2020

Annual Report & Honor Roll of2020 Donors MBCE ANNUAL REPORT | 1 Staff Board of Directors Br. Michael Flanigan, FMS 20-21 Campus Ministry Marist College Jim Raimo Br. Pat McNamara, FMS Executive Director Provincial Br. Roy George, FMS Marist Brothers Province USA Science Department Br. Donnell Neary, FMS Archbishop Molloy High School Assistant Director Create a WWededidBr.dingn Dan gB Duda O’Riordan,gte:et in this w FMSorksheet. Enter details in tables in Apparel-Reception-Music-Pics worksheet and Decoration-Flowers-Gift-Travel worksheet to update the summary and chart in the current worksheet. Helpful instructions on how to use this worksheet are in cells in this column. Wedding Date label is in cell C1. Vice Provincial Margaret Henn Br. Joseph Matthews, FMS Marist Brothers Province USA Senior Marketing Manager Assistant Director of Finance 19-20Ente r Wedding Date in cell C2. D4446ays R3emDaaiynsin Rge amreai aunintgoSax: cal LLPculated in cell E2. 365 Title of this workGeraldsheet Dunworthis in cell C3., Chair Nex t19-20 instruction is in cell A6. Tomas O’Riordan Partner/Retired Jason Jurgens 20-21 Director of Facilities & Capital Projects Gibney Anthony & Flaherty LLP Partner Financial Markets Practice of Jones Day Bryan Doran, Vice Chair 19-20, Timothy Hagan Wedding Budget Summary Director of Operations 20-21 Chair 20-21 Robert Lynch Budget SumCAmTaPartnerEryGO TaRb Yle starting in cell C6ES isT aIMutAoT upEDdatedDirector. NexAt CofinT sStudentUtruAcLtio nActivities is in cell AO1V9E. R/UNDER Valerie Savino Ernst & Young LLP Marist College Director of Operations 19-20 Esopus Fund #N/A 90,951.57 #N/A Kerry McCormack-Toniolo Robert Mackie Gifts and Grants #N/A 139,749.99 #N/A Vice Chair 20-21 Former Teacher/Administrator Summer Bourlier Camps #N/A St. Joseph Regional 3High3,50 School5.00 #N/A Advancement & Development Coordinator Special Education Coach SchoNewlars Yorkhips City Department of Education# N/A 19,950.00 #N/A Patricia McCormack 19-20 Ed Kennedy Events #N/A 50,997.00 #N/A Coleen Waldron, Secretary Retired Director of Outdoor Adventure Activities Other Restricted #N/A 11,200.00 #N/A Vice President St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf Gifts In Kind #N/A 7,846.81 #N/A Henry Miller Porticus N.A., Inc. Rosemarie Mulligan 20-21 Bequests #N/A 101,063.75 #N/A Dining Services Elementary School Teacher Brendan Cloonan 19-20 New York City Department of Education Facilities Borough Operations Manager Dawn Stewart Total Giving #N/A #N/A #N/A Operations Assistant Manhattan and Staten Island James Raimo The New York Public Library Executive Director Marist Brothers Center at Esopus Barry Donnelly 20-21 Retired Principal/President Beverly Rogers 20-21 St. Joseph Regional High School Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Services St. Frances de Sales School for the Deaf Br. John Dunning, FMS 19-20 Guidance Counselor Jim Sheldon 20-21 St. Joseph Regional High School Teacher Archbishop Molloy High School

Total Giving Bequests EsopEsopusus Fund Fund; 20% Bequests22%; 22% 20% Esopus Fund...... $ 90,951.57 Gifts and Grants...... $ 139,749.99 Camps...... $ 33,505.00 Other Restricted...... $ 11,200.00 GiftsGifts InIn-Kind Kind; 2%2% Events...... $ 50,997.00 Scholarships...... $ 19,950.00 Events Events; 11% Gifts-in-Kind...... $ 7,846.81 11% Bequests...... $ 101,063.75 Gifts and Grants; Gifts and31 Grants% Other Restricted 3% Other Restricted; 3% 31% Total Giving...... $ 455,264.12 SchScholarshipsolarships; 4% 4% CampsCamps; 7% 7% 2 | 2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT

Page 1 of 1 Dear MBCE Family,

s I reflect on the past year here at the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus, my thoughts turn to you. I hope you have remained in good health and High spirits. Here in Esopus, this year has been quite a different experience from years past.

Along with organizations across the country the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus – Mid Hudson Valley Camp (MBCE-MHVC) responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with the health and safety of our staff and those we serve as our highest priority. In March we had to cancel our remaining retreat schedule and were forced to cancel our Mid-Hudson Valley Camps for the summer. While we missed our campers, volunteers and counselors, our camp directors provided some astounding virtual content for their campers and I thank them sincerely for bringing a piece of the MHVC to them.

If there was a “silver lining” in all this, it was our ability to take advantage of this down time to undertake some capital improvements to the property. The main walk-in coolers and freezers in the kitchen were replaced, as were windows in the Dining Room. In the Cottage, windows were also replaced along with two French doors.

As New York’s COVID-19 protocols phased in, we were able to begin welcoming small groups back to the Center. Several successful summer work weeks were hosted to complete the new deck behind the Recreation Center. The volunteers who were able to spend their whole summer here, or part of it, did a great job of taking care of our “home.” May God bless all of you who volunteered your time, talent, or resources. It was wonderful to see the faces of young people hard at work again!

We also connected with our regional community in a special way by hosting a socially distant dance recital for Hyde Park, NY’s Dance Works Too, and began hosting Day Visits for families, campers, and volunteers to come and safely spend a day on the property. Looking ahead, we plan to continue these Day Visits and create additional opportunities for groups to come “home” safely.

On behalf of everyone we serve, my sincere gratitude to all of the generous donors listed in this Honor Roll, and to everyone who volunteered their time and talent, for helping to sustain the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus – Mid Hudson Valley Camp as a place of hope, love, and joy. May the Peace of Mary our Good Mother be with all of us.

Gratefully, James M. Raimo Executive Director

2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT | 3 Meet Our New Board Members

