Spotlight Spring 2010 - The Arc of San Diego

A Quarterly Publication of The Arc of San Diego
Spring 2010
The Jewels of San Diego
The
The Arc of San Diego will host its annual gala fundraiser, The Jewels of San Diego, on
Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the US Grant Hotel. Reception & Silent Auction begins at
5:30 p.m. followed by dinner, dancing, and entertainment at 7:00 p.m. This black tie event
salutes local San Diegans who have made a difference to our city through leadership and
philanthropic contributions.
Jewels
Proceeds from the event will supplement our ability to provide essential services which
have been significantly affected by recent budget cuts. Private contributions from caring
individuals, like you, are a vital lifeline in these challenging economic times.
of San Diego
John and Phyllis Parrish, our Gala Chairs, personify this spirit of service. Ever since they
moved to La Jolla from New Orleans more than 30 years ago, they have contributed their
time, talent, and philanthropic spirit to the community they love and call home.
Gala Chairs Phyllis and John Parrish
Over the years, Phyllis has volunteered at many local nonprofits, serving as Chair for the
Old Globe Theater Renaissance Ball, San Diego Symphony Gala, Royal Ascot Day, San
Diego Multiple Sclerosis Chapter, KPBS Television Annual Auction, YMCA “Fantasy Ball”
for Safe Place, “The Big Top” Leukemia Society, Angel Ball-ECS Community Services, Opera
Opulence, San Diego Opera, and as President of Sam and Rose Stein Education Center,
Vista Hill Foundation, and other agencies.
THE ARC OF SAN DIEGO’S ANNUAL GALA
Saturday, March 20, 2010
US Grant Hotel
In addition, Phyllis started the first auxiliary for the Sam and Rose Stein Education Center
and is involved with the La Jolla Debutante Ball Committee. Phyllis was honored as
“Woman of Dedication” by the Salvation Army and received the First Legend of San Diego
Award, Living Legacy Awards from the Women’s International Center.
We invite you to join us at this very special evening. Reservations are $200 per person
for Gold Seating and $300 per person for Platinum Preferred Seating. Sponsorship
opportunities are available.
Save The Date
For information, please contact Rhonda Handy or Jennifer Bates Navarra at (619) 685-1175.
Gala Chairs
John & Phyllis Parrish
Honorary Chairs
Hon. Pete & Gayle Wilson
Honorary Committee
Mrs. Albert L. Anderson
Ron & Ginger Blair
Esther Burnham
Ron & Dee Dee Carlson
Harry & Valerie Cooper
Michael & Liz Copley
Jenny Craig
Mrs. Lowell Davies
Danah Fayman
Kim & Marilyn Fletcher
Dr. Fred & Joy Frye
George & Alison Gildred
Frank & Lee Goldberg
Ken & Fran Golden
Art & Marge Hughes
Jeanne Jones & Don Breitenberg
Julian & Katherine Kaufman
Pictured above, a few members of The Jewels of San Diego
Committee. Seated: (L-R) Sandra Maas and Sandy Redman.
Standing: (L-R) Dianne York-Goldman, Jeanne Jones, Phyllis
Parrish, Sally B. Thornton, and Joye Blount.
Jessie J. Knight, Jr. & Joye Blount
Jeanne Lawrence
Richard & Wanda Levi
“Papa” Doug Manchester
Dr. Bill & Barbara McColl
Virginia Monday
Jim & Ruth Mulvaney
Anne Otterson
Vice Admiral Raymond & Dian Peet,
USN Retired
Kay Porter
Vivian Pratt Warren
Blaine & Bobbie Quick
Blair & Georgia Sadler
Hon. Jerry Sanders & Rana Sampson
Hon. Pam Slater-Price & Herschel Price
Dean & Susie Spanos
Rich & Gaby Sulpizio
John & Sally B. Thornton
Ken & Dixie Unruh
The Rev. Lawrence & Laurie Waddy
B.J. Williams
(partial listing)
Visit us at www.arc-sd.com
President’s
Message
As we dive into the New
Year, we are all aware of
the challenges this economy
brings. This year our focus is
on keeping programs stable,
developing strategies for managing the economic
situation, and planning for a solid future.
