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WHAT’S INSIDE: WINTER VOLUME 24 ISSUE 1 2011 - 2012 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE A Kiwanian shares her story about her club’s adopted house, Corbin. Page 2 CELEBRATING SHOWTIME! Great sponsors and you made 2011 the best year yet. Pages 4-5 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Enrich the day of someone with developmental challenges. Page 9 Village VALLEY VILLAGE FOUNDATION CELBRATES 10 YEARS A message from our Foundation Board President Judi Prejean. Page 14 SPIRIT OUR MISSION IS TO PROTECT, FOSTER, DEVELOP AND ADVANCE THE RIGHTS AND INTERESTS OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. 40th Birthday Party “It’s party time!” For families, friends, staff and clients of Valley Village, our 40th anniversary was truly a cause for celebration. On the Sunday afternoon of Nov. 6, partygoers came by the dozens for fun and friendship. The party ran from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at our Fred Chapa Campus, 20830 Sherman Way, Winnetka. We had activities galore for families and individuals of all ages. Dignitaries including Councilman Dennis Zine, Congressman Brad Sherman and City Attorney Carmen Trutanich joined in the fun. Music included a special performance by Arrest My Sister. Our MC, Juno, entertained and kept everything running smoothly. We sipped root beer floats and enjoyed other tasty treats. We played games and enjoyed activities for the kids. Friends and clients painted ceramics and made beads. Attendees admired the garden planted and tended by clients. Friendly hellos, animated conversation and joyous laughter filled the air. Of course, we had a big birthday cake and plenty of cupcakes. A popular guest of honor was the large red, blue and green macaw, who had a special rapport with our clients. The neon-bright member of the parrot family fascinated the partygoers, young and old. Valley Village This was a moment for celebration, especially for our founders and long-time supporters. In a day of reflection, they could (continued on page 13) Congressman Brad Sherman, Ron Smith, and Councilman Dennis Zine 2 Board Of Directors President’s Message you so much! grew in our own confidence and understanding of this Sincerely, most rewarding experience. Irene Ellefson My husband Bob and I Kiwanis Club of Northridge are so gratified by the happiness and outright joy Thank you, Irene, for your we experience from all the residents at this home. Every time my husband enters the home, he is greeted with a warm and welcoming “Bobby!” I get lots of hugs and smiles from everyone. They can hardly wait to hear us and our fellow Kiwanians Danny and two members from Northridge Kiwanis sing “Happy Birthday” to the birthday guy. enthusiastic words. We have two homes now adopted, with 10 homes available for adoption. If you We have run into Corbin or your group is interested, please House residents at events away from the Corbin House contact our Volunteer Department and they have been so happy at 818-587-9450. Our clients will enjoy your involvement, and you to see us. This is without will too. a doubt one of the most --Ron Smith gratifying and heartwarming experiences in which we have ever participated. Thank Adopt-A-House Brings Great Rewards RON SMITH President Barbie This letter is testimony to the rewards for our friends and our clients of community involvement with Valley Village. Here Irene Ellefson of the Kiwanis Club of Northridge shares her enthusiasm for our Adopta-House program involving our family-style residences for developmentally challenged adults. --Ron Smith, President Valley Village Board of Directors Dear Ron, This letter is to let you know how much my husband and I have appreciated the opportunity you provided us to become involved with sponsoring the Corbin House Birthday Celebrations, one of your pet projects! Initially, we didn’t know exactly what you were inviting us to do through the Adopt-a-House program, but through your support and guidance, we VILLAGE SPIRIT WINTER VOLUME 24 ISSUE 1 2011 - 2012 JO ELLEN KRUMM, EDITOR Valley Village Board of Directors VALLEY VILLAGE 20830 SHERMAN WAY WINNETKA, CA 91306 P: (818) 587-9450 F: (818) 587-9184 www.ValleyVillage.org facebook.com/ValleyVillageLA OFFICERS BOARD MEMBERS RON SMITH President STEVE BEILINSON CATHY CASAS MARGARITA CLEMENT LARRY DIAMOND MARLA KORT JOYCE PEARSON MATTHEW PONDELLA CARSON SCHREIBER LEELA KAPUR Vice President JUDI PREJEAN Treasurer KITTY COOPER Secretary EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DEBRA DONOVAN 3 Elks Lodge & Emblem Club Host Ice Cream Social What great fun more than 100 clients enjoyed at a holiday ice cream social on Dec. 3 at the Canoga Park Elks Lodge. Besides ice cream and toppings, there was music, dancing, friendly elves and lots of laughter. We appreciate the Emblem Club and Elks’ continuing support for our programs. Emblem Club Elves serve ice cream to smiling guests Bingo Blast Hamburger Mary’s in West Hollywood hosted another fabulous Bingo Charity Night benefiting Valley Village on Wednesday, Oct. 26. As always, the event was a blast! We ate, laughed and, most importantly, raised some Valley Village Friends Playing cash for Valley Village’s Bingo special programs. The amazing “Bingo Boy” (Jeffrey) did a fabulous job with the entire bingo production. He is always a pleasure to work with. Thank you to everyone who came out to support Valley Village, especially our volunteers, our colleagues from the San Fernando Valley Business Journal, and our staff. Congratulations, Ron Smith And Jo Ellen Krumm Congratulations to two active