At P.G. Chambers School, we believe in our mission with a passion beyond all others; we see limitless possibilities for the children and families we serve, for ourselves, and for our organization; and we promise to keep the needs of the children and their families foremost, as we help them achieve all that is important to them.

Please join us for our 22nd Annual MMenusenus fforor tthehe MMindind Lecture Series

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Fall Luncheon Thursday, November 3, 2016 P.G. Chambers School 15 Halko Drive | Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Featuring guest speaker, Kerry Magro

Kerry Magro, an award-winning and breakthrough advocate for individuals with autism, knew early on that he wanted to make a difference in the lives of others. Kerry was diagnosed with a form of autism at the young age of four. Once non-verbal, he has overcome countless obstacles to accomplish what he has today.

Kerry is a national motivational speaker, best-selling author, movie consultant, and founder of a non-profit organization, KFM Making a Difference. In 2012, Kerry began consulting for the major motion picture, Joyful Noise, starring and Dolly Parton. Kerry played an integral part in rewriting, as well as mentoring the character of Walter Hill, a 14-year-old boy with Asperger Syndrome, played by Dexter Darden. Kerry has authored several books, including “Defining Autism From The Heart”, “Autism and Falling in Love”, and “College for Students with Disabilities: We Do Belong”. Seventy million individuals have autism worldwide, and in 2011, Kerry founded KFM Making a Difference to help break down barriers for those with special needs, while providing scholarships for students with autism to attend college. Kerry will inspire our audience as he continues to “Make a Difference!”

Join us for an evening of NEW small plates and cocktails THIS Thursday, May 4, 2017 Park Avenue Club YEAR! 184 Park Avenue | Florham Park, NJ 07932 7:00 pm- 9:30 pm Performance and conversation with celebrity guest, Leslie Odom, Jr.

Multifaceted performer Leslie Odom, Jr. has most recently been seen in the Broadway blockbuster, Hamilton, for which he won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for the role of “Aaron Burr” and won a Grammy as a principal soloist on Hamilton's Original Broadway Cast Recording. Odom, Jr. made his Broadway debut at the age of 17 in Rent, before heading to Carnegie Mellon University’s prestigious School of Drama, where he graduated with honors.

Odom has several additional theatre credits and prestigious awards, as well as, small screen credits, including his portrayal of “Sam Strickland” in the NBC musical series “Smash,” and his recurring role as “Reverend Curtis Scott” on “Law & Order: SVU.” On the big screen he starred in the 2012 film opposite Terrence Howard, Cuba Gooding, Jr. and . Leslie’s debut solo album, “Leslie Odom, Jr.,” was released in June 2016 on S-Curve Records and quickly rose to the top of the Billboard and iTunes Jazz charts. He recently completed a sold-out 4-night residency at The McKittrick Hotel in New York City, which featured surprise guests such as Josh Groban and Ingrid Michaelson. Innovative programs and services, funded through your individual donations and grants, set P.G. Chambers School apart from other schools for children with disabilities.

Last year, Menus for the Mind raised $150,000, setting a new event record. And more importantly, your support funded programs that our tuition could never cover: an assistive technology library, services for students with visual impairments, and therapy for infants and toddlers.

Thank you for your amazing generosity. -Susan Seamans, Executive Director

Self-portraits created by PGCS students PGCS by created Self-portraits

Steve Vittorio Steve DeFrancisco Jerry

Wendy Tait Wendy Mehta Pavan Chambers Patti

Keith Savel Keith Malik Aftab Brazel J. James

Gwen Packard Gwen Kneis Walter Bonanno Anthony

John Mulhearn John Elbell C. Eric Balady Joanne

Secretary Treasurer & President Vice President Vice President

Susan Seamans Susan Solomon Lori Walsh J. Thomas M.D. Jackson, C. Unjeria

Board of Trustees of Board

Andrea Quigley Susan Seamans Wendy Tait Wendy Seamans Susan Quigley Andrea

Lesley Draper Abbey Horwitz Erin Martin Gwen Packard Gwen Martin Erin Horwitz Abbey Draper Lesley

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Jerry Rose & Joanne Balady Joanne & Rose Jerry Menus for the Mind Co-Chairs Mind the for Menus

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