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The Family Place and Partners Card 2014 Co-chairs Lisa Bhattacharya, Andrea Cheek and Diana Hamilton recently announced local retail expert Shelle Sills will serve as honorary chair of the annual Partners Card shopping event, which will be held Friday, October 24 through Sunday, November 2, 2014. Each year, Partners Card, presented by Bank of Texas, offers an exciting opportunity to receive a 20 percent discount at more than 750 participating retail locations and restaurants while at the same time contributing to a worthwhile cause – family violence intervention and prevention. One hundred percent of the proceeds from card sales directly benefit The Family Place, Dallas’ longest-serving family violence agency.

For more than 35 years, Shelle has been an integral part of the retail industry in various capacities. She owned and operated The Gazebo, a popular women’s specialty store, for 18 years. In 1999, she joined Neiman Marcus as the vice president and visionary general manager of the historic downtown Dallas store, where dedicated her time to various groups seeking to revitalize and reinvent downtown Dallas. She currently works with Headington Companies and oversees business development and special projects.

One thing Shelle finds most important is giving back to the community. Her tireless efforts have supported many local charities, and she presently serves on the Board for Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and Camp Sweeney/ Southwest Diabetic Foundation, Inc. Shelle is also involved in numerous other charitable organizations including: Crystal Charity Ball, Cattle Baron’s Ball Advisory Board, Council for Life, City Square, SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts and JDRF’s Fund-A-Cure Research Luncheon, which she is co-chairing this fall.

“Shelle is truly the retail queen of Dallas, and we are thrilled to recognize her as our honorary chair,” said Paige Flink, executive director of The Family Place. “When we first had the idea of starting a shopping fundraiser in Dallas, Shelle was one of the first retailers we contacted to float the concept. Her valuable insight and recommendations more than 20 years ago helped us launch what is now one of the most highly anticipated shopping events each year. She has truly been a loyal supporter of the program, literally since day one.”

ABOUT PARTNERS CARD:

Partners Card has become one of the most popular shopping events in the Dallas Metroplex and the largest fundraiser for The Family Place. In 2013, Partners Card celebrated its 21st anniversary with over 750 participating retailers and restaurants and raised $1,150,884 for The Family Place. The community has helped raise more than $14 million through the Partners Card program since its inception.

Behind the sale of each $70 card is a woman and child who will have a safe place to rebuild their lives with the help of The Family Place. For the largest domestic violence service agency in the DFW Metroplex, this fundraiser represents only one tenth of what is needed to continue to provide shelter to victims of domestic violence. For more information about Partners Card and The Family Place, 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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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas (BGCD) is proud to announce Regina Fonts Morris has joined the organization as vice president of resource development and marketing. Regina will provide leadership and direction in all marketing and development activities, focusing on cultivation and expanding BGCD relationships within the Greater Dallas community to advance the mission of delivering quality youth programs.

Prior to joining BGCD, Regina was director of marketing at eVerge Group, an Oracle software implementation consultant company, where her responsibilities included the development of demand generation events, social media and brand marketing. Her previous experience in client affinity marketing at United States Auto Club made for a smooth transition into education advancement at Ursuline Academy of Dallas, where she focused on alumnae giving and research for the Academy’s capital campaign. While expanding her knowledge of fundamental fundraising principles and practices, Regina became the director of alumnae relations and created engagement programs that expanded and strengthened alumnae relationships, as well as other Academy constituents.

Regina graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Boston College’s Carroll School of Management. She has served as board member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and volunteered for many years at Ursuline Academy of Dallas on various committees. Currently, she serves on the Leadership Committee for the Ursuline Professional Women’s Network. 

“We are confident that Regina’s strategic analytical marketing skills and fundraising experience will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas’ long term growth and expansion plan,” said Charles English, president and CEO of 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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Director of Corporate Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility of Mary Kay Crayton Webb, Fourth Place Winner Maria Monjaras, First Place Winner Deyanira Zapata-Martinez, Third Place Winner Sumayah Al Haddad, Second Place Winner Lauren Jackson, Shannon Powell Hart of WFAA-Good Morning Texas, and Junior League of Dallas President Laura Johnson.