volunteers for Valley Village who were honored at the National Philanthropy Day event of the Association of Fundraising Professionals-Greater San Fernando Valley Chapter. Ron Smith, President of our Board of Directors, and Jo Ellen Krumm, a nonprofit communications professional, received NPD Medallions in recognition of their many volunteer efforts. The AFP is an international organization of professionals who raise funds for charitable organizations. Michelle and Santa Horacio Buttoned-Up Santa Decked Out For The Holidays The challenge: Find a way to creatively showcase our Valley Village 40th Anniversary buttons. The participants: Our three day programs. The winner: The Winnetka Adult Day Health Care Center. Winnetka’s clients and staff worked together to design the most beautiful Santa suit imaginable, replete with our bright yellow buttons. In the above photo, Horacio, a staff member, models the special Santa suit, which symbolizes 40 years of merry Christmases and happy smiles. Michelle, a client, admires the stylish look. You can see more pictures of the suit on our facebook page: facebook/ValleyVillageLA As we look back on our exciting anniversary year, we feel good about the progress we’ve made in our four decades and the outstanding care we provide to our special clients. Keep wearing your anniversary buttons if you like. Wear them with pride, because Valley Village is truly an exceptional organization. 4 save-the-date June 23, 2012 Bob Saget, 2011 Showtime! 5 Valley Village Showtime! 2011 A Big Success The Valley Village Showtime! Garden Party & Annual Luncheon on June 25, 2011, was a stunning success, raising $119,500 to help our clients. Entertainer Bob Saget returned as master of ceremonies. The actor and comedian has served in this role for more than 10 years. Popular comedian Tom Dreesen, who has appeared more than 500 times as a stand-up comedian on national television, regaled the audience with his witty humor. Councilman Dennis Zine, quite a wit himself, once again served as auctioneer, aided by Congressman Brad Sherman. The Universal Sheraton Hotel provided an elegant setting as guests enjoyed the Garden Party in the late morning, sipping champagne and savoring hors d’oeuvres to the music of the West 79th Street Funk Jazz Tom Dreesen Band. The many outdoor boutiques featured unique items to purchase. Then the guests moved indoors to enjoy the lavish luncheon, starting with the Sheraton’s famous tomato bisque. Families and friends of Valley Village dined in the elegant ballroom and laughed heartily to Dreesen’s comedy. Then the fun continued with auctioneer Zine and emcee Saget, soon joined onstage by Congressman Brad Sherman. Sure, we had an auction catalog, but that wasn’t enough for our intrepid team, who kept upping the prizes and brought out the competitive streak in our bidders. Special opportunity drawings for trips and baskets added to the fun and the fundraising. Another auction item was a special Aloha Luau for our clients, who love to celebrate but often can’t navigate the popular amusement destinations. A luau in an accessible locale is perfect, something every client can attend, no matter what his or her mobility level, notes our executive director, Debra Donovan. Our generous Showtime! audience made that possible this year. A small army of volunteers kept the event on track, from the smiling greeters at the registration table to the runners taking the bids to be processed. With so many details to keep organized, the event ran smoothly. This being our 40th anniversary, the Showtime! program this year featured a special section, “40 Years of Smiles,” on our history, with narrative and photos from our early years through the present. Our special thanks go to Bob Saget, Tom Dreesen, Councilman Dennis Zine and Congressman Brad Sherman. We are also extremely grateful to our sponsors: • Diamond sponsor Bank of the West • Gold sponsors Hamer Toyota, Kaiser Permanente, and Marion Letsch • Silver sponsors Barbara and Dwight Wheeler, Cheri and John Toffan, and Allison Tartaglione • Bronze sponsors Dorothy and LeRoy Bushong; Kitty and Don Cooper; R. Craig Ford, DDS; J.H. Cohn, LLP; Leela and Pat Joyce; Marla and Steven Kort; Mike’s Roofing; Moulton Logistics Management; Northridge Insurance Agency; Pearson Law Corporation; and Sharon Sackin and Marc Weisel • Facebook sponsor Hank Yuloff, Promotionally Minded Many thanks also to our other donors, supporters and program advertisers. All the friends of Valley Village can look forward to another memorable Showtime! on June 23, 2012. Watch your mail and e-mail for your invitation. 6 Showtime! 2011 In-Kind and Prize Donors Adrian Hunt Adrienne Prasad Allen Edwards Salon Aquarium of the Pacific Arclight Cinema Company Arroyo Insurance Services Art-Wave Asics America Corporation Atlantis Casino Resort Spa Barclays Coffee and Tea Co. Bear Pit Beauty on Robertson BJ’s Restaurant and Brewery Brent’s Deli Buca Di Beppo Build-A-Bear Workshop Cafe Bizou California Pizza Kitchen Canoga Park Art Gallery Cathy and David Kort Cheesecake Factory Chili’s Grill Close Knit Circle Coach Sam’s Cozy Corner Fitness Center Coldwater Creek Colony Theatre Corner Bakery Costco Dandy Don’s Delicious Bakery Disney Dream Dinners E! Entertainment Network El Torito Restaurant Emle’s Fantastik Fakes Fins Seafood Grill Fleming Entertainment Centers, Inc. Follow Your Heart Giovanni Ristorante Green Thumb Nursery Hearst Castle and National Geographic Theater Holland America Line Hometown Buffet Hot’s Cantina Huntington Library Independent Consulting Services In-N-Out Inspired Living Interiors Islands Jackeez and Nicholz Jake’s