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THE CHARITABLE ARM OF SPORTS

STARTUP TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT | GOOD WILL HUNTING



Allen Gandy DDS, MS
D r. Allen Gandy is a respected,
board-certified orthodontist The DAMON® Braces system is a state-
of-the-art, clinically proven method of

who has been in practice since treatment, which uses passive, self-ligating

2003. He is one of relatively few (tie-less) brackets that hold the wire with

orthodontists in Texas offering a sliding mechanism instead of traditional

in-office i-CAT 3-D imaging as a elastic rings. The wires slide freely through

diagnostic tool for individualized the slots with minimum friction, while the

treatment planning. This cutting shape memory of the wire guides the

edge 3-D treatment allows for movement of the teeth without tightening. 

more accurate diagnosis and

treatment planning. In addition to the efficient DAMON®

Braces system, Gandy Orthdontics offers

“There’s a significant difference in the Invisalign® treatment, Incognito® lingual

amount of information that we obtain braces and SURESMILE® system of

from traditional 2-D x-rays compared to customized orthodontic wires.

this advanced 3-D technology,” explains A great family atmosphere 
Dr. Gandy. “3-D imaging helps eliminate

guesswork in many orthodontic situations. I “Our offices are not only state-of-the-art,

can evaluate my patients’ growth and dental but they’re also warm and caring places to

development accurately. “ be, for both children and adults,” comments

Dr. Gandy. “Our friendly and dedicated

The most advanced technology  team members are great at what they do.
Dr. Gandy combines his expertise with We have a fantastic team of professionals

sophisticated technology to achieve taking care of our patients.”

excellent orthodontic results. “We want to

present many options to our patients and The best thing about his job, Dr. Gandy

to provide them with the type of treatment says, is giving his patients a beautiful smile.

they are looking for,” says Dr. Gandy. “If a “It’s very rewarding to see the results of

patient does not want to be in braces for my work. Orthodontics can really change

a long time, we offer treatment modalities peoples’ lives—from giving them greater

that can get us to the finish line faster. If confidence in their smile to improving the

they wish for the braces not to show, we function of their bite. There are people

can utilize esthetic tooth-colored braces or who come to me and just don’t smile, but

customized lingual braces, placed on the afterwards… they just can’t stop smiling.”

inside of the teeth (Incognito® System), or

Invisalign® treatment. Our goal is to help

our patients make an educated decision and

to provide them with the best orthodontic

ACTUAL PATIENT treatment possible.”

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THE CHARITABLE ARM
OF SPORTS

Frisco’s professional sports teams are generally known
for their outstanding performance on the field of play;
however, the good they do in the field of charitable
giving has made an even larger impact on the world.

By Allison Harrell On the cover:
Jake Battaglia, Frisco High

School varsity QB and linebacker

Photo by:
Chris Fritchie

D E PA R T M E N T S

15 B U S I N E S S

Attention Entrepreneurs! | By Caren Austen

29 FAM I LY

A Bootstrap Endeavor | By Maria Leahey

63 63 D I N I N G

A New Frisco Family Favorite | By Allison Harrell

77 77 E D U C AT I O N

Unnamed and Unprecedented | By Allie Spletter

85 P R O F I L E

Fight for Happiness | By Elizabeth Cowan

Frisco STYLE Magazine proudly sponsors the Celina Balloon Festival, Christmas in the Square,
Clothe-A-Child, Frisco Arts, Frisco Community Parade, Frisco Family Services, Frisco Freedom
Fest, Gary Burns Fun Run, ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship, 2013 Mother & Daughter Tea
and Style Show, Plano Balloon Festival, Silver Dollar At The Ranch and is a member of the Frisco
Chamber of Commerce.

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48 Streets of Frisco art director
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Do You Comic Con? | By Jeremy Nall ANDREW JOHNSON

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69 Recipe BEN JOHNSON

82 NOW & THEN staff writers
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Cowboys Moving FISD Superintendent
Headquarters to Frisco! Dr. Jeremy Lyon; City of
Frisco Mayor Maher Maso;
THE CITY OF FRISCO and the Frisco Independent School Dallas Cowboys Owner
District announced a partnership with the Dallas Cowboys, & General Manager Jerry
establishing Frisco as the future home of the Cowboys’ world Jones and Dallas Cowboys
Executive Vice President &

COO Stephen Jones

Photo by Andrea Hikel

corporate headquarters and training location. A multi-use

special events and sports facility, to be developed on a footprint include a multipurpose,

of approximately five acres, will be the centerpiece of additional 12,000 seat, indoor

mixed-use development on property surrounding the team’s stadium and two outdoor

new location. Set for completion in fall 2016, the complex will fields that will provide facilities for use by the Cowboys, City of Frisco

be developed on a 91-acre tract in Frisco on Collin County land, and Frisco ISD football. The indoor stadium and outdoor fields will

located on the northwest corner of the Dallas North Tollway and also be used for soccer games and other sports, athletic, academic,

Warren Parkway. fine arts and entertainment events.

“We are committed to cooperatively creating a development “We’re elated to partner with the entire Dallas Cowboys

that will be a source of great pride for the City of Frisco, FISD organization and the Jones Family,” said Mayor Maher Maso.

and the Dallas Cowboys,” said Jerry Jones, owner and general “Having a partner of this caliber is a perfect fit for our community.

manager of the Dallas Cowboys. “We know first-hand how world We welcome ‘America’s Team’ to one of the fastest growing cities

class facilities can create great interest, visibility and economic in the country.”

development. This is a community building partnership that will

elevate and benefit all parties involved.” CORRECTION: In our August profile, on page 93, Mr. Virmani’s
In addition to becoming the home to the NFL team’s entire name should have read “Sant Singh Virmani” in the second
paragraph and in the photo caption.
football operation including administrative offices, coaches’
offices and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, the complex will

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The 24 Hour Vegetarian Diet With Meat

by Chris Kuhne, M.D.

EXHAUSTED and disillusioned by all those ads touting weight loss achieved by eating any complex carbohydrates (in addition to the other
gimmicks and formulas about weight loss? Have you tried everything food groups, including the fats which are basically unavoidable) every
from stapling your ear lobes to having your teeth wired shut? Gone on two and a half hours within a 24 hour period, on a daily basis. Of course,
low fat, low carb diets, crash diets that promised you’d lose 30 pounds you should not interrupt sleep to eat, but break the fast with “breakfast”
in 30 days? You are probably sick and tired of all of the empty promises that includes a grain, vegetable or fruit. Then, keep the two and one
and hype. half hour regiment from the moment your eyes are open, until you go
to sleep at bedtime.
Losing weight and inches can be easy. It’s not simply a matter of
‘calories in - versus calories out.’ Instead of doing what it takes to keep This will raise your metabolism, decrease hunger, lower stress-
your blood sugar from dropping, you frequently drop your blood sugar induced release of cortisol and stop the cycle of low blood sugar-
by dieting, eating heavy protein, missing meals, staying hungry or induced fat storage, even if you significantly increase your total calorie
sleeping. intake. Become a 24 hour ‘vegetarian that eats meat!’

There are only two ways to lose fat. One is by starvation; the other Dr.Kuhne has helped many of women lose weight and keep it off. He
is by sustained metabolic increase. Brief exercise expenditures, has been current in board certification in Obstetric and Gynecoloy for
attempting to eat low calorie meals, not eating after 6 pm, taking 23 years. He successfully treats a variety of needs including weight loss,
thyroid medication when your thyroid is normal, or taking stimulants or contraception, cancer detection, hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
weight loss concoctions usually results in weight gain. and basic female infertility. He also handles common mood issues such as
PMS and low libido, as well as the more serious disorders of depression
The human body, like many other animals, has an evolved, simple and and disruptive concentration of ADD and ADHD. He can perform
reliable system to predict the future adequacy of food that our bodies numerous minor medically indicated and elective office procedures.
need to consume. The sensor is blood glucose (sugar) levels, which is Hospital procedures include surgeries, minor and major, obstetrical and
measured by the pancreas. gynecological, usually in the simplest, least invasive way possible.

