shattering barriers
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shattering barriers
SHATTERING BARRIERS Empowering People, Inspiring Change FYE 2011 Annual Report A Message From Our President Dear Friends of MacDonald Training Center: It is my privilege to share with you the strategic direction with which our Board of Directors has charged us as we recommit to our increasingly important mission “to empower people with disabilities to lead the lives they choose.” MTC’s 2011-14 Strategic Goals 1. Aggressively enhance and expand the person centered culture and service delivery at MTC. 2. Aggressively reduce reliance on government funding to better position MTC for statewide cost containment initiatives. 3. Aggressively pursue leadership and advocacy roles to ensure that statewide changes to the delivery of services to people with disabilities are personcentered and consistent with the MTC mission. “Our attitude will remain resolute in the face of ever MTC’s 2011-2014 Strategic Objectives to Achieve our Goals 1. To establish a well defined viable service model that promotes freedom of choice, increased independence and respect for each person’s hopes and dreams. 2. To increase overall revenues while reducing reliance on traditional funding by diminishing resources; our actions will forever be aggressive in the relentless pursuit of diversifying and expanding revenue sources. 3. Maximize efficiencies in all areas to increase productivity. 4. To change the perception of MTC to an organization that promotes independence and integration into community life, provides business solutions and offers opportunities for self-sufficiency and artistic expression. 5. To change the public’s perception that people with disabilities as perpetually our mission; and our willingness to accept accountability for our actions is absolute.” dependent to individuals who are valued and contributing members of our community who embrace independence and strive for self-sufficiency. 6. To provide leadership in the development of a statewide service model that reflects our vision, mission and values. In the past we have reaffirmed our commitment to that mission and to you, our friends and supporters, without whom the success of our mission would be in doubt. These next few years will be no different. Thank you for what you do for the people we serve. Jim Freyvogel President/CEO 2 MacDonald Training Center FY 2010-2011 Service Highlights MTC served over 500 people last year through a combination of support services. 112 individuals were served through Employment Services 135 individuals participated in GateWay Job Skills Training 102 individuals were served through 123 individuals participated in GateWay Life Skills Training Supported Employment 67 individuals were served through Supported Living 138 individuals received Transportation services 118 individuals participated in Job Club. OUR CORE VALUES *Treat everyone with dignity and respect. * Act in good faith and in the best interest of the people we serve. * Respect the opinions and choices of the people we serve, and their families. * Act with integrity as citizens in partnership Would you like to know more about MacDonald Training Center? Learn more about our mission and the services offered to the community by attending our one hour EPIC Tours which are held twice monthly. To see the current schedule, please visit our website or cut and paste the following into your browser: http:// www.macdonaldcenter.org/subpage.asp?navid=4&id=88 There are many other ways to stay connected: with the community. * Encourage independence by supporting Like our page on Facebook. self-advocacy. * Be accountable for meeting the expectations of all our stakeholders. Sign up for MTC’s “The MacDonald Minute,” our monthly enewsletter which will keep you up to date on news and special events. Visit :www.macdonaldcenter.org or you may subscribe on : http://www.patronmail.com/ pmailweb/PatronSetup?oid=1401 Cover art, “Table of Plenty,” by Chris McDarby, MTC Fine Arts Studios. Chris was inspired by one of FY 11’s most s celebratory events—-the creation of our new MTC Fine Arts Gallery as a Legacy Project from the West Shore Alliance Leadership Class of 2011. For more about the MTC Fine Arts Gallery, and the festive opening reception see page 6. For more about this emerging artist, please see page 22. 3 Changing Lives About MacDonald Training Center, Inc. WhoWeAre WeBelieve... MacDonald Training Center that it is a privilege to serve individuals with developmental disabilities; that the people we serve are productive, contributing and valued members of our community; that the people we serve should be afforded opportunities to give back to their community; in real homes, not “home-like environments”; in real work, not “work-like environments”. is an organization that envisions “people with disabilities leading the lives they choose.” MTC is resolute in the pursuit of our mission: “To empower people with disabilities to lead the lives they choose.” MTC is an organization dedicated to continuously improving the quality of the vocational, employment and residential services we have been providing to people with developmental disabilities in the Tampa Bay area for over 59 years. OurHistory “We believe the reason we exist… MacDonald Training Center was founded in 1953 by J. Clifford is to serve you.” MacDonald and a group of visionary parents of individuals with developmental disabilities. At a time when the only alternative to being sent to a state institution was to sit at home and