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WHAT CAN YOU BUILD ON A FOUNDATION OF ICE? 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Being a part of in Harlem was a blessing.

“ At the tender age of seven, I didn’t realize exactly what this program offered me. Now at the age of seventeen I clearly see its vision. I was granted a sisterhood that couldn’t be found anywhere else. I was granted a safe space to make mistakes and find out who I am. I was granted the opportunity to blossom into a fearless, independent, and intelligent young woman. I’m proud to say that I will be attending Howard University with a full tuition scholarship this fall.

To my young Harlem and sisters: you, too, will make this world a better place with

Olympian opens The Rink at Rockefeller Center with FSH students. the skills you will learn at FSH. You each have something remarkable about yourselves that CELEBRATING 20 YEARS! might not be revealed just yet. But trust me, it’s there, forming and growing stronger each day. You are in the early stages of becoming a OUR MISSION IS TO HELP GIRLS TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES AND diamond. Being carved and cut, so that you are GROW IN CONFIDENCE, LEADERSHIP AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. ready to shine to the world like all of us at FSH FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION FOR who have come before you.” GIRLS OF COLOR THAT COMBINES THE POWER OF EDUCATION WITH ACCESS TO THE ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE OF FIGURE SKATING — TANAY DAVIS, FSH SENIOR TO BUILD CHAMPIONS IN LIFE.

FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 1 ALUMNA STORIES: MESSAGE FROM LEADERSHIP WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Twenty years ago, Figure Skating in Harlem was founded on the core belief that combining the grace and discipline SHERRIE SMITH of figure skating, rigorous academics, and leadership development unlocks the potential inside each and I was honored to be in the first class of Figure Skating every young girl. This is truer today than ever before in Harlem 20 years ago! After the program, I went on to as one by one our students build a foundation on ice Northeastern University earning a bachelor’s degree in that extends throughout their lives. Business Administration, double majoring in Accounting and Finance, in 2010. After graduating, I received a full-time As a result, we’ve created a community of committed, resilient, focused, confident and caring young o–er to Goldman Sachs where I am currently a Senior women who are making a di–erence in the world around them. In 2017, our model now extends Associate within the Finance Division. I currently sit on the beyond to deserving young girls in Detroit, a city in transformation. Your support is advisory board for Figure Skating in Harlem and am ecstatic the spark upon which each student begins their unique journey of growth and achievement. to see the progress it has made over the years.

With gratitude and appreciation,

MEILING JABBAAR Sharon Cohen Ellen Lowey

I was a participant of Figure Skating in Harlem for 10 years! Founder and Chief Executive Officer Chair, Board of Directors Happy to announce that two years ago I graduated from Brown University, where I received my bachelor’s degree in Public Policy. I currently work at an education organization FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM’S THREE PILLARS called Practice Makes Perfect as a Recruitment Coordinator. Our aim is to give students a solid foundation to achieve success in all aspects of their lives. I am incredibly grateful for my experience at FSH because I We do this through a proven model that has three pillars. wouldn’t be where I am today without it!

SCARLETT JIMENEZ

My name is Scarlett Jimenez and I joined Figure Skating in Harlem in 2004 at the age of 11. I stayed with the program throughout high school, graduating in 2011. I attended EDUCATION SKATING, LEADERSHIP Lafayette College and graduated with a B.A in Engineering Classes in Financial HEALTH & FITNESS Classes in self-advocacy, Studies. I currently work as an Assistant Project Manager Literacy, Communications, Skating instruction, leadership, and conflict for Hunter Roberts Construction Group and am one of Science, Technology, off-ice conditioning, resoultion. Career and three team members overseeing the mechanical trades for Engineering and Math dance, nutrition classes, cultural trips expand a 64-story residential tower. FSH has taught me that if we (STEM). College access and competitive student horizons. Through work hard enough and with the right support we can land workshops, guidance, and synchronized skating group discussion and that jump, or for me today, that overseeing $20 million individualized and group teams promote mentoring, students learn dollars’ worth of work is possible. My journey with FSH was tutoring, support health and fitness. about identity, self-actualization, one in a million, and has forever shaped and strengthened educational goals. setting life goals and planning the person that I am today. for their futures.

