OUR 7TH ANNUAL GROWN UP PLAY DATE





SPONSORSHIP
This would not be possible without our GUPD 2024 Planning Committee:
Amy Seibel
Bethany Wilson
Betsy Hartschuh
Candace Larlham
Dana Day
Katie Smith
Kelsey Artzner
Kristin Durian
Lauren Karamas
Lauren Pal
Lisa Little
Nicole Kilway
ACM Sta Event Committee:
Joy Edwards, Event Coordinator
Tessa Tegel, Operations Manager
Traci Buckner, Executive Director
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
Welcome High Rollers!
High Roller Queen of Hearts Drawing at Caesars Palace
Welcome All Guests!
6:00 - 10:00 PM Premier Auction
6:00 - 11:45 PM Wedding Chapel Photo Booth
The Vault
Spin the Wheel
Silent Disco
7:00 - 11:00 PM Queen of Hearts (MGM Grand)
8:00 PM
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Everyone make your way to Caesars Palace for:
Special Performance: Martell School of Dance
Special Guest: A Special Wish Foundation
- Eileen Lane, Executive Director
Raise the Paddle Fundraising
8:30 - 11:00 PM Casino Tables
8:30 - 11:30 PM
Special Performance: Nate the Great (throughout the museum)
9:00 - 11:45 PM Special Performance: Elvis (throughout the Museum)
10:45 PM Swenson's Late Night Auction at Caesars Palace
11:15 PM
Queen of Hearts Drawing at Caesars Palace
11:30 PM Ra e Drawing at Caesars Palace
11:30 PM Bars - LAST CALL
Our auction is online. Please sign up using this QR code:
Check your settings!
Dance the night away, without worrying about being outbid for your coveted auction items!
Set up PROXY BIDs instead of exact bids, and let the system do the bidding for you!
The auction platform will bid for you incrementally, up to your maximum proxy bid amount, as additional bids are entered on your item(s).
After the auction closes, visit the Auction area beginning at 10:30 and display your paid invoice to a member of our Auction Team to retrieve auction winnings.
Don’t miss this opportunity to win Premium Vacations, Signature Akron-Only Experiences, and coveted items, all while supporting the Akron Children’s Museum!
Adare, Ireland:
Birchwood Luxury Estate
7 Nights, Up to 12 Guests
Retails Value: $24,000
Opening Bid: $13,000
St. Andrews, Scotland:
The Residence Luxury Flat in The Hamilton Grand 3 Nights, 4 Guests
Retails Value: $13,000
Opening Bid: $9,000
Castillo del Mar:
7 Nights, Up to 12 Guests
Retail Value: $18,000
Opening Bid: $11,000
Goodyear
Exclusive Experience Only Available by Invitation of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Retail Value: Priceless!
Opening Bid: $1,000
4-Course
Dinner for 6 by Chef Tig of SLICE Catering
Retail Value: $900
Opening Bid: $300
Retails Value: $1,500
Opening Bid: $600
Use at the Bars, Casino Tables, Bourbon Tasting, Queen of Hearts Game and Spin the Wheel
5 for $30 / 10 for $50
– 1 Vegas Coin = $10 CASINO CASH (To be used at the casino tables)
• $100 in CASINO CASH = 1 Ra e Ticket
– 1 Vegas Coin = A Single Alcoholic Drink
– 2 Vegas Coins = A Double Alcoholic Drink
– 2 Vegas Coins = A Bourbon Sample
– 1 Vegas Coin = Queen of Hearts
– 1 Vegas Coin = Spin the Wheel
– Buy an entry in the MGM Grand for 1 Vegas Coin
– Listen for the announcement by our Emcee when the drawing will start
– When your name is called, come to the board and choose a number and our volunteers will pull the card to reveal the face.
– If it is NOT a Queen of Hearts, you did not win and we will draw another name
– If you DO pick the Queen of Hearts YOU WIN and the game is over
– Stop by for a high end glass of Bourbon for 2 Vegas Coins
– Je erson’s Ocean, Four Roses Single Barrel, Woodford Reserve, Basil Hayden
– Take a break from the tables. Test your luck and Spin the Wheel for 1 Vegas Coin.
STOP and SCAN for a PHOTO OP
Your photos will be added to the GUPD Vegas, Baby! photo album! You can post and share with your friends and family on how much fun you are having at GUPD!
Can you find our hidden gem? Don’t let your eyes deceive you, that bank isn’t an ordinary bank. The Vault is our very own Speakeasy.
