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September 9, 2015 Presented by WQMX/WONE/WAKR/WNWV Benefiting the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
WELCOME TO TASTE OF THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME WINE RAFFLE Everyone’s a winner! Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame volunteers will be selling wine corks for $25 each at the Wine Raffle table. Each cork will correspond with a bottle of wine ranging from $15 - $50 values. You may pay by cash or add it to your Express Check Out total by presenting your bidder number. The raffle will continue until all corks are sold.
EXPRESS CHECK OUT Don’t get stuck waiting in line at the end of the event! Complete an Express Check Out form outside of the Ballroom now for a hassle-free way to end your evening.
TAKE ACTION CENTER For every $1 that is donated, the Foodbank can provide 4 meals to hungry families in need. Learn more about the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and our mission to Feed People & Fight Hunger at the Take Action Center. You can also learn about ways you can take action this month, during Hunger Action Month.
PICK UP WINNING AUCTION ITEMS Winners can claim their winning auction items at the auction tables after the Live Auction ends. Look for volunteers wearing khaki colored aprons to assist you.
QUESTIONS? Have no fear; we’re here to help! Look for Foodbank staff wearing red credentials and Foodbank name tags, or Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame volunteers wearing khaki colored aprons. We will be happy to assist you!
IMPORTANT SECTIONS Directory of Purveyors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Event Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Bios of Hall of Famers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Auction Rules & Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Live Auction Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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A MESSAGE FROM THE CO-CHAIRS Dear Guests, Welcome to Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame! The Steering Committee has been working with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank for almost a year to organize tonight’s event. It has been an honor to work with members of our community to support such a worthy cause. We are truly grateful that you have joined us here tonight, and by supporting Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, you have joined the fight to end in our community. We would like to thank all of our purveyors who gave their time and talents tonight, along with restaurants, wineries and additional food and beverage providers who donated services and products this evening. We encourage all of you to support these establishments year-round, just as they have supported this event. We would also like to extend our thanks for the generous in-kind and financial support from our numerous sponsors. Additionally, Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame would not run smoothly without our team of hospitable volunteers. Thank you! We owe one last special thanks to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame staff has put in hours securing the participation of Hall of Fame Enshrinees and working with the Steering Committee to ensure an unforgettable and successful evening. It has been a great pleasure to serve as co-chairs for Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year. Again, thank you for helping the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank tackle hunger in Northeast Ohio. Sincerely, Greg Long and Gary Smith 2015 Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Event Co-Chairs
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A MESSAGE FROM THE FOODBANK Dear Friends, On behalf of the staff and the Board of Directors of your Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, thank you for spending the evening with us at Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Your support of the Foodbank allows us to continue to lead the way in the fight to end hunger in Northeast Ohio. We would also like to thank the Pro Football Hall of Fame for hosting us at their historic facility and the Hall of Fame Enshrinees for being a part of tonight’s event. To the 2015 event Co-Chairs, Greg Long and Gary Smith, we would like to extend a particular thank you for your remarkable effort overseeing the countless details of tonight’s Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame! With your continued support and partnership, your Foodbank helps place approximately 82,000 meals on the tables of Northeast Ohio families struggling with hunger, each and every day. Our member hunger-relief programs like food pantries, hot meal sites and shelters in our eight county service area rely on events like Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame to ensure food gets to those who need it most. Tonight, every dollar raised will help your Foodbank provide four meals for a hungry child, adult or senior in our community. Your attendance at Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame this evening shows your commitment to the cause, and for that we are truly grateful. Thank you for making a difference. Sincerely, Dan Flowers President & CEO
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We’re happy to join the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in our eigth year at this wonderful event. It’s a great cause that we love supporting. Here at Meeker, we’ve been family owned and operated for more than thirty years, and we love to show off our wines to our friends from Ohio. Next time you’re in Sonoma County, come see us at our tasting room in the 105-year-old bank in Geyserville. There’ll be blues on the stereo and big reds in your glass, and we promise you’ll taste wines you won’t soon forget. Give us a holler at (707) 431-2148, or come see us at 21035 Geyserville Ave. Geyserville, CA 95441.
