A Matter of Taste Event Journal 2015

To benefit Arc of Westchester

Dear Friends and Fellow Parents, Welcome back or welcome aboard to A Matter of Taste, the Arc of Westchester’s signature fundraising event. Each year generous supporters such as you make it bigger and better—helping to ensure that Arc of Westchester can continue to provide comprehensive services to thousands of people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Once again, our volunteer committee and staff members have worked tirelessly to provide you with a lively evening, infused with camaraderie and the joy of giving. Please be sure to enjoy the delicious food, wine, spirits, and beer provided by the outstanding restaurants and companies that give so much to support the important work done at the Arc of Westchester. We are grateful to our cuisine co-chairs Peter Herrero, Jr. and Rick Ross for their expertise and generosity, and to Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits, whose bounteous contributions over the past few years have helped redefine the event.

Tonight’s honorees are truly special. We are thrilled to celebrate the contributions of John M. and Katharine Wilson Conroy—the Foundation’s first president—whose wisdom, energy and storehouse of knowledge permeates every aspect of the Arc of Westchester. We are also grateful to our business partner Jackson Lewis, for creating job opportunities through its commitment to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These honorees exemplify the positive “can do” attitude that guides all that we do at the Arc of Westchester, as we endeavor to unlock potential in everyone we serve.

It has been a banner year for the Arc of Westchester Foundation—a year in which we received our first $1 million grant. As always, we strive to inspire trust, ensure continuity, and pursue excellence in all that we do. We are grateful to have you by our side, as we pursue our goal of providing quality services through the entire Arc of a Life.

Cheers!

Elaine Masket

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Welcome On behalf of the Arc of Westchester Foundation, and the event committee, welcome to our 12th Annual A Matter of Taste.

Thank you for coming tonight and for bringing your friends and family. Your support of this event makes a significant difference in the lives of the 2,000 individuals in Westchester County with intellectual and developmental disabilities served by Arc of Westchester every day.

A Matter of Taste is designed for you to enjoy some of the best food and beverages from Westchester in one of the most beautiful settings the County has to offer. When you purchase tickets, fabulous silent and live auction items, and wines from our exciting wine pull, you become a member of the Arc of Westchester family of supporters who enable it to stay innovative, caring and professional.

A special thank you and welcome back to our returning chefs, including some who have been with us since the start of this event 12 years ago. We are also excited to welcome many who are new to the event this year. Thank you also to Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, returning as our wine and beverage sponsor. We hope that you too will thank our restaurant and beverage sponsors for their generosity by enjoying their fine wines, craft beers and delicious cuisine throughout the year.

Enjoy your evening reminiscing with old friends, making memories with new ones, congratulating our honorees and knowing that your dedication and support tonight, as well as throughout the year, are greatly appreciated.

Thank you and bon appĂŠtit!

Peter Herrero, Jr. Co-Chair A Matter of Taste

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Co-Chair A Matter of Taste

Arc of Westchester

Dear Friends, Thank you for joining us at the 12th annual A Matter of Taste at the beautiful Westchester Country Club.

Each year, this important fundraising event brings together more than 400 members of the Arc of Westchester family to raise funds for critically needed programs and services for more than 2,000 people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Because of you, and all of our other generous supporters, A Matter of Taste has raised more than $1.5 million over the past 11 years. Thank you for your unwavering commitment.

Tonight we honor John and Katharine Conroy with the Lifetime Achievement Award for their extraordinary contribution and exemplary service to the Arc of Westchester. We also honor Jackson Lewis PC with the Business Partner Award for their enlightened employment policies that provide opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.

As we approach the end of the year, we are thankful for the successes that we see every day at the Arc of Westchester. Let’s continue to be as generous as possible so that the people we are privileged to serve can continue to achieve with us.

Many thanks,

Bernard A. Krooks, Esq. President Arc of Westchester

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Lifetime Achievement Award

John M. and Katharine Wilson Conroy Rarely do you find a couple as committed to civic duty and as active in community affairs as John and Katharine Conroy, Arc of Westchester’s 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award recipients.

