Greetings:
Re: Annual ARCADIS/ O’Brien & Gere Hockey Tournament to benefit Imagine Syracuse www.Imaginesyracuse.com
On behalf of ARCADIS, C&S Companies, Employees of National Grid, and O’Brien & Gere, we invite you to support the 10th Annual Benefit Hockey Tournament to be held on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the War Memorial at Oncenter in Syracuse, NY. What started out in 2001 as a friendly cross-town hockey rivalry between environmental and engineering consulting firms (ARCADIS and O’Brien & Gere), has now become an annual event to benefit causes close to our families and communities.
The event’s success has lead to the annual fundraiser becoming an all day tournament. Now in its 10th year, C&S Companies and Employees of National Grid have joined the fun and fundraising event that features teams made up of players from each of the four companies. The Saturday tournament will feature four games including consolation and championship games prior to the Syracuse Crunch game on Saturday March 26th 2011.
IMAGINE SYRACUSE, BUILD-A-BRIDGE
This year’s game will benefit Imagine Syracuse, a non-profit agency who helps Build-A-Bridge to the community by providing free arts and enrichment for underserved children in Central New York. Imagine Syracuse offers programs to help youth become productive and engaged citizens such as:
Music programs modeled after El Sistema and Tune Up Philly, and in collaboration with Syracuse Symphony Orchestra and Say Yes To Education
Educational and career-oriented field trips and guest speakers to expand opportunities and find mentors for children
Art teaching through digital photography and filmmaking, story quilting, and mural painting
Dance classes in hip hop, Zumba, ballroom dancing, and African dancing.
Public service projects for teens
What started as serving 10 children in 2008 has grown to 150 youth aging 5 to 13 years old. Imagine Syracuse has expanded its services to the Boys and Girls Club, Vincent House, La Liga, and Peace Inc, to name a few.
The needs of these underserved children are significant and it is through this tournament that we have a goal to raise $20,000 to help sustain their program offerings.
HISTORY OF THE GAME
The history of this event as a benefit game began in January 2001 when John J. LaManche, an employee of O’Brien & Gere and original member of the annual rivalry game, passed away unexpectedly. John exemplified integrity, dedication, perseverance, and character, and his passing inspired the transformation of a rivalry game to a benefit game. Past recipients of the benefit game have included:
Years 1-4: The John J. LaManche Scholarship Fund which provides annual awards to Marcellus High School (John’s alma matter) students that shared John’s qualities.
Year 5: The families of ARCADIS’s Michelle Greene and O’Brien & Gere’s Scott MacKnight, both of whom passed away at early ages leaving behind young families.
ANNUAL ARCADIS/O’BRIEN & GERE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT IMAGINE SYRACUSE
Year 6: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness honoring our survivors & remembering those lost
Year 7: The Make-A-Wish Foundation. Proceeds granted wishes for twin 8-year old brothers who continue to battle Duchene’s Muscular Dystrophy.
Year 8: The American Red Cross of Central New York’s Disaster Relief services.
Year 9: Ronald McDonald Charities of Central New York. Proceeds enabled a room naming in memory of five year old Joseph James Marotta (the son of ARCADIS employee Serese Marotta) who passed away from complications of H1N1.
Through the generosity of many, our fundraising results have totaled over $70,000 since our first game in 2001. We appreciate your consideration and hope that you’ll join us in reaching this year’s goal!
Sincerely,
Jason Vogel ARCADIS
Rob Neimeier
O’Brien & Gere
Bill Perrine
C&S Companies
Bill Hopkins
Employees of National Grid
2010 ARCADIS/O’Brien & Gere Teams
ANNUAL ARCADIS/O’BRIEN & GERE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT IMAGINE SYRACUSE
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
2011 Charitable Recipient: Imagine Syracuse
[Registered 501 (c)( 3 )]. Tax exemption code: 27-1857608
Sponsorship Base Package: Pre-game promotion on the Imagine Syracuse website with live links to sponsor’s websites, signage recognition at the games and family reception, scoreboard recognition during the consolation and championship games, and verbal thank you during the games and during the family reception.
SHUT OUT LEVEL – EXCLUSIVE TOURNAMENT SPONSOR $2,500 Includes Base Package plus organization name on the front cover of the game program, 2’ x 3’ poster board displayed at two game sign-in tables and at the family reception, and company logo displayed on the Press Box LED Lighting Loop.
