In This Issue - ARC – Oneida Lewis Chapter
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In This Issue - ARC – Oneida Lewis Chapter
PEOPLE • PROGRESS • POTENTIAL www.thearcolc.org In This Issue: Executive Director’s Message • pg. 2 Employee of the Year • pg. 2 Jim Gets Wheels • pg. 3 Arc Launches New Website• pg. 3 The Arc Playground Fund • pg.4 Holiday Shopping and The Arc • pg. 5 Utica Rotary Celebrates The Arc • pg. 6 Gifts of Gratitude • pg. 8 Issue 4 • Fall 2009 PEOPLE • PROGRESS • POTENTIAL Page 2 • Issue 4 • Fall 2009 A Message From: Angela Z. VanDerhoof, Executive Director It is that time again – the beginning of the Holiday Season with all of its attendant celebrations and the end of another year. At such a time, I always look back to see what the year has brought me, my family and The Arc. Relative to The Arc, it has been another good year taking into consideration that there are always ups and downs in business, we have kept our services at a high level, seen that the people we support are content, safe and productive, and opened up two new houses – Gibson Rd. and Hart’s Hill and two great day program buildings. Let alone my personal wonder and delight at the dedication of one of them, the Angela Z. VanDerhoof Building. We also had a good bottom line and were able to grant increases in salaries, which for a time we were unsure about being able to do. So, along with all of this good stuff (and you probably can think of others), comes the realization, that next year will be challenging because we live in the real world and the media keeps us well informed about the economic climate in our country, our state and community. Yes things are difficult, but none of us, I believe, are sitting waiting for the sky to fall. I know we at The Arc are not. Some of what we have done in anticipation are forming cost savings committees, instituting some cost saving measures, working diligently on our health care coverage and getting the most of each dollar (we have also maximized units in programs and sought new referrals). We have worked very hard with NYSARC on getting a good relation with the Philadelphia Co. on liability insurance and saved a considerable amount of money on our premium. On another level, we have looked at unnecessary expenses and trimmed them, etc., etc. We have also been very diligent in our advocacy efforts and interaction with our Legislators and our NYSARC colleagues. We have informed them and the Governor about the consequences to our field of the proposed deficit reduction plan. So, while I don’t intend to sound like a Pollyanna, I do want to say that together we can find ways to continue our work and to make sure that the dollars we spend are spent wisely, just as I am sure you are doing in your private lives. As we approach Christmas, let’s count our blessings and be as secure as we can in the knowledge that nothing is impossible if it is done with intelligent thought, careful planning, effort and a commitment to our special people. Happy Holidays! Laura Yakey, Arc Employee of the Year News & Views is published quarterly by The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter NYSARC 245 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501 A United Way Agency Issue Date Month December 2009 Issue Number 4 © 2009 www.thearcolc.org News Advisory Committee: Publisher: Anne Van Strander, Director of Community Development Editor/Designer: Pamela DelMedico, Public Relations Coordinator Jo-Ann Mox, Community Development Assistant Colleen Bottini, Intake Coordinator Frank Centola, Deputy Director of Residential Services Deborah Barrett, Special Projects Coordinator Sharon Daktor, Quality Assurance Victoria Hillebrand, Director of Community Recreation Terrie Ripp, Habilitation Coordinator North Mary Jane Tottey, Director of Residential Services Michele White, Project Coordinator Shannon Clark. Children’s Programs Coordinator Distribution: Angie Swartwout, Receptionist THINK GREEN! Dupli (printer of this newsletter) is 100% powered by Green-E certified WIND POWER ELECTRICITY! Laura Yakey, Community Coordinator for The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter NYSARC’s MVCC CollegeWorks program, has been named the 2009 Employee of the Year. Ms. Yakey is a strong supporter of The Arc’s mission of community inclusion and works hard to assist students with developing meaningful, professional relationships through internships at area Laura Yakey businesses. She has enhanced the students’ college experience by forming Job Club and the CollegeWorks Alumni Group for which she plans special events. Ms. Yakey regularly participates with other programs and volunteers at various Arc events. “Laura has always demonstrated the willingness to go above and beyond to help the CollegeWorks program become a success,” says Joanne Donaruma, Head of Employment Services. “She is a real asset to the program.” Maggie Hansen, Director of CollegeWorks, and Ms. Yakey’s supervisor, adds that “Laura does an excellent job coordinating tours of businesses and arranging internships with area employers for our students. The program is lucky to have her.” Ms. Yakey has been with The Arc for 8 years. She resides in Utica, NY. Know someone who would like to volunteer? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Edie Pugh, for more information or to get an application. Call 315.272.1521 or email epugh@thearcolc.org. www.thearcolc.org Issue 4 • Fall 2009 • Page 3 Jim Gets Wheels! By: Stephanie SvolosSchmidt Since 2004, Jim Brower only spoke of wanting two things: the first, a job in the community, and the second, his own car. As Jim has a driver’s license and owned cars in the past, he was eager to drive again. When I first met him, he had been trying to purchase cars by himself, but was taken advantage of. As his Service Coordinator, one of my first Jim Brower advocacy responsibilities was to assist Jim with obtaining a large deposit back on a vehicle he intended to purchase. Despite warnings from many of his natural supports that he could not afford a vehicle at this time in his life, Jim persisted in looking for a vehicle he could afford. At the same time, Jim frequently stated that he wanted a job in the community. He was working at the Arc’s Sheltered Workshop and felt this wasn’t the right place for him. In January 2007, Jim realized one of his dreams when he obtained a job with Sodexho which operates the food service at Mohawk Valley Community College. Jim works two days per week, follows the college school schedule, and has three major breaks every year. He loves his job at MVCC and wants to continue working there until he retires! This past summer, Jim saw a scooter for sale while out with his residential habilitation worker, Sheree. “He asked me to look at it with him, and I was admittedly reluctant, wondering about affordability and safety. Speaking with my Director, Renee Rich, helped me to see things through Jim’s eyes, so I agreed to give it a shot.” While Jim fell in love with this scooter, I felt that it wouldn’t be safe enough for him since it could travel up to 90 miles per hour. Jim was disappointed, but we continued the search for a scooter with a smaller engine. Within days, I found a scooter for sale that had a top speed of 30 miles per hour, had very few miles on it already, and was lower in price: it was perfect for Jim! On July 7, 2009, Jim became the proud owner of a 2009 Kymco scooter. This scooter has provided Jim with more independence to travel in the community and satisfied his desire to drive again. Jim is now able to access many places in his community. He is able to attend church regularly, shop at his local grocery store and has easier access to his pharmacy. He spent the summer practicing riding his scooter, and when he feels more confident, will utilize it to visit friends. Thank you Thrift Store Volunteers The Arc, Oneida-Lewis sion, and our promise to Chapter extends our sinpersons with disabilities, cere appreciation to all of the Thrift Store space is the Thrift Store volunteers needed to provide a spewho have helped at our cifically designed program Arnold Avenue location area to meet the needs of over these past several individuals with Traumatic years. While the closing Joanna Greco, Arc Board President, Brain Injury. of the Thrift Store sadHonors Nancy Miskowiec for her dens us all, it is important many years of service to The Arc We hope we can embrace Thrift Store that we keep in mind The the future with warm Arc’s mission, which is to feelings and continue to enable persons with disabilities and their support our individuals, because they families to achieve their potential through need all of us. Change is not always easy, self-determined goals in partnership with but sometimes it is necessary. Thank you the Agency. As part of fulfilling this misagain to all of the Thrift Store volunteers! Arc’s New Website On November 2 The Arc launched its brand new website. The new site now has the capability to stream video, accept online donations and job applications. Each one of The Arc’s divisions has its own section making it easier for our audience to find what they are looking for. Visitors now have the option to download program flyers and brochures to their home computers. Navigation on the site is made easier with both a top nav and a side nav. On November 3rd there was a website orientation in the training center for all staff who wanted to tour the site or just ask some questions. Please call Pamela DelMedico at 315.272.1532 for more information. The Arc Honors Area Employers “Expectations and opportunity equals full participation,” is this year’s observance theme for “National Disability Employment Awareness Month.” The Arc, held a special recognition breakfast for employers, which took place October 29, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. “People with disabilities must be woven into our work culture because they contribute in many ways to our community’s economic success. We all benefit from the talents of people with disabilities,” said Joanne Donaruma, Director of Employment Services. The Arc recognized Symeon’s Restaurant and Burlington Coat Factory. The Employment Services program provides job coaching and ongoing follow-up for employees and employers. This helps reduce recruitment and training costs and builds a reliable work force. Individuals with disabilities are a valuable resource for meeting employer work force needs. PEOPLE • PROGRESS • POTENTIAL Page 4 • Issue 4 • Fall 2009 Help us Build an Accessible Playground for all Children! By: Mary Beth Redmond The Arc’s Children’s Services Department is building a playground for children of all abilities at the Frederick R. Illg Day Hab Center in Marcy, NY. An accessible playground will fulfill and build on the physical, social-emotional, and cognitive areas of all children, not dependent on their physical or developmental abilities. The Arc’s playground will be an extension of The Arc’s Children’s Services programs that integrate children of all abilities socially, physically and emotionally, fostering acceptance, friendship and understanding. Our playground will be used and promoted as a model for agencies and schools to build accessible playgrounds and to also encourage the larger picture of inclusion. The playground will contain one large stationary play structure (The Naos) which, unlike most play structures, allows Naos play structure and encourages use even by a child in a wheel chair. Additional pieces of equipment added around the play