FMC Auxiliary Board

06/07/2023

TODAY IS YOUR LAST DAY TO BUY TICKETS TO ATTEND RELEVÉ SOIRÉE!

Relevé Soirée, FMC’s gala fundraiser to support its city-wide dance education programs, will be taking place TOMORROW, Thursday, June 8th from 6-9pm at the Chicago Cultural Center.
Join us for an evening of student performances, a cocktail reception including passed & heavy hors d'oeuvres, paddle raise, and an online silent auction to help fund FMC's Epstein Family Foundation Summer Dance Camp and yearlong youth dance programs.

Tickets are available for purchase via the link below! If you are unable to join us in person at the Chicago Cultural Center, you can still be part of this celebration by bidding on the exciting packages in the online silent auction, and making a donation. Please know that however you are able to participate, your support is deeply valued by us all!

https://cbo.io/bidapp/index.php?slug=fmc23&fbclid=PAAaZdUJ3v-jHTM2YEVx3agoKLClnJcHi61WR_Oy4F6A_wbMC36SBoHyAyZuU_aem_th_AYY5rhX3bX1Cuu8x0sYPCJ0dp8gF15kNID9w9RLzR6cO7_Ssswn8U7JCoY3KTWzOvUg

05/19/2023

Relevé Soirée, FMC’s gala fundraiser to support its city-wide dance education programs, will be taking place on Thursday, June 8th from 6-9pm at the Chicago Cultural Center.
Join us for an evening of student performances, a cocktail reception including passed & heavy hors d'oeuvres, paddle raise, and an online silent auction to help fund FMC's Epstein Family Foundation Summer Dance Camp and yearlong youth dance programs.

Tickets are available for purchase via the link below! If you are unable to join us in person at the Chicago Cultural Center, you can still be part of this celebration by bidding on the exciting packages in the online silent auction, and making a donation. Please know that however you are able to participate, your support is deeply valued by us all!

https://cbo.io/bidapp/index.php?slug=fmc23

03/14/2023

GET TO KNOW THE FMC AUX BOARD!

Mariya Chukas, M.Ed. is a Chicago native that works within higher education and recently received her Master of Education in Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Mental Health Practices in Schools. Mariya is passionate about ensuring that youth have accessible resources and methods to express themselves, which is why community service and involvement in community-based organizations have always played a major role in her life. She loves that the FMC Auxiliary Board provides the opportunity to collaborate with others that want to positively impact future generations.

Meet Mariya and the rest of the FMC Auxiliary Board TONIGHT at 7pm CST during Convos & Cocktails.
RSVP via the link below.

https://forwardmomentumchicago.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/forwardmomentumchicago/eventRegistration.jsp?event=574&fbclid=PAAaZW4isXoajwAxXDRUvGO-toEn6VwQPlT-kCQWqa5UtNi2jxyK34XOzb894

03/12/2023

GET TO KNOW THE FMC AUX BOARD!

Erica Ortiz grew up in the Irving Park/Albany neighborhoods in Chicago. She cheered and danced competitively with local park districts from the ages of 5-13. In high school, she was accepted into Gallery 37’s dance program led by Pierre Lockett. In 2016, she became a teaching artist with the Joffrey Ballet as well as a Latin dance instructor with After School Matters. Erica is currently in hospitality sales as an Account Executive. Her favorite part about FMC is the collaboration among all of the members and seeing different perspectives and visions. She believes we can bring accessible programming to more youth in Chicago and provide unlimited resources for their creativity and talents to thrive.

Meet Erica and the rest of the FMC Auxiliary Board on Tuesday, March 14th at 7pm CST during Convos & Cocktails.
RSVP via the link below.

https://forwardmomentumchicago.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/forwardmomentumchicago/eventRegistration.jsp?event=574&fbclid=PAAaZ2-gkp1ZOZfTKDAxvjxQUdBpCbdkXss3KwUhvp3f9e5wu8B_UwZkFkLQA

03/12/2023

GET TO KNOW THE FMC AUX BOARD!

José “Che-Che” Turrubiartez Wilson is a Chicago native and is currently a University of Chicago Civic Leadership Academy 2022 fellow. José has been devoted to fighting for LGBTQ rights and public health access for the most vulnerable. “My family did not have money to send me to dance classes. It was programs like After School Matters, Gallery 37, and The Exelon Strobel Program, that were led by Pierre Lockett, that exposed me to the arts and brought me joy as a kid. It is through programs like these that FMC empowers a new generation of youth to engage in community while having fun.”

Meet José and the rest of the FMC Auxiliary Board on Tuesday, March 14th at 7pm CST during Convos & Cocktails.
RSVP via the link below.

https://forwardmomentumchicago.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/forwardmomentumchicago/eventRegistration.jsp?event=574&fbclid=PAAaZ2-gkp1ZOZfTKDAxvjxQUdBpCbdkXss3KwUhvp3f9e5wu8B_UwZkFkLQA

03/09/2023

Sponsorship opportunities for Relevé Soirée are now available! We invite you to partner with us to help make this a night to remember.

