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ANNUAL REPORT 2013
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Mission Statement
To prepare children and adults with developmental or behavioral challenges and their families
for life success.
Vision Statement
Everyone with a disability will live a full and productive life.
Who We Are
Summit Educational Resources is a private, non-for-profit organization approved by the New
York State Department of Education, New York State Department of Health, and New York
State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities to provide educational and
therapeutic services to children with learning, communication, and/or behavioral challenges.
Summit Educational Resources
150 Stahl Road
Getzville, New York 14068
716-629-3400
www.summited.org
Credits
Feature stories written by David Goodwin, Communications Intern.
Summit Locations
Summit Academy/Administrative Offices
150 Stahl Road
Getzville, New York 14068
716-629-3400
Family Support Services
415 North French Road
Amherst, New York 14228
716-799-8130
Paddock Vocational Training Center
165 Creekside Drive
Amherst, New York 14228
716-810-7700
Behavioral Health Services
Southtowns office
4535 Southwestern Boulevard, Suite 707
Hamburg, New York 14075
Summit Academy Satellite Locations
HolyCross - Headstart
150 Maryland Street
Buffalo, New York 14201
Northtowns Office
415 North French Road
Amherst, New York 14228
716-926-8400 (Intake)
716-799-8165 (Existing patients)
Pixie Village
5125 Main Street
Williamsville, New York 14221
A Message from the Chief Executive Officer 3
A
n inability to communicate. Problem behavior. Difficulty
staying on task and paying attention. Obstacles related to
employment. Anxiety and depression. Challenges
associated with making friends and getting along with others.
Last year, more than 2000 children and adults, facing these concerns
and many others sought help from Summit Educational Resources.
And we responded.
We responded with innovative programs and services delivered
by our team of 550 highly-trained professionals who work to break
down the barriers that hamper progress and success. We responded
by partnering with parents, school districts and community groups to
create a pathway to inclusion for each individual’s school, work and
socialization.
Our theme for the year has been “discover the possibilities” – and
as you read through the pages of our annual report you’ll learn more
about how we’re helping the individuals we serve do just that.
Preschoolers who participate in our Early Autism Program discover the possibilities associated with
learning and communication as we work with each child to form the building blocks for lifelong
education. Older students enrolled in Project SEARCH or receiving supported employment
services from Summit discover the possibilities associated with learning job readiness skills and the
satisfaction that comes from holding a competitive job. Our new Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic helps
individuals struggling to make friends or perform better at school realize the possibilities
associated with improved social skills or coping strategies.
Throughout Summit, our dedicated staff works tirelessly each and every day helping each
individual we serve push the envelope, and reach a little bit further. Working as a team with
parents and community partners, and with the continued support of our growing family of donors
we can help every child in our care reach their fullest potential and discover the possibilities.
Thank you for your continued support.
Stephen R. Anderson, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Chief Executive Officer
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Focus: Early Autism Program / Summit Academy
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very night before bed, Carson Hamilton would line up his
toy cars in a very particular way. When Carson was
sleeping, his father would come into the room and move
one or two cars to see if his son would notice. Carson always
did. He would quickly put the cars back where they were supposed
to be. While his parents assumed that it was just another one of
their son’s cute quirks, they would soon realize that it was
something much more serious.
At just 18 months, Carson’s parents, Mike and Michelle Hamilton,
began to notice some of the signs of autism. “Along with his
unusual play, he had very slow development with his speech. There
are a lot of kids in the family and I could tell he was way behind his
cousins in development. It made me believe that there was
something wrong,” said Mr. Hamilton.
Carson was then diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), and Ms. Hamilton
recalls feeling worried after finding out. “It was hard. I felt bad because I knew that he was going
to have a long struggle ahead of him. I was worried he wasn’t going to have a normal childhood
like every other kid,” she said.
After consulting with educational specialists and those who had personal ties to Summit
Educational Resources, the Hamiltons referred Carson to Summit’s Early Autism Program.
“Results. I wanted results. I didn’t know anyone who had sent their kid through Summit and was
unhappy with the results. I thought that it was a no-brainer to send him here,” said Mr. Hamilton.
For half of the day, Carson received home-based services and for the other half, he attended
Summit’s Preschool Program. It was through the home-based program where Carson made his first
breakthrough: he started to talk.
“It was an emotional experience when he was able to talk to me. It was wonderful. I remember
listening to him and his teacher in the kitchen. She would ask him questions and he knew all the
answers to the things she was asking. I was just shocked at how smart he was. He just was never
able to tell me,” said Ms. Hamilton.
Shortly afterward, Carson attended Summit’s preschool
program full-time, so that he would be well-prepared for
kindergarten. He was enrolled in an integrated classroom
setting. In this type of classroom, children from the on-site
Discovery Kids Learning Center spend the day with children
with developmental disabilities to act as role models and
serve as positive influences.
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Ms. Hamilton thinks the combination
of this integrated setting along with
the individualized attention for each
student helped Carson to succeed.
“They did a lot of one-on-one and
behavioral reinforcement, which is
important. I give the staff a lot of
credit. Everything was tailored to his
specific needs,” she said.
Carson is still as energetic as he
always was, except now when he
races around the classroom, he talks
and interacts with his classmates. He
graduated from Summit in August
2013 and attends an integrated
kindergarten at Sidway Elementary
School in Grand Island.
“His behavior has improved
tremendously. He isn’t so frustrated
now. He is able to tell us what he
wants. He interacts with other
children more. He is more focused.
It was hard for him, but he does
awesome now,” said Ms. Hamilton.
The Hamiltons strongly encourage
other families in similar situations
to seek out Summit as a source of
support. “I’m very proud of Carson.
I really wanted him to be ready for
Grand Island and I believe Summit
has set him on his path to being in
a regular class. I’m very thankful for
them and I am glad that we have a
school like that available to us,” said
Mr. Hamilton.
For more information about Summit’s Early
Autism Program, visit www.summited.org
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Donor Spotlight: Duane Paddock
D
uane Paddock, President
and CEO of Paddock
Chevrolet, is known as a
“World Class Dealer with
Small Town Values.” Because of
his small town values, he knows
how important it is to give back to
the community. His leadership and
significant contributions have made
him an invaluable supporter of the
Summit community for the past 13
years. But he also knows what it’s
like to need help. Mr. Paddock has
dyslexia, a disorder which he says
gives him a greater understanding
of those with disabilities.
“A lot of who I am comes from
having dyslexia. One of the
wonderful things that I’ve gained
Duane Paddock, CEO of Paddock Chevrolet, and his wife Pamela.
from my life is having a disability,
because it gives you such an
appreciation and understanding of other individuals that also have some form of disability,”
he said.
His personal understanding has made him a highly valued supporter of Summit Educational
Resources. In 2009, he served as Chairman of Summit’s highly successful Signature Event and
Honorary Chair of Summit’s Walk for Autism Awareness. Also in 2009, Mr. Paddock contributed
$100,000 to help Summit open the Paddock Vocational Training Center in Amherst, which
provides academic, vocational training and life skills instruction for nearly 70 adolescents and
young adults with autism and complex disabilities.
In 2012, as Mr. Paddock saw the Centers for Disease Control adjust the incidence of individuals
affected by an autism spectrum disorder to 1 in 88, he continued to increase his own efforts.
“The more I got involved, the bigger the issue became. My sister-in-law gave birth to a child with
autism and it became more personal to us. There’s a lot of work to be done with more and more
families affected. We are committed to raising additional funds to ensure that the services are
being provided,” he said.
In 2012, Mr. Paddock teamed up with Jeffrey Zimmer, CEO of Reeds Jewelers / Jenss Décor,
secured a $10,000 lead gift from the Allstate Corporation, and along with many other local
sponsors, they helped the 2012 Walk for Autism raise an unprecedented $290,000. The 2013
Walk for Autism enjoyed even greater success with more than 3,000 participants and a total of
$342,156 raised.
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As a dedicated family man, Mr. Paddock and his wife, Pamela, encourage their children to give
back to the community as well. In 2012, their daughter Lauren led the first international Walk for
Autism in Florence, Italy. Their son Shane also volunteers at a variety of Summit events.
“It is our way of teaching them to appreciate how lucky they are in the world, but also what it feels
like to give back and dedicate your time and effort to help other people. It’s very important to my
wife and me that they understand that, so that when they grow up, they will have the same values
that we were given,” said Mr. Paddock.
“Duane has been an invaluable supporter of Summit for the past 13 years. His passion, loyalty,
and dedication to Summit have been demonstrated through his fundraising efforts and generous
advertising contributions. His unwavering support and leadership have helped us strengthen our
mission and grow tremendously as an organization,” said Kathy Bunce, Director of Development.
Mr. Paddock encourages individuals to continue to donate as much as they can. “There are takers
in this world and there are givers. I don’t believe in being a taker. I want to be able to give what
I can give. You don’t have to just give money. You have to be able to give time and effort. At the
end of the day, we’re a very lucky family and we want to be able to give things to help others,”
he said.
He truly is “a world class dealer with small town values.”
The 2014 Walk for Autism Awareness will be held at Summit on Saturday, April 26, 2014.
To support the Walk, visit www.summitwalk.org.
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Focus: Summer Programs
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oday in Community Connections,
the kids are playing a game called
“River Crossing.” The camp
counselors use chalk to draw a
wavy river full of ferocious looking sharks
on the hot, black pavement. The goal of
the game is to get the whole group
safely across the “river” and not be
“eaten alive.” The participants can use
a number of supplies such as wooden
beams to help them, but they must
communicate with each other and use
the most important tool of all: teamwork.
Through Summit Educational Resources’
summer programs, not only are the kids
having memorable summer fun, they are
also learning critical social and behavioral skills that will last them a lifetime.
Community Connections is one of the two summer programs that Summit offers for children ages
5-16 with developmental disabilities. It is a five-week program designed for children with social
communication disorders related to Asperger’s Syndrome or high functioning autism.
Summit also offers the ADHD Summer Treatment Program (STP), a six-week, evidence-based
program designed for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder who experience certain
academic or behavioral problems.