structure will add more areas for adventure and fun. All pieces of equipment will be accessible from the ground level, making exploration and interactions available to all children at all times. A fence will surround the play area that will keep children safe. There are plans to add a black top surface area for sports and chalk activities. A grassy play area and a pavilion or picnic area will also be added inside the fenced area for families to relax and have fun. To build this playground we need to raise considerable funds. The Arc’s 2009 Annual Appeal is reaching out to the Arc family to help support our dream of an inclusive accessible playground for all children. For more information about the playground please visit the Children’s Services section of The Arc’s website where you can read more about the equipment, view photos of the grounds and even make a donation. Supernova play structure Playground FUNd Rock ‘N Cross play structure Spica play structure Thanksgiving at Harts Hill Being with your family for Thanksgiving is a wonderful experience. To be able to reminisce about old times, play a game or two, or just enjoy good food and company is a true pleasure. It is with warm hearts and many thanks that Arc individuals who reside at our Harts Hill residence were able to put on a Thanksgiving dinner for their families. Jonathan Ridgway and David Rich are two of the gentlemen who live at Harts Hill. Together with their families and Arc staff members, David White and Charles Willey, they gave thanks and celebrated the day. David and Charles pitched in to help cook the turkey, gravy and mashed potatoes. The Ridgways and the Richs brought the desserts and the side dishes such as cookies and cranberry sauce. The dinner was held in early afternoon and there was fun and feasting for all. Cormac McDonnel, who also resides at Harts Hill, has a different kind of Thanksgiving tradition. Together with his mother, Anna, he volunteers each year at the First Presbyterian Church. Although he may have missed the dinner at home, we are sure he was happy to be helping give thanks in the community. www.thearcolc.org Issue 4 • Fall 2009 • Page 5 Holiday Shopping and The Arc By: Jo-Ann Mox “Did you know that simply by doing your holiday shopping on the internet through iGive.com you can contribute to the Friends of The Arc Foundation?” It’s true! The Foundation is the public education and fundraising arm of The Arc, OneidaLewis Chapter. Money raised supports programs at The Arc such as CollegeWorks, StageWorks, Guardianship and Summer Day Camp. The Arc programs will directly benefit from your participation and your commitment to helping those with developmental disabilities in our community. “join” in the upper right hand corner. Step 1: Find and Select your cause, filter results, select NY- STATE, Select All CauseTYPES, Keyword Search – The Arc. Double click on Friends of The Arc Foundation, Inc., Select- Select this cause. Step 2: Register with iGive, Complete Registration Form & Your Tax Donation Preferences. ONCE COMPLETE – SIMPLY HIT Register. You are then directed to the iGive tool bar option that you may or may not select for your desktop. That’s it! Remember each time you shop on-line use your iGive account to benefit The Arc! If you shop online anyway, please consider doing it through iGive.com where up to 26% of each purchase at over 760 participating online stores is donated to your favorite cause. The money comes from advertisers, so it costs you nothing; it’s completely free for you and The Arc. It’s simple. Some participating stores include: Amazon.com Macy’s Barnes & Noble Netflix Old Navy Dean & DeLuca Famous Footwear PETCO Ralph Lauren Gap.com Sephora Harry & David Toys R Us J.C. Penney UGG® Australia Kohl’s VT Teddy Bear L.L. Bean Williams-Sonoma HERE’S HOW: just go to: http://isearchigive.com/, to create your free membership account. Once at the site - select The VanDerhoof Building WKTV reporter films the unveiling of The Angela Z. VanDerhoof Building on September 25, 2009 The Arc family dedicated its Venture Day Habilitation building in Clinton to their Executive Director Angela Z. VanDerhoof on Friday, September 25th. The building is located at 7909 State Route 5. Angela has worked for The Arc for the last 30 years, dedicating her time and hard work to enriching the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities in Oneida and Lewis Counties. Going South for the Winter? Planning to Move? By: Deborah Barrett As you may or may not know, due to new US Postal Service regulations, return mail is more frequent and the cost to us is steadily increasing. If you are planning to go away for an extended period, heading south for the winter or moving to a new address, we ask that you please let us know ahead of time. Call our Community Development Department at 315.272.1529, or cut off and return this form to: The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter, NYSARC Community Development 245 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13501 Thank you! Your help is greatly appreciated. __________________________________________________________________________ Name: ______________________________________________________ [ ] I am planning to move on ________________ Please send mail to this new address: Current Address: ________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________Street: _________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________City: __________________________ State: ___________ Zip: _______________ [ ] I am going away for the winter. Please discontinue mailings from __________________________ to _____________________________. [ ] I am going away for the winter. Forward mail from _____________________ to ____________________ to (address): ________________________________________________ City: ________________________ State: _____ Zip: ________________ Thank You! Page 6 • Issue 4 • Fall 2009 PEOPLE • PROGRESS • POTENTIAL Rotary Club Hosts 55th Anniversary Party for The Arc By: Deborah Barrett The Utica Rotary Club hosted a 55th Anniversary Party for individuals supported by The Arc on Friday, November 20th at MVCC’s Campus Center. Several hundred individuals, along with family members, direct support personnel and a small army of volunteers packed the hall. In addition to the tasty food, guests enjoyed music performed by the rock band Flame. The band, whose members each have a disability, has become an internationally renowned sensation in recent years. The dance floor was hopping and everyone had a great time! The Arc extends sincere thanks to the Utica Rotarians for sponsoring this wonderful event. www.thearcolc.org Issue 4 • Fall 2009 • Page 7 Autism Meets Art Knoxboro Opens Fitness Trail By: Deborah Barrett John Dixon was diagnosed with highfunctioning autism when he was less than 2yrs. old. In recent years, with the help of therapy focusing on auditory processing and sensory issues, he has come a very long way in a seemingly short time. Now in third grade, 8yr. old John has become a creative artist who writes and illustrates his own stories and produces detailed drawings and paintings. John is quite a successful artist at that! He recently won a handful of awards at the NYS Fair Youth Arena for his paintings and illustrations. His awards included 2nd Place for a painting of Syrup, 2nd place for a Spider graphic, 3rd Place for his painting Adirondack Wildlife and Honorable Mention for mixed media titled Hawaiian Adventure. By: Jo-Ann Mox from Temporary AsOn October 20, sistance for Needy 2009, a ribbon cutFamilies and Workting ceremony was force Investment held at The KnoxAct. Among those boro Day Habilitawho gave a helping tion site to honor hand with the projthe completion ect were Madison of Phase I of the County Employment Fitness Trail. Local and Training Office County Representa- Oneida County Executive, Anthony J Picente, Jr. Students: Derek and Arc Executive Director, Angela Z. VanDerhoof tives joined ExecuBouchard, Jacob tive Director Angela Brown, Jazmine CarZ. VanDerhoof for the 12:00 amena, Susan Chesebro, Thomas Cook, ceremony. Timothy Pratt, Terrell Todd, and Samantha Walrad under the supervision of MadisonThe Fitness Trail, which will be used by Oneida BOCES instructors Aaron Abbey, individuals The Arc supports and the and Phil Maitland. The Arc is thankful community at large, is the result of a lot to the Town of Augusta along with many of hard work, donations and volunteerlocal businesses who also donated time ism. Funding was provided through grants and materials to the project. John participates in The Arc’s Saturday Friends program which is designed to give children on the Autism Spectrum and their siblings the opportunity to interact, build relationships and develop social skills through supported play in a safe environment. Have you remembered The Arc in your will or trust? Become a member of the Circle of Friends Society Today! Call the Community Development office for details at 315.272.1528 or email commdev@thearcolc.org StageWorks with Opening Act: Lewis County Rockers StageWorks and the Lewis County Rockers performed at Clinton Central School Performing Arts Complex on Happy Days Performance Friday, September 11. Approximately 50 Individuals from The Arc were singing and dancing to a commemorative performance of the past StageWorks productions, “Happy Days”. Both friends and family were there to show their support to our very talented in- dividuals. StageWorks would like to give a special thank you to The Arc’s operations department and everyone who assisted in this year’s performance. Musical Director was Ellie Hadity. StageWorks and Lewis County Rockers are sponsored in part by OMRDD and support from the Friends of The Arc Foundation. The performance is also made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, administered by the Stanley Center for the Arts. StageWorks and Lewis County Rockers were established to increase awareness of the abilities of people with disabilities, and provide an opportunity for people with musical talent and interest to participate in the creative and performing arts. The program is integrated and includes members with and without disabilities. Performances take place in the community with the focus on choreography, dance and singing. PEOPLE • PROGRESS • POTENTIAL Page 8 • Issue 4 • Fall 2009 Gifts of GRATITUDE In Honor Of Donor(s) Listed Below Honoree Dick & Jane Clair Mr. & Mrs. David Bryant Peter Draves Mr. & Mrs. Bernard J. Martin Vann Marshall Friske Ms. Meg F. Montgomery Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Giovinazzo & Family Mr. & Mrs. Norman Siegel Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Giovinazzo & Family Mr. & Mrs. Norman Siegel Gaia DeIorio/Morris Road Residence Miss Lucille DeIorio Leslie Rahn Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Dobyna Bernadette & Tom Romano-Clark on their Marriage Mrs. Thomas E. VanDerhoof Diane Skane Mr. Joseph L. Skane Maureen Snyder Mr. & Mrs. Michael Van Strander Maria Tucci on Receiving Businesswoman of the Year Award Mrs. Thomas E. VanDerhoof Angela VanDerhoof for Bosses Day Mrs. Barbara Carney Ms. Gail Miskowiec Angela VanDerhoof on her Birthday Ms. Gail Miskowiec Mrs. Anne Van Strander Sister Rose Vincent & Sister Johanna Ms. Betty Nunn Draper In Memory Of Donor(s) Listed Below Designee Carol Allen Mr. Roy Aden Mr. & Mrs. Harold C. Allen Mr. Richard Allen Mr. & Mrs. Roger Allen Mr.