A Matter of Taste Event Journal 2023

April 19, 2023

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Dear Friends & Fellow Parents

As the President of The Arc Westchester Foundation Board of Directors, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you all back to A Matter of Taste, our signature fundraising event to support innovative, lifelong services for thousands of individuals and their families impacted by developmental disabilities, including autism.

After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, we are delighted to hold an in-person event where we will present well-deserved recognitions to our honorees: the Masket Family as the recipients of the Family Partner Award, and Zaro’s Family Bakery as the recipient of the Corporate Partner Award.

The mission of The Arc Westchester Foundation is to increase public awareness and raise financial support from the community to help support The Arc Westchester’s comprehensive services: early childhood education, day programs, recreation & respite, transition & employment, residential placements, and guardianship. Since many of these innovative services receive little to no public funding, and government funding is constantly shifting, the Foundation attends to the long-term health of The Arc Westchester.

A Matter of Taste, now in its 17th successful year, has raised over $3 million since its inception.

We are so grateful to our wonderful restaurateurs for their continued generosity, and to all our incredible partners. Thanks to you, we expect a record-breaking event. Enjoy the evening, and know that together, we are changing lives.

Gratefully yours,

Ruedi Laager President, The Arc Westchester Foundation Board of Directors

Greetings

On behalf of The Arc Westchester Foundation and the event committee, welcome to the 17th Annual A Matter of Taste.

I am honored to be the new Chairperson of this important fundraising event and am thrilled that you have chosen to lend The Arc Westchester Foundation your support. We have so much to celebrate, as we return in person this spring for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. The Arc Westchester is a resilient organization, and its generous supporters, like you, have stood by them through these tumultuous and challenging times. I am in awe of you all, including the incredible restaurants and beverage supporters who continue to rally in support of our communities. Enjoy the terrific food, wine, spirits, and lively company. We will do our best to inspire you and hope that you will continue to contribute towards our $400,000 goal by bidding on auction items, buying wine, and most of all, raising your paddle during the Impact Gift Appeal. Everything you do makes an important difference.

Congratulations to the Masket Family, who will be receiving the Family Partner Award, and to Zaro’s Family Bakery, who will receive our Corporate Partner Award.

A special thank you and welcome back to our returning chefs and beverage providers, and a warm welcome to those who are new to the event this year. We are so grateful to them for volunteering their time, providing their food and drinks free of charge, and sharing their love for what they do. You have been in our thoughts throughout the pandemic, and we are thrilled that you are here today, creating a memorable evening for our guests. Please offer your thanks, share your experience on social media, and remember to visit their establishments.

We are also grateful to Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits and Tito’s Handmade Vodka for so generously providing wine and spirits for this evening’s event. Finally, we thank our auction item donors for providing such a wonderful array of tempting items.

Eat, drink and be merry as you continue to help The Arc Westchester lead the way, as it has since 1949.

Thank you and bon appétit!

Lynda Schrier Wirth Event Chair, A Matter of Taste

Congratulations

On behalf of my sixteen colleagues on The Arc Westchester Board of Directors, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to the 17th Annual A Matter of Taste. The board is honored by the friendship you have bestowed upon this event and the wonderful and inclusive community we have the privilege of serving. Our mission is clear: Foster Independence, Ensure Safety, Cultivate Relationships, Promote Happiness, and Support Good Health.

As the largest organization in Westchester County that supports individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities throughout the arc of their lives, we are determined to help the over 2,000 people we support each day to realize these values in their daily lives. We could not achieve these goals without a talented and dedicated workforce and the generous support of our friends, like you.

Tonight, in a room filled with 400 guests, we have the pleasure to pay tribute to two members of The Arc Westchester Family whose selfless commitment to our mission and core values is immeasurable. Zaro’s Family Bakery will receive the Corporate Partner Award and the Masket Family will receive the Family Partner Award. Thank you both for all you have done, and for what we know you will continue to do, to assist people with developmental disabilities in their pursuit of happy, healthy, and meaningful lives.

