Winter`s Golden Touch Virtual Event Program

Shelter, Inc. 27th Annual
Charity Ball
Winter’s Golden Touch
Virtual Event Program
Friday, November 14th, 2014
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago
STATE OF ILLINOIS
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62706
Pat Quinn
GOVERNOR
November 14, 2014
Shelter Inc.
1616 Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
Greetings!
As Governor of the State of Illinois, I am pleased to welcome everyone gathered
for Shelter, Inc.’s 27th Annual Charity Ball.
For 27 years, Shelter, Inc.’s Charity Ball has raised funds to address the needs of
abused and neglected children in Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs. Your dedicated work
has positively impacted the lives of countless youths throughout the years, and this
annual fundraising event helps to ensure that your efforts to help and protect children in
need will continue for many years to come. I commend everyone in attendance for
lending your support to Shelter, Inc.
The long history of Shelter, Inc.’s Charity Ball is truly a testament to the strength of
your organization, community, and staff. This anniversary is an opportunity for you to
celebrate your success, while also reaffirming the dedication that has supported your
organization for thirty-nine years. I encourage you to use this occasion to reflect on
everything that Shelter, Inc. has accomplished throughout its history.
On behalf of the people of the Land of Lincoln, I offer my best wishes for an
enjoyable and memorable event.
Sincerely,
Pat Quinn
Governor
2014 Honoray Chairs
Dear Friends,
Welcome to this year’s ‘Winter’s Golden Touch’ Annual
Charity Ball. This marks Shelter’s 27th Annual Gala. Tonight,
we celebrate the wonderful work Shelter has been committed
to since 1975. Throughout the years, Shelter has provided
many programs and services to children in need. Not only do
these programs give physical care, but they also allow the
children to finally see a light in their lives.
We have all probably heard this traditional African
proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.” This is a perfect
way to describe the heart behind Shelter’s mission. It
truly is remarkable to see so many people come together to
help these beautiful children and families. Without the help
of Shelter, many children would not have the emotional and
physical support needed to live a happy and healthy life.
It has been such an honor to have met so many
amazing people here at Shelter who work tirelessly for these
children and adolescents. Our support here tonight is crucial
for Shelter to continue their mission.
As we all gather here tonight, let us all be a part of this
village and give these beautiful children the life that every
child deserves.
Many thanks for your gifts and support,
Rick & Alisa Heidner
Heidner Property Management, Inc.
www.heidnerproperties.com
Charity Ball Committee
Rick and Alisa Heidner, Honorary Chairs
Heidner Properties, Inc.
Lisa Bartha
Zurich
Jamie Blenner
Zurich
Melissa Bennett
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg,
Chicago
Irene Rozenberg
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg,
Chicago
Donna Chen
Russ Greenwald
Mesirow Financial
Karen Hanson
Margarita Heinzel
The Meetinghouse
Companies, Inc.
Keith Hess
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg,
Chicago
Pat LaMont
GLE Creative Talent
Nancy Lazzaroni
Ciao, Baby!
Gloria Lorenz
Maureen Madden
Courtney Rickard
Zurich
Cindy Solovy
Sherman Plastics Corporation
Sue Stevens
Julie Schwartz
Frosch Travel
2014 Buckholz Winner
Jim and Jan Dobbs
Since joining Shelter as foster parents in early 2001, and adopting
their son Jack later that year, Jim and Jan Dobbs’ wholehearted belief
in Shelter and commitment to our services have helped Shelter make
a significant difference in the lives of children and parents.
Jim and Jan Dobbs own Woodfield Financial Advisors, Inc. They
served as Honorary Chairs of Shelter’s annual Charity Ball in
2006. Jim Dobbs also served as Honorary Chair in 2011. Together,
the Dobbs have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for our
programs. They have told the story of the adoption, and post-adoption
of Jack for audiences ranging from our Legislators to guests attending
the Charity Ball.
They co-founded their successful business, Woodfield Planning
Corporation, in 1982. The company received numerous awards for
outstanding customer service and business practices. In 2005, they
were named Illinois “Broker of the Year” by the Illinois Association
of Mortgage Brokers. They were also recognized by industry leader
Freddie Mac in 2000 for innovative process improvements in the
mortgage lending business.
Both Jim and Jan Dobbs are natives of the northwest suburbs of
Chicago. Married for more than 30 years, they have three adopted
children, and are active in several community organizations.
It is Shelter’s great honor to present Jim and Jan Dobbs with Shelter’s
highest honor, the Paul Buckholz Award.
