Spotlight Summer 2012 - The Arc of San Diego

A Quarterly Publication of The Arc of San Diego
Summer 2012
Endless Summer…
The Journey Continues
More than 150 people gathered at The
Arc of San Diego’s Annual Meeting &
Installation Ceremony on June 15th to
celebrate successes and plan for the
year ahead.
Job Well Done!
It is our privilege to recognize and celebrate the
outstanding achievements of our employees, volunteers,
and consumers. We are proud of their accomplishments
and salute their dedication.
Employee of the Year
Elena Aguilar, Arc Community Employment Services
Mara Ristic, Arc Enterprises
The event, held at the Hilton San
Diego Resort Mission Bay, focused on
installing the 2012-13 slate of incoming
officers and board members and
honoring the achievements of The Arc’s
staff, volunteers, and consumers.
Lynne Dorlon, East County Training Center
Errol G. Person, Member-At-Large of
City Chapter Advisory Board and Doug
Anna F. Garcia-Cervantes, Independent Living
Hoehn, Past Board Chair of The Arc of
Services (ILS) Employee of the Year and Justin
San Diego Board of Directors received
Umpierre, ILS Program Manager.
the coveted Frank B. Lalor Award.
Both men have made tremendous
contributions to The Arc. The Lalor Award, established in 1975, honors
individuals who exemplify the true spirit of volunteerism, loyalty, commitment,
and distinguished service.
Saul Salgado, Residential Services
Anna F. Garcia-Cervantes, Independent Living Services
Alfred Colon, Arc North County
Shayna McSweeney, North Shores Vocational Center
Martha Galvez-Becerril, Parent/Infant Program
The evening was emceed by Phoebe Chongchua, publisher of LiveFitMagazine.
com, and former award-winning journalist/newscaster with KGTV-10.
Andrew Tessitore, Respite Services
Francis Barraza, Starlight Center
Rosa Rivas, Sulpizio Family Center
Volunteer of the Year
Thomas Taylor, Personal and Leisure Services
Consumer of the Year
Eduardo Becerra, Child of the Year, Parent/Infant Program
Anna Whitley, Arc Community Employment Services
Ofelia Arietti, Arc Enterprises
Heve Piromari, East County Training Center
David Schneider, President & CEO
with Carlyn Dorsey, North Shores
Vocational Center Consumer of the
Year and John McKee, Area Director.
Richard Dolchanczyk, Independent Living Services
Gary Warner, Arc North County
Carlyn Dorsey, North Shores Vocational Center
Christina Tedesco, Personal and Leisure Services
Robert Scott III, Residential Services
Christian Leon, Respite Services
Leticia Carrasco, Starlight Center
Lawayne Ramirez, Sulpizio Family Center
Visit us at www.arc-sd.com
Arc Foundation
2012 Annual Meeting
President’s
Message
With the arrival of summer,
The Arc of San Diego would
like to wish our supporters
a wonderful and fun
summertime. While many of us
are fortunate to go on vacations
and spend quality time with
friends and family, these
months also serve as a reminder
that many of our consumers
do not have the resources for
recreational activities.
As you get ready for some
summer fun, would you please
consider sponsoring a child or
adult with a disability to enjoy
a week away at our Camp-ALittle/Camp-A-Lot program or
with the opportunity to get to a
sporting event or see a movie?
It is private donations such as
yours that continue to afford
people with disabilities the
recreational and leisure activities
they so need.
On June 27th, Governor Brown
signed California’s $93 billion
State Budget effective July 1,
2012. In this budget, the
4.25% rate cut was allowed to
sunset as called for in last year’s
budget. However, a new 1.25%
rate cut was enacted to help
address California’s substantial
budget deficit. The net change
equals a 3% restoration of the
prior cut, but more reductions
are being threatened if the
Governor’s Tax Initiative is not
passed by voters in November.
I will keep you informed of
changes that may occur.
As always, thank you for your
valued support and, from all
of us at The Arc of San Diego,
have a safe and happy summer!
