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Bobby Lyle

Methodist Health System Foundation has named innovative engineer, educator, corporate executive, entrepreneur, civic leader, and philanthropist Bobby Lyle as the 2014 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award recipient. The award will be presented at a dinner on September 25 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Hilton Anatole Hotel’s Grand Ballroom. Established in 2005, the award recognizes individuals whose demonstrated commitment and excellence in community leadership emulate the achievements of former Dallas Mayor Robert S. Folsom.

 

Methodist Health System Foundation President and CEO April Box Chamberlain said, “Bobby’s leadership and entrepreneurial approach have had a far reaching and real impact on the Dallas community. He embodies the Folsom Leadership Award, and we are honored to celebrate his achievements.”

 

In 2013, Methodist Health System provided more than $132 million in unreimbursed charity care, an increasingly disproportionate share in North Texas. The Folsom event has been recognized as one of Dallas’s largest fundraising events, and has raised more than $9 million over the past nine years to benefit Methodist Health System’s programs and services. Proceeds from the 2014 Folsom event will benefit Methodist Health System Foundation.

Past Folsom Leadership Award recipients include Robert S. Folsom (2005), Nancy Ann Hunt (2006), Troy Aikman (2007), Laura Bush (2008), the late Norman Brinker (2009), Pat and Emmitt Smith (2010), Trevor Rees-Jones (2011), Mike Boone (2012), and Rev. Mark Craig (2013).

Photo available at: http://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/BobbyLyle

About Methodist Health System

Guided by the founding principles of life, learning and compassion, Methodist Health System (Methodist) provides quality, integrated care to improve and save the lives of individuals and families throughout North Texas. Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Methodist Charlton Medical Center, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, Methodist Richardson Medical Center, and Methodist Family Health Centers are part of the nonprofit Methodist Health System, which is affiliated by covenant with the North Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church. Additional information is available at www.methodisthealthsystem.org. Connect with them through Facebook, YouTube and Twitter at www.methodisthealthsystem.org/socialmedia.

 

If you are interested in supporting the Robert S. Folsom Award, please contact Methodist Health System Foundation Vice President of Development Joy Duncan at 214-947-4555 or joyduncan@mhd.com. More information is available at Foundation.MethodistHealthSystem.org/Folsom.

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About Bobby Lyle

Innovative engineer, educator, corporate executive, entrepreneur, civic leader and philanthropist all accurately describe Dr. Bobby Lyle, whose multifaceted career has spanned six decades. He has served on the boards of more than 20 private and public companies — many that he helped create — in industries as diverse as oil and gas, banking, ranching, computer software service, real estate, manufacturing, restaurant, and green energy.

 

A Southern Methodist University alumnus, he served as dean ad interim at age 30 and subsequently as executive dean of the SMU Cox School of Business, before completing his doctor of education degree at UMass-Amherst. After graduation, he returned to Dallas to enter the oil and gas industry.  What followed was a fascinating career during which he served in leadership roles in the development of notable oil and gas fields, such as the Bakken Shale; real estate projects, such as the Dallas Galleria; and business startups, such as the InterFirst Bank-Galleria.

 

Throughout his career, Lyle’s passion for his alma mater has remained constant. As a member of the SMU board of trustees for more than 26 years, he has served as chair or vice chair of numerous university standing committees and boards, including the Audit Committee, the Cox Associate Board, the Maguire Energy Institute and the Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility. He is past president of the SMU Alumni Association and has been vice chair of the executive boards of both the Cox School of Business and the Lyle School of Engineering. He has received the SMU Distinguished Alumni Award, been recognized as Alumni Volunteer of the Year, and twice named Outstanding Trustee of the Year by the SMU Student Association. He was inducted into the School of Engineering Hall of Leaders in 2006, and given the coveted Mustang Award in 2012. In 2008, SMU named the Lyle School of Engineering in his honor.

