ARCA’s mission is working together to open doors for people with developmental disabilities to be valued members of the community.

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where sharing, acceptance and optimism are celebrated, embraced ARCA’s mission. Since 1957, each remarkable relationship has directly impacted the people we serve, our staff and families – in As we approach another fact, each and every one of us. I am thankful for the love, laughter, holiday season, I recall the tears and companionship we have shared and the strength and old proverb reminding us creativity we have found together. that when we eat a fruit, we should think of the With each lesson learned, whether through joy or heartache, a new person who planted the seed is planted that will someday bear fruit for future generations. tree. At ARCA, the quality As a new year dawns, we reflect on these lessons and pledge to and variety of services sustain, improve, grow and, above all else, continue to learn. people enjoy today is in large part due to the seeds ARCA extends our heartfelt gratitude to the people we serve and Please consider adding the ARCA Foundation to your will planted by our founding you, our extended family. Thank you for our rich history and a or estate plan. Contact Elaine Solimon at 505-480-4321 https://www.facebook.com/arcaopeningdoors families. These parents had bright future sustaining the mission of ARCA. a rich and groundbreaking Ed welcomed everyone who vision of what life in our Best wishes to you and yours for a healthy, happy holiday season came to the annual ARCA Day at community could be like and a prosperous new year! the Zoo held in November. for their children, if only the Veterans Day - A Time to Say Thank You! opportunities to grow and flourish existed. I am filled with gratitude for their insight and the enormity of the mission they undertook. Wishing you Edward J. Kaul These “trees of opportunity” did not flourish overnight, but through (505) 332-6825 a happy and the years grew strong roots and flexible limbs. Our community, [email protected] joyous holiday season from Telling Our Story Thanks to the generosity of the Pregenzer, Congratulations Ed! Baysinger, Wideman and Sale, PC (PBWS) Law Firm, four ARCA staff were able ARCA staff who served in the military gathered together for ARCA’s Annual Veterans your entire to attend the New Mexico Estate Planning Council’s November meeting. As Day Brunch. These remarkable men and women were honored for their service to PBWS’ guests, we were invited to share ARCA’s story and information about our nation and to ARCA. ARCA’s own Ed Kaul was the services we offer. We are so grateful to have this opportunity and love ARCA family. recognized as a finalist showcasing the important work ARCA does on behalf of over 600 individuals by Albuquerque Business What is ARCA Membership? First in their selection of with intellectual and developmental disabilities each and every day. Please ARCA, a Membership Organization as defined by its Articles of Incorporation, is Albuquerque’s Top CEOs contact Michele Cody at [email protected] if you would like someone comprised of people supporting the mission of ARCA, the ARCA Foundation and for 2013! from ARCA to speak at your upcoming event. children and adults receiving services. Joining is easy and the benefits include a variety of opportunities to advocate for and with individuals in ARCA’s care. Congratulations, Ed and Whether you choose to engage in legislative activities or join us for ARCA Day at on behalf of your entire the Zoo, your participation will help over 600 children and adults live a great life. ARCA’s mission is working together to open doors ARCA Family, thank you for people with developmental disabilities to be valued members of the community. for the countless ways Fees for the general public are $20 (annual) or $100 (lifetime). For more information you help 600 children and about the benefits of ARCA Membership or to join, please contact Mindy Allison at adults with intellectual [email protected]. and developmental disabilities in ARCA’s care lead great lives. Leslie’s Legacy Update on Trusts Leslie Hoelzel, ARCA’s Senior Grant Manager, One of the ways families are passed away this fall choosing to support both their loved after a long illness. A ones with disabilities and ARCA is through fierce advocate and ARCA’s Donor and Grantor Special Needs powerful voice for Oh, What a Night! Over 100 friends gathered on a picture-perfect evening in November Pooled Trusts. Nell Graham Sale, Chair, people with intellectual at our Corrales greenhouses for an exclusive early bird peek at ARCA’s 7,000 poinsettias. It was chilly outside ARCA’s Planned Giving Committee, brings and developmental but the warm festivities celebrated our generous community partners. Larry Alei, Mobile Sound Services and expertise as an attorney with extensive disabilities, Leslie The 505 Chorus, Albuquerque’s premier young men’s a capella group, donated their extraordinary time and knowledge about special needs trusts. Nell recently wrote an article clarifying a initiated ARCA’s grant talent, treating guests to soft jazz and enchanting harmonies. It was the perfect setting to express our gratitude question from a family about the remainder funds left in a Grantor pooled trust program and grew for the critical support we receive for ARCA’s value added programs. These services, which receive no state or following the death of the individual. it into an extremely federal dollars, provide opportunities for children and adults in ARCA’s care to