do nothing, these individuals rejected both options and proceeded to create innovative educa- A Message from Our President 2 Who We Are 4 Leadership 5 Community Events 6 the first organizations to develop supported employment Services 8 and supported living services as alternatives to sheltered Business Enterprises 12 became the first organization in the state of Florida to Financial Summary 13 close all of our group homes. All individuals to whom we How You Can Help 15 Our Donors 16 Team Members 20 About the Artist 22 tional, vocational and residential alternatives. Over the last 5 decades, MacDonald Training Center has continued to be a leader and innovator in services to people with developmental disabilities. We were one of workshops and traditional group homes. In 2002, we currently provide residential services are leaseholders living in their own homes or apartments, regardless of their service needs. 4 Table of Contents Boards of Directors (2011-2012) MACDONALD TRAINING CENTER, INC. Darrin Quam, Chair Leadership Jack Gutman, Vice Chair Thomas M. Wood, Second Vice Chair Cristina Carelli, Treasurer Rachel Cantor, Secretary Core Leadership Jim Freyvogel, President/CEO [email protected] Jackie Buckler J. Richard Caskey Joe Donato, Chief Operating Officer Eric Castillo [email protected] Karen Dearolf Jerry E. Fogarty III Judith DeStasio, Chief Financial Officer [email protected] Barbara Franques Lenore Horton Debi Hamilton, Director of Services Marcos Lorenzo, M.D. [email protected] Leslie Morris Aaron Silberman Rita Hattab, Director of Development [email protected] Patricia Spears Sue Mesko, Executive Assistant MACDONALD TRAINING CENTER FOUNDATION [email protected] Richard Diaz, Jr., Chair Fran Davin, Vice Chair Rex Sano, Treasurer Phillip Baumann, Secretary Bob Basham Partners: MacDonald Parents Group Karen Dearolf, President Jack Butcher Sally Harris Steven G. Hengel Tampa Location Plant City Location Rick Nafe 5420 West Cypress Street 2902 North Cork Road Monica Price Tampa, Florida 33607 Plant City, Florida 33565 Telephone: 813.870.1300 Telephone: 813.752.6508 MACDONALD TRAINING CENTER PROPERTIES Paul Flynn, Chair Betty Beauchaine, Vice Chair Kimberley DeBosier, Treasurer Madeline Clark, Secretary Hours of Operation Hours of operation at both locations: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm Fax: 813 872-6010 MACDONALD TRAINING CENTER HOLDING CORPORATION Visit Us on the Web: www.macdonaldcenter.org Philip A. Baumann, Chair Paul Flynn, Vice Chair Kimberlee DeBosier, Treasurer Richard Diaz, Jr., Secretary Jack5 Butcher 5 MTC greatly appreciates the generous support of Our Friends in the Community Community Events Tracey and Bryan McDonald were the proud art patrons who purchased Glen M. Nash’s signature piece for the opening . The 2011 Leadership Class of the WestShore Alliance fulfilled a dream for MTC by the creation of a 2,000 sq. ft. art gallery! The MTC Fine Arts Gallery is now a brilliant showcase for the wonderful works of art being created in the MTC Fine Arts Studios. The Gallery is available to community partners for meetings and events. Recognizing the importance of the Gallery were happy guests and speakers (L to r) MTC artist Chris McDarby, Jeff Lanning of the Leadership Class and Ann Kulig, Westshore Alliance. Many Thanks to the many individuals and corporate sponsors who donated time, professional services and treasure to make this Legacy Project a reality. 6 “SHATTERING BARRIERS” MTC continuously strives to shatter barriers for the people we serve. One of the ways we do this is by the “Shattering Barriers,” luncheon which is a one-hour community outreach designed to correct myths and misconceptions about people with disabilities. During the luncheon guests are told of the real life stories of some of the people we serve and the impact MTC has made on them. This year, MTC Foundation Board Chair Richard Diaz Jr. welcomed 400 guests many of whom were invited by current board members. TV Personality, Kelly Lightbourn spoke of her gratitude to MTC for life changing services to her sister- in- law, Lisa, and the difference it has made to her entire family. Other people we serve allowed us to share their personal stories through a moving video, currently seen on our web-site. MTC Inc. Board Chair Fran Davin invited guests to support MTC financially. Many guests made multi-year pledges of time, talent and treasure. We are grateful to the many kind sponsors whose financial support allowed us to hold this meaningful event. The Feast of St. Joseph The Tampa Bay Sentinels The Tampa Bay Sentinels are a group of public safety officers who generously donate the proceeds from their league football games to MTC. This philanthropic group of first responders includes police officers, firemen, paramedics and other public service professionals. Many Thanks to our all of our Community Partners for helping to make this such a memorable year! The Feast of St. Joseph is a longstanding fund and friend raising event. The Noto Family continues a 36 year tradition of food, fellowship and generosity. We are honored by the commitment of this family and the community. Faithful day time tv viewers got the chance to see cookie making on Good Day Tampa Bay! 7 GateWay Services Independence is something that is important to all of us. Our GateWay Services are designed to assist the people we serve in preparing to achieve greater independence so that they may lead the lives they choose. Each person has the choice of participating in a variety of career or life skills activities based