Junior League Theme Announcement Party

The Junior League of Dallas' theme this year for the Fund Development events has gone wild, touring Africa! On the evening of Thursday, June 10th, the Junior League of Dallas held an announcement party at Galerie Zuger with next year's Ball Chair, the lovely D'Andra Simmons. The theme announced for next year's ball is "Into Africa," the auction and casino party will be "Casino in Casablanca," and the spring fashion show will be "Catwalk through Kilamanjaro."

D'Andra Simmons and Collin Duchin
photos by: Nancy Gopez

The gallery provided the perfect backdrop for the announcement party and guests Doris Jacobs, Lisa Ogle, Teffy Jacobs, Nancy Gopez, Katy and Lawrence Bock, and Carmaleta Whitely dressed an array of bold colors and glamorously elegant cocktail dresses. Fizzy cocktails in hand, guests toasted to the themes of next year's events while beginning to plan their most fabulous outfits yet.

Doris Jacobs, Lisa Ogle, Teffy Jacobs, and Carmaleta Whitely
photos by: Nancy Gopez

We're guessing there will be lots of screenings of Out of Africa for inspiration! Sit back for one wild safari to come.

"Rock the Dice" - Junior League of Dallas Auction and Casino Party

“ROCK THE DICE” at the 13th annual Junior League of Dallas Auction and Casino Party on Friday, November 13 at Union Station!

Guests at this nearly sold-out event will have a hard time deciding on which activity to enjoy first. In addition to a fabulous silent auction, big board and live auction, there is a Texas Hold ’Em Tournament sponsored by Patton Boggs, a 1980s arcade sponsored by Chuck E. Cheese and a drawing for two $5,000 black diamond rings donated by Azature..

Throughout the evening, guests can also enjoy cigars on the terrace, try their luck at the beauty roulette filled with services and products in the Skintastic Beauty Lounge and munch on yummy treats from a special exclusive menu provided by host Wolfgang Puck Catering. Capping off the evening, guests can dance the night away to the sounds of Mars Hill.

The Junior League of Dallas is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Each year the Junior League donates approximately $1 million and more than 120,000 volunteer hours to the Dallas community through 40–50 selected agencies.

Sponsorship levels are $50,000 to $1,000. Benefits also include attendance to the Junior League’s “Rock the Stars” Ball on Saturday, February 20, 2010 and the Sponsor Cocktail Party in early 2010. For more information, contact Recognition Chair Lauren Maggard at maggard.lauren@att.net.