125STRONG YEARS McGaw YMCA Annual Report Commemorative Edition

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1 125STRONG YEARS McGaw YMCA Annual Report Commemorative Edition

2 FROM OUR LEADERSHIP THE YMCA OF EVANSTON BACK (AND) TO THE FUTURE AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING EMERSON STREET BRANCH BRILLIANTEEN BRILLIANTEEN ALUMNI REVUE HEALTHY KIDS DAY ADVENTURE GUIDES Y CLUBS ALL Y CLUB REUNION A BRENNER RUNS THROUGH IT CAMP ECHO CHILDREN S CENTER 125TH ANNUAL MEETING YOUTH TRIATHLON RESIDENT MEMBER PROGRAM PROGRAM OUTCOMES STATEMENT OF ACTIVITY DONORS VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP Evanston YMCA Colorado Caravan Camping Trip MISSION We are an open, charitable, membership association that promotes growth in spirit, mind, and body through programs and services for all in our diverse community. VISION We will welcome everyone; inspire, activate, and impact all in spirit, mind, and body: Welcome All We will reflect our community and its diversity through our staff, board, volunteers, and members, and improve our customer service. Inspire Youth We will instill a passion to learn and the skills to lead in the youth of the communities we serve. Activate Families We will promote healthy lifestyle decisions and support families in reaching their goals. Impact the Community We will be a catalyst and partner in serving the needs of the community in support of healthy living. In Spirit, Mind, and Body We will directly engage the over 20,000 children, families, and individuals we serve holistically, achieving the above goals, and always focusing on the individual s spirit, mind, and body. VALUES The McGaw YMCA s core values central to every policy, program, and relationship are: Caring we demonstrate a sincere concern for others, for their needs and well-being. Honesty we tell the truth and demonstrate reliability and trustworthiness. Respect we treat others as we would want to be treated and value the worth of every person. Responsibility we do what is right and are accountable for our choices and actions.

3 FROM OUR LEADERSHIP Dear Friends of the McGaw YMCA, 125 Years Strong. We hope you ll agree the YMCA in Evanston is, indeed, strong. What are the criteria for an institution to last 125 years or more? We asked ourselves that and decided: Strong Mission, Vision, and Values Strong Volunteers and Staff Strong Commitment to Understand and Meet Community Needs Strong Membership Strong Financial and Community Support Strong Generations of Kids, of Families, of Folks of All Ages More than anything, however, a lasting institution is made up of people, people who exemplify these criteria. The YMCA in Evanston has been blessed with thousands of people of commitment and conviction throughout its history. It s our great pleasure to share this report with so many examples of dedication, from the founding Boards of the Evanston and Emerson Street Branch YMCAs, to our current Board, committees, volunteers, and staff today. Starting well before our 125th Anniversary kick-off on January 23, 2010, our goals for this milestone year were to reconnect with many of those whose lives were impacted by the YMCA in Evanston, communicate our vision for the future, and celebrate our history with the community. And we have achieved these goals with strong community participation. Thank you to our Premier sponsors who are partnering with us throughout the Anniversary year, which will close on January 22, 2011 at The Crystal Ball in support of youth programs. Their generosity, support, and leadership has helped us move forward as we mark this commemorative year and look forward to the future. Please join us as we continue to celebrate 125 Years Strong. Sincerely, Vickie Burke Chair, Board of Directors William F. Geiger President/CEO To minimize our carbon footprint, we have limited the print edition of our Annual Report in favor of an online edition that celebrates our accomplishments in an interactive and responsible way. 1

4 THE YMCA OF EVANSTON Evanston YMCA Active Member s Ticket The Young Men s Christian Association of Evanston was founded in the 1880s in response to a public need for the care of the young men of the community. Differing from the usual social or athletic club, it aimed to reach the young man in his entirety and benefit him morally, intellectually, physically, and socially. On June 26, 1885, city church pastors and lay members met to discuss a local association and, after several months of planning, the YMCA of Evanston was duly formed on November 17, Meeting rooms were secured in the Rink Building at Davis Street and Chicago Avenue, and on March 16, 1886, William S. Mather was engaged as General Secretary. A women s auxiliary was organized in The Association prospered, moving to the Blocks Building at 1576 Sherman Avenue in The need for a permanent home led to a June 3, 1892 Board resolution to secure and build a site of suitable size to meet the growing public demand Evanston Directory 1905 Evanston Directory In March 1893, lots at Orrington Avenue were acquired for $27,000, and new headquarters designed by Holabird and Roche were built and opened on October 6, With the front building complete, work began on a Gymnasium, which opened November 28, 1899, followed by a Natatorium on July 1, Outgrowing this site, the YMCA built and opened 1000 Grove Street on January 1, Evanston YMCA founded with 130 members. President: Mayhew P. Aiken. $5 per year fee. Budget $2, First location in Rink Building. General Secretary: William S. Mather YMCA building opens at Orrington Ave. First telephone installed Camp Hope, Phantom Lake, WI. First Evanston YMCA overnight boys camp (predecessor to Camp Echo). 2

5 BACK (AND) TO THE FUTURE On Saturday, January 23, 2010, over 400 guests helped kick off the McGaw YMCA s 125th anniversary year. Entitled Back (and) to the Future, the gala event grossed $150,000 to benefit the YMCA s programs for the youth of the local community. Guests, dressed as everything from 1920s flappers to futuristic beings and everything in between, gave generously, danced, and reconnected across the decades. Michele Rogers greets Jerry Kreiman and Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl Bob & Patty Reece and Jan & Tom Hazlett 125th Anniversary Co-Chairs The event was chaired by Laurie Vree with the aid of over 40 volunteers. For five hours the Sebring-Lewis Center was given over to celebrating 125 years of building community and changing futures in Evanston. We are thrilled, said Laurie, that we had such a wonderful turnout of those who truly appreciate the many programs of the YMCA. Among the guests were: Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl; former Mayor Lorraine Morton; and the cochairs of the 125th anniversary year, Patty and Bob Reece and Jan and Tom Hazlett. Board Chair Vickie Burke and President/CEO Bill Geiger were there to personally welcome everyone. One of the highlights of the evening was the premier of The YMCA in Evanston: 125 Years Strong, a short film by Susan Hope Engel on the history of the McGaw YMCA and the Emerson Street Branch YMCA. The film featured interviews with people and families whose lives have been touched by the YMCAs in Evanston, in many cases across several generations. Dancing the Night Away 1906 Evanston YMCA wins Central AAU basketball championship over Lewis Institute Rev. James Talley s request for young African American men to join YMCA is rejected First Learn-To-Swim campaign conducted by the YMCA for both boys and girls Emerson Street Branch YMCA built and opens for African American men. Executive Secretary: Rev. Talley. 3

6 AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING Lonnie Barefield, Gerri Sizemore, and Bernice Cherry Dorothy Tate, Talley s niece, recalled how the closing of the Emerson Branch was a great shut-off for many black residents who didn t attend the newly integrated Evanston YMCA. Lucille Harris, Talley s other niece in attendance, said the Branch was an important place for African American youth in the community. I m very pleased they are honoring my uncle after all these years, Harris said. I thought maybe they d forgotten. The McGaw YMCA honored the 60-year legacy of the Emerson Street Branch YMCA on Saturday, May 22, The sold-out event, titled Unforgettable, took place in the Sebring-Lewis Center where 500 guests mingled over cocktails and placed bids in a silent auction before dining and dancing. The evening also celebrated the contributions made by organizers of the Emerson Branch, such as Ted Boyd and Rev. James Talley. Former Mayor Lorraine Morton (center) and other film interviewees The debut of Unforgettable: Memories of the Emerson Street Branch YMCA, a moving new film capturing an oral history of those impacted by the Branch, was the highlight of the night. Closing the Y rang the bell of the decline of a really strong black community, said Lonnie Wilson, an interviewee who was a pre-teen at the time the Branch closed. They made a knitted fabric that held us together, and my generation let the ball drop, he said. Emory Williams greets Ted Loda and Bob Kurz Now we ve got to try and put it back together Red Cross First Aid classes first taught YMCA helps returning WW I doughboys find jobs and gives each three months of free membership Camp Echo moves to Long Lake near Fremont, MI Hi-Y Club produces first musical show (predecessor to Brillianteen). 4

7 EMERSON STREET BRANCH 1909 Though today the McGaw YMCA is one of the places in the community where residents of all races, ages, and professions come together, that was not always the case. In 1908, Rev. James R. Talley of People s Baptist Church was concerned that there were no viable, supervised recreational activities for African American youth in Evanston. After a request that they be admitted to the Central YMCA was rejected, Talley, along with other community and religious leaders, pursued the establishment of a new branch in Emerson Street Branch YMCA Father and Son Banquet Talley became the first Executive Secretary of the branch, which was built on Emerson Street in And with that, the Emerson Street Branch YMCA became an anchor for the social and civic life of Evanston s African American community Emerson Street Branch YMCA Throughout its existence, the Emerson Branch proved an integral part of the development of thousands of African American youth as well as other organizations and religious congregations. It provided room and board for African American students attending Northwestern University, a space for sports, swimming, dances, proms, and a multitude of memories lasting for decades. In 1963, during the era of desegregation in Evanston, the Grove Street YMCA integrated its facilities and in 1969, the Emerson Street Branch was closed. The closing of the facility was considered a mixed blessing by many; it symbolized the end of segregation, but it also brought to an end a remarkable community resource that bound together generations of Evanstonians. Gradually, old wounds over the closing of the Emerson Street Y continue to be healed, and in 1997 Robert Reece became the first African American Board Chair of the McGaw YMCA Cornerstone of Evanston YMCA laid at Maple and Grove Emerson Street Branch YMCA doubles in size. 19 dorm rooms for Northwestern University students Dedication of new 1000 Grove Street building. Residence for 241 men Evanston YMCA wins State Championships in aquatics and handball. 5

8 BRILLIANTEEN Max Coker directs a scene from Wish You Were Here The 1952 and 1953 productions, Good News and Too Many Girls, were known as the Torch Division shows. When Seventeen was presented in 1954, Noel Hughes, then Business Secretary of the Evanston YMCA, kept all funds for the shows in a special account not used since World War II entitled Brilliantine. The nickname stuck and the program became commonly known as Torch Brilliantine. In 1952, Bill Harper, his wife Betty Harper, and Max Coker, saw few theatrical experiences open to high school students in the Evanston community. To address this need, they designed a program to give students a chance to perform in plays and musical productions regardless of cast size or level of talent, emphasizing participation over competition. The program was named after the Torch Division high school program for juniors Cast of Li L Abner Over time, the word Torch was dropped and the present day spelling of Brillianteen was introduced, remaining the current name of the youth theater program Showbook for Brigadoon The 25 performers in the first ever Brillianteen show premiered in the basement of 1000 Grove Street in what is now the Beidler Drop-In Center. Participation has since grown ten-fold, regularly featuring over 200 performers and 50 crew members. Shows now open to sold-out crowds in the auditorium at Martin Luther King, Jr. Laboratory School in Evanston Over 1,000 counseling sessions given to jobless men during The Great Depression Evanston YMCA s 50th Anniversary. 5,000 members Nat Cole performs for high school prom at Emerson Street Branch YMCA Evanston YMCA assists returning servicemen from WWII. 6

9 BRILLIANTEEN ALUMNI REVUE Bill Geiger & Anne Gilford Little Mary Sunshine 1970 Saturday, March 13, 2010, the McGaw YMCA presented its Brillianteen Alumni Revue featuring performers from the past 59 years reprising their roles in an all-star line-up. Headliners included Nancy Gustafson, an internationally acclaimed opera singer who got her start in the 1973 Brillianteen production Brigadoon, performing with guest Michael DeVries from the Broadway cast of Wicked. President/CEO Bill Geiger calls the Brillianteen program one of the Y s proudest efforts, and the opportunity to bring together so many alumni from past productions is a perfect way to celebrate. Brillianteen is much more than the students on the stage singing and dancing their hearts out. They run the lights, write press releases, fundraise it s an experience very few will ever forget. An alum himself, Bill joined Anne Gilford, director of the Alumni Revue, onstage as Big Jim Warrington and Little Mary from the 1970 production of Little Mary Sunshine. Michael DeVries & Nancy Gustafson With over 11,000 alumni to date, the Brilliantine Torch has been passed from generation to generation and has become a true Evanston community tradition. Peter Hoyt & Marla Forbes Dames at Sea 1976 Pat Voitik & Charlie Ballard Li L Abner 1975 Jen Weigel Damn Yankees! 1988 Kent Smith & Sherry Mottl Smith Wildcat 1971 Tom Finger Guys and Dolls Camp Echo s first session for girls Camp Echo s first Family Camp Emerson Street Branch YMCA opens day care center Brillianteen begins, performs Good News. 7