 

Lyle’s commitment to education is matched by his unwavering dedication to community service. He is vice chair of the Salvation Army National Advisory Board and a member of its DFW Metroplex Command Advisory Board. He is past president of Circle Ten Council-Boy Scouts of America and currently a trustee of the Council’s Foundation and chair of its $90 million Centennial Campaign. He is vice chair of The Trinity Trust Foundation; trustee of Communities Foundation of Texas; trustee of the W.W. Caruth, Jr. Foundation; and past director of the Volunteer Center of North Texas. Lyle has served as president of the Dallas Assembly, president of the Center for Nonprofit Management, and trustee for the Retina Foundation. He has received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas, Volunteer Center of North Texas, and Dallas Historical Society and been inducted into the Dallas Business Hall of Fame.

 

Lyle received a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Louisiana Tech University, Master of Science in engineering administration from Southern Methodist University, and Doctor of Education from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

 

He is the proud father of two children. Sharon lives in Dallas with her husband, Mark Mutschink, and Christopher resides in California with his wife, Lyndsay, and their two daughters, Emerson and Hannah.

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Providence Mesopotamia Day Knobel Hunt, Drew Messick, Jack Meyer, John Paul Lipe, Jackson McFarlane.

On April 23, Providence Christian School of Texas fifth grade students experienced life in ancient Mesopotamia nearly five thousand years ago, before the dawn of written history.  

 

Each year, Providence students study a different part of history, and the year culminates in the spring with a different “Living History Day” for each grade. The Class Five history curriculum covered biblical times through Ancient Greece, so parents, teachers, and students all participated in a day of fun activities dressed in period costumes from these different periods to reinforce what has been learned in the classroom this year.

 

The children practiced writing Cuneiform documents on clay tablets, by means of a blunt reed for a stylus. The impressions left by the stylus were wedge shaped, thus giving rise to the name cuneiform (“wedge shaped,” from the Latin cuneus meaning “wedge”).

 

The other morning activities included Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Croquet and a Mummy Relay. In the relay, the children took turns wrapping each other up like a mummy and racing to a finish line, they then switched roles and raced back. After eating a Mesopotamian lunch, they competed in Ancient Greek Olympics with chariot races, a discuss toss, an armor relay, and a javelin throw.

 

“Our students learned that our ancestors created beautiful art and architecture and invented an alphabet system and language,” said Carol Chester, Providence’s Head of Lower School.

 

Since 1989, Providence Christian School of Texas has provided academically able students from preschool to 8th grade with a challenging educational experience designed to help them know, love, and practice that which is true, good, and excellent, and to prepare them to live purposefully and intelligently in the service of God and man.  Providence’s core values are faith, family, intellect, counterculturalism, and stewardship. More information about the School can be found by calling 214-302-2800 or by visiting www.pcstx.org.

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Texas Day 2014 Jack Rea, William Stacy, Isaiah Vasquez, Tyrune Reed, J.J. Pennington

Providence Christian School and West Dallas Community School Class Three students met at Farmers Branch Historical Park for their annual Texas Day celebration on April 17.  Students from both schools had written to each other in anticipation of the event and met for the first time at the park. The schools are sister schools in that they share the same curriculum and teaching, and a few Providence alumni now teach at West Dallas. 

 

The students toured an authentic log cabin, a garden, and a chuck wagon where they ground coffee. They wrote on slates and sat in antique desks in the schoolhouse.  They also toured the Gilbert House, which is the oldest house in Dallas County on its original foundation. The students watched actors portraying Sam Houston and Deliens Rose, a woman who witnessed the Texas Revolution. Together, the students recited William B. Travis’ Letter, one of many passages committed to memory by the children during the year.

 

The students enjoyed a barbeque lunch followed by a sing-along with Ed Burnett and the Trinity Levee Singers leading songs such as Deep in the Heart of Texas and The Eyes of Texas.

 

The day concluded with outdoor games including a three-legged race, a chicken toss, and several other relays. The Providence children said goodbye to their West Dallas friends, as everyone rode off into the sunset back to their schools.