live meaningful lives. Programs Ms. Graham Sale wrote, “New Mexico has agreed for many years there is no successful funding like specialized literacy, health and wellness, Smart Travel, ARCA’s Little Theater and Apple Mountain Camp payback to the state from accounts such as the Grantor Pooled Trust after the death source through her would not be possible without the strong financial support of our donors. You make it possible for individuals of the beneficiary of these accounts.” ARCA is able to retain these residual funds and comprehensive research, writing and management. in ARCA’s care to be contributing, joyful members of our community and we are deeply grateful. “use them for the benefit of other individuals with developmental disabilities who Leslie’s legacy will continue through her work in support have clear needs and might never have any other way of providing for them.” of individuals in ARCA’s care and ARCA staff. She will be Nell also shared the ARCA Foundation Donor Pooled Trust is a “great greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. way to provide for a loved one with disabilities by naming the Trust as a beneficiary in your estate plan.” Nell’s full article regarding this topic is available on our website. You may also contact Elaine Solimon at 480-4321 or esolimon@ Grant Corner arcaspirit.org for a copy or to receive more information about ARCA’s special Thanks to the generous support of the PNM Resources needs pooled trusts and leaving a legacy gift to ensure supports are available for Foundation, we were able to replace old windows and people with developmental disabilities as long as there is a need. appliances with new efficient models in several ARCA homes. The new low-emission and argon vinyl windows ARCA is recognized at Bank of the West’s Opening drastically reduce costs by lowering energy consumption. Elaine Solimon Philanthropy Awards Ceremony in San Francisco Doors Community Relations Director ARCA was among the winners of Melony is a very Bank of the West’s fourth annual National happy person. She is a Philanthropy Awards. ARCA received hard worker, has a strong ARCA’s 2013 Annual Membership $10,000 during an awards dinner held work ethic and loves to Meeting October 22 in San Francisco, California. help. Her nickname is Nine nonprofits from across the bank’s Miss Happy because she An enthusiastic crowd was present on 19 state footprint were awarded a total of can light up any room with her smile and cheerful disposition. November 6th to hear updates shared $210,000 in cash grants in recognition of When Melony reached all the goals she set for the year, her staff by our CEO, Edward J. Kaul and to the leadership and nonprofit organizations wanted to help make her dream of touring a police facility and unanimously elect the following board With the help of Blue Cross Blue Shield of New that advance innovative solutions and meeting a real police officer come true. Joanne Fine learned members for three-year terms: Jim Mexico, ARCA’s Wellness Institute continues to offer fun demonstrate meaningful progress in our local communities. about Melony’s dream and immediately set about making magic! Barton, Matt Maes, Lee Marley, Carol and informative opportunities for individuals in our care “Everything we do at ARCA is about creating opportunities for people with Melony had an unforgettable tour of police Pierce and Jim Stromberg. It was a time to improve their health. developmental disabilities,” said Lori Ortiz, Vice President Area Manager, Bank of the headquarters and got to meet Albuquerque’s Chief of Police Alan of renewing friendships, connecting West and ARCA Foundation Board Member. “In working with ARCA over the past Banks. Melony asked lots of questions and Chief Banks happily with others who support ARCA’s mission The New Mexico Department of Transportation’s five years, I realize how many opportunities the children and adults served by ARCA answered every one. He even gave her an official APD patch! and thanking outgoing board member support of our Smart create for the rest of our community. I am grateful to be a part of this amazing family.” “Melody was so thrilled to meet Chief Banks she Doug Cox for a decade of leadership Travel Program will create “The national media seldom reports on Albuquerque as a center of seemed to vibrate with joy,” said Joanne. “The Chief thanked and service on our ARCA Board. opportunities for 10 new excellence,” said Ed Kaul, ARCA President and CEO. “Nominations were received Melody for coming to meet him and for wanting to help the program participants from 19 states and two of the finalists, ARCA and ACCION, are Albuquerque based. police department.” to use public transit to Over 25% of the $210,000 in grants came here. I think that speaks volumes. ARCA Melony hasn’t stopped smiling and, now that independently manage and ACCION are models of excellence and we are honored to have Bank of the West she’s realized one dream, has started looking at even greater activities such as traveling believe in the work we do and how we do it.” opportunities. She is filling out a volunteer application and from work, medical Bank of the West’s Wealth Management Group and Community Affairs hopes to support our community by helping APD. appointments and created the Philanthropy Awards program in 2010 to recognize outstanding examples ARCA Opens Doors. It’s people like Joanne Fine, Chief recreational activities. of organizations and individuals who are making a difference in their communities. Banks and Melony’s dedicated staff who invite opportunity in.

