A Quarterly Publication of The Arc of San Diego Spring 2010 The Jewels of San Diego

The Arc of San Diego will host its annual gala fundraiser, The Jewels of San Diego, on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the US Grant Hotel. Reception & Silent Auction begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner, dancing, and entertainment at 7:00 p.m. This black tie event salutes local San Diegans who have made a difference to our city through leadership and philanthropicThe contributions. Proceeds from the event will supplement our ability to provide essential services which have been significantly affected by recent budget cuts. Private contributions from caring individuals, like you, are a vital lifeline in these challenging economic times. John and PhyllisJewels Parrish, our Gala Chairs, personify this spirit of service. Ever since they Gala Chairs Phyllis and John Parrish moved to La Jolla from New Orleans more than 30 years ago, they have contributed their time, talent, and philanthropic spirit to the community they love and call home. Over the years, Phyllis hasof volunteered at many local nonprofits, serving as Chair for the Old Globe Theater Renaissance Ball, San Diego Symphony Gala, Royal Ascot Day, San Diego Multiple Sclerosis Chapter,San KPBS Television Diego Annual Auction, YMCA “Fantasy Ball” for Safe Place, “The Big Top” Leukemia Society, Angel Ball-ECS Community Services, Opera Opulence,THE San Diego ARC Opera, OF SAN and as DIEGO’S President of ANNUAL Sam and Rose GALA Stein Education Center, Vista Hill Foundation, and other agencies. In addition, Phyllis startedSaturday, the first auxiliary March for 20, the 2010Sam and Rose Stein Education Center and is involved with the La Jolla Debutante Ball Committee. Phyllis was honored as “Woman of Dedication” by theUS Salvation Grant Army Hotel and received the First Legend of San Diego Award, Living Legacy Awards from the Women’s International Center. We invite you to join us at this very special evening. Reservations are $200 per person for Gold Seating and $300 per person for Platinum Preferred Seating. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

For information, please contact Rhonda Handy or Jennifer Bates Navarra at (619) 685-1175. Pictured above, a few members of The Jewels of San Diego Committee. Seated: (L-R) Sandra Maas and Sandy Redman. Standing: (L-R) Dianne York-Goldman, Jeanne Jones, Phyllis Save The Date Parrish, Sally B. Thornton, and Joye Blount. Gala Chairs Michael & Liz Copley Jessie J. Knight, Jr. & Joye Blount Blaine & Bobbie Quick John & Phyllis Parrish Jenny Craig Jeanne Lawrence Blair & Georgia Sadler Mrs. Lowell Davies Richard & Wanda Levi Hon. Jerry Sanders & Rana Sampson Honorary Chairs Danah Fayman “Papa” Doug Manchester Hon. Pam Slater-Price & Herschel Price Hon. Pete & Gayle Wilson Kim & Marilyn Fletcher Dr. Bill & Barbara McColl Dean & Susie Spanos Honorary Committee Dr. Fred & Joy Frye Virginia Monday Rich & Gaby Sulpizio George & Alison Gildred Jim & Ruth Mulvaney John & Sally B. Thornton Mrs. Albert L. Anderson Frank & Lee Goldberg Anne Otterson Ken & Dixie Unruh Ron & Ginger Blair Ken & Fran Golden Vice Admiral Raymond & Dian Peet, The Rev. Lawrence & Laurie Waddy Esther Burnham Art & Marge Hughes USN Retired B.J. Williams Ron & Dee Dee Carlson Jeanne Jones & Don Breitenberg Kay Porter Harry & Valerie Cooper Julian & Katherine Kaufman Vivian Pratt Warren (partial listing)

Visit us at www.arc-sd.com President’s We are also grateful to our staff who assist people Board of with disabilities achieve their individual goals. In this Happenings at The Arc Message issue, you will see those who recently celebrated Directors milestone anniversaries of service with The Arc As we dive into the New of San Diego. Their dedication and commitment The Arc of San Diego Year, we are all aware of to helping people with disabilities has greatly the challenges this economy contributed to the strength of our organization. Officers brings. This year our focus is Doug Hoehn, Board Chair on keeping programs stable, We invite you to join us at our annual gala, The Jewels of San Diego on March 20th