Aspire! 2022 Event Program

OF NORTHEAST OHIO Supporting Summit County

2022

Saturday, May 21, 2022

Order of Events Doors Open and Registration Raffle Ticket Purchases, Silent Auction

Dessert Dash Use our new online donation system to pool funds as a table. Instructions in your event booklet and on your table. Ready…Set…DASH!

Welcome and Invocation Pastor Mayceo Smith, Jr. City of Joy Life Enrichment Center

Live Auction Bob Hale, Benefit Auction Services, LLC

Overview of Opening Track Kim Shemo

Mission Moment and Raise The Paddle Bob Hale, Benefit Auction Services, LLC

Opening Track Performance

Closing Remarks

Dinner and Club Update Shaquira Johnson CRO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio Jeff Scott CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio Colette Taylor Regional Director, Akron Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio Youth of the Year Hear an update from our 2021 Youth of the Year and have the chance to meet our 2022 Youth of the Year.

Tonight ’s Activities Silent Auction

All silent auction bidding will be conducted using your cellular phone. Upon arrival, please register your phone with our event team at check-in and you will receive a text message welcoming you to the event. The silent auction will close at 9:00 p.m.

Smartphone Bidding Instructions

Once you receive a text message from OneCause/BidPal, click on the link in the text message and it will take you to your personal bidding page. Click on an item and place your bid right there. Each item is listed and specifies the minimum bid and Buy It Now price. Please read any and all instructions carefully.

Blue Doors

Try your luck and see if you get the lucky key that unlocks the one of the Blue Doors and a fabulous prize! Each key is $25 and each door has 40 keys…. that’s 160 chances to win! Doors will be opened live at the event as the keys sell out!

Dessert Dash

Take a peek at the Dessert Dash Table to choose which delicious treat your table would like to enjoy tonight. The highest bidding table will receive a delicious dessert prepared tableside. Remaining desserts will be selected by tables in descending order by amount donated.

Live Auction

To bid during the live auction, please raise your program, which has your bidder number on the back, to indicate your intent to bid. An event volunteer will approach all live auction winners to log donation amounts. To expedite checkout, be sure to register your credit card through OneCause/ BidPal at the beginning of the evening.

Mission Possible

Mission Possible will follow our Mission Moment.

This is your opportunity to truly demonstrate your commitment to Club members and Club programming. There will be an option for cell phone bidding if you prefer not to participate in the live segment. Event staff will confirm all donation amounts at checkout. To expedite checkout, be sure to register your credit card through OneCause/BidPal at the beginning of the evening.

TO EXPEDITE CHECKOUT, REGISTER YOUR CREDIT CARD through the donation site at the beginning of the evening.

Thank You Sponsors & Patrons Power Hour

Good Character

SMART Moves Akron Children’s Hospital Baird Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC Scott and Linda Earhart Fifth Third Bank Summa Health Med Staff Synthomer Foundation Westfield

Career Launch Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority Paula Christ Huntington Bank J.W. Didado Electric PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Roger and Sally Read Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro’s Department of Job and Family Services The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company The University of Akron Wells Fargo

Blue Door Drawing will take place live at the event!

Try your luck and see if you get the lucky key that unlocks one of the Blue Doors and a fabulous prize!

Each door has 40 keys….that’s 160 chances to win!

Doors will be opened live at the event as the keys sell out!

Scan the QR code below to purchase your key.

Once you complete your purchase, show your purchase receipt to one of our volunteers to claim your key. *Must be present at event to win*

$25 per key

one.bidpal.net/aspire/browse/all

About the Boys & Girls Clubs Our Mission

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio, our mission is to inspire and enable young people who need us most to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens.

Our Story

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio was formed in July 2019 by the merger of Clubs in Cleveland, the Western Reserve (Greater Akron), Lorain County and Erie County. The merger, one of the largest of its type in the nation, positioned BGCNEO to serve more kids in more places.

Boys & Girls Clubs provide safe, fun places for kids ages 6-18 to go after school. The Clubs focus on academic achievement, healthy lifestyles and character development. The Clubs’ youth development professionals provide programming that includes arts, athletics and homework help.

