Membership Information January 1, December 31, 2016

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1 American Cancer Society, Inc. Associate Board of Ambassadors Membership Information January 1, December 31, 2016

2 Facts & Member Responsibilities The Associate Board of Ambassadors (ABOA) is a young professionals group who has raised over $1 million in the fight against cancer since its inception in Skyline Soiree is the primary fundraiser of the Associate Board attracting more than 500 guests and one of the premier events of its kind in Chicago. The group of 80 young professionals from nearly 70 companies throughout the Chicagoland area is also charged with furthering the fundraising efforts of the Discovery Ball through procurement of silent auction items and volunteer recruitment. Perhaps most importantly, ABOA members have the opportunity to network with others who are interested in making a difference in their community and significantly impacting the American Cancer Society s lifesaving mission. Facts & Member Responsibilities: Purchase a minimum of one ticket to Skyline Soiree by 02/12/16 or at the time of registration to be list as a member of the Associate Board of Ambassadors. The purchase of a ticket to Skyline Soiree is required to be a member in good standing and does not apply toward the fundraising minimum. Commit to an individual fundraising minimum of $500 annual give/get (January 1, December 31, 2016) through any of the following channels: - Discovery Ball live/silent auction item procurement - Skyline Soiree ticket sales - Skyline Soiree sponsorship/underwriting procurement - Silent auction item procurement for Skyline Soiree - Online fundraising - Host a third party event (ie: Jean s Day, Bar Night, Bake Sale, etc.) - Personal check or cash donation (does not include purchase of auction items or raffle tickets the night of the event) Attend ABOA meetings and committee meetings. Serve on a minimum of one ABOA committee. Strive to volunteer for at least one shift at Discovery Ball. Allow the use of your name, company affiliation and photo to promote and publicize the ABOA and related events. Recruit other young professionals to join the ABOA. Promote Skyline Soiree and ABOA through social media Facebook: Skyline Soiree - American Cancer Society Associate Board of Ambassadors Serve as a community ambassador for the American Cancer Society s mission and programs.

3 Executive Committee President Cheryl Taglia Vice President Eric Billimoria Membership & Recruitment Co-Chairs Emily Fitzgerald Melissa Rickey Skyline Soiree Co-Chairs Alex Kaufmann Megan Mills Networking & Communications Co-Chairs Lauren Licata Sponsorship & Underwriting Chair Adam Schlesinger Executive Committee positions require a member to be in good standing and have the Society s approval. The President must also have a minimum of two years in good standing on the Associate Board and have previously served in a Executive Committee position. Nominees are reviewed by the Executive Committee in November of each year. Candidates may self-nominate.

4 2015 ABOA Members Rachael Altman, Grant Thornton LLP Jessica Baer, K&L Gates Meghan Barry, Catamaran Eric Billimoria, WealthCare Advisors, LLC Alli Bloom, Aon Brandon Bowers, Tessaro Custom Leslie Brewer, Cancer Treatment Centers of America William Bruce, Sidley Austin LLP Jessica Burbach Peter Fischer, Health Care Service Corporation Emily Fitzgerald, Swanson, Martin & Bell LLP Sharhianna Fulce, Under Carrey Care Brett R. Gerig, Waterton Associates, L.L.C Michael Grady, DeKalb County Public Defender Martin Grego, Seyfarth Shaw LLP Jennifer Griffith Garrett M. Grinnell, Morgan Stanley Rebecca M. Halloran, University of Chicago Booth School of Business Farah Hassanzadeh, Barkley Court Reporters Jessica Jansen, Google Christina E. John, Grant Thornton LLP Alexandra Kaufmann, McMillan Doolittle Colleen Kelly, ADM Investor Services, Inc. Alison Kite, Seyfarth Shaw LLP Stephen Kosin, Greater Illinois Title Company Pammy Kramer, PepsiCo Erin Lansky, BDT Capital Partners Lauren Licata, Belly, Inc. Jaclynne Madden, BOMA/Chicago Lyndsey Maddox, Digital Third Coast Lauren R. Mann, United Airlines Bethany Marks, Motorola Solutions, Inc. Jacqueline Martin, Jones Lang LaSalle Michael Mason, Infinity Consulting Solutions Megan Mills, VML, Inc. Michelle Moceri, Motorola Mobility Jelena Muffo Maria Muñoz, Exit Strategy Realty Julie Nakis, Advocate Health Care Nicole Nemerovski, DigitasLBi Emily Norris, Baugh, Dalton, Carlson & Ryan, LLC Revi Pearl, Deloitte Rebecca L. Pellegrino, Adler School of Professional Psychology Jeremy Piwnicki, Morgan Stanley Shonna Pryor, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago Melissa Pugh, Jet Set World Travel Melissa Rickey, GlaxoSmithKline Emily Rillo, Talus M Katherine Ross, Duncan Law Group, LLC Chad Schafer, Sidley Austin LLP Adam Schlesinger, KPMG LLP Steven E. Sexton, Sidley Austin LLP Huma P. Shah, CNA Scott Shelbourne, Cushman & Wakefield Brendan Sullivan, Aon Cheryl Taglia, Grant Thornton LLP Samantha Thegze, Assure 360 Michael Toraason, Baker Engineering & Risk Consultants Tim Turner, Walgreen Co. Maria Vathis, Bryan Cave LLP Marisol Vega, Argosy University Melissa Versino, Zurich Neil Walther Stephen Wright