at the US Grant Gerald Hansen, 1st Vice Chair developing strategies for managing the economic Jerry Wechsler, Secretary/Treasurer situation, and planning for a solid future. which is sure to be a wonderful event! We sincerely appreciate the time, effort, and expertise of Phyllis Tom Harmon, Past Board Chair I want to thank all of our supporters – parents, and John Parrish, our Gala Chairs, in supporting Members-At-Large board members, staff, auxiliaries, foundations, our mission. And I thank the Honorary Committee Harland DeBoer, Ph.D. corporations, and friends – for helping us meet and volunteers whose organizational abilities and Nancy Eakin The Kresge Challenge. Together, we raised over tireless efforts will ensure the evening is a success. Bob Guthrie $976,580 and will receive a check for $350,000! Nancy Reynolds To be able to celebrate this accomplishment in Best wishes to you for a wonderful 2010! Dwight Stratton such an unpredictable economy, when families and Marlene Whiteside individuals are already financially stretched, is a testament to your faith in our future. Anne Hoffman Chapter Representatives Jewell Hooper, City Chapter Mary Bartholomew, East County Chapter Judy Adams, North County Chapter A Special Welcome Diane Hanson, North Shores Chapter Yrma Nixon, South Bay Chapter The Arc extends a warm welcome to new staff members Ryan Herren, Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer and Danielle R. Dawson, Development Manager. Arc San Diego Foundation Ryan Herren, a Chicago native, Danielle “Dani” Officers graduated magna cum laude from Dawson joins us James O. Reynolds, Chairperson North Park University in Chicago from Scripps Health Ronald Blair, Vice Chairperson with a major in Organizational Foundation where she Mike Lichtenberger, CPA Management. worked as a Prospect Secretary / Treasurer As Vice President of Finance Research Analyst for Edward C. Walton, Esq. and Chief Financial Officer, Ryan nearly two years. In Past Chairperson is a member of The Arc’s executive that capacity, she was leadership team. He is responsible for responsible for identifying sources of wealth Members-At-Large all financial affairs including budget planning, with a focus on individual giving. Later, she Glenn Chapin financial analysis, investments, audit, accounting, Norma Hidalgo-Del Rio, RPh transitioned to working part-time as Associate purchasing and insurance. Doug Hoehn Director of Gift Planning and assisted with Before joining The Arc and moving to San Diego, Gregg T. Holdgrafer planned giving. Ryan held several executive management roles. Andrew J. Kessler, Esq. Positions included VP of Business Affairs & Chief We are excited to have Dani on our Jon Kurtin Investment Officer and VP of Finance & CFO for Fundraising team where she will develop and Paul La Bounty, CEBS the Chicago History Museum and its subsidiaries, grow our donor base, concentrating on the Joshua Pearson, Esq. Chief Financial Officer for The Chicago Area annual fund/membership. Michael J. Ramirez Transportation Study and, most recently, Budget Prior to a career in philanthropy, Dani Doug Stone Director for the J. Paul Getty Trust in Los Angeles. attended Chapman University School of Law He also held management positions in private Emeritus in Orange County and worked at a family law and public companies, including The Coca-Cola Robert L. Beckett and estate planning law firm. Company and Valspar. Clair Burgener (deceased) An athlete, Ryan’s interests include water-skiing, Born in Los Angeles, Dani has lived in San Jerry Coleman 1 biking, running, hiking, volleyball, snow-skiing, Diego for 3 ⁄2 years. She has two children, Darla Davis and attending baseball and football games. He three year old son Dawson and two year Honorable John S. Einhorn also enjoys reading and learning more about one old daughter, Riley. Dani enjoys trying new Willis J. Fletcher (deceased) of his passions – wine! restaurants and attending sporting events. Arthur Neumann, CPA We are delighted Ryan Herren has joined The Arc George Saadeh and look forward to the future with his steady Sidney Schuman hand on the helm of our financial planning.