We tend to think of some foods as being good – others as being A graduate of the University of Texas at
bad. The good carbs versus bad carbs, natural versus processed, high- Austin, Dr. Kuhne was awarded membership
glycemic index versus low. Everything our body subconsciously does into the Phi Betta Kappa honor society and
is geared towards keeping the brain alive. In reality, we are our brains, graduated with high honors. He completed
being scuttled around by our extremities. his specialty training in Ob/Gyn after four
continuous years at Southwestern Medical
The only energy source used by the brain is sugar - not protein, fat, School/Parkland Hospital. A diplomat of
amino acids or fatty acids. How steadily your blood stream contains a the American Board of Obstetricians and
little bit of sugar in order to cause your pancreas to make a little bit Gynecologists, he is a member of the Dallas
of insulin in order to carry the sugar into your brain cells determines County Medical Society and the Texas
whether your body removes the brakes from the default survival setting Medical Association.
of storing fat. Instead, it uses all sources of food to keep the body’s
machinery in working order.

The solution to keeping your blood sugar slightly elevated can be

214-705-7425 | www.womens-healthcare.com

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FROM THE PUBLISHER

DON’T MISS

Experience your favorite While our last issue was
performers in person at dedicated to Arts & Education,
BREAKAWAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
on Saturday, September 21 at FC Dallas this issue quickly transitions to what some feel is “the opposite of the spectrum”—
Stadium. Performances by Wu Tang Sports. But, if you have ever studied a pitcher’s arm while throwing a curve ball or a
Clan, Empire of the Sun, Big Gigantic and skater’s form while completing a Biellmann spin, you’ll quickly realize that art is part of
others highlight the lineup, with local every sport.
band and DJ appearances. For more
information, visit breakawayfestival.com. It’s no news that Frisco is full of great art, but is also a huge sports town. Home to minor-
league affiliates of Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers (the Frisco RoughRiders)
The Samaritan Inn will host and the National Basketball Association’s Dallas Mavericks (the Texas Legends), Frisco
their third annual “ROCK also hosts Major League Soccer’s FC Dallas the National Hockey League’s Dallas Stars’
THE INN” dance party on practice facility.
Saturday, September 14
at the River Club, FC Dallas Stadium. Frisco is also proud to host a number of amateur competitions, including the NCAA
This popular event features live music, Division 1 Football Championship (much to the pleasure of the North Dakota State
dancing and cocktails, bringing Bison, having won the championship two years running and are favored in the most
philanthropists, families and friends recent pre-season rankings).
together to support The Samaritan
Inn.Visit thesamaritaninn.org for more Not to be left behind, golf also has a significant presence in Frisco, including several
information. highly-acclaimed courses, and Frisco even hosted the JCPenney LPGA Skins Game
throughout the 1990s.
Join Frisco Mayor Maher Maso
at the first ever Frisco Family And, next up, the Dallas Cowboys are coming to town. Did you hear this? The
Services RIDING 4 MEALS organization is planning to move its headquarters into a new facility as part of Frisco
MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN on Station, a multi-faceted project located on the northwest corner of Warren and the Dallas
North Tollway. Plans include office, shopping and residential space on the 317-acre site,
September 21. The ride will start as well as a 12,000-seat practice facility that will allow fans to watch some practices
at 9 a.m. with check-in at 8 a.m. Enjoy during pre-season. Houston-based Hines Development recently unveiled plans for 4.5
a 183-mile ride on North Texas roads million square feet of office, 40 acres of retail space, two hotels (one full service and one
while stopping at entertaining venues limited service) with single-family homes, apartments and town homes added to the
to pick up your poker cards. The day will mix. The entire development will not only bring hundreds of millions of dollars to Frisco,
end at the Frisco Resale parking lot with but it will heighten the appeal and attraction for businesses and families to want to call
live entertainment, food, bike games Frisco home!
and more.
Plus, Frisco will also play host to the 2013 USA Ultimate [Frisbee®] National
COMING UP Championships from October 17-20. Co-organized by the Dallas Ultimate Association
and USA Ultimate, the four-day event represents the culmination of the competitive
The winners of our Ultimate season in North America. The event, which also serves as the final leg of the
inaugural USA Ultimate Triple Crown Tour, will be held at the FC Dallas Complex and
11th annual Best of Frisco ISD Memorial Stadium.

of Business competition Add to this the various groups around town organizing both adult and youth sports
will be featured in activities year-round, including the Frisco Football League, Frisco Lacrosse Association,
BUSINESS our October issue. Griffins Rugby, Frisco YMCA, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin County, Fieldhouse USA,
the Frisco Amateur Summer Swim Team, the Frisco Parks and Recreation Department
2 01 3 and others.

Discover why these local businesses are So, we ask, “Is there another city in the nation that has a deeper, broader base of
sports?” We’re challenged to find any of similar size as Frisco.
top contenders and how they serve our
What’s next? Racing?
community. In education, we’ll take a Bring it on!

look at why Collin College is leading the

way in internship opportunities. And,

find out how to put those discarded

pumpkin seeds to good use! These

stories and more in our October issue

of Frisco STYLE Magazine.

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BUSINESS

The Code Authority team evaluates the viability of each
concept, with worthy projects making it to the presentation phase.

Provided by Code Authority.

Attention Entrepreneurs! BY CAREN AUSTEN

THE OLD ADAGE to “build a better knew untapped talent existed in the area about the program that will encourage

mousetrap and the world will beat a and found a way to offer the means to North Texans to help the area flourish

path to your door” may still be true. foster that talent. and become the heart for new software

However, in the twenty-first century, Mr. Taylor’s desire to reach out and development. According to Mr. Taylor, “In

with the proliferation of the smartphone, partner with new talent spurred him to the past, California was considered the

tablet computers, portable MP3 players develop a project called the CodeLaunch epicenter of venture capitalization. That

and e-readers, new software and apps (formerly known as the Technology is changing, and we have the resources

have become the modern version of the Incubation) program. The goal is to attract right here in North Texas to become

mousetrap. creative, motivated individuals with ideas the next hotbed of startup technology

Now, in the age of information and for new software technology and assist development.”

technology, this phenomenon is occurring them in the daunting process of moving Mr. Taylor commented, “Other

more with computer and smartphone their product from the idea stage to the programs exist for would-be

apps. Perhaps you have the next great fully-invested, ready-to-begin production entrepreneurs, but their approaches

idea for software. If so, your dream could phase. are typically focused on ideas that are

become reality. The CodeLaunch program is a simple further along in the process. We take

Code Authority, based in Frisco, concept. The project works with those projects from the embryonic stage and

is a software development company who come up with the winning concept work with the creator through the entire

providing custom software development, to assist them in exchange for equity development process.”

website design, search engine in the company if the idea turns out When asked how Code Authority

optimization (SEO) and Internet to be successful. Last year, only a few would pare down this year’s group of 63

marketing services to clients around the applicants competed in the competition. applicants to the three winners, Mr. Taylor

country. Jason Taylor, president of the This year, Code Authority hired a PR firm responded, “It’s a difficult process this

organization, said existing companies to promote the program, which resulted year, because a lot of talented people

were clamoring for them to join forces to in 63 applicants submitting their ideas participated. We’ve put together a

develop new software. Aware of the rich for consideration. Mr. Taylor hopes team to work together to evaluate the

tech environment in North Texas, they to create a buzz around North Texas viability of each idea. We work through

