Christmas Tree Ball 2024 Event Journal

58th Annual

Christmas Tree Ball FRI.

6 DEC.

AT 6:00 PM CIPRIANI 42ND STREET New York, NY

www.madisonsquarefoundation.org

Dear Friends, Welcome to the 58th 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 dare to dream big.

We are thrilled to celebrate our 140th anniversary in 2024! This milestone underscores our unwavering commitment to helping generations of our city's youth pursue their passions. Our Clubhouses are more than just buildings – they are incubators of ambition where dreams take flight. Here, young individuals discover their interests through dance, sports, and academics, while developing the skills and confidence to turn their aspirations into achievements.

Tonight, you will witness firsthand how Madison empowers our members to dream beyond boundaries.

Our youth and alumni will showcase not just their talents, but their boundless potential nurtured at the Club. Through their stories, you'll see how Madison has become a launching pad for dreams – whether it's pursuing higher education, launching a business, or making a difference in their communities.

Most importantly, we acknowledge that helping our youth achieve their dreams takes a village of dreamers and believers. Now, more than ever, we need advocates, donors, and champions like you who share our vision of unlimited possibility for every child. 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 of dreams possible. Gratitude also goes to our Board Members. And a special thank you to you — your presence tonight helps us continue being a place where big dreams find their wings.

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 supporting our mission to help every Madison member to dream big and unlock their full potential.

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, Debbie Eaddy, Richard Eaddy, Latif Elam, Ken Farrell, Joe Gantz, Victoria Ganzi, Olivia Goldring, Jillian Jones, Phil Maltaghati, Kate Neisloss, Dana Romita, Amber Sabathia, CC Sabathia, John Starr, Andrew Todres

Board of Directors OFFICERS & DIRECTORS Steven Elbaum Chairman Leo P. Arnaboldi III Co-President David Fields Co-President Mitchell Scherzer Treasurer Steven Miyao Secretary

TRUSTEE EMERITUS Leo P. Arnaboldi Jr., Albert R. Dowden, Victor Ganzi, Bruce Gelb, William F. Glavin Jr., Michael Geltzeiler, William G. Parrett, Nicholas F. Tommasino

DIRECTORS Leo P. Arnaboldi III, Barry Bregman, Kate Pilcher Ciafone, Ahtis Davis-Cloyd, Donald C. Devine, Richard Eaddy, Steven Elbaum, T. Kenneth Farrell, Trevor Fennell, David Fields, Eric Frandson, Joseph Gantz, Myles Gillespie, David J. Goldring, Brian Hoesterey, Kristina I. Hunt, Stuart Lempert, Kenneth B. Marlin, Oba McMillan, Steven Miyao, Daniel L. Mosley, Erek Nimphius, Walter Owens, Richard Porter, Adam L. Reeder, Nick Rudd, Mitchell Scherzer, Peter Scheman, Jerry M. Seslowe, Ivan Smith, Thalia Smith, Barbara A. Taylor, Vanessa Touma, Roy Weathers

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Tim McChristian Executive Director Steven Melton Chief Operating Officer Jeffrey Dold Chief Financial Officer

Board of Trustees John Starr, Chairperson Patrick S. Gallagher, Secretary/Treasurer Richard Eaddy, Joe Gantz, Oba McMillan, Additional Trustees Salina Muellich, Executive Director

Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors PLATINUM

GOLD

SILVER

BRONZE

PRIORITY OUTCOME

Thank you to our Individual Sponsors PLATINUM Myles & Kim Gillespie

GOLD Mr. and Mrs. Victor F. Ganzi

SILVER Daniel T. Donnelly, John & Sherry Gelb, William & Lynda Glavin, Heather & Dan Mosley

BRONZE Leo & Nicole Arnaboldi III, Kate & Pete Ciafone, Steven & Judy Elbaum, Pat & Linda Gallagher, David & Samantha Goldring, Katherine K. Goldsmith, John G. Ketterer III, Adam & DeAnnie Reeder, Peter Scheman & Amy Montoya, Marsha & Jerry M. Seslowe, Ivan Smith

PRIORITY OUTCOME Sid & Delphine Ahl, Rome & Lisa Arnold, Amber & CC Sabathia, Tom and Jillian Daniels, Carolene & Richard Eaddy, David Fields & Caroline Salas-Humara, Scott Gellman & Friends, Henry Lewand, The Martin Family, Richard Smith & Soon-Young Yoon, Andrew & Laura Todres, Nanar & Anthony Yoseloff

PATRON Dr. Mauro Romita, Emily Glaser, Joseph Gantz & Paula Blumenfeld, T. Kenneth & Ingrid Farrell

Thank you to our Auction Contributors 305 Fitness & Founder, Sadie

Chicago the Musical & Bill

Kurzban

Schaeffer

Adoro Lei

Christopher Spitzmiller, Inc.

Al Sapienza

Churrascaria Plataforma

Albert's Bar

Cipriani

Alexis Bittar

Clinton Street Baking Company

American Museum of Natural

& Dede Lahman

History

Corey, Daniel, Hilary Owners

Andrew Todres

of Kashkaval Garden

Anthony Yoseloff

David Goldring

Ballato's Restaurant

Overseas Military Sales Corp.

