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Tam O’Shanter Country Club - Brookville, NY
Honoree2013 Honoree
Welcome to the seventh annual
A Shelly Davidoff Memorial TournamentGOLF OUTING
August 8, 2013
WECAN
HELP
Mike and Keri -
It’s people like you that make a difference.
We are truly inspired by your dedication
and devotion to helping families everywhere.
Let’s keep Shelly’s dream alive
for years to come!
Alan & Tatyana Forman- and your fans at Altronix.
a difference...making
T Off 4 Autism
Intro
August 8, 2013
Dear Friends: There is an epidemic out there called Autism, effecting one in every 88 Children (one in every 54 boys) and we're here to do what we can to stop it.
To date, T Off 4 Autism has raised over $600,000 with your help in our effort to reach these goals:• Find a cure.• Support local families who have family members with Autism.• Build and support a future Group Home for people with Autism. To these ends we have donated the money raised at our events to several organizations:
Autism Speaks is the largest Autism Awareness Organization we support. Their efforts are centered on: • Research to find a cure.• Awareness of the extent that this condition is permeating our society.• Advocating for government intervention to help families cope with the financial burden of Autism.
NSASA is the Long Island chapter of a nationwide organization known as The Autism Society of America and supports over 1400 families on Long Island. • NSASA is dedicated to helping children and families affected by Autism lead better fuller lives in the local community.• NSASA sponsors a wide assortment of events, all designed to get these families out and enjoying life without the stress of doing these activities alone.• NSASA sponsors education and advocacy conferences to educate professionals and families in the Autism community. The Cody Center is located in a local all-encompassing, multidisciplinary Center in Stony Brook University that treats Autism from diagnosis to elder care, from education and research to clinical services and outreach. The Cody Center shares the T Off 4 Autism goal of developing a home for adult people who have grown up with Autism and need a safe haven to live.
The Mental Health Association of Nassau County is a non-profit organization dedicated to improv-ing mental health through advocacy, education, program development, and the delivery of direct services. MHANC currently operates two residential group homes in Nassau County for both children and adults with Autism.
Thanks again for joining us and helping us continue our successful fundraising efforts.
Michael JustChairperson, T Off 4 Autism
Golf Event Committee:
Robert AndrosiglioRadna & Androsiglio, LLP
John BergmanDavler Media/Special Parent Magazine
Greg CasellaCasella Construction
Marc CohenMSC Trading
Bill FontanettaConvergent
Alan FormanAltronix Corp.
Charles HammermanThe DisabilityOpportunity Fund
Keri Just T Off 4 Autism
Michael JustJust Architecture
Mike Laby A-1 First Class Moving/South Shore Records Mgmt.
Charlie MonchikShepher Distributors & Sales Corp
Larry Nitka Sam Ash Music
Suzanne Reek NSASA
Jonathan D. Stone CFPAXA Advisors, LLC
Jeff Weiner HKM Associates
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This year’s honoree Alex Keller is a local success story. He took his father’s con-struction company and built it into one of the premier construction companies in our area. He has worked closely with the ACS Head-Start Program in all five boroughs, built schools, homes, restored churches, and landmarks, as well as being the go to guy for renovations for local celebrities. In addition Alex now owns an Italian Restaurant and Chophouse in Manhattan called Forty 2 West that has earned rave reviews.
Alex’s integrity, knowledge, work ethic, and trustworthiness have paved the road for his business and personal success. His philanthropic spirit has led Alex to offer his energy and enthusiasm to help us with our mission. Alex has recog-nized the epidemic that Autism has become and acknowledges that more must be done to find a cause for this disorder. Alex is dedicated to our cause and there is no better way to honor him then to join us and support the work that we do.
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Alex Keller
T-Off-4 AutismHONOREE
2013 HONOREE
It is with great gratitude that we extend special thanks to the following people for donating their hard work, effort and time into making the 2013 T Off 4 Autism event a success.
TTHANK YOOU
Serena Ahne
Susan Bastedo
Jane Beller
Danny Bencivenga
Jackie Bencivenga
Monique Cunningham
Marilyn Davidoff
Robin Fontanetta
Lynne Glickman
Christie Godowski
Andrea Gold
Andrea Goldman
Lisa Holtzman
Keri Just
Melissa Just
Stacey Miller
Beth Menis
Melissa Monchik
Vincent Pancaldo
Allison Quinto
Suzanne Reek
Robin Scheintaub
Tracy Simon
Janet Stone
Lindi Turok
Gary Waber
SPECIAL THANKS
What is Autism?Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain.
Autism now affects one out of every 88 children (1 in 54 boys) diagnosed in the United States. Autism is that fastest growing serious developmental disability in the United States. Every 15 minutes a child is diagnosed with Autism. The treatment of Autism now costs the nation 137 billion per year. The diagnosis of Autism has increased by the rate of 100% in the last 5 years. Autism currently receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases.
