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Kids’ charities depend on Old Newsboys

Sansones lead campaign to help at-risk children BY JANICE DENHAM

No matter how chilly the weather, trading a one-of-akind newspaper on Thursday, Nov. 15, for a donation to Old Newsboys is warmly anticipated. Thousands of volunteers wearing bright green aprons do it every year to benefit more than 200 charities serving children in need. The needs of kids, unfortunately, surface in greater amounts every year. As needs increase, luckily so does the intention of first-line groups whose hearts and hands spread sunshine to better those lives. Old Newsboys is a year-round effort which provides grants and resources to help alleviate the needs. Its visibility brightens on the Thursday before every Thanksgiving when donations are accepted publicly to focus on providing practical items right down to the socks it puts on tiny toes and food that fills children’s hungry tummies. Doug and Molly Sansone lead the way this year as chairmen of the 2018-2019 effort. “My dad was an Old Newsboy years ago,” Doug said, “and I remember him going out to sell the papers in the cold.” Their introduction to the organization came from Billy and Christi Busch. Billy stepped in as honorary chairman in 2015 following baseball Hall-of Famer Lou Brock, then actively chaired the organization over the last two years. The “kid aspect” swayed the Sansones to assume leadership. “We have six children ourselves. Any charities that involve children and are part of the St. Louis area attract us. That is clearly the mission of Old Newsboys. Its donation of 100 percent of the money from the public effort to the organization is a primary reason for us to commit our time and effort. The people who run it are very reliable and very efficient,” Doug said.

Molly grew up hearing about Old Newsboys, too. “Helping fulfill local kids’ basic needs with a well-oiled machine – volunteers to management as a team– makes it easy to dive in,” she said. The first campaign in 1957 collected $34,413. The amount has grown with a goal of covering requested needs. With outstanding events, including a recent Inaugural Polo Match in which Doug played, the goal has been raised as nonprofit agencies every year seek basics

that allow children to thrive. Requests, which require substantiation of how any previous grant was used, include clothing, medicine, equipment, hygiene products, food, activity materials and other nonstop basic necessities. Now in its 62nd year, Old Newsboys, a nonprofit organization itself, has raised millions of dollars for hundreds of children’s charities. Organized by the St. Louis Globe-Democrat and continued now by the Suburban Journals and St. Louis

Post-Dispatch, the event continues its association with newspapers. Local teens write stories about charities served by Old Newsboys to deliver the message of caretakers responding to today’s needs with donations secured by the organization. Wearing a label of “charity of last resort,” Old Newsboys affects lives of children in both Missouri and Illinois as part of the metropolitan St. Louis area. Volunteers man their stations primarily in the morning so people can donate on their way

to work or school. Some of them come from the ranks of the charities being served and schools providing assets or receiving funds for thousands of children. The Sansones subscribe to the ideal of generations helping children in the community. “We are doing this personally, but our firm, the Sansone Group, also is a supporter of Old Newsboys,” Doug said. He and his wife, married almost 23 years, say it is an important family legacy they try to pass on to their children. “Our kids get the message from both sides – the Sansones and the Checketts,” Molly added. “The oldest in our family is 21 and ages go down to 5. We like to get the kids involved in what we do, particularly if charity is involved. Our families have been heavily involved in many different local charities and we feel it is important for them to see that, so they can do it, too.” They anticipate introducing Old Newsboys to more people who become active supporters for the future, too. “Even though the charity has been in action many years, there are people who would love to be involved in this child-centered cause today,” Molly said. “Looking at goals for the year, we are adding events, adding friends, expanding to help more kids.” Helping is a natural goal, Doug said, even in the smallest of ways by those with a healthy life. The Sansones look forward to getting to know individually some of the charities helped through this year’s campaign, as well as distribute grants to charities at a presentation in early 2019. “How can you not love helping kids?” Molly asked. Besides donations on Old Newsboys Day, the charity appreciates personal donations to alleviate the plight of needy children. The website http://www. oldnewsboysday.org is available around-the-clock and welcomes any amount to help kids.