Barbour

Delphine Ahl

Barry's Bootcamp

Diane James Home

Bob Rubin

Dianne Grant (Tennis Channel)

Bode NYC &Owner, Jennifer

Disney Theatrical Group

Lobo

Dogpound Fitness

Broadway Dance Center

Dr. Mauro Romita, Dana Romita

Brooklyn Botanical Gardens

Erek Nimphius

Brooklyn Nets

Eva Scrivo Salon

Brooks Brothers

Federico Castelluccio

BSE Global

Ferrara Bakery & Café

Canyon Ranch

Fine Design by Noah

Chaa Creek Resort

Frank Fraley

Chef Philippe Massoud ilili

Goodnight Group

Restaurant Chefs Bruce & Eric

Hale Organic Salon

Bromberg and the Blue Ribbon

Harley Davidson

Team

Thank you to our Auction Contributors Hell’s Kitchen Musical Hot Yoga Rockaway Beach Hunt Slonem LLC Il Buco Vita Il Giglio Tribeca Indochine James Blake Jason Cerbone Jet Blue Airlines John Gelb John Starr Kimara Ahnert Makeup Studio Kramer Portrait Studios Leshem Loft LLC Like A Local Tours Lily Oswald, CEO of Sorrelli Jewelry Madison Square Garden Mangia Manhattan Center's Hammerstein Ballroom Conert Metropolitan Opera Miami Heat Michael Kosnitzky Millbrook Vineyards & Winery Montage Palmetto Bluff New Love City New World Symphony New York Giants

New York Islanders New York Yankees Philip Maltaghati Philippe Chow Pilates Heights Playing with Murder Radio City Rockettes Radio City Music Hall Roy Weathers Rubirosa Saint Andrew’s Golf Club Scott's Pizza Tours SKY TING SLT Somewhere Nowhere NYC, El Grupo SN Hospitality Sojo Spa Solace Spoke & Weal Steven Kramer Stratton Mountain Ski Resort Stuart Lempert Stubbs and Wootton SUMMIT One Vanderbilt & Welter VP of Sales Sunningdale Golf Club Supermud Pottery The Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas

Thank you to our Auction Contributors The Brant Foundation Art

The Shubert

Study Center

Organization & Julio

The Bridge Golf

Peterson

Foundation

The Sisley Spa at the

The Class

Dominick Hotel

The Cliffs at Long City

The University Club

The Cohn Family

The Welter VP of Sales at

The Daily Show

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

The Flatiron Room

Thunder Ridge Ski Area

The Greenwich Hotel

Tim McChristian

The Late Show with

Thomas “Woody” Keesee

Stephen Colbert & CBS

Trevor Fennell

Television

Watch What Happens

The Lion King

Live with Andy Cohen

The Metropolitan Opera

Whitecliff Vineyard &

The New York Islanders

Winery

The Orange Bowl

William Greenberg

The Peninsula Hotel

Desserts

The Phoenix Resort

Winston Flowers

The Preservation Society

Writopia Lab

of Newport County

Yip Fitness & Stacy Yip Zuma New York

CO-EMCEE

ANNIKA LESCOTT Annika Lescott-Martinez got her start as a camp counselor at the Murphy Clubhouse in 2003. She went on to earn degrees from UNC Chapel Hill and Columbia University. Since 2020, Annika has served as NYCHA’s Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Finance, managing a $4 billion budget. A former Presidential Management Fellow, she brings extensive expertise in housing policy and community development. She also serves on the Board of Trustees at the Hotchkiss School.

CO-EMCEE

KHARI EDWARDS Khari Edwards is a Brooklyn native with over 25 years of leadership experience in healthcare, government, and advocacy. As Head of Corporate Responsibility at Ayr Wellness, he drives programs addressing disparities, including Changing Legacies, which expunges nonviolent criminal records.

Previously, he served as VP of External Affairs at Brookdale Hospital, launching It Starts Here, a gun violence prevention program. A former Flatbush Clubhouse member, Khari supported his mother’s leadership as board chair. He now serves as Brooklyn Community President for Make-A-Wish Metro.

GUEST SPEAKER

SHAWONDA SWAIN Shawonda S. Swain is the President and CEO of Middlesex United Way in CT, making history as the first African American CEO in the organization’s 90-year legacy. A proud alumna of Madison’s Navy Yard Clubhouse, she also began her career at Madison, serving for 24 years and rising from parttime staff to Education Director and then Club Director. Shawonda later became Vice President and COO of the Boys & Girls Club of Hartford, significantly impacting youth development in that community. With over 20 years as a certified Master National Training Instructor for BCGA, Shawonda has received numerous accolades.

Happy holidays and heartfelt thanks to all of the members, staff, and wonderful supporters of Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Warmest wishes, The Reeder Family DeAnnie, Adam, Ethan, and Austin

Wishing Everyone at Madison a Merry Christmas and a Happy & Healthy New Year

Linda and Pat Gallagher

Best Wishes to the Children of Madison Square Boys & Girls Club

From Leo & Nicole Arnaboldi

Good tidings to all this holiday season!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from our family to yours

IVAN SMITH & RENEE WILLIS

Merry Christmas!

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS from, The Gelb Family

2024

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS

THE MALTAGHATI FAMILY

CHRISTMAS TREE BALL 2024

WISHING ALL MADISON FAMILIES A

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year JOHN G. KETTERER III

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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HAPPY HOLIDAY’S HERE'S TO ANOTHER YEAR OF MAKING SURE EVERYONE HAS A SEAT AT THE TABLE

HENRY LEWAND

Best Wishes this Holiday Season to all the Boys & Girls

From Tom and Jillian Daniels

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year FROM SCOTT GELLMAN

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holidays From The Martin Family

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

to all

Kate and Pete Ciafone

FROM ALL OF US AT MADISON, THANK YOU AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!