IN THE KNOW WITH ZO ALONZO MOURNING CHARITIES NEWSLETTER I JULY 2008 - SEPTEMBER 2008 I NO. 10
CREATING THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH TO EXCEL ALSO FEATURING : OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER : HONEY SHINE MENTORING PROGRAM
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PAGE 1 I IN THE KNOW WITH ZO PAGE 2 I LETTER FROM OUR FOUNDER PAGE 3 I MINI-MASTERPIECES CREATED FOR ARTOPIA EXHIBIT PAGE 4 I CAMP HONEY SHINE – FOUR WEEKS OF SELF EXPRESSION PAGE 6 I ZSG PRESS CONFERENCE PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS CONTINUE TO SUPPORT AMC BE A PRO WITH ZO & D. WADE PAGE 8 I THE GROOVE JUST GOT FLASHIER IN SUMMER 2008 PAGE 12 I SUSAN TAYLOR TOOK CENTER STAGE WITH AN IMPORTANT LESSON FOR HONEY SHINE AND OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER GIRLS PAGE 13 I THE NBA HONORS ALONZO WITH THE NBA COMMUNITY ASSIST AWARD FOR JULY HONEY BUGS BECAME TINY TECHIES BUILDING ROBOTS THAT COMPETED TO WIN PAGE 15 I GOLFERS HIT THE GREENS FOR A CHANCE AT ONE MILLION BUCKS PAGE 16 I HONEY BUGS SHOPPED ‘TIL THEY DROPPED FOR 08-09 SCHOOL YEAR PAGE 17 I BOVA RISTORANTE OPENING RAISED MORE THAN $70,000 FOR ALONZO MOURNING CHARITIES PAGE 18 I MOURNING KICKS OF RESILIENCE BOOK TOUR WITH FUNDRAISER IN NEW JERSEY PAGE 19 I ALONZO AND TRACY ENCOURAGE FLORIDIANS TO GET TO THE POLLS ALONZO IS NEW SPOKESPERSON FOR THE MIAMI TRANSPLANT INSTITUTE PAGE 20 I BENEFITS OF GIVING TO CHARITY PAGE 21 I HONEY SHINE STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS HONEY SHINE MENTORING PROGRAM 2008 CORPORATE PARTNERS PAGE 22 I MEET THE NEW STAFF HONEY SHINE PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS
IN THE KNOW WITH ZO is a publication of Alonzo Mourning Charities (AM Charities) that is
Dear Friends:
designed to be an informative piece for sponsors, partners, and supporters in the community.
What a memorable Summer of 2008! Zo’s Summer Groove, the first community fundraising event I started to support children’s charities, raised more funds than ever thanks to the addition of my good friend and colleague, Dwyane Wade. Not only have we shared the best moments as Champions on the court, but now we’re also teammates in the race to help change the lives of children and families Equally important to our success were the many partners and guests who supported our event, especially returning title sponsor Miccosukee Resort & Gaming. This overall support will once more help fund the many programs and initiatives of Alonzo Mourning Charities and Wade’s World Foundation.
Readership: 20,000 STAFF: Grace M. Castro I Public Relations and Marketing Director I grace@amcharities.org Anna Fortes I Accountant I afortes@amcharities.org LaCriscia M. Fowlkes I Program Coordinator I Honey Shine Mentoring Program lfowlkes@honeyshine.org Andrea Graham I Program Manager I Honey Shine Mentoring Program andrea@honeyshine.org Lisa Joseph I Development Director I lisa@amcharities.org Nile Patrick I Community Relations Coordinator I npatrick@amcharities.org OTHER CONTRIBUTORS: Alisha Sanford, Amy Deutch, Michelle Revuelta PR, Inc., Photographers: Norma Jean Abraham, Johnny Louis Photography, Nadine Valme, Jo Winstead Photography, Mitchell Zachs Photography BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
As we enter into the New Year and continue to maneuver through this uncertain economic climate, many youth and educational programs throughout the country, especially here in South Florida, are being negatively affected with seemingly unending cutbacks. I encourage you, above all, to ensure that your family is secure, but I also ask you to consider the youth who don’t have a voice or the support of family. I ask that in this New Year you support our youth initiatives in any way you can - sponsor, donate, or offer some of your time and resources to contribute to the causes that really matter. We at Alonzo Mourning Charities will remain fully optimistic until each child has the opportunity to fully benefit from our programs. It is important that the Honey Shine Mentoring Program continue to provide the guidance and sisterhood that young girls struggling with issues such as body image and self-esteem need; and that the Overtown Youth Center keep it’s doors open to serve as an afterschool safe haven that is both educationally and recreationally enriching; and moreover, raise the capital funds needed for other communities like Miami Gardens to also benefit from a new youth enrichment center. We ask that you help us continue to impact the lives of the very youth who will one day help lead this nation. On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of Alonzo Mourning Charities, THANK YOU and Happy New Year. Warm regards,
Alonzo Mourning I Founder, Alonzo Mourning Charities I CHAIRMAN EMERITUS Tracy Wilson Mourning I Founder, Honey Shine Mentoring Program I PRESIDENT William Diggs I Miami Dade Chamber of Commerce I VICE PRESIDENT Allen Furst I Agency 21 Consulting I TREASURER MEMBERS: Linda Coll I Carnival Cruise Lines Foundation Albert Dotson, Jr. Esquire I Bilzin, Sumberg, Beane, Price & Axelrod Gene Schaefer I Bank of America
Alonzo Mourning Founder, Alonzo Mourning Charities