2 3 ARCA Family and Friends Enjoy the Zoo PWS Conference Prader Willi Prayer by Rose Gonzales We had a great time at our 6th Annual ARCA Day at the Zoo. Not only did we see the new baby For 23 years ARCA has administered elephant, Jazmine, but a lucky few got to attend a shower for her! Nearly 800 members of the Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) Project for Please do not give me food that I am not allowed, or our ARCA family were treated to exotic and native animals - made all the more special because New Mexico, providing services to people leave food where I can sneak it. we were able to share the day with family and friends. Thanks to the generosity of the ARCA with this rare genetic developmental It sets me up for failure, and I do not handle this well. Foundation and the City of Albuquerque, this annual event has become a favorite for everyone disability and support for their families. Please be firm with me, it gives me security. at ARCA! On October 18, ARCA’s PWS Love me, even if I am not kind to you. Project hosted its annual Be consistent with me, I do not handle changes well. conference. Three panels consisting of parents, behavior Try to be honest with me, even if I am not always honest. therapists and people with PWS I am a very demanding person, handle my demands presented detailed information with respect but do not give in to me unless it is about the syndrome, successful appropriate. management techniques and Praise me when I do something well. ways to ensure a healthy, happy Food is my only thought. Give me an appropriate time life for those born with PWS. to discuss it. Presentations from Tell me I am beautiful or handsome, I do not hear that people who live with PWS were thoughtful, instructive very often. and quite moving. These testimonials, filled with the Do not make promises you cannot keep. emotion of living with the challenges of this syndrome, Please do not use the words “No” or “Can’t”, they are too gave attendees a deeper understanding of daily life for final for me. people with PWS. I am argumentative. The Project’s Medical Advisor, Carol Clericuzio, Do not argue with me, it prolongs the time to calm MD, gave the keynote address, “Endocrine Complications of PWS” with emphasis down. on the use of growth hormone. ARCA’s Cyndi Hedgren presented an overview of Try to understand and be my friend. the Affordable Care Act and expansion of Medicaid. Special thanks to our panelists including parents Diana de la Rosa, Sylvia When days are good, I can be witty, loving, and Calderon and Connie Baugher; behavior therapists Jeanine Forsythe Cordoba, appreciative. M.A., LPCC, CCFC, CCJS, Cynthia K. Spencer, MSEd, LPCC, Sandy Orne, MA, Let me live one day at a time, so the next day will be NCC, LPC and Cynthia D. Ramirez, LISW, LCSW; and clients Antoinette Jojola, fresh. James Scharber, Gavin Baugher, Camille Dobberowsky and Joanie Demchok. Thank you for trying, and I will try my best. The Conference closed with the reading of a poem written by Rose Gonzales entitled “Prader-Willi Prayer.”

Frank “Alan” Shay, 56, passed In Loving Memory away in his home of many years on October 11, 2013. Alan came to ARCA in 1989. Except for a few years in the Sheryl Libby, 46, passed away early 1990’s, Alan lived in ARCA’s on September 28, 2013. Sheryl Louisiana home which he called was fiercely loyal to her family; her “my house.” He worked hard at a mother, brothers and extended variety of jobs, but was most proud family were the center of her life. of his years on the Adelante Mobile Sheryl had a knack for knowing Work Crew when he drove around Albuquerque and Rio Rancho when someone needed a “pick me with a janitorial crew cleaning ATM’s. Alan was equally enthusiastic up” and was always there will a about having fun and socializing. His favorite weekly activities were handmade treasure, smile or hug. Merrymakers, church, going out to eat, listening to Spanish music She had lifelong friends and always stayed in contact with people in and hanging out with his housemates and staff at home. He enjoyed her vast social network. Sheryl had many challenges, but never let a the State Fair, bowling, picnics, van rides, Apple Mountain Camp challenge beat her. She was a well known, beloved member of our and traveling. Alan was generous, caring and loyal to his countless community. Sheryl’s optimism, kind heartedness and creativity will friends, many of whom shared his final days with him. Alan was truly be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. a person who loved life and lived it to the fullest!

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11300 Lomas Blvd NE • Albuquerque, NM 87112 Tel: (505) 332-6700 | Fax: (505) 332-6800 Make sure to visit www.arcaopeningdoors.org www.ARCAOpeningDoors.org for a calendar of current events and volunteer opportunities.

