It is time for the 2011 Miss Colleyville and Miss Teen pageant, and all are welcome to enter.  First check out the Miss Colleyville website, www.misscolleyville.org for the application and specific information needed to enter.  Very important; applications must be filled out and received by the organization by Sept. 13^th. 

Miss Teen Texas 2010 Madison Fuller

The Pageant will be held Sept. 19^th 2010 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the newly remodeled Colleyville Center.  The Miss Colleyville Scholarship Organization is a local preliminary to the Miss Teen Texas, Miss Texas, Miss America’s Outstanding Teen and Miss America Organization. These Organizations are the largest provider of scholarships for young women today.   

Miss Texas 2010 Ashley Melnick and Miss Teen Texas 2010 Madison Fuller will be on hand to perform and crown our winners. Also performing and emceeing will be Miss Texas 2009 Kristen Blair and Miss Texas 2008 Rebecca Robinson. One of the highlights of the evening will be the song Halo performed by the master of the ivories, Danny Wright, and Miss Blair. 

Miss Texas 2009 Kristen Blair

Contestants will compete in four areas of competition: Interview, Swimsuit/Physical Fitness, Talent, Evening Gown and On-Stage Question. The Colleyville Center is located at 5301 Riverwalk Dr Colleyville, Tx 76034. The Doors will open at 1:15pm and tickets will be available at the door for $20. Additional information can be found at www.misscolleyville.org or by contacting Executive Director Ed Huckfeldt at 214-208-8500 or by email info@misscolleyville.org. 

Miss Texas 2008 Rebecca Robinson

Sorority recruitment, what was once known as “rush,” has been completed at some area universities.

According to the Mid-Cities Alumnae Panhellenic, the most recent rush results include the following from north Texas:

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

Alpha Chi Omega–Morgan Zobrist.

Alpha Delta Pi –Danielle Gagnon, Megan Kelly, Jordan Miller, Celine Mojica, Meredith Moore, Shelby Timothy, Erin Williams.

Gamma Phi Beta–Kimmi Hildreth, Sarah Kelly, Sarah Rogers, Nicole Yorba.

Delta Delta Delta–Kelsey Ussery.

Kappa Alpha Theta–Sarah Yeakley.

Kappa Delta–Haley Harris, Kara Miller.

Kappa Kappa Gamma–Adrian Thoma, Skyler Stone.

Phi Mu–Natalie Moore.

Pi Beta Phi–Michaela Bond, Kaitlyn Downey, Hayden Harris.

Zeta Tau Alpha–Ali Kubala, Katherine Lowe, Shelby Williams, Ashlee Tisdale.

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TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

Alpha Delta Pi–Heather Brannick, Alex Champagne, Caitlin Goheen,Michelle Warnock.

Alpha Chi Omega–Betsy Bethea, Paige McMullan.

Delta Delta Delta–Julia Fitzgerald.

Delta Gamma–Mackenzie Clarkson.

Gamma Phi Beta–Rebeccah Gould, Emma Schultz, Michelle Thompson.

Kappa Alpha Theta–Natalie Blair, Jessica Nimergood.

Pi Beta Phi–Emily Baughman, Alex Gonzolez, Julia Green, Alyssa Paneri.

Sigma Kappa–Kaitlin Costello.

Zeta Tau Alpha–Krystyn Albert, Katie Hamilton, Rachel Hopper, Kathryn Juren, Amy Moan, Julia Peebles.

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ALABAMA

Alpha Delta Pi–Katie Welpott.

Alpha Gamma Delta–Jessica Crilley.

Alpha Omicron Pi–Caroline Mayberry.

Alpha Phi–Lauren Sigler.

Delta Delta Delta–Samantha Presley.

Gamma Phi Beta–Lauren Casey.

Kappa Kappa Gamma–Annette Farrell.

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AUBURN

Delta Zeta–Mackenzie Youngman.