Jewelry by Aliza John O’Groats Jonathan W. Evans & Associates June Leslie Cosmetics Karma Vieira Make-Up Alternatives King’s Seafood Company Legoland California Inc. Los Angeles Dodgers Macaroni Grill Maggiano’s Little Italy Malibu Family Wines Marc Weisel and Sharon Sackin Marla and Steven Kort Marmalade Cafe Michelle Rassp Mimi’s Cafe Morton’s The Steakhouse Mr. and Mrs. John Joyce Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hay Musashi Museum of Tolerance My Fair Lady Neiman Marcus Olive Garden Optical Warehouse, Inc. Ottavio’s Italian Restaurant Outback Steakhouse, Northridge Outback Steakhouse, Oxnard P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Pampered Pet Hotel Paoli’s Pizzeria and Piano Bar Personal Care Optometry Pizza Cookery Ralphs Rankin Ranch Red Robin Rhythm Touch Ronald Reagan Library and Museum Round Table Pizza Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion San Diego Zoo Santa Anita Park Shirley Sydow Simbiotica Salon Six Flags Magic Mountain Skirball Cultural Center SoccerOne Southwest Airlines Co. Spa Escapes Starbucks StoneFire Grill TGI Fridays Tuesday Morning U-Frame-It Universal Studios Hollywood Western Bagel Westlake Village Inn Whole Foods Wilbur Curtis Z Pizza THANK Ms. Jan Aarons Pamela Abraham Mr. and Mrs. Akana Christina Anthony Arroyo Insurance Services Christine and Tim Bailey Manny and Crystal Barraza Susan Basler Mr. and Mrs. Becker Mr. and Mrs. Beilinson Bennett/Novak & Company, Inc. Susan Berns Howard Berry Georganna and John Beuerman Blue Jay Painting Milly and Rudy Blum Judi and Stanley Broudy Althea and Bud Brown Tsilah Burman Dorothy and LeRoy Bushong Hamed Khorsand Vahid Khorsand Showtime! 2011 Event Contributors Joan Campbell Jeanette Campbell Cathy and Louis Casas Richard and Helene Chemel Mr. and Mrs. Roger Clemens Coach Sam’s Cozy Corner Fitness Center Warren Cook and Mada Leach Kitty and Don Cooper Elizabeth Cooper Craig Ford, D.D.S. Catalina and Leopoldo Daulo Janet Davis and Peter Crosby Michele Davis Faye Deane Mr. and Mrs. Larry Diamond Mr. and Mrs. Murray Dorfman Dr. Barry Leonard and Associates Mr. and Mrs. David Eaton Encino Chamber of Commerce Laura and Guenther Engel Victoria Evers Kate Farlow Mr. and Mrs. Richard Farris Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Fine Rhonda and Evan Finkel Mr. and Mrs. Derrick Fisher Norm and Nan Flette Casey Ford Fred L. Weiner, D.D.S. Joan and Joe Freeman Jenny and Allen Freese Mr. and Mrs. David Fung Virginia Furie Sheila and Sherman Gallas Gazal Consulting Bookeeping Paula and Herb Geozos Marina Gold Richard Goldstein Mr. Ross Goldware Maria and Salvador Gomez Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gorsey Linda Grant Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Graver Randy and Rozanne Haege Harold R. Brazee Company Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hawthorne Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hay Mr. and Mrs. Harry Holgate Raul Huerta Independent Consulting Services Kathy Iverson Robert and Jane Jacobi Colleen Jarvis Kay and Anthony Johnson Jonathan W. Evans & Associates Carrie and Rick Jones Philip Jue Pat Kandel Bonnie Kanyambo Mari Kappel Mr. and Mrs. John Joyce Ilya Kaminsky Althea and Krishan Kapur Shayna Kasbee 7 Event Contributors (cont’d) Lisa Keating Wally Kendig Mr. and Mrs. Kessler Kiwanis Club of Northridge Cindy and Jordan Kort Cathy and David Kort Marla and Steven Kort Mr. and Mrs. Alex Krasnoshtein Amy and Jeff Krivis Allan Kurtz, MD Barbara La Salle Amy Landes Elayne Bernstein-Landy Mr. and Mrs. Bill Larrick Millicent Laskey Jean V. Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Larry Light JoAnne Littman Glenna Lotspeich Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Marquart Mr. and Mrs. Jay Martin Mr. and Mrs. Alex McGuire Marilyn McMahon-Peterson Margarita Clement and Michael Goldenberg Elma and Daniel Mendoza Jean and Gregg Miraglia Steven Mitchell Lucia Moore Moulton Logistics Management Tony and Cheryl Najjar Mr. and Mrs. Theo Overdevest Parker Brown Inc. Pash & Benson International Pamela Paterson Glenda and Pat Patton Paul Davis and Alberta Bellisario Insurance Pearls Plus Mr. and Mrs. Rogelio Pena Perry, Hay, Galgas, Russell & Weber, LLP Marlene Peterman Adrienne Prasad Ron and Judi Prejean Margarete Preusser Prudential Financial Beth and Jay Rakow Holly Rasey Michelle Rassp Rochelle M. Reno Thenia Roberts and Walter Sigsby Kenneth and Monika Roberts Marsha Rood Dorothy and Jules Rosenthal Barbara Ruben Marlys and Larry Sack Dr. and Mrs. David Sackin Mary Sandorf Mr. and Mrs. Bob Scheir Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schneir Carson Schreiber Joan Schulman Jack and Arlene Sega Valerie Shapiro Shelly’s Consulting Services William Shepherd and Art Fisher Anna Silvestro Ellen and Greg Simon Dorothy Sinclair Mr. and Mrs. Ron Smith Barbara Smith SoccerOne Joan Soper Southern California Gas Company Maria Stanley and Family June Stanton Judith Steimer June Stephenson Mr. and Mrs. Rich Stewart Donna Stillo Patty and John Sztapka Tallent & Associates Joe Terranova Donna Thomas Tierra Del Sol Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William Trebasky Helen Turk U-Frame-It Value Care Pharmacy Susan and Ronald Van Deest Alfredo Vasquez and Douglas Vasquez Robert Ventura Victor Viereck Martha Waugh Patricia and Ken Werth Barbara and Dwight Wheeler Winnetka Chamber of Commerce Winnetka Neighborhood Council Elsie Wolfe Eugenia Zeitlin Jill and Mark Zeitlin Joyce and Henry Harris Mr. and Mrs. Ed Zimmermann K YOU! 8 Valley Village Honors 26 Employees In 2011 For Years Of Service To Our Clients Congratulations to the following employees who celebrated milestones during 2011 in their years of service to Valley Village clients. 