2016 Gala Evening Program Journal by Monmouth Conservation Foundation

PROGRAM v MAY 20, 2016 Wee Burn Country Club, 410 Hollow Tree Ridge Road, Darien CT

Charles and Elizabeth Burns The Heart and Soul of the Carver Foundation of Norwalk With deep respect and affection, Barbara and Bill Cox

Evening Program 6:00 PM Cocktails/Silent Auction/Wine Pull Entertainment by the Mike Camacho Trio

6:30 PM Welcome Master of Ceremonies, Craig Glover Gala Co-Chairs, Wendy Baskin and Leah Glover Special Guests

7:30 PM Dinner Silent Auction Closes Invocation: Rev Albert Ray Dancy

7:45 PM Child of America Award Diana Napier, President, Board of Directors Charles Burns, Honoree Novelette Peterkin, Executive Director Carver Alumnae and Carver Student

8:15 PM Paddle Raise for Summer Camp Eric Hummel, Auctioneer

8:35 PM Live Auction

8:55 PM Closing Remarks

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Child of America Award Each year, Carver honors leaders in the fight for educational opportunity and a just society with its Child of America award. We used this occasion to honor Dick Whitcomb with an exceptional Lifetime Achievement Award in May 2013. All honorees are exceptional role models for our youth, who through their thought, word and deeds inspire us all.

Charles Burns, the 2016 Child of America Honoree Charles Burns is President Emeritus of the Board of Directors of the Carver Foundation of Norwalk. His commitment to the Carver mission began in 1975. He served as an esteemed President of the Board of Directors on two occasions. His outstanding community service through the years is devoted to helping our community’s young people. Charles and Barbra Cox initiated and implemented Carver’s first Child of America Award Dinner and Fundraiser fifteen years ago. Charles and his wife Elizabeth chaired the 8th Child of America Gala. Charles Burns grew up in North Carolina and graduated from high school at 16 years of age. He attended North Carolina A&T State University during which time he joined Alpha Phi Omega, a national service fraternity. Thus, began his life of service to his community. He earned his B.S. Degree in Biological Science with honors from A&T and completed postgraduate studies in chemistry at the University of Bridgeport. After graduating from A&T, he served in the US Army for two years specializing in research and development while stationed at Edgewood Arsenal in Maryland. He retired from Clairol, Inc. after thirty years having held several positions beginning as a chemist and then specializing in, and managing the company’s quality control initiatives. Charles is an active member of Grace Baptist Church in Norwalk, where he participates in the Men’s Ministry, holds a leadership position in the Rising Stars Ministry and is a Trustee, having served on the Trustee Board for over twenty years. Charles is also a member of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (Boule). Charles served on the Board of Directors of Family and Children Services of Norwalk and then Stamford. Additionally, he served on the Boards of NEON and the United Way of New Canaan. By way of example, through the Boule he assists with raising funds and granting scholarships and is hands on with mentoring high school boys in Stamford. Through the Rising Stars Ministry, along with his wife, he leads a young robotics team that competes in the annual Lego® challenge. He also organizes activities throughout the year for his Church’s youth. Charles met his wife Elizabeth while at A&T. They have two children, Cassandra and Corey, and two grandsons, Connor (University of Miami) and Jordan (Saxe Middle School). Charles is a passionate golfer when the Carver community is not making a claim on his time and leadership! 6

Craig Glover, Gala 2016 Master of Ceremonies Craig Glover, a member of the Carver Board of Directors, is the Chief Executive Officer of Norwalk Community Health Center. Mr. Glover previously served as president and chief executive officer of a Midwestern community health center from 2011 through 2013 and vice president of a St. Louis-based community health center from 2004 until 2011. His other professional experiences include various leadership positions in information technology. Mr. Glover holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in business administration from Fontbonne University. He is currently pursuing a doctorate of philosophy in organizational leadership at Indiana Wesleyan University. Mr. Glover is board certified in healthcare management as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). He is also a member of the College of Medical Practice Executives and a certified medical practice executive (CMPE). Mr. Glover is active in the Norwalk community such as serving on the advisory committee of Norwalk ACTS. He is also a board trustee of Fontbonne University in St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Glover and his wife Leah (our 2016 Gala Co-Chair and also a member of the Carver Board of Directors) enjoy spending time with their daughter Olivia, boating, and traveling.