“In the Community Connections program, we target the challenges that kids with autism typically
face. That includes communicating effectively with others, making appropriate eye contact, and
speaking clearly. Kids with ADHD often have trouble staying in their area, following instructions,
or paying attention. We target those areas in our Summer Treatment Program,” said David
Meichenbaum, Ph.D., Director of Consulting Services.
For Community Connections, a team of well-trained clinical counselors and on-site coordinators
organize and follow a highly-structured schedule of skill training sessions that are interlaced with
fun camp activities. These out-of-classroom recreational activities are implemented to practice the
social skills taught in the skills training sessions.
The ADHD Summer Treatment Program is more recreationally based and the children have the
opportunity to spend the day playing basketball, softball, soccer, and other sports. They also
spend two hours each day in a classroom as a way to promote future academic and behavioral
success.
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Timothy and Margaret Terrill are the parents of eight-year-old twin boys with autism who have
excelled in the Community Connections program.
“Since attending the camp, we have seen a huge improvement. We noticed that they were more
talkative and more willing to include and share things with us. We’re really happy with the camp
and we’re very happy with the results,” said Ms. Terrill.
Parent involvement is critical. The Terrills attend a weekly training session that is designed for
parents so that they can learn to maintain the social skills their children have acquired through
their time spent at the program.
“They can do as much as they can to the help the kids during the camp, but if we’re not on on
board with it once they come home or once they go back into the school setting, then it really is
not going to work as effectively,” said Ms. Terrill.
“Autism and ADHD are lifelong disorders. Coming to camp is just a start. What we need to do is
maintain the gains made during the camp. The biggest way to do that is to share that knowledge
with the parents,” said Dr. Meichenbaum.
While the treatment programs are essential for the child’s well-being and success academically,
behaviorally, and socially, having fun and building meaningful friendships is essential. With weekly
themes like “The Human Brain” and daily activities such as swimming, the participants in both of
the programs are never bored.
“It’s a really fun time. We have several returners every year. I think that speaks to how much the
kids enjoy it. We have children who are truly emotional come the end of the summer because they
have finally made a friend,” said Dr. Meichenbaum.
Additional information, videos, and on-line
applications for Community Connections
and STP are available on Summit’s website:
www.summited.org
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Focus: Genesis Community Support Services
A
troubled 15-year-old boy in foster care was at
Erie County Family Court when he met Laura M.
Skotarczak, the Genesis Community Support
Services program director at Summit Educational
Resources. He first saw Laura behind a glass wall as he was
being detained for gang violence. Nine months later,
however; his life has completely changed. The 15-year-old
is no longer involved in criminal violence and is attending
school on a consistent basis. It is all because of Genesis.
“He did all the work, but he let us help him,” said
Ms. Skotarczak.
Program Director Laura Skotarczak
meets with parent, Lori Rosenthal.
Although Summit is primarily known for educational and
family support services, its Genesis program supports
children with severe social, emotional, and behavioral
challenges that are at risk for out-of-home placement.
Established in 2006, Genesis Behavioral Consulting, Inc., became part of by Summit in August
2011 to expand the scope of Summit’s service and diversify its revenue stream. Ms. Skotarczak
strongly believes in the “Wrap Around” model to provide complete, home-based, mental health
and case management services that are designed to provide care for children in a very
unrestrictive setting.
“Families enter our program because they are in some sort of crisis. Wrap Around is a group of
people, brought in because of their unique skills set, who come together to begin the process
of helping a family to grow a support network and increase coping mechanisms. With the help
this team provides, the end result is a family who has not only moved out of crisis but is stronger,
has more appropriate coping skills, is better able to manage hardship and has a greater sense of
hope,” said Ms. Skotarczak.
Genesis provides eight different services, including Individual and Family Counseling, In Home
Community and Behavioral Services (IHCBS), Mentoring, Parent Aide, Respite, Rise and Shine, Skill
Building, and Psychological Evaluations. Each one of these programs is individually designed to
address the specific needs of the child and family. For example, if a child had trouble getting out
of bed and off to school in the morning, the Rise and Shine program would ensure that the child
went to school on time and on a consistent basis.
Children and families that receive Genesis and Wrap Around services have much success. Lori
Rosenthal is the mother of a 12-year-old boy with severe ADHD and oppositional defiant
disorder, a condition that makes him argumentative, aggressive, and difficult to handle. “His mom
was afraid of him. She was very unsure of her parenting ability,” said Ms. Skotarczak. With the help
of Ms. Skotarczak and the Wrap Around services, Ms. Rosenthal was able to learn how to cope
with the difficult situation. Ms. Skotarczak equipped Ms. Rosenthal with different ways to
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handle challenging situations with her son. “We have a lot more tools in the toolbox now,” said
Ms. Rosenthal.
Her son has made significant improvements in managing his behavior and she recommends the
program to any family that might be in a similar situation. “We felt completely hopeless and
helpless before the program, but Laura would always come in with a listening ear. She would
come and see me and I would say, ‘Look this is what happened this week’ and we would discuss
how I handled the situation versus how I should have handled it,” she said.
To be eligible for Genesis services, a child must be at risk for out-of-home placement because of a
severe emotional, social, or behavioral disturbance. They must be referred by a parent,
caseworker, counselor, hospital, school, Family Court, Juvenile Justice Staff, Department of
Social Services or other agencies to Family Voices Network of Erie County, which can be contacted
at 716.858.1546. Genesis continues to grow and provide services for those who need it.
“We’re here to help you get through this,” said Ms. Skotarczak.
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Focus: Vocational Training and Employment Services
E
Rebecca Tedesco, Summit’s Coordinator of Repite and Supported
Employment, with Amanda Grabowski at Hobby Lobby.
very Wednesday and
Thursday, Amanda
Grabowski wakes up and
gets ready for work at
Hobby Lobby, an arts and crafts
store in Niagara Falls. Amanda
enjoys working there because
she’s an artistic person who likes
to create watercolor paintings
and make poster art. “My
favorite thing to do at work is
stock. I like putting stuff away,”
she said with a smile as she
placed some brass wind chimes
on a hook. Her other duties
include cleaning and assisting
customers when needed.
Amanda is just one of many
young adults participating in an internship through Summit’s Supported Employment Program
(SEMP), which is open to individuals ages 18 and older with a developmental disability. During her
internship, she will gain valuable job skills, training and experience that will last long after her time
at the internship ends. Shannon Standing, Employment Specialist with Summit, not only works
alongside Amanda during her internship to provide guidance and assistance, but helped Amanda
find the job as well.
“Employment Specialists work with interns or job seekers to help them search for a job and
practice for interviews. They figure out their likes and interests and help them pick out a job that
suits those interests. They will sit down in the interview and help the individual through the
process. If the individual is offered a position, the Employment Specialist will go along with them
to the job to provide the necessary training,” said Rebecca Tedesco, Coordinator of Respite and
Supported Employment.
Like any other good employee, Amanda takes immense pride in her work and dedicates herself
to every task. “The people that we assist are really some of the best employees. They are reliable
and extremely focused. They often love routine and are extremely appreciative of having a job,”
said Diana Schmit, Division Chief, Family Support Services. “They want to do well.”
Employers benefit from the internship and employment programs as well. Amanda’s manager,
Barb, finds that having Amanda in the workplace is tremendously beneficial. “Amanda is very
good. Some days she can do things and can do it for hours. She works hard and she’s always on
time. She tries to help customers, she’s dependable, and very pleasant. It’s a pleasure having her
with us,” she said.
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Project SEARCH interns at Beechwood Continuing Care.
Participants in Summit’s
vocational and employment
training programs, as well as
the Supported Employment
program have interned or are
employed by a number of
businesses, including Auntie
Anne’s, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Target,
and Kaleida Health. Internships help young adults with
developmental disabilities
gain valuable real-world
experience that will prepare
them for employment. Job
placements have obvious
rewards, including the support
of a person’s independence,
self-esteem, productivity and
economic self-sufficiency.
In addition to SEMP, in fall 2013 Summit also launched Project SEARCH, a business-led transition
program for students with disabilities who want to explore careers and develop critical job skills.
This program is open to students ages 18-21 who have completed all academic requirements for
graduation.
“The program is a collaboration between a business, school, and supported employment agency.
This fall, the collaboration is between Beechwood Continuing Care, Erie 1 BOCES, Summit and
Aspire. Summit and Aspire provide Employment Specialists for the project. There are six students
in this first year with a teacher, teacher aide and Employment Specialists. It has been more than
two years since we started the planning for the program and are thrilled with the progress the
students are making,” said Diane Avecillas, Project SEARCH coordinator.
These immersions into the job experience are part of the changing landscape in employment
opportunities for adults and young people with developmental disabilities. In 2013, the Office for
People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) announced its plan to close sheltered
workshops with hopes of integrating people with disabilities into typical workplaces.
Getting out into the real world is critical for those with developmental disabilities, who not only
receive a job, but a new outlook on life.
“For a lot of individuals the move from school to work is a complete lifestyle change. One girl I
worked with lost 30 pounds since she started working. She gets a paycheck every week and is
excited to spend it responsibly. It’s an incredible transformation from the time they start working,”
said Ms. Tedesco.
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Financial Report
O
ur total revenues at June 30, 2013 were $22.6M compared
to $21.8M for the previous year ended, representing a
3.6% increase year over year. Most notably, increases
occurred in Behavioral Health and Family Support Services
Divisions as we continued to make investments in and expand our
programs and services.
Our school-aged programs remained stable with 98.4%
enrollment through June 30, 2013. We have not received any
increase in our state approved tuition rate in more than five years.
This contributes significantly to our operating deficits each year.
Outreach services, primarily community-based services of
psychology, speech, physical and occupational therapy provided
to children from birth to five years of age, continued to reflect
declining revenue trends, supporting our decision to refocus
provision of these services solely to children with a diagnosis
of autism.
We finished Fiscal 2013 with a deficit of ($355k) compared to Fiscal 2012 of ($370k). We
expect some relief in Fiscal 2014 as the State has approved a 3% tuition rate increase for
our school-age programs.