upon individual interests and desires. Work experiences offer instruction to develop work skills and safety habits. An individual may choose to participate in gainful work experiences based on interests and abilities including textile production, or subcontracting. Those planning on taking their newly acquired skills into the community to seek competitive employment are encouraged to join our Job Club to learn the extra skills and knowledge needed to achieve independence. Additionally, individuals are encouraged to participate in their community. Groups regularly donate their time to helping others, including delivering Meals on Wheels and assisting other social efforts. GateWay Day Services offers a wide variety of exciting Life Enrichment activities, including: Computer Lab; MTC Fine Arts Studios; Fitness Center; Community Activities & Recreation; Music Appreciation, Job Club; and MORE! Myths and Misconceptions: One of the most prevalent myths and misconceptions we reject is that people with disabilities have no marketable skills or talents. Job skills trainees acquire meaningful employment skills though our EPIC (empowering people, inspiring change) curriculum. The success of our contract as the exclusive packager and shipper of SUNPASS transponders for the State of Florida highlights how well people with disabilities perform when given appropriate training. At present our error rate packaging 3 million SUNPASS transponders remains well below one percent. The success of the MTC Fine Arts Studios also attests to the talents and abilities of the people we serve. Many of the emerging artists participating in the MTC Fine Arts Studios are developing recognizable styles and finding much commercial success. Community integration is encouraged. Those interested in marketing their art, are involved in community exhibits, such as our annual month long exhibit at Citi headquarters in Tampa. 8 Community Living Making decisions for yourself, being independent, having a place to call home, and having a meaningful job are important to everyone. MacDonald Training Center has over 20 years of experience in providing Supported Living Services and Employment Services that can assist persons with disabilities in achieving these goals. Whether just a few hours a month of coaching is needed or 24-hour-a-day support, we customize our services to meet all needs. Our Community Services teams of experienced supported living coaches, supported employment coaches, and in-home support are ready, willing and able to assist the people we serve in realizing their dreams. Our supported living coaches work closely with each person to… Myths and Misconceptions find and rent housing; find and select a roommate or roommates to share the cost of housing; teach shopping and cooking skills, including planning for nutritional meals; help with banking, bill paying, and budgeting; help individuals interact with their neighbors and get involved in the local community. Making decisions for yourself, being independent, having a place to call home, and having a meaningful job are important to everyone. Mary, seen in the photo, at home refining her cooking skills with the instruction of her supported living coach, is one of the many people whose lives have been changed by MTC. She defies the misconception that people with disabilities need or should receive routine “cookie cutter” services. Mary's story is typical of many of the people we serve who are now senior citizens. As a baby with mental retardation given up at birth, her first fifty years were spent institutionalized. Since leaving the institution thirty years ago to come to MTC, Mary has been playing catch up in learning how to live independently. With appropriate services, she continues to advance, particularly in areas of communication, her greatest challenge. Her goal is to remain living in her own apartment with her two roommates. Their goal is to rotate cooking duties. MTC’s commitment to Mary to support her goal to live independently in the community, remains absolute with the full knowledge that her future needs will become more challenging. Despite the onslaught of state reductions in supports for people with disabilities, MTC is committed to making sure she ages with as much dignity and grace as possible, does not spend her old age warehoused and institutionalized. Her youth was forfeit, with MTC, her future is not. 9 Supported Employment MTC Employment Services has a long history of successfully placing individuals with disabilities into competitive employment and helping them maintain their jobs through consistent follow along services. Since the initial funding in 1971, MTC's Employment Services has successfully placed close to 4,000 individuals, into employment in the Tampa Bay community. MTC Supported Employment Services assists people with developmental disabilities to obtain and retain community-based competitive employment. Our supported employment coaches are a team of dedicated professionals who work side-by-side with each individual to create a personalized plan to help him or her… acquire needed job skills develop job opportunities obtain on-the-job training learn how to get along with co-workers in the workplace develop the natural supports needed to maintain employment and on the desired path to financial independence. Individuals who live and work in the community celebrate their on-going success with their coaches at MTC’s Supported Employment and Supported Living Awards Dinner. It is a highlight of our year. SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment Employer of the Year 2011 MTC honored Sea World Parks and Entertainment, as “2011 Employer of the Year,” for looking beyond disabilities to capabilities when hiring people to work at Busch Gardens in Tampa. Don Corwin, Employment Services Coordinator presents the “Employer of the Year” award to Dani Limbach and Bridget Gainey at the 19th Annual Supported Employment/Supported Living Dinner Celebration. 