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elcome to the 6th Annual Emmitt Smith Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament weekend. We have chosen Dream 2015 as this year’s theme because it embodies the spirit of our charity’s mission. As we dream for the next generation of youth, it is our sincere desire to bring fresh, extraordinary opportunities that enable kids to see outside of their neighborhoods, their schools and their circle of friends. It’s dreaming like this that will catapult kids to reach their full potential and lead our communities, businesses and our country in the future. And we are committed to doing our part in making this happen. An evening like this always starts with dreams and tonight is no exception! We dreamed of the second Roger Staubach Award nominee being an individual or couple that were respected leaders in their fields and in philanthropy. Our dreams came true when Marjorie & Steve Harvey agreed to accept the award tonight. Their love and commitment to the youth of tomorrow and their personal work with these kids through their camps sets an example for all of us to do more mentoring. We dreamed of the perfect Master of Ceremonies and our dreams came true. Tom Bergeron is a host that everyone loves and he is sure to bring us an entertaining evening with his wit and charm. We dreamed of fun entertainers that would help us celebrate the successes of the evening. When our friend, Eddie Levert, came to mind, we had to have the O’Jays!!! We are so honored that they have agreed to share this evening with all of us. And, as tradition, Emerald City Band will provide the music to allow us to end the evening on a high note! We dreamed of sponsors and guests like you who are here with us tonight. You are the catalyst that provides the resources to help others achieve their dreams. SoftLayer, PrimeLending, American Airlines, Albertsons and CrestCars.com — we never in our wildest dreams imagined that your generosity would continue to grow, as our dreams got bigger. Our sincere thank you to being the first in the door to take our lead sponsorships and allow us to continue to expand the charity’s impact. We will never stop dreaming. Our dreams for kids are that they will have the same opportunities that we have had so that their dreams can come true. We thank you all for being here tonight and contributing to helping kids see their full potential and motivating them to be all that they can be. With Love,
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CONTENTS
LEADERSHIP: Event Chairs Sarah & Jud Chapin, Pat & Emmitt Smith, and Honorary Chairs Matrice Ellis-Kirk & The Honorable Ron Kirk pose for a photo at the Host Committee Kickoff Party. PG. 12
6 | TEAM 22
Since 2012, Team 22 has provided individual mentoring and development for under served children and youth
25 | TONIGHT’S HONOREES Marjorie & Steve Harvey
26 | SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
12 | HOST COMMITTEE
28 | TONIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT
January 21, 2015 – Home of Lisa and Steve Lieberman
30 | MASTER OF CEREMONIES
KICKOFF PARTY
14 | BACK-TO-SCHOOL UNIFORM PROGRAM Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities teams up with national retailers to help impact one student at a time
The O’Jays and Emerald City Band Tom Bergeron
31 | HERRADURA DOUBLE BARREL TEQUILA PULL 32 | DREAM 2015 DRAWING TICKETS
| SAVE THE DATE 15 | TEAMING UP WITH UNDER ARMOUR 33 Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities Two under served Dallas ISD High Schools were provided over $100,000 in Under Armour sporting goods
1 6 | CELEBRITIES 20 | SPONSORS 22 | COMMUNITY SPONSORS 24 | THE ROGER STAUBACH AWARD PAT & EMMITT SMITH CHARITIES 16000 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 550, Dallas, TX 75248 www.patandemmittsmithcharities.org For more information, please contact Ronelle Ianace at 972-584-0534 or rianace@ejsmithenterprises.com.
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Business Luncheon
34 | DREAM 2015 AUCTION 35 | EDUCATIONAL FIRST STEPS 36 | PAT & EMMITT SMITH CHARITIES BENEFICIARIES
38 | BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR PRINTING SPONSORS AND UNDERWRITER
FLAGSHIP PROGRAM
SINCE 2012, TEAM 22 HAS PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL MENTORING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR UNDER SERVED CHILDREN AND YOUTH
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eam 22 members are comprised of high potential students in grades 6-10 from Dallas area schools who are under served with limited resources. 20 students currently participate in Team 22 and have been chosen through an application, reference and interview process. The goal of the program is to allow kids to see their future and their potential in a unique way by offering them extraordinary experiences that will allow them to soar and reach goals never dreamed about. In addition, Pat & Emmitt Smith have an opportunity to personally mentor and coach the students by sharing their own experiences of humble beginnings bolstered by community members and professionals who opened doors for their own futures. Annual programs include attendance at Camp Champions, philanthropic service, unique experiences and meetings with business leaders, politicians, artists and athletes, mentoring and a Summer Enrichment Program.
CAMP CHAMPIONS Camp Champions is a three-week summer camp that focuses on leadership, self-worth, conflict resolution and the significance of good decision making. Located on beautiful Lake LBJ in Marble Falls, TX, Camp Champions focuses on the four R’s — Responsibility, Reasonable risks, Reaching out to others, and Respect. The staff at Camp Champions believes every child has an “Inner Champion.” Flourishing in an atmosphere where kids can be themselves, free from electronics, and enjoying over 40 outdoor sports, arts and outdoor activities, Team 22 teens walk into a place free to be themselves, challenge their limits, make new friends, bond with each other, and champion their own spirit.
“Camp Champions challenges kids to be their best selves and we’re thrilled to have a front row seat to the success of Team 22. We’re honored to help shape these future leaders who will be impossible to ignore!" – Susie and Steve Baskin, Camp Champions Directors and Owners
PHILANTHROPIC SERVICE The gifts the Team 22 members receive are valued and the team works together in the community to give back. Every Team 22 member participates in annual volunteering at the S. M. Wright Foundation's Christmas in the Park. Over 40,000 parents and children are greeted by Team 22 at registration and then receive gifts of toys, bikes, food and clothing the Saturday before Christmas. This year, the team enrolled in the Congressional Award Program for Youth, which includes a large philanthropic component. Participants earn Bronze, Silver and Gold Congressional Award Certificates and Bronze, Silver and Gold Congressional Award Medals. Each level involves setting goals in four program areas; Volunteer Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness, and Expedition/Exploration. 2015 EMMITT SMITH CELEBRITY INVITATIONAL |
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Additional service hours are earned by Team 22 throughout the year as they volunteer and give back to Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities at the Back to School Uniform Give Away and each of the charity's fundraisers. Emmitt believes “To whom much is given, much is required” and instills this philosophy in each of the Team 22 members.
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES Pat & Emmitt Smith provide Team 22 participants extraordinary experiences that are designed to make a lasting impact. To be able to give someone a glimpse of a dream, allows that individual to dream beyond what they can see. Recent experiences have included: • A private tour of the George W. Bush Presidential Center (including a private 30-minute meeting with President George W. Bush) • The Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s annual Gala, featuring world renowned soprano Renée Fleming, and a private tour • A VIP Meet and Greet with First Lady Michelle Obama • A trip to Washington D.C. which allowed the kids to witness Pat & Emmitt Smith being honored with the 2014 Congressional Horizon Award, dine in the private Senate Dining Room, meet many legislatures and tour the Capital Building • A private “behind the ropes” tour of The White House and a meeting with President Obama in the Rose Garden and Oval Office
PRESIDENTIAL MEETINGS: Team 22 members visited with both President Obama and President George W. Bush. • A VIP tour of the annual Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo and private Meet and Greet with nationally acclaimed Bull-Riders and Bareback Riders
MENTORING Like everything else that Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities does, Team 22 only selects the finest professionals the workforce has to offer as Mentors to the Team 22 Mentees. The mentors are matched with a team member and provide one-on-one guidance to the students, helping to shape their futures and give priceless insight to career choices and beyond. Team 22 Mentors include: • Patika Berkley – Cigna • Dr. Brandon Black – The Wellness Center of North Texas • Leslie Boysen – Director of Programs, Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities
GIVING BACK: Team 22 participants volunteered at the S.M. Wright Foundation’s Christmas in the Park.
