A Quarterly Publication of The Arc of San Diego Spring 2017

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2017 Gala: Please Join Us! May 6, Hilton San Diego Bayfront The Jewels of San Diego invite you to their annual gala, Walk on the Wild Side, on Saturday, May 6 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. We hope you will join us for an elegant evening of fine dining and live entertainment. The gala begins at 5:30 p.m. with a lively cocktail hour and silent auction. Browse through the unique offerings of our auction before moving into the ballroom for dinner, dancing, and bidding on exciting live auction items. The renowned Wayne Foster Music & Entertainment will provide a glorious musical extravaganza. Attire is black tie optional. Buy your tickets today. Individual Gold Seating tickets are $200 or table of 10 for $2,000; VIP Platinum Preferred Seating tickets are $300 or $3,000 for a table of 10. For additional information, including sponsorship opportunities, contact Jennifer Bates Navarra at (619) 685-1175, ext. 291 or visit us online at www.arc-sd.com/jewels. The Jewels of San Diego Gala is generously sponsored by Diamond Sponsor U.S. Bank. Honorary Jewels Chairs It is The Arc of San Diego’s premier fundraiser, raising support for educational programs Gala benefiting children and adults with disabilities. Phyllis & John Parrish Sandy Redman & Jeff Mueller Joye Blount & Jessie J. Knight, Jr. The Jewels of San Diego will honor Sandy Redman Geniya & Papa Doug Manchester and Jeff Mueller at their annual Jeanne Jones & Don Breitenberg Walk on the Wild Side Gala. Gaby & Rich Sulpizio Emma & Leo Zuckerman Brad Benter Hon. Pam Slater-Price & Herschel Price Zandra Rhodes & Salah Hassanein Darlene Davies & Paul Marshall John M. Thornton

Get Your Jewels Gala Tickets Now! Call Jennifer Bates Navarra (619) 685-1175, ext. 291 [email protected] President’s Message Town Hall Meeting Board of Thank You to Your Name Here The Arc of San Diego hosted a Town Hall meeting on March 3rd with Directors Our Donors The Sol and Ruth Gerber Family Center offers California Assemblymember Brian Maienschein at the Mira Mesa Library. a number of naming opportunities that provide a special way for you to leave a lasting mark. Assemblyman Maienschein spoke about the issues we face as a community The Arc of San Diego The Arc of San Diego greatly appreciates the assistance we receive to help us enhance the services we Volunteers and stressed that promises made by the Lanterman Act need to be kept provide to children and adults with disabilities. We are grateful for your support and commitment to When you choose to put your name or the name improving their quality of life. Gifts listed are December 9, 2016 through April 14, 2017. We thank of someone special on a building, classroom, or have and should be a priority. He provided an update on his legislation relating Officers to disabilities, AB-2582 Income taxes: credit: employees with disabilities, all of you, our wonderful supporters! playground, your gift will have a tangible impact always Doug Hoehn, Board Chair AB-516 Sex Offenses: Disabled Victim, and AB-1074 Health care coverage: on our mission. been an Nancy Eakin, 1st Vice Chair essential pervasive developmental disorder or autism. Please consider participating in the Building for Jerry Wechsler, Secretary/Treasurer Building for Self- Thank you to the Knights of In Honor of Norma Cameron component of The Arc of Sufficiency Capital Columbus Council #10802 George Ervice Self-Sufficiency Capital Campaign by taking Gerald W. Hansen, P.E., Past Board Chair advantage of the following naming opportunities: San Diego’s growth. In the Campaign – St. Timothy’s Council, In Honor of Jeff Garday fifties, we were founded Knights of Columbus Members-At-Large We recently received a Jodi Garday-Faix Buildings and Common Areas: by volunteers who ran the Robert “Bob” Guthrie $10,000 gift from Boys and Council #13124 – St. Therese of Carmel Catholic In Honor of Stephanie Gruen $100,000-$500,000 organization and, today, Gregg Shallan, MBA, ChFC Girls Foundation, $2,500 Church, and Knights of Lee Gale Gruen $500,000 Program Building we continue to rely on Robert Shields from Cubic Corporation, and their beneficence for our $1,000 from Chula Vista Columbus Council #10512 In Honor of Aaron William $400,000 Training Building Ned Silver, RPh, MBA for their generous support of well-being. Rotary. Thank you, everyone, Jamieson $250,000 Child Development Center, Vocational Dwight Stratton our organization through for your support! Linda Jamieson Training Center, Courtyard, Community Room Our boards, committees, their Tootsie Roll Drive. parent