Finally, I would like to express my deep gratitude and respect for The Arc Westchester Foundation. Their tireless efforts and creativity drive the success of events like A Matter Of Taste. The tremendous success of their fund-raising endeavors makes it possible to better train, support and equip The Arc Westchester personnel who carry out our mission to enhance the lives of our Arc Westchester family members – every day. With admiration and appreciation,

Jeff Wood President, The Arc Westchester Board of Directors

EMCEE Kevin Kilner ACTOR

Kevin Kilner has been on big and small screens and stages for close to 40 years, and he still enjoys a terrifically written role in an important story ... hopefully, with some laughs along the way. On Broadway, he was a part of the 50th Anniversary production of The Glass Menagerie with Julie Harris, Calista Flockhart, and Zeljko Ivanek. Some of his OffBroadway credits include roles in the original cast of Donald Margulies’s Dinner With Friends (2000 Pulitzer Prize) at the Variety Arts Theatre, and Lemon Sky at the Clurman Theatre. His regional credits include Admissions at Studio Theatre, Other Desert Cities at Bucks County Playhouse, Time Stands Still at the Adobe Rose Theatre, and The Christians at D.C.P.A., to name a few. And you may recognize him from his many film roles which include parts in The Unattainable Story, Paranoia, Raising Helen, A Cinderella Story, Home Alone III and, coming in June, No Hard Feelings. You may know some of his television credits as well, as he has appeared in over 140 episodes including roles in Acapulco, Dynasty (CW re-launch), Bonding, The Plot Against America, Bull, NCIS, The Blacklist, The Good Wife, and House of Cards. Kevin is married to actress Jordan BakerKilner who has appeared in over 100 television episodes, many movies, and numerous stage productions across the country.

Zaro’s Family Bakery CORPORATE PARTNER

In 1927, Joseph Zaro, having left his home and family in Eastern Europe, sailed to Ellis Island. He saw an opportunity to start one of the best bakeries in America. And he seized it.

Joseph’s sons, Phil and William, took the helm in the 1950s and diligently expanded the business and its reputation. In 1977, Zaro’s opened the first of its four Grand Central Terminal stores, followed shortly thereafter by stores in Pennsylvania Station and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.

Today, with 12 stores in the most competitive market in the world, Zaro’s is a household name in the New York metropolitan area, known for its unsurpassed quality of baked goods including the iconic black & white cookie, challah bread and rugelach.

The fourth-generation of this family-owned and operated business, Zaro brothers Michael, Brian, and Scott, are also committed to giving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a chance to be contributing members of the workforce. Their enlightened, inclusionary hiring practices are changing the lives of all their employees, while inspiring other businesses to provide career opportunities for individuals supported by The Arc Westchester. Currently, six such individuals are working at Zaro’s, with plans to increase that number.

Last year, Zaro’s celebrated its 95th anniversary by introducing eight different flavors of the black & white cookie and showcasing them in a holiday kiosk in Bryant Park, NYC. In the traditional Zaro’s Family fashion, 10% of all kiosk proceeds was directed to The Arc Westchester Foundation.

It is with great pleasure and honor that we present this year’s Corporate Partner Award to Zaro’s Family Bakery.

The Masket Family

FAMILY PARTNER AWARD

The Masket Family’s involvement with The Arc Westchester began in 2011, when Alex, who is autistic, moved into a group home. It was a tremendous leap of faith for the family, since Alex is nonverbal and unable to clearly communicate his wants and needs. Once the decision was made, the family went “all in.” Elaine became a volunteer and soon joined the Foundation Board, serving as President for four years. Steve also served on the Foundation Board and is now President-Elect of the Chapter Board. As Elaine says, “We started out apprehensive, but the more we learned, the more we grew to love this place. On all levels, The Arc Westchester walks the walk. The staff’s selfless devotion during the Covid-19 pandemic is something we’ll never forget. Alex is thriving, and our entire family has peace of mind— now, and hopefully for many decades to come.”

