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Honorary Guest John Tesar, Erin Cihak and President of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Charles English

On September 25, 2014, the East Dallas Boys & Girls Club Advisory Council hosted its annual event, Foodiepalooza, at Times Ten Cellars. The evening raised funds to support the East Dallas Boys & Girls Club programs, events, collegiate scholarships and club renovations.  Critically acclaimed chef and James Beard Award semifinalist, John Tesar, of Spoon Bar & Kitchen and Knife, mingled with guests as they enjoyed an evening of food, music and wine. Nationally renowned pastry chef Katie Kennedy and chef Grant Morgan of The Ranch at Las Colinas were also in attendance.

Scott Murray, chairman and CEO of Murray Media and host of Conversations with Scott Murray and Texas Daily, emceed the event, while guests munched on salads courtesy of Crisp Salad Co, a cheese course from Sprouts, and heavy hors d’oeuvres from Marcona Kitchen. The evening also included a silent and live auction with offerings such as: dining events at Spoon Bar & Kitchen and Knife; a VIP Las Vegas getaway; a private wine tasting for 20; local restaurant and wine packages; travel certificates and much, much more! Guests also danced to music from Texas native, Chris Austin Martinez, and struck a pose in the complimentary photo booth!

 

Foodiepalooza 2014 sponsors include:

Change Their Future Sponsorship ($5,000): Pioneer Natural Services; MDC Incorporated

Open a Door Sponsorship ($2,000): Imagine Communication

Make a Difference Sponsorship ($1,000): Forward Air; Merrill Lynch; BNSF; Westway Ford

 

Special thanks to: Times Ten Cellars; Knife; Spoon Bar & Kitchen; The Ranch Las Colinas; Marcona Kitchen; The Cakery; Carnival Catering; Gold Crown Valet Parking and Uber.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas (BGCD) celebrated Day for Kids, a national Boys & Girls Club (BGC) event, Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Celebration Station in Mesquite, Texas. Thousands of parents and kids participated in the annual event, which celebrated the value of meaningful time spent between caring adults and children. Day for Kids is a national initiative started by Boys & Girls Club of America in order to advocate for youth and to celebrate the life-changing work taking place at Boys & Girls Clubs. It is celebrated by Boys & Girls Clubs all over the country and is held each year in September.

“Day for Kids was created to foster stronger relationships between adults and children by educating them on the importance and value of spending meaningful time together,” says Charles English, president of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas. “Day for Kids provided the opportunity for every adult to take a break, celebrate and renew their commitment to our community’s children.

Day for Kids kicked off with an opening performance by Genyration Band and a welcome from Chairman of the Board of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas, Christopher Trowbridge. Mesquite’s mayor, John Monaca, graciously gave remarks and read a proclamation. Charles English, President of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas, then took the stage to introduce the national and local sponsors, special guests and steering committee. He recognized title sponsors, which included: Coca-Cola Bottling; ADT; Radio Disney; Walmart; NCL; The Gap; AT&T; EZ CORP; Atlantic Housing; NBC; Ross; Amerigroup; City of Mesquite; City of Dallas; 3M; Frito Lay; Mesquite Police Department and City of Balch Springs. Lastly, District Manager for Celebration Station Ted Marek provided remarks, and the Boys & Girls Clubs Day for Kids Pledge was taken by all in attendance, which states “We pledge to spend meaningful time together to talk, to listen, to learn and play, to share a moment, create a memory and make a kid’s day.”

Jay Jenson of Radio Disney served as master of ceremonies and introduced special guests and local entertainers from all over the Dallas community. Performances ranged from dancers to guitar soloists. A variety of activities such as face painting, arcade games, refreshments, boat races and rock climbing were available for the kids and adults to enjoy. Guests also played Triple Play Activities, a health and wellness program designed to empower young people to make informed decisions about their physical, mental and social well-being.