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Last year’s winner, Toni Thomas, with her
son, J’len, and daughter, Lundon, left; Ms.
Thomas’ app, JayMed, is currently in the
demo stage, right.

a multi-stage process through which we Another important factor was the fact Ms. Thomas said, “I thought I had a

research competitors and their ideas then that Ms. Thomas possesses a extensive good idea that would fill a void and meet

interview each of them before moving knowledge in the field, and her app a tremendous need in the healthcare

forward.” Recently, in the first stage of addresses a humanitarian need. needs of families, and especially their

narrowing down the group of applicants, Though Ms. Thomas possesses two diabetic children. But I had no idea of

the team chose 22 people to continue on degrees from Texas A&M, one in child how to go about making it a reality.” Ms.

to the next stage. development and another in kinesiology, Thomas continued, “They worked closely

CodeLaunch even offers some her app came from a need close to her with me and allowed me to make changes

applicants office space at Code Authority heart. Her son has type 1 diabetes, which as I saw fit. This app would still be just a

to work on their concepts with the help requires her to check his blood several dream in my mind without the expertise

of the team. They help them develop times each day and his caregiver may need and assistance of the people at Code

a proof of concept, which is a working, to adjust his insulin dose accordingly. Authority.”

demonstrable prototype. In other words, However, only a physician can make that According to Mr. Taylor, Ms. Thomas’

the idea moves from the abstract to a determination. The app Ms. Thomas app has generated great interest from

real product that can be used for testing. developed allows her son’s caregivers, potential investors, though it has not yet

The concepts that pass the test phase particularly the school nurse, to directly received funding to proceed to the next

are evaluated once again by the team. and immediately reach the physician who level. She has accepted an arrangement

Worthy projects make it all the way to can then respond with instructions. Ms. with a local business executive, who will

the presentation phase, which is at the Thomas said this prevents children being mentor her as she seeks partners for

CodeLaunch event. Representatives sent home from school just because funding.

of other local companies are invited to their blood sugar is outside their normal Additionally, the information, which is

listen to the applicants’ pitch as they range, though it may not be of significant housed in the Cloud, can be accessed

demonstrate the software or applications concern. When the child is able to remain when the child sees the doctor for a

they’ve developed. From this, the team at school, everyone benefits. The child regular visit. The app will hopefully be

and potential investors will choose the doesn’t miss classroom-learning time, available to the caregiver, the physician

winners. and the parent isn’t required to leave and the parents at no charge, which will

Last year’s winner, Toni Thomas created work to pick up a well child. Conversely, offer incentive for those entities to use it.

an excellent example of a winning app. when the child truly needs medical Ms. Thomas hopes insurance companies

Her app relates to the field of medicine, care, the caregiver knows immediately will agree to pay for the app, as it has the

which is particularly hot these days — and receives instructions about how to potential to save approximately $75,000

certainly an important component. proceed. per year per patient, as it will prevent

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unnecessary visits to the emergency the availability of creative ideas to spur as partners with Microsoft and envision
room. Ms. Thomas points out the timing new start-up ventures. Mr. Mitchell works North Texas as the new Silicone Valley.
of the development of the app is perfect, with the Metroplex Technology Business We desire to assist companies in
as managed care takes over in the Council (MTBC), which provides support devising new ideas to make the North
reimbursement of health care costs. and acts as a catalyst to bring new tech Texas tech community more viable
organizations to the area. and innovative as a hot area for tech
Ms. Thomas attributes Code development.”
Authority’s CodeLaunch program with Mr. Mitchell said, “I serve as an
getting her idea off the ground, “They advisor to Code Authority regarding Mr. Taylor hopes anyone interested in
set me up with the software I needed to outreach efforts to those with new ideas learning more about the CodeLaunch
cultivate the program, as well as a team to for software and apps that have the event, and especially potential investors,
assist me with taking what was in my head potential to culminate in a marketable will attend the event hosted by the Frisco
and putting it on paper.” They worked product.” He promotes North Texas Economic Development Corporation and
with her to actually design and “build” through Code Authority’s CodeLaunch North Texas Enterprise Council (NTEC) on
the app. program as they partner with large September 11 at the NTEC headquarters
companies like Microsoft, as well as from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 with
Raamel Mitchell, a finalist in last year’s other smaller tech organizations and the a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres available
competition, has been recruited by Mr. MTBC to drive entrepreneurship and after the event. Anyone hoping to apply
Taylor to assist in the growth process of investment in the area. He claims that for next year can learn more at www.
the CodeLaunch project. Mr. Mitchell Code Authority is an exciting company codelaunch.me.
said he is working under Mr. Taylor’s with which to work because of their
leadership to attract applicants with willingness to participate with software Perhaps one day someone will develop
great ideas to build apps of a new and creators in moving the idea all the way a better mousetrap. Who knows, maybe
emerging generation based on the to the product development stage to it will be a smartphone app that a
mutual need of companies and the North make the product a reality. According to North Texan developed through Code
Texas economy. He hopes CodeLaunch Mr. Mitchell, “Code Authority has taken Authority’s CodeLaunch program.
will act as the impetus to make the area hold of the concept of helping with the
the new center of tech development. growth of North Texas as a hotbed of Caren Austen, from Dallas,
The DFW area currently has 20 Fortune technology development. They work continues to be amazed she is
500 companies that could benefit from paid to do what she loves.

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BUSINESS REPORT

CONIFER HEALTH SOLUTIONS CEO HONORED
Stephen M. Mooney, president and CEO of Conifer Health
Solutions, has received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of
The Year® 2013 Award in the Health Services category for the
Southwest Area North region. This award recognizes high-
growth entrepreneurs who demonstrate extraordinary success
in innovation, financial performance and a personal commitment
to their businesses and communities. Conifer Health Solutions is
a healthcare services company working to improve operational
performance for more than 600 clients, enhance the patient
experience and drive value-based performance.

COMING TO FRISCO
After 15 years of practice in Dallas, Dr. Kyle Hammes has
decided to bring his chiropractic expertise to his home in
Frisco. Dr. Hammes specializes in neck and back pain relief and
understands that dealing with a chronic condition like neck or
back pain can be life changing. You will always be greeted with
a smile when you walk into Hammes Chiropractic, and you can
rest assured that neck and back pain relief is just around the
corner. For more information, visit chiropracticfrisco.com.

CUPCAKES!
Fluellen Cupcakes, from the owners of Dimples Cupcakes in
Frisco, announced the soft opening of their new downtown
Dallas location at the corner of Akard and Elm. This hip
confectioner offers a warm and inviting neighborhood cafe that
will feature a coffee bar (coming soon) with coffee, espresso,
lattes, tea, hot chocolate, frappuccino, smoothies and other
cold beverages, in addition to its sweet treats. For more
information, visit fluellencupcakes.com.

CLIENT SERVICE EXCELLENCE
In January 2013, for the fourteenth year, Edward Jones was
named one of the best companies to work for by FORTUNE
Magazine in its annual listing. These 14 FORTUNE rankings
include 10 top-10 finishes, consecutive number one rankings
in 2002-2003 and consecutive number two rankings in 2009-
2010. FORTUNE and Time Inc. do not endorse products or
services of Edward Jones. Edward Jones provides financial
services for individual investors. Visit edwardjones.com for
more information.

