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Northern Pike Presenting Sponsor
12th Annual
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White Perch
Bluegill Arcadis Avison Young Beacon Capital Partners Christy Webber Landscapes CNA Craig and Kate Coit and WealthPlanners, LLC Grant Crowley Executive Construction Inc. The Fletcher Family Stacee A. Hasenbalg Tom and Barbara Honn Larry and Deni Kaplan Daniel and Ellen Kilduff Leo Burnett Dan and Pam Loewenstein/Arnstein & Lehr LLP MillerCoors
Morgan Stanley Nottage and Ward O’Briens Riverwalk Café Ogden Avenue Materials Related Midwest Connie and Ted Rigas and Kellie and Norm Siegel Ross Barney Architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Sterling Bay Sven and Julie Sykes Two North Riverside Plaza JVLP Wight & Company William Blair Richard Wilson/Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, LLP David Wong and Wai-Sinn Chan
Purchase Tickets Here!
Honorary Committee Chair Toni Preckwinkle, President Cook County Board of Commissioners
Chair Rahm Emanuel, Mayor City of Chicago
Chair Mariyana Spyropoulos, President Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Frank Avila, Commissioner Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Christian Mitchell, Representative 26th District Illinois House of Representatives
Elliott Bambrough WGN-TV, Chicago’s Best
Mike Quigley, Congressman 5th Congressional District of Illinois United States House of Representatives
Edward M. Burke, 14th Ward Alderman City of Chicago Chip Collopy Shoreline Sightseeing Matt Collopy Shoreline Sightseeing Martin J. Durkan, Commissioner Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Michael W. Frerichs, Treasurer State of Illinois John Fritchey, 12th District Commissioner Cook County Board of Commissioners Gregg Goslin, 14th District Commissioner Cook County Board of Commissioners Brian Hopkins, 2nd Ward Alderman City of Chicago Robin Kelly, Congresswoman 2nd Congressional District of Illinois United States House of Representatives Barbara J. McGowan, Vice President and Commissioner Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Deborah Mell, 33rd Ward Alderman City of Chicago
Arnold Randall, General Superintendent Forest Preserves of Cook County Brendan Reilly, 42nd Ward Alderman City of Chicago Nancy Rotering, Mayor City of Highland Park Bobby L. Rush, Congressman 1st Congressional District of Illinois United States House of Representatives Susan Sadlowski-Garza, 10th Ward Alderwoman City of Chicago Donald Schoenheider, Mayor City of Lake Forest Debra Shore, Commissioner Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Larry Suffredin, Commissioner Forest Preserves of Cook County Patrick D. Thompson, 11th Ward Alderman City of Chicago Scott Waguespack, 32nd Ward Alderman City of Chicago David J. Walsh, Commissioner Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
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Please join Friends of the Chicago River for the
fish ball Tuesday, June 13, 2017 5:30 to 9 p.m. At The Westin Chicago River North 320 North Dearborn Street, Chicago
The summer evening’s lures include: • Spectacular outdoor cocktails and dining • Wild river guests and entertaining surprises • Blue Ribbon Awards for excellence in river-sensitive design • Breathtaking downtown skyline and Chicago River views
Top off the evening on our Shoreline Sightseeing After Party Cruise 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Advance reservations required Please respond by May 26
Northern Pike Presenting Sponsor
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White Perch
Bluegill Arcadis Avison Young Beacon Capital Partners Christy Webber Landscapes CNA Craig and Kate Coit and WealthPlanners, LLC Grant Crowley Executive Construction Inc. The Fletcher Family Stacee A. Hasenbalg Tom and Barbara Honn Larry and Deni Kaplan Daniel and Ellen Kilduff Leo Burnett Dan and Pam Loewenstein/Arnstein & Lehr LLP MillerCoors
12th Annual
Morgan Stanley Nottage and Ward O’Briens Riverwalk Café Ogden Avenue Materials Related Midwest Connie and Ted Rigas and Kellie and Norm Siegel Ross Barney Architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Sterling Bay Sven and Julie Sykes Two North Riverside Plaza JVLP Wight & Company William Blair Richard Wilson/Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, LLP David Wong and Wai-Sinn Chan
