Summer 2012 - The Arc of Monmouth

T he T urning Point
Summer 2012
Published three times a year
Issue viii, Volume 2
1158 Wayside Road
Tinton Falls, NJ 07712
(732) 493-1919
www.arcofmonmouth.org
[email protected]
The Arc of Monmouth is a non-profit agency serving persons with intellectual & developmental disabilities and their families since 1949 .
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President’s
Message
Roger Trendowski
I am honored to write my first message
as The Arc of Monmouth’s new Board President.
Having served on the board for 10
years, it is my pleasure to assume this new
role.
I wish to thank those who participated at our
June 26th Annual meeting: members of The
Arc, families and friends, and staff. Your
active support both financially and through
volunteer time is critical to the health and
welfare of our members and continued operation of our organization.
The board of directors and staff also wish
to provide a very special recognition to the
Circle of Friends members and volunteers
who are celebrating their 20th anniversary.
Congratulations for a job “well done” while
having great fun along the way.
I accepted the position of President of The
Arc because of your vote of confidence and
because I’m impressed with the range of
The Arc’s services and the quality of work. I
am also grateful for the assistance they provide to my daughter and son-in-law, Carissa
and Larry, who many of you know. They are
learning to live independently in an apartment, shop for groceries, pay bills, work at
jobs, use the bus for work and participate
in the recreation department’s “Circle of
Friends”. Their successes are directly attributable to the services offered by The Arc
of Monmouth.
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Left,
Top and Bottom: 5k Winners Jake Pew (2nd Place Male), Joseph Rooney
(1st Place Male) and Teresa Wilbert (1st Place Female). RightTop: Connor Winz,
age 9 reaches the 5k finish line. Right Bottom: Mary Scott accepts the 2012 Greater
Monmouth Chamber of Commerce award for Community Service.
In this issue
SCRABBLE Guru on Jeopardy!
Walk, 5K & Golf Recaps
Getting Involved on a National Level
The Power of Art!
List of Recent Donors
The Arc of Monmouth is a self-directed service provider.
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Achieve with us.
Executive Director’s Report
Mary E. Scott
The Turning Point
published by
The Arc of Monmouth
1158 Wayside Road
Tinton Falls, NJ 07712
(732) 493-1919
www.arcofmonmouth.org
Board of Directors
Roger Trendowski, President
Francine Catanese,
1st Vice President
Roy Bolinger, 2nd Vice President
Rhona Levy, Secretary
Bill Mirkin, Treasurer
Rachel Weiss, Assistant Secretary
D. Roderick Webster,
Assistant Treasurer
Phillip Fina
Richard Harter
Rev. F. Hank Hilton, SJ
Julie Lin
Joyce Quarles
David S. Messer, Esq.
Anita Roselle
Randall B. Smith
Honorary Board Members
Thomas Mitchell
John P. Murray
Executive Director
Mary E. Scott
Associate Executive Director
Kathleen Mullery
Assistant Executive Director
Suzanne Liberi
The Turning Point Editor
Brett Colby,
Director of Development
United Way of Monmouth County
Certified Agency
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Goodbyes to persons you value are hard. We have had some occasions
to say “goodbye” to some of our favorite people recently. The Arc of
Monmouth is very fortunate to have had Bob Gura as a member of our
Board of Directors for a long period of time. Bob first joined the board
in 1984, and served as President the first time from 1993 to 1995. He
took a short break from the Board several years ago, and was invited
to rejoin. He served a two-year term as President again a couple of
years ago. He has had several stints as Treasurer starting in 1987. Bob
has been a valuable presence at Board and committee meetings and
has supported events such as the Winter Glow Ball and the Golf Classic. Bob retired from the Board as of June 30. His sensible input on
leadership issues and his sense of humor will be greatly missed. Thanks
very much for everything you have done for The Arc of Monmouth, Bob.
We have also, sadly, said “goodbye” to our Dorothy B. Hersh High
School. The school operated in The Arc Center since 1990, and before
that was known as the Adolescent Education Program and was housed
at our Work Opportunity Center in Long Branch. Anyone who ever saw
the interactions of school staff and students or attended one the graduation ceremonies, shows, or fundraising events at the school knows it
was a special place. Always there was a sense of a shared, supportive
learning community. The teachers and staff fostered that supportive
atmosphere. We sadly say goodbye to the staff. We deeply thank the
school employees for their work with the Hersh High students, and wish
them great success and happiness in the future.