20 YEARS Cathy Plucinik Stanley Plucinik 15 YEARS Joanne Tschantre 10 YEARS Alex Krasnoshtein Barbara D. Pacheco Guillermo Carrillo Maria Guadalupe Saucedo Maria Salcedo Wilfredo Diego Estabridis 5 YEARS Benjamin Rios David S. Pacheco Elena Perez Hadden Harris Jecoure T. Lamothe Jesse A. Murray Kimberly Garcia Marta Servellon Mirna E. Deleon Mirna L. Guzman Osiris Celis Raul E. Salcedo Reena Harris Rodelio L. DeGala Santos Flores Viji Krishnaswamy Vilma M. Arevalo Alex, Marianna, Megan, and Leah “I love my job and talking to all the clients every day. It puts a smile on my face.” - Bearance Hudson “I am happy to come to work every day because everybody is bright and very excited to see us.” - Christina Rivas New Volunteer Nursing Program At Valley Village - Sunland In 2011, Valley Village had the distinct privilege of developing a partnership with vocational nursing students from the Career Care Institute, a vocational medical training facility for students. The students begin working with clients only after extensive training and orientation at Valley Village. An onsite instructor, provided by the school, facilitates the daily learning process and helps cultivate the students’ learning. This is a unique opportunity as most students entering such a program would normally work in a hospital setting or other common medical facilities where they would normally not gain experience with developmentally disabled people. Currently the nursing student volunteers have contributed over 4,500 volunteer hours since starting in March and have gained a newfound interest in the wonderful and much needed work we do here at Valley Village in the Adult Day Health Care. The program is currently at our Sunland ADHC and we hope that it will be replicated in Winnetka. We appreciate the great work and their dedication in learning how to work effectively with our clients who have developmental disabilities. Additionally, we hope that the experience gained here will be a valuable lesson and inspire the students to continue to work in this field. Seasoned With Art And Love For those of us who love cooking and cookbooks, our new fundraiser book gives us a taste tour of the world. The recipes from staff and families are organized into seven sections, from Appetizers to Main Dishes to Desserts. Full-color photos of clients and their artwork, especially ceramics, show happy people involved in creative activities. Kudos to Susan Karhroody, our ceramics instructor, for spearheading this amazing effort. “Seasoned with Love and Art” has 74 pages of recipes, photos and cooking tips in a handy 5½x8½inch format with a bright orange illustrated cover and bright orange spiral binding to match. To get your copy, contact Valley Village, 20830 Sherman Way, Winnetka, CA 91306, phone (818) 587-9450 or e-mail info@ valleyvillage.org. The usual donation is $12.00. 9 Community-At-Large Day Getting Out For People With Developmental Challenges On Sunday, October 2, Valley Village, along with partner organizations New Horizons and TLC, joined together for a Community-at-Large Day, hosted by The California Science Center. Approximately 350 guests with a wide range of developmental disabilities were given an opportunity to tour the California Science Center and enjoy a picnic lunch together. There was even a special “geocache hunt” with participants following a “treasure map” to locate a box filled with cards. The California Science Center was the perfect host, providing lots of fun-filled, hands-on opportunities for the participants. According to Jim Murray, care provider at Gladstone House: “Donny was very interested in understanding how electricity got from a dam to the light bulb in your house. Honestly, I think it was fun for everyone to get together on a large basis with the different organizations. They really enjoyed it.” “The clients had a great time,” said Alex Krasnoshstein, Activities Director for Valley Village. “I saw a lot of smiling faces and a lot of them were very excited to be there.” This was the first of what we hope will be many Community-at-Large Days. Valley Village is planning additional days approximately every three to four months at various locations around the Los Angeles area. All developmentally disabled people and their families are welcome to join us. For more information, contact Caitlind at (818) 587-9450 or e-mail [email protected]. the needs of the clients. We will be placing volunteers with small groups to enrich the experience and be a friend to the clients to answer questions and help explain what they are seeing. No special skills are needed, and families are welcome. Please contact Jo Ellen Krumm at 818-587-9450 or e-mail her at [email protected] to volunteer or for more information. Avoid parking headaches by coming early and parking in the Greek Theatre lot, and then take our shuttle up to the observatory. Please preregister to reserve your spot on the shuttle. Meet us there: Saturday, March 3, 2012 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Griffith Observatory 2800 East Observatory Road Griffith Park Los Angeles, CA 90027 Parking & shuttle Free parking in the Greek Theatre lot nearby, also in Griffith Park Free shuttle (ours) for preregistered volunteers as needed from 10:15 a.m. until 11 a.m. Last shuttle up to the observatory is at 11 a.m. Return shuttles around 1 p.m. (after lunch) and again around 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (at conclusion of event). You may also park in the observatory’s lower lot and walk up. Please save