Winter 2012 - The Arc of Monmouth

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T he T urning Point
Winter 2012
1158 Wayside Road
Tinton Falls, NJ 07712
(732) 493-1919
www.arcofmonmouth.org
[email protected]
Published three times a year
Issue VIII, Volume 1
The Arc of Monmouth is a non-profit agency serving persons with intellectual & developmental disabilities and their families since 1949 .
President’s
Message
Winter Glow Ball Raises over $240,000
Full Story on Pages 4 & 5
Neil Fleischman
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday
season and your 2012 is off to a great
start!
Here at The Arc of Monmouth, we are off
to a busy and productive start. As we
plan the year’s events, I am thrilled to
report we have new things on the horizon.
First up is our 14th Annual Step Up For
The Arc Walk, but we are not only walking
this year. This year, we are also having a
5K Race prior to the walk, so start
training now! We will be having all of our
traditional Walk activities, but this will
also be a health and fitness day. Be sure
to look within this issue for more information!
Also coming up quickly is our Arc Golf
Classic. Due to the closing of Bamm
Hollow Country Club, our new home is
Jumping Brook Country Club. Jumping
Brook has an award-winning course and I
have been there for many Arc functions.
I’m sure everyone will enjoy themselves.
There is also The Music Man at the
Algonquin Arts Theatre and our second
annual Wine Tasting. Your participation in
these events greatly helps The Arc of
Monmouth.
Personally, I am entering into a season of
advocacy for the agency.In April, I will be
attending the Disability Policy Seminar in
Washington, DC. I’ll be taking part in sessions to learn about the federal policy
issues that impact on persons with developmental disabilities and visiting legislators with Associate Executive Director
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Commitee members Phil & Arleen Fina, Chairman Anita Roselle,
Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno and Joe Roselle
A Very Special
THANK YOU
to all sponsors, donors and attendees of the
Winter Glow Ball
and all fundraising programs at The Arc of Monmouth!
In this Issue
Save the Dates - Walk, Run and Golf!
Page 3
Partnerships with Lakewood BlueClaws
and The Algonquin Theatre
Page 6
New Opportunities at Shore Achievement Center
Page 7
Work Opportunity Center assists the State Office
of Homeland Security
Page 8
Transitions: Hersh High School Closes, and the
Achievement Zone Opens
Page 9
The Arc of Monmouth is a self-directed services provider
Achieve with us.
Executive Director’s Report
Mary E. Scott
The Turning Point
published by
The Arc of Monmouth
1158 Wayside Road
(732) 493-1919
Board of Directors
Robert B. Gura,
Immediate Past President
Neil Fleischman, President
Roger Trendowski, 1st Vice President
Francine Catanese,
2nd Vice President
Richard Harter, Secretary
Roy Bolinger, Treasurer
Rhona L. Levy, Assistant Secretary
D. Roderick Webster,
Assistant Treasurer
Philip Fina
Julie Lin
Bill Mirkin
Joyce Quarles
Anita Roselle
Randall B. Smith
Rachel Weiss
“Change is inevitable - except from a vending machine.” Robert C.
Gallagher
Change happens. Some of it we welcome, some we regret. The Arc of
Monmouth has continually changed and evolved throughout its 63 years
of existence. For various reasons The Arc has stopped offering certain
types of services throughout our history. We no longer provide a camp
or early intervention services as we did earlier in our history, for example. Meanwhile, we have added new services and supports for individuals and families.
Soon we will be closing another program, our Dorothy B. Hersh High
School. The school has provided an excellent education for decades.
Most of the current students are graduating in June, and we will close
the doors at the end of the school year. There are always tears of pride
at the high school graduations, and now they will be mingled with tears
of sadness. I cannot offer our school employees enough thanks for all of
their fine work over the years.
Change is also coming with the addition of new services. As of July, we
plan to offer the Achievement Zone, an exciting new service to support
young persons transitioning from high school to adult life.
We are also very pleased to be a part of the affordable housing apartment project to be built next door to The Arc Center in Tinton Falls. Up
to 16 apartments in the new building will be earmarked for persons
served by The Arc. This provides a wonderful new opportunity for us to
serve people in need of residential services. Hopefully construction will
start this spring and the units will be ready in about 18 months. Watch
for more news of this project, known as Meadowbrook II, as the months
go by.
Honorary Members
Thomas J. Mitchell
John P. Murray
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Executive Director
Mary E. Scott
Associate Executive Director
Kathleen Mullery
Assistant Executive Director
Suzanne Liberi
The Turning Point Editor
Tara A. Luft
Brett Colby
President’s Message
Same Program,
New Name
for The Arc of Monmouth, Kathy Mullery. I
am eager to learn all that I can about these
issues, in addition to conveying my thoughts
to our government. But I cannot speak for
everyone. Please remember to act on the
action alerts that you receive from The Arc
on the local, state and national levels. Our
mission becomes stronger with each voice,
email or letter.