Barry Donnelly ministering at Marist College, Brother Michael has sent In 2007, Barry Donnelly was many students to help with volunteer activities at the the first alumnus to serve Center. Brother Michael has held many positions in as Principal of St. Joseph schools and administrative positions in the Province Regional High School in and General Administration in Rome. Montvale, New Jersey, a position he held for the Jason Jurgens next nine years. In 2016, he Jason Jurgens has been became the school’s first a member of the MBCE- President, and served in MHVC family since 1988. that role until his retirement Jason currently serves as as a full-time administrator Session Director of Sacred in 2019. In September of 2020, he began his 45th Heart Camp, the Mid- year as an educator at St. Joe’s, where he continues Hudson Valley Camp dedicated to serving children to teach English part-time. He is also the Director of from Highbridge, an economically-challenged section Communications at the Church of the Most Blessed of the Bronx. He first assumed that position in 2007 Sacrament in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. During his after serving as a volunteer counselor at various time as Principal/President, Barry was a frequent visitor Mid-Hudson Valley Camps for nearly two decades. to Esopus, supporting his students whether on retreats A graduate of Archbishop Molloy High School (‘92), or serving the various Mid-Hudson Valley Summer Jason also explored Esopus as a camper and a retreat Camp programs. In 2019, he volunteered for a week participant. Away from Esopus, Jason is a partner himself at Young Adult Camp in August, assisting in the in the Financial Markets Practice of Jones Day, an kitchen with the preparation of the week’s meals. Barry international law firm, where he advises financial has joined the Board of Directors for the MBCE this year institutions with respect to litigation and regulatory and currently serves on the Marketing Committee. risks. Jason lives in Manhattan with his wife and twelve- year-old son. Jason is an active member of the Saint Brother Michael Flanigan, FMS Paul the Apostle Parish near Lincoln Center where he Brother Michael is a Marist taught religious education for several years. He also Brother who is and always founded a CYO basketball program at Ascension near was a strong advocate Morningside Heights. In addition, Jason currently sits for the Marist Brothers on the Board of Directors of the Columbia Law School Center at Esopus. He was Association and the Advisory Board of Legal Outreach, responsible for moving a not-for-profit that uses the law as a tool to prepare Mount St. Michael retreats high school students from underserved communities to the Center when he was Campus Minister from 1994- for college. 1998 and 2002-2003, and he has been participating in Encounter Retreats at the Center since 1981. He is Rosemarie (Rosie) Mulligan the Province Historian on St. Marcellin Champagnat Rosie Mulligan has been for the Marist Brothers United States Province and has a member of the MBCE- been a frequent presenter on Marcellin Champagnat MHVC family since 2008. at Sharing Our Call, a Province hosted program at Rosie is an alumna of the MBCE for U.S. high school teachers and staff as Archbishop Molloy High an introduction to the life of Marcellin Champagnat, School class of 2012. Marist pedagogy and the Marist mission to evangelize Throughout the years, through the Christian education of youth. Presently Rosie has been very involved with retreats and 4 | 2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT New Board Members (Cont.) camps. She has worked as a counselor, on kitchen about leadership, technology, business and preparing crew, maintenance crew, and more! In 2015 Rosie for college. She continues to strive to advocate for participated in the MBCE’s year-long volunteer students who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf with program as well. This was a wonderful experience in additional/multiple disabilities. Beverly has three which she learned so many life skills and made lifelong children and lives in Brooklyn. friendships. Rosie now serves on the Center’s Mission Committee. During her time away from Esopus, Rosie Jim Sheldon is an elementary school teacher in the New York City Jim Sheldon has been a Department of Education. She loves dedicating her vital asset to the MBCE- time to young children and seeing all of their growth MHVC community for over throughout the year. two decades. He was a Beverly Rogers member of the Center’s Beverly Rogers has been Board from 2013-2018, a member of the MBCE serving as Secretary and family since 2009. She Chair of the Buildings and has volunteered at both Grounds Committee, and Deaf Camp and Special was essential in the Board’s evolution to the organized Kids 2 Camp. Beverly and professional body that it is today. Jim joins the currently serves as Co- Board again in 2020, contributing institutional memory Director of Deaf Camp, while safeguarding the Center’s traditions and history the Mid-Hudson Valley as new generations emerge. Camp dedicated to serving As the Mid-Hudson Valley Camp’s Volunteer deaf and hard of hearing children from NYC and Coordinator since 1997, Jim manages the application Westchester County. She first assumed the position process for our summer camp volunteers, including the of Co-Director in 2012 after serving as a volunteer application mailing, record keeping and background counselor at Deaf Camp for five years. Beverly has checks, and ensuring each camp is fully staffed and dedicated her career to working with the deaf students that all Marist schools have representation. of St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf in Brooklyn for over 30 years. She worked as a speech therapist Currently, Jim is a Science Teacher at Archbishop Molloy and joined the administration team as Supervisor High School and has been since 1992. He has been the of Pupil Personnel Services, where she oversees the Director of the MBCE-MHVC’s Molloy Freshman Camp, development and amendment of individual education which is a week-long orientation for new students to plans as the IEP Coordinator. She continues to establish be introduced to each other and the Marist traditions. successful working relationships between parents, In his spare time, Jim volunteers as Personnel Director/ teachers and other agencies advocating for related Kitchen Director for our summer camps, responsible for services to support the learning for the deaf students all food ordering, addressing any issues that arise, and of St. Francis de Sales. She develops and coordinates ensuring the success of the Volunteer Cook Program. workshops for families to understand the educational process and support their deaf child. When not at Jim received his B.A. from Queens College and his M.S. camp, Beverly also volunteers weeks in the summer in Science from St. John’s University. Jim has also been traveling with graduating deaf students to Rochester a NYS Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) since 2000 Institute of Technology for a Steps to Success Program. and is a member of the IAABO Board #119 (Certified This program supports African American, Latino, and Basketball Official) since 1991. Native American deaf students and their parents learn

2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT | 5 Completed Facilities Projects

Under the guidance of our Director of Facilities & Capital Projects, Tomas O’Riordan, the following capital projects were completed in 2019-20: • New refrigeration system in kitchen • New windows in the dining room • New windows in the cottage and new French Doors • New deck with a set of glass doors and accessible ramp off the back of the Recreation Hall • Removal of a dead tree in front of the Retreat House

6 | 2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020 Events

Century Ride - $43,592 A group of riders gathered with their support team in Central Park this year during the early morning hours on September 7th for Century Ride 2019. Together they made the grueling 100-mile bike trip through the city, across the Hudson River and up the steep hills of Bear Mountain towards their final destination: The Marist Brothers Center at Esopus. The intention of this initiative is to raise money for the children of the Mid-Hudson Valley Camp and in 2019, $43,592 was raised! Many thanks to our dedicated riders and sponsors! Our group of Century Riders pose for a celebratory picture after their 100-mile ride. Turkey Trot - $4,657 The Turkey Trot is an opportunity for camp counselors to come together and reconnect outside of the usual camp setting. It is a 21+ event that involves a pub crawl in Queens, NY to raise funds for the next camp season. It is also an opportunity for veteran camp alumni to share stories and see old friends. This year the Turkey Trot raised $4,657! Thank you to all who participated!

Esopus Music - $6,750 Esopus Music is an exciting fundraiser that allows Mid-Hudson Valley Camp volunteers to showcase their talents while raising money for a place they love. Each year a group of dedicated performers are joined by new musicians to make the event even more spectacular. It is a chance to hear some great music, catch up with old friends and make new ones. There are also many unique raffle prizes to win, including wine, tickets to different sporting events, hotel stays and many more. Last year $6,750 was raised for Esopus! Thank you to everyone who supported this event!

Dance Works Too! 2020 Recital - $800 Dance Works Too! (DWT) is a dance studio located in Hyde Park, NY that has been operating for the last 21 years under the guidance of Kelly Markou. Due to COVID-19, the studio had to switch to online classes, but they wanted to give their students the opportunity to have a proper dance recital. We welcomed Dance Works Too! with open arms and worked together to create a socially distant recital on July 10th. We set up a temperature check in, a list of cleaning procedures, a mask mandate for all spectators, and a limit on guests per dancer. Overall it was a great success, and more importantly, the students had a wonderful time and got to celebrate all of their hard work. The families of DWT were very generous and donated $800 to the MBCE. A group of dancers from Dance Works Too! take to the stage during their Plus the Brothers on property enjoyed the weekend entertainment! social distant recital. 2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT | 7 MBCE-MHVC Offerings

Mid-Hudson Valley Camp In the summer months, the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus opens its gates as the Mid-Hudson Valley Camp, home to nine week-long camps serving children and adults with developmental, mental and physical disabilities, deaf children, children living with cancer, and inner-city students. Each camp is staffed entirely by volunteers who are offered a week of fulfillment and opportunities to learn about humility and patience. This wonderful ministry speaks to the dream of the founder of the Marist Brothers, St. Marcellin Champagnat, to reach out to young people, especially those most in need and neglected by society. A unifying atmosphere of respect, joy, and boundless love has come to define the Mid-Hudson Valley Camp.

Kids 1 Camp Directors decided to hold Virtual Camp and connect with one another during a Zoom Dance.

Outdoor Adventure The Challenge by Choice philosophy is at the heart of the Outdoor Adventure Program. Individuals are encouraged to step outside their comfort zone and participants are guided through a series of initiative activities, low ropes and/or high ropes elements. Each element is presented as a challenge and then debriefed in a group discussion. “The Adventure involves teamwork, nature, communication, and fun, all with the purpose of exploring and deepening the faith of the participants through experiences and discussions,” says Nina Lokar, who has helped many groups explore and enjoy the challenges that the Adventure presents. The program also incorporates initiative and processing activities tailored to the visiting group’s goals. All programs are conducted by a staff of facilitators who have been trained in safe operating procedures according to industry standards. Staff has modified programs for sacrament preparation, especially Confirmation. Day programs, overnight, and two-night programs are available, and retreats are completely customizable. The outdoor adventure facilities have been incorporated into yearlong programming at the center. Outdoor Adventure programs are implemented through Ed Kennedy, Director of Outdoor Adventure Activities. 8 | 2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT MBCE-MHVC Offerings (cont.)

A group of Marist Young Adults pose in the chapel after a great retreat together.

Retreats The MBCE-MHVC facilities are available year-round for private, small group and large group retreats. Retreats are customizable and can be run by the MBCE staff or by visiting organizations. Established retreat programs are held at the Center and are backed by the Province as an opportunity to offer experiences of community, service, and spiritual formation while surrounded by the aesthetic beauty of the grounds. Retreat reservations are made through Tim Hagan, Director of Operations; preference is given to Marist-affiliated groups.