upper-lot spots for the disabled. Our Next Community-AtLarge Day Is March 3 Community volunteers are invited to join us at the Griffith Observatory for our second-ever Community-at-Large Day on March 3. Join the clients as they hold a meteorite, touch a moon rock, or weigh themselves on Jupiter. At a Community-at-Large Day, Valley Village and partnering agencies invite everyone with a developmental disability and their families to join us at a local museum or attraction. We need a large number of volunteers to assist with enriching the experience for clients by reading signs, explaining items and answering questions. Staff are often busy counting heads and caring for and meeting Dede 10 Contributions Made Through The 2011 Valley Village And Valley Village Foundation Annual Appeal James Akana Christina Anthony and Ted Shatz Mr. and Mrs. Ayers Bank of the West, in honor of Judi Prejean Mary Banner Dr. and Mrs. Robert Behringer Mr. and Mrs. Charles Berglund Elayne Bernstein-Landy, in honor of Don and Kitty Cooper Mr. and Mrs. John Beuerman, in memory of Frances Einhorn Milly and Rudy Blum Joanne and Harold Brazee Thelma Bronet, in memory of Frederick Price Dorothy and LeRoy Bushong Jeanette Campbell Councilman Tony Cardenas Cathy and Louis Casas Margarita Clement and Michael Goldenberg Elizabeth Cooper Kitty and Don Cooper Debbie Cowan Catalina and Leopoldo Daulo Dr. Bernard Davidorf Dorothy E. Deardorff Ruth Deel, in honor of Kim Deel Irma Derrick Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Dixon Debra and David Donovan Mary and Thomas Emerson Councilman Mitchell Englander Mr. and Mrs. Israel Fatoorechi Glenn Finmark Clifford Fine, in memory of Dr. Rocco Fusello Mr. and Mrs. Derrick Fisher Mike Flavin Joseph and Joan Freeman Mr. and Mrs. David Fung Rickie Garcia Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gazal Darl Gibson Mr. Ross Goldware Maria and Salvador Gomez Carol Haaz Rozanne and Randy Haege Hamer Toyota Ben Jarvis Sylvia Jess, in memory of Shirley Rusell Mr. and Mrs. John Joyce Althea and Krishan Kapur Bernice and John Kendryna Fred King, Window Washers Richard Lashmet Millicent Laskey Aaron Lazaroff, in honor of David Lazaroff Barry Leonard, O.D. Roberta and Jeffrey Lerner Larry and Joan Light Beverly and Fred Linderman Glenna Lotspeich Steven Loving Lee and Nicky Mettlin, in honor of Deanna Cooper Corinne Miller, in memory of Ginger Miller Grace and Michael Montoya, in honor of Jonathan Daulo Lucia Moore Gretha Mosher Marsha Richards and Robert Murashige Gloria and Mike Hahn, in honor of Robert Theriault Mr. and Mrs. Jack Orman Mr. and Mrs. John Parillo, in honor of Jeffrey Parillo Gay Lyn Parrish Judith S. Pabst, D.D.S., Inc Mr. and Mrs. Rogelio Pena Dan Pondella Matthew Pondella Giyoon and Mark Pracher Mr. and Mrs. Vijay Prasad Dorri Raskin and Florence Raskin Michelle Rassp Joyce and Clifford Rose, in honor of Debby Watts Jules Rosenthal, in honor of Edward Freeman Stephen M. Rousso, CPA Marlys and Larry Sack, in memory of Teri Flohr Mary Sandorf Carson Schreiber Joan Schulman, in memory of Mark Schulman Marion Schwanbeck Suzan and Jerry Sears Madeline and Robert Sharples Congressman Brad Sherman, in memory of Robert Turk Shomrei Torah Synagogue, in honor of Lauren Ruben Ron Smith Joan Soper, in memory of Margaret Mancilla Marie and Elio Spinello, in memory of Mark Oliver Maria Stanley and Family June Stanton, in honor of John and Patty Sztapka Judith Steimer, in honor of Belle Marks Mr. and Mrs. Rich Stewart, in honor of Ricky Stewart Clara Strauch Melinda and Craig Sweat, in honor of Andrew and Mary Dixon Shirley Sydow, in memory of Eugene Sydow Bob and Edith Tannenbaum, in honor of David Lazaroff Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tennison Richard Theriault, in honor of Robert Theriault Cynthia and Mark Thompson Value Care Pharmacy Alfredo Vasquez and Douglas Vasquez Angelita and Rey Vestuto Olive and Harry Wald Ann Walker Jackie Wardle, in memory of Dawn Wardle Tamburri Marty Waugh We Clean America Dr. Fred Weiner Patricia and Ken Werth Mr. and Mrs. Michael Winston Elsie Wolfe Shyr and Joann Wung Eugenia Zeitlin Councilman Dennis P. Zine Contributions Made To The Valley Village Foundation Through The 2011 Annual Appeal THANK Contributor lists comprise those who have given to Valley Village or the Valley Village Foundation through January 31, 2012. Please contact us at (818) 587-9450, or info@ valleyvillage.org, if we have made any omissions or other errors. Maxine and Edward Coglianese Kitty and Don Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Larry Diamond Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Dixon Debra and David Donovan Laura and Guenther Engel Mr. and Mrs. Tom Engel Joyce Feld, in memory of Rohda Schwartz Mr. and Mrs. Derrick Fisher Jenny and Allen Freese Mr. Ross Goldware Joyce and Henry Harris Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hawthorne Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hay, in memory of Fred Chapa Ben Jarvis Mr. and Mrs. John Joyce Marla and Steven Kort Marilyn McMahon Peterson, in honor of Maureen McMahon Mr. and Mrs. Bob Miller Barbara Ruben Marlys and Larry Sack Mary Sandorf June Stanton, in honor of John and Patty Sztapka Angelita and Rey Vestuto Barbara and Dwight Wheeler, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Toffan Mr. and Mrs. Ed Zimmermann 11 Contributions Made Through Valley Village And The Valley Village Foundation Since March 2, 2011 Through Valley Village Karen Abbott Lynn Abraham, in memory of Janey Press Jaretta and Steven Acosta, in memory of Bob Cowan Mr. and Mrs. David Anderson, in honor of Judy Steimer Christina