A Quarterly Publication of The Arc of San Diego Spring 2016

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2016 Gala: Please Join Us! Honorary Chairs Phyllis & John Parrish and The Jewels of San Diego invite you to join us for an evening of elegance, exquisite dining, and live entertainment. America’s Finest City, a spectacular black tie gala, will be held Saturday, April 30 at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar. You can look forward to a wonderful evening of celebration and good company as the cocktail reception and silent auction gets underway at 5:30 pm followed by dinner at 7:00 pm, dancing, and bidding on Honorary Jewels Chairs exciting live auction items. Wayne Foster Music & Entertainment, noted for its electrifying choreography and fine performers, will provide the Gala Phyllis & John Parrish Gayle & Hon. Pete Wilson evening’s musical extravaganza. Joye Blount & Individual Gold Seating tickets are $200 or table of 10 for Jessie J. Knight Jr. $2,000; VIP Platinum Preferred Seating tickets are $300 or Jeanne Jones & Don Breitenberg $3,000 for a table of 10. For more information, including Sally B.* & sponsorship opportunities, contact Jennifer Bates Navarra John M. Thornton at (619) 685-1175, ext. 291 or visit us online at Geniya & Papa www.arc-sd.com/jewels. Doug Manchester Olivia & Dr. Peter Farrell The Jewels of San Diego Gala is generously sponsored by Hon. Pam Slater-Price & Herschel Price Diamond Sponsors U.S. Bank, Merrill Lynch - The Gilbert Sandy Redman & Jeff Mueller Group, and John McBride Thornton. It is The Arc of San Diego’s Jane & Tom Fetter premier fundraiser, raising critical support for educational Mrs. Lowell Davies programs benefiting children and adults with disabilities. Joy & Dr. Fred Frye Ginger & Ron Blair Joye Blount and Barbie & Dan Spinazzola Jessie J. Knight, Jr. Patti & Coop Cooprider Kristie Pieper & will be honored for Michael Rossbacher their support of Dame Zandra Rhodes & Salah Hassanein The Arc of San Diego. Debra Turner & Conrad Prebys Gaby & Rich Sulpizio Lee & Frank Goldberg Raffaella & John Belanich Emma & Leo Zuckerman Susan & Bill Hoehn Roxi & Hon. Fred Link Honorary Jewels Valerie & Harry Cooper Chairs at the *In Memoriam California Dome in Balboa Park - Phyllis Parrish, Get Your Jewels Gala Tickets Now! Joye Blount, Call Jennifer Bates Navarra Sandy Redman, (619) 685-1175, ext. 291 Darlene Davies, [email protected] and Jeanne Jones. President’s Message Horizontes de Amor Board of The Arc of San Diego is proud to have two parent support groups whose Directors role is to provide education, resources, and support to families and At our annual promote the general welfare of people with disabilities. Employee Horizontes de Amor is a support group for Spanish-speaking The Arc of San Diego Service Awards parents who have adult children with disabilities. This group offers Dinner, we Officers an opportunity for parents to discuss issues related to their child, were proud Doug Hoehn, Board Chair learn about community resources, and hear from guest speakers. to recognize Nancy Eakin, 1st Vice Chair 109 staff who Parents meet once a month on the second Tuesday from Jerry Wechsler, Secretary/Treasurer celebrated milestone anniversaries. 9:30-11:30 am at The Sol and Ruth Gerber Family Center in Gerald W. Hansen, P.E., Past Board Chair My sincere thanks to all our Chula Vista. A presentation based on interests and needs of the employees for their ongoing families precedes each meeting. Subjects, developed from parental Members-At-Large contributions to The Arc. Four suggestions, include estate planning, conservatorship, disability John Alexander staff were honored for 30 or more rights, leadership, aging, and dental hygiene. Robert “Bob” Guthrie years of service - congratulations Gregg Shallan, MBA, ChFC to Elizabeth Ravenis (35 years), Robert Shields Rosaria Chavez, and Irene Dwight Stratton Holguin, all from Respite Services, and Rose Phillips with North Chapter Representatives Shores Vocational Center (30 Ty Rogers, City Chapter years). We are truly fortunate to Arlene Moreau, East County Chapter have so many dedicated long-term Julie Lyon, North County Chapter employees who contribute to our success on a daily basis. William Evans, North Shores Chapter Back: Raquel Arce Vásquez, Sylvia Aguilar, Laura Arce, Dora Arce, Susan J. Fuller, South Bay Chapter The month of March was an Ofelia Chavez, Graciela Montes de Oca, Chuchis Ruiz de Chavez, opportunity for us to recognize Socorro Sanchez, Luiz Nunez, Diana Barraza, Martha Barraza. Front: Raquel Bayardo, Silvia Canizales, Yrma Nixon, Yolanda