The Volunteer Program The volunteer program at the MBCE provides opportunities for extended volunteering, where participants live and work at the MBCE for a period ranging from a month to a year. The volunteers’ service focuses on hospitality, community living, youth ministry, and manual labor. The program’s goal is to provide challenging opportunities for volunteers to grow personally, The MBCE staff poses together in their camp shirts with year-long volunteer, Dittus, spiritually, and communally. in the center. 2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT | 9 Virtual CampTestimonial

Though this year’s in-person summer programs were cancelled because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Kids 1 Camp took place virtually, much to the delight of the campers and their families. This message, from the Kruger family on July 6, 2020, says it all. Dear Amy, Emily, Shane, Kerry, and all of the Kids 1 Camp Counselors, Thank you for making the virtual Kids 1 Camp experience last week a very special and memorable one! Although Nicholas and Christopher really missed being at camp in Esopus so much, they truly enjoyed all of the fun videos, your performances in the videos, Zoom calls, Flip-grids, activities (drawing club), etc. that you planned for them and for all of the campers. A special thanks to Nick for his time, effort, and creativity for putting together all of the amazing videos that we can keep and watch again and again. You all went above and beyond in everything you did last week. Thank you for helping the campers (and families) stay connected during a very challenging time in all of our lives. Your ongoing dedication to Kids 1 is truly appreciated by all of us. Nicholas The Kruger Family poses together during their 4th of July celebration. and Christopher eagerly anticipated the daily morning and afternoon videos, and what a wonderful surprise it was to see the Rainbow Reflection video on Saturday. We love everything you did for us. Sending our love to all of you! Please stay safe and healthy. Praying that we will see each other in person at camp in June/July 2021. We love you and everyone at Kids 1 Camp! Love,

The Kruger Family (Lisa, John, Nicholas, Christopher, & Alexander)

The Kids 1 Camp Directors greet their campers for Virtual Camp this year. 10 | 2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT Testimonials (Cont.)

The gifts of time, talent and treasure which are celebrated in this 2020 Annual Report all serve the on-going Mission of the Marist Brothers and the MBCE – “to make Jesus known and loved”. The Center continually strives to fulfill this goal through its many programs, the people who participate in them and those who are inspired to serve. Here is one of their stories.

Praying it Forward “We plant the seeds that one day grow, knowing they hold future promise and that the Lord’s grace will do the rest.” - Bishop Ken Untener. A seed, first planted at Esopus fourteen years ago, is now bearing fruit at St. Joseph Regional High School. In 2006, Joseph LoGiudice, then a senior at Archbishop Molloy, attended an Encounter Retreat at Esopus. The result, he says, was transformational. “I was not very involved during my time in high school,” said LoGiudice, “but that retreat was life-changing and inspired me to get involved in my Church, be more active about my faith, live it out with service, and really strive to grow continually, which isn’t always easy. As a part of the larger Church, the good work of the Marist Brothers and the lay teachers Pictured left to right: Edwin Redondo- Columbiani, Zyrus Hernandez, Luis at Molloy redirected me back to work on my own relationship with Jesus. Saenz, Matt Fallon, Mr. Joseph LoGiudice, But that relationship improved as I grew in devotion to Mary, Our Good Kellen Moros, Kai Alberto, and lower Mother, and understanding St. Marcellin’s view of Mary as Our Ordinary Jeremy Acosta and Adrian Cedeno from Resource to mediate on our behalf to her son.” St. Joseph Regional High School. LoGiudice, a 2010 graduate of St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn, followed up on his Esopus experience by becoming part of the student team that created a retreat program for the College. He was also invited back to serve as a leader for Molloy’s upperclassman retreats. Six years later, he became the full-time Director of Campus Ministry at St. Joseph Regional High School in Montvale, New Jersey. “I had already known a few St. Joe’s guys from volunteering at Esopus, so I was excited to work at another Marist affiliated school,” LoGiudice said. “The great challenge has been merging my experience with the needs of young people today. I have to remind myself I was also far from comfortable with Jesus or my faith when I was that age, and just needed one good opportunity to change how I saw God.” One of LoGiudice’s students, Jeremy Acosta, a current senior at St. Joseph Regional, acknowledges the impact that LoGiudice and his own Esopus retreat experiences has had. “Mr. LoGiudice invited me to the Marist Youth Gathering along with a few other St. Joe’s students. The experience was awesome, and made me want to go again, and this led me to go on a retreat at Esopus. During the retreat I connected with God for the first time in awhile; the feeling was amazing and from that moment on my faith has become the centerpiece of my life. Since then, I’ve participated in the LaValla weekend, the St. Joe’s leadership retreat, Encounter Christ Retreat. Those experiences have been life changing. The LaValla weekend was eye- opening as we participated in a simulation about what life is like as a refugee at the border of Mexico. The

2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT | 11 Testimonials (Cont.)

Encounter Christ Retreat was the highlight of my time as a student at St. Joe’s, a truly amazing experience that has inspired me to serve the various Esopus programs.” Jeremy has gone on to serve as a leader for several St. Joe’s retreats and worked at the Sacred Heart Camp last summer. “My experience at camp was awesome,” he said. “One thing that stood out to me during that week was how happy the campers were. Everyone who played a part during that week, the camp directors, counselors, and the kitchen crew, had one goal: to make this week about the kids, and make sure camp was the best time they had all summer.” And, with the assistance of his friends and the support of Mr. LoGiudice, Acosta has also established a Marist Youth Club at St. Joe’s. A pair of St. Joseph Regional High Not surprisingly, LoGiudice has found fulfillment in “paying his own School students pose while helping to experiences forward.” clean leaves on property. “Working in Catholic education, my energy was always pulled into the ministry work of retreats and community service,” he said. “Soon after becoming a teacher, the continued work of leading retreats and the joy it brought me inspired me to pursue a ministry position full time. I pray I can give back to my students what was given to me.” Acosta, one of the many St. Joseph Regional students to benefit from LoGiudice’s inspiration, says: “If I were trying to convince someone who has never been to Esopus to go on a retreat, I would tell them that the experience is life changing. Once you visit Esopus, every chance you get, you will always want to go back. I have grown closer to God and my faith has become that centerpiece of my life because of my experiences here.” In this way, “new seeds of future promise”, through the grace of God, are sown.

A group of St. Joseph Regional High School students work together to break down cardboard boxes to be burned.

12 | 2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT Leavimg a Legacy

Br. Bob Andrews, a teacher and coach at Archbishop Molloy High School for over 40 years, died this year from the Coronavirus. He always had a great love for the Esopus property and many programs that take place here. He generously remembered both the MBCE and Esopus Runners in his will.

Leaving a Legacy to MBCE-MHVC While it may not be possible for you to make a large gift to the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus – Mid Hudson Valley Camp at this point in your life, you can still have a profound impact on the lives of the young people we serve by including us in your estate or financial planning.

Perhaps the simplest way to create a lasting legacy at MBCE – MHVC without using current resources is by including a charitable bequest in your will or living trust. A gift through your will or trust can have a significant impact on the mission of MBCE – MHVC for generations to come. Bequests can be unrestricted or designated for a particular program or purpose. Making us a beneficiary of a retirement plan or life insurance policy is also a great way for you to create a legacy at Esopus.

If you’d like to discuss ways to create your own lasting legacy at MBCE – MHVC, contact Jim Raimo, Executive Director, at 845-384-6620 or [email protected]. If you have already included MBCE – MHVC in your will or estate plan, please let us know. Doing so will make it possible for us to ensure that your intentions for your gift can be honored and thank you for your generosity.

If you decide to include us in your will, or your financial or estate planning, please use our legal name, which is “MBCE – Mid Hudson Valley Camp, Inc.”

Marist Brothers Center at Esopus – Mid Hudson Valley Camp, Inc. does not provide legal, accounting, or other professional advice. You are encouraged to discuss your plans and intentions with your legal, financial or tax advisor.

2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT | 13 Tributes: AnnaMarie Leone

AnnaMarie Leone “Thank God... my heart is happy!” That is what AnnaMarie would say when we’d catch her deep in thought, a smile on her face and a tear in her eye. “Ohhhh, snow what?” (yanno what?) - she’d go on to explain just why her heart was so happy. Many times, that source of happiness was her Camp, ESOPUS. When Annie spoke about her heart being happy, we think what she meant was she felt joy. Joy, even in times of sadness, can exist because joy is not surface level but rather a deep understanding that despite life’s challenges there will always be a source of hope and a reason to rejoice. And this is what camp always was for Annie and continues to be for many campers and counselors alike - a reason to rejoice. A place where our hearts can be happy, we can find it easy to thank God for giving us a piece of heaven on Earth, and even when times are sad and when we have to say our goodbyes, we know that the memories made at camp were genuinely filled with love and goodness. In AnnaMarie’s memory, our family would like to thank everyone who brought joy to our Annie, who made her feel special because she was a child of God and not because of an extra chromosome, and who has and continues to support ESOPUS in being a source of joy and a reason to exclaim, “Thank God... my heart is happy!” The Leone Family

A tribute to AnnaMarie Leone, from her Camp family… When I first met AnnaMarie I thought her name was Ariel. She was a ray of sunshine that radiated positivity. Even when AnnaMarie finally told me her name wasn’t the same as the Disney princess, I couldn’t stop noticing similarities between the two. To start with the obvious, AnnaMarie was a terrific swimmer and just like the Disney princess Ariel, our AnnaMarie was a good friend to everyone. She cared deeply about and for the people around her. Like the princess, AnnaMarie was passionate about singing and dancing. She transformed when she touched the stage and dance floor, but she didn’t need either of those things to perform. AnnaMarie, like Ariel, was determined. She was determined to try new activities, she was determined to talk to that special boy, she was determined to make everyone’s day better. I feel so fortunate to have been a part of AnnaMarie’s world. AnnaMarie was brave and AnnaMarie poses with Nicky beautiful. She was loved and she will be missed terribly. -Jess Costabile

AnnaMarie had this way of making you laugh. However, it was not just any old laugh. She would give you those deep belly laughs- the kind of laughter that when you experience it, it makes you remember exactly what it feels like to be alive. AnnaMarie loved fiercely- she was never afraid of telling people just exactly how much she loved them (believe me, ask Henry). AnnaMarie was courageous- there was not a talent show at camp that she didn’t belt out “Kiss the Girl” or a camp dance that she didn’t own the floor and dance her heart out. AnnaMarie had an infectious sense of energy- no matter what the next activity was, she was always eager to participate. Being around her made you remember the beauty in all the little moments in life. She never wasted time caring about what anyone thought. If you looked at her at any given moment of the day, you could not help but let your soul feel full. She just genuinely enjoyed every minute of everything she did.

