The Fourth Annual Gala Celebration. Ready... Set... Row! Friday, November 12, 2010

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1 Chicago Training Center P r e s e n t s The Fourth Annual Gala Celebration V Ready... Set... Row! Friday, November 12, 2010

2 Thank you very much for your continued support and your attendance at this, our 4th annual Ready... Set... Row! Gala. As we have come to expect, progress has been swift over the last year. Our organization has advanced greatly and we thank our supporters for that. Working with the Park District has allowed us the security of a winter home base and, a base of operations at times of inclement weather. Working with the city has helped secure our river location at the confluence of Bubbly Creek and the South Branch of the Chicago River. Our kids have seen and felt the benefit. This year we competed in eight regattas (indoor and outdoor), compared to the year before when we competed only five times. Out of town trips included visits to Ohio, Crystal Lake and Rockford. Looking forward, having purchased a trailer, we will be autonomous and I plan to compete more than ever. Our program has seen seismic shifts in the less visible areas of governance, committee work, operations and volunteer commitment. It is with pride that I can say that we currently have a stable of sixteen volunteer coaches all from highly esteemed rowing programs or physical education backgrounds. Without them our machine would run much less smoothly. Our Advisory Committee is exemplary, giving great direction and insight to the Board. In addition, the for-profit providers with whom we work have made life much easier, allowing us to maximize our program with no excess waste. The new professionally designed website and branding is a great example of this collaboration. In sum, we are continually attempting to meet our goals and with help from supporters like you, we can continue to do so. CTC aims to be an Institution for Chicago underserved youth and we hope to be an inspiration to others. As I look to the future, I see the scope for greater advancement in programming, recruitment and influence. It will take some time for our model to mature and I look forward to keeping you informed of our progress. If you would like to get involved, please do not hesitate to contact us. I hope you have a wonderful time at the CTC annual party, celebrating what your support has made possible. Regards, Emcee Karen Jordan Farr ABC 7 News Program of the Night Special Presentation William Gates Star of the famous 1994 Documentary, HOOP DREAMS Special Honoree Dan Hibbler PH.D., Chief Program Officer Chicago Park District 5:30 7:30 pm Cocktail reception/silent auction 7:30 pm Closing of Silent Auction 7:45 pm Dinner and Welcome 8:45 pm Special Presentation by William Gates and Awards and Special Announcement by Montana Butsch 9:30 10 pm Live Auction Montana Butsch V 10:30 11:30pm Conclusion and Auction Check-out

3 Menu I first became aware of the Chicago Training Center a few years ago, and was instantly an admirer of the program. In talking with its founder, Montana Butsch, I could see his passion not only for rowing, but also teaching young people a sport that could change their lives. Last year, I had the chance to witness two of CTC s rowers experience the annual Oxford/Cambridge Boatrace in London, a trip that made quite an impression on both the young rowers and myself. Earlier this year, I profiled CTC and some of the rowers in a report for ABC7 news, and it was well received by our viewers. I look forward to seeing CTC continue to grow and touch the lives of those who would benefit from this inspirational program. Karen Jordan co-anchors the #1 rated weekend newscast in Chicago, the ABC 7 Weekend News with Ravi Baichwal. Jordan, who grew up in Evanston, Ill., joined ABC 7 Chicago in July Jordan has been recognized for excellence throughout her career. Most recently, she was named a 2003 Rising Star by Today s Chicago Woman. She was honored with the YMCA Black Achiever Award in 2000 and received the Bethune Recognition for women in the media from the National Council of Negro Women in Passed Hors d oeuvres Smoked Salmon Panna Cotta with Lemon & Dill Tomato, Buffalo Mozzerella and Pesto Canape French Brie and Strawberry on Lavosh Chicken Satay with Lemongrass and Ginger Medjool Dates Wrapped in Bacon Edamame Shu Mai with Ginger Butter Dinner Tricolor Salad of Arugula, Radicchio and Endive with Savory Goat Cheese Panna Cotta, Balsamic Vinegar Medallions of Chicken Picatta with Creamed Artichoke-Shiitake Mushroom Filling, Tarragon Mustard Sauce, Dauphenoise Potatoes, Asparagus and Carrot Bundles (Vegetarian available upon request) Wine Hess Select Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon Dessert English Trifle with Seasonal Berries Coffee and Premium Teas

