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United Performing Arts Fund News
The momentum at UPAF is accelerating at a fast pace with planning for the 2013 Campaign fill ed with innovative ideas to grow UPAF's donor base. All roads lead to the Kickoff, which is set for Tuesday, March 12 at the Pabst Theatre. Be on the lookout for your e-invite.
The business community plays a big role in the overall success of UPAF - year in and year out. One way that companies can demonstrate their support is through corporate sponsorships. We are pleased to announce three recently-secured commitments for 2013:
- Miller Coors - UPAF Ride for the Arts for the 23rd year in a row
- We Energies - Next Generation UPAF for the second consecutive year
- BMO Harris - UPAF Notable Women for the second consecutive year
Also key to the UPAF Campaign is having a team of Loaned Executives (LE) who - with great passion and energy - partner with workplace giving coordinators on their internal campaigns. Workplace giving brings in more than 30% of all dollars raised. It is the one activity that our Member Groups cannot do on their own.
This year, we have eight talented LEs sponsored by a variety of generous organizations:
- Rebecca Beres, We Energies
- Therese Burkhart, Northwestern Mutual
- Annie Hernandez, Rockwell Automation
- Bob Moore, Johnson Controls
- Chuck Rozewicz, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
- Jennifer Sullivan, Robert W. Baird & Co.
- Donna Swartz, BMO Harris
- Joanne Williams, UPAF
Lastly, we congratulate UPAF Co-Chair, Gail Lione, for being named a recipient of TEMPO's Mentor Award, which is presented each year to women who have demonstrated support in the personal achievements of others. We look forward to celebrating this honor with Gail at this month's TEMPO luncheon.
With the pieces all falling in place, the momentum UPAF has experienced the last month will only intensify through the Campaign.
Deanna Tillisch
UPAF President and CEO |
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TICKET GIVEAWAY!
Member Spotlight: Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
Underneath the Lintel
By Glen Berger
A puzzling mystery begins when a Dutch librarian discovers a surprise in the overnight return slot... a travel guidebook that is 113 years overdue! The man, who has never left his native town of Hoofddorp, grows determined to track down the offender. As he travels around the world on his obsessive search, he finds himself on a journey that not only unlocks ancient mysteries, but also moves him to new revelations.
Runs from February 20 - March 17
Wednesdays & Thursdays: 7:30 p.m.
Fridays: 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 4:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Sundays: 2:00 p.m.
*Wednesday, March 6 is a 1:00 p.m. show, not 7:30 p.m., with pre-show discussion starting at noon.
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Welcome, New Board Members!
UPAF is excited to welcome three new directors to the Board.! We are grateful for their time, expertise and overall dedication to the performing arts and the communities in which we live. Our new board members are Jeff Behring, Phil Flynn and Greg Marcus.
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Jeff Behring is a director at Northwestern Mutual Capital (NMC). He has worked at NMC since 2003, previously working at Varco International and PricewaterhouseCooper with positions in financial planning and development. Jeff's acute sense of fiscal responsibility and strategic planning is valuable to UPAF and the organizations we fund.
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Phil Flynn is the president and CEO of Associated Banc-Corp. He has held this position since 2009. Previous to Associated Banc-Corp, Phil worked in various executive positions for the Union Bank of California. Phil serves on a variety of for-profit and non-profit boards, and we look forward to bringing his executive skill set in management and development to our cause.
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Greg Marcus is the president and CEO of the Marcus Corp. Greg has been with Marcus Corporation since 1992, being voted president of the board in 2005, and CEO in 2009. Greg serves on many local non-profit boards, and most recently served as co-chair for the United Way of Greater Milwaukee 2012 Campaign. Being both a musician and native to Milwaukee, Greg brings positive energy for both the performing arts and the Milwaukee Community.
We thank Jeff, Phil and Greg for their commitment to UPAF and the performing arts! |
Affiliate Spotlight: Theatre Gigante
Dust
Theatre Gigante, in the middle of its 25th anniversary season, is thrilled to present one of Hungary's most prominent literary figures, Gyorgy Spiro, and his play DUST to Milwaukee audiences. This is the first time DUST is being produced in the Midwest - and most of the United States. Directed by Mark Anderson and performed by Isabelle Kralj and John Kishline, DUST is a dark comedy about a couple struggling to stay afloat, who - one lucky day - are given an opportunity to alter their fate forever.
Particularly pertinent to the plight of many today living in poverty, DUST deals with the struggles of families trying to survive in a world that is more and more dependent and controlled by the darker forces of money and power. Set in post-communist Hungary around 2005, the couple travels through 75 minutes of whirlwind reasoning and discussion as they face an opportunity that very rarely comes around to anyone.
Runs February 8 - 16, 2012, two weekends
UWM Kenilworth Studio 508
on Milwaukee's East Side
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Monthly Spotlight:
Next Generation UPAF!
Next Generation UPAF is a group of over 500 individuals age 45 and under who support the performing arts in the Greater Milwaukee Area. The group consists of a dynamic base and enjoys frequent special events designed just for them. Here are some of the upcoming events for Next Generation UPAF members:
February 15, 6:00 p.m. - Next Generation UPAF joins MAM after Dark! Tickets are $8.
March 1 - Executive Leadership Series Luncheon at We Energes with CEO Gale Klappa. The Executive Leadership Series is open to Next Generation UPAF members contributing $1,000 and above to the UPAF Campaign annually.
March 13 - Operatic Season Sampler with the Florentine Opera at 929 N. Water Street (Vogel Hall). A 6:00 p.m. reception including rehorst cocktail/voucher, Sazama's appetizers, pre-show chat with the director and meet and greet with the performers. Tickets are $25; purchase by contacting vnerbun@upaf.org.
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Greg Marcus leads a discussion at Next Generation UPAF's Executive Leadership Series
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Next Generation UPAF welcomes new members to join their organization at any time during the calendar year. To join, you must contribute to the annual UPAF Campaign with $500 or more. If you're interested in joining or would like more information about Next Generation UPAF, please contact vnerbun@upaf.org.
Shout out to We Energies for sponsoring Next Generation UPAF! Special thanks to Rich Meeusen, CEO of Badger Meter, Todd Teske, CEO of Briggs & Stratton, and Greg Marcus, CEO of the Marcus Corporation, for their participation in the Executive Leadership Series.
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Recognizing Cabinet Co-Chairs
UPAF would like to recognize the co-chair members in its 2013 UPAF Campaign Cabinet.
Accountants - Mike Carter & Terry Kurtenbach
Advertising & PR - Tracey Carson & Ellen Maxey
Business Partners - Jennifer Mattes & Jason Stamm
Community Gifts - Erica Kieffer
Finance & Insurance - John Halechko & Kevin Steiner
Foundations - Wayne Lueders
Lawyers - Ray Manista & Martin Tierney
Leadership - Mary Dowell & Pat Horne
Management & Technology - Ed Seaberg
Nonprofit/Public Sector - John Kordsmeier
Westside - Jody Lowe
Ride Honorary Chair - Tom Cardella
UPAF is sincerely grateful for our entire cabinet, and especially these individuals acting as chairs and co-chairs. It is because of their dedication that we know we will have a successful 2013 Campaign. |
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UPAF is essential to the vitality of our region.
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United Performing Arts Fund
301 W. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 600, Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 273-UPAF (8723) www.UPAF.org
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