Focusing on long-term financial stability for the organization, Steve and Elaine have been exemplary ambassadors, donors, and fundraisers, with Will and Kristin following in their footsteps. The results have been extremely impactful. In 2011, Elaine forged a pivotal and ongoing connection with The Taft Foundation, which has resulted in millions of dollars donated towards cutting-edge programs. Elaine and Steve have also devoted themselves to A Matter of Taste and, with their friends, family, and colleagues, have taken the event to a whole new level.

Alex, now 36, also gives back to the community. His artwork is displayed in The Arc’s facilities, and he volunteers with Meals on Wheels, County Harvest, and Feeding Westchester. During the pandemic, Alex and his housemates made cloth masks and assembled single-use laundry packets for the homeless. As Steve says, “We’re so grateful that within his capacity, Alex is bringing value into this world. The Arc Westchester makes everything possible.”

It is with great honor and pleasure that we present the Masket Family with the 2023 Family Partner Award.

TOP ROW: Steve, Evie, Alex, Will BOTTOM ROW: Elaine, Jack, Kristin

Our fabulous A Matter of Taste Committee Chair

Lynda Schrier Wirth

Wine and Beverage Sponsors

Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits

Tito’s Handmade Vodka

Members

Todd Bazzini

Stephanie Dixon

Elyse Fowler

Janine Geraci

Fran Higgins

Risa Hoag

Regina Jones

Sari Klinghoffer

Diane Kurzer

Ruedi Laager

Elaine Masket

Steven Masket

Sandra Pangerl

Nancy Patota

Dana Stein

Mary-Ellen Stein

Margaret Vogt

We are grateful to the following Partners for their generous support of this event.

Tribute

Ruedi & Alix Laager

Steven & Elaine Masket

Virginia Donovan

Charitable Fund

Diamond

ArentFox Schiff

Richard & Regina Jones

Tito’s Handmade Vodka

David & Elizabeth Walker

Platinum

Deutsch Family

Wine and Spirits

Gold

Couch Braunsdorf

John Duffy & Kyle Cahill

Ed & Laura Saggese

TCI Technologies

Yen & Elsie Wong

Silver

Larry & Irene Auriana

Jack & Katharine Conroy

Grassy Sprain Pharmacy

Anthony Martin

Will Masket & Kristin Kahlich

Mines Press

Tim & Michelle Mulroy

Richard & Marcia Scheiner

Zaro’s Family Bakery

Bronze

BDO Seidman

CarePatrol

Co-Communications

Pat & Daphne Daddino

Mark & Roberta Glucksman

Alan & Diane Kurzer

Littman Krooks

Tradition Energy

Vanguard Investors

We thank our food & beverage donors

Main Fare

808 Bistro

808 Scarsdale Avenue

Scarsdale, NY 10583

914-722-0808

the808bistro.com

Bacione

4B Cedar Street

Bronxville, NY 10708

914-485-7225

bacionepastashop.com

Bellacosa Wine & Tapas Bar

147 Main Street

Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

914-693-6259 option 2

bellacosawinebar.com

Chopt Creative Salad Co.