David W. Schneider
The 2012 Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon for the Arc San Diego
Foundation was held at the Island Prime Restaurant on June 20th. Several
honors were given to donors whose contributions had a positive and
measurable impact on The Arc of San Diego.
Chairperson Jim Reynolds was delighted to present Circle of Light Silver
Awards (contributions between $100,000-$500,000) to Phyllis & John
Parrish and FCE Benefit Administrators, Inc.
Phyllis and John have given an immense amount of time, effort, and
energy to The Arc and provided amazing support and guidance as
long-time supporters and Jewels of San Diego Gala Chairs. FCE Benefit
Administrators, Inc., whose motto is Growth, Strength, Stability have
partnered with The Arc for almost 10 years, providing fringe benefits
and compliance for the agency’s government contracts. FCE Benefits is
the leading provider of outsource health & welfare benefit solutions.
The Circle of Light Bronze Award (contributions between $25,000$100,000) was awarded to Alfred & Elaine Barrack, Las Patronas,
The Parker Foundation, and the Hervey Family Fund at The San
Diego Foundation.
Jim Reynolds,
Chairperson of Arc
San Diego Foundation,
Phyllis and John
Parrish, Jena Joyce,
Las Patronas, and Judy
McDonald, President of
The Parker Foundation.
Board of
Directors
The Arc of San Diego
Officers
Dwight Stratton, Board Chair
Jerry Wechsler, 1st Vice Chair
Maria Riveroll, 2nd Vice Chair
Gerald Hansen, Secretary/Treasurer
Doug Hoehn, Past Board Chair
Members-At-Large
Nancy Eakin
Robert “Bob” Guthrie
Tom Harmon
Gregg Shallan, MBA, ChFC
Chapter Representatives
Jewell Hooper, City Chapter
John Vaughn, East County Chapter
Vicki Smith, North County Chapter
Diane Hanson, North Shores Chapter
Yrma Nixon, South Bay Chapter
Arc San Diego Foundation
Officers
Remembrance…
Jennifer Clark
March 3, 1949 - March 20, 2012
Jennifer, daughter of Bennie and late Dollie Clark,
was the inspiration behind the founding of The Arc
of San Diego more than 60 years ago. Diane Stice of
the Ocean Beach Junior Woman’s Club met Jennifer’s mother when the
two shared a room in the maternity ward at a local hospital. There Diane
learned that Dolly’s first daughter, Jennifer, had Down syndrome.
With no services in San Diego for children with special needs, Jennifer
became the catalyst for Ben, Dolly, and Diane to organize the San Diego
Society for Exceptional Children in 1951, which later became The Arc of
San Diego.
Jennifer was known for her gentle nature, love of ping pong, and
precise neatness. She spent the majority of her life in San Diego where
she worked at the Starlight Center Production Center, later transitioning
to the Seniors Program. The Arc of San Diego is proud to have provided
Jennifer, our trailblazer, with the services to live a meaningful and
fulfilling life.
“Jennifer lived a very full life and was always a source of inspiration to
us,” said caregivers, Amor and Ernesto Aguinaldo.
Jennifer is survived by father Bennie, brother Stephen, and two sisters,
Brenda (Clark) Becker and Peggy (Clark) Porter, as well as 11 nieces and
nephews, and 11 great-nieces and nephews.
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James O. Reynolds, Chairperson
Paul La Bounty, CEBS
Vice Chairperson
Mike Lichtenberger, CPA
Secretary / Treasurer
Edward C. Walton, Esq.
Past Chairperson
Directors
Ronald Blair
Glenn Chapin
Norma Hidalgo-Del Rio, RPh
Andrew J. Kessler, Esq.
Jon Kurtin
Dwight Stratton
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
Donor Spotlight
Thank You to
Our Donors
Anthony A. Ghio
February 1 through July 2, 2012
Our work at The Arc of San Diego, to provide services to children and adults with
disabilities, depends on the generosity and hard work of our many donors and
volunteers. We are grateful to each of you for your support and commitment to help
enhance and improve their quality of life.
