Oh, What a Night! - The Cleveland Police Foundation

Th e E d wa r d A . a n d C a t h e r i n e L . L o z i c k F o u n d a t i o n
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present
the Cleveland Police Foundation
2nd Annual Gala
“Oh, What a Night!”
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And its affiliates:
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Cleveland Police Historical Society & Museum
Cleveland Police Honor Guard
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Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Society
Continued success and Best Wishes
Cathey & Ed Lozick
On Behalf of the Board of Directors of the
Cleveland Police Foundation, the charities
under its umbrella, and especially the members
of the Cleveland Division of Police, we extend
our sincere thanks for your being here tonight
and supporting our collective mission….
To make our City safer, and
a better place to call home.
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S a t u r d a y, N o v e m b e r 1 6 , 2 0 1 3 Masters of Ceremonies
Channel 3 News Anchor Kris Pickel
Kris Pickel is an award-winning journalist with more than 2 decades of
experience. Kris joined WKYC in March 2012 and is co-anchor of the
6 & 11 PM newscasts with Russ Mitchell. Journalism has been a passion for
Kris since the early 1990's. Her goal: better your community and give a voice
to people whose stories may otherwise go unheard.
Kris's reputation is built on her experience and versatility, receiving recognition for her coverage of hard news reports and lighter stories. She was
awarded the prestigious Edward R Murrow, honoring outstanding achievements in journalism, 3 Emmys, an Associated Press and other awards.
Kris was the first female reporter on the West Coast to enter a boot camp
program for jail inmates. Instead of the typical coverage she entered the program as an inmate. Following riots and injuries that accompanied University of Arizona's NCAA win, her
investigation helped lead to procedural changes for police crowd control. She has been recognized for her
work in riot coverage in Oakland, an investigation into efforts to identify the Zodiac Killer, consumer, feature
and medical reporting, and human-interest stories.
Kris is passionate about giving back to the community. After visiting shanty towns in Mexico where children
were dying from exposure, she helped organize a blanket drive and delivered supplies to the families in need.
She has Co-Chaired the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women campaign, hosted an Easter Seals
Telethon, worked with kids in classrooms for Love of Reading Week, served as an honorary chair for Court
Appointed Special Advocates for children and countless other projects.
“It's important to not just talk about what's happening in a community but to be a part of it. I believe the
best anchors spend time out in the community and not just behind the desk,” says Pickel. Kris started her
career in news as a college intern and has done just about every job in a newsroom including editor, producer,
assignment desk, reporter, and anchor. Her career has taken her from hometown of Sacramento, CA to
Grand Junction, CO to Reno, NV to Tucson, AZ and back to Sacramento before coming to Cleveland.
Kris is married to international award winning photographer Carl Lemon who is an avid comic book collector.
They are the proud parents of two boys, Clark and Bruce. If you can figure out where the names came from,
you know she has a sense of humor. Hint: again, her husband is an avid comic book collector.
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Masters of Ceremonies
M r . To n y R i z z o
Tony Rizzo is proud to be born and raised in Cleveland Ohio. He attended
Midpark High School and Ohio University, and is currently co-host of “The
Really Big Show,” which airs weekday mornings from 9am-1pm on ESPN
Cleveland WKNR 850. He also hosts "The Rizzo Show" seen Sunday nights
at 11pm on Fox 8 Cleveland.
He mentored under his father, the late Hall of Fame broadcasting great, Jack
Reynolds; and also credits radio Hall of Famer, John Lanigan for helping to
get his start in the profession.
In addition to a busy schedule on radio & TV and personal appearance, he
somehow finds the time to work with numerous charitable organizations. In
addition to the Cleveland Police Foundation and the Greater Cleveland
Peace Officers Memorial Society, he supports Our Lady Of The Wayside, Littlest Heroes, the American
Legion, and the USO, just to name a few.
A devoted family man, Tony enjoys golfing, skiing, cooking, supporting everything Cleveland...and driving the
speed limit! He lives with his wife Catherine in Medina and they have 5 children.
Tony ends his broadcasts each day asking all to say a prayer for our law enforcement officers, firefighters, our
military and our President... and to keep them from harm’s way. When asked to MC our event, he responded,
"I am humbled to be asked. It's an honor to be a part of it."
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S a t u r d a y, N o v e m b e r 1 6 , 2 0 1 3 E v e n i n g Ag e n da
6:00 PM:
Cocktails.
7:05 PM:
Call to Order and Presentation of the Colors: the Cleveland Police Honor Guard.
The National Anthem of the United States of America: Mr. Joe Bova.
