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Hosts “Kick Off for Kids” The Montblanc Boutique located at Beachwood Place in Beachwood, held the first annual “Kick-off for Kids” shopping event. Invited guests were able to enter their name to win an item from the Montblanc Leather Collections. The store also donated $1,319 or what equated to 10% of sales generated from November 5-12, 2005 to Shoes and Clothes for Kids. 2006 Executive Committee Newly Elected Officers Chair vic gelb Chair Elect Rockette L. Richardson Chair Emeritus Allan C. Krulak Vice Chair William R. Joseph Secretary Terence J. Uhl Treasurer A. Lamont Mackley Newly Appointed Committee Chairs Audit Committee Chair Robert T. Raaf Committee on Trustees Chair William R. Joseph Communications Committee Chair Margie P. Flynn Development Committee Chair Sid Good Investment Committee Chair Gerald F. Broski Product & Services Committee Co-Chairs Wesley Gillespie and Wayne Lawrence Newly Elected Board Members JJ DiGeronimo TechStudents.net Patrick J. McCarthy Charter One Jeanine Arden Ornt Case Western Reserve University Sky Bank Back to School Campaign Hosts Chalk Talk by Cavs’ Coach Mike Brown The kick-off for the third annual Back to School Campaign was held on September 12 to raise community awareness of the need for clothing, shoes and other items for children going back to school. Thanks to the new title sponsorship of Sky Bank and several other companies who donated products or services, the campaign was a huge success this year. The campaign was launched with a press conference at “the Q” arena, with featured speaker Cleveland Cavaliers Head Coach, Mike Brown. To kick-off this year’s campaign, Coach Brown shared an inspiring message about self-confidence, having dreams and achieving your goals. Providing additional words of inspiration were Dick Hollington, Regional President of Sky Bank, Len Komoroski, President, Cavaliers Operating Company and our own vic gelb and Valerie McCormack. Also present was the Cavs mascot, Moondog, who entertained the children – both big and small. As part of the event children from the YMCA’s day care program received backpacks, school supplies and other donated items. These items were also distributed to Shoes and Clothes for Kids’ 42 partner sites in the fall distribution. Generous donations from area advertising and media companies Adelphia Brooklyn YMCA Cavaliers Head Coach Mike Brown BrownFlynn CVS Clear Channel Outdoor Clear Channel Radio Cleveland Cavaliers CLEVELAND.COM Docherty Model & Talent Agency Colleen Garrity, Community Relations Director – Cleveland Cavaliers Richard Hollington, III Kaleidoscope Medic Drug Melamed Riley Advertising Cleveland Browns Foundation Sponsors the Shoe Gift Card Program The Cleveland Browns Foundation has become the first ever title sponsor of the Shoes and Clothes for Kids Shoe Gift Card Program with a $50,000 gift. In 2005, SCK received the first installment and in 2006 we will receive the final installment. As part of the new collaboration SCK has designed and is now using a new sticker on our shoe gift cards that shows the Cleveland Browns Foundation logo along with ours. This new strategic alliance is important for both organizations. As part of our annual luncheon President, Jacquelyn Nance of the Cleveland Browns Foundation, was on hand for an official check presentation. Chairman’s Report chairman recaps successful year vic gelb hard to believe that we’re in to a new year. 2005 was a particularly good one for us if you measure us by the number of shoes and new clothes we were able to provide for the 25,000 children we supplied through our network of 42 wonderful distribution partners. if you measure us by the unmet needs however, we have a long way to go. we have increased our efforts to narrow that gap. thanks to a special grant from the cleveland foundation we have added a new position. kathy lewis’ mission as the back to school program director is to help us supplement our sourcing for new clothes. k.i.d.s. (kids in distressed situations) has been a wonderful partner…but the needs are far greater. we’re also pleased to welcome three new community leaders to our board; jj digeronimo, jeanine arden ornt and patrick mccarthy. i’d also like to acknowledge and thank those who have just retired from the board. they are phyllis alden, joanne clark, evelyn faulkner and patty osher. we’re very proud of our board members…as well as those on our associate board who are led by scott simon and kelly rudloff. i’m particularly thrilled with the selection and election of rocky richardson as my successor. rocky will bring excitement and creativity to the position and will build upon our momentum. allan krulak and i have promised her our unqualified support. i turn my gavel over to her this spring. the board has been inspiring and the staff has been wonderful. our organization has never been in a better position to serve. our response to the katrina tragedy was a perfect example of how we can respond to our community needs. thanks so much for your support. cheers - From left, Allan Krulak, Valerie McCormack, Coach Mike Brown, vic gelb, Dick Hollington and Len Komoroski provided the publicity for the campaign and helped raise awareness for Shoes and Clothes for Kids. We graciously thank the following donors who helped to make the 2005 Back to School Campaign a success: Office Depot The Plain Dealer Post Blur, Inc. Rocky Richardson, Vice President, Community Development – Sky Bank Sky Bank Sun Newspapers Barney Taxel & the Taxel Image Group The Talent Group TRG Studios WCLV 104.9 FM Hyland Software Collects Brand New Shoes During Holidays Each year, Hyland Software has a tradition of asking everyone to bring an item for charity as their “ticket in the door” to the Holiday Party. This year, they celebrated at the House of Blues in Downtown Cleveland. Each guest was asked to bring at least one NEW pair of shoes or boots. Hyland employees once again showed their generosity, many of them bringing bags full of shoes as opposed to their required one pair. Hyland managed to collect over 800 pairs of shoes which were donated to Shoes and Clothes for Kids! Jacquelyn Nance presents a check from the Cleveland Browns Foundation