Donations
East County Angel LARCs, funding
for PA System at East County Training
Center.
Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Club, in
support of Arc North County.
Coalition of Neighborhood
Councils, thank you for selecting
The Arc of San Diego as a beneficiary
of the Urban 5k Walk & Run.
Knights of Columbus Council
10802, in support of Arc North
County.
Seed Savers Exchange Program,
Independent Living Services, seed
packets for community garden plots.
Grants
Bruce & Lorene Bowers and The
Bowers Family Fund, The Arc of
San Diego.
“I have very fond memories of The Arc ’s
early days, especially with Cherrie Sevick,
your first Executive Director,” Anthony
said. “She provided my late wife Josephine
and I with much guidance when our son
Anthony Paul was young and we were frantically searching
for answers.”
Genuardi Family Foundation, The
Arc of San Diego, general operating
expenses.
Born in 1958, their son Anthony Paul Ghio attended North
Shores Vocational Center and lived in Arc’s Davies and
Fortuna Homes from 1989 until his death in 2010.
The Hervey Family Fund at The
San Diego Foundation, The Arc of
San Diego, general support.
The Ghio family has been exceedingly generous to The Arc
of San Diego. Mr. Ghio graciously included The Arc in an
estate gift, leaving a legacy that will make a meaningful
difference to consumers in our programs by allowing them
to fulfill personal goals and reach their individual potential.
Build-A-Bear Bear Hugs
Foundation, The Arc of San Diego
Camp-A-Little.
Funding for yoga mats &
equipment in support of UCSD’s
Comprehensive Alzheimer’s
Program for The Arc of San Diego’s
new yoga studio, Our Place.
City of San Diego, Community
Development Block Grant, North
Shores Vocational Center, roof
replacement.
Tribute Gifts
San Diego Workforce Partnership,
Arc Community Employment
Services, job placement services.
In Memory of Patricia D’Abruzzi
Ray & Cathy Bando
John & Donna D’Abruzzi
Lisa Nancy D’Abruzzi
Louis & Lena D’Abruzzi
Gerson & Donna Fernandes
Nicholas & Cathy Marino
Paul & Kathleen Purcell
Eta Theta Chapter, Esa, Arc North
County.
Supervisor Bill Horn & the County
of San Diego, Arc North County,
Computer Resource Lab.
San Diego County Employees’
Charitable Organization, Starlight
Center, iPads & software for adaptive
technology; Residential Services, new
appliances: two washers and two
dryers.
Las Primeras, Parent/Infant Program.
Prader-Willi California, Residential
Services, exercise equipment and
gardening supplies for residents at
Corte Maria Residential Home.
The California Communications
Access Foundation, North Shores
Vocational Center and Arc North
County, Computer Resource Labs.
The Finish Line Youth Foundation,
The Arc of San Diego Camp-A-Little.
Mr. Ghio has a
long history of
community service
and philanthropy.
All of us at The
Arc thank him for
his support.
Anthony A. Ghio, co-founder of the
award-winning Anthony’s Seafood Group,
has been a devoted friend and valued
supporter of The Arc of San Diego for
more than 20 years.
In Honor of Phyllis & John Parrish
G.A. Coop & Patti Cooprider
Frank & Lee Goldberg
In Memory of Paul A. Hancock
Patricia L. Williams
In Memory of Kenneth Hune
Laura Campbell
Delores Carriaga
Henry Covington
Mr. & Mrs. Robert T. Covington &
family
Clarazine Grahm
Mrs. Pauline Harrison & family
Mr. & Mrs. David R. Lofton
Mr. & Mrs. Odis Northorp
Mr. & Mrs. Vernard Leath & family
Clarina Williams
John & Bonnie Hood
In Memory of Khalil Ireiqat
Jerusalem Consulting Engineers, Inc.
In Memory of Patty Rogers
Sonja D. Chapman
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A major contribution to our Building Toward Self-Sufficiency
Capital Campaign, led to naming the Program Conference
Room at Sulpizio Family Center in their honor. Additionally,
Mr. Ghio established a charitable gift annuity to benefit The
Arc of San Diego.