As we embark on the start of FY 2013, I wish to thank all of the donors,
supporters and friends of The Arc of Monmouth. Your support is crucial
to maintaining our vital services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Thank you.
President’s Message (continued from p.1)
Over the next few years, The Arc will be facing many hurdles from government funding sources, competition and changes in the needs of our
members. As a result, we need your help more than ever before.
You all can help by giving us your input… responding to our questionnaires, talking to staff, and contacting us via email or phone. We want
to hear from you. Family and friends can also help by volunteering in
the numerous opportunities: sometimes your personal time, sometimes
with your resources. Recent events where we always can use more assistance include the Golf Classic, 5K run and Walk, Art Exhibits, and so
on. We can always use help in some of the service areas too, for example at the thrift shops, at the Work Opportunity Center (WOC), etc.
For those who have helped in the past, thank you. For those who can
contribute more time and talent, thank you.
Words with
Are you like many - you love Scrabble or Words with
Friends, but rarely play a live version of the game,
with another human being? The Arc has the perfect
icebreaker! On Saturday, September 29, SCRABBLE
by the SEA returns bigger and better than ever before, with a variety of divisions to fit your age and skill
level. Best of all, 100% of the proceeds benefit The
Arc of Monmouth!
The event returns for a second year at the beautiful
Berkeley Hotel in Asbury Park. Located just steps
from the ocean, the hotel has recently been remodeled and is the perfect setting for a fun day of gaming.
Smartphone users!
Scan these QR
codes for more
information!
Board Spotlight
The Arc is pleased to welcome Father F. Hank Hilton
to the board of directors.
Father Hilton is the brother of the late Judith Hilton, who was first served by The Arc of Monmouth in
the early 1960s. He holds a Ph. D from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, a M.Ed. from Harvard
University, a Th.M. and M.Div. from Weston School
of Theology, and a B.A. and M.A. in Economics from
Fordham. Father Hilton resides in Atlantic Highlands and in Metuchen where he is Parochial Vicar
of Saint Francis Cathedral and teaches Economics
at Rutgers.
Over the years, he has been involved with The Arc
of Monmouth in many ways, ranging from volunteer
duties at the summer camp, Special Olympics programs, youth group and tag sale fundraisers to bus
driver for a variety of day programs. His dedication
comes full circle with his new board position.
Concurrently, The Arc has a new fund established in
his sister Judith’s honor. The Judith Hilton Transportation Fund provides free travel to individuals
in need of travel to Recreation’s Tuesday Night Socials. To donate to this fund, please click “donate”
at www.arcofmonmouth.org and specify “Hilton
Transportation Fund” in the special comments section.
Real
Friends!
And there’s more exciting news.
event’s co-creator and
moderator, recently appeared on Jeopardy for
an amazing 10-day winning streak! Around the
time of our event, he’ll
be returning to Jeopardy
in their Tournament of
Champions.
Jason Keller, our
Join Jason and a legion of
other Scrabble fans for this fun, low pressure event
supporting The Arc’s programs. Even if you are a casual, timid player, we offer a leisurely division that
lets you play at your own pace!
Sponsorships and Registration are now available online
at www.arcofmonmouth.org/scrabble. To discuss this
event, email [email protected] or call (732)
493-1919 ext. 125.
Save the Date and Register Early!
W inter
G low
2012
Friday, December 7 6:30 pm
Shore Casino, Atlantic Highlands
Honoring
Peter Cancro
In Memoriam
Joseph Azzolina, Sr.
Grace & Louis Scaduto, Sr.
Sponsorships, Journal Ads &
Reservations Now Available
www.arcofmonmouth.org/winterglow
[email protected]
(732) 493-1919
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Walk & 5K Run Recap
by Carol Urbania
Champion Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
May 5, 2012 was a cool, damp day-perfect for runners, but a real hair
frizzler for our walkers! Early morning saw over 50 people running the
professionally timed and recorded 5K through the streets of Tinton Falls.
The top male and female runners were Joseph Rooney of Howell and Teresa Wilbert of Wall.
After the race, over 200 Walkers took to the
track after a breakfast supplied by Wegmans of
Manalapan and Starbucks in the Grove, Shrewsbury. Walkers get hungry and they were more
than satisfied with the hot dog lunch provided
by the Lodges of the 17th Masonic District.