2 Board of Directors Happenings at The Arc PALS (Personal & Leisure Services) North Shores Parent/Infant The Arc of San Diego Diane Baer is a long-time We now offer families the option Officers fan of PALS (Personal & of scheduling educational or play Leisure Services), The Arc’s programs for their children on the Doug Hoehn, Board Chair recreation program. She weekends. The Saturday Play Pals Gerald Hansen, 1st Vice Chair loves going out, making Program is held in family friendly Jerry Wechsler, Secretary/Treasurer new friends and having community parks around San Diego Tom Harmon, Past Board Chair new experiences. In fact, County. Children are guided through Members-At-Large Diane recently returned fun activities such as parachute Harland DeBoer, Ph.D. from a ten-day vacation play, movement to music, throwing Twice a week, and soon to be more, Nancy Eakin that included New York, beanbags in hoops, and games that consumers from North Shores and Bob Guthrie Boston, Maine, and develop skills. Siblings and children Canada! Sulpizio Center’s Community based from the community with parents Nancy Reynolds program volunteer a couple hours at are welcome to join us. Spring events Dwight Stratton Upbeat and cheerful, Diane takes full advantage of all the programs the Ronald McDonald House washing include a nature walk at Mission Trails Marlene Whiteside PALS offers – dances, movies, nature walks with Leisure Express and drying linen in the laundry room Local, Hawaii, Alaska, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans with so children and their families will be Park, Ocean Beach Kite Festival, and a Chapter Representatives Leisure Express Trip & Travel, and for more than 30 years, an amazing comfortable as they receive pediatric trip to the Carlsbad Flower Fields. For Jewell Hooper, City Chapter week of summer camp with Camp-A -Lot. Her social calendar is fun, cancer treatment at this wonderful more information call Diane Lowrie at Mary Bartholomew, East County Chapter creative and very satisfying – it includes at least two local outings a medical facility. (619) 564-2308. Judy Adams, North County Chapter month, summer camp, and one big travel trip! Diane Hanson, North Shores Chapter Assets In Action! Yrma Nixon, South Bay Chapter Leisure Express Leisure Express Local The Computer Lab, jointly Trip & Travel What are you doing with your staffed by North Shores and the San Diego Community Want to travel and see new evenings and weekends? Don’t College, is an illustration of the Arc San Diego Foundation places? Our 2010 calendar just sit at home and watch enduring partnership shared by includes a road trip up television - join us and enjoy Officers the two organizations. Here, California’s Highway 101 to San the best San Diego has to James O. Reynolds, Chairperson consumers have access to a full Francisco, the ultimate baseball offer! Dinners, dances, movies, Ronald Blair, Vice Chairperson range of adaptive software and experience, spring training, whale watching, SeaWorld, Mike Lichtenberger, CPA hardware, receiving instruction Story time with the Gingerbread Princess at old-fashioned country western San Diego Zoo and more! Sign the Carlsbad Library. Secretary / Treasurer that is individualized and based hospitality at a Dude Ranch, up today! Edward C. Walton, Esq. upon skill and ability level. On and, in September, the “magical Be Adventurous! Join The Fun! Past Chairperson any given day you will find journey” to Walt Disney World, Call PALS at (619) 685-1175 consumers using the computer Starlight ▼ Florida and the fantasy of the or email Enshurah Baca today, Members-At-Large to prepare a resume, “play” Consumers from the Senior and Magic Kingdom! [email protected]. Glenn Chapin Solitaire, a task teaching use Community Based programs, on Norma Hidalgo-Del Rio, RPh of the mouse, or using their completing a mosaic class at The Art Doug Hoehn Respite chin to push a switch. We are Academy and baking class through the San Ysidro Adult Education Gregg T. Holdgrafer Caring for a child, teen, or adult with a developmental disability can committed to this collaboration Department, practice their new-found Andrew J. Kessler, Esq. be stressful for many parents. Respite care helps alleviate this. and look forward to jointly Jon Kurtin creating and improving computer creativity. Alberto Salazar shows In-home respite offers