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MINI-MASTERPIECES CREATED FOR ARTOPIA EXHIBIT MAY 22, 2008 | The Honey Shine Mentoring Program, ArtOpiA and mentors from the New World School of the Arts teamed up to let inner creativity shine through expressive artwork for this years’ ArtOpiA exhibit. Honey Shine’s program participants from across South Florida felt like master artists when their artwork was displayed at a special exhibit hosted at the Cielo Garden & Supper Club in Coconut Grove, Florida. This year’s theme was “I am the Vision I Create.” The Honey Bugs and their mentors did not hold back in creating vibrant and meaningful art that portrayed their positive self-image. The young ladies and special invited guests had the opportunity to see each rendition during this evening. In addition, posters and t-shirts with their artwork were also on display and available for sale to raise funds for the Honey Shine Mentoring Program. The ArtOpiA program began at the New World School of the Arts where mentors work one-on-one, covering fundamental art and design concepts, computer layout programs and various other media including painting, photography and collage. Special thanks to: Mirta Fuentes, Maggy Cuesta, Rowena Luna, Rosario Martinex-Canas, the New World School of the Arts, Liza M. Santana from CREATIVAS and the owners and staff at Cielo Garden & Supper Club. PHOTO CAPTIONS: #1 - Honey Bug Artist Beatriz Rivera alongside her Mentors Cattia Antezana and Juan Camilo Rojas from the New World School of the Arts #2 - Future Fashion Designer Aryahna Abraham
CAMP HONEY SHINE - FOUR WEEKS OF SELF-EXPRESSION JUNE 06, 2008 | After many successful years, our Honey Bugs were rejuvenated over the Summer, for the 3rd year, through activities and field trips at Camp Honey Shine… LET’S GET PHYSICAL – This summer we increased the amount of physical activity and health education during camp with dance, yoga, basketball, and nutrition classes. First Care Home Services provided nutritional lessons as well as physical education classes that showed the girls exercise can be fun and good for you. In addition, Swim Kids came to camp daily and provided swimming lessons for all of the Honey Bugs this summer. Some girls learned how to swim for the first time and some were able to build on their swimming skills. Honey Bugs were given pedometers to keep up with their steps throughout their daily activities and, as an extra bonus this year, we were able
to incorporate belly dancing and Zumba classes to the line-up of fitness classes. The Honey Bugs also worked on increasing their knowledge of hair care and make-up with For the Love of You experts. CREATIVE MINDS – It’s important to be able to have self-expression and creativity in your life, and at Camp Honey Shine it came in the form of beading and creating scrapbooks that included designing a decorative cover. The girls also made tiaras, fabric purses, masks, and so much more. Journaling is an integral part to the overall program and this year, with journals donated by Michelle Klinger, the girls were able to work through exercises in their Chill and Spill journals that helped them dig deeper. Our capstone for creativity was the Annual Camp Honey Shine Talent Show which included 20 acts from
PHOTO CAPTION: #1 - (LEFT TO RIGHT) Jasmine White, Daisha Holton, Jennifer Thomas, Jasmine Thompson, Destiny Rolle, Benesha Bellamy, Ms. Elaine Johnson, Catrell McNair, Alexa Tapia; (BOTTOM LEFT TO RIGHT) Brittany Daniels, Quintrelle Davis, Diamond Span, Jamila Williams and Yolinda Rodriguez
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ZSG PRESS CONFERENCE
BE A PRO WITH ZO & D. WADE
PHOTO CAPTION: #1 - THE GROOVE JUST GOT FLASHIER as Wade announces coming on board for the Groove sitting alongside Zo and Jerry Powers, Founder of Ocean Drive Magazine
PHOTO CAPTIONS: #1 - Dwyane meets and signs autographs for more than 300 Publix Super Markets customers #2 - Alonzo takes a moment to greet a new little fan
dancing and singing to spoken word performances. It was also attended by special surprise guests recording artist Deborah Cox and Christina Milian. THE FUNDAMENTALS – Reading, financial literacy, and educational field trips rounded out the activities for camp. Each group received a book from their summer reading list and a bonus book (just for fun) to keep their minds active. The girls had financial literacy training by Citi Bank where they learned about savings, bonds, and other basic information to help them think about their financial future. Educational field trips included trips to University of Miami (UM) and Barry University for the high school Honey Bugs. They had a campus tour of UM and attended a musical session at Barry. The younger girls went to Butterfly World and on a Duck Tour of Miami Beach. Two tours of the Clear Channel Radio offices were arranged; the tours afforded the girls the opportunity to learn about the wide world of radio from South Florida on-air personality “Footy.” We’d like to thank Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart for opening up their beautiful campus to our girls once more. We are forever grateful and happy for this partnership that works to change and improve the lives of young girls. Our camp staff including Talia, Jackie, Kerenzer, Charlotte, Patty, Becca, Annie, Franceska, Renee, and Raven as well as all of our volunteers and partners were amazing this year. Their hard work and services provided throughout the four weeks of camp made this summer’s Camp Honey Shine a huge success. Special thanks to Norma Jean Abraham, Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade County, Junior League of Miami, First Care Home Services, Inc., Duck Tours of Miami, Deborah Cox, Christina Milian, Rixys Diaz, John “Footy” Kross, Greta Moncayo, Leslie Ann David, Michelle Rosen, and Kids Deli. PHOTO CAPTIONS: #1 - LaCriscia Fowlkes, Andrea Graham and volunteer Joanie Graham #2 - Zabhrya Tillman, Lachante Bentley, Atiya Huggins, and Kashia Kancey anxiously waiting to hear if they will be picked as Camper of the Week! #3 - Sister Cooke, Headmistress of Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, reminding the girls that they are welcome to Carrollton at anytime because it is their home too
PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS CONTINUE TO SUPPORT AMC MARCH 2008 | The Miami division of Publix Super Markets raised over $865,000 this year for more than 40 South Florida non-profit organizations. Alonzo Mourning Charities was selected as one of the benefiting organizations and was given a grant at a luncheon held at the Publix Super Markets Miami division warehouse and distribution facility. Alonzo Mourning Charities will use the check to support the 33 Thanksgiving program as well as the Honey Shine Mentoring Program. PHOTO CAPTIONS: #1 - Andrea Graham (center) poses with Bill Fauerbach, Vice President of Operations for Publix Super Markets and fellow representatives
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ZSG HIGHLIGHTS 8 THE GROOVE JUST GOT FLASHIER IN SUMMER 2008
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PHOTO CAPTIONS: #1 - Wade (SECOND FROM RIGHT) poses with guest at the Groove’s Kick-off Party hosted by David Christa #2 - Chris Tucker warms-up the stage with a few hot dance moves at the Heineken ZSG Comedy Show hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino #3 - America’s Best Dance Crew winners’ The JABBAWOCKEEZ keeps crowd mesmerized at the Carnival Cruise Lines ZSG All-Star Game #4 - Zo is happy to see the crowd having a great time #5 - Young girls from local programs gather to hear inspirational messages at The Michael Fux ZSG Youth Summit #6 - Tracy and Trey Mourning gather courtside at the Game #7 - Two grateful students receive a new pair of Nike shoes at the Nike ZSG Youth Basketball Clinic #8 - Bill Fauerbach, Vice President of Operations for Publix Super Markets (RIGHT) awards Publix ZSG Mentor of the Year Award to Willie Bell (LEFT) and Stanley Davis, guest presenter #9 - Wade welcomes the large crowd at the ZSG Block Party outside the AmericanAirlines Arena #10 - Tracy and Jeff Tweedy at the Sunday Night Private Party hosted by Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler #11 - Zo channels Tiger Woods and teaches Wade a thing or two on the green #12 - Queen Latifah shares her talent and sultry songs at the Publix Charities ZSG Beach Ball #13 - Zo huddles with team of kids at the Nike ZSG Youth Summit #14 - Lebron James and Wade challenge Alonzo and Damien Jones to an old School vs New School competition #15 - Alonzo shows a few young men how to properly tie a tie at The Michael Fux Foundation ZSG Youth Summit
JULY 9-13, 2008 I Alonzo “Zo” Mourning and Dwyane “Flash” Wade hosted the 12th
Publix and Publix Super Markets Charities brought the beach to the Groove by hosting the
Annual Miccosukee Zo’s Summer Groove Introducing D. Wade (ZSG) event July 9-13,
ZSG Beach Ball on July 11th at the Hotel InterContinental Miami. Guests joined Zo and D.
2008 in Miami, Florida. The five-day weekend offered something for everyone from
Wade for a memorable beach party as they grooved to a special musical performance by
youth basketball clinics, golf tournament, comedy jam, benefit dinner, youth summit, free
Queen Latifah, presented by Pepsi. Event-goers bid during a silent and live auction filled
block party, all-star basketball game, and numerous after-party and exclusive functions.
with luxury items, one-of-a-kind memorabilia, and personal experiences with popular
Proceeds benefited Alonzo Mourning Charities and Wade’s World Foundation.
celebrities.
Sponsored by Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, this nationally recognized fun-filled event
The Michael Fux Foundation was the host of the ZSG Youth Summit on July 12th at
has become a staple in the South Florida community and beyond. ZSG works to promote
the Hotel InterContinental Miami. The summit provided young adults an opportunity
community involvement and encourage event participants to enjoy an extended weekend
to discuss important issues with invited panelists from the community and prominent
of activities that benefit South Florida’s most underserved children and families.
figures from the world of sports and entertainment. Kirk Nugent opened the summit with an empowering poem to get everyone in the right mind set for the day. Mourning
Kicking off the festivities on July 9th was the Nike ZSG Youth Basketball Clinic at the
and wife Tracy Wilson Mourning alongside Wade were joined on the panel by Judge
Miramar Youth Enrichment Center. Mourning and Wade were joined by some of the
Hatchett, Rosci, Lauren London, Ed Lover, Terrance J, Julia Yarbough, Tanya Knight, Mike
leagues best, including Dorell Wright and Robert Hite, to teach more than 2,000 kids
James, Miami Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra, Sanyika Calloway Boyce, Natasha D. Mayne,
basic basketball fundamentals, team work and perseverance.
Esq., Captain Barrington Irving, Kevin Bently, Adam Kuperstein, Alex Ellis, Ephren Taylor, and Fenorris Pearson. Jonathan Sprinkles and Tamekia Flowers-Holland facilitated the
Super Bowl Champ Michael Strahan hosted one of three holes at the pristine Doral Golf
summit.
