28th Annual QCP/Home Depot Golf Outing E-Journal

28th ANNUAL GOLF OUTING THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Michael Hibbison

Merchandising Vice President, Lumber - The Home Depot

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WELCOME HOW CAN WE EVER THANK YOU ENOUGH?

Welcome to our Annual Golf Outing. We are delighted to be back, and overjoyed to be able to welcome you again this year. We thank you for being part of this event – we do not take your support lightly.

This year we’re very pleased to honor Mike Hibbison, Merchandising Vice President at The Home Depot. We enjoyed having Mike visit our programs, as honorees have done in year’s past. It was a joy to watch Mike interacting with the little ones and the adults. His warmth and authenticity shows. Being able to see first-hand the work we do every day, and how the proceeds of this event will benefit the people we serve makes this relationship and the experience more meaningful.

As you can imagine, an event this size, has a lot of moving parts. To pull this off takes a real team effort. Let’s start with our Home Depot Team: Jennifer Hardy, Shenell Leighton and Paul Lundholm. Jennifer’s warmth and connection to QCP, Shenell with her boundless enthusiasm, and pragmatic leadership of the logistics of this event, and Paul, whose tenacity and drive to make each year more lucrative for us, is evident by the turnout today and how much we have raised.

The other team that keeps the parts moving, is our incredible golf committee. Thank you to our fearless leader Rick Addamo, who does so much for us! And thank you to all our committee members for working so hard to make this event a first-class experience for our guests. It is our goal to make this a special two-days for all, we hope we have succeeded.

Thank you to the QCP Development Team of Shaun Caruana, Jyoti Lakhani, Meliza Santiago and to Prudence Paul of the Home Depot; and to every merchant, associate, and admin who have become QCP Ambassadors - we appreciate YOU! We are so fortunate to have benefitted from the generosity of The Home Depot and its vendor community for 28 years. The Golf Outing has developed into QCP’s most important fund-raising event on the calendar. The funds raised from this event help us to continue our progress in promoting the achievements and independence of people with developmental disabilities! You can, and should, be proud to know that your participation enriches their lives, from the youngest in our Children’s Center to the oldest of our seniors.

On behalf of our Board of Directors, staff, and the people whom we serve, we welcome you and thank you for supporting Queens Centers for Progress!

Terri Ross Executive Director

Wendy Gennaro Director of Development

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE Welcome to year 28 of our outing!

As I look back, I pay homage to the committee members who got this outing off the ground, many of whom are no longer with us. Who would ever imagine how far we have come and how much this has grown, and it’s all because of the commitment of The Home Depot leadership team, the wonderful merchants and all of YOU. Though we've grown - some things never change; the warm environment and the camaraderie among all of you who attend. In addition to experiencing a great round of golf on some of Long Island’s most beautiful courses, you understand the significance of the event and the impact it has on Queens Centers for Progress and the people with developmental disabilities whom they serve.

On behalf of the golf committee, I congratulate Mike Hibbison, Vice President, Merchandising, and extend our appreciation to him for accepting to be our honoree. We thank Mike and his team for the hard work they put in to this year’s outing. With close to $1.7 million in sponsorships, that hard work shows!

I have had the honor of serving on the committee as a member and as the Chairman for this outstanding event since the beginning. It has been my privilege to serve alongside a group of exceptional and dedicated people. Thank you to Shenell Leighton, The Home Depot’s representative on the committee, who makes sure that the event aligns with The Home Depot’s values and guarantees that it will be extraordinary; and to our golf committee, my sincerest appreciation and gratitude for all you do. We all share a deep devotion to QCP and its mission.

We strive to make this event the best it can be.

A very special thank you to Jennifer Hardy, RVP, NY Metro, who picked up the reigns of this event without missing a beat, radiating with warmth and compassion, embracing QCP, and becoming a strong advocate for the organization.

And where would we be without Paul Lundholm? Paul continues to make each year bigger and better, setting his goal higher and higher! Thank you to Paul for overseeing this event and making sure that all of you, from all over the country, get here and understand why we are here — all 550 of you!

To our sponsors, thank you! You are VITAL to the success of this outing and we thank you for the outpouring of generosity that makes this Golf Outing the unique event it has become.