4 Bank of America is proud to support the Chicago Training Center. Like individuals, businesses are members of the community too. The most extraordinary enterprises take this connection to heart, doing what they can to help their neighborhoods grow. Bank of America is pleased to support the Chicago Training Center for its active community involvement and appreciation of its important role in advancing the public good. Visit us at bankofamerica.com One afternoon a few weeks ago, when I was helping out around our church, a young man knocked on the door. It turned out to be Montana Butsch, who had made a special trip to meet me in person. I learned that we grew up not far from each other and we had three important things in common. We both played college sports at a very high level; we both enjoyed giving back to kids; and we both love our hometown, Chicago. He told me he had seen Hoop Dreams when it first came out more than sixteen years ago. Back then he was in high school and the movie made a lasting impression on him. During college he knew that some day he wanted find a way to give back to the underserved kids who weren t as fortunate as he was. In college he rowed for the University of Pennsylvania as well as the University of Oxford in England where he studied for his master s degree. He could have taken a corporate job and been set for life. But he never forgot his dream to come back and start an elite rowing program for Chicago Public School students. And here we are just four years later with twice as many kids now being mentored by some of the best rowers in the world. And tutored by some of the best volunteer teachers you could ask for. All because he saw a movie about another high school kid who went to college to play basketball, then came home to help out in his community. The day I met Montana, I could see how committed he was to following his dream. He got me to come here to speak tonight, didn t he? He s made a huge difference for a lot of students in a very short time. And he made quite an impression on me. Good luck, CTC rowers, you ve got a great future!! William Gates 2009 Bank of America Corporation SPN-218

5 CTC Mission Chicago Training Center, 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. Chicago Training Center would like to thank the following event sponsors PRESENTING SPONSOR 2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS V TREASURER Sharp Sorensen CHAIRMAN Larry Kipperman SECRETARY Cantrell Jones BOARD MEMBERS Joe Byrd Bill Fedyna Alais Griffin Olga Uchima EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Montana Butsch CTC Advisory Committee Dan K. Hibbler, Ph.D., Chief Program Officer, Chicago Park District John H. Morrison, OBE, Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race Dining Club of Chicago Julie Chavez, Senior Vice President, Community Relations Manager, Bank of America Grant Crowley, Crowley s Yacht Yard Lakeside LLC Sean Harden, Deputy CEO, Strategic Initiatives, Chicago Public Schools Gyata Kimmons Thomas M and Julie E Scott Foundation Kathleen St. Louis The Honorable Jessie White, Illinois Secretary of State Azim Ramelize Esq., Assistant Commissioner, Dept of Family & Support Services Jan Austin, City of Chicago, Office of the Mayor Alderman James Balcer, 11th Ward Alderman Paula Berezin, Social Capital Partnerships Mary Bird, Loyola University Chicago School of Law Keri Blackwell, LISC Cathy Breitenbach, Chicago Park District Ingrid E. Bridges, City of Chicago Jim Chesire, Chicago Out-of-School Time Project Sonja K. Clayton-Pedersen, President, Emeritus Consulting Group LLC Alderman Willie Cochran, 20th Ward Alderman Liz Drury, Bank of America Christian Farr, NBC Chicago Kathy Herbert Matt Horvat, High School Principal, University of Chicago Laboratory Schools Jeff Jones, Illinois Department of Natural Resources Karen Jordan, ABC 7 News Jessica Judge, Founding Director of Operations, World Sport Chicago (Retired) John C. Cruzat Jr. Chris Mandolini Terry Perucca, President, Bank of America Equity Partners (Retired) Bruce A. Simons, CFP, Senior Vice-President, Private Client Advisor, Bank of America Bob Wootton, Northwestern University Law School William Gates, Senior Pastor, Living Faith Church and Hoop Dreams star Karen DeToro, Deloitte Consulting LLP The Perucca Family A.M.FELDMAN JEWELERS FIRST BOAT SPONSOR SECOND BOAT SPONSORS The Wootton Family EVENT SUPPORTERS MEDIA PARTNERS MENTIONS Bill Sosin - Bill Fednya - CrossTech - Snarfs - Larry Kipperman - Sharp Sorensen Karen & George Brigandi - Thomas Scott Family Foundation - Helios - Allyu Spa - Harris Family Sunda - Bull & Bear - Goose Island - Silver Cloud - Sheffields - Dukes s Hotel - The Gage Marc Hauser - MCA- WGN - ABC7 - FUZE - Laurie Rubin - Jeff Ross

