ican festival of trees program
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December 3, 2010Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa
n ICAN serves over 2,000 youth annually!
n ICAN’s programs are provided entirely free of charge to all youth and families, to ensure equal access to these life changing programs.
ICAN is a non-profit organization that provides free, comprehensive programs that empower youth to be productive, self-confident,
and responsible members of the community.
In-Kind Sponsors
Event Sponsors
ICAN Create the Magic! Sponsor
ICAN Make Dreams Come True! Sponsors
ICAN Make Miracles! Sponsor
ICAN Believe in Youth! Sponsor
Darren ShumwayAuctioneer
I Can Create the Magic Participants
Commander Edward Upshaw, Chandler Police DepartmentBrenda Grubel, ICAN Peer Leader
Tim Walker, General DynamicsMeghann Schottenbauer, ICAN Prevention Specialist
Jim & Karen Smith, AVNET LogisticsDamien Gomez, Chandler Fire Department
Steve & Alane Kovach, Kovach Metal RoofingMarty Breeden, Catholic Healthcare West
Principal Paul Bollard, Chandler Unified School DistrictThe Magsayo Family, ICAN
Jonathan Davis, ICAN Peer Leader Alicia Perez, ICAN Family & Community Programs Manager
Henry Salinas, ICAN Founder Brett Henkel, Big Two Toyota/Scion of Chandler
n 6 of every 10 youth served by ICAN live in families earning less than $15,000 annually, for a 4-5 member household on average
n 6 of 10 youth living in the area served by ICAN are using alcohol or other substances to cope with the harsh realities of the street; 4 of those 10 will not graduate high school; and another 4 of 10 will go to bed hungry tonight
Cocktails & Registration String Theory
Welcome & Call to Seating Michelle Schechner, US Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management
Opening Remarks Jay Tibshraeny, City of Chandler Mayor Elect
Dinner Served
I Can Create the Magic I Can Create the Magic Presenters
The Magic of Stronger Families Evelyn Flores, ICAN Parent
The Magic of Community Christy McClendon, ICAN Chief Executive Officer
Festival of Trees, Live Auction Daren Shumway, Auctioneer
Dessert & Intermission Silent Auction Closes at End of Intermission! Chandler Honor Guard, Pipe & Drum
Continuing of Auction Daren Shumway, Auctioneer
ICAN Tree Auction Police Chief Sherry Kiyler & Fire Chief Jeff Clark
Festival of Trees Drawing Jonathan Davis, ICAN Peer Leader & Closing Remarks & Cary Allen, M&I Bank
360 Physical Therapy AVNET Logistics
Big Two Toyota/Scion of ChandlerChandler Fire Department
Chandler Police DepartmentCoffin & Trout Fine Jewellers
Tammy Fontaine & Saundra Minckley ICAN
In Celebration of Golf
Festival of TreesLive Auction Sponsors
Christy Lamb-JohariKent Miller
Kovach Metal RoofingL&L Event Design
Mary Lu LegerNative New Yorker
Resident & Friends of Ocotillo LakesSheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa
Done in conjunction with ICAN’s Festival of Trees Event, the “Magic in the Neighborhood” is a display of fabulous trees and prizes at local business
locations for which community members can purchase drawing tickets to win throughout the month of November, ending December 6th, 2010.
Participating businesses include:
AJ’s Fine Foods (Ray Rd. & I10)Bashas’ (Dobson Rd. & Chandler Blvd.)
Food City (Arizona Ave. & Ray Rd.)Saba’s Western Wear (Boston St., just west of Arizona Ave.)
Also participating in the “Magic in the Neighborhood” is the fabulous drawing tree featured tonight, title: “WHOWULDATHUNKIT” – a Blue Jean
Christmas Tree featuring over 20 amazing prizes! The winner of this tree will be pulled tonight, following the completion of our programs and tickets can be
purchased for $5 up until the close of the silent auction. Need not be present to win.
Magic in the NeighborhoodDrawing Sponsors
n “Daily I am faced with two difference paths to take. I can either continue to be at ICAN and create my future…or, I can be back out on the street giving my future up altogether.” – Marco G., ICAN Youth, Age 15
Chair n Patti Bruno, QRS Insurance
Vice Chair n Mario Martinez, 360 Vantage
Treasurer n Amy Funicello, Eide Bailly LLP
Secretary n Carey Allen, M&I Bank
Member at Large n Caroline Hoeye, Distinguished Community Volunteer
Scott Bourdo, Kovach Metal RoofingMarty Breeden, Catholic Healthcare West
Fran Jacques, General DynamicsDanielle Janitch, Osborn Maledon, PA
Bobby Johnson, RED DevelopmentRenee Levin, Intel
Scott Nance, Edward JonesMichelle Schechner, US Trust/Bank of America
Jim Smith, AVNET LogisticsCamilla Strongin, The Symington Group
Edward Upshaw, Chandler Police Department
ICAN Board of Directors
n ICAN provides programs that are research-based and proven effective at preventing substance abuse, gang involvement, and other forms of juvenile delinquency in youth
n ICAN involves the family in the growth process through parenting programs that build stronger families
n ICAN provides programs to help youth overcome the challenges they face every day
Event Chair n LeNetta Leger, L&L Event Design
Cat Beard, BobCat Studios
Laurie Fagen, San Tan Sun News
Tammy Fontaine, Bashas’
Trish Fox, Big Two Toyota/Scion of Chandler
Karen Krauter, Kovach Metal Roofing
Kent Miller, Catholic Healthcare West
Elaine Pope, Intel
Karen Smith, Distinguished Community Volunteer
ICAN Festival of Trees Planning Members
n ICAN’s community outreach to curb underage drinking results in a 72% decrease in patrons willing to buy alcohol for a minor
Thank you for attendingthe 2010 Festival of Trees.
We wish you avery Happy Holiday anda safe and prosperous
New Year!
To learn more about our programs
and services or to become a volunteer,
visit our website at
www.icanaz.org