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• Rachel Hull – Director of Education and Community Enrichment, Dallas Theater Center
MENTORING: Team 22 spends valuable time with community leaders to gain life experiences and guidance to help shape their futures. • Ronelle Ianace – Vice President, Community Relations and Charities, Pat & Emmitt Smith Enterprises • Chef Uno Immanivong – Chef and Owner, Chino Chinatown • Rebecca Lopez – WFAA Channel 8 General Assignments Reporter • Judge Lela Mays – Dallas County S.T.A.C. Court • Jan Miller – CEO / Founder, Dupree Miller & Associates • Robert McCormick – Miller, Egan, Molter, & Nelson, LLP • Scott Murray – CEO, Murray Media • Jeff Rich – Managing Director, PlumTree Partners • LaMonte Thomas – President Cigna, North Texas & Oklahoma • Eugene Walker – President & CEO, EJ Smith Construction & EJ Smith Supply • Senator Royce West – Texas State Senate
SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM The Summer Enrichment Program provides students with unique national experiences that expose them to exclusive tours, monuments, events and leaders in business, politics, culture, history and education. Launched in 2014 in Washington DC, the program will continue this year with sights set on New York City and all that this national gem has to offer. The 2014 program opened many doors for the team as they explored new ventures and saw our nation’s capitol from a new vantage point. Key elements of the program included:
BUSINESS • VIP Tour of the National Air and Space Museum • VIP Spy Experience at The International Spy Museum
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• VIP Meet & Greet with President Barack Obama in The Rose Garden and The Oval Office • Lunch in the exclusive Senate Dining Room and VIP Meet & Greet with various Senators and Congressmen and Congresswomen including Senator John Cornyn, Congresswomen Eddie Bernice Johnson, Shelia Jackson Lee, Corrine Brown, Congressmen Richard Hudson, Bobby Scott and Jon Runyan.
CULTURE • VIP Meet and Greet at the Kennedy Center with the cast of “Shear Madness” • “Behind the Ropes” tour of The White House • VIP guided Tour of The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
HISTORY • Guided VIP evening tours of The Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Pentagon Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial and Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
EDUCATION • Introduction to the Congressional Award Program for Youth, in which they are now enrolled
LASTING IMPACT The key to success in fulfilling a dream is by experiencing it, and then you can achieve it. Every child deserves an opportunity for their dreams to become a reality. Pat & Emmitt Smith have personally invested in the Team 22 program to provide these kids the opportunity to reach dreams far beyond what they could ever imagine. They are investing time, resources, and engaging the community, so that Team 22 continues to dream big, and, in turn, help others in the future achieve their dreams. Your donations to Team 22 are instrumental in helping the kids to achieve their dreams. With your support, we can provide extraordinary experiences each year. Thank you for being such an important part of our Team and for continuing to give from your hearts!
“Pat & Emmitt Smith are not just changing one life, but changing the lives of millions of others.” – Giselle
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“You have blessed me in ways that words cannot explain…I’m looking forward to all of the growth I will experience as a member of Team 22. It’s really an honor! I met friends that I will have for life, and I truly thank you for that.” – Malcolm
THANK YOU FOR THE SPECIAL SUPPORT GIVEN TO TEAM 22 BY THESE INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES: Belk Best Buddies International Camp Champions Cigna Colorbolt Design Dallas Cowboys Dallas Symphony Orchestra Dee Lincoln’s Bubble Bar Events E Smith Realty Partners Fossil Group Glamour Rx James Edward Photography Jan Miller and Jeff Rich JCPenney Jos. A. Bank Kate Morrison Premier Transportation Richardson Bike Mart Shandon Guignard The Congressional Foundation The George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum The White House Tim Jon Salon TREK And Many More!
HOST COMMITTEE KICKOFF PARTY
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JANUARY 21, 2015 – HOME OF LISA AND STEVE LIEBERMAN 1. Jan Richey & Tom Lamphere, (The Jan Richey Team with Keller Williams Realty) 2. Anthony J. Tacito (Tacito Direct), Carol Roberts (Albertsons) and Jan Miller (Dupree Miller & Associates) 3. Emmitt Smith with Jane McGarry 4. Marion & Bennett Glazer (Glazer’s) and Lisa & Steve Lieberman 5. Tina & David Craig (TPC Craig Ranch) with Pat Smith
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6. Rhonda Sargent Chambers with Carole & Scott Murray (Murray Media) 7. Emmitt Smith with Kellie Rasberry 8. Janiece Evans-Page, Alexis McDaniel, Lindsey Overby, Alex Mendoza and Nakeie Montgomery (Fossil Group and Team 22) 9. Susan & Robert McCormick 10. Shay & Brian Geyer (IBB Design Fine Furnishings) 11. Monica Perez and Pete Willis (Big D Party Rentals) 12. Sharon Morrison with Brant Landry (E Smith Realty Partners) 13. Lisa & Ed Loreto (PrimeLending) 14. Ann Hartney with J.D. Dell (Capview Partners)
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL UNIFORM PROGRAM PAT & EMMITT SMITH CHARITIES TEAMS UP WITH NATIONAL RETAILERS TO HELP IMPACT ONE STUDENT AT A TIME
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or the past two years, Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities has provided over 1,000 Elementary School students in at-risk neighborhoods with brand-new school uniforms. Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities has partnered with national retailers, such as JCPenney and Belk, and is committed to making the Back-to-School Uniform Program a permanent part of our priority funding opportunities. Last year, Belk created a “pop-up” store inside Onesimo Hernandez Elementary School’s gymnasium, where students were able to “shop” for a brand-new uniform, complete with a belt and pair of socks! Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities looks forward to serving more students this year with this signature program, helping kids put their best foot forward and preparing them for learning!
BIG SUCCESS: Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities will make the back-to-school uniform program a priority in future funding opportunities.
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TEAMING UP WITH UNDER ARMOUR TWO UNDER SERVED DALLAS ISD HIGH SCHOOLS WERE PROVIDED OVER $100,000 IN UNDER ARMOUR SPORTING GOODS
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at & Emmitt Smith Charities donated $100,000 of athletic equipment and apparel from Under Armour to two of the most storied campuses in the Dallas Independent School District, David W. Carter High School and Skyline High School. Because both Pat & Emmitt Smith grew up in humble circumstances, one of their central priorities in charitable work is to give as many children the means to achieve their dreams in the future. The organization was able to deliver the merchandise to both high schools through a partnership with Two Men and a Truck. Both high schools held pep rallies to mark the donations. In many suburban high schools, apparel and equipment are customary line items in athletic budgets. In districts such as Dallas, where every dollar has to make an impact toward improvements in the classroom, donations such as this give student-athletes the opportunity to compete on a more even footing and take the field, the court and the track with more confidence. This donation by Under Armour and Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities levels the playing field and enables student-athletes at both schools to continue the traditions that these high schools have built over decades.