Our GoalsT Off 4 Autism has several goals:1. To find a cause and a cure for Autism with the help of Autism Speaks and The Cody Center.2. To provide funding for activities for children with Autism such as, skating parties, horseback riding, surfing, etc. with the help of the NSASA.3. To expand the residential, recreational, and community integration programs for children and adults with autism through the Mental Health Association of Nassau County4. To provide funding that will assist in the building of future housing so that children with Autism will have a brighter tomorrow.
Now more than ever...Our Autism family needs you now more than ever before. We realize that in today’s economy, it is very difficult to contribute to every charity. We hope you will find it in your hearts to support us again. We must continue the fight against autism. More chil-dren will be diagnosed with Autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes and cancer combined.
...WE CAN HELP.
AUTISM IS AN EPIDEMICU STISM IS AN EPAUA
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The Just Family would like to thank our special friend
Alan Formanfor his hard work and dedication
in making this year’sT Off 4 Autism Golf Outing
a great success.
The Just Family would like to thank our special friend
Alex Kellerfor his hard work and dedication
in making this year’sT Off 4 Autism Golf Outing
a great success.
“ Congratulationsto Michael and Keri
for all their hard work overthe last seven years...
The Cohen Family
”
Balaton Construction1514 E 22nd StreetBrooklyn, NY 11210
ProudT Off 4 Autism
Supporter
NYC CERTIFIED
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CELL: 917-698-2143 • OFFICE: [email protected]
ASBESTOS INSPECTION FOR RESIDENTIALAND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS IN THE FIVE BOROUGHS
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CONTRACTORS • BANKS • HOME OWNERS
We SupportT Off 4 Autism
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SENIDPLUMBING & HEATING
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“With much love and congratulations
on another success –to Michael and Keri
for a wonderful cause.”
Andrea, Mitchell, Joshua and Brandon
Burglar & Fire Alarm Systems24 Hr. Central Station Monitoring
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S I G N AT U R E B A N K
is pleased to show its support for
MICHAEL AND KERI JUSTand the wonderful work
T OFF 4 AUTISMdoes for the community.
Robert J. Fine - Group Director - SVP200 Park Avenue South, New York, NY • (646) 495-4719
CHARLES MONCHIKCFO
SHEPHER DISTRIBUTORS& SALES CORP.NY’s Largest Wholesale Toy Distributors
2300 Linden Blvd.Brooklyn, NY 11208
Direct: 718-927-6757Phone: 718-649-2525Fax: [email protected]
Proud Supporterof T Off 4 Autism
Ronald J. SwartzAttorney at Law
Swartz & Swartz80 Cutter Mill Road
Suite 402Great Neck, NY 11021
(516) 466-6100Fax (516) 466-6104
GRAPHICSPRINTING &
We are proudto support
T OFF 4 Autismand we
Congratulate Tonight's Honoree.
1219 Gravesend Neck RdBrooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 627-1020 • Fax (718) 645-9893e-mail: [email protected]
Beth & Richard Goldberg
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MATHEW A. TEDONEATTORNEY AT LAW
TEDONE & TEDONECAPITAL ONE BANK BUILDING983 WILLIS AVENUE - SUITE 201
ALBERTSON, NY 11507
TELEPHONE: 516.294.3555FACSIMILE: 516.742.3943
Peter J. Catanzaro, Inc.
LicensedElectrical Contractors
126 41st StreetBrooklyn, NY 11232
718.832.3230
SPONSORS O SO SSSPONSORSWe Thank Our SponsorsStuart & Sherry BaderAndrea BarberaSusan & Steve BastedoGloria BitkowerSteven Bitkower Mark BrownAnthony CancroDavid & Debra Cohen Jim ChojnowskiJoy & David EllentuckBonnie & Daniel EngelmanMarvin Fruchter Paul GriffinJoseph HarkinsJacques Hoffmann Michael JustKeri JustRichard & Naomi KesslerMichael Krasne Robert LeichtungJared LivingstonBeth MenisMelissa MonchikJoseph Press Lea QuintRenato & Maria RealiCarrie & Terry RubenfeldSusan SagivEdith/Dimitri Shtaerman Marsha Singer Jeffrey SonenblumBruce & Judith SpiroJoan & Howard Wagner Jeffrey Weissman Jack WenikClifford Wertheim Robert & Susan Wohl
Business Sponsors