5K Score Sponsor
Bronze Sponsors
Checkpoint Sponsors
Throughout the day, Meridian Health’s Dr. Bernard entertained the children while DJ Nicky, one of our served individuals, provided great music
and a wonderful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. Assemblywoman
Caroline Casagrande and Executive Director Mary Scott inspired our walkers at the starting ceremonies.
Over 300 people turned out at Liberty Park II in
Tinton Falls to raise nearly $26,000 for health
care, employment and other vital programs at
The Arc.
Special thanks to the 40+ volunteers who assisted with the day’s events,
and for the support of the Tinton Falls police, Office of Emergency Management, EMS South & the Wayside Fire Department.
The Blue Ribbon Mile
The following people were honored with Blue Ribbon stakes
along the Walk Route. To place a ribbon in 2013, contact
[email protected] or visit
www.arcofmonmouth.org/walk-blueribbon
Food & Beverage Sponsors
U.S. Water
Supply
Please support our sponsors & tell them
that you appreciate their generosity!
For the Employees of The Arc of Monmouth
In Memory of Dorothy & Oliver Palmer
In Honor of Brian Lyle
In Memory of Daniel Kardane
In Memory of Nancy Ferrara & Sammy Dweck
In Honor of Chris Mullery
In Honor of Myles Levy
In Memory of Janice Colondrillo
In Honor of Tara Waters
In Memory of Antoinette Salvo
In Memory of Robert Kaye & Edna Hoover
In memory of Steve Meisner Sr.
In Honor of Ron, Bob, Mike & Daniel,
Clients of the Devereux
Family Treatment Home
In memory of Jack & Helen Donoghue
In memory of Walter Kinsella Jr.
In honor of Francine Catenese
In honor of Dawn Massa
In memory of Stanley & Ethel Trendowski
In memory of Margaret Spontak
In memory of Debbie Cirello
In honor of Mariella Cioffi
In memory of David Slocum
Congrats to our Top Fundraisers: Jodi & Lucille Solden (Individual) and Church Lane (Team)
Thank you to our 2012 Walk & 5K Committee & Volunteers!
To join next year’s planning 5k or Walk committee, please email [email protected]
Paul Annunziata
Lindsey Baird
Christina Basile
Roy Bolinger
Chad Butler
Francine Catanese
Howie Chervinsky
Sgt. Mow Chu
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Nancy Cremen
Jackie Eareckson
Michael Estelle
Michael Fallon
Megan Faulkner
Neil Fleischman
Mark Goldberg
William Katz
Rhona, Allan and
Myles Levy
Suzanne Liberi
Julie Lin
Sue Livingston
John Mack
Cassidy&Beth Mazza
Courntey Mayer
Bill Mirkin
Sean O’Dea
Roxanne Oka
Sgt. Matthew Park
Jennifer Petillo
Joyce Quarles
Lt. David Scrivanic
Rich Settino
Robyn Snow
Cynthia Steets
Roger Trendowski
Allison Tuttle
Alex & Maria Varga
Kate Wagner
Judy & Tara Waters
Reggie White
Kyle Williams
Mark Williams
Cindy Wiegers
Linda & Ron Wilk
Sara Wong
Ruth Zimmerman
Joe & Christine Zita
Golf Classic Recap
by Ginny Otley
The day began bright and sunny on Monday, June 11 for the Third
Annual Edward M. Rosell Arc Golf Classic at the Jumping Brook
Country Club. Although the sun decided to stay behind the clouds for the
rest of the day, rain did not make an
appearance and 72 golfers enjoyed a
barbeque lunch before hitting the links.
At the end of the day we had lots of winners!
First Place Team – Team Roselle
Long Drive – Colleen Ciecura (Womens) and Phil Brinkman (Mens)
Closest to Pin – Tom Scavelli
The day concluded with cocktails and a wonderful buffet dinner
accompanied by a few words from the
Golf Committee Chairman, Webster
Trammell and Executive Director, Mary
Scott. Following dinner, Chris McDonald of Delicious Orchards announced
50/50 and Gift Auction prizes.
