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Futures on Course
The Campaign for the Evans Scholars Program at Northwestern

Futures on Course
Changing the course of a lifetime.
This is what the Evans Scholars Foundation does—one caddie at a time.
As one of the nation’s largest privately-funded college scholarship programs,
we help exceptional young men and women with limited financial means
compete off the course. Caddies know the real score out there—and
we do, too.
We know every shot counts. And every deserving caddie deserves a fair
shot at opportunity.

“To all of the Evans Scholars and those who will follow, I give my blessings and wish for
each of them continued success in life. It is my hope that the coming generations will
be generous in their support of the Evans Scholars Foundation.”
Chick Evans, Jr.
1890-1979

The Alpha Chapter and a Home
Two caddies straight out of the depths of the Great Depression enrolled at Northwestern in 1930. This was
thanks to Charles “Chick” Evans, who outdistanced his achievements as a champion golfer by establishing
a college scholarship fund for deserving caddies.
It was at Northwestern where the first Evans Scholarship House opened in 1940. What a tremendous source
of pride this was for Chick, who left the university after only a year of study.
He knew then—like we know now—that investing in a caddie yields great returns. Such is the
entrepreneurial spirit of our Scholars and our supporters. It’s why we feel so confident about this fundraising
campaign.
There are now 40 Scholars at Northwestern living in the Scholarship House that bears Chick’s name.
Fine young men and women. Top students. Promising leaders devoted to community service. And caddies,
one and all.
Today, they are among 845 Scholars at 19 universities and 14 Scholarship Houses across the country.
They are part of a national network of nearly 9,000 Evans Alums, including some 630 Wildcat Scholars
we know are ready to step up and lend their support.
Chick Evans set the course—and now through this $6 million fundraising campaign, you can help tee
up the future for the Evans Scholars Program at Northwestern.
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A star and lamp. A chain and crown.
These are the icons on the Evans Scholars shield. And they mean something—in action and deed.
Friendship and learning. Unity and loyalty.
There’s a sense of honor and responsibility that goes along with being an Evans Scholar.
A tradition of excellence and a path to the future.