Resort & Spa in Miami for the City Furniture ZSG Golf Classic on July 10th. Golfers were given the chance to challenge Strahan, Wade and Mourning for great prizes. In addition,
Superstar Chris Tucker took center stage at the Heineken ZSG Comedy Show hosted by
golfers made their rounds alongside invited sports greats such as Julius “Dr. J” Erving,
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on the evening of July 12th. Tucker, best known
Artis Gilmore, Randy Moss, Ken Griffey Sr., Penny Hardaway and Glen Rice.
for his unforgettable roles in Friday and the Rush Hour trilogy, made a long-awaited appearance back on the comedy show stage. Joining the comedic line-up was JB
On July 11th a second Nike ZSG Youth Basketball Clinic session was held at the Overtown
Smooth, Jay Lamont, Marvin Dixon DeRay Davis, Joe Clair and Bruce Bruce. Not missing
Youth Center in Miami. Kids were joined by NBA players Udonis Haslem, Nate Robinson,
a beat was Miami’s own DJ Irie who helped provide just the right mix of tunes for the
Tim Hardaway and Mike James, as well as actor James Lesure.
evening. The comedy show definitely left its mark this year with promise for fans to return annually. Proceeds from the show also benefited The Chris Tucker Foundation.
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AM CHARITIES WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF OUR ZSG PARTNERS AND SPONSORS THAT HELPED MAKE OUR EVENT A SUCCESS!
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To get the crowd ready for the biggest game of the summer, ZSG hosted a free Block Party that
TITLE SPONSOR Miccosukee Resort & Gaming
was open to the public on the afternoon of July 13th outside the AmericanAirlines Arena. The block party came alive with the help of local radio stations such as 99 Jamz, 103.5 The Beat,
PRESENTING SPONSORS Carnival Cruise Lines City Furniture G2 from Gatorade Heineken USA Nike Ocean Drive Magazine Pepsi Bottling Group Publix Super Markets Publix Super Markets Charities Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino The Michael Fux Foundation
Y-100, 790 The Ticket and 560 WQAM. Blazing the ZSG stage were local and national talent such as Ace Hood, Llyod, Tyga, Crystal Q, Candice, the Buccaneer Band from West Jefferson H.S. in Harvey, LA. and many more. Ensuring that there was something for everyone, participating sponsors such as Best Buy Tech Village, Amerigroup, Blue Cross Blue Shield, DeVry University, NAACP and many others provided free rides, food and giveaways for the entire family. Old School met New School when Zo lead his experienced team against D. Wade’s roster of young superstars at the Carnival Cruise Lines ZSG All-Star Basketball Game at the AmericanAirlines Arena on the evening of July 13th. This high-scoring game brought many fans excitement as Alonzo was joined by favorites Tim Hardaway, Damon Jones, Sam Cassell, Damon Stoudamire, Penny Hardaway, Quentin Richardson, Larry Hughes, Eddie Jones, James Posey, Mike James, Derek Anderson and Al Harrington. Keeping up on Wade’s New School team were popular stars LeBron James, Chris Paul, Kevin Durant and Nate Robinson to name a fab few. Headlining the half-time show was Harlem’s choir IMPACT who got fans to stand up and groove at the arena. America’s Best Dance Crew Season One winners, the Jabbawockeez, entertained the crowd with a memorable show, showing off their high-energy moves. Top participating sponsors not only included Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, but also Ocean Drive
THE GROOVE JUST GOT FLASHIER
Magazine, founded by Jerry Powers, ZSG Host Committee Chair, and G2 from Gatorade, who hosted the exclusive VIP and celebrity-only G2 Lounge at host Hotel InterContinental. Overall, this was a great weekend that was only successful with the help of many. Thank you to
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everyone involved. We look forward to next year…. July 8-12th, 2009. 2008 campaign created by Ronin Advertising Group
ALL STAR SPONSORS American Airlines Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP Colgate-Palmolive Company Hotel Gansevoort South Hotel InterContinental Miami Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler Southern Wine and Spirits PLAYER SPONSORS Bank of America Best Buy DELL Kellogg’s Miami HEAT Charitable Foundation Pepperidge Farms
Pinnacle Housing Group & PHG Builders, Inc. Spirits Night Club Thomas’ HALF COURT SPONSORS Bacardi Cartoon Network Converse H.Y.P.N.O.T.I.Q. Hooters’ / LPT Management Macy’s NBA UPS Wachovia Warren Henry Automobiles GOLF SPONSORS Bank of America BlueCross & BlueSheild of Florida Deutsche Bank Doral Marriott Lexus of West Kendall Miguel & Sonnia Viyella Purple Heart Sam’s Club Ultimate Cigars & Fine Wine IN-KIND SPONSORS Ad Graphics, Inc. Aventura Limousine Service Brickell Key Tours & Transportation Dave & Buster’s
Diageo Five Star Production Florida College of Natural Health Frames Express Fuel Outdoor Lamar Transit Advertising Mad Studios Metro Signs, Inc. Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLP. Nupress of Miami Ronin Advertising Group Staples MEDIA SPONSORS 790 The Ticket 99 JAMZ African American Golfer’s Digest American Way Magazine Bievenidos Magazines Comcast Spotlight Coral Gables Gazette Coral Living Magazine Diario Las Americas ESPN Radio 760 Florida Travel + Life Magazine Fuel Outdoor Hot 105 Love 94 NBC 6 Skywritings Magazine SocialMiami.com Sun Sports TV
Today’s Parent Magazine Welcome to Miami + The Beaches WIOD WQAM Y100 ZSG HOST COMMITTEE HOST COMMITTEE CHAIR Jerry Powers THANK YOU TO OUR DEDICATED HOST MEMBERS: Norma Jean Abraham Rolando Aedo Jennifer Altman Ron Book Steven Boucher Myles Chefetz David Goldberg Gila Edrich Neil and Toni Goodman DJ Irie Rhonda Johnson Stuart Miller Ayana O’Rand Fenorris Pearson Shari Rochester Jeff Wechsler Scott Woolley Dr. Marty Zaiac