About the Boys & Girls Clubs Academic Success

Our Academic Success programs integrate school learning with enjoyable activities and foster a culture of high expectations and achievement. Our core Academic Success programs improve literacy, enforce homework completion, expand access to technology, engage youths in the arts and prepare teens for college and careers.

Key Programs: • Ready Readers Plus • Power Hours • Diplomas to Degrees • Career Launch • Be Great: Graduate • Money Matters • STEMtastic • Summer Brain Gain • Arts Activities and Instruction

Healthy Lifestyles

Our Healthy Lifestyles programs nurture members’ overall wellbeing by promoting healthy habits and reducing risky ones. Kids set personal goals, improve social skills and develop healthy techniques for managing stress, eating healthy and staying fit.

Key Programs: • Triple Play • National Fitness Competition • SMART Girls • Passport to Manhood • UPS Road Code

Character and Citizenship

Our Character and Citizenship programs encourage service to the Club and community, promote respect for self and others and build leadership skills. Youths following this path are less likely to fail, get suspended, drop out of school or get involved with the police – and are more likely to continue their education beyond high school.

Key Programs: • Keystone Club • Torch Club • Youth of the Year • SMART Leaders Members of Boys & Girls Clubs are more likely to report the following positive outcomes: Academic Success • 77% on track for graduation.

• 53% more likely to attend college.

Good Character and Citizenship • 53% more likely to volunteer.

• 82% more likely to expect to have a great future.

• Decreased levels of shyness.

• Decreased levels of aggression.

Healthy Lifestyles • 97% more likely to abstain from alcohol.

• 89% more likely to abstain from smoking.

• Increased levels of future connectedness.

• Decreased numbers of negative peers as friends.

A study conducted by the University of Michigan found that every dollar invested in Boys & Girls Clubs returns $9.60 in current and future earnings.

Event Makers Bob Hale: Auctioneer Throughout my career I’ve been fortunate to work with incredible organizations, both large and small, as well as dedicated, compassionate people like yourself. I’m extremely proud to be part of tonight’s event and so happy you could join us. Have a wonderful time and enjoy!

Rock the House Entertainment Rock The House was founded in 1999 as a small, home-based business. Over the years, the company has rapidly grown and developed into a full entertainment and audiovisual company. Producing and entertaining at more than 1,500 events per year, RTH knows what it takes to make our clients’ events truly unique.

There is always something to celebrate and our goal is to make your celebration memorable. Each member of the Rock The House team contributes his/her unique talents and personality to make up a diverse, energetic, and dynamic group. We are thrilled to be celebrating with the Boys & Girls Clubs and are looking forward to rocking with you!

Live Auction Items #1 / A Dream Come True: Goodyear Blimp for Two

Have you ever looked up in the sky and, seen the Goodyear Blimp and thought to yourself “What would it be like to have a chance to fly in the Blimp?” A smooth, quiet, slow ride that offers an unmatched view of the Akron scenic landscape, a wondrous dream come true. This is truly a priceless opportunity, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has made your wish a reality with this amazing auction item. Due to the airship’s schedule, dates for passenger flights are variable. As dates become available, Goodyear will contact registered passengers to schedule their flight. Expires 1/6/2024.

Courtesy of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

#2 / Sunshine State of Mind: Key West Trip

It seems you can never fully shake off the cold of Northeast Ohio. Catch some much needed rays with a 5 night stay at Westwinds Inn in Key West, Florida. Situated in Old Town, this property offers convenient access to all that Key West has to offer including dining, nightlife, outdoor adventure, shopping and more! Head to where the snow can’t follow you and relax in the sand. Airfare not included.

Courtesy of Scott and Linda Earhart

#3 / Pump Payout

The rise in gas prices has hit us all hard lately! Take the worry out of the drive with free gas for a year from Circle K! This includes $2,600 in gift cards to Circle K, an emergency car kit, and a Circle K backpack. Enjoy your road trip without wondering how you’ll fill up!

Courtesy of Circle K

#4 / Club Kid Art Collaboration

These beautiful pieces are a collaboration between the Steve Wise members and local artist, Emily Schultz.