6 Silent Auction Items Black Line Cuff Link Value: $120 Starting Bid: $45 Sterling Circle Earrings Value: $75 Starting Bid: $35 Sterling Link Bracelet Value $155 Starting Bid: $80 Pearl and Crystal Bracelet Value: $295 Starting Bid: $125 Sterling Multi-Section Bangle Value: $155 Starting Bid: $75 Fancy Link Sterling Necklace Value: $325 Starting Bid: $ Fresh Water Pearl Necklace Value: $395 Starting Bid: $145 Multi-strand Crystal and Onyx Necklace Value: $395 Starting Bid: $125 Duck Bank by Reed & Barton Value: $75 Starting Bid: $45 Sterling Baby Cup Holiday Ornament by Reed & Barton Value: $125 Starting Bid: $65 3 Piece Serving Set by Reed & Barton Value: $155 Starting Bid: $80 Multi-strand Coral Necklace with Matching Earrings Value: $350 Starting Bid: $140 Gold Filled Disc Necklace with Matching Earrings Value: $245 Starting Bid: $110 Pearl, Amethyst and Peridot Twist Necklace with Earrings Value: $325 Starting Bid: $145 Multi-strand Pearl Necklace and Matching Earrings (with jackets) Value: $375 Starting Bid: $150 MCA Experience One Household Membership Gift certificate to Puck s Café Luc Tuymans Catalogue Value: $160 Starting Bid: $50 Chicago Classics Two Field Box tickets to the July White Sox vs. Cubs Goose Island Brewery Tour and Tasting for Four Goose Island Beer gift basket Value: $600 Starting Bid: $175 Guys Day Out Four Field Box tickets to an April Chicago Cubs night game Goose Island Beer Academy class for four Party for ten at Bull & Bear Value: $1,015 Starting Bid: $500 Relax and Renew Three private pilates sessions at Helios Allyu Spa Party Package for you and 5 friends Brunch at Sunda Value: $550 Starting Bid: $220 Lunch Around the City Set of gift certificates to favorite Chicago lunch spots including Sheffields, Silver Cloud and The Gage Value: $300 Starting Bid: $100 continued

7 More Silent Auction Items Sports and Snacks Two tickets to Cubs Opening Day (Aisle 130 row nine seats 1 & 2), gift basket from Snarf s sub shop and a year s supply of Pops potato chips Value: $500 Starting Bid: $150 Marc Hauser Photo Sitting (Prints not included) Value: $1,2500 Starting Bid: $ 400 Behind the Scenes in the Studio WGN News set tour and live Sunday evening newscast viewing for you and seven friends and a Behind the scenes tour and chance to sit in on a Saturday News Taping for you and four friends at ABC 7. All people must be over age 11. Value: Priceless Starting Bid: $ 350 Lurie Rubin Print Value $3,600 Starting Bid: $1,000 Jeff Ross Prints (two) Value: $1,500 Starting Bid $500 Hoop Dreams Memorabilia An original film poster, 15th Anniversary poster and signed copy of Hoop Dreams. Value: Priceless Starting Bid: $150 Live Auction Lot 1 INSTANT WINE CELLAR Have a wine cellar already or looking to start your collection? Receive sixty bottles of a variety of red and white wines from all over the world. Pair your wines with music with an additional twelve CDs. Perfectly timed for this upcoming holiday season with family and friends. Value: $2,250 Lot 2 EXCLUSIVE COLORADO GET-AWAY Gather your family and friends for an amazing six-night stay at a five-bedroom luxury home in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Minutes away from the slopes, you ll love spending a week at The Porches. The prize is for a six-night stay that is good from Dec. 1, 2010 to Nov. 30, The house sleeps up to fourteen people comfortably. Value $9,000 Lot 3 TRIP TO LONDON FOR THE OXFORD CAMBRIDGE BOAT RACE A once in a lifetime trip for two to England for the annual Boat Race on March 26, 2011 (airfare not included). Enjoy two nights in a suite at the famous Duke s Hotel in London where you will be welcomed in style with two complimentary martinis. You will also enjoy a $400 American Express Gift Certificate to be used at any of London s finest restaurants, and tickets to the by-invitation-only, post-race Black Tie Ball. Gift Certificates good until March 28, Value: $4,000 Lot 4 CREW BOAT NAMING RIGHTS Watch your name glide across the river with exclusive boat naming rights for the upcoming rowing season. Value: $1,000 V CTC Gala 2009