2 FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM 2017 ANNUAL REPORT FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 3 20 YEARS: FROM DREAM 1997 Figure Skating in Harlem becomes a 501(c)(3) TO REALITY charitable organization. 2002

It’s not where you are, Our first fundraiser is held at the APOLLO THEATER. After capturing Olympic Gold, SARAH it’s where you are going! HUGHES conducts skating seminars SCOTT HAMILTON is the first to join the Honorary and educational sessions for students. Board and visits Harlem for an on-ice workshop. 1991 2001 SHARON COHEN is invited to East Harlem 2011 Our o¥ce moves from Sharon Cohen’s living by Gene Kitt and Bernice DeAbreu of Upward, room to 361 West 125th Street. We open our ACADEMIC CENTER with four 2006 Inc. to teach figure skating to a handful of dedicated classrooms and storage space for FSH graces the cover of young girls, laying the foundation for FSH. Students perform on THE WEEKEND TODAY skates, costumes, educational materials and SHOW to Stevie Wonder’s “Sir Duke.” Skating Magazine, and wins academic technology. the Maybelline’s Women Inspiring Confidence through Our SUMMER DREAMS CAMP is launched. Education Award announced We can now provide girls year-round skating in PEOPLE MAGAZINE. and academic programs! 2007 2012 2010 Students choose the Ice Show theme, A GIFT FROM AFRICA to pay homage The PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL We initiate our first GIRLS’ SYNCHRONIZED SKATING to its rich musical history. ON FITNESS, SPORTS AND TEAMS. The only teams of color in the country! NUTRITION recognizes FSH and its founder with the prestigious Students visit with SUPREME COURT JUSTICE SONIA Community Leadership Award. SOTOMAYOR in , D.C., for Career Week. 2013 The International Olympic Committee features FSH as a model organization in their GET MOVING! Guide to Managing ‘Sport for All’ Programs. 2014 2015 2016 FSH Founder, Sharon Cohen is named a Global organization, Beyond Sport, Legendary Actress “CNN HERO.” awards FSH the prestigious 2015 CICELY TYSON is SPORT FOR EDUCATION AWARD. honored at our 11th Students performed at Grand Central Station Skating with the with Disney on Ice characters. Olympic Committee Stars Gala. gives Figure Skating in Harlem the RINGS CITI creates a commercial for the OF GOLD AWARD in recognition of our 2017 Olympics featuring FSH student Zenzile Tonge commitment to nurturing and developing and Olympic Champion . the dreams and goals of children. FSH launches FIGURE SKATING IN DETROIT and becomes a national organization.

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COLLEGE & CAREER ACCESS SYNCHRONIZED SKATING TEAMS

“The 2014 high school graduation rate was only 64% and the “ Organized sports activity helps children develop and New York State Board of Education estimates that only 35% improve cognitive skills.” of those graduates had the skills they needed to succeed in (K-4th grade study by Piche, 2014). college or start a career.” 2017 marked the 7th Anniversary of our Harlem Ice Synchronized Throughout the year, FSH high school students attended intensive Skating Program. Our three teams were comprised of 41 FSH college prep workshops, toured college campuses, and participated girls, ranging in ages from 7 to 18 years old. Our Harlem Ice girls in high-quality SAT preparation courses. Science, Technology, are the only teams of color at competitions up and down the Engineering and Math, (STEM) careers were explored with exciting Eastern seaboard. This year, two teams won gold medals at the Career Week visits to Yahoo!, Bloomberg and PIMCO. competitive meets, one with a rousing program inspired by Hamilton: The American Musical.

25% 425 93% 96% 74% competed improved in feel safe students were served 69% on synchronized STEM knowledge. and supported. have a positive skating teams. in Harlem and receive free or reduced lunch. body image. Detroit in FY 17. 1/3 100% 50+ of our students 85% news outlets covered hold an ‘A’ of parents reported graduate high our groundbreaking Average. improved school and go program. on to college. self-confidence in their daughter.

DETROIT LAUNCH IN THE SPOTLIGHT

“ There’s a wonderful figure skating community and history in Figure Skating in Harlem was featured in the press this year Detroit, so the [Figure Skating in Harlem] expansion was the with more than 50 mentions! From Forbes.com to the perfect opportunity for the city!” WashingtonPost.com; to the cover of the Women in Higher — , Olympic Champion Education, to a special segment on the national talk show, Harry. FSH was a featured panelist at the United Nation’s Figure Skating in Harlem launches its first chapter Figure Skating in Women’s Economic Principles Forum, and the Beyond Detroit (FSD) in November 2016 under the direction of Dr. Geneva Innovation Summit in , sharing widely its expertise Williams. More than 200 Detroit girls ages 6-15 have participated in youth development programming. in three community workshops, and a 5-day summer camp in collaboration with the Detroit Skating Club and the Michigan Women’s Foundation. FSD is firmly on the map. The ICE: I Can Excel afterschool program begins in October.