Gallyboys, Onion Rings, and Salad Boys OH MY!! At 10:45pm Swenons delicious party packs will be auctioned o to the highest bidder!
The Museum has a talented group of young bakers who have graciously donated their time and e ort to prepare delicious treats for you tonight! Please visit the Bravo Bakers table located in the MGM Grand and enjoy some tasty treats!
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Thank You for Coming Tonight!
Thank you for your generosity and support of the Akron Children’s Museum with beautiful floral arrangements!
Lepley and Co.
Savoir Faire
Pink Petals Florist
House of Plants Florist LLC
Barlett-Cook Flower Shoppe
Countryside Florist
Silvercreek Farm Florist
Tipsy Designs
Thank you to our sponsors in helping make our event a success:
County Executive Ilene Shapiro’s Department of Job and Family Services
Auxin Group Wealth Management
JLP Development
The William C. Meier Foundation
Cavanaugh Building Corporation
Betsy and Ryan Hartschuh
National Design Mart
Thomarios
Dale and Joanne Widmer Family Foundation
Finit
Witschey, Witschey, and Firestine Co., LPA
Pinnacle Advisors
Akron Community Action
Slater & Zurz LLP
Crafty Steere
Rescue Painting
Obral, Silk & Pal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers, Akron
Dusty and Katie Smith
Jonathan Hartschuh
Akron Municipal Court
Nick and Amy Hill
Darien Terrell & Kaitlin Rogerson
Byron & Alison Calhoun
Akron Community Foundation
Angelique Rogers
Western Reserve Hospital
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Presented by Our
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Ryan & Betsy Hartschuh
Ryan & Betsy Hartschuh
Jonathan Hartschuh & Jen Dy
Jonathan Hartschuh & Jen Dy
Tobin & Traci Buckner
Tobin & Traci Buckner
Ben & Tessa Tegel
Ben & Tessa Tegel
Dan & Candace Larlham
Dan & Candace Larlham
Will Torres
Will Torres
Shivonna Alexander
Shivonna Alexander
Dewayne & Joy Edwards
Dewayne & Joy Edwards
Alexander & Lauren Pal
Alexander & Lauren Pal
Dusty & Katie Smith
Dusty & Katie Smith
Amy Hill & Jessica Dollyhigh
Amy Hill & Jessica Dollyhigh
Darien Terrell & Kaitlin Rogerson
Darien Terrell & Kaitlin Rogerson
Byron & Alison Calhoun
Byron & Alison Calhoun
Brian & Nicole Kilway
Brian & Nicole Kilway
Paxton & Sarah Augustine
Paxton & Sarah Augustine
Derek & Kessleen Lann
Derek & Kessleen Lann
John & Lauren Karamas
Paul & Amber Barkoukis
John & Lauren Karamas
Paul & Amber Barkoukis
Teejay & Stephanie Bencin
Jonah & Bethany Wilson
Teejay & Stephanie Bencin
Jonah & Bethany Wilson
Joe & Nathan Matuszewski
Jim & Theresa Borrieci
Joe & Nathan Matuszewski
Jim & Theresa Borrieci
Chad & Kristin Durian
Chad & Kristin Durian
Andy & Emily Little
Andy & Emily Little
Anthony & Dana Day
Anthony & Dana Day
Mike & Lisa Little
Mike & Lisa Little
Wayne & Eustacia Hatcher
Wayne & Eustacia Hatcher
Harry & Amy Seibel
Harry & Amy Seibel
Bill & Angela Lowery
Bill & Angela Lowery
Jerry Myers & Kendra Philon
Jerry Myers & Kendra Philon
Louis & Susan Burnoski
Louis & Susan Burnoski
Danny Pho
Danny Pho
Dana Ritchey
Dana Ritchey
Phil Martucci & Christine Yuhasz
Phil Martucci & Christine Yuhasz
Luke & Lisa Johnston
Luke & Lisa Johnston
Nathan & Angelique Rogers
Nathan & Angelique Rogers
Brian Steere
Brian Steere
Brian & Nicole Kilway
Mike & Heather Piazza
Brian & Nicole Kilway
Mike & Heather Piazza
Curtis & Carolyn Arny
Curtis & Carolyn Arny
Deron & Allyson Boyd
Deron & Allyson Boyd
Sonny & Stacy Bare
Sonny & Stacy Bare
Patrick & Elizabeth Starkey
Patrick & Elizabeth Starkey