14 | 2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT Tributes: AnnaMarie Leone (Cont.)

There are few people in this world that have the courage to not only embrace but share with others every single gift that god has given them. AnnaMarie always did both seamlessly. I will miss her forever, but I will carry all she has taught me always. Because I’ve known AnnaMarie, I’ve known the face of God. -Kathleen

I first met AnnaMarie up in Esopus, at camp, one of her favorite places in the world, many years ago. Although I don’t remember our first interaction, AnnaMarie enjoys time in the pool with I remember the many that were to follow. I had the privilege of having Kathleen Tomes. AnnaMarie in my group and what I remember most was her fierce independence, as well as her love for music. I remember thinking of AnnaMarie as the perfect camper for a new counselor to get to know, as she was incredibly kind, so very funny, and of course, entertaining. AnnaMarie had a sass about her that you couldn’t help but adore. She knew what she wanted and she went for it. Her rendition of “Kiss the Girl” at the talent show never got old and I loved watching her put her confidence on display. She was incredibly caring and had a heart almost as big as her personality. AnnaMarie was a wonderful singing partner, friend, sister, and mermaid. I think we could all learn a little something from her, whether that is to go for what we want, or simply to sing through life, and not to sweat the small stuff. She is so terribly missed and I cannot imagine that camp will ever be the same without her. -Jamie

AnnaMarie, our sweet superstar. We miss you. We miss your dancing, your singing, your love for The Little Mermaid. You lit up the stage every year at the talent show. You sang Kiss the Girl with all your heart. I am so honored to have been Part of Your World for the past few years in Esopus. Camp will never be the same without you. We know you will always be watching over us. We are so lucky to have you as our angel! -Janessa

AnnaMarie was sweet, sassy and a dancing queen. She will forever be remembered for her show stopping talent show performances and the joy she brought not only to our group, but to everyone she encountered. She appreciated the beauty of life and was the type of person who could see the good in everything. She always loved our walks to the river and sitting in peaceful silence taking in the beauty of nature. She was so playful, gave amazing hugs and loved to tease us counselors. She always knew how to make us laugh. She has touched our lives in such a profound way and we will never forget her beautiful soul. -Nicky and Lauren

Camp is a special place to many people and we’re so glad that we were a part of AnnaMarie’s journey through life. She made us laugh, she made us dance, she made us sing, and she made us see the beauty in life. Thank AnnaMarie poses for a picture with a you sweet angel for the beauty you spread. -Your ESOPUS Camp Family professional wrestler that performed for camp.

2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT | 15 Tributes: Sae Suh

Remembering Sae Suh The Marist Brothers Center at Esopus-Mid-Hudson Valley Camp pays tribute and honors the life of a central member of our community we recently lost. Sae Suh was the beloved husband of Jessica Susan Kaman Suh, cherished son of Jong Kee and Jung Won Kim Suh, loving brother of Riji Suh, and devoted friend to many. Sae’s journey at the MBCE-MHVC started when he attended various retreats as a student through Archbishop Molloy High School. He quickly became a retreat leader and then was introduced to the Center’s camps Sae with his wife Jessica Susan Kaman Suh. by volunteering as Kitchen Crew. Sae would go on to volunteer four full summers at the MBCE’s Mid-Hudson Valley Camps, donating his time as a counselor for our Special Kids Camps, Cancer Camp, Camp Hope, serving as Water Safety Instructor, and as a member of the Maintenance staff. Every single person Sae encountered at the Center was made a better person because of his radiating personality. As Riji, Sae’s sister, has said, “Esopus became his happy place.” Just over a year ago, Sae was diagnosed with Stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer and it has been noted by those who knew him best how hard he fought. He made a point to stay positive, and continued to state “I’m not giving up... I’m still in this fight...”throughout everything. Sae passed on Saturday, September 5 in his family home, surrounded by his immediate family, and those he called his “sisters” and “brothers” – many from Archbishop Molloy High School, Mary Louis Academy and the MBCE- MHVC – in addition to his beloved dog, Odessa. Arrangements will be made Sae spending time with his dog, Odessa. to memorialize Sae on the MBCE-MHVC property. The world has suffered a great loss with Sae’s passing. His natural light, positivity, and care for others will never be forgotten. He contributed greatly to the Center and those we serve. We are forever in his debt. A GoFundMe page has been created to help Sae’s family pay down many of the medical bills that have accumulated. To assist in these efforts, you can visitwww.gofundme.com/f/community-support-for-sae-suh . The family has requested in lieu of flowers that donations be made in his name to the Mid-Valley Hudson Camp which can be done at maristbrotherscenter.org.

Sae having fun at the Kids 2 dance with AnnaMarie Leone. Sae posing with the maintenance crew from the Mid-Hudson Valley Camps.

16 | 2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT Thank you Dittus!

If you are a regular at Esopus, you usually have a nickname, or something associated with your time here that sets you apart from everyone else - a unique MBCE persona. While this is a universal experience, there seems to be one person whose persona precedes them - Robert “Dittus” Dittus.

Now, if you go to call him Robert, he will become very flustered. It is always simply “Dittus.” Dittus decided to spend his time volunteering at the MBCE for the past year, but this is far from his first time here. Dittus began coming “home” in 2011 when he was a freshmen camper at Archbishop Molloy’s camp. When asked about his first impressions he said, “I hated the experience until about Wednesday because I can be very shy, but by the end of the week I never wanted to leave.” One aspect of this change in mindset was due to another longtime volunteer (and now Board member), Rosie Mulligan. Dittus said, “Talking with Rosie about absolutely nothing and feeling so accepted and listened to...I hadn’t felt that. I found my best friends at the MBCE and it made me happy to be alive.” Abbey Hipkin (volunteer) shares From his time as a camper, Dittus had decided that he wanted to shift from a laugh with Dittus as they play being served to providing service. As much as it was nice to be a camper, he basketball in the gym. realized that “the reward of being at the MBCE was the work.” He has worked at Molloy’s Freshmen Camp and Adult Vacation Camp in a variety of roles from kitchen crew to maintenance crew to counselor. One of his favorite moments during camp was when the dance was winding down during Adult Vacation and a camper of his, Lucy, was in her wheelchair and they began to dance together in the empty gym. When reflecting on the MHVC and the MBCE as a whole he said, “It’s just a beautiful piece of creation that’s amplified by the beautiful things that happen here.”

His time spent at the MHVC naturally evolved into a desire to become part of the year-long volunteer program. “I wanted to get to know Esopus better. How it works, what it needs, and how I can be a part of that.” His biggest takeaway is the community aspect of the MBCE and “how deep it goes...like never ending magic.” In a typical Dittus is all smiles when he is response, he said his proudest moment this year was “making the executive decision helping at the MBCE. to put curry on green beans...they were a hit!”

Now that Dittus’ time with us is up, he has made the decision to enter the postulancy to become a Marist Brother and we couldn’t be more proud. He said this came about one night as he attended dinner with the Brothers who live on property. “All of a sudden I said to myself, ‘I can do this...this feels right.’” He also shared that it wasn’t any particular moment that sparked this decision, but a combination of all of them. He is most excited to learn just what it means to be a Marist Brother and to “bring the spirit of Esopus to new places.”

In a final reflection on his time at the MBCE this year, Dittus had this to say: “I just feel real lucky to be here. I am very grateful to the people who have opened up to me. I will never forget that.” Summer Bourlier and Dittus We wish Dittus the best of luck as he enters the postulancy and we will always be pose in front of the Tower at here to welcome him “home!” his goodbye celebration.

2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT | 17 Letter from Summer

Dear Friends,

2020 has certainly been unpredictable and a test of our faith. Yet, despite it all, the strength of the MBCE family remained steadfast and ever present. You have all been tremendously supportive, both financially and spiritually, and I cannot thank you enough.