53 S Moger Avenue

Mt. Kisco, NY 10549

914-752-3009

choptsalad.com

Chutney Masala

76 Main Street

Irvington, NY 10533

914-591-5500

chutneymasala.com

Clock Tower Grill

512 Clock Tower Drive

Brewster, NY 10509

845-582-0574

clocktowergrill.com

Culinary Tech Center

303 Quarropas Street

White Plains, NY 10601

646-559-8551

culinarytechcenter.edu

Eastchester Fish Gourmet

837 White Plains Road

Scarsdale, NY 10583

914-725-3450 x1

eastchesterfish.com

Heritage 147

147 Larchmont Avenue

Larchmont, NY 10538

914-292-5320

heritage147.com

Mima Vinoteca Italian

Kitchen & Wine Bar

63 Main Street

Irvington, NY 10533

914-591-1300

Mimarestaurant.com

Rive Bistro

299 Riverside Avenue

Westport, CT 06880

203-557-8049

rivebistro.com

Rivermarket Bar and Kitchen

127 W Main Street

Tarrytown, NY 10591

914-631-3100

rivermarketbarkitchen.com

Sambal

4 West Main Street

Irvington, NY 10533

914-478-2200

sambalny.com

Sam’s of Gedney Way

52 Gedney Way

White Plains, NY 10605

914-949-0978

samsofgedneyway.com

Texas de Brazil

1 Ridge Hill Boulevard

Yonkers, NY 10710

914-652-9660

texasdebrazil.com

The Great American Barbeque Co.

52 Gedney Way

White Plains, NY 10605

914-686-2277

thegreatamericanbbq.com

The Rye Roadhouse

12 High Street

Rye, NY 10580

914-925-2668

ryeroadhouse.com

Tramonto Restaurant

27 Saw Mill River Road

Hawthorne, NY 10532

914-347-8220

tramontos.com

Wegmans Food Markets

106 Corporate Park Drive

West Harrison, NY 10604

914-539-3700 x207

wegmans.com

Zuppa Restaurant & Lounge

59 Main Street Yonkers, NY 10701

914-376-6500

zupparestaurant.com

Dessert Chocolations

607 East Boston Post Road

Mamaroneck, NY 10543 914-777-3600

chocolations.com

Glen Island Harbour Club

229 Weyman Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10805 914-636-6500

gi-hc.com

Zaro’s Family Bakery

Brian Zaro

brian@zaro.com 914-522-7171

zaro.com

Beverages

Captain Lawrence Brewing Company

914-741-2337

captainlawrencebrewing.com

Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits

201 Tresser Boulevard Stamford, CT 06901 203-965-4100

deutschfamily.com

Tito’s Handmade Vodka

titosvodka.com

Toma Artisanal Bloody Mary

177 East Main Street

New Rochelle, NY 10801

917-399-3229

drinktoma.com

We salute our past A Matter of Taste honorees for their outstanding leadership, support and commitment to Arc Westchester.

2019 Grassy Sprain Pharmacy and The Kurzer Family

2018 The Wong Family and ABB Optical Group/Digital Eye Lab Network

2017 Landegger Family and Richard P. Swierat

2016 Virginia Donovan and Bill Deutsch, and Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits

2015 John M. and Katharine Wilson Conroy, and Jackson Lewis P.C.

2014 Larry McNaughton and Origami Wish

2013 The Walker Family; Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP, and The Young Professionals of Arc Westchester

2012 The Ferguson Family and Sabrina Wirth

2011 The Stevelman Family and The Royal Bank of Scotland

2010 Ann Manzi and Family, and Steven Palm

2009 Richard P. Swierat and Jim and Lauren Watkins

2008 The Greenebaum/Jakes/Schwartz Family and Frances Porcaro

2007 Justin Israel and Alfred E. Donnellan

2006 David Boies, Esq.

2005 Dr. and Mrs. William and Esther Frishman

2004 The Honorable Andrew J. Spano

A very special thank you to our silent auction donors

Anonymous Donors

Apple Corp

Artistic Services Inc.

Augie’s Prime Cut

Bacio Trattoria

Barger & Gaines

Beaucoup Gardens

Bertrand and Nathalie Fontaine

The Blue Dolphin

BMW of Darien

Brasserie Le Steak

Chat American Grill

Katharine Wilson Conroy, Esq.

