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SETON
HALL UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL'S
COMPETITIVE
GRANT
Competition Day
JOURNAL ADVERTISEMENT
March 23rd Gala Event CHEF'S ROW
SHU Media Contact Person For CHEF'S ROw
As many of you know, our nonprofit competed with other worthy nonprofits
for the Seton Hall University Law School's Yearly
Competitive Grant. Our nonprofit Children's Apraxia Network / Cherab
Foundation
was the primary recipient. Information on how you or your business
can help support, is below the story of "competition day."
We are so excited and honored to be chosen the primary recipient, and hope
you are too. Because Chef's Row is a media event, and many people come
from all over to attend, we know that this event will raise
awareness to so many in just a few hours. Children are also welcome
to attend this event. I will have some comp passes
for the children, so email me
if you need any.
COMPETITION DAY
Me and my husband Glenn, with our two children, had to wait in the
large beautiful hallway inside Seton Hall University for our turn to
compete. When we were finally called, only I went in, and Glenn
waited out in the hall with Dakota and Tanner. I stood in front of
the 40 lawyers and explained what apraxia is, and what our
organization is planning on doing. The presentation was timed, so I
tried to present from many angles as quickly as possible. I
presented personally as a parent, but showed them the clinical larger
global picture as well. I gave each attorney a handout with
information about apraxia, and print outs of our websites.
The lawyer's questions kept coming even after our nonprofits
allotted "time" was up. There were of course others waiting to
compete. In those final questions, I noticed that many were visibly
moved by the answers, and some wiped tissues quickly over their
eyes. At the end of the presentation, I had my husband come in with
our sons Dakota and of course Tanner. My husband said a few words,
but not much because we had told our children that they were there to
sing for these people because they heard how "beautiful they sing."
Neither child to this day has any idea that we were there for any
other reason.
Even though we had talked about this moment for weeks, that moment's top
question was, "how do we get Tanner to sing in front of a large room
filled with strangers?!" I pulled my now classic "OK, Who wants to
go first?!" and Tanner, as always, shouted out "ME!" Tanner, who was
very proud of the fact that they all "knew how beautiful he
sang," started singing "twinkle twinkle little star to the 40
lawyers. At first it was soft, even with the microphone, but he kept
getting louder and louder. (You can hear him sing this on Scott
Bilker's Talking Page) When he was done with this he asked to sing
another song too! When he finished, the applause was so loud that
both children held their ears, it was such a beautiful moment. We all
were so proud of him! Dakota sang next and received the same
applause. It really was a very moving experience.
After we were done, Cheryl Johnson, our VP, who was sent to the wrong
campus by the doorman, walked in. Cheryl was unfortunately not there for
the presentation, but was allowed 2 minutes to talk.
JOURNAL ADVERTISEMENT
Many of you either own a business, or work for one. We would really
appreciate if you can pass on the following information about
the "Chef's Row" and the Ad Journal. 100% of the monies raised goes
to the chosen charities. This is how the monies are divided.
40% to Children's Apraxia Network/Cherab
Foundation
-Primary recipient
20% to Seton Hall University Bolond Hall Survivors Fund
20% to Cerebral Palsy
20% to St. Mathew-Neighborhood Development Association
Please make checks
payable to:
Seton Hall Law
Student Bar Association
Atten: Eric McCullough, Treasurer
One Newark Center
Newark, New Jersey 07102
973-642-8500
Backcover (Full Page) $500
Inside Front Cover (Full Page) $400
Inside Back Cover (Full Page) $400
Full Page $250
Half Page $125
Quarter Page $75
Patron (Name Only) $25
You can send your Business Card or Camera Ready Art.
CHEF'S ROW -MARCH 23, 2001
Time: 5:00
PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Seton
Hall University Law School's Main Atrium
One Newark Center
Newark, New Jersey 07102
973-642-8500
STUDENT
BAR ASSOCIATION
You are cordially invited to participate in the Seton Hall Law School
Student Bar Association’s 4th Annual “Chef’s Row”. Each year the
student body of Seton Hall Law School holds a fundraising event to benefit
local charities. This year we are raising funds to support FOUR
New Jersey Charities, Children’s
Apraxia Network/Cherab,
Cerebral Palsy of Essex and West Hudson, St. Matthew-Neighborhood Improvement
Development Association and the Seton Hall University Boland Hall Survivors’
Fund. All proceeds are donated directly to the charities.
Chef’s
Row is well attended by members of the judiciary, distinguished members
of the NJ law community from many of the most prominent firms in the state,
alumni, students and their families. The event will take place at Seton
Hall Law School in Newark, New Jersey on Friday, March 23, 2001 in
the Law School Atrium located in One Newark Center at the corner of Raymond
Blvd and Route 21. The event starts at 5:00 pm. Last year
we had over twenty area restaurants participate in the event.Our restaurant
list included Don Pepe, Spanish Tavern, Je’s, Pronto Cena, Theatre Grill
at NJPAC, the Newark Club, and John’s Place. Many of the participants
are returning this year.
We expect over 300
attendees. Each restaurant is asked to provide samples of their “signature” dish. Guests walk around and taste the food from
each restaurant. The attendees represent a group of people who dine out
for both business and pleasure. Tickets go on sale starting Monday,
February 26th and are $25. They can be purchased by contacting
the Student Bar Association or at the law school.
“Despite the hectic
schedule and time pressure of law school, our student body finds the time
each year to host and plan Chef’s Row which is not only a great social
event, but also a tremendous opportunity to garner funds for very worthwhile
charities. As an alumnus of Seton Hall, especially near and dear to my
heart is the Boland Hall Survivor Fund. This opportunity would not be
possible without the generosity of local restaurants and caterers who
are the integral element for making this event a success.” Patrick O’Boyle,
Student Bar Association President
The Student Bar Association
dedicates many hours to the success of this evening. Our student
body is committed to providing service to others. We would appreciate
if you would help us by publicizing our event. Any type of publicity is
much needed and will be greatly appreciated; press releases, product support,
community bulletins, or on-site reports. A representative of the Student
Bar Association will be contacting you shortly to follow up and or answer
any questions you might have. If you have any questions please feel
free to contact me at (973)279-0382, or the Student
Bar Association at (973) 642-8488.
Very truly yours,
Natalie Esposito
Publicity Chairperson
This event,
which is $25 per person, $10 for students, will take place right at Seton
Hall University in the main atrium. Children are also welcome
to attend this event. I will have some comp passes for the children,
so email me if you need any.
There are plenty
of parking lots, as well as on street parking all around the university.
For more information on the event you can also call Jay
Ross at 732-206-1266. or email him at rossjaso@shu.edu You can
also email me at kiddietalk@netzero.net and I will find out the answer to your
questions. -Lisa Geng President Cherab
Foundation
SHU Media Contact Person
For this Event
For press
releases for this event for the media, please contact Natalie Esposito,
the Publicity Chairperson for Chef's Row for Seton Hall University at
(973)279-0382, or the Student
Bar Association at (973) 642-8488. You
can also email Natalie.
We really appreciate
if you can in any way support this wonderful
event. The name only pledge is a great one for the families of
children who have apraxia.
Again,
THANK YOU Seton Hall University Law School
Best,
Lisa Geng
President Cherab
Foundation
and Children's Apraxia Network
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