vic gelb, Chairman of SCK Honored with the Golden Shoe Award This year the Heart & Sole Luncheon Golden Shoe Award recipient was vic gelb, President and CEO of Victor Gelb, Inc. and the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Shoes and Clothes for Kids. Mr. Gelb is well recognized in Cleveland for his activism and philanthropic work. As a long time supporter of Shoes and Clothes for Kids, Mr. Gelb welcomed the opportunity to lead the organization during a significant time of growth after completion of a 5 year strategic plan to guide fund development, communications and our programs and services. Before his tenure is completed as Chairman, Mr. Gelb hopes to double the amount of shoe gift cards distributed by the agency as well as to secure a new facility as the future home of Shoes and Clothes for Kids. Mr. Gelb is also a member of the board of directors of Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation, Playhouse Square Foundation, Vocational Guidance Services, Chautauqua Foundation and the Free Clinic of Cleveland. He attended Western Reserve University and resides in Moreland Hills with his wife Joan. He has four children and seven grandchildren American Cruisers present a check for $8,000 to Valerie McCormack at Mr. Mikes Restaurant from the 13th annual Cruise for Shoes. Shoes and Clothes for Kids Launches New Program! Shoes and Clothes for Kids has recently learned that we received FULL funding for our Back to School Program from The Cleveland Foundation to cover the operating costs during the first two years of this new initiative. This program will combine the needs of Shoes and Clothes for Kids to diversify clothing suppliers and funding as well as increase visibility in the community. This two year pilot program will perform several functions on behalf of the agency. First a new staff person, the Back to School Director, will be hired to oversee the program. The Back to School Director’s duties will include identifying manufacturers, negotiating pricing, purchasing clothing directly from the new sources, identifying new funding sources to cover the cost of the program and the clothing purchased and finally to put into place a comprehensive annual fundraising program to increase awareness and funds for the Back to School Program. Phew – no small task! With the acquisition of new money and new suppliers the program will become self supporting in the third year. The Back to School Program will be a supplemental addition to the donations of product currently provided by Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.), not a replacement. Shoes and Clothes for Kids’ relationship with K.I.D.S is an important one that will continue to be maintained and strengthened. So is our relationship with Payless ShoeSource which means shoe Cruisin’ for Shoes with American Cruisers The thirteenth annual benefit for SCK was held by The American Cruisers on Sunday, August 28 at the Ford Motor Plant in Brook Park. There were great giveaways and of course plenty of vintage and classic cars that came to park and cruise. This very successful event raised $8,000 to support the programs and services of Shoes and Clothes for Kids. To date the American Cruisers have raised almost $90,000 to support the mission driven work of Shoes and Clothes for Kids. Special thanks to Ford Motor Company for hosting the event, to Bob Hrovat who donated a $1,000 cash prize and to Jack McManus who donated a power washer. Cadillac Mike did a great job spinning tunes, John Jenson (Elvis) put on a wonderful performance at no charge, and the New Flames Band were a welcome addition to the event. Finally thanks to Tex from ATV Productions for videotaping and donating CD sales money to the charity. Parmatown Mall’s Annual Night of Giving Benefits SCK Parmatown Mall hosted its second annual Night of Giving on December 6, 2005 and it was a huge success! During this special shopping event, the mall was open only to ticket holders. Retailers offered special discounts and sales throughout the mall. Shoppers also had the opportunity to taste foods from local restaurants, hear the sounds of the season, enjoy strolling entertainers and have their caricature drawn. Again this year attendees competed for fabulous prize giveaways. Volunteers from the American Cruisers, coordinated by Jim and Linda Ziga, along with SCK staff and volunteers sold tickets at the various mall entrances during the event. Proceeds from the ticket sales were donated to SCK. All of the coins tossed into the mall’s fountains during November and December will also be donated to SCK. The 2005 event to date has raised $4,700 for the organization. Overall the amount Parmatown has raised for SCK is almost $10,000! Special thanks to media sponsors Adelphia, Clear Channel Radio, Cox Cable, WCLV, Sun Newspapers and The Plain Dealer, who helped promote the event. And a very special thank you to Liz Glassell, Advertising/Marketing Director of Parmatown Mall, who coordinated all aspects of the event. Liz and her staff worked very hard to make this very special night of shopping an exceptional success not only for the mall, but for SCK as well. We will partner with Parmatown Mall again in 2006 for the 3rd annual Night of Giving – stay tuned for the date. Executive Director’s Report gift cards will continue to be a staple offered as well. Shoes and Clothes for Kids is taking important steps for capacity building and long term sustainability. We already have a tremendous distribution network in place. If we have more product to give out all the better for the children of Greater Cleveland who need it the most. We want to leverage our expertise and put our buying power to work. Of course many thanks to The Cleveland Foundation for their support and stay tuned for news about the program as it begins to take shape! Regards, Valerie McCormack Executive Director City Year Cleveland receives Morrie Sayre Founder’s Award City Year Cleveland became the most recent recipient of the Morrie Sayre Founder’s Award for Outstanding Volunteerism at this year’s Heart & Sole Luncheon. Traditionally the Morrie Sayre Founder’s Award winner is not announced until the day of the event and this year was no exception. Chris Larson, the Executive Director of City Year Cleveland was there to accept the award on behalf of his organization and the volunteers who have given of their time at the SCK warehouse. Shoes and Clothes for Kids ongoing need is to package over $1 million worth of inventory annually to distribute into the Cleveland community. City Year participants have volunteered regularly in our warehouse for years always with great energy and enthusiasm. Sometimes the request is made with very little notice depending on shipments and immediate needs. City Year Cleveland volunteers have been invaluable to SCK over the years as we have always been able to count on them to be there when we need them the most. Congratulations City Year Cleveland for winning the coveted Morrie Sayre Founder’s Award for Outstanding Volunteerism!
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