A special thank you to all of the people who so graciously provided
the gift auction prizes:
The Algonquin Theatre, Battleship New Jersey, Bay Avenue
Trattoria, Big Ed’s BBQ, Brave New World, Camden Adventure
Aquarium, Colts Neck Golf Club, Colts Neck Racquet Club,
Comfort Inn Middletown, Cruz Golf Country Club, Delicious
Orchards, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Federico’s Restaurant, Frankie
Fed’s Pasta House, Jumping Brook Country Club, Kitschens
Restaurants, Lakewood Blue Claws, Kevin and Abby Maude,
New Jersey Repertory Theatre, Pete & Elda’s, Piero’s Restaurant, PNC Arts Center, Strand Theater, The Megacycle, Tommy’s
Coal Fired Pizza, Webster Trammell and Two River Theatre.
The biggest winner of the day however, was The Arc of Monmouth.
This event enabled us to raise nearly $20,000 in support of all
agency programs.
Dinner Sponsor
Refreshment
Sponsor
Golf Cart Sponsor
Putting Green &
Driving Range Sponsor
Lunch Sponsors
Corporate Foursomes
Hole Sponsors
Thank you to our 2012 Golf Committee
Webster Trammell, Brookdale Community College
Chris McDonald, Delicious Orchards
Mike Rosell Jr., Rosell Insurance Agency
Jim McNamara, Lakewood BlueClaws
Kevin Maude, Markit
Joan Mitchell
Don Bush Ted Stieve
Joe Roselle
And to the following volunteers
Michele Ricciardi Donna Macre Rhona & Allan Levy
Join our Golf Classic Committee
Help to make our 2013 Event the best ever!
Email [email protected] for details.
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Play Ball!
On June 30, over 100 friends of The Arc attended a BlueClaws baseball game at First Energy Stadium in Lakewood. The excursion was part of the BlueClaws “Community Partners” program, where nonprofits receive a
portion of each ticket they sell to the game.
At the same event, 20 volunteers from The Arc worked in the stadium’s
concession stands to raise additional funds for the nonprofit.
Special thanks to The Anabel Foundation and The Arc of Monmouth board member Francine Catanese, who generously purchased tickets on behalf of served
individuals who would not otherwise have been able to afford the excursion.
But Wait! There is still a chance to attend a BlueClaws game and support The
Arc of Monmouth. Our next outing will occur on Friday, August 24 at 7:00 pm. For $10 tickets, please visit
www.arcofmonmouth.org/blueclaws or call (732) 493-1919 ext. 125. A supervised trip, including transportation, is available through the Recreation Department for $35 per member. Call Recreation at (732) 493-0225.
The Achievement Zone
CominC
A new transition program for young adults 18-25
who have completed their educational requirements.
A DDD approved self-directed service
by Dottie Eberhard
Coming this Fall
Contact (732) 493-1919 ext. 600 for details
This year’s 29th Annual 4H Kids for Kids Spring Formal
was another rollicking evening full of fun, friendship,
laughter and love! 145 teens and adults with intellectual disabilities danced the night away on April
20th at the Shore Casino in Atlantic Highlands while
27 Kids for Kids Club members were the happy hosts
and hostesses for the event. Guests were treated
to a full evening of dancing, a three course dinner,
corsages, favors and balloon artists rounded out the
night.
Join us on August 16
Recreation Department trip to Atlantic City.
Open to all friends of The Arc!
Please call 732-493-0225 for more details.
Pizza Party
Socialization and recreation are a very important part
of the work we do at The Arc of Monmouth, so we
were thrilled when Thommy O’Brien of Fair Haven,
accompanied by Jack Privetera of The Anabel Foundation, approached The Arc about throwing a recurring
pizza party for individuals served by The Arc.
The inaugural party was held
on Monday night, March 19 at
the Knollwood School in Fair
Haven, and was attended by
nearly 80 particpants from
residential programs at The
Arc.
Thommy and Marisa O’Brien
coordinated the event along
with Jack and several of
their friends, providing pizza, sugar-free desserts and
drinks and music. Thank you to everyone who made
this event possible!
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A Collaborative Affair:
Recreation’s Spring Formal
This night is the culmination of the 4H Kids for Kids
main community service project and is happily anticipated by
all.
Club members are
responsible for the
planning of this project and spend the
year serving on committees for publicity,
decorations, and fund
raising solicitations.
The Arc of Monmouth
County’s Recreation
Department
works
closely with the club
providing the supervision for the evening to ensure
it is a smoothly run event.