Until next year Rick Addamo Chairman, QCP Golf Committee

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QCP/Home Depot Golf Outing We Extend our Sincere Appreciation and Congratulations to our

2024 Honoree

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Mike Hibbison Merchandising Vice President - Lumber The Home Depot

Thomas Toscano, President, QCP Board of Directors Terri Ross, Executive Director Wendy Phaff Gennaro, Director of Development

PAST HONOREES Year 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

QCP Recognizes Former QCP/Home Depot Golf Outing Honorees Rodes Bazzel David Passafiume Scott Bohrer Christopher Waits Ro Rodriguez Billy Bastek Marty Gallagher Crystal Hanlon Giles Bowman Paul Lundholm Gordon Erickson Tony Lemma Kevin Scott Pete Capel Jim Kane Aaon Flowe Marvin Ellison Dan Young Joe McFarland Fred Allen José Lopez Ken Langone John Wicks Bill Lennie Vern Joslyn

2024 HONOREE 28th Annual QCP/Home Depot Golf Outing Honoree Mike Hibbison Merchandising Vice President, Lumber The Home Depot Mike Hibbison is the Merchandising Vice President - Lumber at The Home Depot. Mike joined The Home Depot in 2011 and has held roles in Online, Marketing and Merchandising. Mike has been an advocate for teaching, coaching, and training of associates, having served as a Mentor for internal programs throughout his career. Many of his mentees have gone on to bigger roles within The Home Depot and he continues to serve those within the company.

True to The Home Depot values, Mike gives back serving on various non-profit boards within Atlanta. Mike has served on Central OAC and was a founding member of Ripples of Hope. He currently serves on Atlanta Habitat for Humanity championing causes around homelessness and solutions to help end homelessness.

Mike has been married to Marilyn, his wife of 33+ years. Together they've raised 2 children, Ryan 25 and Rachel 22. He enjoys anything where he can show his competitive spirit.

Mike believes that there is no better company in the world than The Home Depot to work for or to partner with. QCP is grateful for all that he has done to make this event a success.

MIKE HIBBISON

VISITS QCP PROGRAMS

MEET KYRIE ...

QCP’s Superstar!

Born at just 28 weeks and weighing 3 lbs. 4 oz., Kyrie's life began with a three-month stay in the NICU. Now, at four years old, he's making incredible progress at our APPLE Preschool program.

When Kyrie first joined us, he faced significant challenges in communication and mobility. Unable to express himself to peers and teachers, and struggling with severe toe walking, Kyrie needed specialized support. Through our comprehensive special education services, we've seen remarkable growth: Communication: Kyrie now uses signs and communication boards to express his wants and needs.

Mobility: Custom ankle foot orthotics and time in an upright stander have dramatically improved his walking. He can now keep his ankles down, navigate stairs with support, and even run!

Therapy: Kyrie shows infectious enthusiasm for occupational therapy, especially enjoying sensory equipment like the swing.

Social Skills: He's increasingly interested in interacting with peers and engaging with various toys and learning materials.

In Kyrie's parents words: "Before choosing APPLE Preschool, we visited and were blown away. From the customizable equipment to the friendly staff, we knew QCP was the place for Kyrie.

When he started, he couldn't walk independently. His physical therapist worked one-on-one with him, even providing temporary braces. Now, with help from his orthopedist, physical therapist, and caring teacher, Kyrie walks and runs. Imagine our joy!"

Kyrie's progress in just a short time demonstrates the power of specialized early intervention and dedicated support. We're thrilled to be part of his journey and excited to see his continued growth.

THANK YOU QCP wishes to thank these companies for their generous contribution of products and services.

SPONSORS

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 CORPORATE SPONSORS: SHINING STAR SPONSORSHIP

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Jeld-Wen Kreate Plastics Niagara The Quikrete Companies The Scotts Miracle Gro Company TTI Group NA / RYOBI

CTS Cement I Rapid Set Delta Faucet Company Diablo Emerson Garden State Bulb Co. ICS Plant Specialists Ivy Acres/Coastal Greenhouses Kellogg Garden Products Kurt Weiss Greenhouses Inc Lebanon Seaboard, Inc. Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation Lutron Electronics Mechanical Heating Supply Morton Salt Owens Corning/Masonite Pan Asian Creations/Sheldon Sales Inc. Peabody Sales & Service Pratt Retail Specialties PrimeSource Building Products Proven Winners Retail Construction & Signage Robert Bosch Tool Company Signature Retail Services Simpson Strong Tie Stinchcomb Associates Sunset Innovations The Clorox Company U.S. Wire & Cable Vaporizer LLC. WD-40 Company Werner Co. West Fraser Woodgrain

