2016 Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Program

WELCOME

August 30, 2016 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 add it to your check out total by presenting your bidder number. The raffle will continue until all corks are sold.

TAKE ACTION CENTER For every $1 that is donated, the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank can provide 4 meals to families struggling with hunger. Learn more about the and our vision of a thriving community free of hunger at the Take Action Center. You can also learn about ways you can take action in September, 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 staff 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 Gesture Rules & Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Event Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Bios of Hall of Fame Enshrinees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Auction Rules & Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Live Auction Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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The Canton Repository is Proud to Support The Akron Canton Regional Foodbank

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The Story of Your Community.

Since it’s conception in 1814, The Canton Repository has been devoted to reporting local news 24/7. We are proud to be the official newspaper of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE CO-CHAIRS Dear Guests, Welcome to the 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 excited and truly grateful that you have joined us here tonight, and by supporting this event, you have joined the fight to end hunger in our community.

Special thanks to all of our generous 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 could not run smoothly without our team of dedicated volunteers. Thank you!

We owe one last special thanks to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Their staff has put in countless hours securing the participation of Hall of Fame Enshrinees and working with the Steering Committee to ensure a successful evening.

It has been a great pleasure to serve as co-chairs for Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Again, thank you for helping the AkronCanton Regional Foodbank tackle hunger in Northeast Ohio.

Sincerely, Mark Butterworth Executive Director Herbert W. Hoover Foundation

Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank

Paul N. Catania, CEBS Senior Vice President Managing Director, Akron/Canton Market Oswald Companies

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Akron Beacon Journal and Ohio.com are proud to support the

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A MESSAGE FROM THE FOODBANK Dear Friends, On behalf of the staff and the Board of Directors of your AkronCanton Regional Foodbank, thank you for spending the evening with us at Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Your support of our mission allows us to continue to fight 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 2016 event Co-Chairs Mark Butterworth and Paul Catania, we would like to acknowledge your remarkable effort overseeing the countless details of Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame!

With your continued support and partnership, your Foodbank helps place approximately 92,000 meals on the tables of Northeast Ohio families that struggle with hunger every day. Our member hunger-relief programs like food pantries, hot meal sites and shelters in our eight county service area rely on events such as these to ensure that food gets to those who need it most.

Tonight, every dollar raised will help provide four meals for a hungry child, adult or senior in our community. Your attendance this evening demonstrates your commitment to the cause - and for that we are truly grateful.

Thank you for making a difference.

Sincerely, Dan Flowers

Mark Purtilar

President & CEO

Board of Directors, Chair

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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 ninth 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

Shelly Allio, Secretary

Bernett L. Williams, Vice Chair

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 Mark Butterworth

Paul Catania

EVENT STEERING COMMITTEE Stephen Anderson

Michelle Norris

Crista Bartolomucci

Linda Nuosci

Lori Bossick

Deanna Nwosu

Bryce Chekan

Jim O'Neil Jr.

Megan Conley

Lisa Oliver

Aaron Davis

Tammy Olszewski

Ana Paula DeOliveira

Jim Orwig

Robin Elerick

Sara Poole

Prad Georges

Andrea Rossitler

Adam Harding

Tenicia Sherfield

Kevin Heraghty

Gary Smith

Megan Hershberger

April Thomas

Joseph Horak

Gilbert Traverse

Kyle Jozsa

Randy Wallace

Kim Kotter

Kristie Warner

Joyce Lagios

Meredith Whitehead

Darlyn McDermott

Lara Wilson

Katy Miller

Pam Wright

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL LIVES HERE

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EVENT SPONSORS TITLE SPONSORS WQMX/WONE/WAKR/WNWV PLATINUM SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com

Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Brewer’s Best

FirstMerit Bank

GateHouse Ohio Media

Huntington National Bank

Meeker Wines distributed

Lisle M. Buckingham Endowment

by Esber Beverage

The Maynard Family Foundation

News-Talk 1480 WHBC & Mix

Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems

94.1 Canton’s Best Mix OMNOVA Solutions Foundation

Oswald Companies Williams Company

GOLD SPONSORS Rich & Lara Wilson

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY All-Star Valet Aultman and AultCare AXA – Jim Orwig, CFP Dr. and Mrs. Dennis and Heather Bentley Blue Heron Dentistry Brenna, Manna, Diamond, LLC Brooks Ames, Kiko Auctioneers and Realtors Canton McKinley High School Marching Band DeHoff Realtors Dunkin’ Donuts East Central Ohio Building & Construction Trades Council Huntington National Bank Parson Insurance Agency, Inc. Pro Football Hall of Fame Sharp Shooters Sully’s Tool and Party Rental Taste of the NFL National Affiliate Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, University of Akron WesBanco Bank, Inc.