"Honor Our Fallen": A salute to our safety and military forces that have died
in the line of duty by the Pipes & Drums of the Cleveland Police.
Invocation: Cleveland Police Chaplain Rev. John P. Miceli, Pastor, St. Mark
Catholic Church.
7:10 PM:
Welcome and Remarks: MCs Kris Pickel and Tony Rizzo
7:20 PM:
Dinner
8:00 PM:
Awards Presentation: Mr. Thomas K. Stone, President of the Board of Directors of
the Cleveland Police Foundation and Police Chief Michael McGrath.
• Special Recognition:
• For Outstanding Community Service by an Organization:
• ArcelorMittal Steel
• Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Association
• ESPN 850 WKNR, ESPN 1540 KNR2 & ESPNCleveland.com
• For Outstanding Community Service by an Individual:
Commander Keith Sulzer, CPD Second Neighborhood District
• Police Officer of the Year Award: Patrol Officer Jeffrey Stanczyk,
Bureau of Community Policing
• CPF Founder's Award: Mr. David F. Young, Budzar Industries, Inc.
8:30 PM:
Live Auction by Mr. Terry Stewart and Mr. Bob Hale.
9:00 PM:
Performance by the COMPANY MEN
Thank you for supporting the Cleveland Police Foundation
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Our Mission
Established in 2010, the Cleveland Police Foundation is an alliance of business and civic leaders, organizations
and individuals committed to the idea that an educated, well-trained and modernly equipped police department leads to a safer community for all. Its mission is to strengthen the bond between the Cleveland Division
of Police and the citizens it serves through support for youth and community outreach programs, police charities, investment in advanced education and training, and funding for specialized equipment and technology in
order to help our police officers better perform their duties.
In addition, the CPF proudly supports these charities in accomplishing their mission: Cleveland Police Athletic League, Cleveland Police Historical Society & Museum, Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Society, Cleveland Police Pipes and Drums, Cleveland Police Honor Guard, Friends of the Cleveland Mounted
Police and Cleveland Cops for Kids.
Board of Directors
Board of Advisors
Thomas K. Stone, President
Samuel H. Miller, Chair
Deborah Smythe Hermann, Vice President
Thomas D. Ganley
James M. Craciun, Secretary
Edward P. Kovacic
Woods King, III, Treasurer
Edward A. Lozick
John O. Anoliefo
Michael McGrath
James J. Benedict, Jr.
Nina Turner
Pamela H. Blossom
Beverly R. Charles
Brent Clapacs
Division of
Police Liais on
Dick Clough
Daniel Fay
Hector Cuevas
Franklin B. Floyd, Jr.
Executive Director
Ann M. Luketic
Charles W. Lane, Jr.
Thomas E. Lynch
Joseph A. Marinucci
Jim Milano, Jr.
C o m m u n i t y Pa r t n e r s h i p
Director
David Minoff
Kathleen C. Delaney
Peter J. Miragliotta
Marcia Nolan
Administrative As sistant
Matthew Pemberton
Jennifer Wypasek
Sam Pines
Terry Stewart
Communications Manager
Sarah Homeier
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P r o u d to S u p p o rt
a F a m i ly o f C h a r i t i e s
In addition to providing funding for youth and community outreach programs, investing in advanced
education and training, upgrading equipment and modernization of technology to help our police officers
better perform their duties, the CPF proudly supports the following charities in accomplishing their mission:
C l e v e l a n d Po l i c e At h l e t i c L e a g u e
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The Cleveland Police Athletic League provides opportunities for children in
the community to participate in positive, wholesome sports, recreational, and
extracurricular activities. The programs sponsored by “PAL” provide thousands
of children between the ages of 5 and 21 with an alternative to life on the streets
and provides positive role models who encourage them to stay focused on their
education, respect for others, and becoming exemplary citizens who are an asset
to the community.
Cleveland Police Historical So ciety & Museum
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The Cleveland Police Museum’s mission is to collect and preserve police history,
and to use its collection and programs to foster mutual understanding and respect
between our police officers and the public. The museum houses extensive and
unique exhibits that chronicle the significant contributions made by the members
of the Cleveland Division of Police and their predecessors since the founding of
the Western Reserve. Located on the first floor of Cleveland Police Headquarters,
1300 Ontario Street, it is open to the public and admission is free.
Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial So ciety
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The Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Society honors all peace officers
that die in the line of duty, especially those from Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain,
Medina and northern Summit counties. The Society helps to keep the promise to
never forget our fallen heroes by providing assistance to the families of officers
who make the ultimate sacrifice, maintaining the Greater Cleveland Peace
Officers Memorial located in Huntington Park in downtown Cleveland, hosting
the annual Police Memorial Commemoration, assisting law enforcement agencies
with the planning and implementation of full-honors funerals, and its many other
programs that help to raise the public awareness of the hazards our police officers
face daily.