One unique characteristic I’ve noticed about the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus is that everyone who passes through here embodies what it means to feel “at home.” Nearly every donation was coupled with either a note of well wishes, a prayer, or a desire to honor a lost family member or friend. The limited number of visitors we welcomed brought with them a tangible joy that had been absent for months. Along with this, everyone has been following our health and safety guidelines without question and has made a point to give back to the MBCE. It’s this kind of support and shared love that makes anyone who passes through these doors feel like they are part of something larger than themselves - a family.

Jeremiah 29:11 has always been one of my favorite bible passages, but it has been a lifeline for me this year: “’For I know the plans I have for you’, declares the Lord, ‘Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Our MBCE family has confirmed this statement for me and kept my faith afloat. We must trust that, despite all of the challenges we have faced this year, there is a bigger plan in place and that there are brighter days to come.

On behalf of all who are served here, I express gratitude for each gift and prayer sent our way during the past year. This support has been crucial to our reopening plans and improving various areas on property. To our summer volunteers and work week participants, I thank you for bringing your MBCE spirit back to help us safely reopen our doors.

To all listed in the Honor Roll of Donors that follows, your generosity during these times is truly astounding. On behalf of those we serve, I thank you for your wonderful support and look forward to seeing you very soon. Stay safe and keep the faith!

With gratitude,

Summer Bourlier Advancement & Development Coordinator

18 | 2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT Honor Roll of Donors

The Marist Brothers Center at Esopus - Mid Hudson Valley Camp gratefully recognizes all who have financially supported our mission during the 2019-2020 fiscal year. The listings that follow represent a donor’s total giving from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020.

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these lists, please don’t hesitate to contact the Advancement Office at 845-384-6596 if an error has been made.

La Valla Society Champagnat Society Maureen Doran Godwin (Gifts of $25,000 or more) ($2,500 - $4,999) G. Patrick & Mary Gallagher George & Patricia Halpin Estate of Br. Robert Andrews, FMS Michael Erario Teresa Hartman Anonymous Figli Di San Gennaro JDJ Foundation Brady-Cashill Foundation Marist Brothers – Gate House James Krische The Marist Brothers Province of the USA Community Palisades Foundation Br. Daniel O’Riordan, FMS Sr. Pat’s Camp - St. Helen’s Parish James & Carol Raimo James Sheldon John Waldron L’Hermitage Society Josh Warrum ($10,000 - $24,999) Your Cause, LLC Estate of James Briody The Matthews Family Marist Champions ($1,000 - $2,499)

Mary’s Society Anonymous Robert & Mary Aufenanger ($5,000 - $9,999) Benevity Community Impact Fund Gus Nolan: “Simply put, I love Esopus. Clinton A. Cobb Charitable Fund COFRA Foundation I went there as a young fellow to study Kevin Coughlin Christopher Columbus High School for the Marist Brothers and returned to teach at Esopus from 1958-1968. The Sue & Rob Mackie Fund C. Larry & Ingrid Davis Charitable While on the faculty, we decided Foundation Diane Malone to stop students swimming in the Marist Brothers - Berchmans House Barry & Jane Donnelly Hudson and built our own pool, so I Gus & Liz Nolan The Doran Family was especially delighted to see the Br. John Dunning, FMS pool enhanced in recent years. It’s my Elms Family Fund pleasure to continue to support other William Flood developments in Esopus.”

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2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT | 19 Josephine Leone John Kaufman Maria Matrascia John Knight & Melody Dawn Knowles Kerry McCormack-Toniolo Phil & Carol Kuhner The Gerard V. McGlynn Charitable Gift Thomas Lydon Lifespire Giving Fund Matthew & Marion LiMandri Kim & Robert Meyer Manuel M. Lopez, Jr. Michele Neelakantappa Anthony Maio Thomas O’Keeffe Pat & Ed McCormack Charles Price Theodora McHugh Porticus NA Margaret Monaghan Quinlan Family Charitable Fund John & Peggy Perring Mulligan St. Joseph Regional High School Kevin Murphy-Ferguson Lorna Stark Deborah O’Connell George Todd Robert O’Connor Marist College students help clean David Tolley James Papazis the back dorms during a Community Helaine Vecchione Vernon Peterson Service day. Mary Waldron Andrew Pontone Joshua Weiss Patricia Powers Daniel & Rosemarie Lester Peter & Kathy Weitze Anna Reda Robert Lynch Kerry Wright Daniel Regan The Robert Anthony Mackie Fund Patricia Russell Kevin & Jane Mahoney Valerie Savino Bryan Maloney Esopus Circle Belinda Schwart Marist Brothers - Leavitt Street ($250 - $499) Drs. John Scileppi & Lynn Ruggiero Charles A. Mastronardi Foundation Maria Simone Br. John McDonnell, FMS Vincent Andiorio Tim Sullivan Mary Margaret Minnis Anthos USA, Inc. Ted Ujazdowski Br. James Norton, FMS Matthew & Marie Bianco Samuel Warren Tina Nyffler Angela Bizzarro Michael & Galen Weiser Renaissance Charitable Foundation Michael Cannella Coleen Waldron John Carmichael Joseph Zaghrini Michael Constantine MBCE Partners Kevin E. Conway ($100 - $249) Paul Costabile Leadership Circle Peter Costello Krystine Abberton ($500 - $999) Rita Coyne Maurice Alvarez Brian Curley Catherine Skarulis Amato A Burrous Best Buddy Foundation Martin & Olivia Curtin Joan Amato Anonymous Stephen & Kathleen Daly Matthew Amore John Brady Dance Works Too! David Amos John Brophy Patricia Delgrosso Margaret Anderson Thomas Brophy Marguerite DeLucas Michael Anderson Francis Curley Mary & Daniel Dory Stephanie Angelino Woodrow B. Duke, Jr. James Flood ASL Club Molloy Fundraiser Margaret M Dunleavy Michael & Kamila Germano Joel Athey Vincent Gschlecht Thomas Grady Axonic Capital LLC Sean Harrison Maryanne Heiman Francis X. Backus Dennis Hartnett Margaret Henn Mary Baldassi Teresa & Paul Iacuone James Horan Lucas Baskayan Integrated Maintenance Solutions Victoria Issacson Martin Bellew JMC Floor Covering Inc. J. David & Martha Kammer Tristan Bhiro

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20 | 2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT Joseph Bickard Man-Sing Cheung & Josephine Michael & Geraldine Bimonte Lomangino Cheung Gina Biordi Maureen & Joseph Ciuffo Patrick Blaser Patricia Clark Johanna Boland Anthony & Karen Colletti Sarah Bramble Br. Robert Conley, FMS Eileen Brennan James Conrad Marisa Briglio Edward Conroy Noreen Brosnan Bobby Costello Cathryn Brown Marcella Costello Amanda Buccheri Patricia Costello Paul & Jamie Burns Nunzia Cracchiolo A group of Marist Young Adults share Karen Burton Joseph D. Cron dinner together in the Holy Rosary. Jerry & Bonina Campanella Kayce Cronin Michael Capozzi Ann Cullen Paul Foschi Marie Carabetta Jade Cusick Thomas & Jean Fusco Joseph & Kathleen Carpenter Anthony & Ellen Daulerio Mary Galford Ian Cassidy Brian Davis Jeffrey Gallagher Joseph & Janice Celano Carol Decina Carolina Gallaro Karen Celano Gary & Amorette Decrescenzo George & Elizabeth Gallaro Eleanor Cesaria Suzanne DeRobert Margaret Garvey Linda Cesaria Michael DeSena Michael Garvey Thomas Chambers Brian & Kathleen Desilets John Gayron Antonia Champlin The Deviglio Family Michael Gekle Robert & Helen Chartrand Toni Di Costanzo Br. Roy George, FMS Miguel Luis Diaz Michael Giuliano Gabrielle DiCanio Gary Giuntini Jeanette DiGiacomo Jamie Giuntini John Dillon Julia Giuntini Robert & Mary Ellen Dittus Margaret & Stephen Giuntini Jennifer Divanna Mary Giuntini Amanda Dobey & John Patrick Susan Giuntini & Agatha Ciarletta Geraldine Doody John & Lori Golden Bridie & Bartholomew Dorgan Rod Goodman John Doyle Teresa Greene Margaret Dunleavy Camille Grova Tara Dziedzic Maureen & Patrick Hagan Susan Eaton Patricia Hans William & Nancy Eidle Andrew & Mary Harrison Miriam Eisenmenger Barry Donnelly: “As the former Thomas & Helen Harrison principal of St. Joseph Regional Michael & Laura Eng William Harrison H.S., I support the MBCE because Maximillian Esmus Thomas Heiman its programs and activities have Loreto Evangelista Patricia & William Henn provided so many of our students John A. Fazio Lancia Herzog with experiences that have helped Dr. Patrick Fazzari Florence Hess them grow as men of faith. Esopus Brian Ferguson Tammy Hoffmann is a unique and miraculous Michael Ferguson Huletts Landing Property Owners collaboration in which those who Morgan Ferguson Civic Association volunteer their time to enrich the Enrique Fernandez Dave & Joanne Hurley lives of others are themselves richly Elinor Finlayson blessed with God’s grace.” Nicole Jacoby William Ford

