NORTH SHORE C O U N T RY DAY V I R T UA L
Scholarship Benefit 2021 Raider Strong T H U R S DAY, F E B R UA RY 2 5 , 2 0 2 1
Ash-har Quraishi C U R R E N T PA R E N T, E M C E E Ash-har Quraishi is an Emmy Awardwinning television journalist, producer and filmmaker with more than 20 years of international, investigative and long-form reporting/production experience. He is currently a national correspondent for E.W. Scripps and most recently a reporter, fill-in anchor and host for NBC Chicago.
Program 7: 5 5 - 8 P. M . Instrumental Ensemble Performances
8 P. M . Event Begins
W E LC O M E Cathy Bell Bartholomay ’79 and Betty Fisher Wiggins ’93, Co-Chairs Tom Flemma, Head of School Ash-har Quraishi, Emcee
PROGR AM I Am a Raider Louder Than a Bomb Raffle Pull Live Auction Raffle Pull Reflections from our Scholars Paddle Raise and Testimonials
Thank you to our auctioneer Gary Metzner Senior Vice President, Head of Office, Sotheby’s Chicago
CO-CHAIRS Cathy Bell Bartholomay ’79 Betty Fisher Wiggins ’93
P L A N N I N G C O M M IT T E E Hope Barrett Isabel Fiore Kim Frezados Ruhma Ghazi Judy Golson Ritu Jain Quinnetta Bellows Miller ’04 Jessica Montgomery Janelle Wood
H O S T C O M M IT T E E Tom and Diana Flemma $10,000
Alison and Bill Fitzgerald $5,000
Tom and Louise Flickinger The Foreman Family Ritu and Ashish Jain Michael and Jennifer Larsen Olivier and Anne Leonetti Dean and Maureen Nelson Bong and Jessica Shinn Michael and Betty Fisher Wiggins ’93
$2,500
Anonymous Bill and Cathy Bell Bartholomay ’79 Susan and Michael Canmann Brian and Heidi Capozzi Katie and Clarke Devereux Heath and Carey Fear The Frezados Family Ruhma and Rashid M. Ghazi ’85 Ari and Judy Golson Josh Hilton and Brook Wharton Kelly and Colin Hudson Renee Lanam and Stephanie Rapp The Loeb Family Molly Shotwell Oelerich ’87 and Cy Oelerich ’89 James and Sarah Geist Rosen ’86 Jane and Jay Saccaro Eric and Maggie Scheyer Bradley and Kristin Sheftel Chase and Duff Stevenson Jennifer L. Stone ’82 Kelcy and David Vallas Alesia and Derek Wall Hillary Wirtz ’97 and Erin Quaglia Nina and Sun Yoo
Individual Sponsors PREMIUM $5,000+
Julia Adams Bartholomay ’41 Rich and Susan Gallun Chuck and Linda Glew
PAT R O N
$ 2 , 5 0 0 - $ 4 ,9 9 9 Lisa Altenbernd and Steve Hagerty Jill and Ben Erwin Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Freiburger Bryan and Deborah Keyt Mr. and Mrs. Richard Meyers Nat Roberts and Laura Zung Jay Ryan and Lynn Kahla-Ryan Katherine and John Sprenger
FRIEND
$1,500-$2 ,499 Art and Lili Duquette Julie and Erik Falk Jill and David Greer David and Susan Sherman Rich and Julie Ugarte
SUPPORTER $500-$1,499
Brandon and Stacy Ackley Mr. Bruce Blair ’69 and Dr. Judith L. Nerad The Carter Family Margaret and Paul DeWoskin ’86 Colin Dunn and Caroline Roselli Isabel and John Fiore Mr. and Mrs. Jack A. Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Geraghty III ’62 Arthur ’70 and Diane Flint Jessen ’70 Ellen and Rob Knight
Dr. Amanda and Mr. Thomas T. Macejko, Jr. Milbratz Family Joshua Miller and Quinnetta Bellows Miller ’04 Brett O’Brien and Jessica Dawson O’Brien Katherine and Matthew Roszak Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Settimi Melissa and Chuck Smith Melissa and Matthew Wessel Farhan Yasin and Rhonda Lipsey Anne Hines Young ’77 Robert and Meggan Zabel
RAIDER $175-$499
John J. Anton ’89 Laura and Chris Avery ’87 Rajesh Bagga and Neena Arora Phyllis Beattie ’72 The Bullock-Puzon Family Jennifer and Jon Bunge Martha and John Dienner Tracie and Brian Frederick Natascha and Randy Freeman Lizzy and Jason Giffen Allen and Adrianna Grimsley Nora Hansen Mrs. Stacy Hunt Jeremiah James and Katherine Bliss Rev. and Mrs. Dale Kelley Shelley and Ed Keller Keswani Family Christopher and Ali Pearson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Potempa Laura and Robert Probst Max and Diane Schanzenbach Kevin and Amy Woolf
Corporate Sponsors PREMIER
PREMIUM
FRIEND 501 Local Dynamic Golf Institute Graphic Arts Studio Judy’s Mailing Service Pasquesi Sheppard LLC The Hill Group
Live Auction ITEM 100:
SA N D VA L L E Y G O L F E X P E R I E N C E
Round up your group for this golf experience! Eight people will have the chance to fly to Sand Valley Golf Resort in Nekoosa, WI, for an exciting day of golf on the Coore and Crenshaw designed course, named best new course in 2017. Your day begins on an eight-seat King Air 200 out of the conveniently located Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling, chartered through Northwest Flyers, a world-class Aircraft Management company with over 30 years of experience located just outside Chicago, saving you the four-hour drive each way. The 55-minute flight will take you to an airport 20 minutes from the course. Then, a van will transport you and your guests to the course and back. Sand Valley is a walking course and experienced caddies are included. Food and beverages are on your own. Note: This is a one-day trip only. The two foursomes cannot be split into separate days and times. A 60-day lead-time with back-up dates in case of inclement weather is requested due to the popularity of the course and availability of the planes. To be used spring, summer or fall of 2021. Northwest Flyers has the ability to cater to all of your private aviation needs. From quick business trips and family vacations to multi-city world tours, NWF has the aircraft and the team to get it done. ITEM 101:
GEICO HIGH SCHOOL N AT I O N A L C H A M P I O N S H I P
Donated by Ruhma and Rashid Ghazi ’85
For your high school basketball and college recruiting fan, get ready for a dream experience with ESPN. You and a guest will fly to either this year’s 2021 GEICO Nationals in Fort Myers, FL, March 31-April 1* OR to next year’s 2022 GEICO Nationals March 31-April 2 in Charlotte, NC, with front row VIP floor tickets to watch eight of the best high school boys basketball teams in the nation vie for a National Championship live on ESPN. While at the tournament (or via a Zoom call in advance), you will have a meet and greet with ESPN Director of Recruiting Paul Biancardi, where you can ask him about how he ranks players and what
he thinks of your favorite school’s recruiting class, and get insider advice on how to achieve your own hoop dreams. The field will be full of future college stars and NBA first-round draft picks. Past participants include: Ben Simmons, R.J. Barrett, Jaren Jackson, Cade Cunningham, Cole Anthony, D’Angelo Russell, Bol Bol, Tristan Thompson, Josh Green, Jalen Green, Scottie Barnes, Moses Moody and Isiah Stewart. Additionally, you will receive merchandise including official team apparel from several participating schools as well as two Nike gift packs with a tournament travel bag, t-shirt, shooter shirt, hoodie and sweat pants, along with a $200 Nike gift card. Location and dates for 2022 are subject to change. Airfare and accommodations are included. *COVID-19 Protocol: Public tickets will not be sold to the event. Attendance will be capped at 10% of the venue’s 3,500 capacity and limited to parents of athletes, teams and staff. ITEM 102:
I N D I A N D I N N E R W IT H T H E F L E M M AS
Donated and hosted by Ritu and Ashish Jain
10 people are invited to join Tom and Diana Flemma at the home of Ritu and Ashish Jain for a culinary experience of India with a modern twist, paired with molecular appetizers and Aviary inspired cocktails. The evening will begin with street foods from various parts of India with multi-course cocktail pairing followed by a traditional main course (called a thali) paired with wine. Experience the journey Indian food has traversed through centuries. Expect a night of surprises, from immersing into Bollywood (better version of Hollywood!), snake charmers, to rope dancing! ITEM 103:
H O M E A LO N E H O U S E P H O T O PAC K AG E
Donated by The Johnson Family and Classic Kids Photography
They may have forgotten Kevin, but you can still remember to bid on the Home Alone House Package. An exclusive opportunity for photos up close with the original home featured in the holiday classic. The package includes photos (Classic Kids Photography will offer a complimentary mini outdoor photo session and one 8x10 fine art print to be booked by August 31, 2021) and a sneak peek at the infamous front stairs. You can check off a major bucket list item with this package.
ITEM 104:
H E A D O F S C H O O L FO R T H E DAY
Does your child aspire to be a Head of School one day? Treat them to a day in Dr. Tom Flemma’s shoes. Greet students at car line, attend important meetings with different school leaders, eat lunch with other faculty members in the cafeteria, help plan some fun events and generally help Dr. Flemma make decisions that day. One child for one day. Date to be mutually agreed upon during the fall of 2021. ITEM 105:
HARBOR GUEST HOUSE , DOOR COUNT Y
Donated by the James-Bliss Family
The Harbor Guest House offers fine waterfront hotel lodging and warm hospitality. Nestled along a secluded shoreline setting in Fish Creek, WI (the heart of Door County), you’ll enjoy three nights in the warmth and charm of an antique-filled Tudor guest house. Valid February 1, 2021, through March 31, 2022, for two people in a one-bedroom apartment; subject to prior reservations. Holiday weekends, October Fall Festival weekends, and the months of July and August are not eligible.
Raffle Items • Hogwarts Castle Lego Set—Donated by Danny Lowinger ’08 • Signed Puck and Photo from The Chicago Blackhawks (two packages) —Donated by the Vallas Family • Private Golf Lessons—Donated by Dynamic Golf Institute • Lincoln Park Zoo Safari Membership and Adopt-an-Animal —Donated by Lincoln Park Zoo • Homecoming VIP Parking Spot • Virtual Private Music Lessons—Donated by Timothy Mah • Virtual Bedtime Story—Donated by Tim Sheehan • $150 ABT Gift Card—Donated by ABT • Outdoor family or portrait photo session on location, plus an 8x12 or 8x10 print—Donated by Basma Quraishi • 2 Tickets to next year’s Benefit
Thank you
We are grateful for everyone who helped make this event possible. The community coming together for such an important initiative—scholarships—is what keeps North Shore Country Day Raider Strong.