Anthony and Ted Shatz Mallory Baker, in memory of Janey Press Dr. Baltaxe, in memory of Robert Turk Mary Banner, in honor of my darling niece Kim Dr. and Mrs. Robert Behringer Mr. and Mrs. Beilinson Mr. and Mrs. Bernstein, in memory of Janey Press Howard Berry Judith and James Brinberg, in memory of Rose Goldware Martin Block Mr. and Mrs. Bloom, in memory of Janey Press Richard Braun, in memory of Rose Goldware Henry Bronet Judi and Stanley Broudy, in honor of Dorothy McGuire and Debbie Broudy Marisa Brown Mr. and Mrs. Burke, in memory of Janey Press Dorothy and LeRoy Bushong Jeanette Campbell, in honor of Dorothy McGuire and Valley Village’s 40th Birthday! Jeanette Campbell, in memory of Robert Turk Cathy and Louis Casas Stan Ching, in memory of Rose Goldware Margarita Clement and Michael Goldenberg Sheryl and Marvin Cohen, in memory of Janey Press Debbie and Jeff Cohen, in memory of Janey Press Kitty and Don Cooper Kelly and Patrick Dalbec, in memory of Robert Hawthorne Allan Davis Christina Davis Ruth Deel, in honor of Valley Village Karen Dermer Howard and Diane Deshong, in honor of Marion Letsch Mr. and Mrs. Larry Diamond Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Dixon, in memory of Marjorie Henderson Nancy Dozier, in memory of Janey Press Nancy Dubois, in memory of Rose Goldware Laura and Guenther Engel, in memory of Robert Turk Robert Richin, in memory of Janey Press Lee Farber Barbara Faye Lois Feller, in memory of Janey Press Gilda Frantz, in memory of Rose Goldware Joan and Joe Freeman, in memory of Marion Letsch, Rose Goldware, Craig’s mother and Eileen Rosenthal Jenny and Allen Freese Stephen Friedman, in memory of Janey Press Friends of Valley Village Mr. and Mrs. David Fung Mr. and Mrs. Giglia, in memory of Janey Press Jane and Henry Goichman Allan Goldblatt, in memory of Janey Press Mr. and Mrs. Goldblatt, in memory of Janey Press Maria and Salvador Gomez Charles Goodman, in memory of Janey Press Mr. and Mrs. Meyer Greenberg, in honor of Jordan Kort Dr. Robert Hagaman, in memory of Janey Press Gloria and Mike Hahn, in memory of Rose Goldware Mr. and Mrs. Harris, in honor of Debbie Broudy Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hawthorne, in honor of Dorothy McGuire honor of Kitty Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hay, in Ron and Judi Prejean memory of Marion Letsch Nancy Press Eileen and Barry Ilberman, in Cynthia Ratner, in memory memory of Janey Press of Rose Goldware Kathy Inhan Stanley and Ricki Ring, in Sylvia Jess, in memory of honor of Andrew Einhorn Rose Goldware Selma Rosen, in memory of Barbara Jess, in memory of Janey Press Rose Goldware Paula Rosenfeld, in Mr. and Mrs. John Joyce memory of Rose Bernice and John Kendryna Goldware Colton Khalil Marlys and Larry Sack Clara Knopfler, in honor of Norma Sanders, in honor of Rose Goldware Dorothy McGuire Mr. and Mrs. Kollitz, in Mary Sandorf, in honor memory of Janey Press of Charlie Sandorf and Marla and Steven Kort Dorothy McGuire Aaron Lazaroff, in honor of Mary Sandorf, in memory of David Lazaroff Rose Goldware Roberta and Jeffrey Lerner Sheryl Sapriel, in memory Gerd Lester of Janey Press Sheba Levine Mr. and Mrs. Seifert, in Levine Charitable Lead Trust memory of Marion Letsch Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, in Ann Shaver, in honor of memory of Janey Press Stephen Michaels and Lokrantz School, in memory loving memory of Lisa of Janey Press Kaplan. We miss you, Belle Marks Lisa! Mark Meskin, in honor of Ida and Byron Skinner Stephen Michaels’ Bar Mr. and Mrs. Ron Smith Mitzvah Mary Beth Meyer, in memory of Janey Press Joan and Leslie Millard, in honor of Leslie Millard Mr. and Mrs. Bob Miller Eileen and Richard Mines, in honor of Debbie Broudy Elaine Nezworski Jeanne Nussbaum, in memory of Janey Press Mary Oliver, in memory of Marion Letsch and Mary “I LOVE Valley Village!!!” Oliver -Lyn Glenda and Pat Patton Joyce J. Pearson Debra and Donald Penman, in memory of Janey Press Nadine and Jeffery Pettit, in memory of Janey Press Julie Platt, in honor of Stephen Michaels for his Bar Mitzvah Charles and Anne Mr. and Mrs. Vijay Prasad, in K YOU! 12 Contributions Since March 2, 2011 Through Valley Village (cont’d) Joan Soper, in memory of Pelagia Selga Maria Stanley and Family June Stanton, in honor of Dorothy McGuire June Stanton, in memory of Marion Letsch, Marthana Crouch, Bob Cowan and Robert Turk Judith Steimer Anush and Andre Sumian Shirley Sydow, in memory of Rose Goldware Patty and John Sztapka, in honor of Stephen Michaels’ Bar Mitzvah project honoring his special aunt Lisa Ted Theodore, in honor of Valley Village’s 40th birthday Tossetti Family, in memory of Elaine Bronet United Way, Inc. Susan and Ronald Van Deest Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Varon, in memory of Janey Press Janice Wexler, in memory of Janey Press Elysa Waldholz-Goldblatt, in memory of Janey Press Adrianne Weinberg, in honor of Judy Steimer Sharon Sackin and Marc Weisel, in honor of Laura Sackin and our Founding Parents, Dedicated Board of Directors and Staff Mary Williams, in memory of Janey Press Charles Williams, in memory of Rocco Fusello Mark and Pam, in memory of Janey Press Manuela and Steven Wisner, in memory of Janey Press Aida Wittman Yasharpour Family, in honor of Janey Press Eugenia Zeitlin, in memory of Alice Baird Mr. and Mrs. Ed Zimmermann, in honor of Dorothy McGuire Mr. and Mrs. Ed Zimmermann, in memory of Robert Turk Charlotte Zipursky, in memory of Rose Goldware THANK YOU! Through The Valley Village Foundation Milly and Rudy Blum, in memory of Marion Letsch Jeanette Campbell, in memory of Marion Letsch Laura and