groups, auxiliaries, Chapter Representatives Grants In Honor of John Jennings $100,000 Administrative Office Complex, Lobby and interns make significant The Arc is grateful to Assemblymember Maienschein for his ongoing Ty Rogers, City Chapter Thank you to the Art Pratt Memorials Greg & Deborah Smith contributions that lead to support. Last spring, he urged Governor Brown to support a 10% increase John Vaughn, East County Chapter Foundation of Old Mission In Memory of Lisa Marie In Honor of Sara Julius Interiors: $25,000-$50,000 positive changes in the in funding for the developmentally disabled during the budget process. Julie Lyon, North County Chapter Rotary for their grant in Buddig John Julius $50,000 Computer Resource Lab, lives of our clients. Our He was also successful in bringing money back to the state with passage support of equipment and Vacant, North Shores Chapter Sharon & John Buddig In Honor of Jon Kurtin’s Conference rooms (2) programs are strengthened of the managed care organization financing reform. supplies for North Shores Susan J. Fuller, South Bay Chapter In Memory of George Birthday $40,000 Meeting rooms (2) when volunteers actively Vocational Center. In closing, Assemblyman Maienschein reminded us that we should take Hidalgo Mr. & Mrs. Rollind M. Romanoff $25,000 Classrooms engage with us. Their the long view on issues relating to disabilities. The question being, how We greatly appreciate the Arc San Diego Norma Hidalgo-Del Rio In Honor of the Jon R. $15,000 Offices (2) actions - teaching art are we going to change this over a couple of years? Improving conditions generous support from the Foundation In Memory of Mrs. Chiu To Kurtin Family or yoga, playing music, for people with developmental disabilities has long been a priority for Hervey Family Non- helping with fitness or Shuet Hing The DeFay Family Outdoors: $2,500-$50,000 him and he remains optimistic we can make some good positive choices Officers Endowment Fund at The San technology, providing Pauline Fong In Honor of Dr. Paul Kurtin & $50,000 Terrace working collectively. Paul La Bounty, CEBS Diego Foundation for an animal assisted therapy, and Kim’s Healing Center Our Place Chairperson unrestricted grant. $40,000 Deck going on outings - bring Kai Liao Erin Fisher Glenn Chapin Many thanks to The Oak Tree $35,000 Garden exceptional social value to In Memory of Helen Machen Welcome Philanthropic Foundation for In Honor of Jordan Lawley our clients. 1st Vice Chairperson Martha Brault $30,000 Bocce Ball Court their unrestricted grant to the Lauren Sanders Liana Dolbaia Mike Lichtenberger, CPA Cynthia Huff $25,000 Preschool Playground Volunteers also make Arc San Diego Foundation. The Sol and Ruth Gerber Family Center Secretary / Treasurer Larry & Mary Laudner In Honor of Rebecca Mack meaningful economic $10,000 Picnic Tables (3) James O. Reynolds Thank you to the San Diego Barbara L. Borden contributions to our agency. The Arc of San Diego is pleased to welcome Liana In Memory of James R. $5,000 Benches (3) Past Chairperson County Employees’ Independent Sector, a Dolbaia as the new Area Director for The Sol and Ruth Walsh In Honor of Barbara Norman Charitable Organization for $2,500 Trees (8) Gerber Family Center in Chula Vista. Prior to joining Kathleen F. Healey Anne Marie Dowling leadership forum for Directors their generous grant for charities, foundations and The Arc of San Diego, she was Director of the Adult Day Healthcare and In Honor of Debbie Norman Ronald Blair musical instruments at The In Memory of Marivel Ward Wall of Honor Tiles: $250-$1,000 corporate giving programs, The Foundation for International Medical Exchange. Susan Riley Norma Hidalgo-Del Rio, RPh Sol and Ruth Gerber Family Arnold & Harriet Benavidez Add your name to our prominent donor wall estimates the 2015 value of Born and raised in the Republic of Georgia, Liana attended medical in lobby with a plaque that recognizes your Doug Hoehn Center. In Honor of Paul Panzarella volunteer time in California school in the Ukraine and Russia and received her medical degree at the Tribute Gifts Jacob P. Panzarella commitment to support and sustain The Sol and Andrew J. Kessler, Esq. We greatly appreciate support In Honor of Activision at $27.59 an hour. For The Russian State Medical University. She was a pediatrician for over eight Vincent Panzarella Ruth Gerber Family Center. Arc of San Diego that comes years before moving to Wisconsin almost 20 years ago. Jon Kurtin from the San Marcos Blizzard to more than $322,554. Donald Molloy, JD Community Foundation for a Bernard Blotner – Morgan In Honor of Russell Trent For more information about naming opportunities In the U.S., Liana pursued