“We are truly honored to receive this generous donation from Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities. Due to your commitment to student achievement, our student-athletes will be afforded the use of the donated items which will inspire them to carry on the great tradition here at Carter High School.” – Harold Jones, Carter Campus Athletic Coordinator
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CELEBRITIES
LYLE BLACKWOOD
TONY DORSETT
Blackwood played for the NFL from 1970-1986 for the Cincinnati Bengals, Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Colts and the Miami Dolphins. His career was highlighted in 1977 when he was named to the All NFL team while with the Baltimore Colts. In addition, he played on the Killer B Defense in Super Bowls XVII and XIX while with the Miami Dolphins. Blackwood is currently the President of Frankford Capital LLC.
Dosett was already a celebrity when he joined the Dallas Cowboys as their first-round draft pick in 1977. A four-time All American at the University of Pittsburgh, Dorsett won the 1976 Heisman Trophy. He spent 11 seasons of his 12 season career with the Dallas Cowboys, retiring from the Denver Broncos in 1988. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame.
LARRY CENTERS
TONY DOVOLANI
Centers played in the NFL for 14 seasons, with the Arizona Cardinals (1990– 1998), Washington Redskins (1999–2000), Buffalo Bills (2001–2002), and the New England Patriots for their second Super Bowl win in 2003. One of the most prolific pass catching running backs in NFL history, Centers topped 100 receptions in 1995 and had 99 receptions in 1996. He owns NFL records with most passes caught and most yardage for a running back during a career. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1995, 1996, and 2001.
Dovolani is an Albanian professional ballroom dancer, instructor and judge based in New York City. He is known for his involvement with Dancing with the Stars on ABC. Dovolani also portrayed a Latin bad boy in the hit film Shall We Dance?, and spent time coaching actress Jennifer Lopez.
BILLY DAWSON Dawson is a multi-talented singer, entertainer, author and songwriter. Most recently worked with Grammy Award-winning writer and producer Skidd Mills on a new country album that was released in 2014.
ERIC DICKERSON Dickerson is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and a member of the NFL’s 1980s All-Decade Team. He holds the NFL’s single-season rushing record with 2,105 yards, set in 1984. Dickerson starred collegiately at SMU, where he was a first-team All-American in 1982 and led the Ponies to a No. 2 ranking the final AP Poll that year.
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MICHAEL FINLEY FInley is a 16-year NBA veteran and was a member of the 2007 champion San Antonio Spurs. He played 10 seasons with the Dallas Mavericks and was twice named to the NBA All-Star team.
KENNETH GANT Gant is a former American professional athlete. He played safety while in the National Football Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His nickname with the Cowboys was “The Shark.” On the field, Gant had the most impact on special teams; however, Cowboys fans remember him most for his celebrity antics called “The Shark Dance.”
JOHN GESEK
CLAYTON HOLMES
Gesek is a former American football offensive lineman who played nine seasons in the National Football League for the Los Angeles Raiders, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Sacramento State University and was drafted in the tenth round of the 1987 NFL Draft.
Holmes was born in 1969 in Florence, South Carolina. The Dallas Cowboys recognized Clayton’s All American talents and in 1992, selected him in the second pick in the third round; where he played for the next four years and won three Super Bowl rings as a defensive back. Clayton’s athletic success and dramatic story about his life has inspired him to become a dynamic speaker, conveying words of honesty, reflection and hope.
BURTON GILLIAM Gilliam is a 14-year veteran Dallas firefighter/Golden Gloves boxing champion and was casted in two Academy Award-winning films. He recently completed a starring role in, “Return To Vengeance” which was released in 2014. Burton and his wife Susan now reside in Allen, Texas. They have two children, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren who live in the Dallas area.
JOSE GUZMAN Guzman, 47, compiled an 80-74 record in 193 career major league appearances with the Texas Rangers and Chicago Cubs. Signed as an undrafted free agent by Texas in February 1981, he made his major league debut as a 22-year old in September 1985, winning three of five starts. He worked for six years as the analyst for all Texas Rangers home games on KFLC Radio. Now he is the analyst broadcasting for ESPN radio in Spanish. He will also make a number of appearances on behalf of the team.
JAY HUMPHREY Dr. Humphrey was an AllAmerican offensive lineman at the University of Texas and played five years with the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers. While experiencing lower back pain during his sophomore year at Texas, he was introduced to Chiropractic. He graduated from Parker College of Chiropractic in 2007, and is Board Certified in the practice of Chiropractic. In addition to common neck, back, and extremity pain, Dr. Humphrey specializes in sports-related injuries.
ROCKET ISMAIL Rocket is listed as the 75th greatest football player of alltime by collegefootball.com. Ismail originally played with Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. Then was a fourth-round draft pick of Los Angeles Raiders (1991). Later he played for the Carolina Panthers (1996-98) and became a member of the Dallas Cowboys (1999).
CHARLES HALEY
RICKEY JACKSON
Haley is the only player in NFL history to have been a part of five Super Bowl championship teams (three with the Dallas Cowboys and two with the San Francisco 49ers). He registered over 100 sacks while playing defensive end and is a member of the Cowboys’ Ring of Honor.
Jackson is a six-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A fierce linebacker, Jackson played 15 years in the NFL, suiting up for the New Orleans Saints and San Francisco 49ers. Jackson helped lead the 49ers to victory in Super Bowl XXIX. CONTINUED
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CELEBRITIES
JIM JEFFCOAT
KENNY LOFTON
Jeffcoat was a first round draft selection by Dallas in the 1983 (the 23rd overall pick), and went on to enjoy a 15-year career with the Cowboys (1983-94) and the Buffalo Bills (199597). One of the league’s most durable, reliable, productive and consistent defensive linemen, he played in 227 games in the league, one of the top 50 numbers in NFL history. He now coaches at the University of Colorado, coaching both defensive ends and tackles.
Lofton is a six-time Major League Baseball All-Star and four-time winner of the Golden Glove Award as an outfielder. Lofton’s teams made it to the postseason 11 times in his 17-year career, and twice he played in the World Series (1995 and 2002). He is a member of the Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame.
ED “TOO TALL” JONES Jones is one of only three players who played 15 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. By the end of his 15 years with the Cowboys, he had a career sack total of 106. His highest singleseason sack total was 13 (in 1985). He was a member of the famed “Doomsday Defense” squad of the 1970s. Jones was given the nickname “Too Tall” because he stands, 6' 9" tall.
BRIAN KINCHEN Kinchen is a native, resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he lives with his wife, Lori, and their four sons, Austin, Hunter, Logan, and McKane. Kinchen spent 14 seasons in the NFL, his last with the World Champion New England Patriots, where he served as the team’s long snapper in the final two regular season games and three playoff games.
NANCY LIEBERMAN Nicknamed “Lady Magic,” Lieberman is a former professional basketball player and is regarded as one of the greatest figures in women’s basketball. She is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame and the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.
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DAVID NELSON Nelson played college football for Florida, where he was a member of two BCS National Championship teams. He was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent n 2010.
JAKE PAVELKA Pavelka is a Dallas native and an airline pilot who appeared on six reality TV programs, most notably The Bachelor and Dancing with the Stars. Jake is currently a commercial pilot and a broker with E Smith Realty Partners.
DREW PEARSON In 1973, he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys, where he rose to become one of the NFL’s greatest wide receivers, earning career records of 489 receptions and 7,822 receiving yards, along with 189 rushing yards, 155 yards returning kickoffs, and 50 touchdowns (48 receiving and two fumble recoveries).