In keeping with
The Arc’s theme of
“Achieve with us”,
we are changing the
name of our Adult
Training Centers to
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March is
Intellectual & Developmental
Disabilities
Awareness Month!
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Achievement Centers.
The new name reflects
the commitment of
The Arc to provide
many opportunities
for persons attending
the centers to
learn and grow.
March Is the Month to Make Your Mark
Thanks to the advocacy efforts of The Arc in the 1980s, President Ronald Reagan officially declared March to be
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. For nearly a quarter of a century, The Arc and its network of 700+
chapters across the country, including The Arc of Monmouth, have fostered respect and access for individuals
with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). We have made tremendous progress in promoting and
protecting the rights of people with I/DD and creating opportunities for them to live, learn and work as valued
members of their communities. But there is much work left to do.
In 2012, a pivotal national election year, we are fighting to protect support systems in the face of tough economic times and
drastic budget cuts. Since many people with disabilities rely on publicly funded services to fully participate in their communities, policymakers and candidates need to know you are concerned about continuing these vital services. Take advantage
of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to make your mark on this election by getting involved and getting active today.
What Can You Do?
• Jump in. Contact the Development Office to volunteer or donate. Call (732) 493-1919 ext. 125.
• Speak out. Contact your legislator or candidate today and let them know you expect them to support public
policy to assist people with I/DD.
• Spread the word. Educate yourself about issues important to the I/DD community then tell the world what
you found out. Use March as a great excuse to post your positive thoughts about the I/DD movement on your
Facebook page or Twitter account. Follow The Arc of Monmouth on Facebook and Twitter and express yourself. Or go “old-school” with a good, old-fashioned letter to the editor of your local newspaper explaining to
your community why they should care about I/DD.
Join us during March to help raise awareness. Find out more about I/DD and what you can do at
www.thearcofmonmouth.org today!
Walk, Run and Golf - Register Now to Support The Arc!
Spring is upon us, which means that
its time for two of our largest
fundraising events!
First up is
the
14th
Annual “Step
Up For The
Arc” Walk on
S a t u r d a y,
May 5. This
year, we are
adding a 5K
Race for you
running
aficionados!
May 5 Schedule
7am: 5K registration/8am: 5k Race
9am: Walk registration/10 am: Walk
5K registration fees are $20 before
April 30, and $25 after April 30. You
can also register the day of the
event! All runners will receive a
t-shirt!
Although there is no money required
to walk, a contribution of $25 will
get you a free t-shirt! For walkers
who help us raise funds by
collecting pledges, we have some
wonderful additional prizes.
Pre-Registration brochures will be
arriving soon, or you can visit
www.arcofmonmouth.org/walk to:
- register for the Walk, 5K or both!
- pledge money for a participant
- become a sponsor!
As always, the Masons will be
serving up free hot dogs for lunch!
On Monday, June 11, the 3rd
Annual Edward M. Rosell Memorial
Arc Golf Classic will take place.
This year, we are thrilled to be
playing at Jumping Brook Country
Club in Neptune.
The Golf Classic is a wonderful
event, featuring a BBQ lunch, modfied scramble tournament, raffles,
prizes, cocktails and dinner.
NOW is the time to register as a
sponsor or player!
For more details, sponsor information or to register for these events,
please contact the Development
Department at (732) 493-1919 or
[email protected]
Complete details and online registration can also be found at:
www.arcofmonmouth.org/golf
www.arcofmonmouth.org/walk
Both events are critical to The Arc
of Monmouth, because the funds
raised help to sustain a wide
array of programs and services
for individuals with I/DD.
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45th Anniversary Winter Glow Ball
It wouldn’t be the first Friday of December without a Winter Glow Ball, and this one was no different. The
month was kicked off on Friday, December 2nd with the 45th Annual Winter Glow Ball at the gorgeous Shore
Casino in Atlantic Highlands. Over $240,000 was raised at the event.
The affair honored Eric Hinds of Holmdel, co-founder of
Hope for Children Foundation New Jersey, which has
raised over one million dollars for local non-profits including The Arc of Monmouth. In January of 2011, he was
sworn into the Holmdel Township Committee.
Honoree Eric Hinds with
Senator & Mrs. Joseph Kyrillos
Performance artist Tim Decker wowed the crowd by creating two of his famous “speed portraits” – large scale
paintings completed in less than five minutes each and
then auctioned off at the start of the live auction. In
addition, the ever-popular silent auction was held, and
the Infernos band kept everyone on the dance floor.
Ball Chairman Anita Roselle commented, “Despite the persistently shaky economy, we feel truly blessed to witness
the outpouring of support from sponsors and attendees.”