families short-term relief from continual care off a coaster he made of broken Paul La Bounty, CEBS labs throughout the agency. of a family member with a disability. Families use this time to shop, tiles and plant saucers while Miguel Joshua Pearson, Esq. run errands, schedule appointments, spend quality time with other Urrea works on a cake he baked and Michael J. Ramirez members, or have private time alone. decorated by himself. Twice a week Doug Stone Miguel bakes cookies, cakes, and Overnight respite is available every weekend, Friday through Sunday desserts in Starlight’s Emeritus at The Arc’s Respite House in El Cajon. We provide a safe and kitchen. Robert L. Beckett stimulating environment with recreational and fun activities that Clair Burgener (deceased) encourage social interaction and independence. For information call Jerry Coleman Claire Stratton at (619) 685-1175 or email [email protected]. Darla Davis Honorable John S. Einhorn Willis J. Fletcher (deceased) ❝Respite House has been a godsend! We believe an overnight getaway helps Alex toward the transition of entering a group Arthur Neumann, CPA home. The entire staff at Respite House has surpassed our George Saadeh expectations. They are dedicated, caring and put a high regard on Sidney Schuman indoor and outdoor activities. I have been with The Arc for more than 20 years and have seen a lot of different programs. I sincerely believe that Respite House stands out from among all of them.❞ ~ Andrew Tessitore 3 Building Toward Self-Sufficiency Capital Campaign The Arc of San Diego appreciates your participation in our effort to raise $3,800,000. By supporting our capital campaign you have the opportunity to give back to our community. We sincerely thank you for your contribution.

Sharif Ahmed Manuel & Desiree Gomez Joni L. Phillips J.E. & Miwako Allen David J. Goss & Wawanesa Jim & Cathy Potter Patricia Alonso Insurance Group Price Family Charitable Fund Anonymous John & Janet Grimes Marianne S. Rauch Our Donors Dalia C. Ayala Rhonda Renee Handy Ivan Raygoza Thank you for supporting The Arc of San Diego. Your gift Louis & Ruth Bernath Charla L. Hannon Barbara J. Ritchie provides opportunities for people with disabilities of all Stephanie Blankenship Gerald, Ingrid, & Mark Hansen Enrique K. Rivera & Carmen F. Asin ages to fulfill their personal goals, reach their maximum Ron Blair Diane S. Hanson Dan & Laura Roos potential, and live as independently as possible. Bernard & Heidi Blotner Bob & Anne Harrison Susana Sanchez Jim & Nancy Bosley Ryan Herren Mary E. Schmidt Grants Martha Brault Norma Hildalgo-del Rio, RPh Robert Shearer Cubic Corporation Rudi & Gloria Brewster Jewell D. Hooper South Bay Chapter Advisory Board $1,500 to the Capital Campaign Dr. & Mrs. Simon C. Ralph Hurst Foster & Pamela Stahl Brumbaugh, Jr. Paula Izidoro Cruz Swedelius Downtown San Diego Lions Club Gary Bryant Christina Jacquez Sam & Maria Tedesco $2,500 to the Sulpizio ART Realization Program Michael Busch Romano & Minerva Jimenez Richard Tennill Hervey Family Fund at The San Diego Martha E. Camacho Dorothy Kalicki The Hervey Family Fund at The San Foundation Richard & Marlene S. Carter James B. King Diego Foundation $20,000 to the Capital Campaign Victor Cherniak Robert LaBerge The Parker Foundation Travis R. Clancy Benjamin A. Lander Lois & Gail Thompson Knights of Columbus St. Timothy’s Clelland Advised Fund at The E. Aaron Lazaroff Toby Wells Foundation Council #10802 San Diego Foundation Robert & Candance Tim & Linda Vanderveen $3,854 to The Arc of San Diego James & Robin Clements McCarthy Leone Sam & Joan Wagstaff Barbara Maisel & Bulova Gale Foundation Rich & Jackie Coppa Robert D. Lewis Ed & Noreen Walton $10,000 to The Arc of San Diego Meracle J. Cothron John & Beth Ann Ley Terry Wegand Cubic Corporation Victoria B. Limjoco Ronald White Oak Tree Philanthropic Fund Paul & Shirley Culler Downtown San Diego Romie L. Wilford $1,000 to The Arc of San Diego Louis & Lena D’Abruzzi Lions Club Marty & Olivia Winkler The Parker Foundation Dr. Harland & Virginia DeBoer Anita S. Lopez Steve & Sandy Wittman $40,000 to the Capital Campaign Flora E. Delavin Barbara Gale Maisel & Bulova Howard & Karen Wolfinger AnneMarie Dowling Gale Foundation Juana M. Zambrano Price Family Charitable Fund Frances Anne Dowling Frank & Katherine Mannen David & Charlene Zettel $50,000 to the Capital