Aspire! Event Program 2021

OF NORTHEAST OHIO Supporting Summit County

Boys & Girls Clubs Signature Event Saturday, March 27, 2021

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Schedule of Events 5:50 P.M. Live Stream Link Opens 6:00 P.M. Welcome and Event Overview 6:05 P.M. Club Update and Mission Moment 6:15 P.M. Virtual Club Tour from a Club Member 6:20 P.M. Youth Choir Performance 6:30 P.M. Honorary Chair Speech

6:35 P.M. Youth of the Year Speech 6:40 P.M. Raffle Winner Drawing 6:55 P.M. Closing Remarks 8:00 P.M. Online Auction Closes

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People who work to help our children are investing in the future of our community. It’s why we support programs that focus on helping local kids reach their full potential. We recognize those who prepare them to achieve their goals through a good education in a nurturing environment.

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Auction Bidding Instructions Over 70 Auction Packages!

We have over 70 exciting auction packages for you to bid on tonight! There are zipline adventures, museum memberships, Browns tickets, Norman Rockwell paintings, and much much more!

Bidding Instructions

Visit the Aspire Auction website: accelevents.com/e/AspireAuction2021 to view all items. You can either bid right on the site or text the item code to 612-261-0184.

Text Notifications

Payment Instructions

Auction Closes at 8:00 p.m.

All Sales Are Final

You will be notified via text if someone outbids you on an item, giving you a chance to increase your bid. You will also be notified via text when you win an item.

We will be closing the auction at 8:00 p.m. on March 27 and winners will be notified after closing.

Pick-up of Items

Our staff will be available from 8:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. on March 29 at the Steve Wise Club (889 Jonathan Ave., Akron OH 44306). We ask for all winners to stop by that day to pick up their items. If you need to schedule a different day, please reach out to Grace Marras at gmarras@bgcneo.org or 216-306-3843.

You can pay for auction items all through the AccelEvents site using your credit card. All payments will directly support BGCNEO and the kids who need us most.

There will be no refunds or exchanges (unless indicated in the item description). All items are offered in as-is condition. In the event of a dispute, the Auction Committee will render the final decision.

Catalog descriptions and values are for convenience only. Neither the Auction Committee nor the consignors are responsible for errors in descriptions, authenticity or condition of goods offered. The Auction Committee reserves the right to withdraw any item not meeting minimum bid requirements.

YOU CAN EITHER BID RIGHT ON THE SITE OR TEXT THE ITEM CODE AND BID AMOUNT TO 612-261-0184.

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

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio:

A place where GREAT FUTURES start each and every day!

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.

Raffle Drawing will take place live on the night of the event!

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1 for $10 3 for $20

Be sure to head over now and try your luck!

TO PURCHASE TICKETS Visit www.accelevents.com/e/AspireAuction2021

Event Host Event Emcee Sara Shookman Sara Shookman is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning television journalist, glad to be working here at home in Northeast Ohio. Sara anchors 3News’ 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts with Russ Mitchell. She joined the 3News team in 2012.

Sara is one of 3News’ go-to storytellers, covering local, national and even international news. She’s often assigned to the big story and has filed reports around the country for WKYC studios’ parent company, TEGNA. The Olympics have been a favorite assignment for Sara. She’s covered the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.

Sara is an Akron native and has been heavily involved with the Boys & Girls Clubs. She has been a guest reader to youth, hosted Youth of the Year events, and been a member of the young professional Board.

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Summa Health is proud to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Reserve through the Aspire! event.

Event Host Honorary Chair Patrick Bravo Patrick Bravo had his first leadership experience serving as a junior staff member at the Lebanon Area Boys & Girls Club, in Lebanon, Indiana, nearly 30 years ago. Today, he remains an advocate for the Boys & Girls Clubs and the children and families they serve.

Patrick is the Executive Director of the Summit County Land Bank, located in Akron, Ohio, and has served in that role since 2014.

Active in the community, he is also a member and pastpresident of the Akron Public Schools Board of Education, immediate past chair of the Board of Trustees for Child Guidance and Family Solutions, a member of the Salvation Army advisory board and is the Secretary-Treasurer of the Ohio Land Bank Association Board of Directors. Patrick has previously served on the Board of Trustees for ReWorks (formerly, the Summit/Akron Solid Waste Management Authority) and the Summit/Medina Business Alliance, as well as numerous other committees and activities within the community. He is a former member of Torchbearers, a graduate of Leadership Akron’s Community Leadership Institute as well as Leadership Akron’s Signature Class 32, and a member of the Leadership Akron Alumni Association.

Patrick holds a Bachelor’s degree from Kent State University, a Master’s in Public Administration & Urban Studies and law degree from The University of Akron, and has completed the required coursework for a Ph.D. in Public Administration & Urban Affairs from The University of Akron.

Patrick lives in West Akron with his partner Michael and their 15-year old son, Aiden. He enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and is looking forward to the return of baseball at Canal Park this season with the Akron RubberDucks.

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 2021 BGCNEO Youth of the Year.