Eric and Karen Hinds
The Arc of Monmouth would like to thank Anita Roselle and her committee for their tireless efforts to make
this event a success. Mark your calendars for Friday, December 7, 2012 for our 46th Winter Glow Ball
where we will honor Peter Cancro of Jersey Mike’s Subs.… a party not to be missed!
Arleen Fina, Serena DiMasso, Mollie Giamanco,
Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, Francine Acquaviva,
Tindra Lanfrank, Janice Marra,
Sherry Annarella and Holly Flego
Founder & Director of
the Anabel Foundation
Jack Privetera with
Maryann Allegra
Sheila Piehler, Karen Hinds, Taylor Toland and
Hope for Children New Jersey co-founder
Marybeth Walz
Thank you to our lead Sponsors
This event would not be possible without the generous support of the following
individuals and corporations
Millenium Sponsor
The Anabel Foundation
Arc Angel Sponsors
Ms. Eileen Scott
Shore Point Distributors
Angel Sponsors
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Cancro
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Ms. Carol Stillwell
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Pesce
Thank you to all of our Winter Glow Ball Donors:
Cover Advertisers
AJD Construction
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Roselle
Gold Sponsors
1-800-Doctors
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Cherasia
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Colondrillo
Friends of Janice Colondrillo
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Fina
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Gerhard
Gourmet Dining
Meridian Health
Partners in Care
Mr. & Mrs. Rocco Ruggiero
Saker Shop Rites
Sansone Auto Network
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Stavola
Ms. Betty White
Silver Sponsors
Advanced Parking Concepts
New Jersey Natural Gas
Artist Tim Decker paints Live
Auction Prize “Lady Liberty”
Gold Page Advertisers
Cleveland Auto & Tire Co.
Detcon
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Goldman
Monmouth Medical Center
Shore Radiation Oncology
The Tuesday Group
Silver Page Advertisers
Coastal Gastroenterology
Dr. & Mrs. Ken Nahum
Bronze Sponsors
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Acquaviva
Curto Family Partnership
Ms. Tiffanie Eagan
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Giamanco
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Hinds
Hope for Children Foundation NJ
Jackson Lewis, LLP
Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Lame, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. David Luciano
SBOA of New Jersey
Scire Family Foundation
Full Page Advertisers
All-Phase Heating & Cooling
Arbor Title Services
The Battaglia Family
BodyMotion
The Boylan Families
Cambria Automotive
Centra State Healthcare
Central Jersey Radiologists
Chamlin, Rosen, Uliano & Witherington
Cleary/Impact Oasis
Mr. & Mrs. Joey Curiazza
David Schaf Interiors
Family Promise of Monmouth
FILCO
Food Circus
Gabriella & Joe Giamanco
The Grove
David Haber
Health Care Software
Karen Hinds
Hinkle, Fingles and Pryor
J.H. Cohn
Senator Joseph Kyrillos
Mack Cali
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Marra
Maser Consulting
Merrick Construction
Monmouth University
Monmouth Vans
Morgan Stanley/Garruzzo
Declan O'Scanlon
The Pakrul Family
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Pearly
Red Bank Volvo
Resources Real Estate
Rockrete
Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant
Sanitary Linen Supply
Shore Casino
Shore Orthopedic
The Smith Family
The Sperduto Family
The Uliano Family
The Velardi Family
Ed Walz
Marybeth Walz
The Wassef Family
Weshnak Foundation
The Wine Academy
Withum Smith + Brown
WME Yachts
Half Page Advertisers
Alixandre Furs
Atkinson & DeBartolo
Atlantic Parking
Barnacle Bills
Bollwage Election Fund
Cardner's Barber Shop
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Corcoran
Earth Treasures
Encon
Food Bank of Mon-Ocean
George Wall Ford-Lincoln
Hematology-Oncology of CNJ
Dr. Peter Hetzler
Dr. Martin Luria
MaxTech Computers
Metcom
Kathy Mullery
New Monmouth Builders
Nifty Packaging
Oakhurst Pharmacy
Robert J. Oberst & Assoc.