Campaign Beverly Durckel Jeff & Pamela A. McAnally John & Linda Zygowicz Toby Wells Foundation Joseph P. Elliott Jennie Monroe $25,000 for the Sulpizio Animal & Nature Courtney Fadjo Matt Mouer Roomw Danilo Faustino James & Pamela Murphy The Charitable Foundation – Gerald & Erika Fecher Scott Myers Agent Community Outreach of Prudential Kim & Marilyn Fletcher Sal & Jennifer Navarra Capital Mindy G. Fletcher Dale A. Nelson Campaign California Realty Patricia Ann Freeman Mary Noriega $2,500 to the Capital Campaign Susan J. Fuller James R. Omsberg Goal Gifts listed are from Tribute Gifts Russell C. Gerns Millie Oveross $3,800,000 November 1, 2009 In Honor of Donald & Catherine Glover Richard Palomarez through January 31, Robert Beckett Dr. Michael & Brenda Paula Payton 2010. While every Goldbaum LaVerne Perkins $3,000,000 effort has been Foster & Pamela Stahl $2,956,841 made to accurately Gerald William Fecher III acknowledge Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey S. Fecher all gifts, please Denise Montes CAMPAIGN UPDATE accept our as of January 31, 2010 sincere apologies Tensia Trejo if we omitted Jon R. Kurtin Family Campaign Goal your donation Mike & Nancy DeFay $3,800,000 - your support In Support of and generosity Dollars Raised to Date is sincerely Dr. Jeffrey S. Fecher $2,956,841 appreciated. Leigh Altadonna Carla A. Chavers-Greene Percent of Damon R. Jordan Total Campaign Goal Laura Michenber 78% Kevin F. Osborne Total Donors to Date In Memory of 391 Charles Rosenbach Mike & Peggy Bennett 4 We Did It! Naming Opportunities We Met The Kresge Challenge! Building Toward Self-Sufficiency capital campaign is an exciting project. We hope we can count on you to help. Below is a list of Thanks to your generous donations, The Arc of San Diego will named-gift opportunities. receive a $350,000 challenge grant from The Kresge Foundation of Troy, Michigan. $25,000 each Sensory Room. Quiet, safe, and respectful place of retreat Because of YOUR response, hard work and persistent efforts over where individuals can explore and develop their senses and skills. the past seven months, we met The Kresge Challenge issued in Equipped with different features such as light, sound, fragrance and June 2009. More than 150 donors and volunteers responded to the specialized equipment, the room is extremely therapeutic. challenge and we successfully raised an astonishing $976,580 in gifts and pledges towards modernization and construction of the Art Studio & Gallery. Encourages artistic expression and new 16,000-square-foot Sulpizio Family Arc Center. We are deeply provides space to create, exhibit, and market art. grateful to all of you who helped us meet this challenge. Multi-Media Room. Offers music classes, educational The Building Toward Self-Sufficiency capital campaign total stands programming and entertainment that promotes socialization and at $2,956,841. The goal is $3.8 million. learning. The Sulpizio Family Arc Center was built because the original Courtyard Trees $10,000 building no longer met our community’s needs for the future. The Courtyard Benches $5,000 aging facility was inadequate, too costly to maintain, and not in Wall Plaques $1,000 compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA). Wall Tiles $250-$500 The Day Program at Sulpizio Family Arc Center helps more than 100 Pledges for naming opportunities can be paid at one time or over a adults with disabilities function as independently as possible. The three-year period. Deadline for all tile purchases is April 30, 2010. new building features eight-themed classrooms including Computer Lab, Sensory Room, Fitness Recreation Room, Multi-Media Room, Your employer’s matching gift counts towards your naming Therapeutic Spa Room, Animal & Nature Room, Arts & Crafts opportunity. Room, and Art Studio & Gallery. The Center also serves as the hub For more information, call: Jennifer Bates Navarra, Vice President of for The Arc’s countywide operations and contributes significantly to Marketing & Development at (619) 685-1175 ext. 291 or jnavarra@ the revitalization in the neighborhood. arc-sd.com. We’re happy we met The Kresge Challenge and hope our friends and supporters see that we still need help going forward. There are many different ways for you to help - an outright pledge, cash, stock, or a planned gift. Join the celebration and continue the momentum! 

