Saluting Employer Partners

A Publication of Genesee County Chapter NYSARC, Inc.
Winter 2014
Saluting Employer Partners
A Le Roy business is the recipient of the Innovation
Spirit Award for developing a distinctive work model with
Genesee ARC. Bessey Tools approached ARC in September
2012, with news that the business wanted to move an
assembly operation from Long Island to its headquarters in
LeRoy and wanted to know if ARC could supply the work
force. Our answer was “Absolutely!”
“Thanks to Bessey Tools, between five and seven
people are employed on a full-time basis at Bessey Tools
and to date the group has assembled more than 53,000
clamps,” Executive Director Donna Saskowski said. Quality
and inspections meet Bessey Tools’ exceptional standards,
she added. Accepting the Innovation Spirit Award was Dan
Norman of Bessey Tools, who told attendees, “It’s an honor
to work with the folks from ARC.” (Continued on page 7)
Genesee ARC Executive Director Donna Saskowski, right, poses with partners honored for their
work with ARC including, from left, Dan Norman of Bessey Tools, who won the Innovation Spirit
Award; and Ruth Spink, Jill Yasses, Karen Spiotta and Louise Lee of the Genesee County Office for
the Aging, the Business Partner of the Year. (Rocco Laurienzo/Daily News)
NYSID Outstanding Performer
Jeff Mayeu, an employee of Angelica Textile
through ARC’s Supported Employment program was
named one of 59 Outstanding Performers through New
York State Industries for the Disabled’s (NYSID) annual
people-centered awards program. NYSID is a not-forprofit business which administers Preferred Source
contracts for goods and services in support of state and
local government procurement budgets, to achieve its
mission of “Turning business opportunities into JOBS
for New Yorkers with disabilities.” Mayeu joined
Genesee ARC’s work force in 2006 and tried a number
of jobs, landing a position at Angelica in 2009. When
asked about his work performance, Angelica supervisors praised Mayeu. “He comes to work every day
knowing exactly what has to be done, pays close
attention to his work and does everything that is asked
of him,” the supervisor said. All Outstanding Performers receive a certificate of achievement and cash award, and are featured in
the annual NYSID yearbook. Area businesses that want to know more about
developing employment partnerships with ARC may contact Coordinator of
Business Development Paul Saskowski at [email protected] or
(585) 343-1123.
Inside ARC Horizons
Reflections of 2013
Justice Center Update
Preschool Transportation
2014 Event Dates
Athlete of the Year
Trash & Recycling News
Holiday Mail for Heroes
Hank and Emily
Take to the Stage
More on
Page 4!
Looking Back on 2013
by Donna Saskowski
Executive Director
Dear Friends and Families of ARC:
In the chill of December 2013, it’s great to be
inside reflecting on the past year. At the same time I am
looking forward to 2014 and all it may bring.
The past year was one of the busiest I’ve
experienced in my 24 years at Genesee ARC. Much of
this was due to a prolonged negotiation related to the
Trash and Recycling Contract with the City of Batavia.
While we weren’t able to maintain the contract as it had
been we were able to capture 65% of our former
customers. While that experience seemed to capture the
public’s attention and much of our energy, more
important and impactful things happened in 2013.
At the Federal and State level, legislative changes and budgetary
negotiations had significant impact on all services for individuals with intellectual and
other developmental disabilities.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have scrutinized the
Medicaid services in New York State. Their assessment resulted in a payback to CMS
from New York State. This assessment has been passed along to providers
throughout the state.
These actions led to significant cuts to all OPWDD (Office for People with
Developmental Disabilities) service providers including our agency. A strong
advocacy movement occurred which led to a partial reprieve but only if the state
could recoup funds elsewhere. The final result of negotiations between CMS and
OPWDD is still unknown. We continue to receive at least weekly updates from
OPWDD regarding their “Transformation Agenda”. These changes are their response
to CMS and the recommended changes from the state wide Medicaid Redesign
Team.
We all need to keep a close watch on how these new rules/programs will
impact what ARC is able to offer the individuals we serve. So far we are seeing little
to no residential development as we know it and the eventual closure of work
centers. I encourage every family, staff, and individual to review the OPWDD
Transformation Agenda at www.opwdd.ny.gov.
Genesee ARC has embarked upon a number of initiatives that help diversify
our funding options. The first was to maintain a reasonable share of the trash and
recycling business in the area. Secondly, we were awarded a contract to provide
special needs pre-school transportation in both Genesee and Orleans counties.
Thirdly, we’ve recently added a data management and document destruction
component to our Vocational Department. All of these help to further our mission
of supporting people with disabilities and their families in our region.