John Crabtree

Gary and Michele Dienst

Freddy’s Restaurant

Glen Arbor Golf Club

Havana Jeans

Hawthorne Wine and Spirits

Hilton Aruba Caribbean

Resort & Casino

Risa Hoag

Sari Klinghoffer

Laura Landegger

Ruedi Laager

Joan Masket

Masket Family

James and Jennifer McHale

Medi Bistro

Ellin Menlow

Meritage Restaurant

Nancy Patota

Danusia and Elliot Pawska

Vicki Penino

The Pierre, A Taj Hotel

Rye Grill and Bar

Laura and Ed Saggese

Serafina

Tom and Roma Steffanci

Jeffrey Sussman

Underhills Crossing

Waccabuc Country Club

Larry Waterhouse

Wilson and Son Jewelers

We apologize for any omissions.

Thank you! We are honored to share the Family Partner Award with all the employees and volunteers of The Arc Westchester and The Arc Westchester Foundation, for your dedication to creating opportunity for others. You are role models for us all.

We celebrate our other partners: our beloved friends, family members and colleagues, who have been such loyal and supportive members of Team Alex.

And a special thank you to our dear friend Steve Yellen, who gave us the courage to start Alex on the path to a more independent life with The Arc Westchester. Best advice ever!

THE MASKET FAMILY

A Proud Supporter

ArentFox Schiff is proud to support Arc Westchester and A Matter of Taste. Congratulations to this year’s honorees, especially our good friends Elaine & Steve Masket for this well-deserved recognition!

Smart In Your World afslaw.com

The Jones family is proud to support The Arc Westchester.

Thank you for creating a wonderful and welcoming place for such special members of our community. Our thanks also go out to the Masket Family and Zaro’s Family Bakery for being such dedicated supporters of this wonderful organization.

Congratulations!

RICHARD, REGINA & ERIN JONES

A Proud

Supporter

of THE ARC WESTCHESTER FOUNDATION

Our company was founded on the belief that family is everything. For the past 43 years we’ve chosen to do business with other like-minded suppliers, distributors, and retailers, who share our family values. Congratulations to The Masket Family on their award and for their extraordinary contributions to the Arc of Westchester, a foundation we consider family.

-Peter Deutsch, CEO

-Bill Deutsch, Chairman

Our TIME, TALENTS & TREASURE are on loan to us from God.

Steve & Elaine give them away with unlimited generosity. We are grateful for you both. Thank you.

KYLE CAHILL & JOHN DUFFY

The Masket Family makes the World a better place.

Thank you for your tireless work on behalf of all the The Arc Westchester recipients, past and future.

In loving memory of Joseph Saggese

LAURA & ED SAGGESE

We join all here and throughout Westchester in honoring and thanking

The Masket Family

Extraordinary people who have shared their remarkable skills beyond measure with The Arc Westchester and The Arc Westchester Foundation and we salute

Zaro’s

Family Bakery

for their enlightened, inclusionary hiring practices which so benefit each of us.

We are grateful to the staff of The Arc Westchester, who are the heart and hands of what we do, to the restaurateurs and purveyors of wines who are remarkably generous this evening in their support of our work, and to Nancy Patota, Fran Higgins, Todd Bazzini and Elyse Fowler at The Arc Westchester Foundation and all who work with them to make this evening so special!

JOHN & KATHARINE CONROY

Want to share a huge

Thank You

to The Arc Westchester!

It has been wonderful watching Alex spread his wings through your programs. We are humbled by the staff’s attentive care and nurturing spirit. The organization is a shining light in our lives. We’re deeply grateful for your partnership and look forward to many more decades together!

WM & KK, E & J

In loving memory of Virginia Donovan and in grateful recognition of Steve & Elaine Masket.

TIM & MICHELE MULROY

Congratulations to this year’s honorees and with great appreciation to the staff at the Cortlandt House.

Thank you Arc Westchester for your continued dedication to enhancing the lives of people with developmental disabilities.

