Out & About: Turtle Creek Association Azalea Luncheon

The Turtle Creek Association hosted its Azalea Luncheon April 25 at the Rosewood Mansion.

Sharon Ballew chaired the luncheon, and Deborah Stanford was the honorary chair. The morning started with a champagne reception.

The luncheon then commenced and Ballew recognized the Honorable Eddie Bernice Johnson and founding member Judith Lipscomb.

During the event, Turtle Creek Association CEO J.D. Trueblood presented Stanford with a gift to thank her for her role as honorary chair. Stanford said that as a 15-year Dallas resident, she is passionate about preserving Turtle Creek, referring to it as a Dallas gem and an asset to the city.

Betty Reiter, the owner of her namesake boutique, was a fashion presentation sponsor and gave an overview of what’s hot in current fashion. As attendees were eating their three-course lunch, Reiter showed selections from European and New York fashion shows she’s attended along with inventory from her boutique.

During the luncheon, Trueblood also presented an exclusive update about clean-up efforts from trash that accumulates during storms as the water flows into Turtle Creek. He said there is a five-year master plan to address the issue with three areas of opportunity: restoring creek health, reversing infrastructure decay, and beautifying the corridor. He encouraged attendees to participate in the Turtle Creek Association and said this plan couldn’t happen without community support.

Future Turtle Creek Association events include a gala featuring the Emerald City Band Oct. 20 and the Turtle Creek Home Tour Oct. 22. Visit TurtleCreekAssociation.org for more information on the organization.