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Usher’s New Look welcomes you to the 16th Year Celebration

UNITEDTOIGNITE AWARDSThursday, July 23, 2015 | ST. Regis Atlanta

Honoring Ignitors of Youth Empowerment

HOSTED BY: Usher Raymond IV, Founding Chairmanand the Usher’s New Look Board of Directors

Event Emcee: Ludacris


UNITED TO IGNITE AWARDSLUNCHEON PROGRAM

OPENING REMARKS

Usher Raymond IV

Founding Chairman

EMCEE WELCOME

Ludacris Emcee

Tony Betton UNL Atlanta MIT

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE New Look Youth Entertainment ‘Heroes’ by Alesso

EXPRESSIONS PERFORMANCE ‘High School Dropout’

Ciarah Lee UNL Detroit MIT

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS

Yvette Cook UNL President & CEO

IGNITOR AWARDS PRESENTATION

Ignitor of Global

Youth Empowerment Kids 4 Kids Hong Kong Accepted by Michele Lai, Founder

Ignitor of Global Youth Leadership Elizabeth Williams

UNL Detroit Youth

Ignitor of Education Georgia Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE

Myles Harlan, UNL Detroit MIT Jasmine Pollard, UNL Atlanta Alum

AWARDS PRESENTATION CONTINUED

The Knighted Ignitor Award Gavin Mcguire UNL COO

Ignitor of Service

Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE

New Look Youth Entertainment ‘Uptown Funk’ by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

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USHER’S NEW LOOK

NEW LOOK BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOUNDING CHAIRMAN Usher Raymond IV Usher’s New Look CHAIRMAN Virgil Roberts Bobbitt and Roberts Law Firm VICE CHAIRMAN - DEVELOPMENT Cammie Rice Usher’s New Look

VICE CHAIRMAN - PROGRAMS Anne W. Sapp Anne W. Sapp P.C. Law Firm

PRESIDENT Yvette Cook Usher’s New Look

TREASURERCory NettlesGeneration Growth Capital, Inc. James Harris Usher’s New Look Tony Luigs The Home Depot

Julie Miller Deloitte

STAFF

Yvette Cook President & CEO

Gavin McGuire Chief Operating Officer

Michael Broughton Director of Finance

Jarvis Brown Detroit Program Coordinator

Percy Eddie Milwaukee Program Coordinator

James Harris Program Strategy Manager

Nickie Linton Administrative & Marketing Coordinator

Careshia Moore National Program Director

Lori Noel Partner Relations Manager

Jordyn Smith Digital Communications Strategist

Tommy Springer Atlanta Program Coordinator

Melissa Wood Senior Development Manager

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WELCOME TO THE UNITED TO IGNITE AWARDS

It is our pleasure to welcome you to the 16th anniversary celebration of Usher’s New Look. Your support of this annual event allows us to convene the proverbial village in an effort to demonstrate our continued devo-tion and support of our youth.

From the very beginning, Usher’s New Look recognized the correlation between the under-development of youth who do not have access to positive role models and resources, and their inability to connect traditional education to relevancy in their lives. When your present situation seems like a dead end, there is no dreaming towards a future. This inability to dream and to see hope beyond their current circumstances can lead youth down a path toward indifference and destruction. It was out of this realization that Usher’s New Look was founded in 1999 with a vision to give these youth a new outlook on their lives and future.

Many of our youth felt invisible before coming to Usher’s New Look. Today, our students recognize their individual light and purpose, and are excited about their promising futures. Our peer-to-peer training model focuses on developing well-rounded, forward-thinking, socially conscious leaders. Usher’s New Look stu-dents realize they have the power to be agents of change. As rising leaders they are committed to making this a better world for us all. That’s the new look effect!

Today is a celebration of the “United Igniting Village” that has surrounded Usher’s New Look for the past 16 years. It’s about recognizing role models and partnerships with our champions. Most great collaborations start with one individual who sparks others within their circle of infl uence to champion on behalf of a cause. We hope today’s Awards Luncheon will spark our new guests into action.

On behalf of our students and their parents, UNL Board of Directors and staff, we thank you for lighting the pathway and believing in Usher’s New Look students.

Join the movement and together, let’s be the light!

