Project GRAD Akron and The Minerva Fund of Akron, Ohio...Project GRAD Akron’s Locations in the...
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Upcoming Events
Friday, August 24, 2012 Project GRAD Golf Outing
At Good Park Golf Course
First Place $400 Cash Prize!
Presented by G. Stephens, Inc.
Glen Stephens - Chief Executive Officer & President
Thursday, November 1, 2012 Sixth Annual Achieving Dreams Celebration
Silent Auction and Awards Program
St. George’s Fellowship Hall
3204 Ridgewood Road - Akron, Ohio
Event Chairpersons: Iris Harvey & Bernett L. Williams
Project GRAD Akron 65 Steiner Avenue, Suite 211, Akron, Ohio 44301
Phone: 330-761-3113; Fax: 330-761-3246
www.projectgradakron.org
Project GRAD Akron’s Locations in the Akron Public Schools
Buchtel Community Learning Center - Grades 7 to 12
Crouse Community Learning Center - Grades K to 6
Schumacher Community Learning Center - Grades K to 6
Graduation Really Achieves Dreams
Project GRAD Akron and The Minerva Fund of Akron, Ohio
Friday, August 17, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Family Center
610 W. Exchange Street, Akron, Ohio
President
Margaret A. Roberts
Treasurer
Pamela R. Valentine
Financial Secretary
Deborah A. Grimes
Directors
Geraldine Carter, Ph.D.
C. Joyce Finley-Johnson
Diane Miller-Dawson
Marquita Mitchell
Linda F.R. Omobien
Sandra Shaw
Jo Carol Shaw-Franklin, Advisory
Jacqueline Thomason, Esq.
Torey S. Tolson
Judge Annalisa S. Williams
Brittany Grimes Zaehringer, Esq.
The Minerva Fund of Akron, Ohio “a public charity 501(c)(3)”
P.O. Box 62, Akron, Ohio 44309-0062
Today, more than 17,000 State Farm Agents are benefiting from the re-wards of exclusively marketing and selling State Farm insurance prod-ucts and financial services. Are you ready for a challenging business opportunity as a State Farm agent?
State Farm is looking for qualified candidates who can meet our high standards for consideration for anticipated opportunities in Summit, Me-dina and various counties in Northeast Ohio.
We offer a 7 month paid training program. Following your training you would earn renewable income from an existing book of business, $30,000 in signing bonuses, retirement benefits, worldwide travel incen-tives, office set-up assistance and more.
Our Company expectations for an Agent are to:
Operate and manage a profitable State Farm agency.
Market and sell all State Farm products.
Demonstrate a commitment to meeting the customer's insurance
and financial needs.
Provide professional customer service to customers and the com-
munity.
Meet all licensing and certification requirements, including obtaining
Series 6/63 licensing.
Meet State Farm's financial review guidelines.
Possess a strong commitment to integrity and ethical business prac-
tices.
Demonstrate a commitment to profitability, productivity, and agency growth.
Please contact Eudora Graffaree-Robinson, Agency Recruiter @ (330) 273-6672, [email protected] if you would like to know more about the opportunity or to schedule a date and time to take the first step.
Cooking For A Cause An Evening of Food, Fun, and Fellowship
Food Tasting Please visit the chefs’ stations and enjoy samples
of the delicious food. People’s Choice Ballots –
Don’t forget to complete your ballot for the chef who
prepared your most enjoyable food item for the evening.
Celebrity Judges will recognize chefs in a variety of
categories and select the Judges’ Choices for the
Top Amateur Chef and Top Professional Chef.
Silent Auction Please visit the silent auction tables and bid on items to take home
with you this evening. If you are interested in any of the items,
simply write your name and bid amount on the sheet. If you are
the lucky winner of the items, you will pay for your items at the
check-out in the lobby. We accept cash, checks, and credit cards.
50/50 Raffle Raffle tickets are on sale for $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.
At the conclusion of the event, there will be a drawing for the
winning ticket. The selected recipient will win 50%
of the entire amount collected for the raffle.