Looking ahead, we continue to evaluate our staffing needs and renegotiate vendor contracts to
decrease general and administrative costs. We believe the strategic investments we are
making in the development of new products and service offerings will increase our net cash
flow and lessen our dependency on reimbursements from government agencies, enabling us
to further our mission driven activities.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa A. Foti, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Financial Report 15
JUNE 30, 2013*
JUNE 30, 2012*
Evaluations and
Community-Based Services
Birth to 5 Years
2,605,680
12%
2,699,046
12%
School-Based Programs
Ages 3 to 4
3,129,335
14%
3,133,434
14%
School-Based Programs
Ages 5 to 21
12,222,224
54%
12,151,246
56%
Office for Persons with
Developmental DisabilitiesFamily Support Services
Behavioral Health Services
Research, Fundraising
and Other
2,763,24612%
798,805
4%
1,059,7144%
2,546,16812%
544,025
3%
717,3353%
TOTAL REVENUES
22,579,004100%
21,791,254100%
TOTAL EXPENSES
22,933,572100%
22,161,699100%
NET DEFICIT
(354,568)
(370,445)
*selected operating elements
Source: Audited Financial Statements
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Growth and Expansion
S
ummit Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic continued to grow in 2013 with
the opening of a new office at 415 N. French Road, Amherst,
and the addition of two new practitioners. Julia Mundy and
Brigid Vilardo, both with Ph.D’s in psychology, joined our team of
licensed psychologists which includes Amy Jablonski, Psy.D., BCBA-D,
David Meichenbaum, Ph.D., Jennifer Toomey, Ph.D., Justin Naylor, Ph.D.,
and Kathleen Honer, Psy.D., BCBA-D.
Julia Mundy
All our clinicians are experienced in working with children, young adults,
and families struggling with anxiety, disruptive behavior disorder, mood
disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, and other common
childhood problems including sleep problems, behavior challenges, and
social delays.
Appointments are available at our North French office as well as our
southtowns location at 4535 Southwestern Boulevard in Hamburg.
To schedule an appointment, please call 716-926-8400.
Brigid Vilardo
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n summer 2013, Summit launched ABAworks Autism Clinic to provide long- and short-term
evidence-based treatments for individuals with autism. Under the Autism Insurance Law,
these services may be covered by private insurance.
ABAworks offers skill building in most areas of development as well as highly-focused intervention
for individuals with feeding or sleeping disorders, aggression or self-injury. The clinic can also help
with acquisition of skills for greater independence. Parent Training is available to equip caregivers
with the necessary tools to promote success outside the clinic setting.
Services are provided by Summit’s team of licensed psychologists, board certified behavior
analysts, and highly-trained paraprofessionals. Appointments are available at our 415 North
French Road office in Amherst and our southtowns location at 4535 Southwestern Boulevard
in Hamburg. For more information, contact Amy Armstrong, Assistant Clinic Director, at
716-799-8527.
Grants 17
Restricted grants were received from the following foundations during 2012-13:
The Peter & Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation concluded its multi-year commitment to fund our Curriculum
Builder and Tracker Project (CBT). The purpose of this project is to utilize advances in technology
to transform paper based educational programming to a computer based Curriculum Building
and Track (CBT). The CBT will systematize the process for a student’s goals by integrating results
from a standardized curriculum based assessment with historical lesson plan progress, outcome
data, and providing a selection of objectives to support the learning process of each student. The
system will provide an individualized, dynamic guide to assist faculty in selecting and teaching
carefully sequenced skills to maximize instructional time for all learners. This is the fourth year of a
$370,897 multi-year grant made by the Foundation.
The John R. Oishei Foundation approved a grant in the amount of $114,790 over a two-year period to
support the development of an Outcome Assessment Instrument to measure the Functional
Performance and Progress of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Summit Resources
is collaborating with Dr. Carl Granger and researchers at the Uniform Data System for Medical
Rehabilitation (UDSMR), a not-for-profit affiliate of UB Foundation Activities Inc., to develop an
outcome assessment instrument that educators and clinicians can utilize to identify changes in the
mental, behavioral, emotional, and functional health of children with autism spectrum disorders
(ASD) as they progress through various educational and supportive interventions. The instrument
will be designed to be clinically meaningful, multidimensional, and composed of as few items
as possible to facilitate repeated use during the developmental years of the child. This is critical
to the development of individual treatment plans that maximize the potential for every child to
achieve as much independence as possible and to lead productive lives.
The Peter & Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation also provided a grant of $20,720 from its Strategic Planning – Small
Grants Program to enable us to retain professional services to guide our Board of Directors and
leadership team to develop a three-year rolling strategic plan focused on capacity-building
initiatives. In the ever tightening fiscal environment we continue to explore opportunities to
strengthen and insulate our agency from state and federal budget reductions. Our goals
throughout this process are to diversify our funding streams, introduce new services that provide
long term stability, and react to opportunities for growth of our organization now and into the
future.
Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation/Variety Club approved a grant for $5,000 to ensure that Summit’s
Community Connections Program (CCP), an intensive, full-day, five-week social development
program for individuals ages 5-16 with symptoms of High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders
(HFASDs), would be available to all eligible children regardless of income as a barrier. The funding
covered general operating costs, and created scholarship funding so participation was not
contingent upon the parent’s ability to pay tuition fees. While the short term outcomes of this
project include improvements in social behavior and decreases in autistic symptomatology, the
acquisition of social skills improve the long-term outcomes of increased interpersonal
relationships, as well as increased self-sufficiency at school and within the community.
Kelly for Kids Foundation approved a grant for $2,500 to enable us to purchase an Autism Diagnostic
Observation Schedule (ADOS). ADOS test kit materials provide an accurate and reliable
assessment instrument for evaluating a child that is suspected of having a diagnosis of autism.
This diagnosis is critical in enabling children the ability to receive necessary services.
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In Memory / Honor
Contributions were made to Summit from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 honoring or in memory
of the following individuals:
Sean Callanan
John and Judith Bisantz
Robert and Arlene Bossert
Steven and Kathryn Bunce
Karen A. Callanan
Timothy Dommermuth
Joseph and Grace Harrington
Harry and Diane Heitzenrater
Grace Jordan
Roy and Patricia Jordan
Kenneth and Beverly King
Gerald and Laurel Ann Lester
North Forest Development, LLC
Employees
Andrew and Laura Ryan
Irene M. Voronin
Thomas Zdrojewski
Daryl Demaris
William and Cheryl Anterline
Palma Benz
Nicholas and Liliana Budney
Marilyn Calhoun-Allen
Frank and Emma Campana
Yolanda G. Cort
Ronald Dimino
Richard and Melissa Dobson
ECSO Administrative Service Division
Angelo Ferrante
Russell and Nancy Fiorella
Joseph and Patricia Galante
Richard Hansen
Michael and Caren Haug
Tim Howard
Joseph and Joyce Janson
Donald Johnson
John and Rose Marie Lasker
David and Christie Makowski
Margaret E. McGarvey
Tony and Terri Moretta
Anthony and Terry Nesci
Stephen Nicholson
Dragan and Lisa Pastolovic
John and Gabriella Piampiano
John and Sandra Piampiano
Fred and Caterine Polimeni
James J. Rine
Douglas Rosen
Dr. Joseph and Mildred Savarese
Bonnie Scalfani
Susan Schuler
Town of Elma
Town of Hamburg Police Association
Town of Tonawanda Police Club, Inc.
Donato and Nina Zeuli
Paul Moje
AFSCME, Local 182
Audrey Albert
Alice L. Alexander
Paul and Catherine Beiter
Gary and Darleen Braunscheidel
Violet L. Case
Jay and Marie Doane
Thomas and Regina Edbauer
David and Cathleen Fraass
Anthony and Denise Giessert
Ryan Grimmer
Jerome Hobart
Barbara J. Holler
Mark and Anne Marie Holler
Mary Holler
Karen Mitchell
John and Nancy Myers
Ann Paglione
Pivot Precision/Pivot Punch
James and Mary Anne Sacco
Cheryl A. Singleton
Kathleen A. Wilke
Alan Oliver
Susan Smith Wolf
Thomas Pamukcoglu
Erland and Pauline Kailbourne
Darwin and Sharon Palmiere
James Ralabate
Aldo and Anne Agostinelli
Christopher Auffrey
Buffalo State College Sunshine Fund
Steven and Kathryn Bunce
Dora A. Cesar
James Connolly
David Dains
Michael D’Angelo
Mattia D’Angelo
Megan Dudziak
Debra E. Hayden
Stephen Hunt
Christiane Jaccard
Kaiser and Collier
Rena-Rae Kaufman
Terence and Noreen McGuire
Harry Metcalf, M.D.
R.B. Newman II
Primary Care Associates
Robert P Rifkin LLC
JoAnn Oddo Scalzi
Sandra M. Setlik
John D. Shine
Karin Sibrava
Myra Sibrava
Mark Vogel
Carol Ann Wiktorski
In Honor of Duane Paddock’s
50th Birthday
John Adamo
James and Marybeth Basil
John and Alison Basil
Michael D. Berns
Steven and Kathryn Bunce
Samuel and Anne Heleba
John and Maura Hoffman
Thomas and Marilyn Johnson
Timothy Kane
Jim Kelly Inc.
Dr. Chee H. Kim
Mark Lampart
Dr. Lori and Frank Luzi
Michael Montante
David and Julie Newman
Darren Paddock
Faith Paddock-Gormley
Jeffrey Palumbo
Jeff Payne
Michael Phillips
Tim and Caryn Phillips
Cheryl Rossi
Craig P. Schreiber
Paul Seminara
Garrett Sengbusch
Teri Shepherd
Randy and Christine Strauss
John and Melissa Svarczkopf
Tom Todaro
Paul Vogel
William and Amy Wertheim
Kristen Zaepfel
Donors 19
W
e extend our sincere thanks to the following people who have made a contribution of $50 or
more to Summit Educational Resources between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. Every effort has
been made to ensure accuracy, however, if an error has been made, please let us know by calling
our Development Office at 629-3400. THANK YOU!
Ralph and Barbara Abate
Jonathon Abaya
Arthur and Shirley Abbott
Gregory Abbott
Steve and Robin Abbott
Patricia Achramovitch
Peggy Ackerman
Actuarial Consulting Services, Inc.
Dr. James Agan
Jared Agan
Joseph Agnello
Kelly Ah-Kiam
Marie Laura Ah-Sue
Shelly Akins
Rabbi Carmen Alameno
Judy Albano
John and Gwen Alessi
Kathy Alexander
Jeevak Almast
David Almeter
Jill Ambellan
American Eagle Fireplace, LLC
Amigone Funeral Home, Inc.