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Jan 1 New Year’s Day Mar 17 St. Patrick’s Day Jul 4 Independence Day Nov 11 Veterans Day Jan 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Apr 1 April Fool’s Day Sep 1 Labor Day Nov 27 Thanksgiving Day Feb 2 Groundhog Day Apr 20 Easter Sep 25 Rosh Hashanah begins Dec 17 Hanukkah Begins Feb 14 Valentine’s Day May 11 Mother’s Day Oct 13 Columbus Day Dec 25 Christmas Day Feb 17 President’s Day May 26 Memorial Day Oct 31 Halloween Dec 26 Kwanzaa Begins Mar 9 Daylight Saving Time Starts Jun 15 Father’s Day Nov 2 Daylight Saving Time Ends Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Cyndi Hedgren KLUZ-Unimas Stephen and Kendra Margel NM Mutual Group Warren and Rosalee Heffron Sally Knapp Yolanda Marquez NM Orthopaedics Every donor is important in the lives of children and adults with Hugh & Helen Woodward Fund of the ACF Knights of Columbus Council 4227 Marshall Rose and Associates NM Tea Company developmental disabilities served by ARCA. Thank you for making John and Marcia Hembree Susan and Robert Knox • Martha’s Body Bueno Anne Nokes Elizabeth Hemmer Dale and Fern Knudsen dreams come true. Carolyn Martinez Agnes Noonan Thank You! Ross Henke KOAT TV Melissa Martinez Susan C. and Richard Norman Sandy (Hortensia) Hernandez KOB TV Sonia Martinez Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Elaine Y. Herrera P. W. and Elizabeth Kodituwakku Jackie Marujo Carlo R. Nunez Virginia Herrera Kelly Koepke Nadine Mary Sarah Nunzato Jackie Hiatt Steven and Rosemary Koffman Joe Mateju Harriet Nusbaum Nance Crow Jim Fitzpatrick 5 Minute Photo Beta Alpha Psi Russel and Elizabeth Hiller George and Pat Kominiak Martin and Maggie Mathisen Francis W. Nye Tom and Vicki Crow Erica Ford A&B Hair Studio Lawrence Billmaier Charleyrene Hines Alan Konrad Dava and Arnold Matillano Jamie and Arielle Oetzel Peggy Birmingham Jay and Laura Crowe Donna Foreman-Marcus Alfred Abbott • Jim and Carol Hinton Rodney and Grace Kontny John and Lynn Matte John and Patricia Oetzel John F. and Joan Black Rocco Crowley • Nina Forrest Margaret Ann Abbott Edna C. Hires Kim Kostelnik C. Herman and Marina Mauney • Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Deborah E. and Lawrence Blank Carolyn Cruz Mark Forster Michelle Lynn Acevedo Donald and Dorothy Hoard Sarah Kotchian Charles and Beverly Mauney On-Site Hiring Consultants Achievement Gallery Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NM Crystal River Advisors Michelle Francia Joel Hobbs Molly and David Krafchik Charles and Lynne Mauney Eric and Malia Orell Bernadette Aguirre Bo Bossong James Culpepper FRENCH Family of Companies Nancy Hobbs KRZY AM/FM Jesse and Anna May Pat and Elise Orell Stewart and Vivian Ahn Sam and Jackie Bregman Cumulus Communications Group Hans Freni Jacqueline Hockey KTEL / KTRN TV Phillip and Karen Mayo Violet Ortega Patricia Albani Joseph Brenkosh Lora Cunningham R. Jay and Nancy Fries Leslie Hoelzel Dale Kucerak Sandra Mc Cardell Orthrus Productions Ralph Albi Danelle Brennan David and Richanne Cunningham Full Contact Sports Photography James A. Hoffsis La Familiar Inc. Dennis and Lisa McCary Cecilia Ortiz Albuquerque Breakfast Civitans Margaret and David Brentlinger Suzanne Cunningham Cecil Gabaldon John J. and Frances Holmes Catherine La Roque Bob and Cheryll McDade Dorina Ortiz Albuquerque Business Law Charles and Dana Brescia • Jay and Margaret Czar Norma Galindo Crystal Holtz Robin and Phillip Laben Brian and Jane McDonald Lori Ortiz • Albuquerque Country Club Caro Brisa Annelies Dahlquist Kaitlyn Gancarz James and Pat Homan Laguna Development Corporation Betty McKinley Jeremy and Beth Oswald Albuquerque Isotopes Sheldon Bromberg Laura Dalton Michael and Maureen Gannon Honeywell Hometown Solutions Sally Lamas Judith McMaster • Grace Ottey Albuquerque The Magazine Mary E. Buchanan Daniels Fund Clarissa Garcia Les and Debbie Hooper Billie Lantz William McMaster • Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Course Martha Alderete John and Martha Bundrant Katherine Daugherty Patrick Garcia Paul and LaDonna Hopkins Twila Larkin Jennifer Kaye McMutrie Bernadette Pacheco Chantel Alejandro Virginia Burrell Jennifer A. Davis Velma Garcia Margaret Hopper John and Arlene