In San Diego, Anthony A. Ghio and his family built a
reputation as renowned restaurateurs and prominent
philanthropists. At The Arc of San Diego, we truly appreciate
the commitment of the Ghio family to supporting our
mission. The impact of their gifts will be felt for generations
to come.
The Arc Salutes
Broadway!
The Arc of San Diego won the $500
Wild Card prize at the 19th Annual
Gold (Gifts of Loving Donors)
Diggers’ Hats Off to San Diego
luncheon on May 3rd.
With the theme, “Salute to Broadway,”
The Arc was one of 11 nonprofits
invited to design and
model hats in the Betty Mabee
Model Rosie Tisch with
Parade of Hats.
Arc’s extravagant Moulin
The Arc of San Diego’s large elaborate Rouge creation.
hat made by Marilyn & Michael Foster
featured a motorized Moulin Rouge windmill dripping in
rhinestones and adorned with more than a dozen fresh black
magic roses. A showstopper, the Moulin Rouge headpiece
was modeled by LA-based model Rosie Tisch. Special thanks
to Phyllis Parrish and the Fosters for their time and support.
The Gold Diggers, since its founding in 1993, have given
more than $400,000 in grants to local causes, helping those
with special needs, including children, the elderly, crime
victims, and others.
The Jewels
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he Arc of San Diego’s 3rd annual
gala, The Jewels of San DiegoMoulin Rouge Cabaret Extravaganza,
was très magnifique affair!
Chaired by Phyllis & John Parrish, the
gala featured a 15- scene cabaret
produced by Mr. Showbiz himself,
Leonard Simpson. Close to 300 guests
were captivated by the Moulin Rougethemed show, complete with dozens
of couture costume changes and
professional dancers choreographed by
celebrity choreographer Mary Murphy
of Fox’s hit TV show So You Think You
Can Dance.
The spectacular evening held at The
Grand Del Mar-San Diego’s only Five
Star resort, kicked off with a cocktail
reception, silent auction, and vendor
boutiques for attendees to enjoy. The
reception was followed by a gourmet
dinner of savory beef tenderloin
on a bed of faro risotto with wild
mushrooms, topped off with flaming
Baked Alaska for dessert. Thank you to
Papa Doug Manchester for donating
the wine enjoyed by all throughout the
evening. An enthusiastic live auction
boasted high-ticket items such as a
trip for two to the Northern California
Wine County, and Cheerleader for the
Day with the San Diego Chargers–
fetching vitals funds to benefit The Arc
of San Diego.
Honorary Jewels Chairs, Phyllis
& John Parrish, are long-time
supporters of The Arc of San Diego
and have dedicated an extensive
amount of time, talent, and love to
The Arc over the years. Phyllis & John
put together a phenomenal Honorary
Jewels Committee who supported this
year’s gala including Honorary Jewels
Chairs: Marilyn & Kim Fletcher, Lee
& Frank Goldberg, Jeanne Jones
& Don Breitenberg, Joye Blount
& Jesse J. Knight Jr., Papa Doug
Manchester, Sandy Redman & Jeff
Mueller, Susie & Dean Spanos, and
Sally B. & John M. Thornton.
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Our Valued Sponsors
We appreciate your support and belief
in our mission.Thank you.
Diamond Sponsor
Papa Doug Manchester
The Dr. Seuss Fund at
The San Diego Foundation
Emerald Sponsor
Virginia Napierskie
Jeanne Jones & Don Breitenberg
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Ruby Sponsor
David Copley
Kim & Marilyn Fletcher
Ramin Pourteymour
Jessie J. Knight
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Event Sponsor
Barbey Family Trust
Betty & Brian Dovey
Valerie & Harry Cooper
Gerald, Ingrid, & Mark Hansen
Lee & Frank Goldberg
The John M. & Sally B. Thornton Foundation
Katherine Kaufmann
The Kurtin Family
Emma & Leo Zuckerman
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Leonard Simpson, Mary Murphy,
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Accolades!