It is impossible to imagine the Arc of Westchester Foundation without thinking of founding president and director Katharine Wilson Conroy. Katharine’s relationship with Arc of Westchester began almost 20 years ago and, because of her extensive knowledge and passionate involvement, her unique imprint can be felt everywhere. A practicing attorney specializing in trusts and estates, Katharine served as President of NYSARC, Inc., and currently serves as Chair of the NYSARC Guardianship Committee, Trustee of the NYSARC Trust Services, Director on the Arc of Westchester Chapter and Foundation Boards, and Member of the Arc of a Life Campaign Committee. With her knowledge, intelligence, and impish sense of humor, Katharine is truly invaluable to the Arc of Westchester, and continues to set the bar for service and commitment.

A former Navy officer, retired teacher and high school principal, Jack has focused his volunteer energy on education and the needs of his local church, Holy Family Parish in New Rochelle, NY. Jack has been active in governance, fundraising, and community outreach efforts, successfully raising awareness and funds for efforts close to his heart, both locally and globally. Some highlights include; building houses for the poor with a parish group in Tecate, Mexico, and serving in director positions on the Interreligious Council of New Rochelle, the Westchester Mental Health Association, and the Adult Learning Board.

We are grateful for his longstanding and generous support of the Arc of Westchester and its mission.

Married for over 49 years, this Westchester County community service “power couple” lives in New Rochelle, NY, and are the proud parents of five sons and ten grandchildren. With heartfelt appreciation, we honor them with this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award for their extraordinary contribution and exemplary service to the Arc of Westchester.

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Business Partner Award

Jackson Lewis PC Jackson Lewis is a preeminent workplace law firm, dedicated to its clients and passionate about providing the highest quality, creative and effective representation of employers on the full range of employment and labor law matters. To this progressive law firm, its motto “All We Do is Work” applies to a broad swath of the population—including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

In 2013, the firm partnered with Arc of Westchester and hired one of Arc’s talented Project SEARCH Collaborates for Autism graduates.

That placement proved to be such a success that the following year the firm hired a second Arc of Westchester program participant.

The employment opportunities provided by Jackson Lewis have allowed these young men to succeed both professionally and personally. Each has his own job responsibilities, including monitoring supply levels, shopping to replenish as needed and overseeing kitchen and office maintenance. One of the young men has been put in charge of high level filing, including the transfer of all the firm’s files during its recent move to new offices.

Jackson Lewis continues to works closely with the Arc of Westchester support team to ensure that program participants have not only mastered the specifics of their job responsibilities, but are also given opportunities to strengthen their social skills. The team has worked with the young men to improve their eye contact, communications skills and day-to-day interactions with other employees.

This partnership has proven to be a “win/win” for Arc of Westchester and Jackson Lewis. Two young men have been given an avenue to improve and showcase their skills, and the firm reaps the benefit of their time and talents, while effecting social change to the benefit of all.

Because of its enlightened employment policies that provide important opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we are honored to present Jackson Lewis with the 2015 Business Partner Award.

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Dear Friend, As Co-Chairs of The Arc of a Life Campaign, we are particularly excited to welcome you to the 12th annual A Matter of Taste.

For more than 65 years, Arc of Westchester has dedicated itself to making a difference in the lives of thousands of individuals and families. As the population we serve continues to increase, the amount of government support received has decreased significantly. The Arc of a Life Campaign is designed to enable us to meet these challenges and support those in Westchester County who are among our most vulnerable citizens.

Tonight, we share the wonderful news that we have passed the halfway mark of our $6,000,000 goal!

With contributions and pledges of over $3,000,000 from a number of the Arc of Westchester’s most generous supporters as well as our Board members and Campaign Committee, we are excited to take the next step – announcing this very special campaign to the general public.

The funds raised so far have allowed us to begin new program initiatives, improve our residences and direct support where most needed. In the months ahead, we promise to share news of our campaign progress as we all work to improve the lives of the more than 2,000 individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities who depend on us each and every day.

To meet, schedule a tour, or request more information regarding The Arc of a Life Campaign, please visit our website at arcwestchester.org, or contact Nancy Patota, Executive Director of the Arc of Westchester Foundation, at (914) 495-4625 or via e-mail at npatota@arcwestchester.org.