5 Measuring Success The Arc of San Diego serves more than 2,000 people with developmental disabilities and uses Outcomes Measurement to find out how responsive we are to the people we support. Our focus is quality-efficiency- effectiveness-satisfaction and results for the 2008-09 Outcomes Measurement Survey primary goals were impressive. Here is a summary of results with comparison to last year.

FY 09 FY 08 Satisfaction Consumer Consumer and family overall satisfaction with program 95% 94% Funder/Referral Agencies Arc quality of service equal or better compared to other agencies 92% 94% Program Quality Consumers express overall improvement in Quality of Life 98% 97% New enrollees in program minimum of 90 days 90% 91% New enrollees on the job minimum of 90 days 90% 92% Infant & toddlers progress in developmental age in minimum of three developmental areas (measures value of early intervention) 99% 98% Efficiency Consumers placed on the job within 90 days of referral 90% 95% Consumers earn 20% of minimum wage (WAC & SE) 50% 50% Effectiveness Consumers attained program objectives 81% 68% Demand for respite hours met 94% 92% Exiting Consumers Satisfaction with Arc services 92% 82% Attain discharge plan objectives 86% 87% Made enhancing move of choice 72% 69%

Mission The Arc of San Diego Ethnicity empowers persons with Age Gender African American 195 disabilities, and their Birth-36 months 218 American Indian 2 Residency families, by working in Female 3-17 years 199 partnership to create 985 Asian/Pacific Islander 144 Male 1031 18-30 years 368 East County 382 opportunities to achieve 1066 Caucasian 627 31-50 years 757 North County 513 713 their individual goals Hispanic 35 51-75 years 403 Metro within the community. Multi-Race 17 Over 75 years 6 South County 443 Unknown

Conclusions Reviewing results of the Outcomes Measurement survey show: The Outcomes Measurement survey identified an area for ■ Overall satisfaction with Arc’s services was high. Ninety-five improvement – consumer wages in Work Activity Programs. One percent of consumers were overwhelmingly satisfied with services hundred percent of consumers in Supported Employment earn and supports which resulted in a significant improvement in the more than 20% of minimum wage compared to 24% in Work quality of their lives. Activity. To address this, The Arc hired a Business Developer to increase the amount, variety, and consistency of work. This ■ Ninety-two percent of funders and referral agencies, when asked how Arc services compared to similar agencies, felt The Arc was allows consumers in Work Activity Programs the opportunity equal or better, 6% felt our programs were not as good, and 2% to learn tasks by doing it frequently, thereby improving their did not answer the question. earning potential. ■ Jobs were found for 28 consumers within 90 days of request for The Arc of San Diego is firmly committed to helping consumers employment despite the downturn in the economy. choose the type of services that allows them the greatest level of opportunity and freedom. Outcomes Measurement assures that ■ Staff, with improved training, helped consumers achieve 81% of their goals. we provide services consumers want and need.

6 ❝ If I come to work out-of-sorts, within a few minutes, I am ready to Service Milestones start my day on a happier note! Our consumers are the greatest! ❞ Millie Oveross ~ Millie Oveross Arc Enterprises, John Towers celebrating 25 years Production Center, 25 years of service to The Arc.