Larson Lloyd and Mary McPeters Joseph Pacheco Tom Alexander Business Acqisitions, LLC L. Wayne Davis Carmen Garcia-Cano Ollie Mae Hopper Benjamin and Beverly Larzelere Tracy McReynolds Pappadeaux David and Juanita Alire Peter and Lee Bussolini Sarah Davis George and Kathy Gardner Claudette Horn Law Offices of Michelle Baca & Assoc., P.A. Tyler Meadows Robert and Olga Park Richard and Faylene Alire Orlinda H. Bustillos The Paul Davis Estate • Kathryn Garrett Margo Horton Davis Michael Layne Nancy Mearns Lori K. Parrott All Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc BV Alan, Inc. Susie Davis Scott and Pamela Garrett HR Works, LLC Richard and Leslea Lehoucq Megan Ward Design Judith E. Parsons Drew and Laura Allen Suzanne Byrne Diana De La Rosa David and Pamela Gebhardt HUB International Insurance Services Inc. J. Michael Lekson Donielle Melka Michael and Marti Partridge Mindy L. Allison • C & E Enterprise, LLC Patrick and Debi Dee Marge Gerber Tameka Huff Joshua Lente Cheri Melkus American Advertising Federation - Susan Cahill Mary Catherine DeLucco Mary Gerhart Jon Patten Joseph Hughey Niva Lind New Mexico Caldwell Media, LLC Helen Demott Barbara L. Gianfrancesco Melloy Brothers Enterprises, Inc. S. Carlene Patterson and Gary Allen Linda Hunter Joseph Lobato American Auto Clinic Lori Calhoun-Gonzales James Dennedy Karen Goeke John and Sheila Merson Tom Payne Intel Corporation Carol Lobenhofer American General Media John and Joan Campbell Jeanne Desjardins Sandy Gold Janice E. Micali Mick Pediazzo ITEAM Consulting, LLC Nick Loftis American Prosperity Group Carl C. Anderson Sr. and Marie Jo Anderson Molly Devoss Don and Diane Goldfarb Ronald and Tamara Michel Nathan Peebles Harold and Carlyn Iuzzolino Stephen Amond Charitable Foundation James Dieschbourg Debbie Gomez Ron and Janet Lohrding Mid-Region Council of Governments Maryann Perez Janie Jackson Rosa Anaya Nancy Carr Dino Mite Pest Control Thomas Gonzales Russell Loomis John and Ruth Miksovic Ross B. Perkal Richard and Shirley Jaffee Michelle A. Andreas Casa Esperanza Dion’s Pizza James and Julie Goodding Los Compadres de Corrales David Miller Chung Pham Helen and Alfonso Angel Joseph Cecchi Lillian Dominguez Goodsearch Jason’s Deli Mahlon and Beverly Love Erma Miller Carol Pierce Annapurna Restaurant Tracy Cersley Rich and Lesa Dondero Bette T. Gorton Donna Jelso Lovelace Health System, Inc. Bruce T. Milne Linda Pierson Anonymous George Chandran William and Suzanne Doyle Jaqueline Gould Ron and Mary Jobe James and Sharon Lowell Maria L. Miranda Josephine Pino Jeanette Antoine Jessica Charlie David P. and Ruth A. Duggan Desiree Graham Noble and Thea Johnson Elsie Lujan Candice Mitchell PNM Resources Foundation Ruby Aragon Shanna Chavarria Christine and Kevin Dullea Sandra Graves • Lauren Johnson Jane Ann Lunn Hiroshi and Terry Miyamura The Podolny Group Patrick and Rene Archer Jeanette Chavez Kristi and Tom Duncan Judy Greenfeld • Susan Johnston Susanna Lunsford Elaine V. Monaghan Dorothy Pogue Joanne Arendt Joanna Chavez E. DeAnn Eaton Michael and Judy Greenfeld Judith Jojola Paul and Marietta Luttrell Tracie R. Montane Lorenzo and Carol Ann Polaco Nancy Arnold Lucia A. Chavez Patricia Eberhardt Karesse Grenier Greg Jorgensen Richard and Myra Lynch Frances Rawlins Monteith Poms and Associates Gabriela Arroyo Penny Chavez Edward Jones Ronald and Hope Grey Ted and Margaret Jorgensen Terry Lyons Amy Montoya Janice Pound Lorrayne Austin Annette Chino Candice Edwards Pete Griego Ed and Judy Judkins Cathy Lyons-Spear Jeannette Moore Tracy Poverstein Lupita Avila Edward Paul Chismar Judith Edwards Courtney Guest Jay and Angie Julian M.P. Gross Law Firm, P.C. Phyllis Moore Presbyterian Health Plan Azar’s Computers Anne Delain and Blair Clark Michael Edwards Robert Gunnink Bill Patterson and Sally Kalemba Ari MacCallum Steve Moore Lillian Pritchard Andrea Baca Jody L. Clark Robert Edwards Blanca Gurule Norton and Summers Kalishman MacCornack Engineering Harold and Linda Morgan Caroline Prouty Beatrice Baca John M. Clauss Paul Eichel Reyes and Cecilia Gurule Joseph and Teri Kamphuis Anne and W.D. MacCurdy Katherine Morgan Colin Pryor Dorothy Baca Clear Channel Radio Steve Eiland Angelica Gutierrez Gary Kanin Susan Machac Tiffany