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NKCGH Spring Newsletter 2014 Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc.'s mission is to provide music education to children with the greatest need and fewest resources. This mission is accomplished by funding programs that provide for instruction, mentoring and resources. BOARD OF DIRECTORS 3rd Annual GENERATIONS Concert Timolin Cole The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. Founder/President It will be Some Enchanted Evening as The Temptations Review Casey Cole featuring Dennis Edwards take the Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. stage at the third annual Founder/Vice President GENERATIONS, a Nat King Cole Generation Hope Inc. Concert Robin Coven Benefit to raise funds for music Levin Home Care education on Friday, March 28, 2014 at the Keith C. and Elaine Rainford M. Knight, Ph.D. Johnson Wold Performing Arts Florida Institute of Finance, LLC Center at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida. Sharon Mullane Attorney at Law The 2014 GENERATIONS Concert, chaired by Lee and Peg Greenspon, will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a reception featuring music performed by students Thais Piotrowski from the Lynn Conservatory of Music and an ensemble of children they Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. mentored during Nat King Cole Generation Hope Summers Strings and a silent auction that will include one of a kind auction experiences. At 7:30 p.m. the Milana Walter attendees will enjoy music from talented local youth artists including Walter Word Works Michaela Paige who participated in Season 3 on The Voice; local phenoms “Double Trouble”, Rashad Development Director and Tashad Gardenhire; and Shanna St John “Sons of Mystro”, Malcolm and Umoja McNeish followed Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. by the performance by 21218 St Andrews Boulevard #604 headliners The Temptations Boca Raton, Florida 33433 Review featuring Dennis natkingcolegenhope.org Edwards. [email protected] VIP tickets priced at $350 include premier seating, open bar at the 561.213.8209 pre-concert reception, a private meet-and greet and post-event dessert reception; Donor tickets priced at $150 include priority seating and open bar at the pre-concert reception; and General Admission tickets priced at $75 with cash bar at pre-concert reception are available, but limited. NatKingColeGenerationHope For sponsorship information or to purchase tickets visit NatKingColeHope natkingcolegenhope.org/concert or call 561-213-8209. ® THANK YOU! In support of their corporate philosophy to serve the community and worthwhile President’s Society causes Neiman Marcus Boca Raton and We thank the following Nat King Cole VOGUE hosted a very special birthday Generation Hope, Inc. donors for their party for Casey and Timolin Cole to raise President’s Society gift. Their devoted efforts and awareness and funds for Nat King generosity make a difference in the lives of so Cole Generation Hope, Inc. many. VISIONARY CIRCLE Patriot National Insurance In addition to meeting special guest and Vogue.com contributor, PATRON Celebrity Cruises Jacob Brown, guests were treated Al and Nancy Malnik to fabulous food and cocktails, a MEMBERS Patty Soltis, Timolin Cole, Casey Cole and Lauren Johnson Neiman Marcus fashion Sean and Debbie Acosta presentation and entertainment by a surprise New York City DJ Allied Health Institute flown in just for the event. CBM of America, Inc Robin Coven Covidien Martin Coyne Excel Services Corporation Supporters of Nat King Cole Florida Power & Light Generation Hope were treated to a Florida Public Utilities night to remember as Freddy Cole, David Foster younger brother of Nat King Cole Veronica Furlow Global Tower Partners and Uncle to Timolin and Casey Cole, Lee and Peg Greenspon performed at Jazziz Nightlife in Boca Joe Hobbs Raton. This GENERATIONS Concert Andrea Kline pre-event was a true testament to Rainford M. Knight, Ph.D. the passion of the Cole family as Debbie and Marc Kravit Leeann Mancini they continue to bring music into the Joseph and Toni Mastrullo lives of us all! Johnny Mathis Natalie Cole Foundation Nancy Over-Conley Ralph Salm William and Shanna St John OF N TE... Irwin Stovroff The Nat and Maria Cole Norman & Adria Thomas Memorial Scholarship West Boca Medical Center Applications for our 4 Each contribution we receive brings us closer to the year college scholarship in day when all children are given the opportunity to music or music education are learn and experience the joy of music. SAVE THE DATE! currently being processed by The When you partner with us by joining the Friday, June 20th * 2:00 PM George Snow Scholarship Fund President's Society, you have an impact on the Free Concert Selection Committee comprised of future of your community. Join by making an Join us for the Summer Strings professionals; including educators, annual gift of $1,000 or more. You’ll receive a Concert and see where your businessmen and women, and member pin, special recognition, invitations to support makes a difference! individuals who are considered special events, personal mailings from the experts in certain areas. Our For more info contact us at: President of Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. recipient will be announced in June [email protected] and a listing in our Annual Report. 2014. .
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