10 HEALTHY KIDS DAY Nearly 500 children, parents, grandparents, and staff filled the Sebring-Lewis Center on April 17 for Healthy Kids Day, an event that aims to get kids and families excited about health and well-being. The annual event, which is free and open to everyone in the community, featured activities and demonstrations for all ages. A tug of war, bounce castle, Zumba classes, tumbling, and a bike challenge were all part of the fun. Bike Challenge Drawing a long line of future mountaineers, the climbing tower proved a magnet for many kids. The GaGa pit, a Camp Echo favorite and the next evolution of dodgeball, was also filled throughout the day. Evanston s Noodles & Company and the pomegranate tea from Argo Tea were popular stops for healthy snacks during the event, as was the make-it-yourself granola station so budding chefs could experiment with all sorts of ingredients. BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois and NorthShore University HealthSystem served as sponsors for this year s event in honor of McGaw s 125th Anniversary celebrations. Healthy Kids Day is a key event in the implementation of Activate America, the Y s initiative to partner with the community in addressing the national problem of childhood obesity and to support health-seekers. Promoting these active living goals encouraged by the McGaw YMCA, Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl declared April Healthy Kids Week in Evanston. Climbing Tower Everyone joins in for Zumba 1954 First Pancake Breakfast to fund building and World Service. 5,000 people attend Desegregation of Evanston YMCA begins with elementary school students Evanston YMCA wins YMCA Prep Division swimming championships Evanston YMCA Girls Swim Team wins Illinois State YMCA Championships. 8

11 ADVENTURE GUIDES Kickapoo Tribe Indian Guides After World War II, the need to serve the whole family and to support young girls in their personal growth nurtured the development of other parent-child programs. Father-daughter groups, called Y-Indian Princesses, emerged in the Fresno YMCA of California in In 1960, Doug Monahan brought Indian Guides to the Emerson Street Branch and 1000 Grove Street building of the Evanston YMCA. In 1971, he expanded the program by adding Indian Princesses. Adventure Guides is an evolution of the original YMCA parent-child program called Indian Guides. The father and son Y-Indian Guide program was developed in 1926 to support a father s vital family role as teacher, counselor, and friend to his son. Harold S. Keltner, a YMCA director in St. Louis, initiated this program around a blazing campfire while on a hunting trip in Canada with his friend, Joe Friday, an Ojibwa Indian Indian Princesses Parade 2008 Adventure Guides Lakefront Campout One of the strengths of YMCAs both locally and nationally is that they have adapted and responded to societal changes in order to remain relevant and useful to their communities. From late 2000 to mid 2003 YMCA staff and volunteers from across the country met on several occasions to craft a parent-child program that had a broader appeal, and in 2005, YMCA Adventure Guides was launched in Evanston Doug Monahan starts Indian Guides program at Emerson Street Branch and Evanston YMCAs First African American Board members elected to Evanston YMCA Men s Club sponsors drive for Chicago families displaced by riots following Martin Luther King, Jr. assassination First Illinois City Youth and Government program founded at Evanston YMCA. 9

12 Y CLUBS s Y Club Members In the 40s and 50s Y Clubs were highly structured but distinctly social. Members were invited to join each club, charter ceremonies were held, and regular meetings took place with positions ranging from President to Treasurer and Chaplain to Secretary. Many clubs began in middle school and stayed together through high school. True to the notion of Spirit, Mind, and Body, Y Clubs also competed in sports, swimming, drama, and fundraising along with other activities. Started by Evanston YMCA Youth Work Secretary Clarence Red Moser in 1929, the Y Clubs program grew out of a long tradition of activities for boys and girls from the 4th grade to high school. Known by such names as Hi-Y, Junior Tri-Hi-Y, and Trailblazers, the club program has provided countless hours of fun and opportunities for the youth of our community and beyond. 1940s Emerson Street Branch YMCA Hi-Y Club 1986 Members of the (Walter) Payton Club As youth became increasingly specialized at earlier ages, the general nature and formal structure of the club program shifted in the early 90s to its present format. But for current Y Club middle schoolers and old timers alike, fond memories of hanging out at the Y after school is a highlight of their youth. Many clubs still enjoy the bonds of friendship and camaraderie decades after graduating from high school, and thousands continue to share stories of their Y Club days Emerson Street Branch YMCA closed. Executive Director Roy Buley moves to Grove Street YMCA Indian Princesses program added to Indian Guides First Evanston Express 10K race Early-bird and adults-only pool and fitness area hour offered in response to increased use by working people. 10

13 ALL Y CLUB REUNION On July 2nd, nearly 100 Y Club alumni gathered at the McGaw YMCA to dine, dance, and reminisce with friends. Some traveled a great distance, having not been back to the Y for 30 or 40 years. Others had stayed in the area, keeping close ties to the Y, and continuing to participate as adults, parents, and grandparents. Dr. Dick Fischl, a well-known Evanstonian, is just one of those Y Club alums with decades of Y memories. Board Member Casey Lewis Varela (Pebbles 1992) with 1945 Jefferson Club alums Bill Tramel (Event Committee) and Dick Fischl As a boy in 1931, Dick met Johnny Weissmuller, the famed Olympic swimmer who was touring the country giving swim shows. After he swam 4 laps in the Y s pool on one breath, Dick got to ride on his shoulders. In 1932, Weissmuller would star in Tarzan The Ape Man and become the best know actor to play the role. Can you imagine the thrill, says Dick, for a little boy to ride on Tarzan s shoulders? Former staff were also present, such as Carolyn Kent, the Y s first female Aquatics Director, and Zenol Moore, who pioneered Women and Girls programming for an impressive 30 years, from 1955 to Special thanks to Y Club Committee member Justin Salk and his corporate partnerships for supporting the All Y Club Reunion, along with providing great food from Justin s Bar in Chicago. Alumni also sampled other Y Club food staples from their youth, such as Gigio s Pizza and World s Finest Chocolate. Maggie and Jim Farney (Lujack 1960) and Zenol Moore (Staff ) put names to faces at the Y Club Photo Gallery Raffle winner Tom Hazlett (Hill 1962) and President/CEO Bill Geiger (1970) 1982 First full summer of coed sessions at Camp Echo First capital campaign in 54 years for expansion and upgrading of sports facilities Evanston YMCA renamed McGaw YMCA with major gift from Foster McGaw family th Anniversary. 11

14 A BRENNER RUNS THROUGH IT Jon Brenner's lifelong YMCA affiliation began as a youth with swim and movement classes at the Hyde Park YMCA. As he grew older, he attended Camp Martin Johnson in the 60s and 70s in Northern Michigan, which nurtured his love of canoeing, camping, and other outdoor pursuits. Later, while serving as Aquatics Director and swim team coach at the Evanston YMCA, he happened upon the chance to bring his tripping skills to Camp Echo. Jon Brenner He joined the Echo staff in 1982, where he expanded and coordinated the Adventure Trip program over the next nine years. Of the many Camp Echo Adventure Trips Jon created, inspired, and led, his favorite was always the Trailblazers Trip. It was also at Echo that he met Terry Hansen, whom he later married at camp in September Jon and Terry moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin in September 1991 when Jon was hired to coach the WAVE swim team at the La Crosse YMCA. Sadly, Jon passed away on January 31, 2010 after an 18-month battle with brain cancer. Recognizing Jon s role in the history of Camp Echo Adventure Trips and his special love for the Trailblazers Trip, a group of former trip guides and friends of Camp Echo established and provided seed funding for a scholarship endowment in his name: A Brenner Runs Through It. The purpose of A Brenner Runs Through It is to award two Trailblazer scholarships annually to one boy and one girl. Trailblazers is an entry-level trip for 7th and 8th graders where separate groups of 12 girls and 12 boys canoe for three days on the Big Two Hearted River and hike for three days on the North Country Trail. The hope is that their participation in this trip will start them down the trail of even more adventure trips a fitting tribute to Jon s memory Olympic Champion Bart Connor gives demo where he started at the YMCA First female Board Chair Luann Bleveans First Jewish and second female Board Chair Alice Kreiman Project SOAR program begins mentoring youth

15 CAMP ECHO 1899 Summer camping for the Evanston YMCA began in 1899 when Evanston boys first attended Camp Hope on the shores of Phantom Lake, Wisconsin along with boys from the Milwaukee YMCA. In 1900, a separate session of Camp Hope was set aside for boys from Evanston. Two years later, the Evanston YMCA began its own camp at Black Lake, Michigan and the search for a permanent camp site Portage Lake After three summers on Black Lake, the camp moved to White Lake, Michigan in 1905, to Bear Lake, Michigan in 1906, and to Portage Lake in Onekama, Michigan in In the ensuing years the camp shared a site with the Chicago YMCA, and then moved to Diamond Lake. In the early 1920s, YMCA Board Member and Boys Work Committee chairman F. P. Davis, Sr., Boys Work Secretary Freeman, General Secretary James Bixby, and Chester Cook, Board and Committee member, began looking for a permanent site. After rejecting several sites, they arrived at the south end of Ryerson / Long Lake and were electrified by what they saw a beautiful lake with a peninsula in the middle cleared except for trees around the edge and a real forest of trees in the distance. They negotiated the purchase of the property and Camp Echo officially opened on the site in Camp Echo Boys Leaving For Trip Camp Echo has a life-long impact on those who attend, with campers returning year after year for swimming, sports, and outdoor fun. Generations now share the thrill of yelling ECHO! out over the lake at the closing campfire and seeing the burning triangle rise on the far shore. As youngsters become parents and bring their own children, Camp Echo will remain a family tradition for generations to come Murdough Pool and Grimm Family Aquatic Center built Children s Center opens at 1420 Maple with full day childcare, preschool, and after school programs Project SOAR partners with Northwestern University providing students as mentors First African American Board Chair Robert Reece. 13

16 CHILDREN S CENTER 1995 The McGaw YMCA Children s Center grew out of a long progression of part-time early childhood and youth development programs at the Evanston YMCA. The desire to combine healthy living, education, and physical activity succeeded thanks to the efforts of community volunteers, parents, and retired teachers wanting to work with their own children and the youth of the Evanston community Sarah Opdycke leads a class for toddlers Accredited since 2006 by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the McGaw YMCA Children s Center is the largest single-site early childhood provider in Cook County. The Center employs 33 full-time and 51 part-time staff members who, reflecting the diversity of our community, speak more than 17 different languages. The Center also serves as a preferred provider to Northwestern University parents, offering discounted memberships, full-day infant and toddler care, preschool for children 2-5 years, and after school care. 1980s Mommy and Me class led by Anne Gilford The Center moved to its present location at 1420 Maple Avenue in 1995, and now boasts 19 classrooms, an art room, a library and media center, auditorium, and both indoor and outdoor playgrounds. Students also enjoy the two swimming pools and gym in the Grove Street building. Enrichment programs, such as music, art, and discovery workshops, begin at age one and continue through fifth grade. 2000s One of many classes held at the Children s Center 2002 Sebring-Lewis Center opens. 30K sq. ft. facility with running track, basketball courts and meeting space New fitness machines, group exercise studio, and weight training area provide wellness options for all Shorefront publishes Gatherings: The History and Activities of the Emerson Street Branch YMCA Project SOAR wins NAACP community service award. 14

17 125TH ANNUAL MEETING Volunteer Awardees Tom & Jan Hazlett and Bob & Patty Reece On June 29, 2010, the McGaw YMCA held its 125th Annual Meeting of the Members of the Association. In addition to reporting on the past fiscal year and the 125th Anniversary, electing two new Board members, and honoring volunteers, this year s meeting was held at the Children s Center to celebrate its achievements as well as the central role youth development has played throughout the history of the YMCA in Evanston. Board Chair Vickie Burke shared her personal story of the inception and growth of early childhood programs as introduction to Sonja Coster, Vice President of Children, Youth, and Family Services. Sonja was joined by Tina Kalil, a Part Day Preschool Parent Advisory Group member, and CJ Jones, a School s Out Parent Advisory Group member, to talk about the inspirational impact the Children s Center and its programs have had on their families and the Evanston community. The association membership unanimously elected Board candidates Pam James, who has been involved with the Y for 16 years through the Children s Center and Youth Sports programs, and Elida Graves, who is currently President of the Food Assistance Center of Evanston. Seven volunteer awards were presented at the close of the evening to: Jan and Tom Hazlett and Bob and Patty Pam James, Elida Graves, and Board Chair Vickie Burke Reece for their inspirational leadership as 125th Anniversary Co-Chairs; John Peterson for his years of service as Board Chair, donor, and leader in developing the McGaw YMCA s strategic vision; Roderick Vernon for his selfless community work and role on the Residence Committee; John Cleave for his crucial support of the MYST swim team; Jennifer Khan, for creating the beautiful garden at the Children s Center; Gretchen Quinn for volunteer teaching at the Children s Center; and Sarah Flax for her tireless work with Brillianteen New vision statement: We will welcome everyone; inspire, activate, and impact all in spirit, mind, and body First Annual Youth Triathlon held in partnership with Northwestern University th Anniversary. Membership exceeds 11, The Crystal Ball gala event closes our 125th Anniversary year celebrations. 15