DAPHNE & PATRICK DADDINO

& ALAN KURZER & FAMILY

the team at

Saw

The Masket Family

Zaro’s Family Bakery

Tha n k you for everything yo u do to m ake Westchester a w on d erful com mun ity for people with developmental disab ilities .

CarePatrol would like to congratulate Steve and Elaine Masket on their Family Partner Award.

We also would like to thank The Arc for its continued service to the Westchester community.

CarePatrol would like to congratulate Steve and Elaine Masket on their Family Partner Award. We also would like to thank The ARC for its continued service to the Westchester community.

Congratulations to the Masket Family for their dedication and tireless work on behalf of all the people we serve and to Zaro’s Family Bakery for employing people with disabilities and supporting The Arc Westchester

With many thanks from

MARK GLUCKSMAN & ROBERTA LIEBER

As family members of the residents of Arc Westchester’s Foxhall Road residence, we want to thank the steadfast , beloved staff of Foxhall House for the loving kindness and care given to our family members , especially during the dark days of the pandemic.

We are grateful to Arc Westchester for the services they provide our families. We thank all donors to the Foundation for helping to secure the stability and longevity of the agency we depend on.

THE FRIENDS OF FOXHALL

To the Maskets —

We are thrilled to celebrate you, your tenacity, your creativity, and your unflinching work on behalf of The Arc. Thank you for your leadership, and for demonstrating what it means to live thoughtfully, in community.

We are thrilled to see so many supporters of beneficiaries of The Arc gathering to honor your impact.

In admiration, VANESSA, GILAD, & MINA

We are thrilled to honor the Masket Family, who has been an inspiration to us for their profound dedication and advocacy for The Arc Westchester and its mission, and Zaro’s Family Bakery, whose social commitment makes their iconic breads taste even more wonderful.

KRISTIN & GARY FRIEDMAN

Congratulations to the entire Masket Family on this well-deserved honor. We are so moved and inspired to celebrate you for doing so much to enhance the lives of so many. Thank you for blessing us with your cherished friendship. With boundless love, appreciation and respect,

THE BAKEN FAMILY

Thank You to The Masket Family

From my family to yours, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for all you do to advocate for our children and so many other people with developmental disabilities in our communities. Your passion and commitment is admirable and we are fortunate to have you as leaders among our families. You are a special friend to all of us.

Congratulations on this well-deserved 2023 Family Partner Award.

Tibi, Paul, Daniel and Jonathan

Congratulations to our Flagship Business Partner

Zaro’s Bakery

We thank you for your commitment to a diversified workforce and for giving people with developmental disabilities the opportunity to be contributing members of the business community.

We value our amazing partnership and are extremely proud you are the recipient of the 2023 Corporate Partner Award.

Tibi Guzmán, Executive Director/CEO and The Arc Westchester Employment Services Team

Congratulations Diana on becoming the wonderful, independent young woman you are, through your own hard work and the help of the staff and services of the Arc Westchester. Your family is very proud of you!

LOVE:

Mom & Dad

Aunt Anne & Uncle Carl

Lesley, Harry, Colby, Hunter, & Logan

Chip, Heather, Lily, & Madeline

Aunt Patty & Uncle Christopher

Aunt Kathy

Erin & Ryleigh

Conor, Gigi & Adrian

Congratulations and thanks to Elaine & Steve Masket for their extraordinary generosity and commitment to The Arc Westchester Foundation.

Special Thanks to Nancy Patota for her exceptional Leadership. Best wishes for continued success.

RICH PETRICCIONE, PH.D.

Concourse Consulting, LLC

You + Motivation = Success

A well-deserved honor to Steve and Elaine Masket and the Zaro Family.

BILL & SUSAN GREENE

With deep admiration to Elaine and Steve Masket, and the entire Masket family, for their devoted commitment to The Arc Westchester. We are privileged to work alongside you in support of our mission.

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Our sincere thanks to Zaro’s Family Bakery who fosters independence and diversity in their company. You make a difference in so many lives.