Usher Raymond IVFounding Chairman

Yvette CookPresident & CEO

Virgil RobertsChairman

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Michele Lai founded Kids 4 Kids in 2008, a Hong Kong-based non-profi t that cre-ates opportunities for young people from

all backgrounds to discover their talents, become creative problem solvers and engage in volunteering programs in their community, as well as globally. Through their joint-mission and partnership, Kids 4 Kids has provided Usher’s New Look U.S-based students with the opportunity to grow as leaders by training youth internationally in Hong Kong. Addi-tionally, Kids 4 Kids youth traveled to the U.S in

2012 to participate in UNL’s World Leadership Conference. Possessed with the unrelenting mission of developing global-minded youth and empowering them to change the world, Ms. Lai’s selfl ess com-mitment towards continuing the Power By Service Training Program (PBS) in Hong Kong is provid-ing children access to education—a basic need to which every human being is entitled. Michele Lai has further shown that change can begin with one individual who is committed to the highest standards of moral principles.

The Ignitor of Global Youth Empowerment award is given to a person or an organization committed to break-ing down barriers in youth leadership, and leading by example. This honoree provides new perspectives on youth, leadership, and community.

KIDS 4 KIDS | IGNITOR OF GLOBAL YOUTH EMPOWERMENTAccepted by Michele Lai

2015 HONOREES

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Elizabeth Williams joined Usher’s New Look Detroit as a struggling High School student and is now in her fi fth year of the program.

Currently a senior in college at Grand Valley State University, Elizabeth is a member of UNL’s Moguls in Training Program and studies advertising and public relations. In 2014, she and her sister Rebecca (also a UNL Detroit student), launched their own nonprofi t called Books IV Bonding, named after their mentor, Usher Raymond IV. After Rebecca visited Kenya with Usher’s New Look in 2011 and witnessed a school library badly burned by fi re,

she and Elizabeth were so moved that they teamed up to create the nonprofi t, which provides literature to struggling schools both in Kenya and Detroit. Ultimately, the sisters hope to create a cross-cultural dialogue between Kenya and Detroit youth by hav-ing them read the same books and discuss online. In November 2014, at the nationally-aired ‘BIG-GERTHAN Words Reading Webcast’, Usher and Scholastic helped the two young women offi cially launch the nonprofi t by providing them their fi rst real donation: 2,000 books!

The Ignitor of Global Youth Leadership Award is presented to a young person who shows significant com-mitment and long-term potential as a leader in their community, their country and the world. Individuals receiving this award embody the core values of Usher’s New Look; service, civic engagement, business skills, education, talent and creativity.

ELIZABETH WILLIAMS | IGNITOR OF GLOBAL YOUTH LEADERSHIPUNL Detroit Mogul in Training

2015 HONOREES

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Georgia Lt. Governor Casey Cagle has shown unyielding commitment to serving youth, our communities and has provided ultimate

leadership in supporting and inspiring Georgians. Specifi cally, his leadership provided through Geor-gia’s “Healthy Kids Challenge” and the Georgia College and Career Academy Network have been di-rectly responsible for providing students with access to an environment that best illustrates excellence in college and career academies, as well as healthy and profound lifestyle decisions. The Georgia Col-lege and Career Academy Network, a partnership between local community leaders, school systems, and Georgia’s Technical Colleges, provides relevant and rigorous curriculum aimed at preparing students for a highly skilled, 21st-Century economy.

Thanks to Lt. Governor Cagle’s leadership, Georgia has 33 college and career academies today with ad-ditional academies planned every year. Furthermore, through his tireless passion for developing future leaders, Lt. Governor Cagle’s Charter System Initia-tive has ignited entire school systems to convert to charter system status, thus placing the focus back on best educating our youth.

Additionally, Lt. Governor Cagle is a true ambas-sador of Usher’s New Look. Through the Georgia House of Representatives Commemoration on March 19, 2015, he implemented an offi cial Resolu-tion celebrating 16 years of service for our organiza-tion. We are very thankful for his efforts and honor him for his vision as an Ignitor of Education in the state of Georgia and for sparking a ripple effect around the world!

The Ignitor of Education award is presented to an individual who has provided the resources, tools and support to make education an accessible vehicle for all young people. This honoree is committed to breaking down bar-riers in youth education and leads by example, providing new perspectives on youth, education and community.

