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Sandra Estess has been named Honorary Chair for A Writer’s Garden Valentine Tea. The event is hosted by the Womens’ Council of the Dallas Arboretum and will be held on Tuesday, February 9 at the Dallas Arboretum from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Sandra Estess has served as President of the Dallas Arboretum society since 2013. Her tradition of service in Dallas began in the 1970s as a volunteer at Children’s Medical Center. She is also a veteran in the field of education and was a founding member of Educational First Steps, dedicated to improving the quality and availability of early childhood education. In addition, Estess has served on the boards of the Episcopal School of Dallas, St. Mark’s School of Texas, the Hockaday Parents’ Association and the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas.

Venise Stuart is Chair of the event and Renee’ Querbes Farren is the Women’s Council President.

Tickets are $100 and available at www.dallasarboretum.corg. Proceeds will benefit A Woman’s Garden. For information, contact Carol Nelson 214-528-8029.

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Andrea Sanders has been elected 2016 Chairman for the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. A native of San Antonio, she has worked for Oncor since 1999 and currently serves as the Dallas Manager for Customer Operations. In her role, she serves as Oncor’s strategic point of contact for municipal, legislative and escalated customer issues within the city of Dallas. She is responsible for keeping the City leadership and the citizens of Dallas abreast of issues relating to electric delivery.
 
Ms. Sanders is a 2011 graduate of Leadership Dallas and 2013 graduate of Leadership Texas. She has a passion for helping others and feels fortunate that her role at Oncor affords her the opportunity to make a difference in her community.
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Semi-annual show is in its 24th year

The wonderful tradition of shopping, admiring and collecting favorite vintage items at the Antique Elegance Show continues this February. Shoppers will fill their heart’s desire as the Antique Elegance show continues its 24 year run by presenting quality vintage and wonderful antiques from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 20 and Sunday, February 21 at the Richardson Civic Center in Richardson. Admission is $6 per person and good both days.

As in the past, there will be many favorite antique dealers returning, but there will be many new dealers offering everything from antique jewelry and vintage clothing to fine furniture. Many unique and fine quality vintage items will be displayed for sale at the Antique Elegance Show. Twice a year vintage enthusiasts from all over the world get together to celebrate style and antiques at this exceptional show. The dealers offer a wide variety of high quality antiques including: vintage textiles, clothing and accessories, hats, purses, estate jewelry, furniture, glassware, art pottery, fine silver, toys, dolls, photographs, sheet music, post cards, buttons, handmade lace, advertising, books, quilts, tablecloths and fine linens, European art and antiques, and more.

Special events have been planned for the two day show.

Lovely and talented models bring refined elegance from the world of vintage fashion in the “Vintage Fashion show” presented on Saturday at 12 p.m.

Mike Grimes with the Vintage Radio and Phonograph Society will talk about the history and evolution of radios and phonographs in a one hour program “The History of Radios” on Saturday at 2 p.m. He will share his experience about how to collect, restore and appreciate radios and phonographs.

For all toy bear collectors, there will be a “Stearnsy Bears Homecoming” on Sunday at 2 p.m. Collectors are encouraged to bring their bears or bunnies to have signed by Charles Stearns with photos taken to document them for the Stearnsy Bear Archives. An extensive display of the bears will be set up for viewing pleasure.

Also on Sunday, The Matt Tolentino Band will bring hot jazz music to the Antique Elegance show from noon to 2 p.m.

 

About the Antique Elegance Show:

When: Saturday, February 20 and Sunday, February 21, 2016

Where: Richardson Civic Center, 411 W. Arapaho, Richardson, TX

Times: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days

Special Events:

Saturday, February 20
12 p.m.  Vintage Fashion Show
2 p.m. History of Radios

Sunday, February 21
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. The Matt Tolentino Band
2 p.m. Stearnsey Bear Homecoming

Admission: $6 per person is good both days

Website: www.dallasantiqueelegance.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dallasantiqueelegance

 

Contact:               Aileen Brady, Show Director

                                (214) 675-9775

                                aileen@dallasantiqueelegance.com

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The Chamber will host a luncheon with Congressman Pete Sessions - Presenting the Pete Sessions Chairman's Award - on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 It will start at 11:30 a.m. for check-in & networking and 12:00 p.m. for the program and luncheon. It will be held at theLakewood Country Club - 1912 Abrams Road.$30 for members/$35 for Guests
purchase online www.eastdallaschamber.com
 
Thank you to our sponsors - Atmos Energy and Lakehill Preparatory School
 
About The Pete Sessions Chairman's Award:

NOMINEE ELIGIBILITY - Must be a member in good standing with the Chamber

CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION
   -Professional Experience
   -Contributions to the Chamber
   -Community Engagement
   -Areas of Leadership           
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DSOL President Melissa Lewis, party hostess Karina Woolley, and DSOL Presentation Ball Chair Nancy Labadie.

