2015 - Chicago Training Center

Bow Ties & Boathouses
a Chicago Training Center Benefit
Welcome everyone to the 9th annual Gala!
It is amazing how we have grown through the years! Back in 2006 we had
no road map, money, or kids – just an idea and determination to make
this sport available to communities that have never had the benefit of the
choice to participate.
Years have come and gone and we can now boast that we have had
over 250 alumni that have participated in competitive events through
our programming and a further group over 40 taking part in CTC as we
speak. Our goal was to create a program where every participant has the
opportunity to practice the sport in a competitive environment. Through
our commitment to that goal we have been able to deliver this program to
countless youths – many of whom continued their relationship with rowing
post high school and into college.
CTC has also created events for the rowing community that have
never existed before – a South Branch Regatta, The Tough Cup now in its
4th year, and the Tiro Cup, a novice only indoor erg championship – and
have had more spilled media ink than many Nationally recognized youth
championship squads! All of this is to say is that CTC is different and
people are starting to take notice. This couldn’t be more obvious than the
Mayor’s commitment to build the south side boathouse at Eleanor St – a
structure that will allow us to expand our offerings and provide a guiding
light for many more kids and families to find our program.
Tonight is a celebration of the kids – past and present – that have taken
the chance to play their role in this story. This is also a celebration of your
help through financial support in allowing us to be able to do this work.
We choose not to charge for the simple fact that we want no barrier of
entry for the communities we look to serve. We have a lot of more work
to do but tonight’s focus is celebration. Please enjoy the evening and raise
your glass to the organization and the kids – they are all worth it!
Regards,
Montana Butsch
Founder / Executive Director
Program of the Night
Bow Ties & Boathouses
a Chicago Training Center Benefit
5:30 / Cocktail Reception
7:30 / Dinner, Program and Auction
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Master of Ceremonies
Christian Farr
WMAQ / NBC 5 News Reporter/Fill-in Anchor
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I
was introduced to the Chicago Training Center seven
years ago through a friend, who thought it might make a great
story for wttw’s Chicago Tonight. When I met CTC’s founder,
Montana Butsch, I quickly discovered that this program deserved
to have its story told. Chicago Tonights’ format allowed me to truly
delve into the importance of a program that introduces inner
city youth to a sport they would not normally have the chance to
participate in.
When filming began, I had the opportunity to meet these well
rounded young men and women who felt privileged to be part of
a program that would open up doors for them. The initial story led
to a follow up story in which we followed two students to London,
England for the annual boat race. I felt that journey opened up their
eyes to yet another world that would have been foreign to them.
Several years ago, I left wttw and joined wmaq where I once
again profiled the great work of CTC. It gave me yet another chance
to introduce this wonderful program to another audience.
CTC is a program that will always touch my heart. It provides a
gateway for inner city youth to achieve at any level. It expand their
horizons, and offers them something exciting to experience. In the
coming years, I hope to once again profile CTC as it excels even
more.