CASEY CAGLE | IGNITOR OF EDUCATIONGeorgia Lieutenant Governor

2015 HONOREES

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CHRIS “LUDACRIS” BRIDGES | IGNITOR OF SERVICE2015 HONOREES

Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges is an award-winning artist and actor who has been actively dedi-cated to improving the lives of underserved

youth for over fi fteen years. In 2001, he founded The Ludacris Foundation, which inspires youth, through education and memorable experiences, to live their dreams. This work is uplifting families, communities and fostering economic development. His organiza-tion’s key areas of leadership and education include hands on community outreach as well as coaching students to live healthy lifestyles in order to inspire them to achieve their goals. His additional service work includes volunteering and supporting Usher’s New Look since the launch

of Camp New Look in 2005, a precursor of UNL’s current Leadership Academy. In 2012, Ludacris hosted UNL’s World Leadership Conference and performed an exclusive ‘Usher & Friends’ Concert, which benefi ted UNL youth programs. In 2014, he hosted the President’s Circle Awards Luncheon, celebrating UNL’s 15th year anniversary. Through his annual LudaDay Weekend in Atlanta, Ludacris has raised proceeds, which have supported UNL’s development of global youth leaders. Overall, his passion for empowering youth and their families has helped many fi nd hope and become leaders in their communities.

The Ignitor of Service has consistently invested personal and organizational resources in young leaders around the globe. These individuals have changed the local, national and international perception of young people, guaranteeing that more people recognize the power and potential of youth leaders.

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Congratulations, Gavin From The New Look Family“Leading Mogul”Tony Betton, MIT “’G’enuine”Rashad Cain, Alum “Father figure”Jasmine Pollard, Alum “Big brother, protector, teacher, mentor and door opener”Marvin Logan, Alum “Big Supporter”Markeita Bratcher, MIT

“Life Coach”Brandon Hamilton, Alum “Role Model”Jack Lovern, MIT “Mentor”Jakayla Dills, MIT “Servant Leader”James Harris, Alum & Staff “Honorable”Yvette Cook, UNL President

“Heart & Soul…Of UNL”Michael Broughton, Staff

“Influential and Passionate”Jarvis Larue Brown, Staff “Soldier extraordinaire”Lori Noel, Staff

“Inspiring, Visionary”Tommy Springer, MIT & Staff

“Committed, Purpose Driven”Careshia Moore, Staff

“Good hearted”Nickie Linton, Staff

“Contagious Spirit”Jordyn Smith, Staff

“Humble”Melissa Wood, Staff


Gavin McGuire has been with Usher’s New Look since Camp New Look’s Launch in 2005. He has been a personal mentor and

case manager for students in all UNL cities and acts as a role model for UNL’s young males, many of whom lack a strong male fi gure in their lives. He au-thored the UNL Pledge, a tradition that still lives on today, and helped launch UNL’s Emergency Scholar-ship Fund. This fund was specifi cally designed to

help UNL students who may face unforeseen fi nan-cial emergencies by providing High School Seniors and College Moguls-In-Training students with fi nancial support; including test prep and testing fees for the SAT, ACT, MCAT, etc., as well as college admission application fees and outstanding tuition balances. Overall, Gavin’s personal dedication to UNL and its programs has shown the students what it means to be a true servant leader and mentor.

The Knighted Ignitor award is presented to an individual who personifies the heart and soul of Usher’s New Look. The honoree is an individual who has supported youth with mentorship, opportunities to explore and assistance in pursuing post-secondary education.

GAVIN MCGUIRE| THE KNIGHTED IGNITOR AWARDUNL COO

2015 HONOREES

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QUINNIE JENKINS | THE COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR2015 HONOREES

Quinnie Jenkins serves as Regional Leader of Community Affairs & Grassroots at Southwest Airlines, representing Atlanta, New Orleans, Birmingham and several Caribbean destinations. In this role, Ms.

Jenkins is responsible for establishing and strengthening relationships with key business, civic, community and political leaders in markets across the country. Being highly active in the Atlanta community, Ms. Jenkins serves on Usher’s New Look’s Advisory Council. An ambassador since 2009, Ms. Jenkins continues to connect UNL to other non-profi t organizations and businesses in Atlanta; promot-ing peer-to-peer programs, as well as our students. Ms. Jenkins has selfl essly committed herself toward providing resources and support to make Usher’s New Look programs accessible for all young people in our core markets.

