ROW NEW YORK FALL FUNDRAISER THURSDAY 13 TH NOV, 2008
PULLING TOGETHER FOR NEW YORK CITY’S GIRLS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tom Auth (U.S. Olympic Rower) Alice Korngold Enhanced Equity Fund, L.P. Korngold Consulting LLC
Cherylyn Ahrens Caroline Kim Oh Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP iMentor ADVISORY BOARD
Derek Chang Colin Redhead Jennifer Amigone DIRECTV Entertainment MBIA Insurance Corporation Boston Plan for Excellence Jon Fish (U.S. Olympic Coxswain) Mandy Stupart Mimi Crume The Advertising Council Clifford-Chance DPS Sporting Club Development Company, LLC Chris Huntington (U.S. Olympic Rower) Amanda Kraus Cornelia Gutwein SkyFuel, Inc. Executive Director and Founder, Flushing High School Row New York David Huntington Michael B. Smith Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison York College Emily Keeton Credit Suisse WELCOME Thank you very much for joining us tonight as we celebrate our sixth year of empowering young women to achieve excellence—both on the water and off. None of what we do at Row New York would be possible without support from each and everyone here tonight.
A difficult reality facing all non-profits today, especially in New York City, is that raising money becomes more challenging when the economy is struggling. The hard times resulting from this financial crisis are felt by all, but they are felt most by those who have the least to begin with.
This is where Row New York comes in. Each year, the support we provide brings more than 1,000 hours of free rowing and academic programming into the lives of girls from under-resourced neighborhoods. But the impact of our programming does not end when a participant graduates from Row New York and goes on to college. In fact , in some ways it has only just begun. The experience of working with their teammates , six days a week year round, to master a difficult sport that requires great patience and strength leaves our girls with the self-confidence and work ethic they need to achieve great things in college, their careers, and their communities.
With your help, Row New York will continue to provide invaluable resources to the young women we serve. Your support provides funding for SAT courses, coaching, college visits, swim lessons, and many other important things. Most importantly, when you choose to support Row New York, you are making a commitment to empowering a group of young women here in New York City.
Now, more than ever, Row New York and its participants need your support. Thank you for joining us here tonight and please feel free to come visit us on the water anytime!
With many thanks,
“If I feel like I’m not doing well in a subject, I’m not going to give up on it. Amanda Kraus Executive Director I’m just going to study harder and work harder. Before Row New York, if I wasn’t doing well, I wouldn’t try.” EVENT CHAIRS
LEAD CHAIRS HEAD CHAIRS Lisa & Dick Cashin Cherylyn & Chris Ahrens Katherine & Derek Chang Colin Redhead Mandy Stupart
GOLD CHAIRS SILVER CHAIRS BRONZE CHAIRS Karee & Tom Auth Bob Benjamin Ethan Ayer Raquel & John Baker Gina Greer Sophie Cottrell & Paul Caminiti Gary Goldring Ken Iscol Kara Courtois & Tim Norton Sarah & David Huntington Kathy Redgate Caroline & Paul Holland Emily Keeton Brian & Elise Runsdorf Napack Andrew Homan Alice Korngold Maggie Kotuk Sophie & Jamie Koven Andrea & Kenneth Kraus Justine Simons & Nick Kraus Chris Huntington Pattiann McAdams & Aaron Russell Jo Ann Ross & Micheal Zelman Ralph & Pierre Morita Lara Rubin ROWERS Guy Rutherford Julie & Doc-oh! Burke Juan Sabater Randi & Michael Dubin Kath & Chuck Scott Mary Lovatt Sharon Stulberg & Jon Fish Pat Whetzle Sue & Brian Woods HONOREE HELEN MARSHALL QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT
Helen Marshall is the 18th Borough President of Queens, the first African American and the second woman to assume the post of the highest elected official in a borough with a population of more than 2.2 million people. We are pleased and proud to make this an evening of special thanks honoring her support of Row New York as well as her many years of public service for the people of Queens.
Queens Borough President Marshall served five terms on the New York State Assembly and represented the 21st District in the New York City Council for ten years before her election to her current office. In each of these positions, she has worked to unify and enrich the diverse constituency she leads and represents. Among her many efforts to build and strengthen communities in Queens are years of dedicated support of quality programs for underserved youth.
