57TH ANNUAL
Christmas Tree Ball DEC
1
6 pm
Cipriani 42nd Street New York, NY
www.madisonsquarefoundation.org
Dear Friends, Welcome to the 57th Annual Christmas Tree Ball! I am grateful for your participation in tonight’s event, which is Madison’s premiere annual fundraiser. It means the world to us that you have taken the time to celebrate with us, learn more about Madison and support so many New York City young people who need us now more than ever. We are thrilled to celebrate our 140th anniversary in 2024! This milestone underscores the vital role our Clubs have played for generations of our city’s youth. Our Clubhouses offer access to opportunities, mentorship and experiences that are crucial for success. They are places where young individuals can dance, play sports, get homework help and develop their resume. They are hubs for learning, growth and leadership. Tonight, you will see how Madison has continually risen to meet the challenges of the moment, ensuring that we provide relevant opportunities for our members and their families. Our youth and alumni will showcase talents nurtured at the Club. They will share how the Club made a difference in their lives and how they have unlocked their potential. Most importantly, we acknowledge that we cannot achieve this alone. Now, more than ever, we need advocates, donors and champions like you. We extend our heartfelt thanks to this year's event co-chairs, Trevor Fennell and Kristina Hunt, and to the entire Event Committee for making this celebration possible. Gratitude also goes to our Members of the Corporation and Board. And a special thank you to you — your presence tonight contributes significantly to helping us meet this moment. On behalf of everyone at Madison, I wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year. Thank you so much for your support. Have a wonderful evening and enjoy tonight! With gratitude,
Tim McChristian Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Executive Director
Christmas Tree Ball Committee COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS Trevor Fennell & Kristina Hunt
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Delphine Ahl Lauren Bello Jade Daniels Richard Eaddy Latif Elam Patrick Gadson
Joe Gantz Victoria Ganzi John Gelb Jillian Jones Sayo Kamara Liz Kohansedgh
Stu Lempert Kate Neisloss Dana Romita Amber Sabathia CC Sabathia Jeff Volling
Board of Directors OFFICERS & DIRECTORS Barry Bregman Chairman Donald C. Devine Co-President Richard Eaddy Co-President Mitch Scherzer Treasurer Steven Miyao Secretary
Barry Bregman, Donald C. Devine, Richard Eaddy, Joseph Gantz, Oba McMillan, Steven Miyao, Matthew Petersen, Mitch Scherzer
DIRECTORS EMERITUS Albert R. Dowden, William E. Flaherty, Bruce Gelb, Michael Geltzeiler, William F. Glavin, Jr., William G. Parrett, Nicholas F. Tommasino
MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION Leo P. Arnaboldi III, Leo P. Arnaboldi, Jr, Barry Bregman, Kerry Chandler, Donald C. Devine, Albert R. Dowden, Richard Eaddy, Steve Elbaum, T. Kenneth Farrell, Trevor Fennell, Derek Ferguson, David Fields, William E. Flaherty, Frank Fortino, Eric Frandson, Patrick Gadson, Joseph Gantz, Bruce Gelb, John Gelb, Michael Geltzeiler, Myles Gillespie, William F. Glavin, Jr, David J. Goldring, Brian Hoesterey, Stuart Lempert, Kenneth B. Marlin, Oba McMillan, Steven Miyao, Daniel L. Mosley, Erek Nimphius, Walter Owens, William G. Parrett, Matthew Petersen, Richard Porter, Michael Pugh, Adam L. Reeder, Nick Rudd, Peter Scheman, Mitch Scherzer, Peter Serpico, Jerry M. Seslowe, Lisa Shalett, Nathan Sleeper, Thalia Smith, Barbara A. Taylor, Nicholas F. Tommasino, Vanessa Touma, Jarrett Turner, Jeffrey Volling, Roy Weathers
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Tim McChristian Executive Director Jeffrey Dold Chief Financial Officer Steven Melton Chief Operating Officer