Guenther Engel, in memory of Marthana, Rose Goldware, Bob Cowan, Robbie Hawthorne, and Marion’s devotion to Valley Village. Laura and Guenther Engel, in honor of Dorothy McGuire Ms. Marilyn Hankins, in memory of Marion Letsch Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hawthorne, in memory of Robbie, Rose Goldware, and Connie Scott Mr. and Mrs. Miller Navy League Of The United States Greater Los Angeles Women’s Council, in memory of Marion Letsch Perry, Hay, Galgas, Russell & Weber, LLP Mr. and Mrs. Ed Zimmermann, in memory of Marion Letsch, Clark Wardle, Robert Hawthorne, Rose Goldware, and Julain Berger Foundation Grants Awarded In 2011 The Lawrence P. Frank Foundation The Audrey and Sydney Irmas Charitable Foundation The Weingart Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation Carl E. Wynn Foundation In-Kind Contributions Made to Valley Village 21 Choices; Gudu and Tony Husson Anheuser-Busch, Inc. Aquarium of the Pacific Bank of the West Buca di Beppo Buttercelli Bakeshop; Shelly Pennington Sunda Croonquist, Laugh Factory Robert Hay, CPA In-N-Out Independent Pool and Spa Services Association, San Fernando Valley Chapter Helen Leichter LEGOLAND The Marion Letsch Estate Madame Tussauds Wax Museum McCormick and Schmick’s Beverly Hills Medieval Times Olivia Naturman Rosalinda O’Neill PRSA-LA Jay Rubinfeld Six Flags Smart & Final Starbucks Canoga Park Jeff Swenty Universal Studios Robert Weingarten Westfield Topanga Karon Wilhelm WSS Jake, Olivia, and Isabel Valley Village Volunteers More than 245 people, including Showtime! volunteers and our partnership with CCI’s nursing program, board members, trip volunteers and adopt-a-house volunteers, have helped Valley Village this year. They have put in over 5,000 hours to help the men and women with developmental challenges that we serve! Thank you! We are honored and lucky to have you. Thank you for being a part of the Valley Village family. If you would like to become a Valley Village volunteer, please contact us, we are looking forward to meeting you. (818) 587-9450, [email protected] 13 Birthday Bash Celebrates 40 Years (cont’d from page 1) think back four decades to a time of major transition for the developmentally disabled, who had started to move from institutions to community settings. Some of those attending on Nov. 6 had worked on our first residence. It was for young women, and June Stanton, who is still involved with Valley Village, made the curtains and bedspreads for the bright new family-style group home. For many who have volunteered in various ways through the years, the 40th anniversary represented a milestone. These volunteers and advocates sought quality lifetime care for their developmentally disabled adult family members. Valley Village provides that. We have grown into the premier provider of residential and adult day health care programs. Many of our clients are medically fragile as well as developmentally disabled, and we are the only organization in the state that provides a high level of health services for these medically fragile clients as well as programs for developmental disabilities. A Special Luau For Our Own Kanes And Wahines Flowered leis, bright island prints, palm trees and hula dancers created an unforgettable Hawaiian-themed luau for Valley Village’s day and residential clients on Saturday, Oct. 29. Clients gathered at the Odyssey Restaurant in Granada Hills for their own private party. Thanks to our generous contributors who attended and gave toward this special party at our Annual Showtime! luncheon, we were able to plan this special day just for Valley Village clients to enjoy. The food was so ono (delicious), and we had drinks, live luau dancers and a DJ who played our clients’ favorite hits the entire afternoon. While Valley Village strives to provide as many special opportunities as possible for our clients, funding is always a challenge. This is where the generosity of our contributors comes to the rescue. We all know how important social interaction is for our own development, and it is the same for the development of our wonderful clients. So, as they say in Hawaii, mahalo to everyone who makes special social days possible for all of our clients to participate! We thank everyone who came and everyone who has supported us through the years. Special thanks to the Councilmembers Dennis Zine and Mitch Englander for sponsoring the event, as well as Westfield Topanga, 21 Choices, Anheuser-Busch, Inc., and Starbucks Canoga Park. Your efforts make a difference for our deserving clients. Let’s keep partying! Nancy and Tania Patrick and City Attorney Carmen Trutanich Judy and Laura 14 The Work Is Not Done! amazing in her diligence and record keeping as well as her participation in the planned giving committee and fundraising efforts. Dick Bartus has been the life behind the Planned Giving programs. He has selflessly given of his time and resources to provide educational meetings for parents and supporters, to identify estate planning professionals with interested parties and to follow up and work through the process with all. By Judi Prejean Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe it is 2012. It is harder to believe that the Valley Village Foundation will be 10 years old this year! Time sure flies. In 2001, the Valley Village Board of Directors authorized the establishment of a foundation. The Valley Village Foundation was formed in 2002 to act as a supporting foundation for Valley Village. The mission statement reads “To provide for the future financial viability of Valley Village.” That’s a pretty hefty goal. Valley Village has historically been, and