Chairmen’s Charity choice welcomes needy citizens BY JANICE DENHAM

war-torn countries and come here with nothing. They leave most of their families It was a family experience for the behind and come here legally. Little kids Sansones. are involved and it is an eye-opening situ“Going back years and years ago, my ation for ourselves and our own kids. There mother and father supported a nun who is always a big conversation with them on worked out of St. Pius X Catholic Church how important it is to help these people,” on Grand Avenue. This modern-day Moth- she said. er Teresa had absolutely no funding to help Offered a helping hand from big hearts, the people who were coming to our country newcomers get “a leg up” on the new syslegally to look for a better life,” said Doug tem as they negotiate the way through reSansone. settlement. “When they arrive, they have He and wife Molly Sansone are co- no money and don’t understand the culchairmen for the ture. Their English is 2018-19 Old Newsboys not good. We simply Campaign. help out those huAs the family grew man beings so they up and became incan thrive in our sovolved personally in ciety. It is a matter of charitable organizahuman dignity.” tions, the next genThe FIRST orgaeration helped Sister nization includes a Paulette Weindel, too. board of directors, of It naturally evolved which the now-refrom what they heard tired Sister Paulette and learned around the is a member. Doug’s family dinner table. sister, Cindy Finney, “We started assisting and her family are and my mom and dad primary helpers, sort of transitioned the too. Relatives and reins over to us. We forfriends interested in malized the effort into The human spirit is alive and well in the plight of refua 501(c)(3) charitable children, whether they are born in a free gees serve on FIRST’s organization, FIRST, to land or saved to live in one. board to make a difbefriend immigrants ference in the lives of in St. Louis. After all, somewhere in all our people fleeing from other countries. families’ histories, we were immigrants,” he “Those who needed help always found noted. Sister Paulette,” Doug said. “She heard by Molly Sansone agreed about the im- word-of-mouth and she would call us. A portant mission of FIRST (Friends of sewing machine, some heaters. We would Immigrants & Refugees of St. Louis - go to the store and buy them and deliver http://firststl.org). As chairmen of Old them to Sister. It was important to be able to Newsboys this year, the Sansones have des- provide 30, 40, 50 window air conditioner ignated it to receive a $10,000 grant as the units to an apartment in oppressive heat.” 2018 Chairmen’s Charity of Choice. To his older sister, demands on peo“Mostly these people are escaping ple fleeing homelands gives them “hero”

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Doug and Molly Sansone and their children deliver Christmas presents to members of a family who came to St. Louis from Liberia as refugees. status. Finney said. “If this be you or me, we would take our families to get freedom against oppression, too. Some go back later and there is no one left. These people are just like us but they have lost everything to war - including their families.” FIRST, she added, follows Sister Paulette’s philosophy. “The real goal, as Sister would say, is to get them to be good, contributing members of society. To do that, we just do basic things for them.” Whether they provided uniforms and school supplies for children in elementary school or helped pay rent until a mom could go to work, they have seen FIRST’s success. An influx of Vietnamese started the campaign. From an early Vietnamese family, a daughter who now works at the International Institute sometimes connects FIRST with specific needs. “A lot of hardworking people came at one time from Bosnia,” Molly Sansone said about their path to becoming citizens. “Now, you see so many of these families rehabbing their neighborhoods. They have started groceriesand become thriving citizens in the community.”

Refugees from Sudan, Afghanistan, Somalia and Eritrea are among those helped. Doug and Molly and their children delivered Christmas presents to a family from Liberia last year. Illness and family health challenges have extended their involvement. “We adjust to what they are facing. Sometimes there is a little more desperate situation through illness or tragedy or greater needs of the children, so we help them a little longer,” Molly added. Education is a primary objective upon arrival, Finney said, but no one who is hungry cares to do homework, so FIRST concentrates efforts on food, rent and gas bills. Finney, an older sister in the eight-sibling Sansone clan, recalled her younger brother’s heart for helping people. “One time when we delivered items like window air conditioners, Doug, who was only a teen then, helped take up a table and ended up emptying all the money out of his pockets to those people,” she said. Human emotion is universal, she noted. “They live in fear, but respond with gratitude and joy.”