Honorary Committee Chair Toni Preckwinkle, President Cook County Board of Commissioners
Chair Rahm Emanuel, Mayor City of Chicago
Chair Mariyana Spyropoulos, President Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Frank Avila, Commissioner Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Christian Mitchell, Representative 26th District Illinois House of Representatives
Elliott Bambrough WGN-TV, Chicago’s Best
Mike Quigley, Congressman 5th Congressional District of Illinois United States House of Representatives
Edward M. Burke, 14th Ward Alderman City of Chicago Chip Collopy Shoreline Sightseeing Matt Collopy Shoreline Sightseeing Martin J. Durkan, Commissioner Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Michael W. Frerichs, Treasurer State of Illinois John Fritchey, 12th District Commissioner Cook County Board of Commissioners Gregg Goslin, 14th District Commissioner Cook County Board of Commissioners Brian Hopkins, 2nd Ward Alderman City of Chicago Robin Kelly, Congresswoman 2nd Congressional District of Illinois United States House of Representatives Barbara J. McGowan, Vice President and Commissioner Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Deborah Mell, 33rd Ward Alderman City of Chicago
Arnold Randall, General Superintendent Forest Preserves of Cook County Brendan Reilly, 42nd Ward Alderman City of Chicago Nancy Rotering, Mayor City of Highland Park Bobby L. Rush, Congressman 1st Congressional District of Illinois United States House of Representatives Susan Sadlowski-Garza, 10th Ward Alderwoman City of Chicago Donald Schoenheider, Mayor City of Lake Forest Debra Shore, Commissioner Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Larry Suffredin, Commissioner Forest Preserves of Cook County Patrick D. Thompson, 11th Ward Alderman City of Chicago Scott Waguespack, 32nd Ward Alderman City of Chicago David J. Walsh, Commissioner Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
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Please join Friends of the Chicago River for the
fish ball Tuesday, June 13, 2017 5:30 to 9 p.m. At The Westin Chicago River North 320 North Dearborn Street, Chicago
The summer evening’s lures include: • Spectacular outdoor cocktails and dining • Wild river guests and entertaining surprises • Blue Ribbon Awards for excellence in river-sensitive design • Breathtaking downtown skyline and Chicago River views
Top off the evening on our Shoreline Sightseeing After Party Cruise 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Advance reservations required Please respond by May 26
Please join us for the Shoreline Sightseeing After Party Cruise The Big Fish Ball festivities continue on a Shoreline Sightseeing boat on the Chicago River. Guests will be treated to a gorgeous nighttime river cruise, with an open bar, through the downtown canyon, going to the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum and up the scenic North Branch. $50 per person. The cruise begins to board at 8:40 p.m. and departs promptly at 9 p.m. and returns at 10 p.m. The cruise goes to and from The Westin Chicago River North. Tickets for this cruise on the river are available to the general public as well as Big Fish Ball guests. The After Party Cruise is presented by Shoreline Sightseeing Boat guests check-in at the gala’s registration table, River Level Two - Grand Court.
BIG FISH BALL and SHORELINE SIGHTSEEING AFTER PARTY CRUISE GUEST DETAILS Business or festive after-hours attire Capacity is limited, buy your tickets now! All tickets for the main event and the after party cruise will be held at the door under the company or individual name(s) you indicate on the reply card or online. Please note, the Emerging Leader ticket level for the gala is available for an individual who identifies as a young professional and/or philanthropist under 40. The Westin Chicago River North offers Valet Parking Service on a “Subject to Availability” basis at $30 for Big Fish Ball guests (not applicable for overnight parking). Taxi drop off at 320 N. Dearborn Street. Public parking is also available at numerous lots within a short walking distance. All CTA “El” stops are few blocks from the hotel. For additional information, visit www.chicagoriver.org or contact Kim Olsen-Clark at (312) 939-0490, ext. 19.