About Day for Kids

Unlike most other industrialized nations, the United States is one of the few nations that does not have an official day set aside to honor its young people. Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) is spearheading a national effort to establish BGC Day for Kids as an “official day” on the National Calendar. While Day for Kids was created to bring attention to the messages of meaningful time spent with kids for one day in September, in reality, every day should be a day for kids. A survey conducted this summer of more than 1,500 Boys & Girls Club members from across the nation identified how adults and children define meaningful time. The results revealed that 78 percent of children feel they do spend enough meaningful time with their parents. To assist parents, practitioners and other caring adults, BGCA has created engaging educational resources to help them encourageand develop positive relationships with kids. A year-round website, www.dayforkids.org, provides tools, resources and tips that support their interactions with young people.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas

For 50 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas has enabled all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Programming in three core areas meets the diverse needs and interests of their 6,000 Club members. These core areas include Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship and Healthy Lifestyles. For more information, please contact Regina Fonts Morris at 214.821.2950 ext. 732, rmorris@bgcdallas.org or visit www.bgcdallas.org.

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER DALLAS ANNOUNCES THE FIRST CENTER FOR A NEW GENERATION IN TEXAS, AN EDUCATION PROGRAM CO-FOUNDED BY DR. CONDOLEEZZA RICE

CNG and Great Futures Campaign will be Launched During November 12, 2014 Luncheon

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas (BGCD) is thrilled to announce the creation of the first Center for a New Generation (CNG) in Texas. Co-founded by Dr. Condoleezza Rice, CNG is an innovative academic and enrichment after-school and summer program, CNG will allow the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas to integrate schools represented in the Dallas Independent School District Feeder Pattern and Uplift. The program will be based on- site at Dunbar Elementary to facilitate a more familiar and productive learning environment.

“The Center for a New Generation gives additional learning time and opportunities for those children who may not have the benefits of further exploring their passions and creativity due to disadvantaged circumstances,” said Dr. Condoleezza Rice. “I’m proud to bring this program to the great state of Texas and to help more children in the Dallas area.”

The Center for a New Generation was established in 1991 to help students in low-income communities graduate from high school prepared for college and to provide new opportunities to discover individual talents and passions. The program is collaborative with schools, teachers, administrators and parents to help aspiring “striver” students succeed in their educational environment during after-school and summer hours.

“We are thrilled to launch the fourth CNG program in the country and the first in Texas,” said Charles English, president and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas. “Our vision has always been to provide dynamic after-school programs that consistently deliver measurable outcomes for our students. And, we believe CNG offers one of the best curriculums for STEM and applied arts.”

The Center for a New Generation program will be formally launched at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Inaugural Great Futures Luncheon Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. During this event, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas will also kick off the Great Futures Campaign, with a goal of raising $1.5 million dollars to fund the CNG initiative and other BGCD programs. For ticket or sponsorship information, please contact Regina Morris at 214-821-2950 ext. 732, email RMorris@BGCDallas.org, or visit https://bgcdallas.org/events/great- futures-luncheon/.

About The Center for a New Generation

CNG provides fun, hands-on, project-based activities in the areas of STEM and applied arts, such as robotics, modern dance and debate. These diverse options serve to positively impact the development of key cognitive, social and personal competencies for students. Certified teachers help to further the academic and arts enrichment of the various programs. Because of the targeted selection process, students involved in CNG are expected to remain in the program throughout their elementary and junior high years and are encouraged to transition into BGCD’s Collegiate STEPs program for the duration of their high school experience.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas

For 50 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas mission has been to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Programming in three core areas meets the diverse needs and interests of their 6,000 Club members. These core areas include: Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship and Healthy Lifestyles. For more information, please visit www.bgcdallas.org.

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Boys & Girls Club “Cool Kids” with John Wesley and President of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Charles English

On Tuesday, October 7, 2014, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas (BGCD) hosted its 9th Annual Corporate Cup golf tournament, presented by Kimberly-Clark Corporation. The event was held at Dallas National Golf Club, and raised more than $194,459. 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas, which strives to impact the lives of its members through after-school programming.

The day included an 18-hole traditional golf tournament, and at the conclusion of the tournament, “Cool Kids,” which are Boys & Girls Club members, greeted the players with many thanks for their support and handed them cold water and towels. Following the tournament, golfers enjoyed a cocktail hour and dinner while the judges tallied up the winners.