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GIFT AND AUCTION DONORS AHM Enterprises Allied Athlete Group Art to Wear Aventura Mall Bally Total Fitness Bebe Bellweather New York Bergdorf Goodman Best Buy Bijoux Dance Center Boucher Brothers Brighton Britto Gallery Buffy Bag Designs Café Martorano Canu Interiors Capretto Shoes Carol’s Daughter Casa Chameleon Catalina Hotel & Beach Club Catch a Wave Chef Raul Clearly Creative Cocowalk Consign of the Times Converse Custo Barcelona
Downtown Divas Drew Estates Edward Beriner Elements of Time En Avance Equinox Etro Fantasia Youth Spa Fine Line Furniture & Accessories Funky Fish Kids Day Inc. Gansevoort South Hotel Spa & Residences Gisnesia Design G-T Sports Highly Romantics Hipie Boutique Honey Child Hotel Gansevoort Howard White H.Y.P.N.O.T.I.Q. Intercontinental Hotel Intermix Iridesse Pearls Janies of Miami Jenna White Jennifer’s Homemade Jimmy Choo Jimmy Quiroga Designs Joley Restaurant
Josie’s Couture Kenneth Cole Louis Vuitton Lumakara Jewelry Magic City Tickets Maison D’Azur Mary Louise Designs Miami Childrens Theater Miami Heat My Royal Heinie Myra and Company Nathalie Martin Schettini Neiman Marcus Nikki Beach Nordstrom’s Paper Niche Pascale’s House of Bling Patron Phillips Frankel Play Pretty Beauty Post Blue Jean Power Fit Studios Purveyor of Fine Eyewear Q Tonic QuanStar Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour Sankyle Coulture Accessories Simons & Green
Snow Jewelers Sonesta Bayfront Hotel Steven Anton Rehage Stitch Miami Texas de Brazil The Bath Club The Miami River Inn The Mutiny Hotel The Scarlet Letter The Yoga Room @ Browns & Co. Tod’s Travel Trackers Trend Tri Mackey Catering Tuccia Di Capri Tumi Turchin Jewelry Unika Uruguay Steaks Vigi Village Decorators Wade’s World Foundation Young At Art Childrens Museum Yves Saint Laurent
NEWS 12 SUSAN TAYLOR TOOK CENTER STAGE WITH AN IMPORTANT LESSON FOR HONEY SHINE AND OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER GIRLS JULY 25, 2008 | A select group of young ladies from South Florida had the opportunity of a lifetime when Susan Taylor, former editorial director of ESSENCE magazine and active leader of numerous charitable and political organizations across the nation, took time out of her busy schedule to share words of encouragement. One hundred girls from the Honey Shine Mentoring Program and Overtown Youth Center gathered to hear Taylor speak at the Overtown Youth Center in Miami, Florida. Taylor enlightened the young girls by sharing her life lessons in hopes that they would be able to incorporate her teachings into their own lives. She reiterated the importance of being an individual and the power of being in charge of your own destiny. The girls were made to understand that every problem has a solution, and it is up to them to discover the path that results in the outcome they want to achieve. The young women, who sat motivated and eager to ask questions, listened intently as Taylor spoke. Taylor reinforced the need for mentors to help them along the way. As a mentor herself to girls across the country, Taylor encouraged each to be resourceful. Mentors can be found anywhere - a teacher, coach, minister, parents, relatives, and especially within the Honey Shine Mentoring Program family. PHOTO CAPTIONS: #1 - Honey Bugs and Overtown Youth Center girls listen attentively #2 - Honey Bugs take the time to also share their story with special guest Susan Taylor #3 - Tracy Wilson Mourning, Honey Shine Founder, and Susan Taylor
13 NEWS THE NBA HONORS ALONZO WITH THE NBA COMMUNITY ASSIST AWARD FOR JULY AUGUST 14, 2008 | Alonzo Mourning was named the recipient of the NBA Community Assist Award for July, in recognition of his outstanding efforts in the community and for his ongoing philanthropic and charitable work. This marks the second time that Mourning has been named the recipient of the NBA Community Assist Award. He last won the honor in July 2006. As July’s NBA Community Assist Award recipient, Mourning received the David Robinson Plaque, with the inscription, “Following the standard set by NBA Legend David Robinson who improved the community piece by piece.” In addition, a $5,000 donation was given by the NBA to the Alonzo Mourning Charities and earmarked for the Overtown Youth Center.
14 HONEY BUGS BECAME TINY TECHIES BUILDING ROBOTS THAT COMPETED TO WIN AUGUST 01, 2008 | The Starbot Robotics Camp offered 11 young girls from the Honey Shine Mentoring Program the chance to put their skills to the test as they built four robots to compete on the final day of camp. Honey Bugs were divided into four groups with mentors from Starbot Robotics and built the robots throughout the week of camp. Starbot, a local educational robotics institution that works with students across South Florida, led the camp and worked with the Honey Shine girls to inspire them to become future engineers and inventors. The Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart in Coconut Grove, host of Camp Honey Shine, also hosted the mechanical showdown and week of camp. During the course of camp, each girl used practical applications of math and science, learned project management skills, and were encouraged through teamwork and imagination. The Honey Bugs were encouraged to think like engineers and inventors, and assignments encouraged the girls to believe that it only takes one idea to change the world and that idea could belong to them. The girls, who had no prior knowledge of robotics, learned how to solder metals, about the relationship of the connection on circuit boards and other electronic parts, about design methodologies, physics, and Newton’s Law, as well as how robots incorporate electronics, motors, pneumatics, radio controls, different metals and more. The competition tested the robots’ ability to launch ping-pong balls into a bucket and the girls’ ability to control them in doing so. We would like to thank Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart for sponsoring our girls to experience this amazing opportunity.