You do not have to be present to win!
Floral Centerpieces The floral centerpieces are available for purchase
for a cost of $15.00 each. Each centerpiece has a
number. If you wish to purchase an arrangement,
go to the registration table and provide the
number of the centerpiece you wish to purchase.
They are available on a first-paid basis.
Fun & Fellowship Enjoy the music and take time to fellowship with the other guests.
Please let the chefs know how much you appreciate their
willingness to donate their services and Cooking For A Cause!
EVENT SPONSORS (As of August 13, 2012)
Gold Sponsor
Stifel Nicolaus and Company, Inc.
Bronze Sponsors
R.W. Baird
Medical Mutual
Pearl Sponsors Akron Summit Community Action, Inc.
Carolyn O. Brown
Lawrence Butler Jr. & Jacqueline Silas-Butler
Raymond & Deborah Grimes
William Johnson & C. Joyce Finley-Johnson
Margaret Roberts
Sandra Shaw
State Farm
VIP Patrons Cheryle Franklin
Dr. Lisa Bennett Matthews
Diane Miller-Dawson
Debra Adams Simmons
Jacqueline Thomason, Esq.
Torey S. Tolson
Pamela R. Valentine
Dr. Sheldon Wrice
Brittany Grimes Zaehringer, Esq.
Contributors Maura Scanlon Bozzelli, Esq.
Marshae Snyder
Steering Committee
Event Chairpersons
Jacqueline Silas-Butler, Esq.
Executive Director, Project GRAD Akron
and
Margaret Roberts
President, The Minerva Fund of Akron
Carolyn O. Brown
Geraldine Carter, Ph.D.
Magistrate Sharon Hairston Dennis
C. Joyce Finley-Johnson
Sherri Graves
Deborah A. Grimes
Jacqueline J. Jackson
Theresa Manzell
Diane Miller-Dawson
Linda F. R. Omobien
Sandra Shaw
Debra Sommerville
Crystal Taylor-Neloms
Jacqueline Thomason, Esq.
Pamela R. Valentine
Meet The Judges
Daisy Alford-Smith, Ph.D. Chief Executive Officer
Girl Scouts of North East Ohio
Lawrence Butler, Jr. Retired Educator
Akron Public Schools
Tracy Carter System Director, Governmental Affairs & Health Policy
Summa Health System
Malcolm J. Costa President and Chief Executive Officer
Akron Summit Community Action, Inc.
Meg Feller Chef and Owner
Lemon Leaf Catering
Fedearia Nicholson Assistant Vice President for Student Success
The University of Akron
Richard M. Roberts Retired Administrator
Akron Public Schools
Debra Adams Simmons Editor
The Plain Dealer
Fred Wright President and Chief Executive Officer
Akron Urban League
Medical Mutual® is
proud to support Cooking for a Cause
Special Acknowledgements On behalf of
Project GRAD Akron and
The Minerva Fund of Akron
we thank you for your
attendance and the following
for their support:
Chefs
Judges
Silent Auction Donors
Advertisers
Event Sponsors
Akron Beacon Journal
The Reporter
Dr. Fannie Brown - WAKR
Ted Louis – St. Joseph’s Family
Center
Akron Alumnae Chapter of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc
Meet The Chefs
Carolyn O. Brown Retired Administrator, Akron Public Schools
Richard Brown Pricing Coordinator, Henry’s Acme
Retired, Ford Motor Company
Brandi Davis Principal, Schumacher Community Learning Center
Akron Public Schools
Linda Davis Retired Administrator, County of Summit
Natalie DeGraffenreid Member of Executive Committee, YEPAW -
Youth Excellence Performing Arts Workshop
Receptionist, Arlington Church of God
Scott Gale Chief Deputy Clerk
Akron Municipal Court Clerk of Courts
Sonya Gordon Principal, Buchtel Community Learning Center
Akron Public Schools
Paul Hardy Project Manager
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Supt. Clarence Jackson Senior Pastor, Greater Holy Trinity
Church of God in Christ
and
Evangelist Jacqueline Jackson Director of Women’s Ministries
Greater Holy Trinity Church of God in Christ
Dorothy O. Jackson Retired Deputy Mayor, City of Akron
David James Superintendent, Akron Public Schools
Gizelle Jones-Williams, LISW Executive Director, Jewish Family Services
Bob Kulinski President, United Way of Summit County
Debra North Sommerville Program Manager
Summit County Department of Job and Family Services
Lawrence M. Tolson Computer Programmer, Dominion East Ohio Gas and
President of the Akron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
and
Torey S. Tolson Financial Advanced Business Analyst, FirstEnergy, and
President, Akron Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Pamela D. Wellington Payroll Clerk Sr., The University of Akron
LaKisha Williams Co-Owner, Baker Blvd.