JOHN RANDLE Randle, an All-American from Texas A&M, signed a contract as an undrafted free agent with the Minnesota Vikings in 1990. He played in all 16 games as a rookie before he earned
a starting role at defensive tackle in his second season. In all, Randle amassed 137.5 sacks during his 14-season career. He led the Vikings in sacks nine times and the Seahawks twice. Randle was elected to seven Pro Bowls (1994-99, 2002) and named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1990s.
ANDRE REED Reed is a former professional American football player. He played wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons, 15 with the Buffalo Bills (1985–1999) and one with the Washington Redskins (2000). After being eligible for eight years, Reed was selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014. Reed ranks tenth in NFL history in total career receptions with 951. In 2009, Reed was elected to the Buffalo Bills 50th Season All-Time Team.
DONNA RICHARDSON Richardson is an American fitness and aerobics instructor, author and ESPN television sports commentator. Widely known for her series of fitness videos, she was appointed in 2006 by President George W. Bush to serve on the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. She also produces and hosts Donna Richardson: Mind, Body, & Spirit, which airs on TV One, and Sweating In The Spirit, which airs on The Word Network. She has served on the Women's Sports Foundation Board of Trustees and is an Advisory Board Member for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
IVAN “PUDGE” RODRIGUEZ Rodriguez made his major league debut with Texas on June 20, 1991 at the age of 19, had a career average of .296 with 311 home runs and 1332 RBI in 2543 games with the Rangers (1991-2002; 2009), Marlins (2003), Tigers (2004-08), Yankees (2008), Astros (2009), and Nationals (2010-11). Ivan resides in Miami, FL with his wife, Claudia Gomez. He has three children, Ivan Dereck, Amanda Christie, and Ivanna Sofia.
MELISSA RYCROFT STRICKLAND Strickland is best known for her appearances on The Bachelor and Dancing with the Stars, but beloved by Dallas as a former Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader. She came in third on Season 8 of DWTS, and won the Mirror Ball trophy on the All-Star Season.
IRA TERRELL Terrell is a 6’8” power forward from Dallas’ Roosevelt High School and SMU. Terrell played in the National Basketball Association from 1976 to 1979 as a member of the Phoenix Suns, New Orleans Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers.
LaDAINIAN TOMLINSON Tomlinson played the majority of his 11-year career with the San Diego Chargers, who selected him with the fifth overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft out of TCU. Tomlinson was selected to five Pro Bowls, Was an All-Pro six times, and won two rushing titles (2006 and 2007). He currently serves as an analyst on NFL Network.
WINFRED TUBBS Tubbs played seven NFL season with the New Orleans Saints and San Francisco 49ers. While playing for the 49ers, he earned a Pro Bowl selection in 1998. Tubbs starred at linebacker for the University of Texas.
DARREN WOODSON Woodson is a five-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time Super Bowl champion who played his entire 13-year career with the Dallas Cowboys. The former safety is the all-time leading tackler in Cowboys history and in 2001 was the recipient of the NFL’s Bart Starr Man of the Year Award. 2015 EMMITT SMITH CELEBRITY INVITATIONAL |
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SPONSORS PRESENTING SPONSORS ESCI TITLE SPONSOR
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR
FRIDAY NIGHT PARTY Albertsons SATURDAY GOLF TOURNAMENT American Airlines VIP CRESTCARS.COM PAVILION AND EXCLUSIVE AUTOMOBILE Crest Cars VIP SPONSOR DINNER Faye C. Briggs FRIDAY CELEBRITY PRE-TOURNAMENT One Day PrimeLending FRIDAY CELEBRITY PRE-TOURNAMENT PURSE Waste Management FRIDAY NIGHT PARTY RED CARPET Cigna FRIDAY NIGHT PARTY CELEBRITY RECEPTION Tequila Herradura FRIDAY NIGHT PARTY AUCTION & RAFFLE Informatica eVerge Group FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER Healthcare Highways
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ROGER STAUBACH AWARD PlainsCapital Corporation
DRIVING RANGE Ceiling Breakers, LLC
DAPPER DEN GIFTING LOUNGE Summit Capital USA, Inc.
GOLF CARTS Shell
FRIDAY NIGHT PARTY DÉCOR Service King Collision Repair
INVITATIONS TaCito Direct
SATURDAY TOURNAMENT AWARDS CEREMONY Bethany HealthCare Services
PHOTO BOOKS Pegasus Ablon
FRIDAY NIGHT PARTY TABLE SPONSORS Aimbridge Hospitality Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Fluor Corporation Glazer’s Jan Miller & Jeff Rich Perkins Coie, LLP Southlake Medical Supplies, Inc. Weber and Company HOLE SPONSORS Capview Partners Hail Merry Jan Richey Team with Keller Williams Realty Shell VERTICOM FRIDAY GOLF SHIRTS Lydia & Bill Addy SATURDAY GOLF SHIRTS E Smith Realty Partners SATURDAY VOLUNTEERS Fossil Group SATURDAY BREAKFAST Regina Rogers SATURDAY LUNCH Woodmore Health, Inc. CONTESTS Capview Partners
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PHOTOGRAPHY Gittings OFFICIAL HOTEL Omni Dallas Hotel OFFICIAL GOLF COURSE TPC Craig Ranch BEER SPONSOR Andrews Distributing WINE SPONSOR Glazer’s SPIRITS SPONSOR Tequila Herradura PRINT SPONSORS TaCito Direct TMG Signs Twin Peaks GENEROUS DONORS Cynthia & James Brackensick Todd Wagner Foundation DAPPER DEN SPONSORS Edo Popken Vintage Valor Duxiana: Travel Pillows The Gent’s Place Roche Bobois Dead Soxy Cigar Art Chocolate Secrets Collaration
IN-KIND Albertsons Andrews Distributing Belk Big D Party Rentals Blown Away Camp Champions Cattleack BBQ Celebrity Café and Bakery Clinique Crown Trophy Dapper Magazine Dee Lincoln Concepts Duxinana Fila Finney & Associates Fossil Group Thomas Garza Gittings Glazer’s GoVision Hail Merry Horseshoe Casino and Resort Bossier City
Jack Black Cheryl Jackson Jo Malone Bobby Jones Kiehl’s Kohl’s Lisa & Steve Lieberman Metro Linens Murray Media Nissin Enterprises Premier Transportation Roche Bobois SalorBrothers.com Sambuca TaCito Direct Tequila Herradura Texadelphia Tiffany & Co. Two Men & a Truck Under Armour Shane Walker WhichWich Wisteria
MEDIA The Fan Golf Channel Tom Stokes and Loud Media VOLUNTEER PARTNERS Fossil Group JMU Duke Club Kohl’s Under Armour PRODUCED BY Bashara Group: EPIC Events, Production & Entertainment PUBLIC RELATIONS BY Bashara Group: CoreComm Communications MCA Public Relations SOCIAL MEDIA BY Gangway Advertising GRAPHIC DESIGN BY Cathy Hutzler, Purrsnickitty Design
MANY THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS AUCTION AND RAFFLE DONORS AUCTION DONORS ABC’s Good Morning America American Airlines Capital Grille Legacy Kimberly and Tyson Chandler CrestCars.com FOX Broadcasting Company Marjorie and Steve Harvey Dee Lincoln Concepts Chef Darren McGrady Mesero’s Jake Pavelka Premier Transportation Cal Ripken, Sr. Jan Miller & Jeff Rich Pat & Emmitt Smith Tequila Herradura Tiffany and Co. TREK Waste Management
RAFFLE DONORS Chamberlain’s Steak and Chop House ClubCorp USA, Inc. Coal Vines CrestCars.com Genealogica Sue Gragg Precious Jewels Horseshoe Casino and Resort Bossier City iFly Indoor Sky Diving Frisco Lafayette 148 New York LOOK Cinemas Larry Lundy Mine by Jalin Neiman Marcus NorthPark NorthPark Center Omni Dallas Hotel Tequila Herradura
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COMMUNITY SPONSORS HOST COMMITTEE Karen & Mike Ablon
Sandy Golgart
Jessica & Robert Nunez
Tiffany & Chris Abraham
Ashley & J.J. Gomez
Susan & Steve O’Brien
Nancy & Haroon Alvi
Evelyn Torres & Miguel Gomez
Mariloli & Marvin Odum
Rick Ayala Susie & Steve Baskin Angela & Rick Bettinger Kevin Bingham Laurie & Marvin Blum Lanell & John Boaz Salem Boohaker Leslie & Peter Boysen Matrice Ellis-Kirk & The Honorable Ron Kirk