The league presents the NBA Community Assist Award monthly to recognize players for their charitable efforts. The award honors the NBA player who best reflects the passion that the league and its players have for giving back to their communities.
PHOTO CAPTIONS: #1 - Asia Smith and Letty Reyes work together as they guild their Trebuchet #2 - Daniela along side her team of Honey Bugs Cornesha Love, Yolinda Rodriguez, and Letty Reyes getting ready to compete with their Robot #3 - The entire Robotic Camp group from celebrating their accomplishments from the week
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GOLFERS HIT THE GREENS FOR A CHANCE AT ONE MILLION BUCKS
HONEY BUGS SHOPPED ‘TIL THEY DROPPED FOR 08-09 SCHOOL YEAR
AUGUST 01, 2008 | The 5th Annual Zo’s Million Dollar Shootout took place at Trump National Golf Club in Westchester, New York. Alonzo Mourning alongside friends from the sports, entertainment, political and business worlds including City of Newark’s Mayor Cory Booker, Eric Snow (Cleveland Cavaliers), Rory Sparrow (former NBA player), Shawn Respert (former NBA player) and Brandon Williams (former NBA player), were present at the successful charity event which raised more than $225,000 in proceeds this year!
AUGUST 23, 2008 | The Honey Bugs kicked off the 2008-2009 school year in style! Seventy young girls from the Honey Shine Mentoring Program hit the aisles on a shopping spree at Target in late August. The girls selected to participate were chosen based on their attendance and overall growth from the previous Honey Shine programming year and this summer’s Camp Honey Shine. Each girl received a $75 gift card for Target, courtesy of the Honey Shine Mentoring Program.
Presented by Alson Capital Partners this year, Zo’s Million Dollar Shootout has been a staple golf outing along the northeast corridor for the past five years. Tons of golfers not only came out to test their swing for the chance at one million dollars but also to support Alonzo Mourning Charities’ community initiatives.
The shopping carts flew at the Target located on Bird Road in Miami, FL. The girls were served breakfast and then given a brief shopping orientation on how to shop smart for back to school savings. They were fully prepared with a shopping list of items to guide them in purchasing the necessities—the most popular of which were toiletries and clothing outfits.
Mourning, who has personal ties to New Jersey where he resides when not in Miami, welcomed City of Newark’s Mayor Cory Booker on the course this year. The two have partnered to spearhead a joint project in Newark, focusing on youth and education, and portions of the proceeds from this year’s Zo’s Shootout will go towards this endeavor. Trump National Golf Club hosts Zo’s Million Dollar Shootout each year. The golf course is among the most highly regarded in the area boasting world-class facilities and a 7,291-yard par 72 golf course designed by golf course architect Jim Fazio. Participants in the tournament not only competed for the chance to win one million dollars, but also enjoyed a complimentary gift bag with top-of-the-line golf gear, welcome breakfast reception, putting contest, round of golf, post-reception feast featuring culinary delights, awards ceremony, and a live auction with exclusive items and experiences that were up for bid. Thank you to our sponsors Alson Capital Partners, Neil Barsky and Joan Davidson, Linda and Thomas Rizk, and Vitamin Water who helped raised more than $225,000. THANK YOU TO OUR DEDICATED HOST COMMITTEE: Neil Barsky, Rahime Bell, Brian Cohen, John Cpin, Kedric Dines, Morris Reid, Linda & Thomas Rizk, Shari Rochester, Jeffrey Tweedy PHOTO CAPTIONS: #1 - Newark Mayor Cory Booker, Alonzo Mourning and Neil Barsky from Alson Capital Partners
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to all sponsors Alson Capital American Express Aviary Capital Ben Yeager Bernstein Cantor Fitzgerald Dr . Gerald and Alice Sue Appel G-III Apparel Glaceau & Vitamin Water Home Depot Joe Wilson & Rhahime Bell John Klein Lehman Brothers Lexus of Lehigh Valley Linda And Thomas Rizk Merrill Lynch Metro Signs Miccosukee Tribe Of Indians Morgan Stanley Neil Barsky & Joan Davidson Psg Executions Raymond James Stephen M. Ferretti, Inc. Susquehanna International Group UBS Vip Jets *We apologize for any omissions due to printing deadlines.