10 Busch Gardens has a long and honorable history as an employer of people with disabilities and as a friend to MacDonald Training Center. Dani Limbach, (pictured at left center) currently serves as the Co Chair for MTC’s Business Advisory Council (BAC). This dedicated group of private business sector professionals continually guides our Employment Services team in innovative ways to provide progressive and effective services to both the persons served and the business community. Employment Services MTC Employment Services are “disability neutral,” created to provide supports to persons with a wide range of physical and mental disabilities. These services assist persons with disabilities to attain competitive employment at or above the minimum wage. The services are available to any person age 17 years or older who is referred by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) or age 22 or older referred by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, with a documented disability that significantly hinders the individual's ability to attain and/or maintain employment. Interpreting services in American Sign Language are available for the deaf and hearing impaired who seek employment. MTC Employment Services ensures high quality administration and management by utilizing trained professional team members, and continuously reinforcing existing relationships with the private sector. Employment Services has an exceptionally well-developed Business Advisory Council (BAC). This core group of private business sector professionals continually guides Employment Services in providing progressive, innovative, and effective services to both the persons served and the business community. Labor market trends and current employment opportunities are a regular topic of discussion. Additionally, MTC’s Employment Services continuously develops collaborations and partnerships with Tampa Bay area community agencies. Formal collaborations via written contracts and agreements exist with the State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Hillsborough County Children’s Board, United Way and the Department Myths and Misconceptions: The most common misconception we face is that people with disabilities are more expensive to employ than people without disabilities. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities typically cost nothing to less than $100. Additionally, employers may be eligible for tax credits and tax deductions. Workers compensation is not impacted as rates are based solely on the relative hazards of the operation and the organization’s accident experience, not on whether workers have disabilities. ParticipatingEmployers MTC has spent over 40 years developing business partnerships with quality employers including: Adventure Island Panther Medical Answer Bay Area Pizza Hut Bank of America Public Defenders Office Barsch Animal Clinic Publix Buca di Beppo Publix Greenwise Burger King Republic National Distribution Busch Gardens Romano’s Macaroni Grill Chili’s Restaurant Ross Department Store Coastal Auto Spa Seminole Hard Rock Casino Cafe Community Care Center Shells Restaurant Comp USA Starbucks Gulf Coast Enterprises Steak N’ Shake Hilton Hotel Airport Sweetbay Supermarkets Westshore Tampa Ear, Nose & Throat HMS Host International Target Home Depot Time Customer Service Home Instead Village Inn Ideal Dialog Wackenhut Janus Security Services Wal-Mart Little Caesars Wendy’s Restaurant MacDill Air Force Base Winn Dixie Marriott Waterside Marshalls McDonald’s Restaurant YMCA 11 Business Enterprises MacDonald Training Center is committed to provide real work training opportunities for the people with disabilities we serve, while providing affordable and professional services for our business customers. MacDonald Training Center strives to exceed the MTC’s ongoing successful partner- expectations of our customers. ship with the Florida Turnpike Enterprises to package the SUNPASS transponder for the state, continues as the hallmark of our EPIC “Empowering People, Inspiring Change,” curriculum. In addition to SUNPASS, MTC has long term contracts with other prominent businesses. In an on-going effort to diversify, MTC’s Business Enterprise team took the lessons learned on the SUNPASS contract and over the course of the year, revamped and revitalized our In 2010-2011, sewing skills training. Through grant support from United MTC provided business services Way and the Joy McCann Foundation, we have expanded and to Sea World Parks and Entertainment, La France, Everglades Direct, modernized our processes and equipment to train individuals to operate machines in a commercial setting. Every business contract we accept must fit with our mission and offer the individuals we serve real work, real work skills, and ultimately, the opportunity to pursue real careers. Hem-Eze, Sea Grass Recovery, Dr. Linda McClintock’s Ageless Medicine and many others. As we look forward to new challenges and partnerships, our aim is to shatter the barrier of the out-dated sheltered workshop concept and to help the people we serve to realize their full potential as valued