I want to thank all of our supporters – parents,
board members, staff, auxiliaries, foundations,
corporations, and friends – for helping us meet
The Kresge Challenge. Together, we raised over
$976,580 and will receive a check for $350,000!
To be able to celebrate this accomplishment in
such an unpredictable economy, when families and
individuals are already financially stretched, is a
testament to your faith in our future.
We are also grateful to our staff who assist people
with disabilities achieve their individual goals. In this
issue, you will see those who recently celebrated
milestone anniversaries of service with The Arc
of San Diego. Their dedication and commitment
to helping people with disabilities has greatly
contributed to the strength of our organization.
Board of
We invite you to join us at our annual gala, The
Jewels of San Diego on March 20th at the US Grant
which is sure to be a wonderful event! We sincerely
appreciate the time, effort, and expertise of Phyllis
and John Parrish, our Gala Chairs, in supporting
our mission. And I thank the Honorary Committee
and volunteers whose organizational abilities and
tireless efforts will ensure the evening is a success.
Doug Hoehn, Board Chair
Gerald Hansen, 1st Vice Chair
Jerry Wechsler, Secretary/Treasurer
Tom Harmon, Past Board Chair
Best wishes to you for a wonderful 2010!
As Vice President of Finance
and Chief Financial Officer, Ryan
is a member of The Arc’s executive
leadership team. He is responsible for
all financial affairs including budget planning,
financial analysis, investments, audit, accounting,
purchasing and insurance.
Before joining The Arc and moving to San Diego,
Ryan held several executive management roles.
Positions included VP of Business Affairs & Chief
Investment Officer and VP of Finance & CFO for
the Chicago History Museum and its subsidiaries,
Chief Financial Officer for The Chicago Area
Transportation Study and, most recently, Budget
Director for the J. Paul Getty Trust in Los Angeles.
He also held management positions in private
and public companies, including The Coca-Cola
Company and Valspar.
An athlete, Ryan’s interests include water-skiing,
biking, running, hiking, volleyball, snow-skiing,
and attending baseball and football games. He
also enjoys reading and learning more about one
of his passions – wine!
Officers
Members-At-Large
Harland DeBoer, Ph.D.
Nancy Eakin
Bob Guthrie
Nancy Reynolds
Dwight Stratton
Marlene Whiteside
Jewell Hooper, City Chapter
Mary Bartholomew, East County Chapter
Judy Adams, North County Chapter
Diane Hanson, North Shores Chapter
Yrma Nixon, South Bay Chapter
The Arc extends a warm welcome to new staff members Ryan Herren,
Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer and Danielle R. Dawson,
Development Manager.
graduated magna cum laude from
North Park University in Chicago
with a major in Organizational
Management.
The Arc of San Diego
Chapter Representatives
Anne Hoffman
A Special Welcome
Ryan Herren, a Chicago native,
Directors
Arc San Diego Foundation
Danielle “Dani”
Dawson joins us
from Scripps Health
Foundation where she
worked as a Prospect
Research Analyst for
nearly two years. In
that capacity, she was
responsible for identifying sources of wealth
with a focus on individual giving. Later, she
transitioned to working part-time as Associate
Director of Gift Planning and assisted with
planned giving.
We are excited to have Dani on our
Fundraising team where she will develop and
grow our donor base, concentrating on the
annual fund/membership.
Prior to a career in philanthropy, Dani
attended Chapman University School of Law
in Orange County and worked at a family law
and estate planning law firm.
Born in Los Angeles, Dani has lived in San
Diego for 31⁄2 years. She has two children,
three year old son Dawson and two year
old daughter, Riley. Dani enjoys trying new
restaurants and attending sporting events.
We are delighted Ryan Herren has joined The Arc
and look forward to the future with his steady
hand on the helm of our financial planning.
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Officers
James O. Reynolds, Chairperson
Ronald Blair, Vice Chairperson
Mike Lichtenberger, CPA
Secretary / Treasurer
Edward C. Walton, Esq.
Past Chairperson
Members-At-Large
Glenn Chapin
Norma Hidalgo-Del Rio, RPh
Doug Hoehn
Gregg T. Holdgrafer
Andrew J. Kessler, Esq.
Jon Kurtin
Paul La Bounty, CEBS
Joshua Pearson, Esq.