So even though 2013 was very challenging it was also a time of opportunity.
In 2014 we will continue to stay the course of maintaining the strength of our legacy
programs but also seek new opportunities for growth.
The consistency and stability of the families involved with ARC are our
greatest asset. Also our community partners who remain involved in many ways
with ARC are invaluable to us.
Throughout 2014 we will be asking everyone involved with Genesee ARC to
educate themselves about the changes in our field. We will provide information to
staff, families, and people served regarding any anticipated changes. While these
changes seem inevitable we have faced changes before and successfully adjusted.
The critical component to success is that all members, families, staff, and individuals
work together as a team.
The Board and I would like to wish everyone a very Happy, Healthy, and
Successful 2014.
Donna
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Genesee ARC
Board of Directors
President
Candie Pocock
Vice President
Debrah Fischer
Treasurer
Jane Scott
Secretary
Deborah Riggi
Ronald Cummings
Mark Daube
Kevin Fisher
Susan Maha
Jane Meier
Thelma C. Montreal
Henry Valerych
Executive Director
Donna Saskowski
LMSW
Senior Management
Associate Executive Director/
Director of Quality Assurance
Beth Hopkins
Director of Administrative Services
Carolyn Dawson
Director of Development
Shelley Falitico
Chief Financial Officer
Kevin Graham
Director of Vocational Services
Scott Jones
Director of Residential Services
Debra LaDue
Director of Day Habilitation Services
Anthony Lewandowski
Director of Community Services
Kim Stisser
Newsletter Editor
Sandy Konfederath
[email protected]
ARC Horizons is Genesee ARC’s
Membership newsletter. It is designed to
educate and inform our Membership, families
and the community on issues pertaining to
disabilities and events at Genesee ARC.
Protection of People with Special Needs Act and The Justice Center
An important New York State law known as the Protection of People with Special Needs Act, went into effect June
30, 2013. The legislation follows a series of articles in The New York Times that described widespread problems in the care
of people with developmental disabilities and chronic and unexplained deaths as a result of abuse and neglect. “This new
law will help us protect the civil rights of the more than one million New Yorkers with disabilities and special needs who for
too long have not had the protections and justice they deserve,” Governor Andrew Cuomo said. He added the new
agency “gives New York State the strongest standards and practices in the nation for protecting those who are often the
most vulnerable to abuse and mistreatment.”
A new organization was created as a result of this law: The Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special
Needs. The Justice Center is a law enforcement agency, which operates a toll-free hotline, called the Vulnerable Persons
Central Register (VPCR). The hotline is available to receive reports of allegations of abuse, neglect, and significant incidents
24 hours a day, 7days a week. It also serves as an advocate for people with special needs.
The center has jurisdiction over six agencies: The Department of Health (DOH), the Office of Mental Health
(OMH), the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), the Office of Children and Family Services
(OCFS), the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), and the State Education Department (SED).
Genesee ARC Day Habilitation and Residential Services fall under the auspices of the Justice Center; the remaining
programs continue to be under OPWDD.
The legislation also denotes individuals who are mandated reporters and who must report abuse, neglect, or
significant incidents involving vulnerable persons to the VPCR hotline. “Custodians” and human services professionals are
mandated reporters. Custodians include employees, volunteers, directors, and operators of covered facilities and programs
and external staff who have regular and substantial contact with the people being served. Mandated reports must be made
when a reporter has reasonable cause to suspect a reportable incident involving a vulnerable person. The report must be
made to the VPCR hotline immediately upon discovery.
When a call is made to the hotline, a call center representative will record all details of the incident and classify
reports of alleged abuse and neglect. All reported incidents are assigned a case number and are entered into an automated
case management system. Reports are routed to the appropriate entity for investigation. The Justice Center has legal
authority to investigate all reports of abuse and neglect and prosecute allegations that rise to the level of criminal offenses.
Cases of less severity may be delegated to the appropriate state or voluntary
agency for investigation. Each case is tracked to resolution, with state
agencies required to report back their findings on delegated cases, which
are reviewed by the Justice Center.
Other important developments from the act include:
• The center’s adoption of a code of conduct, which must be read and
signed by custodians who have regular and substantial contact with
individuals receiving services.
• The establishment of a database, which includes central register reports,
investigation results, and corrective actions taken.
• A consolidated and centralized procedure to conduct background checks
for facilities or service providers overseen by the OMH, the OPWDD, and
the OCFS. The center includes a Criminal Background Check Unit, which
reviews criminal history for prospective employees and volunteers and
makes the initial determination regarding an individual’s suitability for
employment.