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Doug and Molly Sansone Sansone Group

- CHAIRS 2018-19

The mission of Old Newsboys is simple —

Sansone Group, celebrating its 61st anniversary in commercial real estate, continues to extend its commitment to the St. Louis community by serving local children through organizations like Old Newsboys. Doug Sansone participates in day-to-day operation of the St. Louis-

to ensure that children who are at risk in our community, because of abuse or poverty, receive adequate food, shelter,

based company with his father, CEO Anthony Sansone Sr., and three brothers – Jim, Nick and Tim Sansone. Sansone Group wholeheartedly supports the effort to improve the lives of youths in the local community. Doug and wife Molly take the plight of children to heart by working to fulfill the dreams of local youth. “Giving back to our community is important to Molly and me

clothing, medical care and are provided equal opportunity for social development.

- particularly children’s charities as we have been blessed with six children of our own.”

President & Chairman of Board Campaign Chairs Chairs Emeritus Vice President Treasurer Secretary Executive Director Director Director Director Director Director Director

Ray Farris Doug Sansone & Molly Sansone Lou & Jackie Brock Mike Walsh Paola Stange Lisa Clark Mary Ann Wagner Scott Niekamp Jay Shields Steve Newstead Steve Noles Carl Bolm Billy Busch

St. Louis Post-Dispatch The Sansone Group Retired (Eagle Bank) Stange Law Firm St. Louis Post-Dispatch Suburban Journals Northwestern Mutual Schaeffer Manufacturing Retired (RubinBrown LLP) Imo’s Pizza/Noles Properties Investa Management LLC William K. Busch Brewing Company

P R ES I D E NTS C LU B Jay Schaeffer Shields

Bob Ciapciak

Scott Niekamp

- HALL OF FAME 2003 - CHAIR, BUSINESS EDITION 2003-07 - WETTERAU AWARD 2006 - FOUNDER, PRESIDENTS CLUB 2008-18 - BOARD MEMBER

- CHAIRMAN, OLD NEWSBOYS 2007-08 - HALL OF FAME 2009

- CHAIRMAN, OLD NEWSBOYS 2014-15 - HALL OF FAME 2007 - CHAIR, BUSINESS EDITION LEADER 2008-13 - BOARD MEMBER

Schaeffer Manufacturing Co.

Edward Jones

Jay Schaeffer Shields, president of Schaeffer Manufacturing Co., sees Old Newsboys as a great way to give back to the community. He was recruited to help with Old Newsboys Day by Ted Wetterau, longtime chairman of Old Newsboys and founder of Shop ‘n Save. Giving back to the community is important, Shields emphasized. “Ted Wetterau asked me to step up and recruit other mid-sized companies to join in helping the kids,” he said. Shields also co-founded Sons & Daughters of Soulard on the Old Newsboys model to raise money for the homeless in Soulard. It connects with local business leaders to raise money for Peter & Paul Community Services. Shields and his wife, Maria, have four children.

Niekamp Financial

Bob Ciapciak serves as Partner, Office of the Managing Partner, at Edward Jones. “The children of St. Louis are our future,” he said. “Old Newsboys Day helps provide them with things that many of us take for granted – everything from blankets to bikes. These gifts can literally transform the lives of children at risk because they are a clear sign that someone cares about them. Edward Jones is proud to continue our support of this extremely important organization.”

Richard Mark

Involved with Old Newsboys since 2004, Scott Niekamp, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, principal with Niekamp Financial, has seen first-hand results of community and business volunteers collaborating. He considers it an honor to serve St. Louis’ children through Old Newsboys. From the beginning, the team at Niekamp Financial has manned corners, volunteered at golf tournaments and collected donations. Most recently, Niekamp Financial hosted the VIP tent at the inaugural Old Newsboys Polo Match at Kräftig Fields. “As our commitment and support for clients’ financial security needs have continued to grow,” he said, “so has our partnership with ONB and its support of families in need here in our local St. Louis community. I am inspired that the organization is committed to so many local children’s charities.”

Emerson

- HALL OF FAME 2015 Ameren has been an active supporter of Old Newsboys Day for many years. It’s a tradition our employees look forward to every November as they stand outside the Ameren headquarters in downtown St. Louis collecting donations for this special-edition newspaper featuring articles written by local high school students. Giving back to the communities we serve is a long-standing tradition of Ameren. By supporting Old Newsboys Day, we are able to focus on making the lives of children brighter with the holiday season right around the corner. Richard J. Mark is chairman and president of Ameren Illinois Company.

