A Matter of Taste Event Journal 2023

April 19, 2023

Glen Island Harbour Club

Our Values FOSTERING

Independence ENSURING

Safety CULTIVATING

Relationships PROMOTING

Happiness SUPPORTING

Good Health

The Arc Westchester is a L EADER in providing PROGRAMS AND SERVICES for

2,000 every people day with

autism and other developmental disabilities

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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

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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!

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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,

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Kevin Kilner ACTO R

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.

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Zaro’s Family Bakery C O R P O R AT E PA R T N E R

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.

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The Masket Family FA M I LY PA R T N E R AWA R D

The Masket Family’s involvement with The Arc Westchester began in 2011, when Alex, who is autistic, TOP ROW: Steve, Evie, Alex, Will BOTTOM ROW: Elaine, Jack, Kristin 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.

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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

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Arc of Westchester

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

Tribute

Silver

Ruedi & Alix Laager Steven & Elaine Masket Virginia Donovan Charitable Fund

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

Diamond

ArentFox Schiff Richard & Regina Jones Tito’s Handmade Vodka David & Elizabeth Walker

Bronze

Platinum

BDO Seidman

Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits

CarePatrol Co-Communications

Gold

Mark & Roberta Glucksman

Couch Braunsdorf John Duffy & Kyle Cahill Ed & Laura Saggese TCI Technologies Yen & Elsie Wong

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Pat & Daphne Daddino Alan & Diane Kurzer Littman Krooks Tradition Energy Vanguard Investors

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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

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

Chopt Creative Salad Co. 53 S Moger Avenue Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 914-752-3009 choptsalad.com

Mima Vinoteca Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar 63 Main Street Irvington, NY 10533 914-591-1300 Mimarestaurant.com

Chutney Masala 76 Main Street Irvington, NY 10533 914-591-5500 chutneymasala.com

Rive Bistro 299 Riverside Avenue Westport, CT 06880 203-557-8049 rivebistro.com

Clock Tower Grill 512 Clock Tower Drive Brewster, NY 10509 845-582-0574 clocktowergrill.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

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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 A Matter of Taste 2023

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

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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

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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

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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.

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Zaro’s Family Bakery is proud to partner with Zaro’s Bakery The ArcFamily Westchester!

is proud to partner with The Arc Westchester!

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Arc of Westchester

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 FA M I LY

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The Donovan Family congratulates tonight’s honorees The Masket Family and Zaro’s Family Bakery

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Arc of Westchester

Congratulations to this year’s honorees!

The Masket Family and Zaro’s Family Bakery

T H E WA L K E R FA M I LY

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Proud to support The Arc Westchester Foundation

Honorees

The Masket Family and Zaro’s Family Bakery

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Arc of Westchester

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

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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!

R I C H A R D, R E G I N A & ERIN JONES

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Arc of Westchester

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

Please Drink Responsibly. ©2023 Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, Stamford, CT | deutschfamily.com

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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.

K Y L E CA H I L L & J O H N D U F F Y

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D O N ATO C O N ST R U CT I O N, M AS O N RY, A N D R E N OVAT I O N S

congratulates the Masket Family and Zaro’s Family Bakery Frank Donato 914-447-9684 • Frank.donato703@gmail.com

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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 L AU R A & E D SAG G E S E

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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!

J O H N & K AT H A R I N E C O N R OY

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Arc of Westchester

RIVE BISTRO 299 Riverside Avenue Westport, CT 06880 203-557-8049 rivebistro.com

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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!

W M & K K, E & J

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Arc of Westchester

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

T I M & M I C H E L E M U L R OY

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Grassy Sprain Longterm Care Pharmacy Services 1-800-547-2779

Servicing the Community and the Health Care Industry for over 60 Years

DA N I E L M O L I N O President A N T H O N Y J. C I A R L E T TA Vice President

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Arc of Westchester

Congratulations to the Arc Westchester Foundation and its honorees

Zaro’s Family Bakery and

The Masket Family.

Advice. Beyond investing.

Anthony W. Martin Senior Vice President 1200 Abernathy Road, 600 Northpark Town Center Atlanta, GA 30328 678-441-1083 anthony.martin@ubs.com ubs.com/fs ©UBS 2023. All rights reserved. UBS Financial Services Inc. is a subsidiary of UBS Group AG. Member FINRA/SIPC. D-UBS-BEB704B1

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BDO USA, LLP IS PROUD TO SUPPORT

The Arc Westchester and its ‘A Matter of Taste’ 2023 Event HONORING The Masket Family Family Partner Award Zaro’s Family Bakery Corporate Partner Award

BDO’s core purpose is helping people thrive, every day. We focus on working with, for and in the service of our people, clients and communities, and we are proud to support an organization that is making such an impact in our community.

Adam Cole, Managing Partner acole@bdo.com

Sofia Blair, Partner sblair@bdo.com

Accountants and Advisors www.bdo.com © 2023 BDO USA, LLP. All rights reserved.

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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.

DA P H N E & PAT R I C K DA D D I N O

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Tradition Energy is proud to support The Arc Westchester and the tireless commitment of its dedicated caregivers.

www.TraditionEnergy.com

Congratulations to the

Masket Family

on their Family Partner Award.

We appreciate all of your hard work for The Arc Westchester.

D I A N E & A L A N K U R Z E R & FA M I LY

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Vanguard Investors, Ltd. and the team at 40 Saw Mill River Road are proud to support Arc Westchester.

Keep up the good work!

40 Saw Mill River Road

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

Keep up the great work!

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Arc of Westchester

CONGRATULATIONS TO

The Masket Family AND

Zaro’s Family Bakery ON YOUR WELL-DESERVED RECOGNITION! Thank you for everything you do to make Westchester a wonderful community for people with developmental disabilities.