• A requirement that private facilities and programs licensed or certified by
the state to serve individuals with disabilities and special needs follow
transparency guidelines based on the Freedom of Information Law for
information requests.
To report suspected abuse or neglect, call the (VPCR) Hotline:
Toll-Free Voice: 1-855-373-2122/TTY: 1-855-373-2123
Visit www.justicecenter.ny.gov for more information about the Justice
Center and additional resources and programs to support people with
special needs. (Sources: NYS Justice Center, New York Times, OPWDD)
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ARC Now Offering Private Trash & Recycling Services
After 30 years as the sole trash and recycling contractor for
residents of the City of Batavia, Genesee ARC is now offering private
trash collection and recycling services. This new venture came as a
result of many months of very vocal and public debate centered
within the Batavia City Council Chambers.
The issue came to light when it was revealed that the City
was putting the service out to bid with the specifications that the
new vendor use wheeled trash and recycling totes AND, the cost
for the service would be taken out of the tax rate and paid for by
individual homeowners. The reaction from many city residents
centered on three issues: They did not want the totes, wanted to
keep the cost for the service in their taxes and wanted to maintain
Genesee ARC as we have an exceptional service record and provide Trash Disposal and ARC drew a lot of interest at Batavia City Council.
Photo by Nick Serrata, The Daily News
employment to people with disabilities.
Community members overwhelmingly expressed their support for ARC to continue as the local trash and recycling
vendor turning out en masse at Batavia City Council Meetings. The issue continually made local headlines in The Daily
News, on WBTA radio and the online news source The Batavian. TV outlets from Buffalo and Rochester also picked up on
the story and a group of concerned residents started a Facebook page entitled Batavians Want to Keep ARC Trash Collection
which grew to nearly 500 members overnight.
The City of Batavia overhauling its trash collection system was such a hot topic that The Daily News named it the
#1 story of the year in its 2013 Year in Review. Managing Publisher Mark Grazcyk said the top 10 stories of 2013 were
chosen by The Daily News Editorial Staff. “We felt it was the top story of the year because the issue definitely created a lot
of interest among city residents, many of whom came out in force to several council meetings and made their feelings
heard,” Graczyk said. (Continued on page 7)
ARC Awarded Preschool Contract
Genesee ARC’s new
preschool transportation contract
serves more than sixty-five
children in Genesee and Orleans
Counties and according to
Transportation Manager, Andrew
Reeb, the list is growing. “We
travel from Lyndonville to Pavilion,
Kendall to Darien and all points in
between,” Reeb said.
The Genesee and Orleans County Legislatures approved the contract
during the summer and Genesee ARC worked hard to coordinate the routes
and recruit and train drivers and attendants. Under New York State Education
Department that oversees the Preschool Transportation program, additional
training is required for transportation staff.
“We transport children to seven different locations in four counties,”
Reeb said, “There are 28 routes that stagger throughout the whole day, to
meet the students’ transportation needs.” Andrew Reeb is heading up the
Transportation Department following the retirement of longtime Director of
Operations, Joe Sacco. Andrew is a lifelong resident of Genesee County and
comes to Genesee ARC from the Pembroke School District transportation
department.
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ANNUAL APPEAL
UNDERWAY
Donations are still being accepted for Genesee ARC’s 2013-1014 Annual Appeal. Gifts supporting our holiday
fund can be sent using the envelope included in this newsletter. And, online
donations can be made at
www.gencoarc.com. Simply click on the
“Donate” button on the homepage,
which leads to a secure Paypal site.
Thank you in advance for considering a gift to help the many people
and their families who depend on Genesee ARC services. The time is NOW to
be a part of People Helping People at
Genesee ARC!
Your gift will ensure that people
with disabilities and their families will
always have a place to turn right here in
Genesee County.
A Taste of Community Theater
Hank and Emily experienced community theater for
the first time, appearing in Shrek the Musical produced by
Encore Theatre Arts. They were encouraged to audition for
the part by their Medicaid Service Coordinator Linda
Conroy, who knew they had enjoyed being involved in
school productions. “Hank and Emily were thrilled with
their individual experiences in Shrek and have requested to
audition for future community theater productions,” Linda
said. “The cast truly embraced Emily and Hank as being
part of their Shrek family.” She added, “Several cast members assisted behind the scenes and were very helpful.”
Hank and Emily were cast as members of the Fairytale
Ensemble and Linda, a member of the ETA Board, was the
Props Mistress, Photographer and Concessions Manager for
the production.
A group of Emily’s and Hank’s friends attended the show at
Stuart Steiner Theatre at Genesee Community College, thanks to
a donor who purchased their tickets.