Morris Public Health Consultants Greg Baca Carol Clericuzio Richard and Linda Eitzen Linda Guzman Gary and Elsie Kather Ross and Ruth Mackellar R. Bevan and Rae Mortensen Jean Puckett Baca & Redwine, PC Carol and John Cochran Electronic Parts Company, Inc. Gwyther Financial Services, LLC Ann Kaul Steve and Dana Mackie Moss Adams Cathy Quinones Mary Baker Michele M. Cody • Richard Elrick, II James and Jacklyn Hakeem Edward J. Kaul and Rick Weigle • Chris Madigan Guadalupe Mota Russell and Sharon Rager Bank of Albuquerque Gaylan and Elena Coffman Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Marilyn Hale Esther Kaul Matt Maes Marlin Blake Motl Gloria Rasberry Bank of the West Travis Collier Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Dan and Donna Hall John and Elaine Keaton Jennifer Mahkee Cindy Mount Deborah Redhouse Marylou Banks Tempest Collins of Child Health and Human Development Jimmie C. Hall James and Grace Keenan Ann and Stephen Mahony Judy Munsterman REDW LLC Doug Barlow Comcast Corporation Charles and Mary Evans Kimberly N. Hallatt Betty Keisel Lee Ann Major Mary Lou Murdoch Gale Reese Mickey and Janet Barnett Comfort Keepers Cecile Evola Chelcie Hammond Tom and Greta Keleher Claudia Maldonado-Duarte Judith Murphy Donald and Marlene Reightley Jim and Becky Barton • Michael J. and Laurie Farber Condon Expense Reduction Analysts Hancock Family Foundation Natalie and Scott Kelley Marla Wood and Bruce Malott Merry Murphy • Dea Renfro Elizabeth Bass Tatiana Contreras Jim and Linda Fahey Drs. Stan and Nancy Handmaker Glenna Kelly Laura Mancini Barby Murray Ernest and Dolores Riach Agnes Baxter Coppola Supply, Inc. Howard Farber Sharon Hannah Kelly Jo Designs, Inc. Linda Mandelbaum Donna Naclerio Rich Ford BBVA Compass John and Christina Corson Farmers Market Eugenia C. Hanosh Pamela Kenneth Alan and Angie Manning Prabal Nandy Barbara and Chris Rindermann Charles and Freeda Becker Doug and Yvonne Cox Rhonda Faught Grace Hanosh Rebecca and Alexander Kenny Marci Manning and Rocky Stapleton Fred Nathan Rio Grande Civitan Club Evelyn Beg Craig Dill & Associates Paul Feil Joseph M. Hanosh John Keogh Nannetta G. Manning David Naylor Edward Risley, III Dave and Betty Begeal John Crawford and Carolyn Quinn Robert T. Ferraro Susan A. Hansen-Shikenjanski Gloria Kern The Manuel Lujan Agencies Mary and Michael J. Newman Tina Rivera Noel and Frances Behne Creative Bus Sales Waddie S. Fertig Larry Harris Mary Kesner Manzano Mountain Retreat Joan Newsom W. Gary Rivera Gary Bernier Dottie Crist William Fetzer Pamela Harris Kim Jew Photography Katie Marcata James and Pauline Ney Riverbend Engineering, LLC Best Buy Regent Drugs Barbara Crockett Valeria Fiorese William Hartman James and Ellen King Rose Marcheso-Hansen Joyce Nguyen Kay L. Rivers Larry and Carol Bertholf • Belinda Crosby Ed Fisher Heather Haskins Ellyn Kivitts Steve and Gail Marcum New Mexico Department of Transportation Kendra Rodebush = Circle of Promise Member Clarence and Victoria Rodgers Paul and Jill Schumacher Duffy and Jean Ann Swan Vanguard Media Rodgers & Company Science and Technology Park Dev. Corp. Barbara Taborelli Severiana Varela TAN Holiday Social ARCA Board Lorraine Roff Ronald and Raelene Searle Lyle Talbot Victoria L. Vargas The Trusted Advisor Network’s holiday social was a great success, with over Carol M. Pierce Marcus Romero Diane Sedillo Tanoan Women’s Golf Assoc. Brenda Vasquez 80 members attending! Rolley, named an honorary member of the group at this year’s Consultant Richard R. Romero Sequoia Solutions, Inc. Alva Tarango David Vedera CHAIR Alfred L. Romo Naomi Serna-Olander • Jim Tarro Eligio Velasquez golf tournament, had a blast Jim Stromberg Rose’s Southwest Papers, Inc. Marilyn Shahzada Glenda Tate Michael and Lynda Venters Sandia National Labs meeting new people and VICE-CHAIR Patricia Rosenberg Robert Sharp Herbert and Inge Taylor Richard Verruni reconnecting with friends Gail Rosenblum Sharp Informatics Jeffrey L. and Georgann S. Taylor Viatech Don Wright SECRETARY Roses Southwest Papers, Inc. Emily Shaw Louis and Isabell Tellez John Vittal from the tournament. All Laurel Shelton, CPA ARCA Foundation John Rossetti Sheehan & Sheehan, P.A. Tony and Patsy Tenorio W3PR proceeds from the silent