Past Child of America Honorees Past Child of America honorees were Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Roger Wilkins, in 2002, the first year of the award; Helene Gayle, MD, President and CEO of CARE USA; James Comer, MD, the Maurice Folk Professor of Child Psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine’s Child Study Center; Geoffrey Canada, CEO of Harlem Children’s Zone; Cynthia Thompson, National Chair of the Girl Scouts of America; Cornell Leverette Moore, Esq., Grand Sire Archon-Elect, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity; the Reverend Dr. James Alexander Forbes, Jr., Senior Minister Emeritus of Riverside Church, NYC; Richard Fuller, the past Executive Director of the Carver Center (1978-2004); Debo P. Adegbile, director of litigation for the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. For the 10th annual awards ceremony, we honored Elizabeth “Betty” Molina Morgan, Ph.D., Executive Director of GradNation, an initiative of the America’s Promise Alliance. Founded in 1997, the America’s Promise Alliance, chaired by Mrs. Alma Powell, named the City of Norwalk among the “100 Best Communities for Young People” in 2010, 2011 and 2012. Its founding chairman is General Colin Powell. Dr. Morgan was the former superintendent of Washington County Schools in Maryland and the 2010 American Association of School Administrators” National Superintendent of the Year. In 2012, we honored Alberto M. Carvalho, Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. In 2013, we honored Richard Whitcomb with Carver’s Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2014, we honored Morris “Mo” Pleasure, American composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and touring musician, with the Child of America award at his performance at Carnegie Hall for his work with Carver’s Youth Voice initiatives. Last year, we honored Dr. Marlen Bodden, a celebrated lawyer at the Legal Aid Society and acclaimed author.

May 20, 2016 Ms. Novelette Peterkin Carver Foundation off Norwalk 7 Academy Street Norwalk, CT 06850 Dear Novelette, Board Members and Friends of the Carverr Center: Thank you for for your kind invitation to the annual Carver Center Gala. Regrettably, I am unable to join you this evening as you celebrate your collective efforts to inspire Norwalk's students. I am chaperoning my teenage son's trip that will take me ffrrom Norwalk to Springfieeld, Massachusetts and back in one day. Those of you with expe p rience in that minefield will understand, "if they are still asking us to be around, we will go". He was asking, so I went. The Carver is a special organization and one off most impaactful non-proffits in our community. I am always proud to work with you on a num mber off imporrtant initiativees because they make a difference ffo or families all over Norwalk. You are changing livees and creating bright ffut utures. Thank you ffor or all of your hard wor o k! Once again, please accept my appreciation for for the invitation. o I look ffor orward to seein ng you all soon. Sincerely,

Bob Dufff Senate Majority Leader P.S. Let me repeat what Dick Whitcomb will say a ffeew tim mes tonight, "open your wallets again and give more."

Our boundlesss thanks to ev e eryone wh h donated ho d d to t this hi evenin ing’’s priceless i l s Auction, u Silentt Auction, and Wine Pull an nd to We ee Bu urn Country Club C for your excellent team m treating ourr quests to su uch h an unfforrgettable tt bl ex perience. i W We e alsso thank our Guests, Gala a Committee e, Auctioneer u , Bo oard of Direc ctors, Staff an nd Vo o olunteers for your commiitment to this ev vening ening’s success and to th he success off Caarver’s childrren and youth h.

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15th Annual Gala Co-Chairs Wendy Winnick-Baskin and Leah Glover, thank the Gala Committee Members for their commitment to the Carver mission and for making this evening one to remember! Mike Barbis Rich Baskin Alexandra and Richard Baudouin Joan and John de Regt Ann and Bob Eydt Marilyn Altman Fider and John Fider Sarah French and Jim Fitzpatrick Michelle and Pierre Gagnon Craig Glover Chris Penberthy Pam Rapp and Ken Ritt Margaret and Patrick Steele Barbara and Richard Whitcomb

We gratefully support Carver and join with all those who care for the success of Norwalk's children. Barbara and Dick Whitcomb Andrea and Jon 12

Mr. Charles Burns, our Child of America Honoree

We so appreciate you! Congratulations! The Carver Youth Council on behalf of all Carver youth 14

GE Capital is proud to support the Car C ver Foundation in its mission to help children reach h their greatest potential byy pr p oviding g educational, social an nd recreational p programs g in a positive, safe and d fun environm ment .

