TOGETHER WE RISE VIRTUAL GALA October 9, 2020 7:00Pm - 8:30Pm Event Program
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“The occasion is piled high with diculty. 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 Presented by 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 Reections on the Growth and Success of Aordable Living Un der the Direction of Kathy Ison-Lind, VP of Aordable 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 dicult 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 aordable housing project for seniors that will help keep alive the stories and dignity of a very important part of Cincinnati’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 African Americans signed the guest registrar in the 1940s-60s, including legendary jazz musicians like Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday and baseball Hall of Famers like Jackie Robinson and Hank Aaron. 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 Aordable Living community for seniors. With signicant 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 Deet 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 Cae 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 certicate 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.