Winning Teams Included:

1st Place: KPMG; 2nd Place: VMG Health; 3rd Place: Fluor

Individual Winners Included:

Ladies Longest Drive: Nacy Loewe- Kimberly Clark Team Two; Mens Longest Drive: Garrett Loftin- Kimberly Clark Team Two; Closest to the Pin: Todd Onderdonk- ExxonMobil

Scott Murray, chairman and CEO of Murray Media and host of Conversations with Scott Murray and Texas Daily, took the stage as he thanked all of the sponsors that made the tournament possible. President of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Charles English then joined him to talk about the upcoming Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Inaugural Great Futures Luncheon, which will introduce Center for a New Generation, an innovative academic and enrichment after- school and summer program founded by Dr. Condoleezza Rice. Murray then led a lively Q&A session with Golf Channel Personality and CBS Sports Analyst David Feherty that kept the crowd laughing as they talked about golf and Feherty’s charity work.

Other Guests Included: President of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Charles English; Chairman of the Board of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Chris Trowbridge; Tom Falk; Joe Falk; John Falk; Bob Falk; Manny Fernandez; Marty Ellen; Gerald Louviere; Paul Gendron; Matt McCann; Martin Moad; John Wesley; Mike Azbell; Nancy Loewe; Jenny Lewis and more.

Due to its success, Corporate Cup is able to provide funding to further Boys & Girls Clubs of Dallas’ effective and impactful programs, such as Academic Success and Collegiate STEPS.

The Academic Success program reinforces and enhances the skills and knowledge that young people learn at school. The success of this program has been exceptional. The 2012-2013 school year resulted in 98 percent of all BGCD youth progressing to the next grade level and 69 percent maintained an A/B grade average. Individuals with below a B grade received Sylvan Tutoring.

Collegiate STEPS prepares high school students for higher education and is also producing extraordinary results. BGCD partners with the Junior League of Dallas, which provides a comprehensive program for students to complete the required applications for admission and scholarships. During the 2012-2013 school year, 100 percent of Collegiate STEPS seniors graduated high school and went on to higher education.

2014 Corporate Cup Sponsors include:

Presenting Sponsor ($35,000): Kimberly-Clark Corporation                                                                                 

Lunch Sponsor ($15,000): Fluor Corporation

Reception Sponsor ($15,000): Dr Pepper Snapple Group

Team Sponsor ($10,000): 10-2-4 Hunting Ranch; Albertsons; Baker Botts, LLP; Buthman/Smith; Ernst and Young; ExxonMobil; Flowserve; Greenberg Traurig/Victor Vital; KPMG; Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP/Stout Risius Ross; Morgan Stanley; Norton Rose Fulbright; Pat and Jim Stanton; PwC; The Chenequans; United Surgical Partners; VMG and The Ryan Foundation

Youth Sponsor ($5,000): Amsted Rail

Hole Sponsor ($1,000): D CEO; RR Donnelley

Sunshine Sponsor ($1,000): Bell Nunnally & Martin, LLP

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This fall, save money and save a life as you shop the season’s hottest trends at more than 750 retailers in the Dallas Metroplex! One of the most popular annual shopping events, Partners Card, presented by Bank of Texas, is back and offers an exciting opportunity to receive a 20 percent discount at your favorite stores while contributing to a worthwhile cause – family violence intervention and prevention. The 10-day shopping extravaganza will be held from October 24 through November 2, 2014 and is an event you will not want to miss.

Join this year’s Co-Chairs Lisa Bhattacharya, Andrea Cheek and Diana Hamilton, alongside Honorary Chair Shelle Sills, for the 2014 Partners Card fundraiser that rewards cardholders with unbelievable savings at some of Dallas’ top stores and restaurants. There’s no better reason to shop and dine with a 20 percent savings at more than 750 participating retailers in Dallas, Arlington, Grapevine, McKinney, Plano, Southlake, Richardson, Frisco, Coppell, Flower Mound, Denton, Colleyville, Las Colinas, Irving, Mesquite, Addison, Garland, Rockwall and Lewisville. Partners Cards are $70 each, and 100 percent of the proceeds directly benefit The Family Place, Dallas’ largest family violence agency.

The Family Place was founded in 1978 with the mission to eliminate family violence through proactive prevention and intervention, extensive community education, and caring advocacy and assistance for victims and their families. Over the past 21 years, Partners Card has become the largest fundraiser for The Family Place and is one of the most popular shopping events in the Dallas Metroplex.