& Mrs. Ambrose Andre Ms. Dorothy Armstrong Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Beck Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Campany Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Carr Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Carr Mr. & Mrs. Max Chow Mr. & Mrs. H. David Gaylord Ms. Doris Gould Mrs. Joyce Gould Mrs. Carolyn Hamid Ms. Marjorie Hewett Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Koszalka Ms. Sue Lorenzini Mr. & Mrs. Virgil Lorenzini Mr. & Mrs. John Lormore Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lowe Gifts listed below were made from October 2, 2008 – October 31, 2009. If you would like to sponsor an event, make a gift in honor of a special occasion such as a birth, anniversary, birthday, or in memory of someone who has passed away, or if you would like to donate to an Arc program, please contact Anne Van Strander, director of community development, at 315-272-1528 or email: amvanst@thearcolc.org. You may also make a donation online at www.thearcolc.org. Lowville Lions Club Ms. Sarah N. Lynch Ms. Florence McArdell Mrs. Mary G. Markham Ms. Sandra Markham Mr. & Mrs. Rollian Martin Mr. & Mrs. William McGee Mrs. Eleanor McLean Ms. Vilma Morris Mr. & Mrs. John Nagy Ms. Barbara Nostrant Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Owen & Family Mr. & Mrs. John Owen Mr. & Mrs. Leonard J. Reichel Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Remington Mr. & Mrs. David Rider Rome Developmental Center, NYSARC Mr. & Mrs. Paul Schaffer Mr. & Mrs. Edward Sieber Ms. Deborah Smith Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Smits Mrs. Maureen Sugrue Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Sutherland Mr. & Mrs. Richard West Ms. Joan Whalen Mr. & Mrs. C. Dale Widmeyer Mr. & Mrs. J. Zygmunt Mimi Arcuri Mrs. Thomas E. VanDerhoof Henry C. Bauer, Jr. Barton Hose Company Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Buckley Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Dzialo Mr. & Mrs. Donald Graves Mr. & Mrs. James C. Green Mr. Stanley J. Kaminski Mr. & Mrs. David Wilson Ms. Christine Wolber Raymond Burke Auxiliary of the Arc Antoinetta Cannistra Mrs. Thomas E. VanDerhoof Gene P. Carney Dr. & Mrs. Raphael J. Alcuri Arc Employees Ms. Deborah L. Barrett Ms. Janet Blaney Ms. Elizabeth J. Brady Mr. Michael Carney Ms. Sue E. Carney Ms. Shari Cieslinski & Mr. Joseph Saba Ms. Shannon Clark Mr. Ira Cooperman Ms. Rose Czternastek Mr. & Mrs. Frederick De La Fleur Mr. Joseph Ducato Mr.& Mrs. Louis S. Dunlay Mr.& Mrs. Joseph A. Ehlinger Ms. Carol Farley Mr. Joseph Gemina Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Halliday Mr. & Mrs. David Harris Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Hodges Mr. & Mrs. John Johnson Dr. & Mrs. John Kowalczyk Mr. & Mrs. C. Edward Lavin Ms. Kathleen Leonard Mr. Thomas Leonard Mr. William Lerach Mr. & Mrs. Toby Levy Ms. Marie Miknavich Ms. Gail Miskowiec Mr. & Mrs. Charles Moe Nunn & McGrath Funeral Directors Mr. & Mrs. Carl F. Peters Mr. Anthony C. Poccia Mrs. Jennifer Rabideau Mr. & Mrs. John A. Ridgway III Mr. William Rudge Mr. Donald A. Sansone Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Spear II Mr. & Mrs. Andrew T. Spellicy Ms. Shirley Suiter Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Tottey Mrs. Judith Turksel Mr. & Mrs. Michael Van Strander Mrs. Thomas E. VanDerhoof Vorshaga, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Bill Washburn Mr. Elmer Washburn Mr. & Mrs. John Washburn Mr. & Mrs. Leonard J. Wereszynski Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey F. White Richard Cobb Ms. Elizabeth J. Brady June Cole Ms. Gail Miskowiec Janice Corr Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. Corr Ms. Louise S. Glasso Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Kaplan Ms. Marcia Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Reilly Rome Housing Authority Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Smith Norma England Mr. & Mrs. Mark J. Barbato Ms. Kathryn Burns Ms. Lynnann Daley Ms. Marie E. Dodge Ms. Angeline Doti Mr. Arthur W. England Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Fraccola Mr. Hobart J. Geiersbach Mr. Glenn E. Jones Mr. & Mrs. Leo J. Kelly Ms. Maryann Leone Ms. Kathleen Patricia McDavitt Mr. & Mrs. Paul F. Perry Mr. & Mrs. James C. Piper Mr. & Mrs. Dominick R. Robertello Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Rorick Mr. & Mrs. Bill Ruhm Mr. & Mrs. Gary Sneath (for Anna) Mr. & Mrs. Douglas P. Watters Numerous Anonymous Donors Russell Gambino Mr. & Mrs. Joseph N. Burke Mr. & Mrs. David Tucci Dominic Greco The Greco Family Matthew Hobika Mrs. Thomas E. VanDerhoof www.thearcolc.org Gifts of GRATITUDE Elliott Hunt Mrs. Myma Hunt Thomas R. Linck Ms. Deborah L. Barrett Ms. Nancy Baum Mr. & Mrs. Michael Deaner Mr. & Mrs. William McGee Ms. Roxanne Parker Thaddeus Madej Ms. Elizabeth J. Brady Ms. Carol A. Spohn William Mahanna Mr. & Mrs. David Andisik Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Barnard Mr. & Mrs. Jim Biamonte Ms. Deedee Birge BOCES-Special Education Staff Mr. & Mrs. Steven Boucher Mr. & Mrs. Richard Burzynski Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Callahan Mr. & Mrs. William P. Casper, Sr. Mr. William Clark Ms. Antoinette Covey Ms. Mary Annette Danella Ms. Arlene Donald Ms. Esther Donnenworth Ms. Lisa Esposito-Philipson Mrs. Irene Falk The Gold Mine Mr. & Mrs. Edward Hinge Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Hoehn Incarcerated Youth Staff Ms. Lauren Johnson Mr. Merle Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Jones Mr. Al Klolmer Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Knamm Ms. Barbara Krecildo Mr. & Mrs. John Mahanna Mr. & Mrs. Frank Maine Dr. Richard Maslan Mr. & Mrs. Donald McGilvray Ms. Gail Miskowiec Mohawk Valley Pharmacists Society Ms. Agnes Murnane Ms. Jacqueline Noviasky