Evans Scholars know the distance
between here and there—and it’s a
college scholarship.
They always knew it was more than a summer job. That’s the Evans Scholars difference.
They saw caddying as a way to connect with successful adults. To learn life lessons about humility and
respect. Discipline and persistence. Clarity of purpose. They were the caddies who looked you right in the eye
—with a firm handshake, a strong work ethic and incredible drive.
Evans Scholars know life only hands you a single loop and you better seize the opportunity. Just ask
Mike Amofa and Joe Shields. Eileen McMahon and Mike Neblo. Jim Utaski and Manny Diaz—all
Evans Scholars who attended Northwestern University.
They recognize that the true worth of an Evans Scholarship far exceeds its monetary value. If golf were just a
game, their lives would have taken a different course.
Carry bags. Rake bunkers. Clean balls. Assist golfers. Change the world.
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Manny Diaz was considering a handful of medical
schools and wasn’t sure how to narrow down his
selection. Until the bus drove by. On the back was
an advertisement for the University of Chicago that
read: “The forefront of medicine.”
Manny thought about it. “Why would you want to be
anywhere else but at the forefront” Decision made.
He’s now finishing up his first year of medical school
in Hyde Park. How grueling is it “I had no idea how
fun it was going to be,” says Manny. This coming from
a young man who majored in Comparative Religions
at Northwestern while pursuing independent
pre-med courses.
Manny began caddying at Elgin Country Club in the
8th grade. He loved the whole scene—particularly
figuring out the psychology between caddie and
golfer. “You had to learn how to engage and create
the connection,” he says. “These are indispensible
life skills.”
In 2001, he arrived at Northwestern—and the
Evans Scholarship House. It was a place to hone
leadership skills, build character, and give and get
support from housemates. “We always had each
other’s back,” says Manny, who came to appreciate
how a diverse group of “essentially blue collar” kids
learned to navigate college life together.
In 2004, Manny was elected president of the Evans
Scholars National Committee after delivering what
he humbly calls, a “back-of-the-napkin” speech
before the other chapter presidents. Among his many
presidential duties was a once-in-a-lifetime perk: He
caddied for Tiger Woods at the 2005 Western Open.
While it’s still early in his medical training, Manny is
considering a specialty in oncology. “Being a doctor
is my way of providing service,” he says matter-offactly.
“I want to be able to tell my patients we’re in
it together.”
“I’ve come so far because I have so many
people who want to see me succeed, and
I live with them! We have four years to
grow as much as we possibly can—
together. At Northwestern, I’m getting
an education. At the Evans Scholarship
House, I am defining who I am.”
Kim Brightmore
NU ’09
Unity
Manny learned about the Evans Scholarship when a
weekend golfer turned to him and asked: “How are
your grades”
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Eileen McMahon talks F. Scott Fitzgerald and
educational sociology. Her husband, Mike Neblo, is
more the political-theory-sort of guy.
He won the prestigious Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry
Prize when he was in 6th grade. She has a Ph.D.
in Education Administration. Her award-winning
dissertation focuses on the ways school cultures
help or hinder the professionalism of individual
teachers.
Imagine the dinner table conversation.
They share a life together—and a past. They met at
the Evans Scholarship House at Northwestern and
were married in 1994. They have two young daughters.
Both Eileen and Mike knew caddying could get
them a college education. Like most Evans Scholars,
these two were go-getters from the start. They
made things happen.
Eileen comes from a large family—eight brothers
and sisters. “My parents sacrificed a lot for our
education,” Eileen says. “Getting the scholarship
was something that my sister Deirdre and I knew
we could do to honor their hard work with our own.”
Eileen was one of a handful of girls to caddie at
Ridge Country Club. No doubt, a good practice
round: She was one of the first women to move
into the Evans Scholarship House in 1988. Mike
caddied at Edgewood Valley. He also worked in
the shoe room. “There’s still something about
polished shoes that reminds me of a job well done,”
he laughs.
While at the Evans Scholarship House, Eileen and
Mike volunteered at Boys Hope, a residential
program in Evanston for at-risk youth. It’s where
Eileen found her true calling—teaching—and
Mike honed his mentoring skills.
Mike is now a professor of political science at Ohio
State University. What stands out in his impressive
résumé Evans Scholar of the Year 1991. Eileen
teaches English at nearby Bexley High School.
What’s her favorite book to teach The Adventures
of Huckleberry Finn. “It’s important to get it right
because it’s a controversial book, but the life
lessons are so profound,” Eileen says.
“As an Evans Scholar, I learned what
was important to know for later on
in life. I learned that ‘work’ is not a
four-letter word if you’re good at what
you do. I learned how to chase down
opportunity and seize the challenge to
be successful.”
Tom Lynch
NU ’61
Vice President
Midwest Systems
Learning
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It’s the golf bag Michael Amofa remembers most.
It was ancient and weighed a ton. It was Mike’s
first day as a caddie at Shoreacres. The owner of the
bag was Mr. Brown—impatient, intimidating and
pretty ancient himself.
Mike’s greatest fear was losing the ball. (He lost the
ball.) But when he got Mr. Brown on his last loop of
the summer, the man complimented him on getting
better. “It’s the Mr. Browns of the world that help
build confidence,” he says.
Mike started caddying through the Daniel Murphy
Scholarship Program, which provides high school
scholarships to lower-income Chicago students.
Many Evans Scholars come up through the
Program. Mike’s parents were born in Ghana and
settled in Chicago. After years of driving a cab, his
father returned to Africa. His mother works two jobs
to support Mike and his brother, Seth, an 8th-grader.
In 2006, he was awarded an Evans Scholarship
after graduating from St. Ignatius College Prep in
Chicago. Mike chose Northwestern because it was
a great school and close to home.
Now the Evans Scholarship House is Mike’s second
home, where the shared experience of caddying
has long been supplanted by the tight bond of
lasting friendships. “Here the front light is always
left on,” Mike says.
This summer Mike has an internship at William
Blair & Company, thanks to an introduction by an
Evans Scholar Alum. He wants to pursue a career in
finance and is already eager to start giving back to
the Evans Scholars Program. “I want to make good
on the investment they’ve made in me,” he says.
Friendship
“I learned the importance of investing in
friendships—taking the time to create
the bonds. My best friends today are
the same guys I lived with in the House.
Sure—there’s some nostalgia involved
when I look back. But looking forward
is what’s important—knowing that I
have so many good friends.”
John Murphy
NU ’80
Assistant Executive Director
Office of Professional Review
Cook County Sheriff’s Office
“I have the American Dream on my shoulders,”
Mike says.
For four summers he bunked at Lake Forest
College with other Murphy students. After living
for so long under city streetlights, it took Mike awhile
to get accustomed to the dark suburban nights.
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You could call Joe Shields an army brat—if he
weren’t so nice. But the term does apply. Joe’s
mother is a retired Colonel in the U.S. Army, and he
grew up on bases across the country.
While living at Fort Sheridan in Illinois, Joe started
caddying at Old Elm Club. A few of the club
members encouraged him to apply for an Evans
Scholarship—and even gave Joe a place to stay
over the summer when his mother was transferred
out of state.
After moving around so much, living at the Evans
Scholarship House provided Joe with a sense of
connection and accountability. “Your actions affect
everyone in the House every single day,” he says.
“You learn to lead by example.”
In June 2008, Joe graduated from Northwestern
with a triple major in industrial engineering, political
science and economics. Along the way, he served as
chapter president and vice president of the Evans
Scholars National Committee.
When Joe returns from India, he’ll join the
prestigious consulting firm of McKinsey & Company
in Washington, D.C. While he’s ready to experience
“the other side of the coin,” it’s clear Joe is not
ready to sell out. He wants to take the knowledge
and efficiency of the American business world and
apply it to resolving major societal problems in
developing countries.
“In a remote area, you learn to make do without all
the typical necessities of business,” he says, then
pauses. “But I’m ready for a Blackberry.”
Loyalty
“As Evans Scholars, we received a gift
that not everyone gets—so we have a
responsibility to remain grateful and
engaged. We Alumni need to give back;
to contribute financially; to stay
involved; to do what we can to ensure
the Foundation keeps giving the gift
that so many others deserve.”
John V. Celentani
NU ’04
Trust Officer
National Philanthropic Services Group
Northern Trust Company
Joe is currently a research assistant with the MIT
Jameel Poverty Action Lab in Bihar, India—one
of the country’s poorest states. He’s conducting
research that will help make poverty programs more
efficient. The work is exciting and interesting, but
sometimes lonely—living virtually alone in such a
different culture. “I learned the value of community
at the Evans Scholarship House,” he says.
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Photo by Dawn Deppi

