Access to Life`s Opportunities - Al Sigl Community of Agencies

broadcast
Summer 2015
Achieving
More
Together
CP Rochester
Epilepsy-Pralid, Inc.
Medical Motor Service
National Multiple Sclerosis Society,
Upstate New York Chapter
Rochester Hearing
and Speech Center
Rochester Rehabilitation
Access to Life’s Opportunities
Rochester
Institute of
Technology
engineering
students
Adam Podolec
and Crystal
Mendoza spent
Rick talks with Crystal and Adam about a body
eight
weeks
cooling device for people with MS
this spring
visiting each of Al Sigl’s six Member Agencies and
campus neighbors to talk with clients and observe
different programs. Kicking off a full-time co-op
internship that will last through year-end, these visits
sparked a wide-ranging list of ideas for future Effective
Access Technology projects. Conversations during a visit
to one of Epilepsy-Pralid’s residential programs led to
a brainstorming session about the design challenges
in creating a walker-wheelchair hybrid. A visit to
Rochester Hearing & Speech Center’s motor therapy
room for toddlers learning muscle control inspired the
idea for a LED “smart” rug to help guide little feet across
the room. Talking with people taking part in the National
Multiple Sclerosis Society’s educational and recreational
programs resulted in sketches for a cane that can
help someone who has difficulty lifting their feet
when they walk. Student teams have already begun
work on several of these projects, with additional
teams tackling more this fall.
Adam and Crystal’s ongoing co-op experience is part
of Al Sigl’s growing partnership with RIT to promote
Effective Access Technology. The key element of the
initiative is reflected in the word “effective.” Dr. Dan
Phillips, institute champion for the initiative and
Department Head of Biomedical Engineering at RIT,
says that application of technology can produce some
amazing devices, but “if the end result is not affordable
or acceptable for the person who needs it for everyday
use, it’s not really effective.” Dr. Phillips continues,
“Things like a better walker, or a switch on a wheelchair
that prevents it from rolling back when a person needs
to stop while going uphill, those are much more effective,
in terms of real-world solutions.” The bottom line, he
emphasizes, “is to produce something that can enhance
access to the full range of life’s opportunities for an
individual with an impairment or challenge that might
otherwise be inaccessible.”
— Continued on page 6
“The synergy we’ve created with Al Sigl Community of Agencies is really incredible.
Al Sigl is a wonderful community partner in supporting our efforts to develop effective
access technologies. Our students and faculty are working closely with
Al Sigl’s Member Agencies and clients to move the ball forward
in providing greater access for people of all abilities.”
—Ryne Raffaelle
RIT’s Vice President for Research
and Associate Provost
This issue of broadcast is
generously underwritten by:
Independent Senior Living
www.LegacyRochester.com
Howdy
Neighbors
We welcome new faces and new strength
to our work together at Al Sigl. A warm
welcome to Rochester Hearing and Speech
Center’s Interim President, Mary Balme
and three cheers to CP Rochester’s CEO, Mary Walsh Boatfield,
for taking on additional responsibilities as President at Rochester
Rehabilitation. We are honored to work with you to achieve
more together.
Rod Koziatek
Stacey Wallenhorst
David Walbaum
Sharing Her Story
Jane is an accomplished author. Two of
her books have already been published and
a third is in progress. Her first book, Just
Like You, is comprised of over one hundred
journal entries. Asked why she decided to
publish her journal, Jane says, “I wanted
other people to know that my life with
cerebral palsy did not make me different
inside.” Jane also visits local schools to
talk about celebrating abilities and inclusion.
Each October, Jane and her sisters take part
in the Al Sigl Community WalkAbout to help
raise funds for CP Rochester, where Jane
has received services for 54 years. She takes
part in the Day Habilitation program, enjoys
working with the therapists in the Clinic each
week, and lives in one of the agency’s five
residential homes. To learn more about
CP Rochester’s many programs,
please visit CPRochester.org.
