The Great Adventure Hunt 2014

The most mind-bending, intellect-pressing, brain-busting competition this side of the equator. Teams of six solve complex clues as they navigate through The Joule, Dallas.

The Great Adventure Hunt 2014, presented by Alliance Data

Saturday, February 8, 2014

The Joule, Dallas

http://greatadventurehunt.com/

How do you play?After cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and sample puzzles, teams of six players venture to select sites throughout the venue to solve puzzles, games and riddles. Judges tally the scores during dinner, and teams who solve the most puzzles in the shortest amount of time receive special prizes and bragging rights!
Is it your typical fundraiser?
The Hunt is a change of pace from a traditional gala and a great excuse to put on your favorite casual clothes and comfy shoes to raise funds for a worthy cause – ChildCareGroup.
Is there an ideal team?
The Hunt is a creative way to strengthen management teams, develop client relationships, or just have fun with family and friends. Whether you have hunted before or not, all teams finish the Hunt invigorated!
Is there a winner?
Token prizes are awarded for teams with the most correct answers in the least amount of time, but the real treasure is the fun of the chase and the excitement of uncovering solutions.

Attire: Downtown Casual

Chairpersons:

Diane & Daryl Johnston

Amanda & Byron Neuhoff

Kit & Kemp Sawers

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

The ChildCareGroup

"Our mission is to promote, deliver, and expand the best child care services available outside the home." - The ChildCareGroup.The ChildCareGroup was founded in 1901 to care for the children of women who worked in the cotton mills of Dallas. Now, it is one of the most respected and all-encompassing non-profit organizations to provide quality child care for low-income working families. The ChildCareGroup provides programming, education, health screening, supervision and nutrition to those most in need.
Funding is provided by Head Start of Greater Dallas, Health and Human Services Administration for Children, Youth, and Families (Early Head Start), United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, parent fees, and private donations.

To find out how you can make a difference in the life of a family or child in need, please visit the contribution page of this amazing organization.