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Digital Program

THANK YOU!

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It is because of the dedication and support of YOU - our sponsors, attendees, volunteers, advisory board members and board of trustee members - that this event is possible. Being Brave enables us to expand our mission to provide permanent, affordable, safe housing and supportive services for survivors of domestic violence and their children. The event helps us to live our vision, which is to end the cycle of domestic violence by giving survivors time.

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We hope you enjoy your evening - thank you for your support!

Cocktail Hour 6pm

VIP Reception

6:00 COCKTAIL HOUR & SILENT AUCTION OPEN

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6:30PM BEING SEATING
Please head to your seats for the awards banquet.​​​

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The Program (VIP)

Main Show

Main Show

6:45pm Main Event

FIRST COURSE

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WELCOME
Wilhelmina Bryant, 
President, Town Clock CDC
 

INVOCATION

Rev. Ancela Fransisca Emalia Rumokoy, Senior Pastor of the Metuchen Reformed Church


HOST INTRODUCTION
Wilhelmina BryantPresident, Town Clock CDC

 

HOST SPEAKS & INTRODUCES SUSAN KRAMER-MILLS

Tommy Lobben, Host

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INTRODUCTION OF MEMORIAL MOMENT

Susan Kramer-Mills, Executive Director,

Town Clock CDC​

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MEMORIAL MOMENT

Video and Silent Minute With Candles

Recognition of Ed Parze & Family

 

7:25 PM SECOND COURSE

Dinner

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INTRODUCTION OF VIDEOS & ART PROJECT

Tommy Lobben, Host

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RESIDENT INTERVIEW VIDEO #1

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COMMENTS FROM THE TWO ARTISTS

Lauren Weinstein & Liz Blazer

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RESIDENT INTERVIEW VIDEO #2

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​COMMUNITY AWARDS
Presented by Susan Kramer-Mills, Executive Director, Town Clock CDC

OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARD

Joe DeBonis

OUTSTANDING PROVIDER AWARD

Lisa Smith

OUTSTANDING ADVOCATE AWARD

Assemblyman Sterley Stanley

OUTSTANDING SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AWARD

The New Brunswick Elks Lodge #324 

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8:45 PM

Dessert is served
 

#TheManStand Speech

Reginald Williams Jr.

9:05 PM Silent Auction Winners Announced



9:15 PM CLOSING REMARKS
Susan Kramer-Mills & Tommy Lobben

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 You can help our residents by posting your photos on social media and using our hashtags:

#BeingBrave
#TheManStand
#TownClockCDCCares

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Also, please follow us on social media @TownClockCDC!

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn
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The Program (Main Event)

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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An event like Being Brave would not be possible without the support of many generous people who provided their time and talents to make this a success. We'd like to thank the following people for their help with Being Brave:

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MAIN STAGE SHOW CREDITS
 

Host: Tommy Lobben
Invocation: Rev. Ancela Fransisca Emalia Rumokoy

Community Awards: Susan Kramer-Mills

Band: Mike Bond's Jazz Trio

Singer: Gay Myers

Honoree: Assemblyman Sterley Stanley

Honoree: Lisa Smith

Honoree: Joe DeBonis

Honoree: The New Brunswick Elks Lodge #324

#TheManStand Speaker: Reginald Williams Jr.

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PRODUCTION TEAM

 

Executive Producer: Susan Kramer-Mills, Executive Director, Town Clock CDC
Production Manager: John Keller, Advisory Board Member, Town Clock CDC
Associate Producer: Nidhi Kapadia, Digital Marketing & Communications Consultant
Photographer: Lindy Zeledon

AV Company: Brian Kubeck, Encore Global

Musicians: Mike Bond on keyboard, Daseul Kim on Bass, and Wen-Ting Wu on drums

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TOWN CLOCK CDC STAFF

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Executive Director: Susan Kramer Mills

Director's Assistant: Timothy Moore

Digital Marketing & Communications Consultant: Nidhi Kapadia

Bookkeeper: Jeffrey Keys

Case Manager: Kelly Harper-Edwards

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Thank you to our ticket donors:

 

  • Ruth Hansen

  • Carol Freedman

  • Bob Hughes

  • Heavyweights Cheesesteaks 

  • Louis Barrood INC 

  • Susan Kramer-Mills 

  • Judith Hart

  • Laura Szabodics

  • Gail E Dipane

  • Dorothy Jennings

  • Wilhelmina Bryant

  • Italian-American Social Club INC

  • Benjamin Bucca

  • Carmen Auciello

  • Penelope Elizabeth Lattimer, Ph.D. Ph.D.

  • Lauren Bernhofer

  • Joan Fekete​

Acknowledgments
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Trigger Warning

If at any time during this event you are triggered or need to speak to someone, there are two confidential domestic violence advocates from the North Brunswick Domestic Violence Response Team available to speak in a private space. You may exit the theater at any time and find them stationed by the exits, and they will assist you.

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For domestic violence resources, including a 24/7 hotline, click the button below.

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Sponsors

THANK YOU, BEING BRAVE SPONSORS!

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Champion

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