6 FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM 2017 ANNUAL REPORT FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 7 HARLEM PROGRAMS COMMUNITY AND PARENT INVOLVEMENT OUR GIRLS ARE COMMITTED TO: Community and parent involvement distinguishes Figure Skating in Harlem from other youth organizations. This year, more than 3,000

• the academic foundation parents, family members, donors and community members joined to graduate from high us in supporting our girls at public events in Harlem, including our school and succeed at Annual Gwendolyn Simmons’ Soul on Ice Winter Skating Party, a four-year college Mission of Love Ice Shows, and Denise Hicklin Awards Ceremony. • proficient skating skills

“ The Winter Skating Party is an opportunity for parents DEVELOPING to show off their girls to an audience that often does not know they exist! Once a year in Central Park, Harlem is • positive social and invited to come out and skate, sing and party along with emotional skills

OPPORTUNITY, EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP some of the youngest diplomats, the girls of FSH!” • confidence in their ICE: I Can Excel is our premiere after-school program that improves student academics, encourages — Brigida Littles, FSH Parent ability to achieve personal goals active lifestyles through figure skating and fitness classes, and strengthens leadership skills in girls For the past 20 years our events have been organized by Figure • a life-long appreciation

ages 6-18. At the start of every season, each girl makes a commitment to attend 9-15 hours per week POSSESSING of on-ice instruction at our home rink at Riverbank State Park, and o–-ice educational programming at Skating in Harlem’s dedicated Parents Association. for physical fitness and nutrition as a tool to our Academic Center on 125th Street, and receives the support of more than 60 tutors, teachers, social benefit the mind workers, counselors and skating coaches. While our girls performed more than 25 numbers at the Mission and body of Love Ice Shows, dozens more gave powerful speeches and “ My tutors help me prepare for school. Sometimes my tutor teaches me things before I learn dynamic spoken word performances at our Annual Awards • confident and capable them at school. I’m like wait.. I know what this is because my FSH tutor just told me about it.” Ceremony at Riverside Church. public speakers — Kayleen Flores, 4th Grade “ I think Figure Skating in Harlem is a program where you get • able to make healthy BEING to be yourself. Where young ladies gain confidence and feel food and fitness choices Our popular Summer Dreams Camp runs for 6 weeks in July and August for a total of 35 hours per beautiful. Where girls build a community and lean on each • proficient writers week. Our students enjoy a daily variety of academic enrichment classes and cultural trips followed other, gain trust, and are not judged by one another.” and critical thinkers. by skating instruction at the City Ice Pavilion. — Dianis Sosa, 7th Grade

“ Summer Dreams Camp is amazing! My daughter attended for three years and learned and grew so much (as a student and skater). The instructors knew her well and celebrated her strengths and challenged/encouraged her in areas where she was weak.” — Tyhesha Goss Elmore, Parent

In FY 2017, Figure Skating in Harlem 900 provided up to 900 hours of education, skating, 65 leadership, and fitness programming! HOURS MENTORS

65 front-line staff, teachers, tutors, More than 3,000 lives social workers, and coaches work were touched through our 3,000 directly with our girls. events & workshops! LIVES

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Detroit has been making headlines, and Figure Skating in Harlem is excited to be a part of this city in transformation. In 2016, FSH expanded its reach by launching its first chapter, Figure Skating in Detroit (FSD). Since November 2016, FSD has engaged more than 200 girls, ages 6-15, who have participated in exciting community workshops, and a 5-day summer camp.