is still, primarily funded through federal and state programs aimed as serving the adult developmentally disabled population. As the world experiences a global recession, the need for this type of support becomes all too clear as the organization is faced with funding reductions and uncertainty as to what the next budget, and the budget after that, and after that, will bring. For the past 10 years, this group of foundation founders has done an amazing job of providing education and support to the Valley Village parents and supporters encouraging appropriate estate planning and planned giving, which entails naming The Valley Village Foundation as beneficiary in an estate. While not a fast method of fundraising, it is an effective way to enable families to ensure that their children are well cared for throughout their lifetimes, but that remaining funds will revert to Valley Village Foundation to provide the financial viability of the organization and operation in perpetuity. I’d like to recognize this group of founders for their hard work and continued dedication to the organization. Guenther Engel served as the Valley Village Foundation President since inception. Now a member at large, he has been tireless in his efforts to establish the foundation properly and to guide the progress of the group. S. Dwight Wheeler has served as the Valley Village Foundation Vice President since 2004. Dolores Zimmermann served as the Valley Village Foundation Vice President from 2003 – 2004, member at large, and is now our Secretary. June Stanton, the Valley Village Foundation Secretary since inception in 2002, is now a member at large. June has been absolutely It is because of the efforts of this group that the Foundation continues today. The 2011-2012 Foundation Executive Board follows: Judi Prejean President Dwight Wheeler Vice President Dolores Zimmermann Secretary Robert Hay Treasurer There’s been a bit of change in the leadership roles, although all of the founding board members are remaining active on the board. The work is not done! We continue to face uncertainties that create the need for a supporting foundation. While budgetary uncertainties abound, these are not our only concerns. Theoretically, the economy will improve and budget uncertainties will subside. With a growing population of adults with autism and an aging population of our own clients, we face needs for expanded services – both in terms of numbers of clients served, but also in creating services to provide the lifelong care that Valley Village clients need and deserve. Thank you to all who have supported Valley Village and the Valley Village Foundation through the annual appeal, special appeals or as members of our Legacy Group through including Valley Village Foundation in your estate plan. I wish you all a happy, healthy and successful 2012. Valley Village Foundation Board of Directors OFFICERS DIRECTORS JUDI PREJEAN President DICK BARTUS GUENTHER ENGEL JUNE STANTON DWIGHT WHEELER Vice President BOB HAY Treasurer DOLORES ZIMMERMANN Secretary HONORARY DIRECTOR DENNIS P. ZINE Councilman Los Angeles 3rd District 20830 Sherman Way, Winnetka, CA 91306 (818) 587-9450 · Tax ID #91-2160112 15 Valley Village 2012 Calendar MARCH - APRIL Saturday, March 3 Community-at-Large Day Griffith Observatory 10:30 am Thursday, March 22 Board Meeting 6:30 pm JUNE - JULY MAY OFFICES AND PROGRAMS WILL BE CLOSED ON: May 28 Adam, Hike and Shawn laugh it up at the Hike It Up Thanksgiving on November 5th PROGRAMS WILL BE CLOSED ON: March 30 Sunday, March 4 Legacy Group Brunch 10:30 am Saturday, June 23 Showtime! 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Sheraton Universal Hotel Comedy Luncheon and Garden Party; Boutique, Live Music; Auction Tickets: Available online late April, www.ValleyVillage.org Thursday, June 28 Board Meeting 6:30 pm OFFICES AND PROGRAMS WILL BE CLOSED ON: July 4 All meetings are at 20830 Sherman Way, Winnetka, CA 91306 unless otherwise noted Executive Director Meets With DDS Director, Terri Delgadillo Executive Director Debra Donovan and other executives that form the Coalition of Nonprofit Service Providers met with Terri Delgadillo, Director of the Department of Developmental Services in California in February, 2012 to discuss the seriousness of proposed cuts. The Coalition, formed almost three years ago to protest the proposed cuts to the 2009-2010 Department of Developmental Services budget, has not only remained active but has now grown to include 18 service providers who offer direct services and supports to over 15,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities in service areas in Southern and Northern California. The mission of the Coalition to be actively engaged in advocacy efforts for the purpose of defending, enhancing and preserving the rights and interests of individuals with developmental disabilities and their access to services. The Coalition felt that Ms. Delgadillo was receptive. Ms. The Coalition with Terri Delgadillo Delgadillo later wrote that she feels that working together with the Coalition will be successful in mitigating the impact to our programs while identifying opportunities to meet the budget reduction target. Valley Village 20830 Sherman Way Winnetka, CA 91306 www.ValleyVillage.org To update your address or add friends or relatives to the mailing list, please call us at: (818) 587-9450 SAVE THE DATE SATURDAY, JUNE 23 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Sheraton Universal Hotel 2012 Showtime! An afternoon of comedy and shopping benefiting people with developmental disabilities served through Valley Village. www.ValleyVillage.org
