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TOOTSIES Hosts The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary for
a Spring Fashion Show Honoring the 2020 Fashion Show &
Luncheon and Auxiliary Members
Drop off your gently loved couture clothing and
accessories at TOOTSIES until March 14 by donating them
to The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary and receive a
$25 Gift Certificate
The buzz was all about new spring trends and catching up
with friends since the holidays as TOOTSIES hosted The
Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary members for an in-house
fashion show highlighting spring fashions in honor of
the Auxiliary’s 2020 Fashion Show & Luncheon Giving
In Style happening on Monday, May 11, 2020 at the
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.
Auxiliary president Margaret Hancock joined Major
Barbara Rich of The Salvation Army North Texas Area
Command and Kim Hext, chair of the Fashion Show &
Luncheon as everyone shopped the beautiful new
fashions. The scene was set with a delightful buffet of
fresh fruits, cinnamon coffee cakes, coffee and
refreshments as members gathered in anticipation of the
upcoming fashion scoop from TOOTSIES’ own Nerissa von
Helpenstill and Dustin Holcomb.
Margaret welcomed the crowd and reminded everyone that
beginning today, TOOTSIES is accepting donations of
gently loved couture and accessories until March 14 at
their Preston Center location. In return for donations,
TOOTSIES will present a $25 gift certificate to each
donor. She gave heartfelt thanks to Nerissa and Dustin
for their continued partnership, not only for their
generosity in gifting the certificates, but also in
being involved from start to finish with the Fashion
Show & Luncheon as they also run the Chic Boutique at
the luncheon in May. That’s where luncheon patrons and
guests are treated to a first-come first-served shopping
experience before enjoying the event’s festivities at
the Meyerson.
Kim also gave grateful thanks to TOOTSIES for their
continued support and partnership and reminded everyone
that Fashion Show & Luncheon sponsorships, underwriting
and tables are available and to be sure and reserve
those spots now. One advantage to committing early-on is
an invitation to the exclusive Patron Party hosted in a
private home which is given in honor of patrons and
underwriters at certain levels.
A very special opportunity for Auxiliary members and
their guests is the Get-A-Bag Give-A-Bag event on
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 featuring a trunk show by the
fabulous Lisa Barfield featuring her Barfield
Collection, where when someone buys a handbag, she
donates a handbag. The event is in a private home.
Nerissa and Dustin began the fashion presentation with
scoop on spring trends and luncheon looks: Bold
graphics, black and white prints, the shirt dress is
back – a classic - look for statement sleeves. Suits for
day are fun, colorful, skirts and jackets to go together
or mix-and-match. Warm weather dressing in spring can be
transitioned with a smart leather jacket. Look for
ruffle details, flirty, feminine and fun.
As the DJ turned up the tunes, the fashion show produced
in-house by Jen Hill began featuring auxiliary
members and friends Lauren
Arthur, Nancy Bierman, Katherine Coker, Janie Condon,
Bela Cooley, Christina Cotton, Georgia Davis, Nancy
Gopez, Susan Rogers and Betsy
Willis.
At the Fashion Show & Luncheon, the morning begins with
shopping in the Chic Boutique and bidding on silent
auction items, some exclusive to this event. Everyone is
seated for brief remarks, tributes and a presentation
followed by a fabulous runway fashion show produced by
Jan Strimple Productions and bidding ensues! Then
luncheon is served in the elegant surroundings of the
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. Ellen McStay is
honorary chair. Carol Seay will receive the
Margot Perot Service Award. Media sponsors are WFAA
Channel 8, PaperCity, Downtown Business News and My
Sweet Charity.
About The Salvation Army Women’s
Auxiliary: The
Dallas Women's Auxiliary is the local expression of a
world-wide movement that seeks spiritual redemption and
social rehabilitation of those it serves. It functions
as a fundraising and volunteer service group, and have
many projects and programs that can satisfy an eagerness
to volunteer.
All members are volunteers who are passionate and
dedicated to serve others. There are many committees
that can help you find your passion including mass mail,
back to school, angel tree, kettles, Santa sacks or
serving victims of human trafficking and domestic
violence.
Feed your passion and volunteer at one of the many
activities throughout the year. We focus on children and
families when we fill backpacks with school supplies,
stuff small gifts in our Christmas Santa Sacks, or
provide a meal to women and children who are victims of
domestic violence.
We support our Veterans and distribute lap blankets to
those living in the VA Residential Center. We support
sobriety and provide birthday cakes to families
celebrating monthly milestones in recovery.
We embark on the Spirit of Christmas and volunteer at
the NorthPark Angel Tree, help with gift distribution at
The Salvation Army Christmas and Disaster Center or ring
a bell at an iconic Christmas kettle.
For those who love fashion, you can sort and inventory
donated couture clothing and accessories for the annual
Fashion Show & Luncheon or volunteer at the Fashion Show
After Sale. All of these projects make a difference
while having fun and fellowship with others who value
your time and support.
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