DECEMBER 2016 VOLUME V ISSUE I
The Spectacular A Publication of Spectrum for Living Serving Individuals with Developmental Disablities
Spectrum for Living’s 12th Annual Golf Classic Spectrum for Living’s 12th Annual Golf Classic was a great success, raising over $56,000 for the organization. Over 70 players attended the event, held at Haworth Country Club on June 6th. Golfers started the day with a barbecue and putting green contest and ended with an awards dinner. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the outing. Whether it was through sponsorships, donations, participation or volunteering, it made an impact. Special thanks to our golf committee, your hard work is very much appreciated! For a list of our 2016 sponsors, please see page 9. Inside this Issue: A message from Kerry McConway ...................... 2 2016 Tricky Tray .......................................................... 2 “An Evening of Dreams” Prom ............................... 3 Employee Anniversaries ......................................... 4 Grants ............................................................................ 5 Tributes 2016 ............................................................... 6 Walmart Grant ............................................................ 7 Spectrum 5K Sprints ................................................. 8 Golf Sponsors ............................................................ 9 Paint & Sip ...................................................................... 10 Holiday Express ......................................................... 10 Upcoming Events ..................................................... 11 Please Support Spectrum ...................................... 11
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A Message from the Senior Director of Development Happy Holidays Everyone! As we enter the final month of 2016 we wanted to share with you all the wonderful things that have been happening at Spectrum for Living these past few months. This issue of the Spectacular is filled with the many ways everyone has been involved. One update that you should be aware of is the removal of a Cost of Living Increase from the New Jersey State Budget. This unfortunate turn of events means that we will be entering our 9th year without an adjustment to meet the growing demands of increased expenses. This puts a greater burden on Spectrum to find ways to maintain our budget. We will continue to keep you updated throughout the coming months and ask that you regularly check your email for Advocacy Alerts. These alerts are a call to action for you to help us put this and other critical issues before those who can best assist our programs. In the coming year we will be hosting a Gala to celebrate all of Spectrum’s successes. We are pleased to announce that State Senate President Stephen Sweeney will be the honoree. Please watch your mailboxes for further information. As always we thank you for your generosity and commitment to Spectrum for Living and the mission to provide opportunities to those with a developmental disability.
- Kerry
McConway
Tricky Tray 2016 Spectrum for Living held it’s Annual Tricky Tray on Wednesday, September 21st at Seasons in Washington Township, NJ. The sold out event had 350 guests! Over 150 prizes were featured, ranging from designer handbags, autographed sports memorabilia, gift certificates and much more. We are pleased to announce that this year, the Tricky Tray raised over $21,000 for programs and services.Thank you to everyone who donated a basket, a sponsorship or attended the event!
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“An Evening of Dreams” Prom hosted for Residents and ATC Participants
On Friday, June 10th, 2016, Spectrum for Living hosted our first ever prom at the Teaneck ATC for our residents. Over one hundred guests from the group homes and supervised apartments attended the “Evening of Dreams” themed event. Prom attendees were treated to an outdoor cocktail hour complete with “mocktails", live music and the opportunity to have a formal portrait taken. After “mocktails”, guests were ushered inside and onto the dance floor where DJ Randi Rae got everybody moving and strutting their stuff on the red carpet. A delicious dinner and prom themed cakes completed the event. On Monday, June 13th, ATC participants were treated to the same prom, with one minor change–the theme was now a “Day of Dreams”. On behalf of everyone at Spectrum, we thank our generous donors, volunteers, staff, family and friends who helped make this idea become reality. Without you, none of this would have been possible. Our clients truly experienced an evening and day of their dreams.
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Years of Service
Below, you will find a list of staff members who are celebrating a milestone during 2016. The following staff reached the milestone of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 & 30 years of service. Thank you for your dedication, we look forward to honoring you in January!
30 Years
Eileen Harrison Susan Kerrigan Susan C. Mancuso
25 Years
Ernest Barber Deborah Brown Maria Suarez
20 Years
Marie Millie Andrews Patricia Banta Thomas J. Donahue Joan C. Egan Angela D. Harrison Rita Neilan Tyrone Parker Virginia Riemann Jeffrey R. Williams
15 Years
Kathleen Bentzen Enock Brenovil Joseph Denis Marie Dipiano-Hacker Anthony W. Foster Felicia Harper Charlette T. Hibbert Melita J. Kerr Chiquita McRae Kathleen M. Memoli Angela C. Moore Roland A. Peterkin Joseph Phillips Maxine C. Reid Andrew D. Russell Yolaine M. Stead
10 Years Mariama Barrie Carlene Beaubrun Judyann Burrell Berthony Dorisca Tahmeena L. Hartsfield Maxine E. Houston Jaccim Jean-Francois Hyacinth A. Levy Pauline Manalili Paula Murray James O. Nandi Maria T. Pagan Grenell S. Strachan Janet Washington
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5 Years
Eric Alimoh Mercy Antwi Morelia Asamoah Benita Boutin Lisa M. Chavez Janine Corona Timothy C. Dillon Faith M. Edwards-Campbell Vivienne Ennis Natacha Ferdilus Vincent A. Gazzara Kathryn P. Haray Sophia Lezin Rhonda Mangan Mary E. Maurice Mienrina Mulholland Henry Murillo Peter E. Oxenham Constantine L. Rochester Billee Stanton Earl P. Vinas
Grants Spectrum for Living relies heavily on donations and grants in order to make capital improvements to our residences and other facilities. Our residents are grateful for your support.
