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WHEN
Thursday, May 1st
06:00 PM
WHERE
Theatre on the Lake
2401 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
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WHEN
Thursday, May 1st
06:00 PM
WHERE
Theatre on the Lake
2401 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
About The Event
Join us for Bank The Blue’s 5-Year Anniversary Celebration, an evening dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of officer wellness, breaking the stigma surrounding mental health in law enforcement, and providing critical funding for mental health treatment and training programs for Illinois law enforcement officers.
This year’s celebration will feature an extraordinary culinary experience, with over 10 of Chicago’s top restaurants serving their signature dishes, powered by Whittingham Meats. Guests will enjoy an exceptional selection of cuisine prepared by some of the city’s finest chefs.
We are proud to announce our food sponsors!
Mercadito, Rosebud, Formento’s, Autre Monde, Victory Italian, Tavern on the Point, Petite Vie, Vistro Prime, Evolved Kitchen & Garden, 4 Star Group Restaurant and Giuseppe’s Pizzeria & Catering! The event will include live entertainment from a DJ, a 50/50 Split the Pot, and a silent auction featuring a curated selection of exclusive items.
Valet parking will be available.Dress Code: Cocktail attire is encouraged. We invite guests to dress in a polished and semi-formal style suitable for an elegant and celebratory evening.
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Event Program
6:00 PM
Registration Opens
6:30 PM
Cocktails & Culinary Delights
7:45 PM
Chicago Police Honor Guard, Chicago Police Department Pipes & Drums
8:00 PM
National Anthem sung by Wayne Messmer followed by prayer by Fr. Ryan Brady
8:15 PM
Welcome address by Masters of Ceremonies FOX 32 Sports Anchor Lou Canellis , Jane Monzures Clauss, Nationally Syndicated Radio Host Pete McMurray and special virtual appearnace by Anita Padilla
8:30 PM
Introduction to Bank The Blue and Founders, honorable mention of Sponsors
8:45 PM
Impact Video
9:00 PM
Dancing begins!
10:00 PM
Late Night Pizza Sponsored by Giuseppe’s Pizza
Click Here To View our 2023 Program Book
Keynote Speaker
Kristen Ziman
Former Police Chief of the Aurora IL Police Department (Ret.)
Speaker | Author | Leader | Change Agent
Kristen is the former Police Chief of the Aurora IL Police Department (Ret.). In Kristen’s 30-year career in law enforcement, she blazed trails: she became the first woman Lieutenant in 2008, first woman Commander in 2010, and eventually the first woman Chief in her department’s history in January of 2016. Kristen was also the Chief on watch during a mass shooting in her hometown Aurora, IL.
Since retiring from the department, Kristen has now stepped into her new career as a professional speaker and consultant for organizations and police departments focused on the areas of leadership, women empowerment, positive psychology, and mass shooting prevention.
Kristen is also the author of Reimagining Blue: Thoughts on Life, Leadership, and a New Way Forward in Policing, a passionate and personal memoir of a misunderstood profession through the vantage point of a female police chief.
Order your copy to bring to the event for book signing
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WINGS
One of the largest domestic violence service and housing providers in the state of Illinois, WINGS provides a pathway to independence for adults and children who are escaping from domestic violence and abuse. The mission of WINGS is to provide housing, integrated services, education and advocacy to end domestic violence.
Become A Sponsor
Chief
$ 50,000
Premium Seating for 50 guest
Honorable mention at gala
Listed as presenting sponsor on all print and digital marketing materials
Individual “Thank You” sign displayed at event
Full-page ad in event program
Mention in media alerts and press releases when possible
Thanked on all BTB social media and email blasts
Logo on sponsors gift bag
Logo on event napkin
Gift bag promotional opportunity
Prominent placement of logo on gala website with link to sponsors website .
Logo placement on front cover of program book, event signage event t-shirt.
COMMANDER
$ 25,000
Premium Seating for 40 guests
Honorable mention at event
Individual “Thank You” sign displayed at event
Full-page ad in event program
Thanked on all BTB social media and email blasts
Logo on auction paddle
Logo on cocktail napkin
Gift bag promotional opportunity
Prominent placement of logo on gala website with link to sponsors website
Logo placement in program book and on event signage.
CAPTAIN
$ 10,000
Premium Seating for 20 guests
Individual “Thank You” sign displayed at event
Full-page ad in event program
Thanked on all BTB social media and email blasts
Gift bag promotional opportunity
Prominent placement of logo on gala website with link to sponsors website
Logo placement in program book and on event signage.
LIEUTENANT
$ 5,000
Seating for 10 guests
Half-page ad in event program
Thanked on all BTB social media and email blasts
Gift bag promotional opportunity
Logo placement on event website, in program book and on event signage.
SERGEANT
$ 2,500
Seating for 6 guests
Quarter-page ad in event program
Gift bag promotional opportunity
Logo placement on event website, in program book and on event signage.
POLICE OFFICER
$ 1,000
Seating for 2 guests
Gift bag promotional opportunity
Logo placement on event website
Thank You To Our Sponsors
Our FOOD SponsorS
Powered By Whittingham Meats
Captain Sponsor
LIEUTENANT Sponsor
SERGEANT Sponsor
POLICE officer
2023 Gala Highlights
Volunteer with us
Our volunteers enable us to continue providing needed support services to local law enforcement officers. Volunteers play a crucial role in supporting Bank The Blue’s mission. Volunteers help make our fundraising events a huge success!
Hotel Accomodations
The Westin Chicago Northwest
400 Park Blvd.,
Itasca, IL, 60143
(888) 236-2427
Group Rate for Bank The Blue Gala
$139/night
Click here to book your room
Last Day to Book: October 6, 2022
The Westin shuttle is offering round-trip complimentary rides to and from the gala.
Please meet in the hotel lobby. Scheduled times listed below.
Shuttle drop-off times from Westin to Belvedere Banquet: 6:20PM and 6:30PM.
Shuttle pick-up times from Belvedere Banquet to Westin: 11:45PM and 12:00AM.
If you miss the shuttle to the gala, call the front desk at 630-773-4000 to reserve a ride.
If you miss the shuttle from the gala to the hotel you are responsible for your own transportation.
Complimentary On-Site Parking
Off-Site Parking: 500 Park Business Office (0.5 Miles)
Valet: $5/Daily
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Elk Grove Village/Itasca
1160 W Devon Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (847) 985-0101
Ride Accomodations
Party Bus Pickup Locations
Tavern On The Point (northside)
6724 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631
Pickup Time: 5:30PM SHARP!
Clancys Pizza Pub (southside)
4624 W 103rd St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Pickup Time: 5:00PM SHARP!
$30 per person (round-trip)
Click here to book your seat on one of Bank The Blue’s 2nd Annual Gala party buses.
Last Day to Book: Thursday, October 14, 2022
Book your personal ride here and Ride in Bliss will donate a percentage of your ride when you mention Bank The Blue.
Ride in Bliss suggested if planning to consume alcohol.
Venue
Theatre on the Lake
2401 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, United States