18 YOUTH TRIATHLON In July 2009, families from across the North Shore headed to Northwestern University s Evanston campus at the crack of dawn to see over 175 young athletes swim, bike, and run in the McGaw YMCA s first annual Youth Triathlon. Now in its second year in 2010, the event gives kids of all athletic abilities a positive introduction to multi-sport racing and a course officially sanctioned by USA Triathlon. Keeping pace on the bike course Event distances are selected to be demanding, but achievable, for the various age groups of racers (5-7 years, 8-10 years, and years). Races are run in heats in the morning and followed by post-race festivities, including games and a moon bounce. The event is another part of the McGaw YMCA s commitment to the Activate America initiative, a community partnership to improve health and wellbeing by supporting healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility across Evanston and the North Shore. Splash and Dash participant urged on In addition to Northwestern University serving as the principal event partner, the 2010 event was generously supported by the Runner s Edge, Kraft Foods, Chicago Athlete Magazine, Turin Bicycle, Duxler Complete Auto Care, Evanston Running Club, MecaFresh, Noodles & Company, and the Wellness Revolution. Triathlete joined by his dad, a race volunteer, at the finish line State Champion Evanston YMCA Track and Field Team 1950s Emerson Branch Basketball Team 1909 Evanston YMCA Championship Swim Team

19 RESIDENT MEMBER PROGRAM 1929 The McGaw YMCA Resident Member Program is the only single room occupancy program in Evanston and provides safe, affordable housing for low-income men. As full members of our Association, all residents can benefit from our fitness and recreation facilities and programs Residence Room at the 1000 Grove Street building Until the late 50s, most YMCAs in the United States were built with hotel-like residence or dormitory rooms. This need figured prominently in the expansion of the Emerson Street Branch YMCA in 1929 and the new 1000 Grove Street building in These rooms became a part of American culture, known as an inexpensive and safe place for a visitor to stay in an unfamiliar city. In 1940, there were about 100,000 rooms at YMCAs across the country, more than any hotel chain. By 2006, however, YMCAs with residences became relatively rare, but the Evanston YMCA Resident Member Program is still a strong part of our commitment to welcoming all in our community Annual Resident Member Christmas Dinner 1963 Dormitory Room at the Emerson Street Branch YMCA Many resident members are employed in our Member Relations and Building Services departments. Many also volunteer at the Y as well as other organizations in the Evanston area. In order to assist those seeking new employment, we have devoted additional resources including a full-time social worker to prepare them for new careers and enhance their job search skills Evanston Express 1908 Evanston YMCA Six Team Basketball League 1964 Emerson Branch Summer Adventure Club 17

20 PROGRAM OUTCOMES MEMBERSHIP With a total of 11,458 members from infants to 90+ year olds, our community grew by 5% from the previous fiscal year. Each year we strive to fulfill our mission of service through our income-based Membership for All pricing that sets membership fees based on household income and the number of individuals in the household. 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 19% % of Subsidized Memberships 36% 28% 26% 37% 15% 37% of memberships received adjusted rates, and we provided $706,744 to support need-based fee reductions for memberships alone. 10% 5% 0% As part of our Stay Strong initiative, we worked with those members that might have been forced to give up their membership due to economic hardship. We continued this initiative and have extended complimentary memberships to 22 more families and adults this year. As part of efforts to satisfy and retain members, we were able to increase our overall satisfaction rating of excellent by 10% this year as reported through our annual Member Satisfaction survey. This increase has resulted in an average member retention rate of 71% which exceeds the bench mark set forth by YMCA of the USA for independent Y s. We donated 74 memberships during the 2010 fiscal year to local businesses and charities to use in silent auctions or events, which included 4 youth memberships donated to Walker School for their character award recipients. 2,350 2,300 2,250 2,200 2,150 2,100 2,050 2,000 1,950 1,900 11,600 11,400 11,200 11,000 10,800 10,600 10,400 10,200 10,000 9,800 9,600 Family Memberships 2,300 2,185 2,097 2,118 2, Individual Members (Head Count) 11,458 10,863 10,341 10,420 10,

21 HEALTH AND WELLNESS To better meet the needs of health and well-being seekers, we continued in 2010 to expand the resources in our Health and Wellness Center. We purchased additional equipment in response to member feedback, and invested in additional small equipment to expand workout options for members. All staff have been trained to identify the needs of a health seeker and have transformed the way we look at our training options to create more of a partnership with our members. As a result, many new members took advantage of Personal Training in 2010 to help them meet their wellness goals. We enhanced the way we stay connected and support health seekers with their goals by offering 3 levels of free Member Orientation. We also increased the number of free meetings with wellness staff from one to four, which has increased connectedness with staff and other members. I'm thrilled with the YMCA. The indoor pools, the whirlpool, sauna, the friendly staff, classes for days, and classes that start early. Everything is in one place and, in my experience, it's a lot friendlier and more welcoming than other places family oriented with no pretense. I'm amazed when I hear about all the weight I ve lifted since I joined 900,000 pounds! Sharon Robinson, Member Our free, annual events to promote the lifelong practice of healthy lifestyles such as America on the Move week and the International Family Festival continued to engage hundreds of community members of all ages. Healthy Kids Day was a record success in 2010 with over 475 kids, parents, and individuals from the community in attendance. With loads of fun activities, family wellness incentives, and a climbing tower, we helped educate and support families and community members in their health and well-being needs. Our Group Exercise course schedule continued to grow with over 80 free classes last year for all health and well-being seekers. We also began offering quarterly Jams four half-hour classes open to members and community participants on Friday evenings to sample such activities as Yoga, Zumba, Cardio Mix, and Cardio Kickboxing. These jams have been a huge success and are helping us design and offer new classes for our members. Our first Family Jam to encourage families to work out together was also a great success with more than 50 family members in attendance. RESIDENT MEMBER PROGRAM Our Resident Member Program served 276 men and awarded more than $78,000 in fee assistance and subsidies an 82% increase from the prior fiscal year. Over 89% of our 172 accommodations remained consistently occupied in We continued to organize social events, holiday celebrations, and community outings for resident members. We also strengthened relationships with many local organizations to enhance the services available to resident members. Some key partners include Evanston s Illinois WorkNet Center, Connections for the Homeless, PEER Services, Housing Options for the Mentally Ill, and Trilogy. My life just spiraled out of control for me. But at that point in time, I was able to move into the YMCA, so slowly my life started getting back on track. Working here, living here, the McGaw YMCA is home. It s not a room, it s home. Rich, Resident Member 19

22 PROGRAM OUTCOMES CAMP ECHO In 2010, our residential camp in Fremont, Michigan, offered over 25 different programs to participants of all ages. Off-season programs included Outdoor Education for school groups in May and September and a fall Adult Getaway Weekend. Last summer, Camp Echo served over 1,000 different participants in our youth camps, as well as nearly 500 adults and children in our family camps representing over 100 families. Increased contributions to Camp Echo programs allowed us to offer $122,000 in camp fee assistance to children, teens, and families, and offset an additional $220,000 in expenses associated with other YMCA youth programs. 192 volunteers donated 2,059 hours to Camp Echo throughout the year. Volunteers attended committee meetings, planned fundraising events, greeted parents and campers at the buses, roofed buildings, pulled out piers, and so much more. This was my 8 year old daughter s first time at Camp Echo. The experience was great a lot of fun but with an important focus on inclusion and core values. My normally shy camper made new friends, tried a variety of activities, and despite our concerns did not show an inkling of homesickness. I can already see that this will be a childhood long commitment and Camp Echo will play a fundamental role in shaping the person she becomes. Letter from a Camp Echo 2010 Camper Parent AQUATICS Teaching Evanston and the North Shore to swim remains a top priority for our association. Thanks in part to $18,000 in donor-supported fee assistance for our swim lesson program, more than 1,000 Evanston and North Shore residents of all ages improved their swimming abilities. We also partnered with such organizations as The Salvation Army, Family Focus, and Y.O.U. to provide swim lessons for their participants. Another focus of our aquatics programs is fostering an appreciation for athletic training and competition in the young people of our community. Our swim team, MYST, brought together over 200 swimmers ages 5 to 18 from 130 families. Training six days a week throughout the school year, they competed in local, state, and national swim events. Five members of MYST set eight team records in April 2010 at the 87th YMCA Short Course National Championships. It's more than just a meet, it's a real unique experience for the kids mixing fun, camaraderie, and high level competition. Craig Strong, Competitive Aquatics Manager and Head Coach The second McGaw YMCA Youth Triathlon brought a unique athletic experience to young athletes and beginners alike in July of 2010, attracting 250 participants and deepening our outreach efforts to the greater Evanston community. Through the spring and summer months, we had 50 youth participate in a new Youth Triathlon Training program to help prepare them for the Triathlon in July. Our aquatics staff does not work alone in building strong swimmers and teammates. Over 80 community volunteers and numerous partnering organizations helped realize these successes. 20

23 YOUTH AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT Our Children s Center served a total of 511 children age 6 weeks through grade 5 in 2010, with enrollment at or over capacity for all our programs including 113% capacity for Camp WaNaGo. We awarded 31% of our children some level of fee assistance, totaling over $310,000. Our net operating position has also grown steadily each year, from a deficit of $160,071 in 2005 to a record surplus of $350,000 in I asked, Genesis, what do you like most about the Y? She said to me, We do cool stuff here. I got to be in a play. I got to narrate a hockey game on a video. And I said, Genesis, what is it that you think I like? She said, That s easy, Grandma. You like a place where you know I m safe and I can have fun. Genesis-Grandma CJ Jones, School s Out Parent Advisory Group More than 1,300 fathers and children from over 780 families across Evanston and the North Shore participated in Adventure Guides, which organizes activities and campouts to bring dads together with their kids in grades 1-3. Our local Summer Adventure Club programs involved 42 participants from grades 6-8 and awarded $17,379 in fee assistance. Our three Learning Centers provided free or low-cost supplemental literacy and tutoring services to 93 local children, with over 40 volunteers donating nearly 3,300 hours. Our Project SOAR mentoring program paired 74 adult volunteers, including 63 Northwestern University students, in a year-long mentoring relationship with an Evanston-area youth in grades 4-8. Y Clubs, our after-school youth program, engaged 21 middle school students and awarded $6,057 in fee assistance. Our 59th annual Brillianteen musical production, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, involved 136 cast members and 91 crew members from local high school students as well as 200 adult community volunteers donating over 5,000 hours. Brillianteen, Jr., our fall theater program for middle school students, presented a student authored and produced talent show with the support of staff, a student intern, and 3 community adults volunteering their artistic skills and over 200 hours to the project. I never thought I would do theater or even Brillianteen. It changed my self-esteem and increased my friendships at school. I was surprised to get the role of Jacob and play the father of 12 colorful brothers. I m not even a singer, but they gave me the chance to showcase myself in front of a thousand some people. It was the best experience. Charles Jefferson, ETHS Class of 2010 The McGaw YMCA provided over $1.34 million in fee assistance and subsidies to make programs and services affordable to all. 21

24 STATEMENT OF ACTIVITY July1, June 30, 2010 All amounts listed below are in thousands. REVENUE: Fiscal 2010 % Fiscal 2009 % Membership $2, $2, Programs 6, , Contributions 2, , Investment Income Other Revenue Total Revenue: $12, $12, EXPENSES: Membership $1, $1, Programs 8, , Management Fund Raising Total Expenses: $11, $10, Net Gain/(Loss): $966 $1,687 Total Net Assets (as of June 30): $12,319 $11,108 Fiscal 2010 Revenue and Expenses Programs 54.6% Revenue Contributions 17.2% Investment Income 1.0% Programs 76.5% Expenses Membership 10.5% Fund Raising 5.8% Other Revenue 2.6% Management 7.2% Membership 24.6% 22