GROUNDBREAKING FILM CLASSES
The inaugural session of Transformation Film Institute (TFI) will
begin classes at the Frisco Discovery Center, September 16. The
school will feature classes in acting, directing, post-production,
script writing and sound. All TFI teachers are seasoned
professionals who will provide guidance and professional
insight in helping students gain experience in the areas of their
choosing. TFI’s desire is to help students from ages 14-18 in
the art of inspirational and uplifting film and video work. Visit
transformationfilminstitute.com for more information.

DOES YOUR BUSINESS have some exciting
news to share? Email [email protected].

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT

State Sen. Ken Paxton, District 8
(R-McKinney) Photo provided by Texas Senate

Media Photographers

These new regulations will heavily impact
businesses and, according to many
sources, could produce increases in health
insurance premiums for many individuals.
With higher premiums, businesses will be
stressed financially. I continue to oppose
ObamaCare as the new regulations will
hurt businesses and reduce individual
choices in health insurance while increasing
the cost of Medicaid to the state budget.

Q: In your opinion, what legislative action

led/contributed to the current economic

climate?

A: Texas has a relatively low tax

environment for both businesses and

individuals. We have historically chosen

not to impose a personal income tax,

which attracts many corporations seeking

to relocate headquarters and workforce,

as well as individuals, from other states.

In recent legislative sessions, including

during times of nationwide economic

stress, the Legislature has also made

tough choices to live within our means in

FSM PUBLISHER CHRIS JOHNSON While Texas continues to add jobs regard to the state budget, without raising

recently posed a number of questions across all the major industry areas, a taxes, even when those choices were

regarding the state of our economy to State particularly strong area for our economy difficult to make. Creating an environment

Sen. Ken Paxton, District 8 (R-McKinney). is the oil and gas sector. The Eagle Ford of low taxes and a fair business regulatory

oil and gas development in South Texas system has provided a predictable and

Q: In general, how would you describe the has resulted in hundreds of new jobs and stable economy system in Texas, providing

health of the Texas economy? Financial Health opportunity and rewards
A: Texas continues to maintain of Texas innovation and success.
the nation’s strongest
economic climate, with a lower Q: What recent action(s) were
unemployment rate than the taken to create and sustain a
United States as a whole (6.5% positive Texas economy?
for Texas as opposed to 7.5% A: This past session, the

nationwide) as of June 2013 BY CHRIS JOHNSON Legislature passed House Bill
and a higher real domestic 500 that provided franchise tax

product growth rate (3.2% reductions for businesses to

vs. 2.2% nationally) as of calendar 2012. higher economic activity. In July of this create additional fairness in the business

Texas also receives more in-migration year, the Comptroller reported oil and tax system and reduce the overall tax

from other states than other states in the gas tax revenue is expected to increase burden on businesses. The Legislature

country due to our strong economy and by nearly $900 million above the originally also passed House Bill 800 that provides

lower tax environment. Overall, these and estimated increases due to the expansion for franchise tax credits for businesses that

other related economic indicators, such of oil field activities. are active in research and development

as job growth, housing starts and sales An area of concern is the potential that create and bring high-skilled jobs

data, state tax receipts and consumer implications of new health care regulations to Texas. These are just two examples of

confidence data, all point to a strong and that will occur as the federal Affordable legislation that will continue to move our

vibrant Texas economy. Care Act (“ObamaCare”) takes full effect. economy in the right direction.

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Q: What are your thoughts on Texas’ more not an aggressor in their regulatory actions. economic expansion.
than $287B in debt (third in the nation I support General Abbott’s challenges I continue to oppose the implemen-
behind California and New York)? to some of the federal regulations that
A: Texas total public debt is too high and is have been written by the Environmental tation of ObamaCare in Texas. I encourage
a concern. Local governments contribute Protection Agency as they are damaging Congress to pass the bill by Senator Cruz
to much of this debt and these bonds to Texas businesses and do not have a to de-fund ObamaCare so we can halt the
are approved by local voters at bond clear legal backing in laws passed by federal implementation.
elections, frequently in response to the Congress. General Abbott’s successful
demands of rapid growth statewide and in challenge of the Cross State Air Pollution Q: What is the status of school/education
our local communities. We need additional Rule is one example of federal over-reach funding in Texas?
transparency in local government debt in administrative laws. A: The Legislature increased spending on
and to provide voters with additional education by $3.4 billion in the recently
information regarding the implications Q: What is the status of the implementation passed FY 2014-15 state budget and spent
of approval of that debt. That is why I of ObamaCare in Texas? In what areas and an additional $1.75 billion on ending the
authored SB 637, which was signed into ways do you believe this will impact the deferral of a school finance payment made
law by the governor, that would require Texas economy? the previous session. The legislature also
additional transparency information in a A: In 2011, Texas joined with a growing passed House Bill 5 this session, which
bond election such as the total amount number of other states in signing the reduces the number of high-stakes, end-
of outstanding bond obligations the Interstate Health Care Compact Alliance, of-course exams and provides students
local government currently has and the an agreement that states should have and school districts with more elective
estimated property tax rate required to primary discretion over and flexibility in classes within the foundation school
pay off the debt on the bonds. The state regulation of healthcare spending. Texas curriculum to better prepare our students
has a cap on the amount of debt payments has subsequently chosen not to implement for both college and the workforce.
we can make each biennium out of the optional elements of ObamaCare with
budget, but local governments do not respect to the expansion of Medicaid and Q: What, if any, changes can we expect in
have a similar cap. the creation of a state health insurance this area (school/education)?
exchange. Research from other states A: As you know, there is a school finance
Q: Specifically speaking about business, show Medicaid expansion by itself would lawsuit pending in a Travis County district
what is the State doing/not doing to likely result in billions of dollars in new taxes court, challenging the constitutionality
ensure the health of Texas businesses? within the state. The new federal insurance of the school finance system. Because
A: In Texas, we are trying to maintain coverage mandates and underwriting of the legislative actions this session to
a regulatory system that is fair to regulations will also likely drive employers’ provide additional state spending on
businesses and individuals, but the federal and individuals’ insurance costs higher. education and to relieve end-of-course
government is insisting the government Higher costs, coupled with the uncertainty exam mandates, the district court has
take a position against businesses in brought on by increasingly numerous chosen to re-examine the evidence in
the regulatory system, especially about delays and questions surrounding the new the case instead of making an immediate
environmental actions. The government federal law’s implementation, will all have ruling. The ruling that results from this re-
should be a mediator and neutral judge, a negative impact on job creation and examination will impact the school finance
system going forward.

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FA M I LY

A Bootstrap Endeavor

BY MARIA LEAHEY

John Wilton, founder, board president and executive director of Hunters for Good, Inc., and his wife, Josielyn, co-founder, board treasurer and
program coordinator.