Nunez. Arc San Diego the valuable contributions of Foundation citizens with disabilities to our Horizontes de Amor supports clients at The Sol and Ruth Gerber communities.The Arc of San Diego Family Center and initiated a partnership with Point Loma Officers has always provided opportunities Nazerene University School of Nursing where student nurses, Paul La Bounty, CEBS for men and women with under guidance, visit the center on a six week rotation, checking Chairperson disabilities to achieve personal vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate, discussing health success every day. In 2015, more Glenn Chapin education, reviewing nutrition, and more. Additionally, they 1st Vice Chairperson than 2,500 clients received life sponsor scholarships to the People First Conference. And, once a Mike Lichtenberger, CPA skills, education, employment, year, the group hosts an Appreciation Lunch for the staff. and housing as we raised Secretary / Treasurer awareness and understanding Originally started in the 1970s as El Arbol de la Esperanza, the James O. Reynolds of disability issues in the parent group took a hiatus in the nineties, before resurrecting Past Chairperson community. Our 2015 Outcomes itself in 2011. An Arc staff member helps facilitate and coordinate Measurement Evaluation showed meetings. For information, contact Raquel Arce Vásquez, Directors that 97% of persons receiving (619) 685-1175, ext. 235. Ronald Blair services reported an improvement Norma Hidalgo-Del Rio, RPh in their quality of life. Welcome Doug Hoehn Andrew J. Kessler, Esq. The Jewels of San Diego, a Kaye Kelley, Development Manager committee of dedicated women Jon Kurtin known for their philanthropic Prior to joining The Arc, Kaye worked for Community Donald Molloy, JD support and achievements Resource Center in Encinitas where she was Edward C. Walton, Esq. throughout our community, will responsible for oversight of the agency’s development once again host their annual gala efforts. She has managed her own non-profit consulting practice for Emeritus to benefit The Arc. In its seventh over 15 years -- specializing in development planning, major gifts Robert L. Beckett year, this is our most successful fundraising, and compliance for nonprofit start-ups. Kaye has 20 Clair Burgener (deceased) fundraising event. We look years of professional fund development experience and is certified in Jerry Coleman (deceased) forward to seeing you Saturday nonprofit management, volunteer management and public speaking. Darla Davis April 30 at the Fairmont Grand Kaye has a B.S.in Business Administration and is currently pursuing Honorable John S. Einhorn Del Mar as we raise funds for our a higher degree in Public Administration. She is a member of the Willis J. Fletcher (deceased) programs and services! Association of Fundraising Professionals and Regional Continuum Arthur Neumann, CPA of Care Council of San Diego. She is the proud mother of two grown George Saadeh children and enjoys spending her free time visiting them in their Sidney Schuman David W. Schneider home towns of New York City and Las Vegas. President & CEO 2 Thank You to Capital Campaign Our Donors Update December 15, 2015 through March 15, 2016 The Arc of San Diego is in the midst of a major capital campaign, Building for Self-Sufficiency, to raise funds The Arc of San Diego greatly appreciates the assistance we receive to help us enhance the services we provide to children and adults with disabilities. We are grateful for for renovations and additions to The Sol and Ruth your support and commitment to improving their quality of life. Thank you to all of Gerber Family Center, formerly Starlight Center. our wonderful supporters! We have much to be proud of since the exciting Donations Gifts of Honor construction kickoff celebration last summer. Thank you to the Knights of In Honor of Stephanie Gruen Phase I is complete. The kitchen, dining room, Columbus – Council #10802 Lee Gale Gruen computer resource lab, Star Store, conference room, two classrooms, two meeting rooms, and two bathrooms at St. Timothy’s for your In Honor of the Jon R. Kurtin have been reconstructed. Everything is brand new and continued support of The Arc Family beautiful! of San Diego. The DeFay Family Phase II has begun. This includes renovating six We are grateful for support In Honor of Jon Kurtin’s Birthday classrooms, two bathrooms, adding an elevator, and from Datron World Mr. & Mrs. Rollind W. Romanoff Communications for Arc converting the old cafeteria into a new community room! In Honor of Dr. Paul Kurtin North County. The total cost of the project