Robert and Denise Ammerman
Michael and Nancy Anastasia
Victor and Lisa Anastasia
Christopher and Annette Anderson
Pritchard and Joyce Anderson
Richard and Mary Anderson
Richard and Gloria Anderson
Stephen and Margaret Anderson
Dr. David and Lisa Anthone
Thomas and Meredith Anthony
Joanne Anzalone
Joseph Arcara
Michael and Maria Arena
Eulogio gil Arindaeng
Donald Armenia
Amy M. Armstrong
Neil and Jane Arnold
Kathy Arrastia
Brenda Arsenault
Dan Arth
Dodie Assad
David and Kimberly Aston
Automotive Hail Solutions
Steve and Diane Avecillas
Brenda Ayers
Tracy Ayers
Paul Babbitt and Judith Van Nostrand
Baby’s Bungalow
Becky Badorian
Jose Baez
Brian Baginski
Robert and Susan Baird
Jon Bakutes
Sharon Ballantyne
Amy Bamrick
Scott and Brenda Banach
Doug Banas
Joslyn Banas
Shahid Mukhtar Banday
James and Mary Banigan
Mary Bardol
Ryan and Lisa Barker
Martin and Peg Barkley
David and Cheryl Barnas
Nancy Barnett
Peter Barone
Christina Barrett
Tiffany A Barrett
Melana Barry
Douglas Barszcz
Bartels Vision Care
Brenda Basher
David and Kristin Bauer
Photos in this section are from Summit Academy’s 2013 Prom.
Dr. Renee Baughman
Jilyana Baumgarden
Leo Bax
Susan L. Bax
Lani Baxa
Sheri Beals
Bruce Beanard
David and Allanna Beaton
Mark Beauharnois
Robert and Margie Bebak
Raymond Bednarski
Jared and Jennifer Beggs
Susan Beiter
Anthony Belcer IV
Cheryl Belliveau
Lisa A. Bender
Richard and Renee Bender
Ronald Benderson
Bengert family
Elaine Benson McKain
Johnny and Carol Benton
Larry V. BenVenuti
John Berger
Jane Bergstrom
Thomas Berical
Robert and Amy Berry
David Berube
20 Donors
Danielle Berube
Mark and Darlene Berube
Venkata Bhaireddy
Elizabeth Bianco
Brendan and Sarah Biddlecom
Robert Biddlecomb
Lynne Bieger
Kenneth and Marie Bieniek
Black Star Primitives
Blarney’s Tone
Gary Blask
Erin C. Blessios
Blinkoff & Blinkoff
Andrew and Colleen Blinkoff
Matthew and Elizabeth Blinkoff
Scott and Barbara Blocher
Alyssa Blossom
Kristine Bluhm
BMG Systems, Inc.
BOC
Mark Boccabella
Rebecca Boccio
Jean Boddington
Jim Bodie
Thomas Bodziak
Dr. Ronald Boersma
Jerry and Carrie Boinski
Carrie Bonghi
Richard D. Bono
Keith Bookbinder
Joseph Borgisi
Michael Borgisi
Cheryl Borowiak
Christopher and Kelly Bossert
Mike and Lea Bossert
Robert and Arlene Bossert
James Bourne, Jr.
Bourne REO Services
Dianne and Bowes
Bowler family
Daniel Boyer
Justin and Suzanne Bracci
Barry Bradford
Judy Brady
Mark and Lisa Brand
Ronald and Karen Brandt
John and Carol Bratek
Bravo Café & Catering Inc.
Diane M. Brennan
Thomas Brigiotta
Shannon Briggs
Richard Brohman
Brookdale Senior Living/Wynwood
Erica Brooks
Kitty Brooks
Margaret Brooks
Alan and Mary Brown
Daniel and Kathleen Brown
James Brown
John and Antoinette Brown
Joe and Kimberly Brown
Margaret Bryers
Suzannah Bryson-Long
Nicholas Brzezinski
Jennifer Buchanan
Linda Buchholtz
Hon. Daniel Buckley
Michael Budowski
Buffalo Community Federal
Credit Union
Ellen Buisch
Carter and Joyce Bunce
Steven and Kathryn Bunce
Chad and Jinelle Burger
Mary Burich
Randall and Chris Burkard
Laurie G Burkhard
Gary and Anne Marie Burns
Tammy Burns-DiCioccio
Timothy and Mary Rose Burns
Lisa Burrows-MacLean
Suzetta Byrd
Mark Byrne
C.J. Irwin Company, Inc.
Melissa Cacciatore
John and Nancy Lee Cahill
Dr. Salvatore Calandra
Salvatore Calandra
Timothy and Kathleen Callan
George Cameron
Brett and Judy Campanella
David and Carolyn Campbell
Greg Campbell
Jennifer Campo
Canisius College Bowl N Blast
David and Michelle Cannon
Juliana Cappucci
Capstream Technologies
Samuel Cardarella
Cardinal O’Hara High School
Shalin Caren
Jack and William Carey
Martha Carey
Sherry Carey
Cori Carlin
Erin Carmina
Diane Carozza
David Carr
Michelle Carr
Roger and Debbie Carroll
Nadine Caruso and family
William Case
Case-Nic Cookies
Mary R Casero
Donors 21
David Cashmore
Frank and Cynthia Casillo
Timothy and Dianne Casler
Roberta Castlevetere
Jen Casullo
Ann Catalano
Dino Catenacci
Christopher Cauley
Eugene and Norma Cedruly
Celebrating Homes
Monica Celeste
Gerald and Joyce Cereghino
Cardiology Group WNY
Maureen Chambers
Alana Champagne
Alice Chan
Terry and Theresa Chan Lam
Andrew Chan-Lam
Dominique Chan-Lam
Michael and Jennifer Chan-Lam
Patrick Chan-Lam and. Michaella
Ah-Kiam
Alec and Priscilla Chan-Pong
Dr. Derek Chan-Pong
Jimmy and Pat Chan-Pong
John and Michele Chapman
Christopher Cheasty
Children’s Mental Health
Coalition of WNY, Inc.
Andrea Childs
Steven Choon
Paul and Anne Christ
Colleen Christman
Kenny and Karen Chung
Dr. Anna Cieri
Angela Ciliberto
Ferdinand and Mary Cimato
Nicole Cimato
John and Lori Cinquino
George and Heather Clark
Barbara Cline-Krueger
Timothy and Lisa Clinton
Clinton Street Faculty and Staff
James and Marilyn Cloer
Jackie Clute
CMC Concrete LLC
Kevin Coady
Cobblestone Enterprises LLC
Mary Cohen
Edward and Deb Colburn
Mike and Lori Cole
David Coleman
Joseph Coleman
Kristie Coleman
David Colligan
David and Erin Collins
Eileen Collins
J. Michael and Marilyn Collins
Robert and Sandra Colosimo
David and Margarita Comas
Community Foundation
for Greater Buffalo
Dr. Marc Conaway
Conestoga-Rovers & Associates
James Connelly
Robert Conner
Craig and Kimberley Connock
David Constantino
Rosemary Conte
Dr. David and Kristin Conti
Carl and Nanette Contino
Shannin Coolidge
Katy Cooper
Copier Fax Business Technologies
Michael and Noreen Corbett
Joseph and Sandra Corey
Gerald and Michelle Cornish
Philip and Jane Corwin
Cosmic Fitness, LLC
Mark and Sandra Costanza
Michael and Amy Costanzo
Amy Costin
Melanie Costin
Dave Courtney
Jerry Covert
Nancy Cox
Keith and Dianna Craigie
Dr. Loren and Dr. Barbara
Cram-Crabtree
Richard Crandall
Michael and Carolyn Criscitiello
Ali Critelli
John and Stacy Croff
Laura Croglia family
Frank Croisdale
Lisa H Cross
Ronald and Erin Crutcher
Crystal Springs Medical PC
Stephen Cuccia
Ann T. Cummings
Colleen Cummings
Angela Curlee
John and Mary Curr
Donna Curry
Paul Curtin
Jacalyn Curtis
Alfonzo Cutaia
Jason and Michelle Czora
Ralph and Chris Dalfonso
Michelle Damerow
Steven and Brende Lee D’Amico
Eliza Damstedt
David and Cathy D’Angelo
Michael D’Angelo
Danglor Inc
MeMee Daniels
William and Audrey Dannebrock
Anthony and Lynn D’Auria
Dave Smith Ford
Thomas and Elissa Davidson
Lucy Davis
Scott Day
22 Donors
Michael and Kathleen Deakin
Michael Dearing
Tim and Megan Deasy
Roseann Dee
Thomas and Lisa Deinzer
Monica Del Castillo
Miguel Delgado
Nancy Dell
Bill Delnicki
Jon and Barbara Delong
Leslie DeLorenzo
David Demler
DeMolay
Christina Demuth
Joseph and Toni Denitto
Brian Derrisaw
Kim M. Desjardins
Timothy and Maureen Devin
Vince and Linda Devine
Rachel M. Deyell
Thomas and Cynthia Diana
Michael and Mary Dibble
Marie A. Diggins
Anne DiMatteo
Debra Dipirro-Norcia
Kendalle DiRienzo
Joseph and Nancy Dirienzo
Denise DiVencenzo
Cheryl DiVita
Richard and Anita Dobbins
Richard and Melissa Dobson
Concetta J. Dodd
Brigene Dodge
L. Ann Dodge
Tammy L. Dodge
Katie Dohn
James and Maureen Dolan
Ricardo and Elena Domingo
Thomas and Kathy Doody
Dopkins & Company
George and Ann Doscher
Lori Dotson
Double, Double Inc
Kathy Dougherty
Charlotte Downing
Sean and Emily Downing
Jacquie Dragone
Jim and Janet Dressler
Scott Dressler
Mark and Donna Driess
Pat Driscoll
Anne Duggan
James and Lynn Duggan
Jennifer Duggan
John Duggan
Andrew Dunbar
Pierce and Carleen Dunne
Thomas and Carleen Dunne
Christy Duprey
Dr. Mark Durand
Linda J. Duxbury
