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
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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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 Bryant, President, 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
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!
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:
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Ruth Hansen
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Carol Freedman
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Bob Hughes
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Heavyweights Cheesesteaks
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Louis Barrood INC
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Susan Kramer-Mills
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Judith Hart
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Laura Szabodics
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Gail E Dipane
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Dorothy Jennings
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Wilhelmina Bryant
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Italian-American Social Club INC
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Benjamin Bucca
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Carmen Auciello
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Penelope Elizabeth Lattimer, Ph.D. Ph.D.
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Lauren Bernhofer
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Joan Fekete​
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.