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University of Oklahoma

Alpha Gamma Delta–Samantha Ross.
Alpha Chi Omega–Andee Bosbyshell, Kyla Dickman, Mega Siebert.
Alpha Omicron Pi–Katie Baughman, Krystina Simon.
Alpha Phi–Sarah Aldinger, Jessica Bruder.
Chi Omega–Callie Hewett, Ellery Long.
Delta Delta Delta–Bailey GeorgeEmma Hallab, Jennifer Miller
Delta Gamma–Rebecca Benfield, Courtney Graviett, Shelby Stiner.
Gamma Phi Beta–Cassidy Cope, Kristina Hopkins,  Hallee Scoggins, Brooke Strother.
Kappa Alpha Theta–Catherine Champlin, Caroline Scott.
Kappa Kappa Gamma–Paige Brandt, Mekenzie House, Danon Payne, Brooke Stuart.
Pi Beta Phi–Ashleigh Fergus, Jordan Jones, Brooklyn Miller, Claire Rexing, Sasha Stribling.

Special Olympics Texas gained $1 million earlier this month, courtesy the estate of former Dallas businessman Harry S. Fagen.

A former Dallas businessman remembered Special Olympics Texas (SOTX)  in a most memorable way.

From the estate of the late Harry S. Fagen, SOTX received its first-ever $1 million gift from a private donor.

“Special Olympics Texas is honored and humbled by the tremendous generosity of Mr. Fagen,” said Margaret Larsen, SOTX President and CEO.  “During this difficult economic climate, his gift will not only ensure that day-to-day programming for children and adults with intellectual disabilities can continue to be delivered in an exemplary manner; it will also provide for the future growth and expansion of the organization.”

The check was presented to SOTX earlier this month at the Tower Club in Thanksgiving Square.  Attorney Michael Mongelli presented the check on behalf of the estate of Harry S. Fagen to Larsen, Colby Bannister, board member and athlete; and Janet Smith, SOTX senior development director.

SOTX is a privately funded non-profit organization providing year-round sports training and athletic competition for more than 36,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities.  For more information, visit www.specialolympicstexas.org.

The bequeathed funds will be used to fund the expenses associated with the program’s growth, including adding more than 7,500 new athletes last year.

Cover woman, scholar, accomplished horsewoman, Miss Mississippi 2004 and Miss Mississippi USA 2007 titleholder are just a few of Jalin Wood’s accomplishments. And now you can add “jewelry designer” to her list.

Jalin introduced her newest venture, her jewelry line – Jalin Wood Jewelry, to the public last month at the prestigious “see and be seen” Dallas restaurant Al Biernat’s. 

For those of who are not familiar with Al Bernat’s restaurant, it is frequented by celebrities such as Julio Iglesias, Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband Chris Martin, Angie Harmon and her husband Jason Sehorn, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell. Guests at this event were treated to many of Al Biernat’s Executive Chef Michael Weinstein best treats and wines, making it a perfect venue to launch a fabulous new jewelry line!

 “She certainly had all the pretty people here tonight” said Dallas society columnist Sally Blanton.

Although Wood may be new to the accessory world, she has appeared in major fashion magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Glamour, Seventeen, InStyle and the cover of Women’s Wear Daily.  Her many travels across the globe gave her the opportunity to collect gems for her jewelry which has been called “artful and thoughtful” creations which maintain their universal appeal by focusing on quality materials and functionality. With the keen understanding that “no one wants to meet themselves on the street,” her desire for original designs with limited distribution evolve the semi-precious creations into “precious” jewelry for women who want to blend high-style with a strong sense of individuality.

Graduating summa cum laude from Mississippi College with a degree in chemistry, Miss Wood obtained a master’s degree in health at The University of Mississippi as a chancellor’s list scholar.   Although, she has spent time speaking to chemists from around the world, presenting her HIV research in Atlanta, Memphis, and New Orleans conventions,  Wood spends much of her time mentoring and is an advocate for empowering young people to make good choices. 

To see more of Miss Wood’s designs visit her website at www.jalinwood.com

Fifteen women who will be honored at SafeHaven’s 18^thLegacy of Women Awards luncheon, set for Oct. 29 at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel. 

The women selected represent diverse aspects of the arts, business, education, health and human services, and volunteerism. This year’s format was changed to include an honoree in each category from three geographic areas: northeast Tarrant County, greater Fort Worth and greater Arlington. 

The 15 chosen will be recognized at the October luncheon where Darren McGrady, former chef to Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth will serve as keynote speaker. The event serves as a fundraiser for SafeHaven of Tarrant County, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending family violence. SafeHaven of Tarrant County operates two emergency shelters that can accommodate 174 women and children in Tarrant County.