June - Columbia Bank
$12,000 to complete capital improvements at Rockleigh Apartments.
July - Amboy Bank
$2,500 to paint the common areas of Edison Group Home 100.
September - Investors Bank $10,000 to remodel the bathroom at Norwood Group Home.
November - Princeton Area Community Foundation
$50,000 to help create a Healthy Living for Special Lives program.
December - Eastern Bergen County Realtors CARE Foundation $3,000 to make updates at our Elmwood Park Group Home.
December - Wal-Mart
Our most recent grant - $78,000. To read more about this grant, please see page 7.
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Tributes 2016
Tribute gifts are a beautiful way to honor those you care for and still help those in need. Thank you to everyone who has made a contribution in memory of a loved one and for continuing to support Spectrum for Living’s mission. Leona Ilowitz Mr. Bernard Finver Ms. Sandra Schomer Temple Beth or Social Club Mr. & Mrs. Howard Topper
IN MEMORY OF Lois Dilts Mr. & Mrs. Alan W. Fleming Ms. Juanita Turner Sarfaty Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sherwin Mr. & Mrs. William W. Zipse Theodora Fakazis Mrs. Eftyhia Arseniu Harry & Liz Arseniu Niki & Deme Arseniu The Buscilano Family Trust Tom & Ann Gallivan Demetra Hunter Mr. & Mrs. Stefanos Kalabkas Loukas Maritsas Mr. & Mrs. Steve Papoutsakis Barbara Fierer Mr. & Mrs. Jerome C. Heidelberg
Daniel Kirschner Mr. & Mrs. Jerome C. Heidelberg Robert Landi Mr. & Mrs. John Arnt
Gertrude Horwitz Mr. Michael Stillman Alma I. Hutchinson Rabu Gary Ms. Michelle Smalls
Diana Pallikaropoulos’s Grandmother Ms. Ronda Morris
Veronica Mohn Ms. Patricia Catanzaro Dr. John & Dr. Yvonne Driscoll Ms. Pat Fullam Mr. & Mrs. Jack Russo Ms. Linda Ullman Mr. & Mrs. Paul C. Vegliante
Kathleen Parian Ms. Georganne Antal Ms. Barbara Dougherty Mr. Roy Parian Ms. Lorraine Rivas
Michael Marrone Mr. & Mrs. Michael B. Carpenter, Jr.
Anne Grassi Mr. & Mrs. James Egan Mr. & Mrs. Bill Kreeger
Hermes McLean Mr. & Mrs. Paul Berchman
Michael Maluchnik Mrs. Muriel Thorsen
Ken Frishman Ms. Sheila Borko Ms. Alice Goldberg
Ronald Gullick Mrs. Anne Sorenson
Yvonne Martin Mr. & Mrs. Brian L. Hill
Linda Loll Dr. John & Dr. Yvonne Driscoll
Henry Fitschen Mr. & Mrs. Mario W. Matarazzo
Peggy O’Gorman Mr. Michael Stillman Edwin J. Orr Mr. & Mrs. William Bochicchio Mr. & Mrs. Christopher R. Bodisch Mr. & Mrs. James Donohue Ms. Joanne Dwyer Mr. & Mrs. Robert Johannsen Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Klaber Ms. Norma H. Martin Mr. & Mrs. Robert Leopold Mr. & Mrs. Mario W. Matarazzo Laura, Michael & Jennifer Mazzella Mrs. Elena Metzkes Northern New Jersey Pulmonary Assoc. Mrs. Mary Ann Orr Ms. Elaine Willet
Jimmy Lenaz Mr. & Mrs. John Leong
Edna Fisher Mrs. Geraldine Morris
Kate O’Brien Mr. & Mrs. Peter Baker Dr. John & Dr. Yvonne Driscoll Mr. & Mrs. James Egan Mr. & Mrs. Mario W. Matarazzo Mrs. Leann McLeod Mr. & Mrs. Frederick W. Schuldt
Charles Morris Mr. & Mrs. Robert Burstein Ms. Lucie Byron Ms. Louise Dolsay Ms. Joan Kaufman Ms. Susan Rosenberg Ms. Sheryl Sapriel
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Margaret Stillman Mr. Michael Stillman Joan Walters Mr. & Mrs. Paul Berchman Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Jason L. Drasner Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Drasner Ms. Doris Gidding
Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Glassman IN HONOR OF Mr. Stephen Herman Christine Balles Mr. & Mrs. William B. Herman Mr. & Mrs. Dennis M. Warne Ms. Judith Jonas Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Kahn Mimi Bookstaver Ms. Fern Kamine Mr. & Mrs. Dick Krakower Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mackle Marilyn Goldman Family Philanthropic Fund The Cullinane Family Mr. Alfred Morfee Ms. Laurel Arturi Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Quigley Ms. Marlene Ceragnl Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Rich Ms. Rose Curry Ms. June Rothberg-Blackman Ms. Lorraine Hurd Ms. Sherry S. Schneider Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hurta Mr. & Mrs. Myron Strober Mr. & Mrs. William Kennedy Ms. Felice Unger Mr. & Mrs. James Lagomarsino Jr. Mr. Everett Walters Mr. & Mrs. John P. Lenihan Ms. Annette Weber Mr. Michael Lyons Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Zeichner Mr. & Mrs. Francis McGowan Ms. Madeleine Mellone Patricia Weaver Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Piatt Mr. & Mrs. Mario W. Matarazzo Mr. James Russo Mr. Howard Siegel Mike White Thanh Vo River Vale Corporate Office Staff Ms. Jennifer Volpe