is $4.5 million. Thanks Erin Fisher to generous contributions from the Gerber Family, Capital Campaign In Honor of Rebecca Mack County of San Diego, Wawanesa Insurance, and other Many thanks to the following Barbara L. Borden community partners, we have raised $3.2 million. donors for their generous In Honor of Jon Nichols support of our capital Charles Nichols campaign: In Honor of Rollind Romanoff’s Honoring Your Name Dr. Tom and Mrs. Lu Bucknell 80th Birthday The Sol and Ruth Gerber Family Center offers many Chula Vista Rotary Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Liebenthal avenues for those who wish to associate the name of a Cubic Corporation In Honor of Laura Spiegel family, individual, or company with specific projects. Naming gifts are available at every level from tiles and John and Peggy Peloquin Heidi Spiegel trees to classrooms and buildings and range from $250 David and Janet Schneider In Honor of my 10th Anniversary to $400,000. It would be our privilege to recognize working with consumers at Starlight Auxiliary your support by naming a room in recognition of The Sol and Ruth Gerber your gift. Grants Family Center Buildings and Common Spaces. $100,000-$400,000. Thank you to the Boys and Yolanda Veytia A prominent naming opportunity for several of our Girls Foundation for your major training facilities, lobby, courtyard, cafeteria, and grant to support equipment Gifts in Memory In Memory of Herb & administration complex. and supplies for camp. Marcella Beckett Garden, Deck, Terrace, Computer Resource Lab, We appreciate the grant from Foster & Pamela Beckett Stahl Meeting & Conference Rooms. $35,000-$50,000. the Hervey Family Non- In Memory of Louis Bernath Your gift will enhance the quality and vitality of endowment Fund at The Alan Bernath our center. San Diego Foundation for general support of The Arc of In Memory of John Hall Classrooms (6). $25,000. Designed for active and San Diego. The McKeon Family engaged learning, self-expression, and creativity. Thank you to the San In Memory of George Hidalgo Trees, Benches, and Picnic Tables. $2,500-$10,000. Diego-Imperial Counties Norma Hidalgo-del Rio, RPh Informal gathering space to socialize, read, relax, or Developmental Services In Memory of Suzie Manning share a meal. Foundation for support of The Michael & Marcia Martin Wall of Honor Tiles. $250-$1,000. Celebrate, Arc of San Diego’s Personal In Memory of Barbara Wagner commemorate, and honor someone with their name and Leisure Services (PALS) Starlight Auxiliary inscribed on this wall in the main lobby. program. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Please consider making a contribution to the Building for Self-Sufficiency Every One Counts! Capital Campaign. You will be investing in the future of our consumers and the South Bay community. For The Arc of San Diego recently wrapped up a successful membership more information on making a gift to this campaign campaign that raised almost $15,000. Thank you to all our supporters and naming opportunities, please contact Jennifer Bates for helping us reach our goal. Navarra, Vice President of Marketing & Development, We welcome all new members and thank current members for placing a at (619) 685-1175, ext. 291 or [email protected]. strong value on our service. Your voice gives us the collective power to All gifts are tax deductible. advocate for people with disabilities. 3 Celebrating Promise It was The Arc’s nationwide advocacy more than 25 years ago that was instrumental in President Ronald Reagan proclaiming March as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. This designation and annual celebrations gradually raised public consciousness of the need for people with developmental disabilities to participate in their communities and live secure, fulfilling lives. Celebrating Promise Every March, The Arc of San Diego takes pride in commemorating progress and providing access to opportunity. Our programs demonstrate how everybody, no matter how profound their needs, can lead meaningful lives with supports and services that maximizes potential. Remembering… Vernon Naanes May 27, 1963 - January 19, 2016 Vernon was enrolled in the Adult Development Center program at The Sol and Ruth Gerber Family Center in 1985. A happy and content man, he liked being by himself, and, as he got Vernon and his mother, Susan. older, he transitioned to the Senior program. Vernon lived at The Arc’s Swedelius Home in Chula Vista for 21 years. He loved going to the San Diego Fair every year and hanging out at the local Starbucks. He is survived by his mother, Susan Naanes of Indiana.