Michael J. Ramirez
Doug Stone
Emeritus
Robert L. Beckett
Clair Burgener (deceased)
Jerry Coleman
Darla Davis
Honorable John S. Einhorn
Willis J. Fletcher (deceased)
Arthur Neumann, CPA
George Saadeh
Sidney Schuman
Happenings at The Arc
PALS (Personal & Leisure Services)
Diane Baer is a long-time
fan of PALS (Personal &
Leisure Services), The Arc’s
recreation program. She
loves going out, making
new friends and having
new experiences. In fact,
Diane recently returned
from a ten-day vacation
that included New York,
Boston, Maine, and
Canada!
Upbeat and cheerful, Diane takes full advantage of all the programs
PALS offers – dances, movies, nature walks with Leisure Express
Local, Hawaii, Alaska, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans with
Leisure Express Trip & Travel, and for more than 30 years, an amazing
week of summer camp with Camp-A -Lot. Her social calendar is fun,
creative and very satisfying – it includes at least two local outings a
month, summer camp, and one big travel trip!
Leisure Express
Trip & Travel
Want to travel and see new
places? Our 2010 calendar
includes a road trip up
California’s Highway 101 to San
Francisco, the ultimate baseball
experience, spring training,
old-fashioned country western
hospitality at a Dude Ranch,
and, in September, the “magical
journey” to Walt Disney World,
Florida and the fantasy of the
Magic Kingdom!
Parent/Infant
Twice a week, and soon to be more,
consumers from North Shores and
Sulpizio Center’s Community based
program volunteer a couple hours at
the Ronald McDonald House washing
and drying linen in the laundry room
so children and their families will be
comfortable as they receive pediatric
cancer treatment at this wonderful
medical facility.
We now offer families the option
of scheduling educational or play
programs for their children on the
weekends. The Saturday Play Pals
Program is held in family friendly
community parks around San Diego
County. Children are guided through
fun activities such as parachute
play, movement to music, throwing
beanbags in hoops, and games that
develop skills. Siblings and children
from the community with parents
are welcome to join us. Spring events
include a nature walk at Mission Trails
Park, Ocean Beach Kite Festival, and a
trip to the Carlsbad Flower Fields. For
more information call Diane Lowrie at
(619) 564-2308.
Assets In Action!
The Computer Lab, jointly
staffed by North Shores and
the San Diego Community
College, is an illustration of the
enduring partnership shared by
the two organizations. Here,
consumers have access to a full
range of adaptive software and
hardware, receiving instruction
that is individualized and based
upon skill and ability level. On
any given day you will find
consumers using the computer
to prepare a resume, “play”
Solitaire, a task teaching use
of the mouse, or using their
chin to push a switch. We are
committed to this collaboration
and look forward to jointly
creating and improving computer
labs throughout the agency.
Leisure Express Local
What are you doing with your
evenings and weekends? Don’t
just sit at home and watch
television - join us and enjoy
the best San Diego has to
offer! Dinners, dances, movies,
whale watching, SeaWorld,
San Diego Zoo and more! Sign
up today!
Be Adventurous! Join The Fun!
Call PALS at (619) 685-1175
or email Enshurah Baca today,
ebaca@arc-sd.com.
Respite
Caring for a child, teen, or adult with a developmental disability can
be stressful for many parents. Respite care helps alleviate this.
In-home respite offers families short-term relief from continual care
of a family member with a disability. Families use this time to shop,
run errands, schedule appointments, spend quality time with other
members, or have private time alone.
Overnight respite is available every weekend, Friday through Sunday
at The Arc’s Respite House in El Cajon. We provide a safe and
stimulating environment with recreational and fun activities that
encourage social interaction and independence. For information call
Claire Stratton at (619) 685-1175 or email cstratton@arc-sd.com.
❝
Respite House has been a godsend! We believe an overnight
getaway helps Alex toward the transition of entering a group
home. The entire staff at Respite House has surpassed our
expectations. They are dedicated, caring and put a high regard on
indoor and outdoor activities. I have been with The Arc for more
than 20 years and have seen a lot of different programs. I sincerely
believe that Respite House stands out from among all of them.
❞
~ Andrew Tessitore
North Shores
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Story time with the Gingerbread Princess at
the Carlsbad Library.
