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A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

In this time of incessant change, one thing that invariably lifts me up is seeing the courage of our staff members in action. They continue to be resilient, keeping their energy up and doing what just two years ago might have seemed impossible.

We believe that the most important way to support their courageous acts is to build on efforts to increase their compensation and to continue to work to elevate the care professions. People who choose a career that directly supports the health and well-being of others deserve to earn a wage that allows them self-sufficiency.

Earlier this year, while weathering cuts in our rates rather than increases, we advanced starting wages for all care positions to $15.00 per hour, for residential staff, who make up most of our workforce, to $15.75, plus more for certain shifts. This step is significant for many reasons, including ensuring consistent, meaningful support for those who choose our services.

That wage increase matters more than you might think. Consider this: Poverty rates are consistently around 30% in Rochester and Buffalo. In Rochester, 78% of people in households headed by women are living below a level of self-sufficiency. Here at Heritage Christian Services, women make up 80% of our staff. In a Sept. 2021 report, New York think tank PHI notes, “…44 percent of direct care workers live in low-income households and 45 percent rely on some form of public assistance such as Medicaid, nutrition assistance or cash assistance. These trends both reflect and perpetuate the racial and gender inequalities faced by direct care workers, who are largely women of color.” The data makes it clear that certainly there is a concern about poverty among many of our care professionals.

By increasing our wages, and increasing the income of traditionally underpaid care professionals, we’re actively taking steps to decrease the concentration of poverty in the Buffalo Niagara region as well as the Rochester area. This way, together, we’re elevating self-sufficiency, combating discrimination and strengthening our communities.

It is no accident that when we understand how to elevate and support the care professions, it moves the needle significantly on the social issues that limit the successes of many in our community. We are proud that the Rochester-Monroe County Anti-Poverty Initiative recently named Heritage Christian Services a Level Up Champion. This Level Up honor celebrates Heritage Christian’s passion to be an employer that is intentional about creating widespread, systemic improvements that reduce poverty over the long-term. We echo our friends at RMAPI in saying that this recognition is not only a celebration of progress but an urgent call to action.

In this issue of our Sprit newsletter, you’ll get a glimpse into the important work being done by and for the people who are fulfilling these essential jobs. And we’ll look at the ways we support that courage.

We build them up by creating a new support position, the senior vice president for people and culture, which you’ll read about on page 3. Donna Mostiller will join us as we build on the work we’ve done to ensure a welcoming, inclusive, diverse work environment. This includes standing soundly against fundamental barriers including racism, sexism and ableism.

We’ve proven time and time again, high quality compassionate care is essential. Now it’s time we all work to ensure the person providing that care is honored as essential. We drive forward with optimism.

Sincerely,
Marisa Geitner
President & C.E.O.

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF EXCEEDING SERVICE STANDARDS

After a four-day comprehensive review in June, Heritage Christian Services’ Compass status has been renewed for another year, recognizing us as a top service provider in New York State for 20 consecutive years.

The Compass designation, from the state’s Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, is achieved by provider agencies that demonstrate the ability to consistently provide quality supports and services that exceed standard regulatory requirements. From over 500 providers in the state of New York, we are one of four organizations to be recognized with this award of distinction.

Of particular note in the review were words of praise to the staff related to our organization-wide response to Covid-19. Our efforts were seen as swift and comprehensive, in the best interest of those we serve and those providing the support. In addition, reviewers celebrated the consistency of our mission and our values lived out through every facet of the organization. This honor is further indication that our person-centered approach is evident in all we do. Congratulations to our entire workforce for being recognized.

NEW SENIOR VP OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE

As the Heritage Christian Services workforce grows and changes, the agency has moved to hire its first senior vice president of people and culture, Donna Mostiller. For several years now, Heritage Christian Services has pushed for state-wide recognition and awareness of direct support roles by raising standards for education and training, joining collaborators for advocacy and raising wages for care professionals. In her role, Donna will carry forward this momentum by advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives as well as working to operationalize justice and equity in our employment philosophies and practices. Donna will be complementing our Department of Workforce & Talent Development, ensuring that our workforce of more than 3,000 across Rochester and Buffalo have access to professional development opportunities, staff wellness services, top-notch employee benefits and equitable pay. Donna will also join in our commitment to cultivating employee relations, helping to strengthen our culture of care and recognition to enrich each person’s work experience and increase the agency’s capacity to attract and retain people who have a passion to serve others.

Robin Coleman, payroll and benefits manager, was part of the nine-member selection committee that helped choose the final candidates. They spent a great deal of time determining whether an interviewee would be a good fit at Heritage Christian.

“Part of it is understanding that a change is occurring,” she said, “and we have to prepare for that. It’s just a transition. We’re evolving. We’re 3,200 strong, and we’re still growing. This is a position that’s needed, to ensure that we stay compliant and the employee has a voice.”

For more than two decades, Donna has held leadership and executive positions for not-for-profit agencies, most recently leading the Office of Human Resources at Niagara University in Lewiston. She also served in HR leadership for Girl Scouts of Western New York; People, Inc.; YWCA of Western New York; and Clarkson Center for Human Services.

She has several membership associations including her board service for the National Federation for Just Communities of Western New York; Center for Hospice and Palliative Care; and Buffalo Niagara Human Resource Association, to name a few.

Donna studied at Oberlin College in Ohio and earned her Master of Business Administration degree at Medaille College in Buffalo.

Heritage Christian Services worked with the recruitment firm Engaging Diversity & Inclusion to find candidates before engaging a selection committee comprised of employees and community leaders. In addition, town hall events with the final candidates were open to Heritage Christian employees. Employees were asked to give feedback on the candidates after the meetings, and their input was an invaluable part of the hiring process.

FALCONBRIDGE

“The planning of this house really involved thinking long-term and how the house can benefit everyone as they age.” – Mike Nguti, residence manager at the home on Falconbridge Drive

Moving into a new home is a meaningful time in anyone’s life. For the people who now live at the home on Falconbridge Drive, it means a place that can suit their needs for the rest of their lives. Their new home has a single-level, open concept floor plan, meaning greater accessibility for everyone and more room to spread out.

And even though everyone is new to the home in Pittsford, they aren’t new to each other. The four housemates all lived on High Street and when a couple of people outgrew the physical environment, rather than moving those people to a more accessible home, everyone chose to move together. Heritage Christian Services was able to renovate an existing home and create a place that will support their needs in new and critical ways.

Louise Byron, whose daughter, Lynne, made the move to Falconbridge, said, “I’m glad they can stay together. Moving into a new home with people you already know means one less thing to adjust to, and that’s important.”

Lynne Byron said of her new home, “I am excited! A lot more space.” Lynne’s mother talked about what else the new home means to Lynne: “No stairs makes a big difference to Lynne — and a first-floor laundry, too. She really loves doing laundry and she can now get to it more safely.”

Mike Nguti, the residence manager who moved with the group from High Street to Falconbridge Drive, said, “The house is full of excited energy. We’ll have a bit more space and have added a lot of things that are going to help people interact with their home more easily. The planning of this house really involved thinking long-term and how the house can benefit everyone as they age.”

“High Street was a lovely home but it was smaller,” said Lindsay Wollschleger, associate director of residential operations. “The additional space here means more opportunity for people to enjoy quiet time and space to themselves in places other than their bedroom. We want people to live in homes that are able to adapt to their physical and emotional needs.”

As everyone settles in to their new space, Byron reminds us that while the home is important, it’s the staff who support her daughter who truly have a meaningful impact.

“The right staff can make such a difference,” she said, “people who really care to get to know what makes a person happy.”

Wollschleger added, “This group of people — they know one another. They know what makes each other tick. They form these relationships not just with one another, but it extends to their families as well. It’s important to respect that.”

“What’s so rewarding,” she added, “is knowing that the people who live here have a home that is safe and appropriate for them.”

If you know someone looking for a fulfilling career, tell them about DirectSupport.org and encourage them to join a team like the one supporting Lynne and her housemates.

INCREASE IN WAGE BOOSTS NUMBER OF PEOPLE APPLYING FOR DIRECT SUPPORT ROLES

Direct support professionals are always essential. In July, a DDAWNY news conference publicized the importance of pay equity and sustainable funding. Human service leaders and advocates joined forces with elected officials to focus on severe worker shortages and Medicaid shortfalls, which are profoundly relevant to our region’s poverty challenges. Advocates urged lawmakers to stop the budget cuts, raise direct support wages and to fund the future.

In addition, the Rochester Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative continues its focus on lowering concentrations of poverty in our area by increasing income and making basic needs more affordable and accessible. Encouraging area employers to commit to a minimum wage of $15 an hour is a top priority for RMAPI in 2021.

Here at Heritage Christian Services, we have long advocated that direct support work is essential, as are the people doing it, and they deserve to be compensated well above the level of self-sufficiency. This spring, Heritage Christian Services increased the minimum wage for OPWDD care professionals to $15 and $15.75 an hour for residential positions, while continuing to maintain all of our differentials that potentially increase a person’s starting wage to $17.50/hour.

We did see an initial uptick in the number of people applying for jobs at Heritage Christian. But sustaining that level of engagement will take additional resources. While increasing wages is a step in the right direction, nationwide worker shortages and limitations of a pandemic world mean that there are still many challenges ahead. We have to secure funding in order to continue to realign wages for care professions at a much more competitive rate, given the essential work that they do.

To express your concerns about pay equity and funding to New York leadership in Albany, or to join advocacy groups, visit HeritageChristianServices.org/Advocacy-Disabilities.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

PIETERS FAMILY AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Bob Pieters, agency co-founder and retired C.E.O., held the Pieters Family Award of Excellence Luncheon on Sept. 15. He honored the advocacy and legacy of his late wife, Marie, and recognized seven staff members for their service and dedication to people at HCS. Honorees included: Kirk Gerringer, Rochele Page, Jessica Zazubec, Angel Morales, Corey King, Maira Diaz and Vicki Rankin Damuth.

LEGAL EXCELLENCE AWARD

Heritage Christian Services agency board member Maria Jose Cubillos Reed was honored with the Rochester Business Journal’s Legal Excellence Award for Pro Bono Excellence. These awards recognize how legal professionals strengthen the Rochester community through their commitment and dedication to legal standards, community service and mentorship.

ALLIANCE DSP AWARD

Nick Goddard, an agency medical liaison, received the NY Alliance DSP Award. He was recognized for his excellent support of people, his creative thinking and ways he encourages people to be active. There were 12 honorees out of 180 nominations from across the state. Way to go, Nick!

WOMEN OF DISTICTION AWARD

Senator Samra Brouk honored Sara Taylor with the NYS Senate’s Women of Distinction award, for her influence in the field of mental health and for being a powerful advocate for all people – including people of color. Sara is a community liaison and training specialist for Eleversity. Congratulations, Sara!

DONOR SPOTLIGHT

HOWARD C. DALY was a man who cared deeply for Heritage Christian Services. He was involved in establishing the first Heritage Christian home on Jennifer Lane in Webster and was a member of the Heritage Christian Services Foundation board in the mid-1990s and its chairman from 1994 to 1995.

In 2003, as Heritage Christian set out to create a place that would help people age gracefully in spirit, mind and body, Howard was an energetic champion of the 2003-2007 capital campaign for the Pieters Family Life Center. With a goal of $6 million — of which half was earmarked for the Life Center — Howard was there with generous support to help fund construction of the first-of-its-kind building.

Howard passed away peacefully on May 6, 2021. He was a member of the Heritage Christian Legacy Society, a group of people who choose to include Heritage Christian Services in their estate plans. His gift to Heritage Christian was through his IRA and will support the construction of a new home to for six people in Chili, New York. This new single-story home will be fully accessible and will improve our ability to provide the highest quality of care when it’s needed most as people age and face medical complexities.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

This year, THE BONADIO GROUP selected Heritage Christian Services for its annual Purpose Day on Aug. 5. More than 140 Bonadio team members volunteered their time at 28 Heritage Christian locations that day. Their time was spent weeding gardens and mulching the yards, along with many other tasks, at residential homes, Heritage Christian Stables and Balcony Point at Springdale Farm.

The Bonadio Group, a CPA firm in Rochester, has been a long-time friend of Heritage Christian Services. In addition to this dedicated day of volunteering, the company has supported Heritage Christian fundraising events, including the Golf Classic. We appreciate Bonadio’s commitment children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

SPEAKER HEASTIE VISITS HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES

The Honorable Speaker of the NYS Assembly Carl Heastie visited a Heritage Christian residence on Jackson Road in Penfield, September 16, as part of his statewide tour in western New York. Assemblymember Jennifer Lunsford joined him, meeting with agency family members and staff, including Marisa Geitner and Drew Bielemeier.

During the visit, agency executives backed the testimonials from a parent, Deb Trageser, and Residence Manager Julie Folkins. Bielemeier and Geitner then explained several key issues to the state leaders and their staffers, with calls-to-action aligned with advocacy partners:

#StopTheCuts – Bielemeier explained financial cuts when a person is hospitalized, when parents bring their children home weekends and when someone passes away. He said, “It’s another form of institutionalization when there’s pressure on family members not to spend time together.”
#RaiseTheWage – Geitner shared several poignant statistics, including that 90% of human services professionals are women. Our region has some of the most impoverished areas in the country and many women head-of-households are living below levels of self-sufficiency. We can’t address poverty if we’re not advancing self-sufficiency in women-majority industries.
#FundTheFuture – Bielemeier said, “For more than a decade, providers like HCS have not been able to count on a COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment). That makes it difficult to plan and provide essential services. The industry needs an annual COLA, and to codify it so that it cannot be deferred.”

“Today’s tour shined a light on facilities like Heritage Christian Services and the essential services they offer to their community.” -Speaker Carl Heastie

Assemblymember Lunsford said, “Heritage Christian Services is a vital resource for many Western New Yorkers and I am incredibly proud of the work that they do. I am thankful to have Speaker Heastie here today to see firsthand the important work they are doing…”

At the meeting’s end, Bielemeier emphasized the need for families, individuals, state leaders and providers to work together. Both executives expressed urgency.

Reach out to your policy and lawmakers for people with disabilities and their direct support staff. Visit HeritageChristianServices.org/Advocacy-Disabilities for more.

Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember Jen Lunsford gave a shout-out to direct support professionals during DSP Recognition Week.

EMPLOYERS’ ONGOING PARTNERSHIP MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Three area employers have demonstrated a commitment to build a more inclusive workforce. Barkman Honey in Victor, Tree Town Café in Penfield and the Monroe County Clerk’s Office in Rochester each committed to working with our employment specialists to put the right supports in place and ensure each employee’s long-term success.

Their partnership has been invaluable as the Employment Alliance continues to support students and adults with disabilities in achieving their employment goals. For more, visit HCSEmploymentAlliance.org.

FUNDRAISING REPORT

GOLF CLASSIC RAISES MORE THAN $147,000

On a perfect day in August, more than 140 golfers attended the 31st annual Heritage Christian Golf Classic at Monroe Golf Club. The event, sponsored by Lawley, raised more than $147,000 for the Heritage Christian Services Foundation. Steve Tasker, former Buffalo Bill special teamer, and his wife, Sarah, joined the evening program. Congratulations to first-place winner Team Triad. Save the date for the 32nd annual Golf Classic on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022.

GIFTS OF SUPPORT

Thanks to the generosity of our partners and donors, people touched by HCS have the opportunity to learn and grow and to be respected for their individual gifts and strengths. Thank you for making a difference.

A grant from the Avangrid Foundation will help the advancement and growth of the Employer Resource Network of Rochester. Its ongoing support will continue to have a positive impact for many employees and our community.

Heritage Christian Services is honored to be the recipient of a grant from the Cloudsplitter Foundation. This grant will support the purchase of kayaks at Heritage Hollow to encourage physical activity and healthy lifestyles. It will enhance the meaningful experiences at Heritage Hollow, which is a memorable Adirondack vacation option for the people closest to Heritage Christian Services.

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and the Greater Rochester Health Foundation supported the ColoRISE Workforce Equity and Inclusion Series, hosted by Eleversity, which help engage a diverse audience through innovation, creativity and authenticity to create powerful, high-quality educational opportunities.

Heritage Christian Services continues to begrateful for the support of the Hoselton Foundation, Hoselton Auto Mall and Toyota USA. The agency is honored by this continued partnership, which includes upgrading and modernizing homes to ensure people may age in place, maintain their quality of life, and experience compassion and comfort during end-of-life care.

M&T Bank has given support for the ColoRISE Workforce Equity and Inclusion Series and the eLearning Course Development Health Care Courses for Direct Support Professionals to assist in the advancement of our mission.

We are grateful to the Walter Hubbell Employment Services Fund and the Rochester Red Wings which, over the last eight years, have generated $237,000 in support of our Employment Alliance.

Heritage Christian Services is honored to be a recipient of a grant from The John R. Oishei Foundation to support the Women of Color Summit and the ColoRISE Workforce Equity and Inclusion Series. This award will help engage a diverse audience through innovation, creativity and authenticity to create powerful, high-quality educational opportunities.

The Webster Community Chest awarded a grant to Heritage Christian Stables to provide children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities living in Webster the opportunity to experience horse riding lessons.

The Right Talent, Right Now Symposium

Every October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebrates the contributions of people with disabilities to America’s workplaces. In conjunction with NDEAM, Eleversity hosted an online version of its Right Talent Right Now symposium, with its focus on diversity and equity in the hiring process.

The event brought together business leaders and hiring managers to explore solutions for the unusual hiring situation of 2021. The unemployment rates for people with disabilities and many minority populations are at alarming levels, while businesses struggle to fill job openings and find the right talent, right now. This event featured two key presenters, Trina Hazell and Glenn Jackson.

Hazell is the founder of the Voices of Power advocacy group and the Disability Champion Mentoring Network. Jackson is the chief diversity officer at M&T Bank, responsible for advancing M&T’s efforts in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion for all.

Find out more at Eleversity.org/RTRN.

Expressive Beginnings in Webster gets a new director

Expressive Beginnings Child Care in Webster promoted Emma Harden to director of early childhood and Austin Snyder to school-age director.

Harden began at Expressive Beginnings as a preschool teacher and holds an associate degree from Finger Lakes Community College. She is continuing her education through SUNY Oswego majoring in psychology. Harden says, “I am determined to provide a joyful, loving, diverse and safe environment for all children and employees.”

Snyder began as a preschool assistant teacher and holds a physical education degree from the College at Brockport. Synder shares, “Shaping the hearts and minds of our next generation is such an important job.”

We welcome the directors to their new positions as they shape the essential work being done at Expressive Beginnings.

Obituaries

Jeffery Matula, who was a fan of the Buffalo Bills, the New York Yankees, the Rochester Red Wings and the Beatles, savored the joys of laughter and friendships. He was 64 when he passed away in June.

Peter Devello, known for his humor and kindness, and for being a true gentleman with a big heart who held great love for his family, passed away in September at the age of 85.

Ann Gardinier, who passed away in September at the age of 54, leaves behind a legacy of love. She was known for her faithfulness and for having the gift of hospitality, and she loved her family and friends (and the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres) fiercely.

MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS

Often people will make a donation in memory of a loved one who has passed away. The agency sends the bereaved family a note of sympathy and informs them of the gift, without disclosing the amount. People also mark joyous occasions – like birthdays, anniversaries and weddings – by donating in honor of a friend or family member.

Sue Hoh, donor relations manager, can help you through the process. Call her at (585) 340-2045.

April 2021 – September 2021

MEMORIALS

In Memory of Robert Aron

Delores Bielli

In Memory of Mary and Wesley Baumbarger

Paul Baumbarger

In Memory of Julie Bianchi

Drew and Jennison Bielemeier

Tracey Blatter

David and Donna Calman

Len and Bonnie Caron

Walt and Linda Chadbourne

Mary Ann Diraddo and Daniel Saintorge

Phil and Loretta Fedele

Philip Fedele

Susan and David Fischer

Rick and Jane Frisicano

Marisa Geitner

Richard and Kathy Girvin

Michelle Labossiere- Hall and Scott Hall

Tim Hern

Michele Howard

Thomas and Karen Klingenberger

Lisa Kovel

Dennis and Eileen Kovel

Gina and John LeBerth

Amelia Liberti

Pasquale and Angeline Malizia

Erin Marcellette

Lorraine Marianetti

Lucy McCormick

Ann and Pat McCormick

Laure and Joseph McGinnis

Ann and Charles Meyer

Anthony and Frances Minniti

Ange and Pat Natale

Patrick Oliveto and Wendy Peters

Joan and Jim Parker

Gary and Madelyn Pestle

Donna Phillipson

Amber Porpora

Jonathan Ritter and Karen Bianchi-Ritter

Christina Tolentino

Angela West

Corey Wild

Lillian Yeager

Nancy and Mark Zawacki

In Memory of Mark Bruinsma

Dr. Winabelle Gritter

In Memory of Laurie Byam’s Birthday

Linda Byam

In Memory of JoAnn Caligiuri

Dr. and Mrs. Michael Caligiuri

Diana Fitzgerald

DiCarlo Family Charitable Foundation

In Memory of Thomas Carrier

Drew and Jennison Bielemeier

Jim, Louise, Kevin and Kim Brown

Richard Calcasola and Pelican Sound Golfing Friends

Bob and Myra Carrier

Norma Easley

Marisa Geitner

Michelle Labossiere- Hall and Scott Hall

HFL Manor School Fourth Grade Team

Chuck and Deb Inclima

Cindy and Bill Lill

Constance Moffat

Joan and Jim Parker

Nancy and Mark Zawacki

In Memory of Gerald “Jerry” Cassin

Sharon Diehl

In Memory of Bob Cossaboon

Gloria, Michael and Jan Bansbach

Robert Pieters

In Memory of Bill Dischinger

Adolf and Virginia Irmer

In Memory of JoAnne and Lance Dolliver

Louise Dolliver

In Memory of Jennifer Duncan Young’s Birthday

Dick and Kathie Duncan

In Memory of Christopher Fugitt

Barbara Dillon-Fugitt

Marie Ginther

In Memory of Jennifer Fugitt

Barbara Dillon-Fugitt

Marie Ginther

In Memory of Michael Garcia

Sharon Pucher

In Memory of Joe Goodyear

Elaine and Nancy Tantalo

In Memory of Robert Gutberlet

Ed and Carol Seitz

In Memory of Vicki Hanson

Janice Aalberg

Fran Allen and Family

Drew and Jennison Bielemeier

Sue Biondolillo

Nicole and Cathy Bova

Joanne Case-Green

Deana Dedrick

Sara DeMuzio

The Dente Family

Marisa Geitner

Alice Gucker

Michelle Labossiere- Hall and Scott Hall

Adolf and Virginia Irmer

Billie Kennedy

Joan Ketchum

Robert Ketchum

Bob and Dee Lucacci

Clara McIver

Joan and Jim Parker

Nancy Phillips

Vicki Phillis

Robert Pieters

Craig and Jelane Prothero

The Pukaite Family

Bill and Shirley Reber

Mary Rinere

The Rovezzi Family

Marcella Scalera Budd

Roger and Ardis Seashore

Mary Lynn and Arthur Smart

Curtis Stromstad

The Wasso Family

Mary Ellen Weber

Nancy and Mark Zawacki

In Memory of Walter Hausladen

Joan Hausladen

In Memory of Brian, Theresa and William Himmler

Lillian Himmler-Martin

In Memory of William Landon

Sue and Bob DeSarra

In Memory of Lillian Leone

Elaine Tantalo

In Memory of Betty Martin

June Bushfield

In Memory of Dan Matthaidess

Beverly Collison

Joanne Greene-Blose

Carol Hardy

Adrienne and Worth Howard

Ron and Leigh Little

Henry Matheis

Bonnie Matthaidess

Hubert and Audrey Velepec

Adrienne and Worth Howard

In Memory of Jeff Matula

Drew and Jennison Bielemeier

Marisa Geitner

Alice Gucker

Michelle Labossiere- Hall and Scott Hall

Joan and Jim Parker Patricia Parks

Marc Smith

Nancy and Mark Zawacki

In Memory of Ann Mazzarella

Adolf and Virginia Irmer

In Memory of Mary Ann Miller

Bob and Dee Lucacci

Kathy Van Voorhis

In Memory of Cynthia Musso

Rita Doerr

Lois Kendrick

Lillian Yeager

In Memory of David Nenno

Shirley Meston

In Memory of Laurie Otto

Eunice Vanderlaan

In Memory of Jackie Sue Overmyer

Colleagues and friends in the CSEA Communications Department: Mark, Mat, Janice, Joelle, Jill, Beth, Wendi, David, Jess, Therese and Nick

In Memory of Damon Pickering

Drew and Jennison Bielemeier

Joan Brylinski

Chuck and Carole Ann Collard

Daniel and Donna Conley

Marisa Geitner

Michelle Labossiere- Hall and Scott Hall

Joan and Jim Parker

Nancy and Mark Zawacki

In Memory of Marie Pieters

Fran Allen

Gloria, Michael and Jan Bansbach

Roberta Barnett

Drew and Jennison Bielemeier

Becky Bivone

Richard and Sandra Boerman

Theresa Brechue

Jim, Louise, Kevin and Kim Brown

Coleen and Richard Campbell

Irene and Ted Caporale

Jillian and Michael Carter

Joanne Case-Green

Angela Cataldi

Lee Chapin

Barb and Jonathan Clark

Kim and Tim Clark

Chuck and Carole Ann Collard

Linda Conlin

Diane and Terry Cotton

Kelly and Brett Crow

Al and Jackie DeCook

Samantha and Michael DeMart

Sue and Bob DeSarra

Joyce and Gary Drzewiecki

Norma Easley

Doug and Gloria Fisler

Patricia Ford

Gloria Forgione

Walter Fort

JoAnne Frelier

William and Geraldine Gamble

Marisa Geitner

Alice Gucker

Carrie and Todd Gunther

Michelle Labossiere- Hall and Scott Hall

Steven and Greer Hanson

Debbie and John Hastings

Maureen and Chris Hellems

Fred and Margaret Henssler

James and Mary Holleran

Adolf and Virginia Irmer

Nancy Johnson

Joan Jones

Kyle and Kim Kennedy

Jane and Kitch Kitchenman

Betty Kruchinsky

David and Marie Kudla

Anne and Glenn Lever

Ron and Leigh Little

Anne Longo

Laura Lowell

Bob and Dee Lucacci

Ruth Machiele

Bonnie Matthaidess

Robert and Mary Ellen McDowell

Diane Miller

Anna Mulcahy and Scott Mulcahy

Carl and Catherine Ormsbee

Joan and Jim Parker

Matthew and Laurel Parrilli

Maureen and Dan Phillips

Marian Pieters

Robert Pieters

Dr. and Mrs. Donald Pulver

Wendy Quarles

Bill and Randi Rhinehart

Mary Rinere

Jacalyn Ruggieri and Kevan MacGee

Sam Sayre

George-Ann and Carl Schauffele

Ed and Carol Seitz

Fred and Kitty Siegel

Mary Lynn and Arthur Smart

Tom and Gail Smithers

Olga Strilec

Douglas and Vicky Struyk

Elaine and Nancy Tantalo

Donna and John Thesing

Donna Thompson

Charles and Marian Turner

Donald and Nancy VandenBout

Mary Ellen Weber

Marge Wiggins

Tom and Judy Wolbert

Nancy and Mark Zawacki

The DDAWNY Family Committee Rochester/Finger Lakes Area

Friends from TGW Studio

Friends from Crystal Pix Inc.

Friends from Southco, Inc.

In Memory of Marie Reitz

Kathleen and Harold Litteer, Jr.

In Memory of Linda Roemer

Billy and Laura Yandow

In Memory of Jim Sassenhausen’s Birthday

Barbara Stewart

In Memory of Phil Slater

Michael and Nancy Bonanza

Sue and Bob DeSarra

Rick and Jane Frisicano

Alice Gucker

Ellen Lindahl

George and Donna Schudel

Ron and Diane Steszewski

In Memory of Linda Soyars

Ernie Wolf

In Memory of Concetta Speranza

Angela Cataldi

Mary Rinere

In Memory of Chuck and Marge Taylor

Cherilyn Eckley

In Memory of Patricia Tumminelli

Adolf and Virginia Irmer

In Memory of Jimmy Vander Linden

Jean and John VanderLinden

In Memory of The Rev. Dr. James Vanderlaan

Eunice Vanderlaan

In Memory of James Wengender

Bernie and Nancy Williams

In Memory of William Wickens

John and Patricia Feola

In Memory of Frances, Howard and Sandra Wissick

Howard McGinn

In Memory of Melissa and Anne Wolf

Fred and Barbara Joyner

Douglas Wolf

In Memory of Bernard Zeifang

Adolf and Virginia Irmer

HONORARIUMS

In Honor of Daniel Behnfeldt

Carla Behnfeldt

In Honor of Robert Bonferraro

Randy Bonferraro and Cara Lynch

In Honor of Anne Brett’s Birthday

Marisa Geitner

In Honor of Samantha Bunce

Ray and Ginny Hohl

Michaeleen Pamukcoglu

In Honor of Nancy Cataldi’s Birthday

Michele Howard

Mary Rinere

In Honor of Michael Cavanaugh

Eileen Cavanaugh and Peter Asselstine

Ann and James Finger

In Honor of Sophia Cierzo

Thomas Cierzo and Family

In Honor of Lisa Dann

Ray and Margaret Dann

In Honor of Amanda DiCarlo

Dawn DiCarlo

In Honor of Matthew Ford

Pauline Fitzpatrick

In Honor of Matt Ford’s Birthday

Ann Harrington

In Honor of Kris Garcia’s Birthday

Marisa Geitner

In Honor of Libbie Hard

Deborah Hard

In Honor of Drew Hoselton’s Birthday

David and Coralie Hoselton

In Honor of Stephen Jones

Richard Casey

In Honor of April Korn and the Staff at Osage Trail

Patty Clark

Karen Collins

David Kaveny

Ann Hinrichs

In Honor of David Loughborough

Peter and Betsy Webster

In Honor of Sanjay Mathur

Adrienne and Tyler Daniels

In Honor of Benjamin McClure

Lauren and Paul McClure

In Honor of Michael Montileone, Jr.

Michael and Laurel Montileone

In Honor of Debby Murphy

Diane Parke-Potter

In Honor of Kelly Nash’s Birthday Run

Manuela Bussler-Sweeney and Tom Sweeney

Allison DiMarco

Katie Dukes

Jennifer Gaudino

Margaret Keefe

Luz Lee

Sarah McDonell

Kelly and Chris Nash

Marian Bauman-O’Dell and Scott O’Dell

Adrianna Schubmehl

Bonnie Smith

Cathie Trabucco

In Honor of Laura Nenno

Shirley Meston

In Honor of Carly and Maci Reich’s B’Not Mitzvah

Frima and Bob Ackerhalt

Robert and Judith Alessi

Mark Annal

Fern Bernstein

Jennie Broder and Barbara Whitlow

Rachel Brown

Michael and Susan Bruckheimer

Leah Burger

Brenda Comisar

The Crane Family

Maureen Fagin

Heather Geoca

Leah Goldman

Scott Hendler

Harvey Horowitz

Zena Hyman

Rich and Ellen Kayton

Michelle Keilman

Sandra Kobel

Rina and Mark Kotok

Suzanne Laese

Katherine Lanning

Jeanne Laudenberg and Harold Mersky

Bruce Leader

Alan Linsky

Jeffrey and Lois Linsky

Christiane Linsky

Margaret McLean

Abby Milliman

Janie Polk

Michael Rappaport

Rebecca and Marc Reich

Edward and Elinda Reich

Matthew Reich

Rahul and Dhruti Renjen

Marsha Rosenthal

Shellie Rutstein

Jill and Mark Sansouci

Abby Scheer

Kenneth and Michelle Schlafer

Barbara Seiden

Karen Shughart

Dan Shulman

Marcia Spero

Lisa, Aaron, Samara & Doran Steinfeld

Samara Strycker

The Trumble Family

Donna Wolfson

Larry and Mary Yonovitz

Steve Yonovitz

Iris and Joseph Zackheim

Sami Zapata-Bermudez

In Honor of Mickey Ritzenthaler

Francis and Margarita Abbey

In Honor of Vincent Santino’s birthday

Bill Santino

In Honor of Christian Seymour

Patricia Duffy

In Honor of the 1450 Shoecraft Staff, Nursing and Maintenance

Eileen Farlow

In Honor of John Swan’s Birthday

Laura Collins

Beth Kasprzyk

Richard Mazgajewski

Carole Morden

Joan Roll-Anderson

In Honor of Robyn Swan’s Birthday

Mary Hirner

In Honor of Beth Taylor

Cherilyn Eckley

On Behalf of our Wedding Guests in Lieu of Favors

Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Adriana Thaney

In Honor of Deborah, Christopher, Alex and Ben Trageser

Reverend Robert Bourcy

In Honor of April Ward

Vicki and Bill Ward

In Honor of George Webster

Peter and Betsy Webster

In Honor of Mike Wolf

Rebecca and Kevin Weber