25 DONORS Thank you to our donors! The McGaw YMCA is grateful to the many individuals, foundations, corporations, and organizations that have made our work of building relationships and building community possible. Following is a list of contributors who made gifts between July 1, 2009 and June 30, Grand Benefactor ($10,000 +) Anonymous (3) Alvin H. Baum Family Fund Francis Beidler Foundation The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation Vickie* and Tim Burke Debora de Hoyos and Walter Carlson Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA) The Davee Foundation Estate of Leonore DeLashmutt Pam and Jim Elesh The City of Evanston The Frank B. Foster Charitable Trust Peter Frankelˆ / Frankel Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Christopher B. Galvin Anne and Steven* Gilford Robˆ and Linda Grierson Harris Bank Thomas J. Hebbardˆ Reinhardt H. and Shirley R. Jahn Foundation Lewis-Sebring Family Foundation Rachel Hayman and Ed Michael Susan and Tom Moran Peter and Margaret Morris Dennis and Judy Newton NorthShore University HealthSystem Northwestern University MakeItBetter.net Mrs. Frances M. O'Brien / The O'Brien Family Foundation Cathy and Tom Omundson Anne and Hugh Reams Bart* and Catherine Rocca Penny Bender Sebring and Charles Ashby Lewis Elizabeth Beidler Tisdahl Katie Tucker Trippiˆ United Way of the North Shore Casey Lewis Varela* and George Varela Anne Murdoch and Michael Walker* Wilmette Odyssey Adventure Guides Benefactor ($5,000-$9,999) Anonymous (5) AML Group LTD Ann and Brian Balusek / The Mammel Foundation BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois Ellen and Al Butkus Suzanne* and Bobby Calder Louis* and Jacqueline English Mary and Paul Finnegan Billˆ and Beth Geiger Freddi Greenberg* and Dan Pinkert Lynn Hiestand Doug* and Linda Honnold Jay Johnson Charitable Trust Elaine and Matthewˆ Moy Johnson Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth Carole and Joseph Levy Family Foundation Ann and Sam Mencoff Jennifer Moran and Tom Herman JC Penney Robinson Rentals Romano Brothers & Co. Robert and Louise Sanborn Mr. and Mrs. Paul T. Schultz Sandra Shane-DuBow Shane DuBow and Sunny Neator Sura DuBow Elizabeth Beidler Tisdahl Foundation Mrs. James D. Vail III Collin Allison-Walder and Tom Walder* Mr.* and Mrs. Matt Walsh / The F2 Family Foundation Patron ($2,500-$4,999) Anonymous Acquirent LLC Hazel and Elijah Brewer John J. Cahill, Inc. Chase Bank The Crown Family The Edward and Rose Donnell Foundation Foster Center Reading Fund of the Evanston Community Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William Farrow III First Bank & Trust of Evanston JP Flanagan Enterprises Margaret and Joseph P. Flanagan Fremont Area Community Foundation Michelle and Gerald Gordon Hagerty Consulting, Inc. Hanson Roofing, Inc. Rejji Hayes* and Celeste Watkins-Hayes Robert Heiberger Holiday Ceramics Sale Dan* and Kay Israelite Leslie and Paul Lehner North Shore Industrial Vending John* and Jane Peterson Margaret and Richard Romano Schiff Hardin LLP Margaret and Bruce Sents Hal and Patty Sprague Ms. Jennifer W. Steans and Mr. James P. Kastenholz Peggy and Don* Tarkington Mark Tendam and Neal Moglin Tom and Karen Terry Mrs. Amos G. Willis Sustainer ($1,500-$2,499) Kara and James Brittingham Mr. and Mrs. Judson H. Brooks Kristin Brown* and Mahmoud Ajamia Ronald L. Chez Sonjaˆ and Ed Coster Martha and Donald Farley Melinda P. and Raymond I. Geraldson, Jr. Mrs. Paul W. Guenzel Joe Ferguson and Catherine Head Liane and David Hodgman Kim and Kirk* Hoopingarner Barbara and Jerry Israelite Mr. and Mrs. Perry Iverson Rose and Bob Johnson Kraft Foods Global, Inc. Bob and Marian Kurz Mr. Craig J. Leva Mr. ˆ and Mrs. Richard Lies Lucinda Fox and John J. Mancini Richard and Sara Marberry Mr. and Mrs. E. Hoy McConnell II James E. Pfander and Laurie I. Mikva Mr. Brian Miller Polly C. Moran John Mroczkaˆ Barbara Grierson Mueller Betty and Todd Musburger North End Mothers' Club Nicki and Greg Pearson Col. James N. Pritzker, IL ARNG (Ret.) Craig and Mimi Roeder Michele Rogers* Mr. and Mrs. Noel N. Rothman and Family Janice Liten and Mike Schnur Ed and Laura Shrawder Cynthia Tucker Michael E. Tucker Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon LLP Sue and Steve Wilson Joan and Jack Wing Eric* and Cynthia Witherspoon Member ($1,000-$1,499) Anonymous Scott and Louise Anderson Elena Garcia Ansani* and Robert Ansani The Arrington Foundation Carol and John Balkcom Mrs. Elizabeth M. Bates Mr. and Mrs. John H. Bitner Mr. and Mrs. William J. Blackburn, Jr. Dr. Anthony L. Breitbach Dudley Brown, Jr. Brown, Kaplan & Liss LLP Ms. Betsi S. Burns* Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Carrington Mr.* and Mrs. Sidney R. Caselberry Judy Chiss and Bernie Cohen Coldwell Banker Ms. Michelle L. Collins Robert and Isabel Curley The Williams/Daly Family Mr. and Mrs. Alexander J. Darragh Evanston Capital Management, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Fitzsimonds Todd Israelite and Carolyn Frazier Alyce Fuller Ellen and George Galland Carolyn DeSwarte Gifford and William Gifford Dr. Susan H. Gilkey Green Circle Partners LLC Dr. Daniel Greenberg Scott and Jennifer Gwilliam Ms. Denise J. Hazaga and Ms. Lisa Vandermark Nora and Dan Healy Mr. R. Michael Henry and Ms. Jeanne Larkin-Henry Hill Mechanical Group James and Sandra* Hill Frank and Mary Anne Hoover Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Tina Jamieson Rhoda and Michael Kamin Bob and Judy Kemp Ms. Denise Kohn-Staehli and Mr. Lawrence E. Kohn Anthony and Grace Lee Mr. Craig J. Leva Dorrie and John Lloyd-Still Leslie and Chad Luning Laurie Marshallˆ and Rob Johnstonˆ Rosa* and Daniel McAndrew Linnea and John Mead Carrie Swearingen and Stefano Mereu Mr. and Mrs. Willie J. Miller, Jr. Stephen and Carol Mullins Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Neuhaus Mr. Ralph R. Obenchain Clark E. Passino Mr. and Mrs. Simon Perutz Prairie Moon All American Dining Michael and Elaine Pritchett Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Provo RaceLogix Patty and Bob Reece Resurrection Health Care Bill and Eleanor Revelle Mary Littrell Rudzinski The Salk Family Sam's Club Dr. Timothy A. Sanborn Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Schroeder, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Schroeder Sue and Web Shaker Ms. Jean E. Shedd Ingrid and William Stafford Renate and Chuck Staley Ruth L. Sternˆ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Stevens Mr. and Mrs. John W. Taylor III Ms. Polly O'Brien and Mr. Barrett Toan Betty Van Leuven and Larry Goldberg Laurie and Roger Vree Jan and Terry Walsh Esther Ruskin Weiss Leslie and Tom Weyhrich Constance and Hugh Williams Brian M. Worrallˆ Margie and Mark Zivin Key: * Board Member ˆ Staff Member 23

26 ANNUAL DONORS $500-$999 Beth Wall and Jorge Alonso Sue Ann Glaser and Allan Alson Ms. Rebecca J. Girvin-Argon and Mr. Ahmet Rauf Argon Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Brenner The Jon and Terryˆ Brenner Family Donna and Don Brown Mr. and Mrs. James S. Brown Mr. Alex Burke Jac A. Cerney* and Mary L. Doi Julie and Josh Chernoff Anje Schaefer Cluxton and Nathan Cluxton Mr. and Mrs. James Coffman Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey P. Coney Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Davis Dana Deane and Kevin O'Connor Glenn's Duxler Tire Inc. Estate of Barbara H. Eckholt Janet and Bob Eder Evanston Township High School Class of 1949 Family Focus Mr. Tim Flood Dr. and Mrs. David C. Garron Mr. William L. Gaul Ron and Barb Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Gillock Mary Jonˆ and Rogerˆ Girard Kendal and Kenneth Gladish Mr. Kenneth W. Green and Mrs. Ellen Marie Glassmeyer Dr. and Mrs. John Golan Mr. and Mrs. Stephen K. Goranson Lizzie and David Graham Christopher and Megan Hart Polly R. Hawkins and John M. Crocker The Duggin Hill Fund Lynn Johnson and Fernando Rivera Mr. and Mrs. Daren Kneezel Dan and Tami Kroc Lori Darling and Steven Krug Adele Collins Legerski Ted L. Loda Beth Lange and Bill Martin Mr. Richard A. Mayer Kathy and Mark McCarville Mr. Robert L. McDonald and Ms. Irene J. Freeman Ann and Tom McMahon Wendy and Jeff Mohrenweiser Susan and Bruce Munro Dr. Hardy R. Murphy Karen and Gregg Neiman Mr. and Mrs. Norton X. O'Meara Mr. and Mrs. David B. Porter Pri-Med Infusion Services R & J Contractors, Inc. Jeanie and Tim Ramsey Polly and Ken Rattner Carol Remen* and James Ossyra Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel M. Rodriguez Lynn and Jay Ryan Keith and Ann Sarpolis Second Baptist Church Ms. Alexandra Piper and Mr. Jonathan H. Seed Tom and Maureen Sheehy Shorefront Rhonda Goldstein and Scott Siegel Gerri Sizemore and William Johnson Mr. Jeffrey Skinner Tanilleˆ, Ryan and Addison Smith Trimmy and Neal Stamell Mr. and Mrs. William E. Steel Meredith Stevensˆ Matt and Susan Struve Susan and Theodore TePas Mr. John C. Tucker and Ms. Jayne W. Barnard Ms. Patricia A. Vance* Victories of the Heart Dr. and Mrs. Stuart T. Weinberg Wellness Revolution Chiropractic James Westfall Mr. Todd R. Wiener and Ms. Paula Jacobi $250-$499 Anonymous (3) Ms. Rise J. Terney and Mr. Michael Adell Maurice Alexander Ms. Dee Alsbergˆ Ms. Michele Odorizzi and Mr. James J. Babbitt Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Baker Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. Ballantyne Mark and Patty Barbato Morris and Lonnie Barefield Helene and Steve Bartlebaugh Brian Becharas Jeanne Cleveland and Steve Bernstein Ms. Deborah K. Hirsch Bezanis and Mr. Dorian L. Bezanis Mr. James Biery Ms. Sarah E. Bild Nan Zabriskie and Lawrie Bloom Mr. Robert S. Boone Julie Bordo Ms. Michelle T. Brewer Ms. Nina E. Vinik and Mr. Ross B. Bricker Ms. Catherine Brinson and Mr. Warren Kibbe Dr. Gloria E. Bullock John A. Cable Foundation Ms. Elizabeth H. Ludwig and Ms. Margaret Mary Campos Bruceˆ and Terry Carmichael Mr. and Mrs. Craig B. Collinson Anne Connellyˆ Ms. Jill C. Darrow Seltzer and Mr. Scott Seltzer James and Sharon Davis Mr. James F. Davis and Ms. Janet Alexander-Davis Ms. Martha King and Mr. Christopher A. Deeney Ms. Rebecca Rhodes Dixon Mary Dolan and Dave Haracz Peter and Victoria Donati Mickie and Johnˆ Donohue David Downen and Kate Kniffen Mr. and Mrs. James W. Ducayet Bill and Susan* Emrich Evanston Running Club Mr. Robert James Finger First Orchards & Greenhouses Jeff and Julie Forgash Mr. and Mrs. Tim Foster Sono Fujiiˆ and Claudio Katz Linda Gartz and William Lasko Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. F. Gazzolo Mr. Phillip M. Gazzolo Ms. Gwen E. Macsai and Mr. Paul D. Goren Erica and Dale Granchalek Laura Guthrie Jan* and Tom Hazlett Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Head Mr. Brian L. Heckler and Ms. Coley M. Gallagher Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hemwall Cheryl and Phil Holm Mr. David K. Hoover Dr. and Mrs. Curt M. Horvath Mr. and Mrs. Patrick H. Hughes, Sr. Frederick Hunter Dr. Cliff J. Ireland Judi and Jerry Jacover Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Michelle E. Jankeˆ Kim Jassˆ and Abel Ramirez David P. Justin Nancy Kellman Mr. and Mrs. Sven A. Kins Kiwanis Club of Evanston Breakfast Fund Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Krupkin Tim and Liz Landon Ms. Nina Donnelly and Mr. Russell W. Lane Paul Lehman and Ronna Stamm Andrew D. Levin Peter and Maria Liccardo Mr. and Mrs. David Livingston Rich and Carol Lucas Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Lueptow Mr. Robin Lunn Mr. and Mrs. Darush Mabadi Ms. Diane E. Maloney and Mr. Kevin J. Franke Mrs. Denise Martin McCallum Family Barbara and Bruce E. Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Mitchell Mr. John N. Moore Suzanne and Andy Mynard Mrs. Carol Daskais Navin and Mr. Patrick F. Navin Kate and Steve Newman Carol and Brian Nielsen Lawrence and Inez Okrent Ms. Anne M. Gallagher and Mr. Richard F. O'Malley Sarah and Stuart Opdycke Ms. Alison B. Ossyra Elizabeth and Jeffrey S. Perlman Mr. and Mrs. William L. Petersen Mrs. Claire McCarthy Peterson and Mr. Craig Peterson Ms. Mary G. Peterson Martha and Denis Pierce Barbara Putta Norman and Sally Raedle Heidi Randhava Martin and Holly René Rotary Club of Evanston Charitable Fund Jane and Tony Rothschild Oliver and Emma Ruff David A. and Judith O. Saunders Mary Schaefer Bess and Sid Schenkier Col. (Ret.) and Mrs. James M. Schroeder Mark and Kathleen Shanley Ms. Debra Siegel and Mr. Robert Altman Ms. Karen E. Singer and Mr. Paul B. Selden Drs. Carl and Jane Smith Mr. and Mrs. Kent Smith Ms. Rhonda E. Stein and Mr. Edwin J. Smolevitz Mr. Rodger Sonneborn and Ms. Yvette Gideon Sorensen Construction Services LLC Ms. Gina R. Speckman James and Kristen Steel Ann B. Stevens Ms. Diane A. Stone Eugene and Holly Sunshine Susan and James Thompson Mr. and Mrs. John C. Twohey Mr. and Mrs. Henricus J. Vroegh Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Wagner Marcia Weflen Laura Weinmanˆ and Jeff Ginsburg Austen-Smith/Weiss Family Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Wynia Ms. Jane E. Zera Ms. Ellen M. Zipprich Nancy Cunniff and Alan Zunamon $100-$249 Anonymous (4) Rick and Katy Adler Ed and Mary Agnew Ms. Mary B. Alden Ms. Evelyn Alford Lara Allison and Matthew Warren Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Andalman Donna Davies and Preston Appleby Ms. Susan E. Aron Clifford S. Aspegren Award Brian and Janet Creevy Avery Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Baccash, JD Julia and Carl Backer Anne Badgley Mr. and Mrs. Rick Bald Marsha Barnett Ms. Susan E. Bautch Mr. and Mrs. David Bawden Patty Nelson Behrends Behrends Podiatric Medicine, PC Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Gessel Berry Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Bertsche Mr. and Mrs. Roger D. Billings, Jr. Mr. David Block and Ms. Susan Kaplan Wally Bobkiewicz and Patrice Frey Mr. and Mrs. George Bodeen Mr. and Mrs. Jon Bottorff Ms. Michele M. Thompson and Mr. H. Woods Bowman Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm K. Brachman Neal Brady and Tracy Quattrocki Donna and Patrick Bremer Ms. Carole R. Brite Beth Sprecher Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Brown Valerie Gerrard Browne Mr. and Mrs. David H. Burgess Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Burke Karin Ruetzel and Tony Burt Meg and Dick Cagney Mr. Charles E. Campbell Mr. John B. Caragher Catherine Carpenter Ms. Wendy Espeland and Mr. Bruce G. Carruthers Celtic Knot Public House Ms. Kim Chase Dr. Judith S. Warchausky and Dr. Gary J. Childrey Adam and Rachel Chiss Barbara and Page Ciesemier Mr. and Mrs. Matthew W. Clary Mr. Richard Clegg Mr. Richard A. Colberg 24 Key: * Board Member ˆ Staff Member

