of Flight Museum’s Women Take Flight: Fashion to Fission Luncheon and Awards
Date & Place: Oct. 1, 2024, Frontiers of Flight Museum
Cause: The museum aims to educate, motivate, and inspire all ages by presenting aviation and space flight history and innovation through comprehensive exhibits, collections, programming and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) curriculum
Chairs: Olin and Pamela Lancaster (cochairs), Valerie Freeman (honorary chair)
Presenting Sponsor: JSX
Notable: Vanessa Wyche, director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, gave the luncheon’s keynote speech. Attendees also heard from a panel of dynamic women leaders in the aerospace industry. The luncheon recognized organizations that have been strong supporters of the programs and initiatives provided by the Frontiers of Flight Museum. The 2024 honorees were:
• Community Partner of the Year: North Dallas Chamber of Commerce
• Inclusion & Equity Award. A Girls Aerospace-STEM Challenge Initiative: PPG Aerospace
• Philanthropy Impact Award: Kozmetsky Family Foundation
• Volunteers Help Us Soar Award: UPS Foundation
RACHEL DELIRA
Cindy and Greg Kozmetsky with Vanessa Wyche and Mike Brosler
Sylvia Bodell and Kunthear Mam-Douglas
Jack Flagg, Scott Johnson, and Olin Lancaster
Amy Spowart, Leanne Caret, Caley Looney, and Dylan Medina Gibbens
Tiffaney Hunter and Valerie Freeman
PPG Aerospace Employees and Rising Aviation Students
Pamela and Olin Lancaster with Vanessa Wyche
Jack Flagg and Jim Keyes
Valerie Freeman and Adriana Ocampo
John Pickett and Regina Bruce
Mike Brosler and Dan Hamilton
