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 Ten-time Grammy® Award winner George Benson will take center stage Timolin Cole at the fourth annual GENERATIONS, a Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. Nat King Cole Generation Hope Inc. Founder/President concert benefit to raise funds for music Casey Cole education on Saturday, April 25, 2015 Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. Founder/Vice President The GENERATIONS Concert begins at
Manuel Capote 6:30 p.m. with a reception featuring Lynn University music performed by students from the Conservatory of Music Nat King Cole Generation Hope Summers Strings Camp and the Guitars Robin Coven Over Guns Operation After-School Haven Home Health, LLC Program plus a bountiful silent auction Rainford M. Knight, Ph.D. with proceeds benefiting Nat King Cole Florida Institute of Finance, LLC Generation Hope. At 8:00 p.m. the
Sharon Gordon Mullane, Esquire attendees will enjoy music from talented local youth artists including Biana Pinchuk and Timothee Lovelock Kristina Olsen followed by the performance by headliner George Benson. Merrill Lynch
Nancy Over-Conley Recognized as one of the greatest guitarists in jazz history and a remarkably Over Interiors Inc. versatile musician and entertainer, George Benson’s Grammy Award honors began with a trifecta in 1976 with “This Masquerade” as Record of the Year, Anna Ukleja, P.A. “Breezin’” as the Best Pop Instrumental Performance and the theme from Good Milana Walter King Bad as the Best Rhythm & Blues Instrumental Performance. These were Walter Word Works followed by more Grammy recognition with “On Broadway” as Best R&B Vocal ------Performance, Male in 1978, another trifecta in 1980 with “Give Me The Night” as Shanna St John Best R& B Vocal Performance, Male, “Off Broadway” as Best R&B Instrumental Executive Director Performance and “Moody’s Mood” as Best Jazz Vocal Performance. Most Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. recently, Benson released Inspiration: A Tribute to Nat King Cole in 2013 555 South Federal Hwy., Suite 430 featuring arrangements by Nelson Riddle and Randy Waldman, making him the Boca Raton, Florida 33432 perfect headliner choice to for the GENERATIONS Concert. natkingcolegenhope.org [email protected] Twin daughters of music legend Nat King Cole, Timolin and Casey Cole of Boca Raton, launched Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. in 2008 to honor the legacy, music and life of their father Nat King Cole after learning of budget cuts in NatKingColeGenerationHope public schools directly affecting the arts. Since that time, donations in excess of $750,000 have benefited thousands of children with “the greatest need and fewest resources” in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. NatKingColeHope Continued on Page 2 2015 GENERATIONS Concert Funds Will Be Of Special Note This Year GENERATIONS CONCERT SPONSORS Earlier this year Nat King Cole Generation Hope’s Board of Directors saw that the vision and mission Bronze of the burgeoning VH1 Save the Music Program as being well aligned with that of their nonprofit, and thus joined as a patron in its Leadership Circle to
sponsor the Keys + Kids Program through funds raised at GENERATIONS 2015. VH1 Save The Music launched the program two years ago with Ambassador Sara Bareilles in response to the Patron growing need for high-quality, functional pianos in public schools and to provide even more students with a safe and inclusive community to be outstanding through the arts. Keys + Kids grant winners receive a package valued at $10,000 worth of equipment to support their music and arts program.
As 2014 Keys + Kids Program Ambassador Bareilles has shared, "The piano has been a central instrument of my life, and that is largely thanks to music education programs I had access to in school. I believe that arts education can change many young lives the same way it changed mine, and I'm so thrilled to have been a part of this program working to keep music in our classrooms any way we can.”
A percentage of proceeds will also continue to underwrite the Nat and Maria Cole Media Memorial Scholarship that is given to a deserving high school senior who has chosen to major in music in college as well as the Nat King Cole Generation Hope Summer Strings program at Lynn University which provides intensive string instruction for up to 100 children with the greatest need and fewest resources each year.
VIP tickets priced at $250 include premier seating, open bar at the 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 thepre-concert reception; and General Admission tickets priced at $75 with cash bar at pre-concert reception are available. Self-park complimentary or valet available ($10).
GENERATIONS Concert is sponsored by NCCI Holdings, Inc., CBM of America, Excel Services Corporation, Florida Power & Light, Florida Public Utilities, and West Boca Medical Center; media sponsors include COX Media Group Miami, Life Partners Publications and LivingFLA.com; partners include Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center, Dawn of Design Graphic Studio and Kaye Communications, Inc.
GENERATIONS CONCERT Biana Pinchuk Youth Performers
To purchase benefit concert tickets visit natkingcolegenhope.org/concert or ticketmaster.com. For more information on Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc., call 561-213-8209 or email [email protected]. KEEPING MUSIC ALIVE!