During his 45 years in business, Jim Utaski has
done it all. He had a highly successful career in
international marketing and operations, followed
by a decade-long stint in mergers and acquisitions.
Now he’s in venture capital.
And what does he want to talk about A term paper
he wrote at Northwestern in 1960. The topic was
caddying—and how it was such a major influence
in his life. (He got an A+.) This says everything
about Jim: proud of his accomplishments but still
humbled by the opportunities made possible by his
Evans Scholarship.
Jim started caddying at the Itasca Country Club in
1954. He was 14 years old and expected to contribute
to the family’s finances. He proudly remembers
adding to the household kitty kept on top of the
refrigerator for weekly expenses.
Jim went on to Harvard Business School. This
was thanks to the guidance he received from
Mac McGuigan of the Evans Scholars Program.
He considered Mac a second father.
Jim is now vice chairman of FIRST, a non-profit
organization that inspires young people to pursue
careers in science and technology. “Education
changed my life,” he says. “I’m determined to
help young people reach their potential.”
It should come as no surprise that Jim is a car buff.
He collects them from the very years in his past he
had to do without—a 1960 300 SL Mercedes
Roadster among them. “The car of the stars.”
What a ride it would have been back in the day.
What a ride.
“We are about young people,
education and a strong work ethic.
That formula has been and will
continue to prove successful for future
generations of Evans Scholars. This
campaign will ensure that the legacy
of ‘changing lives’ continues.”
Jim Moore
Senior Vice President, Foundation Advancement
Evans Scholars Foundation
Jim knew early on he wanted to pursue a business
career after spending endless loops with men in
just about every profession. He graduated from
Northwestern in 1961. While his college days were
filled with “bright spots,” he recalls being jealous
of the students who had their own cars. Some
good advice he received from the Evans Scholars
Program “Hang in there. Your time is coming.”
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$4 million plus Total Alumni contributions annually
The Links
18 Facts about the
Evans Scholars Program
Millions Dishes washed by Evans Scholars for meals
$50,000 Average grant awarded over four years to an Evans Scholar
235 New Evans Scholar Awards in 2009
90% Graduation rate for Evans Scholars
845 Evans Scholars enrolled in 19 universities
$700,000 Annual Foundation budget for Northwestern Evans Scholars
23% Female Scholars at Northwestern Evans House