Lauretta Miller & Family Mr. & Mrs. Edward Feldman, Jr. Mr. Richard Feldman Mr. & Mrs. Robert Miller Mr. David Wasnak Ms. Judith Wasnak Helen Niven The Perrotta Family The Niven Families The Hardison Family The Weber Family Frank Recine Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. Wallace David & Lisa Schneider Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Quigley Everett Walters Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Quigley Marsha Yarmus Mr. & Mrs. Michael Jacobs
Margaret Landi Mr. & Mrs. John Arnt
Spectrum Receives $78K Grant from Wal-Mart Spectrum for Living is thrilled to announce that we have received a $78,000 grant from Wal-Mart. The funds will be utilized to create skill acquisition and job training opportunities for the participants in Spectrum’s six day programs. Funding also permits Spectrum to create a computer lab for staff training. The program will enable Spectrum staff to enhance their skills in order to train Spectrum day participants on the skills necessary to seek employment opportunities that match their abilities. The Spectrum for Living Administration and Board of Trustees is thankful to Wal-Mart for allowing us to fulfill our mission of helping adults with developmental disabilities reach their fullest potential.
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Spectrum 5K Sprints in Northern & Central Jersey Spectrum for Living held 5K’s in both Northern and Central NJ this past October. Approximately 500 runners, walkers, and volunteers came together in support of Spectrum. The walks were held at Overpeck Park in Ridgefield Park and at Johnson Park in Piscataway. This was Spectrum’s first 5K sprint in Bergen County! In addition to many runners from the surrounding communities, our very own Self Advocate Group - The Voices walked the full 5K. It was wonderful to see our family members out supporting all the runners and walkers. The Spectrum residents took part by decorating t-shirts and cheering on the runners as they crossed the finish line. In Central NJ we had many costumed runners racing in the Spooky Sprint! Prizes for best costume were awarded in several categories. The Voices once again showed their support by completing a second 5K! We’re thrilled to announce that we raised over $45,000 from our 2016 Walks! A huge thank you to all of our sponsors, race participants, staff, and volunteers who made this event a success.
Thank you to our 2016 5K Sprints Sponsors! Event Sponsor - $5,000 Joseph Jingoli & Son, Inc. Knights of Columbus - St. Thomas More Council
Registration Sponsor - $500 Baron Financial Group East Coast Fire Systems Ev Walters
Ready, Set, GO! Sponsor - $3,000 Architectural Window
Entertainment Sponsor - $300 Gregory & Victoria Cannillo The Lipowitz Family Mile Marker Sponsor - $150 American Properties Realty Barton Nursery Diener Brick Company Heights Medical Pizzi Funeral Home The George Reager Family Speech and Hearing Association The Torrico Family Wawa Foundation
T-Shirt Sponsor - $2,000 Edgewood Properties Mutual of America Timing Sponsor - $1,000 Patricia Donohue Hill Family Trust M&M Medical Oritani Bank Anne Sorenson The Stolzer Family Foundation
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Trail Marker Sponsor - $100 American Properties Realty Architectural Window Paul & Nancy Blaustein Buscilano Family Trust Ciarricco Family Family of Jackie Darragh East Coast Fire Systems Edgewood Properties The Griscti Family Joseph Jingoli & Son, Inc. Knights of Columbus - St. Thomas More Council The Kushmerick Family The Logel Family Mutual of America Nephrology-Hypertension Associates Hugh, Chris & Helen Niven Paton Law Firm James P. Shannon Esq.
