2021 Bright Futures Celebration Program Book

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CONTENTS

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Program Order of tonight's program, emceed by ABC 7-Chicago anchor Tanja Babich

Celebrating Resilience Board Chairman Dan Durbin salutes Envision's resilience

Leadership Envision's Board of Directors and Celebration Committee members

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Benefactors Donors who contributed to the success of tonight's program

Lights, Camera,Auction!

Preview of all the items available in tonight's silent auction

Information for stronger communities

Building Stronger Communities As a company focused on providing people with access to opportunities that lead to a higher quality of life, TransUnion commends Envision Unlimited on its commitment to enhance the lives of those with disabilities. By reducing limitations, you empower individuals to achieve and thrive. Cheers to a wonderful evening and the promise of bright futures.

To learn more about TransUnion visit transunion.com.

Tonight's

PROGRAM

Welcome Co-chairs: Terry and Bob Lewandowski Emcee: Tanja Babich, ABC 7-Chicago

Seven Decades of Resilience A look back at Envision's evolution into a leading advocate for people with disabilities

Commisioner Rachel Arfa Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities

Lift Every Voice and Sing Envision Unlimited Community Choir

Mayor Lori Lightfoot City of Chicago

Paying It Forward The community inspires our volunteers

Patricia Treacy Internationally renowned violinist performs

Pandemic Pivots The coronavirus makes us creative

Love Wins Staff steps up and moves in during the lockdown

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin Congratulations from Senate's Democratic Whip

President and CEO Mark McHugh Mark shares big news about Envision's future

Auction and Raffle Winners

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Celebrating

RESILIENCE

During Disabilities Awareness Month each year, we come together to celebrate the bright futures of those in our care--futures made possible by the support and dedication of our caring staff, volunteers, and donors.

This year, because of the pandemic, we are coming together differently.

But it's also because of the pandemic that we have so much more to celebrate. Everyone has risen to the occasion so spectacularly, bolstering the resilience of our members as well as the organization.

You are going to hear some remarkable and heartwarming stories tonight, stories that may restore your faith in the inherent goodness of humankind. They are backstories of the resilience Envision was able to achieve through the sacrifices, ingenuity, and pure dedication of its phenomenal staff, donors, and volunteers who have made the well-being and even the happiness of our members one of their highest priorities.

Thank you for your unwavering support. You have allowed, even invited Envision Unlimited to stand on your shoulders.

We are humbled by your generosity and will work tirelessly to continue earning it.

Dan Durbin Chairman of the Board

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LEADERSHIP Board of Directors

Jonathan S. Bilton Kate Caldwell, Ph.D. Dan Durbin, Chair Becky Carroll Julie M. Dreixler, Vice Chair Ryan C. Green L. Justin Harris Mark Jak, Vice Chair Mark Jackson Robert Kenniel Brittany Scott Nanry Lawrence Kipperman Treasurer Niamh Kristufek Heather Nornes.

Mary Kay Krupka Immediate Past Chair Ashvin Lad John Lemker Chrisonia Butler Robert Lewandowski Director of Board Affairs Lori Marin Ed Mullen Mark McHugh Dennis O’Malley

Officers

President and CEO

Dorothy O’Malley Vaibhavi Patel Dan Proft Sarah C. Rassey Zernul R. Shackelford, Jr. Brian Snell Mohib Yousufani Associate Board Katherine Bagnowski Lars Skarford, co-chairs Keirstin McCambridge Sarah Morse Alyssa Poniatowski Colleen Raleigh Melissa Sweeney Sylvia Wtorkowski Kenzie Hunt, staff liaison

Celebration Planning Committee Jymme Chaouki Dan Durbin Mark Jackson Lori Marin Sarah Morse .

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Heather Nornes Dorothy O’Malley Sarah Rassey Zernul Shackelford, Jr

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Benefactors Campaign Chairs

Terry and Bob Lewandowski Co-Chairs Kristen and Jon Bilton Jymme and Steve Chaouki Nancy and Dan Durbin Mary Kay Krupka

Vice Chairs Becky Carroll and Jon Friend Julie and John Dreixler Larry Kipperman Brittany and John Nanry

Hosts Patricia L. Arnold Leesa and Mark McHugh Leanne and Salvatore Oliveri Dorothy and Michael O’Malley Sarah and Lou Rassey Lorrie and Bill Schneider Karen Singer and Paul Selden UCP Seguin

Co-Hosts Karen and Jon Cashen & Phoebe Ryan Christopher Green Jack Halm and Mark Jak Betty Jackson Marty and Mike Kenahan Judy and James Kranjc John Lemker Lori and Lee Marin Heather and Randy Nornes Carolyn, Robert, and Eloise Redd Colleen and Rafael Rosa Jennifer and Brian Snell Shifa and Mohib Yousufani envisionunlimited.org/donate

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Lights, Camera, Auction!