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Pictured: St. Luke’s students create and have fun at the annual Carver Holiday Party.

Above & Beyond “It is simply service that measures success.” George Washington Carver What a joy to celebrate the Carver Center and its mission of creating lifetime achievers, St. Luke’s salutes everyone at Carver for going above and beyond. info@stlukesct.org | 203.801.4833 | www.stlukesct.org St. Luke’s is a secular, college-preparatory day school for grades 5-12. 27

BUILDING LIFETIME ACHIEVERS ACROSS NORWALK

AFTERSCHOOL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – Middle School Students Nathan Hale Middle School – BARK Afterschool Program Ponus Ridge Middle School – PRIDE Afterschool Program Roton Middle School – STRIVE Afterschool Program West Rocks Middle School – REACH Afterschool Program Side by Side Charter School – RISE Afterschool Program Carver Community Center – Junior Youth Development Program

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – High School Students Carver Community Center – Senior Youth Development Program Brien McMahon High School – Brien McMahon Youth Development Program Norwalk High School – Norwalk High Youth Development Program

CARVER AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM – Elementary Students Carver Community Center Carver Afterschool Program for Education and Recreation (CASPER)

SUMMER Carver Community Center – Summer Enrichment Program for 5-13 year old students Columbus Elementary School – Summer Enrichment Program for 5-13 year old students Brien McMahon High School – Brien McMahon Summer Success Academy for transitioning 8th graders Norwalk High School – Norwalk High Summer Success Academy for transitioning 8th graders Roton Middle School – Roton Summer Success Academy or transitioning 8th graders

COMMUNITY Carver Community Center – Basketball Leagues, Mo’s Summer Run, ECHO League, Community Halloween Party, Thanksgiving Food Drive, Community Holiday Party, Step Dance Talent Showcase, Mother’s and Other’s Celebration, Career Fair, Carver Day and Testimonial Dinner

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would like to congratulate the students and professional staff at the Carver Foundation for having another successful year. Keep up the good work! 30

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It is a privilege to participate in the life of Carver and witness so many astonishing acts of courage, generosity and hope. The Gala celebrates the achievement of your youth and the promise and inspiring example of the Carver Community.

Congratulations to all! Rich and Wendy Baskin

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Thank you to the Carver Foundation for believing in so many kids and helping them learn, grow and prosper. Patriot Bank is proud to be part of tonight’s gala. The work the Carver Center does with children in the Norwalk community is inspiring. Children are the future and we all have a role to play in ensuring they reach their potential, every day and in every way. Patriot Bank is committed to providing unique and creative financial solutions to help individuals, local businesses and nonprofits grow and connect – so we can all reach our potential! Stop by and say hello – the coffee is on us! Patriot Bank, Norwalk 16 River Street

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FOR HELPING TO MAKE OUR 15TH ANNUAL CHILD OF AMERICA GALA PERFECT THANK YOU! 39

Carver consistently earns a Gold-level Exchange Seal from

GuideStar. The Gold Seal is shared by less than 5 percent of the

nation’s 1.8 million charitable organizations. Carver is also the only Norwalk community based charity to earn a 4-star rating from Charity

Navigator, the largest and most prestigious independent evaluator of nonprofits in the United States. This award recognizes sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.

Here is an excerpt from the Charity Navigator award letter dated

February 1, 2016: “We are proud to announce The Carver Foundation of Norwalk has earned a 4-star rating. …Receiving four out of a

possible four stars indicates that your organization adheres to good governance and other best practices that minimize the chance of unethical activities and consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way. …The Carver Foundation of Norwalk outperforms most other charities in America. This exceptional designation from Charity Navigator differentiates The Carver Foundation of Norwalk from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust.”

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