1519 Ave J, LLC5 Napkin Burger RestaurantA Good PlumberA-1 First Class MovingABM Security SystemsAdvanced SignsAffiliated AdjustmentGroup, LTDAll American RoofingAll City Restoration Allied Air ConditioningAllied Asbestos Services, LLC Altronix Corp Ambiance Salon & Day SpaAmerican Industries CorpAngel TipsAnthony Guardino -Law OfficesAnthony’s Coal Fired PizzaAS LIAsbestos InvestigatorAssociated Pension Cons.Atlas Technical Associates IncAtlantic Forms & Systems, IncAutism Speaks LIAXA Advisors B & B Coverage Group
Balaton Construction of NYBender InsuranceBenny’s RistoranteBen’s DelicatessenBlue Ribbon Fish Co., Inc.BOB’S Discount FurnitureBoro Land SurveyBrett Harrison JewelersBrooklyn-Real IncBuckly’s Bar & RestaurantC.J. Rubino & Co. Inc.Capezzano ConstructionCarlyle CateringCarrie’s ClosetCarroll Gardens Wines & LiquorsCasella ConstructionCasual 2 DressyCatch The Wave Cirella’s Restaurant Ciro’s Restaurant CitarellaClaudio’s Restaurant CMYK Print Group Colgate Enterprise Corp.Consulting EngineersCreative Foods Corp.Crown Heights Pharmacy Inc.Cullen and Dykman LLPD’Addarrio & Co.Dallas BBQ Restaurant DECO 1600 RestaurantDurex, IncEmployee Benefit SolutionsEVFairmont InsuranceFamous Horse, Inc.Federal Security SystemsFeldman & CoFenner & Gravits Inc.Fulton RestaurantGerald I. Goldstein, AIAGleich, Seigel & Farkas LLPGlobal Planning Corp.Gotham-Development, LLCGourmet Wok RestaurantGreek Village RestaurantHama Fusion RestaurantHar-Joe Check Cashing CorpHolt ConstructionHome Abstract Corp.Huntington Golden Coach DinerIMGIndependent Merchant Group - Merchant Services AuditingIroquois New York HotelIsabella City Carting Corp.Jaekle Kearney & Lepselter CPA’s PCJerrie ShopJohn W. Engeman Theater at NorthportJonathan’s RestaurantJoseph & Sons BuildersJust Architecture
Kam Chiu Associates Inc.KCC Architects, PLLCKidz Therapy ServicesKTR Associates LLPLegend Architecture Levy PropertiesLI Children’s MuseumLI Developmental Consulting, Inc.Liab Cellars WineryLindenwood DinerLogozzo BrothersLong Island Game FarmLong Island Pool & SpaLuigi’s RestaurantLuso RestaurantMaria Antonopoulos, LACMario’s RestaurantMarseille RestaurantMartin Sanders InvestmentsMayer Meinberg LLPMelville Deli & CaterersMental Health Assoc. of Nassau CountyMercedes Benz of MassapequaMichael A Goldman DMDMini Max StoresMinogue Associates Inc.Monroe CollegeMoslin Realty Group LLCMunro MusicMy Shine Nehpeps New Ting Hua RestaurantNew York Radiology PartnersNizza RestaurantNoble NailsNSASANSR II Company Inc.Office Discount Club Outback SteakhouseOxcart TavernPapa Ciro’s Pizzeria RistoranteParadise DinerPat’s Place Hair SalonPersonal Touch Car Wash of ElwoodPeter Catanzaro IncPeter Di Natale & Associates, INCPioneer Square AdvisorsPizza D’AmorePremiere Care Premier DinerPrime MachineryPump it Up Playtime Radna & AndrosiglioRebathRidge Abstract Corp.RJR Realty Associates LLCRonald Ogur, P.C.Rosenthal & RosenthalRotavele Elevator Inc.Rothmans SteakhouseRothstein & Chopp,DDS,LLP
Royal Farms Inc.Ruth ChrisS.J. Carroll, Inc.Sahara RestaurantSalty Dog Bar Sam Ash Music CorpSam Tell and Son Inc.Sano Brokerage Co In.Schneider AssociatesSempre Vivolo RestaurantSenid Plumbing & HeatingSheldon Lobel PCShepher Distributing CorpShine-Special Horses Instructing Noble EquestriansSignature BankSimino ArchitectsSleepy’sSolil ManagementSouth Shore Records MgmtSpartan DinerSpecial Parent MagazineStanley Levin RealtyStar DinerStealth InternationalSteve Belsito Sons, Inc.Stratton Mountain ResortSun Fashions Inc.Superior CoolingSwartz & SwartzSweet Hollow DinerSyed Enterprises IncTam O’Shanter ClubT.E.C. Systems IncTemple ChaverimTD Bank, NATedone & Tedone Attorney At LawTemple ChaverimThe Cohen FamilyThe Disability Opportunity FundThe First National Bank of LIThe Gift is Love Shoppe The Ink ShopThe Mixed GrillThe Village Club of Sands PointTop of the Rock Observation DeckTrace Restaurant Tri-ed Distribution Inc.Victor’s Pizza & Pasta HouseVillage Hero’sVincent’s Clam Bar & RestaurantWest End Café & BarWestside Radiology Assoc., PCWhitman DeliWild Honey Restaurant Wong’s Noodle TownWorld Gym WantaghZaro’s Café
IN MEMORY OFSHELLY DAVIDOFF
There would not be “T Off 4 Autism”without your love, hard work & dedication.
You always did it your way!
Love Forever,Marilyn, Ellyn, Keri, Michael, Mulligan
and The Super Six
We miss you more each day! Thanks for being “Popsi to the Rescue!”
Tam O’Shanter Country Club - Brookville, NY
Honoree2013 Honoree
Welcome to the seventh annual
A Shelly Davidoff Memorial TournamentGOLF OUTING
August 8, 2013
WECAN
HELP
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