Starlight ▼
Consumers from the Senior and
Community Based programs, on
completing a mosaic class at The Art
Academy and baking class through
the San Ysidro Adult Education
Department, practice their new-found
creativity. Alberto Salazar shows
off a coaster he made of broken
tiles and plant saucers while Miguel
Urrea works on a cake he baked and
decorated by himself. Twice a week
Miguel bakes cookies, cakes, and
desserts in Starlight’s
kitchen.
Building Toward Self-Sufficiency
Capital Campaign
The Arc of San Diego appreciates your participation in our effort to raise $3,800,000. By
supporting our capital campaign you have the opportunity to give back to our community.
We sincerely thank you for your contribution.
Sharif Ahmed
J.E. & Miwako Allen
Patricia Alonso
Anonymous
Dalia C. Ayala
Louis & Ruth Bernath
Stephanie Blankenship
Ron Blair
Bernard & Heidi Blotner
Jim & Nancy Bosley
Martha Brault
Rudi & Gloria Brewster
Dr. & Mrs. Simon C.
Brumbaugh, Jr.
Gary Bryant
Michael Busch
Martha E. Camacho
Richard & Marlene S. Carter
Victor Cherniak
Travis R. Clancy
Clelland Advised Fund at The
San Diego Foundation
James & Robin Clements
Rich & Jackie Coppa
Meracle J. Cothron
Cubic Corporation
Paul & Shirley Culler
Louis & Lena D’Abruzzi
Dr. Harland & Virginia DeBoer
Flora E. Delavin
AnneMarie Dowling
Frances Anne Dowling
Beverly Durckel
Joseph P. Elliott
Courtney Fadjo
Danilo Faustino
Gerald & Erika Fecher
Kim & Marilyn Fletcher
Mindy G. Fletcher
Patricia Ann Freeman
Susan J. Fuller
Russell C. Gerns
Donald & Catherine Glover
Dr. Michael & Brenda
Goldbaum
Manuel & Desiree Gomez
David J. Goss & Wawanesa
Insurance Group
John & Janet Grimes
Rhonda Renee Handy
Charla L. Hannon
Gerald, Ingrid, & Mark Hansen
Diane S. Hanson
Bob & Anne Harrison
Ryan Herren
Norma Hildalgo-del Rio, RPh
Jewell D. Hooper
Ralph Hurst
Paula Izidoro
Christina Jacquez
Romano & Minerva Jimenez
Dorothy Kalicki
James B. King
Robert LaBerge
Benjamin A. Lander
E. Aaron Lazaroff
Robert & Candance
McCarthy Leone
Robert D. Lewis
John & Beth Ann Ley
Victoria B. Limjoco
Downtown San Diego
Lions Club
Anita S. Lopez
Barbara Gale Maisel & Bulova
Gale Foundation
Frank & Katherine Mannen
Jeff & Pamela A. McAnally
Jennie Monroe
Matt Mouer
James & Pamela Murphy
Scott Myers
Sal & Jennifer Navarra
Dale A. Nelson
Mary Noriega
James R. Omsberg
Millie Oveross
Richard Palomarez
Paula Payton
LaVerne Perkins
Joni L. Phillips
Jim & Cathy Potter
Price Family Charitable Fund
Marianne S. Rauch
Ivan Raygoza
Barbara J. Ritchie
Enrique K. Rivera & Carmen F. Asin
Dan & Laura Roos
Susana Sanchez
Mary E. Schmidt
Robert Shearer
South Bay Chapter Advisory Board
Foster & Pamela Stahl
Cruz Swedelius
Sam & Maria Tedesco
Richard Tennill
The Hervey Family Fund at The San
Diego Foundation
The Parker Foundation
Lois & Gail Thompson
Toby Wells Foundation
Tim & Linda Vanderveen
Sam & Joan Wagstaff
Ed & Noreen Walton
Terry Wegand
Ronald White
Romie L. Wilford
Marty & Olivia Winkler
Steve & Sandy Wittman
Howard & Karen Wolfinger
Juana M. Zambrano
David & Charlene Zettel
John & Linda Zygowicz
Capital
Campaign
Goal
$3,800,000
$3,000,000
$2,956,841
CAMPAIGN UPDATE
as of January 31, 2010
Campaign Goal
$3,800,000
Dollars Raised to Date
$2,956,841
Percent of
Total Campaign Goal
78%
Total Donors to Date
391
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Gifts listed are from
November 1, 2009
through January 31,
2010. While every
effort has been
made to accurately
acknowledge
all gifts, please
accept our
sincere apologies
if we omitted
your donation
- your support
and generosity
is sincerely
appreciated.