The Arc of San Diego is extremely century career, she is proudest of the broad quality of life proud of the dedication shown by programs available to consumers, from employment to its employees and, in particular, self advocacy and counseling. would like to recognize those who Millie is Program Manager at Arc Enterprises, John Towers have reached milestones of 5, 10, 15, Production Center in El Cajon. She started as an Aide in 20 and 25 years during the year. We thank them for their 1984 helping with wind chime assembly in the La Mesa service to The Arc and applaud their contributions. storefront. Over the course of the years, she moved up Millie Oveross learned about The Arc through a friend the ranks, earning various promotions including being who suggested she apply for a job. Knowing that first Workshop Manager for both John Towers and Starlight impressions are critical, Millie wore heels and a very nice Centers. dress to the interview. She was asked to start that day – “The Arc of San Diego is a wonderful company to work and did – all dressed-up for work in a production center! Sandra Elwood for. The past 25 years have been very good years for me East County, 20 years The next morning it was proper attire; jeans and tennies! and went by very fast. Here’s hoping for at least another Having no experience working with people with 10? I want to thank The Arc for everything they do for developmental disabilities, Millie was unsure she could our consumers and special thanks to Area Director, Mike complete the week. Well, 25 years later, she is fulfilled Wasyliw for giving me the opportunity to work with such working at The Arc. Among the highlights of her quarter- good people.”

25 Years of Service Donna L. McClellan, ACES Ida D. Cloud, ACES Isaac McKee, ACES Mildred Oveross, Matthew Mouer, ACES Marcus J. Concholar, ACES Marva C. Mize, Respite Theresa Kaluzny Arc Enterprises Debra J. Olds, Respite Reyna Cruz Diaz, Hilda Cristina Molina, ACES, 15 years Parent/Infant Program 20 Years of Service Oliver E. Ollero, Respite Respite Tsehay G. Desta, ACES Sandra Ellwood, Debra A. Powell, Respite Mario Morales, Respite East County Tanisha R. Reid, Respite Karen M. Dorlando, Respite Rosa Moreno, Respite Silvia Gonzales, Respite Aurora Rivera, Respite John A. Faulkner, North Martha Morlett, ACES Irma Sanchez, Starlight County Training Center Lashanda R. Nubia, 15 Years of Service Carlos C. Villalobos, ACES Antonio Fernandez, ACES East County Marina Anton, Community Thuy T. Vo, Arc Enterprises Teresa Fernandez, ACES Ronald P. O'Keefe, Respite Living Services, (CLS) Ronald D. White, ACES Consuelo Jimenez Flores, Alma L. Orozco, ACES Theresa Kaluzny, Arc Michelle D. Wilburn, ACES Respite Rhonda S. Ramsey, Starlight Community Employment Ramona D. Zamora Patricia L. Garcia, Nancy Resendiz, Services (ACES) Pauline Williams, CLS Arc Enterprises, 15 years East County North Shores Nenita Locquiao, CLS 5 Years of Service Kellie L. Hallien, Respite Carmen F. Revelez, Sulpizio Alma Ortuna-Esparza, Antonia Bravo Acosta, Vicky T. Harrell, CLS Maleika T. Roberts, ACES Starlight Respite Christopher Harris, CLS Ana Santos, Starlight Aisha T. Sengsone, Juanita Aguilar, Sulpizio Beatriz Estudillo De Herrera, Maria T. Saucedo, Respite Arc Enterprises Shirley J. Allman, Starlight Maria T. Sosa, Respite Ramona D. Zamora, East County Minerva Jimenez, Arc Enterprises Melanie Sowards, ACES Julia Avila, Starlight Administration Berhane W. Tadese, ACES 10 Years of Service Leticia Avila, CLS Maria Jimenez, Starlight Phuc V. Tang, ACES Trefonia Andreasen, Hilda T. Buenrostro, Cathryn A. Jones, CLS Aisha T. Sengsone North Shores Theresa K. Thorn, Starlight Arc Enterprises, 15 years Arc Enterprises Natalee K. Santee- Irma G. Torres, Joan L. Coats, Starlight Nora Virgen Calles, Respite Lancaster, Respite Parent/Infant Program Elizabeth Cortez, Martha E. Camacho, Victoria J. Learn, ACES Kenia G. Torres Mendoza, Arc Enterprises Administration Catherine M. Littlejohn, ACES Elizalde Esperanza, ACES Margarita Otamendi- Arc Enterprises Castaneda, Sulpizio Nancy L. Toti, Respite Candelaria Hernandez, Joann L. Logsdon, ACES Patricia Martinez-Carillo, Lucita S. Ulep, North Shores Arc Enterprises William J. Lovell, ACES ACES D'Angelo R. White, Susana A. Lance, CLS Silvia R. Luna, Starlight Mary K. Castro, ACES North Shores Anita N. Libo-On, Sulpizio Florita T. Manalo, Starlight Elissa A. Ciaverelli, Herlinda Zuniga, ACES Lynn Luu, Respite George B. McClelland, ACES Alma Ortuna-Esparza Arc Enterprises Starlight, 15 years