Congratulations!

Your friends at The Arc Westchester Foundation & The Arc Westchester’s Community Engagement & Communications Department

To my dear friends Elaine and SteveCongratulations on this well-deserved honor. I am beyond thrilled to be able to spend this special night with you, Will and Alex.

The Arc community has been the recipient of your many talents ...determination, vision and intellect.

Without knowing it, you have created the “Masket Standard” for commitment to the Arc community.

You are an inspiration to the entire community. You have touched so many lives in both big and small ways.

I hope you will look around the room and see the many people who are here tonight to honor you — your many acts of kindness extend well beyond the Arc community. You are loved...

Mazal Tov!

With love and admiration, SARI

To the Maskets–

In celebration of all you do for The Arc Westchester

To The Arc–

In appreciation for all you do for Alex and so many others

With Love,

THE KAHLICH & TOPPER FAMILIES

Hooray for the Maskets!

And thank you to The Arc Westchester for taking such good care of Alex.

Sincerely,

Congratulations to the Masket Family!

We are inspired by your tireless support of The Arc Westchester.

A huge thank you to the staff of The Arc for your service and dedication!

Sending love and appreciation from California,

SAVE THE DATE

June 6, 2023 6pm on Zoom

The Arc Westchester’s Annual Membership Meeting

GUEST SPEAKER: Kimberly Hill

Chief Disability Officer, The State of New York

DETAILS AT www.arcwestchester.org

October 2, 2023

Golfing for Kids

Knollwood Country Club

Hartsdale, New York

DETAILS TO FOLLOW AT www.arcwestchester.org Congratulations to Steve and

Dear Elaine, Steve & Alex, We would like to thank you for the amazing gift of yourselves to the Arc Westchester family!

TOM & ELLEN HUGHES

Elaine and Steve –

You are our heroes, mentors, and our friends. We are so incredibly lucky to have you in our lives. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor.

Love, LESLIE & CRAIG

is proud to support

NEXT for AUTISM builds innovative programs, like NEXT for DSP launched at The Arc Westchester, that enhance the lives of autistic adults. Learn more at NEXTforAUTISM.org

Congratulations to Elaine & Steve Masket on their Family Partner Award. We are grateful for their dedication to The Arc Westchester’s mission.

GEORGE, LAURA, IAN & LUKE LANDEGGER

In Appreciation Of THE MASKET FAMILY For Your Generous Support Of The Arc Community

The Pincus & Freud Family ADRIENNE, HARLAN, JUDY, MATT & JOSH

Elaine and Steve:

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor from The Arc Westchester. You have always been a tireless advocate for Alex and individuals with developmental disabilities. Your dedication and commitment to the Arc has improved the lives of so many people. Your efforts continue to challenge conventional thinking and overcome barriers to human potential. You are an inspiration to all of us. With all our love, MARY-ELLEN, DAVID, DANA, & ADAM STEIN

Congratulations to Elaine and Steve on your Family Partner Award.

God bless you for your devotion and support of The Arc Westchester.

With love and friendship,

LORETTA & ALEX

With love,

Congratulations and thank you Elaine and Steve for your indefatigable support of The Arc Westchester

ELLEN & DAVID MENLOW

Elaine, Knowing you has changed our lives… for the better!

Greetings

Elaine, Steve & the Masket family - your dedication to family has always been an inspiration. It’s wonderful to see you be recognized for all the important work you’ve done! ORLEE

Congratulations! ELISE & PHIL ORLANDO

We are donating in honor of Diana Vogt, her parents, Margaret and Roger, and all the wonderful families who are supported by The Arc Westchester. LISA & JEFF NEWMAN

Congratulations to the entire Masket family and our great inspiration - Alex Masket. Love, JANE, ALAN, ELI & JOSH NEUSTADTER

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! We and The Taft Foundation thank you for all the inspiration you provided to us. All the best, JOAN & HOWARD

