First Annual Community Training Institute

The Women’s Council of Dallas County is hosting the first annual Community Training Institute (CTI) on April 25th in North Dallas at Temple Emanu-El. CTI is a half-day educational seminar of general sessions and workshops for nonprofit leadership in DFW, and is presented in the style of the former Community Board Institute, a unique collaborative program for the nonprofit community that was held in Dallas for more than 33 years.

CTI seminars are designed for senior and mid-level leadership in nonprofit organizations as well as board members, civic-minded corporate executives, foundations and graduate students.

CTI’s done-in-a-half-day program features two keynote speakers: Major General Mary Saunders (Ret. USAF), Executive Director, Leadership Institute, Texas Woman’s University, General Morning Session; and Jennifer Sampson, CEO, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Luncheon Session. Workshop topics include: How to Maximize Volunteers’ Time and Engagement; Nonprofit Outcomes: Finding Measurements That Matter; HR: Reviews, Development and Staffing to Keep and Grow the Right Staff; Social Media and Marketing: Picking the Right Tool; and Finding the Elusive Money Tree: Growing New Sponsors in a Tough Economy.

CTI will culminate with a luncheon presentation of the 57th awards program of the Women’s Council. Award recipients include: Distinguished Public Service – Lisa Hembry, CEO, LIFT; Member Organization – Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity; Individual Member – Sharon King, VP, CCCS; and Woman of the Year – Jennifer Sampson, CEO, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. Grant beneficiaries are: Child Abuse Prevention Center; ChildCareGroup, and North Texas Food Bank.

Tickets are available online at http://www.dallaswomenscouncil.org/ and cost $75 for the conference and luncheon. Sponsorships are still available. For more information, call 214.997.1240 or email cti@DallasWomensCouncil.org

Voices for Children Luncheon

What: Voices for Children Luncheon with Carson Kressley, accomplished stylist, television star, equestrian, best selling author, and fashion designer

Benefits: The Child Abuse Prevention Center

When: Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Where: Union Station 400 S. Houston Street Dallas, TX

Tickets: $150 each and sponsorships begin at $1,500

RSVP: toltmanns@childabusepreventioncenter.org or 214-370-9810

16th Annual Celebrity Waiter Gala Presented by Nancy C. and Richard R. Rogers Benefiting the Child Abuse Prevention Center

The guests of the 16th Annual Celebrity Waiter Gala this Saturday, April 17 at the Hotel Palomar may have their wine glasses filled or their salads served by local celebrities such as Fashion Designer Abi Ferrin, Fashionista Rhonda Sargent Chambers, WFAA-TV’s Shay Geyer, Restaurateur Pat Snuffer, Restaurateur Jimmy Fell, Singer Janie Fricke or Uncle Julio’s Todd Conger. Presented by Nancy C. and Richard R. Rogers this event is always so much fun as the local celebrities entertain their table guests and try to get them to tip big as the waiters donate their tips back to the beneficiary, the Child Abuse Prevention Center.

Chairmen April and Sam Spicer and Celebrity Chairmen Diane and Daryl Johnston will mingle with their guests during the cocktail hour where the always popular and energetic DJ Lucy Wrubel will spin tunes. During this time, an array of fabulous silent auction items will be available for bidding.

After placing their bids, guests including Honorary Chairmen Sharon and Al Gonzales and Julie and Steve Rado will proceed into the ballroom for the seated dinner. Amidst the entertainment and being served by their celebrity host, posh patrons can bid on wonderful live auction items. An unlimited number can sponsor a child for $500 in the Fund the Need section of the live auction. In addition, George Ellis will be presented with the Spirit of Compassion award.

The evening will conclude with dancing and entertainment to Cuvee, one of my favorite local bands.

The Child Abuse Prevention Center’s mission is to break the cycle of child abuse by equipping parents and caregivers for success. They have four educational and counseling programs for families at risk for abuse. The Center works to empower its clients by teaching positive parenting methods and supporting parents in strengthening their families emotionally, economically and socially. The CAP Center is a key provider of prevention services for at-risk children and families in Dallas County.

Tickets are $250 each. Sponsorships available from $25,000 to $1,000. For more information or to attend the event, please contact Tiffani Oltmanns at toltmanns@excap.org or 214-370-9810.