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S a t u r d a y, N o v e m b e r 1 6 , 2 0 1 3 Th e P i p e s & D r u m s o f t h e C l e v e l a n d P o l i c e
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The Pipes and Drums of the Cleveland Police, formed in 1996, serves as the
musical component of the Ceremonial Team. Representing the Division and the
law enforcement community of Greater Cleveland at ceremonial events, parades,
and civic functions, the band has performed throughout northeast Ohio, United
States, Canada and Ireland. Sadly, in its short history their members have rendered
final honors to 45 law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty, and
21 military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.
Cleveland Police Honor Guard
The Cleveland Police Honor Guard ensures that all appropriate courtesies are
rendered at the funerals and memorial services for active and retired police
officers, especially those that die in the line of duty. Additionally, they represent
the Division at civic functions, parades and sporting events by serving as its color
guard, and with its precision marching and drill.
Friends of the Cleveland Mounted Police
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The Friends of the Cleveland Mounted Police are both individuals and organizations
that value the unique contribution the Mounted Unit makes in our community, and
provides financial support to ensure its continued service. The bond between officer
and horse is special, and these equine ambassadors also serve to strengthen the bond
between our police and citizens.
Cleveland Cops for Kids
The Cleveland Cops For Kids program’s mission is to establish and strengthen
positive relationships between police officers and our City’s greatest asset, our
kids. This program allows our members that encounter children who are victims
of crime, abuse and other traumatic situations to respond not only with compassion and concern for their welfare, but also the means necessary to provide timely
aid and assistance, such as food, clothing, gifts, and other support.
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Our Honorees
“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” These words by Sir Winston Churchill are
apropos for who we recognize tonight. It is our pleasure to recognize six amazing individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to improving the quality of life in our community. Through
their deeds, philanthropy and support of our police officers, they certainly have gone above and beyond the
call of duty. Their collective efforts have made our world a better place to live.
Outstanding Community Service by an Organization Awards:
ArcelorMittal Cleveland
Our City is extremely fortunate to have many businesses and organizations that are committed to being part
of the community, playing an integral role in improving the quality of life in our neighborhoods.
Since its beginning, Cleveland’s steel industry has been inextricably linked to community. As employees and
their families, many immigrating to the area for work, settled in clusters near the mills over the decades, new
neighborhoods were born.
A century later, ArcelorMittal Cleveland remains closely tied with these neighborhoods and the surrounding
city and region. Last year, ArcelorMittal provided nearly $750,000 to local programs focused on health and
safety, education and the environment, working with community partners to provide safe after-school opportunities for youth, improve science and math education, protect and restore waterways, greenspace and natural
habitats, and more. The Cleveland facility’s 1,800+ employees multiply this impact by generously donating
their time and dollars.
For the past seven years, ArcelorMittal has supported the City of Cleveland’s gun buy-back program, and
more than 1,300 weapons have been collected. The program is a natural extension of the company’s internal
commitment to health and safety. An example of true partnership, ArcelorMittal also melts and recycles the
collected guns at its steelmaking shop, transforming something that could be used for violence into new steel
that will eventually become a car, washing machine or other consumer good.
Tonight, the Cleveland Police Foundation is proud to recognize ArcelorMittal Cleveland for its efforts and
commitment to making our community safer.
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S a t u r d a y, N o v e m b e r 1 6 , 2 0 1 3 C l e v e l a n d P o l i c e Pa t r o l m e n ’ s A s s o c i a t i o n
The Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association was formed in 1969, born out of the
most tragic day in the history of the Cleveland Division of Police. On July 23, 1968,
militants ambushed and murdered three police officers and severely wounded many
others. A fourth officer died years later as result of the wounds inflicted that day.
While there was no shortage of valor among the officers during the unprovoked attack and ensuing violence, there was an obvious shortage of necessary equipment,
which might have saved lives and prevented injuries. Six months later the CPPA was
formed.
The CPPA’s mission includes serving as the bargaining unit for 1283 Patrol Officers, Detectives and Dispatchers, provide aid, protection, and for the general welfare of its members, their families, and the community.