 

Since 1989, Providence Christian School of Texas has provided academically able students from preschool to 8th grade with a challenging educational experience designed to help them know, love, and practice that which is true, good, and excellent, and to prepare them to live purposefully and intelligently in the service of God and man.  Providence’s core values are faith, family, intellect, counterculturalism, and stewardship. More information about the School can be found by calling 214-302-2800 or by visiting www.pcstx.org.

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Providence Colonial Day 2014 Emma Ruth Ball, Elaine Cochran and Molly Fitzmartin

Resembling a sea of Colonists fresh off the Mayflower, Providence Class One students immersed themselves in colonial life on April 9.  The Great Hall was transformed into a colonial settlement decorated with American Revolutionary flags, quilts, and stations where the students participated in hands-on activities of the period.  The children and their mothers (and a dad or two) dressed in bonnets and period dresses for girls, and coats, breeches, and tricornered hats for boys.

 

The Sons of the American Revolution conducted an educational flag presentation ceremony followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.  Then, Martha and George Washington shared their personal history with anecdotes about colonial life. Teachers who disobeyed rules were locked up in stockades, while the Colonists cheered for justice.  

 

Students sampled food in the Colonial kitchen, dipped candles, embroidered bookmarks, and wrote with feather quill pens.  They learned about muskets, uniforms, and ammunition used during this time period. Students also bobbed for apples and played Colonial style games.

 

Since 1989, Providence Christian School of Texas has provided academically able students from preschool to 8th grade with a challenging educational experience designed to help them know, love, and practice that which is true, good, and excellent, and to prepare them to live purposefully and intelligently in the service of God and man.  Providence’s core values are faith, family, intellect, counterculturalism, and stewardship. More information about the School can be found by calling 214-302-2800 or by visiting www.pcstx.org.

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Seussical, Jr. Horton (David Uhrbrock) and Gertrude (Michelle Raybourn)

Providence Christian School students performed “Seussical, Jr.” in back-to-back performances Friday and Saturday nights on the Providence School campus.

 

Seussical Jr. is an adaptation of the Broadway show, Seussical. Many of Dr. Seuss’s stories and characters are brought together by writers Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty in this musical production.

 

The story takes place in the Jungle of Nool inhabited by the Jungle Animals, the Wickersham Brothers, Mayzie La Bird, the Sour Kangaroo and her baby, and the Bird Girls. The Cat in the Hat narrates, as Horton hears the Whos. Gertrude McFuzz longs for Horton to notice her. Mayzie LaBird leaves Horton with her egg, and some of the citizens of the jungle cause trouble for Horton. He stays faithful to the Whos, fighting for their survival, cares for the egg, and finally notices Gertrude. Appearances are also made by the Grinch, Vlad Vladikoff, and Yertle the Turtle!

 

The students tried out for the show last fall and practiced weekly throughout the year. The musical was well directed by Providence teachers, Jenay Puckett, Barbara Leeman, and John Hendricks. They invested hours of hard work and endless patience working with these young children. “Watching the creativity and ability coming out has been so rewarding,” replied Leeman when asked what it was like to work with a young cast. 

 

Jenay Puckett, Providence Class One teacher, added, “These students worked so hard, and the fabulous costumes and makeup made the performance visually entertaining, in addition to the outstanding singing and acting.”

 

A special thanks to those playing lead roles: Horton: David Uhrbrock; JoJo: Hampton Simms and Sydney Cox; The Cat in the Hat: Scott Raybourn; Gertrude: Michelle Raybourn and Alyssa Garner; Mayzie: Kyndall Richardson and Katelyn Cox; Sour Kangaroo: Mollie Hamman; Mr. Mayor: Boone Simms; and Mrs. Mayor: Katie Laird.

 

The upbeat, whimsical musical left everyone smiling and clapping. Whether in a plane, on a train or in the rain...or even with a mouse and in a house, people of all ages would have enjoyed this performance. 