Sponsorship
__ Northern Pike – $25,000 __ Rainbow Darter – $10,000 - $15,000 __ White Perch – $7,500 __ Bluegill – $3,750
Tickets
Main event: ___ I would like ______ individual tickets at $350 each ___ I would like ______ Emerging Leader Turn over for sponsorship benefits and details. tickets at $225 each After Party cruise: Donation ___ I would like ______ Shoreline I have truly gone fishin’ and cannot attend, Sightseeing After Party Cruise tickets but would like to support Friends with a at $50 each You do not have to attend the main event to donation of $_____________ that will purchase tickets for the 9 p.m - 10 p.m cruise. be matched up to $2,500 by the Johnson Space is limited; tickets will be reserved in order Ohana Foundation. of payment received.
Raffle
I would like ______ raffle entries at $50 each or three for $125
Please put my entries/chance(s) in (indicate number of your tickets to go specifically to win):
__ THEATER __ SPIRIT __ FLIGHT __ FARM __ BEER __ PARTY
OR __ Randomly place my chances/entries or fill out and mail the tickets on raffle insert
Name Company if applicable Address Daytime Phone
City
State
Zip
Email
For recognition purposes, list my name or company as: Payment By Check: My check in the amount of $__________, made payable to Friends of the Chicago River, is enclosed. Payment By Credit Card: Please charge my credit card in the amount of $__________. 411 S. Wells Street, Suite 800 Chicago, Illinois 60607 Select one: __American Express __Discover __MasterCard __VISA Card number Expiration date 3-4 digit security code Card holder’s name & billing address if different than above q Please include the 3% credit card processing fees so Friends will receive 100% of my contribution.
Payment Online: bit.ly/bfb2017 Payment By Phone: (312) 939-0490, ext. 10.
Friends of the Chicago River is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization. Your support is tax-deductible above the fair market value of tickets.
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12th Annual
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fish ball
White Perch
Bluegill Arcadis Avison Young Beacon Capital Partners Christy Webber Landscapes CNA Craig and Kate Coit and WealthPlanners, LLC Grant Crowley Executive Construction Inc. The Fletcher Family Stacee A. Hasenbalg Tom and Barbara Honn Larry and Deni Kaplan Daniel and Ellen Kilduff Leo Burnett Dan and Pam Loewenstein/Arnstein & Lehr LLP MillerCoors
Morgan Stanley Nottage and Ward O’Briens Riverwalk Café Ogden Avenue Materials Related Midwest Connie and Ted Rigas and Kellie and Norm Siegel Ross Barney Architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Sterling Bay Sven and Julie Sykes Two North Riverside Plaza JVLP Wight & Company William Blair Richard Wilson/Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, LLP David Wong and Wai-Sinn Chan
Purchase Tickets Here!