CO • COMMUNICATIONS Marketing | Public Relations | Design

New York • Connecticut www.cocommunications.com

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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.

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Arc of Westchester

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 M A R K G L U C KS M A N & R O B E R TA L I E B E R

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Special Education Advocacy Special Needs Trusts Guardianship Transition Planning Special Needs Planning

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800 Westchester Avenue • S-436 Rye Brook, New York 10573 • 914.684.2100 1325 Avenue of the Americas, 15th Fl. • New York, NY 10019 • 212.490.2020

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Congratulations to

The Masket Family

Family Partner Award Recipient &

Zaro’s Family Bakery

Corporate Partner Award Recipient

Risk Management/Insurance ● Private Client Services Employee Benefits ● Retirement Planning Services

445 Hamilton Avenue, 10th Floor White Plains, New York 10601 Phone # (914) 761-9000 Fax # (914) 761-3749 www.assuredpartners.com An AssuredPartners Company Pensionmark Financial Group, LLC (“Pensionmark”) is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Pensionmark is affiliated through common ownership with Pensionmark Securities, LLC (member SIPC).

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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.

T H E F R I E N D S O F F OX H A L L

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Arc of Westchester

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, VA N E S SA, G I L A D, & M I N A

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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.

K R I ST I N & G A RY F R I E D M A N

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Arc of Westchester

Congratulations to the

Masket Family and

Zaro’s Bakery on this well-deserved recognition.

The GMGPR team is honored to have been selected to assist with Event Management for A Matter of Taste 2023.

Risa B. Hoag, President

www.gmgpr.com

914.996.8100

New York State Certified WBE

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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, T H E BA K E N FA M I LY

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Arc of Westchester

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

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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

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Arc of Westchester

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

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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.

R I C H P E T R I C C I O N E , P H.D. Concourse Consulting, LLC You + Motivation = Success

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

B I L L & S U SA N G R E E N E

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Arc of Westchester

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. & 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

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To my dear friends Elaine and Steve Congratulations 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, SA R I

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1095 Long Island Avenue, Deer Park, NY 11729 1-800-696-1350

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Congratulations to the Zaro’s Family Bakery and The Arc Westchester Foundation for your wonderful work.

From your friends at Inter County Bakery Supply

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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 & TO P P E R FA M I L I E S

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Arc of Westchester

Hooray for the Maskets!

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

Sincerely, T H E W E ST F I E L D C R E W

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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!

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S AV E T H E DAT E 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 Elaine

on this special honor in recognition of all the work you do to support The Arc Westchester.

With love, T H E S O M M E R FA M I LY

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

TO M & E L L E N H U G H E S

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, L ESL IE & CRAIG

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Congratulations to

Elaine & Steve Masket on their Family Partner Award.

We are grateful for their dedication to The Arc Westchester’s mission.

G EO R G E , L AU R A, I A N & L U K E L A N D EG G E R

In Appreciation Of

THE MASKET FAMILY For Your Generous Support Of The Arc Community The Pincus & Freud Family A D R I E N N E , H A R L A N, J U DY, M AT T & J O S H

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Congratulations to Elaine & Steven Masket.

Your extraordinary dedication to The Arc Westchester helps to make the world a better place.

J OA N M AS K E T

Congratulations to the Arc Westchester Foundation P E T E R & BA R BA R A R O G G E M A N N

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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,

M A RY- E L L E N, DAV I D, DA N A, & A DA M ST E I N

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Digital Marketing Partner of The Arc of Westchester

Congratulations to Elaine & Steve and Thank you to the wonderful staff at Arc Westchester!

A N N E & J O E M A J SA K

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We Salute The Westchester ARC & Congratulate Elaine & Steve Masket

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391 Pelham Road, New Rochelle, NY (914) 632-2804 www.uhgc.org

Congratulations Elaine & Steve J U DY & STA N L E Y Z A BA R

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

With love, E LYS E , F R A N & R EG I N A

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, LO R E T TA & A L E X

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Congratulations and thank you Elaine and Steve for your indefatigable support of The Arc Westchester E L L E N & DAV I D M E N LOW

Arc of Westchester

Congratulations Elaine & Steve on the well-deserved honor

Congratulations

LO R I & ST E V E N

K I M B E R LY S I M O N S

KLINGHOFFER

& FA M I LY

Alex Masket and family thank his Without Walls crew for keeping him on the go.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MASKET FAMILY & ZARO’S FAMILY BAKERY!

Briarcliff 584 North State Road (914) 762-3444

Jefferson Valley 600 Bank Road (914) 245-4040

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Felicia Korenstein (516) 729-9148 Cell Felicia.S.Korenstein@efleets.com

Cheers to the staff members at Pemart House for your loving care.

You make the house a home!

A L E X M AS K E T

A well-deserved and heartfelt congratulations to the Masket Family and Zaro’s Family Bakery!

And hats off to the entire team at Arc Westchester for your warm spirit and tireless work.

Thank you!

& FA M I LY

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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

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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

John Barrett Robert Bernstein Debra Bornstein

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Katharine W. Conroy, Esq. Daphne Daddino Robert Diana Austin Harris Carolyn Holodak Christopher Orlando, DPM Robert Picone Abby Reuben Rosa Rodriguez

Arc of Westchester

Design: Jill Singer Graphics

Jeffrey Wood, President Steven Masket, Esq., President Elect Kyle O’Loughlin-Cahill, Immediate Past President Robert Nuccio, Treasurer Danusia Pawska, Secretary

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

P H AS E S I I - I V R E N OVAT I O N H I G H L I G H TS

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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

A ce Oc fro De Fa Na th La an

P H AS E I - C O M P L E T E D I N 201 8 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.

T HE L A AGER FAM ILY