Office of HIV/AIDS, USAID Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Olin Mrs. Sue Pardee Ms. Angela Rizzo-Dilorenzo Ms. Sue Rosato-Reale Ms. Arlene Roth Ms. Norma Brennen Schug Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Sharat Ms. Linda Villiere Ms. Clare Waligory Ms. Susan Wandover Mr. Carl Whittemore Rosalie Mauro Mrs. Thomas E. VanDerhoof Stephanie Meredith Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Chanatry Dr. Francis Chanatry Mr. & Mrs. Steven Croke Mr. & Mrs. Harry Enea Mr. Jim Hackett Ms. Yvonne Doris Hutchinson Ms. Mildred Kupiec Ms. Aurelia McConnell 4 • Fall 2009 • Page 9 IssueIssue 3 • Summer 7 Mr. & Mrs. Hank Valent Ms. Irene H. Watson Robert Mould Mr. & Mrs. Peter Allbright Ms. Mary Crowe Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Czerkies Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Gave Mr. & Mrs. Dominick J. Green Mr. & Mrs. Jock C. Malvano Mr. Jim Marble Ms. Susan Mould Mr. & Mrs. Elmer S. Niles Mrs. Jennifer Rabideau Springate Neighborhood Association Mr. & Mrs. Michael Van Strander Mrs. Christina Sykes Westmoreland Women’s Golf League Mary O’Conner Mr. Samuel Carrera Mr. & Mrs. James Dunn Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Pacilio Mrs. Beverly Yousey Licia Park Mr. & Mrs. Michael Van Strander Dominick Perritano Mr. William Redfield Carl J. Peters Ms. Lisa Filipelli Ms. Camille Maher Ms. Patricia J. Martin Mrs. Thomas E. VanDerhoof Helene Simon Pfahl Mrs. Thomas E. VanDerhoof Sharon Pike Mr. & Mrs. Jack Hosp Ms. Alexis M. Kagiliery Ms. Donna Kagiliery Mr. & Mrs. John J. Klossner Mr. Ara M. Kourgiantakis Mr. Anthony Sparano Judith Roach Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Balardis Donovan Middle School Math Department Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Halliday Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kealy Mr. Anthony Maline Ms. Isabel Pierczynski Ms. Lisa Reynolds Mr. & Mrs. James Roach Ms. Janet Roach Ms. Kathy St. Mary Mr. & Mrs. Ken Senus Ms. Joyce Schmidt Miss Teresa & Miss Bruna Spiridigliozzi Mr. & Mrs. Stephen A. Szczygiel David James Roberts Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. McMahon Violet Szabo Mr. & Mrs. James G. Smith Robert Trevisani Ms. Judith Arcuri-Nole Anna T. Wereszynski Mr. & Mrs. Leonard J. Wereszynski Mr. & Mrs. Paul Wereszynski George Wheelock Auxiliary of The Arc Georgia Grube Whitton Ms. Elizabeth J. Brady Karl D. Williams Mr. Donald A. Sansone Anna Wojnicz Ms. Angeline Doti Ms. Eunice Hanson Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Hughes Mr. Glenn E. Jones Ms. Kathleen Patricia McDavitt Mr. & Mrs. Wayne H. Swisloski The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter NYSARC General Donations Auxiliary of The Arc (three gifts) Estate of James A. Benson Mr. & Mrs. William Chanatry Ms. Sandra & Ms. Christa Checola & Mr. James W. Rich The Community Foundation D’Arcangelo & Co., LLP Disabled Persons Action Organization Mr. & Mrs. Louis S. Dunlay, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Ehlinger, Sr. Federated Church of West Winfield Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc. Ms. Jerylann George Ms. Elizabeth Giruzzi Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Harris Mr. & Mrs. C. Edward Lavin Lewis County Memorial VFW, Auxilary Ms. Anna P. Mac Donnell Friends of Scott McNamara Mr. & Mrs. Leland McCormac Mr. & Mrs. Mark Medvit Meelan’s Carpet One Merrill Lynch Global Private Client Group Oriskany Falls Rotary Club Mr. & Mrs. John A. Ridgway III (two gifts) Jerry Rosenblum Revocable Trust (two gifts) Mr. & Mrs. Jack Spaeth Mr. & Mrs. Frank Tomaino United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley, Inc. Utica Lodge No. 47, F&AM Mrs. Thomas E. VanDerhoof WOVA VFW Post 7397 Ms. Anne Marie Yarwood Ms. Thelma Zeh (for John Welsh) Annual Dinner Donations Mrs. Susan Bishop Mrs. Lorraine T. Coleman Mrs. Charlene Coughlin Mr. & Mrs. Louis S. Dunlay, Jr. Mrs. Carmella D. Fausto Mr. & Mrs. Joseph H. Hobika, Sr. Ms. Roselie Mauro Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Petro Mrs. May E. Wallins Dr. John Wisniewicz, DDS Staff Payroll Contributions Ms. Faith Burke Mrs. Barbara L. Carney Mr. Vincent Colgan Mr. Jeffrey S. Gilbert Ms. Anne T. Harder Ms. Sylvia A. Hymon Ms. Laurie Kilbourne Ms. Gail F. Miskowiec Mrs. Mary K. Smith Ms. Kathleen Stewart Mr. Vincent F. Vetere Mrs. Michelle D. White Camperships Operation Sunshine, Inc. Women of Rotary of Greater Utica Camp Donations Ms. Ruth Case (hiking trail) Wal-Mart Foundation Children’s Playground St. Mary of Mount Carmel PEOPLE • PROGRESS • POTENTIAL Page 10 • Issue 4 • Fall 2009 Gifts of GRATITUDE Grants Camp Building Fund Ronald & Sheila Cuccaro Family Fund The Hartford Portable Defibrillators Larry Virkler Memorial Defibrillator Fund Guardianship Auxiliary of The Arc Mr. & Mrs. Jack Pearson Mr. & Mrs. David R. Scharf Residential Mrs. Susan Gaffney Respite Care Home Mrs. Susan Bishop Ms. Debra A. Zatwarnicki Special Events - Lewis County Mr. & Mrs. Michael Heidt StageWorks Ms. Patricia Boley CNY Community Arts Council Mr. & Mrs. Paul Tyers Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Yarwood Thrift Store Ms. Bonnie Stewart Turin Day Habilitation Arc Employees The Friends of the Arc Foundation General Donations Mr. & Mrs. Carl A. Annese Mr. Peter Baildon Mr. Michael Blount Mr. John Calabrese Mr. William Chanatry Bonide Products Good Search Mr. David Harris HSBC Philanthropic Programs J. P. Morgan Chase Foundation Melwood Horticultural Training Center, Inc. Mr. John Miskowiec Ms. N. Eileen Ott Mr. & Mrs. John A. Ridgway III Mr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Sebastian Strategic Financial Services, LLC Mr. & Mrs. George H. Wallace Mr. Richard Wenner Ms. Rose White Ms. Anne Marie Yarwood Matching