8 Happy to be on board, congratulations to CTC. billsosin.com

9 is proud to support the Chicago Training Center Larry Kipperman Sharp Sorenson One South Dearborn, Chicago, IL T: F: BEIJING BRUSSELS CHICAGO DALLAS FRANKFURT GENEVA HONG KONG LONDON LOS ANGELES NEW YORK PALO ALTO SAN FRANCISCO SHANGHAI SINGAPORE SYDNEY TOKYO WASHINGTON, D.C. 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, and One South Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60603, A.M.FELDMAN JEWELERS A.M. Feldman Jewelers is proud to support Chicago Training Center

10 The Perucca Family Congratulations to Chicago Training Center on another successful year! Proud to Support Chicago Training Center Allyu Spa... evolution of the spa experience massage facial reflexology pedicure manicure waxing Air transportation is provided by American Airlines, the Official Airline of the Museum of Contemporary Art. Photography Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago. Photo: Jacob Boll. Artwork Sharon Lockhart 600 W Chicago Ave Chicago

11 United Neighborhood Organization (UNO) Congratulates the Chicago Training Center On their 4th Annual Gala UNO Charter School Network Where academic excellence is not a hope, but an expectation. A World of Learning Wishing CTC continued success! We provide students in Pre-K through 12th grade with an individualized approach to learning, where student and teacher work together to develop a personalized learning plan. Contact us today to learn more

12 Courage to take challenges, CTC has taught this and more. Without CTC, we would have not come this far. Exonians, Charielle & Abigail MICHIGAN AVENUE PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE CHICAGO TRAINING CENTER ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH ASPEN PEAK BOSTON COMMON CAPITOL FILE GOTHAM HAMPTONS LOS ANGELES CONFIDENTIAL THE MALL AT SHORT HILLS MICHIGAN AVENUE OCEAN DRIVE PHILADELPHIA STYLE VEGAS WYNN A very proud supporter. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONS, CONTACT DAN USLAN, PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER, MIDWEST REGION, AT OR DAN@MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM

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14 CTC program partners of the last year. The Perucca Family F o u n d a t i o n The Wootton Family Tom Scott Family Foundation Dreamakerz The Subec Foundation The Goodman Family Foundation In appreciation of our volunteer coaches. Benjamin Scholl Chad Tepley Edward Newman Erin Cikanek Hunter Harris Jeffery Marx Joe Byrd Michael Niemczyk Newton Sears Richard Klein III Scott Canklin Scott Curcio Teddy Schreck William England

15 The first thing I noticed with CTC was that everyone was treating each other like they were family. I used to have very low self-esteem... As days and practices passed, I started to notice that I could be really good at this sport... I gained more and more confidence that I could actually accomplish my goals. With the tutoring, I have gotten my grades up. Going to colleges and universities got me to start thinking more about my future. Rowing has given me a chance to demonstrate my leadership capacity... The basic principles of a leader emphasize duty, responsibility and moral character, all of which were triggered within me by CTC. When you re out there on the water, you learn to listen to your team members so the boat keeps moving... being a leader is not just giving orders, but at the same time, being open-minded to everyone. Before rowing, I expected everything instead of going out in the world and looking for my destiny. Coaches, events and teammates have strengthened my belief that Latinos can be someone in this world. Everything that we have been through and faced has been as a team and a family. The relationships we ve made with our peers and coaches will stay with us forever. The help that CTC has provided with tutoring from qualified people has helped us improve our grades and actually be called student-athletes, which in many sports is just a saying. Being a good student and being tutored will have a big impact in my life... it will open many doors for me to be successful. Rowing has brought on social and mental benefits to the point that I am hooked on the sport. It is not only my favorite extracurricular activity; it is the most beneficial for me and my future. In taking part in relays with other CTC rowers, I ve learned that when you work together, encourage one another to do the best you can, and don t give up, you are rewarded with the gift of self-accomplishment and victory. The kids thank you. Printed by CrossTech Communications Inc.