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2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT | 21 Kristina Johnson Glenn Lostritto Frank Melillo Robert Johnston Susanann Lunney Steve Mellina Molly Joyce Catherine Lydon Mesa Brendan Meyers Robert Judge James Lynch Monica Michalski Kristin Kacher John Lynch Richard Miller Evan Kearney Ernest & Anna Magliato German Miret Kevin Kearney Angela Maglione The Moeller Family Gregg Kelly Grace Maglione Rosemary Molloy Marilyn Kelly Edward Mahoney Robert & Arlene Molnar Steven Kelly Robert Maina Meghan Moran Catherine M. Kennedy Victor & Laura Maldonado Robert Moran Michael Kennedy Paul C. Maloney Brian Morris William Lee Kinnally, Jr. John Mangan John Morris June Kirby Kara Mangone Michael & Theresa Mulligan Dave Klaum Rachel Marshak Lisa Murin Mary Knops Yvonne Marshall Shane Murphy Jennifer & John Korn Kevin Marzo Kenneth Murrin Ronald Kralick Michael Matarazzo Andrew Muscarella Paul Krische Stephen Matteini Kathleen Muskopf Carole Krumbholz Joseph Mayer Kelly Muskopf Stephanie Kutch Ann Marie McCabe Norman & Elizabeth Myatt Barbara La Pietra Brian McCormack Raul Natera Krzysztof Lach John McElhenny David J. Nathan Richard & Bernadette LaChance John McEntee Jessica Ng Stephen Langowski Brendan & Jessica McGovern Jillian Ng Carlotta Leung Charles McGrath Laura Ng Rita & Robert Lewis James McLaughlin James Noble James Li Joseph McMahon Br. Dominic O’Brien, FMS Sing Yi Li Dana & Charles McMenamin Michael & Diane Occhipinti Christina Lindsay John J. McMenamin Brianne O’Connor Grace Liu Shane McMorrow Thomas O’Connor

From the rising of the sun to its setting The name of the Lord is to be praised. - Psalm 113:3

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22 | 2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT Kathleen & Gerard Prizeman Dan & Debbie Sullivan Eileen Quinn Robert & Irene Taikina Jamie Raab Andrew Tansey William Rabold Pilar Toledo Francesca ReDavid Glenn & Patricia Tracy Doris Reischach Vincent Tripodi John & Mary Beth Reynolds Joseph Tsang Alexandra Rigney Lawrence & Mary Ungerer Carlo Roccanova Maxim & Margaret Van Vessem Rocco’s Kings Highway Bakery Inc. Karen Vaughan Joanne Rodiiguey Henry Ventura Dora Rossi Patrick Vesey Maureen and Pat Hagan: Robert Rossi Ryan Vesey “We have been privileged, over Alexandra Sanchez William Vespe the past 20 years or so, to see Christopher Saporita John Viscovich the Marist Brothers Center at Joanne Satin Ann Marie Walsh Esopus grow, in both the retreat Tina Scheffel Francis Walsh season, as well as the summer Salvatore Sciano Joanne Walsh camp season. We have seen Thomas Scicutella Patricia Walsh lives transformed – including Robert Seda Matthew Weiss our own! It is an honor to be Beesham Seecharan Kelly Wenzel a part of the support of this Kenneth Shea James Whelan mission.” Sissy McGinty’s Rebecca White Robin Odell Gregory & Patricia Smith John & Suzanne Wilcox Joseph O’Keefe Louis Somma Luisa Winogradoff Maura O’Keeffe Giacomia Sorezza Thomas Yamin & Patricia Schulte Cristina Oliveras Paula & Tommy Steck Brian & Virginia Yehle Eugene & Rita Olsson Justin Stiles Rose Zambardi Patrick & Diane O’Neill Megan Stiles Paul Ziegler Orange High School John & Kathleen Sugrue The Orellana Family Anne Sullivan Anthony O’Shea Brian Sullivan Michael O’Shea Robert Ossofsky Brockway Paladino Grace Papas Joanne Parente Joanne Passaro The Yagnesh Patel and Deepti Patel Charitable Fund Mary Frances Pazarecki Mary Ann Perlowski Erica Peters Janessa Pietrucha Maria Pirozzi Bruce Polsky Austin Power Matthew Powers Theodore Prenting Daniel Price The Brothers on property preparing and serving a meal with a volunteer.

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2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT | 23 Thomas Columbia Terry Gagliardi Sean Conboy Christine Gargano Anne Constantinople Russell Geller Frances Corral Jaclyn Gerard Owen Corrigan Donald Gillespie & Angela Cesa Robert Corrigan Noreen Giordano Mary Ann & Gerard Coughlin Karen Giuntini Timothy & Robin Coutu Michael Giuntini Thomas Crespo Kathleen Goelz Francine Cundari Victor Gonzalez Pasquale Cusanelli Patrick Gorman Linda Daquaro Christina Grimaldi Volunteer Ali Brennan mows the Jennifer Dawson Terrence P. Grogan lawn during her stay this summer. Assunta DeFrancesco Edward A. Hackimer Danielle DelBalso Laura Hackimer MBCE Patrons Joanne Desarlo Timothy Hagan ($50 - $99) George DeVardo Brendan & Evelyn Haggerty Sylvia & Nicola Acquafredda Miguel & Jean Diaz Toni Hallman Josette Amalfitano Radiris Diaz Emily Hanczyk Bruce Armstrong John DiGirolamo Thomas A. Hanlon, Jr. Christopher Baginski Monica DiGrado Kathleen Hannon John Barkidjija John Dimaria Alice Harford Eric Bates Patricia Dimino-Pao Charles Harms John & Mary Beegan Daniela DiSalvo Elaine Havriluk Olympia Bilboa Tara Dischiavi Daniel Heiman Raymond Blanchard Angelo DiVincenzo Timothy Heiman Donna Bley Ronald Domurat Bridget Henn Patrick Bourke Ciara Donohue Summer Bourlier Deirdre Donohue Diane Brady Kathleen Donovan Sabrina Brattole Mark Dumschat Julia Brockway-Marchello Eileen Dunn & Nancy Petruski Andrew Brown Rosario Durso Ryan Burbank John Egan John M. Burns Danielle Egidio Dave Butala Angel Elfassy Roseann Buzzetta Rachel Eng Barbara Callahan Maria Espinosa Antonina Razza Callender Maria Lisa Esteves Michael Farrell Helen and Bob Chartrand: “Our Danielle Capece reason for giving is our son, Richard, Steven Capone Ann Fehling Daniel Ferguson who has attended Mid Hudson Valley Mary Ball Cappio Camp since he was 7 years old. On Brigitte Ferrada Jane Carvalho October 11, he will be 42. Not only Marissa Castoro Edward Fields has it been a respite for us, but a Mark Celano Kevin Finegan place he has come to call “home” and Elaine Chui Thomas & Margaret Fiorella looks forward to year after year. He Christa Ciuffo Maureen Fleming has made so many friends among John Coffey Michael & Margaret Flynn the wonderful volunteers and we are Charles Collins Suzanne Frank so very grateful that there is such a place like Esopus!” Dr. Patrick & Michele Collins Karl Freitag

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24 | 2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT Tara Herrera Owen Hickey Jeannine Hiland Anne Hildebrand Drew & Catherine Hliboki Walter Hrycenko Christine Hurley Gregory Insana Bianca Irwin Bernadette Johnson Seana Jones Joan Katinas Michael Kavanagh Ronald Kearney Ryan Kearney Matt Fallon and his mother, Patricia, plant a tree in memory of James Fallon, who Christine Kelly passed this June. Patrick Kelly Steven Kerrigan Kathleen Maurer Olivia Osgood William Kessler Ryan McColgan Richard Parisi Julianne Keyes Michael McCowan Leira Patasso Barbara Kieffer Mike McDaniel Keith Paulsen Brian & Janine Kieran William McDevitt Stephen Pelletiere Matthew Killelly Mary McDonald Andrew Pennecke Jacqueline Kimball John McDonnell Leslie Petit James Kinnier Dan McGrath Helen Phelan Roy & Valerie Kohn Shaun McGrath Lauren Pizzo Frances La Greca Edward McGuinness Casimir Podlaski Kathy Lancelot Mairead McInerney Samuel Pond Raymond A. Landry John & Joan McLaughlin Concetta Porcelli & Alfred & Sonja Lane Elizabeth McMenamin Roseanna Porcelli-McLaughlin Shirley Langlois & Herbert Owen Colin Meyers Logan Powers Christine Lattuga Joann Mignano Domenico Pugliese Adam Lavine Chaitram Misir Daniela Quattrocchi Kathleen Leone Christopher Moakley Daniel Quinn Sandra Linton Carolyn Moriello Maura Quirk Jessica Lister Maria Morris Sonia Raymond Jane Logan Maureen Morris Bethany Reppert Dr. & Mrs. Martin Lyden Elizabeth Mundy Robert & Patricia Reynolds Mary Lynch Kathleen Murphy The Rice Family Anita Ma Kevin Murphy Marisa Rivera Vinay Madan Aimee Nevins Ann Rock Peter Maiwald Josh Ng Sheri Rosenberg Paul Malgieri Thomas J. Nolan Tom & Sylvia Russo Drs. Vicki Mammano & John Kaye The Norton Family Danielle Rylan Caitlin Manion Bernard O’Connell Jean Salvato Lauren Manning Brian O’Connor Arianna Sartzetakis George & Carrie Mannix Nancy Odell Joanna Sawyer Peter J. Marek Mae O’Driscoll Laura Sawyer Michelle Margolis Katherine O’Hagan Richard Scheffel Christine Martorana Laura Omalley Rosemarie Schiano