Our Donors
Thank you for supporting The Arc of San Diego. Your gift
provides opportunities for people with disabilities of all
ages to fulfill their personal goals, reach their maximum
potential, and live as independently as possible.
Grants
Cubic Corporation
$1,500 to the Capital Campaign
Downtown San Diego Lions Club
$2,500 to the Sulpizio ART Realization Program
Hervey Family Fund at The San Diego
Foundation
$20,000 to the Capital Campaign
Knights of Columbus St. Timothy’s
Council #10802
$3,854 to The Arc of San Diego
Barbara Maisel & Bulova Gale Foundation
$10,000 to The Arc of San Diego
Oak Tree Philanthropic Fund
$1,000 to The Arc of San Diego
The Parker Foundation
$40,000 to the Capital Campaign
Price Family Charitable Fund
$50,000 to the Capital Campaign
Toby Wells Foundation
$25,000 for the Sulpizio Animal & Nature
Roomw
The Charitable Foundation –
Agent Community Outreach of Prudential
California Realty
$2,500 to the Capital Campaign
Tribute Gifts
In Honor of
Robert Beckett
Foster & Pamela Stahl
Gerald William Fecher III
Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey S. Fecher
Denise Montes
Tensia Trejo
Jon R. Kurtin Family
Mike & Nancy DeFay
In Support of
Dr. Jeffrey S. Fecher
Leigh Altadonna
Carla A. Chavers-Greene
Damon R. Jordan
Laura Michenber
Kevin F. Osborne
In Memory of
Charles Rosenbach
Mike & Peggy Bennett
We Did It!
Naming Opportunities
We Met The Kresge Challenge!
Building Toward Self-Sufficiency capital campaign is an exciting
project. We hope we can count on you to help. Below is a list of
named-gift opportunities.
Thanks to your generous donations, The Arc of San Diego will
receive a $350,000 challenge grant from The Kresge Foundation of
Troy, Michigan.
$25,000 each
Sensory Room. Quiet, safe, and respectful place of retreat
where individuals can explore and develop their senses and skills.
Equipped with different features such as light, sound, fragrance and
specialized equipment, the room is extremely therapeutic.
Because of YOUR response, hard work and persistent efforts over
the past seven months, we met The Kresge Challenge issued in
June 2009. More than 150 donors and volunteers responded to the
challenge and we successfully raised an astonishing $976,580 in
gifts and pledges towards modernization and construction of the
new 16,000-square-foot Sulpizio Family Arc Center. We are deeply
grateful to all of you who helped us meet this challenge.
Art Studio & Gallery. Encourages artistic expression and
provides space to create, exhibit, and market art.
The Building Toward Self-Sufficiency capital campaign total stands
at $2,956,841. The goal is $3.8 million.
Multi-Media Room. Offers music classes, educational
programming and entertainment that promotes socialization and
learning.
The Sulpizio Family Arc Center was built because the original
building no longer met our community’s needs for the future. The
aging facility was inadequate, too costly to maintain, and not in
compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
Courtyard Trees
Courtyard Benches
Wall Plaques
Wall Tiles
The Day Program at Sulpizio Family Arc Center helps more than 100
adults with disabilities function as independently as possible. The
new building features eight-themed classrooms including Computer
Lab, Sensory Room, Fitness Recreation Room, Multi-Media Room,
Therapeutic Spa Room, Animal & Nature Room, Arts & Crafts
Room, and Art Studio & Gallery. The Center also serves as the hub
for The Arc’s countywide operations and contributes significantly to
the revitalization in the neighborhood.
$10,000
$5,000
$1,000
$250-$500
Pledges for naming opportunities can be paid at one time or over a
three-year period. Deadline for all tile purchases is April 30, 2010.
Your employer’s matching gift counts towards your naming
opportunity.