The 2010 honorees and their categories include:

Arts

Arlington: LeeAnn Chenoweth-Lawson, president, producer and violinist for Timeless concerts

Fort Worth: Rebecca Low, owner and sculptor at Rebecca Low Sculptural Metal Gallery and Studio.

Northeast Tarrant County:  DeeAnn Blair, executive producer at Artisan Center Theater.

 Business

Arlington: Taylor Gray, owner of The Shoppes at Brownstone Village.

Fort Worth: Shirlee Gandy, owner at RPM Commercial.

Northeast Tarrant County: Susan Clark, owner of Sweet Memories Cakes and Catering.

Education

Mansfield: Dee Lemser, retired teacher at Mansfield ISD.

Fort Worth: Mary Cinatl, director of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth

Northeast Tarrant County: Janice Kane, executive director of the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Education Foundation.

Health & Human Services

Arlington: Donna Bertram, vice president and chief nursing officer at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital.

Fort Worth: Susan Sward-Comunelli, president of the board and medical director of Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas.

Northeast Tarrant County: State Rep. Vicki Truitt, District 98.

Volunteerism

Arlington: Cristy Duke, volunteer for Junior League of Arlington, the Boys and Girls Club, The Oakridge School and Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

Fort Worth: Gail Landreth, volunteer for Historic Fort Worth, Inc., Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Jewel Charity and The Junior League of Fort Worth.

Northeast Tarrant County: Shirley Schollmeyer, volunteer for the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, The City of Colleyville, Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Colleyville Women’s Club and  the Colleyville Garden Club.

For more information, visit the website at www.safehaventc.org or call 817 535-6462.

Miss Texas, Ashley Melnick

Ashley Melnick, a 21-year-old Texas Christian University student, claimed the title of Miss Texas 2010 by singing “Circle of Life” at the Miss Texas Scholarship Pageant, held earlier this month at the University of Texas at Arlington.

Competing as Miss Fort Worth, Melnick was crowned at Texas Hall on the UTA campus. In Miss Texas pageant preliminary competitions, Melnick won both talent and swimsuit awards. She will be the Lone Star State’s representative at the legendary Miss America Pageant.

The new Miss Texas was named during a week of special activities marking the pageant’s 75th celebration. Dozens of former Miss Texas titleholders performed on stage, and were joined by Phyllis George and Shirley Cothran Barret, two Texans who went on to win the Miss America title.

Named first runner-up was Jordan Johannsen, Miss Irving. Others in the top five were DaNae Couch, Miss Frisco; Kendall Morris, Miss White Settlement; and Cristie Kibler, Miss Arlington.

Also crowned was a new Miss Teen Texas. She is 15-year-old Madison Fuller, who represented Frisco.

For more information, check www.misstexas.org.

Miss Teen Texas, Madison Fuller

Miss Irving, Jordan Johannsen, and Miss Frisco, DaNae Couch, walked away with preliminary awards Tuesday night at the second night of competition for the Miss Texas Scholarship Pageant (www.misstexas.org).

Johannsen won for physical fitness in swimsuit, and Couch, who twirls batons, won the talent award during the competition at Texas Hall on the University of Texas at Arlington campus. For Couch, it was the second night in the row to win a preliminary round. She captured the physical fitness award during Monday’s competition. Winning talent Monday night was Miss Fort Worth, Ashley Melnick, a singer.

A third round of preliminaries is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday.

The Miss Teen Texas Scholarship Pageant is being held simultaneously. Preliminary winners for physical fitness were Miss Teen East Texas, Reilly Johannsen, the younger sister of Miss Irving, and Miss Teen Plano, Kaitlyn Wilson. The talent winners included Miss Teen West Texas, vocalist Jordan Sheets, and Miss Teen Ellis County, Kafarra Douglas. 

The Miss Texas 75th Celebration includes a reunion and a black-tie gala Thursday, followed by a brunch Friday. Many events are open to the public. http://esocialworld.com/2010/05/phyllis-george-to-headline-anniversary-celebration/

 The 2010 Miss Texas will be crowned Friday night at the finals at Texas Hall.  She will go on to compete in the Miss America Pageant, the world’s largest provider of scholarships for women.

The Grapevine Chapter of American Business Clubs (AMBUCS) is celebrating its 30^th anniversary with a special fundraising event June 27-28: The AmTryke Trailblazer & 11^th Annual Golf Tournament. Supporting its mission of “creating mobility and independence for people with disabilities,” all proceeds will go to the purchase of AmTryke® therapeutic tricycles, physical therapy scholarships, building wheelchair ramps and other community service projects. 