Christian Farr
WMAQ / NBC 5 NEWS
Reporter / Fill-in Anchor
PA S S E D H O R S D ’ O E U V R E S
Twice Baked Red Bliss Potatoes
Truffle Creamed and Topped with Gruyere Cheese
Crispy Mini Spring Rolls
Served with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
Herbed Cheese Stuffed Mushroom
Topped with Tomato Confit
Pigs in a Blanket
All Beef Mini Frank Wrapped in Puff Pastry Served with Honey Dijon Dipping Sauce
Swedish Meatballs
Pan Seared Beef & Pork Meatball Topped with a Savory Demi Glace
Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
Asparagus Spears Wrapped in Prosciutto de Parma, with a Balsamic Reduction
DINNER MENU
Sliced French Baguettes
Herbed Butter
FIRST COURSE OPTIONS
Baby Arugula Salad
Tossed with Sundried Tomatoes, Sharp Provolone, and Balsamic Vinaigrette ***
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Roasted Beet Salad
Herbed Goat Cheese, Mache, and Candied Walnuts
MAIN COURSE OPTIONS
Petit Filet & Salmon Duet
Served with Garlic Whipped Potato, Broccolini,, and Olive Tapenade
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Quinoa Stuffing, Dried Cherries, Pumpkin Seeds, and Curried Coconut Sauce ***
DESSERT
Sangria Granite
S’more
Torched House Made Marshmallow Fluff, Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Cake,
House Made Graham Crackers
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Gelato-wich
Chai Spiced Pistachio Gelato-wich & Orange Sauce
Thank you to our
Presenting Sponsors
Bow Ties & Boathouses
a Chicago Training Center Benefit
Live Auction
MENTIONS
Mike Niemczyk, Erik Olier, Bill Sosin, Bill Fedyna, Jennifer Butsch, Randi Nicholson,
Claire O’Neill, Shara Cohen, Erika Mitchell, Sharp Sorensen
Chicago Sports Package
Boat Naming
Chicago Extreme Experience
Chicago Local Cycle & Taste Tour
Gear up for Summer at the Lake
Double Dates are Double the Fun
Live Auction
4. Chicago Local Cycle and Taste Tour
Meet Open House pop-up pizza chef Rachel Post, Chicagoland ace cyclist Phil Szyjka,
and Chicago Training Center Board Chair and road support crew Joe Byrd
for a twelve mile guided tour on bicycles through Chicago’s
Bridgeport, Pilsen, Tri-Taylor and Chinatown neighborhoods!
Sample local avors from six unique restaurants, and
see the city up close as you pedal along.
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Start at Morgan & 31st Street in Bridgeport.
Guests provide their own bicycles. There is a Divvy Station on site.
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Bridgeport Coffee
3101 S Morgan St
bridgeportcoffeecompany.com
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Dia de los Tamales
939 W 18th St
diadelostamales.com
Our route takes a detour for the murals in Pilsen
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Fontano Subs
1058 W Polk St
1. Chicago Sports Package
Lao Beijing
2138 S Archer Ave
chicagolaobeijing.com
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Ahjoomah’s Apron Korean Restaurant
218 W Cermak Rd
ahjoomahchicago.com
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A private bike tour around Chicago (for 6) with pitstops
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at some local favorite restaurants along the way…
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Start with coffee from Bridgeport Coffee… then on
ChicaGOlocal
Cycle & Taste Tour
to Tamales at Dia de Los Tamales … moving north
to Fontano’s Subs with some sub bites to help maintain energy as everyone keeps
moving on to … Lao Beijing for 3 amazing dishes to share… then the ride continues
with everyone arriving at Adjoomah’s Apron before concluding at Pleasant House
Bakery and Maria’s Packaged Goods for deserved savory pies and sides, and of course
a few 6 packs to celebrate the day’s adventure. Expires 11/6/16
Value $350
The trip wraps up with
British-inspired royal pies from
Pleasant House Bakery
964 W 31st St
pleasanthousebakery.com
...and a cold one from
Marie’s Packaged Goods
& Community Bar
960 W 31st St
community-bar.com
So here is your chance for the best tickets for Chicago Sports: Bears tickets 4 to December 6th game - 4 tickets and parking (section 440 row 30 seats 3, 4, 5 & 6) And
as we all start to think about next summer (already)…6 White Sox tickets and parking pass for the 2016 season (section 139 row 18); dates to be determined between
winner and donor and Cubs tickets for Mets vs Cubs July 18, 2016 7:05pm (aisle 130
row 9 Seat 1 and 2).
Value $987
2. Boat Naming
TM
Prepare to join Chicago’s favorite summer
activity next year with an incredible heritage
bike.
Value of $949 expires 12/16
4. Double Dates are Double the Fun
Your name here
3.Chicago Extreme Experience
Tour Chicago from above with a helicopter ride for 6
(riders must be ages 5 years and older) paired with
dinner at the Duck Inn with founder Kevin Hickey and
renowned architect Jeanne Gang. Expires 11/6/16
Value $1,718
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FINE PRINT: Tour available on Saturdays only. Book three weeks in advance or give us a couple of dates and
we’ll work with you. Reschedule only
for bad weather, not bad attitudes!
Estimated round trip time, 5-6 hours.