Thank you for my Arc Westchester program at the Ann Manzi Center. PHILIP JUNKER

To our dear friends Elaine and Steve, Congratulations on being honored for your dedication to The Arc. NIKI & JEFF THOMPSON

Congratulations to the Masket Family and thanks for your inspired leadership. PEGGY & RUSSELL DASILVA

In honor of Justine Pagano MSW and her skill and dedication to The Arc Westchester and its program participants. SIMEON SCHWARTZ, ELLEN & MICHAEL GREENEBAUM

Congratulations to The Masket Family and Zaro’s Family Bakery

The Masket Family has gone above and beyond in their support of our mission, vision and values. They are extraordinary advocates, generous donors and compassionate leaders who hold a special place in The Arc Westchester Family.

Zaro’s Family Bakery is one of our flagship business partners who believes diversity in their workforce is the key to success.

With Gratitude from The Arc Westchester Board of Directors

Jeffrey Wood, President

Steven Masket, Esq., President Elect

Kyle O’Loughlin-Cahill, Immediate Past President

Robert Nuccio, Treasurer

Danusia Pawska, Secretary

John Barrett

Robert Bernstein

Debra Bornstein

Katharine W. Conroy, Esq.

Daphne Daddino

Robert Diana

Austin Harris

Carolyn Holodak

Christopher Orlando, DPM

Robert Picone

Abby Reuben

Rosa Rodriguez

Design: Jill Singer Graphics

With great pleasure and deepest appreciation, The Arc Westchester Foundation Board of Directors salutes tonight’s honorees

The Masket Family

FAMILY PARTNER AWARD and Zaro’s Family Bakery

CORPORATE PARTNER AWARD

OFFICERS

Rudolf Laager, President

Elaine Masket, Esq. Treasurer/Secretary

DIRECTORS

Regina Burke-Jones

Jonathan Ferguson

Debra Jones

Laura Scherr Saggese

Nikol Thompson

Margaret Vogt

David Walker

Lawrence M. Waterhouse III

ADVISORS

Katharine W. Conroy

William V. Healey

Lawrence McNaughton

EXECUTIVE STAFF

Nancy Patota Executive Director

Fran Higgins

Assistant Executive Director/ Director of Development

COMING SOON

The Ann Manzi Center

PHASES II-IV RENOVATION HIGHLIGHTS

The Arc Westchester’s Ann Manzi Center, located on four acres of beautiful green space in the heart of Mount Kisco, is a seniorfriendly, multi-generational day services site, reflective of our values and promise to support people with developmental disabilities throughout their lifetime.

Scheduled to begin this year, Phases II-IV will further enhance the interior space, as well as optimize the use of the outdoor space. Program participants, including those with mobility issues, will enjoy increased and varied outdoor programming including gardening, art, exercise, and exploration of the natural world, helping them to stay fit and healthy. These indoor and outdoor enhancements allow us to support up to 100 individuals per day, doubling the Center’s current capacity.

Accessible Walking Trail

Garden Terrace

ceremony October from Deputy Farber, Nancy the Laager, and

PHASE I - COMPLETED IN 2018

The Center’s main level was modified to include a living room with fireplace and TV, a library/game room, accessible kitchen and full bathroom. Simulated wood flooring and handrails were installed for safety.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held October 4, 2018. Shown from left: Mount Kisco Deputy Mayor Jean Farber, Tibi Guzmán, Nancy Patota, Joe Manzi, the late Ann Manzi, Ruedi Laager, Juliana Manzi, and Avery Valins

Congratulations to Elaine and Steve Masket for this well-deserved recognition.

We cannot thank them enough for all their unwavering leadership, support and commitment to The Arc Westchester over the many years. We appreciate Zaro’s Family Bakery for being an exemplary corporate partner providing critical and meaningful employment to our members with developmental disabilities.

THE LAAGER FAMILY