Salt Creek Grille
Specialty Surgical
The Guided Tour, Inc
Turk Collectors
Two River Bank
YMCA
Donations
Ms. Barbara Black
Mr. Licinio Cruz
Mr. Christopher Giordano
Mr. Joseph Hammer
Mr. & Mrs. George Harms
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Menello
Mr. & Mrs. Merrick Pratt
La Pastaria
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lame
Mr. & Mrs. Adam LaRosa
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lanfrank
Lash Out
Le Fandy
Leonardo Jewelers
Liberty Science Center
Longwood Gardens
Madison Square Garden
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Marra
Marriott Hotels
McLoone’s Restaurants
Messere & Messere Financial Services
Metropolitan Aviation
Michael Duru Clothiers
Mister C’s Beach Bistro
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Mitchell
Mr. Jacques Mugnier
Nicholas Restaurant
NJ Devils
Mr. Scott O’Neill
Ocean Place Resort
Old Homestead Steak House
Auction Donations
Angelo’s on Mulberry
33 East Car Wash
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Acquaviva
AMA Ristorante
The Anabel Foundation
Arch Brow & Beauty Bar
The Atlantic Club
Avanti Salon & Spa
Basil T’s Brew Pub
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Bonnano
Brock Farms
Byford & Mills
Mr. Mauro Casci
Centrex Sports Club
Cheescake Factory
Tim Decker with his finished artwork:
Cipriani Restaurants
Salvador Dali and Lady Liberty
Classic Harbor Line
Ms. Krista Olsen-Dibsie
Orlane Cosmetics
Colonial Inn
Pazzo Restaurant
Contemporary Motor Cars
The Peddler
Piccola Italia
Mrs. Stacey Cooper
Ponte Vecchio
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Corcoran
Sheila Piehler
Count Basie Theater
Mr.
&
Mrs. Vincent Puma
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Cullen
Dalton Reade Custom Clothing
Mr. & Mrs. Rocco Ruggiero
David Schaf Interiors
Salt Creek Grille
Dearborn Farms
Ms. Mary Scott
DiModolo Jewelery
Seastreak Ferry
Ms. Tiffanie Eagan
Mr. Benny Shabtai
Earth Treasures
Shakespeare Theater of NJ
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Fina
Ms. Rhea Shervan
Fine Flowers
ShorePoint Distributors
Smithville Inn
Mr. Kevin Flanagan
Stacy Gemma
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Flego
Statue Cruises
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Giamanco
Stress Factory Comedy Club
Glenwood Dental
Susan Osterweil Weber
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Golden
Sweetest Sin Boutique
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hart
Top of the Rock
Healthy Glow Airbrush Tanning
Two Rivers Theater
Hope for Children Foundation NJ
Un Dici Restaurant
Hot Sand Glass Studio
Jessica Velardi
Junglerrific
Ms. Marybeth Walz
Kristie Kane
The Wine Academy
M r. Craig Kiely
Vincent Zullo
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Play Ball!
Are you a fan of America’s favorite pastime? The Lakewood BlueClaws
have partnered with The Arc of Monmouth for a very special fundraising program.
The Arc of Monmouth has a block of
great tickets for games on Saturday,
June 30 and Friday, August 24. For
every $10 ticket purchased through The
Arc of Monmouth, a donation is made to
our charity!
If you attend the June 30 game, be sure
to visit the concession stand, where you
might be served by some familiar faces
from The Arc of Monmouth!
Purchase tickets online at www.arcofmonmouth.org/blueclaws, or by
mailing a check (made payable to
The Arc of Monmouth) to The Arc of
Monmouth, 1158 Wayside Road,
Tinton Falls, NJ 07712.
If you are interested in helping as a
ticket seller or concession volunteer, or have any questions, email
[email protected]
or call (732) 493-1919 ext. 125.
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On Sunday, April 22, join us for a special performance of The Music Man, at the historic
Algonquin Theatre in Manasquan.
Prime seats to this classic musical comedy
are only $27 each when purchased through
The Arc of Monmouth, and each ticket purchase results in a $10 donation to support
our programs and services!
The Music Man tells the tale of Harold Hill, the lovable con man who
convinces a town full of stubborn Iowans that
salvation can be found by buying instruments
for a boy’s band. His attempts to swindle
the town out of their money are thwarted
when he falls in love with Marian, the town’s
Librarian.
The role originally made famous by Robert
Preston will be performed by The Arc of
Monmouth’s own Brett Colby. Before coming to The Arc, Brett led a 15 year international career as an opera singer and actor.
Tickets can be purchased securely with
PayPal at www.arcofmonmouth.org/theatre,
or by mailing a check (made payable to The Arc of Monmouth) to The
Arc of Monmouth, 1158 Wayside Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07712.
Questions?
Email [email protected] or call(732) 493-1919 ext. 125.
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Matawan Thrift
Shop … A Whole
New Store
If you are a regular shopper at
The Arc of Monmouth’s Matawan
Thrift Shop, you may have
noticed some changes lately. If
you haven’t been there in a
while, or you’ve never been
there, make a point to get
there soon because there is only
one word that can be used to
describe it … GORGEOUS! It’s
like a whole new store!
It was time for a clean up and
clean out! With such a small
space, and so many generous
donations, the store was
becoming difficult to shop in,
let alone keep organized. So
this past spring, The Arc of
Monmouth held our own version
of Clean House and spent a
week cleaning and organizing
the store. The result is a wellorganized, clean atmosphere
where you can see everything!