In 2013, Partners Card celebrated its 21st anniversary, selling 14,600 cards and raising $1,150,884 for The Family Place. In its history, the community has helped raise more than $14 million through the Partners Card program. Behind the sale of each $70 card is a woman and child, who with the help from The Family Place, will have a safe place to retreat. And, although this is the largest fundraiser for The Family Place, it represents only a tenth of the overall operating budget needed to provide a save haven for victims of domestic violence. Out of the 250 shelter beds in the Dallas area, The Family Place houses 106 of them.

Individuals may purchase a Partners Card from any participating retailer or restaurant through November 2, 2014. For more information, visit www.partnerscard.org, contact the Partners Card Hotline at (214) 443-7754 or email partnerscard@familyplace.org.

ABOUT THE FAMILY PLACE:

The Family Place was founded in 1978 with the mission to eliminate family violence. Since 1978, we have counseled more than 225,000 victims, provided lifesaving shelter to more
than 21,000 women, children and men; answered more than 550,000 hotline calls for help, and counseled more than 20,000 batterers. At The Family Place, through shelter, food, clothing, counseling, education and job training, victims of domestic violence learn to rebuild their lives. For more information, visit www.familyplace.org.

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Connecting Point of Park Cities (CPPC) is pleased to announce “Staubachs Connect,” the second Annual Connecting Point of Park Cities Luncheon, taking place January 23, 2015, at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. Marianne and Roger Staubach will be the featured speakers, and join Luncheon Co-Chairs Hollee and Rick Mills to help raise critical funds for Connecting Point of Park Cities. CPPC is an all-inclusive day program for adults with disabilities and offers a wide range of educational, vocational, social and recreational services for adults with special needs.

Kicking off at noon, the Staubachs will take the stage for an interview with Scott Murray, chairman and CEO of Murray Media and host of Conversations with Scott Murray and Texas Daily. The luncheon also will feature a silent and live auction with more than 20 signed items by Staubach, including a signed football with his Super Bowl dates, jerseys and other memorabilia. Proceeds raised from the luncheon will enable CPPC to continue to build and expand within the community.

“We could not be more excited to welcome Marianne and Roger Staubach as our featured speakers for our upcoming luncheon. Together, they have served the Dallas community for many years and reflect the core values of CPPC, “ said Luncheon Co-Chair Hollee Mills.  “It is our hope that this fundraising event will help CPPC serve more families by enhancing life for adults with disabilities.”

Marianne Staubach grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, but has called Dallas home for 45 years. She is active in the Dallas community and currently serves on the board of advisors of the Jesuit College Preparatory School, the Catholic Foundation Board of Advisors and volunteers as a Meals on Wheels driver. In years past, Marianne served on the Catholic Foundation Board from 1996 to 2004 and on the Visiting Nurse Association Board.

Roger Staubach served in the United States Navy before joining the Dallas Cowboys professional football team in 1969 while simultaneously launching his real estate career. He led the Cowboys to victories in Super Bowl VI and Super Bowl XII and was named the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl VI. Currently, Roger is the executive chairman of America’s Jones Lang LaSalle, a global real estate advisory firm. In his personal life, Roger continues to be involved with The Children’s Cancer Fund, the United States Naval Academy Foundation and numerous other civic, charitable and professional organizations. Marianne and Roger have five children, 15 grandchildren and one great grandson.

“There is a staggering lack of opportunities for adults with disabilities, so they are often confined to the home and do not have meaningful opportunities to grow and learn,” said Connecting Point of Park Cities President Sarah Oliai.  “During our first luncheon last January titled ‘Kershaws Connect,’ featuring Ellen and Clayton Kershaw, CPPC was able to raise enough money to open our doors at Central Christian Church. We are already close to capacity, and our plans to expand are made possible by the support from our community, sponsors and donors.”

Individual tickets for the luncheon are $150.00 each and sponsorship opportunities begin at $750.  For tickets or sponsor information, please contact Hollee Mills at 214.538.6823 or via email hollee@mycppc.org. Space is limited and reservations are required.