Akberet Boykin Farr is vice president, diversity and inclusion, for Emerson. She has more than 20 years of experience in human resources, including organizational development, recruitment and retention, benefits administration and legal compliance. Before joining Emerson, Farr served as vice president of human resources at Nidec Motor Corporation. She is a proud graduate of Saint Louis University where she completed both her graduate and undergraduate studies, earning a doctorate in philosophy, master’s degree in business administration and bachelor’s degree in science. Dedicated to serving the local St. Louis community, Farr serves on the Board of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis and City Academy.

Investa Management

- CHAIRMAN, OLD NEWSBOYS 2010-2012 - HALL OF FAME 2009 - BOARD VICE PRESIDENT Mike Walsh – former chairman – has been a corner volunteer since 1980, corporate sponsor and board member 10 years and chaired the charity from 2010-2012. Walsh’s father instilled the organization’s rich and deep history as he left in early morning year after year to man a street corner in terrible weather. Local volunteer stories repeat this dedication. Board service gives Walsh first-hand witness to the emotional gratitude of organizations and individuals that Old Newsboys serves. “There is nothing more satisfying than handing a check to the executive director of one of the charities we serve and listening to the deep appreciation,” he said of the commitment to improving the lives of children. “No matter how bad the forecast, we know it is just one day, while the children served face their challenges every day.”

Kirk C. Stange and Paola Arzu Stange

Akberet Boykin Farr

Ameren Illinois

- OLD NEWSBOYS SPIRIT 2015 - HALL OF FAME 2017 - BOARD TREASURER (PAOLA)

Investa Management Group’s president Carl Bolm has created the perfect business combination of snow, wine and salt. His St. Louis-based companies – BSR Services snow and ice management provider, Cedar Lake Cellars winery and event venue, Champion Salt bulk de-icing road salt supplier, and Missouri Wine Wobble fun run – reﬂect his commitment to the local community. The active Old Newsboys board member is devoted to its mission to help area charities dedicated to the needs of at-risk children. He was appointed to Missouri’s Coordinating Board for Higher Education in 2017. He is a member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization and Young Leader Board (USO) and sits on Busey Bank Advisory Board. Other favorite charities include The Mission Continues, Operation Food Search, The BackStoppers and TREE House of Greater St. Louis.

- HALL OF FAME 2014 - CO-CHAIR, BUSINESS LEADER TEAM 2014-18 - BOARD MEMBER - CO-CHAIR, DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, 2018 Imo’s Pizza, Noles Restaurants/Properties and Old Newsboys have been associated for many years in a partnership that has provided immense rewards and fulﬁllment for all. With more than 50 employees working corners annually, we are proud to be part of such a wonderful organization that provides support to those in need here in our hometown. The history of Old Newsboys’ support for the many youth charities in the community and enthusiasm from our employees to volunteer on Old Newsboys Day has become an annual tradition. As a long-standing member of the Old Newsboys Board, it brings me great joy to be affiliated with St. Louis’ most respected charity that continues to change the lives of children year and year.

Billy Busch

Ray Farris

- CHAIRMAN, OLD NEWSBOYS 2016-17 - HONORARY CHAIR 2015

- CHAIRMAN, OLD NEWSBOYS 2013 - BOARD PRESIDENT 2017-18 - HALL OF FAME 2017

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

- BOARD MEMBER

Stange Law Firm, PC, is a family law ﬁrm with 18 locations in the Midwest in St. Louis, Kansas City, Columbia, Springﬁeld and Wichita. Paola is treasurer of Old Newsboys. Beyond their commitment to Old Newsboys, where they have received the “Making a Difference” and “Golden Plate” Awards, Paola is on the Board of Trustees of the Endangered Wolf Center and the Board of Directors of the Mid-County YMCA. At Maryville University, Kirk is a member of the National Leadership Council and the Advisory Council of Kids Rock Cancer. Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers Magazine includes Paola on the “Rising Stars” list and Kirk on the “Super Lawyers” list.