Thank you to our 2016 Golf Classic Sponsors! Title Sponsor - $10,000 Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Sokol Behot, LLP Dinner Sponsor - $5,000 Bergen Brookside Auto Body Cocktail Sponsor - $5,000 Spectrum for Living Endowment Lunch Sponsor - $3,000 Driscoll Foods First Bergen Title Agency HUB International Lakeland Bank RSC Architects Driving Range Sponsor - $2,000 Mark Jacobs Tom's Service Center of Bogota Refreshment Sponsor - $1,500 Mutual of America Sokol Behot, LLP Fedway Associates, Inc. Par 3 Sponsor - $1,200 Atrium Pharmacy The Kimmerle Group The S. Hekemian Group
Cart Sponsor - $1,000 ALB Construction Fiore Family Guevarra Electric Inserra Supermarkets Solid Benefit Guidance Spectrotel Tom's Service Center of Bogota Promotional Item Sponsor - $800 W.B. Mason Hole Sign Sponsor - $300 Bergen Brookside Auto Body Berry, Verduin & Koch LLC Cooper Pest Solutions Driscoll Foods East Coast Fire Systems First Bergen Title Agency Foundation Title, LLC GTL Construction of New Jersey HUB International Jimenez Landscape & Design Jack Kakolewski, ED.S Krutchkoff Mechanical Kuiken Brothers Company, Inc. Lakeland Bank Leo Magrath David & Carolyn McMillin Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Norris McLaughlin Marcus, P.A. NW Financial Group, LLC RSC Architects Sokol Behot, LLP Spectrum for Living Endowment
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Putting Green Sponsor - $250 Baron Financial Group Battinelli Landscaping Car Guys Auto Repair M & M Medical Sales, Inc. Matthew J. Nolfo & Associates Norris McLaughlin Marcus, P.A. Sherwood Trading Group. LLC Studio 1200 T-Mobile Tee Box Sponsor - $100 All-American Appliance Atrium Pharmacy Benjamin Bros., Inc. Coppola Service Inc. Delta Dental NJ Eighteen Glass Company, Inc. Ellen Falvo Foundation Title, LLC Harvey's Appliance The Kimmerle Group Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Norris McLaughlin Marcus, P.A. The S. Hekemian Group Sherwood Dairy Sokol Behot, LLP Tom's Service Center of Bogota Torrico Wealth Management
Paint & Sip Events Spectrum for Living held two Paint & Sip Fundraisers at the Paintbrush Studio in Maywood, NJ. Over snacks and wine, everyone created a beautiful painting to take home. We thank all who attended and made these nights such a success. A special thanks to Baron Financial Group for their refreshment sponsorship for the May 19th event and thank you to the Sibling Group for hosting the November 10th event.
Anniversary Luncheon & Holiday Express 2016 On November 16th, Holiday Express attended Spectrum for Living’s Anniversary Luncheon at the Rockleigh Country Club bringing music, gifts and holiday cheer to the residents. For those who don’t know, Holiday Express is a non-profit organization that delivers music, gifts, financial support and friendship to those with the greatest need for the gift of human kindness during the holiday season and throughout the year. Plenty of staff and family members were also in attendance to kick off the holiday season. A special thanks to Holiday Express for their generosity and helping make the day unforgettable.
For more photos or info, please visit www.facebook.com/spectrumforliving.
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Upcoming Events “An Evening of Opportunities” Gala
Annual Golf Classic
Spectrum for Living will be hosting a gala on Saturday, May 6th, 2017 at the Renaissance Hotel in Woodbridge, NJ. The theme of the night will be “An Evening of Opportunities”, with Senate President of New Jersey Steve Sweeney as the honoree. Mark your calendars!
On Monday June 5th 2017, Spectrum for Living will host its 13th Annual Golf Classic at the Haworth Country Club in Haworth, NJ. The event will include lunch, golf, a cocktail reception and raffle prizes.
If you are interested in attending an event or in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kim Boyer at (201) 358-8000 or kboyer@spectrumforliving.org.
Please Support Spectrum for Living's Programs This holiday season, Spectrum for Living would like to offer you the opportunity to give a gift which is easy to send and makes a difference in someone’s life. Your gift today to Spectrum for Living will enable us to continue providing necessary services to those living with a developmental disability. Please donate today and share the gift of love during this season of giving. We wish you and your family peace and love this holiday, and we thank you for taking a few moments to remember those at Spectrum for Living.
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