“ I could see what a unique opportunity it was for us to get together to help Detroit girls build a foundation for lifelong success... I’m just so thrilled to be able to be a part of what I think is more than a program. It’s an opportunity.” — Dr. Geneva Williams, Detroit Leader (Detroit Free Press)

Olympic champion Meryl Davis and former international competitive skater, Alissandra Aronow, are hands-on supporters of the program, and we have enlisted some wonderful partners like the Michigan Women’s Foundation, and the Detroit CHAMPIONS IN LIFE BENEFIT GALA Skating Club. “ I look around and see these young women who have graced the stage tonight, so confident, so assured, so ready to tackle what’s next because of what this organization has done for them. This fall, Figure Skating in Detroit will Because programs like this are needed in every city in the United States. It’s amazing how many launch its first ICE: I Can Excel After School young people just need that opportunity, and we need to support it in every possible way.” Program at the Jack Adams Ice Arena at — Scott Hamilton, Figure Skating Icon & Humanitarian the Adams Butzel Recreation Complex in northwest Detroit. In celebration of our 20th Anniversary, Figure Skating in Harlem students and alumnae felt the support of more than 400 donors, friends and family on May 2, 2017. The fundraiser brought in nearly 1 million dollars in support of girls empowerment in this special landmark year! “ It’s It’s exciting exciting to to see see the the young young girls, girls, many many of whom are getting out on the ice for Olympic medalist Sasha Cohen and philanthropist Curtis McGraw Webster were honored, and figure the first time. Whether you are learning skating icon and humanitarian, Scott Hamilton was presented with a special Power of Inspiration Award to skate or learning a new move, you fall by sports journalist, Andrea Joyce. Chair-Emeritus, Tamara Tunie, served as emcee for the evening, and and have to pick yourself up. You learn to Academy Award-winning actress Whoopi Goldberg was the Honorary Chair. Three alumnae were appreciate your own ability.” recognized for their career achievements, and 5 seniors were awarded college scholarships by Tina — Meryl Davis & Terry Lundgren.

Five current and former board chairs saluted Sharon Cohen on stage for her 20 years of leadership and service. In a passionate speech, Cohen praised the board, sta–, parents, students and donors, “I know of no greater power, than that of a community that comes together with a purpose.”

Gala guests were joined by figure skating stars of the past, present, and future including Olympians Meryl Davis, Evan Lysacek, and JoJo Starbuck, as well as 2018 Olympic hopefuls and Alissandra Aronow helping three-time world medalists Maia and , three-time National Champion , a young Detroit skater. 2017 National Champion , and 2016 National Champion, .

