The Inaugural Benefit for Apollo’s Fire Chicago
Sunday, July 19, 2026
at The University Club of Chicago
Joyce Chelberg, Honorary Chair
Elisa Ross & Doug Miller, Co-Chairs
PROGRAM
5:00 Cocktails & Silent Auction
6:00 Performance by Apollo’s Fire
7:00 Dinner
8:00 Dessert & Coffee
Proceeds support performances and programming throughout the region while expanding education partnerships, youth training opportunities and community engagement initiatives that open doors for new audiences.
BENEFIT HOST COMMITTEE
Platinum Sponsor
Joyce Chelberg
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
William Lawlor
Gene & Margaret Zelek
Bronze Sponsors
Lilly & Howard Eng
Shay & Gary Olson
Elisa & Jonathan Ross
Duo Sponsors
Chuck & Christy Bittenbender
Doug Miller & Ellen Burke
Patrica Costante
Timothy & Janet Fox
Patron Sponsor
David Reithoffer
CORPORATE
SUPPORT
EVENT UNDERWRITERS
Floral Arrangements underwritten by
Joyce Chelberg
Fine Wine underwritten by
Stephanie Champi
Staff & Volunteer Tickets underwritten by
Scott & Betsy Lassar
Midsummer Entertainment underwritten by
Patti Skigen & Gary Guttman