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2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT | 25 Patricia Zincke Maura Carroll Claire Zito Lisa Carver Dr. Louis & Barbara Zuccarello Steven Caslowitz Damon Castoro Jaclyn Castoro MBCE Friends Alicia Celis ($1 - $49) Jennifer Cerezo Erin Checkosky Christopher Abbate Matthew Chiappa Rena Ally David & Josephine Christie Malcolm Alston Brendan Cloonan Enjoying time by the river is one of the Diana Alvarado Charlotte Cockburn best activities at the MBCE! Elena Alvarez Liam Coen Kelsey Alvarez Joan Comenzo Dominick Scicutella Pablo Alvarez Monica Contreras Celeste Sena Mikaela Anderson Samantha Cordaro Angelo Serse Rosemarie Anderson Lori Corini Jonas Shantz Nicole Annucci The Costabile Family Theresa Sheehan Anonymous Lauren Costabile Susan Sierke Araminta Atherton Rosemarie Costagliola Andrew & Eileen Simons Paul Augello Don Cotter Anthony Sirna George E. Bagnell Mitchell Cottrell Jennifer Sitler-Redpath Justine Balog Francis & Ellen Crimmins Virginia Skar Jordan Bancroft Grace Anne Crockett Kathleen Skeehan Stephen Barbaro Brenda Cullinan Bryan Smith Stephen Baresi Daltai Na Gaeilge Darla Smith Derek Barrera Miryam DeChiaro Brennan Sprague Br. Thomas Barton, OSF Robert Stafford Ann Bayerl Kathy Stamm Jenna Bedard Ryan Sullivan Erwin Bernal Catherine Surace Matthew & Lauren Bertolotti Catherine Terranova Nick Bielawa Genna Terranova Daniella Bilak Danielle Tirelli Preston Blaine Anne Tofalo Steve & Sue Blaine Julianne Tracy Jessica Boiardi Jessica Trubek Morgan Bonura Betty Tsang The Boryk Family Cristine Urbanak Jim & Robin Bourlier Michael Urmeneta Caitlin Boyle Coleen Waldron: “A fully engaged Alexander Velez Bride Brady Board member of a charity should Diane Vergona Mary Braunstein share their Time, Talent and Treasures Jason Viglione Benjamin Breiterman with the organization. My way of Maria Grace Villano Sara Brophy being engaged is in volunteering as Matthew Walsh The Bubel Family a support car for the Century Ride (Time), Finance and Development William Buckley Sheila & Marc Wenger Committee Member (Talent) and Anne Whooley John Burns donor to the Esopus Fund (Treasures). Nancy Williams Carolyn Cain It is my pleasure to serve on the Theodore Wong Gerald Callahan Board and share my Time, Talent and Amanda Wood Jorge Calzada Treasures with MBCE.” Allison Wuertz Maryanne Canavan

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26 | 2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT Michele DeCollibus James Grogan Javier Dejesus Kelly Grogan Nelson Del Rosario Kailey Halpin Tippy DePrimo Kathleen Hardy Mary Deschaines Jeffrey Hartling James & Mary Dickson Gregory Hasemann Grace Dickson Curry Ellyn Hausdorf Meghan Diffley Tara Havriluk John Anthony DiMaria Patricia Henn Melissa Dimopoulos Catherine Herr Kari Domurat Ed Hicks Kimberly Dong Taowei Huang Volunteers Abbey Hipkin, Ali Sean Donleavy James Hughes Brennan, Grace Munoz, and Rosie Colleen Donohue John Irvine Mulligan helped with the bulk of Sonia Doucet Erin Jaskot the maintenance work this summer. Eric Doyle Joan Jaskot Thank you! Isabella Dudek Meagan Jaskot Debra Esposito Br. Vincent Jerome, FMS Robert Maio Graziella Esposito Claud Johnson Kevin Maken Matthew Fahy Alexandra Kaiser Gina Marchesi Trystan Faur Leora Kaplan Katherine Marchetti Kelly Ferguson Ryan Karsten Briana Marino Mary Lou Ferguson Anthony Keating Monica Martinez Alyssa Ferrer Drisdy Kee Joseph & Kathryn Mastropolo Vincent Filip Douglas Keller The Matranga Family Karen Flynn Brendan Kelly Morland Matthews Kathleen Foley Chris Kelly Raymond Maurer Shaunagh Foley Deirdre Kelly Andrew Mayer Susannah Francesca Erin Kenny Gregory Mayer Stephen Franklin Matthew Khazzam Sherryl McBride Colleen Frayne Christina King Diane McCabe Elizabeth French Jeffrey Kotcher Michael & Nancy McCaffery Susan Furch-Fuehrer Barbara Krische Daniel McCarthy Sandi Galawanji Eddie Krische Joseph McClafferty Dana Galizia Scott Kuhner Patrick McDonnell Maria Gallagher Robert & Donna LaGreca Elizabeth McEntee James Garvin Wini Lao Rita McGarry Adele Gatens Stacey Lee Marc McGlade Kathleen Gayron Diana J. Lee Michele M. McGovern Amanda Genna Kenneth Leif Brian McGuire Nancy Geouque Joanna Livesey Joseph McMenamin Sara Geouque Maryphyllis Locricchio Meredith Meagher Tara Geouque Agnes Lombardo Carolina Medina Jessica Gerardi Ariana Loncar Timothy F. Meehan Erica Gerlach Brian Luk Michael Mesa Matthew Gerrish Jacqueline Lynch Aislinn Messina Nicholas T. Gismondi Thomas Lynch Craig Mifsud Patrick Goldberg James J. Madden Ronnie Molina Jonathan Gonzalez William Madden Patricia Montesa Sheila Smith Gonzalez Wayne Maggio Angela Moore Tara Grey Kathryn Maio Daniel Morgenroth

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2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT | 27 Shawna Moscowitz Michael Pepin Gregory Saporita Jonathan Mosenson Tyler Pereira Denise Scaravella Charles Mott Frankie Peretti Christine Scheffel Thomas Mui Lauren Perna Mollie Schindler Anthony Mulieri The Perry Family The Schultz Family Patrick Mulligan Kathleen Petersen Rakima Scott John Mullin, SJ Toni Ann Petovello Michael Scotto Di Clemente Laura Mulvihill Mary & Nicholas Petracho Joy Seaton Thomas Murphy Dawn Scheffel Jan Seben Jim Nealis Melanie Piendak Alyssa See Julia Nelson Jeffrey Pittelli Eden Seiferheld Kerry Neubert Arlene Platon The Sewsankar Family Marek Niesiobedzki Nimka Popat Vikram Singh The Nolen Family Frank Porzio Boreta Singleton Northern Star Education & Training Mary Grace Power Elizabeth Sofield James P. O’Brien John & Virginia Powers Ali Solomon Jennifer O’Connell Proline Player Melinda Spataro Ludwig A. Odierna Christina Rabold Paul Stack Noelle O’Donnell Gary Rafferty Therese Sullivan Keith O’Hare Lisa Rembold Frank Sutton Sean O’Melia Hannah Rhee Christine Sweeney Adrianne Ong Christine Ricca Jim Sweeney Taeko Onishi Road to Relaxation Jessica Szymeczek Stephen O’Reilly Andres Rodriguez Rebeka Tannenbaum Olga Orraca Rosalind Rosenberg Edwinray Ortiz Helen Hildreth Roszko Laura Padrone Nick Rozak Matching Gift Companies Anna Paliwoda Marissa Ruotolo Melissa Palombo Deborah Ryan Anthos USA, Inc. Dielip G. Panday Katherine Sanchez COFRA Foundation The Peek Family Leigh Sanna Porticus NA Tiffany Pelczar Rosalia Santamaria

Matt Fallon, Director of Marist Youth and Marist Young Adults, addresses a group of Marist Young Adults.