Contact: [email protected]
5. Gear up for Summer at the Lake
This special year you have a unique opportunity to have your name on the first ever
artist done boat from CTC partners Elevart… This is a boat that represents not just
CTC but also our partners…
Value Priceless
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Frontera dinner for 4 and fabulous gift basket from the
world renowned restaurant… Dinner is for 4 no liquor
included. Custom City Winery Tour and Wine Tasting for
4. Includes wine flight of 3 City Winery wines paired
with 3 crostini. Wines to be chosen by City Winery’s wine
director. Must be arranged on a mutually agreed upon
date. Tax and Gratuity not included.
Value $840
Bow Ties & Boathouses
a Chicago Training Center Benefit
Super Silent Raffle
Picture Perfect
Our Bears
Chicago Amaze Me
A Perfect Date Night
A Special Toast
Super Silent Raffle
1. Picture Perfect
4. A Perfect Date Night
Capture the art of rowing in your own
home with a print from ‘urban realist’ Dave
Anderson who paints life as he sees it on the
city’s streets (and waterways)
Value $250
The night starts with two at home 90-minute massages (Expires 3/1-16)… and then
it is off to a fabulous dinner at QT Oyster ($150 gift certificate). Finish the night with
two tickets to Steppenwolf Theater, which include one performance during the 2014
/2015–2015/2016 5-play subscription (Tuesday- Friday 7:30pm) valid until January
2016.
VALUE $530
2. Our Bears
It is the Lions-Bears game, Sunday January 3,
2016 at 12 noon. Four seats in Section 205,
Row 8, in the United Club (trust us, the only
way to do the Bears in January is with the
indoor warming option!). It includes a parking
pass in the Waldron Deck. Value $1000
3. Chicago Amaze Me
4. A Special Toast
Talk about taking the city by storm… 1 year zoo
membership, and four-2 free entries to Field Museum,
a 1-year family membership to Adler… What better
way to cap an incredible year of Chicago experiences
than to have a dinner at the SkyLedge…. (Note: Field
Museum to only be used for main attractions—no
ticketed exhibitions; Adler needs to be activated by
3/31/16) (Advanced Reservation required, Mon-Fri
with 3 days notice).
Value $554
Over 25 amazing bottles of wine to help celebrate the holidays. Donated by City
Winery and Chicago Training Center Coaches and Board
Value $500 (Approximate)
CTC Gala
2014
1200 west randolph | 312.red.wine | citywinery.com
Building the Future
of our Youth
The Turner Construction
Company Foundation
is a proud supporter of
Chicago Training Center
www.turnerconstruction.com
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CTC Mission
h i c a g o T r a i n i n g C e n t e r , using the sport of competitive rowing, creates
opportunities for underserved Chicago youth to challenge themselves to achieve
their athletic and academic potential. The CTC’s nurturing environment motivates
students to become physically fit, to build teamwork, self-esteem and leadership
skills, as well as develop and advance their educational and life goals.
2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / FOUNDER
Montana Butsch
Board CHAIR
Joe Byrd
TREASURER
Eric Oiler
SECRETARY
Jeffrey Marx
BOARD MEMBERS
Bill Fedyna, Joe Byrd, Sharp Sorensen, Claire O’Neill, Shara Cohen,
Erik Oiler, Erika Mitchell, Mike Neimczyk
Boat spray painting from the We Are Hip Hop Fest
Photography By: Immaculate Conceptions
proudly supports the
Chicago Training Center
www.sidley.com
One South Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60603 | T: 312.853.7000 | F: 312.853.7036
Attorney Advertising. For purposes of compliance with New York State Bar rules, Sidley Austin LLP’s headquarters are
787 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10019, 212.839.5300 and One South Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60603, 312.853.7000.
The Chicago Training Center is dedicated to achieving
success beyond the water.
Each CTC student receives free tutoring, a personal mentor and college
planning services to provide positive academic growth that outlasts
their time enrolled in the program.
100% of CTC participants graduate high school and attend
secondary education
Bill Sosin Design/Photography supports CTC.
www.billsosin.com
CTC would like
to thank all of our
incredible partners
this year.
CTC Hosted the
Tough Cup
Meet
at their Eleanor Street launch site.
Bow Ties & Boathouses
The new Eleanor Street Boathouse is underway!
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Bidder Number