 

About Providence Christian School of Texas:

Serving preschool to 8th grade students, Providence Christian School of Texas provides academically able students with a challenging educational experience designed to help them know, love, and practice that which is true, good, and excellent, and to prepare them to live purposefully and intelligently in the service of God and man.  Providence’s core values are faith, family, intellect, counterculturalism, and stewardship.  More information can be found by calling 469-341-4031 or by visiting www.pcstx.org.

 

 

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Providence Pioneer Day 2014 Navik Mendis, Abigail Adams, and Reed Jackson practice shaving at Providence Pioneer Day.

A year's worth of history, music, and art concluded with the Providence Pioneer Day for Class Two students on April 2 as parents brought to life the American experience of the nineteenth century. These Living History Days are the culmination of a year’s worth of learning history in that particular grade.

 

The day started out with the Trail Bosses (dads) rounding up all the Class Two students, gathering them in their classrooms, and taking them to Pioneer Day. The Class Two Trailblazers met up with their Mother Hens and began singing Pioneer songs that they had been learning with Mrs. Barbara Leeman in their music classes.

 

After the students sang, they made their way to Pioneer stations which included panning for gold, shaving their faces, washing clothes on a washboard, using pasta noodles to make jewelry, playing Pioneer games, and even riding an old horse-led wagon like the Pioneers did. The exciting Pioneer Day ended with a picnic lunch.

 

Since 1989, Providence Christian School of Texas has provided academically able students from preschool to 8th grade with a challenging educational experience designed to help them know, love, and practice that which is true, good, and excellent, and to prepare them to live purposefully and intelligently in the service of God and man.  Providence’s core values are faith, family, intellect, counterculturalism, and stewardship. More information about the School can be found by calling 214-302-2800 or by visiting www.pcstx.org.

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Scott Gottlich, Lynae Fearing , & Kent Rathbun with Watson Technology Center student of Garland ISD.

The Dallas Arboretum’s newly lauded Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden is the inspiration for Gardenlicious, a healthy kids cook-off contest on Sunday, June 29 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Camp House. Highlighting the Incredible Edible Garden gallery in the Children’s Garden, kid chefs can select at least one ingredient that grows there to create their culinary creation (snack, dessert, entrée, etc.) that will be judged by local food celebrities.

Chairwoman Carol Pierce Goglia has enlisted the help of beloved star chefs of Dallas Kent Rathbun of Abacus and Scott Gottlich of Bijoux, and restaurateur Lynae Fearing of Shinsei to judge the children’s culinary submissions. Then tables will turn when the kids become the jury as they test and critique the offerings of the three celebrity judges.

Gardenlicious is free to enter for children in grades 1 through 8. The deadline for recipe submissions is June 8. Submissions can be made online or by mail to Angela Rollins, Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218. More information can be found online at http://www.dallasarboretum.org/visit/seasonal-festivals-events/yearofcg.

Goglia said, “Whether as a group representing their school, with a sibling or friend looking for fun, or as an individual who wants to exercise his/her creativity in the kitchen, young students should enter something delicious AND nutritious.” 

All of the participating judges have children and are excited to be part of this event. “Anything you can do to get children excited about where food comes from is worth taking time for,” said Gottlich, father of two young sons. “We have a garden at our house, and I love to watch the girls be involved in planting and helping pick vegetables.”

Fearing, mother of two teenage boys, said, “It is important for my boys to learn where food comes from, especially as not all of it comes from the store. By preparing healthy food, children get used to eating healthfully.”

Rathbun, who also has children, recently planted a garden at his home. “Food from the garden is the most wholesome. It’s less expensive to grow food than go out and buy it. We also want kids to understand the importance of nutritious food.” 

Goglia added, “With all the focus on cooking, we have also named Cecile Bonte the Honorary Chair of the event—not just because she led the effort in raising the millions to build the Children’s Garden as the Capital Campaign Chairwoman, but because she is an extraordinary cook. Plan to come honor Cecile, be treated by the celebrity chefs, and cheer on the kids cooks.”