FRISCO RESIDENT John Wilton abundance of deer.” are experiencing food insecurity are at

remembers a childhood far removed from Fact number two: Sometimes, hunters a serious health risk, especially children.

the bustling city Frisco has become. He will donate deer at the processor because “Quality of food plays a huge role in the

grew up on his family’s 100 acres, which they are still working on consuming the issue of hunger because eating well can

was right next to his grandmother’s 100 venison in the freezer from last year’s hunt, be expensive,” she states. “Protein is a

acres — a big playground. Passing on or they already know one deer is more key element to maintaining a balanced

enduring lessons, such as gun safety, Mr. than their family can eat in a year. “Hunters diet.” To Mr. Wilton and his wife, Josielyn,

Wilton’s dad taught him many valuable are generous people. A big part of hunting the conclusion from these three facts was

lessons. “He taught me that hunters should is sharing the meat,” notes Mr. Wilton. stark: The potential to feed hungry Texans

only shoot what they are prepared to eat,” Hunters bear the cost of processing with donated venison is enormous.

said Mr. Wilton. “Hunted meat should not donated deer. “Texas has more deer than any other

go to waste.” Fact number three: On the other end state and we have a half-million hunters

In 2012, with few opportunities to hunt of the food provision spectrum, food in it!” exclaims Mr. Wilton. “We need to

but time to think about doing the right insecurity rates in North Texas are high. do some resource redirection to fill this

thing, Mr. Wilton discovered three facts Many people go hungry or worry about need. I believe when we make it easy

that have driven him for the past two years. going hungry on a daily basis. “Food and affordable for hunters to donate

Fact number one: Deer in large numbers insecurity means not having access at venison, the amount of meat donated

are a hindrance. Texas Parks and Wildlife all times to enough food to maintain will skyrocket!” Mr. Wilton and his wife

conduct deer surveys and issue MLDP an active, healthy life,” notes Elizabeth promptly acted on their idea and were

(Managed Land Deer Permits) to individual Liser, North Texas Food Bank director granted 501(c) 3 status in March 2013 for

hunters and game ranches in a coordinated of corporate engagement. “And it now their new non-profit: Hunters For Good,

effort to manage the herd’s size compared affects nearly one in six adults and one in Inc. (HFG).

to what the land can support. “Texas has a four children in our 13-county service area, “From there, it’s been all about learning

population of three to four million deer,” including Frisco.” as we go,” grins Mr. Wilton. It has also been

Mr. Wilton summarizes. “We have an Ms. Liser explains that people who about making due with what they have.

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“This has been a bootstrap endeavor from

the start.”

The vision of Hunters For Good, Inc.

is to develop an active venison donation

program that works with deer processors

to provide individual hunters and managed

game ranches no cost processing of

donated venison. Through donations

to HFG, the processing fees and the

donations to food pantries would come at

no cost to the hunters or the organizations

that feed those in need.

Two months after its 501(c) 3 was granted,

on May 16, HFG completed its first sizable

donation. Clear Fork Country Outfitters in

Graham donated its unclaimed venison:

425 pounds of pure protein.

“Clear Fork Country is proud to

contribute to Hunters for Good,” says

Manager Jeromy Watkins. “For years we

have given our donated venison to local

churches and charities. With the addition

of Hunters for Good, we are able to

contribute more broadly to people in need

outside of our immediate area. We look

forward to working with them for many

years to come.”

To get the venison from Graham to

recipients in South Dallas, the HFG board

— a small band of five — needed coolers

for their pickups to better transport the

meat. R.L. Gray Community Development

Outreach, Inc. stepped in and helped

to buy large coolers for the processed

venison. “These coolers were so big that

only four fit on the back of the truck,”

notes Mr. Wilton, explaining they hope

these coolers get a lot of use. After

loading the meat into coolers, the HFG

team took it to two Dallas area churches:

True Lee Missionary Baptist Church and

Cornerstone Baptist Church. From there,

the high-protein meat went immediately

into the community.

For True Lee Baptist Church, 200

pounds of venison was distributed to

100 families who were identified to be in

need. The church has a 70-year history of

serving the low-income urban community

of Fair Park and South Dallas. “This was

a great opportunity for True Lee Baptist

to introduce families in need to healthy

venison, a resource which is sorely needed

in this community,” explains HFG board

member Linda Gray, a consultant with 20

years of experience in non-profit start-ups

and non-profit management.

HFG’s donation of 225 pounds of venison

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also fed approximately 250 individuals community. As part of

at “The Kitchen,” the food ministry of its current three-year

Cornerstone Baptist Church near MLK strategic plan called

Boulevard in south Dallas. The Kitchen ReThink Hunger, the

provides eight meals a week (6,000 meals a organization keeps

month) to area homeless. When the cooks a strong focus on

received the HFG donation, they knew nutrition and on

exactly what to do with it — they have been providing healthier

receiving occasional donations of venison meals to the children,

for 10 years — and they set about making families and seniors.

it into spaghetti. “Meat is such a big part “Any opportunity

of our food budget,” says Cornerstone’s we have to help

Lead Pastor Chris L. Simmons, “Donations connect the food

of venison and any meat are very provided by generous

beneficial. We put it in dishes that stretch organizations like

it out so we can serve hundreds of people HFG with the hungry

with it.” Cornerstone Baptist Church is we serve all across

able to store and freeze large donations, North Texas is an

but the church team usually uses the meat opportunity worth

right away. The church also has transitional working for,” states

housing, a clothes closet, shower facilities Ms. Liser.

and job training programs in addition to “In our ministry for

providing meals from The Kitchen. the homeless called

For the team at HFG, their hope is to The Kitchen, we make

continue donations such as these and to donated venison into

spur other communities to do the same. dishes like spaghetti,

“This is a pilot program so it can be chili, stew or goulash,” Robert Gray helps deliver venison to True Lee Baptist Church.
replicated elsewhere,” says Mr. Wilton. says Pastor Simmons
Talks have begun with North Texas Food of Cornerstone Provided by Hunters for Good, Inc.

Bank (NTFB) to provide them with venison Baptist. He chuckles

donations. “Protein is like gold to food and continues, “And

banks,” notes Mr. Wilton. “It is on the top our cooks are good at it, adding a little of HFG donations offset the cost of

of their list and this venison will not go to that Louisiana flavor.” processing. While the weight of each deer

waste.” Mr. Wilton also laughs when he’s asked varies, a deer typically yields 50 pounds

about recipes. Hunters For Good is trying of processed venison, approximately 200

to solicit venison recipes for a cookbook, servings. An HFG contribution of $40 will

he explains, and while there are many often cover the processing of 50 pounds

recipes out there — some even include of venison. Donations also help HFG with

a marinade of Texas’ iconic soft drink Dr its wish list; topping the list are trailers

Pepper — there are not many submissions with mounted coolers and a freezer for

to the cookbook. “The hard part is getting transporting venison from the processors

people to part with their family recipes; to the food banks and churches.

they hold those pretty close to the chest,” “We are going to get there,” says Mr.

he says. Wilton of HFG’s mission to feed hungry

When talk turns to funding, Mr. Wilton Texans. “We’ve had much encouragement

gets serious for a moment. “Hunters For so far, if not the money. Our mission has

Good is definitely a bootstrap operation. much potential.”

NTFB agrees, seeing venison donation We only take on what we can afford, based Tax-deductible donations can be

as valuable. “Venison is a perfect example on donations. We need funding to do made online at DonorBridge or made

of high-quality, high-protein food that anything on any kind of scale at all.” to: Hunters For Good, Inc., PO Box 1507,

will help enrich the meals people eat and Community Foundation of Texas Frisco, TX 75034. For more information,

the lives that they lead,” comments Ms. accepted Hunters For Good into its contact Hunters For Good, Inc. at info@

Liser. “After John explained the concept DonorBridge, an online means of huntersforgood.org.

of the program, I knew it would be worth accepting donations. September 19 will be

our while to explore possible partnership “Giving Day,” a day when some companies Maria Leahey is an omnivorous Frisco-

opportunities.” and employers match donations. “Giving based freelance writer who has

The North Texas Food Bank Day would be a good day to give,” notes never developed a winning chili

passionately pursues a hunger-free Mr. Wilton. recipe.

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FEATURE BY ALLISON HARRELL

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The Frisco RoughRiders Foundation strives to enhance the community through charitable grants and programming initiatives. Provided by the Frisco

RoughRiders Foundation.