Previous Buckholz Winners
Jim and Jan Dobbs
2014
Matt Adams
1999
Richard K. Sykes
2013
Judy Briesch
1998
Michael and Margaret Tower
2012
Jim Walsh
1997
Linda Divins
2010
Pat LaMont
1996
Bob Pavlick
2007
Kris Howard
1995
Ron Buch
2006
Terry Francl
1994
Alan Portelli
2005
Joe Sernett
1993
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg,
Chicago
2003
John Frindell
1992
Carol Treslo
2002
Nancy Lazzaroni
2001
Heinz Kern
1991
Geraldine Buckholz
Widow of Paul Buckholz
1990
Donors and Sponsors
Shelter, Inc. is grateful to the following
companies and individuals for their
generous support of our
27th Annual Charity Ball:
Donors of Distinction
BDO
Alverin M. Cornell Foundation
Jim and Jan Dobbs
Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald, Jr
Rick and Alisa Heidner
Dominic and Allene Mangone
NBC5 Chicago
Sponsors
Alexian Brothers Health
System
Jeffery and Beverly
Robinson
BMO Harris Bank
Rich and Sheryl Rosen
Hyatt Regency
Schaumburg, Chicago
Sherman Plastics
Corporation
LeasePlan
Cindy Solovy
Paul and Catherine Misniak
Sue Stevens
Northwest Community
Healthcare
United Airlines
Oral Facial & Implant
Specialists
Parkway Bank & Trust
Company
Village Bank & Trust
Wickstrom Auto Group
Zurich
Donors and Sponsors
Chairman’s Tables—$5,500
Rick and Alisa Heidner
Village Bank & Trust
Zurich (2)
Platinum Tables—$4,000
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago (3)
Pat and Bette LaMont
Friends of Rick and Alisa Heidner
Patron Tables—$2,500
AVS
A.T. Kearney
Accel Entertainment/Nova Madden
Bally
Barrington Bank & Trust
Jim and Jan Dobbs (3)
Leland and Marie Graul
Spencer and Margaret Heine
Invesco
Northwest Community Healthcare
Shelter, Inc. Charity Ball Committee
United Airlines
Acknowledgements
Our heartfelt gratitude to the following people and
companies for making this event possible:
Production and entertainment for the 27th Annual Charity Ball:
Nancy McGowan-Lazzaroni
Art design, decor and centerpieces by:
The Meetinghouse Companies, Inc.
Margarita Heinzel
Our sincere gratitude to:
Elegant Presentation
Elmhurst College Jazz Orchestra
Gordon Mazursky, Technical Support
Pat Potenzo
Presentation Services
Cindy Solovy
Sue Stevens
The staff of the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago:
Keith Hess, Regional Executive
John Junior, Executive Chef
Melissa Bennett and Irene Rozenberg
The staff at NBC5 Chicago:
David Doebler, President and General Manager
Emma Asante, Vice President, Special Projects &
Community Relations
Stephanie Basa, Special Projects & Community
Relations Coordinator
Regina Waldroup, Evening Host
Our heartfelt gratitude, for 27 years of dedicated support:
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago
“The best and most beautiful
things in the world cannot be
seen or even touched - they must
be felt with the heart.”
Helen Keller
In appreciation to ALL of our
volunteers and staff, for their
time and efforts
From
The Board of Directors
of Shelter, Inc.
Shelter Inc.Board of Directors
Leland E. Graul
BDO, Partner (Retired)
President
Pat LaMont
GLE Creative Talent
Vice President
William M. Byrne
United Airlines
Secretary
Guy Eisenhuth
Leslie A. Carlson
Zurich
Robert O’Meara
A.T. Kearney, Inc.
John M. Stomper
Grant Thornton LLP
Patricia F. Beck, MSW, LSW
Shelter, Inc.
Executive Director
Village Bank &Trust
Treasurer
Shelter, Inc.Executive Council
Dominic M. Mangone
Merchant Development
Corporation
Anthony Abaté
The Delta Factor Marketing Group
Christopher R. Behrens
Gerald F. Fitzgerald, Jr.
Cornerstone National
Bank & Trust Company
Spencer Heine
Jack A. Lloyd
BMO Harris Bank
Alan F. Portelli
NBC 5 Chicago
Our Evening Host
Regina Waldroup
NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ-TV) has been serving the Chicago and
Northwest Indiana area for more than 50 years. NBC5’s commitment to the community is seen through local specials, their
‘Homework Hotline,’ Annual Coat Drive, and ‘Making A Difference’
campaign. NBC5 News covers local news 24 hours a day on-air
through NBC5 Chicago and on-line at nbcchicago.com. NBC5’s
digital channel 5.2 is now COZI-TV.
Regina Waldroup joined the NBC Chicago news team in 2013 as a
general assignment reporter.
A native of Chicago’s south suburbs, Regina is the youngest girl
among eight siblings. Regina holds a bachelor’s degree in
journalism from Roosevelt University and a master’s degree in
journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Regina also is an
adjunct journalism instructor at Columbia College and the College
of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. At Columbia, she teaches a course in
which students prepare and produce a weekly news program for
Chicago cable television.