Club members are already planning and looking forward to next year’s 30th Spring Formal. It’s going to
be fantastic!
Disability Policy Seminar
Now more than ever, it is critical to be informed about national issues that impact people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities. Board president Neil Fleishman, self-advocate Roxanne Oka and Associate Executive
Director Kathy Mullery traveled to Washington D.C. in April to attend the Disability Policy Seminar hosted by The
Arc of the United States and four other national advocacy organizations.
Individuals spoke of the many threats to essential services and programs such as Medicaid and Social Security.
The goal was to inform legislators how much of a “lifeline” these programs are for people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities. Neil, Roxanne and Kathy met with representatives from Congressmen Rush Holt and
Christopher Smith’s offices to speak to them about our concerns and to
ask that they do not support cuts to these essential services.
For information on the Disability Policy Seminar and to read legislative
fact sheets on topics such as education policy, employment, the Affordable Care Act or current issues in federal funding, visit www.thearc.org.
We will continue to share important legislative alerts as issues arise.
To join the mailing list to receive these updates, send an email to
[email protected].
Join The Arc and Inclusion International for
“Achieving Inclusion Across the Globe”
Registration is now open for the
2012 National Convention and International Forum in Washington,
D.C. October 25-28. This year, The
Arc will be joined by Inclusion International, a global federation
of family-based organizations advocating for the human rights of
people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is an
incredible opportunity to connect
with others in the intellectual and
developmental disability community at this annual gathering of The
Arc’s membership, chapter staff
and volunteers, professionals and
experts in the field and individuals
with I/DD and their families.
We’ll gather at the Grand Hyatt
in downtown D.C. to explore the
global implications of Article 19
of the Convention on the Rights
of Persons with Disabilities: Living
independently and being included
in the community. Inclusion International is involved in an important campaign to promote Article
19, which will culminate at this
event with the release of a special
Global Report. Also, we’ll focus on
national and international issues
related to advocacy, employment,
and public policy.
budding businesspeople with I/DD
can showcase their entrepreneurial spirit. Then, stick around for a
closing event with D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray sharing the popular tradition of “Hand Dancing” (similar
to swing dancing) with the crowd.
This four-day event filled with enlightening and informative sessions
kicks off with The Arc & Sprout National Film Festival, bringing you
a new slate of entertaining short
films by and about people with I/
DD. The Arc will hold its Annual
Business Meeting to adopt several
revised position statements and
hold elections for its Board of Directors among other important business. And, look for Entrepreneur
Alley in the Marketplace where
Hammer Travel is the official
travel sponsor of The Arc’s National
Convention offering customized
travel arrangements for individuals
with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Hammer specializes in creating
convenient travel packages including lodging, Convention registration, arrangements to see area
attractions, food and support staff.
Visit www.hammertravel.org or call
1-877-345-8599 for more details.
Register now at www.thearc.org
and take advantage of early registration and hotel discounts. Check
out the full Convention Schedule
and find out more about our beautiful host city at www.thearc.org.
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Thank You, Knights!
A very special thanks to the following councils who have held fundraisers on our behalf:
Councils 3187, 6552, 10005, 12232, 1672, 3231, 3402, 5611, 11349, 5903, 3402 and the NJ State Council.
The 2nd Annual Resident Picnic
by Cynthia Steets
Question: what happened on September 22, 2011 in the pouring, soaking rain?
Answer: The First (Annual?) Residential Picnic in Wolcott Park in Eatontown!
Not to be discouraged, over 70 participants from all residential programs at The Arc of Monmouth attended the
2nd annual picnic in Wolcott Park on June 14th. It was a sunny, comfortable day for an outdoor event that
featured dancing and a BBQ with hotdogs, salads and desserts. Some other
highlights were ball-catching, board games, visiting with friends, basketball,
taking walks and polishing up on golf swings.
Nick Nellegar, Chief of the Charcoals, Guru of the Grills, got a tan this year, in
contrast to the soaking he endured last year. Nick’s such a great griller that the
weather somehow does not affect his delivery of perfectly cooked food!
Rob Cordasco, Associate Manager from Virginia Manor, commented: “Everyone residents and staff, had an excellent time with activities that suited them well,
from golf to dancing!”