Audience tickets are free for kid chefs and their parents, $5 for Arboretum members and $8 for non-members. Contributor tickets are $30 to help support Children’s Garden programs.

About the Dallas Arboretum and the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden:

Located on the southeastern shore of White Rock Lake, the Dallas Arboretum is among the leading display gardens in the country, set among 66 acres at 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas, 75218. The internationally acclaimed Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden is an 8-acre interactive garden designed specifically to address state and national education standards in life, earth and environmental science. Children and adults learn about life and earth science in the 17 galleries that teach the areas in the K-6 grade curriculum standards that can best be taught outdoors. These include photosynthesis, pollination, the solar system, erosion, energy and more. For more information, call 214.515.6500 or visit the Arboretum’s website at dallasarboretum.org.

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Bob and Gail Thomas, Sheron and Robert Patterson Bob and Gail Thomas, Sheron and Robert Patterson

The Trinity Trust Rat Pack and River Rats members held the second event of its Trails & Ales series on April 22 on a perfect spring evening. More than 150 people and pooches met underneath the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge to explore the soon-to-be-completed Trinity Skyline Trail that runs along the Trinity River for 4.6 miles in the Trinity River Corridor. Guests enjoyed beer and wine with sliders from the Butcher’s Son, while they played corn hole and took many photos of themselves along the skyline. Daniel Rodriguez, an acoustic guitar player, played music that set the mood for this outdoor party.

Amber Arseneaux, The Trinity Trust events and center coordinator, led the scenic walk for the group and pointed out the Trinity Skyline Trail connects to the Trinity Overlook Park and the Margaret McDermott Bridge, currently under construction. She told guests, “The Trinity Skyline Trail stretches from Commerce Bridge in West Dallas to the Sylvan Bridge, where it crosses the river and back down to Commerce on the downtown side.”

Dr. Gail Thomas, president of The Trinity Trust, said, “The view of downtown Dallas and the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge from the base of the Trinity was spectacular, and we want everyone to enjoy the green space we have right here in the heart of the city.”

Tierney Kaufman, The Trinity Trust development and outreach coordinator, said, “For those who enjoyed this event, you will want to join us for our exclusive sneak peek of the Continental Avenue Bridge on May 4. In order to do so, join The Trinity Trust Rat Pack or River Rats, and you will receive an invitation before the general public opening in June.” She thanked the sponsors of the event, Ben E. Keith, Dexter & Company and Pinnacle Financial Group. 

Kaufman also mentioned several upcoming Trinity related events, including the opening celebration of the Trinity Skyline Trail on June 15:

May 13: The Trinity Trust salutes Judy Kelly for her third Emmy for Bridging The Trinity For The Love Of The City, a documentary commissioned by The Trinity Trust. The event, which is free, is from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at The Trinity Trust, 1444 Oak Lawn Ave., Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75207. RSVP to amber@thetrinitytrust.org or 214.740.1616.

May 17: Trinity River Wind Festival – A free family and dog-friendly event that celebrates the beauty and spirit of the wide open spaces along the Trinity River right in the heart of this thriving city. Activities include the spectacular Japanese Kite Makers and other wind driven recreational fun and action at the show kite arena, Frisbee dogs, bounce houses, clowns, music and more. Visit http://TrinityRiverWindFestival.com for information.

June 15: Trinity River Revel – The Continental Avenue Bridge and the West Dallas Gateway will open for pedestrian and bike use. Also opening that day is the Trinity Skyline Trail and the Sylvan Avenue Bridge.  Visit http://TrinityRiverRevel.com for the latest details.

About Trails & Ales:

Trails & Ales is a series hosted by The Trinity Trust to activate new areas of the Trinity River Corridor Project that are available to the community. The series will continue as more areas open.