Honorary Committee Chair Toni Preckwinkle, President Cook County Board of Commissioners
Chair Rahm Emanuel, Mayor City of Chicago
Chair Mariyana Spyropoulos, President Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Frank Avila, Commissioner Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Christian Mitchell, Representative 26th District Illinois House of Representatives
Elliott Bambrough WGN-TV, Chicago’s Best
Mike Quigley, Congressman 5th Congressional District of Illinois United States House of Representatives
Edward M. Burke, 14th Ward Alderman City of Chicago Chip Collopy Shoreline Sightseeing Matt Collopy Shoreline Sightseeing Martin J. Durkan, Commissioner Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Michael W. Frerichs, Treasurer State of Illinois John Fritchey, 12th District Commissioner Cook County Board of Commissioners Gregg Goslin, 14th District Commissioner Cook County Board of Commissioners Brian Hopkins, 2nd Ward Alderman City of Chicago Robin Kelly, Congresswoman 2nd Congressional District of Illinois United States House of Representatives Barbara J. McGowan, Vice President and Commissioner Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Deborah Mell, 33rd Ward Alderman City of Chicago
Arnold Randall, General Superintendent Forest Preserves of Cook County Brendan Reilly, 42nd Ward Alderman City of Chicago Nancy Rotering, Mayor City of Highland Park Bobby L. Rush, Congressman 1st Congressional District of Illinois United States House of Representatives Susan Sadlowski-Garza, 10th Ward Alderwoman City of Chicago Donald Schoenheider, Mayor City of Lake Forest Debra Shore, Commissioner Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Larry Suffredin, Commissioner Forest Preserves of Cook County Patrick D. Thompson, 11th Ward Alderman City of Chicago Scott Waguespack, 32nd Ward Alderman City of Chicago David J. Walsh, Commissioner Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
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Please join Friends of the Chicago River for the
fish ball Tuesday, June 13, 2017 5:30 to 9 p.m. At The Westin Chicago River North 320 North Dearborn Street, Chicago
The summer evening’s lures include: • Spectacular outdoor cocktails and dining • Wild river guests and entertaining surprises • Blue Ribbon Awards for excellence in river-sensitive design • Breathtaking downtown skyline and Chicago River views
Top off the evening on our Shoreline Sightseeing After Party Cruise 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Advance reservations required Please respond by May 26
Northern Pike Presenting Sponsor
big
fish ball
White Perch
Bluegill Arcadis Avison Young Beacon Capital Partners Christy Webber Landscapes CNA Craig and Kate Coit and WealthPlanners, LLC Grant Crowley Executive Construction Inc. The Fletcher Family Stacee A. Hasenbalg Tom and Barbara Honn Larry and Deni Kaplan Daniel and Ellen Kilduff Leo Burnett Dan and Pam Loewenstein/Arnstein & Lehr LLP MillerCoors
12th Annual
Morgan Stanley Nottage and Ward O’Briens Riverwalk Café Ogden Avenue Materials Related Midwest Connie and Ted Rigas and Kellie and Norm Siegel Ross Barney Architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Sterling Bay Sven and Julie Sykes Two North Riverside Plaza JVLP Wight & Company William Blair Richard Wilson/Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, LLP David Wong and Wai-Sinn Chan
Honorary Committee Chair Toni Preckwinkle, President Cook County Board of Commissioners
Chair Rahm Emanuel, Mayor City of Chicago
Chair Mariyana Spyropoulos, President Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Frank Avila, Commissioner Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Christian Mitchell, Representative 26th District Illinois House of Representatives
Elliott Bambrough WGN-TV, Chicago’s Best
Mike Quigley, Congressman 5th Congressional District of Illinois United States House of Representatives
Edward M. Burke, 14th Ward Alderman City of Chicago Chip Collopy Shoreline Sightseeing Matt Collopy Shoreline Sightseeing Martin J. Durkan, Commissioner Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Michael W. Frerichs, Treasurer State of Illinois John Fritchey, 12th District Commissioner Cook County Board of Commissioners Gregg Goslin, 14th District Commissioner Cook County Board of Commissioners Brian Hopkins, 2nd Ward Alderman City of Chicago Robin Kelly, Congresswoman 2nd Congressional District of Illinois United States House of Representatives Barbara J. McGowan, Vice President and Commissioner Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Deborah Mell, 33rd Ward Alderman City of Chicago