Special Olympics
Athlete of the Year
Sending a “touch of home” to
American men and women who serve
our country is the perfect way to express
appreciation and support during the
holiday season. This year Individuals
and Staff at the Genesee ARC Day
Habilitation Center participated in
Holiday Mail for Heroes.
This program began in 2007
when the Walter Reed Army Medical
Center in Washington, D.C. approached
the Red Cross to distribute thousands of
holiday cards for wounded troops.
Holiday Mail for Heroes’
popularity continues to grow, providing
opportunities to extend holiday greetings
and thanks to service members, veterans
and their families around the world.
Maria, Cheryl, Wilma, Scott and
Jesus (pictured) are among dozens of
people at Day Hab who helped make a
difference this year!
Josh Derrick has been named a 2013
Special Olympics Athlete of the Year. The Area
21 awards dinner was held November 22 at the
Glendoveer Banquet Hall in Penfield.
Josh’s coaches describe him as an inspiration and say he is always willing to help his
fellow athletes become better competitors and
is always the first one on the sidelines to cheer
his teammates on.
Within the last year, Josh has trained for
and competed in Special Olympics Snowshoeing Track and Field, Softball and Bowling at
both regional and state levels, earning medals in
all.
Congratulations Josh!
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Genesee ARC Happenings
DAY HAB FLOAT
Elba Onion Festival
Walk Across America
The 2013 float had a camping theme and sported
the message “Camping is ‘SMORE’ Fun with
Friends.” GREAT JOB DAY HAB!
In July, one hundred Genesee ARC Staff Members set
out to walk across America during an agency sponsored fitness
challenge. At the start of the summer, it was hard to imagine
reaching that goal. A short few months later, team members
not only walked across America...but around the world almost
2 and a half times! Congratulations to Beth Hopkins and Bill
Sofia the top female and male challenge participants. Beth
Hopkins, Kim Stisser and Donna Ostrander were a part of the
top team. In the photo above, Kim and Beth accept the Walk
Across America Cup; In photo at right is top male walker Bill
Sofia and his daughter.
Team ARC
Walked 88,828,069 steps
That’s 44,414.03 miles or 2.4 times around
the globe at latitude 43 degrees
Health Fair 2013
THANK YOU!
Thank you to all of the staff, individuals and Board
Members who donated a toy for the Annual WBTA &
Salvation Army Toy Drive at Ken Barrett Chevrolet.
Donations helped many area children this holiday season.
Pictured above are some City Fire Fighters with Corinne,
Sarah, Colleen and James who helped deliver the toy
donations. Also pictured is Joan Stevens of the Salvation
Army who is always so grateful for Genesee ARC’s
enthusiastic participation.
BLIZZARD of 2014
Genesee ARC’s first-ever Health Fair was held October 9 at
the Community Center. The fair idea came from the agency’s PACE
Committee which focuses on wellness initiatives for staff. PACE is
an acronym for Participation, Awareness, Commitment and Education. The mission of PACE is “To strive to improve quality of life for
staff by promoting a healthier workforce, to create role models, and
celebrate success. PACE is committed to encouraging Staff to make
personal choices that promote optimal health and also create a
culture of total wellness. Its vision is “A healthier workforce in body
and mind.”
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Heartfelt thanks to everyone who
pitched in for coverage during the
Blizzard of 2014. As our weather
topped the national news, Staff here in
Genesee County were arranging for
transportation or extending their shifts to
ensure coverage at Genesee ARC’s eleven
residences in the City and Town of Batavia
and Oakfield.
THANK YOU!
(Continued from page 4)
Genesee ARC Management was awestruck by the unwavering
support. Dozens and dozens of people spoke out on our behalf at meetings
and in the local media) talking about the importance of employment opportunities we provide and the service we offer the community.
In the end, City Council opted out of the trash business altogether,
leaving residents to find their own local provider. This created its own set
of challenges as Genesee ARC for the first time had to develop pricing,
options and an entire new system to bill for the services. And, while a few
new providers sprang up overnight, Genesee ARC proudly has about 65%
of City of Batavia residents as its customer base, and NOW, ALSO offers a
transfer station that ALL area residents can use for trash disposal and
recycling, located at 3785 West Main Street Road, Batavia.
Latest statistics from Trash & Recycling Coordinator Mike Smith
show the transfer station sees as many as 400 customers/month. That
number is expected to grow as a few area villages recently closed their
transfer station service. ARC transfer station customers pay $0.10/lb. for
trash disposal and regular household and electronics recycling is free. There
are fees to dispose of larger items like dehumidifiers and refrigerators; the
transfer station is open 6 days/week.