27 Mr. Richard A. Colberg Christine Collins and Russ Kohnken Mark and Mary Collins Mr. Horace Combs Janie Combs Dr. and Mrs. Philip E. Cook John G. Cooper, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Corboy Margie Cossiboin Frances Cothran Russ and Ann Covode Mr. J. Michael Crouch Mr. Tilden J. Cummings, Jr. Mary Daley and Haas Adamji Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dalton Forrest and Deb Danson Michael and Elaine Darer Michaela and Peter D'Arrigo Dr. and Mrs. David L. Daskovsky Mr. and Mrs. John M. Davies Gordon DenBoer Ms. Susan Denison Mrs. William E. Deutsch Gary and Jodi DiCenzo Louise and Peter Dickson Dr. and Mrs. James R. Dong Mr. and Mrs. J. Lawrence Donoghue The Dick Dooley Family Ms. Dana Shawver Dorais Mr. and Mrs. George Dotson Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Dowling Ann and Jim Driscoll Mr. and Mrs. R. Michael Dubiel Mr. and Mrs. Steven S. Duke Mr. and Mrs. Jay E. Edelston Daniel A. and Nancy R. Engel Mr. and Mrs. Herbert H. Engelhard II Mr. Thomas H. Engelhard Ellen and Jerald Esrick Mr. William B. Fauntleroy Maura Feaheny Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Feddersen Mr. and Mrs. Chris Felix Judge John M. Ferren Dr. and Mrs. T. Fippinger Rev. Robert Cotton Fite Julie and Peter Fleps Mr. and Mrs. James Fogerty Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Fordney Bonnie S. Forkosh Leigh Foss Mr. David Foster and Ald. Melissa Wynne Jamie Frame Mr. Brian Connors and Ms. Jennifer French Al Frenzel Donna and Gene Frett Pascale Fried Mr. Alfred E. Fujii Kitty Fulce John W. Fulcher and Joyce Anne Wainio James Fuller Laura Gagebyˆ Chad and Jodette Gailey Larry and Mary Gavin Ms. Mary B. Gegenhuber Ameen and Jennifer Ghannam Mr. Christopher J. Gibbons Gillian and Kevin Gibbs Joshua M. Gilbert and Carey L. Bartell Fred Girard Chris and M.E. Girgenti Rob Glaserˆ Ms. Jane Pool Goodman Mr. and Mrs. Alan M. Graham Ms. Eleanor E. Grumman Mr. Charlie P. Gubman Mr. Gordon L. Gunn Ms. Sandra Gunner Joan and Guy Gunzberg Mr. Mel E. Guthrie, Jr. Amy and Gilbert Gwilliam John R. Halderman, MD Renee and Dwight Hancock Dr. and Mrs. Jerome L. Handler Ms. Roseanne Provenzano and Mr. Tim Hanson Melisa Harder Kathleen and James A. Hardgrove Rodney and Lynda Harvey Ms. Ruth M. Hayden Charles W. and Elizabeth R. Hayford Dr. Patricia Heaston Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Heckler Anne and John Heinz Hayes L. Hemphill Robert Henner Jan Hergesheimer Mary Corboy Hilgeman Nancy A. Holmbergˆ Roth and Kay Holtz Mrs. Marcia Hanley Hoover Niki and Michael Horrell Holly and Fred Hoxie Mr. Peter Hoyt Kathy Tisdahl and Patrick Hughes Gregory and Teresa Hummel Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ingram Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Irwin Mr. William Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Don Carlos James Barbara-Jean and Robert E. Janes Ms. Kendra L. Morrill and Mr. Breton L. Johnson Ann Ohlrogge Johnson and C. Thomas Johnson Carl and Donna Johnson Mr. James Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Ken A. Johnson Thomas A. Johnson Linda and Vinson Johnson Sibyl Josephson Ra Joy Paul and Tina Kalil Ms. Amy J. Katzoff Jill and David Keats The Keitel Family Mr. and Mrs. Christopher C. Kenney Mr. Bruno Gobbi and Mrs. Elizabeth A. Kent Gobbi Rifat and Fiori Keribar Ms. Paula Ketcham Ms. Suzanne Kilgas Bob King, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Matt Kleinschmit Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Knighton Andrew Krafft Valerie and Keith Kretchmer Janice E. Kulp Mrs. E. Stephen Kurtides Sarah and Ian Laing Ms. Peggy LaJoie and Mr. Jeff Stoecklein Alice and Paul Lane Mr. John E. Lauger Marshall Lees and Alison Heywood Lees Katie and Bud Lemley Ms. Elizabeth Lennihan Mr. and Mrs. Kevin B. Leonard Ms. Sharon A. Lieberman Mr. and Mrs. Craig V. Likhite Michael and Jen Likhite Joan and Robert Linsenmeier Nancy and Keith A. Lodding Bill Logan Todd Logan Teresa Long Mr. Luis G. Lopera Mike Low and Vikkie Holland Bob and Dale Lubotsky Ms. Elizabeth B. Luby Thomas P. and Betty Nash Luning Mr. George Lytle Mr. and Mrs. Douglas K. MacDonald Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc. Ms. Sarah A. Malone Beverlee Mance Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey M. Mann Mr. Michael J. Marietti Ruth Wenger and Jonathan Markowitz Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Marol Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martell Dr. Molly K. McAfee Mr. and Mrs. Michael McCauley Michelle McDonaldˆ Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. McGill Mr. Andrew C. McKibbin Everett and Rita McKissic Connie Aburano and Brian Meister Chris Messinides and Linda Stepanich Tim and Dan Metz Ms. Margaret Anne Leyden and Mr. Michael Meyers Peter Michaels Mike Middaugh The Hon. and Mrs. Abner Mikva Robert Miller Mr. Ralph G. Moore Zenol Moore Dave and Connie Morrison Mike Mostynˆ Mr. and Mrs. John E. Muench William R. Muenster Ms. Terri Murray Michael P. Muyres Harvey Nixon Susan Bedard and Jorge Nocedal Mr. and Mrs. James K. Norland Ms. Jordana Binstock and Mr. Henry Nutkevitch Bill and Caroline O'Brien Tim and Karen O'Brien Ms. Margaret O'Byrne-Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Michael O'Connor Mr. Sean Oliver Ms. Brigid O'Meara Maeve O'Meara Ms. Esther Y. Spodek and Mr. Brian Lewis Ostrow Over The Rainbow Association Mr. William E. 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28 Ms. Ellen Wienke and Mr. Kevin FitzPatrick Mr. and Mrs. Payson S. Wild, Jr. Ms. Carla Willis and Mr. Greg Baker Mr. Byron Wilson Lawrence and Nancy Wojcik Nicole Woodward-Iliev Mr. W. S. Woolsey Brad and Chris Wynn Barry A. Young Ms. Margaret Yungbluth and Dr. David Balling Jill and Dan Zifkin Anonymous (9) Ms. Rise J. Terney and Mr. Michael Adell Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Albrecht Oscar and Kimberly Alcantara Robin Alexander and Joseph Drennan Ms. Evelyn Alford J. Douglas and Michael Allderdice Emily Allenˆ Ms. Dee Alsbergˆ Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Andalman Jessica Anderson Scott and Louise Anderson Elena Garcia Ansani* and Robert Ansani Michal Arnon Mr. Robert E. Avery and Mrs. Alexandra M. Bezjian-Avery Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Baars Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Baccash, JD Julia and Carl Backer David and Amy Baker Mr. and Mrs. Rick Bald Drs. Kathleen and Lawrence Baldwin Mark and Patty Barbato Marsha Barnett Mr. Nate Baumgart Mr. and Mrs. David Bawden Brian Becharas Alexander Beckmanˆ Joe and Karen Behles Patty Nelson Behrends Behrends Podiatric Medicine, PC Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Ben-Zeev Mr. and Mrs.ˆ Paul Beranek John Berdell Margaret Bernstein Jane Bertolini Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Bertsche Ms. Susan Besson Ms. Vivian A. Bianchi and Mr. Kevin C. Sherman Mr. James Biery Ms. Sarah E. Bild Mr. and Mrs. Roger D. Billings, Jr. Terry R. Bivins Mrs. Heather Block Laurie Blondy Nicky Bloomˆ Mr. and Mrs. George Bodeen Carlyn and David Bond John Bonkoske Donald and Ann Bont Frank Bowlesˆ Marianna Bradyˆ Mr. Richard A. Brannon Jerry Brennan The Jon and Terryˆ Brenner Family Alison Bresler Ms. Michelle T. Brewer Mrs. Julia Brichacek Mr. and Mrs. Mark Brodner Miss Dagny Broomeˆ Mr. Robert R Broome and Ms. Mary R. Wehmeyer Amy Brownˆ Mr. and Mrs. James S. Brown Kristin Brown* and Mahmoud Ajamia Ms. Pixie Newman and Mr. Lee Brown Ilyse Brownstein Kim Bryan Mr. Alex Burke Vickie* and Tim Burke William Buttimer Lisa Caldwell Mr. Charles E. Campbellˆ Ms. Laura Carlson Salvador Carmona Moreno Catherine Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Carrington Stephenson B. Carver Jay Cassidyˆ Catherine Carpenter and David Baker Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Challinor Ms. Allison Cheneyˆ Alison L. Chiaro Ms. Lucy Clabbyˆ Mr. and Mrs. Brent Ian Clark Jane Clifford Anje Schaefer Cluxton and Nathan Cluxton Mr. and Mrs. James Coffman Ms. Kate Cohn Elizabeth Cohn-Martinˆ Mr. Richard A. Colberg Kathryn and J. Steven Cole Mr. Miles Cole Mark and Mary Collins Anne Connellyˆ Sheila Conroy Dr. and Mrs. Philip E. Cook Charles and Janet Cornelius Mrs. Judith C. 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Engelhard II Mr. Thomas H. Engelhard Ms. Kathryn Evans Mark Ewing Mr. and Mrs. Robert Falls Jim Featherstone Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Feddersen Linda S. Feeney Ms. Susie Felitto Mr. and Mrs. Chris Felix Mr. Robert James Finger Ed Finkel Ms. Sara Fiore Mr. and Mrs. John Fischl Tom Fischl Dr. and Mrs. Richard G. Fischl Sarah and Brian Flax Julie and Peter Fleps Mr. Tim Flood Ryan and Christy Foran Mr. and Mrs.ˆ Richard S. Foreman Leigh Foss The Frank B. Foster Charitable Trust Mr. David Foster and Ald. Melissa Wynne Mr. and Mrs. Tim Foster Joe Franchere and Alison Eisendrath Ernestina Franco Peter Frankelˆ / Frankel Family Foundation Todd Israelite and Carolyn Frazier Sharon Smaller and Joel Freeman Fremont Area Community Foundation Mr. Brian Connors and Ms. Jennifer French Pascale Fried Mr. and Mrs. Chris Froeter Laura Gagebyˆ Mr. and Mrs. Todd Gale Ms. Jennifer Gaw and Mr. Krishnan S. Harihara Ms. Julie Gaynesˆ Ms. Mary B. Gegenhuber Billˆ and Beth Geiger Taylor Gendelˆ Susanˆ and Robert Gescheidle Mr. Nicholas L. Giampietro Jean and Patrick Gibbons Gillian and Kevin Gibbs Ron and Barb Gibson Anne and Steven* Gilford Ms. Merri Jo Gillette and Mr. Jude Quinn Fred Girard Mr. Kenneth W. Green and Mrs. Ellen Marie Glassmeyer Mr. Dana C. Glazier Nancy Glick Mr. Graham Golbuff Natalie Golbuffˆ Ms. M.J. Metzger and Mr. Alan N. Goldberg Mr. and Mrs. Joe Goldman Alyssa Goodmanˆ Ms. Gwen E. Macsaiˆ and Mr. Paul D. Goren Mr. Stanley Miller Gosch Green Circle Partners LLC Green Dot Corporation Ms. Jeanine Colin and Mr. Aaron S. Greenberg Mr. and Mrs. David Greising Robˆ and Linda Grierson Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Grivas Andrew Grosseˆ Ms. Eleanor E. Grumman Mr. Charlie P. Gubman Ms. Caitlin Guthrieˆ Laura Guthrie Mr. Mel E. Guthrie, Jr. Carolina Gwinnˆ Beth Habererˆ Laura Habererˆ Mary and Curtis R. Hall Mr. Donald V. Hammond Judith and James Harper Mrs. Carrie Hart Christopher and Megan Hart Polly R. Hawkins and John M. Crocker Ms. Ellen Hayden and Mr. John Luft Ms. Margaret Hazlett Mr. Joe Ferguson and Mrs. Catherine Headˆ Nora and Dan Healy Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Heckler Louis Hemond Kristin Henikoff John Hennelly Robert Henner Mr. R. Michael Henry and Ms. Jeanne Larkin-Henry Jan Hergesheimer Josephine Hermanˆ Ms. Anna Hershnerˆ Mr. and Mrs. David L. Higgins James and Sandra* Hill Cynthia Hing-Brown Mr. and Mrs. Gilford C. Hoel Ms. Nancy M. Hoffman Richard Hoffman Roth and Kay Holtz Dr. and Mrs. Curt M. Horvath Philip Houk Mr. Evan Howellˆ Kathy Tisdahl and Patrick Hughes David Hunwick Joe Ingraffia Dan* and Kay Israelite Barbara and Jerry Israelite Mrs. Jennifer E. Jaffe Ms. Rachael Jaffeˆ Reinhardt H. and Shirley R. Jahn Foundation Michelle E. Jankeˆ Mr. and Mrs. John P. Jasek Leon E. Jenkinsˆ Carl and Donna Johnson Jay Johnson Charitable Trust Ms. Corrine Johnson and Mr. Robert D. Gerber David Johnson Donald E. Johnson Kathryn Johnson Thomas A. 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29 Ms. Kate Jones Linda Karn Jill and David Keats Mr. and Mrs. James P. Kelly Kurt and Michelle Kemperman Mr. and Mrs. Christopher C. Kenney Mr. and Mrs. Crane and Kelly Kenney Trista and Michael Kerr Ms. Paula Ketcham Claire Kettelkamp KeyCommunication Solutions LLC Tiffany Khan Ms. Suzanne Kilgas Earl and Kathleen Klein Julie Klein Harris Mr. and Mrs. Mark Knepper Bernadette Knight Margie Koernerˆ Ms. Cynthia Chase-Kofkin and Mr. Robert A. Kofkin Henry Kohn Ms. Denise Kohn-Staehli and Mr. Lawrence E. Kohn Daniel Koroskiˆ Andrew Krafft Dan and Tami Kroc Drs. Carolyn and Gilbert Krulee Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Krupkin Beth and Mark Kurensky Mrs. E. Stephen Kurtides Kathryn Lachapelleˆ Sarah and Ian Laing Tim and Liz Landon Raechel Langenbach The Larbalestier Family Alicia Lasek and Junu Kim Carol Lashof Blake Latchmanˆ Laurel and Henry Latimer Mr. and Mrs.ˆ Nick Lawson Andrew Learyˆ Soo Lee Adele Collins Legerski Mr. and Mrs. Milind Lele Mr. Craig J. Leva Andrew D. Levin Ms. Jane E. 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McKibbin Ann and Tom McMahon Linda and Stephen McMillan Maeve Meany Connie Aburano and Brian Meister Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Melancon III Mr. Patrick Meloyˆ Carrie Swearingen and Stefano Mereu Tim and Dan Metz Mr. and Mrs. J. Larry Meyer Ms. Margaret Anne Leyden and Mr. Michael Meyers Mr. and Mrs. Victor Michel Mike Middaugh The Hon. and Mrs. Abner Mikva James E. Pfander and Laurie I. Mikva Mr. Brian Miller Mr. Roger Miller Ms. Ann Mongoven Mrs. Michelle Monk Zenol Moore Jennifer Moran and Tom Herman Polly C. Moran Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Morgan Ms. Amy M. Morton and Mr. Neal H. Levin Jodi and David Morton Timothy Moynihan Barbara Grierson Mueller Ms. Rachel L. Mueller and Mr. Bradford Roth Yatabe Ron Mulsoff Mrs. Mary Jean Murnane Barbara and Sean Murphy Michael P. Muyres Suzanne and Andy Mynard Anne Nagle Mr. Matthew S. Moran and Ms. Marisa F. Naujokasˆ Ms. Anna Navinˆ Mrs. Carol Daskais Navin and Mr. Patrick F. 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Sweeney Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Swinand Emily Taugnerˆ Tom and Shelly Tench Susan and Theodore TePas Mrs. Alta A. Thiel Elizabeth Beidler Tisdahl Elizabeth Beidler Tisdahl Foundation Wilmot (Bill) and Judith Tramel Christine Trippi Katie Tucker Trippiˆ Claire and David Tristram Cynthia Tucker Mr. John C. Tucker and Ms. Jayne W. Barnard Mr. Peter A. Giangreco and Ms. Laura A. Tucker Mr. Michael E. Tucker Dan Turekˆ Chris Tussing Amy Tyksinski Sasha L. and James Ulrich Suzanne and Thomas Van Cleave Gretchen Van Dyke Betty Van Leuven and Larry Goldberg Ms. Tracy Van Moorlehem and Mr. Andrew Johnston Robert Vickˆ Ms. Catherine Kenney and Mr. Michael Vogel Ms. Priscilla Voss Claire Wagnerˆ Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Wagner Key: * Board Member ˆ Staff Member 27