About The Trinity Trust Foundation:

The Trinity Trust Foundation helps the city by raising private funds for this $2.2 billion urban park project. Donations from the private sector will add amenities such as the signature Calatrava bridges, lakes, a central island, a white water course, amphitheaters, and ball fields. The foundation also reaches out into the community to educate citizens about the project with presentations, symposia, and events. More information can be found by calling 214.740.1616, by emailing info@thetrinitytrust.org, or by visiting www.thetrinitytrust.org.

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Ronald McDonald House of Dallas staff sport "Share the Love" shirts.

On May 16, 2014, people across the Metroplex will join together to show support and spread awareness of the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas’ mission by wearing the 2014 “Share the Love” t-shirt. Businesses, civic organizations and community groups are asked to show their love by purchasing and wearing this t-shirt. The purchase of these shirts directly helps families staying at the House, which has the tagline “the House That Love Built.” 

Jill Cumnock, CEO of Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, said, “Families staying at the House are asked to contribute $15 a night toward the cost of their stay. However, they are never turned away for the inability to pay. When you purchase a ‘Share the Love’ t-shirt, you are helping support a home-away-from-home for a family with a sick or injured child.”

In addition to wearing a “Share the Love” t-shirt, the Dallas House will also host a BBQ dinner at 5:30 p.m. in honor of the families staying at the House and the sponsors. Dinner is provided for an additional donation of $15 per person at http://isharethelove.org/. Cumnock added, “Sharing a meal with families who stay with us is something we want to do to share our love with them. We also want to add a special thanks to Spring Creek BBQ’s James Carroll, who is also our Ronald McDonald House of Dallas Young Friends president, for donating the dinner.”

On May 16, t-shirt wearers are encouraged to host events and to share photos of themselves and their groups via social media at https://www.facebook.com/rmhdallas and @RMHDallas. Cumnock said, “We encourage businesses to host events sporting the shirts. Last year, for example, Lute Riley Honda purchased shirts for all 185 employees and hosted a cookout lunch that General Manager Dan Weiss grilled all by himself for the House.” 

To place a t-shirt order, visit http://www.rmhdallas.org/news-and-events/share-the-love/,  http://isharethelove.org/ or contact Kimberly Conley at 214.631.7354.

Special thanks to the sponsors:

Lute Riley Honda, Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Axxys Technologies, Parrish Restaurants, LTD, TEAK Midstream, Sleep Experts, SLI Enterprises, Inc., Spring Creek Barbeque, Andre Johnson Charitable Foundation, LiquidAgents Healthcare, McDonalds Corporation Greater Southwest Region.

 

ABOUT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF DALLAS:

Established in 1981, the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas has served as a home-away-from-home for more than 35,000 families of seriously ill children who have traveled to Dallas seeking medical treatment in area hospitals. By providing a caring, supportive, home-like environment, the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas keeps the family intact and helps allow a family to establish a normal routine in the midst of crisis. It also provides families with the opportunity to share their concerns with other families in similar circumstances. For more information, please contact the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas at 214.631.7354, or visit www.rmhdallas.org.

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Pi Beta Phi Garden Party Linda Yates (Pi Phi Alumnae President), Robin Lewis (hostess), Melissa Utley and Carol Dalton (co-chairs of the Pi Phi Garden Party)

On April 3 at Robin and Michael Lewis’ magnificent estate in Highland Park, the Dallas Alumnae of Pi Beta Phi held a garden party to celebrate the donors to the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden at the Dallas Arboretum. The six-figure gift completed the group’s pledge to the Children’s Garden a year early.

When the sorority sisters and their husbands entered, they were greeted by a quartet playing classical music. Throughout the home and on the verandas overlooking Exall Creek, the guests visited and sampled the scrumptious buffet of tenderloin, rolls, shrimp, crudités, bite size desserts of brownies and sweets, toasting the success of the fundraising.

Taking place the same night was another celebration in New York City: Southern Methodist University’s basketball team was playing in the National Invitational Tournament Championship game. Many of the Pi Phis and their spouses attended SMU, so Event Chairs Carol Dalton and Melissa Utley made sure that televisions downstairs and upstairs were tuned into the game.