8,790 Evans Scholars Alumni nationwide
631 Northwestern Alumni
40 pounds Average weight of a golf bag
$11 million Annual Evans Scholars budget
$40 million Total Alumni lifetime contributions
37,000 Par Club members nationwide
1930 First Evans Scholarships awarded
54 Golf tournaments won by Chick Evans
3.2 or better Average GPA of Evans Scholars
4 Evans Scholarship criteria: academics, financial, character, caddie record

There’s a reason why caddies and
golfers walk the course together.
It’s all about partnership, mutual respect and shared goals. And so is this campaign. Our goals are
challenging. But just like a great golf course, we can’t wait to go full swing into this fundraising effort.
Through Futures on Course, we seek to raise $6 million to ensure the future of the Evans Scholars
Program at Northwestern.
We want to renovate and expand the Evans Scholarship House on the campus. Among our top
priorities is to increase the number of students who call the Scholarship House their home—and
provide the finest co-ed group-living experience possible.
We also want to raise additional support for The Mac Fund, which we will direct specifically to the
Evans Scholars Program at Northwestern. What a great way to keep Chick’s—and Mac’s—dream alive.
We can assure that hard-working students from modest means can continue to set their sights on one
of the nation’s finest schools.
The Northwestern Chapter is especially important to this program. Having a leading university with
such a broad range of academic studies provides all our Scholars with the freedom and opportunity
to imagine a future for themselves—a future without limits.
As Evans Scholars, Northwestern graduates and long-time supporters of this Foundation, please join us
on this exciting course—and make your campaign gift today.
James Reilly Robert Creamer Timothy Schwertfeger
NU ’83 NU ’63 NU ’71
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Inner Vestibule
Hospitality Room
Formal Chapter Room
Dorm Room

Our motto for this renovation
“Nothing fancy, but we want to
do it right.”
Renovating an existing building typically costs
more than starting from scratch. And in our
case, we’re restoring a designated landmark
that requires more careful and complicated
work to meet building standards and codes.
We’re incorporating the very latest in highefficiency
features, while ensuring the
building’s architectural integrity.
We are committed to preserving the limestone
and iron work, slate and copper roof, and the
stone arches and doorways—among the building’s
many distinguishing features. There’s a lot of
history here. Let’s make it work for the future.
It’s not like caddies aren’t familiar
with green.
When the Evans Scholarship House was founded
in 1940, green was just a color. Now it’s a
movement—and the environmentally responsible
thing to do. This is why we’re incorporating
green principles and products wherever we can.
For example, we’ll be reusing major portions
of the roof and stonework facade, and
incorporating recycled structural steel. We’ll
have ecologically-smart heating and cooling
systems, green carpeting and paint, low-flow
toilets and showers, room occupancy sensors,
and recycling storage areas. And while caddies
know a thing or two about walking, we’re
adding a bike room to encourage pedal power.
The Evans Scholarship House Restoration & Expansion
We laid the foundation in 1940.
Now let’s raise the roof on the future.
A sense of community. A place of new and lasting
friendships. A living-and-learning environment
where Scholars work cooperatively, govern
themselves, and take responsibility for the
upkeep of the Chapter House.
Not your typical dorm. Not your typical students.
Ask any Scholar and they will tell you that
group-living is at the core of the Evans Scholars
experience. Students become Scholars, followers
become leaders, and young men and women
become highly productive and contributing adults.
Located in the historic Women’s Quadrangle, the
Evans Scholarship House is remarkable for its
beauty and historical significance. It was designed
by James Gamble Rogers in his signature Gothic
Revival style.
More than 600 Scholars have lived at the Chapter
House over the years. That’s a lot of wear and tear,
and it’s time to put some major work into it. We
haven’t done much with the building since the
1980s, and it lacks many features needed to best
serve our Scholars now and in the future.
What do our plans include
n Additional living space for eight more Scholars—
bringing the total number of Scholars under one
roof to 48.
n Expanded community areas—including recreation
and study rooms—and additional space for the
formal Chapter Room, library and reception area.
n Separate male and female bathrooms on sleeping
room floors—currently nearly one quarter of our
Scholars are women.
n Full accessibility for Scholars, their families and
guests—including an elevator, graded entrance,
and dorm and washroom modifications.
n Complete replacement of mechanical, electrical
and plumbing systems.
n New sprinkler, fire alarm and security systems.
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Storage Room
Mechanical Room
Mail
Outer Vestibule
Hospitality Room
Game Room
Machine
Room
Shaft
Elevator
Laundry Room
Recycling
Storage
Formal Chapter Room
Elevator
Toilet
Toilet
Reception Room
Entry Hall
Recreation Room Study Room Bike Storage
Game Room Library Dorm Room Dorm Room
Basement Floor plan
Ground Floor plan
Dorm Room
Dorm Room
Dorm Room
Dorm Room
Dorm Room
Dorm Room
Dorm Room
Dorm Room
Dorm Room
Elevator
Men’s
Bathroom
Women’s Bathroom
Elevator
Men’s
Bathroom
Women’s Bathroom
Dorm Room
Dorm Room
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second Floor plan
third Floor plan