We are proud to share with you recent
accomplishments which we firmly believe
are based on commitment, employee
teamwork, and dedication to The Arc of
San Diego’s mission.
Rich Coppa, The Arc of San Diego’s Vice
President of Infrastructure & Facilities,
was named Top Tech Exec Honoree by
San Diego Magazine under its Nonprofit
& Charitable Organization category. Top
Tech Exec Awards celebrates the city's
most outstanding Information Technology
executives as nominated by their peers and
clients.
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Through AbilityOne, ACES provides jobs for more than
250 persons with disabilities.
Achieving
Excellence
Arc Community Employment Services
(ACES) received, for the second consecutive
year, the NISH Certificate of Achievement
for its AbilityOne programs. The recognition
symbolizes outstanding standards of
performance in providing services for the
federal government.
ACES began its tremendously successful
partnership with the military in 1997,
performing grounds maintenance and
landscaping services at both, Marine Corps
Air Station (MCAS) Miramar and Marine
Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD.) In 2002,
we added a food services operation at
MCRD. These contracts have resulted in
jobs and training for over 250 persons with
disabilities.
NISH is a national nonprofit agency
whose mission is to create employment
opportunities for people with significant
disabilities by securing federal contracts
through the AbilityOne Program.
The Arc of San Diego was selected as a
finalist at San Diego Business Journal’s 3rd
annual Healthiest Companies Awards. This
award honors local companies that invest
in and commit to creating a healthier
workplace.
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The Arc of San Diego was recognized as
a “supportive employer” by the Employer
Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR),
a Department of Defense agency. More
than 3,230 nominations were received for
the 2012 Secretary of Defense Employer
Support Freedom Award, the Defense
Department’s highest award recognizing
employers who have gone the extra mile to
support their reserve-component workers.
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The Arc of San Diego’s 60-second
promotional video won first-place at
the Cause Conference Video Contest
sponsored by the San Diego American
Marketing Association Cause Conference
and Digital Arts Center, UCSD-Extension,
receiving a prize of a $15,000 video
production package.
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Remembrance…
Verna Jean Chapman
March 12, 1923 - June 5, 2012
Verna Jean Chapman was a
dedicated advocate for people
with disabilities and devoted
mother to daughter Jennifer
who attended Starlight Center from 197695. Verna served as member of the South Bay
Advisory Board and volunteered as crafter for the
Starlight Auxiliary. She was famous for making
her 50 pounds of fudge to sell at the annual
Christmas Bazaar.
Verna’s impressive accolades include starting the
first deaf program for pre-school and elementary
school children in the Chula Vista Elementary
School District as well as a 41-year career in
teaching and speech therapy. She will be fondly
remembered by her family and many friends.
Verna is survived by her daughters, Merle Anne
and Jennifer, son-in-law, Tom, granddaughter,
Courtney, and niece, Anne Crawford.
Kimberly Lainhart
February 27, 1976 - May 4, 2012
Kim was a friendly woman
who enjoyed shopping, sodas,
string cheese, stickers and
animals. Her favorite person in
the whole world was Michael Jackson!
Kim attended El Cajon Valley High School,
Grossmont Work Training Center, and Unyeway,
before coming to East County Training Center in
July 2004. She loved hanging out with friends
and staff. Kim is from San Diego and leaves
behind her mother and two brothers.
Patricia Rogers
July 12, 1955 - February 27, 2012
Roses for Remembrance
On April 25th, employees from Cox
Communications put on their gardening
gloves to help transplant a rose garden for
Arc North County.
Fifteen generous volunteers
potted and moved plants
from the Memorial
Garden, formerly located
at Arc North County’s Vista
location, to the Center’s new home in San
Marcos. Each rose bush is a long-lasting
tribute to a North County consumer who
passed away and the garden offers a
serene space for others to remember them.
The Arc is grateful
for the time Cox
Communications
employees contributed to
this project and thank the
company for providing
financial assistance to cover the cost of
planting material and supplies.
