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TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES MYRNA D. SCHLEGEL &
KIMBERLY SCHLEGEL WHITMAN TO RECEIVE 10TH ANNUAL VIRGINIA
CHANDLER DYKES LEADERSHIP AWARD
Dynamic mother/daughter duo will be honored at special
10th anniversary luncheon in February
Dallas, Texas - Myrna D. Schlegel and Kimberly Schlegel
Whitman have been named the recipients of the 10th Annual
Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award, presented by Bank
of Texas and Texas Woman's University and the Texas Woman's
University Foundation. The announcement was made at a
private reception in the home of Jan Miller and Jeff Rich on
October 19. Texas Woman's University Chancellor and
President Dr. Ann Stuart will present the award at the
Virginia Chandler Dykes luncheon event Feb. 16, 2012, at the
Belo Mansion and Pavilion, 2101 Ross Ave.
"Texas Woman's University is so pleased to honor two such
dynamic individuals, businesswomen and community leaders,"
said TWU Chancellor and President Dr. Ann Stuart. "This
outstanding duo is known for their numerous leadership roles
and ongoing support of nonprofit organizations and
charitable causes, ensuring their continued excellence for
years to come."
Established in 2002, the Virginia Chandler
Dykes Leadership Award is given annually to Dallas leaders
with a life-long commitment to improving the quality of life
in the community and to furthering the importance of
education. The award recognizes the life work of Virginia
Chandler Dykes as an outstanding health care provider, who's
professional and civic achievements represent a lifetime
committed to helping others. Past award recipients are Joel
Allision, 2011; Kathleen Mason, 2010; Caroline Rose Hunt,
2009; T. Boone Pickens, 2008; Lindalyn Adams, 2007; Dr. and
Mrs. Kern Wildenthal, 2006; Gretchen Minyard Williams and
J.L. "Sonny" Williams, 2005; Geraldine "Tincy" Miller, 2004;
and Susan and Charles Cooper, 2003.
Myrna D. Schlegel and her daughter Kimberly Schlegel Whitman
are a dynamic Dallas mother/daughter duo whose work within
the community and beyond does not go unnoticed. From serving
in community leadership roles to supporting charitable and
nonprofit organizations with their time and resources, to
furthering education, they live by the family philosophy,
"'To whom much has been given, much will be required."
"Kimberly and I are truly humbled and honored
to be the recipients of the Virginia Chandler Dykes
Leadership Award on this special 10th anniversary," said
Myrna D. Schlegel. "It's so very special to share this honor
with Kimberly and to be associated with TWU, whose faculty
works each day ensuring that our future health care
professionals are not only receiving a top education but
also learning the importance of research, teaching, and
leadership."
Myrna serves as chairman of the Schlegel Horizon Foundation,
established by the Schlegel family in 1994 to promote
education and entrepreneurship. The many grants they have
awarded include financial support to build a new high school
for Trinity Christian Academy and major sponsorship of
capital campaigns benefiting Southern Methodist University
and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. They also established the
Schlegel Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies at Wilfrid
Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, where Myrna
received an honorary Doctorate of Law. Additionally, Myrna
Schlegel currently serves as director of Pavestone Company;
president of pC Corporate Management Group, L.P.; and
president of Health Care Financial Corporation. A registered
nurse, Myrna is also a licensed long-term care administrator
in both Texas and Ontario, having specialized in health
administration programs. Additionally, she has been a
published columnist, addressing topics of concern for the
elderly. Her true love is the Dallas Symphony Orchestra,
where she served as chairman of the board for two years and
is currently on the executive board. She is a member of the
advisory board of Crystal Charity Ball and is also active
with the George W. Bush Institute Women's Initiative; Chief
Executive Organization; and World Presidents' Organization.
She recently served as honorary chair of fundraising events
for Big Brothers Big Sisters, New Friends New Life and
Wednesday's Child. Previously she has been involved with the
AFI Dallas International Film Festival Board; United Way of
Metro Dallas Board; Blanchette Rockefeller Neurosciences
Institute Board; YPO; TACA; SMU Meadows Board; Girls Inc.;
and The Family Place. She has served as president of AWARE
(Alzheimer's Women's Auxiliary for Research & Education) and
on the local and national Alzheimer Board. In 1998,
Alzheimer's A.W.A.R.E. established
The Myrna D. Schlegel Scholarship, which is awarded to
students in medicine.
Myrna has been honored with the Jewish
Hospital Humanitarian Award; the Tom Landry Award for
Excellence in Volunteerism; and has been named Outstanding
Philanthropist by the Greater Dallas Chapter of Association
of Fundraising Professionals.
Myrna and her husband Bob reside in Dallas and have
four children and one grandchild.
Kimberly Schlegel Whitman is a noted author, community
leader and lifestyle entrepreneur who was recently named
Editor-at-Large for Southern Living, the nation's
sixth-largest monthly consumer magazine, reaching nearly 16
million readers. Kimberly represents Southern Living as a
lifestyle expert on national and local television.
