You are invited to join us in honor of Dean Fischer Executive Chairman, West Monroe Partners and Larry Suffredin Commissioner, Cook County and Forest Preserve District Board October 22, 2015 Generously presented by
DEAN FISCHER Dean Fischer is the executive chairman of the Board of Directors of West Monroe Partners. Prior to co-founding West Monroe Partners in 2002, he spent 23 years with Arthur Andersen here in Chicago. Dean s fascination with the natural world began at an early age, and over the years, he has integrated his love for the outdoors with his business skills. Dean has consulted for the National Park Service, as well as other public and private conservation entities. From 2006 to 2013, he served on the Board of Directors of the Student Conservation Association (SCA), and in 2014, he joined the boards of Audubon Chicago Region and Openlands. Dean s firm has contributed thousands of hours of pro bono time to conservation and sustainability related projects for the Shedd Aquarium, the SCA, the City of Chicago s solar initiatives, and Chicago Wilderness. LARRY SUFFREDIN Larry Suffredin is the Cook County Commissioner for the 13th District. He was elected in 2002 and re-elected in 2006, 2010, and 2014. As Commissioner, Suffredin is acting Chairman of two county comittees and serves on a variety of others, including the Roads and Bridges; Workforce, Job Development and Training; and Botanic Garden Committees. Suffredin is a lifelong resident of Chicagoland, and is a highly successful attorney with a legal career spanning nearly three decades. He has extensive state and federal trial experience, and has argued cases before the Supreme Court. Suffredin received his bachelor s degree from Loyola University and his law degree from Georgetown University. He served as a Captain in the United States Air Force Reserves and received an Honorable Discharge.
Friends of the Forest Preserves Crystal Leaf Awards honoring Dean Fischer Executive Chairman, West Monroe Partners and Larry Suffredin Commissioner, Cook County and Forest Preserve District Board Thursday, October 22, 2015 Hilton Hotel 720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago 6:00 pm Cocktails 7:00 pm Dinner Silent auction prizes provided by the American Fundraising Foundation. Grand Ballroom closes promptly at 9:00 pm. Business attire encouraged.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Committee Charles Kierscht Chair Stephen Schlegel Vice President Matthew Haas Treasurer Margaret Frisbie Secretary Benjamin Cox President & CEO Board Members Barbara Birmingham Susan Brice Walter Burlack José Colón Charles Dillon Maria Hibbs Barbara Hill Akilah Martin Ronald Milnarik Michael Mulcahy Stephen Packard David South Ted Wolff Ed Woodbury Founded in 1998, Friends of the Forest Preserves works to protect, restore, and promote the forest preserves of Cook County for the benefit of people and nature. Great civic leaders established the preserves one century ago. Now, it s our turn to ensure our unique urban wilderness is here and healthy for the next 100 years. Images courtesy of Friends annual photo contest. Front: Fisherman kayaking, Busse Woods near Elk Grove Village, by Bob Kuraczek, 2012; inside right: Split gill mushrooms, Indian Road Woods near Chicago, by Ruth Metterhausen, 2013.
2nd Annual Crystal Leaf Awards Gala honoring Dean Fischer & Larry Suffredin Thursday, October 22, 2015 Please complete (see reverse) and return this form. Company / Affiliation (if applicable) Name, Title (if appplicable) Address City State Zip Phone Email I would like to reserve: table(s) of 10 - $4,000 per table for a total of $ individual seat(s) - $400 per seat for a total of $ While I am unable to attend, I will contribute $ Payment information: Check made payable to Friends of the Forest Preserves is enclosed Charge my: AmEx / Discover / Mastercard / Visa Card Number Exp. Date CV Code
Sponsorship Opportunities Benefactor - PRAIRIE - $15,000 Includes two tables of 10; recognition on all event signage and in all promotional materials, including a full page color ad in the Tribute Journal; and the opportunity to speak at the event, if desired. Patron - SAVANNA - $10,000 Includes two tables of 10 and recognition in all promotional materials, including a half page color ad in the Tribute Journal. Advocate - WOODLAND - $7,500 Includes one table of 10 and recognition in all promotional materials, including a half page color ad in the Tribute Journal. Friend - WETLAND - $5,000 Includes one table of 10 and a half page color ad in the Tribute Journal. Tribute Journal Ads Full page color ad - $2,000 / black and white ad - $1,500 Half page color ad - $2,000 / black and white ad - $1,500 Full page ads are 4.5 x7.5, half page ads are 4.5 x3.75. Please provide camera-ready, digital files (hi-res PDF or JPEG) with no bleeds to catie@fotfp.org no later than Thursday, October 1, 2015. Recognition will appear in printed materials and reservations will be held as the company/name as provided on the reverse side. For more information, please call Catie Boehmer at (312) 356-9990.