GOLD STAR SPONSORSHIP Cornerstone Building Products Hillman Group Oldcastle Stanley Black & Decker Trex

FIVE STAR SPONSORSHIP Ardell Sales & Consulting, Inc. AZEK/TimberTech Bell Nursery Dalton Enterprises, Inc. Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. Merola Tile Distributors of America Milwaukee Tool Sika Corporation Spectrum Brands UFP Retail Solutions WGB Group

FOUR STAR SPONSORSHIP AAF Flanders Alexandria Moulding / SBP American Carpet South American Standard American Woodmark Arauco Assa Abloy Ball Horticultural Baucom's Nursery Behr Paint Company Bemis Manufacturing Boise Cascade Classic Home & Garden Colgate Palmolive

THREE STAR SPONSORSHIP Andersen Windows Bonnie Plants Champion Power Equipment Cromwell Growers, Inc. Duracell Fiberon Fiskars Group FNA Group Generac Power Systems Georgia Pacific GreatStar Industrial USA

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THREE STAR SPONSORSHIP Harmony Brands Huffman-Palmer Retail Solutions iFLO J.D. Irving Limited James Hardie John Deere Karnak Corporation Knauf Insulation Kohler Co. Kreg Levolor Moen Mohawk Industries/Dal-Tile Nashua Tape National Nail Newell Brands OrePac Building Products PepsiCo Simple Green Tricam Industries

SINGLE PLAYER SPONSORSHIP Alliance Sales LLC

Alta Forest Products Baccus Global BarretteWood USA BlueLinx Corporation Canfor Cerro Wire Fu Hsing USA Globe Electric Gorilla Glue Hampton Products Henkel Ideal Cabinetry Integrated Sales Solutions Intex Keter King of Fans Leedarson America Inc. Master Lock MAT Holdings Inc. Mendocino Forest Products NewTechWood American Inc. Nien Made Paragon Group USA Rockwood Shutters Siemens Southwire Summit Growth Partners TASC Thermwell Products/Frost King Titan3 Technology Weber Stephen WPS Sales, LLC Zep, Inc.

DINNER SPONSORSHIP United States Gypsum US Installation Group

GOLF BALL SPONSORSHIP Ashland Water Group Trex

BREAKFAST & LUNCH SPONSORSHIP PPG The Plant Company

PIN FLAG SPONSORSHIP Bailey Nursery Fernlea Flowers Generac Power Systems The Setup Group

HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSORSHIP Blue Mineral Boro-Wide

NON-PLAYER TWO STAR SPONSORSHIP Rockwool

DONATIONS

Thank you to the following donors for your generous support of our 28th Annual QCP/Home Depot Golf Outing. Your contributions have made this event a resounding success, enabling us to continue our important work in our community. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to our cause and look forward to your continued partnership in the years to come.

Aluf Plastics C.H. Hanson Co. DAP Global DeVry Greenhouses Future Foam Rich and Lore Gess Home Depot Foundation Homewerks ITW Brands Klausner Enterprises Lex Construction Napoli Marble Natural Creations Pan American Nursery Products Inc. Paraco Gas Pequa Industries Quatela Architects Rebath - Shower Transformations, LLC Rectorseal, LLC TruAire Roca Management Snokist Ltd. Winston Products Wood's Greenhouse Worthington Enterprises

Event Chairman Rick Addamo

Thank You!

Golf Outing Event Committee John J. Governale Charles Houston Raymond Irrera James Kilkenny Shenell Leighton Paul Lundholm Michael J. Macaluso Prudence Paul Mitch Reiffman Arnold Ross Dave Scalfani

QUEENS CENTERS FOR PROGRESS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Director Terri Ross

Secretary Patricia Coulaz

President Thomas N. Toscano, Esq.

Treasurer Franz Gritsch

Vice Presidents Joseph A. Cristiano Hon. David Elliot Hon. Raymond J. Irrera Hon. Tarek M. Zeid

Board of Trustees Gerald J. Caliendo Raymond Chan Anthony S. Cosentino Lara Gregory Tyquana Henderson-Rivers Hon. James Kilkenny Nancy Vargas

Active Past Presidents Hon. George E. Berger John J. Governale Michael Macaluso Margaret MacPherson Jack M. Weinstein

Director of Development Wendy Phaff Gennaro

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THANK YOU! A special thank you to all of our wonderful staff and volunteers whose time and energy are a vital part of this golf outing.

We couldn’t do it without your help!

WENDY PHAFF GENNARO Director of Development