FAMILY RECEPTION SPONSOR (2 OPENINGS) $2,000 EACH Includes Base Package plus organization name on the back page of the game program, and 2’ x 3’ poster board displayed at the reception.
CHUCK-A-PUCK SPONSOR (1 OPENING) $750 Includes Base Package plus organization name in the middle of the game program, and verbal recognition between Periods 2 and 3 of the championship game.
GAME PUCKS SPONSOR (1 OPENING) SOLD- AccutestIncludes Base Package plus organization name/logo on one side of 200 pucks with the tournament and Imagine Syracuse information on the other.
FAMILY SKATE SPONSOR (1 OPENING) $500 Includes Base Package plus organization name on the back page of the game program, company name displayed and announced during the family skate.
PERIOD SPONSOR (4 OPENINGS Left) 1 sold to Abscope 1 to Mr&Mrs Killorin $500 EACH Includes Base Package plus organization name on the middle of the game program, and verbal recognition during consolation and championship games.
PLAYER SPONSOR 250 EACH 1 - OpTech, 1 - Avalon Printing 2 - Ashtead, 1 - Mr &Mrs Killorin, 1 - Near West Side Initiative Includes Base Package plus organization name noted with the Team Rosters within the game program.
Please make all checks payable to Imagine Syracuse and send to Allison Schad, ARCADIS, 6723 Towpath Road, PO Box 66, Syracuse, NY 13214-0066.
For more information, please contact:
Jason Vogel – ARCADIS (Jason.Vogel@arcadis-us.com / 315-671-9134)
Rob Neimeier - O’Brien & Gere (rob.neimeier@obg.com / 315-956-6321)
Bill Perrine – C&S Companies (bperrine@cscos.com / 315-455-2000)
Bill Hopkins – Employees of National Grid (hockeydad@ymail.com) / 315-935-5672
Keisean and Eugene!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Monday, November 1, 2010
8000 DONATED BOOKS!!!!!
A huge thank you goes out to Brenda and Barry Voll, Chris Voll, Shannon Flickinger and Steven Siano for "Reading It Forward" to Imagine Syracuse! This group of Liverpool High School literacy advocates dropped 8,000 books at Imagine Syracuse this weekend to be donated to Imagine Syracuse children. Some of the books are earmarked for Miss Vanessa Johnson's AfricaBound program this summer to help start a local library in Ghana. Some of the 1000 Pre-K board books collected will help to create a toddler and Pre-K library at The M.O.S.T. And finally, some will go to Stephanie Breed from Books Are Food For Thought, a nonprofit providing free books for all children on the school lunch program.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE NOV. 1-Nov. 5
Mon: Field Trip to Light Work Galleries and Community Darkrooms
Tues: MUSIC i.s. African Drumming and Dance 4-5 p.m. (Seymour)
Wed: MUSIC i.s. Gospel Choir 4-5 p.m. (Seymour)
Thurs: ART i.s. "ME! Books" (Seymour)
Fri: HIP HOP (Seymour); BOXING (Huntington); ZUMBA (Determination Ctr.)
Tues: MUSIC i.s. African Drumming and Dance 4-5 p.m. (Seymour)
Wed: MUSIC i.s. Gospel Choir 4-5 p.m. (Seymour)
Thurs: ART i.s. "ME! Books" (Seymour)
Fri: HIP HOP (Seymour); BOXING (Huntington); ZUMBA (Determination Ctr.)
Friday, October 15, 2010
Imagine Syracuse schedule for week of OCT. 18-22, 2010
Schedule for week of Oct. 18-22
Monday - no Imagine
Tuesday - African Drumming and Dance 4-5 p.m. Seymour SChool
Wednesday - no Imagine - no school
Thursday - Art i.s. PHOTOGRAPHY Class and ME! Books 4-5:30 p.m. Seymour School room 218
Friday - Hip Hop at Seymour from 4-5, Boxing at Huntington from 3-4, Zumba at Determination Center from from 4-5.
Monday - no Imagine
Tuesday - African Drumming and Dance 4-5 p.m. Seymour SChool
Wednesday - no Imagine - no school
Thursday - Art i.s. PHOTOGRAPHY Class and ME! Books 4-5:30 p.m. Seymour School room 218
Friday - Hip Hop at Seymour from 4-5, Boxing at Huntington from 3-4, Zumba at Determination Center from from 4-5.
