“The occasion is piled high with diculty. We must rise to the occasion together.” -Abraham Lincoln

EPISCOPAL RETIREMENT SERVICES’ GOOD SAMARITAN MISSION TOGETHER WE RISE VIRTUAL GALA October 9, 2020 7:00pm - 8:30pm Event Program

Master of Ceremonies, Courtis Fuller Entertainment by The Mandy Gaines Quartet Introducing the Historic Manse Project

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Register in advance at www.episcopalretirement.com/gala ERS Mission: To enrich the lives of older adults in a person-centered, innovative and spiritually-based way.

Core Values: Rooted in our Episcopal faith tradition, our core values create an unwavering and unchanging guide for how we advance our mission. Relationships Recognizing and encouraging deep and meaningful relationships among all we serve, and believing all individuals have infinite worth and deserve respect. Integrity Acting under the highest ethical standards with honesty, trustworthiness, transparency, and sincerity. Engagement Expecting all to be in relationship with those we serve and with whom we work. Participate in decision making to improve elders’ lives, our work environment, and the services we offer. Inclusion Valuing collaboration and diversity of thought, experiences and perspective. Appreciating that we are better together leveraging our strengths and differences. Person-centeredness Restoring freedom, choice, and purpose to those we serve and with whom we work. Leading in an individualized, strength- based way using Servant Leadership principles. Progressive Thinking Encouraging innovation and respectfully challenging the status quo to create breakthrough in thinking, systems, and practices. Encouraging life-long learning.

*ERS strongly believes in the power of people. In keeping with our core value of inclusion, we stand with our sisters and brothers, affirming the infinite worth of all individuals. There is much we can change, moving from a society full of racism and making our world a better place.

In keeping with our commitment to protecting lives amidst the COVID-19 crisis, ERS’ 2020 gala is going virtual. Our intention is to entertain, educate and inspire you over the course of the 90 minute live broadcast. Register in advance at www.episcopalretirement.com/gala Program Agenda

7:00pm Welcome, Master of Ceremonies - Courtis Fuller 7:10pm Greeting, Joy Blang - Executive Director of Philanthropy Inv ocation, The Rt. Rev. Kenneth L. Price Le tters of Gratitude from those we serve 7:20 The State of ERS and Insights into the Aging Se rvices Industry, Laura R. P. Lamb - President and CEO 7:25 Preview performance by The Mandy Gaines Quartet 7:30 Silent Auction and Pay it Forward Auction Highlights with Laura and Joy 7:35 Re’ections on the Growth and Success of A“ordable Living Un der the Direction of Kathy Ison-Lind, VP of A“ordable Li ving and In-Home Services, with Laura Lamb 7:45 Introducing the Historic Manse Apartments Project 7:55 The Mandy Gaines Quartet performs live 8:25 Closing Remarks, Joy Blang

A Celebration of COVID-19 Heroism

Since COVID-19, we have seen true heroism. We are incredibly proud of the entire ERS community. Our sta, residents and their families, volunteers and donors have truly risen to this moment of crisis. Thank you for standing alongside us through these di€cult times.

Special thanks to all who contributed to the Emergency Response Fund. To date, over $300,000 has been given in cash and in-kind gifts to support needs arising from the pandemic.

The Next Dance at The Manse

ERS, The Model Group and Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing are collaborating on a unique aordable housing project for seniors that will help keep alive the stories and dignity of a very important part of ’s history — the former Manse Hotel. The Manse, one of Cincinnati’s only hotels to welcome African American guests, was listed in the 4th edition of The Negro Motorist Green Book, a national guidebook advising African American travelers on where they might be safely welcomed as hotel guests, restaurant diners, or to get a haircut.

Many legendary signed the guest registrar in the 1940s-60s, including legendary jazz musicians like and Billie Holiday and baseball Hall of Famers like and . The grand ballroom was host to local societal events, meetings and conferences including the 1946 NAACP National Convention. The Manse and surrounding community began a steep and steady decline in the 1960s, with the hotel eventually converted to poor quality low-income housing. As part of a larger overall urban revitalization of Walnut Hills, ERS is playing a critical role in restoring The Manse as a quality Aordable Living community for seniors. With signi—cant infrastructure challenges associated with the dilapidated buildings and requirements of restoring a historic structure, construction costs are unusually high. Thus, philanthropic support is needed to complete the project with the services and amenities that are hallmarks of ERS communities. For more information about this extraordinary project and the associated needs for funding, visit www.episcopalretirement.com/manse

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

Presented by

And Supported By

Christ Church Cathedral The Diocese of Southern Ohio

The Cotton Club Brunner’s Lawn and Services NextStep Networking Carpetland PayCor Church of the Redeemer Planes Moving and Storage Fort Washington Premier Mail and Ful llment Investment Advisors RiverHills Bank Gallagher St. Thomas Episcopal Church Graydon Tidwell Group Lutheran Benevolent Society University of Cincinnati Medpace Department of Neurology Messer Construction

Thanks to Our Jumpin’ Jive, I’m Booted and Jazz Box Sponsors Abstract Displays J Construction Advanced Technology Consulting Johnson Investment Counsel ASI Signage Ken Neyer Plumbing, INC Braun Heating and Air Conditioning Key Bank Buerger Energy Personnel Pro les Christ Church Glendale Pinnacle Financial Advisors Cincinnati Coin Laundry RDL Architects Citywide Maintenance of Cincinnati Relequint DeBra-Kuempel RSM US LLP De†et Group, Inc. SOL design + consulting Derringer Group Superior Care Eckstein Roo ng Venue Magazine Ferguson Enterprises Vogt Strategic Insights Halstead Architects Inc Wessels Commercial, Inc.

Thanks to our In-Kind Contributors

CINCINNATI NETHERLAND PLAZA

Aarrowood Plants and Flowers Hotel Covington Aglamesis Brothers’ Kessler Photography Blue Ash Golf Course Mike Krug Buerger Energy Chuck and Peggy Landes Ca†e Vivace The Model Group Meredythe & Clayton Daley, Jr Sarah B’s Sweets Donna Salyers Fabulous Furs Dan and Jennifer Steward Michelle Foy Geo† Sutton G&M Distributors Sysco Cincinnati General Mills Terrace Park Country Club JoAnn and Gary Hagopian The Wine Merchant

*Sponsorships committed as of 9/16/2020

To place a bid and view additional items visit www.episcopalretirement.com/gala

SILENT AUCTION We are grateful to our generous donors for contributing socially distance- minded items to our silent auction for the enjoyment of the friends of ERS. The majority can be enjoyed now or, hopefully, in the not too distant future.

Bidding will close on Friday, October 9th at 9:30pm - one hour following the conclusion of the live gala.

Private tour of The Manse One-hour private tour of The Manse and surrounding neighborhood co-led by The Model Group and Walnut Hills historian, Geo Sutton. Includes a $25 gi certicate to Cae Vivace, one of Cincinnati’s premier jazz clubs, located in Walnut Hills. Donated by the Model Group, Geo Sutton and Ca e Vivace

Fishing retreat at Dale Hollow Fishing retreat at Dale Hollow Lake in Tennessee at the Feelin’ Jolly cabin. You and your guests will have a 7-night getaway at the cabin to enjoy all the beauty that Dale Hollow Lake has to oer. You will work with the owners to choose an available week. Donated by Dan and Jennifer Steward

Northern Michigan’s Ross Cottage The Ross Cottage is nestled in the heart of Boyne Highlands, one of Northern Michigan’s premier resorts, is an ideal family retreat oering one king bed in master bedroom, one queen in 2nd bedroom and twin beds in 3rd bedroom. Located on the 14th hole of the Donald Ross Memorial Course, the resort property oers a quiet retreat from the nearby quaint towns of Harbor Springs and Petoskey. Donated by Chuck and Peggy Landes

Cozy Up in this Coyote Tipped Throw Wrap yourself in this luscious faux fur. Tipped Coyote is so versatile. It looks fabulous over the back of a masculine sofa, but equally at home on a bed dressed with white linen. Luxuriously lined in velvet with the added convenience of easy-care machine wash/line dry. Donated by Donna Salyer’s Fabulous Furs

To place a bid and view additional items visit www.episcopalretirement.com/gala

Private gourmet dinner cruise for 8 As the sun sets on the Ohio River, embark upon a private cruise for 8. Enjoy signature cocktails, hors’doerves and gourmet dinner aboard this luxury 35-foot Sea-Ray. Donated by JoAnn and Gary Hagopian

Hotel Covington Stay Enjoy an overnight stay at this independent boutique hotel with unique restaurants, intimate lounge spaces and outdoor courtyards in historic Covington, KY. With vintage touches and modern tailoring, the Hotel Covington sings in style, character and comfort.