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28 | 2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT Memorial Gifts

In Memory of Migdalia Soto Armstrong Gus & Liz Nolan Jessica Boiardi Bruce Armstrong Joanne Passaro Amanda Buccheri Rosalind Rosenberg Carolyn Cain In Memory of Br. John Berchmans, FMS Tom & Sylvia Russo Camp Angels Gerald Callahan Paula & Tommy Steck Jerry & Bonina Campanella Brian Curley Ann Marie Walsh Marie Carabetta John & Mary Beth Reynolds Patricia Walsh Linda Cesaria Brian & Virginia Yehle Erin Checkosky In Memory of Madeline & Robert Brophy Man-Sing Cheung & Josephine John Brophy In Memory of Loretta & Bob Keefe Lomangino Cheung John Brophy Lauren Costabile In Memory of Andrew Burrous Nunzia Cracchiolo A Burrous Best Buddy Foundation In Memory of Charles Kelly Jade Cusick (Br. Peter Daniel, FMS) Carol Decina In Memory of Thomas Crimmins Marilyn Kelly Gary & Amorette Decrescenzo Lawrence & Mary Ungerer Tippy DePrimo Anne Whooley In Memory of AnnaMarie Leone The Deviglio Family Sylvia & Nicola Acquafredda Radiris Diaz In Memory of Br. Joseph Damien, FMS Kelsey Alvarez Gabrielle DiCanio John & Mary Beth Reynolds Josette Amalfitano Toni Di Costanzo Joan Amato Tara Dischiavi In Memory of George Deschaines Nicole Annucci Ciara Donohue Mary Deschaines Br. Thomas Barton, OSF Bridie & Bartholomew Dorgan John & Mary Beegan Mary & Daniel Dory In Memory of Tian Doran Matthew & Lauren Bertolotti Angel Elfassy Miguel & Jean Diaz Michael & Geraldine Bimonte Michael & Laura Eng Helen Phelan Angela Bizzarro Thomas & Margaret Fiorella Andrew & Eileen Simons Preston Blaine Susannah Francesca Steve & Sue Blaine Thomas & Jean Fusco In Memory of Mrs. Joan Ford William Ford

In Memory of Br. Denis Herer, FMS Timothy & Robin Coutu

In Memory of Thomas Hourican John & Mary Beth Reynolds

In Memory of William Kawka Mary Baldassi John Carmichael Stephen & Kathleen Daly Maria Lisa Esteves Sandi Galawanji Rod Goodman Dennis Hartnett Lancia Herzog Robert Johnston Robert Judge A group gathers on property for the funeral of a Brother. Ronald Kearney

2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT | 29 Pilar Toledo Vincent Tripodi Maxim & Margaret Van Vessem Diane Vergona Maria Grace Villano Cassie Wat Jessica Weiner Shaye Winer Rose Zambardi Patricia Zincke

In Memory of Br. John Malachy, FMS John & Mary Beth Reynolds

In Memory of Br. Charles Marcellin, FMS & Br. Thomas Delaney, FMS John & Kathleen Sugrue Brothers from Champagnat Hall, the Marist Brothers retirement community in the Bronx, NY, visit the Brothers Cemetery at the MBCE. In Memory of Br. Raoul Molnar, FMS Integrated Maintenance Solutions Robert & Arlene Molnar Frank Sutton

In Memory of AnnaMarie Leone (cont.) Katherine O’Hagan In Memory of Br. Declan Murray, FMS George & Elizabeth Gallaro Laju Oliver Thomas J. Nolan Carolina Gallaro The Orellana Family Garcia de la Cruz USA, Inc. Grace Papas In Memory of Charlotte Murrin Noreen Giordano Mary Frances Pazarecki Kenneth Murrin Tammy Hoffmann Stephen Pelletiere Pam Ingersoll Michael Pepin In Memory of Jimmy O’Keeffe Seana Jones Mary & Nicholas Petracho Jane Logan Leora Kaplan Maria Pirozzi Frances LaGreca Andrew Pontone In Memory of James E. Slater Robert & Donna LaGreca Concetta Porcelli & Roseanna John Brophy Wini Lao Porcelli-McLaughlin Christine Lattuga John & Virginia Powers In Memory of Lena Slater Stacey Lee Domenico Pugliese John Brophy Josephine Leone Quinlan Family Charitable Fund Kathleen Leone Sonia Raymond In Memory of Br. Leonard Voegtle, FMS Matthew & Marion LiMandri Hannah Rhee Mr. Manuel M. Lopez Jr. John Lynch Alexandra Rigney Grace Maglione Rocco’s Kings Highway Bakery Inc. In Memory of Frances Waldron Drs. Vicki Mammano & John Kaye Sheri Rosenberg Michael & Margaret Flynn Michelle Margolis Arianna Sartzetakis Michael Matarazzo Denise Scaravella In Memory of The Bourlier Family Maria Matrascia Rosemarie Schiano Cat, “Wubbs” Theodora McHugh Eden Seiferheld Robin & James Bourlier John & Joan McLaughlin Celeste Sena Margaret Monaghan Giacomia Sorezza In Memory of Mary Zaleskie Raul Natera Brennan Sprague Teresa Hartman Julia Nelson Robert & Irene Taikina James Noble Rebeka Tannenbaum

30 | 2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT Honorial Gifts In Honor of Andrew Harrison In Honor of Gus Nolan Sean Harrison 90th Birthday In Honor of John Brophy Shirley Langlois & Herbert Owen Sara Brophy In Honor of Br. John Herman, FMS Barbara La Pietra Kathleen & Gerard Prizeman In Honor of Ashley Callagy Rita & Robert Lewis Rosemary Molloy Anthony & Karen Colletti In Honor of Terri Molnar Iacuone Lou & Barbara Zuccarello Luisa Winogradoff In Honor of the Dancers of In Honor of Br. Owen Ormsby, FMS Dance Works Too! In Honor of Weston Kilbourne G. Patrick & Mary Gallagher Summer Bourlier John Brophy Marist Brothers - Leavitt Street Orange High School Peer Leadership In Honor of Peter Doran In Honor of Richard LaChance Retirement Richard & Bernadette LaChance Miguel & Jean Diaz In Honor of Br. Philip Robert Ouellette, FMS Bryan Doran In Honor of Br. William Levigne, FMS Joseph Bickard Helen Phelan Gerald Callahan Andrew & Eileen Simons Walter Hrycenko In Honor of Br. John Malich, FMS In Honor of Br. John Dunning, FMS In Honor of Br. Leo Shea, FMS Anthony & Ellen Daulerio Paul & Jamie Burns Kevin E. Conway Teresa Hartman Barry & Jane Donnelly Br. Vincent Jerome, FMS

Scholarship Funds

Establishing a scholarship fund is a meaningful way to recognize or remember a friend or loved one. Scholarships can be vital to those who require financial assistance to attend a retreat or a camp session. In addition to scholarship support provided by gifts to The Esopus Fund, our annual giving program, the following funds have been established to assist those in need.

The Tian Doran Camp Scholarship The Br. Owen Ormsby, FMS Scholarship Fund Established in memory of Tian Doran by his family and A scholarship fund for camps or retreats established to honor friends. Gifts to the fund are restricted for camp scholarships the work of Br. Owen Ormsby, FMS as Executive Director of or other needs. MBCE from 2012 to 2019

Miguel & Jean Diaz The Doran Family Miguel Luis Diaz Br. John Dunning, FMS The Doran Family Br. Roy George, FMS Maureen Doran Godwin Marist Brothers - Leavitt Street John & Lori Golden Christopher Columbus High School Helen Phelan Margaret Henn Andrew & Eileen Simons Robert Lynch The Robert Anthony Mackie Fund The Granjon Retreat Scholarship Bryan Maloney Established to recognize the faith and dedication of Jean-Ma- Marist Brothers - Berchmans House rie Granjon, whom St. Marcellin Champagnat invited to be- Marist Brothers Province of the USA come the first member of his community of teaching brothers, Kerry McCormack-Toniolo the Little Brothers of Mary, now known as the Marist Brothers. Pat & Ed McCormack Gifts to the fund support scholarships for retreats. Palisades Foundation Br. John. Raeihle, FMS The Matthews Family James & Carol Raimo Coleen Waldron

2020 MBCE ANNUAL REPORT | 31 Brothers The Marist Marist Brothers Center at Esopus Making Jesus Christ PO Box 197 Knn and L ed 1455 Broadway Esopus, NY 12429

“Evangelizing youth is our mission in the classroom and beyond. We answer the call to walk with them, support their growth, and be brothers to them. Community provides us a space to live, grow, laugh, and seek God together.” --Br. Luis Ramos, FMS

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The Marist Brothers Center at Esopus - Mid-Hudson Valley Camp is a place where a Marist approach to ministry, formation, and service work together to evangelize young people and adults.