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2014
SAVE THE DATESAVE THE DATE
2014 CCARC GOLF OPENWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
Timberlin Golf Course, Berlin CT
SAVE THE DATEfor the
Annual Awards Celebration Dinner
Wednesday, May 14, 2014St. George Greek Orthodox Hall
For more information, please call
Noreen Hills at 860-229-6665 or email nhills@ccarc.com
SAVE THE DATEfor the
CCARC Art Show
Someday, June XX, 2014
If you are interested in submitting your artwork, please call
First & Last Name at 860-229-6665 or emailsomeone@ccarc.com
CEO’s CORNERAfter a very long winter, we are all ready for spring flowers and warm sunshine! Although it was cold, it was also quite an active season to advocate on behalf of CCARC and the people we support. CCARC was pleased to again host our annual Legislative Breakfast collaboratively with four other agencies (BARC, CMHA, CW Resources and Wheeler Clinic) to share the important message that the State of Connecticut needs to “pay for the cost of care.” Connecticut should be proud of the system of care that our nonprofits provide to people with disabilities—it has been cost effective and efficient. Most importantly, we provide quality services within the community where the people we support live and work. In order to sustain this quality of service, the state needs to recognize the value and fund it appropriately. This message was resonated by the testimonies of several of our families and individuals who receive our services sharing their personal stories. In addition to this event, we have provided verbal and written testimonies through this legislative session on bills that could support or hinder the work we do every day. Our voices, when united, are powerful and important to our state legislators who truly listen and want to make the right decisions for their constituents.
CCARC was fortunate to receive a state grant of $249,000 from Governor Malloy’s bonding allocation to help nonprofit human services agencies for capital and infrastructure improvements. We know by this support that the Governor recognizes that we are the safety net for the most vulnerable citizens in our community. A testament to the statewide need were the over $101 million in requests for the $20 million available for these grants.
I want to do a special “shout out” to Representative Betty Boukus for helping to make a dream happen for one of our residents, Kristine. She learned that for the past three years Kristine wanted to meet Governor Malloy to thank him for his work. Betty made this happen and coordinated an opportunity for Kristine to meet with the Governor and share her thanks directly with him. It was quite a special moment for her and for all of us who saw this happen.
Enjoy the warming spring and my personal thanks to each of you who help support our CCARC.
CCARC CEO Anne Ruwet thanks Governor Malloy for the $149,000 Bonding Grant request approval for CCARC.
Pictured left to right: Representative Elizabeth Boukus, Anne Ruwet, Governor Dannel Malloy, Governor’s Nonprofit Liaison Terry Edelstein, and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman.
Kristine meets Governor Dannel Malloy
Anne L. Ruwet, Chief Executive Officer
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Picture a lighted runway, eager models, great food and friends—all for a good cause! CCARC, Inc. was proud to hold its 9th Annual Fashion Show, “Toast to Fashion,” chaired by Mary Jean Agostini, on Friday, March 28, 2014, at St. George Greek Orthodox Church Hall.
Approximately 300 guests were dazzled over fashions presented by Connecticut Furs, Inc. of New Britain, Men’s Wearhouse of West Hartford and Silkworm Boutique of West Hartford Center.
The models included some of the area’s prominent business leaders such as Steve Nims, Michael Nelson and his wife Laurie of Associated Insurance Services, Inc., (who was also the Event Sponsor), Mayor Erin Stewart and former mayor Tim Stewart, Paul Ballasy and Kristen Stewart of CohnReznick, New Britain Superintendent of Schools Kelt Cooper and his wife Elizabeth Bussey Cooper, just to name a few.
Teresa’s Catering created a delectable cuisine and the homemade Italian cookies baked by Filomena DiMatteo and Filomena Sirica were enjoyed by everyone. Prudence Sloane and Joel Silvestro of the Dancing Duo kept the crowd entertained with their performances and the action of the live and silent auctions kept the excitement high.