The Trailblazer kicks-off the two-day event on Sunday, June 27^th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Austin Ranch in Grapevine. Special guest is Rich Behm, Dallas Cowboys scouting assistant and  AmTryke recipient (Behm was paralyzed in the collapse of the structure at the Dallas Cowboys’ practice facility in 2009). In addition, AmTrykes will be presented to local children the evening. 

The action-packed Trailblazer promises a good time with live entertainment by the Walton Stout Band.   Two auctions will be available.  A silent with over 100 items for both men and ladies and a live which will include items such as golf outings, fishing trips, an African safari, hotel and spa packages.  Additionally there will be a Wine pull, putting contest and long-drive contest. 

The dinner menu includes barbecue beef sliders, mashed potato bar, Texas caviar, salads and cobblers.  There is also a cash bar, so don’t forget your wallet.  

Trailblazer tickets are $50 per person (each registered player in the golf tournament receives two complimentary tickets) and may be purchased online or at the Bank of the West in Grapevine, Legacy Bank in Grapevine, Northstar Bank in Colleyvilleor Sovereign Bank in Southlake. 

Grapevine AMBUCS will host its 11^th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, June 28 at Grapevine Municipal Golf Course. The four-man Florida scramble tournament begins with an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start and concludes with lunch and awards presentation. Golf teams are $800.00 and individual players are $200.00 (includes two Trailblazer tickets per player). 

“In honor of Grapevine AMBUCS 30^th anniversary, we decided to expand our annual fundraiser to generate more awareness of our mission and increase participation from the community,” said event co-chair Ronny Nordling. “Every penny generated goes to the purchase of our signature AmTrykes, which have answered prayers for many local children and their families.” For additional information, to register for the golf tournament or purchase Trailblazer tickets, go to www.grapevineambucs.org or call 877-AMTRYKE.

Drew Pearson, a Dallas Cowboy super star, will appear at Steaks and Stetsons for Special Olympics.

Expect Dallas Cowboy legend Drew Pearson to trade cleats for cowboys boots as the special guest for Steaks and Stetsons, the annual fundraiser for Special Olympics Texas.

This year’s benefit for Special Olympics Texas – Greater Fort Worth area is set for Saturday at the Hyatt Regency DFW, located at DFW International Airport. Chairing the western-style event is State Rep. Vicki Truitt and her husband Jim Truitt of Southlake.

The non-profit organization serves more than 3,200 adults and children who participate in Special Olympics Texas competitions. All money raised during the “Texas chic” party will benefit training and competition for athletes in the Greater Fort Worth Area.

As the event name implies, steaks are on the dinner menu, and Stetsons are suggested attire for this night of boot-scooting, auctions and live entertainment.

Tickets? They’re $100 each or $1,500 for a table of 10.

For sponsorship or ticket information, contact Susie McAlister at 817-332-3433 or smcalister@sotx.org.  For more information about Special Olympics, call 800.876.JOIN or visit www.specialolympicstexas.org.

Gene Monacelli

Saks Fifth Avenue Galleria Dallas has announced the winners of its Father’s Day Honors and this year’s recipients are: Mark Fadden and Gene Monacelli of Colleyville along with Charlie Chen of Richardson. 

The awards celebrate the 100^th anniversary of Father’s Day.  

On Saturday, June 12 at 5:30, these fathers will be honored at an awards ceremony at Saks Fifth Avenue Galleria Dallas. The Father’s Day Honors sets out to find local role model dads in the Dallas/Fort Worth area who are making a positive impact through their style, generosity and dedication to their families and communities.

Mark Fadden

 “The Father’s Day Honors awards ceremony allows us to celebrate these great dads, each with a unique style,” says Karen Olivarri, General Manager, Vice President Saks Fifth Avenue Dallas Galleria. 

 The awards ceremony will be followed by a shopping evening at Saks Fifth Avenue Galleria Dallas where 10% of Saks Fifth Avenue Men’s Collection sales that evening and throughout the weekend will be donated to GRACE and organization that provides emergency assistance to over 1200 families per year who are faced with financial challenges due to low-income or recent emergency.

Charlie Chen

  To ready their entire nomination forms go to www.saksfathersday.com/dallas.