An active community volunteer, Kimberly
donates her time to many charitable organizations including
The Tiffany Circle and the board of the American Red Cross,
The President's Council of the Dallas Center for the
Performing Arts; Best Buddies; and the North Texas Food
Bank. She has been honored with the Volunteer of the Year
Award by the American Heart Association, The Little Flower
Rose Award for Women Who Make a Difference; and the Women
That Soar Award.
Kimberly has built an entrepreneurial empire around her
flair for entertaining. She launched and sold her event
company, RSVP Soiree Luxury Event Rentals; took RSVP Social
Calendar online in 1999 and continues to maintain this
comprehensive list of Dallas' finest charitable events at
www.RSVPcalendar.com
www.southernliving.com/general/kim-whitman-cmt-music-awards-00417000073438/www.RSVPcalendar.com
. She has published five books: her newest is The Party
Planner: An Expert Organizing Guide for Entertaining,
Tablescapes: Setting the Table with Style, The Wedding
Workbook: A Time Saving Guide for the Busy Bride, Dog
Parties: Entertaining Your Party Animal and The Pleasure of
Your Company: Entertaining in High Style. Kimberly and her
businesses have been featured in Vanity Fair, Vogue, Town &
Country, Modern Bride, The New York Times, The Wall Street
Journal and on The Early Show and HGTV to name a few. She
was an event planner on the Style network's hit show "Whose
Wedding is it Anyway?" Kimberly currently has a daily radio
segment on Dallas' number one morning show, The Gene & Julie
Show on KVIL 103.7 Lite FM.
A graduate of Southern Methodist University,
Kimberly resides in Dallas with her husband, Justin, and
their son.
"What a very special honor to receive this distinguished
award with my mother who has been a wonderful role model for
me over the years," said Kimberly Schlegel Whitman. "We both
appreciate all that Texas Woman's University means to this
community and beyond and are humbled to join the list of
outstanding previous recipients."
The Virginia Chandler Dykes Award namesake, Virginia
Chandler Dykes, is known internationally for her work in
occupational therapy. Locally, she is known for her
leadership in many cultural and charitable organizations. In
2005 she was appointed by Gov. Rick Perry to serve on the
Texas Woman's University Board of Regents.
Mrs. Dykes completed the graduate occupational therapy
program at TWU in 1954 after earning her bachelor of arts in
art and psychology from Southern Methodist University. She
was the director of the Occupational and Recreational
Therapy Department at Baylor University Medical Center for
25 years. She also founded the Boomerang Club, the first
support group for stroke patients and their families. In
2002, she established The Virginia Chandler Dykes endowed
scholarship fund at TWU for occupational therapy students,
which includes all four colleges: College of Health Sciences
(Occupational Therapy), Nursing, Professional Education
(COPE), and Arts and Sciences. Mrs. Dykes and her husband
Roland also helped to establish the Fanny B. Vanderkooi
Endowed Lectureship for the School of Occupational Therapy
at TWU, which has grown to be one of the premier continuing
education offerings in Texas. She is also well known for her
leadership in organizations such as
The Dallas Opera, the Dallas Arboretum's Women's Council and
the Fort Worth Opera.
The 2011 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership
Award Luncheon Advisory Committee members are: Ebby Halliday
Acers, Joel Allison, Lana and Barry Andrews, Norm Bagwell,
Barbara Bradfield, Mary M. Brinegar, April Box Chamberlain,
Arlene and John Dayton, John Falldine, Louise Gartner, Suzy
Gekiere, Sharon McCullough, Bill Patterson, Dee Collins
Torbert, Amy Turner, and Dee Wyly.
"In addition to honoring outstanding individuals in the
community, the Virginia Chandler Dykes luncheon provides
scholarships for four outstanding graduate students, while
continuing to grow the Virginia Chandler Dykes Endowment and
helping the Dallas community better understand the value of
TWU graduates to Dallas' professional workforce," added Dr.
Stuart.
The following four graduate students from all four colleges
will be honored at the luncheon as recipients of scholarship
funds: Heather Roberts, College of Health Sciences
(Occupational Therapy), sponsored by Edgemere Dallas;
Kathleen Shannon-McAdams, RN, MSN, ANP-BC, GNP-BC, College
of Nursing, sponsored by CIGNA; Hannah Mills, College of
Professional Education (COPE), sponsored by Geraldine "Tincy"
Miller; and Tiffany Smith, College of Arts and Sciences,
sponsored by Sis Carr.
Tickets for the February 16 luncheon are $175
for silver patron; $250 for gold patron. For more
information, call 940-898-3878 or email
foundation@twu.edu .
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occupies a notable position in higher education as the
nation's largest university primarily for women. Its
campuses in Denton, Dallas and Houston are joined by an
e-learning campus offering innovative online degree programs
in business, education and general studies. Ten consecutive
years of growth have produced a record enrollment of 14,740.
TWU serves the citizens of Texas in many important ways,
including: graduating more new healthcare professionals than
any other university in Texas; easing the teacher shortage
by placing highly qualified professionals in the classroom;
offering a liberal arts-based curriculum that prepares
students for success in a global society; and conducting
research that impacts the prevention and treatment of
childhood obesity, osteoporosis, stroke and diabetes. For
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