Stephanie Lesko
We wish Chief Financial Officer Rod Koziatek a happy retirement
after his 17 years of service helping to shape and strengthen our
collaborative model. Thanks to Rod, we are stronger financially
and well prepared for the future success of our collaboration.
Stacey Wallenhorst, who worked alongside Rod for many years
as Finance Manager, is our new CFO. We also recently welcomed
David Walbaum as Foundation Vice President and Stephanie
Lesko as Director of Fundraising Events and Volunteer Engagement.
With such an accomplished team, we look forward to the days
ahead with confidence.
This spring, the Al Sigl family
was saddened by the loss
of a longtime friend, Harold
Augustin. A loving father to Skip
and husband to June, Harold
dedicated his life to creating
opportunities for children of
all abilities. The CP Rochester
Augustin Children’s Center,
where children with and without
special needs learn and grow
together, is named in honor of the Augustins’ generosity. Harold
brought energy and enthusiasm to his role as a smiling champion
for inclusion. Just one week before his passing, he visited the
playground at CP Rochester for the dedication of a new zip line
to help children of all abilities soar. He was surrounded by staff
and families who shared how Augustin Children’s Center’s
inclusive setting has already helped their child’s future take flight.
Thank you for helping to lift up our work together and for celebrating
abilities and inclusion with us.
Peace
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Two Campers,
a Lifetime of Memories
For Carrie, Camp EAGR, Epilepsy-Pralid’s overnight camp for kids with
epilepsy and their siblings, “is the best place on Earth.” Carrie often felt
scared and alone when she was younger because she was afraid of her
seizures. “Camp EAGR enabled me to be comfortable in my own skin,”
Carrie says. “Now, as a counselor, I get to watch children come to camp
as a ‘new kid’ and leave as family.” For Marissa, who is the only person
in her family with epilepsy, “I was very excited to get to know others who
share this in common with me.” Marissa says, “Camp is a great place
to come and have fun for a week, and not feel different.” She continues,
“The friendships I’ve made at Camp EAGR are very special to me.”
Stories like Carrie’s and Marissa’s show how Camp EAGR helps kids
of all ages build confidence,
friendships, and meaningful
memories. To learn more,
please visit epiny.org.
Partners In Care
Medical Motor Service transports
nearly 70% of the children who
attend Daystar, a day-respite
program serving children with
special healthcare needs. Many
families served do not have access
to personal transportation, and public
transportation is not an option, as
the children taking part in the
program require ongoing nursing support. As a result, Medical Motor
Service helped Daystar provide care to 56 medically fragile infants, toddlers,
and preschoolers living in 14 different school districts just last year. As Daystar’s
Executive Director Kim Condon shares, “We are so grateful to be able to count
on Medical Motors as our partner.” She continues, “It’s a great benefit for our
children, their families, and our staff, to know that they
can count on the same familiar drivers each day. Without
their invaluable commitment to our families, children
across our community would remain in isolation in their
illness.” To learn more, please visit MedicalMotors.org.
Better Hearing Builds
Social Confidence
Theresa was always being teased because
of how she would focus on people’s faces
when they spoke. Theresa, who began
experiencing hearing loss at the age of 15,
had grown accustomed to watching people’s
lips to follow conversations. For this reason,
Theresa, a working mom with a young
family, often found social situations difficult.
Her doctor suggested a hearing evaluation
and Theresa was soon diagnosed with significant conductive hearing loss.
She reached out to Rochester Hearing and Speech Center for help. With
the aid of bilaterial hearing aids, Theresa couldn’t believe what she was
hearing. “Am I supposed to hear that?” became a
steady refrain as she asked those around to help
her identify sounds she was hearing for the first
time, like the hum of the refrigerator or geese
flying overhead. Of all these new sounds, her
favorites, she says, “are the whispers of my kids.”
To learn more about services like those Theresa
received, please visit RHSC.org.