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EVENT HOSTS Dave & Colleen Baker

William & Lori Shivers

Julie & Steven Brandle

Dan & Rose Shannahan

Luke Durudogan & Elizabeth Gerard

Frank Stams Amanda & Jay Withee

Ron & Dawn Hartman

VIP GUESTS (as of time of printing) Mark Allio

Judy Harder

Jeffrey Rand

Shelly Allio

Adam Harding

Diane Sarkis

Brooks Ames

Randy Hart

George Sarkis

Janey Ames

Sue Hart

Michelle Saunders

Jennifer Ames

Dawn Hartman

Rich Saunders

Shawn Ames

Ron Hartman

Jennifer Saxon

Stephen Anderson

Douglas Havekost

Mike Saxon

Colleen Baker

Alan Henderson

Steven Schmidt

Dave Baker

Roseanne Henderson David Sears

Mark Barchony

Kevin Heraghty

Thea Sears

Jane Barnhouse

John Hinds

Dan Shanahan

Daniel Blain

Ann Hunt

Rose Shanahan

Denise Bowen

Randall Hunt

Kevin Shiplett

Jim Bowen

Whitney Keyser

Bill Shivers

Julie Brandle

Donna Komar

Lori Shivers

Steven Brandle

Jeff Komar

Jill Smith

Patrick Bravo

Kim Kotter

Ken Smith

Pat Buckeye

Joseph Leone

Stephanie Smith

Mark Butterworth

Bob Lewis

Joe St.Jean

Garvin Carter

Richard Lewis

Peggy St.Jean

Theresa Carter

Greg Long

Frank Stams

Paul Catania

Kathy Long

Julian Steinberg

Bryce Chekan

Terri Matusz Havekost Kerry Steinberg

Jerod Cherry

Alex McCallion

Randy Stevens

Samua Cherry

Darlyn Mcdermott

Tracy Stevens

Laurie Crofts

Mariah Miller

Adrean Stulak

Scott Crofts

Ryan Miller

Brian Stulak

Donald Daley

Julie Moldvay

Jason Thomas

Fred Diss

Mike Moldvay

Ashley Torres

Karen Doyle

Beth Mullen

Daniel Torres

Luke Durudogan

James Mullen

Sonny Troutman

Rosemarie Eggert

Mike Myers

Dru Upperman

Timothy Eggert

Michelle Norris

Sandy Upperman

Robin Elerick

Linda Nuosci

Carl Vogelsang

Bob Fay

Deanna Nwosu

Lara Wilson

Lou Filipschi

Lisa Oliver

Rich Wilson

Jim Genovese

Brian Proud

Amanda Withee

Elizabeth Gerard

Betsy Pugliese

Jay Withee

Jay Gershen

Danial Rand

Pam Wright

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PURVEYORS

« Eligible for Chef Voting

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 GERVASI VINEYARD 1700 55th Street NE, Canton 330-497-1000, Contact: Nichole Cardinale 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 OHIO BREWING COMPANY« 955 West Exchange St, Akron ohiobrewing.com 234-208-6797, Contact: Chris Verich PAV’S CREAMERY 3875 Massillon Road Suite 140, Green pavscreamery.com 330-414-2801, Contact: Nik Pappas PEPSI CO. FOODSERVICE 255 Warmington Rd SW, Massillon pepsico.com 330-406-8520, Contact: Jim Reidenbach ROBERT J. EVENTS 95 Hanna Parkway Suite A, Akron jeff@robertjevents.com 330-724-2211, Contact: Jeff Kline

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Happy to help home teams.