Gifts Aetna Foundation, Inc. Giving Campaign AXA Foundation G.E. Foundation HSBC Philanthropic Programs J. P. Morgan Chase Pfizer Foundation Foundation Annual Appeal Founders National Grid Benefactor Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Robertello Humanitarian Mr. & Mrs. David Harris Dr. & Mrs. Theodore Max Mr. & Mrs. John W. Sammon Mr. David Wojnas Patron Actuarial Pension Analysts Canteen Company of Utica-Rome, Inc. Carl J. Denti Foundation Rev. Paul J. Drobin Holland Farms Bakery & Deli Mrs. Myma Hunt Dr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Scott Mr. & Mrs. Stephen F. Szczygiel Dr. & Mrs. Robert Thall Mrs. Thomas E. VanDerhoof Friend Advantage Abstract Company, Inc. Mrs. Susan Bishop Mrs. Franklin B. Brandreth Mr. & Mrs. Philip Cifarelli Mr. & Mrs. David W. Hayes, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. James E. Heidt Ms. Gail Miskowiec Mrs. Marie A. Raymonda Dr. & Mrs. Marc D. Ritter Mr. & Mrs. Frank Robertaccio Mr. & Mrs. David Scharf Ms. Jacqueline Scotti Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey F. White Supporter Dr. & Mrs. Raphael J. Alcuri Mr. Mitchell J. Amado, Jr. Ms. Mariann D. Archer Mr. & Mrs. Richard G. Bliss Mrs. Janet A. Cannistra Mr. Edward W. Corr Dr. & Mrs. Anthony DeIorio, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Louis S. Dunlay, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James Dyer Mrs. Tanya S. Finnegan Mr. & Mrs,. Arthur W. Ford Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Halliday Mr. John C. Higby Ms. Ivory King Mrs. Nancy Lieb Lowville Farmers’ Co-op, Inc. Ms. Rose M. Macrino Mr. & Mrs. Robert Menter Mr. & Mrs. Edward Narlesky Mrs. Dorace Newman Mr. Frank Nowak III Mr. & Mrs. James R. Pekarski Mr. Anthony C. Poccia, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Radel Ms. Bernadette A. Roy Mr. & Mrs. Anthony J. Scalzo Mr. & Mrs. Al Shaw Mrs. Kathleen B. Siver Mr. Jack D. Smith Ms. Therese Soules Mr. & Mrs. Andrew T. Spellicy Mr. Gerald F. Sullivan, Sr. Mrs. Esther G. Truchon Mrs. Patricia Villelo Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Wereszynski Dr. John Wisniewicz, DDS The Lynda Ford Memorial CollegeWorks Scholarship Fund Ms. Janis Christopher Mr. & Mrs. Douglas G. Counts Mr. & Mrs. Orvil P. Denoyer Mr. Greeley T. Ford Ms. Helen K. Myers Mr. David P. Myers Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Myers Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Yarwood Foundation Special Events 23rd Annual Arc Gala (Sponsorships by Level) Entertainment Arc Angel Poncell Construction Silver Arc Angel Carbone Auto Group Empire Recycling Corporation Estate Planning Law Center Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield M & T Bank & Charitable Foundation Mohawk Valley Urology, PC Scalzo, Zogby & Wittig, Inc. Arc Angel Basloe, Levin & Cuccaro, Ltd./Adjusters International & Smith Bonide Products, Inc. Brindisi, Murad, Brindisi, Pearlman, Julian & Pertz, LLP Charles A. Gaetano Construction Corp. Conmed Corporation Coriale Flowers First Source Federal Credit Union Jim Ellis Interiors Joe Tahan’s Furniture Dr. & Mrs. John S. Crawford Key Bank Marrone Photography MetLife Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Miga National Grid Nunn & McGrath Funeral Directors R.E.M. Fire Systems, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Presky Revere Copper Products, Inc. True Media, Inc. Guardian Angel Birnie Bus Service, Inc. Caruso McLean & Co., Inc. Felice Moving & Storage H.R. Beebe, Inc. Mohawk Ltd. Pugliese Pest Solutions Surgical Associates of Utica, PC Cherub Pacemaker Steel & Piping Co., Inc. Gala Donations Ms. Judith Arcuri-Nole Arlott Office Products Mrs. Louise Y. Caruso Mr. & Mrs. Rudy D’Amico Dr. & Mrs. Anthony DeIorio, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Louis S. Dunlay, Jr. HSBC - Community & Philanthropic Services M & R Heating & Air Conditioning Dr. & Mrs. Theodore Max Ms. Gail Miskowiec Mr. & Mrs. Michael Paprone Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. R. Rockwell Utica Spray & Chemical Co., Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Randall J. Van Wagoner Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Worth 9th Annual Silent Auction (Sponsorships by Level) Main Event Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse Gold Star Dr. & Mrs. Raphael J. Alcuri Orthofix Trenton Technology, Inc. Silver Star Ms. Daina Bennett www.thearcolc.org Gifts of GRATITUDE Mr. & Mrs. Francis Bennett Callanen, Foley & Hobika, LLP Nursing Home Services, Inc. Bronze Star Advanced Physical Medecine, PLLC Mr. & Mrs. Robert Johnson Hill & Markes, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. Martin Morell Strategic Financial Services, LLC Event Mr. George F. Aney, Esq. Benzo Tae Kwon Do Brodock Press Mr. & Mrs. William Chanatry Ms. Courtney Anne Connors Crawford Rehabilitation Counseling & Occupational Therapy, LLC Dr. & Mrs. Michael J. Fanelli Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence Farago Friends to Elect Stephen Roefaro Mr. & Mrs. Zain Haider L.B. Security/Accutel Answering Service McDonald’s Madden & Gschwind Braman, PT PC Mohawk Ltd. New York Sash Royal Landscaping Co., Inc. Surgical Associates of Utica, PC Trevisani & LaPorte Auto Center Wish Upon A Star Mr. Mark Abdoo Anonymous Donor Mr. & Mrs. Stephen V. Battaglia Dr. Aymmé S. Belén Caruso McLean Investment Advisors Dr. & Mrs. Anthony DeIorio, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. David Fanelli Mr. N. Joseph Flihan Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Giovinazzo Ms. Crystal Graves Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Love Dr. Hamid Moosavi Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Mungari Mr. & Mrs. Donald Rueckert Ms. Shari Cieslinski & Mr. Joseph A. Saba, Jr. Dr. Ahmed