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Contributors
Abt
Advanced Therapeutic & Thai Masssage
Ala Carte Entertainment
Alexian Brothers Health System
Alice B.
Saverio and Judy Alonzi
Athenaeum Theater
Apollo Theater/Applied Live
Arlington Cake Box Bakery
Art & Science
Arthur Murray Dance Center
Bahama Breeze
Bakers Square
Suzie and Roger Bassi
BDO
Lauri and Robert Beck
Biaggi’s
Bistro Campagne
BMO Harris Bank
Bob Chinn’s Crab House
Bob Lohr
Boka
Valerie Bolon - Guest Chef
Marilyn Breiding
Buffalo Grove Golf Club
Café La Cave
Café Selmarie
California Closets
California Pizza Kitchen
Chicago Marriott Oak Brook Hotel
Chicago Marriott Suites O’Hare
Chicago Bears
Chicago Bulls
Chicago Cubs
Chicago White Sox
Chicago Wolves
City Soles
Columbia College Chicago
Cooper’s Hawk
Alverin M. Cornell Foundation
Corner Bakery
Creative Die Mold Corp.
Courtyard by Marriott
Dave & Busters - Addison
Linda Divins
Jim and Jan Dobbs
Doubletree Arlington Heights
Doubletree by Hilton
Dundee Township Park District
El Meson Mexican Restaurant
El Torero de Palatine
Elgin Symphony Orchestra
Emmett’s Brewing Company
Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald, Jr
Flaherty Jewelers
Fox and Hound
John Gandor
Gatsby’s Pub
Law Offices of Robert H. Glorch
GoldMax
Grand Frame
Grand Lux Café
Graziano’s
Hair Jazzers
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham
Rick and Alisa Heidner
Heinen’s Grocery Store
David Holan-Ameriprise
Hooters
Howl At The Moon Chicago
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino
Hyatt Lodge
Hyatt Regency San Antonio
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Hyatt Regency Montreal
Hyatt Regency O’Hare
Improv Comedy Club
Intercontinental Hotel
Jameson Suites
Jarosch Bakery
Kiki’s Bistro
Teddie Kossof Salon/Spa
Kramer Photographers
La Creperie Restaurant
Pat and Bette LaMont
Laser Quest
LeasePlan
Lettuce Entertain You
Lifeline Theatre
Lifetime Fitness-Bloomingdale
Gloria & Bob Lorenz
Lou Malnati’s
Lynfred Winery
Maciano’s Pizza & Pastaria
Rosemary and Stephen Mack
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Contributors
Makray Memorial Golf Club
Dominic and Allene Mangone
Mariano’s
Mario Tricoci
Marriott Theatre
Mau Inc.
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Miller’s Pub
Paul and Catherine Misniak
Alison Moran
Museum of Science and Industry
NBC5 Chicago
NCH Wellness Center
Nick’s Pizza & Pub
Nieto’s
Neiman Marcus
Northwest Community Healthcare
Nuns 4 Fun Entertainment
Odyssey Chicago
Oral Facial & Implant Specialists, P.C.
Orbit Skate Center
Outback Steak House
Salvatore Palazzo
Panera Bread
Parkway Bank & Trust Company
Persin & Robbin Jewelers
Joanne and John Person
Philly G’s Restaurant
Players Grill
Donna and Gary Pleason
Leslie Pomerance
Popeye’s
Ted Powers
Purely Pilates
RAM Restaurant
Red Door Salon
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center
Hotel
Restaurant Michael
Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark
Roadside Protect, Inc.
Jeffery and Beverly Robinson
Rockit Ranch Productions
Ron of Japan
Ronan Tatto Studio
Rich and Sheryl Rosen
Rosewood Restaurant
Debra and Robert Ross
Royal Appointments
Ann and Louis Rundio
Saigon Sisters Restaurant
Schaumburg Boomers
Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts
Seasons 52
Sephora
Shedd Aquarium
Sherman Plastics Corporation
Shula’s Steakhouse
John Silvia
Skin Deep Medical Spa Dr. Steven Bloch
R.B.I. Sluggers, Inc.
Cindy Solovy
Sports Page Bar & Grill
Starbucks
Martha and Bruce Stone
Sue Stevens
Sunset Foods, Inc.
Swansons Blossom Shop
Tap House Grill
Target
Tasting DeVine Cellars
The Bagel
The Best Salon & Spa
The Cheesecake Factory
The Field Museum
The South Barrington Club
Toe the Line
Trader Joe’s
United Airlines
Uno Chicago Grill
Village Bank & Trust
Walgreens
Walter E. Smithe
Whole Foods
Wickstrom Auto Group
Eleanor and Robert Willwerth
Wines for Humanity
Wintrust Financial
Mary and Paul Wongkamalasai
W-T Engineering, Inc.
Zanies Comedy Club
Zurich