Joseph Dygulski
Dr. Kathleen Dyson
John and Susan Earshen
Robert and Alison Ebel
Larry and Pat Eberhardt
Susan M. Economou
Eden Interiors
Patricia Eddy
David and Susan Ederer
Don and Kathy Edman
Veronica Edmister
Zack Edwards
Lee Eggleston
Dr. Anne Ehrlich
Robert and Suzanne Eichhorn
Eric and Michelle Eisenhauer
Mike and Kathie Eisinger
Terry and Lynn Elberson
Anderson Ellis
Employer Services Corporation (ESC)
Martha End
Joan Engasser
Dr. Kenneth W. English
Sandra Enright
William Enright
Mary Erbacher
Cynthia Ernst
Melissa M. Estell
Larry Estis
DeLeon, Kia, Aniya & Mason Evans
Jeff Evenson
Deidre Everdij
William and Bonnie Evert
Gregory Fabiano
Brenda Fager
John Falkenhagen
Mary Farmer
Nancy Farmer
Vicki Fasciano
Ronald Faso
Ange and Carol Fatta
Thomas and Prudence Fazio
David Federspiel
Joshua Feinstein
Brenda Feldstein
Steven and Mary Ferenczy
Michael and Cheryl Ferguson
Michael Ferguson
Camila Fernandes
Claudette Fernando
Tom Ferrara
John and Carolyn Ferreira
Melanie Fetterman
Brooks Field
Kate Fierke
John and Leah Fink
Donors 23
Peter Finn
First Niagara Dealer Finance
Donald and Susan Fischer
Steven and Janet Fisher
Charles Fitzgerald
Edward and Karine Fitzgerald
Tom and Nancy Fitzgerald
Karen Fitzroy
Michael and Nicole Flanagan
Frederick and Lauren Floss
FNFG Ridge Lea Employees
Lisa Folga
Jerry and Jody Fonnor
Max Fonsing
Wilhelmina P. Fontaine
Kathryn A. Fonte
Edson Foramiglio
Marco and Suzannah Foramiglio
David Ford
Dr. and Mrs. Don Ford
Jumaane Ford
Joseph S. Forgione
Vincent Forgione
Andrew and Anne Forrestel
Linda Forster
Daniel and Colleen Forte
Michelle Forte
Forts Ferry Elementary School
Jennifer Fosdick
Larry and Marla Fosdick
Madonna Fox
Franklin Middle School
Social Fund
Maribel Fraser
Michael and Joan Fricano
John and Allyson Fried
Friends of Summit/Anonymous
Tom Frizzell
Ken and Jennifer Fruehauf
Michael C. Frushone
Dominick and Jana Frustaci
Mona E. Gaddis
Shaun Gaffrey
James and Elizabeth Gaiser
Andrew and Catherine Galarneau
Stephen and Katie Galbo
Vincent and Kathy Galbo
Mary Galuski
Jody Galvin
Dr. Emmanuel Gambacorta
Christine Garcia
GardenBoxGuru.com
Laura Garrett
Danielle Gates-White
Samuel and Judy Gatto
GE Foundation
Brian and Anuja Geary
Dr. Norman Gee
Robert and Bonnie Gegenfurtner
Nicola Geiger
Charles and Lisa Gelo
Genentech, Inc.
Albert and Lira Geronimo
Phil Geyer
Deane Gianfranceschi
Nick Giantonnio
Deborah A. Gick
Jane E. Gilbride
David Glahe
John and Donna Glahe
Trevor Gleason
Warren and Linda Gleckel
Evan Glickstein
Mike Gluck
Kelly Goldsmith
Bruce and Betsy Goldstein
Steven and Caren Gollob
Peter and Deborah Gondek
Brighid Gordon
John and Maureen Gorenflo
Faith Paddock Gormley
James Gormley
Colleen Gough
Michael and Kristina Gough
Susan Graan
Susan V. Grabenstatter
Dawn Grad
Mark and Jessica Graf
Rob Graf
Jonathan and Kimberly Graff
Grand Island Community FCU
Grand Island Schools
Carl and Eloise Granger
John and Carolyn Grannell
Lisa Gray
Green Arrow Enterprises, LLC
Angela Green
Marilyn B. Green
Timothy and Stephanie Green
Joe and Julie Greenan
Timothy Greenan
Robert and Cathy Greene
Erik and Andrea Gregory
Paul and Margaret Grenauer
Jeremiah and Jennifer Griffey
Micah Griffey
Colleen Griffin
Jane Griggs
Charlie and Judi Griggs
Stephanie Grobaski
Joseph and Ann Gross
Joanne Grossjean
24 Donors
Mark and Mara Gruber
John Grubiak
Stephen and Tammie Guebert
Brandy Guenot
Joseph E. Gulczynski
Dr. Paul Gulde
Michelle Gulla
Dr. Ellen Gurney
David and Pamela Guzzino
Michael and Donna Hackford
Karen Hagadorn
Jen Haggerty
Melinda Haggerty
Sarah Halliday
Dave and Teresa Hammer
Jennifer Hammer
Tammy Hammitt
Laurel Hanesian
Cherie Hannagan
Steven Harasym
Marcie Hare
Dr. Timothy F. Harrington
Josephine Harris
Mark and Karen Harris
Christine Hart
Patricia Hartung
Harvest House Designs
Gordon and Kelly Harvey
Bruce and Janice Harvey
Francis Haselbauer
Susan Haskins
Mark and Diane Hassan
Philip and Sandra Hasselback
Margaret A. Hatfield
Jason Hauck
Dr. Larry W. Hawk
Charles and Maryann Hawkes
Joanne Hayden
Dean and Tanya Haynesworth
George and Mariella Heath
Steven and Maria Heffter
Thomas and Paulette Heisler
Mary Heiss
Renee E. Heitger
Robin and Celeste Helms
Maggie A. Henesey
Heraeus
Aravind and Elizabeth Herle
James Herrington
Brian and Cindy Hess
Shawn Hess
Edward and Margaret Hickey
Michelle Hickman
Tim and Emily Hilker
John and Anne Hill
William and Deborah Hill
Hodgson Russ LLP
John Hodur
Luke Hodur
Sharon Hoelscher
Scott and Rosemary Hoffman
Mike and Jackie Hogan
Raymond and Virgina Hohl
Holark Systems
Carrie Holden
Holiday House Lounge, Inc.
Timothy and Elizabeth Holland
Fred Hollander
Judith A. Hollander
Constance C. Holoman
Barbara Holzmacher
Scott and Kathleen Honer
Dr. Lynn Horne-Moyer
Jaimie L. Horton
Kathleen A. Horvatis
Sgt. Thomas Hosie
Mark and Kelly Hourigan
Helene Howaniec
Charles and Nancy Howe II
Deborah Howell
Scott Huber
Scott R. Huber
Lawrence and Patricia Hudson
Richard Hughes
Hugs 2 Give
Joe Hurley
Thomas J. Hurley
David Hutchinson
Ginamarie Iannone
Richard and Janet Ide
Bruce and Renee Ikefugi
Amber Illg
iNERGEX
Inracks, Inc.
Natalie Ippolito
Susan Ippolito
Joseph Irrera
Ronald and Amy Jablonski
Dr. Lisa Jackson
Lawrence Jakubowski
Don and Debbie Janish
Mike and Holly Jantzi
Lorianne Jasinski
Matthew Jazwiec
Jim and Angela Jenkins
Amy Jerge
Debbie L. Jindra
Rakesh and Avni Jobanputra
Dr. and Mrs. Gregory Jobes
Maggie Johengen
William and Mary Sue Johengen
Paul X. Johnson
Debra Johnston
Gerald and Crystal Jonathan
Walter and Pamela Jones
Grace Jordan
Michael Jordan
Roy and Patricia Jordan
William and Laurie Josefiak
Jennifer Joy
Donors 25
JTVaeth LLC
Benedict and Kathlene Judge
Carol Julian
Bernadine Julius
Robert and Sheryl Kaczmarek
Sonia Kahl
Patricia A. Kaminski
Kamp Law Firm, P. L.
Matthew and Christine Kane
Joseph and Karen Karaszewski
Eric Karlsen
Paul Kay
Ryan and Erika Kazmark
Kevin and Leah Adair Kearney
Kent and Lisa Keating
James Keefe
Douglas and Lorraine Keele
Kevin and Beverley Keele
James and Michelle Kehoe
Brendan Kelleher
Jean M. Keller
Kathie Keller
Danny Kelliher
Marge Kelly
Kelly for Kids Foundation
Kenmore East High School Senate
Kenmore Knights of Columbus
Mark Kennedy
Timothy Keohane, Jr.
Christopher and Dawn Keough
Rev. Susan Keppy
Emily Kershner
Mushtaq and Jameela Khan
Nancy Kibler
Charles Kiebzak
Bill Kiebzak
Carl Kienle
Colleen Kienle
Gary and Bonnie Kifner
Lisa A. Kilger
Kristin M. Kimball
David and Melissa Kimmel
Corinne Kindzierski
Michael and Lisa King
Diane Kingston
Kelley Kinnaird
Carol Kinney
James and Sandra Klein
Virginia A. Klein
Rob and Christine Kleinmann
Klipfel & Associates, LLC
Daniel Klos
Wendy Klubek
Russell and Donna Knapp
Shannon Kneeland
Joe Kobee
Tammi Koch
Dr. Todd B. Koch
Scott E Kohler
Rev. Adam Kohn
Jennifer Kolasinski
Kathleen Komberg
Michael R. Kopcho
Stephanie Korchinski
James and Elaine Korczykowski
Saray Korzelius
Stephen and Jamene Kosowski
Kathleen Kovacs
Donald and Deborah Kowalik
Elizabeth Kowalik
Lucy M. Kowalski
Walter Kozacki
Mark and Alisha Krajewski
Brendan Krebs
Leslie C. Krentz
Robert and Susan Kreppel
Eric Kreutzer
Martin Kriegbaum
Karl and Judith Kristoff
Ronald and Diane Krol
Matt Kronyak
Linda A. Krug
Lori Kubicki
Joseph and Patricia Kuchera
Michael and Andrea Kuettel
Donna L. Kush
John and Jeanne Kwasnik
Ladies Auxiliary of the Ellicott
Creek Volunteer Fire Co.