In addition to its pledge to protect the rights of their members, the CPPA goes above and beyond the call of
duty in giving back to the community. Their membership supports and conducts year-round efforts to come to
the aid of less fortunate kids and families with such programs as: Shop with a Cop, “Calling all Kids” Easter
basket give-away; supporting families of officers killed in the line of duty, Cleveland Police Children’s Holiday
Party, Heroes Run, ArcelorMittal - City of Cleveland Gun Buyback, Cops For Kids, and many more other less
structured but impactful acts of kindness.
The CPPA’s community outreach is extensive and often overshadowed by its other higher profile endeavors.
Their community service efforts shed favorable light on all members of the Cleveland Division of Police and
foster a positive image of law enforcement. Tonight, we are proud to recognize their community service.
ESPN Cleveland WKNR 850 & KNR2 1540
Good Karma Broadcasting, LLC is a sports marketing company with expertise
in sports radio and event marketing. GKB operates nine ESPN affiliated
stations, including eight in Top 100 markets, in addition to three other radio
stations throughout the country. The company is passionate about offering
unique solutions to its partners within the sports marketing arena, and has
grown into a marketing enterprise with solutions ranging from digital, wireless,
mobile, event, television partnerships, sponsorships and personality endorsements. GKB owns and operates two all-sports stations in Cleveland, ESPN 850 WKNR and ESPN 1540
KNR2 as well as ESPNCleveland.com to serve the fans of Cleveland sports.
GKB supports numerous community and charitable organizations throughout its markets; though its signature events are annual radiothons, including the ESPN Cleveland and Cleveland Clinic Children’s Radiothon,
which raised over $85,000 in its first year, as well as the GKB Radiothon in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin benefitting children's charities, which in its 16th year (2013) raised over $116,000.
In addition to supporting numerous community and charitable organizations, members of the ESPN Cleveland team are encouraged to join community and charity organizations, and currently sit on boards or support
the following: The Cleveland Sports Commission, Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland, Presidents Council
Foundation, American Jewish Committee, A Kid Again, St. Ignatius Alumni Board, Cleveland Police Foundation (and it's umbrella charities), Little Sisters of the Poor and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Tonight, we are proud
to recognize their dedication to community service.
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Our Honorees
Commander Keith Sulzer
Ou t s ta n d i n g C o m m u n i t y S e r v i c e Awa r d
Commander Sulzer is a graduate of St. Edward’s High School and received a
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics from the College of Wooster. On June
19, 1990, Mr. Sulzer began his career with the City of Cleveland, Department of
Public Safety, Division of Police, in the 5th District as a police officer. Throughout his career he has progressively prospered with the Cleveland Police. On July
25, 1997, he was promoted to Sergeant of the 6th District, in June 2000 promoted to Lieutenant of the 1st District, in June 2005 promoted to Captain of the
4th District; and on July 30, 2007, he was appointed to Commander of the 2nd
District and has held that position since.
As Commander of the Second District, Commander Sulzer has sponsored, participated in, and helped organize several charity events. As co-chair of the 2nd District Police Community Relations Committee he organizes several fund raising
events each year, from pancake breakfasts and spaghetti dinners, to dunking
booths and chili cook-offs. These fund raising events support the 2nd District’s annual Children’s Christmas
Party, an event that identifies the neediest 200 children in the District, and provides Christmas presents,
lunch, and a party with Cleveland’s own Singing Santa. The 2nd District and Santa also visit and provide
presents to children from Providence House and The West Side Catholic Center.
Along with IHOP, Commander Sulzer organizes a team to compete against Cleveland Fire in a pancake-eating contest. This contest kicks off IHOP’s February pancake month, during which IHOP donates money per
plate of pancakes sold to the Children’s Care Network (sponsoring hospitals such as Rainbow’s Children and
Babies Hosp.). This event alone has raised thousands of dollars for the Children’s Care Network.
In 2011 Commander Sulzer and the 2nd District sponsored a food drive and challenged the 4th District to
see which district could fill a U-Haull truck in 24 hours. This challenge provided over 7,000 pounds of food
to St. Augustine’s Hunger Center and to the Cleveland Food Bank.
Annually, Commander Sulzer enters teams in the Special Olympics Plane Pull at Cleveland Hopkins Airport,
pulling a 130,000 pound plane 12 feet. His teams have raised over $12,000 for Special Olympics.
Commander Sulzer and the 2nd District officers annually host a baby shower for Providence House, a crisis
nursery in Ohio City. This baby shower provides thousands of dollars of much needed supplies for the residents of Providence House.