About Connecting Point of Park Cities
Connecting Point of Park Cities (CPPC) is an organization committed to providing an all-inclusive day program for adults with disabilities and offers a wide range of educational, vocational, social and recreational services. CPPC strives to be the best by gaining widespread recognition as a preeminent center for individuals with disabilities by identifying and realizing opportunities for change and improvement which go beyond, rather than duplicate, which is being done in other successful organizations. CPPC plans to partner with local education agencies, businesses and recreational centers to encourage substantial community volunteerism. For more information, please contact Sarah Oliai at sarah@mycppc.org or visit http://mycppc.org/. 

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2014 marks the 50th anniversary of The Thanks-Giving Foundation (TTGF) and the 10th anniversary of its annual Expressions Art & Essay Competition. In celebration of these milestones, TTGF has revamped the Competition and renamed it the Expressions of Gratitude Arts Competition along with a few additional changes.

The Expressions of Gratitude Arts Competition is a terrific teaching opportunity about the values experienced through the practice of giving thanks. Designed to inspire students to think creatively, Expressions of Gratitude asks students in kindergarten through 12th grade to express cultural and personal perspectives on being grateful in different aspects of their lives. Each year, teachers, mentors, and parents are encouraged to have a lesson with young people using suggested discussion questions on a particular theme. The 2014 theme, I am grateful for the Golden Rule, will focus attention on an integral aspect of the mission of The Thanks-Giving Foundation – treating others as one would his or her self. Prize money from the competition supports arts in schools.

Teachers, mentors and parents in North Texas, as well as across the country and around the globe, are invited to enter the work of their students and children in Expressions of Gratitude from September 15 through December 15, 2014. In honor of the competition’s 10th anniversary, dance has been reinstated as a category. Judges from major museums, the public library, publications and educational institutions, as well as individual artists, will select the winners. Cash prizes will be awarded in art and essays in six grade groups, K-1, 2-3,

4-5, 6-8, 9-10, 11-12, and three grade groups in dance, K-5, 6-8 and 9-12. Winners earn cash awards for themselves, and their teacher or school receives money for class supplies. For more information on how to enter, visit www.thanksgiving.org and go to the Expressions of Gratitude page. The awards ceremony will be held in early 2015.

The Expressions Competition began in 2005 when The Thanks-Giving Foundation was inspired to encourage North Texas students to express what they think about thanksgiving through the visual arts, dance and written word. In its history, the Competition has attracted several thousand entries from throughout Texas, eight other states and five foreign countries. The cash awards have done much to support arts in schools, especially in Uganda, where U.S. dollars multiply in value helping students and teachers. Each year, the Foundation is amazed at the thoughtful, expressive and compelling entries it receives.

Winning entries are exhibited at Thanks-Giving Square in the spring and during the winter holiday season and also are displayed at other venues.

About The Thanks-Giving Foundation: The Thanks-Giving Foundation promotes the spirit and unifying value of giving thanks in our community, nation and the world. The Foundation provides information and resources so that citizens from diverse backgrounds can use thanksgiving as a way to heal divisions and enhance mutual understanding. For more information, please visit www.thanksgiving.org.

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Co-Owner of Volkswagen of Frisco Bobby Beck, Corbet Design + Build CEO Bryan Garvey and Co-Owner and General Manager of Volkswagen of Frisco Alan Brown

On Thursday, July 10, 2014, Corbet Design + Build, which was tapped as the design build firm for Volkswagen of Frisco, hosted a Topping Out Celebration for the dealership in Frisco, Texas. The event celebrated a milestone in the construction of the dealership and signified that the highest point of the structure had been achieved.

Bryan Garvey, CEO of Corbet Design + Build, and Alan Brown, General Manager and Co-Owner of Volkswagen of Frisco, provided remarks about the project and thanked guests for coming. Attendees then had the opportunity to sign the ceremonial final beam before it was placed in the structure.

Once completed, Volkswagen of Frisco will be more than 60,000 square feet and encompass 14 acres, making it the largest freestanding Volkswagen dealership in the United States. The new, state-of-the-art dealership is located in Frisco at the northwest corner of Legacy and Highway 121 and will incorporate the latest in design, efficiency and sustainability features.