Sonya Williams Director, Foster Grandparent Program
Akron Summit Community Action, Inc.
Oscar Williams, Jr. Treasurer, Buchtel PTA
Retired Firefighter, City of Akron
Deborah Prophet Wilson Real Estate Agent, Cutler Real Estate
Professional Chefs
Dennis Baylor Intimate Solutions
Marc D’Antonio & Teresa Palmer Acme Fresh Market Catering
Tanya Lundy Taste of Fine Dining
Ralph Lutz, Jr. St. Joseph’s Family Center
Frank Zifer Virtues Restaurant
Silent Auction Donors
ACME Fresh Market
Akron General Health and
Wellness Center
Akron Zoo
Alpha Phi Alpha Homes, Inc.
Brennan, Manna & Diamond,
LLC-Anthony S. Manna
E. Lee Byrd II, D.D.S.
City Laundry & Dry Cleaning
City of Akron
Dawn 2 Dusk Holistic Center
Fairlawn Country Club
First Choice Bookkeeping and Tax
Service
Fitness 19
Giant Eagle
Graf Growers
Grape and Granary Winery
H & R Block
LeBron James
Ken Stewart’s Lodge
Kimberly Jewelry, Inc.
Bart LeGrair
Lucky Shoes
Luigi’s Italian Restaurant
Macy’s
Angela Malone
Richard Meadows
Chris Miner
Nautica Queen
Asenath Nevels
The Peanut Shoppe
Petitti Garden Centers
Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant &
Club, Home to Hilarities 4th
Street Theatre
The Pink Door
The Plain Dealer
Robeks
Shaw JCC of Akron
Sheraton Suites Akron/
Cuyahoga Falls
Shulan’s Jewelers
Skyway Drive-In
Spaghetti Warehouse
Starbucks
Stonehedge
The Tangier
Target - Chapel Hill
Target - Green
Wal-Mart
ITEM NUMBER 46: Chef’s Bart Lasagna Fabulous lasagna for you from Bart LeGrair. Choice of beef, three-cheese, or veggie (fresh spinach). Serves up to 18 people. Donor: Bart LeGrair VALUE:$ 75 MINIMUM BID:$ 40
ITEM NUMBER 47: Lunch Around Town $20.00 gift certificate good for dining in or carry out at Luigi’s Italian Restaurant, $20.00 Gift certificate good at Skyway Drive-In, and Two gift cards good each for one entrée and a beverage at the Spaghetti Warehouse. Donor: Luigi’s, Spaghetti Warehouse, and Skyway Drive-In VALUE: $65 MINIMUM BID: $30
ITEM NUMBER 48: The Peanut Shoppe #1
$25 Gift certificate good at the Peanut Shoppe. Donor: The Peanut Shoppe VALUE: $25 MINIMUM BID: $15
ITEM NUMBER 49: The Peanut Shoppe #2 $25 Gift certificate good at the Peanut Shoppe. Donor: The Peanut Shoppe VALUE: $25 MINIMUM BID: $15
ITEM NUMBER 50: Giant Eagle Gift Card $25.00 gift card from Giant Eagle. Donor: Giant Eagle Value: $25 MINIMUM BID: $10
ITEM NUMBER 51: ACME Gift Card $20.00 Gift Card from ACME Fresh Market. Donor: ACME Fresh Market Value: $20 MINIMUM BID: $10
ORAL AUCTION
ITEM NUMBER 52: LeBron 2012 London Olympics Special item to be announced at the event. Donor: LeBron James VALUE: Priceless MINIMUM BID: Will be announced
Cooking for A Cause Silent Auction - Items & Description
FOR HER
ITEM NUMBER 1: Chamilia Bracelet and Bead Silver Bracelet (twirl snap clasp), with Red & White Kaleidoscope Bead. Donor: Shulan’s Jewelers, Fairlawn VALUE: $170 MINIMUM BID: $60
