GoodLifeFamilyMag.com JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2018 81 (l to r) Meagan Burton, Chair; Ken and Julie Hersh, Outstanding Foundation,The Hersh Foundation; Karen Simmons, Special Recognition Award toTerry Simmons, posthu- mous; Pagett Gosslee, Outstanding Fundraising Executive; Micah Pinson, OutstandingYouth in Philanthropy; Lynn McBee, OutstandingVolunteer Fundraiser; Kevin Hurst, Neiman Marcus, Outstanding Corporation; Sandra and Henry Estess, Outstanding Philanthropists; Mary Freeman, president, Greater Dallas Chapter, AFP  32ND ANNUAL NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY LUNCHEON The Greater Dallas Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) honored many of Dallas’finest, who give selflessly in support of worthy causes. Event chair Meagan Burton kicked off the event by thanking the crowd for their philanthropy and investment in the future. Jason Lee, Esq., general counsel, AFP International, the keynote speaker, spoke about the impact of charity and philanthropy, saying,“The future belongs to all of us as we come together under the banner of philanthropy to improve our communities.”This year’s awards honored Sandra and Henry Estess, Lynn McBee, Pagett Gosslee, Hersh Foundation, Neiman Marcus, Micah Pinson, and a Special Recognition Award was presented posthumously to Terry L. Simmons and accepted by his family. afpdallas.org  PhotoCredit:KristinaBowman 8TH ANNUAL STEAKS ON THE LAKE BENE- FITING GRANT HALLIBURTON Grant Halliburton Foundation’s Steaks on the Lake dinner and auction reached new heights this year, drawing more than 500 guests to Frontiers of Flight Museum. Co-chaired by Polly and Mike Campbell, Su- san and Evan Griffiths, and Beverly and AlanVuckovich, the event raised record revenue to support the Foun- dation’s mental health training and suicide prevention programs in North Texas communities and schools. “Grant Halliburton Foundation is the voice that is trans- forming the way our community views mental illness,” Mayor Mike Rawlings said. GrantHalliburton.org PhotoCredit: DavidAlpuche 2017 Co-chairs BeverlyVuckovich, Polly Campbell and Susan Griffiths PlainsCapital Bank Equal Housing Lender Member FDIC 2017 214.252.4000 PlainsCapital.com Meet Your Silent Partner A two-ton buffalo is surprisingly light on its feet. Equally surprising is a Texas-based bank, born on the plains, with the financial strength to invest in your dreams. Big or small. PlainsCapital Bank stands beside you, silent and strong, so you can stand on your own two feet. Welcome to better banking. Family Fun Entertainment Family Fun Entertainment VISIT TEXLEGENDS.COM OR CALL 214-469-0822 FOR TICKETS The Texas Legends are the official NBA G League affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks The Legends play their home games at Dr Pepper Arena in Frisco, TX. Located on the northeast corner of HWY 121 and The Dallas North Tollway. AWAY HOME SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 JANUARY @SLC 8:00pm IWA 7:30pm SXF 7:00pm 12 MHU 7:00pm GRD 7:30pm RGV 7:30pm RNO 7:00pm @IWA 7:00pm @MHU 10:30am 31 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 FEBRUARY AUS 7:30pm WCB 7:30pm @RNO 12:00pm @SLC 12:00pm SLC 7:30pm NAS 7:30pm AUS 7:00pm @SBL 9:00pm @SCW 9:00pm All-Star Weekend 28 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K GoodLifeFamily_Jan-Feb.pdf 2 12/11/2017 11:31:59 AM GHF COO Kevin Hall, Mrs. Micki Rawlings, Mayor Mike Rawlings and GHF PresidentVanita Halliburton