2014 Champion of Debate Gery Chico Chairman State Board of Education Partner, Chico & Nunez

University Club of Cathedral Hall 76 East Monroe Street

VIP reception 11:15 am Luncheon benefiting the Chicago Debate Commission | Friday June 13, 2014 Luncheon & Program 12–1:30 pm

Help make room for debate for Chicago students by becoming a Luncheon Chair Kurt Summers luncheon sponsor Senior Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development ■■ Honor Gery Chico, Chairman of the Illinois State Board of Education, as our Champion of Debate Grosvenor Capital Management

■ ■ Celebrate the Chicago Debate Commission’s 17 years of success for Chicago students Honorary Co-chairs ■■ Hear directly from Chicago’s top student debaters President, Cook County Board ■■ Support an effective program, increase your organization’s visibility, and be a part of the solution for Richard Godfrey Chicago’s youth Partner, Kirkland & Ellis Kwame Raoul Illinois State Senator and What is the Chicago Debate Commission? Partner, Quarles & Brady The Chicago Debate Commission is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the academic Richard Berg CEO and Co-Founder and life success of Chicago students through academic debate. Since 1997, the CDC has operated the Performance Trust Capital Partners Chicago Debate League in partnership with .

Why become a sponsor?

Support an The CDC’s programs provide over 1400 Chicago students—mostly low-income minorities—with powerful effective program academic and life skills that lead them to increase their grades and test scores, graduate from high school, attend college and create life success. The breadth of our reach in Chicago, the depth of educational learning, and our proven results make the CDC’s programs uniquely important to Chicago students.

Honor Through more than two decades of service, Gery Chico has demonstrated his commitment to improving Gery Chico educational and life opportunities for Chicago youth. The Chicago Debate Commission was initiated during his two terms as CPS Board of Trustees President. His Board leadership also led to nationally recognized education reform and notable increases in student performance. Now Chairman of the Illinois State Board of Education, Mr. Chico exemplifies the principles we teach our debate students: valuing evidence and reason in addressing public policy issues, and encouraging civic knowledge and engagement. Your sponsorship helps us honor him as our Champion of Debate.

Increase your Sponsoring Make Room for Debate provides an opportunity to increase your organization’s visibility with organization’s visibility our key supporters, partners, and event chairs, including Allstate Corporation, Chicago Public Schools, Cook County, Grosvenor Capital, Performance Trust, and more; the 250–300 expected attendees from the business, community, education, and government sectors; and over 1500 individuals who will receive event invitations and follow-up reports. See attached sponsorship levels for details.

Contact Edie Canter Executive Director, Chicago Debate Commission 312-427-0524 | [email protected] 200 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1040, Chicago, IL 60604 | www.chicagodebatecommission.org 2014 Champion of Debate Gery Chico Chairman Illinois State Board of Education Partner, Chico & Nunez

University Club of Chicago Cathedral Hall 76 East Monroe Street

VIP reception 11:15 am Luncheon benefiting the Chicago Debate Commission | Friday June 13, 2014 Luncheon & Program 12–1:30 pm

Luncheon Chair 2014 Benefit Committee (IN FORMATION) Kurt Summers Amanda Amert Nathan Coco Patrick Hughes Mandee Polonsky Senior Vice President, Strategy Partner Partner Senior Director Education Director and Corporate Development Jenner & Block McDermott Will & Emery LLP Alvarez & Marsal United Way of Grosvenor Capital Management Insurance Advisory Services Metropolitan Chicago Kesner Bienvenu Keith Crow Honorary Co-chairs Chief Legal Counsel Partner John Jacoby Cindy Prah Illinois Medical District Kirkland & Ellis Partner Human Resources Manager Toni Preckwinkle Nyhan, Bambrick, McGladrey LLP President, Cook County Board Lynn Brahin Maria Doughty Kinzie & Lawry P.C. Attorney Corporate Counsel Rahsaan Sales Richard Godfrey State Legislative and David Nadig Assistant General Counsel Partner, Kirkland & Ellis Brian Caminer Regulatory Affairs Senior Vice President and Navigant Allstate Corporation Deputy General Counsel Kwame Raoul Irene Caminer Illinois State Senator and Allstate Insurance Company Daniel Stein City of Chicago Leonard Gail Mark Vend Co. Partner, Quarles & Brady Department of Founding Partner John Oest Water Management Massey & Gail LLP Associate Professor Richard Sullivan Richard Berg CEO and Co-Founder John Marshall Law School Retired, Accenture Robert Chrismer Larry Heftman Performance Trust Capital Partners Chief Human Capital Officer Partner Savitri Pai Christopher Townsend Performance Trust Schiff Hardin Banker Partner Capital Partners JPMorgan Chase Quarles & Brady LLP