While it was a challenging 2013 when it came to our trash and
recycling service, we met a lot of new friends and supporters and heard
firsthand the difference we are making in Batavia and surrounding
communities.
Area residents who would like additional information on traditional
curbside collection, low volume options or the transfer station should call
(585) 343-4203.
UPCOMING
Genesee ARC
Events
Save the Dates
Early 2014
Sprout Film Festival
Celebrating Developmental
Disabilities Awareness Month
We have applied for funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the NYS Council on the Arts,
administered by the Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council
to help support this project. Festival date to be announced
in local media and on gencoarc.com.
July 21, 2014
Golf, Tennis & Bocce Tournament
Stafford Country Club
September 20, 2014
Friends & Family 5K
Mary Anne Graney Memorial
Saluting Employer Partners (Continued from page 1)
The Genesee County Office for the Aging was recognized with
the Business Partner of the Year Award. The honor is in recognition of
the partnership between the Office for the Aging and ARC for the
Genesee County Meals on Wheels contract.
ARC Executive Director Donna Saskowski said the contract
employs people we support while at the same time providing nutritious
meals to seniors in our community. “We are producing more than 100
meals daily and this contract maintains employment for four people who
are also doing something they love,” Saskowski said. Ruth Spink, services
administrator for the Office for the Aging, thanked ARC, saying, “We love
partnering with you.”
The Office for the Aging is exploring ways to expand the meals
program in the future, Spink said. Genesee ARC Culinary Arts training
program has had the Meals on Wheels contract since July 2012.
Bessey Tools and Office for the Aging received their awards during a National Disability Employment Awareness Month appreciation
breakfast. Genesee ARC sponsors the event annually to thank businesses
and agencies that partner with us to meet their employment needs.
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November 15, 2014
Chili & Chowder Fest
Theme Basket Raffle
You Can Help!
For information or to sponsor,
please call
Sandy Konfederath at
585-343-4203 ext. 223 or
[email protected]
Golf, Tennis & Bocce Tournament
Genesee ARC’s annual Golf, Tennis & Bocce tournament was held July 15
at Stafford Country Club under extreme heat and humidity, with temperatures
surpassing 90 degrees. Coming out on top in the golf portion of Genesee ARC’s 37 th
annual tournament was Willie Waters who shot a 74, followed by Randy Traugott
and Craig Schenck with 77s. Low gross honors for women went to Tina Lambert
with a 92. In the low net category, Dennis Buckley came in with a 62. Katie
Houseknecht won low net for women for a
third year in a row with a 68. In the blind
bogey competition, Ted Houseknecht matched
the blind bogey number drawn of 75. Castilone
Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep sponsored a hole-in-one
contest on 8 for a 2013 Dodge Dart.
Unfortunately, no one shot an ace to drive
away with the new vehicle!
The big winners in golf were: Willie Waters, Tina Lambert,
Top score in tennis went to Steve
Dennis Buckley, Katie Houseknecht, and Ted Houseknecht.
Rumery of Batavia; the first place bocce team
Top score in tennis was Steve Rumery.
was Jeanne Walton, Anne Shearing, Lisa
Dechau and Bob Bennett.
A total of 104 golfers, 14 tennis players and 22 bocce players participated in the annual
event that raises money to benefit programs and service for people with disabilities served by
The top bocce team: Bob Bennett, Lisa Genesee ARC. Overall chair was Ed Carney, Deb Fischer served as the bocce chair and tennis coDechau, Anne Shearing, Jeanne Walton.
chairs were Ray Shirtz and Peggy Lamb. Henry Valerych was the raffle chair.
Friends & Family 5K Fun
Rain posed the biggest challenge during the 9th Annual
Genesee ARC Friends & Family 5K/Mary Anne Graney Memorial, but according to Race Director Sandy Konfederath, “The sunny disposition of event participants and volunteers prevailed!”
About 200 5K runners and walkers and 100 additional fun walkers participated in the 9th Annual event.
In the end, Elba Resident Michael Richenberg made
good on his 2012 promise to return this year for a fifth straight
win on the course. Richenberg crossed the finish line at 18:24.
The 24 year-old holds the course record of 17:45 set in 2011.
The first female across the finish line was three-time winner Jill
Graney of Buffalo with a time of 22:46. Placing in the top three
in the 5K walk division were: Matt Addona, Newark, 40:27;
Moira Glidden, East Bethany, 41:43 and Lisa Tangent, Elba,
43:23.
Funds raised in the Genesee ARC Friends & Family 5K
helps fund the Mary Anne Graney Memorial Scholarship for area high school students interested in pursuing a career in human
services, special education or related fields. Graney was a
dedicated parent, a longtime supporter of Genesee ARC, and
an advocate for persons with developmental disabilities.