Don’t be mistaken, for those of
you who love the thrill and
search for hidden treasure, they
are still there, they are just a
little easier to find! The store
is chock full of house wares,
clothing, books, linens, collectibles, knick-knacks and decorative items all waiting to be
found
and
purchased.
Donations arrive every day so
there is always something new!!
So come on over to 154 Main
Street in Matawan. We’re sure
you’ll become a regular! The
store hours are 9:30 AM to 4 PM
Monday through Saturday, and.
Thursday until 5 PM. Donations
are accepted during business
hours. Unfortunately, we are
not able to accept the following: furniture, toys, stuffed
animals, baby items (car seats,
pack and plays, cribs, swings,
etc.), sporting equipment,
Christmas trees, electronics.
Look for a Grand Re-Opening
this Spring!
Shore Center Seeking Referrals
The Shore Achievement Center, a component of The Arc of Monmouth’s
Adult Services Department, is a place where miracles happen. This Center
supports individuals with severe intellectual and physical disabilities, and
persons in declining health. Many of the individuals require intensive
training and support in completing daily living skills including toileting,
food preparation, feeding and mobility assistance.
Health conditions for some persons served at Shore are of a more severe
nature and require monitoring blood pressure, blood sugar levels, seizure
activity and skin integrity. Many individuals receive health-related services such as injections, breathing treatments and tube feedings. A nurse is
on staff.
However, when you walk into Shore,
you find it is a lively, fun and exciting
atmosphere, helping the individuals
there to reach their highest levels of
achievement. They are motivated to
push themselves to attain their goals,
and increase independent functioning
through a variety of activities. To
accomplish this, computer skills, sensory stimulation, reading groups and
personal care are incorporated into daily programming. In addition, the
Center hosts the Dental Clinic, Podiatry Clinic and visits from the
Commission for the Blind
and Visually Impaired as
“I can’t say enough about the Shore
well
as a non-verbal comProgram. If not for the staff there, I have no
munication skills group.
idea where Rich would have ended up. They With a three to one staff
have taken care of Rich for years and, after to participant ratio, perRich’s Father became ill, they helped Rich
sonalized attention is
through the transition of having to go into a given. Socially, the indiRespite home. I don’t know what I would
viduals served at Shore
participate in activities
have done without them."
such as attending musical
- Joan Sheldon, whose son Rich (pictured
above) has been a part of the Shore Program performances and dances.
for over 20 years.
There are openings in this
program, and we are
actively seeking referrals. If you or someone you know might be interested in finding out what this wonderful program can do for someone you
love, call 732-938-2525.
National
Sibling Council
Earlier this month, The Arc
announced a new partnership
with
the
national
Sibling
Leadership Network (SLN) and
formed The Arc’s National Sibling
Council to foster the active
involvement of siblings of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The sibling relationship is unique,
and siblings are critical to ensuring the full inclusion and participation of their loved ones in all
aspects of life. The partnership
with SLN and the National Sibling
Council will connect siblings with
each other and offer them opportunities to impact policy, service
delivery and the quality of life
for millions of Americans with
I/DD. The programs will also
offer support for those looking
for answers to questions unique
to their families. Visit the “I Am
A Sibling” page at thearc.org to
get involved.
Your membership in The Arc of
Monmouth (which also gives you
membership at the state and
national level) entitles you to
membership in the National
Sibling Council. If you are not
already a member of The Arc of
M o n m o u t h , see page 11, visit
arcofmonmouth.org/membership
or call 732-493-1919, ext. 122.
Employment Services Receives United Way Grant
For the second year in a row, The Arc of Monmouth’s Employment Services Department was awarded an
Income Impact Funding Grant from the United Way of Monmouth County.
The funded program is designed to address and overcome barriers to employment, develop skills and
enhance independence. Four new individuals were carefully selected to participate and joined the program in October. Since then, they have been getting to know each other and familiarizing themselves with
the program and its requirements. They are beginning to gain confidence, and recognizing their abilities
and skills through employment assessments. In addition, they are starting to develop interview and travel skills.
The next step will be exposure to places of employment that match the individuals’ skills, interests and
talents. We are confident that at the end of the program, these individuals, like the previous group, will
be ready for community employment and a successful career.
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Work Opportunity Center Provides Emergency Kits
to State Office of Homeland Security (OHS)
Would you like to
save us a Stamp?
The Arc of Monmouth’s Work Opportunity Center (WOC) is helping the
State of New Jersey be prepared should disaster strike.
Since
September of 2011, WOC has produced 27,000 emergency kits for the
New Jersey Office of Homeland Security (OHS) on set-aside through
ACCSES-New Jersey C.N.A. Services.
We will be happy to email
a PDF copy of
The Turning Point!
