Christmas Tree Ball 2024 Event Journal

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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 support unlock their full potential.

With gratitude,

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ChristmasTreeBall Committee COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS

TrevorFennell&KristinaHunt

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

DelphineAhl,LaurenBello,JadeDaniels,DebbieEaddy,RichardEaddy,Latif Elam,KenFarrell,JoeGantz,VictoriaGanzi,OliviaGoldring,JillianJones, PhilMaltaghati,KateNeisloss,DanaRomita,AmberSabathia,CCSabathia, JohnStarr,AndrewTodres

BoardofDirectors

OFFICERS&DIRECTORS

StevenElbaum Chairman

LeoP.ArnaboldiIII Co-President

DavidFields Co-President

MitchellScherzer Treasurer

StevenMiyao Secretary

TRUSTEEEMERITUS

LeoPArnaboldiJr,AlbertRDowden,VictorGanzi,BruceGelb,WilliamFGlavinJr, MichaelGeltzeiler,WilliamG.Parrett,NicholasF.Tommasino

DIRECTORS

LeoP.ArnaboldiIII,BarryBregman,KatePilcherCiafone,AhtisDavis-Cloyd,DonaldC.Devine, RichardEaddy,StevenElbaum,T.KennethFarrell,TrevorFennell,DavidFields,EricFrandson,Joseph Gantz,MylesGillespie,DavidJ.Goldring,BrianHoesterey,KristinaI.Hunt,StuartLempert,KennethB. Marlin,ObaMcMillan,StevenMiyao,DanielL.Mosley,ErekNimphius,WalterOwens,RichardPorter, AdamL.Reeder,NickRudd,MitchellScherzer,PeterScheman,JerryM.Seslowe,IvanSmith,Thalia Smith,BarbaraA.Taylor,VanessaTouma,RoyWeathers

EXECUTIVEOFFICERS

TimMcChristian ExecutiveDirector

StevenMelton ChiefOperatingOfficer

JeffreyDold ChiefFinancialOfficer

BoardofTrustees

JohnStarr,Chairperson

PatrickS.Gallagher,Secretary/Treasurer

RichardEaddy,JoeGantz,ObaMcMillan,AdditionalTrustees

SalinaMuellich,ExecutiveDirector

ThankyoutoourCorporateSponsors

PLATINUM

BRONZE

PRIORITYOUTCOME

Thank you to our Individual Sponsors

PLATINUM

Myles&KimGillespie

GOLD

Mr.andMrs.VictorF.Ganzi

DanielT.Donnelly,John&SherryGelb,William&LyndaGlavin, Heather&DanMosley

SILVER BRONZE

Leo&NicoleArnaboldiIII,Kate&PeteCiafone,Steven&JudyElbaum,Pat&LindaGallagher, David&SamanthaGoldring,KatherineK.Goldsmith,JohnG.KettererIII,Adam&DeAnnieReeder, PeterScheman&AmyMontoya,Marsha&JerryM.Seslowe,IvanSmith

PRIORITYOUTCOME

Sid&DelphineAhl,Rome&LisaArnold,Amber&CCSabathia,TomandJillianDaniels, Carolene&RichardEaddy,DavidFields&CarolineSalas-Humara,ScottGellman&Friends, HenryLewand,TheMartinFamily,RichardSmith&Soon-YoungYoon,Andrew&LauraTodres, Nanar&AnthonyYoseloff

PATRON

Dr.MauroRomita,EmilyGlaser,JosephGantz&PaulaBlumenfeld, T.Kenneth&IngridFarrell

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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.

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GUESTSPEAKER SHAWONDA SWAIN

Shawonda S. Swain is the President and Middlesex United Way in CT, making his first African American CEO in the organi 90-year legacy. A proud alumna of Mad Yard Clubhouse, she also began her care Madison, serving for 24 years and rising time staff to Education Director and then Director. Shawonda later became Vice P and COO of the Boys & Girls Club of Ha significantly impacting youth developme community. With over 20 years as a cert Master National Training Instructor for B Shawonda has received numerous accol

Happy holidays and heartfelt thanks to all of the members, staff, and wonderful supporters of Madison Square Boys & Girls Club

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

Linda and Pat Gallagher

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

from our family to yours

IVAN SMITH & RENEE WILLIS

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Best wishes for a new year

filledwith love, happiness, and success

MYLES & KIM GILLESPIE

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

from, The Gelb Family 2024

Through giving, we receive.

In this season of giving, we are proud to support the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Foundation who give the gifts of positivity, support, and empowerment to our city’s youth throughout the year.

We are proud to support the TH and the important work of 58 CHRISTMAS TREE BALL

Thank you for your commitment to enhancing opportunities and empowering youth in New York City

Moelis & Company

Kate and Pete Ciafone

Building Character & Potential

Hearst is proud to support Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Foundation, which has offered a safe space, enriching programs and growth opportunities for New York City’s youth for more than a century. Best wishes to all of tonight’s performers and happy holidays to all.

Man Varagon is proud to support the 58th Annual Christmas Tree Ball

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We are committed to making Brooklyn beautiful, sustainable and equitable.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

T H E M A L T A G H A T I F A M I L Y

2024

CHRISTMAS TREE BALL

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

MERRY CHRISTMAS HAPPY

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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happy holidays

From The Martin Family

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