Spirited support. On the field and off, Williams’ support goes long. We’re proud to sponsor the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank programs. It’s just one way Williams makes energy happen in our communities.

We make energy happen.®

(800) WILLIAMS | www.williams.com

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PURVEYORS

« Eligible for Chef Voting

SAFFRON PATCH « 1238 Weathervane Lane, Akron akronsaffronpatch.com 330-836-7777 Contact: Mohammad Solaiman SAVOR « 4870 Frank Ave NW, North Canton www.restaurantsavor.com 330.768.7226, Contact: Timothy Staub SHY CELLARS « 9185 State Route 250 NW, Strasburg shycellars.com 330-878-4163, Contact: Sherry Schie THE CANTON BREWING CO. 120 3rd St, Canton drinkcantonbeer.com 330-409-0343, Contact: Jordan Pitzer THE CRUSH HOUSE AT GERVASI VINEYARD « 1700 55th Street NE Canton gervasivineyard.com 330.497.1000x5, Contact: Nichole Cardinale THE RAIL « 570 North Market Street, Wooster therailburger.com 330-864-7245, Contact: Michael Hawk THE WEST SIDE BAKERY OF GREEN 1840 Town Park Blvd Unit B, Uniontown troutmanvineyards.com 330-899-9968, Contact: Barb Talevich THE WINERY AT WOLF CREEK 25637 S. Cleveland Massillon Rd, Norton wineryatwolfcreek.com 330-666-9285, Contact: Todd Imhoff TOMMY LI'S « 3190 S Arlington Rd, Akron tommylis.com 330-645-2277, Contact: Tommy Li TROUTMAN VINEYARD & WINERY 4243 S. Columbus Rd, Wooster troutmanvineyards.com 330-263-4345, Contact: Todd Imhoff

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Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems is proud to support the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank.

www.meggitt-mabs.com

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All bidding will be done through your cell phone or computer!

You can bid from anywhere, anytime before the close of the auction, from your own device. You even get an update if you areoutbid!

HERE ARE THE DETAILS: • The auction is hosted by Gesture.

• It’s online now! Visit this website to get started: http://acrfhof16.gesture.com • Click on the provided link, register for the event, view the items and begin BIDDING! After you register, you will get a welcome text message.

THERE ARE 4 WAYS TO BID: 1. BY SMARTPHONE Click the link in your registration text. It will take you to a personal bidding page. Click on an item and place a bid, it’s that simple.

2. BY TEXT Text the 3-digit item number, a space, and the amount you want to bid to the welcome message you will receive upon arrival. No dollar signs or decimals are needed.

For example, to bid $500 on item #101, text 101 500.

3. BY COMPUTER Click on an item and place a bid.

4. BY “PERSONAL SHOPPER” Find a Gesture staff member in uniform at the event.

They will be happy to place a bid for you or answer any questions.

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QUALITY BY DESIGN EXCELLENCE

BY CHOICE

The area's most comprehensive training in careers for the plumbing and pipefitting industry.

Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 94 3919 13th St. SW Canton, OH 44710 • 330.478.1864 plumbersandpipefitterslocalunion94.com

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EVENT EVENT LAYOUT

SCHEDULE LAYOUT

7:30 pm A Event Entrance Silent Auction Sections Close A Event Entrance B Registration & Will Call B Registration & Will7:45 Call pm C VIP Lounge & Main Ballroom Live Auction Begins in C VIP Lounge & Main Ballroom

Hall of Famers & Purveyors Ballroom Hall of Famers & Purveyors Silent Auction Items Silentat Auction Items Live Auction begins 7:45 pm 8:00 pm Live Auction begins at 7:45 pm Chef Voting Closes in Foyer D Foyer

D Voting Foyer Raffles & Chef Raffles & Chef Voting8:15 pm E Check Out opens at 8:30 pm Winning Chef Announced

Check Out opens at 8:30 pm 8:30 pm F & Tent Hall of Famers Purveyors

F Tent

E

Check Out Opens in Foyer Hall of Famers & Purveyors Silent Auction Items Silent Auction Items

G Valet Car Pick-up G Valet Car Pick-up

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Supporting the communities in which we live, work and play.