Perseverance an
Inspiration for Others
Recovery is a topic that Matt knows very
well. Just over two years ago, Matt was
in and out of the hospital, battling severe
psychiatric illness and unable to live on
his own. Through hard work, and with
the help of the caring staff at Rochester
Rehabilitation’s Mental Health Center,
including nurse Beth Caton-Burm, Matt
now attends classes at SUNY Brockport.
He was recently accepted into the Social
Work program after completing his
degree program at MCC with high honors.
He lives in an apartment and stays active
in the community. “Matt’s story,” says Beth, “is a great example of
perseverance, determination, and the good our staff can do in the
lives of those invested in their own recovery.” Matt is especially
proud of his transition. “I want to be able
to live my own life like everyone else.”
he says. For more information about
Rochester Rehabilitation’s Mental Health
Center, please call 585.271.2520 or
visit rochesterrehab.org.
Rewards of the Ride
Michelle was not sure what
she was getting herself into
when she let her best friend
talk her into registering for the
30-mile ride at last summer’s
Bike MS. For Michelle,
who had not been on a
bicycle since eighth grade,
training became a new way to
connect with her 12-year-old
daughter Rylie. “My daughter
thought it was great that I had a bike, so she and I would ride around the
neighborhood at night after work.” As the day of the event neared, Michelle
says she was petrified. After finishing the ride, her
mood changed. “I felt so accomplished,” she says.
“Now my daughter and I ride all the time together.
It made me want to get involved not only
so I could help raise money but I could also help
others enjoy riding as well.” To learn more or register
for an event near you, please visit BikeMS.org.
WELCOME
Mary Balme
Mary Walsh Boatfield
RHSC welcomed Interim President
Mary Balme at Time To Shine, the
agency’s annual celebration held
in May.
This March, Mary Walsh Boatfield assumed the role of
CEO of Rochester Rehabilitation as part of a collaborative
executive staffing agreement. Mary also serves as CEO
of Happiness House and President at CP Rochester.
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Bright Lights
Paul Walker
Top Tennis Coach
Visits Sports Classic
Early June marked a new high for the Democrat and Chronicle
Al Sigl Sports Classic as Paul Walker, Head Coach for the
US Women’s Wheelchair Tennis team and a top-rated player,
demonstrated his considerable skills and winning personality
on and off the court at the Tennis Benefit on June 7th at
Midtown Athletic Club, sponsored by Joe Eduardo, Randy
Schuster, and Centra Financial Group.
Randy Schuster and Paul Walker share a smile
The excitement continued at Midvale Country Club the
next day as 140 golfers hit the links to help raise funds for
Al Sigl Member Agencies. “Extra, Extra” thanks go to our title
sponsor, The Democrat and Chronicle Media Group, and
2015 Honorary Chair Michael Kane, President and Publisher.
Heartfelt appreciation to Sports Classic co-chairs, Rick
Cardarelli and Matthew Weins, and the many volunteers
of the Al Sigl Sports Committee for their hard work bringing
greater abilities to life.
Walker on the court at Midtown
RIT’s Cliff Edington was one of 140 golfers
at this year’s Sports Classic
Tom O’Connor, right, joins in a round of applause
for Sports Classic co-chair Rick Cardarelli,
during the celebration dinner
Good friends and long-time
supporters were with us in
spirit for this year’s event.
A Rochester radio legend,
Joe Deane was a founding
member of the golf
tournament and proudly
Joe Deane
Sheriff Andy Meloni
Donn Calabrese
served as the emcee
for years. Former tournament chair, Sheriff Andy Meloni, dedicated his life to service. After a stroke in 2003,
he founded a support group at Rochester Rehabilitation, where he did his outpatient rehab, to help others.
An event sponsor for many years, Donn was a perennial attendee at the Sports Classic celebration dinner.