REDW Lorraine Rotunno Laurel H. Shelton Ten Pins and More Karin Waldrop auction and raffle benefit TREASURER John Stichman, PhD Glenn C. Roubik Retha Shiplet Dale and Jane Thayer Nicholas and Carol Walker Javier Aceves, MD PRESIDENT Henry Roybal Raquel Silva Kim Thi Do Jennifer Walkowiak ARCA. Continuum of Care Project Christopher Keller Barbara Lynn Simmons French Family of Companies Patricia Ann Rudy-Baese E. Joanne Thomas Rose V. Warzinski Heartfelt thanks to James A. Barton, CPA 1st VICE-PRESIDENT Charles and Rita Russell Mike Skolnick and Joyce Haden Jennifer Thorne Lehman Marsha Waugh Grant Slade this remarkable group for Diane Fisher Marcia Hembree Anthony and Anne Russo William and Mai Thornhill Wells Fargo Bank Rolley is pictured with members Jacqueline Gould, Bill Moye Presbyterian Healthcare Services Bank of Albuquerque Johnnie and Sandi Smith their tender care of ARCA. and Brad Yablonsky. Theresa Rutherford Christopher and Maribeth Thornton David E. and Susan Weymouth Jack Holmes 2nd VICE-PRESIDENT Kenneth and Catherine Smith Denise Saavedra Karen Thurmond David White Change for Good DeAnn Eaton, CPA Jay Sahd Sally Smith Natalie Torelli Richard White La Vida Llena Matt Maes, CPA SECRETARY David Sahd Susan Smith Bruce Tomlinson • Lorna Wiggins Lovelace Health Plan Vince and Debbie Smith Los Amigos Comes Home with Medals! Shyann Sais Torinos’ @ Home William Wiley Lee Marley Susan A. Hansen-Shikenjanski, CFE Soilutions Zydeco Doreen Salazar TP Pump and Pipe Company Nadine Williams Presbyterian Healthcare Services Elaine and Ron Solimon • TREASURER Harold Salazar Sara Traub Dr. Cheryl Willman On October 26 and 27, over 750 athletes from Jeannie Patrick Larry and Carla Sonntag Advocate Phil Mayo Harry Salazar Tammy Truelove Barbara Wilmerding • central and northern New Mexico competed RDB Wealth Management Ernestine Sosa Nell Graham Sale Elsie Trujillo Joel and Kelly Wilner Grant Slade ASSISTANT TREASURER Southwest Endocrinology Associates, PA in the Special Olympics North Regional Classic Community Volunteer Herb Sanchez Trusted Advisor Network Linda Wilson Lori A. Ortiz Ronald Spanswick Nora Sandoval Betsy Tucker Michael and Maeng Wilson Bowling Tournament at Santa Ana Star Center. Bank of the West Dr. James H. Spigel Leadership Advisory Councils IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Robina Sandoval Carol Tucker -Trelease Bryan K. Wolfe Los Amigos was there in full force and left with Bob Stamm Noel Behne Steve Sandoval Turtle Mountain Brewing Company Richard and Gail Womack ARCA Business Enterprises Richard and Rosemary Steichen plenty of Gold, Silver and Bronze medals! Mike DeAnn Eaton,CPA Community Volunteer Gloria Sans Vanessa Tyler Women of the Moose David and Jean Steinhaus • Dushi bowled 221 and went on to win the Gold Pat Kominiak Marianne Bennett Malli A. Saunders United Concordia Susan Wood Attorney Sue Sterling medal. Special thanks to all the family members Brian Rashap Steve Sauter Ann Stern United Way of Central New Mexico David or Mary Ann Woodward Christie Ross Maureen Gannon Jim J. Saya Diana and Chester French Stewart United Way of Greater Philadelphia & SNJ Marsha Woodward who cheered on our athletes and helped with Laurel Shelton, CPA PNM Robert W. Scanlon John H. and Kristine Stichman University of Illinois at Chicago, RRTCADD Jude and Marie Worden the ramps. Special thanks to “Cam” Campbell James J. Saya Stan Handmaker, MD Beth Schermer Al Unser, Jr. Kerri Wormwood Donald Wright University of New Mexico Hospital Diana Stoneberger-Briggs for his assistance at the bowling competition. Alvin and Pat Schiff Matthew Stratton Mary Urbane Donald L. and Scarlett Wright Community Services C. Herman Mauney Community Volunteer William Schlosser Lawrence G. Straus and Juan Urioste Melissa Wright These competitions would not be possible Michelle Baca Peter M. Schneider Mary Carmen Rapado • Margaret Valdez Glenn and Barbara Young Joan Campbell James J. Saya without the helping hands and support of our Lewis University Joann Schoderbek James Stromberg William M. Valigura Julian Zamora Pat Kominiak Stephen E. Schoderbek • Pat Stromberg • Robert Valk Susan Zimmerman families and volunteers. Rudy Miera Carol Tucker Trelease Lynn Schuler Paul and Debi Stromberg