For more information, call: Jennifer Bates Navarra, Vice President of
Marketing & Development at (619) 685-1175 ext. 291 or jnavarra@
arc-sd.com.
We’re happy we met The Kresge Challenge and hope our friends
and supporters see that we still need help going forward. There
are many different ways for you to help - an outright pledge, cash,
stock, or a planned gift.
Join the celebration and continue the momentum!
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Measuring Success
The Arc of San Diego serves more than 2,000 people with developmental disabilities and uses Outcomes Measurement to find out how
responsive we are to the people we support. Our focus is quality-efficiency- effectiveness-satisfaction and results for the 2008-09 Outcomes
Measurement Survey primary goals were impressive. Here is a summary of results with comparison to last year.
Satisfaction
Consumer
Consumer and family overall satisfaction with program
Funder/Referral Agencies
Arc quality of service equal or better compared to other agencies
FY 09
FY 08
95%
94%
92%
94%
Program Quality
Consumers express overall improvement in Quality of Life
New enrollees in program minimum of 90 days
New enrollees on the job minimum of 90 days
Infant & toddlers progress in developmental age in minimum of
three developmental areas (measures value of early intervention)
98%
90%
90%
97%
91%
92%
99%
98%
Efficiency
Consumers placed on the job within 90 days of referral
Consumers earn 20% of minimum wage (WAC & SE)
90%
50%
95%
50%
Effectiveness
Consumers attained program objectives
Demand for respite hours met
81%
94%
68%
92%
Exiting Consumers
Satisfaction with Arc services
Attain discharge plan objectives
Made enhancing move of choice
92%
86%
72%
82%
87%
69%
Mission
The Arc of San Diego
empowers persons with
disabilities, and their
families, by working in
partnership to create
opportunities to achieve
their individual goals
within the community.
Gender
Female
Male
985
1066
Ethnicity
erican
African Am
dian
American In
Islander
Asian/Pacific
Caucasian
Hispanic
Multi-Race
Unknown
195
2
144
1031
627
35
17
Age
Birth-36 months
3-17 years
18-30 years
31-50 years
51-75 years
Over 75 years
218
199
368
757
403
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Residency
ty
East Coun
nty
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North C
Metro
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South Cou
Conclusions
Reviewing results of the Outcomes Measurement survey show:
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The Outcomes Measurement survey identified an area for
improvement – consumer wages in Work Activity Programs. One
hundred percent of consumers in Supported Employment earn
more than 20% of minimum wage compared to 24% in Work
Activity. To address this, The Arc hired a Business Developer
to increase the amount, variety, and consistency of work. This
allows consumers in Work Activity Programs the opportunity
to learn tasks by doing it frequently, thereby improving their
earning potential.
Overall satisfaction with Arc’s services was high. Ninety-five
percent of consumers were overwhelmingly satisfied with services
and supports which resulted in a significant improvement in the
quality of their lives.
Ninety-two percent of funders and referral agencies, when asked
how Arc services compared to similar agencies, felt The Arc was
equal or better, 6% felt our programs were not as good, and 2%
did not answer the question.
The Arc of San Diego is firmly committed to helping consumers
choose the type of services that allows them the greatest level of
opportunity and freedom. Outcomes Measurement assures that
we provide services consumers want and need.
Jobs were found for 28 consumers within 90 days of request for
employment despite the downturn in the economy.
Staff, with improved training, helped consumers achieve 81% of
their goals.
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Service Milestones
If I come to work out-of-sorts, within a few minutes, I am ready to
❝ start my day on a happier note! Our consumers are the greatest! ❞
Millie Oveross
Arc Enterprises, John Towers
Production Center, 25 years
The Arc of San Diego is extremely
proud of the dedication shown by
its employees and, in particular,
would like to recognize those who
have reached milestones of 5, 10, 15,
20 and 25 years during the year. We thank them for their
service to The Arc and applaud their contributions.
Millie Oveross learned about The Arc through a friend
who suggested she apply for a job. Knowing that first
impressions are critical, Millie wore heels and a very nice
dress to the interview. She was asked to start that day –
and did – all dressed-up for work in a production center!
The next morning it was proper attire; jeans and tennies!
