ANNUAL REPORT 2009 - 2010

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Message from the Board Chair

Dear Friends,

The spirit and accomplishments of the 2009/2010 school year truly exemplify our constituents' commitment to the Link mission. The pages of this annual report highlight Link's never- ending focus on results and accountability. In between the lines is the story of how hard we have all worked to fulfill Link’s mission with pride.Many thanks and acknowledgements are in order.

First, and most importantly, thank you to the students of Link who continue to amaze us with their commitment to a brighter future. The hard work of the 2010 graduating class during their two years at Link resulted in standardized test scores indicating an increase of 3.7 grade levels, versus an expected increase of 1.8 levels. All students in the graduation class received acceptance to at least two quality private or magnet high schools of their choice, and as a group they also earned $2 million in scholarships and financial aid to high quality high schools.

We are proud of our alumni, and in particular would like to highlight the class of 2006, who participated in an important survey regarding college attendance. Link was able to reach out to 48 out of 55 alumni from the Class of 2006. Of those students, 100% graduated from high school this year and stated that they will attend college this fall. This statistic proves that the foundation of success instilled in students at Link continues to positively influence their educational track after they leave

Thank you to the faculty and staff at Link for their extraordinary focus and hard work around the successful process of Middle States reaccredidation. This is an exhaustive process, but one that allows Link to highlight the strength of its program and its team of educators. It is a credit to their professionalism that they were able to work on this reaccredidation without losing focus on their incredibly important work in the classroom.

We are very grateful for the ongoing support of our Trustees, donors and program partners, who continue to contribute time and resources to ensure that mission fulfillment at Link continues its momentum in a difficult economic environment. Your support is instrumental to our work in educating the youth of Newark.

Finally, a thank you to Maria Pilar Paradiso for accepting the position as the new Head of School at Link. It has been amazing to see how much Maria has accomplished in the short time she has been the leader of the school. It is clear to us all that she brings special energy and bright new ideas. We look forward to celebrating with Maria and her team a year from now, as we move into our new building! We have the utmost gratitude for all of this support and we look forward to continue to work together for the exciting opportunities in Link's future.

Sincerely, Wendy Lacey

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Message from the Head of School

Dear Link community,

As we look back over the 2009-2010 school year, we are delighted to share with you in this annual report a number of stories that affirm our commitment to our mission and demonstrate our continued school success. But more than anything, this annual report captures the many hearts and minds that make up our school community, the many hearts and minds that touch our students, the many hearts and minds that enabled us to change 135 lives this year.

In this report, you will explore our strong educational program that both challenges and supports, always positioning students for success in high school and college. Our class of 2006 just graduated high school and began their college journey. We are inspired by their success for it is the future success of our students that we prepare for. While we are indeed proud of present achievement in our students, we really look to a future of many successes, marked by high school and college graduation.

You will read about our exemplary partnerships with local not for profits and organizations, as well as businesses, big and small, that deliver powerful extracurricular opportunities for our students. These programs complement our core values and academic offerings and help our students develop into confident, poised, well-rounded individuals who are ready and willing to walk through the many doors that will open for them.

Finally, the many pages highlighting giving at Link demonstrate a vibrant Annual Fund which fuels our work. Without the support of so many individuals, organizations, foundations and businesses we could not deliver our mission. The faculty, staff and administrative team join me in thanking you for your strong support. We could not do this important work without you. From our dedicated trustees to our special events to our young afterschool volunteers, the community keeps getting stronger. We are poised to grow far into the future as we set a course for a move to a new home. I look forward to sharing more with you soon.

Gratefully, Maria Pilar Paradiso

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Our fOundatiOn

Our Mission

Link Community School seeks to provide an outstanding independent middle school education for Newark adolescents of all academic abilities from economically disadvantaged families. Link endeavors to create a powerful learning community built on a collective commitment to excellence and enduring core values. By building a strong academic foundation and instilling life long values, Link aims to develop students who will be successful in higher education and responsible and resourceful citizens who give back to others. Our Core Values

Respect Responsibility Our Vision Honesty Educational Excellence: To provide students of all ability Caring levels an exceptional education on par with the best middle Doing One’s Best school education offered anywhere in the country. A Link Following Directions education will provide students the academic foundation and character development necessary to be successful learners and members of their future communities.

High School Placement: To place students in top high schools in the region and country and to insure that they have the skills to succeed in those programs.

Inspiring Other Schools: To be recognized as a model urban middle school for our student success and innovative educational practices. Link aims to inspire and support the development of other highly effective schools that provide similar success for thousands of under-served students.

Our History

Link, a non-denominational middle school, was founded in 1969 by the Sisters of St. Dominic of Caldwell, NJ in response to the 1967 Newark riots that left much of the Central Ward in poverty. The Sisters desired that Link be a force for restoration in the devastated city by providing educational excellence for its youth. Today, the need for high caliber education in Newark is as great as ever.

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OUR LEADERSHIP Board of Trustees Chairperson Vice Chairperson Secretary Wendy Lacey David Ferry Alex D. Curtis, Ph.D. Community Volunteer Partner, Empirical Research Partners Headmaster, Morristown Beard School

Sister Arlene Antczak, O.P. Devero McDougal, CPA, ‘83 Robert F. Siebold Prioress, Sisters of Saint Dominic Principal, McDougal and Associates Dealer Principal, Town Motors

Bob Bertoni Stacy Nitabach Paul W. Stephenson Retired Merrill Lynch/Private Investor Community Volunteer Retired Merrill Lynch/Private Investor

Lynn Brownlee-Williams Sister Donna Marie O’Brien, O.P. James P. Tammaro Link Community School Parent ‘09 Principal, St. John the Apostle Elementary Partner and Chief Marketing Officer, School Tandem Global Partners Ellen A. Cohen Sr. VP, Institutional Marketing, Maria Pilar Paradiso Ron Temple Lazard Asset Management Head of School, Managing Director, Link Community School Lazard Asset Management Eugene Crocker VP, Finance Information Manager, Antoinette Petrocelli Margo M. Walter JPMorgan Chase Retired Educator Community Volunteer

Joe DiCara Ed Reitz DiCara Rubino Architects Private Investor Trustees Emeritus Sister Ann Dominic, O.P. Carey Hamilton, ‘71 Janice S. Robinson, Esq. Pastoral Associate for Social Concerns, St. A Taste of Soul Catering Vice President for Diversity and Michael’s Parish Community Affairs; Assistant Professor in Andrew D. Lacey Higher Education, Columbia Teachers Robert L. Podvey, Esq. Deputy Chairman, College Partner, Podvey Meanor, et.al. Lazard Asset Management Edward E. Sheridan Retired, Merrill Lynch Advisory Council Joseph Aboyoun, Esq. Adam C. Rohdie Partner, Aboyoun and Heller, LLC Headmaster, Greenwich Country Day School