The Community Ambassador Award is given to a person who possesses unrelent-ing passion and commitment to eliminate gaps in opportunities for all youth within the community. This honoree exemplifies the integrity and tenacious spirit of dedication and service to help our young people, as well as the communities in which they serve.

NEAL AND TASHA TAYLOR | THE COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS AWARD2015 HONOREES

Neal and Tasha Taylor have been a dynamic duo with Usher’s New Look since 2011. Having served as the Business and Partnerships Director with Atlanta Public Schools, Tasha began spending her

evenings and weekends helping to recruit students while informing parents about the UNL Leadership Academy. Her husband Neal joined her and began serving as a mentor to UNL students; facilitating sessions at the New Look Leadership Academy, assisting in various UNL events and serving as chaperones to the students. Neal and Tasha Taylor are great examples of service and dedication for our students.

The Community Champions Award is given to individuals who humbly serve in various capacities in order to uplift and provide leadership to our stu-dents, while setting positive examples within the community. These honorees exude the integrity, leadership and passion necessary to make an indelible mark on our students as well as the communities in which they serve.


SPONSORS

Leadership Ambassador

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE

UNITEDTOIGNITE AWARDS

Global Ambassador

PRESENTING SPONSORS

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Thank You


by George Pettigrew

SPONSORS UNITEDTOIGNITE AWARDS

Citizens of the World

Champions

Celebration Partners

SRGT E C H N O L O G Y

AWD Management Services | Burberry | Bobbi and Andre DeWinter Genuine Parts | John Mayoue | Matt Pitts | Rapture | Iris Smith

Friends of the Carter Center and EO | Grubman Shire & Meiselas, P.C.Anne and Dave Sapp

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Thank You


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AUCTION

Your Own Powered by Service

Domestic $25,000 or International $50,000

Talent Coaching Session with Usher

Discipline of your choice; 1 hr

U.S Tennis Open Shopping Experience

Burberry & Saks Fifth Ave

Live Auction

Silent Auction• 3 Pet PortraitsDonated by My Pooch Face

•18k Gold Horse Pendant Donated by Robert Hurt

• Autographed Football

• 3-day stay at Loews Miami Beach Hotel + 2-day SOAK DayBed + Lure Fishbar dinnerDonated by Lisa Kinchen

• Golden Island Fox Vest Donated by Christina Oh

•18 x 24 Mixed Media PaintingDonated by Dennis Campay

• Flag Series PaintingDonated by D.L. Warfield

• Master Class with Usher Raymond IV

• Photograph from Usher’s Broadway Debut in the Musical “Chicago”Donated by Usher Raymond IV

•6 Sessions of Laser Hair Removal (One area)Donated by Dermani Med Spa Laser Hair Removal

•1 Cosmetic Screening +1 Half-Hour Sclerotherapy + Laser Therapy TreatmentDonated by Veininnovations

•1 Consult + Photo Imaging + $1550 Credit + 1 area BotoxDonated by Maloney Center for Facial Plastic Surgery

• Bowties Donated by Dennis Dean

• Chastain Picnic Basket Donated by Dennis Dean Catering

• Flowers for 1 year(once per month)Donated by Chelsea Floral & Event Designs

• Michael Kors WatchDonated by Neiman Marcus

•1 Night Stay atW Atlanta-BuckheadDonated by The W

•1 Night Weekend Stay in Deluxe Accommodations at Loews Atlanta Hotel Donated by Loews Atlanta Hotel

• Capital Grille Restaurant Gift CertificatesDonated by Capital Grille

• Build your own Custom New SCUF Infinity1 + Meet SCUF Team & Pro-gamers +SCUF Accessories Donated by SCUF Gaming


NEW LOOKYOUTH ENTERTAINMENT

Youth DancersKalyn HardmanGeorgia State University, Senior

Trevis DawkinsUnited States Army

Hannah ThomasGeorgia College and State University, Senior

Alayna DanielsAveda Institute, JuniorLisa RozierClark Atlanta University, Sophomore

Brittany AtkinsLakeside High School

Tamiea AndersonChapel Hill High School, Senior

Sitha T. Lam Bowling Green State University

Youth ChoirRayshawn CarsonUNL Atlanta, Alumnus

Soley MerceronUNL Atlanta, Alumna

Myles HarlanUNL Detroit MIT

Jessica PostellUNL Atlanta, AlumnaKimberly McmillianCamp UNL, Alumna

Jasmine PollardUNL Atlanta, Alumna

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