The Angel LARCs were recognized for their commitment to the clients of Rider Alert East County Training Center and Arc Enterprises-John Towers at a Luncheon Riders of Metropolitan Transit Services Reception in January. For more than half a century, the auxiliary had the best (MTS) buses and trolleys face steep fines if interests of our clients at heart, giving unstintingly of their time and talent. they refuse to vacate wheelchair and priority Founded in March 1963, the group formally ceased operations in 2015, but seating designated for the disabled and their legacy and contributions live on. We wish each and every one of the seniors. Seats are clearly marked with blue Angel LARCs good health and success in their individual lives. signs and located near entry/exit points. • $25 for first offense • $50 for second offense Be A Summer Camp Volunteer • $100 for third and subsequent offenses Summer camp is two 5-day/4-night sessions for children and adults with developmental MTS operates 95 bus routes and three trolley disabilities at Cuyamaca Outdoor School in Descanso. If you are 18 years or older and lines with more than 300,000 passengers successfully pass a fingerprint check and drug test, this is an amazing opportunity for a using services on weekdays. great summer adventure! Apply to volunteer at our camp program where you will work one-on-one with campers, lead activities and provide guidance, support, and supervision. No prior experience Annual Report necessary. Orientation and training provided. The Arc of San Diego is proud to share its Positions available are Camp Counselor (we need these the most), Program Specialist 2015 Annual Report, Keeping The Promise, (responsible for all program activities), and Craft & Class Specialists (coordinates all available online at www.arc-sd.com/ craft activities and other classes). annualreport. In the report, you will find We need 25-30 volunteers each session and prefer if you can commit to both sessions. consolidated financial statements for The We offer a small honorarium for each day of work as well as housing, meals, and Arc of San Diego, Arc Chapters, and Arc transportation. San Diego For more information, please contact Lin Taylor, Camp Director, at (619) 685-1175, Foundation. ext. 255 or [email protected] We hope the information will give Now Accepting you an in- Applications depth look at how our July 5-7 funding is Counselor Training dedicated to July 10-14 Keeping the Session I Promise and July 17-21 providing Session II the best services to Cuyamaca Outdoor our clients. School, Descanso

6 Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries! Employees at The Arc of San Diego who reached milestone years of service were recognized at the annual Employee Service Awards held on January 20th at the Courtyard Marriott Liberty Station. This year 109 employees completed 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 35 years of service. We thank our staff, who are among our greatest assets, for helping us achieve our mission and vision. 35 Years 35 years Dolores J. Collins Lisa Carrasco Elizabeth Ravenis, Respite Services Elizabeth Ravenis Hortencia Contreras April Chavez My favorite experience with The Arc has Julia Corrales De Mitre Herman Q. Christopher been caring for the children – taking them 30 years Janet L. Coryell Delores L. Collins to the park, walking around, using the Rosario Chavez Natalie L. Dowell Muhktar A. Daar swings, having picnic lunches, and, as they Irene Holguin Jennifer M. Flanagan Edson P. De Jesus got older, going to the movies. I feel very blessed to be able to do this for all of these Rose V. Phillip Oscar I. Garcia Alice L. Derosa Douglas D. Gilbert Monica E. Galicia years. There is one child who I have worked with for all of my 35 years! 25 years Elizabeth M. Guysayko Anna F. Garcia Sandoval Blanca L. Kelly Gil Belen Ruben G. Adame Victoria B. Limjoco Melvin Harris Mariyam Pious Darren C. Makris Amber Hood Elizabeth V. Mayoral Pacita B. Howell 20 years Jennie L. Mitchell Pinakin J. Jani Richard M. Coppa Blanca Munoz Ladonna J. Kisner Sharon Delacruz Jennifer L. Navarra Rosalva Leon Dennis Dizon Brian E. Nero Ramon Lomeli Jr. Josie R. Esperanza Araceli Ortiz Kalen M. Lutman Rosa L. Gutierrez Dipakkumar K. Patel Chad E. Lyle Shannon L . Housley Trina M. Perez Shayna D. McSweeney Siomara C. Linares Michael Poplos Michael J. Melycher Olga Velazquez Shirley J. Clare Mills Reedy-Edmondson Guadalupe Naranjo Years 15 years 30 Mara Ristic Grant Onica Irene Holguin, Respite Services Elizabeth Baddour Penny S. Robinson Hope I. Parra Jennifer J. Ellis-Thompson Myriam Aguirre Saldana Hilario J. Raya-Seruto I care about The Arc’s work because we Danilo Faustino Susana Sanchez Evangeline Reyes provide much-needed services for children and their parents. In all my years on the job, I Elma B. Huerta Nakia M. Scott Karen E. Roffe have only cared for one child and I consider Beatrice Hughes Sylvia Urbina Saul Salgado Joanne C. Mull the girl and her mother one of the family. Sasha Velarde Huerta Nicholl Santillanes When I started my job, she was 7 years old. Martha A. Romero Jose D. Verdugo David W. Schneider Calvin T. Smith Yolanda Veytia Deborah Scott Barbara S. Steinkirchner John H. Williamson Lance Spellman Silvia R. Steinmetz Jessica T. Zambrano Brenda J. Straley Helen Taylor 10 years 5 years Andrew J. Thacher Sharif M. Ahmed Jonathan M. Anderson Merle M. Thomas James T. Alvarez Shawnta N. Barber Justin D. Umpierre Frank J. Anderson Gabriel Becerra Benavidez Jeremiah Williams Maria C. Bautista Shirley N. Brunson Kristin J. Woodhouse Esperanza M. Buhain Emerson M. Camacho John Zazueta Regina T. Butler

30 Years Rose V. Phillip, North Shores Vocational Center Mission The most inspiring thing about The Arc is our clients. I like working with them and learning The Arc of San Diego supports and empowers people with disabilities from them. To me, clients are most important. to achieve their life goals. It is why I get up and go to work each day.