Joanne D. Corzine Arthur R. Stern Joanne D. Corzine Foundation CEO, Cogswell Realty Group, LLC

Alan De Rose Gerald J. Vernotica, Ed.D Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. Assistant Commissioner of Education, NJ Department of Education Chris Garavente President, Special Friends Foundation Michael Virzi Director of Facilities, The Pingry School Lynne Pagano Community Volunteer

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OUR SCHOOL - THE BASIC FACTS

Grades—7 and 8

Enrollment—130

Gender—Female 64%, Male 36%

Ethnic representation—Black 95%, Hispanic 5%

Geographic representation—Newark and the surrounding urban areas, including East Orange, Irvington, Orange, Union

68% of Link families were classified as low income according to Essex County, NJ State guidelines

100% of students receive tuition assistance

Student/faculty ratio - 10:1

Average class size - 16/17

Core courses: English, history, mathematics, science

Co-curricular courses: Fine art, computers, theater arts, high school prep, general music and vocal music, fitness, health

Electives courses, which change quarterly and in 2009-2010 included African Dance, Karate, History of Comic Books, Basics of Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Poetry, Fashion, Yearbook, Yoga, Card Games, and more.

Facility includes:one building with 12 classrooms; computer, music and science labs; SmartBoards in every core subject classroom and the computer lab; Mini labs with 3-4 computers in several classrooms

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2009 -2010

Impressive student results Standardized Test Scores: As measured by the CTB Terra Nova Standardized Test, the cumulative scores of the graduating class of 2010 increased by 3.7 grade levels overall versus an expected 1.8 over their two years at Link.

High School Acceptances: All students in the 2010 graduating class received acceptance to at least two quality private or magnet high schools of their choice. Additionally, 90% or more of the class were accepted to 2 or more schools.

Honors: Link’s graduating class included two Wight Foundation Scholar. Additionally six students were accepted into A Better Chance and three into the NJLEEP college-bound program. Of the Class of 2011, three students were accepted into the Wight Foundation and three were accepted by NJ SEEDS.

High School Scholarships: The graduating class earned $2 million in scholarships, financial aid or grants to some of the best high schools in the country.

Link Alumni: Link was able to contact 48 of 55 alumni from the Class of 2006. Of those reached, 100% graduated high school this year and stated they will attend college this fall.

Significant program enhancements Partnered with Jazz House Kids to provide a comprehensive music program, with both co-curricular and after school components. This program is grounded in America’s unique contribution to music – jazz.

Worked toward greater collaboration between curriculum subject areas. This year the 8th grade English and art teachers worked on several joint projects to increase the understanding of literature through art.

Enhanced art education at Link through visits to the Montclair Museum of Art. Eighth grade students viewed an exhibit titled Cezanne and American Modernism and seventh grade students viewed A Force for Change: African American Art and the Julius Rosenwald Fund.

Continued to strengthen support for students by adding classroom assistant to travel to core classes with a team of struggling students, providing one-on-one and small group support, in both classroom management and instruction.

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2009 -2010, continued

Partnered with the Prudential Black Leadership Forum to provide Link 8th graders with workplace readiness skills – the importance of education and good decision making skills. The program, titled LearnDoEarn , had three components: a day-long workshop at Prudential, three follow-up classes taught by Link staff, and post-program mentoring by Prudential volunteers.

Developed new broadening opportunities in the area of health and fitness. Ms. Dorothy Mullen, nutritionist, spoke to seventh grade classes on the benefits of healthy eating. A partnership with Jennifer Kohl, Lotus Yoga of Montclair and Newark, has resulted in yoga as an elective class.

Created a new student award, the Panther Award , honoring monthly a student in each grade who maintains good grades, lives the core values and is an excellent role model to peers.

Notable institutional advancements Raised over $1.8 million in annual fund support to provide scholarships to all our students this year.

Transitioned to new school leadership with the appointment of Maria Pilar Paradiso as Head of School after extensive national search by the Link Board of Trustees.

Received recommendation from the Visiting Team of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools for “reaccreditation without stipulations.” The association will vote on final approval in the fall of 2010. To achieve this, Link undertook a thorough self evaluation of many aspects of the school over the past two years in preparation for the reaccreditation.

Entered into a long-term lease on a large building in the Central Ward to which the school will move in t 2011.

Co-hosted the 2010 Schools That Can Forum in May, 2010 with St. Benedict’s Prep and Discovery Charter School. STC is a national urban education consortium of which Link is a member. Over 120 educators and school administrators attended the two-day conference.

Added new members to the Link Board of Trustees: Ellen Cohen, Paul Stephenson, Carey Hamilton ’71, and Lynn Brownlee-Williams. Former board members Alan De Rose, Gerry Vernotica and Adam Rohdie have joined the Advisory Council.

Refurbished the mobile computer labs and student lockers as well as created a student “reading room” through capital grants from various foundations.

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2009 -2010, continued

Special Accomplishments Link graduated the largest class in the recent history of the school: 66 students. More than 80% of the graduates earned a GPA of 80% or better.

Sai’id Daniel, grade 7, won First Place in Collage at the St. Peter’s Prep School Inaugural Art Contest this spring.

Students performed the 2nd annual Link musical, Once on This Island . Over thirty students were involved in the production of the play, adapted and directed by Link’s drama teacher, Sahirah Johnson.

The Link African Dancers were invited to perform at a meeting of The African Commission of the City of Newark, the Schools That Can Forum, and Link’s A Taste of Newark .

The Link girls’ basketball team placed second in the Newark Charter Athletic League this winter.

Students “gave back” to the community through several service projects including – monetary donations for Haiti Relief, a toy drive at holiday time, Share-a- Story at a local daycare center, cleaning up the banks of the Passaic River, and food donations for the Community Food Bank in Hillside.

Matthew Johnson, 8th grader who participated in the ice hockey program sponsored by our partner NJGoals Ahead, was selected to attend the 2010 Willie O’Ree Skills Weekend in Buffalo, NY.

Eighth grade students Matthew Johnson, Ifeanyi Nwabor, Alvina Johnson and Alana Hunter were selected by NJLEEP (New Jersey Law and Education Empowerment Project) for the Summer Law Institute.