The Junior League of Dallas (JLD) and Mary Kay Inc., two of Dallas’ most philanthropic organizations, are proud to announce the four female recipients who will receive a combined $25,000 in collegiate scholarships through a new JLD program, Women LEAD (Learn • Excel • Achieve • Dream). The inaugural event was held on March 27, 2014 at Emmett J. Conrad High School, where eight female Conrad High School senior finalists competed in an oratory competition followed by an awards ceremony.

Each student prepared a three to five minute speech based on the essay topic, “How My Female Role Model Overcame Obstacles to Achieve Her Goals and How It Inspires Me.” Following the presentations, the judging panel determined the winners and awarded a total of $25,000 in college scholarship funds to four students based on the merits of their scholarship application and speech presentation. The first place winner, Deyanira Zapata-Martinez, will receive a one-time $10,000 scholarship. Second place winner Lauren Jackson, third place winner Sumayah Al Haddad and fourth place winner Maria Monjaras, will each receive a one-time $5,000 scholarship. These funds will be paid directly to the college or university the recipient attends.

Deyanira Zapata-Martinez is deciding between the University of Texas and Texas A&M to continue her education. With a passion for math and science, she plans to major in electrical engineering and neuroscience. Second place winner Lauren Jackson plans to attend Louisiana State University and major in nursing. It is her way of helping people and staying directly involved in the community. Sumayah Al Haddad will attend community college before enrolling in the University of Arlington. She has decided to pursue a career in bio-medical engineering, as she always dreamed of being in the medical field. Last, but not least, Maria Monjaras is deciding between the University of Arlington and the University of Dallas and will pursue a degree in business administration. She aspires to be a successful entrepreneur.

“We are honored to award our first Women LEAD scholarships in collaboration with Mary Kay. It is our wish to empower these four women and help them achieve their dreams,” said Laura Johnson, president of JLD. “We look forward to seeing the impact it will have on their lives and their future.”

Founded in 2013 by the Junior League of Dallas in collaboration with Mary Kay, Inc., the Women LEAD (Learn • Excel • Achieve • Dream) Scholarship Program was created to assist female high school students in pursuing their dreams of higher education and to create opportunities for future women leaders. It is inspired by Mary Kay Ash – founder of the now iconic and global cosmetics company that she started in Dallas 50 years ago with just $5,000 and a dream of enriching women’s lives. Through a combination of application, essay and oratory competitions, entrants were evaluated on their interpretation of the entrepreneur’s founding principles in their essay response, academic record and community involvement.

 “Mary Kay Ash believed what you put into the lives of others will come back into your own, and made it her company’s mission to enrich women’s lives around the world,” said Crayton Webb, director of corporate communications and corporate social responsibility for Mary Kay Inc. “On behalf of our corporate employees and 3 million independent sales force members around the world, we congratulate Deyanira Zapata-Martinez, Lauren Jackson, Sumayah Al Haddad and Maria Monjaras for earning this scholastic honor, and for becoming successful women who serve their families and communities.”

About Junior League of Dallas

The Junior League of Dallas (JLD) 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. Since 1922, JLD has been building a better Dallas by training our members to be leaders and by providing valuable volunteer service hours and critical funding to area nonprofits. Now more than 5,000 women strong, JLD provides over 130,000 hours of trained volunteer service and donates more than $1 million to the community each year. For more information, please visit www.jld.net.

About Mary Kay

Irresistible products. Positive community impact. Rewarding opportunity. For 50 years, Mary Kay has offered it all. With 3 million Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants and $3.5 billion in global annual wholesale sales, Mary Kay is a top beauty brand and direct seller in more than 35 markets around the world. Discover what you love by connecting with a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant in your area at marykay.com.