7 Calendar The Arc of San Diego Non-Profit Org. Providing services for people with disabilities and their families since 1951 U.S.Postage February 28 3030 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92102-3230 PAID San Diego,CA SeaWorld Adventure Tel (619) 685-1175 • Fax (619) 234-3759 www.arc-sd.com Permit No.115 Leisure Express Local, 10 a.m. $40, Contact Enshurah Baca (619) 685-1175 March 20 Annual Gala, The Jewels of San Diego U.S. Grant Hotel, 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $200 Contact Jennifer Bates Navarra (619) 685-1175 March TBA (3 day trip) Padres Spring Training Leisure Express Trip and Travel Contact Enshurah Baca (619) 685-1175 April TBA Angel LARCs Fashion Show Contact Mike Wasyliw (619) 444-9417 This newsletter is produced and distributed by The Arc of San Diego. Board Chair Doug Hoehn, President & CEO Anne Hoffman April 22 Earth Day If you would prefer receiving The Spotlight via email, please email us at [email protected]. The Spotlight is published four times a year. You can find the online version of the newsletter at www.arc-sd.com East County Training Center Contact Mike Wasyliw (619) 444-9417 You Made A Difference! Hitting the Links! Our thanks go to Hydrodynamics Associated, Kleen Blast, and Paramount Scaffold for laying the sPirit of GivinG! groundwork in preparation for the revitalization project The Arc of San Diego extends done at North Shores last fall by Rebuilding Together, deepest thanks to you for San Diego (RTSD) and Cricket Communications, Inc. making the holidays a little bit Hydrodynamics Associated, working with business brighter for our consumers at partners Kleen Blast and Paramount Scaffold, Pryor and Potter Group coordinated and donated sandblasting and painting Homes. We could not have services for the metal roof. They sandblasted the roof done it without you! to roughen its surface so a new coat of paint would James & Rena Bayne adhere. Hydrodynamics applied several coats of paint D.J. Surety Agency to the roof to provide flexibility, corrosion resistance, L-R: Bob Blanchard, Michel Kucinski, Ken Weiss, Randy Rivera Catherine Scot Denis and long-lasting finish. Marie Guerard The companies’ valuable contribution is important to For the past 17 years, the Arc San Diego Foundation Traci Harkay The Arc and truly appreciated. has come together annually for a day of golf. A rainy Denise C. Hujing morning on December 11, 2009 did not prevent more Denise M. Johnson than 100 golfers from hitting the links at the Carlton Brenda G. Kennerly Oaks Golf Course. The tournament raised close to Shari Laughlin $60,000 with proceeds providing holiday cheer and Pamela Legge gifts for Arc consumers. Marcia McCullough The Holiday Golf Tournament began in 1992 after Jim & Denise Reynolds Arc San Diego Foundation board member Jon Kurtin Cheryl Watters learned many consumers in Arc programs did not receive holiday presents. Jon got together with several

▼ of his friends to play golf and raise funds to fulfill Jim Reynolds, Arc San Diego Foundation Board Chair and BB&T holiday wishes of these consumers. Since its founding, Insurance Services brought holiday cheer to the 12 residents of the tournament has raised in excess of $750,000. Pryor and Potter Group Homes when they adopted these homes after learning that none of the residents were going home for Special thanks to the Kurtin family, Lenny Ignelzi, Christmas. Residents received gifts and enjoyed a lovely Christmas and Jim Sullivan whose dedication, enthusiasm, and dinner thanks to Jim and his company. L-R: Jonathan Reynolds, leadership were invaluable in, once again, organizing a Cyndi Carrillo, Pryor House Coordinator, and resident, Russell Meyer. successful golf tournament.