Monday, September 27, 2010
FALL 2010 IMAGINE SYRACUSE PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE IS HERE!
Dear Volunteers,
Thank you for your patience as we roll out Fall programming at last!
All Imagine programs will run in four, 7-week long blocks throughout the academic year. We are expanding our reach to all Near Westside neighborhood after-school programs this year. Sign-ups for classes will be ongoing with each block. Classes will operate mostly out of Seymour School, across the street from Huntington Family Centers. However, locations are subject to change depending on the needs of the after-school programs we serve. We go where we're needed! Your continued patience is appreciated as we work out the kinks.
High School Volunteers! I know many of you have service hours to fulfill. As always, check the website for class updates and locations, then come on down. We welcome general volunteers in all areas except ART - ART VOLUNTEERS are by application only.
Mondays: LIFE i.s. (Career and Community Connections) - Field trips, field trips and more field trips. Check here for the monthly schedule and meet us at the location. The more hands, eyes and chaperones, the better!
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: MUSIC i.s. (Imagine Syracuse Young Musician's Project) - We need your voices, musical talents and lack thereof, but mostly we need your friendship and mentoring abilities for the children involved in Imagine The Music. Think African drumming meets gospel choir meets Mozart meets Glee :)
Thursdays: ART i.s. (Imagine Me) Art programming is open only to selected volunteers with a keen interest and technical ability in each designated project...digital photography, sculpture, filmmaking and editing, mural painting, graffiti as art, etc... read more about it below.
Fridays: DANCE i.s. (African dance, hip hop, ballet) Workin on a partnership with some amazing teachers from One Village Dance Center in the Westcott neighborhood. Join the fun!
FALL BLOCK SCHEDULE: OCT. 4- NOV. 19 2010
Mondays: 4-6 p.m. LIFE i.s. - Career and Community Connections. (Educational field trips with Jessie Keating in and around the Syracuse community. Huntington children/youth only as we work out insurance and transportation issues).
Ages 9 and up
CLASS SIZE: 15
Tuesdays: 4-5 p.m. MUSIC i.s. - Imagine Syracuse Young Musician's Project (African drumming with Etse Nyadedzor/Bob's Bucket Band with SSO Children's Director Bob Allen)
Ages 9 and up
CLASS SIZE: 25
Wednesdays: 4-5 p.m. MUSIC i.s. - Imagine Syracuse Young Musician's Project (Gospel Choir/Show Choir with SSO Children's Director Bob Allen, Brian Moore and gospel sensation Markita Collins)
Ages 9 and up
CLASS SIZE: unlimited
Thursdays: 4-6 p.m. ART i.s.- Imagine Me: Creating self portraits through digital photography, movable murals (life size portrait cut outs), Pop Art and Wire Sculpture to express and explore identity via the clothes they wear, the music they listen to, the things they love and hate, the messages they write and receive. Student Artists learn to create a museum exhibition to show their artwork at various galleries in Syracuse. Led by Imagine Art Directors Becky Jackson and Betsey Sipple, with visiting artists and art-focused field trips scheduled in all four blocks.
AGES 9-12
CLASS SIZE: 15
Fridays: 4-5 p.m. DANCE i.s. - HIP HOP / AFRICAN DANCE / BALLET
AGES 9 and up
CLASS SIZE: 15 in each class
CONTACT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JESSIE KEATING AT jessie.keating@imaginesyracuse.com, or 315.243.6204 with questions.
PEACE!
Thank you for your patience as we roll out Fall programming at last!
All Imagine programs will run in four, 7-week long blocks throughout the academic year. We are expanding our reach to all Near Westside neighborhood after-school programs this year. Sign-ups for classes will be ongoing with each block. Classes will operate mostly out of Seymour School, across the street from Huntington Family Centers. However, locations are subject to change depending on the needs of the after-school programs we serve. We go where we're needed! Your continued patience is appreciated as we work out the kinks.
High School Volunteers! I know many of you have service hours to fulfill. As always, check the website for class updates and locations, then come on down. We welcome general volunteers in all areas except ART - ART VOLUNTEERS are by application only.
Mondays: LIFE i.s. (Career and Community Connections) - Field trips, field trips and more field trips. Check here for the monthly schedule and meet us at the location. The more hands, eyes and chaperones, the better!