Link teachers Nancy Toes (8th grade English), Keva Berutti (art) and Dan Raffety (8th grade history) were honored as “Master Teachers” at the Teacher Best Practices Conference sponsored by Schools That Can this past spring. The teachers gave presentations of their “best practices” at the conference.

Leah Woolridge and Baheem Wise, both 8th grade students, were chosen to present essays they wrote at the Prudential Black Leadership Forum conference in October, 2011. The essays were written at the conclusion of the LearnDoEarn program at Link.

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OUR PARTNERS

Link appreciates the many partners which have provided new experiences and exposures to Link students…opportunities which have greatly enriched and enhanced their educational and personal development.

Extracurricular Programs

LearnDoEarn with Prudential Black Leadership Forum

NY Giants Football Clinic for Boys with Athletes in Action, Inc.

Novartis Community Partnership Day

Playwrights Theatre’s The New Jersey Writer’s Project

After School and Saturday Programs

Ice Hockey, courtesy of NJ Goals Ahead

Sally Ride Science Club, courtesy of Novartis

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OUR PARTNERS, continued

Mentoring Programs

Friday Boys’ Group, with Mr. Ed Reitz and Mr. Bob Zdenek

Girl-to-Girl Talk, Ms. Geena De Rose and Kent Place School

Multicultural Teen Corporate Mentoring, Novartis

New Jersey Law Education and Empowerment Project’s S.T.R.O.N.G. program

Tuesday Girls’ Group, with Ms. Gloria McDonald, Ms. Vernay Simmons and Ms. Maalika Hudson

Wednesday Girls’ Group, with Ms. Margo Walter, Ms. Stacy Nitabach and Ms. Michelle Patterson Summer Camps and Programs

Appel Farms Summer Arts Camp

Camp Agawam

Camp Border Collie

Frost Valley YMCA Camp

NJ LEEP Summer Law Institute

Playwrights of NJ Summer Theater Camp

Project U.S.E. Summer Exploration

The SMART Program at UMDNJ

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OUR GRADUATES

Link is proud that 100% of the students in the Class of 2010 were accepted into at least two independent, parochial or Newark magnet schools of their choice. Additionally, Link students were awarded over $2 million in scholarships. Here are the schools where our graduates were accepted: American History High School Arts High School Benedictine Academy Bloomfield Tech High School Christ The King Preparatory School Delbarton School Gill St. Bernard’s School Immaculate Conception High School Kent Place School Lacordaire Academy Marist High School Marylawn of the Oranges Montclair Kimberly Academy Morristown Beard School Mother Seton High School Mount St. Mary Academy Newark Academy Newark Technical High School Newark Vocational High School Oratory Preparatory School Paramus Catholic High School Pingry School Roselle Catholic High School Science Park High School Seton Hall Preparatory School St. Anthony Academy St. Benedict’s Preparatory School St. Dominic Academy St. Mary High School St. Patrick High School St. Vincent Academy Technology High School The Groton School The Hudson School Union Catholic High School University High School Visions Academy Charter High School

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OUR ALUMNI

Our alumni continue to amaze us! Out of 55 graduates of the Link Class of 2006, we have reached 48 alumni. Of those reached, 100% graduated high school and plan to attend college in the fall. Here are the colleges they will attend:

Assumption College Middlesex County College Berkeley College Montclair State University Bloomfield College Pace University Cheney University of Pennsylvania Penn State University, Altoona Clark Atlanta University Providence College Colby College Rowan University College of New Jersey Rutgers University Drew University Seton Hall University Essex County College South Carolina State University Fairleigh Dickinson University Stanford University Felician College St. John’s University Hampton University Union County College Howard University University of Bridgeport Johnson C. Smith University University of Connecticut Johnson & Wales University William Patterson University Kean University

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OUR STAFF

Kamila Abdallah Title 1 Tutor Keva Berutti Art Teacher Aaron Betcher Director of Student and Alumni Affairs Adonis Blue, M.A. Dean of Students Doreen Bowers Administrative Assistant Nora Brier Jesuit Volunteer, English Teacher Rosana Chanco Science Teacher Geoff Chrisman, M.A. History Teacher Ngozi Emenyeonu Director of Annual Fund Carol Gebauer, R.N. Nurse Camila Grant, M.S.W Social Worker/ Health Teacher Kalindi Handler, M.A., M.F.A. English Enrichment and Study Skills Teacher Tony Terrell Hill Math Teacher Jerome Hunter Fitness Teacher Devon Jackson Vice Principal, Director of Studies Sahirah Johnson Theater Arts Teacher Felicia Kennedy Study Skills Teacher Errol LaGuerre Science Teacher Dane Lewis, M.B.A., M.S. Math Teacher Sharon Machrone Director of Communications Pryce Mandel, J.D. Director of Technology Leslie Caron Mitchell Director of Finance and Facility Anthony Nelson Instrumental Music Teacher Kara Noesner Development Associate Luis Pacheco Maintenance Ed Palermo Vocal Music Teacher Maria Pilar Paradiso, J.D. Head of School Daniel Raffety, M.A. History Teacher Amanda Thompson Classroom Assistant Karen Thomas Compensatory Education Teacher Nancy Toes, M.S. English Teacher Marlene Wilson Cafeteria Carolyn Wise Administrative Assistant /Athletic Director La Toro Yates, M.B.A., M.I.S. Director of Admission and High School Placement

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We thank our many supporters - foundations, corporations, civic groups, churches and indi - viduals - who generosity helped Link fulfill its mission in the 2009 - 2010 school year .