This year's silent auction has been called Envision Unlimited's best yet!

Seize one of these exciting packages, ranging from virtual wine tastings, travel, and fine dining, to rare opportunities to play some of the world's most exclusive golf courses. All packages expire on October 31, 2021.

Topping the list is North America’s oldest 18-hole course, the Chicago Golf Club in Wheaton. Host to U.S. Opens and Walker Cups, it is ranked the fifth most exclusive course in the world and is on the National Registry of Historic Places. This could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a pair of avid golfers to check one off their bucket list!

Valued at $10,000.

Courtesy of: Dan Proft and Barrett Carlson

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Golf Envy

A STUNNING TEST OF GOLF

LEGENDARY LAKE FOREST GOLF

Beverly Country Club, built in 1908, is a Chicago cornerstone. This course, whose front nine holes are built on a glacial ridge, has witnessed the great Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus win Western Opens there.

Enjoy the fast greens and the monster par-3 17th hole! Value: $2,000

Experience the exclusive beauty and history of Onwentsia. A Top 100 Course, Onwentsia has a wide-open layout with wonderful vistas that will remind you of Shinnecock. The original 7-hole course built in 1892 evolved into Onwentsia, home of the 1906 U.S. Open. Value: $6,000

Courtesy of: Dan Proft and Jim Perry

Courtesy of: Dan Proft and Barrett Davie

YOUR FOURSOME AWAITS

CHALLENGING AND AWESOME

Rated as one of the top five golf courses in Illinois, you will enjoy the exclusive Olympia Fields Country Club! After your day on the course, indulge in a 5-course tasting menu and wine pairing. Includes one Game Golf Live GPS Shot Tracker, green fees, and carts for four. Value: $2,000. Expires Oct. 21, 2021

Sunset Ridge was built in 1923 and recently hosted the 2018 Western Amateur Championships. An elaborate parkland course in immaculate condition, you will likely use every club in your bag!

Find the 19th hole "Red Room" afterward for attentive service. Value: $1,500

Courtesy of: Olympia Fields Country Club

Courtesy of: Dan Proft and Richard Porter

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The Good Life

GALENA CONDO GETAWAY Enjoy a weekend stay or three weekday nights at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in Galena, a mere three hours away from Chicago. The one-bedroom villa sleeps four and includes access to a pool!

Located in the Galena Territory's 6,800 rolling acres of pristine woodland and open countryside, Eagle Ridge offers "country elegant" accommodations only minutes from Galena's quaint shopping and dining. The property has four award-winning championship golf courses, the luxurious Stonedrift Spa, as well as tennis, boating, fishing, riding, and even hot air ballooning.

This $600 getaway is courtesy of Monica and Rick Price.

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PRIVATE DINING FOR EIGHT Spend a memorable evening dining in one of Chicago's finest restaurants.

Located in an architecturally preserved firehouse, the former home of Engine Company 104, The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant is renowned for its creative and consistently delicious menu, as well as its guest-first dining experience. This package offers a special chef's dinner for 8 with wine pairings in the Mayor's Room. It's a wonderful way to entertain family or friends.

This exclusive $1,000 dining experience is courtesy of Dorothy O’Malley.

Dinner will be available when Chicago indoor dining resumes at full capacity.

Certificate cannot be used with any other offers or on holidays.

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A Reflection of

LAS VEGAS LUXURY

WINE-TASTING AND TRAVEL

Enjoy a three-night stay (double occupancy) at the fabulous Elara, a Hilton Grand Vacation, situated in the middle of the Las Vegas Strip! Whether you're there to visit the casinos, relax by the pool, catch a show, or simply enjoy the bright lights and vibrant energy of the town, Las Vegas has something for everyone.

Enjoy 24 bottles of DAOU wine and the expertise of a sommelier when you host a virtual wine-tasting for eight in your home. Then jet off with friends to a guided tasting for 2-4 during a VIP weekend at the DAOU winery in Paso Robles, California. Located in the steep hills of the Adelaida District of Paso Robles, the DAOU Family Estates has been described as "a jewel of ecological elements, crafting wines that rival the best in the world."

This package, valued at $2,000, is courtesy of Heather and Randy Nornes.

It includes a $500 American Express gift card for your travel expenses, donated

by Mary Kay Krupka.