Michele Ricciardi, Associate Manager from Marc
Manor, said, “I know my residents were talking about the picnic for days after
and how much fun they had. I met and got to know residents and staff from
other houses, which was very neat. Something that really stuck out was how
involved everyone was; you would see staff walking over to different tables and
interacting, residents talking to other residents and staff. It was a wonderful
afternoon and it ran smoothly.”
The picnic planners/workers (Tom, Peggy, Peach, Nick, George, Donna, Dawn,
Cynthia) want to thank all staff for transporting our residents, bringing delicious desserts, and for leading fun games and activities. Thank you to our special guests, Mary Scott, Kathy Mullery, Suzanne Liberi and Neil Fleischman.
Students with I/DD Perform in Brookdale Community College’s
Spring Dance Recital by Allan Cohen
Keep Achieving (Kach) at Brookdale is a college program for individuals with I/DD. It is a joint venture of Brookdale Community College and The Arc of Monmouth, partially funded by the Walmart Foundation.
Shannan Coomber, a student in The Arc of Monmouth’s Kach program and Brookdale’s Modern Dance II class, participated in the college’s May 5 Spring dance recital. Shannan was joined by fellow Kach student James Smith
for one of her numbers, and was part of an ensemble in her other.
Professor Doreen Laperdon-Addison, who instructs the dance classes at Brookdale and directed the recital, stated afterwards: “It was a pleasure having
Shannon in class and watching her and Jimmy perform on Saturday. Seeing
Shannon and the joy she derives through dance is inspiring for everyone.”
Ms. Laperdon-Addison means what she says. On Wednesday, May 23, Ms. Laperdon-Addison presented a check to The Arc of Monmouth/Kach program.
The Dance Club, which uses their recitals to raise funds for the club, was so
inspired by Shannan’s participation that they decided to donate those monies to The Arc of Monmouth in honor
of her participation. Everyone at The Arc of Monmouth is extremely proud of Shannan, and we are very grateful
for the Dance Club’s generosity.
Pictured in photo, l to r: Dance Professor Doreen Laperdon-Addison, The Arc of Monmouth Associate Executive Director Kathleen Mullery, Dance
Club President Crystal Stephens Monsanto, Individual and Family Supports Director Sarah Logan, Keep Achieving (Kach) at Brookdale Student Shannan Coomber, Peer Mentor Glynnis Tan and Kach Coordinator Allan Cohen.
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The Power of Art
Volumes have been written about the healing power of art, and the importance of art in public schools as a catalyst
in the development of student’s minds. At The Arc of Monmouth, art is incorporated into nearly all of the agency’s
programs, and recently, all programs showed this power in full force.
The Work Opportunity Center and Adult Services programs create arts and
crafts projects on a regular basis. The Recreation department takes many
trips to performing arts venues. The adjacent article describes the dance
journey of two students in the Kach
college program. Of course, the most
obvious example of art at The Arc is
in the Employment program, which is
operates the Red Horse Art Gallery at
Freehold Raceway Mall.
Rarely do these individual programs
(located at sites scattered throughArt Show Judges Lisa Marie
out Monmouth County) have a chance
O’Connell
and Sandy Taylor of the
to collaborate on one cohesive project.
Monmouth
County Arts Council
However, on Tuesday evening, June 26,
art was the focal point of the agency’s Annual Meeting.
Art Show Coordinators Thea Strong,
Michael Turner and Nan Owen
For several months, Employment’s Thea
Strong and Nan Owen have been collecting artwork from participants in all departments. They were guided and assisted by Michael Turner, a dedicated volunteer
who used the art samples to create a catalogue of art for the Annual Meeting.
“The quality of the artwork is astounding,” commented Thea Strong, “which is why
we felt compelled to transform the simple art exhibit into a juried show”.
At Ms. Strong’s suggestion, art judges were enlisted from some of the Red Horse
Gallery’s partner agencies. Vanessa Young of VSA Arts NJ and Sandy Taylor and
Lisa Marie O’Connell of the Monmouth
County Arts Council were on hand to
present art awards in a variety of categories. Every participant was a winner however, and came home with a ribbon.
Neil Fleischman accepts a
plaque for two years of
service as Board President
Over 140 guests attended the meeting,
which included dinner, the art show, board elections and an overview of
past year at The Arc of Monmouth.
Special plaques were presented to
immediate past board president Neil Fleishman and to the Circle of Friends
on the occasion of their twentieth anniversary.