Arnold Randall, General Superintendent Forest Preserves of Cook County Brendan Reilly, 42nd Ward Alderman City of Chicago Nancy Rotering, Mayor City of Highland Park Bobby L. Rush, Congressman 1st Congressional District of Illinois United States House of Representatives Susan Sadlowski-Garza, 10th Ward Alderwoman City of Chicago Donald Schoenheider, Mayor City of Lake Forest Debra Shore, Commissioner Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Larry Suffredin, Commissioner Forest Preserves of Cook County Patrick D. Thompson, 11th Ward Alderman City of Chicago Scott Waguespack, 32nd Ward Alderman City of Chicago David J. Walsh, Commissioner Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
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Please join Friends of the Chicago River for the
fish ball Tuesday, June 13, 2017 5:30 to 9 p.m. At The Westin Chicago River North 320 North Dearborn Street, Chicago
The summer evening’s lures include: • Spectacular outdoor cocktails and dining • Wild river guests and entertaining surprises • Blue Ribbon Awards for excellence in river-sensitive design • Breathtaking downtown skyline and Chicago River views
Top off the evening on our Shoreline Sightseeing After Party Cruise 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Advance reservations required Please respond by May 26
Please join us for the Shoreline Sightseeing After Party Cruise The Big Fish Ball festivities continue on a Shoreline Sightseeing boat on the Chicago River. Guests will be treated to a gorgeous nighttime river cruise, with an open bar, through the downtown canyon, going to the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum and up the scenic North Branch. $50 per person. The cruise begins to board at 8:40 p.m. and departs promptly at 9 p.m. and returns at 10 p.m. The cruise goes to and from The Westin Chicago River North. Tickets for this cruise on the river are available to the general public as well as Big Fish Ball guests. The After Party Cruise is presented by Shoreline Sightseeing Boat guests check-in at the gala’s registration table, River Level Two - Grand Court.
BIG FISH BALL and SHORELINE SIGHTSEEING AFTER PARTY CRUISE GUEST DETAILS Business or festive after-hours attire Capacity is limited, buy your tickets now! All tickets for the main event and the after party cruise will be held at the door under the company or individual name(s) you indicate on the reply card or online. Please note, the Emerging Leader ticket level for the gala is available for an individual who identifies as a young professional and/or philanthropist under 40. The Westin Chicago River North offers Valet Parking Service on a “Subject to Availability” basis at $30 for Big Fish Ball guests (not applicable for overnight parking). Taxi drop off at 320 N. Dearborn Street. Public parking is also available at numerous lots within a short walking distance. All CTA “El” stops are few blocks from the hotel. For additional information, visit www.chicagoriver.org or contact Kim Olsen-Clark at (312) 939-0490, ext. 19.
Sponsorship
__ Northern Pike – $25,000 __ Rainbow Darter – $10,000 - $15,000 __ White Perch – $7,500 __ Bluegill – $3,750
Tickets
Main event: ___ I would like ______ individual tickets at $350 each ___ I would like ______ Emerging Leader Turn over for sponsorship benefits and details. tickets at $225 each After Party cruise: Donation ___ I would like ______ Shoreline I have truly gone fishin’ and cannot attend, Sightseeing After Party Cruise tickets but would like to support Friends with a at $50 each You do not have to attend the main event to donation of $_____________ that will purchase tickets for the 9 p.m - 10 p.m cruise. be matched up to $2,500 by the Johnson Space is limited; tickets will be reserved in order Ohana Foundation. of payment received.
Raffle
I would like ______ raffle entries at $50 each or three for $125
Please put my entries/chance(s) in (indicate number of your tickets to go specifically to win):
__ THEATER __ SPIRIT __ FLIGHT __ FARM __ BEER __ PARTY
OR __ Randomly place my chances/entries or fill out and mail the tickets on raffle insert
Name Company if applicable Address Daytime Phone
City
State
Zip
For recognition purposes, list my name or company as: Payment By Check: My check in the amount of $__________, made payable to Friends of the Chicago River, is enclosed. Payment By Credit Card: Please charge my credit card in the amount of $__________. 411 S. Wells Street, Suite 800 Chicago, Illinois 60607 Select one: __American Express __Discover __MasterCard __VISA Card number Expiration date 3-4 digit security code Card holder’s name & billing address if different than above q Please include the 3% credit card processing fees so Friends will receive 100% of my contribution.
Payment Online: bit.ly/bfb2017 Payment By Phone: (312) 939-0490, ext. 10.
Friends of the Chicago River is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization. Your support is tax-deductible above the fair market value of tickets.
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