In 2012, Commander Sulzer hosted Cleveland’s Strongest Cop contest in conjunction with Chief McGrath
and the Cleveland Police Foundation. This all-around weightlifting contest raised several thousand dollars for
the Cleveland Police Foundation and the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. Plans are in the works to hold more
fitness style events to raise funds for the CPF, and to encourage wellness for police officers.
The Cleveland Police Foundation is proud to bestow upon Commander Keith Sulzer the 2013 Outstanding
Community Service Award, for his dedication, leadership and success in serving our community and for especially reaching out to our citizens who are most in need and bringing the human side of the officer to our
neighborhoods.
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Officer of the Year
Pa t r o l O f f i c e r J e f f r e y S t a n c z y k
The Cleveland Police Foundation presents to an officer who demonstrates outstanding devotion to duty and consistently performs to the highest degree, far beyond that established by their peers, The Police Officer of the Year
Award. Tonight we are proud to recognize and celebrate the distinguished career of one of “Cleveland’s Finest”,
Patrol Officer Jeff Stanczyk.
Jeff Stanczyk served as one of The Cleveland Division of Police first D.A.R.E. officers for six years. Appointed August 16, 1980, he was a full time Academy instructor for three years and in the Bureau of Community Policing for
fourteen and a half years. While in Community Policing, he was a mini-station officer and is currently teaching
OPOTA curriculum at the Cleveland Police Academy, Cuyahoga Community College and Lakeland Community
College. For ten years, Jeff was assigned to the Second District.
Officer Stanczyk’s many commendations include:
The Valor Award, Distinguished Service Medal, and The Chief’s Commendation. Numerous other awards and letters of recommendation and letters from residents and citizen groups who recognize his professionalism fill his
personnel file and laud his sincerity and caring attitude toward the public he serves.
Jeff participated in Public Service programs taped on the City’s TV Channel 20 in connection with safety issues
including general safety, women’s safety, child safety and other community concerns. He proudly sang our National
Anthem at several Cleveland Indians games a Cleveland Browns game as well as numerous City hosted functions.
Born and raised in Cleveland, he attended Cleveland Public Schools and graduated from John Marshall High School
in 1973, after which he graduated from the Ohio State University in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife
Biology. Jeff now resides in Avon with his wife Caroline (Boots). They have two sons Adam and Eric. Adam
graduated from the University of Akron and is working to become a Physician’s Assistant. Eric is enrolled at
Akron University working to become a pharmacist.
Jeff looks forward to his impending retirement in January 2014 with more than 33 years of service. Officer
Stanczyk served the citizens of the City of Cleveland by these words: “It’s not the patch on your shoulder, the
firearm on your hip or the badge on your chest; it’s what you carry in your heart that makes you a good police officer, father and husband.”
This evening we are proud to recognize Patrol Officer Jeff Stanczyk for his outstanding career, and wish him a
long, happy and healthy retirement.
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F o u n d e r s A wa r d
Three gentlemen were instrumental in the creation of the Cleveland Police Foundation. The "Founding
Fathers" – Edward A. Lozick, Thomas D. Ganley and Samuel H. Miller – had the foresight, desire and
determination to establish a foundation in support of the members of the Cleveland Division of Police and
the collective mission of the police charities under its umbrella. With this award named in their honor, we
are proud to bestow the 2013 Founders Award to David F. Young in recognition of the founder’s vision, spirit
and dedication to making our community safer.
D a v i d F . Yo u n g
Fo u n de r s Awa r d
David F. Young was born to parents Jane (Fischer) and Edward Young, both of whom are lifetime
Clevelanders, and was raised on the East side, along with brother Stan.
He earned a Bachelors of Arts in Economics at Williams College and an M.B.A. in Marketing and Finance
from the University of Michigan. It was at UM that he met his wife of thirty years, Judy. Dave and Judy have
four children.
After a postgraduate stint in Boston, Dave returned home to Cleveland, where he has been involved in
small businesses ever since. He is the President of Budzar Industries, Inc. which designs and manufactures
temperature control equipment for a broad spectrum of industries, including chemical, food, metalworking,
paper, petroleum, pharmaceutical, power, plastic, rubber, steel, medical, and semi-conductor.
To the good fortune of The Cleveland Police Foundation, Dave served on the Board of Directors for two years,
and was very instrumental in getting the organization up and running. His staunch support of the Foundation
during the formation years was crucial to the progress and continued success of the efforts of the CPF.
It is with sincere gratitude and great honor that The Cleveland Police Foundation bestows upon David F.
Young, the 2013 Founders Award. Thank you Dave, for your wisdom, advice, business acumen and
partnership – we are proud to call you “friend”.
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