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FOODBANK BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mark Purtilar, Chair Bernett Williams, Vice Chair Shelly Allio, Secretary Jim Bowen, Treasurer Lisa Backlin
Suzanne Hobson
Mark Cohen
Nicole Koharik
Chris Coughlin
Jill Penrose
Lia Easler
George Sarkis
Randall Frame
William Shivers
Kristin Hannon
Pamela Simpson
Ronald Hartman
Jan Wojno
Thomas Haught Daniel R. Flowers, President & CEO
EVENT CO-CHAIRS Greg Long and Gary Smith
EVENT STEERING COMMITTEE Stephen Anderson
Alex McCallion
Justina Bucceri
Amy Miller
Mark Butterworth
Linda Nuosci
Jen Frantz
Lisa Oliver
Lisa Graf
Tammy Olszewski
Adam Harding
Jim Orwig
Jim Harris
Kim Raines
Megan Hershberger
Missy Shelton
Brian Horvath
Kevin Shiplett
Kim Kotter
Gilbert Traverse
Joyce Lagios
Pam Wright
Thom Mandel
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EVENT SPONSORS TITLE SPONSORS WQMX/WONE/WAKR/WNWV PLATINUM SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
Akron Beacon Journal and
Akron General Health System
Ohio.com
Aultman Health Foundation
Brewer’s Best
FirstMerit Bank
Meeker Vineyard distributed
Huntington National Bank
by Esber Beverage
Lisle M. Buckingham Endowment Fund
Mix 94.1 & News – Talk 1480 WHBC Radio OMNOVA Solutions
Maynard Family Fund Wichert Insurance
Foundation The Repository and About Magazine GOLD SPONSORS Sequoia Financial Group, LLC Williams Company
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY All-Star Valet AXA Brockman, Coats, Gedelian & Co. Brooks Ames, Kiko Auctioneers and Realtors DeHoff Realtors Hilton Garden Inn Akron-Canton Airport Sharp Shooters Pro Football Hall of Fame Sully’s Tool and Party Rental Taste of the NFL National Affiliate Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, University of Akron
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EVENT HOSTS Steve and Kara Abbott Mark and Michelle Cohen Justin and Candace Hilton Dennis and Liz Nash Jim and Sarah Porter Mark and Chesla Purtilar Ed and Theresa Roth Bill and Lori Shivers
VIP GUESTS
(as of time of printing)
Steve & Kara Abbott
Delores Jones
Mark & Shelly Allio
Bill & Ann Lanham
Darcy Anderson
Gregory & Kathy Long
Constance & David Augusta
Matt Long
Jane Barnhouse
Jeff & Dee Lowery
Derek Berresford
Lynette Mattson
Jim Berresford
Todd Mervis
Greg Blasiman
Ryan & Mariah Miller
James Bowen
Joe Moran
Robert & Rebecca Brehmer
Dennis & Liz Nash
Patricia Buckeye
Tom & Debbie Orr
Mark & Lori Carver
Jim Orwig
Mark & Michelle Cohen
Eric Phillips
Andrea Company
Jim & Sarah Porter
Fred Diss
Mark & Chesla Purtilar
Lucian Filipschi
John Pushkar
Brett Fogle
John Pushkar
Mary Ford
Danial Rand
Randy & Pam Frame
Jeffrey Rand
Margaret Froelich
Ed & Theresa Roth
Tom Froelich
George & Diane Sarkis
Michael & Leslie Gruber
Dennis Saunier
Brodie Haer
William & Lori Shivers
Ron & Dawn Hartman
Joe St. Jean
Herman Hill
Tracy Stevens
Justin & Candace Hilton
Dru & Sandy Upperman
John Hinds
Joe & Jody Urbanic
Ellie & Shelly Hogan
Matthew & Rachael Urbanic
William Ivany
Carl Vogelsang
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PURVEYORS
« Eligible for Chef Voting
CANTON BREWING CO. « 120 3rd St, Canton drinkcantonbeer.com 330-409-0343, Contact: Julian Christian CHOCOLATES BY ERIN 1314 S. Erie Street Ste. B, Massillon chocolatesbyerin.com 330-809-0600, Contact: Erin Rohr CILANTRO THAI & SUSHI RESTAURANT « 326 S. Main St, Akron cilantrothai.com 330-434-2876, Contact: Charlie Somtrakool DUNKIN DONUTS 4561 West Tuscarawas St, Canton dunkindonuts.com, 330-565-5406, Contact: Craig Anton THE GALAXY RESTAURANT & BANQUET CENTER « 201 Park Center Dr, Wadsworth galaxyrestaurant.com 330-334-3663, Contact: David Cavalier GEORGIO’S GRILLE « 10748 Wilkshire Blvd, Bolivar 330-874-3889, Contact: Alaina Butcher HUDSON’S RESTAURANT & CATERING « 3900 Medina Rd, Akron hudsonsrestaurant.com 330-666-7777, Contact: Kevin & JJ Altomare KOSAR’S WOOD-FIRED GRILLE « 10777 Northfield Rd, Northfield 330-908-7625, Contact: Chris Poplin MAIN STREET GOURMET 170 Muffin Ln, Cuyahoga Falls mainstreetgourmet.com 330-929-0000, Contact: Sue Natoli MEEKER WINES distributed by ESBER BEVERAGE 2217 Bolivar Rd SW, Canton esbeverage.com 330-456-4361, Contact: Dave Esber