additional degrees in Psychology from Ottawa Edward C. Walton, Esq. wheelchair accessible picnic Stanley Smith Barney Cynthia Boulanger or ways to give through cash donations or Volunteers, I appreciate University and a Masters in Medical Ethics from the Medical School of table at Arc North County. Christopher Trent In Honor of Judith Adams multi-year pledges, please contact Jennifer your time and talent, your Wisconsin. With her extensive background in medicine, Liana pushed Emeritus Michael Trent Thank you to the Hallam Michael T. Bennett Bates Navarra, Vice President of Marketing & energy, your values, and forward to bridge the gaps in patient-hospital and patient-doctor Pamela Trent Robert L. Beckett Foundation Fund at The Development, at (619) 685-1175, ext. 291 your dedication. We honor relationships focusing on multicultural communities. She became a In Honor of Audrey Addams Paul & Holly Trent Clair Burgener (deceased) Rancho Santa Fe Foundation or [email protected] or visit our website at your commitment and community advocate on health issues while providing guidance on Thomas & Ann Massey Jerry Coleman (deceased) for their generous support of In Honor of John Vaughn www.arc-sd.com/capitalcampaign. thank you. patient care. Darla Davis The Arc of San Diego. In Honor of Bill & Tricia Jill Schultz Liana is happy to call San Diego home. She has two adult children and, Honorable John S. Einhorn William Forster in addition to cooking, classical music, and the performing arts, loves Many thanks to the John G. Willis J. Fletcher (deceased) spending time with family and friends. Pitcairn Fund at National In Honor of John Bowers $ $ Arthur Neumann, CPA Philanthropic Trust for their David & Susan Bowers David W. Schneider The Sol and Ruth Gerber Family Center services 225 adults and employs 3,454,409 toward 4,500,000 President & CEO George Saadeh generous support of The Arc 54 staff. Campaign Goal Sidney Schuman of San Diego. As of April 19, 2017

2 3 Lourdes, North County Chapter Advisory Board member Judy, and Richard Moreau with Chapter members Lynn Star LARCs, our auxiliary group, commemorates 50 years of service Elissa with Jose, Tracy, and Karim and Mickey Moreau at 2016 Annual Meeting Fun time at Camp! Our Amazing Volunteers Volunteer at Summer Camp Camp relies on volunteer counselors April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and The Arc of San Diego would like to say THANK YOU to all our volunteers! Looking for a great summer adventure? Volunteer at The Arc of San Diego’s Last year, 96 volunteers donated 11,691 hours of service to The Arc of summer camp program.You can be San Diego. We are most appreciative of your outstanding contribution a Camp Counselor or Craft & Class of time, talent, voice, and support. Specialist. A special thank you to members of our Boards - without your vision We offer two 5-day/4-night sessions and determination, The Arc would not be as successful as it is today. for children and adults with developmental disabilities at Cuyamaca We thank all of the volunteers for their dedication to our clients. Our Outdoor School in Descanso. We work would not be possible without you. need 25-30 volunteers each session and prefer if you can commit to both Interested in Volunteering? sessions. Volunteers are the heart of our organization. Opportunities include You will work one-on-one with working with our clients in a variety of programs, joining our Boards campers, lead activities and provide and Committees, providing administrative support, or assisting at guidance, support, and supervision. special events. If you are interested in volunteering, please call Michael Parent Group Horizontes de Amor No prior experience necessary. Mather at (619) 685-1175, ext. 294 or email [email protected]. Orientation and training is provided Allyza volunteers at the Rescue Mission prior to camp. If you are 18 years or older and successfully pass a background Certified instructors teach adaptive yoga clearance and drug test, this is an Volunteers at Leisure Express amazing opportunity! We offer a provide fun weekend activities small honorarium for each day of work as well as housing, meals, and transportation. For an adventure that lasts a lifetime, contact Lin Taylor, Camp Director, at (619) 685-1175, ext. 255 or [email protected] Now Accepting Applications July 10-12 Counselor Training July 14-19 Session I Steve Schmidt, Andy Schmidt, Dennis Dizon July 22-26 Session II Volunteering at Auntie Helen's Community Thrift and Joe Schmidt paint a mural Cuyamaca Outdoor School, Descanso Elected Celebrating Milestone years Kathy Driscoll, Respite Services Officials Tour Anniversaries! It’s an honor to work