ITEM NUMBER 2: Pandora Bracelet and Bead Pandora Silver Bracelet with snap clasp and one (1) Murano Glass Red Bubbles Bead. Donor: Kimberly Jewelry, Inc. VALUE: $100 MINIMUM BID: $50
ITEM NUMBER 3: The Pink Door Manicure/Pedicure #1 Gift basket includes certificate for pedicure and manicure, Pretty Pink Prep Wipes and Pretty Girls Skin Care Loves Crush Shower and Body Oil. Donor: The Pink Door Nail and Facial Spa VALUE: $65 MINIMUM BID: $25
ITEM NUMBER 4: The Pink Door Manicure/Pedicure #2 Gift basket includes certificate for pedicure and manicure, Pretty Pink Prep Wipes and Pretty Girls Skin Care Loves Crush Shower and Body Oil. Donor: The Pink Door Nail and Facial Spa VALUE: $65 MINIMUM BID: $25
ITEM NUMBER 5: Basket of Bling Ladies Diva Martini short-sleeved shirt (m), Jeweled Martini Glass (hand wash only), B is for Botox, book. Donor: Chris Miner VALUE: $60 MINIMUM BID: $20
ITEM NUMBER 6: Mary Kay Fragrances Basket of Mary Kay fragrances and skin care products. Donor: Asenath Nevels VALUE: $100.00 MINIMUM BID: $35
HEALTH & FITNESS ITEM NUMBER 7: LifeStyles One-Month Family
Membership One (1) month family membership at Akron General Lifestyles Health & Wellness Center. Not valid for Current LifeStyles Members. Offer expires April 30, 2013. Donor: Akron General Lifestyles Health & Wellness Centers VALUE: $175 MINIMUM BID: $75
ITEM NUMBER 8: Six-Month Membership Fitness 19 Six (6) month membership good at Fitness 19 Fairlawn Town Centre. Not valid for existing members. Donor: Fitness 19 Fairlawn Town Centre VALUE: $183 MINIMUM BID: $75
ITEM NUMBER 9: 1-Month Family Membership at Shaw JCC Certificate for a one-month family membership. Must be activated by September 1, 2012 and will expire October 1, 2012. Not Valid for existing Shaw JCC members. Donor: Shaw JCC of Akron VALUE: $83 MINIMUM BID: $40
ITEM NUMBER 10: New Balance Shoes $25.00 gift certificate toward the purchase of merchandise only. Good through 12/31/2012. Nine locations including Fairlawn Town Centre. Donor: Lucky Shoes Value: $25 MINIMUM BID: $15
ITEM NUMBER 11: Lucky Shoes $25.00 gift certificate toward the purchase of merchandise only at Lucky Store. Good through 12/31/2012. Three locations including Fairlawn Town Centre. Donor: Lucky Shoes Value: $25 MINIMUM BID: $15
ITEM NUMBER 12: Dawn2Dusk Holistic Center Two (2) $40.00 gift cards good for services at Dawn2Dusk in Cuyahoga Falls. Donor: Dawn2Dusk Holistic Center VALUE: $80 MINIMUM BID $40
ITEM NUMBER 39: Akron Aeros Game in Loge #211 Use of Loge #211 at Canal Park for an Akron Aeros Game during April or May 2013. Includes 20 admission tickets and clean-up of the loge. Must be redeemed by Feb. 1, 2013 to secure tickets and date. Donor: Anthony S. Manna, Brennan, Manna & Diamond, LLC VALUE: $400.00 MINIMUM BID: $150
ITEM NUMBER 40: Cavaliers Game Loge Tickets Two (2) loge seat tickets to a 2012-2013 season Cavalier Game. Game date to be mutually agreed upon when the 2012-2013 season Is announced. Donor: The Plain Dealer Value: $400-$600 Range MINIMUM BID: $150