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Sports Classic co-chair
Matthew Weins watches his drive
Dennis Floss, Director of Marketing & Communications
at the Democrat and Chronicle Media Group,
shares a smile with Jim Agostinelli
Glenn Caccamise, left and Dan Caccamise, right, congratulate
Gross Division Winner Eric St. John
Celebrating Community Together
THANK YOU TO OUR
2015 TOURNAMENT
SPONSORS
TITANIUM
GOLD
Centra Financial Group
Joseph Eduardo
Lawley Andolina Verdi
Mutual of America
Randy Schuster
Upstate Systems
SILVER
Alesco Advisors
CMI Communications
EMCOR Services Betlem
Flower City Glass Co., Inc.
Gallina Development Corp.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Garvey
Massage Envy
William B. Mendick
Modular Comfort Systems
James A. Nealy
Paul W. Harris Funeral Home
Rochester Regional Health
Spoleta Construction
Upstate Roofing & Painting
BRONZE
Ames-Amzalak Memorial Trust
Cardwell Construction Co., Inc.
Chubb
Genesee Valley Trust Company
The Dolomite Group
King Graphic Communications, LLC
LaBella Associates
Malcolm Cisneros–A Law Corporation
Miller’s Pharmacy and Long Term Care
Frank Perticone
Sherwin-Williams
Woodring/Ponticello
Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management
COPPER
College Bound Sealers
Gates Automotive
Insero & Company
Magic Seal
Mengel Metzger Barr
MRB Group
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Honorable Michael A. Telesca
Tompkins Realty
Toshiba
The Al Sigl WalkAbout brightens our hearts
and brings our entire Community together
for a memorable morning of inclusion and
abilities. On Sunday, October 25, friends
from each of our six Member Agencies will fill
Eastview Mall, celebrating friendships old and
new. Last year, Jessica Patterson, a former
Miss Wheelchair New York dressed for the
Halloween-themed event as Princess Jasmine,
and stopped to say hello to another princess, five-year old Grace.
Grace attends CP Rochester’s Augustin Children’s Center. The pair
admired each other’s dresses during the costume contest, as pirates,
robots, mummies and more were cheered on by the crowd.
WalkAbout is Al Sigl’s largest fundraising event each year.
Funds raised benefit Al Sigl Member Agencies serving tens of
thousands in our community. Adult registration is $20; children
participate for free with a parent or other adult registrant. All
registered walkers and rollers receive a t-shirt and breakfast
and enjoy family-friendly entertainment throughout the mall.
To register, visit crowdrise.com/2015WalkAbout.
For Sarah Greive, pictured left
with her daughter, finding time to
volunteer can be difficult but also
offers many rewards. “You’re not
only helping someone else, you’re
also helping yourself, ”she says,
“My first year as a team leader was
the first time I’d done anything like
that since the jump-a-thon in grade
school! It felt really good to know I
was making a difference.” For Sarah,
who is chair of the event in 2015,
WalkAbout is truly a family affair. “My sister also volunteers to help
lead our fundraising team. It’s so easy because people really
do want to help. Even my teenagers love WalkAbout.”
Fine Food and Fine Friends
Enjoy an evening of indulgence on Wednesday, September
16 at Fine Tastings for Al Sigl Community at Locust Hill
Country Club. Explore the finest in regional flavors while
celebrating the 100th anniversary of Diamond Sponsors,
Sandra J. Wehner and Sage Rutty. The evening will also
feature an incredible wine pull and silent auction. Funds
raised help tens of thousands of children and adults
served by Al Sigl Member
Agencies. To learn
more, visit alsigl.org.
Our deepest thanks to Diamond Sponsor Sandy Wehner
(center) and Sage Rutty for making the event a success
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Bright Spot
Access to Life’s Opportunities. (continued from cover)
Al Sigl Council volunteers were all smiles for MS Service day.
To learn more, please visit alsigl.org/council.
RIT currently has more than 70 Effective Access Technology projects underway.
Some are inspired by intense weekend-long brainstorming sessions called
IdeaLabs. Some are year-long projects dedicated to researching a problem
and working to develop a fully realized prototype for use outside the classroom.
An example of the latter is a pediatric stander. Initial designs were tested by
children attending CP Rochester’s Augustin Children’s Center. A functional
prototype is now used daily by preschool staff.