and contributing members of our community. “MTC packaged everything perfectly for us for the Home Shopping Network. HSN has very stringent quality standards and we never had even one return!” Our Services Include Debra Weisser, Hem Eze Custom Packaging and Design Consultation Textile Production General Assembly Blister Packaging Shrink Wrapping Sonic Welding Light Manufacturing Fulfillment 12 “MTC bends over backwards to make sure everything is done right,” Dr. Linda McClintock, Ageless Medicine MacDonald Training Center, Inc. and Affiliates Combined Balance Sheets September 30th 2010 and 2011 2011 2010 TOTAL TOTAL Cash and Cash Equivalents 103,432 139,446 Accounts Receivable: Grants and Funding Sources 115,159 82,222 Medwaiver and Private Pay ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS 266,755 255,128 Commercial Other Contributions Receivable 354,667 29,565 99,654 322,458 40,637 115,237 Inventories 158,134 156,860 Prepaid Expense and Other Current Assets 110,822 129,362 1,238,188 1,241,350 2,615,895 3,095,271 Real Estate Investment 250,000 250,000 Contributions Receivable, Less Current Portion 183,210 157,413 71,201 4,136,675 68,956 4,271,680 38,138 38,138 8,533,307 9,122,808 500,000 390,000 17,942 27,289 543,740 542,576 32,846 57,111 1,094,528 1,016,976 2,072,520 29,065 13,119 2,156,760 48,933 13,119 3,029,232 3,235,788 5,324,075, 5,887,020 8,533,307 9,122,808 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS Investments Receivable under Charitable Remainder Trust Property and Equipment , Net Other Assets TOTAL ASSETS Liabilities and Net Assets CURRENT LIABILITIES Short-Term Notes Payable Current Installments of Capital Lease Obligations Accounts Payable & Accrued Expenses Deferred Revenue TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES Deposit Liability - Sale Leaseback Capital Lease Obligation Less Current Installments Long-Term Debt Excluding Current Installments TOTAL LIABILITIES Net Assets 13 Financial Summary MACDONALD TRAINING CENTER, INC. & AFFILIATES FISCAL YEAR October 1,2010-September 30,2011 Support&Revenue Support & Revenue * Medicaid $6,054,912 3,093,641 Government Contracts 524,030 Contributions, Grants & Bequests 448,354 Net Assets Released from Restrictions 237,858 Investments & Rental Income Product Sales 546,083 1,204,946 *unrestricted activity Expenses Expenses Services 4,921,726 Administrative 817,403 Community Development 234,283 General 14 $6,036,357 62,945 How You Can Help MacDonald Training Center needs your help to continue to further its very important mission. Please consider a donation of time, resources, and/or financial support. There are so many ways to become involved. How can you help? INVITE guests to EPIC tours. EPIC tours are one hour When you Donate to MacDonald Training Center, your overviews of our services held twice each month. They gift of support helps empower people with disabilities to develop referral contacts and help to expand our circle lead the lives they choose. of involvement and giving! Check website for dates and to confirm attendance. You can select to give a gift once a year or you may make convenient monthly contributions by check, credit VOLUNTEER for special events; provide direct services card or through our secure on line donation page on our in our Computer Lab; Fitness Center; Fine Arts Studio; or website. Donations can be made in a variety of ways: Music Studio and Job Club. Directly sponsor services for individuals who cannot pay for vital services themselves, through a donation to the Robert Chase Memorial Fund. This fund is increasingly important in light of continued cut backs in funding for people with disabilities. Sponsor a specialty service—fully or partially— such as the Computer Lab, Music Studio, Fitness Center, MTC Fine Arts Studio, or Job Club. Donate to the MTC Foundation through an endowment, planned gift or bequest. The MTC Foundation provides resources to support the ongoing mission of MacDonald Training Center. Donate in-kind gifts like property, equipment, training materials, art supplies, etc. PROVIDE pro bono professional services, such as… graphic design; printing; legal advice; financial advice; real estate advice; marketing/PR, social networking and management advice. SERVE on the Board of Directors, on a Board Committee, on the Business Advisory Council, Legal Advocacy Team or the Arts Advisory Council. Join an MTC Project Team, such as strategic planning, capital campaign, etc. PLANNED GIVING is a way for you to continue to make a difference even after you are gone. A gift now or in the future will help MTC continue its mission. Here are just a few of the many options available: Gifts of Stocks and Bonds Sponsor or underwrite our special events, such as The Feast of St. Joseph or Shattering Barriers. Wills and Bequests Charitable Remainder Trusts Hold fundraisers on behalf of MTC at your home, office or social organization. Charitable Lead Trusts Hold an event in the MTC Fine Arts Gallery for your social or professional network. Gifts of Life Insurance Gift Annuities MacDonald Training Center, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization, incorporated by the State of Florida in 1955 and Make a donation today designated by the Internal Revenue Service as exempt from through our secure web-site: www.macdonaldcenter.org federal income tax under the provisions of Sections 501 (c)(3) and 509 (a)(1) of the Internal Revenue code. 15 Special Thanks to Our Donors & Partners $100,000 and Up $1,000 to $1,999 United Way of Tampa Bay Accu-Shred $10,00 to $99,999 Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Armstrong Community Foundation of Tampa Bay The Joy McCann Foundation Mr. Judd Middlebrooke The Saunders Foundation Tampa Greyhound Track The Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons Foundation The Walter Foundation $ 5,000 to $9,999 Mr. Bob Basham Housing by St. Laurence, Inc. MacDonald Parents Group Oasis Outsourcing Publix Supermarket Charities Mr. Robert Shapiro Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP $2,000 to $4,999 Mr. & Mrs. George M. Adams, Jr. The Bank of Tampa Mrs. Marie Hyman Gray Robinson, Attorneys at Law Mr. Dana L. Shires, Jr. Shutts & Bowen LLP Tampa Bay Public Safety Charity, Inc. USAA Foundation Whole Foods Market 16 Mr. Michael Diaz Mr. Jay Calhoun Mr. & Mrs. Richard Diaz Jr. Mr. Jack Campo Mr. & Mrs. Bob Ferguson Danker-Basham Foundation, Inc. Ms. Kelly Figley Mr. & Mrs. Richard Dearolf Mr. & Mrs. Frank Fleischer Mr. & Mrs. Nick Exharos Florida Investment Advisers Mr. Jim Freyvogel Ms. Alina Gabbard Give With Liberty Employee Donations Geyen Group South, Inc. Mr. Casmiro Gonzmart The Honorable Richard Glorioso Mr. Mac Greco, Jr. Ms. Jill Goldsmith Mr. & Mrs. John Houghtaling Ms. Elizabeth Greenoe Mr. Marvin Kurtz Mr. Jack Gutman Lykes Insurance Mr. Steve Hengel Mr. & Mrs. Bryan McDonald Mr. Jeff Hicks New Creation Outreach Inc. Mr. Scott Isabel New York Life Foundation Mr. Paul Kelly Ms. Sylvia Parker Knights of Columbus Mr. Charles Penner Law Office of W. Dale Gabbard. Poppell Insurance Company Mr. Bennie Lazzara Raphael Foundation, Inc. LLCDR & Mrs. John Lehmann Roche Surety, Inc. Lewis, Birch & Ricardo, P.A. Mr. Mark Rodriguez Ms. Wendy McAleese Silver Dollar Saloon Mechanik Nuccio Hearne & Wester Mr. & Mrs. Dan Sparkman Mr. Robert Mogyorosy Stearns Weaver Miller, et al. Mr. & Mrs. Tom Moya Ms. Tish West North Bay Moose Lodge #2373 Mr. David Wood Push America Mr. & Mrs. Tom Wood Mr. & Mrs. Darrin Quam $500 to $999 Ms. Christie Addison Mr. Phil Baumann, P.A. Ms. Betty Beauchaine The Honorable Bob Buckhorn Mr. Jack Butcher Mr. Dan Coble DeBartolo Family Foundation Ms. Kimberlee DeBosier Mr. Ted DeLa Vergne Mr. Ron Rotella Mr. & Mrs. Rick Russo Ms. Linda Schatz SIS Packaging Tampa Bay Rays Ta Ta Tea, Inc. The Rotary Club of Tampa Bay Mr. H. Randolf Valdez Mr. & Mrs. Larry Whitman Mr. Robert Wilkin Wyndham Tampa Westshore Many Thanks toour Donors $250-499 Mr. Ron Rotella Mr. Bennett Mr. Lee Bonta Ms. Kathleen M. Sanchez Ms. Marie Cusmano Ms. Michelle Cryr Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Borgia Mr. William L. Bozeman Mr. Lee Roy Selmon Ms. Peggy Daubar Mr. Aaron Silberman Pat Council Mr. Robert Delgado Ms. Tiffany DiTorio Mr. Lonnie Simpson Diversified Lifting Ms. Patricia Spears Systems, Inc. The Edwards Partnership Inc. Mr. Bill Dodson The Fries Group DBA Hiregy Mr. Scott Dollar Mr. Alfonso Dato Ms. Katherine Trott Data-Tech Ms. Fran Davin Ms. Martha Tunno Ms. Judith DeStasio Ms. Mayme Vogt Mr. Anthony Diaz Mr. Rob Wallace Ms. Tina Dunsford Walmart Mr. Brian Erickson Ms. Mary Figg Ms. Sally Woodward Mr. Tom Zoffinger Mr. & Mrs. Clifton Fischer $100-249 Ms. Linda Fleming AAMCO Mr. Michael Addison Ms. Jean Amuso Mr. James Anderson Mr. Shaun Androff Ms. Mercedes Angell Mr. & Mrs. Keith Ankron Ms. Vivian Arenas-Battle Mr. David Austin Mr. Brett Azzarelli Bank of America United Way Ms. Nancy Barrs Mr. Gerald Bartareau BBI Produce, Inc. Ms. Dorothy Bennett Mr. Matthew Blair Mr. Andy Bowen Mr. & Mrs. Steve Brockman Ms. Jackie Buckler Calhoun Collister & Parham Inc. Ms. Susan Haubenstock Cameron Ms. Alexis Hendry Ms. Rachel Cantor Ms. Anna Henry Mr. Michael Capitano Mr. Denny Herndon Mr. William Carr Mr. J.C. Hewitt Ms. Felicia Ciaccio Ms. Devon Higginbotham Ms. Karen Ciaccio Ms. Wendy Brown Ms. Cristina Carelli Mr. J. Richard Caskey Mr. Paul Flynn Ms. Nayla Foster Ms. Pat Gilbert Mr. John Nicholas Giordano Mr. Drew Graham Ms. Sally Harris Mr. R. Allen Higbee Mr. Russ Hostetler Jana Partners LLC Ms. Carla Kelley Ms. Adrienne Kimball Ms. Ann Kulig Mr. John Lazzara Mr. John Loper Mr. Stephen Martin Mr. Roderick Matthews Mr. & Mrs. Bob McDarby Mr. W.D. McGinnes New York Yankees Tampa Fd, Inc. Mr. Michael Patierno Mr. Rick Peckham Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Perdue Mr. Gary Pike Proshred Security Mr. Stephen Ramsour Mr. E. Zachary Rans Reeves Import Motorcars Verizon Foundation Clark Construction Group, LLC Ms. Ollie Mae Coker Ms. Crystal Coovert Ms. Leslee Coppock Mr. Ed Coryn Mr. Richard Cota Mr. Charles Cotten The Honorable Pam Iorio Mr. Benjamin James Mr. David Janhonen Ms. Melanie Jantschek Mr. Lawrence Jay Mr. John Johnson Ms. Charmaine Kerr Neumeister Ms. Charmaine Keys Mr. Donald Kindel Kiwanis Division 14 Mr. Kenneth Evans Mr. Michael La Barbera Ms. Lois Falcone Mr. Steve Labour Mr. Fernando Faria Mr. Jeffrey Lanning Mr. Herbert Fecker Ms. Barbara Lazzara Mr. Brian Fender Mr. Carl Littlefield The Hon. Rose Ferlita Mr. Robert Lorei Mr. Gaston Fernandez Dr. Marcus Lorenzo Mr. Ricardo Fernandez Mr. & Mrs. Luis Mahiquez Ms. Susan Ferrentino Ms. Stephanie Martin Ms. Coleen Fitzgerald Ms. Mary Willa Matz Ms. Karla May Ms. Diane Flagg Mr.