5 ABOA Meeting & Event Dates Associate Board of Ambassadors Meeting Dates Date: November 19, 2015 Location: Rockit (22 W. Hubbard Street) Kickoff: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Date: December 10, 2015 Location: American Cancer Society (225 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1200) Meeting: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Social Hour: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Date: February 4, 2016 Location: TBD Speaker: 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Recognition: 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Social Hour: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Date: March 31, 2016 Location: Sidley Austin LLP (1 S. Dearborn Street, Suite 900) Meeting: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Social Hour: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Date: May 12, 2016 Location: TBD Meeting: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Social Hour: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Date: June 30, 2016 Location: Seyfarth Shaw LLP (131 S. Dearborn Street, Suite 2400) Cocktails & 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Connections Date: August 13, 2016 Location: TBD Meeting: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Social Hour: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Discovery Ball: Skyline Soiree: Date: Saturday, April 2, 2016 Date: September 2016 Location: Hilton Chicago Location: TBD Time: 5:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Time: 7:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m.

6 ABOA Committees Discovery Ball 2016 Silent Auction Committee Overview The Silent Auction Committee is charged with procuring silent auction items for Discovery Ball The sub-committee is led by a Silent Auction Chair and has additional committee members. The Silent Auction Chair for Discovery Ball 2016 reports to the Vice President. Monthly progress reports will be submitted to the Board of Ambassadors (BOA). Sub-Committee Responsibilities: Committee members attend monthly Silent Auction sub-committee meetings or conference calls Silent Auction Chair attends meetings or calls as requested by the Associate Board s Vice President Establish a committee revenue goal and target list in conjunction with the ACS Staff Lead and Associate Board Vice President Procure high-end items for the Discovery Ball 2016 silent auction Confirm auction details for each item including: donor contact information, certificate restrictions item delivery date, item storage location, retail value and item description Ensure all donation forms are properly completed and sent to the Discovery Ball Office by the pre-determined deadline Execute creative display of items on day-of-event auction tables Volunteer at Discovery Ball 2016 Skyline Soiree 2016 Silent Auction Committee Overview The Silent Auction Committee is charged primarily with procuring silent auction items for Skyline Soiree The sub-committee is led by Silent Auction Co-Chairs and has additional committee members. The Silent Auction Co-Chair for Skyline Soiree reports to the Event Co-Chairs. Monthly progress reports will be submitted to the Associate Board of Ambassadors (ABOA) Executive Committee. Committee Member Responsibilities: Attend monthly Skyline Soiree Committee meetings or conference calls Procurement of silent auction items to be featured at Skyline Soiree Conduct outreach for recognized Skyline Soiree sponsorship opportunities Solicit for underwriting and in-kind opportunities Develop strategies for promoting the event and increasing ticket sales Promote Skyline Soiree through social media Facebook: Skyline Soiree - American Cancer Society Associate Board of Ambassadors