We are proud to serve as Co-Chairs of this very important campaign and hope that we can count on your continuing generosity to help us reach our goal. Achieve with us!

Warmest regards,

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William V. Healey, Co-Chair

Laura Saggese, Co-Chair

The Arc of a Life Campaign

The Arc of a Life Campaign Arc of Westchester

Our Fabulous A Matter of Taste Committee Co-Chairs Peter Herrero, Jr. Elaine Masket Rick Ross

Committee Andrea DeFreitas Cynthia Ferguson Robyn Fields Bonnie Graff Lisa Graff Tibisay GuzmĂ n Fran Higgins Melissa Keeports Sari Klinghoffer Helena Landegger Laura Landegger Nicole Menlow Regina Moore Nancy Patota Rita Ross Laura Saggese Noriko Shimizu Dana Stein Richard P. Swierat Sarah Walker Susan Walker Lynda Wirth

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We thank our food and beverage donors Entrees

Lexington Square CafĂŠ

An American Bistro

510 Lexington Avenue Mount Kisco, NY 10549

296 Columbus Avenue Tuckahoe, NY 10707 (914)793-0807 anamericanbistro.com

Augie’s Prime Cut 3426 Lexington Avenue Mohegan Lake, NY 10547 (914)743-1357 augiesprimecut.com

Caperberry Events 52 Gedney Way White Plains, NY 10605 (914)949-3543 caperberryevents.com

Culinary Tech Center 301 Palisade Avenue Yonkers, NY 10701 (914)207-7801 culinarytechcenter.com

Eastchester Fish Gourmet 837 White Plains Road Scarsdale, NY 10583 (914)725-3450 eastchesterfish.com

(914)244-3663 lexingtonsquarecafe.com

Mima Vinoteca 63 Main Street Irvington, NY 10533 (914)591-1300 mimarestaurant.com

NoMa Social 1 Radisson Plaza New Rochelle, NY 10801 (914)576-4141 nomasocial.com

North Street Tavern 1128 North Street White Plains, NY 10605 (914)437-7111 northstreettavern.com

Rye House Port Chester 126 N. Main Street Port Chester, NY 10573 (914)481-8771 ryehousepc.com

Rye Roadhouse 12 High Street Rye, NY 10580 (914)925-2668 ryeroadhouse.com

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Sonora

Wuji

179 Rectory Street Peekskill, NY 10573

2 Chase Road Scarsdale, NY 10538

(914)933-0200 sonorarestaurant.net

(914)713-8811

Texas de Brazil

Zuppa

One Ridge Hill Boulevard Yonkers, NY 10710

59 Main Street Yonkers, NY 10701

(914)652-9660

(914)376-6500

texasdebrazil.com

zupparestaurant.com

The Great American Barbeque Co.

Dessert

52 Gedney Way White Plains, NY 10605

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(914)686-2277 thegreatamericanbbq.com

Town Dock 15 Purdy Avenue Rye, NY 10580 (914)967-2497 ryetowndock.com

Tramonto 27 Saw Mill River Road Hawthorne, NY 10532 (914)347-8221

wujirestaurant.com

One Renaissance Square White Plains, NY 10601 (914)761-4242 42therestaurant.com

Abigail Kirsch 81 Highland Avenue Tarrytown, NY 10591 (914)631-3030 abigailkirsch.com

Artuso and Sons Bakery and CafĂŠ

tramontos.com

640 Columbus Avenue Thornwood, NY 10594

Westchester Country Club

(914)741-2251

99 Biltmore Avenue Rye, NY 10580 (914)967-6000 wccclub.org

artusoandsons.com

Chocolations 607 East Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, NY 10543 (914)777-3600 chocolations.com

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Standing Room Only 1401 Weaver Street Scarsdale, NY 10583 (914)472-3002 srofinefoods.com

The Twisted Branch 20 Broadway Valhalla, NY 10595

Drink Captain Lawrence Brewing Company 444 Saw Mill River Road Elmsford, NY 10523 (914)741-BEER captainlawrencebrewing.com

thetwistedbranch.com

Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits

Poppy’s Cheesecake

709 Westchester Avenue White Plains, NY 10604

(914)437-800

120 Halstead Avenue Harrison, NY 10528 (914)804-7882 poppyscheesecake.com

(646)245-2323 deutschfamily.com

Path Coffee Roasters 106 Purdy Avenue Port Chester, NY 10573 (914)305-3595

Special Thanks Arc of Westchester Artists Event Volunteers House of Flowers The Jazzy 3

