2013 Just Say YES Luncheon Delivers Inspiring Message

Over 330 guests joined Honorary Chair Kay Miller at the home of Lisa and Kenny Troutt for the Annual Just Say YES Luncheon held in their home on April 23. 

Kenny and Lisa Troutt

The luncheon was catered by Chef Richard Chamberlain. Former Armani model and Vogue and Glamour cover girl Jennifer Strickland delivered the keynote address.  Strickland told her personal story of a life that seemed glamorous and enviable, but was riddled with depression, drugs, anorexia and suicidal thoughts. The afternoon also featured several former United States Olympians highlighted by many gold medal winners including 2004 Gymnastics Gold Medalist Carly Patterson, 1996 Swimming Gold Medalist Ryan Berube, 1996 Gold Medalist in Track and Field Chryste Fields, 1984 Gymnastics Gold Medalist Mitch Gaylord, and 1960 Track and Field Gold Medalist Earl Young will all be on hand to share how they have made "more" of their lives since their Olympic glory.

Tavia and Grace Hunt, Jennifer Strickland

Jennifer Strickland and Alicia Landry

"All too often our culture guides youth on a journey that encourages them to follow the crowd, ignoring positive voices.  Just Say YES inspires, directs and leads with a message of truth by giving the tools and expertise needed to guide youth toward achieving their dreams and goals," said Founder and Executive Director, Dan Bailey.  "Since 2002, the high impact speakers and multimedia programs of Just Say YES have helped redirect the lives of youth to a future full of hope and promise by saying "YES" to their dreams and goals and "no" to destructive choices."



Mitch Gaylord, Ryan Berube, Earl Young, Sue and Jimmy Gragg, Chryste Gaines, Patrick Sapp



To contact Just Say YES call 972.437.0002 or visit the website at www.justsayyes.org

Just Say Yes "Youth Equipped To Succeed"

Next Wednesday, April 11, 2012 is the Just Say YES (Youth Equipped to Succeed) Luncheon at the home of Lisa and Kenny Troutt. The event begins with a private meet-and-greet reception at 11:30 am, followed by fellowship at 12:00 noon.

The luncheon raises funds and awareness of the organization's public school programs, featuring JSY Speaker Coach Avery Johnson, former Dallas Mavericks head coach and current head coach of the New Jersey Nets. Individual tickets are $100, and sponsor packages start at $1,250 for the private reception.

There are still a few available seats! If you are interested in attending please contact

Sue and Dan Bailey 972 437-0002 x12 / sbailey@justsayyes.org

Coach Avery Johnson

Tavia Hunt, Lisa Troutt, and Sue Bailey at the 2011 Just Say Yes Luncheon

Just Say YES is a nonprofit educational organization that has been helping youth say YES to their dreams and goals and NO to risk behaviors-drugs, alcohol, sexual activity and bullying since 2002. Currently providing programs, speakers and curriculum in 35 states, Just Say YES is a trusted resource for educators, administrators, counselors, youth leaders and parents.

Just Say Yes Luncheon

Over 250 guests joined Honorary Chairs Lisa and Kenny Troutt for the Annual Just Say YES Luncheon held in their home on May 11. The luncheon was catered by Chef Richard Chamberlain. Hospitality provided by the Bishop Dunne students.

Devin Wyman, Speaker; Lisa and Kenny Troutt, Honorary Chairs; Keith Davis, Speaker

Former NFL players Keith Davis and Devin Wyman were on hand to deliver feature remarks for the event. Davis was a standout at the University of Southern California before his career with the New York Giants in the NFL. The 6'8, 330 lbs Wyman played at Kentucky State University before winning a Super Bowl as a member of the New England Patriots. As they are doing for groups of youths across the nation, Davis and Wyman shared their personal trials and triumphs and performed several strength-defying feats to demonstrate the power of dreams, vision and focusing your efforts on being a champion. "You are here today to make a difference by how you live and what you believe," said Davis. "What you do in the dark, always comes to the light. There is a high cost of low living and we must cloth our youth with character and education," said Wyman.

Lara Bailey; Sue and Dan Bailey, Co-Chairs of the Just Say Yes Luncheon; Chef Richard Chamberlain

"All too often our culture guides youth on a journey that encourages them to follow the crowd, ignoring positive voices. Just Say YES inspires, directs and leads with a message of truth by giving the tools and expertise needed to guide youth toward achieving their dreams and goals," said Founder and Executive Director, Dan Bailey. "Since 2002, the high impact speakers and multimedia programs of Just Say YES have helped redirect the lives of youth to a future full of hope and promise by saying "YES" to their dreams and goals and "no" to destructive choices."

To contact Just Say YES call 972.437.0002 or visit www.justsayyes.org

Save the Date! The Troutt Lecture Series - 10.07.10

Save the Date!

Council for Life

presents

The Troutt Lecture Series

Thursday, October 7, 2010

7:00pm

Speaker Michael Craven
"Moving from a Culture of Death to a Culture of Life"

At the home of
Lisa and Kenny Troutt
10595 Strait Lane
Dallas, Texas 75229

Please RSVP by October 4th
Betsy Hunt: bhunt3516@yahoo.com