Board of Trustees OFFICERS & DIRECTORS John Starr, Chairperson Patrick S. Gallagher, Secretary/Treasurer Richard Eaddy, Joe Gantz, Oba McMillan, Additional Trustees
EXECUTIVE OFFICER Salina Muellich, Executive Director
Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
PRIORITY OUTCOME
Thank you to our Individual Sponsors GOLD Mr. & Mrs. Victor F. Ganzi
SILVER Daniel T. Donnelly, John & Sherry Gelb, William & Lynda Glavin, Heather & Dan Mosley
BRONZE Leo & Nicole Arnaboldi III, Barbara & Barry Bregman, Carolene & Richard Eaddy, Linda & Pat Gallagher, Michael & Rosann Geltzeiler, David & Samantha Goldring, Katherine K. Goldsmith, Brian & Dawn Hoesterey, Adam & DeAnnie Reeder, Peter Scheman & Amy Montoya, Marsha & Jerry M. Seslowe, Young New Yorkers Table
PRIORITY OUTCOME Sid & Delphine Ahl, Rome & Lisa Arnold, David Fields & Caroline Salas-Humara, Kenneth & Jacqueline Marlin, The Pizza Family, Amber & CC Sabathia, Richard Smith & Soon-Young Yoon, Nanar & Anthony Yoseloff
PATRON Joseph Gantz & Paula Blumenfeld, Dr. & Mrs. Mauro C. Romita
Thank you to our Auction Contributors 305 Fitness Abigael's, by Jeff Nathan Aflac Albert's Bar Allure Day Spa Team American Dream American Express Anthony Yoseloff Ark Restaurants and Bryant Park Grill Athletes Unlimited LLC Barbour Inc. Bark Barry's Beak and Skiff Bitter & Esters Blk Box Gifts Bode NYC Bottino Bradford Renaissance Portraits Broadway Dance Center Children & Teens Brooks Brothers BSE Global Canyon Ranch Carnegie Hall Chaa Creek Resort Chef Philippe Massoud ilili Restaurant Chefs Bruce & Eric Bromberg and the Blue Ribbon Team Chicago the Musical Child's Play NY Christopher Spitzmiller, Inc. Cipriani Clinton Street Baking Company
Corey, Daniel, Hilary Owners of Kashkaval Garden Cricket's Candy Creations da Umberto Dauphine's of New York David Goldring David Goldring & Overseas Military Sales Corp. Deloitte / Thalia Savonne Smith Diane James Home Dianne Grant (Tennis Channel) Dogpound Fitness Dr. Mauro Romita, Dana Romita Eastside Massage Therapy El Buho Elite Island Resort Erek Nimphius Erin Ward Portraits Eva Scrivo Salon Ever/Body Exuma Escapes Fairchild Baldwin Federico Castelluccio Ferrara Bakery & Café Fhitting Room Frank Fraley GLOSSLAB Graza Hale Salon Hartshorn Portraiture - Jennifer & Mac Hartshorn Hill Town Tours Hot Yoga Rockaway Beach Hunt Slonem LLC Il Giglio Tribeca
Thank you to our Auction Contributors Il Mulino Greenwich Village Indochine Jetblue Airlines and Frank Fraley John Derian Company John Gelb Junoon Restaurant Karen Roberts New York Kimara Ahnert Makeup Studio Kokomo Restaurant Lancome and Landin Petersen Leshem Loft LLC Like A Local Tours Lily Oswald, CEO of Sorrelli Jewelry Mangia Manhattan Center Marc Holiday President of SL Green and Nastassia Welter VP of Sales at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Mecox Gardens Metropolitan Opera Michael Kosnitzky Mile-High Run Club Misty Copeland Molly Dimeo Molton Brown Montage Palmetto Bluff New Love City New World Symphony New York Giants New York Jets New York Knicks New York Philharmonic New York Yankees
Nick Arrojo Parker & Quinn and Refinery Rooftop Pera Mediterranean Brasserie Phillipe Chow Pig and Khao, Leah Cohen Pilates Heights Pizza School NYC Playing with Murder Priceline Raiwasa Robert M. Rubin Roy Weathers Ruairi Curtin / The Penrose Rubirosa Satchel Savor Beauty + Spa Sawgrass Recreation Park SCAD Museum of Art Scott's Pizza Tours SKY TING SLT Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Stephen Taylor, Portrait Artist Steve Madden Steven Kramer STK Steakhouse STREB Stuart Lempert Stubbs and Wootton Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum & Planetarium Supermud Pottery Surfs Up NY