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pathcoffees.com

Yonkers Brewery 92 Main Street Yonkers, NY 10701 (914)424-9918 yonkersbrewing.com

Junior’s Most Fabulous Cheesecake and Desserts

Silver Tips Tea

Bob Smith

(914)803-8892

Sweet Sam’s Baking Company

silvertipstea.com

11 Clearbrook Road Elmsford, NY 10523

Arc of Westchester

We are grateful to the following sponsors for their generous support of this event: Platinum Virginia Donovan The Landegger Family Gold Anderson Kill P.C. Arent Fox LLP John M. and Katharine Wilson Conroy Jackson Lewis P.C. The Laager Family Silver Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP Country Bank Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits Bronze BDO Seidman The Conroy Boys Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group Inc. Family & Friends of Arc of Westchester Elaine and Steven Masket Joan Masket and Sherman Pincus Sharon Parente and John W. Risner The Ursuline Sisters of the Eastern Province Vanguard Investors

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Friends Bertine, Hufnagel, Headley, Zeltner, Drummond & Dohn LLP Mary Green Martha Greenebaum, Dr. Ellen Greenebaum and Dr. Simeon Schwartz Tom and Ellen Hughes Littman Krooks LLP The McNamara, Macken and McEvily Families Anne and Joe Majsak Alex and Will Masket Past Presidents of Arc of Westchester SKCG, Inc. Ric Swierat Joan and Val Taubner Susan and John Walker Kathy and Jeff Wiegand Whittier & Associates

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Jackson Lewis P.C. is proud to support

Arc of Westchester With 800 attorneys practicing in major locations throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, Jackson Lewis provides creative and strategic solutions to employers in every aspect of workplace law.

Recognized as a “Powerhouse” in both Complex and Routine Employment Litigation in the BTI Litigation Outlook 2015 and ranked in the First Tier nationally in Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management and Litigation – Labor and Employment in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” our firm has one of the most active employment litigation practices in the world. To learn more about our services, please visit us online at www.jacksonlewis.com.

JACKSON LEWIS P.C. Joseph A. Saccomano, Jr. 44 South Broadway • 14th Floor White Plains, NY 10601 914.872.8060

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“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

We congratulate and thank tonight’s visionary honorees Jack and Katharine Conroy and Jackson Lewis, P.C. for their commitment to the Arc of Westchester, and for all that they do to improve the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Masket Family Elaine, Steven, Will and Alex

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We Raise Our Glass to

Arc of Westchester for their continued service to children and adults with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities

David Graff Shareholder 1251 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 Tel: (212) 278-1000 Fax: (212) 278-1733 www.andersonkill.com

New York, NY

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Ventura, CA

Philadelphia, PA

Stamford, CT

Washington, DC

Newark, NJ

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In honor of Elaine, Another day, another dollar.

We wish you continued success as President of the Arc of Westchester Foundation.

With love and pride, Joan Masket Sherman Pincus

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Vanguard Investors, Ltd. and the team at 40 Saw Mill River Road Vanguard Investors, Ltd. are proud to support ARC of Westchester. and the at work!

Keep upteam the great

40 Saw Mill River Road are proud to support Arc of Westchester.

Keep up the great work!

40 Saw Mill River Road

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BDO USA, LLP IS HONORED TO SUPPORT

ARC OF WESTCHESTER and its A Matter of Taste Benefit We salute their commitment to providing quality services to children and adults with disabilities.

Adam B. Cole, CPA Managing Partner – Greater New York Healthcare and Nonprofit Practices 212-885-8327 acole@bdo.com BDO USA, LLP 100 Park Avenue New York, NY 10017 Accountants and Consultants www.bdo.com © 2014 BDO USA, LLP. All rights reserved.