(Editor’s note: Start line photo by Mark Gutman, The Daily News; Age group results
can be seen at http://www.pcr-timing.com/racedata/2013/09/arc/AGE-RUN.htm)
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Thanks Ashley!
Special thanks to Ashley
McCormack of Darien Center, the
top fund raiser in the Challenger
Bowl-A-Thon to benefit Genesee
ARC. Ashley worked hard to
collect $1,575.00 in donations ,
and is the top Challenger fund
raiser for a second year in row.
This year a total of $11,030.00
was raised in the event that is
open to youth league bowlers
across the region. The top
youth league fund raiser
was Jerry Menzie Jr. who
raised $1,796.35.
Happy Hockey Fan
Batavia area resident
Jeff Gray won a specialty
theme basket at Genesee
ARC’s 3rd Annual Chili &
Chowder Fest. He was very
happy to learn his name had
been drawn for a Buffalo
Sabres Basket that included
a lot of Sabres logo merchandise as well as 4 tickets and
2 parking passes to a game
in late November. A total of
137 baskets were donated
for the fall fund raiser.
Thank You Event Sponsors!
Tournament
Gold Sponsors
Turnbull Heating & Air-Conditioning
John, Tom & Lynn Houseknecht
The Bonadio Group
The Bank of Castile
Tompkins Insurance Agencies Inc.
Silver Sponsors
Ralph & Agnes Houseknecht
Ed Arnold Scrap Processors, Inc.
Genesee Valley Penny Saver
Parkview Health Services
Castilone Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep
The Daily News
Graham Corporation
O-AT-KA Milk Products Cooperative, Inc.
Tops Friendly Markets
Batavia Turf
Bessey Tools
United Memorial Medical Center
Stephen M. Hawley Associates ~
The Insurance Center
Golf Sponsors
Adam Miller Toys & Bicycles
Dobmeier Janitorial/SCA Paper Company
Eastern Managed Print Network
Freed Maxick CPAs P.C.
Gaines Kriner Elliott LLP - Forsyth Division
Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Co., Inc.
Jaeckle Fleischmann & Mugel LLP
Ken Barrett Chevrolet-Cadillac
Marchese Computer Products
Max Pies Furniture
Orcon Industries Corp.
Paul & Donna Saskowski
Philadelphia Insurance
Sloat Tire Shop
Wendy’s Restaurants of Rochester
Yancey’s Fancy
Tennis Sponsors
Lamb Farms Inc.
Donna Ferry—SJF Construction
Oshlag, Saleh & Earl, LLP
V.J. Gautieri Constructors
Philadelphia Insurance
Bocce Sponsors
WBTA Radio
Bob Harris Realty
Five Star Bank
Damon Morey LLP Attorneys At Law
Key Bank
The Neff Mulcahy Group
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Hole-In-One Sponsor
Castilone Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Webster Szanyi LLP
Big Pauly’s Pizza
H.W. Finck
Ruth Andes
Sue& Mike Graney
Batavia Turf
Joe Perillo
Art & Terry Marshall
Silvestri Investments
Robert & Marcia Noonan
Perfect Cut Lawn & Landscaping
Mike & Tara Minor
The Martin Family
Uncle Bill Coughlin
Graney Loftus Family
Paul & Donna Saskowski
Bill & Kay Benton
Collin & McKenna Moran
The Gambino Family
O'Lacy's Irish Pub
Health & Wellness Sponsor
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Sponsors
Ice & Beverage Sponsors
C.H. Wright Distributing Corp.
Sanzo & Sons, Inc.
Wal-Mart
Tops Friendly Markets
Pepsi Bottling Group - Rochester
Arctic Glacier, Inc. ~ Ray Tortorice
Tournament Donations
Florence Lullo  William L. Long Associates
Max Mason  Christopher Williams
Stafford Country Club  Lynn Houseknecht
Genesee ARC
Friends & Family 5K
Title Sponsor
Univera Healthcare
T-Shirt Sponsor
Genesee Valley Penny Saver
Media Sponsor
WBTA Radio
Corporate Sponsor
Parkview Health Services
Entertainment Sponsor
WNY Harness Horsemen's Association
Paul & Shelley Falitico, Members
Registration Brochure Sponsor
Batavia Legal Printing
Community Cares Sponsors
Becky, Brendan & Family
Frederick W. Graney ~ Merrill Lynch
Jamie & Myles
Tommy
Zoo Crew
Joseph Mullen
The Reinhard Family
Michael A. Kubiniec, DDS
Clarice, Chris, Andrea, Ian & Tanya
Five Star Bank
Tom & Lynn Houseknecht and Family
Down Syndrome Parent Support Group
Ron & Wanda Gilbert
Baltz Concrete
Philadelphia Insurance
Town of Tonawanda Police Club
Vanner Insurance
Blue Bonnet Sponsors
Michael, Molly, Maggie, Ryan & Cara George
Max Pies Furniture
Friends for the Future
Bruce & Nancy Baker
Mary & Pete Marullo
Aunt Judy Thrasher
Thomas R. Beecher, Jr.