WHEN REPORTS SURFACED in July that throughout the community for providing Ms. Moore. “We want to make sure

Frisco was the leading candidate and families with a venue to enjoy great people don’t forget there is need in

likely city to host the Dallas Cowboys’ new minor league baseball in the unique our community. We do this through the

headquarters, it seemed to many to be the and innovative Dr Pepper Ballpark. different programs we offer, many times

latest sign that Frisco has morphed into Through the RoughRiders Foundation, either working with area nonprofits or

the ultimate sports town. The impending the team is also making a name for itself working through local schools.”

addition of professional football’s crown by enhancing the community through an The RoughRiders Foundation currently

jewel is great news for Frisco, not to impressive array of charitable programs, has three partners: Miracle League of

mention an already impressive array of grants and initiatives. As director of the Frisco, Frisco Family Services and the

professional sports teams who call Frisco Frisco RoughRiders Foundation, LaShawn Collin County Children’s Advocacy Center.

home. The Dallas Stars hockey team, Moore says the focus of the foundation “We reevaluate these partnerships each

FC Dallas major league soccer club and is to give back to the community. “Our year to determine if we’ll be able to work

Frisco RoughRiders, the Class AA affiliate president, Scott Sonju, is very involved with our partners again closely,” explains

of the Texas Rangers baseball club, are all in the community, and from the start, Ms. Moore. “For these three partners, we

based in Frisco. And while these popular really wanted to make sure this team often provide ticket donations or maybe

sports teams are generally best known for had a presence in the community as a suite donation if they need fundraising

outstanding performance on the field of well. We don’t want to just be known for items.” Additionally, RoughRiders players

play, it is the good they do in the field of our baseball team in the area, we also have visited the Miracle League of Frisco

charitable giving that has made a lasting want to be known for giving back to the at Harold Bacchus Community Park,

and life-changing impact on thousands community. As much as we ask everyone taking turns pitching and giving pointers

of people in North Texas and all over the to come out and support the RoughRiders to kids with special needs, while the

world. during our games, we want to go out RoughRiders mascots entertained the

As Frisco’s namesake sports franchise, and support the community. Our main crowd with dancing, skits and games

the Frisco RoughRiders are known focus is Frisco and Collin County,” says between innings. Frisco Family Services,

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The RoughRiders Foundation’s largest fundraiser each year is their ‘Riders Classic Golf Tournament. Provided by the Frisco RoughRiders Foundation.

meanwhile, was awarded a $1,000 grant 900 donation requests last year, and if $1,000 grants each year through a simple

from the RoughRiders Foundation in we can’t do something grand for people application process,” explains Ms. Moore.

2012, which was used for their Summer we do have a donation package that we “This past year, we received around

Lunch Program, providing weekday put together that consists of RoughRiders 60 applications. In the application, we

summertime meals for children who merchandise that they can use for their ask questions about the organization

receive free or reduced lunches during own fundraiser or silent auction or raffle. and what the grant would be used

the school year. In addition to the grant, I think now people in for. This year, we

the ‘Riders Foundation donated a catered the community are awarded grants to

suite that was auctioned off at the annual definitely aware we organizations like

Frisco Family Services Gala, and tickets try to do something the Collin County

and prizes for their silent auction and to help them out, so branch of the Boys

Mayor’s Golf Classic. The RoughRiders even if we can’t do and Girls’ Club,

Foundation also awarded a $1,000 grant something big, like City House and

to the Collin County Children’s Advocacy donate a suite, we will Captain Hope’s

Center in 2012, and participated as try to do something Kids.” The grant

a sponsor for their Healing Hearts else to help them program typically

Invitational, donating 400 RoughRiders out.” Another popular opens in October

cups and an Xbox 360 for their annual donation request is of each year, with

Back-to-School Fair. for appearances from the deadline for

In addition to their three major ‘Riders mascots Deuce and Daisy. “We do application the following March.

partnerships, however, Ms. Moore says usually have a fee of $100 for nonprofits or The RoughRiders Foundation also

the RoughRiders Foundation fields $200 for a corporation, which covers the awards $10,000 in annual scholarships

many requests for donated items from cost of the performer and maintenance of to five graduating high school seniors

groups throughout the community. “We the costumes.” who played baseball or softball in their

rarely turn down requests for donations A grant program is another avenue senior year of high school in Collin,

if someone reaches out and wants through which the RoughRiders Denton, Tarrant, Rockwall, Dallas,

something they can auction off or use Foundation provides support for Kaufman or Grayson Counties. “They

to raise money. We received more than community organizations. “We give five send in an application and an essay with

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recommendation letters as part of the something they may not have otherwise is in the throes of its own rebuilding year.

process,” says Ms. Moore. “We typically had the opportunity to experience.” “Hockey had a lock-out last year, so it

award the scholarships in July of each To help fund its many charitable efforts, was an unusual season, and prior to that,

year.” the RoughRiders Foundation’s largest the Stars unfortunately went through a

Another community initiative focusing fundraiser each year is their ‘Riders bankruptcy. This year we are rebuilding,

on area schools is the RoughRiders’ Frisco Classic Golf Tournament. This year, the rebranding, bringing on new staff, new

ISD Teacher of the Month program. “In June tournament was held at the Frisco coaches and new team members. So it’s

the fall, we reach out to the schools with Lakes Golf Course. “It’s a really fun event. an exciting time going forward to really

an application to see if they are interested Each year we have players who sign up to be able to rebuild our program and make

in participating,” explains Ms. Moore. play, and we had about 15 RoughRiders it bigger and greater each year.”

“We focus on FISD, and award one Frisco players participate this year,” says Ms. Initially started in 1998 by Kristin

teacher each month.” The award consists Moore. “Chuy’s donated food for the Reaugh, wife of Dallas Stars commentator

of a $500 prize that is split between the luncheon after the tournament, and NBA Daryl “Razor” Reaugh, the Dallas Stars

Frisco Education Foundation and the Coach Del Harris was our emcee. We Foundation began with an emphasis on

winning teacher’s school, as well as a gift sell hole sponsorships and receive many organizations benefiting children. Since

basket for the winning teacher from Siena donations from the community, which its inception, the Dallas Stars Foundation

Massage. “It can be a student, a parent, always helps. This year’s tournament has given more than $4 million to area

another teacher—anyone can nominate raised around $22,000.” nonprofits. Foundation Coordinator Dana

a teacher by filling out a few questions Swann says, “In the past, the Dallas Stars

about what makes them an amazing Foundation helped a random assortment
of organizations across Dallas/Fort
“ It is really great toteacher.”

In a show of support for women’s health, Worth, but this year, we are going to be
much more streamlined in our approach.
be able to exposethe RoughRiders Foundation also has

its annual “Pink in the Park” event each We really want people to know what our
main focus is this year so we can do the
kids and families toApril, where RoughRiders players and

coaches wear pink jerseys. “During those most good to help children with what
we’re focusing on.”
something they maygames we have a silent auction where

people can bid on the jerseys the players Part of the Stars Foundation’s new,
streamlined approach involves a more
not have otherwiseare wearing,” says Ms. Moore. “After the

game, the players autograph their jersey focused emphasis on three main pillars,
Ms. Dunn explains. “We’ll be focusing on
had the opportunity toand they are sent to the winners. With

that money, we make donations towards youth hockey, with a desire to get kids
involved in hockey because they are our
experience.”the Mary Kay Foundation and Women

Rock, Inc., an organization dedicated to future Dallas Stars. Our second focus is

saving lives through the early detection of For baseball fans who attend youth engagement, with organizations

breast cancer.” RoughRiders games, Ms. Moore that are engaging area youth in activities

Among the many events hosted by stresses the opportunity to support the having to do with health, wellness and

RoughRiders Foundation throughout foundation’s good work is as close as mentorship, those kinds of programs that

the year, Ms. Moore says her personal home plate. “For every weekend game— benefit youth. And our third pillar is health

favorite is Kids’ Night Out, a program that anytime between Thursday and Sunday— and education, which we’ll be tying in

provides more than 2,500 complimentary our community table is set up near the with youth engagement. We’re focusing

tickets and t-shirts to various nonprofit home plate entrance. We usually have on partnering with nonprofit agencies in

organizations in North Texas. “We offer silent auctions going or a prize wheel the area to work with them and support

at least 50 tickets to any nonprofit in where fans can pay money to spin the what they are doing in the community.”