Youth of the Year Candidates

Jamaria Glover

Abrianna Johnson

Use the link below to learn more about Jamaria! www.bgcneo.org/youth-of-the-yearspeeches-2021/jamaria-glover/

Use the link below to learn more about Abrianna!

Jamaria is a senior at Sandusky High School. She has exemplified her leadership capability as Student Council President and volleyball Team Captain at her high school. Jamaria has been attending Club for as long as she can remember. She has helped with running events for younger Club Members and taken part in community engagement opportunties with her Club.

Abrianna is senior at Archbishop Hoban High School. She has exemplified her leadership capability through her employment at a local childcare center and many extra extracurricular activities such as Model UN and the South Akron Youth Mentorship Program. Abrianna has been a Club Member for many years and views staff members as family. Abrianna has been an active participant in the D2D and Career Launch programs.

www.bgcneo.org/youth-of-the-yearspeeches-2021/abrianna-johnson/

Youth of the Year Spotlight

Youth of the Year Candidates

Karla Rickards

Karla is a senior in the Akron Early College Program where she is earning both her High School Diploma and Associate’s Degree. She has exemplified her leadership capability through her employment at a local Walgreens and extracurricular activities such as the South Akron Youth Mentorship Program.

Karla has been a Club member for many years, joining after seeing how much her brother loved Club. She has been an active participant in Torch Club and Keystone Club.

Use the link below to learn more about Karla! www.bgcneo.org/youth-of-the-yearspeeches-2021/karla-rickards/

Daisjana Walker

Daisjana is a senior at East Tech High School. She has exemplified her leadership capability in both her roles as a Cheer Captain for her high school and employment as a Junior Staff at East Tech Teen Center. Daisjana has been a Club Member for the past four years and has been an active participant in the entrepreneurship program and Healthy Lifestyles activities.

Use the link below to learn more about Daisjana! www.bgcneo.org/youth-of-the-yearspeeches-2021/daisjana-walker/

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

Akron Art Museum Akron RubberDucks Akron Symphony Akron Zoo Armstrong Air and Space Museum ART x LOVE Lisa Aurilio Lori Barber Viia Beechler The Brew Kettle Bella Bronze blue /A Goodwill Boutique Bourbon Charity Bronca Ponchos CABI Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh Paula Christ Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland Monsters Cloudco Entertainment Columbia Hills Country Club Linda Earhart Kim Haws Falasco Tim and Mary Fry

Rich Fry and Megan Amber Rick and Karen Fry Funny Stop Comedy Club Gavin Scott Salon GPD group Gervasi Vineyard Go Ape! Adventures Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Great Lakes Science Center Derrick Hall and Jessica Coleman Dave and Joanie Hastings Hastings Water Works Hocking Hills Adventure, LLC Infocision Management Corporation Ironwood Golf Ken Stewart’s Grille King’s Island Laura of Pembroke Laurice Skin Care & Cosmetics Jean + Lou Jim and Sharri Merz Katy Miller Mitchell’s Ice Cream Mohican Adventures

New Leaf Home Design Ohio Organics David O’Neal The O’Neil House Bed & Breakfast Petitti’s Garden Center Karlo Petrak Revolution Therapy and Fitness Rinky Dink Family Fun Center Rock Mill Climbing Lisa Schultz Seven Springs Mountain Resort Shaw JCC of Akron Sherwin Williams Mike and Marsha Shydlowski Jim Simon Stan Hywet Hall & Garden The Step2 Company, LLC Colette Taylor TBE Theatre Thirsty Dog Brewing Company Deb Toothaker The University of Akron Alumni Association Western Reserve Historical Society

Special thanks to our 2021 Dessert Dash partners for donating decadent desserts 5th Course Bakery The Bake Shop in Ghent Michael Angelo’s Bakery

Reeves Cake Shop Stacked Akron Cakes

Tiffany’s Bakery West Side Bakery Zerina Bakes Custom Cakes

Special Thanks 2021 Aspire! Committee Patrick Bravo – Honorary Chair Jessica Duncan Rich Fry Sarah Genet Tiffany Gray Bryan Oden Jillian Pelland Karlo Petrak Lisa Schultz Angela Sot

Akron Regional Board of Advisors Richard Fry – Board Chair Derrick Ransom – Immediate Past Chair Lisa Aurilio Paula Christ Tracy Dowe Linda Earhart Kris Figueroa Jason Frederick Mary Fry

Derrick Hall Lynn Hamrich, M.D. David Hastings Morgan Lasher James Merz Lakisha Miller-Barclay Erika Moore

David O’Neal Bryan Oden Eboni Pringle, Ph.D. Robert Rothschild Antonio Samuel Lisa Schultz Lindsey Stewart

BGCNEO Board of Directors Rich Desich – Board Chair Leslie Murray, Vice Chair Mark Bachmann – Secretary Adam Hill – Treasurer Victor Alexander Lisa Aurilio Marcia Ballinger Nic Barlage Vilicia Cade Billy Criscione

Richard Fry Lynn Hamrich, M.D. Carey Jaros Leslie Murray, Vice Chair Benjamin Norton

Mary Beth Pate Howard Rabb Derrick Ransom 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