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: MUSIC i.s. (Imagine Syracuse Young Musician's Project) - We need your voices, musical talents and lack thereof, but mostly we need your friendship and mentoring abilities for the children involved in Imagine The Music. Think African drumming meets gospel choir meets Mozart meets Glee :)
Thursdays: ART i.s. (Imagine Me) Art programming is open only to selected volunteers with a keen interest and technical ability in each designated project...digital photography, sculpture, filmmaking and editing, mural painting, graffiti as art, etc... read more about it below.
Fridays: DANCE i.s. (African dance, hip hop, ballet) Workin on a partnership with some amazing teachers from One Village Dance Center in the Westcott neighborhood. Join the fun!
FALL BLOCK SCHEDULE: OCT. 4- NOV. 19 2010
Mondays: 4-6 p.m. LIFE i.s. - Career and Community Connections. (Educational field trips with Jessie Keating in and around the Syracuse community. Huntington children/youth only as we work out insurance and transportation issues).
Ages 9 and up
CLASS SIZE: 15
Tuesdays: 4-5 p.m. MUSIC i.s. - Imagine Syracuse Young Musician's Project (African drumming with Etse Nyadedzor/Bob's Bucket Band with SSO Children's Director Bob Allen)
Ages 9 and up
CLASS SIZE: 25
Wednesdays: 4-5 p.m. MUSIC i.s. - Imagine Syracuse Young Musician's Project (Gospel Choir/Show Choir with SSO Children's Director Bob Allen, Brian Moore and gospel sensation Markita Collins)
Ages 9 and up
CLASS SIZE: unlimited
Thursdays: 4-6 p.m. ART i.s.- Imagine Me: Creating self portraits through digital photography, movable murals (life size portrait cut outs), Pop Art and Wire Sculpture to express and explore identity via the clothes they wear, the music they listen to, the things they love and hate, the messages they write and receive. Student Artists learn to create a museum exhibition to show their artwork at various galleries in Syracuse. Led by Imagine Art Directors Becky Jackson and Betsey Sipple, with visiting artists and art-focused field trips scheduled in all four blocks.
AGES 9-12
CLASS SIZE: 15
Fridays: 4-5 p.m. DANCE i.s. - HIP HOP / AFRICAN DANCE / BALLET
AGES 9 and up
CLASS SIZE: 15 in each class
CONTACT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JESSIE KEATING AT jessie.keating@imaginesyracuse.com, or 315.243.6204 with questions.
PEACE!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Imagine Syracuse Summer Field Trip Schedule is here!
Imagine Syracuse's summer program runs July 9-August 13.
We primarily run educational and fun Field Trips during Summer programming. Please join us anytime, anywhere! No sign-ups necessary; however, we do ask that you meet us at our destination as van space is precious!
Call Executive Director Jessie Keating, 449-2017, or 243-6204, with any questions!
Friday, July 9th, Summer Artist Series at the Zen Center of Syracuse (1-4 p.m.); 266 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Presenter: Jackie Warren Moore (poetry)
Monday, July 12th, Summer Artist Series at the Zen Center (10 a.m.-1p.m.); 266 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Presenter: Clint Shenandoah (painting)
Thursday, July 15th, Reva Rollerdome Rollerskating Party (10-12:30 p.m.); 357 West Genesee Street, Auburn. Then, Harriet Tubman House tour (1 p.m.); 180 South Street, Auburn.
Friday, July 16th, Summer Artist Series at the Zen Center (1-4 p.m.); 266 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Presenter: Cultural Eclectic (Performance Art)
Monday, July 19th, Summer Artist Series at the Zen Center (1-4 p.m.); 266 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Presenter: Tom Huff (Soapstone Carving)
Tuesday, July 20th, News 10 Now Newsroom Tour (noon); 815 Erie Boulevard East
Monday, August 2nd, Summer Artist Series at the Zen Center (10 a.m.-1 p.m.); 266 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Presenter: Ellen Blalock (Photography and Videography)
Thursday, August 5, Museum of Science and Technology (9:30 a.m. - ?); Armory Square, Syracuse.
Monday, August 9, Crane-Making Workshop (1 p.m.) at Huntington by Syracuse Peace Council and Peace Action of Central New York; 405 Gifford Street, Syracuse
Monday, August 9, Vacation Bible School (9 a.m. - noon); St. Lucy's Church, Gifford Street, Syracuse.
