June 7th CCN- Topic: The Donor Perspective

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"The Donor Perspective "

A panel of three influential and generous donors will discuss why they do or don't give to certain organizations and what personal criteria motivates them to give.

Kasey Hollon, Jack Pratt

and Bill Sladek

June 7, 2017

7:30-9:30 a.m.

The Catholic Foundation

Kasey Paschal Hollon,

graduated from Ursuline Academy and SMU. She is the President of PASCO, a family owned foodservice equipment company. She, along with her husband, Bill, are the proud parents of 3 grown children and 3 granddaughters. They have been involved with both St. Mark's and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Churches in Plano. Kasey currently serves on the Board of the Diocesan Education Endowment Trust and the Board of The Community of Caring Hearts. Through the years she has served in numerous leadership roles, including The Catholic Foundation, St. Mark's School, Bishop Lynch, Marywood Maternity and Adoption Services and the Pines Catholic Camp. As a former educator with the Richardson ISD, she is passionate about children and education. Her grandchildren are the love of her life, and she is proud that they are continuing in the family tradition of receiving a quality Catholic education.

Jack E. Pratt, Sr. is the founder and retired chairman and chief executive officer of Hollywood Casino Corporation and also served as chairman and chief executive officer of its subsidiary, Pratt Hotel Corporation. Pratt is a former member of the Advisory Board of Merrill Lynch Private Bank, New York; a member of the Finance Committee of Diocese of Dallas; a member of the Investment Committee of the Diocese of Dallas; a member of the Bishop's 125 Million Dollar Capital Campaign for advanced gift; and the "Innovation of Medicine" Leadership Council University Southwestern Medical. He is the founder and director of The Aileen and Jack Pratt Foundation. Jack lives in Dallas with his wife, Aileen and 2 children. He also has 2 grown children, 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Bill Sladek is a commercial real estate attorney and a partner at Condon Tobin Sladek Thornton PLLC in Dallas. Bill, a Jesuit Prep grad, earned his finance degree at the University of Notre Dame before attending the University of Texas School of Law. He and his wife Mary have 4 children and have been very active in St. Monica Catholic Church & School, Jesuit, Ursuline, Cristo Rey, Heroic Media, the Catholic Pro-Life Committee, St. Vincent DePaul, The Bridge and Ronald McDonald House to name a few. Bill currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Catholic Pro-Life Committee and the Board of Management of the Town North YMCA and has also served in numerous leadership roles. Bill & Mary are passionately pro-life and strong supporters of Catholic education.

About Catholic Community Network

The Catholic Foundation presents a quarterly educational and networking opportunity for benefactors and the ministry leadership in the Dallas diocesan community. Dialogue with others who share your passion to meet the ever-changing needs of our Catholic faith community. Invite your co-workers to come participate in this communication resource the first Wednesday of each season.

Future Meeting Dates and Location:

Fall- September 6, 2017 (at Catholic Foundation office)

Winter-December 6, 2017 (at Catholic Foundation office)