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With the growth of our Harlem programs and the launch of our first chapter in Detroit, our overall Thank you for your generous support. You are truly Champions for FSH. revenue grew by 25% from FY16 thanks to increased generous contributions from our Board of Directors, foundations, corporate and individual donors. A special thank you to our 20th Anniversary OLYMPIC CHAMPION SHINING STAR Councilmember Ines Dickens NYC Council District - 9 Angels and our Champions for FSH charter members. Vigorous fundraising allowed us to meet our $100,000 AND UP $10,000 - $24,999 Finsbury increased obligations in this critical period of expansion to serve more girls with even deeper services. Anonymous The Pinkerton Foundation Allison Schneirov Fisch and American Express Steven Fisch Julianne and Scott Wagner Bluemercury The Foundation for Global Sports Development Yahoo! Employee Foundation Mrs. Kimberly Bollenbach Citi Dawn Hu REVENUE Comcast Spotlight The Hyde and Watson 3% Foundation 9% SUPER STAR Con Edison Company, Inc. 13% FISCAL YEAR 2017 Disney Jockey Hollow Foundation $50,000 - $99,999 Dr. Robert C. and Darlis and William King Susan Kittenplan and Altman Foundation Tina Sohn Foundation CORPORATE ...... 13% Ross and Michele Greenburg Scott Fulmer Amway Agnes Gund Cindy and Richard INDIVIDUALS ...... 31% Leibovitch The Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Foundation The Helen Matchett 31% DeMario Foundation Councilmember Mark Levine FOUNDATIONS ...... 44% LLL Foundation NYC Council District - 7 44% Tommy Hilfiger MDRT Foundation The New York Community Trust Lucinda E. Knuth GOVERNMENT ...... 3% NBC Sports Lagardère Sports The New York City Council New York Jets EARNED REVENUE...... 9% Kenneth Langone Peerless Clothing West Harlem Development Corporation The Leonard and Judy International Lauder Fund Zegar Family Foundation Elizabeth and Chris Rile The Lowey Foundation Kimberly and Philip Summe Candace and Bruce Matthews U.S. Figure Skating Suzanne McGraw GUIDING STAR Women’s Sports Foundation SUPPORT AND REVENUE FISCAL YEAR 2017 Nielsen $25,000 - $49,999 The Patrina Foundation Contributions 1,712,450 79% Amy M. Abbott The Pioneer Fund SILVER MEDALIST Publicis $2,500 - $4,999 Program Service Income 231,343 11% Bloomberg Philanthropies Ronald McDonald House David Aboodi Charities - NY Investment and Other Income 1,716 0% The Carl Marks Foundation Scott and Anne Allen Tri-State Area Barbara Dauphin b michael AMERICA Direct Fundraising, Net 227,071 10% Scott Hazelcorn Children’s Manhattan Borough Annie Goodman Foundation President Gale Brewer TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE 2,172,579 Charles and Daneen Stiefel JE & ZB Butler Foundation Lynn Chwatsky Hope Turock Gail and David Cohen Ellen and Douglas Lowey EXPENSES Eddy and Paula Cue Tina and Terry Lundgren Kathy and Jim Dahl GOLD MEDALIST Program Services 1,654,925 79% Macy’s GenNx360 Capital Partners $5,000 – $9,999 Laurie and Je–rey Support Services, General, and Administrative 229,905 11% Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation Ariel Property Advisors Goldberger The PIMCO Foundation Ruby and Lofton Holder Fundraising 211,334 10% Alissandra Aronow Andrea Joyce and Sean John Phillip and Robin Azzollini Harry Smith TOTAL EXPENSES 2,096,165 BET Networks Stavros Niarchos Foundation Megan Malone Bloomingdale’s CHANGE IN NET ASSETS 76,415 Scott Metzner and Speyer Family Foundation Herald and Mei Chen Judy Gallent Columbia Community Teresa A. Teague Michael Kors Service National Retail Federation Beginning net assets 1,147,665 UPS Condé Nast Fareedah Nuri Cheryl and Paul Davis Ending net assets 1,224,080 Courtney Oliver Andrea and Christopher Diamantis Frederick and Abi Perpall