Private photo shoot with Gary Kessler Gary Kessler has been one of ERS’ preferred photographer for over ten years, capturing the essence of ERS for our Linkage magazine and Ministry Reports. Schedule your own private photo shoot for an individual or small group or of your home, favorite location, or automobile. Package includes post-production touch ups, up to a 16 x 20 print and the digital le. Donated by Kessler Photography

Blue Ash Golf Course Enjoy a foursome with cart at Blue Ash Golf Course, rated by Golf Digest as one of the 75 best municipal courses in the country! Includes two sleeves of Titleist Pro-V1 golf balls, per player. Donated by Blue Ash Golf Course, Terrace Park Country Club

Private tour of the Cincinnati Art Museum Private docent led tour of the Art Museum for 8 people followed by lunch in the café. Donated by Mike Krug

An array of spirits Spirits – there will be several very nice bottles of wine and alcohol. Donated by Meredythe & Clayton Daley, Jr and G&M Distributors

Introducing… THE PAY IT FORWARD AUCTION

The Pay It Forward Auction is a philanthropic twist on our traditional silent auction. Rather than bidding on an item for your own pleasure, you have the opportunity to “purchase” programs and services for the benet of the older adults we serve through the Good Samaritan Mission (GSM).

For it is in giving that we receive. - St. Francis Assisi

The GSM is the annual fund for Episcopal Retirement Services. It exists to enrich the lives of older adults, providing life-changing services every day. With your help, in 2020 ERS will invest more than $2 million in core Good Samaritan Mission programs to serve nearly 15,000 people. To fund a “Pay It Forward” need, visit episcopalretirement.com/gala or mail in your donation in the enclosed envelope. On the memo line of your check, please note your specifc gift designation or write “ERS Greatest Need.”

AFFORDABLE LIVING $100 Prescription eyeglasses for a resident $250 Food for resident community wide cookout $500 Critical transportation to 70 residents for a month $1,000 Monthly blood pressure screenings and other wellness checks $3,000 Social service coordination in a community for a month.

DEUPREE MEALS ON WHEELS $100 20 meals for homebound elders. $250 Pet food for our clients’ furry friends. $500 2 Shelf Stable Meal Packs to 50 homebound seniors in case of emergencies $1,000 200 Personal Hygiene Kits to reduce illness $3,000 Fund maintenance costs for delivery trucks

PAY IT FORWARD

We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. - Sir Winston Churchill

CENTER FOR MEMORY SUPPORT AND INCLUSION $100 A week of Java Music classes at Deupree Cottages or Marjorie P. Lee $250 Horticultural therapy session for memory support residents $500 Train sta— at local retail businesses to better interact with customers with dementia $1,000 Distribute 200 Dementia Guides to help community caregivers $3,000 Tuition support for residents at Marjorie P. Lee or the Cottages for SAIDO, a non-pharmaceutical, revolutionary dementia therapy.

MARJORIE P. LEE, DEUPREE HOUSE AND COTTAGES SUPPORT $100 Provide two chair exercise classes $250 Weekly spiritual services in the chapel for a month $500 Bring a live musical performance to our residents $1,000 Employee assistance support for unexpected emergencies $3,000 Financial aid for a resident who has depleted their resources, through no fault of their own

TOGETHER WE RISE Special thanks to the following ERS volunteer leaders for their support of, and dedication to, the ERS Good Samaritan Mission and Together We Rise Virtual Gala:

THE CORPORATE BOARD JoAnn Hagopian - Chair, Dora Anim, Arnie Austin, Eleanor Botts, W. Thomas Cooper, The Rev. Darren Elin, Tom Flautt, The Rev. John Fritschner, Gregory Hopkins, The Rev. John F. Koepke, III, Elizabeth Lilly, Gerron McKnight, Jennifer Payne, Rev. David Pfa•, Tom Regan, Richard Setterberg, Albert Smitherman

THE FOUNDATION BOARD Tom Regan - Chair, Jon B. Boss, Anthony Bruns, Laura R. P. Lamb, Robin Smith, Dan Witten, Chip Workman

THE FUND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Richard Adams, James Becker, Kathy Brockman, Missy Fox, Roger Foy, Tate Greenwald, Linda Klump, William Knodel, Michael C. Krug, Peggy Landes, Je• March, Gates Smith, The Rev. Bruce Smith, Linda Stetson, The Rev. Anne Warrington Wilson

With special thanks to gala volunteer Michelle Foy

PLEASE JOIN US IN HONOR OF THE Non-Prot Org. U.S. Postage OLDER ADULTS WE SERVE AND ALL PAID Cincinnati, OH 3870 Virginia Avenue Permit No. 5782 WHO SUPPORT AND CARE FOR THEM. Cincinnati, OH 45227 Friday, October 9th

To receive more info and to register to join us visit www.episcopalretirement.com/gala LET’S CONTINUE TO RISE TO THE OCCASION TOGETHER!