Faye C. Briggs Janet & Brian Brode Jana & Mike Brosin
EVENT CHAIRS
Sherice & Tim Brown Rhonda Sargent Chambers
Melissa Dougher & Edward Halleman
Linda & Robert Paulk
Jill Beth Hayes Hattie Hill
Edo Popken of Switzerland
Ronelle & Pete Ianace
Kellie Rasberry
Melani & Rocket Ismail
Amanda Richard
Cheryl & Artis Jackson
Cheryl & Henry Richards
Stacey & Dave Johnson
Jan Miller & Jeff Rich
Diane & Daryl Johnston
Carol Roberts
Nina Jones
Regina Rogers
Maggie Kipp
Beth & Eric Salava
Jan Richey & Tom Lamphere
Debbie & Todd Salmans
Jake Pavelka
Tammy Gough & Stewart Schwensen
Jenny & Brant Landry
Susan & Ken Shulman
Amanda Layne
Cynthia & Randy Smoot
Tracy & Steve Lee
Judy & Dave Steiner
Jim Leslie
Melissa & Paul Stewart
J.D. Dell
Jill Decker & Jeff Lewis
Mariana & Michael Devereaux
Lisa & Steve Lieberman
Carmen & Thomas Surgent
Dena & Kevin Light
Tara & Bill Durham
Rebecca Lopez
Allison Edwards
Larry Lundy
Courtney Edwards
Leslie & Thomas Madden
Carmaleta Whiteley & Otis Felton
LeAnne & Richard Malouf
Christy & Robert Ferguson
Joyce & John Mazero
Barbi & Scott Cohen Tina & David Craig Cheryl & Lance Crosby Misty & Todd David
Millicent & Gerald Finney
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Janiece Evans-Page & Mark Page
Cathy & Stacy Landers
Regina Montoya & Paul Coggins
Sarah & Jud Chapin
Sue & Jimmy Gragg
Jalin Marlow
Anthony J. TaCito Debra & Paul Tagg Natalie Tastle Rhonda & LaMonte Thomas Amy Vanderoef Cathy & Tommy Vieth Annette & Myron Watkins
Kim Forsythe
Susan & Robert McCormick
Debbie & Howard Freed
Kellie & Mike McCrory
Kim Gatlin
Jane McGarry
Lori Geer
Natalie & Mike McGuire
Shay & Brian Geyer
Sara & Korey Miller
Gina & Scott Ginsburg
Cathy & Lorenzo Moffitt
Michelle GadsdenWilliams & David Jamal Williams
Marion & Bennett Glazer
Sharon & Kevin Morrison
Derrick Williams
Kimberly & Michael Glazer
Shavela & David Mosley
Pete Willis
Cathy & Craig Glick
Carole & Scott Murray
Michael Wilson
Lisa & Neil Goldberg
Doug Nash
Rickey Yarbrough
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PHOTOS BY GITTINGS
HONORARY CHAIRS
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THE ROGER STAUBACH AWARD P R E S E N T E D BY PlainsCapital Corporation The Roger Staubach Award is an annual award to recognize individuals who have brought together the world of sports/entertainment and business to make an extraordinary impact on the lives of children and youth. Named for the legendary Dallas Cowboys quarterback and real estate icon, the award is given to recipients who exemplify excellence personally, professionally and philanthropically.
2014 HONOREES Cookie & Magic Johnson
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he inaugural recipients of the Roger Staubach Award conquered the worlds of pro sports, business and philanthropy. They use their business ventures as catalysts to provide new beginnings for communities in need, and to open doors and present opportunities for those who would use an assist. The Johnsons have been recognized by many organizations for their work in the fight against HIV/AIDS and their advocacy for children and women. The Magic Jonson Foundation has become one of the most recognizable philanthropic organizations around the world.
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TONIGHT'S HONOREES Marjorie & Steve Harvey
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arjorie & Steve Harvey are not only a power couple, they are a giving couple. This year’s Roger Staubach Award recipients show leadership, giving and service in every element of their lives. They don’t believe philanthropy is writing a check and letting others do the work. They believe their responsibilities go far beyond. “The decision to create the Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation was an easy one for us. We wanted to do something that allowed us to take necessary action to cultivate our youth in healthy, supportive, and inspiring ways. In our eyes, it's unacceptable to see a need, have the ability to fill it, and then turn a blind eye. Our children in our communities need us badly. They desire better education, eye-opening cultural experiences, and mentors, who can influence them and expose them to endless possibilities.
foster excellence in the areas of health, education and social well-being within urban and ethnically diverse communities. “The Steve Harvey Mentoring Weekend for Young Men” is a four-day, three-night interactive program designed to share and teach the principles of manhood to young men between the ages of 13-18, who live in a single, femalehead of household. This program helps these young men realize their potential and helps them to envision and prepare for a future where they are strong, responsible and productive men. The goal of The Steve Harvey Mentoring Weekend is to break the misguided traits of manhood and introduce role models who provide positive examples of manhood. “Girls Who Rule the World Mentoring Weekend” is a three-day two-night program designed by Marjorie Harvey and The Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation. The goal is to enhance the development of young girls and provide a forum to expose "The decision to create the Steve & Marjorie Harvey them to the benefits and the importance of positive self Foundation was an easy one for us. We wanted to image, responsible personal do something that allowed us to take necessary conduct, respect for self action to cultivate our youth in healthy, supportive, and others via educational achievement, cultural and inspiring ways." enrichment and mentoring. When talking about the Our foundation is based upon the notion of ‘reaching foundation and “Girls Who Rule the World” Mrs. Harvey back to pull someone forward’ and our motto is says, “Our children are so important to me and their “fostering excellence in children.” Plain and simple, our futures are in our hands. It is our responsibility to help goal is to provide initiatives that address our children's mold them into the best human beings they can be, needs and that help them reach their goals.” through education, mentorship and providing the right The mission of The Steve & Marjorie Harvey examples and tools. That's what I'm passionate about Foundation is to ensure that the needs of the whole and I am so thankful that I am in a position to do that.” child are met through the development of programs And this is why we honor Marjorie & Steve Harvey as and support of community-based organizations that the 2015 Roger Staubach Award Recipients. 2015 EMMITT SMITH CELEBRITY INVITATIONAL |
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FRIDAY NIGHT PARTY P R E S E N T E D BY
Omni Hotel (Dallas Ballroom) 555 S. Lamar Street, Dallas, Texas
6:00 PM – Celebrity Reception P R E S E N T E D BY Tequila Herradura
6:30 PM: Red Carpet Arrival P R E S E N T E D BY Cigna
7:30 PM – Dinner P R E S E N T E D BY Healthcare Highways
Live Auction P R E S E N T E D BY Informatica and eVerge Group
Presentation of the Roger Staubach Award P R E S E N T E D BY PlainsCapital Corporation HONOREES Marjorie & Steve Harvey
9:00 PM – Entertainment by The O'Jays P R E S E N T E D BY
10:00 PM – Dancing with Emerald City FRIDAY NIGHT PARTY DÉCOR PRESENTED BY Service King Collision Repair MASTER OF CEREMONIES Tom Bergeron CELEBRITY PRE-TOURNAMENT PRESENTED BY One Day PrimeLending CELEBRITY PRE-TOURNAMENT PURSE PRESENTED BY Waste Management
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GOLF SHIRTS SPONSORED BY Lydia & Bill Addy
SATURDAY CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT P R E S E N T E D BY
TPC Craig Ranch 8000 Collin McKinney Parkway, McKinney, Texas
7:30 AM – Registration Breakfast S P O N S O R E D BY Regina Rogers
Dapper Den Gifting Suite P R E S E N T E D BY DAPPER Magazine and Summit Capital USA, Inc.