Athletes from the Rochester Rookies sports program earned 42 medals
at a regional meet. Four went on to compete in Nationals! Go team!
Keynote Highlights
Growing Need
for Autism Services
Best-selling author, activist, and
professor, Dr. Temple Grandin, will
serve as keynote speaker at Thinking
Across the Spectrum, a day-long
conference presented by Happiness House. The event
is sponsored by CP Rochester and Al Sigl Community.
Grandin has penned nine books to date, including Different...
Not Less and Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism.
The conference features several presenters, including another
author, local middle-school student Jeremiah Iheoma, who
wrote My Super Life With Autism. Last fall, CP Rochester
began an expansion of autism services in response to growing
community need. To learn more or register for this exciting
conference by the September 14th deadline, please visit
happinesshouse.org/programsandservices/autismservices.aspx.
Thinking Across the Spectrum
Friday, September 18th
8:00AM-3:00PM
Crosswinds Wesleyan Church
Canandaigua
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Each project harnesses the world-class innovation and creativity of RIT students
and faculty to create practical solutions to real-world problems. Most involve
collaborative partnerships. “When we began discussing the idea of Effective Access
Technology,” Dr. Phillips says, “We realized these types of projects were already
occurring across campus. We also realized that RIT is located in a community that
provides an amazing array of services for individuals with various abilities and
challenges, with Al Sigl Community of Agencies serving as a stand-out example.”
Dr. Barry R. Culhane, Executive Assistant to RIT President Dr. William Destler
and long-time Al Sigl Board Member, agrees. “Al Sigl Member Agencies have
been serving as an amazing resource and idea incubator, helping student and
faculty teams identify specific access challenges that individuals face.” He
continues, “Inspired by the clients they meet and engaged by the complex design
challenges, cross-disciplinary teams begin to create solutions that will improve
daily life for our clients and others and lead to the more inclusive society we desire.”
Al Sigl intern Crystal agrees, saying during her first co-op she was “talking to
the petri dishes by the end of the week.” She continues, “It felt a little impersonal.
My experience with Al Sigl developing Effective Access Technologies has made me
realize I want to use my education to help make a direct difference in people’s lives.”
To learn more about how RIT students and faculty are helping to promote
access and inclusion, you are invited to attend the third annual Effective
Access Technology Conference.
RIT’s 3rd Annual
Effective Access
Technology Conference
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
7:30AM–4:00PM
RIT’s Gordon Field House (on the RIT campus)
rit.edu/access
Honors and Memorials
Welcome
New Board
Members
2/1/2015–6/30/2015
Heartfelt thanks to every
one of our good friends for
your generous support. To
view online, please visit
alsigl.org/OurThanks.
Our appreciation as well to
the thousands of others who
supported our work together
without sharing their names.
Trustees
Alex Whitaker
Ken Buschner
Governors
Robert August
R. Scott Burdett
Matthew Satterwhite
Al Sigl’s Board of Trustees welcomed new
members Alex Whitaker, Owner and CEO
of Tri Tower Telecom, and Ken Buschner,
photographer and founder of Studio 2B
and Digital Lightning. New members of
the Board of Governors include Robert
August, Managing Partner of The
Laser Wash Group, R. Scott Burdett,
Vice President of Brokerage Services
at Flaum Management Company, and
Matthew Satterwhite, Consolidations
Manager at Carestream Health.
In Honor of:
Seamus P. “Jim” Ahearn
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Burton S. August’s Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Bobry
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Briggs
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Friedman
Mr. and Mrs. David Kubie
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Burton S. August’s Induction
Into Brighton Schools Alumni
Hall of Fame
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Paul Brands, Tricia Johnson,
Donna Riter
Mr. and Mrs. Warren L. Riter
Teresa Collins and her
ARC of Monroe crew at RG&E
Mr. James E. White
Cora Conte
Ms. Jan Conte
Lauren Dixon
Ms. Patrice Mark
Molly Eichas
Mr. and Mrs. Mark N. Smith
John J. Gaffney’s 77th Birthday
and in remembrance of
Karen M. Gaffney
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Gaffney
Mrs. Kelly A. Gryglewicz
Andy and Karen Gallina
United Way of Greater Rochester
Greg
Ms. Lillian G. Keefe
Ileen N. Sadowski
Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Treiber
John T. Smith’s Herbert W.
Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial
Award
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Karen Terp
Ms. Marina R. Orvis
David L. Walbaum
Mr. Peter Copeland
IN MEMORY OF:
Barry Jay Albert
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Thomas W. Askin, Sr.
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Harold C. Augustin
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Kevin Austin
Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Treiber
John B. “Jack” Biemiller
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Paul J. Borreggine
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Dermody
Rose M. Borreggine
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Dermody
Jordan Christine Bouwes
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Bouwes
John V. Bouyoucos
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Alfred G. Boylan
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Taber
Jacob L. Braverman
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Meyer
E. Billings “Bill” Brewster
Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Langie, Jr.
James H. Brokaw, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Chester B. Knapp
Howard E. Bundy
Mrs. Ruth Bundy
Mr. & Mrs. Castrilli
Ms. Olga Castrilli
James P. Comfort
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Gaffney
Eleanor M. Corson
Ms. Patricia A. DeCarolis
Joseph T. Deane
Al Sigl Sports Committee
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Ida M. Dobies
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Dolores L. Eldridge
Mr. Thomas D. Eldridge
Charles A. Eygabroad
Mrs. Lucy H. Eygabroad
Charles “Bud” Falter
Mr. and Mrs. Randy S. Schuster
Jason W. Faro
Ms. Barbara J. Collins
Sharon L. Francis
Mr. and Mrs. Turk Francis
Bernice Fricker
Mrs. Mary Louise Tyndall
Karen M. Gaffney
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Gaffney
Mrs. Kelly A. Gryglewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Treiber
Ms. Elizabeth A. Wehle
Chad Gallo
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Charles C. Genese
Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Genese
John T. “Jack” Gorman
Mr. Walter B. D. Hickey, Jr.
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Georgia P. Gosnell
Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Fogel
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Ernest Joseph Grassi
Ms. Nancy J. Grassi
Linda Haas
Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Treiber
Mark Cromwell Hargrave, Jr.
Al Sigl Board and Staff
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Loretta Harrington
Ms. Deborah Waters
Richard Macy Harris, Jr.
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Daniel R. Hayes
Mary Ann Hammill
Jane A. Honan
Mr. Joseph Makowiec, Sr.
Robert D. Hursh
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Richard M. Jewell
Ms. Jane R. Cenzi
Norman R. Knapp
Ms. Marilyn A. Means
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
William B. Konar
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Mitra Kosta
Mr. Jose Cala
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce W. Heintz
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Reynolds
Ms. Sylvia Stewart
Martin L. Lawrence
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey M. Nusbaum
Jane Armstrong Lennox
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Lynne LeVasseur
Mr. and Mrs. Chester B. Knapp
Louise & Dominic Lionti
Mr. Michael Lionti
Jacques “Jack” Lipson
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
James M. Lloyd, Sr.
Dr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Caccamise
Mrs. Theresa Caccamise
Mr. Raymond Cardella
Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Fournier
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lynch
Mr. and Mrs. Michael P.
Mastracco
Richard Luteff
Mr. and Mrs. William Dube, Sr.
Mary Clute Lyon
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Phyllis MacDonald
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Kevin McCarthy
Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Treiber
John P. Meade
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Morris M. Medved
Ms. Shira A. Goldberg and
Mr. Mark Lazeroff
Mr. Walter B. D. Hickey, Jr.