ITEM NUMBER 41: Golf at Mud Run 18 holes of golf and cart for two (2)) at Mud Run. Donor: City of Akron VALUE: $40 - 50 MINIMUM BID: $25
ITEM NUMBER 42: Golf at Good Park 18 holes of golf and cart for two (2) at J. E. Good Park. Donor: City of Akron VALUE: $56 - 80 MINIMUM BID: $35
FOOD
ITEM NUMBER 43: Lunch at Fairlawn County Club for Four Complimentary lunch for four (4) at the Fairlawn Country Club. Certificate expires October 31, 2013. Donor: Fairlawn Country Club VALUE: $100 MINIMUM BID: $50
ITEM NUMBER 44: Ken Stewart’s Lodge Gift Certificate $25 Gift Certificate redeemable only at Ken Stewart’s Lodge. Certificate good for 18 months from date of issue. Donor: Ken Stewart’s Lodge VALUE: $25 MINIMUM BID: $15
ITEM NUMBER 45: Pound Cake Delicious Pound Cake made for you by Richard Meadows. Donor: Richard Meadows VALUE: $25 MINIMUM BID: $10
ITEM NUMBER 31: Gardening Basket
Basket filled with great items for your garden, including hat, book , gloves, and more. Donor: The Plain Dealer VALUE: $100 MINIMUM BID: $50
ITEM NUMBER 32: Graf Growers $20.00 gift certificate and plant. Donor: Graf Growers VALUE:$ 50 MINIMUM BID: $25
ITEM NUMBER 33: Petitti Garden Center Gift Certificate $20 gift card for Petitti Garden Centers. Donor: Petitti Garden Center VALUE: $20 MINIMUM BID: $10
ITEM NUMBER 34: Macy’s Gift Card $25 Gift card for Macy’s. Donor: Macy’s VALUE: $25 MINIMUM BID: $15
ITEM NUMBER 35: Target Gift Card #1 $50 gift card for Target. Donor: Target - Chapel Hill VALUE: $50 MINIMUM BID: $25
ITEM NUMBER 36: Target Gift Card #2 $50 gift card for Target. Donor: Target - Green VALUE: $50 MINIMUM BID: $25
ITEM NUMBER 37: WalMart Gift Card $25 Gift Card for Walmart. Donor: WalMart VALUE: $25 MINIMUM BID: $15
SPORTS
ITEM NUMBER 38: Akron Aeros Loge for the August 25, 2012 Game
Loge for twenty (20) people at the Akron Aeros Game on August 25, 2012. Donor: City of Akron VALUE: $200 MINIMUM BID: $100
ITEM NUMBER 13: Teeth Whitening Kit
Gift Certificate for teeth whitening service. Certificate entitles the bearer to One (1) take home “Home Bleaching” kit. Certificate must be used by December 31, 2012. Donor: E. Lee Byrd II, DDS VALUE: $350 MINIMUM BID: $150
ITEM NUMBER 14: Robeks Smoothies Gift cards for two (2) free smoothies and three (3) $1 Robeks Dollars. Donor: Robeks at W. Market & Exchange St. Value: $15 MINIMUM BID:$5
ENTERTAINMENT
ITEM NUMBER 15: Akron Zoo Visit Four (4) Admission passes to the Akron Zoo. Does not include parking. Good until December 31, 2013. Donor: Akron Zoo Value: $40 MINIMUM BID: $20
ITEM NUMBER 16: Bowling at Stonehedge Certificate good for 10 games of bowling and 5 shoe rentals, One large one topping pizza and one pitcher of soda; and $15.00 gift certificate for the Stonehedge Grille. Expires 2/28/2013. Donor: Stonehedge VALUE: $94 MINIMUM BID: $45
ITEM NUMBER 17: Smooth Jazz at Tangier with Eric Darius Tickets for two (2) for the Eric Darius Concert at Tangiers. Sunday, October 28, 2012. Tier 3, Row 39 Donor: The Tangier VAUE: $60 MINIMUM BID: $30