DFW, reaching beyond our usual Collin wheel and win a prize. Many times, we’ll One new program that the Dallas Stars

County focus. We reach out to our season also have different raffles of game-used Foundation is rolling out in the coming year

ticket holders and they donate for the items. If you come near home plate, you’ll is the Fitness Stars Program, which starts

program.” Ms. Moore says the many see our RoughRiders Foundation logo, with youth education and ties in to their

recipients of Kids’ Night Out include local and people know when they are spending goal of youth engagement. “We’ve never

Big Brother/Big Sister programs, Make A money there it is going to a good cause.” done this in the past,” says Ms. Swann,

Wish Foundation, Boys and Girls Clubs, Another Frisco-based sports franchise, “But we are going to go in to elementary

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation as NHL team Dallas Stars, is focused on schools and present a program that

well as the RoughRiders’ three foundation doing good in the community through its is set up by one of our strength and

partners. “We have a lot of people who own charitable foundation. Jessica Dunn, conditioning coaches, Brad Jellis, along

come from places like Dallas, South Dallas executive director of the Dallas Stars with Bob Bassen, who is a former Dallas

and Arlington, and will say this is their first Foundation, says just as the Dallas Stars Star and our alumni association director.

baseball experience. It is really great to have been focused on rebuilding their They designed a program that we’re

be able to expose kids and families to hockey team, the Dallas Stars Foundation going to take to different elementary

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schools in the area. We will donate hockey up, whether it is a classroom or a hospital the kids’ faces light up when the players

equipment to them, and they will adopt room. “I started with the foundation as an go into room. They’ll just chat with their

this program where they’re going to teach intern, and we would have a lot of situations families and hang out with them for a little

kids how to play hockey; they’re going arise where someone would want a player bit, and it brings them something special

to teach them about living a healthy to come out for an appearance so we’d around the holidays.”

lifestyle, including what to One Dallas Stars player who

eat and what not to eat, is particularly passionate about

with the focus being giving doing good in the community

them a healthy foundation.” is center Vernon Fiddler. As one

Ms. Swann says that while of the Dallas Stars Foundation’s

all the kids who participate biggest supporters in charitable

in the program will benefit events, it is common for the

by learning the habits of a foundation staff to order extra

healthy lifestyle, some will Fiddler jerseys each season,

also benefit by picking up since he likes to give them to

an interest in hockey, and children he meets during hospital

possibly even a life-long visits and appearances. Says

love for the game. “We’re Ms. Swann, “Even outside of his

in the process of identifying involvement with the foundation

the schools that we’ll be and different organizations in

partnering with,” says Ms. the area, Vernon Fiddler wanted

Dunn. “Frisco is one of the to go above and beyond and

areas we’re focusing on, give something extra to kids. He

along with Plano, Carrollton, purchased a section of 80 seats

Dallas, and other locations. at all the home games for ‘Fidd’s

We want to be able to spread Kids,’ which allows families and

the program out among a kids who are served by local

wide variety of areas and nonprofits to attend Stars home

students.” games and have an experience

Another of the Stars they never would have otherwise

Foundation’s programs, Stick been able to have. A lot of times

With Reading, promotes it is through the YMCA or local

literacy among area kids’ shelters.”

schools. “This year, we’re Even with the many

still in the planning stages organizations that benefit from

of this program, but we’re the Dallas Stars Foundation, Ms.

going to filter Stick With Dunn says many more have the

Reading through our teacher opportunity to receive assistance

appreciation night,” says Ms. through the foundation’s grant

Swann. “There are teachers program. “One of the great

of the year for each region, The Dallas Stars players understand the good they may do by simply things is that other nonprofits
and we’ll donate tickets to showing up, whether it is a classroom or a hospital room. Provided by the have the opportunity to apply
have those teachers and their for grants above and beyond
classes out to a Stars game. Dallas Stars Foundation. the organizations that we’re

Since our big supporter of Stick With say ‘Their schedule is really busy, but we’ll supporting through our special events.

Reading is Alex Goligoski, we’ll pick a stat ask.’ Then, when we ask the player they The grant cycle ends May 1, and we’re in

for him like goals or assists and, along would say “Of course! Why didn’t you the process of picking this year’s winning

with our sponsor, Molina Healthcare, we’ll ask before?” They love doing that kind grant recipients out of close to 100

donate books to those kids’ classrooms.” of stuff and you can tell they are really applications.”

In addition, says Ms. Swann, one or more engaged. You typically don’t have to ask As with the RoughRiders Foundation,

of the winning teachers may receive a visit them twice. Hospital visits are a big thing fans of the Dallas Stars need look no

from Alex Goligoski, or the chance for we do every year. During early December, further than their home games to find

their class to meet him after a game. the players go around and visit children opportunities to support the good work

The chance to meet a professional at Children’s Medical Center, and that’s of the Dallas Stars Foundation. “At each

athlete is one that brings excitement one of their very favorite things to do. of our home games, we have a table set

to adults and kids alike, and Ms. Swann They wear their jerseys, bring treats, play up for the Stars Foundation,” says Ms.

says the Dallas Stars players understand games and just give little goodies to the Dunn. “Many times, we are raffling off

the good they may do by simply showing kids. It’s just the neatest thing to watch items there, and all the funds go back

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Kicks for Kids partners with local nonprofits to allow at-risk children the opportunity to experience a professional soccer match at FC Dallas Stadium.

Provided by the FC Dallas Foundation.

to support the work of the foundation.” tree decorated with their favorite player’s the Dallas Stars Foundation has

One fan favorite is Mystery Puck, which favorite stuff.” found fundraising success with a golf

typically runs from November through In addition to the items auctioned by tournament, although the plan for the

March. Stars players sign hundreds of the foundation to raise funds, the Dallas coming year will reflect some updates.

pucks that are then wrapped in Dallas Stars Foundation also gives away many Explains Ms. Dunn, “We’re going to be

Stars-colored paper so the autograph is game-used items to area nonprofits. doing a Top Golf tournament in October.

concealed. “People are able to buy the “This allows them to use the item for their People will have the opportunity to

wrapped-up pucks for $30 each, and they own event, fundraiser or charity auction,” play with some of the Dallas stars, and

also get a voucher for two free tickets. explains Ms. Dunn. “It may be a hockey participate on tournament teams with

They don’t know whose puck they’re stick or a jersey, along with a certificate of them.” A casino night in January is the

picking, so when they open it they get a authenticity so it will be able to bring in foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the

signed puck, but if it’s signed in gold then some dollars for that organization.” year, allowing fans the opportunity to

they get to meet that player. People love In keeping with their emphasis on youth mingle with Dallas Stars as they enjoy

it and I think many of the pucks are used education, the Dallas Stars Foundation food, drinks and auctions.