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PURVEYORS
« Eligible for Chef Voting
PAV’S CREAMERY 1283 Maple Grove Circle, Clinton pavscreamery.com 330-414-2801, Contact: Nik Pappas PEPSI CO. FOODSERVICE 255 Warmington Rd SW, Massillon pepsico.com 330-406-8520, Contact: Jim Reidenbach THE RAIL « 4347 Belden VIllage Mall, Canton therailburger.com 330-497-7550, Contact: Michael Hawk SHY CELLARS « 9185 State Route 250 NW, Strasburg shycellars.com 330-878-4163, Contact: Sherry Schie TABLE 6 KITCHEN + BAR « 6113 Whipple Ave NW, North Canton 330-305-1666, Contact: Katie Mason TROUTMAN VINEYARD & WINERY 4243 S. Columbus Rd, Wooster troutmanvineyards.com 330-666-9285, Contact: Todd Imhoff THE WINERY AT WOLF CREEK 25637 S. Cleveland Massillon Rd, Norton wineryatwolfcreek.com 330-666-9285, Contact: Todd Imhoff THE WOOSTER INN « 801 E. Wayne Ave, Wooster thewoosterinn.com, 330-263-2660 Contact: Benjamin Walsh UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AHUJA MEDICAL CENTER 3999 Richmond Rd, Beachwood uhhospitals.org/ahuja 216-593-5774, Contact: John Selick
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EVENT LAYOUT
SCHEDULE
A Event Entrance
7:30 pm
B Registration & Will Call C VIP Lounge D Main Ballroom
Hall of Famers & Purveyors Silent Auction Items Live Auction begins at 7:45 pm
E Foyer
Raffles & Chef Voting
F Check Out opens at 8:30 pm
Express Check Out
G Tent
Silent Auction Sections Begin to Close
7:45 pm
Live Auction Begins in Ballroom
8:00 pm
Chef Voting Closes in Foyer
8:15 pm
Winning Chef Announced
8:30 pm
Check Out Opens in Foyer
Hall of Famers & Purveyors Silent Auction Items
H Valet Car Pick-up
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PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMERS ANTHONY MUÑOZ, a 6-6, 278-pound offensive tackle, was the first-round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals and the third player selected overall in the 1980 NFL draft. Some considered the pick a risk because of his multiple knee injuries and the fact that he played only one full game his senior year at the University of Southern California. But as the two-time All-America lineman (1978-1979) proved, the concerns were unnecessary. An exceptional straight-on blocker, Muñoz was agile, quick and strong. He had great foot quickness and agility necessary to block defensive ends. Considered by many to be the premier tackle during his 13-seasons of play, he started 164 of 168 games from 1980-1990. • Class of 1998 • 1980-1992 Cincinnati Bengals DAVE ROBINSON joined the Green Bay Packers as the team’s first round pick out of Penn State in the 1963 NFL draft. For the next 10 seasons in Green Bay, he was a big-play performer as the Packers became one of the most dominant dynasties in the NFL history. He established himself as among the finest linebackers in the game during a career that spanned 12 seasons, including two final years with the Washington Redskins in 1973-74. In all, he intercepted 27 passes which he returned for 449 yards and one touchdown. • Class of 2013 • 1963-1972 Green Bay Packers • 1973-1974 Washington Redskins JACK YOUNGBLOOD was the Rams’ quarterback sack leader, All-Pro five times and All-NFC seven times. He played in seven straight Pro Bowls from 1973 to 1979. One of his most outstanding single-game performances was against the St. Louis Cardinals in a 1975 playoff game where he recorded one sack, one forced fumble, one blocked extra-point attempt and returned an interception 47 yards for a touchdown. During a first-round playoff game in 1979, Youngblood suffered a fractured left fibula. However, he was fitted with a plastic brace and he played every defensive down in both the NFC title game and the Super Bowl. He played in a Rams’ record 201 consecutive games and only missed one game in 14 seasons, that one miss coming in his final year in 1984. • Class of 2001 • 1971-1984 Los Angeles Rams