“We are so appreciative to Robin and Michael for opening up their lovely home to thank our donors and allowing us to celebrate our significant donation to the Dallas Arboretum,” said Event Co-Chair Carol Dalton. “We had such a generous outpouring for a Garden that is already receiving rave reviews locally and nationally.”

Event Co-Chair Melissa Utley added, “Pi Phis have a long record of supporting charities that improve the lives of children through education. As such, our support of the Rory Meyer’s Children’s Adventure Garden was a perfect match. The garden is already a tremendous place for children and adults to learn about science and nature through plenty of hands-on activities.”

Officially debuted by the Dallas Arboretum in September 2013, the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden is a sprawling 8-acre interactive garden designed specifically to address state and national science standards in life and earth sciences for preschool to middle school students. Built to encourage youth interest in science and nature, the garden’s interactive exhibits, cutting-edge technology and indoor/outdoor learning labs have earned rave reviews from parents and leading educational experts.

Special thanks to the donors:

Archangel: The Robert & Nancy Dedman Foundation Fund

Platinum Angel: A Friend, Anne & Libba Massey

Golden Angel: Liz Martin Armstrong, Sandra Estess, Susie & T. Hardie, Robin & Michael Lewis, Ann Phy.

Silver Angel: A Friend, Becky Abbott, Charlotte Layl Ball in memory of Harriet Deison, Nancy Rogers Casteel, Loring Cook Foundation, Beverly B. Dale, Carol Cook Dalton, Pris Lewis Darling & Landen Darling Schneider in honor of Priscilla Scott Lewis, Becky Frey, Tricia M. George, Judy & Jim Gibbs, Cheryl Wright Henry, Mary Joy & Richard Hinton, Sally Hoglund, Kim Jordan, Mrs. John R. Lancaster III in honor of Delaney Rolfe, Elizabeth & Steve Modory, JoAnne & Eddy Moore, Eileen & Paige Nash, Dana Sloan Perlman in honor of Nancy Rogers Casteel, Barbara Nolley Pinkston, LuAnn Browning Redman & Vanessa Ann Redman, Nancy & George Seay, Karen & David Shuttee, Dottie Thompson, Lucina & Kyle Thompson, Melissa Woodard Utley, Sally Sewell Wightman in honor of Barbara Berry Sewell.

Guardian Angel: A friend, Abbey Bates, Martha Lou Beaird, Kathy Potts Boyett, Anne & Balon Bradley, Judy Canon, Clare Chaney in honor of Ruth Altshuler for Chairing the JFK 50th Commemoration, Beth & Gary Clark, Mimi Campbell Cole, Celia Whitfield Crank, Mollie Allen Crow, Sally Cullum, Mrs. Mike Doramus, Mrs. T. Mark Edwards, Bess Enloe, Lynn & John Foster, Elizabeth Fronterhouse, Nancy Hill Gottsacker, Prissy & Warren Gravely in honor of Margaret McDermott, Elaine McKay Harman, Nancy Houseman Harralson, Peggy Hill, Sandra & Chris Hipps, Cecilie Cox Holman, Kathy McIlyar Kelley, Laura Kellogg, Karen & Donald Key, Blair Knouse, Susan & Roy Kull, Betty Martin, Becky & Steve Meyer, Jamie McComiskey Moore, Margaret Ann & Jimmy Purse, Barbara Perry Ralston, Elizabeth Robinson, Mallory & Michael Rogers in honor of Sally Wightman, Jane & Art Scharlach, Martha Painter Sheeder, Joyce R. Shoop, Jill & Bob Smith, Carol Ellison Stollenwerck, Ann Lehman Swope, Carolyn & Peyton Townsend, Mimi Bergerac Vanderstraaten, Nancy Jones West, Patricia Bland Wicker, Nancy Nollner Withrow, Linda & Brooks Yates.