Carl & Candie Pocock
Ed & Romella O'Keefe
Larry & Neen Oberlies
USA PAYROLL INC.
Sugarland Deli Provisions, Inc.
Susan Finck-Lockhart
The Sheridan Family
The Williams Laws Firm, LLP
Dan & Debbie Fischer
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DelPlato/Casey Law Offices
Oleta Feltes
Richard Schutt
The Valerych Family
Lisa Tangent
Jim & Mimi O’Brien
Campbell & Rogers
Phil & Bonnie Coburn
Friends & Family Sponsors
Sid Bolton
Richard & Katherine Chapman
Dorothy Chapman
Georgia Childs
Mary Cullen
Betsy Dexheimer
Janet Dwyer
Nick & Sarah Fenello
Laurie Martin
Betty Neth
Ray & Eileen Shirtz
Joan Weiss
Julie Yunker
Karen Pastore
Shannon Ferguson
Dick Kellick
Stephen & Deborah Naylor
Ellen Ryan
Post Party Sponsors
Tops Friendly Markets
T.F. Brown’s
Muller Quaker Dairy
Upstate Farms
Tim Horton’s
Paul & Donna Saskowski
5K Donations
Batavia High School Scholarship Fund
Caroline Budniewski
Grace Burton & Ron Seyb
Gretel Ekbaum
Michael & Marietta Harris
Sovhan Hickey
William Jackson
Julie & Brendan Kelley
James & Sheila Logsdon
Max Mason
Martha Chapman McAndrew
Jeff & Chris Miller
Brittany Mories
Ian Parrag
Mary Scoins
Rich & Carol Siembida
Robert & Felicia Smith
Richard, Frances & Alisa Tracy
Memorials & Donations
Genesee ARC accepts memorials and donations which may be used for a particular purpose or at the
Agency’s discretion. All memorials are acknowledged both to the family and the donor. Checks
should be made payable to Genesee ARC. Listed below are memorials and donations for 2013.
In Memory of
Lt. Col. Donald Clifford Buckley, USA Ret.
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Valerych
In Memory of Ken Hazlett for
Challenger Sports
Charles & Anne O’Geen
Gene & Kathy Warren
Donald & Lynne Roblee
Patty Richards
Mike Coffey
Jon Arney
In Memory of Marie Fragnito
In Memory of Charlotte Conable
In Memory of Jack Fee
Paul & Donna Saskowski
Anthony Lewandowski
Charles Graney
In Memory of Ernest Found Esq.
In Memory of Duane Carey
Charles Graney
Diane Pesch-Savatteri
In Memory of Eric Dadd
In Memory of Jim Jones
Shelley & Paul Falitico
Phyllis Riley
The Jones Family
Dana & Kathy Fleming
Paul & Donna Saskowski
Douglas Shaw
The Shaw’s
Gordon & Martha Cronk
Watts Architecture & Engineering
In Memory of Madaline Corradini
Tom and Mary Jean Corradini
Charles Graney
In Memory Paul Alexander
Jan Miner
In Memory of Coleen Rutherford
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Valerych
In Memory of Eleanor Buckley
Wish List
Can you help?
Genesee ARC program areas
are always in need of donations and
replacement equipment. Take a look at
our wish list and maybe you can help.
If you would rather make a gift to
support the purchase of a particular
item, please contact Shelley Falitico,
Director of Development at (585)
343-4203 or [email protected].
