Mark Your Calendars! Is a Journey, Not a the Annual People Inc
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Issue Six -W i n t er/S p r i n g 2003 People Inc. Foundation Honoree Reception Congratulations The People Inc. Foundation held its Annual Honoree Reception, honoring to Parkview individual and corporate supporters of People Inc., in November at the Brookfield Health Country Club in Clarence. Nearly 200 people attended the event that was emceed by Kevin O’Neill, the Services WIVB-TV Channel 4 “Why Guy.” Cash Cunningham conducted an auction of garden benches and rocking chairs Robert and specially designed and painted by Kevin O’Leary program participants and staff, which raised more than $18,000 to support People Inc.’s programs. Business First and the Association of Fundraising Scotty Bowman, retired NHL Professionals honored Robert and Kevin O’Leary Championship coach, and his of Parkview Health Services as Small Business wife, Suella, were honored as the Philanthropists of the year. Parkview Health Outstanding Individual Supporter Services generously donates time to non-for-profit for their generous contributions to agencies in our community. Robert has served on People Inc. The Bowman’s son, People Inc.’s Corporate Campaign committee for David, is a resident of one of two years, appeared as the community volunteer in People Inc.’s group homes and People Inc.’s agency video and served as co- chairman of the People Inc. Drive Fore Disabilities attends the Orchard Park Day Auctioneer Cash Cunningham works the crowd for bids Services Center. on “Old Glory,” a rocking chair decorated by participants golf tournament. Parkview Health Services has been The Bowmans’ speech read, at People Inc.’s Orchard Park Day Services Center. the major sponsor of the People Inc. Foundation in part, “We support People Inc. Honoree Reception for the past three years and five- and the People Inc. Foundation because we believe in the mission and know first time sponsor of the People Inc. 5K Rat Race. They hand of the loving, personal care that is given to each participant.” have become an invaluable resource to our William L. Long Associates, an architectural firm in Buffalo, was honored as fundraising efforts and in-turn, the agency’s the Outstanding Corporate Supporter. The firm has been the designer of many People program participants and our services. Inc. residential sites, including group homes and senior housing complexes, in addition to generous support of the agency. Hope Griffey, resident at one of People Inc.’s sites, gave a heartfelt speech about how People Inc. has helped excel her abilities. Hope’s speech ended by saying, “Life Mark Your Calendars! is a journey, not a The Annual People Inc. Foundation guided tour.” Drive Fore Disabilities Golf Tourna- Major sponsors of ment will be Monday, July 7, at the event included: East Aurora Country Club. Last Parkview Health Ser- year’s event was a great success, vices, KeyBank, Hogan raising nearly $30,000 to support & Willig PLLC, Savar- the People Inc. Foundation. Robert ino Construction, Van- O’Leary of Parkview Health Ser- ner Insurance, Stamm, vices and Samuel Savarino of Reynolds and Stamm Savarino Construction Services LLP, and Towne Auto- Corporation are the tournament motive Group. committee co-chairs for the second year. For more information, call the The 2003 Honoree People Inc. Foundation at (716) Ruth Muszynski, Carl Wagner and Robert Roesch of Reception is scheduled 634-8132. People Inc.’s Adult Day Care program pose with the for early November. bench they decorated with decoupaged flowers. Donor Recognition July 2002 - December 2002 CORPORATE DONORS Corporate In-Kind Donors Neighbor’s Circle Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Crosby Foundation Society Anderson’s Frozen Custard Mr. Christopher K. Aronica Ms. Gloria B. Crusan Mr. Scott Culley Buffalo Bison Baseball, Inc. Arthur Miller Dance Studio Mr. and Mrs. James P. Balcerzak Mr. and Mrs. Zigmunt Czechowski Hodgson Russ Attorneys LLP Avenue Pizza & Subs Mrs. Barbara Ballantine Mr. Andrew E. Czerniak Ilio DiPaolo Inc. Bert’s Bikes and Sports Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bernstein Mr. and Mrs. Richard D’Arcy KeyBank Blockbuster Entertainment Mr. and Mrs. William M. Collins Mr. and Mrs. Dennis F. Daley Marvin & Company Buffalo Elementary School of Technology Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Deemer, Jr. Mrs. Mary A. Daley National Italian American Cameo’s Restaurant Mr. Edward J. Desmarest Mr. James J. Daly, Jr. Sports Hall Of Fame Coach USA Mr. and Mrs. Kent Frey Mr. and Mrs. William J. Davern, Sr. Parkview Health Services Coles The Honorable Amy Fricano Mr. and Mrs. Eric S. Davis Ralph J. Vanner & Associates Cookie Expressions and Mr. Robert Graff Mr. and Mrs. Ralph V. Degenhart Savarino Construction Services Corp Cracker Barrel Mr. and Mrs. Herbert J. Heimerl Mr. and Mrs. William J. DeGennaro Towne Automotive Group Curves for Women Mr. Seymour H. Knox IV Ms. Kathleen T. Deveso William L. Long & Associates Dessert Deli Mrs. Mary Koessler Ms. Rama Dey Young Presidents’ Organization Digiquick Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. LaPenna Don Pablo’s Mexican Kitchen Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Lee Mr. and Mrs. Richard DiCarlo Elizabeth’s Candies Ms. Beverly A. Marrs Mr. and Mrs. Terrence L. Dobbins Friends of People Inc. Empire Limousine Service Mr. and Mrs. Anthony P. Marzucco Ms. Regina M. Dolan Buffalo Place, Inc. Flying Tigers Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Mayer Ms. Cindy Donoho Hogan & Willig, LLP Flying Turtles Bar & Grill Mr. and Mrs. Jack H. McCash Dr. and Mrs. Howard J. Doueck Selective Insurance Co. Franco’s Pizza and More Mr. Gregory A. Miller Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Dowdall Frank’s Sunny Italy and Ms. Nancy B. Meade Mr. and Mrs. John E. Dudkowski Neighbor’s Circle Golden Parachute Mr. Joseph J. Naples Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Dylag Abbott Laboratories Great Harvest Bread Co. Mrs. Loretta Nichter Ms. Jaime A. Eadie Abou Dewan & Hanna Co., Inc Guildcraft, Inc. Mr. David M. Parisi, Esq. Mrs. Lucille D. Emmi Allasen Carpet Co., Inc. Hampton Inn Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Peters Mr. and Mrs. Clifford A. Engelhardt Dopkins System Consultants Hock’s Flower Shop Mr. and Mrs. Patrick F. Reilly Mr. Mark Escott Grandview Construction, Inc Hodgepodge Mr. Samuel F. Schifano Mr. and Mrs. John J. Fahey HMX Tailored Hoelscher’s Meats Mr. and Mrs. John H. Stetter Mr. and Mrs. Ronald F. Farszmil Homewood Suites Hutchins Automotive Supply Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Vanner, Sr Ms. Barbara A. Ferlicca Horizon Initiatives Inc. Jacobi’s Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Woyshner Mr. and Mrs. Victor Ferrara ICI Dulux Paint Centers Kenmore Lanes Ms. Sandra L. Flanders Ingram Micro, Inc. KR Communications Community Supporters Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Floss Mid City Office Equipment, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Flynn III Krispy Kreme Mr. Charles M. Abbott, Sr. M.J. Mechanical Services Inc. Mr. Frank J. Frascogna Lane Jewelers Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Armenia Niagara Insurance Group Mrs. Joan Frieh Lords ’n’ Ladies Salon and Day Spa Mrs. Thelma K. Atkinson Parents of Retarded Children Camp Fund, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent J. Funigiello Luna Mr. and Mrs. Donald U. Bailey Phillips, Lytle Hitchcock, Blaine & Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Fuoto Mary Kay Cosmetics Mr. Richard Bailey Huber LLP Mr. Daniel Gaczewski Midnight Wines & Liquors Mr. and Mrs. William C. Ball Upstate Pharmacy LTD Ms. Marydel W. Gaiser-Bochnowich Mister Pizza Ms. Glendora Barnes Mr. Carl Galante NAPA Auto Parts Mr. and Mrs. James M. Barrett Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Galas Community Supporters Niagara Chocolates Ms. Blanche Bellamy Mr. and Mrs. James P. Galligan Alternative Brews, Inc. Orville’s Appliances Ms. Olive E. Bellamy Mrs. Florence Gittins ASAP Delivery Service Parkside Candy Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bellis Mrs. Doris Givens Brite Ideas Sales & Marketing Parkview Health Services Mr. and Mrs. Howard A. Benz Mrs. Lina H. Glann Buffalo Telecom, Inc. Pizza Hut Dr. and Mrs. Joel Bernstein Ms. Kathleen M. Goff Burghardt Landscaping Pizza Palace Mrs. Emilie K. Billittier Ms. Joan Goldman Deltex Electric Pizza Works Family Restaurant Ms. Susanne W. Boulter Mrs. Emily Gorczyca Dobmeier Janitor Supply, Inc. Premier Group Mrs. Deborah M. Branch Mr. and Mrs. Milton W. Gordon Don Powers, Inc. Romano’s Italian Bakery Mr. Rudolf Briechle Mrs. Eugenia Green Drake Lawn & Garden, Inc. S&E Jewelers Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Brock Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence L. Gruber Edward J. Ryan Associates Salvatore’s Italian Gardens Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bruning Mrs. Margaret Guthrie Ellicott Group, LLC Savarino Construction Services Corp. Mrs. Phyllis Bryant Mr. and Mrs. John F. Haag G.W. Shaw & Associates, Inc. Serendipity Photos Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Burkard Mr. and Mrs. James G. Halt Hector’s Hardware & Paint Co. Subway Ms. Ellen M. Burke Mr. and Mrs. William Harms IMMCO Diagnostics Inc. Sweeney’s Garage Ms. Catherine M. Burns Mr. and Mrs. William J. Harrison Joe Cecconi’s Chrysler Complex Sweet Tooth Mr. and Mrs. Jerry R. Burns Mr. Damon R. Harvey Lawley Service Insurance Group Tanning Bed Mrs. Kelly A. Bushen Mrs. Betty Heimiller of Companies TC Jr’s Mr. Norman E. Byer Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Hirsch Mader Construction Corporation Tops Friendly Markets Ms. Theodora L. Byron Ms. Beth A. Hoch Mighty Taco Towne Automotive Group Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cammarata Mr. Frank J. Honer Mohawk Group, A Limited Partnership Valvoline Instant Oil Change Mr. and Mrs. William E. Carey Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hubert Pride Maintenance Service Vince’s Pizza Plus Mr. James N. Carlo Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Januale, Sr. Quinn For Congress Wegmans Mr. and Mrs. Carl M. Carlotti Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Jaques Red Bull North America, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Carr Ms. Amy C. Johnson Richard C. and Karen E. Penfold Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Cerminara, Jr. INDIVIDUAL DONORS Prof.