Sheriff Andrew Meloni
Dr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Caccamise
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nealy
Barbara Meneghini
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Gaffney
Eloise “Weezy” Minard
Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Treiber
C. David Moriarty
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Leach
Paul Napier
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Katherine Neidert
Dr. Francis W. Siebert
Kenneth L. Nogaj
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Gaffney
Linda Orr
Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Treiber
John J. Paglia
Al Sigl Sports Committee
Dr. Carl Partanen
Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Erdmann
Gilman Perkins
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Daniel Perry
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Eva Lucille Phillips
Al Sigl Board and Staff
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
John Pizzo
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Perrotta
Ms. Laura M. Vito
Alexander Riehle
Mrs. Joan V. Riehle
Joseph G. Rizzo
Dr. Francis W. Siebert
A Big Thank You
F. Murray Russell
Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Ahrendsen
Al Sigl Board and Staff
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Barre
Dr. and Mrs. Aaron Black
BOA Editions, Ltd,
Ms. Melissa Hall
Ms. Susan Burke
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Deprez
Mr. and Mrs. Garold Fritz
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Gagnier
Mr. and Mrs. David Jolkovski
Ms. Helena M. Krebs
Ms. Rose Moress Levin
Mr. and Mrs. David Q. Mc Dowell
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Meyer
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Mr. and Mrs. John Osowski
Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Otting
Mr. Matthew Rifkin
Ms. Debra J. Salmon and
Mr. Eric L. Huppert
Mr. James R. Tompkins
Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Treiber
Mrs. Doris Van Vechten
Sister Joseph Gilmary
Russell, SSJ
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Victor E. Salerno, Sr.
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Phillip E. Schaff
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Margarite K. Schmitt
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Kraus
Evelyn Seymour
Mrs. Mary Ann Lacour
Benjamin E. Solin
Mr. and Mrs. Paul I. Newman
Louise Stone
Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Stone
Zoey Treiber
Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Treiber
Frumel Katz Ureles
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Donald C. Van Vechten
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Joan E. Vawter
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
William G. vonBerg
Miss Rosalie J. Cavallaro
Charles Finney School
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Chessin
Dr. Barry R. Culhane and
Dr. Christine Licata
Mrs. Olga A. Deavitt
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Ernst
Dr. and Mrs. John R. Fitzgerald
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart T. Gordon
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Kieffer
Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Langie, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman P.
Leenhouts
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph T. LoVerdi
Mr. James McGhee
Mr. and Mrs. James K. Meritt, Jr.
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond R.
Rahmlow
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Stein
Sutherland High School Faculty
and Staff
Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Treiber
Mrs. Eileen R. Wilmot
John F. Vorrasi
Mr. and Mrs. James DeLucia
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
George Harold Wagner
Mr. Daniel M. Meyers
Julia Winterman
Ms. Irene M. “Renee” Sanger
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Al Sigl Community of Agencies is a collaborative community network that
provides high-quality, cost-effective real estate and business services, while fostering community
awareness and philanthropic support to a growing array of organizations that serve children and
adults with disabilities® and special needs.
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
1000 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 300
Rochester, NY 14620-3098
Rochester, NY
Permit No. 740
alsigl.org
SUNDAY
OCTOBER 25, 2015
EASTVIEW MALL
REGISTRATION 8:30 a.m.
WALK STARTS 9:30 a.m.
COSTUME CONTEST 10:30 a.m.
Register Now!
At crowdrise.com/2015WalkAbout and
download your helpful information packet.
GET SPONSORS!
Start now by asking your family, friends,
employer, neighbors, and coworkers
to sponsor you. Top fundraisers earn
great prizes!
WalkAbout includes complimentary
breakfast, Halloween fun, snacks, face
painting, musical entertainment and the
wonderful feeling of helping your neighbors
with disabilities® and special needs.
2015
Mark Your
Calendar
Fine Tastings for
Al Sigl Community
Locust Hill Country Club
Wednesday, September 16
Al Sigl Community
WalkAbout
Inside Eastview Mall
Sunday, October 25
RIT’s 3rd Annual
Effective Access
Technology Conference
Gordon Field House
Tuesday, November 10