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With deep gratitude to Kathy and John Conroy, who have dedicated their lives to assuring that all people are provided with the tools of education so that they may truly, in the words of ARC Westchester, “achieve their potential based on personal choices, abilities and interests.�

The Ursuline Sisters of the Eastern Province Sharon Parente and John Risner

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Our heartfelt appreciation and thanks to tonight’s honorees: Katharine and John Conroy for your longtime and generous support of Arc of Westchester as well as your personal engagement with the Arc of Westchester Foundation Jackson Lewis P.C. for being an exemplary employer and leader in providing workplace opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities Bravo for making a difference in our community!

The Laager Family

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Arent Fox is Proud to Support the Arc of Westchester & A Matter of Taste

LA / NY / SF / DC / arentfox.com

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CONGRATULATIONS Arc of Westchester Foundation ‘A Matter of Taste’

& HONOREES

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

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The Donovan Family congratulates John M. and Katharine Wilson Conroy for the Lifetime Achievement Award and Jackson Lewis P.C. for the Business Partner Award.

With love and peace to Karen Ann Coleman.

Virginia Donovan

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We are proud to sponsor ARC of Westchester’s annual A Matter of Taste.

333 Main Street, Armonk, NY 10504

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Jeff & Kathy Wiegand salute

ARC OF WESTCHESTER and our dear friends

JACK & KATHY CONROY for recognizing the joyful potential in every person of our community.

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To Katharine and Jack, In appreciation for the many years you have devoted to enriching the lives of our disabled children.

Mary Green

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We salute the contributions and support of our dear friends who make our work to provide valued lives for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities easier every day.

Thank you Lifetime Achievement Award recipients -

Katharine and Jack Conroy and Business Partner Award recipients -

Jackson Lewis P.C. Ric Swierat

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Here’s to our mom, a force of nature.

Love, Will and Alex Masket

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The Directors and Members of the Arc of Westchester Foundation salute tonight’s honorees

John M. and Katharine Wilson Conroy Lifetime Achievement and Jackson Lewis P.C. Business Partner for their generosity, commitment and service to Arc of Westchester in support of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Arc of Westchester Foundation Directors and Members Elaine Masket President John Corgan, Esq. Treasurer/Secretary Lawrence McNaughton Immediate Past President Anthony Assalone Katharine W. Conroy, Esq. Jonathan Ferguson William Healey, Esq. Justin Israel

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Bernard A. Krooks, Esq. Steven Masket, Esq. Donald Moriarty Abby Reuben Laura Saggese Gerald Singer David Walker Susan Walker Nancy Patota Executive Director

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The Arc of Westchester Board of Directors congratulates John M. and Katharine Wilson Conroy and Jackson Lewis P.C. Officers Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., President Rosa Rodriguez, President Elect Anthony Assalone, Immediate Past President Jonathan Ferguson, Treasurer Katharine Conroy, Secretary Members Patricia Capurso Joseph Cassarini Miriam Grace DeLeon Sheryl Frishman, Esq. Patsy Ginese Mark Glucksman Carolyn Holodak Robert Hunt Anne Majsak Robert Nuccio Kyle O’Laughlin-Cahill Stacy Osborne Sarah Phelan Rita Ross Eglon Simons Janet Sugar Jeffrey Wood

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Congratulations to Lifetime Achievement honorees John M. and Katherine Wilson Conroy ConEdison Solutions supports the Westchester Arc Foundation’s mission to empower children and adults with developmental disabilities to achieve their potential based on their own choices, abilities and interests.

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1-888-320-8991 www.conedisonsolutions.com ConEdison Solutions is an energy services company that provides competitive power supply, renewable energy, sustainabilility services, and cost-effictive energy solutions for communities, public school districts, higher education, government, commercial and industrial customers throughout the country.

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Compliments of

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1-800-547-2779 • SAME DAY SERVICE – 7 DAYS A WEEK • MEDICARE, MEDICAID AND ALL INSURANCE PLANS HONORED • FREE DELIVERY SERVICE THROUGHOUT WESTCHESTER, ROCKLAND AND NEW YORK CITY • COMPLETE PHARMACEUTICAL CARE- PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, HOME HEALTH ITEMS, PHARMACY CONSULTANT SERVICES • MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, PATIENT SPECIFIC DOCUMENTATION MAR’s

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“Servicing the Community & the Health Care Industry for over 50 Years”

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Congratulations to John and Katharine Conroy on being honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Congratulations to Michael Greenebaum on his 30 years of employment at the Neiman Marcus Restaurant “Mariposa� and its manager Anne Wolf.