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Director of Corporate Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility of Mary Kay Crayton Webb, Fourth Place Winner Maria Monjaras, First Place Winner Deyanira Zapata-Martinez, Third Place Winner Sumayah Al Haddad, Second Place Winner Lauren Jackson, Shannon Powell Hart of WFAA-Good Morning Texas, and Junior League of Dallas President Laura Johnson.

The Junior League of Dallas (JLD) and Mary Kay Inc., two of Dallas’ most philanthropic organizations, are proud to announce the four female recipients who will receive a combined $25,000 in collegiate scholarships through a new JLD program, Women LEAD (Learn • Excel • Achieve • Dream). The inaugural event was held on March 27, 2014 at Emmett J. Conrad High School, where eight female Conrad High School senior finalists competed in an oratory competition followed by an awards ceremony.

Each student prepared a three to five minute speech based on the essay topic, “How My Female Role Model Overcame Obstacles to Achieve Her Goals and How It Inspires Me.” Following the presentations, the judging panel determined the winners and awarded a total of $25,000 in college scholarship funds to four students based on the merits of their scholarship application and speech presentation. The first place winner, Deyanira Zapata-Martinez, will receive a one-time $10,000 scholarship. Second place winner Lauren Jackson, third place winner Sumayah Al Haddad and fourth place winner Maria Monjaras, will each receive a one-time $5,000 scholarship. These funds will be paid directly to the college or university the recipient attends.

Deyanira Zapata-Martinez is deciding between the University of Texas and Texas A&M to continue her education. With a passion for math and science, she plans to major in electrical engineering and neuroscience. Second place winner Lauren Jackson plans to attend Louisiana State University and major in nursing. It is her way of helping people and staying directly involved in the community. Sumayah Al Haddad will attend community college before enrolling in the University of Arlington. She has decided to pursue a career in bio-medical engineering, as she always dreamed of being in the medical field. Last, but not least, Maria Monjaras is deciding between the University of Arlington and the University of Dallas and will pursue a degree in business administration. She aspires to be a successful entrepreneur.

“We are honored to award our first Women LEAD scholarships in collaboration with Mary Kay. It is our wish to empower these four women and help them achieve their dreams,” said Laura Johnson, president of JLD. “We look forward to seeing the impact it will have on their lives and their future.”

Founded in 2013 by the Junior League of Dallas in collaboration with Mary Kay, Inc., the Women LEAD (Learn • Excel • Achieve • Dream) Scholarship Program was created to assist female high school students in pursuing their dreams of higher education and to create opportunities for future women leaders. It is inspired by Mary Kay Ash – founder of the now iconic and global cosmetics company that she started in Dallas 50 years ago with just $5,000 and a dream of enriching women’s lives. Through a combination of application, essay and oratory competitions, entrants were evaluated on their interpretation of the entrepreneur’s founding principles in their essay response, academic record and community involvement.

“Mary Kay Ash believed what you put into the lives of others will come back into your own, and made it her company’s mission to enrich women’s lives around the world,” said Crayton Webb, director of corporate communications and corporate social responsibility for Mary Kay Inc. “On behalf of our corporate employees and 3 million independent sales force members around the world, we congratulate Deyanira Zapata-Martinez, Lauren Jackson, Sumayah Al Haddad and Maria Monjaras for earning this scholastic honor, and for becoming successful women who serve their families and communities.”

About Junior League of Dallas

The Junior League of Dallas (JLD) 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. Since 1922, JLD has been building a better Dallas by training our members to be leaders and by providing valuable volunteer service hours and critical funding to area nonprofits. Now more than 5,000 women strong, JLD provides over 130,000 hours of trained volunteer service and donates more than $1 million to the community each year. For more information, please visit www.jld.net.

About Mary Kay

Irresistible products. Positive community impact. Rewarding opportunity. For 50 years, Mary Kay has offered it all. With 3 million Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants and $3.5 billion in global annual wholesale sales, Mary Kay is a top beauty brand and direct seller in more than 35 markets around the world. Discover what you love by connecting with a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant in your area at marykay.com.