30 Kalpana and Sachin Waikar Mr. David Walker Anne Murdoch and Michael Walker* Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Walker Ms. Suzanne Walkerˆ Jim and Elaine Wall Mr.* and Mrs. Matt Walsh / The F2 Family Foundation Maura Walshˆ Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Washelesky Mr. and Mrs. John J. Watrous Mr. Geoffery L Weed and Ms. Dianna Berry Mr. Peter F. Wehrwein Sven A. Wehrwein Dr. and Mrs. Stuart T. Weinberg Mr. and Mrs. John Weis Mr. and Mrs. David C. Weislogel James Westfall Thomas Wheeler David and Laura White Barbara Wiese Ms. Amy Wilde Amie Wilkinson Jerell Williamsˆ Ms. Carla Willis and Mr. Greg Baker Keith Willisˆ Ms. Denise Wilson and Mr. Gregg Cooke Daniel and Shelly Williams Mr. and Mrs. David B. Wojick Ms. Alexandra Woldˆ Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Wolf Ms. Lynne M. Wolforth Ms. Krista Kelley Wray Brad and Chris Wynn Elena Yablongˆ Steve and Anita Yablong Keming Zeng Ms. Jane E. Zera Ms. Ellen M. Zipprich Ms. Katherine Zipprich Nancy Cunniff and Alan Zunamon Tom Zwergel 125TH ANNIVERSARY KICKOFF EVENT Premier Partners Harris Bank Lewis-Sebring Family Foundation Northwestern University Romano Brothers & Co. Bronze Sponsors Hagerty Consulting, Inc. Schiff Hardin LLP Anniversary Plus Sponsors First Bank & Trust of Evanston Anniversary Sponsors Coldwell Banker Brown, Kaplan & Liss LLP Saint Francis Hospital / Resurrection Health Care Evanston Capital Management, LLC Beth Wall and Jorge Alonso Sue Ann Glaser and Allan Alson Elena Garcia Ansani* and Robert Ansani Mr. and Mrs. Mark R. Austin Anne Badgley Katie and Wynn Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Baker Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. Ballantyne Mark and Patty Barbato Steven E. Berg Ms. Jane Berkley Mr. and Mrs. John H. Bitner Rick Blabobil Wally Bobkiewicz and Patrice Frey Julie Bordo Dr. Anthony L. Breitbach Donna and Patrick Bremer Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Brenner Hazel and Elijah Brewer Ms. Michelle T. 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Eddington Janet and Bob Eder Pam and Jim Elesh Bill and Susan* Emrich Louis* and Jacqueline English Ellen and Jerald Esrick Maura Feaheny Rev. Robert Cotton Fite Peter Frankelˆ Donna and Gene Frett Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Friedman John W. Fulcher and Joyce Anne Wainio Linda Gartz and William Lasko Billˆ and Beth Geiger Ameen and Jennifer Ghannam Carolyn DeSwarte Gifford and William Gifford Anne and Steven* Gilford Mary Jonˆ and Rogerˆ Girard Mr. Kenneth W. Green and Mrs. Ellen Marie Glassmeyer Dr. and Mrs. John Golan Mr. and Mrs. Stephen K. Goranson Mr. and Mrs. Alan M. Graham Lizzie and David Graham Erica and Dale Granchalek Freddi Greenberg* and Dan Pinkert Robˆ and Linda Grierson Ms. Jane W. Grover Christopher and Megan Hart Rejji Hayes* and Celeste Watkins-Hayes Amy and Bob Hays Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Head Nora and Dan Healy Ms. Holly S. 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McGill Mr. and Mrs. John C. McGuire Linnea and John Mead Rachel Hayman and Ed Michael Mr. Brian Miller Barbara and Bruce E. Mitchell Wendy and Jeff Mohrenweiser Dr. David M. Moore and Dr. David E. Blatt Mr. John N. Moore Jennifer Moran and Tom Herman Peter and Margaret Morris Margaret Moses Stephen and Carol Mullins Mr. and Mrs. Kurt J. Murray Betty and Todd Musburger Kate and Steve Newman Dennis and Judy Newton Mr. Thomas Nick MakeItBetter.net Lawrence and Inez Okrent Mr. Sean Oliver Ms. Anne M. Gallagher and Mr. Richard F. O'Malley Cathy and Tom Omundson Ms. Alison B. Ossyra Nicki and Greg Pearson Elizabeth and Jeffrey S. Perlman Mr. and Mrs. Simon Perutz Mr. and Mrs. William L. Petersen John* and Jane Peterson Mr. and Mrs. David B. 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Speckman Hal and Patty Sprague Trimmy and Neal Stamell Matt and Susan Struve Peggy and Don* Tarkington Mark Tendam and Neal Moglin Diana Shoemaker and David Tinkham Elizabeth Beidler Tisdahl Katie Tucker Trippiˆ Mark Vandehey Casey Lewis Varela* and George Varela Ms. Marybeth Schroeder and Mr. Charles R. Vernon Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas A. Vick Laurie and Roger Vree Mr. and Mrs. Henricus J. Vroegh Collin Allison-Walder and Tom* Walder Anne Murdoch and Michael Walker* Mr.* and Mrs. Matt Walsh Gail and John Ward and Family Mr. Todd R. Wiener and Ms. Paula Jacobi Ms. Ellen Wienke and Mr. Kevin FitzPatrick Mr. and Mrs. Payson S. Wild, Jr. Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon LLP Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Wilson Eric* and Cynthia Witherspoon Nicole Woodward-Iliev Ms. Regina Wootton Margie and Mark Zivin 28 Key: * Board Member ˆ Staff Member