Expiration: March 31, 2023

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This sumptuous experience is donated

by Steve Pagni, and valued at $1,500; plus a $500 travel voucher, courtesy of Mary Kay Krupka.

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Your Exquisite Taste

OLÉ, IT'S A MEXICAN FIESTA!

A WINE ENTHUSIAST'S DREAM

Throw the party your friends will rave about long after it ends. Invite up to 20 guests to a cooking class at the Idelle Kipperman Kitchen at Envision’s Westtown Center. Enjoy a fun evening of making (and eating) a delicious meal while enjoying Mexican beer and margaritas with your “classmates”.

Enjoy this wine basket, consisting of two delicacies: Sea Smoke Southing 2018 and Dom Perignon 2010. Sea Smoke remains the star of the Central Coast's cult Pinot producers. Southing 2018 is sourced entirely from the Sea Smoke Estate Vineyard and aged for 16 months in 55% new French oak barrels.

The class is led by Chef Jason and some of our talented Envision chefs. That's not all: You will take home a margarita kit to remind you of the fun you had at the Kipperman Kitchen! Value: $1,000

Dom Pérignon only creates vintage wines; it is an absolute commitment.

The luminous sweetness of tropical fruit – green mango, melon, pineapple – instantly shines. Package value: $400

Courtesy of: Envision Foods Expiration Date: March 31, 2023

Courtesy of: Jymme and Steve Chaouki Free delivery within the Chicagoland area only. Winner pays to ship elsewhere.

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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 Envision Unlimited.

Michael Moran Senior Vice President, Commercial Bank Michael.Moran@53.com 847.418.3226

Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member FDIC. CS4575

Feel the Wind

LAKE AND RIVER CRUISE

THE ELUSIVE ELECTRIC BIKE

Embark on a private boat tour for four adults. Invite your closest friends to cruise around the Chicago River and then enjoy a spectacular view of the Chicago skyline from Lake Michigan!

Frustrated, trying to find an electric bike?

This is your lucky day. We found one for you! Bid on this lightweight Zugo electric fat bike with a sleek design and durable tires to trek across nearly any terrain.

Use your $500 gift card to La Appetito, which complements this relaxing experience, to buy delicious Italian food and a few bottles of wine to savor during your cruise.

With your new e-bike, you become an honorary captain of Team Envision Buddy Bikers with an open invitation to join the team on the beautiful 606 Trail adjacent to Envision's Westtown Center. This package includes a $750 gift certificate for biking accessories at On The Route Bike Shop (cannot be used for labor or repairs).

Value: $2,000 Courtesy of: Bhavi Patel and John Lemker Must be redeemed during the 2021 boating season (May through October).

Gift certificate expires: March 31, 2022

We look forward to seeing you and your smooth ride in August for the 2021 InMotion for Envision Fitness Challenge!

Free delivery within the Chicagoland area.

Shipping outside the local area is at the owner's expense.

Value: $2,600 Package courtesy of: Matt Kenahan and On The Route Bike Shop

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An Eye for Beauty Add this one-of-a-kind framed abstract mixed media artwork

by Envision artist Vince Joiner to your home or office. Vince is self-directed and deeply meditative, and his drawings break the world down into a system of structures. What does that mean? His eyes search each composition for places within the framework where he can weave more line-work or position orbs of color. Enjoy this piece, valued at $700.

Looking for an affordable gift for someone who loves our beautiful city? How about this stunning 8" x 12" photograph and autographed book by internationally published, landscape photographer Barry Butler? We've dubbed the photo "The Resilient Lion" because it reminds us of Envision's resilient spirit. Butler's book, "Chicago: A City above It All," makes our city shine as you've never seen it.

Butler's work has been featured on television and book and music album covers. Also included in this package is a $150 certificate for a frame of your choice from Peterson Picture, bringing the value of this package to $250.

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Courtesy of Vince Joiner

Package courtesy of: Barry Butler and Peterson Picture

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! n o o s g n i m Co Has Your Child Been Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder?

ABA Therapy Helps Children Our team of board certified behavior analysts (BCBAs) and therapists will visit your home and tailor an ABA therapy for your 2- to 13year-old child, who has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Envision Unlimited has been a leader in serving individuals with disabilities for more than 70 years.

Learn new life skills Improve communications skills Maintain self-control Reduce aggressive behaviors Enhance social interactions Conquer academic skills Increase dexterity

8 South Michigan Avenue, Ste. 1700 Chicago, Illinois 60603

For more information: Jameera Jackson (312) 725-9515

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ABATherapy@envisionunlimited.org

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