Individuals served at WOC package sets of nine disposable bath towels
into ziplock bags and place them with other toiletries such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, and hand sanitizer into a heat-sealed, heavier gauge bag. A label with the OHS seal is placed on the front of the
kits and packed for shipment.
All hands were truly on deck as all
of the individuals served at WOC
worked on the emergency kits.
WOC Director Linda Porter reported,
“WOC individuals really got a sense
of the availability of help in the
event of an emergency in the state
through this job.”
The New Jersey Office of Homeland
Security & Preparedness responds and helps with recovery for the consequences of intentional or unintentional emergencies, disaster, or catastrophic events within our state.
Visit the OHS website at
www.ready.gov. Be informed, make a plan, build a kit, get involved.
WOC did!
Eatontown Achievement Centers
Make a Difference at Lunch Break
The Centers at Eatontown (Meridian and Eatontown) spent time this
summer volunteering in the community at Lunch Break in Red Bank.
Each week during the month of August, a group of served individuals
would venture to Drs. James Parker Boulevard in Red Bank to volunteer
at Lunch Break, a flourishing soup kitchen and food pantry. The group
primarily worked on the clothing giveaway project, putting donated
items out and assisting customers with bagging, prior to sharing a wonderful meal. After lunch, the group bagged, labelled and stored away
the leftover clothing and other items.
On some days, there were other projects such as bagging candy and tea
bags, sorting hangers, cleaning surfaces in the dining area and folding
cutlery into napkins. Wonderful working relationships have been
established between these volunteers and the Lunch Break staff. The
experience of helping in the community hands-on and face-to-face was
valued by the volunteers.
To their delight, they were asked to extend their volunteering at the
conclusion of their time and will be helping at Lunch Break through the
winter months.
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Help The Arc of Monmouth
reduce printing and postage
costs by asking to
“Go Green”!
Email
[email protected]
Phone
(732) 493-1919 ext. 122
One of the many ways we are
reducing expenses in an effort
to devote more funds toward
services and programs.
There are More Ways to
Save on Postage,
Printing and Gas!
Using a credit card, you can
Donate and Pay your Arc of
Monmouth Bills at
Payments are processed
through PayPal, renowned for
its online privacy
and security.
Save a stamp or a trip to The
Arc Center by using these
convenient online
payment modules!
Having trouble with your online
payment? Contact us at
[email protected]
or (732) 493-1919 ext. 125
Hersh High School to Close in 2012
We have notified the Department of Education of The
Arc of Monmouth’s intention to close the Dorothy B.
Hersh High School at the end of the 2011-2012 school
year due to declining enrollment.
“We are very sorry to see the end of the school, where
the staff has provided exceptional individualized
services for students with intellectual disabilities for
many years, helping them transition to adult life”,
said Executive Director Mary Scott.
Over the years, the philosophy regarding education of
young persons with disabilities has evolved, and school
districts in New Jersey and across the country have
more often kept students with disabilities of all ages
in schools within their home districts. The fiscal
climate has also led school districts to find the most
cost-effective ways of serving their students, and this
has increased the development of programs within
local schools. Referrals to many private schools have
fallen.
“I want to express sincere appreciation to the employees of Hersh High for the wonderful education they
have offered to the many graduates of the school”,
stated Mary Scott. “They are an outstanding group
and have had a very positive impact on the lives of the
students and families they have served.”
Though the high school will be closing, The Arc of
Monmouth has a strong continued commitment to
working with young persons and their families. The
Arc offers assistance with transition of students from
high school to adult life, education advocacy, the Keep
Achieving (KACH) program at Brookdale Community
College, recreational opportunities for teenagers, and
more.
Please contact The Arc’s Department of
Individual and Family Supports (732-493-1919) for
information.
The Achievement Zone:
A New Option for Transition to Adulthood
Effective July 2012, The Arc of Monmouth will be offering a new transition option for students aged 18 to 21
who have completed their academic requirements, and
for young adults
who have graduated high school
within the last few
years and are in
self-directed services
(pending
approval by the
Division
of
Developmental
Disabilities).
Known as The Achievement Zone, the program is
designed to offer young persons with intellectual and
developmental disabilities an individualized experience
that is fully focused on each person’s transition to
adulthood.
The
Achie veme nt
Z one
Learning
experiences
available
through
the
Achievement Zone will be varied, and will include
preparing for and entering jobs and/or volunteer work,
self-advocacy, use of today’s technology, using community businesses and resources, getting around by
specialized and public transportation, consumer
economics, leisure and recreation, household
management and maintenance, the arts, preparing for
college and auditing college classes.
Associate Executive Director of The Arc of Monmouth
Kathy Mullery said, “The Arc is very happy to be offering this new opportunity for young adults and their
families. Transition from high school to adulthood can
be challenging, but is also very exciting. The new
center will enable young people to select their path and
takes steps forward.”