Colleen Ciecura accepts a plaque
commemorating the Circle of
Friends’ 20th Anniversary, accompanied by Mary Scott and Recreation Director Cindy Wiegers
“This truly was a special night,” said
Mary Scott. “We had a tremendous turnout and a positive energy surrounding the
board of directors, staff, served individuals and their families. It means a lot to
transition into our new fiscal year on such
a high note”.
Special Thanks to Spargo’s Grille of Manalapan
for donating a delicous dinner!
1st Place Art Award Winner
Garnett Brown
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The Arc of Monmouth greatly depends upon the support of generous donors and sponsors like you.
The following donations were received since the last issue of The Turning Point went to press.
We thank everyone for their support and apologize for any inadvertent omissions.
To revise your listing, please contact [email protected] or (732) 493-1919.
Annual Appeal Donors
Donations $100 and Above
Mr.& Mrs. Eugene Bergen
Mrs. Barbara B. Black
BPOE Elks Lodge #2030
BPOE Elks Lodge #233
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Cognetta
Mr. Joseph Colao
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A.
Dasaro in Memory of
Bernard Desaro
Tinton Falls Local PBA #251
Mrs. Mary Gross
Italian American
Association of Ocean
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Keil
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Liberi
Ms. Esther Mitchell
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Morogiello
Ms. Evelyn Puig
Mr. George Skorinko
BPOE Elks Lodge #2534
Mr. & Mrs. John Vanslavie
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Verstrate
Mr. John Ward
Ms. Susan F. Weir
Donations Up To $99
Mr. Roger Baum
Ms. Cecilia Boyle
Ms. Suzanne Buck
Mr. Robert Casaccio
Catholic War Veterans Post 714
Mr. & Mrs. William D. Costa
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas DeLeo
Mr. & Mrs. John Ekdahl
Mr. & Mrs. Howard Ellen
Ms. Francine Forte
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Garnardello
Mr. Edward J. Gerlach
Ms. Jane Kelly
Mrs. Diana Kerrigan in
Memory of Patrick Kerrigan
Mr. Edward Kosberg
Mr. & Mrs. John Leonard
Ms. Arlene Levenson
Mr. Allen Lupian
Ms. Karen Paxton
Mr. Howard Rombey
Mr. & Mrs. Nazzareno Saliba
Ms. Nicole Salviolo
VFW Post #1333
Ms. Kathleen Weber
Mr. Samuel & Virginia Wetzel
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Wuestefeld
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Zeitlin
Memorials & Special Gifts
In Honor of Ernest Ackerman
Harry Douty
In Memory of Bill Donoghue
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Colondrillo
In Honor of Tony Maples
Ms. Vonda Hays
In Memory of Matthew Barresi
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Erhardt Jr.
Congratulations to Miss Erin Eagle
Mrs. Lucille Solden
In Memory of Silvia Benitez
Dr. & Mrs. Evelio Bofill
In Memory of Margaret Franznick
Harry Douty
In Memory of Matilda "Billie" Cerbone
Ellen Acciavatti
John Alchin & Hal Marryatt
Catherine Barone
Nancy Bellezza
Belmar Women's Club
LouAnn Blake
Ms. Maria Boccia
Elizabeth Calandra
Dana & Robert Carrdine
Dr. Cecil Durham & Stephen Whitton
Susan Eads
Amy & Ray Farley
Helen Hodnicky
Suzanne Keller
Mr. Mitchell Morgenstern
Ms. Rose Rosace
Ms. Josephine Russell
Rose & Dennis Saatdjian
Spring Lake Arbors
Michael Stewart & Steve Milam
Rose Tomas & Kathy Hjelle
Ron & Judy Treharne
Marie Vignola
Ernest Wildenhain
Lori Zakrzewski & Friends at RBRHS
Happy Birthday to Mr. Phil Fina
John Pappas
Bill Pappas
In Memory of Harold Oldroyd Jr.
John & Donna Burke
James & Connie Maness
Matthew Oldroyd
James & Kathleen Tutak
David & Janet Watson
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In Memory of
Gladys Goldsmith & Miriam Trieber
Myrna Reiter
In Memory of Tracey Hartman
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Colondrillo
In Memory of Joseph Iorio
Nick & Mary Romanelli
Justine Romanelli
In Memory of Daniel Kardane
Rita Hay
Eileen La Due
Margaret & Johnny Roarty
In Memory of Patrick Kerrigan
Mrs. Diana Kerrigan
In Memory of Lucille Koenig
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Canape
In Memory of Richard A. Lame Sr.