Having no experience working with people with
developmental disabilities, Millie was unsure she could
complete the week. Well, 25 years later, she is fulfilled
working at The Arc. Among the highlights of her quarter-
25 Years of Service
Mildred Oveross,
Arc Enterprises
20 Years of Service
Sandra Ellwood,
East County
Silvia Gonzales, Respite
15 Years of Service
Marina Anton, Community
Living Services, (CLS)
Theresa Kaluzny, Arc
Community Employment
Services (ACES)
Nenita Locquiao, CLS
Alma Ortuna-Esparza,
Starlight
Aisha T. Sengsone,
Arc Enterprises
Ramona D. Zamora,
Arc Enterprises
10 Years of Service
Trefonia Andreasen,
Arc Enterprises
Joan L. Coats, Starlight
Elizabeth Cortez,
Arc Enterprises
Elizalde Esperanza, ACES
Candelaria Hernandez,
Arc Enterprises
Susana A. Lance, CLS
Anita N. Libo-On, Sulpizio
Lynn Luu, Respite
Donna L. McClellan, ACES
Matthew Mouer, ACES
Debra J. Olds, Respite
Oliver E. Ollero, Respite
Debra A. Powell, Respite
Tanisha R. Reid, Respite
Aurora Rivera, Respite
Irma Sanchez, Starlight
Carlos C. Villalobos, ACES
Thuy T. Vo, Arc Enterprises
Ronald D. White, ACES
Michelle D. Wilburn, ACES
Pauline Williams, CLS
5 Years of Service
Antonia Bravo Acosta,
Respite
Juanita Aguilar, Sulpizio
Shirley J. Allman,
East County
Julia Avila, Starlight
Leticia Avila, CLS
Hilda T. Buenrostro,
North Shores
Nora Virgen Calles, Respite
Martha E. Camacho,
Administration
Margarita OtamendiCastaneda, Sulpizio
Patricia Martinez-Carillo,
ACES
Mary K. Castro, ACES
Elissa A. Ciaverelli,
Arc Enterprises
~ Millie Oveross
celebrating 25 years
of service to The Arc.
century career, she is proudest of the broad quality of life
programs available to consumers, from employment to
self advocacy and counseling.
Millie is Program Manager at Arc Enterprises, John Towers
Production Center in El Cajon. She started as an Aide in
1984 helping with wind chime assembly in the La Mesa
storefront. Over the course of the years, she moved up
the ranks, earning various promotions including being
Workshop Manager for both John Towers and Starlight
Centers.
“The Arc of San Diego is a wonderful company to work
for. The past 25 years have been very good years for me
and went by very fast. Here’s hoping for at least another
10? I want to thank The Arc for everything they do for
our consumers and special thanks to Area Director, Mike
Wasyliw for giving me the opportunity to work with such
good people.”
Ida D. Cloud, ACES
Marcus J. Concholar, ACES
Reyna Cruz Diaz,
Parent/Infant Program
Tsehay G. Desta, ACES
Karen M. Dorlando, Respite
John A. Faulkner, North
County Training Center
Antonio Fernandez, ACES
Teresa Fernandez, ACES
Consuelo Jimenez Flores,
Respite
Patricia L. Garcia,
East County
Kellie L. Hallien, Respite
Vicky T. Harrell, CLS
Christopher Harris, CLS
Beatriz Estudillo De Herrera,
Starlight
Minerva Jimenez,
Administration
Maria Jimenez, Starlight
Cathryn A. Jones, CLS
Natalee K. SanteeLancaster, Respite
Victoria J. Learn, ACES
Catherine M. Littlejohn,
Arc Enterprises
Joann L. Logsdon, ACES
William J. Lovell, ACES
Silvia R. Luna, Starlight
Florita T. Manalo, Starlight
George B. McClelland, ACES
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Isaac McKee, ACES
Marva C. Mize, Respite
Hilda Cristina Molina,
Respite
Mario Morales, Respite
Rosa Moreno, Respite
Martha Morlett, ACES
Lashanda R. Nubia,
East County
Ronald P. O'Keefe, Respite
Alma L. Orozco, ACES
Rhonda S. Ramsey, Starlight
Nancy Resendiz,
North Shores
Carmen F. Revelez, Sulpizio
Maleika T. Roberts, ACES
Ana Santos, Starlight
Maria T. Saucedo, Respite
Maria T. Sosa, Respite
Melanie Sowards, ACES
Berhane W. Tadese, ACES
Phuc V. Tang, ACES
Theresa K. Thorn, Starlight
Irma G. Torres,
Parent/Infant Program
Kenia G. Torres Mendoza,
ACES
Nancy L. Toti, Respite
Lucita S. Ulep, North Shores
D'Angelo R. White,
North Shores
Herlinda Zuniga, ACES
Sandra Elwood
East County, 20 years
Theresa Kaluzny
ACES, 15 years
Ramona D. Zamora
Arc Enterprises, 15 years
Aisha T. Sengsone
Arc Enterprises, 15 years
Alma Ortuna-Esparza
Starlight, 15 years
Calendar
February 28
SeaWorld Adventure
Leisure Express Local, 10 a.m.