with my clients. I’ve Employees at The Arc of San Diego who reached milestone years 35 had them for over 15 years. They become Progams of service were recognized at the annual Employee Service Awards friends and family. I had a son with severe autism and did not know anyone who had In March, many of our legislators held on February 8th at the Kona Kai Resort & Spa. This year 84 a child that was disabled. I learned from toured Arc programs as they helped employees completed 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 35 years of service. the homes I went to. So grateful for my celebrate Disability Awareness We thank our staff, who are among our greatest assets, for helping work! It’s a privilege working here. Month. Visitors included Senator Joel us achieve our mission and vision. Anderson, Coronado Mayor Richard Rosa Felix-Alarcon Bailey, Supervisor Kristin Gaspar, and 35 years Maria Fuentes San Marcos Mayor Jim Desmond and Kathy Driscoll San Marcos Mayor Jim Desmond and Deputy Matthew Parr from the office of County Supervisor Martha Galvez-Becerril years Deputy Mayor Rebecca Jones. Also Mayor Rebecca Jones at Arc North County with Dianne Jacob visits East County Training Center 25 years Cipriana Garcia Lori Brown, Arc Enterprises visiting were representatives from the consumer Douglas. with Melanie McCoy and Jennifer Bates Navarra. Eufrocina Basa Minerva Gonzalez Soria Working hands-on with consumers is the best! offices of Congressman Duncan Hunter, Lori Brown Lisa Hernandez 25 I started as an aide and worked my way up. I thought Senator Toni Atkins, Senator Ben Hueso, Lynn Colangelo Marisela Ibarra-Garcia this was a stepping stone, but it became a career. Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez John Curry Lucila Lizarraga Lots of memories. I remember the days when we Fletcher, County Supervisor Dianne Margaret Johnson Blanca Lopez used typewriters! Appreciate how well our team Jacob, Councilmember David Alvarez, Gloria Zamora Lance McGill comes together. and Chula Vista Deputy Mayor John Martha Murana McCann. 20 years Ruby Paras Frances Gonzales “At The Arc of San Diego, we believe all Alma Perez Eufrocina Basa, Respite Services Ron Harrell people, whether they have a disability Christopher Ponsford I give respite to one child, Sada. She was Graciela Hernandez or not, are people first,” said David Rosa Pulido seven when I started and is in her thirties Stephen Hojsan Schneider, President & CEO. “March Josievenice Ronia now. I taught her the alphabet and how to Elvira Reyes was a time to remind ourselves of Herlinda Serrano write her name. I am 81 years old and will not Cecilia Zamora this and it was wonderful to have our Lourdes Solis stop working any time soon! Margarita Zepeda elected officials here to see the abilities Lidia Soto of our clients.” 15 years Anvernita Thomas Jacob O'Neill from office of Senator Ben Hueso Senator Joel Anderson tours East County Training Lynn Colangelo, Respite Services Dalia Ayala Andrea Vernaci at The Sol and Ruth Gerber Family Center. With Center and presents Senate certificates of I love my job. I have eight clients and am him, L-R, Area Director Liana Dolbaia and South recognition to staff. With him are Melanie McCoy, Michael Bruce 5 years blessed to be part of their lives. I realize how Patricia Chavez Bay Advisory Board members Yrma Nixon, Martha Area Director, Leilanie Baltazar-Charlot, and Jennifer Allen much we take life for granted when I see what Irma Dominguez Brault, Susan Fuller, and Kathy Brault. Emmanuel Jackson. Raquel Arce-De Vasquez families handle 24 hours a day. I feel very Maria Jacquez Nadezna Ariz privileged to help their children. Sharon Kelly Zeelan Beg Benjamin Lander Jennifer Carroll Silvia Moreno De Velazco Marion Crooks John Curry, Respite Services Laura Orcutt Shannon Flood Excellent program! I provide value to parents who are Josephine Pena Denise Hernandez grateful to have some time for themselves. A parent always Lionila Rocha Latricee Hill tells this story: she works in LA and I take care of her son till Donnetta Shetula-Hawkins Kyle Johnson 5 p.m. One day, before cell phones, someone threatened to Carol Smith David Jones jump off a bridge. Traffic was backed up for hours. Mom was Jaime Villa Michael Mather so worried, but when she got home around 9 p.m., her son Eva Williams Joann Munoz was in his jammies and I was still there! 