Driving Range S P O N S O R E D BY Ceiling Breakers, LLC
9:00 AM – Shotgun Start 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM – VIP CrestCars.com Pavilion P R E S E N T E D BY
Lunch S P O N S O R E D BY Woodmore Health, Inc.
3:00 PM – Helicopter Ball Drop 3:30 PM – Awards Ceremony P R E S E N T E D BY Bethany HealthCare Services
FOOD PROVIDED BY CATTLEACK BBQ GOLF SHIRTS SPONSORED BY E Smith Realty Partners CONTESTS SPONSORED BY Capview Partners GOLF CARTS SPONSORED BY Shell VOLUNTEERS SPONSORED BY Fossil Group MASTER OF CEREMONIES Scott Murray
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TONIGHT'S ENTERTAINMENT The O’Jays
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he O'Jays are touring history, a connection to an era and a sound that formed the soundtrack for the lives of several generations. The O’Jays are still hitting the road with the same electrifying energy they’ve had for over 50 years. Walter Williams and Eddie Levert first met when they were the ages of 6 and 7 respectively. As teenagers in Canton, Ohio, they formed a band originally consisting of Eddie Levert, Walter Williams, William Powell, Bobby Massey and Bill Isles. In 1963, the band took the name "The O'Jays" in tribute to Cleveland radio disc jockey Eddie O'Jay. Several members have changed, but the core, original lead singers Eddie Levert and Walter Williams, continue to front the group. In 1972, Gamble & Huff, a team of producers and songwriters with whom the O'Jays had been working
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for several years, signed the group to their Philadelphia International label. With this magic formula, often called The Sound of Philadelphia, The O’Jays scored the first number 1 and million-seller, “Backstabbers.” Subsequently, they succeeded with various chart-topping pop and R&B singles including “Love Train,” “Put Your Hands Together,” “For The Love of Money,” “I Love Music,” “Darlin’ Darlin’ Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love),” “Livin’ For The Weekend” and “Use Ta Be My Girl.” This success propelled The O’Jays to be the first black vocal group to perform in arenas throughout America during the 70s and 80s. Eddie and Walter have a rare lifelong bond that few of us will ever experience; friends and partners for almost 65 years. “We still appreciate our friendship, dedication to each other and the group and our love for good music." Walter continues, "We probably
could have had great solo careers, but I don't think either one of us could have ever have been as big as The O'Jays." Walter Williams could be considered a hero as he has battled Multiple Sclerosis or “MS” for 30 years and continues to execute his dance moves with perfection when performing on-stage with the group. Walter is also a volunteer National Ambassador for the MS Society and a spokesperson for MS Active Source. Eddie Levert is known for his raspy voice and has a range that takes him from alto to second tenor. Levert teamed up with his son Gerald for a duet on “Baby Hold On To Me,” which hit number one on the R&B charts. Eddie has also mentored his very successful sons Gerald and Sean who became major forces in the music industry.
The O'Jays were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. They were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2005 and honored with BET's Life Time Achievement Award in 2009. In 2013, they were inducted into The Official R&B Music Hall of Fame. Today, the songs of The O’Jays are still being used in many movies, commercials and TV shows. “For The Love of Money” continues to be the theme song for “The Apprentice.” Eddie Levert Sr., Walter Williams Sr. and Eric Nolan Grant, who joined the group in 1995, continue to thrill fans today. Throughout their career The O'Jays have achieved 10 Gold albums, 9 Platinum albums and 10 #1 hits. It's been a long journey but thanks to the fans the LOVE TRAIN is still going strong!
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s a corporate and special events band, Emerald City burst onto the Dallas music scene in 1983 and never looked back. Motion, movement and energy are three words that best describe this 13-piece, three-horn section super group that electrifies every audience with a combination of high-energy dance songs from the past with the hits of today. Emerald City has performed for President and Mrs. George Bush at the White House twice. The band has also performed at events for numerous corporations, including Ford Motor Company, Southwest Airlines,
Microsoft, the North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee, Apple and American Airlines. Averaging more than 300 performances a year, The Dallas Morning News, D Magazine, Knot Magazine, and AACWP voted Emerald City as “Entertainers of the Year” and they’ve been nominated for the prestigious National Spotlight Award in Las Vegas. Emerald City has shared the stage with such artists as Martina McBride, Michael McDonald, Huey Lewis and the News, Justin Timberlake, Garth Brooks, Mariah Carey, Dan Aykroyd, Sinbad, and the list goes on and on.
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MASTER OF CEREMONIES Tom Bergeron
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wo-time Emmy Award-winning host, Tom Bergeron always guarantees his audience a fun and memorable evening with his wit and humor. Tom hosts ABC’s hit Dancing with the Stars and America’s Funniest Video, and in 2009 he had more prime time hours on TV than any other host. Vying for honors as the busiest man in TV, Tom released his first book I’m Hosting as Fast as I Can! Zen and the Art of Staying Sane in Hollywood to rave reviews. Bergeron began his broadcasting career in 1972 in his hometown of Haverhill, Massachusetts. He spent over a decade with WBZ-TV in Boston, hosting a number of popular shows. In 1994 he became host of Breakfast Time on FX, which morphed into Fox After Breakfast when it moved to the FOX network. He became a fill-in anchor on Good Morning America in 1997 before he segued to Hollywood Squares in 1998. While hosting Hollywood Squares, Bergeron kept busy as a fill-in anchor on CBS' The Early Show and
hosted Supper Club for Planet Green. He can now be seen hosting ABC's America's Funniest Home Videos and ABC's #1 hit Dancing with the Stars. He has been chosen as one of the first class of inductees to the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame at Massosoit College. In between projects, Bergeron has hosted everything from The 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards and Miss America Pageant, to The 33rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation’s 28th College Television Awards Gala. Bergeron spends a lot of his free time volunteering his services for several charity events and was awarded the March of Dimes Special President’s Award for Volunteer Excellence. Bergeron is a confessed gym rat, working out 4-5 days a week with a trainer. He also enjoys running and riding his bike on the beach. He splits his time between Connecticut and California and lives with his wife and two daughters.