Monday, August 9, Summer Sports Camp (2:30 - 4:30 p.m.); Skiddy Park, Syracuse
Tuesday, August 10, Vacation Bible School (9 a.m. - noon); St. Lucy's Church, Gifford Street, Syracuse.
Tuesday, August 10, Summer Sports Camp (1-4 p.m.); Skiddy Park, Syracuse
Wednesday, August 11, Vacation Bible School (9 a.m. - noon); St. Lucy's Church, Gifford Street, Syracuse.
Wednesday, August 11, Summer Sports Camp (1-4 p.m.); Skiddy Park, Syracuse
Thursday, August 12, Vacation Bible School (9 a.m. - noon); St. Lucy's Church, Gifford Street, Syracuse.
Thursday, August 12, Summer Sports Camp (K-3rd graders ONLY) (1-4 p.m.); Skiddy Park
Thursday, August 12, Summer Artist Series at the Zen Center (1-4 p.m.); 266 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Presenter: Etse Nyadedzor (Master drummer from Ghana)
We primarily run educational and fun Field Trips during Summer programming. Please join us anytime, anywhere! No sign-ups necessary; however, we do ask that you meet us at our destination as van space is precious!
Call Executive Director Jessie Keating, 449-2017, or 243-6204, with any questions!
Friday, July 9th, Summer Artist Series at the Zen Center of Syracuse (1-4 p.m.); 266 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Presenter: Jackie Warren Moore (poetry)
Monday, July 12th, Summer Artist Series at the Zen Center (10 a.m.-1p.m.); 266 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Presenter: Clint Shenandoah (painting)
Thursday, July 15th, Reva Rollerdome Rollerskating Party (10-12:30 p.m.); 357 West Genesee Street, Auburn. Then, Harriet Tubman House tour (1 p.m.); 180 South Street, Auburn.
Friday, July 16th, Summer Artist Series at the Zen Center (1-4 p.m.); 266 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Presenter: Cultural Eclectic (Performance Art)
Monday, July 19th, Summer Artist Series at the Zen Center (1-4 p.m.); 266 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Presenter: Tom Huff (Soapstone Carving)
Tuesday, July 20th, News 10 Now Newsroom Tour (noon); 815 Erie Boulevard East
Monday, August 2nd, Summer Artist Series at the Zen Center (10 a.m.-1 p.m.); 266 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Presenter: Ellen Blalock (Photography and Videography)
Thursday, August 5, Museum of Science and Technology (9:30 a.m. - ?); Armory Square, Syracuse.
Monday, August 9, Crane-Making Workshop (1 p.m.) at Huntington by Syracuse Peace Council and Peace Action of Central New York; 405 Gifford Street, Syracuse
Monday, August 9, Vacation Bible School (9 a.m. - noon); St. Lucy's Church, Gifford Street, Syracuse.
Monday, August 9, Summer Sports Camp (2:30 - 4:30 p.m.); Skiddy Park, Syracuse
Tuesday, August 10, Vacation Bible School (9 a.m. - noon); St. Lucy's Church, Gifford Street, Syracuse.
Tuesday, August 10, Summer Sports Camp (1-4 p.m.); Skiddy Park, Syracuse
Wednesday, August 11, Vacation Bible School (9 a.m. - noon); St. Lucy's Church, Gifford Street, Syracuse.
Wednesday, August 11, Summer Sports Camp (1-4 p.m.); Skiddy Park, Syracuse
Thursday, August 12, Vacation Bible School (9 a.m. - noon); St. Lucy's Church, Gifford Street, Syracuse.
Thursday, August 12, Summer Sports Camp (K-3rd graders ONLY) (1-4 p.m.); Skiddy Park
Thursday, August 12, Summer Artist Series at the Zen Center (1-4 p.m.); 266 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Presenter: Etse Nyadedzor (Master drummer from Ghana)
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Imagine Syracuse is LEGAL!!!!!!!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 we received notice from the IRS that our 501c3 tax exempt nonprofit status has been approved! We can now accept tax deductible donations in Imagine Syracuse's name. Thank you Peggy Ogden! And thank you Buster Melvin of Costello Cooney & Fearon, PLLC!
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