31 EMERSON STREET BRANCH YMCA GALA Gold Sponsors Anonymous (2) NorthShore University HealthSystem Mammel Foundation Leon Robinson Silver Sponsors Acquirent LLC Chase Bank Hanson Roofing JP Flanagan Enterprises Bronze Sponsors Betsy and Dudley Brown Ellen and Al Butkus John J. Cahill, Inc. Teel and Willie J. Miller Prairie Moon All American Dining Sam's Club Elizabeth Alexander Maurice Alexander Sue Ann Glaser and Allan Alson Elena Garcia Ansani* and Robert Ansani Ms. Susan E. Aron Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Baker Ms. Ethelyn J. Baker Ann and Brian Balusek Morris and Lonnie Barefield Alan F. and Carol Ross Barney Mrs. Elizabeth M. Bates Connie and Gene Bell Ms. Judith Alexander Benoit Ms. Timon E. Bernstein Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Gessel Berry Ms. Betty Blake Mr. Robert S. Boone Ms. Elizabeth M. Brasher Hazel and Elijah Brewer Ms. Katherine R. Bridges Ms. Harvine Brown Nancy Brown Dr. Gloria E. Bullock Rev. Larry S. Bullock Schona and Tino Buranda Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Burke Vickie* and Tim Burke Ms. Betsi S. Burns* Cheryl and Ron Butler Suzanne* and Bobby Calder Mr. Walter Calhoun Cynthia A. Cannon Dr. Iva E. Carruthers Mr.* and Mrs. Sidney R. Caselberry Ms. Kim Chase Julie and Josh Chernoff Mr. Alec Childress Joyce Childress Judy Chiss and Bernie Cohen Ms. Michelle L. Collins Mr. Horace Combs Janie Combs Mr. Lionell C. Combs Margie Cossiboin Sonjaˆ and Ed Coster Mr. Tilden J. Cummings, Jr. James and Sharon Davis Mr. James F. Davis and Ms. Janet Alexander-Davis Jeannette Davis Oneka Davis Rev. Mark A. Dennis, Jr. Mrs. William E. Deutsch Ms. Sara Diggs Mickie and Johnˆ Donohue Mr. and Mrs. George Dotson Bill and Susan* Emrich Louis* and Jacqueline English Fred Evans Evanston Public Library Family Focus Martha and Donald Farley Mr. and Mrs. James Fogerty Mimi and Bud Frankel Peter Frankelˆ Kitty Fulce James Fuller Mrs. Irene Garnett Mr. William L. Gaul Carolyn DeSwarte Gifford and William Gifford Anne and Steven* Gilford Ms. Constance Glass Mr. and Mrs. Stephen K. Goranson Doris Grant Phyllis Gray Freddi Greenberg* and Dan Pinkert Robˆ and Linda Grierson Mr. George Griffin Mr. Gordon L. Gunn Ms. Sandra Gunner Mr. Nathan J. Haliburton, Jr. Ms. Andrea Hammell Renee and Dwight Hancock Hanson Roofing, Inc. Kathleen and James A. Hardgrove John Harmon Brenda Harris Lucille and Rufus Harris Rodney and Lynda Harvey Rejji Hayes* and Celeste Watkins-Hayes Jan* and Tom Hazlett Dr. Patricia Heaston Robert Heiberger Hayes L. Hemphill Delores A. Holmes Niki and Michael Horrell Mr. and Mrs. Patrick H. Hughes, Sr. Kathy Tisdahl and Patrick Hughes Frederick Hunter Ms. Donna Hyde Yahadine Ibraheem Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ingram Mr. William Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Don Carlos James Ann Ohlrogge Johnson and C. Thomas Johnson Ms. Catherine Johnson Mr. James Johnson Rose and Bob Johnson JoAnn Joiner Ra Joy Rhoda and Michael Kamin Ms. Betty J. Kars Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Knighton Bob and Marian Kurz Ms. Donna Ladson Mr. Wayne Laffoon Terriann Langston Leslie and Paul Lehner Florine Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Craig V. Likhite Ms. Barbara J. Little Mr. and Mrs. David Livingston Ted L. Loda Todd Logan Bill Logan Ms. M. Priscilla Long Gilles Mrs. Norma P. Long Ms. Kathleen H. Lucas Leslie and Chad Luning Mr. George Lytle Ms. Sarah A. Malone Beverlee Mance Mr. Michael J. Marietti Mrs. Denise R. Martin John Mauck Everett and Rita McKissic Ms. Vivian L. McMillan Sandra McZier Linnea and John Mead Rachel Hayman and Ed Michael Kathy Miehls John C. Moman Mr. Ralph G. Moore Roseanne Morales-Thomas Peter and Margaret Morris Dave and Connie Morrison Stephen and Carol Mullins Dr. Hardy R. Murphy Carolyn Murray Ms. Terri Murray Mr. and Mrs. Rehova Nemo Ms. Jordana Binstock and Mr. Henry Nutkevitch Mrs. Frances M. O'Brien / The O'Brien Family Foundation Sarah and Stuart Opdycke Nicki and Greg Pearson Mr. Ernest Perry John* and Jane Peterson Ronald and Stephanie Quan R & J Contractors, Inc. Jeanie and Tim Ramsey Heidi Randhava Steven and Bea Rashid Ms. Joan Reece Patty and Bob Reece Mr. and Mrs. David E. Reed Sherri C. Reedˆ Henry and Gracie Revis Dr. and Mrs. Bruce H. Reynolds Mrs. Ellen B. Reynolds Paul and Elizabeth Ribeiro Mr. and Mrs. Cornell Richardson Rosetta Richardson Mr. Edward Robinson Ms. Margo Robinson Robinson Rentals Bart* and Catherine Rocca Margaret and Richard Romano Oliver and Emma Ruff Ms. Melissa G. Sacluti Ms. Marjorie P. Sanders John Santa Lucia Sara and Horst Schastok Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Schroeder Cynthia Seals Rick Searles and Cheryl Searles Penny Bender Sebring and Charles Ashby Lewis Second Baptist Church Lloyd and Terri Shepard Shorefront Gerri Sizemore and William Johnson Renate and Chuck Staley Ann B. Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Strauss Eugene and Holly Sunshine Carlis and Lura Sutton Ms. Linda Sylvestre Ms. Dorothy B. Tate Brenda Taylor Mark Tendam and Neal Moglin Mr. and Mrs. Keith Terry Maurice Thomas RoseAnne Morales-Thomas Mickey Three Elizabeth Beidler Tisdahl Ms. Judith Treadway Katie Tucker Trippiˆ Ms. Shundrice Tuckerˆ Mrs. James D. Vail III Ms. Patricia A. Vance* Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Wagner Collin Allison-Walder and Tom Walder* Ms. Kathryn L. Walker Anne Murdoch and Michael Walker* Mr. Don Walton Mr. Alan C. Wanzenberg Mr. Guy Ward Dr. Roger T. Ward Joseph Warren Mr. Louis J. Weathers Janet Webb Ms. Lois Wedlow Ms. Bernice Weissbourd Ms. Marilynn Ann Wharton Helen Whyte Ken and Eleanor Wicks Mr. Kenneth Wideman Mr. Emory W. Williams Melvin Williams Mr. Byron H. Wilson, Jr. Ms. Dorothy Wilson Eric* and Cynthia Witherspoon Barry A. Young Jill and Dan Zifkin Margie and Mark Zivin Mr. and Mrs. Paul Alms Laura Bachmann Elizabeth and Michael Barber Mari Baskin William Boden Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Brenner Donna and Don Brown Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Brown Muriel Brunger and Jim Gerkin Vickie* and Tim Burke Heidi and Michael Campbell Jim Corboy Sonjaˆ and Ed Coster Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dalton Paula and Jeffery Danoff Michael De Vries and Chris Stokes Mr. William Doepke Mickie and Johnˆ Donohue Ann and Jim Driscoll Key: * Board Member ˆ Staff Member 29

32 James Engelman Billˆ and Beth Geiger Ruth and Leo Gideon Anne and Steven* Gilford Mr. and Mrs. Alan M. Graham Mr. and Mrs. Scott B. Green Robˆ and Linda Grierson Nancy Gustafson Robert Gustafson Hope Haberer Ms. Ruth M. Hayden Jan* and Tom Hazlett Robert Heiberger Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Heisinger, Jr. Mary Corboy Hilgeman Mr. David K. Hoover Mrs. Marcia Hanley Hoover Mr. Thomas Engel and Ms. Susan Hope Engel Niki and Michael Horrell Judith A. Horwitch Mrs. Colleen K. Houlahan Mr. Peter Hoyt Elaine and Matthewˆ Moy Johnson Faith Keidan Horton and Marge Kellogg Bob and Judy Kemp Bob King, Jr. Leslie and Paul Lehner Tom Leoni Ms. Jane E. Liechty Ted L. Loda Mr. and Mrs. J. Larry Meyer Zenol Moore Mr. and Mrs. Dan Morrison Sarah and Stuart Opdycke Over The Rainbow Association Alison Pieters Patty and Bob Reece Douglas Reifler Carol Remen* and James Ossyra Ms. Marcy Ring Elizabeth Robinson Bart* and Catherine Rocca Mr. Jon Rosenblum Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Schroeder Mr. Scott Seltzer Gerri Sizemore and William Johnson Mrs. Deborah W. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Kent Smith Mrs. Martha K. Spalding Kathy and Michael Spellman Mr. and Mrs. W. Peter Steffen III Ms. Kathleen H. Storer William and Ann Morgan Strasser Ruth Sullivan Mrs. Andrew Thomson Katie Tucker Trippiˆ Ms. Alice M. Tybout and Mr. Brian Sternthal Mr. and Mrs. Patrick L. Voitik Collin Allison-Walder and Tom* Walder Jim and Elaine Wall Christine Wallenberg Mr. K. Breaux Walsh Mr. and Mrs. W. Daniel Wefler Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Widmayer Eric* and Cynthia Witherspoon Cheryl Wonch Nancy Cunniff and Alan Zunamon TRIBUTE GIFTS In Honor of the Class of 1949 s 60th Reunion Evanston Township High School Class of 1949 In Honor of Lonnie and Morris Barefield Sara and Horst Schastok In Memory of Ryan C. Behrends Marci Gray Hannah Nelson McNeill Maggie Stamellˆ Christine Trippi Katie Tucker Trippiˆ In Memory of Alice Rohm Bowers Jill and Dan Zifkin In Memory of Jon Brenner Jerry Brennan Terry Brennerˆ Jean Parikh Katie Tucker Trippiˆ In Honor of Brillianteen Ms. Nancy M. Cunniff and Dr. Alan M. Zunamon In Honor of Vickie Burke* Ms. Michelle L. Collins In Honor of Camp Echo Leadership 1949 to Present Amy Brownˆ Mrs. Claire McCarthy Peterson and Mr. Craig Peterson In Memory of Ian M. Caribbs Mrs. Anne W. Cribbs In Memory of Gerald Chiss Adam Chiss Judy Chiss and Bernie Cohen In Honor of Heather Collins Mr. and Mrs. Bill Caan In Honor of Julie and Ted Downing s Birthday and Anniversary David A. and Judith O. Saunders In Memory of Neil Featherstone Mr. and Mrs. J. Larry Meyer Mike Middaugh Mr. and Mrs. Noel N. Rothman and Family In Memory of Gary Geiger Mr. and Mrs. Gordon G. Rockafellow In Memory of Thornton C. Chuck Gilchrist Evanston Township High School Class of 1949 In Memory of Robert and Eunice Girard Jan Hergesheimer In Honor of Rob Grierson sˆ 56th Birthday Ms. Priscilla Voss In Memory of Larry Hess Mr. and Mrs. Noel N. Rothman and Family In Memory of Dr. Hyman Hirshfield Dr. and Mrs. James R. Dong In Memory of Richard Kalish Esther Ruskin Weiss In Memory of Ruth M. Rehm Lauger Mr. John E. Lauger In Honor of Leila s Birth Mrs. Margo S. Stern In Honor of Ted L. Loda Mr. and Mrs. David W. Fortner Mr. and Mrs. Jason L. Loda In Honor of Mike Low Dr. David M. Moore and Dr. David E. Blatt In Memory of Cliff Maxwell Mr. and Mrs. James V. Harper In Honor of the McGaw YMCA Staff Julie Captain Fredrickson In Memory of James B. Moran Katie Tucker Trippiˆ In Memory of Jim O Donnell McGaw YMCA 125th Anniversary Communications Committee In Memory of Helen Norman Peterson Rich and Carol Lucas In Honor of Anna Perlberg Anonymousˆ In Memory of David Hill Phelps Mr. John E. Linderoth In Honor of Xavi Rivera Lynn Johnson and Fernando Rivera In Honor of Richard C. Romano Jim and Anna Romano In Honor of Bruce Bud Sents 65th Birthday Ellen and Al Butkus In Honor of Laura Kent Shrawder Valerie Gerrard Browne In Honor of Kyle and Gabriel Siegel s Graduation and 19th Birthday Rhonda Goldstein and Scott Siegel In Memory of Sue Skalinder Mr. Jerome A. Murphy and Ms. Susan Derex In Honor of Ted Fund Tuesdays Linda and Vinson Johnson In Honor of Katie Tucker Trippiˆ Mr. John C. Tucker and Ms. Jayne W. Barnard In Memory of Thomas J. Hebbardˆ The McGaw YMCA lost long-time resident member and friend Tom Hebbard in August Working the midnight shift at the front desk, Tom made all of the early-bird exercisers feel welcomed, often the first person they would talk to each day. And, though a small thing, he greeted every member by name and offered a friendly greeting. Tom touched many lives and made a difference. He is missed every morning. Beverly Bangs Beth Sprecher Brooks Anne Connellyˆ Sonjaˆ and Ed Coster Jacqueline and John Davidoff Nicole and James Druckman Janet and Bob Eder Elizabeth Feldman Julie Captain Fredrickson Sono Fujiiˆ and Claudio Katz Dr. and Mrs. David C. Garron Billˆ and Beth Geiger Michelle and Gerald Gordon Rachel Hayman and Ed Michael Mr. and Mrs. Timothy P. Hebbard Mr. Walter Henebryˆ Robin Hershey and Norman Nexon Mr. Keith A. Johnson Elaine and Matthewˆ Moy Johnson Ms. LuAnn M. Jones Joyce C. Knauff Beth Lange and Bill Martin Ted L. Loda Ms. Elizabeth H. Ludwig and Ms. Margaret Mary Campos Carol and Brian Nielsen James E. Pfander and Laurie I. Mikva Drew Ranieri and Heidrun H. Hoppe Mr. and Mrs. David E. Reed Ms. Sharon Robinson Ms. Trudy Ronnel Ms. Barbara Rosenblum Ms. Helen LaPat Smith Mr. and Mrs. David T. Urban Ms. Lisa Vandermark and Ms. Denise J. Hazaga James Vaughan In Honor of Elena Yablongˆ Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Yablong In Memory of Norman and Ethel Grimm Ms. Mary G. Peterson In Memory of Casey William Wolk Carrie Daggett Carone 30 Key: * Board Member ˆ Staff Member