TONIGHT'S MENU SALAD Field Greens Bundle Mixed Field Greens bundled with a Cucumber Ribbon, Sweet Pecans, Jicama and Carrots served with a Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette
ENTRÉE Petite Grilled Filet and King Crab Legs Seared Potato Terrine, Asparagus, Brussels Sprouts, Acorn Squash and Blistered Tomato, Cabernet Sauce Assorted Artisan Rolls served with Butter dusted with Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
DESSERT Strawberry Shortcake in a Martini Glass Vanilla Cake, Fresh Strawberries, Strawberry Syrup, Mint Gel, Almond Crème and Toasted Almonds
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HERRADURA DOUBLE BARREL TEQUILA PULL EVERYONE WINS! $100 PER BOTTLE PULLED – NUMBER GIVEN AT TIME OF PURCHASE 200 NUMBERS TO CHOOSE FROM (Sorry, no exchanging numbers)
TWO GRAND PRIZE DRAWINGS TO BE HELD AFTER AWARD CEREMONY
PRIZES WORTH $2,000 TO $4,000
GRAND PRIZES
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STUNNING 13-STONE DIAMOND HORSESHOE CUSTOM-MADE PENDANT ON WHITE GOLD CHAIN DONATED BY: SUE GRAGG PRECIOUS JEWELS VALUE: $4,000
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VIP LEGENDARY WEEKEND GETAWAY FOR FOUR (4) AT THE HORSESHOE CASINO & RESORT BOSSIER CITY DONATED BY: HORSESHOE CASINO & RESORT BOSSIER CITY VALUE: $2,130
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P R O C E E D S B E N E F I T PAT & E M M I T T S M I T H C H A R I T I E S Need not be present to win. Tequila may not be opened or removed from area until you leave.
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DREAM 2015 DRAWING TICKETs
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12 MONTHS OF LOOK CINEMAS PASSES & DINNERS AT COAL VINES
Take your best friend or loved one out once a month for dinner and a movie. This package includes two one-year passes to LOOK Cinemas to enjoy luxurious seating at the 11 state-of-the-art movie screens, as well as a $500 gift certificate at the acclaimed Coal Vines Pizza and Wine Bar onsite. DONATED BY: LOOK CINEMAS & COAL VINES VALUE: $2,000
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COUPLES RESORT GETAWAY
Enjoy two or three nights at a distinctive Omni Hotel or Resort chosen from one of 14 exotic properties! All include amenities, breakfasts or discounts on services and food. Omni locations to choose from include: Amelia Island Plantation Resort, Cancun Hotel & Villas, Puerto Adventuras Beach Resort, Bedford Springs Resort, Mount Washington Resort, Orlando Championsgate, Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort, La Costa Resort and Spa, Barton Creek Resort and Spa, Scottsdale Resort and Spa and Montelucia, Grove Park Inn, Homestead Resort, Tucson National Resort, and Ranchos Las Palmas Resort and Spa. DONATED BY: OMNI DALLAS HOTEL VALUE: $3,000
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Treat your special somebody to a date they will never forget, with the help from our friends at Crest. This amazing package includes your choice of the weekend use of a luxury Cadillac or Infinity. After that, you can then either enjoy a sumptuous dinner for two at Chamberlain’s Steak and Chop House, or for the more adventurous, go Skydiving for two at iFly Indoor Skydiving in Frisco!
Be the VIP that you know you are at one of Dallas’ most exclusive shopping destinations— NorthPark Center! This VIP Valet Card entitles you to VIP parking at any of NorthPark’s seven valet parking areas (gratuity not included). DONATED BY: NORTHPARK CENTER VALUE: $1,500
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CLUBCORP GOLF OR DINNER FOR FOUR AROUND THE METROPLEX F OR ONE YEAR
Get ready to golf and dine, friends. In this luxury package, you will receive one pass to golf for four or dinner for four at every ClubCorp property in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex—13 total. Grab your clubs or appetites and enjoy! Golf properties include: Brookhaven Country Club, Canyon Creek Country Club, The Clubs of Prestonwood, Gleneagles Country Club, Hackberry Creek Country Club, Las Colinas Country Club, Shady Valley Country Club, Stonebriar Country Club, Stonebridge Ranch Country Club, Timarron Country Club, and Trophy Club (all greens fees, cart fees are included). Dinner properties include: La Cima Club and Tower Club (tax and gratuity not included). DONATED BY: CLUBCORP USA, INC. VALUE: $6,000
SUPER BOWL XLIX “CAN’T MISS PLAY” MALCOLM BUTLER AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO
Among the 114.2 million people who watched Super Bowl XLIX—the largest audience ever for any TV show in U.S. history—few outside Vicksburg had any idea who Butler was as he jogged on to the field as the Patriots’ nickel back in the game’s final minute. With this historic signed game-winning photo by Malcolm Butler, you will also receive an official Super Bowl XLIX pin! DONATED BY: LARRY LUNDY VALUE: PRICELESS
A NIGHT OUT ON CREST CARS
NORTHPARK CENTER VIP VALET FOR ONE YEAR
Treat yourself or a special someone to this gorgeous 18-carat gold lariat with a rough diamond clasp and stunning golden South Sea pearl drop. What else is there to say except “MINE”? DONATED BY: MINE BY JALIN VALUE: $1,400
YOUR FAMILY HANDBOOK AND TREE FROM GENEALOGICA
Genealogica, the world’s best family history research team, will provide you with your Family Handbook. Gathered through traditional investigation and on-theground research, your Handbook provides you with an introductory look at your family history. In addition to the Handbook, your family tree and the documentation uncovered during the research process, your Handbook includes the narrative of one of your ancestors, augmented with the historical context of the era in which your ancestor lived. You will receive up to eight copies within six months of engagement. DONATED BY: GENEALOGICA VALUE: $25,000
DONATED BY: CREST CADILLAC VALUE: $1,000
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LAFAYETTE 148 NEW YORK FASHION EXPERIENCE AT NEIMAN MARCUS NORTHPARK
Perfect for the fashionista, this priceless experience will provide the winner Front Row reserved seating for eight to the Layfayette 148 New York Fashion Show at Neiman Marcus NorthPark on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. Fashion Show features Lafayette 148 New York with Personal Appearance by designer, Edward Wilkerson, and is hosted by Ken Downing, Neiman Marcus Fashion Director. Arrive in complete style, as Car Service to and from the event for the eight guests is provided (car service to pick-up at one location and take guests back to same location). Upon arrival, each guest will receive a special gift from Lafayette 148 New York. All eight guests will experience a special VIP Meet & Greet with designer, Edward Wilkerson, prior to the Fashion Show (show is tentatively scheduled to start at 1 :00 PM) and they will receive a commemorative photo with the designer, Edward Wilkerson. After the show ends, get ready to go shopping— each guest will receive a $250 Neiman Marcus Gift Card to be used toward Lafayette 148 New York on the day of the event. DONATED BY: NEIMAN MARCUS NORTHPARK & LAYFAYETTE 148 NEW YORK VALUE: PRICELESS
PROCEEDS BENEFIT PAT & E M M I T T S M I T H C H A R I T I E S Need not be present to win.
