PLANO MAYOR’S SUMMER INTERNSHIP PREP DAY On March 24, approximately 400 Plano ISD teens gathered at the Capital One Conference Center for a Saturday “training camp” as part of the Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Pro- gram.   Plano Mayor Harry LaRosiliere was on hand to share his unique words of wisdom related to success in business and in life. “My message to the students is to be prepared and willing to do their best,” said Mayor LaRosiliere. “This program offers students a chance to learn, grow and make connections that could significantly change the trajectory of their future.”   Matthew Hemsley of Capital One community affairs and TyPhelps,projectmanageringeneralcounsel, co-emceedthe event.They led the mock interviewing sessions and guided the 50-plus business and community volunteers who shared their knowledge and advice with the teens.  PhotoCredit: JamesEdward ROSEGOLD LAUNCH PARTY RoseGold Apparel’s‘Signature Collection I’Official Launch Party took place at Event1013 in West Plano on March 15. The event was hosted by Founder/CEO Brandon James Rose, who is currently a senior at the University of Alabama.The‘Signature Collection I’contains dress shoes, loafers and belts composed ofVero Cuoio Italian calf leather, handmade in Brazil. Subtly engraved or stitched within each item is a signature from Brandon James to specifically fit this collection only. “It is amazing to look back at all the steps compounded of the past year and a half that brought us all together and allowed this event to take place,”said RoseGold founder, Brandon James Rose. Lata Bolar,Ty Phelps,Vicki Ellis, Paul Littlejohn, Matthew Hemsley and Mayor Harry LaRosiliere Mayor LaRosiliere, Selfie with Plano ISD Students STARPOWER WELCOMES THE CONSERVANCY FOR 10TH ANNIVERSARY DAY AT THE RACES KICK-OFF PARTY The Conservancy kicked off its 10th annual Day at the Races Kentucky Derby event with Board members, sponsors and patrons at Starpower in Uptown. President and CEO of The Conservancy Gay Donnell announced this year’s DayattheRacesHonoraryChairsareLucianLaBarbaandGianniLaBarba. Otis Felton will serve as Community Chair, and Co-Chairs are Dr. Lauren Ives and Sean March. This lively event celebrates the 144th Run for the Roses and benefits the mission of The Conservancy, which is the beautification and thoughtful de- velopment of Arlington Hall and Oak Lawn Park. theparkconservancy.org PhotoCredit:GeorgeFiala Annette Ponce,The Conservancy Board Member Jane Brecunier andThe Conservancy Board Member Beth Easton Co-Chairs Sean March and Lauren Ives TOMMY’S NITE OUT FUNDRAISER AT HALL ARTS On April 12, the Tommy’s Nite Out event was hosted at HALL Arts. HALL Group Director of LeasingKimButlerpresentedTommyandhisfamilywithover$360,000fromtheirfundrais- ingefforts. Over8yearsago,TommyVanZandtfellfromaladderandwasinstantlyparalyzed fromtheneckdown.Themoneyraisedhelpstocoverhisongoingmedicalexpensesincluding home health care. Chef Jamie Nunez with Brandon Rose, Founder CEO HALL Group’s Cynthia Cowen, Sara Lovas, Ellen Marsau, Ollievette Christian and Kymberley Scalia