Learning the difference between name and generic brand shopping, as well as the value of scouring sales racks and using coupons, were important lessons during this Honey Shine activity. The girls were taught how to spend their money wisely and were even given calculators to double-check their math and make sure they didn’t overspend. Honey Shine volunteers paired up with the young women to help them find the best deals. All of the young shoppers, including one young Honey Bug who was able to use every single cent of her $75 gift card, came in under their allowance. PHOTO CAPTIONS: #1 - Honey Bugs Lachante Bentley and Kashia Kancey show us their pearly whites in the toothbrush isle #2 - Honey Shine gathers after a long day shopping #3 - Cornesha Love and Alexa Tapia pair up to find the best deals
17 NEWS BOVA RISTORANTE OPENING RAISED MORE THAN $70,000 FOR ALONZO MOURNING CHARITIES
NEWS 18 SEPTEMBER 09, 2008 | BOVA Ristorante owners Scott W. Rothstein and Tony and Laurie Bova, were joined by Alonzo Mourning and John “Footy” Kross, to host a “tip-off” party celebrating their new partnership, which will bring Italian dining and nightclub experiences to the next level. The Bovas recently joined forces with Rothstein to expand the restaurant group, which currently includes hot spot BOVA Ristorante and Mario’s of Boca. The celebratory event was held at the BOVA Ristorante in Boca Raton and helped raise more than $ 70,000 for Alonzo Mourning Charities. “It is wonderful to be able to celebrate a new partnership, and at the same time, raise money for a great cause – Alonzo Mourning Charities,” said Rothstein, Chairman/CEO of Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler, Attorneys at Law. “We are always looking for ways to give back to our community, and I am thrilled that my new partnership with Tony and Laurie Bova continues to complement my passion for giving back. Alonzo Mourning is a very community minded man and we love being able to support all the great work that he is currently doing in South Florida.” Highlights of the evening included a live auction featuring items such as three stunning 18 karat white gold handmade sapphire bangle bracelets from Levinson Jewelers; Dinner for four every month for an entire year at Bova Ristorante; Zo’s Summer Groove VIP package for two; a two night/ three day weekend stay in a suite at Casa Casuarina and a Southern Wine and Spirits package boasting a case of Cristal, a case of Dom Perignon and a case of Perrier-Jouet Flower. We thank Tony & Laurie Bova and Kim & Scott W. Rothstein for inviting us to be a part of their celebration. PHOTO CAPTION: #1 - Scott Rothstein and wife Kim, Alonzo, and Laurie and Tony Bova
MOURNING KICKS OFF RESILIENCE BOOK TOUR WITH FUNDRAISER IN NEW JERSEY SEPTEMBER 19, 2008 | Mourning kicked off the publication of RESILIENCE, which went on sale at the end of September, with an exciting and memorable evening at an invitationonly event in Alpine, New Jersey, hosted by Lenora & John Klein and Sheilagh & Anthony Cirillo. Guests included John Starks, Patrick Ewing, Dwyane Wade, Quentin Richardson, Nate Robinson, Craig Sager, Ed Lover, Curtis Martin, Herb Williams, and Earl Monroe. The exclusive benefit party to celebrate the debut of RESILIENCE included a VIP reception, meet-and-greet with Mourning and friends, cocktails, dinner, dancing and a live auction featuring a Hermès “Birkin” bag, Olympic basketball jerseys, and much more. Proceeds
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from this evening benefited Alonzo Mourning Charities and the Foundation for Autism Training and Education (FATE). For more information on FATE please visit www.theFATE. org. Many thanks to the Kleins, Cirillo’s, Random House, Earth Color, Geoff & Drew’s Wine Company, The Pink Elephant, Food for Thought Catering, and Cliffhanger Productions. PHOTO CAPTIONS: #1 - Alonzo & Tracy Mourning alongside Lenora, John and Cory Klein #2 - Alonzo celebrates RESILIENCE #3 - Sheilagh Cirillo helps auction off the sought after Birkin bag
19 NEWS ALONZO AND TRACY ENCOURAGE FLORIDIANS TO GET TO THE POLLS SEPTEMBER 27, 2008 | Alonzo and Tracy visited college campuses all over the State of Florida this September to encourage students to register to vote. They spoke with students at Florida International University, Florida Memorial University and the University of Central Florida, about the importance of young adults registering to vote to make their voices heard this upcoming election.
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ALONZO IS NEW SPOKESPERSON FOR THE MIAMI TRANSPLANT INSTITUTE SEPTEMBER 2008 | Alonzo, who is also the Founder of Zo’s Fund for Life, is the new spokesman for the Miami Transplant Institute at Jackson Memorial Hospital and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. There is not a better person in the community who knows firsthand that transplantation saves lives and now, in this new role, Alonzo will lend his voice and influence to build the Miami Transplant Institute into a world leader in clinical care and research.
In addition, Alonzo and basketball Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing conducted a voter registration rally in Lauderhill, Florida, on September 27th, 2008, to also encourage people to register and vote in November’s election.
As many of you know, Alonzo was diagnosed with focal glomerulosclerosis, a rare genetic kidney disease, during a routine pre-season team physical in September 2000. The diagnosis was made shortly after Alonzo played on the gold medal USA Olympic basketball team, also in 2000. After battling the disease with medications for three years, he finally underwent a successful kidney transplant in December 2003. Mourning eventually returned to professional basketball and with his teammates won the 2006 League Championship.