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Colondrillo
Carol & Rick Lame
Anita & Joseph Roselle
In Memory of Margaret Crawford
Frank Crawford
In Memory of Gertrude Lewis
Mrs. Myrna Reiter
In Memory of Bernard Dasaro
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Dasaro
In Memory of Ann McKenna
Ms. Marion Hagovsky
Anita Costello & Zavier Mouldin
In Memory of Joseph O'Brien
Mr. Harry Douty
In Honor of Kenneth Radeloff
Harry Douty
In Memory of George Roe
Carol Dowens
In Memory of Edward Rosell
Mr. James Ippolito
In Memory of Isabella & Richard Smith
Dr. & Mrs. James McMahon
In Honor of Dr. & Mrs. Allan Solden
Mrs. Lucille Solden
In Memory of Walter Stanger
Myrna Reiter
In Honor of Grissell Vazquez
Dr. & Mrs. Evelio Bofill
In Memory of John Vallio
Ms. Theresa Perone
Barbara & Dean Schneider & Family
Tabitha Terhune
In Memory of Betty Lou Weaver
Ronnie Eichstaedt
Dennis & Renee Hopf
Karla McClain
In Memory of Margaret Wilson
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wilson
Leave a Lasting Legacy
Have you chosen to honor The Arc as part of your estate planning?
Including The Arc of Monmouth in your will or estate gains you entry into our Heritage Society.
This special kind of commitment ensures that The Arc will remain in operation for generations to come.
Beginning in 2012, members will be honored in several significant ways.
For more information, please contact Brett Colby
[email protected] or (732) 493-1919 ext. 120.
Members
Memberships are vital to the success of The Arc. Members receive discounts to Recreation programs and a subscription to The Turning Point Newsletter.
Kathleen Adams Gencarelli
Michael Altschuler
Thomas Antoniazzi
Flora Bates
Stacey Boyle
Anthony Chadwick
A Special Welcome to our Newest Members
Joann Daniels
Julia Dougherty
Elizabeth Ferguson
Alan Fox
Jodi Frunzi
Tracy Navarro-Turner
Thomas Orsini
Alexandra Rech
Carol Snekszer
Nicholas Taliercio
Ranka & Alex Vucetic
A Special Thank You to Recent Members of $100 or More
Ms. Kathleen Adams Gencarelli
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Murray
Mrs. Joan Sheldon
Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Chamberlin
Mr. Richard Schey
Dr. Webster Trammell
Mr. Barry J & Betsy Karafin
Mr. Roderick Webster
Tell us to Go Green!
Help The Arc of Monmouth save on postage and printing costs.
Contact the Development Department and we’ll send you an email reminder when the
newest issues of The Turning Point are online!
[email protected]
(732) 493-1919
Contribute Today!
There are many ways to make a contribution to our 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency.
Please consider one or more of the following methods:
Memberships:
Sponsorships (we will contact you with sponsor info on events you select):
___ Regular Member ($25)
___ SCRABBLE by the SEA (September 29, 2012)
___ Supporting Member ($35)
___ Winter Glow Ball (December 7, 2012)
___ Patron ($50)
___ Walk/5K (May 2013)
___ Benefactor ($100)
___ Golf Classic (May-June 2013)
___ President’s Council ($250)
___ Wine Tasting (Date TBD)
___ I don’t want a membership but please accept this donation in the amount of $_____
___ I have, or would like to honor The Arc of Monmouth in my estate. Please contact me with details.
Name _____________________________________ Email __________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________
___ My check is enclosed
___ Please charge my Mastercard
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Exp. _________
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Save the Dates! Online registration now available at
www.arcofmonmouth.org/help-us
W inter
G low
Friday, August 24, 7:00 pm
A portion of each ticket benefits
The Arc of Monmouth!
2012
Friday, December 7
Shore Casino - Atlantic Highlands
Honoring Peter Cancro
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Sponsorships & Journal Ads
Now Available
The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, Asbury Park
Divisions for all ages and skill levels
For information about these and other programs, visit our new website:
www.arcofmonmouth.org or call (732) 493-1919