EQUIPMENT
Overhead Lift System
New Hoyer lift(s)
AED Defibrillator
PROGRAM
Small exercise trampoline
Wheelchair scale
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Valerych
Family friendly DVDs
In Memory of Michael Surowka
Music CDs
Charles Graney
LIBRARY
Donations
Tom & Lynn Houseknecht
Michele Sformo
Making Our Lives Self Advocacy Group
Esther Thom
Gail Carmichael in honor of Michelle Pocock
In Memory of John Maha
Moira Glidden
Paul & Donna Saskowski
Pizza Hut
In Memory of Richard Bauer
Rosicki, Rosicki & Associates
The Bonadio Group
Paul & Donna Saskowski
Mary Tuohey & Family
In Memory of John Castronova
Josephine Teresi
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Houseknecht
Kathy Jensen
The Independent Living Center
In Memory of Michael Bohn
Dwyane Wall, Home Medical Supply
Dr. & Mrs. M. Khan
Katie Houseknecht
In Memory of “Vinne” Smith
Roger Loos
Anthony Lewandowski
Jami & Jeff Bartz
Batavia Summer Parks Recreation Program
In Memory of John P. Chase
Kathy Yanik
Anthony Lewandowski
Jim and Claudia Nigro
In Memory of Jean Claus
Barbara Guppenberger
Anthony Lewandowski
Boshart Enterprises & Aircraft Services
Crickler Management Group, LLP
In Memory of Terry Cole
Wanda and Ronald Gilbert
Anthony Lewandowski
GO-Art
In Memory of Rita Schutt
Müller Quaker
Joseph Teresi
Jan Miner
Mike Riggi
Anthony Lewandowski
In Memory of Duane Carey
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NEW - The Knowing Nook at the
Library is in need of (3)iPads with cases
for a new technology loan program
Subscriptions to
disability magazines
Ability Magazine $30/6 issues
Exceptional Parent $25/6 issues.
Autism Spectrum Quarterly $30/4 issues
Down Syndrome Assoc. News $55/4 issues
We appreciate the
wonderful and creative
baskets so many of you
donated to our
3rd Annual
Chili & Chowder Fest
Basket Raffle!
Thank you staff, families
and community supporters
for your generosity.
2012 Genesee ARC Financial Summary
Condensed Statement of Public Support, all revenue and expenses for the year ended December 31, 2012.
10.23%
89.77%
Program Support Revenue Total
Program Expenses
Deficiency
$12,621,370
$12,858,585
$ (237,215)
From Financial Statements as audited by Bonadio & Co., LLP
Genesee ARC depends on individual, corporate and in-kind donations, United Way, fund raising
support, sponsorships, bequests, memorials and grants to further its efforts. Donors can take pride in knowing they are helping people with disabilities achieve! Genesee ARC receives funding from Medicaid, the New
York Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, New York State Education Department and Genesee
County. Additional revenue comes from Work Center contracts, Meals on Wheels and Janitorial contracts.
NYSARC Trusts Grant
The Trustees of the NYSARC Trusts provided
Genesee ARC a $6,000 grant to support recreational
opportunities for Chapter consumers. Genesee ARC
will use this grant for Go Pro cameras and for a kiln
and molds for ceramic and glass slumping. The
NYSARC Trusts administer supplemental needs
trusts that enable people who have disabilities to
remain in their home and community and retain
their Medicaid eligible services. The Trustees utilize
remainder funds to benefit other persons with
disabilities
including
unfunded
Chapter
guardianship programs as provided by statute. In
addition to the recreation grant, the Trustees
awarded
$1,225,500
to support
Chapter
Guardianship programs. Information on how you
may benefit from a NYSARC Trust is available by
calling 518-439-8323 or 1-800-735-8924 or at
[email protected].
Now accepting applications
for the Genesee ARC
Mary Anne Graney
Scholarship Program
Online form and information
on Genesee ARC’s web site,
under the Get Involved tab or
contact Shelley Falitico at
343-4203 ext. 222 or
[email protected]
Applications due:
April 1, 2014
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Non-Profit
Organization
Batavia NY
Permit No. 216
64 Walnut Street
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-1123
gencoarc.com
Please write to us at our address if you wish to have
your name removed from our newsletter mailing list.
Mission
Your gift for the
FUTURE!
“Genesee ARC exists to support
people with disabilities in partnership with
their families and the community.
We embrace the individuals and nurture their social,
spiritual, physical and emotional growth.”
Have you remembered Genesee ARC in your will?
A bequest helps ensure a bright future for people with disabilities
served by our Agency. If you would like more information,
please complete the form below and send it to:
Vision
Genesee ARC
Attn: Shelley Falitico, Director of Development
64 Walnut Street
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-4203 ext. 222
“The vision of Genesee ARC is to be known
as the resource of choice for people with
disabilities and their families.
Name_____________________________________
Address___________________________________
We will provide a broad range of opportunities
that address their changing needs
and life-long aspirations.
_________________________________________
Phone #__________________________________
Genesee ARC envisions a world that
accepts people with disabilities as contributing
members of their community.”
Email _____________________________________
Values
The Core Values of Genesee ARC are:
Respect Integrity Fairness
Excellence Quality Innovation

I/We would like more information on ensuring a bright future
for people with disabilities served by Genesee ARC.

I/We have already made provisions in our will to benefit
Genesee ARC.
Thank you!
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