Thank you to Barbara Melhado at Arc of Westchester Supportive Employment Services and Justine Pagano at The Wellness Center.

Martha Greenebaum Dr. Ellen Greenebaum Dr. Simeon Schwartz

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HEAR YE!!! HEAR YE!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO KATHY AND JACK CONROY FOR THEIR LIFELONG DEDICATION TO ARC WESTCHESTER AND TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY

WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!!

YOUR PAPERBOY-JOHN HUFFMAN

And His Family: Marie & Bert HuямАman & Family; Anne & Tom Stra>man & Family; Tom Ellen & Cathy Hughes

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We congratulate Lifetime Achievement Honorees John M. and Katharine Wilson Conroy And we salute Arc of Westchester for their work with children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Special Needs Planning â–Ş Transition Planning Special Education Advocacy White Plains â–Ş New York City specialneedsnewyork.com 914-684-2100

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Congratulations Kathy and Jack and thank you to the fabulous, dedicated and caring staff of Arc of Westchester.

Anne and Joe Majsak

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Thank you Katharine for your support of The Arc of Westchester and your caring and strong advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through your leadership of NYSARC. With deep appreciation, Past Presidents of The Arc of Westchester Justin Israel Louise Weston Mohan Mehra Anne Majsak Sheryl Frishman Anthony Assalone

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Keep up the good work!

Arc of Westchester Risk Management/Insurance Private Client Services Group Benefits Retirement Planning Services

123 Main Street, 14th Floor White Plains, New York 10601 Phone # (914) 761-9000 Fax # (914) 761-3749 www.skcg.com An AssuredPartners Company Registered Representative offering securities through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Assured SKCG, Inc. is not affiliated with Cetera Advisor Networks, LLC.

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Congratulations to Kathy and Jack for the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award, an honor that recognizes your commitment and dedication to The Arc of Westchester.

Joan and Val Taubner

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Congratulations to Katherine Wilson Conroy and John M. Conroy.

We salute you for your selfless dedication and leadership on behalf of those we serve.

Susan and John Walker

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Staying True To Making A Difference.

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Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu P.C. congratulates

Arc of Westchester for the important services it provides to children, teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Congratulating tonight’s honorees 75 Years Founded 1940

John M. and Katharine Wilson Conroy, Jackson Lewis P.C., and Iona’s own Nancy Patota ’81, ’06MBA, Executive Director, Arc of Westchester Foundation From Iona College President Joseph E. Nyre, Ph.D., and the entire Iona College community

Iona College is dedicated to academic excellence in the tradition of the Christian Brothers and American Catholic higher education.

715 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY • (800) 231-IONA • www.iona.edu

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Phone: 914-948-6468 Fax: 914-948-6473 Email: info@MBLandscape.com www.MBLandscape.com

Specializing in: Custom Design Work Drainage/Waterproofing Professional Grounds Maintenance Masonry/Blacktop Sprinkler Systems Container Gardens/Flower Displays Plant Health Care Landscape Lighting Consultation

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The Board of Directors & the Leadership of Westchester Visiting Nurse Services Group, Inc. Send Warm Congratulations to John M. & Katharine Wilson Conroy on Receiving Arc of Westchester’s Lifetime Achievement Award

360 Mamaroneck Avenue • White Plains, NY 10605 1-888-FOR-VNSW • www.vns.org

Affiliate of VNS Westchester

Cheers for Elaine Masket and her fundraising efforts.

Bill & Susan Greene

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Thank you Arc of Westchester Ossining Day Hab. Proud grandparents of Kyle Keeports, Sue Ann & Gregory L. Keeports

Well deserved congratulations to Kathy & Jack!

The Falveys

Congratulations to the honorees.

We commend the staff of Arc of Westchester for their dedication and hard work.

In honor of the Maskets and Stevelmans Judith and Stanley Zabar

Paul & Lori Martinelli, LJ Mail Service

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Congratulations on your Lifetime Achievement Award John and Katharine true icons in promoting collaborative advocacy and creativity.