Founder’s Circle Linker Circle Prudential financial Community $75,000 and up $15,000 to 19,999 resources Summit Junior fortnightly Club Mr. and Mrs. robert davis/ Bank of america Merrill Lynch the Justich family foundation, inc. Hayward industries McCarter & English the MCJ amelior foundation Joanne d. Corzine foundation the Pierson family foundation toyota Motor Sales, uSa, inc. Mr. and Mrs. andrew d. Lacey Mr. and Mrs. William turner Mr. and Mrs. Paul turner ron temple Mr. and Mrs. frank J. Walter ii i

Benefactor Leadership Circle $10,000 to 14,999 Steward $50,000 to 74,999 $7,500 to 9,999 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. aboyoun apple food Services new Jersey Charles Hayden foundation ann and Weston Hicks Mr. and Mrs. Scott Burney the Prudential foundation Bank of new York Mellon robert r. Waitts foundation, inc. Victoria foundation, inc. Boston financial data Services E. J. Grassmann trust State Street Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. fisher Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Stephenson Hyde and Watson foundation Mr. anil Stevens Head of School Circle Mr. and Mrs. James M. O'Brien the Horizon foundation $25,000 to 49,999 Playsmart, inc. for new Jersey union foundation Mr. and Mrs. david J. ferry PnC Global investment Servicing Gregory Packaging, inc./ Mr. and Mrs. dan Gregory J.C. Kellogg foundation novartis Pharmaceutical Corp. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sheridan the Chicago Community foundation the Geraldine r. dodge foundation town Motor Car Corp./ Mr. and Mrs. robert f. Siebold turrell fund

Purple and Gold Circle $20,000 to 24,999 anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Garavente Mr. and Mrs. Edward reitz Schumann fund for new Jersey

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Lexus Eastern area Jonathan L. Mann Marino Education Emergency needs funds Sarah Kershaw and Kevin J. Matthews Maverick Capital foundation Merrill Lynch & Co. foundation, inc. Matching Gift Program Mr. William Michaelcheck richard J. Mullarkey Murphy & durieu Mr. and Mrs. daniel t. napoli Monique Mcripley Ollie Mr. and Mrs. George Piper Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP Mr. and Mrs. david P. rahill Mr. and Mrs. arthur f. ramsdell, Jr. Simon Stanaway and Stephanie reger St. Helen's Parish Outreach Sponsor uBS the Community foundation for $5,000 to 7,499 Wells fargo the national Capital region adelson family foundation Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Willett the H. fredrick Krimendahl ii african american fund of foundation new Jersey toyota Motor Sales, antoinette Petrocelli nY regional Office Bass & Lemer LLP Patron netty tsai Mr. and Mr.s robert H. Bertoni $2,500 to 4,999 Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Blake Community foundation of nJ: Bank of america Merrill Lynch, Partner urban alternative Education Cranford, nJ $1,000 to 2,499 fund and the alvin and Mr. and Mrs. richard Bertoni Linda dietz fund Mr. and Mrs. robert L. Boyle, Jr. Jennifer a. abate deutsche Bank aG Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Cahn, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Steve abrahams Mr. and Mrs. Stephen d. Harms Mr. and Mrs. frank Cerisano adelson Gallery Eagle risk Management Services inc. Enrique Chang american Eagle Outfitters Epoch investment Partners, inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Cohen anonymous Mark Grier di Cara rubino architects/ dmitri Y. Batsev and dina nekrassova Knight Capital Group, inc. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph di Cara Mr. and Mrs. Steven a. Becton Moglia family foundation Mr. and Mrs. norman Eig Berkeley College Mr. and Mrs. richard Monaghan roger n. farah Mr. and Mrs. david B. Black Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Pagano Mr. and Mrs. robert J. Gillespie Bogen family Charitable trust Pearson Management Services Ltd. Gourmet Caterers & dining LLC anthony M. Bruno, Jr. Providence investment Mark d. Harbaugh Mr. and Mrs. Gary r. Buesser Management, LLC Henschel foundation dennis Burke roessner family foundation Johnson & urban LLC Mr. and Mrs. Edward Burns Samuel i. newhouse foundation inc. Mr. and Mrs. reid Jordan Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Cahn the new York Community trust KPMG LLC Mr. and Mrs. Steve Celona three Eight associates adrienne Lee

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Partner $1,000 to 2,499

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Charlton Brian Cho Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cordrey CSX Corporation daniell family foundation inc. Mr. and Mrs. alan de rose Mr. and Mrs. douglas J. demartin Mr. and Mrs. Kapil desai ravi desai Mary C. don and Stephen a. Greene Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. donlan Mr. and Mrs. thomas f. dunn EcolSciences, inc. Mr. and Mrs. robert a. failla dr. Lawrence deluca and dr. Kim fenesy Michael d. francis dr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Mele Simran Singh and rakesh Mehta friendly Motorcars and Mississippi Plastics, inc. Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn f. Smith Mercedes Benz of danbury Morristown-Beard School darrin S. Sokol George a. MacPherson fund MSMK Management inc. Veronika Sonsev Stewart Glazer new York Life foundation Mr. and Mrs. nicholas Sordoni Patricia a. Gleason John O'Connor St. Elizabeth roman Catholic Church Goldman Sachs Gives anne Oh and david reveman State title Group, inc. Goldman, Sachs & Co. Mr. and Mrs. John Oneill Mr. and Mrs. david Stith Matching Gift Program Mr. and Mrs. Kevin O'Shea Mr. and Mrs. robert J. Sullivan Cecelia J. Gregory O'Sullivan Menu Publishing, L.P. teachers College, Columbia university Mr. and Mrs. George Hakim Mr. and Mrs. Mark C. Perlberg the Healey family foundation Mr. and Mrs. Stephen d. Harms Joseph M. Petri the Louis Berger Group, inc. Mr. and Mrs. richard Haydon Petrus Partners Ltd. the Oltremare family Ltd. Partnership Mr. and Mrs. Wesley C. Huang Pierro family Charitable the Pingry School Kajam realty L.L.C. foundation trust Mr. and Mrs. Matthew todorow Kera & Company LLC Mr. and Mrs. James Polley Mr. and Mrs. J. r. tutino Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Karl H. J. Koehler, iii Kate Pruim twenty first Century finishing, inc. Perry Koplik Pzena Charitable foundation inc. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd ucko Eugene S. Krishnan richard d. Quinn iV Vincent Viola amy Kruvant Mr. and Mrs. Lewis a. raibley, iii Mr. and Mrs. Paul Viviano Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lacey ray Catena Motor Car Corporation W & d imports, inc. Lakeland Bank Henry rinder Wachovia Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lawroski Mr. and Mrs. russell d. robertson Mr. and Mrs. robert Waldele Leyton Enterprises Juanito a. rohan, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. david Warren Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Liu roth toscano & amato Mr. and Mrs. Chris Whitney Mr. and Mrs. randy M. Masel S. forest Company, inc. thomas M. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Mazzari Laurence a. Shadek Mr. and Mrs. robert Zito Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Mcauliffe thomas J. Shea Mr. and Mrs. Paul Zoidis

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Donor Evidentia Engineering, inc. Michael J. Sabatino $500 to 999 Mr. and Mrs. richard M. festa Melissa Sabella Mr. and Mrs. richard foster Eugene Schatz Hilary abramowitz and don Carville Mr. and Mrs. raymond t. Garea Mr. and Mrs. david Seeberan alfred V. Meyers inc. Mr. and Mrs. david f. Gately Seger restaurant Enterprises LLC anheuser-Busch, inc. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Greenberger daniel a. Shapiro arthur J. Gallagher & Co Mr. and Mrs. timothy J. Grell Sisters of St. dominic Mr. and Mrs. david S. Barnard Mr. and Mrs. Peter Harbeck Mr. and Mrs. John P. Skinner Mr. and Mrs. fred Barney Michael E. Hopson and Carole Cary Mitchell Slater and Leslie dickstein Mr. and Mrs. Gary Beinhaker Mr. and Mrs. Michael Katzke Sokol, Behot & fiorenzo Mr. and Mrs. Greg Blonder allan Kaytes Jim Stamatis Mr. and Mrs. daniel P. Breslin Jeffrey f. Kelly Kabir Syed and Clare Hart Bruno, diBello & Co., L.L.C. Miriam Kim and Ming Shih Mr. and Mrs. James P. tammaro Mr. and Mrs. david Bushnell Land advisors Capital the Prudential foundation Cappio Landscaping inc./ Matthew Landy Matching Gifts Program Mr. and Mrs. Philip Cappio Mr. and Mrs. John LaVecchia total Care automotive network, LLC Carousel Hyundai Mr. and Mrs. James J. McManus Carol ulmer Mr. and Mrs. Patrick B. Cerami Efrem Meretab and robin renn uniformity, LLC Chatham united Methodist Church Mironov, Sloan & Parziale, LLC Mr. and Mrs. drew Vaden Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ciemniecki Gabriella nawi Christine Walton Mr. and Mrs. Paul Clark Jim Parker Merida Welles and Chip Holman Classic recycling new York Corp. Paul Miller, inc. Mr. and Mrs. theodore V. Wells Esq. Coast Honda Pearson Education Westville foundation, inc. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth r. Colton Presidio Benefits Group Edward G. Williams and Gail Hollister Eugene E. Crocker Mr. and Mrs. richard d. Quinn dr. and Mrs. alex d. Curtis Lynne C. rathgeber Mr. and Mrs. Michael di Chiaro Janice robinson, Esq. Supporter dover dodge-Chrysler-Jeep, inc. frederick roemer $200 to 499 Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan H. Earl Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. rogers Mr. and Ms. Patrick r. Eichner Mr. and Mrs. adam C. rohdie Mr. and Mrs. rodney abrams dr. and Mrs. andrew M. Eig timothy ryan alliance Bernstein, the Matching Gift Center Mr. and Mrs. Walter anderocci Mr. and Mrs. rick andlinger Mr. and Mrs. Paul apostol Mr. and Mrs. Keith Barksdale Brooke Barrett Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Barrett Patricia a. Barth, Ph.d. Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Beck Mr. and Mrs. Scott H. Beshar Marsha S. Block Jodi Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Jerome B. Bubrick Marsha S. Block Jodi Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Jerome B. Bubrick

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Supporter $200 to 499

Elaine Cahn Caldwell College Mr. and Mrs. Michael Carter Mr. and Mrs. Gil Chapman Mr. and Mrs. tom Cherry Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Christovao iV Mr. and Mrs. robert S. Constable Judith Crowhurst Henry S. d'auria Elyse debona and david C. descalzi doty family foundation Mr. and Mrs. tyrone dozier Mr. and Mrs. James M. dubin Patti Elliott Mr. and Mrs. Barry Ende faB Limited inc. federal Home Loan Bank of new York Jeremy t. Koste Saint Vincent academy Mr. and Mrs. John L. fette Leslie M. Krauter Brian Saltzman Philip J. flores and Mary E. Mahon Mr. and Mrs. Hung Y. Kuan Sheldon J. Sandler ford of Englewood, inc. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Lee Mr. and Mrs. Joseph a. Santangelo Mr. and Mrs. Brad friedman Mr. and Mrs. albert Lemer Kim Saunders frederick W. Gaertner Kathy Long Matthew Schapiro Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Ganz Mr. and Mrs. William B. Machrone† Michele Charlotte Scott William W. Geis Marist High School Kathryn Shisler Mr. and Mrs. John J. Gibbons Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester d. McClearn Bradford C. Shusman Mr. and Mrs. Stephen a. Glasser Leslie C. Mitchell and nolan Baynes† Mr. and Mrs. William P. Sickles Mr. and Mrs. James Haas Muller toyota Mr. and Mrs. Henry Slack Mr. and Mrs. Steven Halper Charles Myers and Scott Elkins Mr. and Mrs. robert J. Sloan Mr. and Mrs. John Halpin Mr. and Mrs. dirk d. neveling Mr. and Mrs. allan Solomon Christopher Haunss Stacy nitabach St. Paul's School Health One Medical & northwestern Mutual foundation Mr. and Mrs. Brian r. Sterling Physical rehabilitation, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Jay r.Oberst Brian Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Simon Hinson-Jones Sr. donna Marie O'Brien, O. P. Mr. and Mrs. Elven tangel Jeffrey S. Hudson Mr. and Mrs. art Paterson the Catholic Church of the Holy trinity infinite Possibilities foundation, inc. Mr. and Mrs. richard E. Polton the Cooney agency John and Janet Kornreich Gretchen Prater the national Christian foundation Charitable foundation, Ltd Proponent federal Credit union thomas direct Sales, inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Kaplan richmond rabinowitz Mr. and Mrs. rich toes† Mr. and Mrs. Harold B. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Stanley a. reichel type Concepts Juxtapose Gallery inc. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn M. reiter Mr. and Mrs. Laurent P. Van der Zyppe Mr. and Mrs. robin Kelesoglu ricci, fava & Saracino, LLC John L. Van Horne donald G. Kilpatrick and ricahrd C. Griggs CLu Mr. and Mrs. James M. Verrilli Karen S. Lavine Lauren robinson-Brown '77 Erin Vevea Kenneth Klein Mitchell f. rubin and Lisa Berkower Mr. and Mrs. ira a. Wagner Stanley M. Kosierowski Mr. and Mrs. andrew rubinstein Wasserman, Jurista & Stolz, P.C.

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Mr. and Mrs. James Clark Zende Clark Mr. and Mrs. Harold B. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Cobuzzi alexander Coffey Mr. and Mrs. Victor Colter Combs Group Consulting Heat Controls Miriam Conguta Kathleen Conkey, Esq. Elizabeth Cooper Mary n. Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Ken Corn Mr. and Mrs. Leonard dauber George a. davidson Mr. and Mrs. Warren H. davis Mr. and Mrs. Jorge de los rios Monica de los rios Kenneth L. degen Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. diCicco Mr. and Mrs. Christopher E. dolan Mr. and Mrs. richard L. Behling Mr. and Mrs. William L. donovan Supporter Behnke's Paramus Building Mr. and Mrs. Paul du Pont $200 to 499 Supply Co. inc. Vanessa L. duncan Mr. Marc Z. Simmons and Edison Properties Charitable trust Caitlin M. Weaver Mrs. Michele Berger Simmons of newark Eleanor H. Weille Mr. and Mrs. aleksandar Beric dr. and Mrs. Steven Eisenstat Mr. and Mrs. andrew B. Weisman Berkshire School ngozi C. Emenyeonu† John a. Wickens Keva Berutti† Englewood auto Group Beth Yingling david Blum Kevin Enright dr. and Mrs. Elliott Zeisel Kathleen Boatman Essex alumnae association of KKG adam Borak fabulous Specialties Friend Jeanette Borras Scott E. fahey doreen Bowers† tydera C. faines '01 Up to $199 nora Brier† timothy faley 305 third avenue West, LLC altericke Brinkley Holly felber dr. and Mrs. Mark a. adelman Lynn Brownlee-Williams Matthew d. felix advantage testing of Short Hills rev. Msgr. James a. Burke Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence t. fette Olowaseum akande '11 Mr. and Mrs. William Burke Valerie fisher Kathryn S. anderson daniela Burnham Ellen flamm Sister arlene antczak, O.P. Hasana Butler Pamela fredrericks drina archer Holden andrew Cahn Mr. and Mrs. Herbert friedman Patricia f. aronoff Mr. and Mrs. Brian Canha Melissa Gade Mr. and Mrs. frank arthofer Steven Capitelli Mr. and Mrs. John a. Gagliano Betty ashe and Ms. Beatty dennis Cartmille royal C. Gardner iii and Mary C. fahy Jared ashe Mr. and Mrs. florentino Chanco† Sarah Garvey-Potvin Sam astov Geoffrey a. Chrisman† nancy Gentile ruth Baptiste Smith Christopher Living trust Mr. and Mrs. Emery P. Gerencser Seton daly Beckwith Mr. and Mrs. John d. Clapp Mr. and Mrs. frank J. Giammona

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Friend Meredith Lewis Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child Up to $199 rose Lewis Jeff Ogden Link Community School Students titilope Ogunsola '11 Goodsearch rebecca Lohse Mr. and Mrs. david E. Olson Martin n. Goor Janiene Losco Morgan Owen Glenessa r. Gordon M & S of Pawling Mr. and Mrs. david Paradiso† dr. and Mrs. Hamilton Goulart romeo M. Zamba and Jeanette Parham Mr. and Mrs. James Gregoire Gareth P. Malebranche Mr. and Mrs. Christopher W. Parker andrew Halper Pryce a. Mandel† Mr. and Mrs. robert S. Parker Mr. and Mrs. Jason E. Halper Mr. and Mrs. Scott Margolis Lisa Cushing Parkes Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Halper tashia Martin '97 Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Pater Casey Hannon Maschio's food Services, inc. rob Pellegrino tamika Hare Mr. and Mrs. William C. McCahill Pepsico foundation Matching Gifts Mr. and Mrs. Christopher t. Harms Mr. and Mrs. daniel r. McConvey Mr. and Mrs. andrew r. Peterson Catherine Hayner Gloria d. Mcdonald Matthew Peterson Herbert Sabin, d.d.S., P.a. Mr. and Mrs. Michael r. Mcdonald Mr. and Mrs. Gregory G. Philips Mr. and Mrs. david Herman Mcdougal & associates/ Mr. and Mrs. John B. Phillips Lisa Hertzog Mr. and Mrs. devero Mcdougal '83 Mr. and Ms. Bruce a. Phillips Stephen Hess Brian McGuire Mr. and Mrs. Keith Phillips tony terrell Hill† Erin McManus Elaine Porcher armani Hinnant '10 tracy a. McVeigh and andrew Melitz PSEG, Power of Giving Campaign Mr. and Mrs. robert Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Peter t. Milano John d. Puccio Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hoffman Bret a. Miller amanda C. Quinn Edward G. Hofmann iii Concetta Monasterio Valerie rabb Home Corp. Mount St. dominic academy daniel raffety† Evadne Hunter Shannon C. Mullen Mr. and Mrs. donald G. raffety Mr. and Mrs. Jason a. Hunter Pam nedzi Wendy L. reed andrea L. Hyatt terri ann nespole rev. Msgr. William J. reilly Linda iacovelli Sims Scott nettune Barbara reimers Mr. and Mrs. devon C. Jackson† newark academy Patricia reuten Odell Jackson norris, McLaughlin & Marcus alan richards Mr. and Mrs. Jai Jacob Mr. and Ms. Brian James Leroy Johnson danny darbouze and rhonda Johnson JP Morgan Chase foundation Mr. and Mrs. John S. Kalemba Barbara Katz Jordan Katz Mr. and Mrs. Michael Keating Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Klinger Mr. and Mrs. rodney t. Koza the Kurzer Group, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Errol LaGuerre† Valerie Laky Pamela Leggett Christine anico Leiter Mr. and Mrs. Josh Levering Beth Hagenmayer and dane Lewis†

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Gifts In Kind

a taste of Soul Caterers aboyoun & Heller adidas air tran anheuser-Busch, inc. Mr. and Mrs. Paul apostol applebee's neighborhood Bar & Grill, newark Michelle Barge Mr. and Mrs. richard Bertoni Mr. and Mrs. robert H. Bertoni Kathleen Boatman Shelley Boland and Harry S. davis Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Cahn Patrick r. Cairo Mr. and Mrs. Philip Cappio Friend Le-Ellen Spelman doty and CBS Sports Up to $199 George E. doty Mr. and Mrs. Steve Celona St. Mary's abbey Mr. and Mrs. James C. riter Classic Keepsakes Mr. and Mrs. robert Staub † robert J. Prier Esq. Compass Group/Eurest dining Services Mr. and Mrs. anthony M. Stawniczy d'Ondre robinson '10 Crystal Springs Golf resort Meredith Stone Leora rodenstein Elaine anderocci interior design Ellen taylor Jim a. rosengarten and Eda Kauffman Elegant Endings nail Salon Mr. and Mrs. richard W. turton Jaclyn roster Mr. and Mrs. Peter falco dr. Marie J. Varley dr. Joseph d. Salamone frungillo Caterers Mr. and Mrs. daniel M. Veltre James Sammartino Gambert Custom Shirts Bianca Vernon nealley Elisa Sananman Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Garavente nancy Wackstein Mr. and Mrs. Mel Schaffer Greek taverna Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Wade † Mr. and Mrs. Barry a. Schub Harvest table fresh food Eatery tiara Wade '11 Glenn B. Schunkewitz Mr. and Mrs. richard Haydon Judith M. Walter Ph.d. Jeanne Schurmann Hobby's delicatessen & restaurant Charles E. Walton Jessica Scott '11 Jamaica Village Catering and Juanita Washington Monsignor francis r. Seymour Golden Crust Bakery Heather Weimer Christine Siebold John's Place Mr. and Mrs. John t. Weisel Misha Simmonds Kaplow Communications Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Werther, Esq. thomas Simmons Katril Golf Services nathaniel Wice Sisters of St. dominic, aquinas House Kids Corporation ii Mr. and Mrs. Chris Williams Sister Mary agnes Gore, O.P. Kramer Portraits dawud Williams '11 Sisters of St. dominic, nativity Convent Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kuehn Gregory P. Williams † Sisters of St. dominic, Mr. and Mrs. andrew d. Lacey Blonka Winkfield St. John the apostle Convent Late Show with david Letterman Mr. and Mrs. Christopher traynham † ann E. Skudlark and Michael f. fox James Latz Sumayya Wright Mr. and Mrs. daniel Sliwak Liberty Science Center Mr. and Mrs. La toro Yates† Joel Sonkin L'Oreal uSa Mr. and Mrs. John Youngdahl Kimberly a. Soricelli Mr. and Mrs. William B. Machrone†

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Pingry School tinga taqueria Gifts In Kind Pinnacle Cosmetics Packaging LLC Victor Passucci Salon red Bulls new York, inc. Mr. and Mrs. frank J. Walter iii Major League Soccer Mr. and Mrs. Edward f. reitz WBGO Susan Marquardt Eric reitz Williams-Sonoma, inc. McCarter theater Center Victoria reitz Woodrow's Cafe & Caterers tim McGhee Mr. and Mrs. Laurence rickles Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center Mr. and Mrs. James J. McManus Mitchell f. rubin and Lisa Berkower Younique fitness and Yoga Erin McManus rutgers university Evelyn McManus rutgers university Golf Course Justin McManus Sally's Yoga Michael derek Photography Kim Saunders MLB.com Seton Hall university Sarah Moje Shanahan’s Stationery & Office Charles Myers and Scott Elkins Equipment Every effort has been made to nBa Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Sheridan provide complete and accurate nelund-Minton Mr. and Mrs. William P. Sickles listings of all who made gifts to new Jersey devils Mr. and Mrs. robert f. Siebold Link Community School for the new Jersey nets Sisters of Soul / in the Mix fiscal year 2009-2010. new Jersey Performing arts Center Sisters of St. dominic new Life Cafe Sony Pictures releasing If misspellings, omissions, or new York football Giants Mr. and Mrs. John Spinello other errors have been made, new York Jets Sportcraft, Ltd pleaseaccept our apology and new York Knicks the Spot bring theerror to the attention of new York Yankees St. Michael's Church Link’s Office of Insitutional nick's Bar & restaurant Lauren Stellato Advancement at 973.642.5343. nubian flavor restaurant Stephen J. Miller Enterprises, Papa John's Pizza the Chocolate Path Paper Mill Playhouse the Gourmet deli antoinette Petrocelli the Silver Lining of ramsey Piccola italia theater Square Grill

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12th ANNUAL A TASTE OF NEWARK

Thursday, November 12, 2009 New Jersey Performing Arts Center Honoring Margo Walter

Premier Sponsors Marci and Stephen Fisher Anonymous Carol and Chris Garavente Lenore and Robert Davis Patricia Devine and Steve Harms Gregory Packaging George Hakim/3-8 Associates Hayward Industries Katherine and Joseph Mele Wendy and Andrew Lacey Antoinette Petrocelli Ron Temple Patron Sponsors Benefactor Sponsors Anonymous Betty and Oscar Davis Carol Ann and Robert Gillespie Cathy and David Ferry Gourmet Dining LLC McCarter & English The H Frederick Frimendahl II Sharon and Ed Reitz Foundation KPMG LLP Guardian Sponsors Sarah Kershaw and Kevin Matthews Aboyoun & Heller Lynne and Jeff Pagano BNY Mellon Pricewaterhouse Coopers Boston Financial Data Services Unionwear Ann and Weston Hicks MCJ Foundation Donor Sponsors PNC Global Investment Servicing Prudential Financial American Eagle Outfitters State Street Bank Laura and Steve Becton Anil Stevens Berkeley College Toyota Motor Sales, NY Regional Marta and David Black Town Motors Karen and Michael Charlton Margo and Frank Walter Ellen and Jeffrey Cohen Constellation Energy Projects Partner Sponsors Dr. Kim Fenesy and Dr. Lawrence Duca Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill Inna and Jay Koehler & Bar Eugene Krishnan Bass & Lemer LLP Morristown-Beard School Ashish Bhutani Robin and Daniel Napoli Deutsche Bank Pzena Family Foundation Eagle Risk Management S. Forest Company Services, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. J. Richard Tutino, Jr. Epoch Investment Partners Wachovia The Financial Times Julia and David Warren

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12th ANNUAL A TASTE OF NEWARK, continued

Restaurants Benefit Committee Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill Co-Chairpersons & Bar Lenore and Robert Davis A Taste of Soul Caterers Frungillo Caterers/The Mezzanine Members The Gourmet Deli Hilary Abramowitz Harvest Table Fresh Food Eatery Diana Artis Hobby’s Delicatessen and Nolan Baynes Restaurant Kathleen Boatman Greek Taverna Shelley Boland Jamaica Village Frank Bridges John’s Place Karen Cahn New Life Café Mitch Cahn Nick’s Bar & Restaurant Ellen Cohen Nubian Flavor Restaurant Eugene Crocker Papa John’s Pizza Patricia Devine Harms Piccola Italia David Fine Sisters of Soul/In the Mix Marci Fisher The Spot Stephen Fisher Theater Square Grill Melissa Gate Tinga Taqueria Maalika Hudson Eurest Dining Services Stacey Ingram Andrew Lacey Wendy Lacey Special thanks to... Cheryce Mallette Quin Martin New York Life Investments Gloria McDonald Management Eileen McManus TanaSeybert LLC Sarah Moje The Junior League of Jeffrey Pagano Montclair-Newark Lynne Pagano Prudential Business Resource John Puccio Group LaTasha Pugh Jerome Hunter Ed Reitz Jazz House Kids Kim Saunders Stephanie Pangia Mindy Seltzer Maria de los Rios Bill Sickles Tiffany Smith Kristen Staub Cecilia Wise Jimmy Tammaro Ron Temple Lucila Vollbrechthausen Jody Weisman

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8th ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

Monday, July 27, 2009 Metedeconk National Golf Club Jackson, New Jersey

Reception Sponsors Benefit Committee TD AMERITRADE, Inc. Bob Bertoni, Chair Knight Capital Group Rick Bertoni Chris Garavente Andrew Lacey Rich Mullarkey Ed Sheridan Foursome Tee Sponsors Paul Stephenson Johnson & Urban LLC, Jim Tammaro Consulting Engineers Merrill Lynch/Steve Celona Vanguard Dealer Services

Breakfast Sponsor Special thanks to... Daniel Napoli John Lawlor Metedeconk National Golf Club

Individual TeeSponsors Margo and Frank Walter Merrill Lynch/ 712 Investment Group Michael Lawroski

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OUR FINANCES

Statement of Activities for the year ended June 30, 2010 from Link Community School Financial Statements and Additional Information, Years Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009

Temporarily Unrestricted Restricted Total Revenues, Gains and Other Support Foundation grants $ 199,018 $ 364,500 $ 563,518 Contributions 1,177,266 606,050 1,783,316 Donations in kind 115,320 - 115,320 Contributed services 8,766 - 8,766 Parent subsidies 260,191 - 260,191 Food service program 55,807 - 55,807 Dividend and interest income 58,108 - 58,108 Realized gain (loss) on sale of investment 1,623 - 1,623 Net unrealized loss on investments 137,271 - 137,271 Other revenue 8,331 - 8,331 2,021,700 970,550 2,992,250 Net assets released from restriction 671,089 (671,089 ) -

Total Revenue, Gains, and Other Support $ 2,692,789 $ 299,461 $ 2,992,250

Expenses Instruction $ 1,096,665 $ - $ 1,096,665 Employee benefits 356,015 - 356,015 Administrative 148,163 - 148,163 Contributed services 8,766 - 8,766 Operation of plant 115,893 - 115,893 Maintenance of plant 66,986 - 66,986 Food service program 51,602 - 51,602 Student activities 6,216 - 6,216 Fund raising and development* 416,294 - 416,294 Donations in kind --- Feasibility study 50,273 - 50,273 Total Operating Expenses 2,319,795 - 2,319,795

Change in Net Assets 372,994 299,461 672,455

Net assets, beginning of year 2,257,331 387,071 2,644,402

Net assets, end of year $ 2,630,325 $ 686,532 $ 3,316,857

* This figure includes expenditures associated with raising funds for link, with providing opportunities for personal development and academic enrichmentfor our students, and with sustaining our alumni outreach.

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OUR FINANCES Statement of Activities for the year ended June 30, 2010 from Link Community School Financial Statements and Additional Information, Years Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009

Assets 2010 2009 Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 313,628 $ 407,377 Cash-capital campaign restricted 675,108 - Accounts receivable 32,775 151,474

Investments 1,779,754 2,000,549 Prepaid expenses and other 129,748 32,405 Total Current Assets 2,931,013 2,591,805

Fixed Assets Property, plant and equipment 820,468 788,716 Less: accumulated depreciation 500,466 453,312 Net property, plant and equipment 320,002 335,404

Other Assets Advance payment and secutiry on new lease 216,667 - Total Other Assets 216,667 -

Total Assets $3,467,682 $2,927,209

Liabilities and Net Assets

Current Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 28,681 $ 20,875 Total Current Liabilities 28,681 20,875

Other Liabilities Deferred revenue $ 122,144 $ 261,932 Total Other Liabilities $ 122,144 $ 261,932

Total Liabilities $ 150,825 $ 282,807

Net Assets Unrestricted 2,630,325 2,257,331 Temporarily Restricted 686,532 387,071 Total Net Assets 3,316,857 2,644,402

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $3,467,682 $2,927,209

A complete copy of link Community School Financial Statements and Additional Information, Years Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, prepared by independent auditors, Pustorino, Puglisi & Co., llP, new York, nY, is available from the link Office of Institutional Advancement upon request.

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WAYS TO GIVE TO LINK

Link appreciates the support of all donors at all levels of giving and offers a variety of gift options that provide donors with maximum convenience and flexibility.

Cash: Writing a check or making a gift via credit card is a simple and direct way to contribute.

Donate Online: Visit the Link website, www.linkschool.org, to make your PayPal, credit card or electronic check donation.

Securities: A gift of appreciated securities may provide tax benefits, including an income tax deduction and a reduction in capital gains tax liability.

Corporate Matching Gifts: A company or foundation that matches gifts to non-profit organizations can often double or triple your contribution. Corporate matching forms can usually be obtained from your company’s Philanthropy or Matching Gift Program office and sent to Link for completion.

Bequests: A bequest is a gift you make by naming Link Community School in your will and can be made when drawing up your will or by adding a codicil later on. Such a gift can be made for a specific amount, a portion of the estate, or a remainder share. Bequests may provide tax benefits to the estate.

Gifts-in-Kind: Link is grateful for donations of goods and services that can benefit the school. Periodically, the staff identifies items for a “wish list", which can be found in our newsletter, Link to You.

Gift of Time: Volunteers may have time, a talent, or a professional skill that could benefit Link and would be greatly appreciated by the school community. Tutors are especially needed.

Sponsor a Student: An individual, group, company, church or organization can sponsor the Link education of an individual student. Sponsorship may be for one or two years, and can be made through a flexible installment payment option or as an annual gift.

For more information or to make a gift, please contact:

Ngozi Emenyeonu Director of Annual Fund Link Community School 120 Livingston Street, Newark, NJ 07103 Phone: 973-642-5343 Fax: 973-642-1978 E-mail: [email protected]

Gifts to Link qualify as charitable deductions as outlined in the United States Internal Revenue Code. A copy of Link’s letter of determination of paragraph 501(c)(3) status is available upon request.

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