Her generous contributions to Row New York include a beautiful new Swift Boat, christened The Helen Marshall in November 2007, and allocation of a $5.5 million grant to renovate the public boathouse on Meadow Lake. But more than just generous financial support, Queens Borough President Marshall has demonstrated a true understanding of the value of the work we do and the importance of strong programming to empower the girls and young women of Queens. MAJORDONORS
Cherylyn & Chris Ahrens Joseph Michels Altman Foundation Robert Milam Laura Aust Gary Goldring Ralph & Pierre Morita Karee & Tom Auth Helena Rubinstein Foundation Brian & Elise Runsdorf Napack Ethan Ayer Henley Advisors New York Athletic Club Athlete’s Fund Barker Welfare Foundation Heyman Family Fund New York Community Trust Robert Benjamin Andrew Homan New York State Assemblywoman Paul Caminiti Lawrence Huntington Catherine Nolan Caplin & Caplin Hyde & Watson Foundation Patricia & Bill O’Connor Carl Marks Foundation IF Hummingbird Foundation Loretta & Anthony Orlando Jonathan Caroll JE & ZB Butler Foundation Silda Palerm & Richard Hall Lisa & Dick Cashin JM Kaplan Fund Patrina Foundation Katie & Derek Chang Justice For Athletes Patton Family Foundation Charles Hayden Foundation Robert Karetsky Stephen Piccone CNB Management Trust Emily Keeton Queens Borough Presdident Helen Marshall Mark & Kathryn Coleman Susan Keeton Colin Redhead Colgate Palmolive Alice Korngold Lara Rubin Con Edison Maggie Kotuk Guy Rutherford Danielle's Spirit Jamie Koven Scheerer Family Foundation Randi & Michael Dubin Andrea & Ken Kraus Hillary Scheerer Sharon Stulberg & Jon Fish David Krone Molly Schmitt Friends Academy H. F. Lenfest Peter Schwab Giving Tree Mary J Hutchins Foundation Kathleen & Chuck Scott MAT Charitable Foundation Justine Simons & Chris Huntington Maverick Capital Foundation The Stupart Family MBIA Foundation Welmet Group Henry McVey Pat Whetzle WHO WE ARE HISTORY Row New York began in the summer of 2002 with a borrowed boat from single sculler Jim Dietz and eight eager girls. The organization has grown to serve hundreds of girls a year, filled a boathouse with equipment, and sent every single graduate to college.
OUR PARTICIPANTS
Our competitive team members come from the following schools: “I have used my new confidence for Aviation High School Jamaica High School Baccalaureate School for John Bowne High School Global Education Kew Forest School making speeches, taking tests, and facing Bayside High School Laguardia School for the Performing Arts Benjamin Cardozo High School Long Island City High School difficult situations. I have been able to Dominican Academy Mary Louis Academy Flushing High School Monsignor Scanlan High School Forest Hills High School Newtown High School control my thoughts and emotions. Francis Lewis High School Townsend Harris High School Frank Sinatra High School Trinity High School Hillcrest High School Queens High School of Teaching Fear somehow does not exist anymore.” HS for Arts and Business St. Francis Prep
Our middle school girls come from: I.S. 53 I.S. 323 I.S. 210 Scholar’s Academy
OUR STAFF
Amanda Kraus Kathleen Klock Executive Director & Founder Development Director Previn Chandraratna Austin Phillips Head Coach & Program Director Academic Director
COACHES: TUTORS/INTERNS: Monica Nina Julia Tolentino Mary Lovatt Carina Leong Peter Ryan Melina Lew Ross Gabrielson Marinela Honovich Liz Woodwiss Erin Thomas Carol Quijada Arianne Elbaum Erin Fanizzi Megan Duncan Lizzy Hayashida Rich Caciopo Sarah Shapiro OLYMPIAN EVENT SPONSORS Lisa & Dick Cashin
GOLD SILVER Cherylyn & Chris Ahrens Baker Capital DIRECTV Clifford Chance The Stupart Family Disney & ESPN Media Networks Fox Cable Networks BRONZE Gary Goldring Dow Lohnes Alice Korngold HBO MBIA Insurance Corporation David Krone MTV Networks & BET Networks H. F. Lenfest NBC Universal Brian & Elise Runsdorf Napack Showtime NFL Network The Stupart Family Kathy Redgate Turner Networks Starz Entertainment Univision YES Network COACH Sophie Cottrell & Paul Caminiti Discovery Communications Gospel Channel Hallmark Channel IAC/HSN Interior Alterations John’s Lane Farm Ralph & Pierre Morita NBA NESN Lara Rubin Kathleen & Chuck Scott Scripps Networks Joshua Slocum TV-One Weather Channel ROWER A&E Television Networks Kathryn & Mark Coleman Concept 2 Joseph G. Michels NHL Foundation Silda Palerm & Richard Hall WaterRower WHAT WE DO OUR MISSION Row New York strives to empower girls and young women in New York City to pursue excellence in all facets of their lives through a highly structured program of competitive rowing and comprehensive academic support.
OUR PROGRAMS
1. A year-round competitive rowing and academic program for high school girls . 2. A learn-to-row and teamwork-building program for high school girls. 3. A learn-to-row and teamwork-building program for middle school girls. 4. A summer learn-to-row camp for NYC children and youth. All programs are free of charge to our participants.
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
The expectation of excellence from the girls on the Row New York team includes both rowing and academics. These two program components are mutually rein - forcing: the discipline and determination required of a successful rower also helps the girls of Row New York to be successful students. “Rowing is a beautiful sport like no other. The sport of rowing combines balance and speed with strength and endurance, but more than a total body workout, it is the ultimate team sport, where no one I’ve dreamt about the heartbeat (the sound person is the star. Success depends upon athletes working seamlessly together to move faster, creating the strong desire to excel, both as individuals and as a of the oars feathering, squaring, dropping group.
