The Real Estate Council Announces Giving Gala on October 6 with Clint Black

Aug. 5, 2011 - PRLog -- The Real Estate Council will host its western-themed Giving Gala on Thursday, October 6, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton Anatole Sculpture Park, 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207. The Presenting Sponsor is Deloitte.

The Real Estate Council’s Giving Gala will feature 10-time, platinum-selling country artist Clint Black, a live auction of pint-size playhouses designed and built by members, and an opportunity to network in a fun, casual setting.

Willie Hornberger of Jackson Walker, LLP, The Real Estate Council Giving Gala Chairman, said, “The Giving Gala is truly a celebration of giving, where we honor champions of community service while raising funds for The Real Estate Council Foundation. It’s a fun evening both to celebrate what we have accomplished and to raise funds to support our ongoing community initiatives.”

In addition to Hornberger, other committee members include the following:
Vice Chair: Mitch Paradise, Corgan
Underwriting Chair: Tanya Little, Hart Advisors Group
Table Sales Chair: Ryan Thornton, Thackeray Partners
Playhouse Chair: Nick Jarke, Beck
Logistics Chair: James Adams, Corgan
Publicity Chair: Kim Hogan, HOK

In addition to Presenting Sponsor Deloitte., other sponsors include the following:
Limelight Sponsor: Schwob Building Company
Spotlight Sponsors: Comerica Bank, Corgan, Ernst & Young, Goldman Sachs Commercial Mortgage Capital, Hill & Wilkinson, Holt Lunsford Commercial, Jackson-Shaw, Thackeray Partners
Paramount Sponsors: JPMorgan Chase, Jackson Walker LLP

For those interested in becoming a sponsor or purchasing tickets (starting at $350 each), contact Lindsey Jamar at lindsey@recouncil.com or 214-692-3600.

About The Real Estate Council:
Founded in 1990, The Real Estate Council is a dynamic organization of more than 1,300 commercial real estate professionals and 500 companies representing 95% of the top commercial real estate businesses in North Texas. The Real Estate Council pursues industry advocacy efforts on local and statewide public policy issues and works to improve the quality of life in Dallas with initiatives that address housing, education, job creation and the environment. Over the last 20 years, The Real Estate Council’s FightNight, Giving Gala and Community Partners Program have raised more than $20 million. The organization is a leader of efforts shaping the future of Dallas including the original $1.5 million investment that spearheaded Woodall Rodgers Park, as well as $6.3 million in pro bono legal and title services and $250,000 in funding that helped create Dallas’ Urban Land Bank. In 2010 the City of Dallas was awarded a $2.225 million U.S. Housing and Urban Development grant made possible by a $275,000 Transit Oriented Development study funded by The Real Estate Council and two of its Community Partners. Find out more at www.recouncil.com or by calling 214-692-3600.