ITEM NUMBER 18: Lunch Cruise on the Nautica Queen Lunch Cruise for two aboard the Nautica Queen. Certificate expires June 1, 2013. Donors: Nautica Queen VALUE: $48 MINIMUM BID: $24
ITEM NUMBER 19: Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant & Club Complimentary admission for four (4). Excludes Saturday shows and holidays. Expires 8/31/2013. Donor: Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant & Club Home to Hilarities 4th Street Theatre VALUE: $96 MINIMUM BID: $45
ITEM NUMBER 20: Overnight stay at Sheraton Suites One night stay for two adults at the Sheraton Suites Akron/Cuyahoga Falls. Expires 8/1/2013. Reservations based upon availability. Donor: Sheraton Suites Akron/Cuyahoga Falls VALUE: $140 MINIMUM BID: $70
ITEM NUMBER 21: Wine Tasting at the Grape & Granary
Basket includes 1 bottle of Cabernet Savignon, 1 bottle of Ohio Tramiette, wine carrier, and Gift Certificate for a wine tasting for two (2) at the Grape & Granary. Donor: The Grape & Granary VALUE: $60 MINIMUM BID: $30
ITEM NUMBER 22: Alpha Center Rental of room and set-up for up to four (4) hours of usage. Some restrictions do apply. No alcohol. Contact Michael Williams at (330) 376-8787. Donor: Alpha Phi Alpha Homes, Inc. Value: $400 MINIMUM BID: $100
HOUSE & HOME
ITEM NUMBER 23: Obama “A Change Has Come” Front Page President Barack Obama full color glossy print, from The Plain Dealer, November 5, 2008. Matted and Framed. Donor: The Plain Dealer VALUE: Priceless MINIMUM BID: $100.00
ITEM NUMBER 24: “Umoja – Unity” print by Ted Ellis
Artist signed, 18”X 24” Art print poster. Donor: Angela Malone VALUE: Priceless MINIMUM BID: $30
ITEM NUMBER 25: Cooking Basket
Great things for the kitchen, including Art Bamboo Cheese Server; book, A Year in My Kitchen, by Skye Gyngeli; chocolate; kitchen towels; Wooden Pepper Mill; and more. Donor: The Plain Dealer VALUE: $125 MINIMUM BID: $50
ITEM NUMBER 26: Starbucks Coffee Brewing Kit Basket
Pour-over Brewing Kit and 1 pound of Dark Gold Coast Blend whole bean coffee. Donor: Starbucks VALUE: $26 MINIMUM BID: $10
ITEM NUMBER 27: Gift Certificate City Laundry #1 $25.00 gift certificate good for laundry & dry cleaning services. Donor: City Laundry & Dry Cleaning VALUE: $25 MINIMUM BID: $15
ITEM NUMBER 28: Gift Certificate City Laundry #2 $25.00 gift certificate good for laundry & dry cleaning services Donor: City Laundry & Dry Cleaning Value: $25 MINIMUM BID: $15
ITEM NUMBER 29: H & R Block Tax Preparation Tax preparation service in 2013 for your 2012 taxes – up to $400 Value. Donor: H & R Block VALUE: up to $400 MINIMUM BID: $100
ITEM NUMBER 30: First Choice Bookkeeping & Tax Service
$75 Gift certificate good for Bookkeeping, Income Tax preparation or Resume preparation. Certificate good until 8/13/2013 Donor: Debra L. Turner, First Choice Bookkeeping & Tax Service VALUE: $75 MINIMUM BID: $30