Imo’s Pizza

- CO-CHAIR, BUSINESS LEADER TEAM 2014-18 - HALL OF FAME 2015 - BOARD MEMBER - CO-CHAIR, DEVELOPMENT 2018

William K. Busch Brewing Co.

Stange Law Firm, PC

Steve Noles

Carl Bolm

Mike Walsh

Billy Busch follows his family’s longstanding tradition of commitment to the Old Newsboys Campaign for Kids. His father, August A. “Gussie” Busch, was chair of Old Newsboys Day in 1966, then stepped onto the pavement for many years to help sell the special edition. “It is an honor to rally around an organization which raises money to help children. My father was always excited to get up early on those cold mornings to help kids who don’t have their basic needs met,” Busch said. With his own family in prime learning ages of 12 to 26, he and wife Christi hope to extend his family’s legacy of bringing heartwarming moments to the community of all ages – particularly children in need – while continuing the Busch brewing heritage that his great-grandfather started.

Ray Farris strengthens, encourages and improves our community as the ultimate Old Newsboy. As president and publisher of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, he shares the passion of Old Newboys with the entire company, leading those who create, print and distribute the newspaper and online products. “I’m just one of hundreds at the Post-Dispatch who are devoted to the Old Newsboys mission to help the children of St. Louis,” said Farris. “It’s our goal to inform the region about the important work being done and to provide a channel for our community to get involved. Our employees are proud of their commitment to Old Newsboys and, together, we can all make a difference.”

B US I N ESS L EA D E RS Heutel Family Sunset Ford

Just as the Heutel family five generations ago looked on the positive side of the street with a splendid view of the sunset in south St. Louis, today the great- and greatgreat-grandsons of Peter Heutel have faith that organizations like Old Newsboys can alleviate inequities among children so they can be energized to move into the world unhindered by inequities. We look forward to continuing a longstanding relationship and support the organization’s efforts to improve children’s lives. Sunset Auto Repair and Supply Co. became a cornerstone in the community more than 100 years ago.

Bill Corrigan

Lisa Clark

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

- BOARD SECRETARY “Old Newsboys is truly a community effort” said Lisa Clark, vice president of market development for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “From the students writing for the Old Newsboys Day edition of the paper to the dedicated work of each charity, we’re all focused on making life better for the children.” Her expertise in research, strategic planning and marketing is vital to the Old Newsboys’ mission.

Don Hutcheson

Armstrong Teasdale LLP

Saint Louis Bread Co.

- HALL OF FAME 2015 - CHAIRMAN ALLOCATION COMMITTEE

- HALL OF FAME 2007

Bill Corrigan has been voted by his peers as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” / “Missouri / Kansas Super Lawyers” and one of the “Top Lawyers in St. Louis.” He was one of the youngest presidents to be elected in the history of The Missouri Bar. Corrigan serves as outside general counsel to many St. Louis family-owned and closely held businesses on their legal needs. He is also recognized as a top business litigation attorney, having tried cases in ﬁve states.

Joe and Lucia Duggan

C-Suite Strategic Counsel LLC

From the White House and State Department staffs to the executive suite of the Saudi Arabian Oil Company, Joe Duggan has offered expertise to leaders of great organizations for four decades. Joe and his wife, Lucia, returned home from Saudi Arabia to St. Louis in 2015. Joe owns C-Suite Strategic Counsel LLC, with associates based in New York, Los Angeles and Washington. They represent international, national and local clients. Services include executive speeches and reports, media relations strategy and execution, and national and international government relations.

Don Hutcheson recently celebrated his 16-year anniversary with Saint Louis Bread Co. That was where he first encountered Old Newsboys Day in 1996. “I understand that Old Newsboys Day is very driven with youth organizations that play an integral part in the community,” Hutcheson said. “Those children are the future leaders of America and, therefore, we need to help some of these youth experience things that they might not otherwise get to.” Saint Louis Bread Co. donates its unsold bakery items to approximately 250 local hunger relief organizations. In 2017, over $8.5 million worth of unsold product was donated back to the local community.