The Row New York academic program combines individualized tutoring and into the water all at once) since I started. homework help, SAT prep, college research and application assistance, college visits, and a guest speaker series. Our Academic Director and Math and Science Tutors collect report cards to track each girl’s progress and to focus on special My dream and goals have a lot to do with areas of need. rowing and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.” With this dual focus on athletics and academics, success at Row New York comes in many forms. On any given day in our program, success might mean achieving a personal best erg score or an improved grade on the SAT prep test, earning a seat in the first boat, or simply working together as a team to row from one end of the lake to the other.
By setting small, achievable goals, the relationship between hard work and accomplishment becomes clear. Some of our girls go from failing many or most of their classes to being successful, confident students. Others come into the program overweight and out of shape and after a year, or even after only a few months, they are leaner, stronger, and healthier. Getting into the college of their choice, and possibly even earning rowing or academic scholarships, are the longer-term rewards that can set them on a path to lifelong success. AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE CAMILLE EVERETT & CHARLOTTE RENDON
Camille Everett and Charlotte Rendon are two strong young women who truly represent the standard of athletic and academic excellence Row New York works to imbue in all of its participants.
Rowing together for the past two years, Camille and Charlotte helped the Row New York team earn a berth in the semi-finals in the US Rowing Club National Championships in summer 2007, and powered the varsity 4+ to an impressive second place finish at the New York State Rowing Championships in summer 2008—the team's first medal at a major regional regatta. Excelling as much off the water as on, Camille and Charlotte were two of three participants in the first year of Row New York's Summer Start Internship Program, spending three weeks in August working at the law firm Clifford Chance.
When Camille joined Row New York in summer 2004, she was only in the eighth grade, but Head Coach Previn Chandraratna recognized her enthusiasm and potential and accepted her into the competitive program. Camille has gone on to be not only a team leader but also one of the winningest Row New Yorkers in the history of the team.
Charlotte Rendon joined the Row New York team in fall 2006. Her strength—both physical and mental—earned her a seat in the varsity 4+ after only a year with the team. Displaying amazing toughness and determination, Charlotte is one of the only Row New York lightweights to crack the open 4+, and has been a mainstay of the team for the past two years.
Because of their hard work and tremendous commitment to the team, we are proud to honor them both with the 2008 Row New York Award for Excellence.
SIMONE D’ABREAU
Last year’s award winner, Simone D’Abreau, graduated from the Queens High School of Teaching in June 2008. Simone is now a freshman at Smith College and rowing with the Smith crew. We are proud of you, Simone! GOLD MEDALISTS
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Congratulations to the Row New York team for another successful year
Congratulations to the amazing team at Row New York! With warmest wishes from Alice Korngold
BRONZE MEDALISTS
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Row New York thanks Merrill Corporation and Steve Piccone for their years of support
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Kara Courtois Mary Lovatt Peter Ryan Ross Gabrielson Ralph and Pierre Morita Sara Shapiro Lizzy Hayashida Elise Runsdorf Napack Elizabeth Woodwick
Your hard work and commitment is vital to our success! THANK YOU CLIFFORD CHANCE for your support of our Summer Start Internship Program from the girls of Row New York Scripps Networks
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for giving Row New York a home in Flushing Meadows Corona Park! ROW NEW YORK ALUMNAE
Kendra Bates: West Virginia University Danielle Benadetto: Arizona State GO FOR IT Melody Buckley: DePauw University Betty Cao: Clark University Monique Carter: Michigan State University Lisa Chan: Syracuse University Emely Charles: Dowling College Simone D’Abreu: Smith College GO PLACES Nathalie Diaz: LaGuardia Community College Megan Duncan: Queensborough Community College Calliope Giannopoulos: Syracuse University Angela Guinane: North Carolina State University Nancy Hernandez: Queens College GO TO SCHOOL Jessica Kim: Marist College Agnes Kvasz: Ithaca College Madalyn Lesman: SUNY Binghamton Vanessa Meyerhoefer: Lehigh University Monica Nina: Iona College Francisca Nwoke: SUNY Buffalo GO TO PRACTICE Katelyn O’Neill: Lynchburg University Kimberly O’Neill: Queensborough Community College Olivia Orlando: Northeastern University Yanique Palmer: Dixie State College of Utah Amanda Pfabe: Harvard University Thandiwe Price: SUNY Buffalo GO THE DISTANCE Carolina Quijada: LaGuardia Community College Hannah Saona: Fashion Institute of Technology Stephanie Somar: John Jay College Julie Tran: John Jay College Jennifer Valerio: John Jay College Jennifer Youn: Queens College GO TO COLLEGE ROW NEW YORK 10-27 46th Avenue, Suite 101 Long Island City, NY 11101 718-433-3075 [email protected] www.rownewyork.org