As an FMC Sponsor, you are Providing children with a dance experience where they improve dance skills, develop physically and mentally, and have FUN! Your sponsorship will help us ensure that our most vulnerable and valuable resource –our youth – have a safe and fun summer and can look forward to continuing that learning and personal growth in the school year to come.

Download the form below to become a sponsor.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/0ckjc7996nm7dvx/Relev%C3%A9%20Soir%C3%A9e%202023%20Sponsorship%20Letter%20and%20Form.pdf?dl=0

03/08/2023

GET TO KNOW THE FMC AUXILIARY BOARD!

Braxton Wallace grew up in Columbus, Ohio and works as a Consolidations Analyst for Standard Industries. Some of his interests are going to concerts and live sporting events, doing yoga, and biking.
On working with FMC, Braxton says, “I love working with FMC because I get the opportunity to help kids with limited resources gain exposure to new opportunities. Exposure and opportunities are two of the greatest gifts to a child’s development to allow them to cultivate the life they envision for themselves. I’m excited for us to help the next generation!”.

Meet Braxton and the rest of the FMC Auxiliary Board on Tuesday, March 14th at 7pm CST during Convos & Cocktails.
RSVP via the link below.

https://forwardmomentumchicago.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/forwardmomentumchicago/eventRegistration.jsp?event=574&fbclid=PAAaZ2-gkp1ZOZfTKDAxvjxQUdBpCbdkXss3KwUhvp3f9e5wu8B_UwZkFkLQA

03/06/2023

GET TO KNOW THE FMC AUXILIARY BOARD!

Morgan Mason is an Acquisitions & Development Manager with TLTsolutions, a real estate investment firm, and she recently obtained her Master’s in Hospitality and Tourism Management at Purdue University. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and currently holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Northwestern University. Morgan is excited to have the opportunity to support FMC as President of the Auxiliary Board because she understands firsthand the impact dance education programs can have on the lives of students. She is a former member of the Exelon Strobel Step-Up Program and the After School Matters advanced apprenticeship program which were led by Pierre Lockett. Although born and raised in Chicago, Morgan now resides in New Jersey with her fiancé.

Meet Morgan and the rest of the FMC Auxiliary Board on Tuesday, March 14th at 7pm CST during Convos & Cocktails. RSVP via the link below.

https://forwardmomentumchicago.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/forwardmomentumchicago/eventRegistration.jsp?event=574&fbclid=PAAaZPoR-lvpEtvrtrVR7remhxrBMzs_ys4KQn2HfYZuT2duD2VYBEuUEvAb8

02/15/2023

Join us! RSVP here: https://forwardmomentumchicago.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/forwardmomentumchicago/eventRegistration.jsp?event=574&fbclid=IwAR3Qf4HSL4_0WJ_FGNGJ-zhf8kBy91QYqK_U4HYbh7SoD7i0uYsYjuokArU&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Forward Momentum Chicago’s Auxiliary Board is a group of arts advocates committed and eager to support FMC’s dance education programs and fundraising efforts while inspiring other professionals to find creative ways to strengthen their communities.

The FMC Auxiliary Board's primary goals are to serve as fundraisers and ambassadors for the organization, helping to promote awareness and create an impact on Chicago’s youth. Not only do the members gain valuable board experience, but they also get the opportunity to develop and grow in their philanthropic endeavors while providing opportunities to give back and build the next generation of leaders.

02/10/2023

🗣️Calling all arts advocates, FMC alums, and professionals aged 24-39 who believe in FMC's mission and are interested in being involved with the auxiliary board.

The Forward Momentum Chicago (FMC) Auxiliary Board invites you to Convos & Cocktails - our virtual networking event designed to introduce you to FMC, the auxiliary board, and how you can get involved!

The Auxiliary Board’s primary goals are to serve as fundraisers and ambassadors for FMC, help to promote awareness, and create an impact on Chicago’s youth.

Visit the link below for registration details! See you there 🤝🍸

https://forwardmomentumchicago.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/forwardmomentumchicago/eventRegistration.jsp?event=574&

10/04/2022

Forward Momentum Chicago is 9 years old! Thank you to everyone that has donated and supported FMC over the years - we could NOT do this without you!
Join us in celebrating FMC’s birthday this week by donating $9, $90, or $900! 🥳💙

https://linktr.ee/fmc_dance

06/06/2022

On behalf of the Forward Momentum Chicago Auxiliary Board, THANK YOU! 🎉 Last weekend, you all showed up and showed out at our Martinis That Matter fundraiser! Thanks to your generous donations, we reached our fundraising goal in support of the Epstein Family Foundation Scholarship Program! Much gratitude to Marty’s Martini Bar for hosting the event, amazing service, and providing such a fun way to fundraise.

We hope you had a wonderful time at Martinis That Matter! If you were not able to join us (or if you can’t get enough of us ☺️), we’ll be back at it next week - Thursday, June 16th at 6pm at the Joffrey Tower - at the 7th annual Relevé Soirée! It will be an evening of hors d’oeuvres, special performances, and more!

Learn more about FMC, the auxiliary board, and get tickets for Relevé Soirée via the link in our “about” section!

Check out our mini-recap! https://www.instagram.com/reel/CeetKtGorWK/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=