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Get In The Swing!
Blair Judy Classic
Golf Tournament
June 20, 2016
Frosty Valley Country Club
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Suncom’s Family
Knoebels Picnic
Pavilion Q
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Saturday, September10
Fun, Food & Friends!
The 13th Annual
Slam Dunk with
Bison Basketball
January 21, 2017
Bucknell University
Lights
he 12th Annual Dirk Sojka Slam Dunk with Bison Basketball was
a winner! Our thanks to WQKX 94.1, Weis, Geisinger,
Degenstein Foundation, Bucknell Men’s & Women’s
Basketball teams and Gary and Sandy Sojka for making this event
possible every year. Fans, friends and family gather to cheer the Bison on
to beat Holy Cross and to assist Suncom in a Slam Dunk of Fundraising.
All funds are used to support Suncom programs in helping people reach
their potential.
A Message From Celebration of 50 Years of Service
Today and Tomorrow
Peggy Vitale Yesterday,
he date of May 5, 1966 is the official beginning of Suncom Industries, Inc. For
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SUNCOM BOARD
Peggy A. Vitale
Chief Executive Officer
OFFICERS
Dennis Curtin
Chairperson
Alfred M. Reeves
Vice Chairperson
Marty Gates
Secretary
Eric McDowell
Treasurer
Board Members
Larry Eckstine
Fred Hoffman, Jr.
Marcia Hoffman
Colleen Huber
Jeff Leitzel
Len Prosseda
Tony Zilz
Advisory Members
Graham Showalter, Esq.
Sandy Sojka
Richard Grafmyre
Linda Newton
Of Counsel:
Graham Showalter
36 South Third St., P.O. Box 553
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Sunlights Coordinator
Brenda Brubaker
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Suncom is a proud member of
the Danville and Greater
Susquehanna Valley United Way.
some it may seem like only yesterday. Suncom began with 27 Board Members and
a staff of 3. Simple beginnings, but with the help of grant funding, families and
community support the corporation was started. Their combination of hard work and
dedication is celebrated every day.
The need of yesterday is still the need of today – having services that help people with
disabilities reach their potential. Today Suncom provides a variety of services to more than
460 people with disabilities with a staff of 200. In our facility based programs,
prevocational and community habilitation, approximately 400 people receive service to
help them with prevocational training and daily living skills. In the prevocational program,
individuals have the opportunity to learn work skills and earn a paycheck by producing
work for local businesses. This production work
serves as a vital tool in teaching hands-on skills
that can lead to community employment. The
pride in earning a paycheck is immeasurable.
Many people can be successful in the
prevocational program working at their pace as
they master their skills.
In the Community Habilitation programs, people have great opportunities to participate
in our community through volunteering, outings, and leisure
activities. Individuals learn about the community and join in.
During time in the program, skills are taught to help with
socialization, independence and daily living. Friendships with peers
and support from
staff give people
a full and
meaningful day.
For Tomorrow,
people will still need services that help
them reach their potential. For
Tomorrow services may change how and
where they are offered due to new
regulations. Change does allow for
growth, creativity and new experiences.
Suncom faces these changes with board members, staff, families, community members and
funding to support any challenges. Suncom has much to celebrate a strong tradition of
yesterday, the strength of today and the creative opportunities of tomorrow.
Happy 50th and many more!
“ Change does not change tradition.
It strengthens it. Change is a challenge
and an opportunity, not a threat.”
Prince Philip of England
Employment Grants
Shane Straub at Burger King
Suncom received two Micro-Grants from Northumberland County Behavioral
Health/Intellectual Developmental Services for Spreading the Spark: Employment 1st!
Suncom will begin an “Employment 1st Spark Library” of technology equipment for
program participants. The funding was utilized to assist Suncom in purchase of two iPads
which will be used by participants enrolled in Suncom’s prevocational program and who
work in the community. The Community Integrated Employment Services’ (CIES)
grant helped fund a recent promotional campaign in the newspaper highlighting the success
of individuals working in the community. CIES has assisted 50 people in becoming
successfull employees at local businesses.
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Raise the Region
Suncom participated in the First Community Foundation & Blaise
Alexander’s 4th Annual Raise the Region to help fund the purchase
of iPads to be used by Suncom participants to help with skill building and
communication. Several staff and individuals got up early to promote the
event on WNEP’s Leckey Live segments with other local non-profits.
Milkshakes for Fred B I NG O
WNEP's Ryan Leckey and Suncom's Chris Branda
Over 120 people gathered on Saturday, November 14, 2015,
hoping to yell B I N G O. Friends and family, in memory of
Fred Hoffman III, showed their support by organizing a Home
Bingo game. All prizes were donated with love in his memory
to benefit Suncom. Suncom is truly
thankful for the generous donation in
Fred’s memory. Improvements to the
facility and the purchase of a van for
outings were made possible thanks to
everyone, especially Fred, Shelly,
Angie and Josh.
Dedication Donation
is a thoughtful way to recognize the achievement of a friend, child or loved one. A donation is made to Suncom to commemorate
someone’s birthday, anniversary or other occasion as a way to create a fitting memorial to the life of a family member or friend.
Special Thanks to families who have designated Suncom for contributions for their loved ones.
In Memory of
Doug Ackerson
Mike and Christine Apfelbaum
In Memory of
Gloria Edmiston
Michael “Mic” Bolick
Caroline Counts
Doug Ackerson
Patricia Shaffer
Roger Fritz
Lonnie Klock
Eric Craig
We are saddened by the loss
of these friends.