Thank you for showing us how sports can bring people together in positive ways.

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Fifth Third Bank proudly supports Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMERS DERRICK BROOKS, a linebacker, played in the NFL for fourteen seasons. He played college football for Florida State University, and was twice voted as a consensus All-American. Drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the 1995 NFL draft, he went on to play his entire professional career with the Bucs. An eleven-time Pro Bowl selection, and nine-time All-Pro, Brooks was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2002, and earned a championship ring with the Buccaneers in Super Bowl 37. He was elected to the NFL's 2000 All-Decade Defensive team, and was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014.

• Class of 2014 • 1995–2008 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

DERMONTTI DAWSON was a 4-letter offensive center and guard at Kentucky.

He was a second round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1988 NFL draft, and played his entire 13-year career with the Steelers. Following his rookie season, he succeeded Mike Webster at center.

On the field he was tough as "Dirt," but his off-field personality earned him the nickname "Ned Flanders." Dermontti was named the Offensive Player of the Year in 1993, the 1990's All-Decade team, and he's a member of the NFL Hall of Fame class of 2012.

• Class of 2012 • 1988–2000 Pittsburgh Steelers

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FOURTH ANNUAL 5K RUN/WALK

DECEMBER 17, 2016 RACE BEGINS AT 8:00 AM

at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank $35 ADVANCE $40 ON-SITE REGISTRATION participants will receive a long sleeve race t-shirt and special souvenir striped elf socks. Register by Dec. 2 to guarantee your shirt size.

Become a VIP ELF by raising more than $250 in pledges and also receive an upgraded apparel item.

Learn more & register online

SELFLESSELF.COM Questions? Call 330.777.2318

FEED PEOPLE. FIGHT HUNGER. 350 Opportunity Parkway Akron, OH 44307-2234 akroncantonfoodbank.org

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PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMERS JOE DELAMIELLEURE was an offensive lineman at Michigan State where he earned All-American honors. He was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 1973 NFL Draft. In 1973, the Bills led the NFL in yards, yards per carry, as well as rushing touchdowns. In 1980, DeLamielleure was traded to the Cleveland Browns. He spent five years in Cleveland without missing a game. In 1985, he returned to the Bills and played his final year in the NFL. He is currently on the Bills Wall of Fame, the Browns Wall of Fame, and a member of the NFL 1970’s All-Decade Team. DeLamielleure played a career total 185 games, and entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003.

• Class of 2003 • 1973–1979 Buffalo Bills • 1980–1984 Cleveland Browns • 1985 Buffalo Bills

ANDRE REED played wide receiver for 16 seasons – 15 with the Buffalo Bills and one with the Washington Redskins. Andre played at Kutztown University and was a fourth round pick of the Bills in the 1985 draft. He played in four consecutive Super Bowls with Buffalo between 1991 and 1994. Andre caught three second-half touchdowns in the famous "Comeback" playoff game against the Houston Oilers in 1993. Regarded as one of the most durable players in the game, Andre ranks twelfth in NFL history in total career receptions with 951. In 2009, Reed was elected to the Buffalo Bills 50th Season All-Time Team. He was elected to the NFL Hall of Fame in 2014.

• Class of 2014 • 1985–1999 Buffalo Bills • 2000 Washington Redskins

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AUCTION RULES & GUIDELINES 1.

Bidding in the silent auction opens a week prior to the event.

Bidding on silent auction items will close promptly at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. A five-minute warning will be given prior to the closing. No bid will be accepted after that time.

2. Minimum bid amounts and minimum raise must be observed.

A bid will be considered invalid if it does not meet these requirements.

3. To place a bid in the silent auction, please do one of the following:

a. use the link sent to you via text message upon arrival

b. visit acrfhof16.gesture.com on your mobile device

c. see a uniformed Gesture employee to assist you

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. Winning items may be claimed this evening by exhibiting a PAID receipt on your phone beginning at 8:30 pm.

9. Payment can be made by cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover. If you have not registered your credit card at check-in, 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.

If a winning item is not claimed on the night of the event, the item must be picked up from the Foodbank by Friday, September 16, 2016.