7 Save The Date The Arc of San Diego Non-Profit Org. Providing services for people with disabilities and their families since 1951 U.S.Postage Friday, June 3 3030 Market Street n San Diego, CA 92102-3230 PAID Annual Meeting & Tel (619) 685-1175 n Fax (619) 234-3759 San Diego,CA www.arc-sd.com Permit No.115 Installation Ceremony Join Our Social Media Community 6-10 p.m. Tom Ham's Lighthouse

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Calendar This newsletter is produced and distributed by The Arc of San Diego. Board Chair Doug Hoehn, President & CEO David W. Schneider. If you would prefer receiving the Spotlight via email, please email us at [email protected] April The Spotlight is published quarterly. You can find the online version of the newsletter at www.arc-sd.com 30 The Jewels of San Diego Gala A Swinging Success! Fairmont Grand Del Mar More than 120 golfers took to the championship Santaluz Golf Course on December 14, 2015 to 5:30 p.m. successfully raise funds for holiday gifts for children and adults with disabilities and Our Place Yoga & Contact Jennifer Navarra, Wellness Center. (619) 685-1175, ext. 291 The annual golf tournament, celebrating its 23rd year, sprang to life when Jon Kurtin, Arc San Diego or [email protected] Foundation board member, came to know that many clients in The Arc's programs did not receive gifts for the holidays. Determined to change this, Jon rallied friends and fellow golf enthusiasts to brighten the MAy holidays for Arc clients by playing a game of golf. 13 SpringFest "Because of the generosity of tournament participants and supporters, our clients get to experience the joy of opening a gift during the holiday season," said David W. Schneider, President & CEO. "Given The Sol and Ruth Gerber Family limited incomes and financial means, this is a tradition that, Center before the inception of the golf tournament, many clients 1280 Nolan Avenue, Chula Vista Our Sponsors never had the opportunity to experience." Contact Chris Shilling, The Arc of San Diego and Arc San Diego The Arc of San Diego is grateful to Jon, Linda, Berni, & (619) 427-7524 Foundation would like to say a special Hannah Kurtin, Lenny Ignelzi, Kat Sciacca, Jim Sullivan, or [email protected] thank you to the sponsors of the and Dennis Paulson for their generosity of spirit and Golf Tournament. commitment. We are also extremely appreciative of the time, June dedication, and donations from all of the golfers, sponsors, The Family of Sol & Ruth Gerber and volunteers. Richard Gerber 3–4 San Diego People First Morning & Jim Nichols Self-Advocacy Conference The Kurtin Family Bryan & Di Holker Theme: Riding The Wave Frank & Kat Sciacca of Change Brenda Tworoger San Diego Marriott Mission Valley Jim Sullivan 8757 Rio San Diego Drive Alliant Insurance Specialty Services Scripps Poway Self Storage Contact Laura Krebs, Brian Pidgeon Family Foundation (858) 278-5420, ext. 132 Kahala Travel, Inc. or [email protected] Judy & Roy Carlson Harry Rhoads & Emily Rhoads Jeff Platt & Gina Lew July Camp-A-Lot/ Susie & David Boyer Pacific Coast Commercial Camp-A-Little Richardson Auto Group 10-14 Session 1 Pacific Western Bank 17-21 Session 2 Players Sports Bar Blanchard, Krasner & French Cuyamaca Outdoor School, Shugar Chan Descanso Nancy & Mike DeFay Contact Lin Taylor, Robert & Barbara Deruntz (619) 685-1175, ext. 255 Scott & Cat Durall Gary & Carol Heil or [email protected] IPS Jon, Berni, and Linda Kurtin at Santaluz Golf Course Zipbuds