& Mrs. Charles Fletcher Mr. Andy Mayts Ms. Carol McCammon Mr. Jerry Fogarty III Mr. Owen McGill Ms. Barbara Franques Ms. Celia McKibben Mr. & Mrs. Jim Gaczewski Mr. W. Campbell McLean Mr. Blake Gaylord Mr. Mike Menes Mr. David Gemunder Mr. Andrew Messina Ms. Fawn Germer Microsoft Giving Campaign Glasure Group Inc. Mr. Scott Middlebrooks Greater Tampa Assoc. Mr. Curtis Miller Realtors Minaret Realty Mr. Raymond Grill Mr. Richard Mockler Ms. Deborah Grundel Mr. Leland Moree Ms. Deborah Hamilton Ms. Leslie Morris Ms. Donna Harak Ms. Lori Nadglowski Mr. Gary Hartfield Mr. Rick Nafe Ms. Tammy Hoelzer Ms. Lynn Holcomb Mr. JeffHorton Mr. Jeff Houck Ms. Alice Huneycutt Ms. Renee Hunter Ms. Christine Hutchinson Mr. & Mrs. Vince Naimoli Ms. Jennifer Neal Mr. Lee Nelson New Tampa Chamber of Commerce MTC Thanks our Donors for their generous gifts in support of our mission 17 Weappreciateour Donors On behalf of the individuals we are privileged to serve, we thank you and look forward to another great year! Ms. Josie Noto Ms. Daphne Thomas Ms. Brenda Dohring Hicks Mr. Anthony Noto Three Star Farms, Inc. Ms. Alexandra Ellison Mr. Wit Ostrenko Truist Foundation Ms. Debra Evenson Mr. & Mrs. Steve Otto Mr. Phil Walters Ms. Kathryn Faedo Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Perrone Mr. Robert Waltuch Ms. Brigitte Ferdinandsen Mr. Frances Perrone Ms. Samantha Ward Ms. Lauren Fernandez Ms. Tina Perrone Ms. Donna Sue Ward Mr. Gaston Fernandez Pexco Produce Sales Mr. Sam Ward Mr. Jon Fisher Ms. Rosemary Plastic Mr. Edward Weinman Mr. Jeffrey Gad Ms. Sheryl Polese Mr. R. Wade Wetherington Mr. Alfonso Garcia Mr. Ronnie Pollack Mr. Stuart Whitten Mr. Marilyn Gauthier Mr. WoodrowPollack Ms. Bonnie Wise Ms. Henry Gonzalez Ms. Maria Porto Duarte Ms. Cheryl Worsham Ms. Alison Goodwine Ms. Kim Prather Ms. Carol Wright Grimail Crawford, Inc. Ms. Veronica Prostko Mr. Kent Wright Ms. Nada Haddal Mr. John Ranon Your Family Jeweler Mr. Matthew Harrell Mr. Dan Reigle Ms. Ardian Zika Ms. Shirley Henicke Ms. Dezi-Rae Richardson Mr. & Mrs. Jack Novoselski Mr. Russell Oberbroeckling Ms. Holly Hinze Mr. Mitch Robiner $50 to $99 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rodriguez Ms. LuElla Ames Mr. Bryan Hostnick Rough Riders, Inc Mr. Josh Anderson Ms. Jessica Hussey RS Sales Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Anel Ms. Sharon Jakobi Mr. Les Rubin Mr. Aubrey Bailey Ms. Alisa Jenkins Mr. & Mrs. Rex Sano Ms. Mary Baldasan Mr. Mark Johnson Mr. Andy Scaglione Ms. Leila Barks Mr. Bob Joyce Mr. Basil Scaglione Ms. Karen Bartoszek Mr. James Lee Mr. & Mrs. Brian Schnier Ms. Sara Ann Baynes Ms. Mary Jo Lefcourt Mr. & Mrs. Joe Schwartz Mr. Marc Bloom Ms. Maria Lewis Mr. John Shaw P.A. 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Mr. Jeff Talbott Ms. Jeanne Davison Ms. Alexandra Dealejo Tampa Tile Center Mr. James Defrancesco Mr. Dean DiRose 18 Ms. Camille Hippolyle Ms. Liesel Muth Mr. Rex Oliver Mr. Clifford Opp Ms. Nancey Penner Mr. Angel Perez Mr. Eugene Perez Ms. Courtney Peterson Plant City High School Ms. Paula Podraza Mr. Woodrow Pollack Ms. Monica Price Publix Super Markets, Inc. Ms. Poorina Ram-Alvarez Ms. Mark Rankin Mr. James Rogan Mr. Stuart Rogers Ms. Deborah Rosenberger Mr. David Rossman Ms. Angela Ruth Mr. & Mrs. Angel Ruttell Mr. Kevin Salzer Mr. Jake Schoolfield Mr. Clyde Shaver Mr. Clint Shouppe Mr. Irwin Sieffert Mr. Michael Silver Ms. Elaine Smalling Mr. David Smith Ms. Dorothy Staats Ms. Yolanda Sultan Mr. Stephen Tabano Ms. Eleanor Terrell Mr. David Thompson Mr. Michael Trocke United Way of Delaware Mr. John A. Vanacore Ms. Kim Hernandez Vance Mr. Jose Vivero Ms. Linda Vizzi Mr. Ron Weaver Mr. Joe Wright Ms. Laura Wyatt Ms. Ann Yarnell We apologize in advance for all inadvertent omissions or misspellings contained in this donor list. Special Thank s toour In-Kind Donors 84 Lumber Volunteers make the impossible possible AAA Auto Club South Accu-Shred ANEW Apple Blossoms Floral Design Mr. Andrew Arena Mr. Sammy Arena Athletes Who Care Bayside Medical Supply Co. Mr. Bryan Bero Jesuit Honor Society Ms. Adrienne Blanchard Joey’s Italian Ice Ms. Mara Brad Mr. Lee Jenkin Ms. Jennifer Bradford Mr. Gary Kyle Mr. & Mrs. Steven Brockman Mr. William Lambert Busch Gardens La Segunda Central Bakery Cabot Creamery Cooperative Lend A Hand Volunteers Carlton Fields Attorneys at Law Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Lavandera Ms. Kelly Lightbourn Mr. & Mrs. Mark Carson Lykes Insurance Ms. Amy Cason Mr. Brandon Marshall Caspers Company/McDonald's Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. Ms. Deanna Marshall Many thanks to all of our friends and community Mr. & Mrs. Fermin Martin partners who gave of themselves so generously... Coca-Cola Ms. Pam McKee Coiffeur Inga We could not do what we do without you! Ms. Karen McKinney Ms. Martha Connell Melting Pot Mr. William Cook Ms. Sue Mesko Ms. Michelle Cyr Minuteman Press Datz Deli Mr. Jim Stevens Mitchell's Fish Market Mr. Subash Dave Suncoast Paving MMD Events Mr. & Mrs. Andy Davin Tampa Bay Lightning Corp. 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Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Perdue Frames N Things USF Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement Mr. Angel Perez Mr. Jim Freyvogel United Way Day of Caring Volunteers Puff 'n Stuff Catering Ms. Jill Goldsmith Waste Management of Tampa Republic National Distribution Ms. Cathy Hooten Mr. Dale Whittenberg Romano's Macaroni Grill Housewife Bake Shop Whole Foods Market Mr. David Rossman Innovative Cleaning Services Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla Sam Ash Music Stores 19 Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow Mr. Clark Smith Zen Zen Wines USA MTC Team Members Mr. Robert Aboagye Ms. Sheila Gooden Mr. Daniel Acheson Ms. Johanna Goynes Ms. Mary Bellis Ms. Deborah Hamilton Ms. Adrianne Birt Ms. Lindsey Harlow Ms. Mara Brad Mr. Maurice Harris Ms. Donna Brockman Ms. Rita Hattab Ms. Nancy Brownback