Endowment Support for the Evans Scholars Program
at Northwestern
A wise course of action.
We are committed to raising additional support
for The Mac Fund—and directing these gifts to the
Evans Scholars Program at Northwestern. The
more we put into this fund now, the more income
it will generate for tuition support in the future. We
need a robust endowment at this private university.
With the reduction of available private loans for lower
and middle class families—and the overall economic
challenges of the times—the need for scholarship
programs is only going to increase. So is the number
of promising young men and women turning to us
for assistance.
again we hear from Scholars that being able to leave
college debt-free jump-started their post graduate and
professional lives in ways they never thought possible.
The time has come to get more futures on course at
Northwestern. Let’s live up to our legacy by growing
this endowment fund.
And it’s not just about getting into college. Time and
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The campaign is in full swing.
We welcome your support!
Investment Options
n Make an unrestricted gift to the campaign. We’ll
use it where it is needed most.
n Direct your gift to the renovation and expansion of
the Evans Scholarship House at Northwestern.
n Direct your gift to The Mac Fund to be used
specifically for the Evans Scholars Program at
Northwestern—or establish your own named
endowment fund. We would be honored to discuss
your interest.
n Consider a naming opportunity at the Evans
Scholarship House. A list of these special giving
opportunities can be found in the pocket of this
brochure.
Ways to Give
Cash
Make an outright cash gift now—or fulfill your pledge
over a period of up to five years. Because you can
spread out your payments, we hope you’re inspired
to give a larger gift.
Securities
Make a gift of stocks, bonds or mutual fund shares.
If these securities have appreciated, you may avoid
taxes on the capital gains, allowing you and the
Evans Scholars Foundation the full benefit of your
charitable contribution.
Real Estate
Make a gift of real estate. You can help the Evans
Scholars Foundation and perhaps benefit from tax
savings. Check with your financial advisor or call us.
We’re here to help.
Planned Gifts
We invite your support through a planned or
deferred gift. Life insurance, annuities, trust, an IRA
beneficiary designation or a bequest through your
will are all excellent options you may want to consider.
We welcome specific questions concerning a
potential planned gift.
How to Give
Campaign gifts are accepted, managed and invested
by the Evans Scholars Foundation. Gifts are
tax-deductible to the full extent allowed. For your
convenience, a pledge form/letter of intent can be
found in the pocket of this brochure.
Evans Scholars Foundation
1 Briar Road
Golf, Illinois 60029
(847) 724-4600
www.evansscholarsfoundation.com
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