To learn more about the zone, call (732) 493-1919 ext.
600 or visit www.arcofmonmouth.org/zone.
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Annual Appeal Donors
The following were received since the last issue of The Turning Point went to press. We thank everyone for their donations.
$100 and Above
Ancient Order of Hibernians
BPOE Elks Lodge #2030
BPOE Elks Lodge #2229
The Brunetti Foundation
Ms. Francine Catanese
Ms. Sheila Cohen
Mr. Joseph Colao
Mr. Frank T. Crawford
Mr. Harry Douty
Ms. Carol L. Dowens
Mrs. Dorothy Dweck
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Dweck
Mr. & Mrs. John Feeney
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
Mr. John Grant & Mr. Daniel Weiss
Ms. Susan Haddow
Mr. Peter W. Henderson
Hope Presbyterian Church
Mr. William Huntley
Mrs. Marylou Kaye
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Keil
Mrs. Mary Pat Kennedy
Ms. Margie Mish
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Murphy
Mr. Richard O’Brien
Edward & Susan Palmer
Ms. Evelyn Puig
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Schildhorn
Ms. Mary E. Scott
Ms. Lois Sievewright
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Soehngen
Mr. Robert Sorber
Ms. Eleanor Sorenson
Tinton Falls Local PBA #251
Mr. Roger Trendowski
Mr. Tom Warren
Mr. Richard Witterschein
Ms. Lauren Zalepka
Up to $99
Mrs. Patricia Abramson
Mrs. Patricia Bingham
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Brady
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Buzzi
Mr. Robert Casaccio
Mr. Kenneth Cohen
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Collinson
Mrs. Elizabeth Cooney
Ms. Janet Crowe
Dr. & Mrs. John Dalton
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas DeLeo
Mr. & Mrs. John Ekdahl
Mr. & Mrs. William Fleming
Ms. Francine Forte
Mr. Patsy Garruto
Ms. Denise Goudsward
Ms. Elaine Gray
Ms. Vonda Hays
Mr. & Mrs. David Hinckley
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Kaiser
Mr. Bruce Larsen
Mrs. Rose Letson
Mr. Gerald Martell
Ms. Carol Massaro
Ms. Barbara McGrath
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen McKenna
Ms. Jacquelyn Measure
Ms. Barbara Meisner
Dr. & Mrs. John Nevins
Mr. Lawrence Novick
Ms. Karen Paxton
Ms. Joyce Quarles
Dr. & Mrs. Richard S. Rhee
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas & Mary Romanelli
Mrs. Elaine Rutman
Mr. & Mrs. Nazzareno Saliba
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Schiumo
Ms. Carmel Smith
Mr. & Mrs. J. Peter Sokol
Mr. & Mrs. John Vanslavie
Mrs. Ethel Varinecz
Ms. Alda Viegas
Mr. & Mrs. Frank S. Vigilante
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Walsh
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Warshawer
Ms. Kathleen Weber
Ms. Kimberly Wehrli
Ms. Susan F. Weir
Ms. Theresa Whitelock-Daley
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wilson
Women's Club of Manasquan
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Wuestefeld
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Zeitlin
Memberships
Memberships are vital to the success of The Arc.
Some grant funds are based on the number of members in our chapter.
The Arc of Monmouth welcomes the following new members:
Ms. Jolene Ammoscato
Ms. Katilynn Buccellato
Ms. Terry Carter
Mr. Robert Coppola
Ms. Theresa Danish
Ms. Lorraine Dickerson
Mr. Tom Heleotis
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Johnson
Mr. Michael Perone
Ms. Dana Rafferty
Ms. Suzanne Schellenberger
Thank You for the following membership donations of $100 and above:
Mr. John Bauer
Alan Fox/Broadway Lighting
Mrs. Elizabeth Laughlin
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Canape
Mr. Michael Hickson
Ms. Margaret Martarano
Mrs. Barrie Fahey
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Johnson
Mr. James McConnell
Your support as a donor, sponsor, event participant and volunteer is invaluable to the success of
The Arc of Monmouth. We greatly appreciate the time and money you invest in our mission.
If we’ve misspelled your name in our publications, please accept our deepest apologies.
Contact us at [email protected] and we will be happy to edit your listing.
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Memorials & Special Gifts
The following were received since the last issue of The Turning Point went to press. We thank everyone for their donations.