Thank you to our Auction Contributors taïm mediterranean kitchen The Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas The Bird House Bushwick The Brant Foundation Art Study Center The Capitol Theater The Class The Cliffs at Long Island City The Daily Show The Flatiron Room The Greenwich Hotel The Jewish Museum The Lash Loft The Late Show with Stephen Colbert The Lion King The Mansion at Glen Cove The Morning Dram, Coffee for the Spirits Drinker The Preservation Society of Newport County TheNewYorkDogShop.com Theresa Artigas
Tim McChristian Timothy Crane Tone House Tone House NYC Tory Burch Trevor Fennell Triumph Hotels Valrhona Van Brunt Stillhouse Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Villa Roma Resort - Catskill Mountains Vinegar Hill House Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen Whiskey Tavern William Greenberg Desserts Writopia Lab Yip Fitness Zuma New York
A very happy holiday season to one and all! - The Ganzi Family
Co-Emcee
Perla Flores Perla is a Madison alum and a 2019 Youth of the Year representing the John E. Grimm III Clubhouse in the Bronx. Perla first attended the Club in 2007 and grew up at Madison. Participating in countless programs including dance, Perla credits the Clubhouse with building her confidence and helping her develop into a well-rounded individual. She is a 2023 graduate of SUNY New Paltz and is currently a sustainability intern at Richemont, a luxury goods group.
Co-Emcee
Joshua Lebrun Josh is a Madison alum and a 2014 Youth of the Year representing the Thomas S. Murphy Clubhouse in Brooklyn. He holds a bachelor’s in Biology and an MBA in Finance. Josh is a small business buyer acquiring profitable businesses that generate under five million in revenue. Today, he works for the New York State government as a health budget analyst. His primary occupation interest is to further his career in corporate development. In his free time, Josh loves playing instruments (ukulele and piano), being a photographer, studying and practicing martial arts, reading, meeting new people and going on new adventures.
Guest Speaker
Nahomi Zambrano Ruiz Nahomi is a Madison alum of the Joel E. Smilow Clubhouse in the Bronx. Nahomi came to the United States in hopes of better opportunities in 2009 with her family “starting from zero.” Nahomi received her bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in Jewish Studies from the City College of New York. Nahomi is now a Police Officer in the City of New York, and she has lived by the quote: “I never lose. I either win or learn. My pain was temporary, my respect was gained and my experience will never be forgotten.”
Guest Performer
Huchela DelaCruz Huchela is a Madison alum of the John E. Grimm III Clubhouse in the Bronx. Now performing under her stage name Huchela the Voice, with Madison, Huchela has performed at Citi Field and Radio City Music Hall. In the photo on the right, you can see her performing at Christmas Tree Ball in 2013.
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Merry Christmas!
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Shared purpose, shared passion A classroom full of children or young adults is never just that – at Deloitte, we see a room full of CEOs, CFOs, doctors, public servants and teachers. We are proud to support Madison Square Boys & Girls Club in unleashing the potential of students across our city. Christmas Tree Ball on Friday, December 1st, at 6:00pm at Cipriani 42nd Street. www.deloitte.com
Best wishes for a Very Merry Christmas and a Healthy & Happy New Year to Madison’s Members & Staff
Linda and Pat Gallagher
Madison alum Huchela DelaCruz at Christmas Tree Ball in 2013
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Happy Holidays and Cheers to the New Year!
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FROM ALL OF US AT MADISON,
Thank You and Happy Holidays!