4th Annual Gala
Communities United, Inc. presents
Designing Dreams for Children
Imagination, Innovation and Motion
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4th Annual Gala & Awards Celebration
Saturday, September 7, 2019
6:30 PM-10:00 PM
12 Channel St, Suite 802
Boston, MA 02210
Our sincere gratitude to all generous sponsors, donors, & volunteers for making this event a huge success!
Your generosity will help us achieve our mission to ensure the success of the child, empower the family and strengthen the community.
THANK YOU!
After graduating from Phillips Exeter Academy, Bob decided to travel across the U.S. and work in Europe for two years instead of attending college, a decision he still regards as one of the most rewarding he’s ever made. Working at a young age at a golf course, then a rent-a-car business, and finally in several restaurants, Bob honed his expertise in customer service. After entering the construction industry as a carpenter in the early 1980s, Bob quickly rose through the ranks and ultimately founded BEEM Construction in 1987 and then merged his company and became the head of the growing FBN team in 1995. FBN has grown to become one of the preeminent General Contractors in the Greater Boston Area, specializing in custom, luxury building and remodeling.
Bob is proud that the success of FBN has allowed him to support many charitable organizations, the most important of which is of course CUI. He marvels at the important work that they do and considers their mission of paramount importance. In addition, he supports regularly; The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Fund, The Ellie Fund, Big Sisters of Massachusetts, Families First, and others. He participated in the two-day Pan Mass Challenge for the last 12 years in support of The Dana Farber Hospital in Boston.
He enjoys FBN’s fun, collaborative atmosphere and heading a team that is incredibly easy-going about pretty much everything except customer service. Bob tries to ensure that every client trusts that he and his team always have their best interests at heart. The best part of his job is proving daily that nice guys don’t always finish last.
Bob is happiest spending time with his wife Sylvia and his family, daughter Jess and son Bobby. An avid golfer, beach and water lover, he makes sure to get his fair share of that in every year as well.
Bob Ernst, President
How You Can Support The Innovation Challenge 2019
Twist & Shout - $10,000
Full page ad in the program book & advertising at the gala
Logo featured prominently on website for one year and on invitations and event materials
Ten complimentary gala tickets to event
Full-Swing Jitterbug - $5,000
1/2 page ad in the program book & advertising at the gala
Logo featured on website for six months and on invitations and event materials
Eight complimentary gala tickets to event
Dynamic Disco - $2,500
1/2 page ad in the program book & advertising at the gala
Logo featured on website for six months and on invitations and event materials
Six complimentary gala tickets to event
Twirling Tango - $1,000
1/4 page ad in the program book & advertising at the gala
Logo featured on website for three months and on invitations and event materials
Four complimentary gala tickets to event
Spinning Salsa - $500
Two complimentary gala tickets to event
All $500+ Sponsors receive program logo and recognition on our social media sites
How to Support
The Volunteer Challenge
Join a team or bring a group of co-workers to volunteer during an event for children and families of CUI Creative Start Children’s Centers.
Read
a favorite Dr. Seuss book to an eager group of preschool friends
Sing
your heart out to a new song
Lead a Rockin’ Rendition of the
Hokey-Pokey
Channel your
inner Creativity
Why Support?
Your contribution makes a profound impact
Join other Boston community supporters, and enable our children to experience enhanced programming. Our students face many challenges that come with living at or below the poverty level. CUI gives students an opportunity that every child deserves.
To become an event sponsor, please contact
Terri Natale
Executive Director
Sylvia Dandrata
Director of Education & Child Development
Event Committee Members:
Mauria Atzil, Communities United, Inc.
Harry Carey, Biogen Inc.
Molly DeJohn, Broadcom
Steven Favreau, Favreaulous Factory
Matthew St. Germaine, Bank of America
Tracy Soehle, Affiliated Managers Group
Meet Our Leadership
Executive Director: Terri Natale
Board of Directors:
Harry Carey (Chairperson)
Biogen Inc.
Maa-Ablah Apo (Treasurer)
CBIZ Tofias
Helene Forte (Clerk)
Elizabeth Ching
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Retired
Molly DeJohn
Broadcom
Janet Fogel
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Retired
Jack Myers
LukeJackson Benefit Solutions
Matthew St. Germaine
Bank of America
Advisory Board:
Gretchen Bravacos
Wellesley Public Schools, Retired
John Caldwell
Paradigm Properties
Amy McCallen
Rubin and Rudman LLP
Sara Kahana
Early Intervention
2019 Innovation Gala Sponsors
Natale Company & SafetyCare
The Dandrata Family
Fogel & Schlegel Family
KCM Contracting
Crowley Painting
Sally & David Patrick
The Alperin Family