Tim Maynard

Overcrest Capital Advisors, LLC

For Tim Maynard, president of Overcrest Capital Advisors, Old Newsboys’ mission is vital - improving local children’s lives and serving as a social safety net for a greatly underserved and overlooked community, children who are homeless or in crisis. Tim, wife Denise and their two children have called St. Louis home since 2012. “Professionally, my efforts are focused on providing transaction advisory services to buyers and sellers of middle market companies. Overcrest facilitates deployment of capital to build growing businesses that contribute to the betterment of society, providing people with opportunities to thrive and develop their own paths to achievement. It is an honor to contribute to the enrichment of our adopted community,” he said.

Robert H. Mooney

The Omega Group UBS Financial Services

- OLD NEWSBOYS SPIRIT 2017 A ﬁfth-year Business Leader, Rob Mooney continues to be amazed with the impact Old Newsboys has on the St. Louis community. “St. Louis is a gem of a city. It is a strong arts and cultural community. It has been important to me to support children’s charities in the community and do meaningful work on their behalf,” he said. The attraction spurs him to attract others to the commitment. “It is a privilege to be involved with Old Newsboys. This iconic organization makes a meaningful difference in the lives of so many children,” Mooney added.

Danny R. Pogue Midwest BankCentre

Danny R. Pogue serves as the Executive Vice President, Head of Commercial Banking Division, of Midwest BankCentre. Under his direction, the commercial banking division focuses on growing business and strengthening relationships in the footprint of Midwest BankCentre. Pogue joined Midwest BankCentre in January 2010, has over 30 years of experience in commercial banking. He was former president of the Lemay Chamber of Commerce and is an active director for Lemay Development Corporation and Chairman of YMCA South County. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University.

Dr. Emily Johnson G’Sell Magnolia Family Dental

Magnolia Family Dental is proud to support Old Newsboys Fund for Children’s Charites. Dr. Emily Johnson G’Sell believes that children are our greatest hope for the future and we must invest in them today. She received her bachelor of science degree from Truman State University and then graduated with honors from the School of Dentistry at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. As a “born-and-raised St. Louis girl” who values her own family very much, she is delighted to be able to practice in her hometown.

Jim Foster

Mary Ann Wagner

Steve Newstead

- HALL OF FAME 2014

- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - BOARD MEMBER

- HALL OF FAME 2005 - CHAIR, CORPORATE TEAM 2006-17 - BOARD MEMBER

McMahon Berger, PC Jim Foster, partner with McMahon Berger PC, one of the oldest and largest labor and employment law firms in the Midwest, has represented management for over 35 years. Old Newsboys is one way he supports the Greater St. Louis community where he was born and raised. Foster considers it his privilege and honor to help. “Becoming a Business Leader is what I hope to be only the first step in developing a more significant effort to increase opportunities for children throughout the area,” he said. Foster and McMahon Berger believe Old Newsboys Day is a strong player in supporting and fostering a stronger community. Their local clients share a belief that local support of worthwhile causes helps guarantee a bright future for our region.

John M. Hessel

Lewis Rice LLC

- HALL OF FAME 2015 John M. Hessel is a business leader who is deeply committed to the St. Louis community. He is a partner and management committee member of Lewis Rice LLC and has received many recognitions, including the 14th Annual Golden Plate Hall of Fame Award recognizing his support to the Old Newsboys Campaign. “I believe deeply in the mission of this campaign, because investing in the health and well-being of our community’s at-risk children is our shared responsibility. Lewis Rice is proud to provide support to this important initiative again this year,” Hessel said.

Steve Wisniewski

RubinBrown LLP

Steve Wisniewski, partner in RubinBrown’s Wealth Advisory Services Group, reminisced about being a newsboy more than 40 years ago, selling the St. Louis Post-Dispatch to offices in Clayton. “I still remember the 25-cent tip I received from the esteemed lawyer, Charles Shaw. Being a newsboy was a tough job that helped build a foundation for my future. Now I have the opportunity to support the same organization.” Old Newsboys’ mission of serving at-risk children within the St. Louis community aligns with RubinBrown’s core value of devotion to community.