10 years Dave Perez Frank Anderson Pablo Ponce Margaret Johnson, Respite Services Albina Aparicio Rodriguez Stephanie Ramirez I work mostly with children and like it a lot. Maria Arellano Niza Saldana Gained lots of knowledge with classes and Lidia Barragan Sandra Santoyo training. It’s been a wonderful journey. A Kamia Brillon Daniel Schaufler pleasure working for The Arc. Daphne Cass Valentino Separa Martha Castaneda Toledo Naila Shannon Suzanna Da Fonseca Percy Stewart Linda Delatoba Clemmelia Walton Gloria Zamora, Lynne Dorlon Ashley White The Sol and Ruth Gerber Family Center Robbie Riley from office of Chula Vista Deputy My first day I wore a pant suit, jacket, and heels. Everyone Mayor John McCann tours The Sol and Ruth was surprised! The next day it was t-shirt, sneakers, Aida Castaneda (center) from office of Kristin Gaspar, County Board of Supervisors, Gerber Family Center with Jennifer Bates and jeans! Consumers trust me and listen to me. I tell Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher Navarra and Michael Mather, Marketing & District 3, with The Arc of San Diego’s Kaye MISSION newcomers, have patience, compassion, and learn from at Sulpizio Family Center with Jennifer Bates Community Outreach Manager. Kelley, Development Manager, and Jennifer The Arc of San Diego supports and empowers Navarra and Melanie McCoy. Bates Navarra. people with disabilities to achieve their life goals. consumers. Enjoy being with them. Advocate for them. 6 7 The Arc of San Diego Non-Profit Org. Calendar Providing services for people with disabilities and their families since 1951 U.S.Postage 3030 Market Street n San Diego, CA 92102-3230 PAID MAY Tel (619) 685-1175 n Fax (619) 234-3759 San Diego,CA www.arc-sd.com Permit No.115 12 SpringFest The Sol and Ruth Gerber Family Center Join Our Social Media Community 1280 Nolan Avenue, Chula Vista Contact Liana Dolbaia

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8757 Rio San Diego Drive This newsletter is produced and distributed by The Arc of San Diego. Board Chair Doug Hoehn, President & CEO David W. Schneider. Contact Laura Krebs If you would prefer receiving the Spotlight via email, please email us at [email protected] (858) 278-5420, ext. 132 The Spotlight is published quarterly. You can find the online version of the newsletter at www.arc-sd.com or [email protected] rom all of us at The Arc of San Diego, we say THANK YOU to Jon 16 Annual Meeting & FKurtin, Arc San Diego Foundation board member, for hosting a Installation Ceremony wonderful golf tournament! We very much appreciate his generosity and Tom Ham’s Lighthouse support in brightening the holidays for our clients and thank him for his 2150 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego legacy of compassion and service. Cost: $60 per person Proceeds from the Contact Rhonda Handy tournament, for A Successful (619) 685-1175, ext. 295 the past 24 years, or [email protected] have been used to buy holiday Golf Tournament gifts for our clients. Additionally, it has supported Our Place Yoga and JULY Wellness Center. We also thank Linda, Berni, & Hannah Kurtin, Lenny 8 Seminar: Understanding Ignelzi, Kat Sciacca, James Sullivan, and Dennis Paulson for this highly successful event. Social Security & SSI Benefits “I got clothes, CDs Speaker: Dennis McRoberts “I used my gift card and a ring. Thank you Social Security Administration to buy stuff to make so much!” 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon dinner for my sister.” ~ Robbie W. ~ Carls R. The Sol and Ruth Gerber Family 12 Seminar: Special Our Place Coffee Center Activity Center Needs Trust Mary Waltari, Attorney At Law 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. TERI, Inc., “I bought some books “I bought a small house 251 Airport Road, Oceanside and new gloves because gift for my brother and $8 per person; $10 family; I love to read.” his new wife.” free for person with disability ~ Keri K. ~ Max M. Contact Leslie Autry (619) 201-2672 North Shores Vocational Center Our Place Coffee Community Based Program Camp-A-Lot / Camp-A-Little 15-19 Session 1 22-26 Session 2 Sponsors A huge thank you to our sponsors who have made it possible to help our clients for 24 years. Cuyamaca Outdoor School, Descanso The Family of Sol & Ruth Gerber Judy & Roy Carlson Jim Sullivan IPS – Scott Thurman Contact Lin Taylor Richard Gerber Gary & Carol Heil Scripps Poway Self Storage Jerry Richardson (619) 685-1175, ext. 255 Morning and Jim Nichols Shugar Chan Alliant Rick and Joyce Dentt or [email protected] Brian Pidgeon Family Foundation Jeff Platt & Gina Lew Blanchard Krasner & French Kahala Travel The Kurtin Family Robert Deruntz Pacific Western Bank Players Sports Bar Di & Bryan Holker Harry Rhoads & Emily Rhoads Pacific Coast Commercial Zipbuds Susie & David Boyer Nancy & Mike DeFay Pacific Commercial Management Jeff and Lisa Bibbs Genuardi Family Foundation Kat & Frank Sciacca BD Holdings, Inc. Pat and Stephanie Kilkenny Scott & Cat Durall