Step Up to the Plate 2007

Jon & Rondi Tschopp, Co-Chairs for the 2007 Step up to the Plate.

Step Up to the Plate 2007 Committee Jon Tschopp, Karen Eller, Rondi Tschopp, Linda Palmer, Colleen Harris, Meshell Giblin, and Lara Wardlow.

Pam Popp awaiting her turn at bat at last year's event.

Jim Schwab, Sally Tilow, and Neil Tilow at the 2006 Step Up to the Plate event.

Jon and Rondi Tschopp, event co-chairs, are pleased with the response of the community. Jon said "This event has so many people coming back year after year because it is such a fun evening. Rondi and I are delighted to be a part of this effort to support the invaluable work of the Center for Children and Families." The committee includes Colleen Harris, Linda Palmer, Gwen Koenig, Orly Rumberg, Meshell Giblin, Karen Eller, Brian Jackson, and Greg Hoernschemeyer.

The evening will begin at 5:30 with a reception and tour of The Reds Hall of Fame Museum. Next, CCF’s Executive Director, Alan Mabry, Ph.D. will present the Center for Children and Families Most Valuable Partners Awards. Michael Banks, co-author of the book Crosley, will share some anecdotes of this interesting Cincinnatian and namesake for the old Reds ballpark, Crosley Field.

The party will then move to the Great American Ballpark's baseball field where Lincoln Ware, Radio Personality, WDBZ- The Buzz will be the on-field announcer as attendees experience baseball like the pros taking batting practice with the Reds’ batting practice pitcher.

A casual dinner in the Diamond Club will be capped off by an exciting and competitive silent auction that features sports memorabilia, Bengals tickets, Salsa lessons in your home for up to 20, Wine by the Month, restaurant certificates, and so much more.

To reserve your spot at this event or for further information contact Lara Wardlow, Events Coordinator, at 751-7747 Ext 272 or Lara.wardlow@ccfohio.org

See you at the Ballpark!