Ladies of the Evening Golf
League
Lake Shore Savings Bank
Dr. Satyanarayana Lakshminrusimha
Alain Lam
Andre F. Lam
Donald Lam
Herbert Lam
Martine Lam
Sarah Lambert
Dana and Elaine Langworthy
Elizabeth LaPorta
Carol Lapsley
Debby Laramee
Sarah Lash
Arthur and Regina Lauer
Donald Lauer
Carmen J. Laurendi
Ryan and Maria LaVarnway
Edward Lawler
Lisa Lay
Dorotea Lazareto
Kristina Lazaro
Joseph Leary
Ledge Creek Development, Inc.
Paul and Agnes Lee
Jung Lee
Laura T. Lee
Michele Lee
26 Donors
Carl Lehman
Bob Leimbach
John J. Leising
Mary Ellen Leising
Faith Lemke
Donna M. Leney
David and Maria Lenox
Shannon M. Lenze
William and May Leong
Dr. Fook Lin Leong-Sit
Kayla Lepper
Heather Lester
Kevin and Sara Lester
Christiane Leung-Beeton
Donald and Sharon Levine
Suzanne LeVine
Margo Lewkow
Jean Paul Li Cheong Man
Thomas Liang
Dana Liberta
Maria Liberta
David Lichner
Lights Up for Autism
Patrick and Isabelle Lim How
Sarah Lindelow
Shirley K. Lindemann
Aaran Lines
Ken and Chouye Litingtung
Ying Litingtung
Little Folks Trading Post
Marcia Little
John and Margaret Litwin
Lock City Lodge No. 617
Brian Patrick Lockwood
John and Veronica Lockwood
Angelo LoGalbo
Theresa Lommatsch
Charles and Patricia Long
Joseph and Margaret Long
Patrick J. Long and Dr. Sandra
Block
James and Janet Louis
Jeanne M. LoVullo
25
Steve LoVullo
LPC-Ludwig Parenting Coach
Laurie Luban
Valeria Lucas
Joseph and Amy Luciano
Charles and Jean Ludwig
Gregory Lund
William R. Lunney, Jr.
Janine M. Luss
Dr. Lori and Frank Luzi
Richard Macey
Kathleen Mackin
Douglas MacKinnon
Macy’s Walden Galleria
Jason and Christie Madden
Toni Maggio
Darlene D. Magierski
Mary E. Magoffin
Bindiya Mahabir
Mark and Nancy Maisano
Anthony and Holly Majka
Robert Malinowski
Edward and Sandra Malinowski
Sean and Mary Jo Maloney
Kenneth and Deborah Mamon
Joseph and Christine Mangio
Daniel and Christine Manuel
Patrick Manuel
Curt Maranto
Joseph and Mary Anne Margarone
Benjamin and Sally Marino
Mark IV Industries Foundation, Inc.
Erica Marken
William and Joan Markle
Maria Marlowe
Tiffany Marsh
David and Mary Jo Martin
Suzete Martins
John Martz
Kenneth Martz
Melissa Mason
Candice A Masset
Mastantuono Agency Inc.
Julian Mastropoll
Allyson Matlock
John and Doreen Matwijkow
Donald Maue
Ronald and Margaret Maurer
Richard E. Maxey
Robert Maxey
James and Lindsay May
Donald and Sharon Mayers
Edmund and Marian Maziarz
Gregory Maziarz
Lisa Maziarz
Stephen and Michelle McAndrew
Kevin McCann
Amy McCarthy
Bernadette McCarthy
James and Corey McCarthy
James and Dolores McCarthy
Thomes McCarthy
Kathy McDonough
Shirley A. McDowell
John and Vanessa McGarry
Michael and Sara McGee
Ruth Mcgraw
Terence and Noreen McGuire
Erin McHale
John and Kathleen McHale
Philip and Nancy McIntyre
James and Lila McLaren
Andrew & Ann McLellan
Tom McManus
LeeAnn McMaster
Patrick and Beck McMaster
Carolyn S. McNamara
Francis McNamara
Eric and Theresa McPhee
William Meadley
Thomas Mehs
David and Andrea Meichenbaum
Janice Meister
David Mesko
Jay and Patty Meyer
Derek Miceli
Donors 27
26
Lawrence Miceli
Ronald and Jennifer Mikolajczak
Debra J. Miller
Ian Miller
Marie Miloro
Cindy Minnich
Ashley Minorczyk
Eric and Colleen Mitich
Peter, Anna & Mike Mitich
Leslie and Mary Mitton
Brian Mocny
Duane Moderacki
Mohawk Logistics
Kathleen Moje
MOMS Club
of East Amherst/Clarence
Mike and Linda Monaco
Mark Monteleone
Eleazar and Madeline Montes
Matthew and Monica Mooney
Richard and Wilda Morales
J. Michael and Edith Moran
Robert and Janice Morawski
Philip Morgan
Sarah Morgan-Ruth
Yusef and Yolanda Morris
Brian Morrissey
Russ and Kathleen Moyer
Anthony Mrozik
Brett Mrugala
Jerry Mruk
Kevin Mruk
Gregory and Debra Mucha
Jennifer Muchow
Larry and Susan Muchow
Robert Mueller
Dale Muir
Roy and Susan Muir
Nancy Mulivich
Gabriel Munoz
Marcy Munson
Peter and Julie Murphy
Rory and Kelly Murphy
Brian and Amy Murray
Jason Murray
Michael and Karin Murray
Shannin Murray
Patricia M. Muscatello
David Mustard
Holly Mutton
Timothy and Julie Myers
Joyce Nadeau
Raymond and Deborah Napierala
William Nasca
National Overhead Door, Inc.
Stephen Nawotniak
Thomas and Linda Nelson
William Newell
David and Julie Newman
Penny Ng Yan Luk
Niagara University Club
Field Hockey
Cathy Nichols
Brent and Lynn Nicholson
Eric and Connie Nieva
Jude and Carol Nitsche
Vernon and Nancy Noble
Lynn Norberg
North Forest Office Space
David and Colleen Nossavage
Christine Notto
Henry and Kerri Nowak
Jeffrey and Danielle Nowak
John and Rosemarie Nowak
Martin and Patricia Nowak
NRDG Tuesday Singles
Thomas Nugent
Crystal Nunz
Dan and Kelly O’Brien
JoAnn Occhino
Kevin O’Connor
Robert and Alberta Odrzywolski
Jeffrey Offhaus
Dennis O’Grady
Kwang W. Oh
Theresa O’Hanrahan
Theresa Olano
Craig and Amy Oliver
Christine M. Oliver, M.D.
Michael J. Omilian
O’Neill Chiropractic
Kathryn O’Neill
Deborah O’Neill
Marcia O’Neil-White
Oracle Charter School
John and Charlene O’Reilly
Mark Orlandi
Linda Orovitz
Barbara Osika
Nicholas Overturf
Peggy Overturf
David Packer
Patricia Page
Ann Paglione
Craig and Marcia Paianini
Lissa Palermo Surgeoner
Kimberly Paluch
Michael Pamukcoglu
Michaeleen Pamukcoglu
Thomas and Maureen Pamukcoglu
Richard and Lori Panaro
Sally Panepento
Clement and Margaret Pang
Vong Lun
Sean Pappagallo
Brian and Tracy Paradowski
Park Country Club
Seung Park
Cheryl Parks
Lisa Parlato
Dr. Margaret Paroski
Alan Parrino
Thomas and Alice Pastore
Susan Patel
Mark Paterson
Ward and Linda Pautler
David and Linda Pavicich
Pamela Pawenski
Jackie Pawlak
28 Donors
Glenn and Cecile Pawlowski
Darlene and Tim Pazda
PB’s Auto Village
PC Business Solutions, Inc.
Matthew Peacock
Benjamin Pearson
James and Janet Pedlow
Richard and Beth Peers
Kalene Pencek
Brian Pender
Michael and Connie Pendl
Monica Perez
Joshua Perkins
Paul Perlman
Larry Pernick
Melissa Personius
John and Amy Persons
Charles and Tara Persons
William and Faith Perue
Arley Peter
Dominique Petrie
Karen Pfeifer
Sean and Maria Phillips
Trinity Phillips
Joseph and Sarah Piacente
Rachel Pickel
The Pierce Family Foundation
Renee L. Pietrangelo
Gary and Ginger Pilato
Murphy and Baxter Pilato
Glenn Pincus and Janet Gunner
Pine Pharmacy
Pino Alto Partners
Dennis Piontkowski
Joseph and Diana Pirrone
Kathleen Piske
Kevin and Nanette Pohle
Libby, Jim and Robin Pokoj
Mathew Polley
Rockel Potenzo
James and Becky Poulos
Briand and Carol Powalowski
Stacy N. Powell
Richard and Debra Pretorius
Michael and Patricia Prinzbach
Richard Prinzbach
Prolific Acquisitions Group LLC
John and Dale Przylucki
Nick and Sue Pucillo
Rick Purucker
Robert Pyc
Michael Quintilone
Racquel’s Huggin Cousins
Connie S. Radt
Wilda R. Ramos-Morales
Ransomville Lunch Brunch
Gary and Nancy Rasmusson
Sean and Kristen Rauth
Victor and Sharon Reboy
Bonnie Redder
John F. Reeser
Mike and Jen Regan
Laura Reilly
Mary Ellen Reilly
Peter Reilly
William and Marie Reilly
Elbridge and Beverly Renning
Thomas Renzi
James and Jane Resutek
Ryan Reynolds
RIBCO, Inc.