Nancy Succoso

Kathy and John, Your work shifts the balance of power to good in this world.

Congratulations on an honor well deserved.

Deb Swee

Hearty congrats Kathy and Jack.

All good wishes to Kathy and Jack and to ARC Fondly, Barbara Jakubowski Costello

Thanks for all you have done for the community these many, many years.

Ellen and Andrew Tung

Best Wishes, Classic Medallics

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We are thrilled to honor our dear friends Kathy and Jack Conroy. Although each is a truly extraordinary individual, together they are an amazing force! Their selfless efforts and remarkable commitment continue to promote justice and to provide a better life for all of God’s children.

Heartiest congratulations on being awarded ARC of Westchester’s Lifetime Achievement Award!

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With love for our son, Kyle and with thanks to the fabulous team at Ossining Day Hab!

Kellard Sessions Consulting, P.C. Private & Municipal Projects civil engineering • landscape architecture • site & environmental planning

500 Main Street Armonk, New York www.kelses.com (914) 273-2323

Brett & Melissa Keeports

Though we beat you to our 50th Anniversary, you are winners in our eyes in so many things.

Congratulations on your special honor.

With love and admiration for the Masket family.

Judy Levy

Jim and Elaine Mazza

A loving salute to Jack and Katharine Conroy for their service to Arc of Westchester and the whole community.

Anne Sweazey

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Congratulations to the award winners and keep up the fine work that you do.

Keith Laake, President Cost Control Associates

Arc of Westchester

To Kathy and Jack, Our warmest congratulations!

Achievement is your life story.

Doug and Mary Hearle

Congratulations to the Conroys!!!

The Glucksman Family

The best of wishes on your successful endeavors.

Congratulations John M. and Katharine Wilson Conroy.

Vivian Lieber

From Strauss Paper Company

DEAR KATHY & JACK,

From your friends at Laser Print

Thanks for all your good works and caring.

Arlene Kamer

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Congratulations John and Kathy!

You inspire us to act.

Diane Brink

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Congratulations to John & Kathy Conroy.

Two truly remarkable individuals so deserving of this Lifetime Achievement Award.

Best Wishes J.F.J. Fuel Inc.

Love, Rita & Mel Greenberg

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Belo Cleaning Services, Inc. www.beloclean.com 914.923.2313

Better Carting Services Trash Removal Recycling Services Construction Debris Containers Available COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL 32 Russell Street White Plains, NY 10606 914.948.0332 www.BetterCaring.com bcsray@aol.com

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Congratulations John M. and Katharine Wilson Conroy and Jackson Lewis P.C. Thank you for all you do for the Arc of Westchester Foundation.

Nancy Patota, Fran Higgins and Elyse Fowler

Would like to congratulate this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipients John M. and Katherine Wilson Conroy Thank you for your dedication and commitment to individuals with disabilities and their families

THE CUDDY LAW FIRM, P.C. SPECIAL NEEDS and SPECIAL EDUCATION ATTORNEYS SERVING FAMILIES THROUGHOUT NEW YORK STATE Adrienne Arkontaky, Vice President & Managing Attorney 914-984-2740 - www.cuddylawfirm.com

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Arc of Westchester

In honor of Denise Sharp

Congratulations

Congratulations

to your honorees

to your honorees

Thomas Borek

Joseph Dedona

BD Realty LLC

BD Realty LLC

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TASTEFULLY DONE! CONGRATULATIONS Arc of Westchester On Another Delicious Evening From Your Friendly Gourmands At Whittier & Associates, Inc.

CREATIVE * DIRECT RESPONSE COMMUNICATION * FUNDRAISING

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Arc of Westchester

Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits Proudly Supports the

ARC OF WESTC H ESTE R At Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, family is everything. My Dad founded our family business in 1981, and over the past 34 years we have been doing business with other family-owned suppliers, distributors and retailers who share our values and long-term perspective. We believe the best way to be successful is to offer the highest quality products at a great value, and treat others with respect and integrity.

Peter Deutsch, Please Drink Responsibly. Š2015 Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, White Plains, NY 10604 | deutschfamily.com

CEO

Thanks!

From,

Ian Landegger