Bertha Valkenburg Tracy Zullo Grant Slade Community Volunteer Jesse Steele = Circle of Promise Member Every effort has been made to compile a complete and accurate list of donors from 11/1/2012 - 10/31/2013. If your name has been ARCA Foundation Committee inadvertently omitted or misspelled, please accept our apologies and contact Michele at [email protected] with corrections. InterCare Finance Corrales Elementary School Master Gardening Club Sonya Adams Susan Hansen-Shikenjanski, Chair We are very proud of the Susan Marthey Phil Mayo by Carol Kline Joe Mateju DeAnn Eaton, CPA ARCA Buddies Civitan Club amazing produce and beautiful Gloria Sans Lori A. Ortiz plants grown at ARCA Organics Pat Stromberg Cory Underwood Donald Wright Only six months old and our ARCA Buddies Civitan Club has already done so much and La Paloma greenhouses Campaign Leadership Committee and cherish the opportunity ARCA Committees C. Herman Mauney, Co-chair to help our community! We’ve been giving back by filling toiletry bags for some of our S. Carlene Patterson, Co-chair Finance city’s homeless, making activity packets for children at UNM Children’s Hospital, sock hand- to welcome visitors. Recently, Marianne Bennett James A. Barton, CPA Noel Behne the Corrales Elementary School Doug Cox, CPA puppets for children at Carrie Tingley Hospital and making Holiday cards for our troops DeAnn Eaton, CPA Barbara Lewis, CPA Master Gardening Club came Maureen Gannon overseas. We even sent a check to our Civitan Clubs in the Philippines to help with typhoon Matthew Maes, CPA Stan Handmaker, MD for a visit. We all had a blast and Carol Pierce devastation efforts. Marcia Hembree learned from one another. A few Grant Slade Service projects often need funding and our members have been working hard on Laurel Shelton,CPA Christopher Keller creative fundraisers like inserting colorful paperclips and writing pens into tubes and selling weeks ago, Jim Douglas, Division Director, got quite a surprise when an envelope filled Phil Mayo Audit Lori A. Ortiz Poinsettias at Civitan Claus for a Cause. Way to go ARCA Buddies Civitan Club! with hand made cards and thank you notes arrived! These young students enjoyed Joan Campbell James J. Saya We’ve also had terrific guest speakers on Prader Willi Syndrome and Healthy Living. We are looking for interested listening to Jim explain the work we do, meeting Associate Employees and, most of all, DeAnn Eaton, CPA John Stichman, PhD tasting the yummy produce. According to Mary, “the carrots were really good!” Ryan Barbara Lewis, CPA Susan Hansen-Shikenjanski, CFE We hope to sponsor more Members and know this is one meeting you’ll look volunteers to attend meetings Suzette Longfellow Carol Tucker Trelease forward to attending! There is a one-time initiation fee of $25 to join and quarterly dues and help coordinate activities wrote, “The wheatgrass was cool. It looks fluffy as a field of tall grass.” “Your wheatgrass Jim Stromberg was such a bright green color,” wrote Josh. “I’ll probably never see it again.” Don Wright Planned Giving Committee of $24 ($12 if you have an intellectual or developmental disability). Please stop by for a visit and fundraisers. Nell Graham Sale, Chair CJ’s letter was particularly poignant. He wrote, “I am so thankful you let my ARCA Retirement John Attwood Wednesdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the North Valley Senior Center, 3825 4th St. NW (4th & For more information please contact Doug Cox, CPA school go to your beautiful garden. I loved how the carrots were freshly picked from Nancy Baker Aztec). Faylene Wytewa-Alire, ARCA Events/ Laurel Shelton, CPA Steve Bone the garden. I really liked all of your employees. I also liked how all of them saw the Phil Mayo If you have ideas about guest speakers, projects or fund raisers Members can Volunteer Coordinator at (505) 332-6816 Donna Collins beauty in every every thing.” Matthew Maes Jonathan M. Fung participate in during our meetings, please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you. or email [email protected]. Carol Cocharn Maureen Gannon Thank you, Corrales Elementary School. We really like you, too. Julie Neerken S. Carlene Patterson

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