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When Mary Ann Wagner began her volunteer role with Old Newsboys Day in 1996, the fund-raiser brought in about $100,000 a year. The campaign has ﬂourished, raising more than $600,000 annually in recent years to touch the lives of more local children. Wagner attributes Old Newsboys’ success to dedicated leaders, team members and the commitment of the Post-Dispatch and STLtoday.com. She said, “It has been a privilege to work with so many dedicated individuals like Lou and Jackie Brock, Bob Ciapciak, Mike Walsh, Jay Schaeffer Shields, Scott Niekamp and Billy Busch, plus the current chairmen, Doug and Molly Sansone, in attempting to improve the lives of St. Louis’ children.”

Brad Goss

SmithAmundsen LLC

Brad Goss, managing partner of SmithAmundsen’s St. Louis office, has more than 35 years’ experience providing services in real estate development, zoning, subdivision, construction, leasing and municipal law. He represents developers, homeowners associations, banks, contractors, subcontractors and governmental entities. His clients operate in home building, lending, land development, commercial development, commercial leasing and public/private incentive ﬁnancing. Notably, Goss originated and drafted legislation providing development rights for qualifying TAD special districts and has represented clients in matters related to NID, CIDs and TIFs.

Mike Costello

University of Missouri-St. Louis Michael J. Costello is an assistant teaching professor in the ﬁeld of business law and international business at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, encouraging students through participation as volunteers in Old Newsboy Day to give back to their community.

Steve Newstead considers it a privilege to be involved in Old Newsboys. He became involved in 2003 as a partner at RubinBrown LLP. Since retiring in 2015, Newstead is thrilled to now have opportunity to continue working with leaders at Lee Enterprises and board members focused on raising money for underserved children in our community. His passion for organizations and community projects like Old Newsboys shows. “Old Newsboys Day is a great St. Louis tradition. It’s really gratifying to know that the money raised through generous corporate donations and on the street in November beneﬁts hundreds of local children’s charities,” he said.

Jeff Hill

Westview Media Jeff worked in Chicago for 10 years editing television programs and feature ﬁlm for a production house before returning home to St. Louis in 2009 and founding Westview Media. He graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2004 with a double major in cinematography and AVID editing. While ﬁlming Old Newsboys Day in 2012, he learned about the organization’s worthy cause and how his own company’s professional and personal efforts could make a difference both creatively and collaboratively. Westview Media is pleased to be a sponsor for this worthwhile charity that helps needy and at-risk children in St. Louis.

William Shaffner MOHELA

Since 2004, William Shaffner has been director of business development and government relations at MOHELA. Since its creation in 1981, MOHELA has been dedicated to excellent customer service and helping generations of students achieve a higher education. MOHELA is the fourth largest servicer of federal and private student loans based on volume of loans and dollars serviced. More than 500 full-time staff members work with students and schools across the nation, serving more than 2.5 million borrowers representing over $57.8 billion in student debt. MOHELA is proud to support Old Newsboys and sends grateful appreciation for their contributions to the local community.

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SINCE 1957, OLD NEWSBOYS DAY HAS BEEN FORTUNATE TO HAVE A HISTORY OF IMPRESSIVE LEADERS. YEAR AFTER YEAR.

OUR CHAIRMEN THEY AND THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS WHO STAND WITH THEM HAVE BEEN DEDICATED TO THOSE CHILDREN AT RISK.

Billy Busch and daughter Haley hawk Old Newsboys publications to help at-risk children. (3) Doug Sansone, this year’s co-chair-

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man, leads foursome ready “fore” golf. (4) Members of the Old Newsboys Board of Directors. (5) From left, 2018 co-chairmen

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Doug and Molly Sansone, Peter and Susie von Gontard and 2014-2015 chairman Scott Niekamp at Busch Stadium when the

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St. Louis Cardinals salute Old Newsboy volunteers. (6) Doug and Molly Sansone prepare to chair Old Newsboys for the cause of

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children in need. (7) Carl and Gabriella Bolm, left, and Jim and Betsy Foster enjoy wine-tasting at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. (8) Ray Farris, 2013 chairman, on grant distribution day at Edward Jones Headquarters. (9) From left, Steve Newstead, Steve Noles and Carl Bolm proudly tip Old Newsboys’ caps. (10) Riders on Kräftig team win close match against the Imo’s team. (11) Old Newsboys Grant recipients.

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