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Born in Riverside, Patty came
to live at The Arc’s Turley
Home after her discharge
from Stockton Developmental
Center in 1994. An upbeat lady with a happy,
outgoing personality, Patty loved everyone she
met.
She successfully battled Prader-Willi syndrome,
losing more than 100 pounds. Proud of her
achievement, Patty made daily exercise and
healthy eating a regular part of her life. She
enjoyed traveling and, through Arc’s Personal &
Leisure Services, went to Disneyland and eagerly
planned new trips. Patty will be remembered
as a kind and considerate woman who greatly
loved visiting office supply stores and purchasing
supplies!
Gift of
Time
& Talent
Police K-9 Detail
Michael Dolan, employed through ACES,
has been working at the Marine Corps
Recruit Depot as Mess Attendant since
2009. Michael has an innate love of
dogs; friends and co-workers are always
amazed at the vast depth of knowledge he
possesses about all things related to dogs.
One day, while at Petco, Michael ran into
MCRD Master Sergeant of the Military
Police, James McDonald. As the two spoke,
the topic turned to dogs and Michael began
listing the names of all the dogs on the K-9
team.
Impressed with Michael’s ability to
memorize the dogs’ names, Master
Sergeant McDonald decided to surprise him
with a one-of-a-kind gift for his birthday
in February—an invitation to watch a
training session of police K-9 dogs and their
handlers!
The presentation featured obedience
techniques, retrieval of property, agility,
and suspect apprehension. Additionally,
Michael had the opportunity to run a dog
through the standard obstacle course. The
demonstration was capped off with Michael
receiving a certificate deeming him an
Honorary Member of the K-9 training force!
First Health Fair
The first Hope & Health Fair hosted by
Starlight Center on May 1st was a great
success.
Nicolle Mona began
volunteering at The
Arc with the Marketing & Development
department in January 2012, working on
special events and community outreach.
A recent graduate of the University
of San Diego with a double major in
Communications and Psychology, her
skills were well-suited to the position. She
helped with The Jewels of San Diego gala,
produced marketing videos, maintained
social media, and assisted with research.
She simultaneously volunteered at the
Parent/Infant preschool program in
National City, helping children reach
developmental benchmarks and assisting
with a variety of activities.
Friendly booth vendors encouraged consumers
to lead healthy lives by making good choices
in food and lifestyle. Vendors including the
Arthritis Foundation, Chula Vista Police
Department Senior Volunteers, Aging and
Independent Services, County of San Diego,
and The Arc’s Personal and Leisure, Respite,
and Independent Living Services’ offered
complimentary consultations, demonstrations,
giveaways, and promotional items.
Hope & Health Fair, a project of Hope and
Health for Individuals with Disabilities, was
made possible through a grant from the Chula
Vista Charitable Foundation, an affiliate of The
San Diego Foundation.
We thank Nicolle Mona for her help and
appreciate the impact her volunteering
had on our work.
Spring Celebration
Starlight Center’s SpringFest Barbeque on
May 18th was a swirl of laughter and festivity
featuring great food, music, dancing, silent
auction, raffles, and craft/floral booths.
Special thanks to the Knights of Columbus
who served the meals, Starlight Performers
for a groovy 70s disco performance, and
DJ Rudy Castillo spinning crowd-pleasing
hits! Proceeds aid the Capital Campaign to
revitalize Starlight Center.
A Moving Gift
The Arc of San Diego thanks Las Patronas
for their grant of $35,998 which was
used to purchase a passenger van with
wheelchair lift for the Sulpizio Family Center.
The van is used daily to transport consumers
on field trips, educational outings, and
vocational training activities. Sulpizio Family
Center provides services to 127 adults with
disabilities.
The Arc was one of 12 major beneficiaries
to receive funds from proceeds of the Las
Patronas 65th annual Jewel Ball, Sapphire.
Las Patronas Advisory Members Jennifer Greenfield,
Kristi Pieper, Susie Spanos, and Dede Carlson.
