Project GRAD Akron and The Minerva Fund of Akron, Ohio

Project GRAD Akron and
The Minerva Fund of Akron, Ohio
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
Friday, August 17, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Family Center
610 W. Exchange Street, Akron, Ohio
The Minerva Fund of Akron, Ohio
“a public charity 501(c)(3)”
P.O. Box 62, Akron, Ohio 44309-0062
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.
Cooking For A Cause
Today, more than 17,000 State Farm Agents are benefiting from the rewards of exclusively marketing and selling State Farm insurance products 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, Medina 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 incentives, 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 community.

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 practices.
Demonstrate a commitment to profitability, productivity, and agency
growth.
Please contact Eudora Graffaree-Robinson, Agency Recruiter @ (330)
273-6672, eudora.graffaree-robinson.i0ra@statefarm.com if you would
like to know more about the opportunity or to schedule a date and time
to take the first step.
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
Meet The Chefs
Carolyn O. Brown
Retired Administrator, Akron Public Schools
Richard Brown
Pricing Coordinator, Henry’s Acme
Retired, Ford Motor Company
Medical Mutual® is
proud to support
Cooking for a Cause
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
Special Acknowledgements
Chief Deputy Clerk
Akron Municipal Court Clerk of Courts
Sonya Gordon
On behalf of
Project GRAD Akron and
The Minerva Fund of Akron
we thank you for your
attendance and the following
for their support:
Principal, Buchtel Community Learning Center
Akron Public Schools
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
Senior Pastor, Greater Holy Trinity
Church of God in Christ
and
Paul Hardy
Project Manager
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Supt. Clarence Jackson
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