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Alonzo will lead the charge for state-of-the-art care for the Institutes patients and breakthrough research that could one day eliminate the need for lifelong anti-rejection drugs. He will help to create more awareness for transplantation
and help play a key role in getting more people to consider becoming an organ donor. Jackson Memorial Hospital is the only hospital in South Florida to perform every type of solid organ transplant. Started in 1979, the transplant program has grown into one of the largest and most comprehensive transplant centers anywhere in the world. Led by Dr. Tzakis, a pioneering surgeon in the field of transplantation, the Miami Transplant Institute performs more than 500 procedures every year. The surgeons perform dozens of kidney, liver, heart and pancreas transplants, as well as more than half of the world’s complex multi visceral transplants. The institute is ranked fifth in the nation among top transplant programs. For more information on Zo’s Fund for Life visit www. zosfundforlife.org PHOTO CAPTION: #1 - Mr. Marvin O’Quinn, CEO of Jackson Health System, Dean Pascal Goldschmidt, Dean of University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Alonzo Mourning, and Dr. Andrew Tzakis, Director of Miami Transplant Institute
THE BENEFITS OF GIVING TO CHARITY BY CAIT GENEREUSE | FIVE BENEFITS CHARITY PROVIDES Giving to charity benefits yourself as much or more than it benefits those to whom you give. That reason alone should be sufficient to justify starting now. If you need more convincing, read on: 1. Giving to a charity helps make our communities better places to live by helping to provide goods and services to people who might not otherwise have access to them. When we raise the standard of living for the least able among us, we raise our own standard of living in turn. 2. What motivates you more: Having stuff or feeling good? If you chose the latter, you’re not alone. Many have found over centuries of recorded history that their ultimate satisfaction came from helping those in need. 3. Those who witness our giving are reminded that we are all interdependent on one another for our care and well-being. That reminder can have a viral effect and motivate countless others to follow your example. 4. At the very least, your gifts to charity will be rewarded, in part, by the government in the form of a reduced tax liability. Business owners can especially benefit from this if they give through their businesses. 5. Some believe that what they give to the world is returned to them threefold, sevenfold, or even tenfold! Their experiences bear out their beliefs. The only way you’ll find out is to start. Any gift to a charity is better than no gift. Start at a level you’re comfortable with now. Increase if, or more likely when, you feel able and willing to. Look at what your generosity does for others, and also observe the good that it does for you.
21 HONEY SHINE STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2008-2009 | The Honey Shine Mentoring Program would like to acknowledge its incoming 2008-2009 Honey Shine Steering Committee. These great women are charged with ensuring our mission to encourage the balance of mind, body and soul of girls and women by providing nurturing experiences that enlighten their paths and empower their future.
MEMBERS Norma Jean Abraham Amy Deutch Dottie Fauerbach Mirta Fuentes Rhonda Johnson Lisa Joseph Daniela Kohl-Zapata Tracy Wilson Mourning Ayana O’Rand Carla Penn Shari Rochester Marjorie Schultz Nadine Valme Yolanda Washington Kim Wood SUB-COMMITTEE CHAIRS Workshop Chair – Nadine Valme Camp Chair – Norma Jean Abraham Lady Bug Chair – Kim Wood Expansion Chair – Carla Penn Hats Off Luncheon Chair – Yolanda Washington Hats Off Luncheon Co-chair – Rhonda Johnson
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LISA JOSEPH | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Lisa Joseph is a ten-year veteran of public and community relations as well as marketing/promotions. She has vast experience in a wide range of PR and marketing disciplines, including but not limited to consumer, event, nonprofit and sports marketing. Lisa was a part of the AMC family from 1998 – 2003 serving as the Director of PR and Event Marketing. With the opening of the Overtown Youth Center, Lisa took on the role of Development Director assuming day-to-day management of fundraising, donor cultivation, and marketing from 2003 – 2008.
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She recently rejoined the AMC in September 2008 as Development Director to expand the foundations’ strategic fundraising initiatives and development structure, as well as building alliances with local and national corporations and foundations.
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Lisa has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication from the University of Miami and a Master’s degree in Communication from Florida International University. Lisa was born in New York City and was raised in Miami.
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ANNA FORTES | ACCOUNTANT Building a career in the finance field since 1998, Anna strengths lye in internal auditing, budget analysis and ensuring non-profit compliance with local and federal grants. Not only is she committed to the mission of Alonzo Mourning Charities, but also has a special interest in volunteering her personal time for the benefit of the elderly. With attention to detail as her strong character trait she will help ensure fiscal responsibility. NILE PATRICK | COMMUNITY RELATIONS COORDINATOR Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Nile attended Morgan State University on a full basketball scholarship before transferring to Bowie State University, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism in 2005. In the summer of 2006, Nile acquired an internship position at Alonzo Mourning Charities within the Public Relations/Marketing Department. Soon thereafter, he was hired as a Development Specialist at the Overtown Youth Center assisting with grants, volunteers and event production. Now as the Community Relations Coordinator at Alonzo Mourning Charities, Nile will spearhead various community projects and partnerships, the volunteers and internship program as well as handle incoming community requests.
HONEY SHINE- 2007-2008 PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS WORKSHOPS - 158 girls were served throughout the school year - 16 workshops; 5 field trips occurred - Increased average number of girls per workshop from 54 to 82 girls - A ratio of 4 girls to everyone 1 volunteer during all activities - 2 girls graduated High School and are attending a higher education program CAMP HONEY SHINE - Increased length of program from 3 weeks to 4 weeks - Increased in the number of girls served from 75 to 85 girls - All participants improved their swimming skills - Created a Career and Education curriculum for the High School participants NEW INITIATIVES I VOLUNTEER PROGRAM This school year we have introduced our “new” volunteer program. All volunteers working with our Honey Bugs must attend a volunteer orientation to be acquainted with all rules and regulations of Honey Shine. COMMITTEES We are pleased to announce a new sub-committee for Honey Shine- the “Expansion” committee. This year we will be working diligently to develop the plan to implement chapters of Honey Shine throughout Florida and the country.
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