Jack Rice
Doug and Kelly Rich
Thomas Richey
Ann Riley
Jill Ritchey
Angel and Ann Rivera
Mark and Theresa Rivero
Erin Roberts
John Roberts
Thomas Roberts
Phyllis J. Robida
Joseph Robinson
Nicholas Rockwell
Christine Rodriguez
Jessica Rodriguez
Tara Rodwell
Rae Anne Roggow
Sheryl Rohr
John Rojek
Romano Associates
Bryan and Paula Rondeau
Kathleen Rooney
Christopher Rose
Benjamin Rosenberg
Cheryl Rosenberg
Gary Rosenberg
Ava Rosenecker
John and Molly Rosenecker
Joseph and Sheila Rosenecker
Mark and Gail Rosenecker
Thomas and Mary Rosenecker
Philip W. Rosenkranz
Jennifer Rossano
Dr. Edwin and Lillian Rothman
Elaine S. Rinfrette
Dr. Ilene L. Rothman
Derek and Heather Routt
Dr. Erik Rowe
Dan and Sue Rubach
Michael and Rose Rucci
Dr. Benjamin Rueda
Casey Ruh
Arthur and Kelly Russo
Andrew and Laura Ryan
Christopher and Dina Ryan
George Ryan
Melissa Ryan
Nancy Ryan
Donors 29
William and Kristen Ryan
Daniel Rybak
Nancy Ryel
Sacajawea Warehouse
Daniel Sack
Eric and Valerie Saenger
Sahlen’s Packaging Co., Inc.
William and Anita Sahlen
Colin Sailor
Andre and Jacqueline Saint
Gary and Cynthia Saj
Don and Florence Saleh
Maryann Salvadore
William Sam
Dr. Gregory and Kimberly Sambuchi
William Samson
Mirella Sanchez
Wendy Sanderson
Philip and Diane Sandler
Sandlot Academy of W.N.Y.
Kathleen Santa Maria
Sharleen Ann Santercole
Rodney and Ann Sarkovics
Michael Sarkozy
David and Emily Sass
Greg and Lauren Savino
Joseph and Debra Savino
Pete Savino
Robert Scalzo
Kevin Scannell
Janet A. Schachner
Elizabeth M. Schachtner
Roy and Nancy Schaefer
Emily Schaidle
Rosella Schasel
Jonathan Schechter
Dennis and Angela Scherer
Samantha Schiavitti
Kelly Schifferle
Michael and Angela Schimenti
Karl Schmelz
Peter and Diana Schmit
Mike and Danielle Schmitt
Jacob and Sandy Schoellkopf
Bonnie Schuk
Gary and Beth Schulenberg
Scott Schuler
Amanda Schultz
Krista Schwartzott
Jennifer Sciabarrasi
Kristen Sciandra
Al and Andrea Scibetta
Deborah Scinta
Christopher and Cathleen Scirto
Erin Scordo
Frank and Marilyn Sedita
Rene and Theresa Seeyave
Victor Seeyave
Gerald Sentz and LuAnn Cox
Anitra Serafino
Frank and Julie Ann Serazio
Servpro of Buffalo/Tonawanda
Greg and Cathy Setter
Michael and Sandra Shady
Johanna Shaflucas
John and Sandra Shaflucas
Rajat and Jennifer Shah
Katlin M. Sharman
Shatkin First, LLC
Bernard Shaughnessy
Cara Sherlock
Lauren Sherlock
Maureen Sherlock
Peter and Elizabeth Sherlock
Jacob and Tracy Sherman
Robin Shields
Julie Shurmatz
David and Linda Siclari
Rachel Siepierski
Dr. and Mrs. Joel Siepierski
Sikora Fire Dept
Christine Sikora
Jeremy and Keri Sikora
Jason Simmons
Raymond and Margaret Simmons
Michael and Kim Simpson
Paul and Rosanne Siskar, Jr.
Michael and Laura Skotarczak
Heidi Slater
Molly Sleiman
David and Ruth Slepian
Denise M. Slimko
Jaroslaw Sloboda
Anne Smith
Jay Smith
Mark and Kelly Smith
Mary Smith
Ronald and Donna Smith
Sheldon and Jonelle Smith
Steve and Melissa Smith
Terry Smith
Kenneth and Susan Sniatecki
Eric P. Snitzer and Ellen Rich
Robert and Carmel Snyder
Jim Sokolski
Brian Soldaczwwski
Peter and Susan Solender
Franco Soriano
Joseph and Virginia Sorrentino
South Shore Asset
Ricardo and Lilian Souza
Barbara Spangenthal
Edward and Jacqueline
Spangenthal
Robert and Ellen Spangenthal
Jason Spatz
O. Thomas Spencer
Sue Spencer
Cathleen J. Spero
Debby Spink
Joe and Rebecca Spinks
Christopher and Kelly Springer
St. John the Baptist Church
Peter D. Stadler
William Stanbro
Robert and Julia Starkweather
Andrew J. Starr
Thomas and Carolyn Starzynski
Richard Starzynski
STA Sports Performance
Paul Stasiak
Allonnah Staufenberger
30 Donors
Edward Steele
Ron Stefanski
Ian Steff
Michael and Margaret Stein
Sherri Steinback
Kevin Stepp
Ronald Stepp
Adam Sterlace
Barbara J. Syewart
David R. Stewart
Kathryn Stewart
Dr. Daniel Stiegler
Gary and Nancy Stoehr
Stohl Environmental, LLC
Diana Storm
Tim and Lorrain Storrs
Catherine Stover
Sue Strasser
Randy and Christine Strauss
David and Margery Streamer
Deborah Stricklin
Cynthia Striegel
Kelly Stroh
Joan Stry
Mary E. Stry
Brody and Claire Stutz
Kenneth and Alice Suh
Dennis Sullivan
James and Naomi Sullivan
John Sullivan
Mark Sullivan
Mary Sullivan
Veronica Sullivan
William and Patricia Sullivan
Dr. and Mrs. Rocco Surace
Surianello General Concrete
Contractors
Crystal Sutherland
Swan’s Martial Arts Academy
Kristina Swanson
Lori Swanson
Rev. Michael Swartz
Grace Swiatek
Jasper Swiezy
Stan and Lori Swogier
Todd and Jodi Syroczynski
Frank and Michelle Szefler
T&C Liquors
Daryl Taberski
Edward and Michelle Tabone
Ellen C. Tagliarino
Jimmy and Jeane Tan Yan
John and Heather Taylor
Marie Taylor
Randy and Merisa Taylor
Scott and Jennifer Teeter
Manny Tejano
David Tellner
Shawnna Tereshko
Alan and Kathleen Terrill
Timothy and Margaret Terrill
Robert and Susan Testa
Robert Tevens
The Bonadio Group
The Golden Parachute
Christopher and Wendy Thiel
Meghan Thoin
Michael Thomas
John T. Thompson
Lynne Thornton
Christopher Thorpe
Sheryl Thuman
Evan and Ashley Tibbetts
Adra Tigg
Ann Timmel
Chan and Marylou Tin
Betsaida Tirado
Mike and Amy Tirella
Kathryn Tiutiunnyk
Beverly Tomasi
Anthony and Michelle Tomasula
John and Maureen Tomczak
Tonawanda Seneca Nation
Towne Automotive Group
Chris Toy
Jeremy and Brianne Tracy
Michael Tracy
Transit Middle School
Jennifer Transue
Tread City Tire, Inc.
Jeffrey and Peggy Trethewey
Steven and Cheryl Tricoli
Keri Troidl
Joseph and Michele Trolli
Catherine A Truesdell
Joann K. Tuck
David and MaryLou Tuohey
Katie Turski
William Turski
Craig Tyson
Monica Ulrich
United Materials, Inc.
United Parcel Service (UPS)
Dorothea I. Urban
Charles Vaca
Marie J. Vahue
Michael and Kim Valachos
Charles and Jane Vallone
Lisa P. Vanderbrook
Alana Van der Mude
Carla Van Wart
Karen Vanderbrook
Whitney and Kathy Vantine
Gregory and Joanne Vaughn
Judith Verano
Daryl Vernon
Andy Verstraete
David Verstraete
Joel Verstraete
Steve Verstraete
Bethany Vesely
Anthony and Susan Vetrano
Gary and Julia Victor
John Visgilio
Richard Vogt
VoIP Supply, LLC
Dr. Martin Volker
Jason Vrbensky
Elizabeth Vu
Ray Vuicich
Brendan Waddington
Patti Wade
Donors 31
Jack and Diane Wagner
Josie Wahl
Mark Waldorf
Alison Walker
Jane Walker
Jay and Heather Walker
Deacon William and
Audrey Walkowiak
George and Virginia Wallrich
Honorable Karl Walter
Natalie Walter
Assemblyman Ray Walter
William and Cheryl Walter
Robert Walton
Paul and Katie Wanecski
Daniel Ward
John and Karen Ward
Dawn Wargula
Mike Wargula
Paul Wargula
Norbert C. Warnes
Dr. Paul Waterstrat
Gregory and Jaimee Watson
Dorothy A. Watt
Brianna Watts
Robert W. Waver
Jason Webber
Heidi Weinheimer
Merritt Weisenburger
Holli Weiskittel
Suzanne Weiss
Adam Wellington
Daniel Wells
Nicholas and Geralyn Wells
Jeffrey and Nora Welsh
Dale and Doreen Welt
Doreen M. Wendt
James and Maureen Werick
Katherine Werick
Michelle Werick
Michael and Jennie West
West Herr Auto Group
Wheatfield Pediatrics
Daniel and Deirdre Whelehan
Kathleen Whelehan
Liz Whipple
Sabra Whipple
Robert and Faith White
Amanda Whitehead
Brett Whitehead
Jeanne and Jerome Whitehead
Ethan and Molly Whitehead
Kristin Whittington
Philip and Susan Wick
Edward, Sherri, Maureen and
Ashley Wielinski
Karen Wielinski
Michael and Joan Wienckowski
Frederick and Margaret Wilbur
David Wilcox
Cort and Denise Williams
Donald Williams
Tim and Jane Wilson
Kelly Wipperman
Richard and Susan Wisniewski
Mary V. Witkowski
Cynthia Wittwer
WNY Rally Girls
WNY Top Notch Construction LLC
Woite family
Daniel and Amy Wojcik
M. Anne Wojick
Matthew and Julie Wojick
Wolfe LLC
Sally Wood
Joe Wooley
Worldwide Processing
Norman Wozniak
David Wright
Marlene Wright
Maura Wright
Thomas and Cathy Wuerch
Michael and Amy Wulkan
XLDent Laboratories, LLC
Sujuta Yalamanchili
Chad and Susan Yale
Frank Yang
Peter Yang
Johnny and Christina Yap
Dan and Shannon Yeager
Alex and Vero Yee Chuin Koon
Dr. Sam Yi
Lois Yoerg
Frank York
Betty Jean Young
Kim and Shirley Young
John and Cynthia Zachau
Dr. Jill E. Zafar
Carmelo and Michelle Zagarrio
Dr. Jeffrey Zaleski
Robin Zander
Dr. William Zeh
Jeffrey and Robyn Zimmer
Patricia Zimmerman
Anne Zinn
Christopher and Elizabeth Zinter
Abdulrahman Zubaid
Robin Zuhlke
32 Inkind Donations / Community Heroes
W
hile cash donations are greatly needed by Summit, we also benefit from gifts of volunteer time, and non-cash
donations. Throughout the year, the following individuals and organizations contributed to Summit with a gift of
non-cash donations, valued at $50 or more, which included: advertising, food and beverage, items that could be
used for an auction at one of our special events, complimentary tickets to sporting events, or the donation of a
particular service.