$40, Contact Enshurah Baca
(619) 685-1175
The Arc of San Diego
Providing services for people with disabilities and their families since 1951
3030 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92102-3230
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March 20
Annual Gala,
The Jewels of San Diego
U.S. Grant Hotel, 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $200
Contact Jennifer Bates Navarra
(619) 685-1175
March TBA (3 day trip)
Padres Spring Training
Leisure Express Trip and Travel
Contact Enshurah Baca
(619) 685-1175
April TBA
Angel LARCs Fashion Show
Contact Mike Wasyliw
(619) 444-9417
This newsletter is produced and distributed by The Arc of San Diego. Board Chair Doug Hoehn, President & CEO Anne Hoffman
April 22
Earth Day
East County Training Center
Contact Mike Wasyliw
(619) 444-9417
sPirit of GivinG!
The Arc of San Diego extends
deepest thanks to you for
making the holidays a little bit
brighter for our consumers at
Pryor and Potter Group
Homes. We could not have
done it without you!
James & Rena Bayne
D.J. Surety Agency
Catherine Scot Denis
Marie Guerard
Traci Harkay
Denise C. Hujing
Denise M. Johnson
Brenda G. Kennerly
Shari Laughlin
Pamela Legge
Marcia McCullough
Jim & Denise Reynolds
Cheryl Watters
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You Made A Difference! Hitting the Links!
Our thanks go to Hydrodynamics Associated,
Kleen Blast, and Paramount Scaffold for laying the
groundwork in preparation for the revitalization project
done at North Shores last fall by Rebuilding Together,
San Diego (RTSD) and Cricket Communications, Inc.
Hydrodynamics Associated, working with business
partners Kleen Blast and Paramount Scaffold,
coordinated and donated sandblasting and painting
services for the metal roof. They sandblasted the roof
to roughen its surface so a new coat of paint would
adhere. Hydrodynamics applied several coats of paint
to the roof to provide flexibility, corrosion resistance,
and long-lasting finish.
The companies’ valuable contribution is important to
The Arc and truly appreciated.
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Jim Reynolds, Arc San Diego Foundation Board Chair and BB&T
Insurance Services brought holiday cheer to the 12 residents of
Pryor and Potter Group Homes when they adopted these homes
after learning that none of the residents were going home for
Christmas. Residents received gifts and enjoyed a lovely Christmas
dinner thanks to Jim and his company. L-R: Jonathan Reynolds,
Cyndi Carrillo, Pryor House Coordinator, and resident, Russell Meyer.
L-R: Bob Blanchard, Michel Kucinski, Ken Weiss, Randy Rivera
For the past 17 years, the Arc San Diego Foundation
has come together annually for a day of golf. A rainy
morning on December 11, 2009 did not prevent more
than 100 golfers from hitting the links at the Carlton
Oaks Golf Course. The tournament raised close to
$60,000 with proceeds providing holiday cheer and
gifts for Arc consumers.
The Holiday Golf Tournament began in 1992 after
Arc San Diego Foundation board member Jon Kurtin
learned many consumers in Arc programs did not
receive holiday presents. Jon got together with several
of his friends to play golf and raise funds to fulfill
holiday wishes of these consumers. Since its founding,
the tournament has raised in excess of $750,000.
Special thanks to the Kurtin family, Lenny Ignelzi,
and Jim Sullivan whose dedication, enthusiasm, and
leadership were invaluable in, once again, organizing a
successful golf tournament.