Shatla Maria Tucci Hair Designs Mrs. Ruth M. Turnbull Mr. J. Michael Van Strander, Architect Mr. & Mrs. George H. Wallace Desserts Just Peggy Catering & Confections Florentine Pastry Shop Irwin’s Fine Foods Media Regent Broadcasting WKTV Printing Dupli Envelope & Graphics Auction Monetary Donations Mr. & Mrs. Joseph N. Burke Dr. Atul Butala Chanatry’s Market Rev. Paul J. Drobin Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Kelly McDonald’s (In Honor of Mr. & Mrs. John Wade) Issue • Fall 2009 Issue 3 • 4Summer 2009• •Page Page11 7 Ms. Rose M. Macrino Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Petro Ms. Arlene Scianna Mr. & Mrs. Al Shaw Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Szczygiel Mrs. May E. Wallins Mrs. Thomas E. VanDerhoof “I Have a Dream” Donations Ms. Judith Arcuri-Nole Ms. Deborah L. Barrett Mr. & Mrs. Joseph T. Basi Mr. & Mrs. Scott Brement Mr. & Mrs. Louis T. Brindisi Mr. Michael A. Coluzza Mr. & Mrs. Robert Curri Mr. & Mrs. James D’Onofrio Mr. & Mrs. Zain Haider Dr. & Mrs. Anthony Hamlin Dr. & Mrs. John H. Hobika Mr. John Karwacki Mr. & Mrs. Dean Kelly Dr. & Mrs. Raouf Kodsy Mr. & Mrs. Albert Mazloom Mr. & Mrs. Gregory P. Raab Dr. Nancy A. Shaheen Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Spear II Mrs. Thomas E. VanDerhoof Mr. & Mrs. Michael Van Strander Mr. & Mrs. Vincent F. Vetere, Jr. 18th Annual Golf Tournament (Sponsorships by Level) Gold AXA Advisors, LLC-David B. Harris Mr. & Mrs. David Harris Paradigm Consulting, Inc. Bronze Arlott Office Products Cosco Enterprises, Inc. Corporate Cup Basloe, Levin & Cuccaro/A. I. & Smith Basloe, Levin & Cuccaro Carbone Auto Group ConMed Corporation Daniele’s at Valley View Country Club Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield Group Health Incorporated (GHI) HSBC Bank Dr. & Mrs. James Putnam Regional Cancer Center Scalzo, Zogby & Wittig, Inc. Weichert, Campion-Weeks Hole Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse FM Resources M & R Heating & Air Conditioning Parkway Drugs Relph Benefit Advisors, Inc. & Flexible Benefit Systems, Inc. Strategic Financial Services, LLC Tee/Green Advertising Bonacci Architects, PLLC H.R. Beebe Construction Services REM Fire Systems, Inc. Symeon’s Greek Restaurant Utica First Insurance Company Tournament Donations Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. Friends of Tony Picente Mr. & Mrs. Gary D. Scalzo Mr. & Mrs. Stephen F. Szczygiel Upstate NY Empowerment Fund “Virtual Swing” Patrons Winner AALCO Services Mr. Brian Gaffney Hole-in-One Ms. Rachel Anken Caruso McLean & Co., Inc. Dave Hayes Appliance Center Ms. Jacqueline Scotti Mrs. Thomas E. VanDerhoof Mr. & Mrs. William Virkler Mr. & Mrs. James J. Wurz Eagle Mr. & Mrs. Cris G. Brodock D. Laux Properties Mr. & Mrs. Dominick J. Green J-Kay Independent Lumber Corp. Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Kelly Marshall Przyluke, Inc. Pavia Real Estate Services Mr. & Mrs. Daniel R. Schabert Birdie Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bliss Ms. Sally Brennan Mr. & Mrs. George Cataldo Ms. Patricia Dispirito Mr. & Mrs. Louis S. Dunlay, Jr. Mr. Ronald J. Godfrey Dr. & Mrs. Anthony Hamlin Ms. G. Irene Hummel Ms. Anne Marie Hunter Lowville Farmers’ Co-op, Inc. Ms. Rose M. Macrino Ms. Roselie Mauro Mr. & Mrs. Orlo Norton Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Petro Mr. Donald Sansone Mr. & Mrs. Anthony J. Scalzo Dr. Mark Schug Mr. & Mrs. Barsam Tamanian Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Tottey Maj. & Mrs. Thomas Scott VanDerhoof Mrs. Mary A. Waldron Par Affordable Technical Solutions Dr. & Mrs. Raphael J. Alcuri Ms. Regina Badura Ms. Angela Bertini Ms. Leilani George Ms. Marcia A. Golik Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kolanko Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence A. Obernesser Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Petronella Mr. Anthony C. Poccia, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Rogowski Mr. & Mrs. Stephen F. Szczygiel Ms. Patricia Villelo We have made every effort to include all monetary donations received between October 2, 2008 and October 31, 2009. If an error or omission has been made, we would appreciate you letting us know by calling 272-1528. We also recognize the many In Kind gifts received for events during this period - too numerous to list. Your support is always valued and greatly appreciated. PEOPLE • PROGRESS • POTENTIAL www.thearcolc.org NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION US POSTAGE PAID UTICA, NY PERMIT NO. 1684 245 Genesee Street, Utica, New York 13501 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Board of Directors 2009-2010 Joanna Greco, President Jack Spaeth, Vice President David Scharf, Treasurer Deborah McGrath, Secretary Raphael Alcuri Carl Annese Larry Calabrese Louis Dunlay Joan Ehlinger Jerylann George David Harris John Kowalczyk Suzanne Lavin David Mathis Leland McCormac Philomena Nowakowski Judy Nole Robert Payne, Jr. Ruth Ridgway Lou Steppello Frank Tomaino David Wojnas Friends of the Arc Foundation Board 2009-2010 Peter Baildon, President Steve Gassner, Vice President Anthony Battaglia, Secretary/Treasurer Kristen Basi Michael Coluzza James D’Onofrio James E. Ellis Crystal Graves Diane Hobaica Susie Jenkins David Lupia Darlene Mahady Kristen Mandour Zaida Morell Joshua J. Olbrys Richard Presky Gregory Raab Stephen Roefaro Laurie Schoen Cullen Stevens Rosemary Talerico Symeon Tsoupelis Executive Director of The Arc Angela Z. VanDerhoof 2010 Events! 24th Annual Arc Gala January 30, 2010 Yahnundasis Golf Club 10th Annual Silent Auction May 1, 2010 Yahnundasis Golf Club Arc Annual Meeting June 17, 2010 Raddison Hotel - Utica Centre 19th Annual Arc Golf Tournament July 19, 2010 Valley View Golf Course