In Memory of:
Dorothy Marie Burricelli
Bob & Laura Hiler
Debra Cirello
Ann Annecharico
Myles Levy
Janice Colondrillo
Jordan Shervan
Helen Douty
Dit Eadon
Kate McLean
Marion Goeller
Ms. Yona Krauss
Gladys Goldsmith
Myrna Reiter
Judith Hilton
Christina Basile
The Chambers & VanDuson Families
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lame
Patrick Langone
The Levy Family
The Martha Mary Guild
Alice & Paul McKeon
Mr. & Mrs. David Murphy
Ms. Muriel Murphy
Janet Nobis
Virginia & Terry O’Neill
Edna Randolph
Mary & Al Reynolds
Ms. Margaret Riker
The St. Mary’s 9 O’Clock Crowd
The Skudera Family
Mary E. Scott
Cindy Wiegers
Dora Reardon
Myrna Reiter
Elizabeth Kerrey
Anne Ennis
Perry & Carol Gnos
John & Agnes Howarth
Diane & Michael Mack
Charlotte Mattsson
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Mikutis & Family
Robert & Laura Pongrac
Robert & Nancy Pongrac
Ms. Denise Rohl
Betty & Dennis Torode
Lillian & Bill Torode
Anthony & Karen Wilcox
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Wolejsza & Diane
Kathleen & Timmy Yuro
Daniel Kardane
Dawn Barofsky
Dorothy & Tim Barrett
Christina Basile
Eileen Beam
Kay & Tommy Burricelli
Marie Calabro
I. Mark & Jonathan Cohen
Jeffrey & Linda Dougherty
Phyllis & Steve Flink
Maria Franzoni
The R & L Hesslein Foundation
Jan, Erin, Patty, Josephine & Mike
Raymond & Denise Karasic
Patricia Kardane
Russell & Janice Korker
Aunt Racielle & Uncle Steve Lande
The Levy Family
Myles Levy
Maureen Moore
Mr. & Mrs. David Murphy
Ms. Muriel Murphy
Virginia & Terry O’Neill
Mr. John Otten
Nancy Otten
Patricia & Robert Rizas
Susan Festa Roberts
The Sallustios
Mary E. Scott
The Skudera Family
Taunton PTA
Cindy Wiegers
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Wolejsza & Diane
Kathleen & Timothy Yuro
The Zenkert Family
George Roe
The Burricelli Family
Andrew & Lucy Burtsell
Donna Cappuccino
Phil & Barbara Krzyzkowski
Mr. & Mrs. John Murphy, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Prielipp
Mildred Valentine
Gary Wagner & Family
Mrs. Carmita Rodriguez
Dr. & Mrs. Evelio Bofill
Jack Krotman
Myrna Reiter
Barbara Seefeldt
Betsy, Joe & Carolyn Duenas
Gertrude Lewis
Myrna Reiter
Dr. Jack Manzella
Lisa Blakeslee
Dr. & Mrs. Edward Brenner
Jane Burke
Alice & Fred Chase, Jr.
Patricia Federici
Phil & Arleen Fina
Hillcrest Management Corp.
Diane & Walter O’Donnell
Evelyn Puig
Marge Rajnic & Shigo Family
Dr. John Tullio
Walter Stanger
Myrna Reiter
John Stapleton
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick-Jersey Shore
In Honor of:
James Chamberlin
Tom & Lori Chamberlin
Paul & Eleanor Cirigliano
Nicholas & Mary Romanelli
Juan Gutierrez
Dr. & Mrs. Evelio Bofill
Mary Ann McKenna
Mary Ann McKenna
Dr. Robert Oberst, Sr.
Sam Rabinowitz
Myrna Reiter
Kathy Murray
Vonda & Harley Hayes
Richard Smith
Dr. & Mrs. John Nevins
Join, Renew or Donate Today!
Your support helps sustain operations and programs at The Arc of Monmouth.
There are several memberships from which you may choose. Members receive discounts to Recreation Department programs.
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Memberships
Regular Member
Supporting Member
Patron
Benefactor
$25.00
$35.00
$50.00
$100.00
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__ President’s Council $200.00
Events
Music Man (4/22)
#
BlueClaws (6/30)
#
BlueClaws (8/24)
#
Golf (6/11) #____@ $250
of tickets ____ @ $27 =
of tickets ____ @ $10 =
of tickets ____ @ $10 =
Dinner Only #____@ $50 =
$
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$
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__ Golf Corporate 4-some (includes signage & VIP package) $1,500
__ I don’t want a membership - but please accept a donation in the amount of $__________
Total $________
Ms./Miss/Mr./Mrs. ______________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ________________________________________ Phone:_________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________
Please send me information on:
Sponsoring an Event
New Member
Honoring The Arc in my Will
Check is enclosed (made payable to The Arc of Monmouth): $ ______________
Please charge my:
MasterCard
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Exp. date: _______
American Express
CID #:_______
Mail to:
The Arc of Monmouth, 1158 Wayside Road
Renewal
Parent of person with I/DD
Volunteering
Other __________
Check #________
Card #: ______________________________________________
Signature: _________________________________
Fax to:
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