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PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMERS ELVIN BETHEA, an outstanding prospect from North Carolina A&T, was the Houston Oilers third-round pick in the 1968 AFL/ NFL Draft. Most observers agree that for a third-rounder, he was a steal. In hindsight, and after 16 seasons of outstanding play with the oilers, it’s safe to say he was more than a “steal,” he was clearly one of the best players selected. An eight-time Pro Bowl selection, Bethea played in 210 games during his long career in Houston. He was named first- or second-team All-AFL/AFC six times and second-team All-Pro four times. • Class of 2003 • 1968-1983 Houston Oilers PAUL WARFIELD is recognized as one of the premier wide receivers ever to have played in the NFL. A first-round draft pick of the Cleveland Browns in 1964, Paul played in Cleveland for six seasons before going to the Miami Dolphins in 1970. He later returned to Cleveland in 1976 after five seasons with the Miami Dolphins and one season with the Memphis Grizzlies of the failed World Football League. Even though he played on ball-control teams through most of his career, he managed to haul in 427 passes for 8,565 yards and 85 touchdowns. His 20.1 yards-percatch mark ranks among the best in the history of the game. • Class of 1983 • 1964-1969, 1976-1977 Cleveland Browns • 1970-1974 Miami Dolphins
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AUCTION RULES & GUIDELINES 1. Bidding on the silent auction opens at 5:30 pm. Bidding on silent auction items will close in waves beginning with the first batch at 7:30 pm, second batch at 7:35 pm and third batch at 7:40 pm. A five-minute warning will be given prior to the closing. If your pen is on the paper as the auction closes, it will be considered a valid bid. No bid will be accepted after that point. 2. Minimum bid amounts and minimum raises must be observed. A bid will be considered invalid if it does not meet these requirements. If a minimum is not met, this item may be withdrawn from the auction. 3. To bid in the silent auction, please print your bidder number and last name on the bid sheet that matches the number of the auction package. Each new bid must be entered on the next blank line available on the bid sheet. 4. Once a bid is entered, it may not be removed or changed. All sales are final and there will be no exchanges or refunds on the items. 5. The live auction will begin at 7:45 pm. To enter a bid, please raise your hand or bidder number until it is acknowledged by the Auctioneer. All sales are final and there will be no exchanges or refunds on the items. 6. Everything is sold “as is.� Published prices and descriptions are provided by the donor and are not warranted by the Foodbank for general value or tax purposes. 7. All items must be used by the date specified on the certificate and/or instructions of the donor. Please read carefully for all restrictions. To avoid disappointment, please make reservations well in advance. 8. Items may be removed this evening by exhibiting a PAID receipt or an express check out stamp to an event volunteer in either the Tent or Ballroom beginning at 8:30 pm. Please pick up all other winning items at the Foodbank by Friday, October 16, 2015, unless other arrangements are made in advance. 9. Payment can be made by cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover. If you have not signed up for Express Check Out, cashiers will open at 8:30 pm. 10. In the event of a dispute, a Foodbank official shall act as the final authority and shall determine the winning bidder.