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INVITES YOU TO A BUSINESS LUNCHEON HOSTED BY EMMITT SMITH
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2015 11:00 AM InterContinental Hotel Dallas Malachite Showroom
For more information, please email tpinson@ejsmithenterprises.com or visit us at www.PatandEmmittSmithCharities.org Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities creates and funds unique educational experiences and enrichment opportunities for underserved youth. 2015 EMMITT SMITH CELEBRITY INVITATIONAL |
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DREAM 2015 AUCTION LIVE AUCTION 8:15 PM Dallas Ballroom
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Letitia Frye
nown as America’s foremost “Auctiontainer,” Letitia Frye is celebrating a decade plus and over $200 million dollars raised in the fundraising industry. Her unique style, passion and uncanny ability to memorize content give way to engaging performance at each event. Letitia’s commitment to the organizations and individuals they serve set her apart from the rest. She can be found on stages across the United States and Canada, and is honored to be a part of this evening’s event for Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities. Letitia lives in Scottsdale with her two kids, and is an active volunteer for many charities in the community. You can learn more about Letitia on her site, www.letitiafrye.com.
ONLINE AUCTION www.charitybuzz.com
Auction closes Tuesday, May 12, 2015 RIDE WITH EMMITT ON YOUR NEW TREK BIKE For the casual or serious rider, enjoy a one-hour ride with Emmitt Smith in Dallas on your brand new Trek Madone 2.1 bike.
DREAM DATE WITH BACHELOR JAKE PAVELKA Meet your bachelor, Jake Pavelka, in a limousine headed to dinner at Capitol Grille Plano for a sumptuous meal, great company and conversation! After dinner, view the city of Dallas, the skyline and beautiful lit up skyscrapers from a helicopter with your eligible bachelor. End the evening over dessert and a bottle of bubbling champagne for a date night that you will truly never forget.
POKER FANTASY NIGHT WITH EMMITT AND FRIENDS Spend an unforgettable evening with Emmitt, his friends and seven of your friends playing Texas Hold ‘em. Enjoy an impeccable dinner and world-class wine and spirits at Dee Lincoln’s Bubble Bar Events. You’ll leave with gifts for all and photos that will document your winnings or losses!
DINNER BY ROYAL CHEF DARREN McGRADY FOR EIGHT WITH PAT & EMMITT SMITH IN THEIR HOME Chef Darren McGrady was personal chef to Queen Elizabeth II, Diana, Princess of Wales and Princes’ William and Harry for fifteen years and has cooked for five US Presidents. Imagine having your dinner, along with your seven closest friends at the home of Pat & Emmitt Smith, with the amazing couple personally hosting you for the evening — A DREAM!
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BENEFICIARIES 2009 - 2010* Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas Children’s Defense Fund St. Phillips Community Center Take Stock in Children Kipp Truth Academy
2010 - 2011* Academic Realities, Inc. Beat the Odds CASA of Collin County Leadership of Ft. Worth McKinney Police Association Nancy Lieberman Foundation Service of Hope – Team 22 Outreach Program Take Stock in Kids The Winston School – Isaac Sedgwick Scholarship
2011 - 2012* Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Beat the Odds Defense Fund Best Buddies Texas Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star Big Thought Center For Brain Health Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County City House Children’s Medical Center Legacy Dallas Black Dance Theatre Dallas Symphony Association Escambia High School Family Gateway Foundation for Brain Health Advances Freshman Leadership Academy Happy Hill Farm Jason Terry Foundation Jason Witten SCORE Lance Armstrong Foundation LeaderKids Fort Worth Leadership Prep School Nancy Lieberman Foundation New Destiny for Children North Texas Jackrabbits Track Northern Texas PGA North Texas Youth Education Town Center – The Salvation Army Plano Community Charity Prime Prep Academy
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St. Philip’s School & Community Center Take Stock in Children The Family Place The Salvation Army’s YET Center The Winston School Treasure You Vogel Alcove Woman Called Moses World Vision Xernona Clayton Foundation
Star Children’s Charity St. Philip’s School and Community Center Sunset Cheer Take Stock in Children North Texas Youth Education Town Center - The Salvation Army The Shelton School The Turning Point The Warren Center The University of Texas Foundation, Inc.
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After-School All-Stars North Texas Amber Terrace Elementary Autism Speaks Best Buddies Texas Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin County C5 Youth Foundation Carr Cares Foundation Child Help Children’s Medical Center City House Community Council of Greater Dallas Dallas Black Dance Theatre Dallas Can! Academies Dallas Elite Track Club Dallas Symphony Association Dallas Tennis Association Dallas Wind Symphony Foundation for the Education of Young Women Fort Worth Public Library Gladney’s Center for Adoption Gospel for Asia Happy Hill Farm Hendrick Scholarship Foundation The Jason Terry Foundation James Madison University The Larry Hagman Foundation LeadersKids Fort Worth MaineGate Minnie’s Food Pantry Morris Bridges Fund New Destiny for Children North Texas Food Bank Play Like a Girl Prime Prep Academy Rainbow Days The Rock-T Youth Foundation Southern Youth Sports Speak Up Speak Out
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1 Million for Anna Albertsons All Star Gala Austin Sunshine Camps Best Buddies Texas BGC Greater Dallas Boys and Girls Club of Collin County CASA of Collin County ChildCare Group Children's Medical Center Collin College Foundation Collin County Children's Advocacy Center Dallas Baptist University Scholarships Dallas County Children's Advocacy Center Dallas County Komen Dallas Symphony Association Department of Children and Youth Eureka Club, Inc. First Tee Greater Houston Grant Halliburton Foundation Happy Hill Farm Hernandez Elementary School in Dallas Heroes for Children Hope's Door Jack and Jill of America ManeGait Marcia Fischer Webb Foundation Methodist Health System Morris Bridges Fund North Texas Make a Wish St. Phillip's School Take Stock in Children The Family Place The Salvation Army The Steve and Majorie Harvey Foundation Vogel Alcove Women Called Moses World Vision Yes! Atlanta *Fiscal Year
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BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF
TEAMWORK: Elizabeth Bashara, Event Producer and Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities Staff Tifani Pinson, Erik Smith, Ronelle Ianace and Leslie Boysen are the stalwarts behind this year’s ESCI weekend events.
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verseeing the fundraising, operations and programming of Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities has truly been a dream come true. With leaders Pat & Emmitt Smith, the organization has been able to impact over 150,000 youth over the past six years through programming sponsorships, education scholarships and our own Team 22 mentoring program. Corporate partners Belk, Fossil Group, JCPenney, and Under Armour have provided grants and donations that have allowed the charity to expand our programming significantly and provide back to school uniforms for over 1,000 children over the past two years, double and expand the size of the Team 22 program, and bring much-needed athletic equipment to under served schools in Dallas. With a foundation of sponsors, donors and grantors, the execution of the programming and fundraising is in the hands of the staff of Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities. The incredible staff of Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities works tirelessly on every event, every program and with every donor to ensure that kids are taken care of first. My personal thanks to this staff for all they do to make others’ dreams come true. This staff is truly an inspiration to me.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Ronelle Ianace
EXECUTIVE BOARD Pat Smith, President Emmitt Smith Marvin Blum, J.D., CPA
ADVISORY BOARD Ronelle Ianace Nina Jones, C.P.A Robert McCormick, J.D.
STAFF Vanessa Appiah - Volunteers Leslie Boysen – Director of Programs Jessica Garza – Executive Assistant Ronelle Ianace – Vice President, Community Relations and Charities Marge Irwin – Executive Assistant Michelle Irwin – Executive Assistant Hailey Litzgow – Intern, Program Book Tifani Pinson – Development, Associate
Ronelle Ianance Executive Director, Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT Your support of Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities allows us to continue programming for under served children and youth.
To learn more and to find out how you can be a part of the fantastic work being done by Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities, please visit
www.patandemmittsmithcharities.org
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