Amherst Church of Christ
Amherst Police Department
Anderson’s Frozen Custard
Frank Bartscheck
Besta Pizza
Bocce Club Pizza
Brian Michael’s Jewelers
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Buffalo Athletic Club
Capello Salon
Chef’s Restaurant
Clipper Magazine
Colvin Cleaners
ComedySportz
Comfort Zone Café
Community Advantage Magazine
Confer Plastics Inc.
Darien Lake
Tom and Kathy Doody
Eagle House Restaurant
Elbers Landscape Service Inc.
Entercom Buffalo
Errol Daniels
ESM Enterprises, Inc.
Excuria Salon & Day Spa
Flatbed Music
Fred Astaire Dance Studio
Hair Chateau
HoliMont Ski Resort
Hotel West Falls & Dog Bar Inc.
Independent Health
Ingram Micro
Jewelry by Geno
John & Mary’s Pizzeria, Millersport
John’s Pizza & Sub Shop
Just Pizza Amherst
Kavinoky Theatre
Frances Koch
LakeFX Studio
Lasertron
Leelee Fashion Boutique
M&T Bank
Marienthal Country Inn
Mighty Taco
Millennium Hotel
MusicalFare
O’Connell & Company
Outback Steakhouse
Pepsi-Cola Buffalo Bottling Corp.
Pinehill Fresh Foods, Inc.
Pizza Works
Riviera Theater
Rural/Metro Medical Services
Russell’s Steaks, Chops & More
S&E Wholesale
Sahlen’s Packaging Co. Inc.
Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill
Seneca Lake Wine Trail
Sid Birzon Jewelers
Southwest Airlines
Staybridge Suites
Subway of WNY
Time Warner Cable
Tonawanda Dance Arts
Tops Friendly Markets
John Vaeth
Walgreens, Amherst
Walt Disney World
WGRZ, Channel 2
WKBW, Channel 7
WNY Advertiser
WNY Skydiving
Volunteers are the key to the success of agencies like Summit. Whether volunteers serve on our Board of
Directors or Foundation Board, help at our annual Walk and other special events, or participate in our monthly
Volunteer Work Groups, their contribution is valued and essential to the children and families who depend on
our services. Last year, volunteers contributed 2,185 hours in support of Summit’s mission, which provided the
cash equivalent of $48,375 to our agency. Thank you to all who supported Summit by sharing your time, talent
and treasure!
Community Heroes
This section highlights individuals and businesses who have made a special commitment to Summit
by hosting an event on our behalf, or with a donation on behalf of their employees’ or students’
fundraising or volunteer activities. All donations, large and small help to support children and young
adults that depend on Summit for services. Thank you for your creativity and support!
Andruschat-Weber Families Fundraiser
Anonymous
Betty’s Restaurant
Box Tops for Education
Bryant & Stratton Paralegal Club
Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association
Carousel Nursery School
Buffalo Firefighters Chili Cook Off
Clarence Middle School
Fiserv
GAP Foundation Gift Match Program
Charles and Renee Gilbert
2012 Ionraic Triathalon Club
Heim Middle School
Imperial Court of Buffalo –
Lights Up for Autism Event
Kenmore West High School
KVS Information Systems, Inc.
La Nova Pizza
Merchants Mutual Insurance Group
Multisorb Technologies Inc.
Niagara Frontier Automobile
Dealers Association (NFADA)
Paddock Chevrolet Inc.
Razl LLC/Embrace the Difference Jewelry
SJP Federal Credit Union
Summit Connections Golf Tournament
Target/Take Charge of Education
Thrivent Financial
Transit Middle School
Event Wrap Up 33
W
ith more than 3500 walkers, 220 teams and
100 sponsors, Summit’s 14th Annual Autism
Awareness Walk on April 27, 2013, raised a
record-breaking $340,000 to support
Summit’s programs and services. Special thanks to
our Walk co-chairs, Duane Paddock, President and
CEO of Paddock Chevrolet, and Tom Rosenecker,
Summit parent, Foundation Board member and
owner of American Eagle Fireplace. To learn
more about how you can get involved in our 2014 Walk for Autism Awareness, please visit
www.summitwalk.org
On October 2, 2012, nearly 200 friends and supporters of Summit joined together for the
“Party for Summit” at The Buffalo Yacht Club. Duane Paddock, President and CEO of Paddock
Chevrolet, was recognized for more than ten years of generous support and advocacy for
individuals with autism. Special thanks to Roy and Patty Jordan who served as chairs of the
event which raised more than $30,000.
Neither of these events would be possible without the generous support of the many local and
national businesses that chose to invest in Summit and our mission. We are grateful to all of
them and have listed them by level of support.
$5,000 and above
Paddock Chevrolet, Inc.
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of WNY
The Bonadio Group
M&T Charitable Foundation
$1,001-$4,999
The Buffalo Agency
Special Care Team
Conestoga-Rovers & Associates
(CRA)
Dopkins & Company
Gabe’s Collision/Gabe’s Collision
North
Goldstein, Ackerhalt & Pletcher, LLP
Lawley Service Insurance Group
Summit Board of Directors
Summit Federal Credit Union
Uniland Development
Cohen & Lombardo, P.C.
Conesus Fest for Charity
Sovran Self Storage
Copier Fax Business Technologies
Damon Morey LLP
Energy Mark, LLC
Freed Maxick, CPAs, PC
Frey Electric Construction Co., Inc.
Frog Hair Grille & Golf
GEICO
Hodgson Russ LLP
Kellogg’s
Konica Minolta Business Solutions
Ledge Creek Development, Inc.
LoTempio & Brown, P.C.
North Forest Office Space
Reeds/Jenss
Rich Products Corporation
Greatbatch LTD
Lender Consulting Services Inc.
Nesper, Ferber & DiGiacomo, LLP
Niagara Frontier Automobile
Association, Inc.
Vitec Solutions LLC
WKBW-TV, Channel 7
$501-$1,000
Buffalo Bills, Inc.
Buffalo Sabres Organization
$100 - $500
All State Insurance/Michael
Dearing
AXA Advisors, LLC
Beechwood Continuing Care
Berkshire Farm Center &
Services for Youth
Buffalo Pediatric Society
Caboodle Printing Inc.
Century-Airport Pediatrics
David Collins Productions
Mary Beth Dunn, DDS
Erie and Niagara Insurance
Association
Finger Lakes Technologies
Group, Inc.
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$100 - $500 continued
INERGEX
Marco Foramiglio, M.D.
Ellicott Development Company
Ford Gum & Machine Company, Inc.
Just 4 Me Pediatric Dentistry
Just for Kids
Kohl’s Department Store, East Amherst
Kohl’s Department Store, Lancaster
Kohl’s Department Store,
Orchard Park
Lancer Door & Glass
Lauer-Manguso & Associates Architects
NetSmart Technologies, Inc.
Niagara National Insurance Group
Oh Pour L’Amour Du Chocolat LLC
Peerless, Inc.
Phillips Lytle, LLP
Progressive Direct Marketing
Reid Petroleum
Riverside Federal Credit Union
RT Dee and Associates, Inc.
Sandlot Academy of W.N.Y.
Seeley and Kones Comics
Sweet Charlotte’s
Synacor, Inc.
Tri City Rentals
Schunk, Wilson & Company CPA’s
John Sixt & Son, Inc.
SJP Federal Credit Union
Sub-City Electrical
Tom’s Family Restaurant
Board of Directors:
Foundation Board of Directors:
Jack E. Wagner, President
Inracks, Inc.
Roy Jordan, President
North Forest Office Space
Thomas P. Rosenecker, Vice President
American Eagle Fireplace
Thomas P. Rosenecker, Vice President
American Eagle Fireplace
Anthony D’Auria, Co-Vice President
Waterbourne Real Estate Advisors, LLC
Christine M. Oliver, M.D., Co-Vice President
Private Practice
Sujata Yalamanchili, M.B.A., Esq.
Co-Vice President
Hodgson Russ, LLP
Robert E. Spangenthal, Esq.,
Secretary/Treasurer
Lake Ledge Systems, Inc.
Mark E. Brand, Esq.
ACSI
Lisa Burrows-MacLean, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist - Private Practice
John R. Cinquino
Citizens Bank
Neil Arnold, Secretary
Independent Venture Capital and Private
Equity Professional
Lisa A. Foti, CPA, Treasurer
Summit Educational Resources
David Aston
Niagara National Insurance
Gerald Cornish
Merrill Lynch
Patricia Jordan
North Forest Development
Kent Keating
Equity Hunt, LLC
Frederick G. Floss, Ph.D.
Fiscal Policy Institute
Mark Maisano
Ingram Micro
Carl V. Granger, M.D.
Uniform Data System for Medical
Rehabilitation
Michael Nurse
WKBW-TV
Daniel P. O’Neill
Beechwood Continuing Care
John Persons
Tops Markets
Elizabeth M. Schachtner, M.B.A.
Planning/Marketing Consultant
Andrew Ryan
Greatbatch
Kenneth Sniatecki
Citi Bank
Laura Ryan
LAMA, Inc.
Ezra Staley
M&T Bank
Anthony Vetrano, M.D.
Century-Airport Pediatrics
Board Legal Counsel:
Bruce Goldstein, Esq.
Goldstein, Ackerhalt & Pletcher, LLP
Honorary Board Member:
Mark Martin
M&T Bank
150 Stahl Road
Getzville, New York 14068
4087