Corbet Design + Build was selected by Volkswagen to manage the Volkswagen of Frisco dealership from start to finish, including: design, permitting, budgeting, construction and commissioning.

Guests in attendance included: Corbet Design + Build CEO Bryan Garvey; Co-Owner of Volkswagen of Frisco Bobby Beck; Co-Owner and General Manager of Volkswagen of Frisco Alan Brown; Co-Owner and General Sales Manager of Volkswagen of Frisco Kevin Bedford; Co-Owner and Finance Director of Volkswagen of Frisco James Cassels; President of the Frisco Economic Development Corporation Jim Gandy; Frisco Chamber of Commerce Board Member and President of North Dallas Bank & Trust Gary Carley; Vice President of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce MJ Spence; Business Development Manager at Volkswagen of America, Inc. Bryan Fabian; General Manager of Sales Operations at Volkswagen of America, Inc. Dave Lueders and Senior Sales Manager at Volkswagen of America, Inc. Rik Wall.

Corbet Design + Build is located at 1925 E. Levee, Dallas Texas 75207. For more information, please contact Melissa Purvis at 214-528-5600 or Melissa@brynnbagot.com.

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2014-2015 President-Elect Meredith Mosely, AJLI President Toni Freeman, 2014-2015 JLD President Julie Bagley and 2013-2014 JLD President Laura Johnson

The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. (AJLI) and Kashi recently honored the Junior League of Dallas (JLD) with a $2,500 grant supporting its Kids in the Kitchen Program at the 92nd annual AJLI conference. The program empowers youth to make healthy lifestyle choices and reverse the growth of child obesity. JLD had the distinct pleasure of being one of the nine Leagues chosen for this award. 2014-2015 JLD President Julie Bagley, 2014-2015 President-Elect Meredith Mosely and 2013-2014 JLD President Laura Johnson, were in attendance and accepted the grant on behalf of the Dallas organization and their partner, UnitedHealthcare.

The eight-week Kids in the Kitchen program, themed “Super Food + Super Fitness = Super Kids,” educates more than 400 Dallas children on eating well and staying healthy and incorporates U.S. government nutritional guidelines. JLD offers the program at no cost to participating children through a generous sponsorship from UnitedHealthcare. Last year, the program served seven after-school agencies in nine locations throughout Dallas County. JLD volunteers conducted a half-day training session with after-school agency coordinators focused around the Kids in the Kitchen curriculum. The program focuses on reaching kindergarten through fifth grade youth during three-hour sessions, which includes age-appropriate recipe preparations, exciting exercise activities and ways to introduce nutrition and fitness tips to their families.

Kids in the Kitchen provides children and their families with the tools they need to make nutritious eating choices with the belief that education is the first step in making a lasting change in the current childhood obesity statistics. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 17% (or 12.5 million) of children and adolescents aged 2-19 years are obese.

Research has demonstrated that proper nutrition and regular exercise are necessary to prevent obesity, yet many families in the Dallas Community lack the resources to practice healthier lifestyles. In 2014-2015, the Junior League of Dallas will use additional funds raised from new sponsors like Kashi to expand the reach of the program in the Dallas area.

About Kids in the Kitchen
Kids in the Kitchen was founded in 2006 and is supported by the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) and more than 250 Junior Leagues around the country. The goal of the Junior Leagues' Kids in the Kitchen initiative is to empower youth to make healthy lifestyle choices and help reverse the growth of childhood obesity and its associated health issues. For information on AJLI and Kids in the Kitchen, visit http://kidsinthekitchen.ajli.org/?nd=about.

Junior League of Dallas                                                                                                                                                                                                 The Junior League of Dallas is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Founded in 1922, the Junior League of Dallas trains members for effective participation in the community and is dedicated to the belief that volunteer service is an essential part of responsible citizenship. Whether tutoring students, rocking infants, answering crisis line calls or serving on non-profit boards and coalitions, the 5,000 Junior League members provide more than 130,000 hours of community service each year, while making sure that each donated dollar works its hardest to help those in Dallas who need it most. Active members range in age from 22 to 49 and 74 percent are employed outside of the home. For more information, please visit www.jld.net.