Confirmed 2014 Sponsors

2013 Sponsors

Platinum Silver Media Special Thanks To Allstate Dentons Splash Media Sun-Times Foundation Kirkland & Ellis LLP Huron Legal The Chicago Community Trust Performance Trust Capital Partners Steans Family Foundation

Bronze Alvarez & Marsal McDermott Will & Quarles & Brady Sidley Austin LLP Emery LLP Bob & Alice Chrismer QuisLex, Inc. The Sullivan Family McGladrey Leo Burnett Schiff Hardin LLP Wintrust National Association Mark Vend Co. for Urban Debate Leagues 2014 Champion of Debate | Gery Chico Chairman, Illinois State Board of Education

Luncheon benefiting the Chicago Debate Commission | Friday June 13, 2014

Sponsorship Opportunities

Platinum Sponsor $20,000 Gold Sponsor $10,000

■■ Two VIP luncheon tables for 10 with preferred seating ■■ Luncheon table for 10 with preferred seating

■■ Logo featured on 1,000 invitations and email blast to 1,500+ ■■ Logo featured on 1,000 invitations and email blast to 1,500+ prospective attendees prospective attendees

■■ Premium logo placement in full-page ad in the Chicago Sun-Times ■■ Logo placement in full-page ad in the Chicago Sun-Times

■■ Prominent logo featured on event signage and event web page ■■ Logo featured on event signage and event web page

■■ Special acknowledgement and opportunity to present from ■■ Special acknowledgement from podium during luncheon podium during luncheon ■■ Full page ad in luncheon program book ■■ Full page ad with premium placement in luncheon program book ■■ Organization’s name in press releases and promotions related ■■ Organization’s name in press releases and promotions related to to the event the event ■■ Invitation to VIP reception with Gery Chico ■■ Invitation to VIP reception with Gery Chico

Silver Sponsor $5,000 Bronze Sponsor $2,500

■■ Luncheon table for 10 ■■ Luncheon table for 10

■■ Logo on 1,000 invitations and email blast to 1,500+ prospective ■■ Name on 1,000 invitations and email blast to 1,500+ attendees prospective attendees

■■ Listing in full-page ad in the Chicago Sun-Times ■■ Name on event signage and event web page

■■ Logo featured on event signage and event web page ■■ Quarter-page ad in luncheon program book

■■ Special acknowledgement from podium during luncheon

■■ Half-page ad in luncheon program book

Response Form We would like to sponsor at the following level: p $20,000 p $10,000 p $5,000 p $2,500

Our contribution of $ is enclosed, but we are unable to attend Make Room for Debate. All benefits listed with our gift amount will apply with the exception of those related to attendance at the event.

COMPANY CONTACT NAME TITLE

ADDRESS CITY / STATE / ZIP

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Payment Please make checks payable to Chicago Debate Commission.

Deadlines Return this form by April 10 to be included in the invitation and Sun-Times ad; by May 12 to be included in program book.

Mail to Chicago Debate Commission, 200 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1040, Chicago, IL 60604

Questions Edie Canter 312-300-3445 [email protected] Cheyenne Cochrane 312-300-3441 [email protected]