Nat King Cole Generation Hope values music as a critical learning tool that keeps students engaged in school, helps develop well-rounded individuals and encourages skills that are vital for success in the 21st century. Research has proven that access to a quality music education engages students in the classroom and increases graduation rates; improves early cognitive development, math and reading skills; enhances learning in other core subjects; develops critical thinking and leadership skills; and fosters self-esteem and the ability to work cooperatively in teams.
Since 2008, Nat King Cole Generation Hope has raised over $750,000 providing music education which has benefited thousands of children from the following schools and organizations:
FLORIDA Palm Beach County: Boca Raton Middle School Boca Raton Community High School Belvedere Elementary School Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School KEC/Canal Point Elementary School Cholee Lake Elementary School Forest Hill Community High School Heritage Elementary School Jaega Middle School Lynn University Conservatory of Music North Palm Beach Elementary School Palmetto Elementary School Plumosa Elementary School of the Arts Summer Strings at Lynn University The Nat and Maria Cole Memorial Scholarship Roosevelt Community Middle School U. B. Kinsey Elementary School Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County
Broward County: Arts and Culture Center of Ft Lauderdale Dillard High School Florida Youth Orchestra Piper High School
Dade County: American Senior High School Guitars Over Guns Operation Heritage Elementary School New World School of the Performing Arts New World Symphony Northwest Miami Senior High School Palmetto Elementary School
NEW YORK Kings County: Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls
For information or to apply for a Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. grant, visit natkingcolegenhope.org or email [email protected]
UPCOMING EVENTS
President’s Society
We thank the following Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. donors for their President’s Society gift. Their devoted efforts and generosity make a difference in the lives of so many. SILVER CIRCLE - $100,000 - $249,000 Patriot National Insurance/Mariano Foundation
PACESETTER CIRCLE - $25,000 - $99,999 Christine E. Lynn, E.M. Lynn Foundation On May 5-6, 2015, from 5 p.m. to 5 p.m.,
PATRON - $10,000 - $24,999 Nat King Cole Generation Hope is Michael & Annie Falk Foundation participating in the Great Give Palm Fred & Laura Tanne Beach & Martin Counties, a 24-hour Mr. & Mrs. Al Malnik online giving event led by the Community
MEMBERS - $1,000—$9,999 Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Sunghee Ahn, DMD Rainford M. Knight, Ph.D. Counties, United Way of Palm Beach Allied Health Institute Johnny Mathis County and United Way of Martin Joe Barilla Roy & Paula May County. CBM of America Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Meyers This nationwide program called Give Natalie Cole Foundation Anna S. Miller Fund of the Local America will celebrate the spirit of Robin Coven Jewish Federation of Broward County giving and the collective effort it takes to Terry & Dian Delehanty Nancy Over-Conley strengthen our community while raising
George T. Elmore Palm Beach Media Group, Inc. critical funds for local nonprofits. Plus, Excel Services Corporation Howard & Julie Rudolph gifts made that day will receive a portion Florida Power & Light Ralph Salm Florida Public Utilities Jeanne S. and Herbert J. Siegel of bonus funds making your dollar go Frankino Family Foundation Philanthropic Fund even further than it would on any other Peg Greenspon William & Shanna St John day. Alan & Darlene Hazen Norman & Adria Thomas Margaret Hickson Andrew & Anna Ukleja Here is our designated link for donations: Hines Interests Limited Partnership Leo & Kathryn Vecellio https://www.greatgiveflorida.org/#npo/ Martin & Jody Grass Etoile Volin nat-king-cole-generation-hope
Charitable Foundation West Boca Medical Center Andrea Kline It’s as easy as 1,2,3…
Each contribution we receive brings us closer to the day when all children are given the opportunity to learn and experience the joy of music. 1. Sign on to our link between May 5-6, 2015, from 5 p.m. to 5 p.m. When you partner with us by joining the President's Society, you have an impact on 2. Make your online donation* the future of your community. Join by making an annual gift of $1,000 or more. You’ll receive a member pin, special recognition, invitations to special events, personal 3. Know that you are helping mailings from the President of Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. and a listing in KEEP MUSIC ALIVE! our Annual Report. *$25 + donors will be our guests at our GREAT GIVE Thank You Party! We invite you to view our profile on guidestar.org. GuideStar is revolutionizing philanthropy by providing information that advances transparency, enables users to make better decisions, and encourages charitable giving. NAT KING COLE GENERATION HOPE, INC is proud to be a GuideStar 6000 Glades Road, Boca Raton Exchange Silver Participant. Wednesday, May 6th, 2015 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm