Together, we are Building Futures

The ManyFaces of ARC

Madison Cortland ARC provides leadership in the field of disabilities, supporting people in every manner possible, and developing the necessary human and financial resources to allow all members of our community to achieve their potential.

Summer 2013

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The BillionairesWill Be Kicking Off

ArcStock On Aug. 10pg 7

ARC RecognizesAchievements ..........pg 5

10th Annual Ride for the

ARC ...................pg 6

Glow Golf TournamentRescheduled

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Madison Cortland ARCOfficers:

Randy Schaal - PresidentCharles Stevens - Vice PresidentMichael Bowe - Vice President

Joseph Zifchock - TreasurerEric Stickels - Secretary

Mary Patricia - Past President

Board of Directors:James Cooke

Gary Gibbons Cynthia RoachWanda Ready Edward Scoville, Sr.

Directors Emeritus:David Lewis Edward Shive

Phyllis Little

Executive Director:Jack C. Campbell

Assistant Executive Director:Barbara McDermott

Administrative Office andMailing Address:

701 Lenox Ave., Oneida, NY 13421Phone: (315) 363-3389

Cortland Office16 Crawford St., Cortland, NY

Phone (607) 756-2015Website:

www.madisoncortlandarc.orgEmail:

mcarc@madisoncortlandarc.org

Building Futures FoundationBoard of Directors

Robert Urtz, III - President & ChairCharles Stevens - Vice President &

Vice Chair Jennifer Basic - SecretaryMichael West - Treasurer

MembersJames Betro Althea DavisDouglas Kallet Ray LewandowskiCarol Neveu Shannon Richard

Eric Stickels

Email:bff@madisoncortlandarc.org

Director of Development: Christine N. SearsPR Coordinator: Janice E. BuneoSpecial Projects Director: Wayne HorningPR Clerk: Erica Ostwald

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From theBoard of Directors

From theExecutive Director

On June 15, Ray Lewandowski retired as Executive Director of Madison Cortland ARC after forty one years and the Board of Directors selected me to be the new Executive Director. I am deeply honored.

Madison Cortland ARC is like family to me. I have worked for the ARC for thirty seven years and have worked in a variety of departments before I became Assistant Executive Director. I know what it is like to be a direct care professional, I understand the complexity of regulations, and I empathize with family members of people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. For me, the key to success is respect; respecting those you work with, respecting the families that you serve, and respecting the person who is receiving care. Yes, I will agree with Erin Henderson, respect is the new “R” word (see page 9).

On my third day as Executive Director a horrible accident occurred involving one of our buses filled with passengers. Of course my heart sank when I received the call. I rushed to the scene along with other ARC employees and what I witnessed was amazing. A car had crossed the center line and smashed into the side of an ARC bus sending the bus into the ditch. Neighbors who saw the accident rushed to help, cars stopped, people on motorcycles stopped. Thankfully none of the injuries was life threatening. I just want to thank everyone who responded to the accident, so many helping hands. Words truly cannot express my gratitude.

Our motto at Madison Cortland ARC is “Together we are building futures” and together we are doing just that. We are preparing for the future as the service delivery system for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities changes to a managed care environment. As we learn about the new system I will do my best to keep families and the individuals we support informed.

Again, I would like to thank the Madison Cortland ARC Board of Directors for having confidence in me to be the new Executive Director. I look forward to continuing to lead this agency in a positive direction. Please feel free to contact me at anytime if you have any questions or concerns.

Most Sincerely,

JackJack C. CampbellExecutive Director

SAVE THE DATES.....The Arcof the US

Throughout this issue review photos from the Annual Dinner and Awards

I would like to begin by thanking Madison Cortland ARC Membership for electing me as President of this great organization. I have been involved with Madison Cortland ARC for many years and I have served on the Board of Directors since 1995. My now adult children attended the ARC Early Learning Center Program in Oneida before they attended kindergarten. I am proud to represent Madison Cortland ARC as a Board of Governor of NYSARC, Inc. and to serve on NYSARC’s Legal Committee.

We are on the cusp of a new direction at Madison Cortland ARC. The field of disabilities is changing as we know it in New York State and we are entering into a managed care environment. This is new to us and with most things that are new, it offers some uncertainty and some promise. I want to reassure everyone that Madison Cortland ARC is preparing for these changes and that I have every confidence in the leadership and staff that the changes will occur as smoothly as possible. The one thing that will not change is the quality of services that people with developmental disabilities receive and that everyone at Madison Cortland ARC will continue to follow the ARC Guiding Principles; People Come First, We Respect Each Other, We Encourage Creativity, We Never Stop Learning, We are a Part of the Community, and We are a Team.

It is also my pleasure to introduce you to our new Executive Director, Jack Campbell. Jack is not new to Madison Cortland ARC. He started out in direct care over 35 years ago and worked his way up to Assistant Executive Director. Jack is highly respected locally and across New York, he currently is the Chairperson for the New York State Rehabilitation Association and has served on numerous state committees in the field of disabilities. I hope you will join me and the Board of Directors in welcoming Jack Campbell in his new position of Executive Director.

As we head in this new direction of managed care, I hope everyone will be patient as we are doing the best we can, I hope everyone will ask questions as we too are learning, and I hope everyone will remember change, it’s inevitable.

Sincerely,

RandyRandy Schaal President

“All great changes are preceded by chaos.” - Deepak Chopra

AUGUST 10: ArcStock Music Festival. Wampsville NY. See centerfold

for full details. Great fun for only $10 per person!

AUGUST 10: Ride for the ARC. Wampsville NY. It’s the 10th anniversary of the event led by the Red Knights, Chapter XIX. See centerfold for full details and back page for registration form.

SEPTEMBER 6: Glow in the dARC GOLF Tournament. Rescheduled from June 29. 9 holes Captain & Crew, 3 holes in the dark! $85pp. Oneida Community Golf Course. See pg 6

OCTOBER 24: Why Pay The Tax Man? Charitable Giving Seminar. Featuring Grace Ghezzi, VP Financial Planning BCG and Mark Neuman, Esq. 12 Noon at Briggs Hall, Homer. For more information or RSVP call 607-756-2015 ext. 1005.

Summer 2013 - Madison Cortland ARC - 3People Come First

On June 19, a Madison Cortland ARC bus with fifteen passengers was hit by an oncoming car that had crossed the center line on Route 5 in Oneida. Thankfully no life threatening injuries occurred. Credit must be given to the driver of the bus who has been trained in defensive driving. While the accident could not be avoided, it clearly could have been much worse.

Madison Cortland ARC would like to thank the emergency responders from the Oneida Fire Department, Oneida Police Department, Vineall Ambulance Service, Madison County Sherriff Department, and NYS Police, all the doctors and nurses at Oneida Health Care, and all the good samaritans that stopped to help.

A special thank you goes out to all ARC employees who demonstrated their dedication to helping people with disabilities by immediately responding and providing calmness to those affected by the accident. Behind the scenes ARC staff notified and provided reassurance to families, and Board Members offered help and support.

When tragedy strikes, the community comes together to help, give strength, and to remind us all that there is goodness in this world.

People come first, especiallyin a time of need

Assistant Executive Director AnnouncedBarbara McDermott is the new Assistant Executive Director at Madison Cortland ARC. Barb began her career at Madison Cortland ARC as a vocational rehabilitation counselor, and then later held the following positions: Service Coordinator, Family Support Coordinator, Guardianship Coordinator, Quality Assurance Director, Compliance Officer, and Director of Quality Management. Barb has been employed by Madison Cortland ARC since 1986.

Barbara McDermott

Scholarship Granted to ARC Employee / Student

Beth Perry, Director of Medicaid Service Coordination at Madison Cortland ARC and student was awarded the 2013 Jonathon Weingold Scholarship, sponsored by NYSARC, Inc.

Beth is pursuing her Master’s Degree in Social Work at Syracuse University.

Beth Perry

Barbara is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University with a Bachelors Degree in psychology, and received her Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Syracuse University. She is the recipient of the 2009 CNY Community Foundation John Marsellus Sabbatical Award and received national certification in Healthcare Compliance. Barb is proud to serve on NYSARC Quality Standards Consulting and Support Team representing all of New York State.

She is married to Madison County Judge Dennis K. McDermott and resides in Oneida. She and her husband have two adult children and two grandchildren.

Schaal Receives Community Service Award

Gifts Made in LovingMemory of

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Randy J. Schaal, Attorney at Law and President of Madison Cortland ARC received the 2013 Les Mitchell Developmental Disabilities Award.

Mr. Schaal once wrote, “we are products of our environment” and because of his family history it has shaped him into the man he is today. Randy’s parents were refuges from Nazi Germany and experienced the unimaginable. Randy’s father lost all of his family in the Holocaust. Why? Because they were believed to have been different and sub-human. It was Randy’s mother that raised him with the belief that all men are created equal.

Randy is a long time volunteer on the Madison Cortland ARC Board of Directors and a Board of Governor for NYSARC. It was due to Randy’s upbringing that he recognized a group in our society that was shunned and thought to have been different. At a young age in school he volunteered to help people with intellectual disabilities and even though it was not popular, Randy would spend time talking with his special friends and taking the time to get to know them. His interest to help people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities never wavered throughout his adulthood and career. He has served on the ARC Board of Directors for nearly 20 years and has served on NYSARC’s Board of Governors for over 10 years.

As an attorney, Randy will help family members of a person with intellectual disabilities, making sure that they understand their legal rights. He has helped update NYSARC’s Bylaws, serves on the Madison Cortland ARC Guardianship Committee, and is a strong advocate for those who face challenges.

As a parent, Randy has two children (now adults) without disabilities who attended the ARC Early

Pictured l to r, Cynthia Roach, ARC Board Member, Jack Campbell, ARC Executive Director, Barbara McDermott, Assistant Executive Director, Randy Schaal, Mary Patricia, ARC Past President

Learning Center Program. He and his wife Jill felt that it be important to demonstrate to their children that the world is filled with people who are different and they also wanted to teach the importance of acceptance. When his son graduated from nursery school, it was so rewarding for Randy to see his son interacting with “the disabled”. The beauty of it all was that his son never saw the disability he just saw that he had a friend. For Randy and his wife Jill, that was one of the greatest rewards of being a parent.

Randy Schaal will not brag about his volunteer work, he just digs in.

On June 26, Madison County Community Services Board presented Randy Schaal with the Les Mitchell Developmental Disabilities Award.

As a young girl, Beth was inspired by a relative with a developmental disability. It was because of him that she chose a career in human services.

Beth received her AAS Degree from Mohawk Community College and her BA in Sociology from SUNY IT.

For more information regarding NYSARC Scholarships go to nysarc.org and under the category Supports and Services will be a link for Scholarships, Awards, and Recognitions. Information is also available at Madison Cortland ARC Public Relations Department.

4 - Madison Cortland ARC - Summer 2013 WE ENCOURAGE CREATIVITY

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A Really Big Show...Each spring Madison Cortland ARC’s SunShine Choir, The Wind Dancers, and Mighty Fortress combine their efforts with Stage Works from the Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter. The result is a theater filled to capacity with energizing song and dance. This year was exceptionally fun with the “Comin’ Up Country” theme.

The Wind Dancers danced to “I Am” a song written and sung by Liz Longley and the SunShine Choir performed “Wonderful” by Kesleah Hall and Dan Serafini. Both songs were written especially for Songs for NYSARC.

The Greater Oneida Kallet Civic Center was standing room only for this concert that was held on June 11. Over a hundred singers joined together to end the show with God Bless America/Star Spangled Banner. Performers received a well deserved standing ovation.

The other songs performed by the SunShine included “Hey Good Lookin’”, “I’ll Fly Away”, and “Mountain Music”.

Hats off to Mighty Fortress Madison Cortland ARC, under the direction of Michelle Collins, for a fantastic performance. From left to right Patrick Durdan, Nate Carney, John Gildersleeve, Will Kuhn, Joe Raymond, R J Lehner, Josh Candeloro, and Daniel Voelxen.

Voices from Stage Works from The Arc Oneida-Lewis, sing country favorite “Achy Breaky Heart”.

Anne Rider of the Madison Cortland ARC SunShine Choir welcomes guests to the spring concert.

photos by Jim Cooke

Summer 2013 - Madison Cortland ARC - 5WE RESPECT EACH OTHER

Madison Cortland ARC RecognizesThree Very Special People

Brandy Bedell, Oneida, is a young woman who grew up living in numerous foster care homes before she settled in with an ARC Family Care Provider in 2006. Brandy was completely dependent upon others for her care. Over the years, and with the help of her family, she was able to learn to do more for herself. Along with that came more confidence. Brandy enjoys volunteering, music, bowling, and participating in the Special Olympics where she has won gold, silver, and bronze medals. Today, Brandy is fully independent with her life skills. She works at Vernon Downs Racino and is one of the original members of the kitchen team. Brandy loves her job and she loves her family.

Every year a committee of the Board of Directors requests nominations from staff for the Special Achievement Award that is given out at the Madison Cortland ARC Annual Dinner. This year was no different from previous years except for one thing there were more nominations than ever before and all of them worthy of recognition. After serious contemplation the committee decided to make an exception and select three individuals who have overcome challenges in their lives.

Ron Marion, Cortland, has been blind since birth and has a developmental disability. For most of his life he lived with his mother. At the age of 51 it was time for Ron to leave his family home and move into the Madison Cortland ARC Residential Program. That was twenty two years ago. Ron goes to work

Accolades to 20 Plus Years Of Service at ARCAwards were presented by Mary Patricia, Ray Lewandowski, John Martin and Jack Campbell. Acknowledged for their years at ARC arePatti Curro - 30 years,Rob Crossway - 20 years,Angela Jaquin - 20 years,David Berquist - 25 years.Terri White - 20 years and Cory Aubeuf-Loucks - 20 years.Other employees also acknowledged wereConnie Baucus and Susan Schneider 35 yearsKathy Doran - 30 yearsBrian Fero - 20 years.

Service Coordination Department Receives President’s Award Mary Patricia, President of the Board of Directors selected the Service Coordination Department for their dedication and efforts on behalf of the people we serve. Attending the dinner were, front: Meredith Mertens, Beth Perry, Susanne Jones, Rachelle Potter. Second row: Peggy LaClair, Laurel Lemee, Michelle Crossway, Melissa Sinclair. Back row: Mary Patricia, Robin Collins, Michelle Collins, Robin Rouse, Barb McDermott, Annette Turnbole.

Cory Aubeuf-Loucks was presented with the Sandra J. DuBuke Direct Support Professional Award. Presenting the award was Sandy’s daughter Abby and husband Rob DuBuke.

Sandra J. DuBuke honored Lewandowski Recognizes Ostwald

One of the last recognitions made by retiring Ray Lewandowski was selecting Erica Ostwald for the Executive Director’s Award. Erica has advocated on behalf of people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. She is shown with Christine Sears, and her mother JoAnn Ostwald.

A Sprinkle and a Dash takes home ARC award

Sharon Tracy of “A Sprinkle and a Dash” accepts the Business Appreciation Award. The award is given in recognition of ongoing and mutually beneficial relationships, which demonstrates the significant contributions that people with disabilities make to our economy and our society. It was presented by Alternatives Mike Hulland and Patti Curro.

Volunteer of the Year was presented to Nancy Jones. The award was presented by Mary Patricia.

Sodexo Employees Equal Opportunities

Sodexo at Colgate was Employer of the Year, by providing equal opportunity employment and an outstanding commitment to individuals with challenged abilities. Lauren Zifchock works at Colgate, Jim Thompson presented the award to Sodexo’s manager Dan Fravil, and supervisor Deanne Smith, ARC’s Bethann Lyon.

Volunteer of the Year Announced

every day at the J M Murray Center in Cortland. He takes great pride in his job and works hard. He especially enjoys showing new employees the way around. For a man that faces many challenges his attitude is amazing, always cheerful and always wanting to try new things. He rarely complains. Ron is without a doubt an inspiration to others. Just look at his smile.

Michelle Wolfe, Oneida, was featured in the last issue of the Many Faces of ARC as she advocated against state budget cuts. Michelle’s life seemed to take one bad turn after another until she started services at Madison Cortland ARC. With the supports from ARC, Michelle has been able to gain confidence and control of her life. Today she resides in a Family Care Home, and with the help of Alternatives Vocational Services got a job in the community. Everyday her confidence grows and with it she is having positive experiences. Michelle sings in the SunShine Choir, is a member of the Madison Motivators, a self advocacy group, and volunteers in her community. Her dream is to be reunited with her son. Keep up the good work Michelle, dreams do come true.

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The Red Knights recognize a Honorary Red Knight each year.

Ride for the ARC

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Proceeds from Ride for the ARC and ArcStock benefit Building Futures

Foundation for Madison Cortland ARC

ArcStock Music Fest

O U T D O O R M U S I C F E S T I V A L

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Please register the following to play in Glow in the dARC Golf Tournament, at $85 pp._____ 4-some Team name: __________________________________________ Captain _____________ name___________________________ email __________________________ phone _____________ name___________________________ email __________________________ phone _____________ name___________________________ email __________________________ phone _____________ name___________________________ email __________________________ phone __________________ 2-some name___________________________ email __________________________ phone _____________ name___________________________ email __________________________ phone __________________ Check, made out to Madison Cortland ARC. Check total _____________________ MasterCard _____Visa _____Discover ______ Am Express. Expiration date ____________Name on card ______________________________________ Amount to charge cedit card____________Signature ____________________________________________________________________________

Mail to Madison Cortland ARC, 701 Lenox Ave., Oneida, NY 13421or contact Wayne Horning; 363-3389, ext 1610, wayne.horning@madisoncortlandarc.org

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Glow in the dARC

$85 per person

Camp ARCO Receives Two GrantsCamp ARCO, is a supported summer camp program for children with special needs in Cortland County. It is a program that helps children attend a summer program of their choice and Madison Cortland ARC provides an aide and transportation so that the child will have a positive and inclusive summer camp experience.

Madison Cortland ARC would like to thank United Way for Cortland County and Cortland Community Foundation for supporting Camp ARCO.

For more information about Camp ARCO call 607-756-2015 ext. 2200.

Another Chance for dARC“Glow in the dARC”, our annual golf tournament to benefit Madison Cortland ARC, has been rescheduled for Friday September 6, 2013. Due to the strong storms that came through the area in June, ARC had to postpone the event that had been originally planned for June 29th. A good portion of the Oneida Community Golf Club where our event is held was under water and unplayable.

“Our sponsors were very supportive and some of the premier prizes that had specific dates attached to them were extended to work with our new tournament date.” said Wayne Horning, Special Project Director for Madison Cortland ARC.

“Glow in the dARC” is a unique golf tournament. Players start off competing in a 9 hole Captain and Crew match in the afternoon followed by a barbeque dinner. When the sun goes down players go back out on the course and play a 3 hole tournament in the dark! The course is lined with soft glowing light. The greens are lined with neon lights and the hole is illuminated with neon. The best part is the golf balls all glow in neon colors. They look like shooting stars as they fly through the air.

“We had an excellent response last year and many of the teams returned this year.” said Wayne Horning, “Both the winners of the Captain and Crew and the Glow Ball tourney are back to defend their title.”

Openings are available if you would like to sign up to play and/or be a sponsor. The cost for Glow in the dARC Golf Tournament is only $85.00 per person. This year’s raffle prizes include New York Yankee tickets, Autographed NY Jets football, NY Giants Autographed poster, Panera Bread for a year, fine wines and champagnes, gift baskets, gift certificates and more.

Summer 2013 - Madison Cortland ARC - 9WE ARE A TEAM

Erin Henderson Helps People Speak Up For Themselves

The Madison County Motivators are off and ready for an exciting day at the CNY Self Advocates Regional Conference in Cicero. With the support of Madison Cortland ARC, each person has learned how to speak up for themselves.

Cabin in the Woods

Artist Ashley Tyler donated her original painting “Cabin in the Woods” as a raffle prize for the annual dinner. With hundreds of tickets in the spinner, the lucky winner was Brandy Bedell. Brandy was also a Special Achievement Winner. What a night for Brandy!

Erin Henderson of Oneida was recently elected to serve on the Regional Board for the Self Advocacy Association of NY.

“I would like to thank everyone who voted and supported me in running for regional office.” said Erin, “Over the last four years as President of the Madison County Motivators I have helped people with disabilities learn how to speak up for themselves.”

Erin continues to educate people to stop using the “R” word and replace it with RESPECT. Erin also advocated against budget cuts that affect people with disabilities.

Above: The Madison County Motivators rallying for Erin Henderson at the Regional Conference.

Right: Michelle Wolfe joined the Motivators to learn how to advoacte for herself. Here she speaks with Assemblyman Bill Magee.

Left: The rally against budget cuts in Albany

NYSARC Trust Provides GrantAn educational and recreational trip is being planned to Albany due to a recreational grant from NYSARC Trust. The purpose of the grant is to provide meaningful recreational opportunities.

“Members of various programs said they want to see our state capitol” said Fran Burnham, Operations Director “it is very important to them to see their state government in action.”

A fall trip is currently being planned.

10 - Madison Cortland ARC - Summer 2013 WE NEVER STOP LEARNING

Employees of 1st & 2nd Quarter both from Cortland!

Matt Henderson center, was named 2013 Madison Cortland ARC Employee of the 1st Quarter. “Matt cares about people and he works well with co-workers. He is the ideal direct support professional. Matt goes above and beyond the need.” Matt is shown with Ray Lewandowski and Megan Adams.

Sarah Loiselle, second from right, was named 2013 Madison Cortland ARC Employee of the 2nd Quarter. Sarah is a direct support professional. She provides encouragment, comfort and advocacy for residents. Shown with co-workers: back – Melissa Wilk, David Camp, Brittney Moore, Jack Campbell, Executive Director. Front- Courtney Coombs-Bell, Carrie Contento, Sarah Loiselle, Megan Adams.

The Spring Photo Show and Sale featured a collection of amazing talents from the ARC photography class, under the guidance of volunteer photographer Jim Cooke. ARC student photographers and local professional photographers donated their work to sell with proceeds benefiting Madison Cortland ARC. Above, Mike Abbott shows his photo “Wind at the Picnic” to Barb McDermott. Right, Jessica Bero’s “Vacations in New York” and Wayne Horning’s “Lights Reflected” was displayed as a trio of New York City views. To see other photos go to www.events4arc.org

Check Out Songs for NYSARCIf you like music and if you like to help people with developmental disabilities then you will love Songs for NYSARC. Songs for NYSARC is a music campaign with proceeds benefiting Madison Cortland ARC.

Four original songs written by four different artists and all inspired by people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. The songs are only available through Songs for NYSARC. To listen go to www.madisoncortlandarc.org and click on “Songs for NYSARC” it’s that easy!

If you’d like to purchase and download the songs there are easy instructions and the music is downloaded to your mp3 player, computer, notebook, phone, Ipad, etc.

Want to do more? Have your own Songs for NYSARC page and ask your friends to purchase the music through your Songs for NYSARC page! The more songs sold the more it benefits Madison Cortland ARC.

Try it today!!!

Beautiful Photos Make the Spring Photo Show a Sucess

Never Stop Learning.

Growth is a life-long process and hope for the future is vital to that growth

The Building Futures Foundation and Oneida Healthcare Foundation co-hosted “Why Pay the Tax Man” on April 22 at the Oneida Community Golf Club. The presenters were Grace Ghezzi, VP Financial Planning services for Benefit Consulting Group and Jennifer Basic, Attorney at Law.

Both Grace and Jennifer shared their expertise on planning for the future. Grace spoke about what to give to a charity during your lifetime and how it can benefit both you and your family and Jennifer spoke about what to give after death and how it can benefit a charity and provide more for your loved ones.

A similar presentation will be held at Briggs Hall, Homer on October 24. Grace Ghezzi and local attorney Matthew Neuman will be the presenters. For more information contact Christine Sears, Director of Development at 607-756-2015 x 1005.

Why Pay The Tax Man? In Homer This Fall

Jennifer Basic, left and Grace Ghezzi presented various planned giving options which can benefit you and your heirs.

Cory Aubeuf-Loucks is the 2013 recipient of the Sandra DuBuke Direct Support Professional Award at Madsion Cortland ARC. Cory is a twenty year employee at ARC and her entire career has been in direct care. Cory began her career working as an aide at the Early Learning Center and as a direct support professional for the Day Habilitation program. Today, Cory works as a Senior Aide for the Senior Program.

Cory has introduced unique projects to people at ARC, including woodworking, welcome signs for the City of Oneida, carrier pigeons, and most recently led the Global Art Project for Peace that was an art exchange between the ARC Senior Program and students in China.

Cory is a great role model for all direct support professionals. She is always positive, treats people with respect, and tries to find creative ways to get people involved.

Congratulations Cory, 2013 Sandra DuBuke Direct Support Professional Award Winner!

Aubeuf-Loucks Receives Award

Cory Aubeuf-Loucks with Michelle Bootie.

Summer 2013 - Madison Cortland ARC - 11WE ARE A PART OF THE COMMUNITY

A big chill at Alternatives Industry

Mike Hulland, Director of Enterprise, right, shows Jack Campbell Madison Cortland ARC Executive Director and Mike Kallet, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Oneida Saving Bank the new cooler at Alternatives Industry, Broad St., Oneida.

Day Habilitation gardners deliver too!

Zachary Wolf, left and Josh Templar right, deliver tomato plants they grew to ARC staff. The Day Habilitation Program located at the Winoa Hall Activity Center started various vegetable plants from seeds and nurtured them until they were ready for planting in gardens. Beautiful plants were delivered.

Donna Spinner of Cortland strikes a pose with a Mascot.

What fun everyone had at a baseball game in Binghamton this spring. Participants from Madison Cortland ARC attended a Binghamton Mets game. The Binghamton Mets played the Akron Aeros. Although everyone cheered for the Binghamton Mets, unfortunately they lost the game. After the game an amazing display of fireworks was held which everyone enjoyed!

Striking a Pose Green Thumbs at Activity Ctr.

ARC Helps Local Food Pantries

Representatives from Loaves and Fishes in Cortland accept the donations from the NYSARC Gives Back food drive. Delivering the food were l-r: Patty Lyon, Carol Notartomaso and Don Loudon.

Madison Cortland ARC participated in NYSARC Gives Back! NYSARC, the parent organization for Madison Cortland ARC, organized a state wide food drive to benefit local food pantries. Pictured are participants from the Cortland Day Habilitation Program delivering food to Loaves and Fishes in Cortland. Overall, over 350 pounds of food and personal items were gathered at Madison Cortland ARC and then delivered to local food pantries in Madison and Cortland counties.

We Are Part of the CommunityARC contributes to and receives from public resources

A new 800 sq. foot cooler is now operational at Alternatives Industry thanks to a grant from the Oneida Savings Charitable Foundation.

Alternatives Food Products is a division of Alternatives Industry which packages dairy and fresh food products. In 2012 Alternatives Food Products packaged over one million pounds of dairy products!

Alternatives Food Products is located at 588 Broad St., Oneida, NY and is Kosher Certified under Orthodox Union Certificate. It is also certified under USDA Grading Program which allows Alternatives Food Products to accept, process, and distribute AA Grade butter.

Alternatives Industry provides vocational training and job opportunities to over 125 people.

For more information about Alternatives Industry and Alternatives Food Products call 315-363-9281.

Thank You Oneida Charitable Foundation!

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12 - Madison Cortland ARC - Summer 2013 BECOME PART OF THE ARC COMMUNITY

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12:00pm,

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Matthew Neuman, Esq.

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