Ms. Melinda Hayes Ms. Deborah Bryant Ms. Olga Hernandez Mr. Ryan Bullington Ms. Leah Herring Ms. Loretta Butler Ms. Kayla Hicks Ms. Deborah Caldwell Mr. Anthony Holloway Mr. John Chambrone Ms. Jennifer Howard Ms. Barbara Chustz Mr. Phil Ice Ms. Nancy Collins Ms. Jean Ivino Ms. Cathey Conte Ms. Hattie Johnson Ms. Julieann Cook Ms. Frances Jones Ms. Vanessa Coolidge Ms. Suzanne Joseph Mr. Don Corwin Ms. Peggy Kolakoff Mr. Jonathan Craig Ms. Sheri Koop Mr. Kendall Coy Mr. Jonathan Craig Ms. Jan Crozier Ms. Adelina Largacha Mr. Ruben Lebron Mr. Donald Leverance Ms. Charlotte Davis Mr. Jermaine Lewis Ms. Judith DeStasio Mr. Carl Little Ms. Margarita Diaz Mr. Larry Long Mr. Joseph Donato Ms. Marjorie Lorgeat Ms. Yolanda Durassaint Ms. Kimberly Maggard Ms. Kristina Edwards Ms. Lola Maggard Ms. Kathlyn Esposito Ms. Sandy Manemann Ms. Barbara Farrell Ms. Elsie McCullough Ms. Peggy Forget Ms. Pamela McKee Mr. Jim Freyvogel Ms. Lorraine Menozzi Ms. Ladawn Gibson Ms. Sue Mesko Mr. Jerry Miller 20 Ms. Kennethia MonroeWalker FY2011-2012 Volunteer Spotlight: Mr. Tom Moylan Ms. Thea Mull Mr. Michael Newson Ms. Mylinh Nguyen Ms. Dorothy Nichols Ms. Jacqueline Olson Mr. Felipe Palacios Ms. Linda Pulver Mr. Johnny Quartermon Mr. Jan Radovan Mr. James Reed Ms. Edie Rhea Ms. Sharon Robson Ms. Luz Rolondiaz Ms. Maritza Roman Ms. Nelly Rosario Mr. John Ruthstrom Ms. Vilma Sanchez Ms. Kathy Satterlee Ms. Narcissa Scott Ms. Gidget Shear Ms. Phyllis SimpkinsJames Ms. Annie Smith Ms. Mercedes Smith Chris Perdue Chris Perdue has been leading MTC’s Music Empowerment Studio in Tampa since November 2010. She donated her childhood piano and found that we had no way to utilize it. Chris has been volunteering her time and coming every week since, instructing in song, dance and whatever else is needed. She and her husband, Skip, are faithful volunteers and always there when we need a helping hand or a friend. Ms. Brenda Thompson Mr. Dave Thompson Ms. Shirlen Thompson Ms. Pit Ling Tjay Ms. Sharon Triplett Ms. Cindy Tutko Ms. Deane Viers Mr. Jackie Walker Ms. Rachel Smith Ms. Margaret Walker Ms. Adelisa Soto Ms. Elsje Watson Ms. Robin Spencer Ms. Theresa Wells Ms April Stokes Ms. Cathy Wester Ms. Latara Taylor Ms, Krista Wright Ms. Marina Tesla Ms. Sonia Wright Ms. Sojia Thach Ms. Shantia Zimmerman Ms. Jamie Zorn Your Support of MTC’s Mission is vitally important. Please help to maintain the high quality, innovative services MTC proudly provides. Make a donation today through our secure web-site: www.macdonaldcenter.org Through the support of caring individuals we shall remain steadfast in our mission “To Empower People With Disabilities to Lead the Lives They Choose.” 21 About the Artist Chris McDarby is a very independent man. He lives in his own condo, which he owns. He works at a Walgreens drugstore, at a job he has had for six years. (He enjoys scanning items for customers the most!) He has a long term girlfriend. (They met in middle school and have been dating steadily since high school). And he is developing quite a following as an emerging artist developing his skills in the MTC Fine Arts Studios located at James Ranch in Plant City. Chris is the first to say that his artistic talent was undiscovered before he came under the tutelage of MTC Fine Arts Instructor, Jan Radovan. At his own request, Chris recently addressed people gathered at a reception in our new art gallery. He wrote and typed his speech which he delivered movingly. After thanking Jan and MTC, Chris said, “Before, I thought of art as something to look at…Now it is something I can do.” Those in the audience may have left that evening thinking that there does not seem to be much that Chris cannot do! 22 Cover Artist Chris McDarby “ Before, art was just something to look at… Now it is something I can do….” Chris McDarby Chris’ family joins in showing their appreciation to MTC for bringing out this hidden talent in their son. “At first I was a little skeptic, when people kept saying he was so good. Then I remembered how artistic my husband’s mother was.” says Chris’ mother, Val McDarby. She also says that he is more like her other children than he is different. That Chris has challenges, is a fact in his life, but clearly not the defining one. Upcoming MTC Events “ SHATTERING BARRIERS ” An Inspirational Luncheon MTC FINE ARTS GALLERY EXHIBITS & EVENTS Upcoming Reception and Exhibit: Wednesday September 26, 2012 June 7, 2012, 5pm-8pm Tampa Marriott Westshore Hotel 12pm-1pm For more information, please visit the event section of our website: www.macdonaldcenter.org If interested in contributing through sponsorship or volunteering, please phone or email: Rita Hattab Director of Development [email protected] 813-870-1300, ext. 252 [email protected] Original art is available for purchase at all exhibits, at our Cypress St. location, and by commission. The MTC Fine Arts Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm. Promotional items are available for purchase online through the Café Press and Fine Art America websites. To locate the items, simply type these links into your browser: www.cafepress.com/macdonaldcenter or www.fineartamerica.com/profiles/macdonaldtraining-center-fine-arts-studios ***** Please check the Fine Art Studios webpage on the website for information about upcoming exhibits. www.macdonaldcenter.org MacDonald Training Center 5420 West Cypress Street Tampa, Florida 33607 2902 N. Cork Road, Plant City, Florida 33565 Telephone: 813.870.1300 Tampa 813 752-6508 Plant City Fax: 813.872.6010 www.macdonaldcenter.org Employment Services