7 Membership Fundraising Requirements Following are the minimum fundraising requirements associated with Associate Board membership: 1. All members are required to purchase a minimum of one ticket to the ABOA s signature event Skyline Soiree 2016 ($125) to be listed as a member of the Associate Board of Ambassadors. Ticket must be purchased by 2/12/2016 or at the time of registration. A ticket to Skyline Soiree includes open bar, hors d oeuvres, live band, entertainment and activities throughout the night. The purchase of a ticket to Skyline Soiree is required to be a member in good standing and does not apply toward the fundraising minimum. Please Note: Only members who purchase a ticket to Skyline Soiree or reach the fundraising minimum by 2/12/2016 will be listed in the Discovery Ball program book as a member of the Associate Board of Ambassadors. Only members who purchase a ticket to Skyline Soiree and reach the fundraising minimum by the print deadline will be listed in the Skyline Soiree program book as a member of the Associate board of Ambassadors. Only members who purchase a ticket to Skyline Soiree will be listed on the event website as a member of the Associate Board of Ambassadors. 2. All members must commit to an overall minimum fundraising goal of $500 during the fiscal year (January 1, December 31, 2016) through any of the following channels: - Skyline Soiree sponsorship procurement - Skyline Soiree ticket sales - Silent/Live Auction item procurement for Skyline Soiree and/or Discovery Ball - Online fundraising - Host a third party event (ie: Jean s Day, Bar Night, Bake Sale, etc.) - Personal check or cash donation (does not include purchase of auction items, raffle tickets or required one ticket to Skyline Soiree 2016.)

8 Membership Fundraising Benefits & Incentives Amount Raised Benefits & Incentives Membership commitment as listed on previous page must be met in order to receive any benefits & incentives $500 Name listed on membership list and event website Ticket to Skyline Soiree must by purchased by 2/12/2016 or at the time of registration to receive this benefit $2,500 Name listed on membership list and event website Ticket to Skyline Soiree must by purchased by 2/12/2016 or at the time of registration to receive this benefit One complimentary ticket to Discovery Ball 2016* $5,000 Name listed on membership list and event website Ticket to Skyline Soiree must by purchased by 2/12/2016 or at the time of registration to receive this benefit Two complimentary tickets to Discovery Ball 2016* $10,000 Name listed on membership list and event website Ticket to Skyline Soiree must by purchased by 2/12/2016 or at the time of registration to receive this benefit Two complimentary tickets to Discovery Ball 2016* Achievement Award for Excellence Recipient at the Annual Associate Board Recognition Ceremony *Must reach fundraising amount by February 12, 2016 to earn tickets to Discovery Ball Tickets are non-transferable. A limited quantity of earned tickets to the Discovery Ball 2016 are available and tickets will be awarded on a first-earned, first-served basis.

9 Registration (page 1 of 2) (please print) I am interested in becoming a member of the Associate Board of Ambassadors. I am a current Associate Board member renewing my membership for Name (as you wish to see it in print) Preferred Name/Nickname Birthday Corporation Title Work Address Home Address Address Work Phone Cell Phone Preferred Phone (check one) Work Cell Are you a cancer survivor? Yes No Employer Community Relations/Corporate Giving Contact Name Employer Community Relations/Corporate Giving Contact Phone Does your company have a Charity Match Program? Yes No Volunteer Program?: Yes No I was referred to the Associate Board of Ambassadors by: NEW MEMBER QUESTIONS: (Please feel free to answer on separate sheet or on back): Why do you want to become a member of the American Cancer Society's Associate Board of Ambassadors? Have you attended an ABOA Event or participated in other ACS fundraising activities (Skyline Soiree, Relay for Life, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, DetermiNation, etc.)? What assets would you be able to bring to the Associate Board? What do you hope to gain from participating as an Associate Board member?

10 Registration (page 2 of 2) I would be honored to serve on the Associate Board of Ambassadors. I have read and agreed to the fundraising terms associated with ABOA membership. Signature Date I would like to serve as: (please number your top three choices) Committee Chair/Co-Chair Must be a current ABOA Member in good standing. Discovery Ball Silent Auction Skyline Soiree Silent Auction Committee Member Discovery Ball Silent Auction Skyline Soiree Silent Auction Skyline Soiree Ticket Purchase (required for ABOA membership) I would like to purchase my Skyline Soiree ticket now with payment of $125 Payment of $125 for my Skyline Soiree ticket is in the mail American Cancer Society Attn: Skyline Soiree 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1200 Chicago, Illinois I would like to make an additional tax deductible contribution of $ Payment Method (required) Checks should be made payable to the American Cancer Society Cash Check Credit Card Card Type: Card Information Card Number: Name that Appears on Card: Card Billing Address: Card Holder Signature: Exp. Date: Please return completed forms to Amy Theesfeld via at ILACSAssociateBoard@cancer.org or fax to