Over 2 sessions, members worked to lay down shapes and colors that would serve as the foundation for the final pieces. The pieces are mixed media consisting of watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and pen and ink and are archivally sealed.

Courtesy of Emily Schultz

Youth of the Year Spotlight Youth of the Year is an annual competition of standout junior and senior Club members.

The Youth of the Year competition celebrates the extraordinary achievements of our members. Active Club members must maintain GPA requirements to qualify and preparing essays, speeches, resumes, and cover letters for the judging panel’s review. Participating youth gain valuable leadership and presentation skills and the winners qualify for college scholarships. At Aspire! you will hear from the 2022 BGCNEO Youth of the Year.

Youth of the Year Candidates

Lanai Barrett

Lanai is a senior at St. Martin de Porres High School. She has exemplified her leadership capability through participation in SMART Girls, Keystone Club, Clean-Up Club, and sports. Lanai has been a member at Boys & Girls Clubs for the last nine years.

Use the link below to learn more about Lanai!

www.bgcneo.org/youth-of-the-year-2022/ lanai-barrett/

Emma Rhoades

Emma is a senior at Ashland County West Holmes Career Center where she is in the Early Childhood Education program. She has exemplified her leadership capability through her employment as a Junior Staff at Westwood Elementary. Emma has been a Junior Staff since October 2021 and has made a great impact on Club members.

Use the link below to learn more about Emma!

www.bgcneo.org/youth-of-the-year-2022/ emma-rhoades/

Youth of the Year Spotlight

Youth of the Year Candidates

Neveah Richardson Youth of the Year Winner

Neveah is a senior at Sandusky High School. She has exemplified her leadership capability through her participation in Keystone Club, student government, National Honor Society, Superintendent’s Executive Committee, and Leading Lady Streaks. Neveah has been a member at Boys & Girls Clubs for the last seven years.

Use the link below to learn more about Neveah!

www.bgcneo.org/youth-of-the-year-2022/ neveah-richardson/

Breanna Wilson

Breanna is a senior at East Community Learning Center. She has exemplified her leadership capability through participation in SMART Girls, Torch Club, and Junior Staff Program. Breanna has been a member at the LeBron James Club for the past 10 years.

Use the link below to learn more about Breanna!

www.bgcneo.org/youth-of-the-year-2022/ breanna-wilson/

Dessert Dash This year, Dessert Dash will be all online!

Chad Harden Photography

Scan the QR Code below to see your individual donation page for your table.

Pool your funds as a table to raise the most money. The highest donation will receive a dessert made tableside and then the remaining tables will be called in descending order to select their desserts from all of the delicious options.

one.bidpal.net/aspire/browse/all

THE RICHARD & ALITA ROGERS FAMILY FOUNDATION proudly supports

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF NORTHEAST OHIO

Auction Checkout When the silent auction ends, you will receive a congratulatory text message if you have the winning bid(s).

If you have pre-registered a credit card in the system, you can check out using the link sent with the congratulatory text message. Once your purchase is complete, proceed to the pick-up area to receive your items. Please show the itemized receipt to volunteers as proof as purchase. Please do not remove any auction items without first seeing a volunteer.

If you have NOT pre-registered a credit card, proceed to the payment/checkout table to make a payment. Once payment is settled, you may then proceed to an auction volunteer for each item you won. Please see bolded instructions in previous paragraph.

We accept cash, check or credit card (Amex, Discover, MasterCard or Visa). Please make checks payable to Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio with Aspire! auction in the memo line. Payment in FULL is required this evening and winners are responsible for claiming their items. Unclaimed items will be available for pick up at Boys & Girls Clubs Steve Wise Club, 889 Jonathan Ave, Akron OH 44306, starting on Monday, May 23rd. Please contact Grace Marras at 216-306-3843 or gmarras@bgcneo.org to schedule a pickup.

All sales are final. There will be no refunds or exchanges (unless noted in the item description). All items are offered in as-is condition. In the event of a dispute, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio event staff will render a final decision. Neither the event staff nor the consignors are responsible for errors in descriptions, authenticity, or goods of conditions. The event staff reserves the right to withdraw any item not meeting minimum bid requirements.