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Lisle M. Buckingham Endowment of Akron Community Foundation

A speacial thank you to Benjamin Margalit of Margalit Studios for donating the photography services this evening.

WWW.MARGALITSTUDIO.COM

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TASTE OF THE NFL

The Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, is part of the National Taste of the NFL. For 25 years, the Taste of the NFL has gathered the country's top chefs and the NFL's greatest players to raise money in support of food banks throughout the United States.

The Taste of the NFL’s event “Party with a Purpose” is held in the host city on the eve of the Super Bowl. This event is an opportunity to experience top cuisine from Chefs all across the country, meet notable NFL players and support the fight against hunger.

Each Chef who goes to “Party with a Purpose” brings the money that they have raised through their own coordinated fundraisers to benefit their local food bank. The Top 3 Chefs, who have raised the most money for their food bank, receive additional cash prizes from Taste of the NFL. Chef Sherry Schie of SHY Cellars is our Honorary Foodbank Chef and has been our faithful representative at “Party with a Purpose” for the past two years. Chef Schie won the People’s Choice Chef at last year’s Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame event and raised enough money for 170,000 meals! The winner of the People’s Choice Chef voting at this year’s Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame will assist Chef Schie, who will be representing us again at the 2017 “Party with a Purpose.” Next year, the newly elected People’s Choice Chef at this year’s event will become the next Honorary Foodbank Chef.

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LIVE AUCTION ITEMS GO BEHIND THE SCENES: TOUR THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME WITH DAVID & COLLEEN BAKER Enjoy an opportunity to go behind the scenes at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Tour the Hall of Fame with David Baker, President of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and his wife Colleen Baker. Wrap up your day with a catered dinner in the prestigious Enshrinement Bust Room. Expires 7/1/2017. Donated by David and Colleen Baker

3 NIGHT STAY IN GATLINBURG, TN Enjoy a three-night stay in a family friendly, 5-bedroom, 5-bath log cabin in the beautiful Smokey Mountains in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Go hiking, shopping, dining or just spend your time sitting on one of two decks, enjoying the scenery from the rustic log rocking chairs or the hot tub. Blackout dates: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. Expires 12/31/17. Donated

by Chesmark Enterprises, LLC

WINE COUNTRY AWAITS YOU Molly Meeker invites you to join her family at their stunning vineyard in Sonoma County, California. You and your guest 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. Fly out to Meeker Vineyards with 4 one-way flight e-passes on Southwest Airlines. Start date 8/20/2016. End date 8/20/17. Donated by Esber Beverage and Southwest Airlines

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WIN THIS AUTOGRAPHED BASS GUITAR

This Fender P-Bass is a solid body, four-stringed instrument equipped with a single split-coil humbucking pickup and a one-piece, 20 fret maple neck with rosewood fingerboard. This guitar, originally donated by the John Entwistle Foundation, was given to the Foodbank by James Rajiah, a generous friend of the Foodbank.

BUY RAFFLE TICKETS TONIGHT IN THE FOYER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN Drawing takes place on September 30, 2016.

Questions? Please contact Stephanie Knori at 330.777.1055 or sknori@acrfb.org.

PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE AKRON-CANTON REGIONAL FOODBANK For every $5 ticket purchased, the Foodbank will be able to provide 20 meals for those in need!

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LIVE AUCTION ITEMS CHAMPAGNE TASTING AND BRUNCH FOR 6 WITH CHEF SHERRY Join three-time Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Champion Chef Sherry Schie of SHY Cellars for a Champagne Tasting & Brunch for 6! Expires 9/9/2017. Donated by SHY Cellars

FIRESTONE COUNTRY CLUB OUTING FOR FOUR Treat your foursome to a round of golf at the Firestone Country Club Golf Course (north or south course), lunch & beverages.

Firestone Country Club, a local gem, is widely acclaimed as one of the best golf clubs in the world. A real treat for any golfer!

Donated by the Smithers Group, Inc.

$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 Closes

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

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! PROGRAM PRINTING SPONSORED BY

350 Opportunity Parkway Akron, OH 44307-2234 330.535.6900 phone akroncantonfoodbank.org

Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank

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