12 FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM 2017 ANNUAL REPORT FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 13 The Prescott Fund for Andrea and George Miller Alejandro Fajardo Jan L. and Eric C. Woglom Steve and Liz Weinstein Modular International Inc. Alan and Judith Bullock Lynn Pin Taing Children and Youth Rose Miranda Michele Ferrari Michael and Lynne Woltizer Westchester Community Kelly Mo–at Tanya Butler Elsa Ramirez Barry and Jennifer Price Katie and Greg Morganroth Fiscal Management Foundation Lynn Monaco Ashley Butterbaugh Jaidev Rao Lisa and Jonathan Pruzan Movado Group Inc. Services FAN Paul R. Mullins Jane Cha-Lee Mrs. Crystal Reed George Roberts Kanti Gala The Neubauer Family $499 - $250 FRIEND Suna Murray and Lisa Chick Olivia Schae–er Ronald McDonald House of Foundation Je– Gennette $249 - $100 Calvin Augustin Carol Choi Ms. Lila Schlomkowitz New York, Inc. NHL Tania Gilpatrick Anonymous Ms. Rachel Nash Millie Choy Kenneth I. and Joyce Anonymous Wendy Rothman Perlman & Perlman LLP Goshen Cleaning Yeojung and Jim Ahn Barbara Newby Duhaney Deirdre Clark I. Siegel Lydia Auslander Tracey Schusterman Adrienne A. Phillips Service LLC Michelle Blanar James L. Newhouse Ursula Clarke Michelle Simon Candida and Ed Aversenti Amanda and Chris Sharp M.D., M.P.H Rachel Greenburg Meaghan Cassidy Anthony Palkovic Ellen L. Coldren Robert Tse Mr. Brian Bennett Dr. Lucy R. Waletzky M.D. Carolyn L. Polisano Ian Harris Marie-Cecile and Joanne Pasternak Daniela Del Giorno Kayla Vatalaro Vladimir Charlier Barry P. Borodkin and Willis Foundation Julia and David Popowitz Karen M. and David Hoguet Barbara Posner Evan Doynow Dave Ventresca Jordan Cohen Margie Stern Robin Quivers Ms. Ta–y Holliday and Jacqueline Prekelezaj Mary Duncan Jennifer Vicinie Mr. Richard A. Katz Mrs. Sharleen Cooper Sheila S. Esq. BRONZE Chris Rock Premio Foods Marc Epstein Vu Mr. Kenneth Jastrow Cohen and Dr. Martin Scott Bremerman Seth and Elizabeth Rosen Andrew Pyo Lauren Evangelista Amy Weintraub MEDALIST Mr. Martin Keating and U. Cohen Lucy J. Brennan Mack F. and Jeanette Douglas Raicek Andrew Ford Ms. Faith Wiggins $1,000 - $2,499 Rosso– Mr. Deo Latchman Dr. Vera Dau–enbach and Mrs. Arlene Brodie Jennifer Ratner and Andrea Fraser Lindsay N. Wilkinson Debbie Krzyzewski and Mr. Wilfred Tabb Tracy and Evan Brown AIG Matching Grants Dana Schi– Gary Edelstein Connie Wu Peter Savarino Cathy Eckdahl Maxine Frere Amy Ayres Efraim Grinberg and Rabbi Shula Colleen Courtney Reagan Naomi Glenn Dena Young Ellen Schoninger Lynne A. Lauer Gregory Edouard Calmann Staci B. and John Barber Jeanette Reed Mrs. Georgann Young Doug Lehman Joyce Farris Melinda Camp Marguerite Greene Ms. Gilda Benedetti Jonathan Spitalny Robin Rees Carinda Greene Iris Yu Tony and Grace Spring The Levy Group, Inc. Tori Fernandes Jean Margaret Card Nancy and James Better Nancy Rivera Tobi and Benjamin Kristin Lozeau Patrick T. Finegan and Sylvia J. Conley Roxanne Greenstein CarMichael Foundation Ann and Dave Stevens Steven Rosandich Zimmerman Mr. Ivars Lusis Dorene Onaga Finegan Melissa Costa Ms. Katharine Gricevich Victoria Cherry Doug and Cathy Treco Valerie Rosenberg David Luttway and Martha Foster Hilary Dau–enbach-Tabb Cecile Guegan Andy Cohen Amy Tucker Meltzer and Salisbury Jonathan Meltzer Dana Lowey Luttway Judy and David Gilberg Sean and Elizabeth Deneny Soma Gupta IN-KIND Galinda Cohen Jane E. Schneirov and Under Armour Elizabeth Marren Tony and Susan Gilroy Elizabeth DiFelice Annie Guzek Alexis Bittar Sharon Cohen Andrew Kronenberg Gwendolyn W. Walker Ms. Cynthia G. 