In Honor of
Christabelle (Kerstetter) Maynard
Roger Fritz
Zachary Stammers
“Uncle” Larry Schwenninger
Donald Styer
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Mission Statement: Suncom Industries is a non-profit human service agency. Our mission is to promote socialization and provide vocational
assessment, training and employment opportunities to enable persons with disabilities to fulfill their greatest potential within the community.
From what we get,
we can make a living.
Whowever,
hat we give,
makes a life.
– Arthur Ashe
Please consider a donation.
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Please make checks payable to: Suncom Industries, Inc.
Thank you for your generosity.
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“ S L A M D U N K ” Benefactors
Full Court Press:
Degenstein Foundation
Starting Line Up:
Bucknell Athletic Staff
Geisinger Health System
Kenneth and Elaine Langone
Sunbury Broadcasting – 94.1 WQKX
Weis Markets
Slam Dunk Level:
$5,000.00 & Above
Linda and Phil Barkdoll, Dirk’s Aunt and Uncle
Paul and Pris Davis
Clyde and Peggy Smith, Dirk’s Grandparents
Gary, Sandy and Lisa Sojka, Dirk’s Parents
and Sister
3-Pointer Level:
$1,000 - $2,499.99
Patti and Jim Apple
Jim and Betty Hammerlee
Hays Companies
Nancy Rizzo
Sunbury Motors Company
Bonus Shot:
$500.00 - $999.99
Bingaman & Son Lumber
Samuel and Nancy Craig
FNB Bank/Swineford National Bank
Jackie Paul and Al Bothe
Jeff and Deb Ranck
Sports Zone Toys & Comics
Walnut Acres Foundation
Shot Blockers:
$250.00 - $499.99
Jim Clark
Hershey Entertainment
Stephen Lindenmuth
Raven and Marvin Rudnitsky
Graham and Ronda Showalter
Rick and Cheryl Thompson
Chuck and Lynn Wunz
Assists:
$1.00 - $499.99
Animal Care Center
Thomas, Monica and Katie Balz
Pat and Rick Barnes
Citizens' Electric Company
John and Julie Cooper
Joel and Trudy Cunningham
Joan D`Angelo
John and Katie Dawes
Dottie Douglas
Mrs. Sue Fetterman
Pat and Patti Flannery
Carolyn Giddings
Dick and Donna Grafmyre
Tom and Margaret Greaves
Bob and Dede Gronlund
Amanda Kessler and Drew Misener
Judy, Joe, and Mary Kleinbauer
Ron and Cindy Linscomb
Jim and Susan Mathias
Randi McGinnis
Peter McNamara
Ted & Dianne Meixell
Ruth and Mickey Melberger
Bobbie and Geoff Mynott
Steven and Debbie Oxford
William and Joyce Paul
Gayle Pollock
Norm and Phyllis Rich
Mr. and Mrs. Don Rosini
Gary and Ruthanne Schlarbaum
Robyn Snyder
Patricia Styer
Dennis and Mary Torretti
Skip and Linda Wieder
Wood-Mode Inc.
Our “Teammates”:
Bucknell University Women’s and
Men’s Basketball Teams
and Mascot, Bucky Bison
Special Thanks to:
SILENT AUCTION
Donors
Amato's Pizza
Baltimore Symphony at the Meyerhoff
Best Cleaners
BJ's Steak & Rib House
Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble
Bloomsburg University Athletic Director
Chris Branda Family
Brandywine River Museum of Art
Briggs Farm Blues Festival
Brotherhood Winery
Bucknell Athletic Department
Bucknell Dining Service
Ruth Burnham
Carlisle Sports Emporium
CBS Corporation
City of Sunbury – Parks and Recreation
Bill Coiley
Community Arts Center
Country Cupboard Restaurant
Joan D’Angelo
Dallas Cowboys Football Club
Danville Quality Inn & Suites
DelGrosso's Amusement Park
Electric City Trolley Museum
Elizabeth's – An American Bistro
Ephrata Performing Arts Center
Patrick Flannery
Front Street Station
Frosty Valley Country Club
Fulton Theatre
John and Marge Gardner/Lewisburg Studio
Gettysburg Heritage Center
Carolyn Giddings
Harrisburg Senators
Henry Hynoski
Hershey Theatre
Fred and Shelley Hoffman, Jr.
Hoffman Advertising
John Dagle Jewelers
Judi Karr and Roan Confer
Lynn Kerstetter
KJB Woodworking
Lake Tobias
Laserdome
Jeff and Jacklyn Leitzel
Tina Leitzel
Longwood Gardens
Luray Caverns
Marks, McLaughlin & Dennehy
Masser's Restaurant
Meiserville Inn
Mertz Meats
Miami Dolphins
Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery
National Canal Museum
New Jersey Devils
Open Door Gallery
Packwood House Museum
Papa John's Pizza
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pizza Phi
Playworld
Saul and Florence Putterman
Roberta Putterman
Rainbow Dinner Theater
Jane Ramer
Reba & Panchos
Alfred and Ann Reeves
Norm and Phyllis Rich
Thom Rippon/McDonalds
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Sharon Roedts
Skeeters Pit BBQ
Skirmish
Sandy and Gary Sojka
Stauffers Butcher Shop
Strasburg Rail Road
Subway
Sunbury Sub Shop
Susquehanna Trailways
Taco Queen
Temple University Athletic Department
Texas Roadhouse
The Purple Platypus
Towne Tavern
Townside Garden Café
Vargo Outdoors
Peggy & Jim Vitale
Walt Disney World Company
Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell
Wendts Pork Palace
Williamsport Crosscutters
World of Little League Museum
Yuengling & Son, Inc.
Thank You All!
Please consider donations for our
13th Annual Dirk Sojka “Slam Dunk” with Bison Basketball on
January 21, 2017.