UnitedHealthcare                                                                                                                                                                                                       UnitedHealthcare is dedicated to helping people nationwide live healthier lives by simplifying the health care experience, meeting consumer health and wellness needs and sustaining trusted relationships with care providers. The company offers the full spectrum of health benefit programs for individuals, employers and Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, and contracts directly with more than 800,000 physicians and care professionals, and 6,000 hospitals and other care facilities nationwide. Globally, UnitedHealthcare serves more than 45 million people in health benefits and is one of the businesses of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), a diversified Fortune 50 health and well-being company.

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Teacher. Advocate. Inspiration. One of the most beloved and admired American First Ladies, for decades former First Lady Laura Bush has championed key issues in the fields of education, healthcare, and human rights. The Junior League of Dallas (JLD) has the distinct pleasure of welcoming Mrs. Bush as the keynote speaker of The Milestones Luncheon, presented by The Kohl Foundation, which will take place Thursday, November 6, 2014, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. Ryan, a leading global tax services firm, is the speaker sponsor of this year’s Milestones Luncheon. The Luncheon will also recognize the 2014-2015 Sustainer of the Year, Regen Fearon.

“We are honored to have former First Lady Laura Bush speak at The Milestones Luncheon in November. The Luncheon’s purpose is to educate and inspire, and as a member of the Junior League of Dallas herself, we could not think of a more fitting person than Mrs. Bush to emphasize the importance of voluntarism, empowerment of women and improving our community,” said President of the Junior League of Dallas, Julie Bagley. “Her experience and passion for key issues such as education and healthcare relate directly to the programs and mission of the Junior League.”

The author of the bestselling memoir, Spoken From The Heart, Mrs. Bush also founded both the Texas Book Festival and the National Book Festival in Washington D.C. Today, as the Chair of the Women’s Initiative at the George W. Bush Institute, Mrs. Bush continues her work on global healthcare innovations, empowering women in emerging democracies, education reform, and supporting the men and women who have served in America’s military. Her enthusiasm and passion for education and empowering women is what makes Mrs. Bush most appropriate for the Junior League of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon this year.

The Milestones Luncheon is an annual fundraiser benefiting the Junior League of Dallas Community Service Fund and is a platform to raise awareness for the programs and issues supported by the JLD, as well as to recognize the impact and achievements of its volunteers. Proceeds from The Milestones Luncheon, along with general underwriting efforts, allow the JLD to annually grant $1 million dollars to the Dallas community.

Each year at the Luncheon, one esteemed member of the JLD receives the honor of Sustainer of the Year as a reflection of their commitment and dedication to the League. This year, the JLD is proud to recognize Regen Fearon as the 2014-2015 Sustainer of the Year. Mrs. Fearon continually reflects the mission of the JLD through her activism in the community, her commitment to early childhood education, and her charitable work with organizations like the Big Sister Program, ChildCareGroup, Commit and Dallas Assembly. As a League member, Mrs. Fearon has carried out numerous leadership positions and is devoted to doing her best for others. She has taken her Junior League experience and used it to further great causes in the Dallas community, making her the perfect fit for this award.

The Luncheon will take place Thursday, November 6, 2014, in the Imperial Ballroom (formerly known as Khmer Pavillion), at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. Check-in will begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by a VIP reception and photo opportunity with former First Lady Laura Bush. The Luncheon will start at noon. Individual Luncheon tickets are $175, and Patron Luncheon tickets are $250. Table sales begin at $3,000. To purchase tables or individual tickets, please contact the JLD Development Office at (214) 357-8822, ext. 118 or visit www.jld.net/luncheon for more information.

ABOUT JUNIOR LEAGUE OF DALLAS

The Junior League of Dallas is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Founded in 1922, the Junior League of Dallas trains members for effective participation in the community and is dedicated to the belief that volunteer service is an essential part of responsible citizenship. Whether tutoring students, rocking infants, answering crisis line calls or serving on non-profit boards and coalitions, the 5,000 Junior League members provide more than 130,000 hours of community service each year, while making sure that each donated dollar works its hardest to help those in Dallas who need it most. Active members range in age from 22 to 49 and 74 percent are employed outside of the home. For more information, please visit www.jld.net.