33 AIKEN-TALLEY SOCIETY The Aiken-Talley Society is named for Mayhew P. Aiken, the first president of the Evanston YMCA established in 1885, and the Rev. James Talley, the first Executive Secretary of the Emerson Street Branch YMCA established in The Society recognizes the growing number of visionary benefactors who have generously contributed to the long-term health of the McGaw YMCA by including the association in their estate plans or establishing an endowment. Elizabeth Anderson Brian G. Becharas Camilla Boitel Vickie L. Burke* Mrs. Ronald J. Chinnock Loretta Copeland Leonore DeLashmutt Barbara H. Eckholt Jim and Pam Elesh Beth and Billˆ Geiger Robert C. Griersonˆ Thomas J. Hebbard ˆ Dan* and Kay Israelite Lawrence Buell Kenyon Bob and Marian Kurz John E. Lauger Ted L. Loda Foster G. McGaw Charles and Susan McKibbin George A. Mestjian Bruce E. Mitchell and Barbara L. Mitchell Peter D. Morris John W. Mosser Bill and Judy Tramel Katie Tucker Trippiˆ Tom Walder* and Collin Allison-Walder Jim Westfall New Members Deceased ENDOWMENT FUNDS The Carlyle and Betty Anderson Fund A Brenner Runs Through It Fund Burning Triangle Fund The Jerry Chiss Memorial Fund The Thomas J. Hebbard Fund The Roth Holtz Fund The Kristin Kent Nature Trail Fund The Richard C. Romano Endowment Fund Strong Community Fund The James D. Vail Endowment Fund MATCHING GIFTS Anonymous Abbott Laboratories Employees Giving Campaign Allstate Insurance Company American Express Charitable Fund Grainger, Inc. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Matching Gifts Program Raymond James & Associates, Inc. JP Morgan Chase Foundation The McTigue Financial Group Meredith Corporation Foundation The Spencer Foundation GIFTS-IN-KIND Anonymous (2) A Barr Sales Mrs. Cynthia Alcanttara Bob Altman Jess Anderson Annoyance Theatre Joseph Appelt Mr. William Appleby, Jr. Mr. Chad Arnold Mr. Jeff Baddeley Ballet Chicago Studio Company Lun Ye Crim Barefield David Baugh Mr. Michael Baughman Bennison's Bakery Best Western University Plaza Black Ensemble Theater Mr. Bruce Blair Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Brenner Kristin Brown* and Mahmoud Ajamia Schona and Tino Buranda Vickie* and Tim Burke Kenneth Burlington Conway C. Burton, Jr. and Karen L. Burton, MD Ellen and Al Butkus Suzanne* and Bobby Calder Mr.* and Mrs. Sidney R. Caselberry Century Theatres Julie and Josh Chernoff Chicago Athlete Magazine Chicago Dramatists Chicago Opera Theater Chicago Shakespeare Theater Judy Chiss and Bernie Cohen Church Street Barber Shop Clesen Wholesale Coiffeur Copenhagen Freddy Cole Court Theatre William R. Coulson Mr. and Mrs. Alexander J. Darragh Dave's Italian Kitchen Ms. Jane DeMoss and Mr. David Baugh DePaul University Merle Reskin Theatre John Dischner Dixie Kitchen & Bait Shop Elizabeth and Tim Dugan Catherine A. Dunlap Mr. G. Thomas Dutmers Glenn's Duxler Tire Inc. Eclipse Theatre Company EcoLiving Egea: The North Shore's Wellness Spa Empire Cooler Service, Inc. Evanston Historical Society Evanston Knitters for Peace Evanston Symphony Orchestra The Field Museum Tom Filippini Firehouse Grill Fitness Defined Peter Frankelˆ Drew Frostholm Amy G Salon Wilbur Gantz Billˆ and Beth Geiger Mr. Robert Geldermann Lisa and Bryon Giddens-White Mr. and Mrs. Craig Golden Good's of Evanston Catherine and Robert Graettinger Mr. Jeffrey P. Gray Robˆ and Linda Grierson Gerald Hansen George and Judy Harmon Harris Bank William Harwood Ms. Eleanor Hazlett Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Head Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Heisinger, Jr. Libby Hill James and Sandra* Hill Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston Doug* and Linda Honnold Hot Mama Mrs. Claire Howard Hubbard Street Dance Company Ms. Riley Hughes I-GO Car Sharing Judy Iacuzzi International Kennel Club of Chicago io Chicago Donald Ison Michelle E. Jankeˆ Deron Johnson Elaine and Matthewˆ Moy Johnson Justin's on Southport Kafein The Keitel Family Rifat and Fiori Keribar Mr. James Kerrigan Charles and Sandra Kliche Le Peep Jane S. Leary and Andrew J. Leary Mr. Bruce Lespinasse Lifeline Theatre Ms. Gina M. Tabachki and Mr. Sonny T. Lindner Dorrie and John Lloyd-Still The Lucky Platter Lulu's Dim Sum & Then Sum Mr. Frank Malartsik Sarah Malone Mr. Roy Marden Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire Mr. and Mrs. E. Hoy McConnell II Mr. Christopher McFadden McGaw YMCA McGaw YMCA 125th Anniversary Gala Committee McGaw YMCA Board of Directors Rita McKissic Mr. Kevin Meenan Merle's Smokehouse Mr. Franklin Mills Mitchell Museum of the American Indian Wendyˆ and Jeff Mohrenweiser Montoya Fiber Studio Hon. Lorraine H. Morton John Mroczkaˆ Mt. Everest Restaurant Museum of Science and Industry Natural Things Next Theatre Company Scott and Rachel Ann Niemann Noodles & Company Northlight Theatre Northwestern University Theatre and Interpretation Center Oceanique Kate Oelerich Photography Old Town School of Folk Music Old Neighborhood Grill Richard Olson Open Studio Project Ms. Alison B. Ossyra Jim Ossyra Panera Bread Frederick R. Parcells Nicki Pearson Pegasus Players Elizabeth and Jeffrey S. Perlman Mr. and Mrs. William L. Petersen Paulette Pierre Piven Theatre Workshop Mary and Joseph Plauché Prairie Moon All American Dining Paul Plescher Quince at the Homestead Ravi and Lee Randhava Raven Theatre Ms. Alice Lee Rebechini Patty Reece Cyril Regan Heating, Inc. Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Barbara Revsine and Michael Friedman River North Distributing Bill Robb Bart* and Catherine Rocca Scott Sagerman Representative Jan Schakowsky Lawrence Schmidt State Senator Jeff Schoenberg Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Schroeder, Jr. Scully Capital Management, LLC The Second City Mr. Todd F. Sermersheim John G. Shedd Aquarium Maureen Shelly Steven Sherman Shorefront Russ Shurbet Ms. Debra Siegel and Mr. Robert Altman Ms. Karen A. Singer Sola Restaurant Southwest Airlines Co. The Spice House William Stroud Stuart Rodgers Photography Sutton Studios Sysco Corporation Peggy and Don* Tarkington Mark Tendam and Neal Moglin Lynn and Mark K. Thomas TimeLine Theatre Company Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl Shundrice Tuckerˆ Tuff Enuff Pet Products Unleashed In Evanston Casey Lewis Varela* and George Varela Collin Allison-Walder and Tom Walder* Anne Murdoch and Michael Walker* Matt* and Sarah Walsh Noah Weiss Nibra Whiteˆ Wilmette Bowl Wines for Humanity WineStyles Mr. Stephen Wool Brian M. Worrallˆ Writers' Theatre Zanies Comedy Club Ms. Jane E. Zera Key: * Board Member ˆ Staff Member 31

34 STAFF GIFTS Anonymous (3) Joseph T. Agnew Ximena Alban Emily Allen Dee Alsberg Michael Moss Avery Alexander G. Beckman Anne Beranek Nicky Bloom Frank Bowles Marianna Brady Terry Brenner Dagny Broome Amy R. Brown Laurel Burrows Koko Burruss Charles E. Campbell Bruce R. Carmichael Jay Cassidy Mrinalini Chandra Allison Cheney Lucy Clabby Elizabeth Cohn-Martin Anne Connelly Sonja Coster Maureen Davis Max Dearlove Ava C. DeCapri Joel Dixon John Donohue Dana Shawver Dorais Jenna Downing Graham Ellis Allison Engelhard Erin Engelhard Torie Foreman Peter Frankel Sono C. Fujii Laura Gageby Julie Gaynes Bill Geiger Taylor Gendel Danielle Genenz Rachel Gescheidle Mary Jon Girard Roger J. Girard Robert Glaser Natalie Golbuff Alyssa Goodman Robert C. Grierson Colin Grimm Andrew Grosse Caitlin Guthrie Carolina Gwinn Beth C. Haberer Laura Haberer Derek Hargrove Thomas J. Hebbard Catherine Head Walter Henebry Josephine Herman Anna Hershner Nancy A. Holmberg Evan Howell Kenzi Huelskoetter Rachael Jaffe Michelle E. Janke Klasina Jansen Kimberly S. Jass Leon E. Jenkins Matthew Moy Johnson Rob Johnston Heather Jones Tina Jonke Elizabeth Keo Meher Khatoon Margie Koerner Daniel J. Koroski Kathryn Lachapelle Blake Latchman Cara Lawson Andrew J. Leary Richard L. Lies Noelia Little Todd Lustig Gwen Macsai Dorothé Magid Josh Magill Matthew Magill Molly Manning Amber Marsh Laurie Marshall Stephanie Martino Rob Maxfield Michelle McDonald Brian J. McGinn Zachary McGinn Jessica McKenney Patrick Meloy Wendy Mohrenweiser Enzo Moscarella Michael Mostyn John Mroczka Marisa F. Naujokas Anna Navin Sara Navin Kira Novak Helena O'Keefe James R. O'Neill Therese Orbea Jared Ottman Fernando G. Parola Mark Peiser Taylor Poe Sherri C. Reed Bernard T. Rocca IV Gabriela Rosenberg John J. Rubel Lauren Cavallo Runzel Matthew Schorsch Michelle Sexton Simmone Seymour Tasha M. Sharp Lindsay Thompson Shea Frances J. Sheaks Svetlana Sheglova Peter A. Shipp Kyle Siegel Lori N. Siegel Rebecca Slenk Tanille C. Smith Denise L. Sohn Corinne Sondak Susan R. Sowle Mariana K. Stamates Asher Stamell Ruth L. Stern Meredith E. Stevens Anna M. Sullivan Claire Sullivan Tanya Summers Gail Tangeros Emily Taugner Katie Tucker Trippi Shundrice Tucker Dan Turek Atiya Usman Robert Vick Vida Wackerling Claire E. Wagner Suzanne Walker Maura Walsh Laura J. Weinman Tatiana White Jerell Williams Keith Willis Alexandra Wold Vivian J. Wolff Brian M. Worrall Elena Yablong The McGaw YMCA has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of these lists; however, there is always the possibility of error. If your name has been misspelled or omitted, please contact the Vice President of Marketing and Development, Matt Johnson, at the McGaw YMCA, 1000 Grove St, Evanston, IL , New Evanston YMCA building at Orrington Avenue

35 VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP McGaw YMCA Board of Directors Vickie Burke, Chair Suzanne Calder, Vice Chair Dan Israelite, Treasurer Sandra Hill, Secretary Doug Honnold, Assistant Treasurer Jan Hazlett, Assistant Secretary Tom Walder, Assistant Secretary Kristin Brown Betsi Burns Sidney Caselberry Jac Cerney Susan Emrich Louis English Elena Garcia Ansani Steve Gilford Freddi L. Greenberg Rejji Hayes Kirk Hoopingarner Rosa McAndrew Carol Remen Bart Rocca Michele Rogers Don Tarkington Patricia Vance Casey Lewis Varela Michael Walker Matt Walsh Eric Witherspoon John Peterson, ex-officio 125th Anniversary Steering Committee Jan & Tom Hazlett, Co-Chairs Patty & Bob Reece, Co-Chairs Vickie Burke Judy Chiss Louis English Anne Gilford Gus Granchalek Colleen Houlahan Rose Johnson Carolyn Kent Marian Kurz Bruce Mitchell Dino Robinson Gerri Sizemore Mark Tendam Laurie Vree Thank you to the over 100 volunteers serving on the committees and subcommittees, and helping to make this year a success. You are what has made the YMCA strong for 125 years! Event photos courtesy of Julie Crawford Photography [Brillianteen Alumni Revue, Youth Triathlon], Evanston Photographic Studios, Inc. [Back (And) To The Future, An Unforgettable Evening, All Y Club Reunion], Marian H. Kurz [Healthy Kids Day], and Brian M. Worrall [125th Annual Meeting, Back Cover, Table of Contents]. Historic Emerson Street Branch YMCA photos courtesy of Shorefront. Designed and Edited by Brian M. Worrall. 33

36 Special Thanks to our 125th Anniversary Premier Sponsors 1000 Grove St Evanston, IL Join us online and become a fan of the McGaw YMCA! facebook.com/mcgawymca twitter.com/mcgawymca youtube.com/evanstonmcgawymca