for holiday presents. Some people just sponsors two scholarships each year. As the Dallas Stars Foundation looks

really want to meet their favorite player The Bob Gainey Honorary Scholarship is ahead, Ms. Dunn says the future looks

so they’ll keep coming back and trying to awarded to a college-bound high school bright. “In the past, it’s been hard to

get that player’s signed puck. It’s really a senior athlete from the Dallas/Fort Worth say no, and we’ve been wanting to help

lot of fun.” area. A Junior Stars scholarship awards everybody. This year, we’re really focusing

Another popular fundraiser for the hockey and figure skating scholarships to on those three pillars and streamlining,

Dallas Stars Foundation involves the Dr Pepper Stars Center youth athletes to so instead of just being able to do a

auctioning of themed Christmas trees help offset the fees associated with their little and give a little here and there,

during the holiday season. “We’ll have sport. we’re doing a lot to help organizations

little three-foot-tall Christmas trees at “A lot of our programs are made through these initiatives. There’s no

the foundation table during games,” possible through corporate support and point in reinventing wheel, but if we can

explains Ms. Swann. “Fans come by the key fundraisers we will have throughout partner with organizations that are doing

table and buy raffle tickets, and they get the year,” explains Ms. Dunn. “These a really amazing job in the community,

really into it. The players and their wives allow us to raise support for grants and then helping them achieve their goals by

help decorate the trees with their favorite programs so we can give back to the partnering with them is fantastic. For this

items, so that person was able to get a community.” Like the RoughRiders, year, we have those staple, key events like

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our golf tournament and the casino night. form on our website and state their need. “Companies and individuals buy tickets

Each year we want to make those a little We’ve given to Latin America, Africa and from the FC Dallas sales department

bigger and better, and build our donor a couple of countries in Europe. Locally, and then donate those tickets to the

base and our partner base so that we’ll there are a number of organizations who foundation,” explains Ms. Reddick. “I have

be able to achieve everything we want to benefit from Gear Up, including Special a network of nonprofits focused on youth,

be able to do in the community.” Olympics Frisco.” so I send the call out and tell them how

Just a few miles up the tollway at FC Ms. Reddick says half of this year’s many tickets we have available. Sometimes

Dallas Stadium, the FC Dallas Foundation donations from Gear Up are going to an we’re able to provide transportation, as

acts as the philanthropic arm of FC organization called Lionsraw. This group well as vouchers for food and a drink and

Dallas major league soccer team, with of soccer enthusiasts travel around the t-shirts. We bring those kids to the stadium

a worldwide reach that mirrors the world to serve those less fortunate. As to have an experience they normally

worldwide appeal of its sport. Melissa FC Dallas Foundation’s global charity of wouldn’t get to have.”

Reddick, director of foundation and choice, Lionsraw is using soccer to bring Another project of the FC Dallas

community relations for FC Dallas, community development in areas like Foundation that seeks to promote healthy,

explains the global scope of FC Dallas Brazil as well as here in the U.S. active children is the BR Heart Program,

Foundation by describing soccer as the More than just being named in honor of former FC Dallas player
universal sport. “Soccer can be played about the win or the and broadcaster Bobby Rhine, who passed
anywhere. All you need is an open space. bottom line, these away in 2011 from a heart attack at the
There are kids playing soccer somewhere age of 35. “In conjunction with his widow,
right now with coffee sacks or sewing Bevan Rhine, we created this project with
their own rendition of a ball. It crosses all two parts,” says Ms. Reddick. “One part

language and socio-economic barriers, is to help nonprofits pay for training for
AED and CPR, which is very expensive
foundations demonstrateand there are kids and adults from all

walks of life who play soccer.” training. The second part, which we’re
gearing up for right now, is our BR 19 team
the commitment Frisco’sThe stated mission of FC Dallas

Foundation is to positively impact the professional teams have to that will participate in the American Heart
health and wellbeing of disadvantaged their fans, as well as their Association’s Heart Walk on September 7
youth through the sport of soccer. neighbors. at Victory Park. We invite everyone to join
Because of the universal appeal of the our team and raise funds for heart health
sport, Ms. Reddick says it can be a useful awareness. This is our second year to do
tool for charitable organizations, giving it. Last year we had 116 participants and

them immediate “in” with locals despite FC Dallas Foundation’s Field raised more than $10,000.”

language or cultural barriers. Development program is another of Through their philanthropic

“Organizations like Doctors Without their major programs that is expanding foundations, FC Dallas, the Dallas Stars

Borders or One World Futbol use a lot this year. Explains Ms. Reddick, “We’re and the Frisco RoughRiders have helped

of soccer when they go into certain building a 6,000-square-foot turf field in ensure that while Frisco may be known

countries, to get residents to come to an west Dallas, which is an area with a lot of as a city for great sports, it will also

area so they can administer medications at-risk children. It’s a 10-mile radius with a be known as a community that cares.

or give them food or do health testing.” population of 20,000 children and only one More than just being about the win

As a result, Ms. Reddick says she has had high school, which tells you there’s a lot of or the bottom line, these foundations

many international groups reach out to attrition. We are creating a safe, lit area demonstrate the commitment Frisco’s

her for assistance. “We are the first MLS to facilitate an active lifestyle.” Located professional teams have to their fans, as

team to have a formal relationship with at the corner of Hampton and Bickers well as their neighbors. Says Dallas Stars

an international organization around in front of the Lake West YMCA next to Foundation Director Jessica Dunn, “A

soccer.” Pinkston High School, the new field will be lot of our players and coaches and their

This relationship is formed around managed by Mercy Street, a faith-based families live here, and they know that any

a project called The Gear Up Project organization that impacts youth through sports team would be nothing without its

presented by Albertsons Market, in sports in the west Dallas area. “It’s a huge, fans. Our foundation is a way for our team

which FC Dallas Foundation collects $230,000 project to build this field, and it to give back to community. It’s great that

new and gently used soccer gear to will be the first for us to do on our own,” we’re able to help so many people, and

distribute to people in need locally and says Ms. Reddick. “We hope to replicate then, you never know—out of all those

globally. “Soccer balls are probably my this field again and use it as our template children we help in the area, one of them

number one ask,” says Ms. Reddick. “As in other areas that need it.” might one day be the next up and coming

kids grow up and require different sizes Local, disadvantaged youth also benefit athlete on the Dallas Stars.”

of balls to play, we encourage parents to from Kicks for Kids, a program that partners

donate the balls they outgrow, and they get with local nonprofits to allow children the Allison Harrell is a staff writer of

a coupon at the team store for donating opportunity to experience a professional Frisco STYLE Magazine, mom

to Gear Up. Organizations then fill out a soccer match at FC Dallas Stadium. of four and an aspiring blogger.

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STREETS OF FRISCO

FSM’S CHRIS FRITCHIE ASKS

Which family memory do
you wish you had on video?

“W hen I was little, I was playing in
the yard. I started to go inside, but
there was a weed eater box by the
door. I put it over my head, rang
the doorbell and when my mom
answered, I pulled it off right quick.
I wish I could have caught her
expression when she saw me.”

DIANE VILLEJOIN

“ I would have one of my first
memories, which was the 1989
NLCS. The Cubs made it and
almost made it to the World Series.
I was five and I remember my
parents having a huge party. It was
unbelievable, even though the Cubs
didn’t make it to the World Series.”

JAKE HOULE

“ My graduation at the Marine Corp
Recruiter Depot in San Diego.”

MARK MCNANUS

“The time my entire family
and me were moving to

Hawaii. We stopped in Las
Vegas at Circus Circus. I
threw a little coin onto
a bottle and won a doll,
and my sister pushed
me out of the way
to get the doll.”

MICHAEL REESE

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