Community is the commitment we make to each other When a community is strong, it’s more than a collection of streets and buildings. It’s a place that nurtures and helps its residents thrive. That’s what happens when people share the commitment to make things better together. That’s why we’re proud to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio.

Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member FDIC. CS4575

Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority Congratulates Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio

OF NORTHEAST OHIO Supporting Summit County

Thank You! Our Live & Silent Auctions would not be possible without the generous support of the following people & organizations.

Akron Area YMCA Akron Art Museum Akron Civic Theatre Akron Police Department & FOP Lodge Akron RubberDucks Akron Symphony Akron Zoo Aladdin’s Eatery Armstrong Air & Space Museum Buffalo Wild Wings Bunker Hill Golf Course Capital Genealogy Cinemark Portage Crossing Circle K Claire’s Garden Florist Cleveland Monsters Cleveland Museum of Art Cloudco Entertainment Conservancy for CVNP Cuyahoga Falls Parks and Recreation David O’Neil & Bobbi Smith Deb Toothaker

Destination Cleveland Fun ‘N’ Stuff Gervasi Vineyard Go Ape! Treetop Adventure Goodwill of Akron Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company GPD Group Highland Theatre Jewelry Art Hudson Jim and Sharri Merz Kim Haws Falasco King’s Island Laurice Skin Care & Cosmetics Lisa and Michael Schultz Lisa Aurilio and Dianne LaCerva Little Tikes Lori Barber Lori Pesci Malco Products Mayor Daniel Horrigan Mira Hair and Body Studio Paula Christ

Pierre’s Ice Cream Pink Gorilla Balloons Pioneer Waterland Revolution Fitness Rich Fry Rick and Karen Fry Rob and Colette Taylor Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Rock Mill Climbing, Yoga & Fitness Scott and Linda Earhart Shaw JCC of Akron Sherwin Williams Sign Gypsies of Summit County Society Lounge Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens Thirsty Dog Brewing Company Tim and Mary Fry Vera Bradley Summit Mall Village Clip Shop Wayside Furniture Western Reserve Historical Society Yard Card Ninja Ohio

Special thanks to our 2022 Dessert Dash partners for donating decadent desserts.

Cakes DeeLux The Cake Lady Bake Shop in Ghent Black Sheep Baking Co Cake Bites & Other Delights

City Barbeque Daisy Cakes Edible Arrangements Gardner Pie Company Hudson Street Creations Just-N-Joy Cookies

Lizzy’s Confectionery LLC Nothing Bundt Cakes Sanabel Bakery Sweet and Savvy Sweet Mary’s Bakery

Special Thanks 2022 Aspire! Committee Colette Taylor – Regional Director, Akron Grace Marras – Events and Volunteer Manager Robert Crane Linda Earhart Mary Fry Lakisha Miller-Barclay Bryan Oden Lisa Schultz

Akron Regional Board of Advisors Lisa Aurilio Paula Christ Robert Crane Tracy Dowe Linda Earhart Kris Figueroa Jason Frederick Mary Fry

Richard B. Fry, III Melisa Gotto Derrick Hall Lynn Hamrich, MD Morgan Lasher James Merz Lakisha Miller-Barclay

Erika Moore David O’Neal Bryan Oden Lori Pesci Eboni Pringle, Ph.D. Robert Rothschild Antonio Samuel Lisa Schultz

BGCNEO Board of Directors Leslie Murray – Board Chair Lisa Aurilio – Vice Chair Mark Ballard – Secretary Adam Hill – Treasurer Rich Desich – Past Chair Victor Alexander Mark Bachmann Marcia Ballinger Nic Barlage Michael Beedles

Michael Colagiovanni Billy Criscione Richard B. Fry, III Lynn Hamrich MD Gail Hollander Carey Jaros

Mary Beth Pate Howard Rabb Yentil Rawlinson David Rengel Geoff Tanner

GREAT FUTURES START HERE. Our Mission The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio is to inspire and enable all young people who need us most to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens.

OF NORTHEAST OHIO Supporting Summit County

330.773.3375 889 Jonathan Avenue • Akron, OH 44306 www.bgcneo.org