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Herrmann Erin Jones Harris Diamond Dr. Andrea Goldstein Amy and Neil Steiner CBS Dr. Anna Ranieri and Lea and Ian Highet Nalisha Jones Amanda Doyle COACH Sonja Gullen Marcus Marla Stern Marie-Cecile and Mr. Stephen Boyd Mildred I. Idada Sandy Joseph Vladimir Charlier Susan Fales-Hill Peggy Hazard Don Summa and Billy $500 - $900 Louise M. Robichaud Jaya Kanal Jessy Joseph Federated Clover Ms. Audrey Hillyard Finnegan Citi Jacqueline Alexander Andrew Ro–e Judy Keating Mr. Eddy Joseph Investment Advisors Laura James Aulston Taylor Shirley Co¥led Carolyn Arcuri Rooftop 2 Productions Inc. Karin and Paul Kingsley Rochelle Kaplan Jennifer Finkelstein and Blair Jones Bradley Turock Andy Cohen, Bravo Robert Fafalak Sam and Lynn Auxier Marcia Santoni and Matt and Meriko LeBaron Shannon Kendrick Tamara Jones Edith Van Slyck Sasha Cohen Georgia and Ron Frasch Mr. Robert Barnowske John Morris Jaime Levinson DeRonn Kidd Pamela Kaufman Ana Villarreal Daryl Roth Productions Ms. Bert Freed Ti–any L. Beck Janice Saunders Mr. and Mrs. Peter Master Jocelin Koshy Ms. Elizabeth Keating Ms. Monica Wagner Disney | ABC Mark T. Gallogly and Mr. and Mrs. Simon Bergson Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mr. and Mrs. James McGraw Caroline Krassen Television Group Ted and Kelley Keyes Mr. Paul Watterson and Elizabeth B. Strickler Schi–man Mrs. Monique Nelson- Jennifer Bernstein Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ms. Stephanie Breslow Victoria Kuhr Elite Island Resorts Marty and Lauren Geller Schwinghammer Nwachuku Caribbean Brooke Berry and Kittenplan Mary Wilson John Lee Lighting LLC Gregory O. Page D.M.D. Eric Grabino Esq. Tim McIlwain Lisa Lemon Equinox Charles Scribner Ms. Denise Lalonde Joanna Wolkowski Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hamilton Mr. Dick Button Lyndsay Pasi Susan Fales-Hill Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Christina Wong Alexander Levy Patricia St. Peter Kim Richardson Valerie and Gerald Held Enrique Castillo W. Lambert III Miss Courtney Liddell Naomi T. Goldman Stan Deutsch Associates, Inc. Joseph W. Yewaisis Glenn Henry HaeRan and Young Chun Lou and Janice Rivieccio Grand Wailea - A Waldorf Lynda LaMonte and Beth and Laurence Zuri– Michael Ma Mr. Craig and Dr. Jayne Stein Joyce M. Roche Astoria Resort Elizabeth Hill and Bob Carr Ms. Brenda Clark Aaron Garmong Shomita Mandal Lisa and Brandon Sweeney Robyn Roth-Moise and Komi Hatazaki HSN Sasha Cohen Lisabel Leon Miss Deborah Martin Michele and Michael David Moise J.H. Cohn LLP Brianna Colon Ms. Lee Llambelis and UNDER $100 Susanne Hubbs Teitelbaum Ms. Karen McLain Cindy and David Schutzman Ellis Cose Trang Le Kenneth Cole Productions Ms. Kara D’Angelo Anonymous Lori A. Medley Angela Thompson Je–rey Schwartz Barry and Christina Bernice DeAbreu Amy Luebke Quisquella Addison The Levesque Family Wendy Tinko– Harris Melmed Kringstein Eisenkraft CPA & Carol Sedwick and Ms. Eunice Mahler Stephanie Anderson Ellen and Douglas Lowey Mary Ellen and Karl Von der Michael Patrick Michelle Metcalf Thomas Leo Consulting Services Olivia Mahler-Haug Chiquita Banks Gabrielle Lucivero Heyden Ms. JoJo Starbuck-Gertler Clarissa A. Minchew Allan and Karen Levine Mrs. Melissa Elders James and Susan Malone Mr. Russell Bennett Tina and Terry Lundgren Ms. Marei Von Saher Stephanie Thomas Neesha J. Modi Jennifer Malone Laura Ensler and Caroline and Christopher Tandra Birkett Macy’s Ella Watkin Mary Grace Ti–t Anne Myers John Megrue David Rivel Manogue Marcus Samuelsson Group Dr. Wayne M. Winnick Ms. Robin Blauer Ashley M. Papa Epix Karen Meadors Richard and Linda Melniko– D.C., P.C. Barrie Markowitz