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LIVE AUCTION ITEMS THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR 10 AT BROOKSIDE COUNTRY CLUB Not having to cook or clean this Thanksgiving? That’s something to be thankful for! Enjoy all the quality time possible with your family this Thanksgiving, and let Brookside County Club’s gourmet team of chefs prepare a beautiful meal for you. This package includes Thanksgiving dinner for 10 at the scenic Brookside Country Club. Donated by Brookside Country Club GET-A-WAY AT GLENMOOR COUNTY CLUB Four guests get to experience the leisure and luxury of Glenmoor Country Club with this package. Spend the day relaxing while golfing on the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and indulging in spa treatments at The Spa at Glenmoor. Your day will conclude with an elegant dinner in the Black Heath Grille and an overnight stay in two signature rooms at The Bertram Inn. Donated by Glenmoor Country Club WINE COUNTY AWAITS YOU Molly Meeker invites you to join her family at their stunning vineyard in Sonoma County, California. You and your guests will receive a tour of the winery at Meeker Vineyards followed by a private dinner for up to 12, hosted by Molly and her family. This package includes a 15-liter bottle of Meeker’s own handprint merlot and two round-trip airline vouchers! Donated by Meeker Vineyard and Southwest Airlines TAKE A TRIP TO THE WILD, WILD WEST Enjoy a weeklong stay at a private condo at the Legacy Golf Resort in scenic Phoenix, Arizona. With year-round activities and aweinspiring views of the Phoenix Mountains, this package is bound to be a vacation to remember. This package includes Visa gift cards to be used for airfare and a weeklong stay at a private condo. Donated by Gary Smith and Greg Long EXPERIENCE THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS Enjoy a three-night stay in a family friendly, five bedrooms and five bathrooms, rustic log cabin in the picturesque Smoky Mountains located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Enjoy hiking, shopping and dining Downtown Gatlinburg, or spend your time sitting on one of two decks enjoying the scenery from your log rocking chairs or from your private Jacuzzi. Donated by ChesMark Properties, LLC
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BEHIND THE SCENES: HALL OF FAME TOUR AND DINNER WITH PRESIDENT DAVID AND COLLEEN BAKER Join David Baker, President of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and wife Colleen on an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, followed by dinner in the Bust Room with David and Colleen. Donated by David and Colleen Baker NFL OFFICIAL GAME-DAY EXPERIENCE Are you an NFL fan who knows every penalty before it’s called? Then this package is for you! Put on your favorite team gear and get ready to take in this ultimate fan experience. Part one of this package is to enjoy lunch for two in the Canton area with an NFL official. During lunch, you will decide what NFL game you want to attend with the official. Part two of this package is to meet the NFL official (in the city of your choosing) and be part of NFL game day activities. You will also receive a Marriot hotel stay for two nights, two tickets to the game that you choose and Visa gift cards to be used towards airfare. Donated by Mark Butterworth PREMIER WINE-PAIRING DINNER PARTY FOR 8 WITH CHEF SHERRY OF SHY CELLARS Enjoy an evening filled with gourmet cuisine prepared in your home by two-time Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Grand Champion Chef Sherry Schie of SHY cellars. The meal will be complimented by handpicked wine from Chef Sherry’s private wine selection! Donated by SHY Cellars TAKE A RIDE ON THE NEW GOODYEAR BLIMP! Take in the spectacular views of the Rubber City as you fly over in the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s new airship- Wingfoot One! Donated by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company $1 = 4 MEALS This is your opportunity to truly make a significant impact in the fight against hunger. For every $1 that is donated, the AkronCanton Regional Foodbank is able to leverage our resources to turn that dollar into four nutritious meals for someone in need. A $50 donation will feed a family of four for a month. A $100 donation will mean a child never has to go to school without breakfast. A $1,000 donation provides enough healthy produce and proteins that an elderly couple on a fixed income will go an entire year without worrying where their next meal will come from. This is 100% tax-deductible contribution that will go to directly serving the needs of hungry men, women and children in the eight Northeast Ohio counties the Foodbank serves.
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Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. We’re proud to support their efforts in helping feed children through events like this in NFL towns all across the country.
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SEPTEMBER IS
HUNGER ACTION MONTH. September is Hunger Action Month, when we ask everyone in our community to take action to fight hunger in our area, all month long. Hunger Action Month is your opportunity to join a movement that has a real and lasting impact on our effort to feed more hungry men, women and children than ever before.
TAKE ACTION THIS MONTH Follow @ACRFoodbank on Twitter or visit akroncantonfoodbank.org/ham for ways to get involved.
EVENT SCHEDULE 7:30 pm
Silent Auction Sections Begin to Close
7:45 pm
Live Auction Begins in Ballroom
8:00 pm
Chef Voting Closes in Foyer
8:15 pm
Winning Chef Announced
8:30 pm
Check Out Opens in Foyer
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