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The Arc of San Diego
Casino Night
Providing services for people with disabilities and their families since 1951
3030 Market Street n San Diego, CA 92102-3230
Tel (619) 685-1175 n Fax (619) 234-3759
www.arc-sd.com
Non-Profit Org.
U.S.Postage
PAID
San Diego,CA
Permit No.115
benefiting North Shores Chapter
Come on Over!
All the Thrills! All The Wins!
Simulated gaming including:
Craps, Texas Hold ‘em,
Roulette, Black Jack
Prizes and Silent Auction.
Light buffet, beer and wine.
Live Jazz combo.
Saturday, August 11
6:30 - 10:30 p.m.
North Shores Vocational Center
9575 Aero Drive, San Diego
Tickets: $50
Contact
Diane Hanson, (858) 484-2529
John McKee, (858) 571-0881
Calendar
October 13
Seminar: Understanding Social
Security & SSI Benefits
9–noon. North Shores Vocational Cntr
9575 Aero Drive, San Diego
$8/person; $10 family.
Free for person with disability
Information: (619) 201-2672
October 13
Angel LARCs Fashion Show
Elks Lodge
1400 East Washington, El Cajon
$16 per person
Contact Monica Peralta
(619) 444-9417
October 13–14
Disneyland & California
Adventure Weekend
PALS vacation for adults with
disabilities (sign-up by September 5)
$650 (all expenses except souvenir money)
Contact: Enshurah Baca
(619) 685-1175
October 20
Seminar: Special Needs Trust
9:30–11:30 a.m.
North Shores Vocational Center
9575 Aero Drive, San Diego
$8/person; $10 family.
Free for person with disability
Information: (619) 201-2672
November 3-4
Starlight Center Auxiliary
Annual Bazaar
TBD
Contact Martha Brault or Terri Thorn
(619) 427-7524
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Dreaming About Camp. Please Help.
Last summer, “LJ” Lashanza Johnson was at camp, taking part in familiar rituals
and traditions - swimming, hiking, sitting around a campfire. Upbeat and positive,
LJ is game for any activity....Water Balloon Fun...LJ is right in the middle! Talent
Show...LJ is up in front of everyone, dancing, even singing! End-of- Camp Dance...
she never leaves the dance floor!
Camp is something LJ looks forward to every year. Months before camp, LJ starts
“LJ” Lashanza having fun at Camp.
her “Camp Countdown” calendar, crossing out days to the date with big letters,
CAMP STARTS! As the day approaches, LJ can hardly contain her excitement. All she does is talk about camp packing her belongings, sleeping bag, and having fun with friends.
LJ is able to go to camp because of the generosity of caring individuals. On her own, she cannot afford the cost of
camp. After covering living essentials, LJ has $50 left each month to spend on toiletries, clothes, and recreational
activities. Unfortunately, government funding for The Arc’s camp programs has been cut. Sadly, LJ and other campers
are faced with the dismaying prospect of not being able to go to camp
Once again, we come to you for help. Each summer you have given generously to support our camp program,
allowing children and adults with disabilities, who might not otherwise have the opportunity, to attend camp for a
week of excitement, fun, and adventure. Many of us have been adversely affected by the economic downturn and
are not in a position to be as generous. But donations, big and small, even a donation of $5 helps support our cause.
You can mail your check payable to The Arc of San Diego, 3030 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92102, Attn: Camp
Donations. An envelope is included in this newsletter for your convenience. All donations are tax-deductible. We
thank you for your contribution.
Give A Gift
Your generous gift will help cover the cost of camp and provide
our campers with an unforgettable summer experience.
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$25-Buys four cases of bottled water
$50-Supplies sunscreen & insect repellant for campers
$100-Provides aquatic equipment & water-sport items
$250-Supports a scholarship for a camper
$500-Supports a 50% scholarship for a camper
$1,000-Full scholarship for a camper
$2,000-Pays round-trip bus service for 85 campers & staff
For more information, contact Lin Taylor at
(619) 685-1175 ext. 255, or email pals@arc-sd.com.