14 FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM 2017 ANNUAL REPORT FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 15 Leah Marks Candace and Bruce DETROIT DONORS BOARD STAFF Matthews We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the wonderful supporters who Lori and Je– Medley Sharon Cohen, Founder & CEO Roland Mouret responded so generously to help launch Figure Skating in Detroit so we NBC can give our girls the opportunity, education and empowerment to succeed. Amy M. Abbott, New York Giants Deputy Director of Programming New York Jets Thomas Gardner Roxanne Greenstein, Evie Pearlman FOUNDER LEADERSHIP Interim Director of Development The Plaza SUPPORTER Rebecca & George Hicks $150,000 Clarissa Minchew, The Rachael Ray Show $1,500 - $2,499 Liz & Jerod Swallow Figure Skating Director of Grants and Administration Rao’s Maggie Allesee Lindsay Wilkinson, Kristin Redd in Harlem (Community Development Manager San Francisco 49ers Workshop Sponsor) FRIEND From left to right top row: Tina Davis, Candace Matthews, Tina Skaters Landing Greenwich Melissa Czarnik, FOUNDATION Sandra & Chuck $100 - $249 Lundgren, William King, Angela Thompson, Ellen Lowey, Allison Marley Strauss Schneirov Fisch, Amy Abbott. Left to right bottom row: Sharon Marketing & Communications Coordinator BUILDER Jacobowitz Emily Bennett Cohen, Julianne Wagner, Courtney Oliver. Not pictured: Phillip Darline Lalanne, $10,000 - $20,000 Tanith & Charles White Elizabeth & David Elkus 20TH Azzollini, Ross Greenburg, Teresa Teague, and Maria Weaver. Director of Programs and Operations Julie & Peter Cummings ANNIVERSARY Howard Hertz Wendy Tinko–, Ralph C. Wilson BRONZE Ben Hubbert Director of Education ANGELS Foundation BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADVISORY BOARD MEDAL Gregory McDu–ee Laura Hushion, Yeojung and Jim Ahn Ellen Lowey, Chair Tanith Belbin White Denise Ilitch Director of Skating Nancy and James Better $1,000 - $1,499 Eric Meyer Sherry & Kaitlin Tina Lundgren, Vice Chair Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell Barbara Dauphin Cheri Alexander & Karen Mitchell Dennis Norris II, McCormick Phillip J. Azzollini, Treasurer Liz Cho Dr. Richard Redding Manager of Educational Opportunities Andrea and Christopher Edith & Drew Paterson Skillman Foundation Secretary Diamantis MGM Grand Amy M. Abbott, Mary Lou Ibadlit, Amy Riley Gerard Doran Founder Manager of Operations Target Sharon Cohen, Annie Goodman Ross and Michele Stephanie Shenouda Tina R. Davis Susan Kittenplan Raquea Hemingway, Greenburg GOLD MEDAL Three Trees Fund -Akron Alexandra & Andrew Program Manager Community Foundation Allison Schneirov Fisch Lucinda Knuth Agnes Gund $5,000 - $9,999 Sherman Elizabeth Hill and Bob Carr Ross Greenburg Bernadette Longford Bernice DeAbreu, Michele Bleznak Sarah Strohl Dirk Manhin Dean of Students William L. King, M.D., P.C. Evan Lysacek Cheryl & Paul Davis MENTORSHIP Peg Talburtt & Jim Peggs Candace S. and Bruce Nicole Owens, Candace Matthews Lynn Plage Matthews Patty & John Ferszt ADVOCATE Geneva Williams Synchro Manager Dr. Anna Ranieri and Mr. EGBE Foundation Courtney Oliver Rhonda Ross $750 - $999 Lorna Utley Andrew Ford, Stephen Boyd (Community Karen & Nick Thomas Teresa A. Teague Sherrie Smith Educational Data Analyst Michelle Simon Workshop Sponsor) Angela Thompson Nicole Feld Strauss Theron James, Patricia St. Peter Erica & Ralph Gerson FEBRUARY Charles and Daneen Stiefel Julianne Wagner Susan L. Taylor Creative Director Linda & Andy Jacob COACH 27TH Kimberly and Philip Summe $500 - $749 Maria Weaver Mary Wilson Antaeus Turns-Ashcraft, Doug and Cathy Treco Julianne & Scott Wagner RECEPTION Alumnae Coordinator Tamara Tunie, Chair Emerita Christina Wong Nancy Turock Beverly Burns SPONSORS Julianne and Scott Wagner ACADEMIC Bud Denker Alissandra Aronow Georgann Young HONORARY BOARD JUNIOR BOARD Figure Skating in Harlem’s Diversity Committee Karen Dumas Carrie & David Aronow CHAMPION Tai Babilonia Meaghan Cassidy, Chair meets monthly to discuss ways in which FSH Beth & Malcom Lowenstein Dr. Marjorie M. Fisher $3,500 - $4,999 Dick Button Lindsay Wilkinson, Treasurer can create environments within our walls that Isabella Tobias Megan & Bradley Fenkell promote respect, acceptance, inclusion and Ashley Papa, Secretary Melvin Shaw PARTNERS safe spaces for our girls to learn and grow! Scott Hamilton Tandra Y.J. Birkett Robbie & Scott Sherman For a complete list of Educators, Detroit Department of SILVER MEDAL Julie Corwin Parks & Recreation Skating Coaches, Social Workers, Tutors, $2,500 - $3,499 Melissa Elders Counselors and Volunteers, visit FAN Detroit Skating Club www.figureskatinginharlem.org Jennifer Fischer Carinda Green $250 - $499 DSO Civic Youth Lauren & Phillip Fisher Ensembles We gratefully acknowledge Mildred Idada Photo Credits: Ed Forti, Melanie Greene, Jason Brown all past trustees and chairs Colin Miller, Robyn Roth-Moise, Judy Schiller, Jack Adams Ice Arena Alexandra Mahler-Haug (Community who have contributed to the Carol Seitz, and Darial Sneed Workshop Sponsor) Michigan Women’s growth of FSH over the last Megan Malone Design by: Wendy Davies Foundation 20 years. Lori Medley Paula Cyhan

This list reflects donor support from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

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