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League hosted parties and bow rehearsals for the 30th Annual Presentation Ball debutantes and honor guard during the busy holiday season. A mother-daughter debutante tea was held in the home of Lisa and Kenny Troutt on December 16. Karina and Robert Woolley hosted the holiday party in their elegant home on December 20 for the debutantes, honor guard and their families.

 

Photos by Deborah Brown

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Lisa Laughlin, party co-chair; Lisa Troutt, event hostess; Melissa Lewis, DSOL President; Cynthia Beaird, party co-chair; Nancy Labadie, Presentation Ball Chair.

An elegant afternoon tea honoring Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s 2016 Debutantes was held at the palatial home of Lisa and Kenny Troutt on December 16. Many mothers and daughters and a few grandmothers were in attendance. The afternoon was the start of the holiday season of events which include a holiday party as well as a Bow Boot Camp for the debs, culminating with the 30th Presentation Ball which will be held on February 20.

The party was chaired by Cynthia Beaird and Lisa Laughlin. Nancy Labadie is the Presentation Ball Chairman and Melissa Lewis is the DSOL President.

 

Photos by Deborah Brown

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Ball Chair Nancy Labadie with Honorary Chairs Lisa and George Longino and DSOL President Melissa Lewis.

Jeweler Richard Eiseman hosted a cocktail reception for the parents of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League debutantes on Thursday, December 10 at his NorthPark store. Each deb received a keepsake pearl necklace. The debutantes will make their debut at the 30th Annual Presentation Ball on February 20 at the Meyerson Symphony Center.

Photos by Deborah Brown

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Renee Querbes Farren, Women's Council President; Kathleen Cunningham, Founder’s Award Recipient; and Dyann Skelton, Founder's Award Chairman.

Members of the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum gathered to honor one of its most dedicated volunteers, Kathleen Cunningham, who received the Founders Award at the council’s December luncheon.

Kathleen Cunningham began volunteering at the Arboretum in 2004. She started as a DeGolyer House Docent and in 2011 wrote and recorded an audio tour of DeGolyer House.

Kathleen created the Speaker’s Bureau and became its Director in 2005. She scheduled 27 talks in the first six months which were presented in digital format showing photographs she took for each program. As the Speaker’s Bureau grew, she added eight additional volunteer speakers featuring programs including The Diamond in Dallas, A Woman’s Garden, The Children’s Garden and other special topics. To date, the Speaker’s Bureau has presented over 800 programs reaching over 30,000 people and raising over $25,000 in honorariums. She represented the Speaker’s Bureau on the Volunteer Advisory Board for ten years.

Kathleen served on the Arboretum Board of Directors from 2007 through 2012. During her tenure she served as Membership Chair, established a program to sell Membership Gift certificates to the local real estate community. Kathleen has been an active member of the Women’s Council since 2004 and a Board member from 2006 to the present. She served as Honorary Chair of A Writer’s Garden Symposium and Book Review Series in 2008. She has also served as Emcee for numerous Women’s Council events.

Kathleen has been a member of Friends of the Arboretum since 2005 and became a member of the Caroline Rose Hunt Society in 2011.

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1 Mary Brinegar, Dixey Arterburn, Renee Querbes Fa Arboretum President and CEO Mary Brinegar, event co-chair Dixey Arterburn, Woman's Council President Renee Querbes Farren, and event co-chair Ginger Sager.

The holiday season was kicked off at the Dallas Arboretum with a Southern Christmas New Orleans Style on December 2. A Creole Reveillon Buffet was served at the Camp House in place of the traditional turkey, roast or ham, with desserts including bread pudding and pecan praline cheesecake. A New Orleans Jazz Trio provided the guests traditional Louisiana style ambiance for the evening. After dinner, the guests strolled the gardens to see the stunning 12 Days of Christmas exhibit, which has returned for a second year.

The event was hosted by the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and was chaired by Dixey Arterburn and Ginger Sager. Renee Querbes Farren is the Women’s Council President.

Proceeds will benefit the Woman’s Garden at the Arboretum.

Photos By Deborah Brown

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2016 Debutantes - Photo by James French

The 2016 Dallas Symphony Debutantes were honored at a cocktail reception and buffet dinner on November 25 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. The debutantes, honor guards and their families were welcomed by DSOL President Melissa Lewis and Presentation Ball Chair Nancy Labadie. Anne Blomeyer was the event chair.

Each of the 43 debutantes were formally introduced by emcee Stan Gardner and joined by an honor guard escort for the presentation. The evening was the start of the holiday weekend which included a mixer for the debs and honor guards, as well as a Bow Boot Camp for the debs.

During the Christmas Holidays, the Debs will return for another busy schedule of parties and bow practice. All the many events will culminate with the 30th Presentation Ball which will be held on February 20.

Group photo by James French

Additional photos by Deborah Brown