Thank you to the many businesses and friends of CCARC, including sponsors, presenters and volunteers, as well as a special thanks to our Event Sponsor, Associated Insurance Services, Inc., for helping CCARC surpass its goal by raising almost $30,000!
2014 TOAST TO FASHION
Model Ryan Lawless of Schuster Driscoll, models Men’s Wearhouse
Superintendent Kelt Cooper and his wife Elizabeth model coats from Connecticut Furs, Inc.
Alexandra Sanders-daVeiga of TD Bank models Silkworm Boutique
Annual Appeal Exceeds Record High!
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! To all of you who supported our annual appeal this year. To date, we have received over $36,500 in donations, exceeding any other year! Nancy Judd and Lillian Agostini did a fabulous job co-chairing this event. It’s not too late to be included in this fiscal year. Please remit any additional donations to our address on this newsletter prior to June 30, 2014. We are so grateful for all you do for CCARC; in our annual appeal and all other gifts—of your time, treasure and talents that you bring to us during the year!
Jackie Pentore of Richard H. Pentore, Attorney at Law, models Connecticut Furs, Inc.
Mayor Erin Stewart models a coat from Connecticut Furs, Inc.
Models Tim Stewart and Tommy L. share a high 5 while modeling Men’s Wearhouse
Thank you to Paul Salina for providing the photos from the Toast to Fashion.
EVENT SPONSOR
Thank You To All Our
SPONSORS
RUNWAY SPONSORS
The New Britain Transportation Company
PRESENTING SPONSORS
Event Sponsor Associated Insurance Services
DREAM BAG SPONSORHampton Inn Suites – Farmington
SPECIAL EFFECTS SPONSORDigital Image Group, Inc.
GOLD SPONSORRose & Kiernan, Inc.
SILVER SPONSORSDonna RutolaTD BankWebster Bank
BRONZE SPONSORSLaw Offices of John A. BarbieriBerlin Lions ClubJohn & Pamela D’AmicoJohn & Mary Gilbert Greg & Barbara Howey Jason & Terese HoweyRichard & Nancy JuddAnne RuwetSchuster DriscollSpring Brook Ice & Fuel ServiceJohn & Phyllis VisnauskasSteve Westall - State Farm Insurance
PATRON SPONSORSRoderick BrownCWPM, Inc. Michael & Laura ForanGabriele GodlewskiJanuszewski, McQuillan & DeNigris, LLPMarzi Florist, Inc.Joan MercierMiller Moriarty & AssociatesPeter Paul Electronics Co., Inc.Marion PlagemannTown & Country Transportation Co.Mark Vogel & Paul PellegriniKyle & Joanne Watson
FRIENDS OF CCARCMaureen CarlsonRobert DuvalPatty FerrantinoStephen HardAnatol & Nelda LaskaFrances LorencHugh & Lois PenneyJean PlocharcyzkJames & Margaret RiordanRichard & Terry RoachJames & Mary Lou Sanders Graciela Sinisterra
LIVE AUCTIONCCARC, Inc.Connecticut Furs, Inc.Ken & Donna GriffenHospital for Special CareRobert LevinHarry & Janice Mazadoorian New Britain HeraldPolonia TasteTom & Robin SharpThe Vacchelli Family
SILENT AUCTIONAnonymousMary Jean AgostiniAndrea Agostinucci
Rose AgostinucciAutomotive ConnectionJohn & Barbara BarbieriBig YBlonde and Beyond the
Hair SalonBob’s Discount Furniture
Charitable FoundationBoston Red SoxRepresentative
Elizabeth BoukusBrierley-Johnson the FloristRick & Helen BunnellAngela CampagnaMary Card-MinaMaureen CardoneMaureen CarlsonCCARC Housekeeping for Hire Connecticut Furs, Inc.Jane CoyleMonique CyrArline DunlopElle Nail & SpaGreen Dog MarketGreen Man Tattoo StudioNoreen HillsThe Inn at English Meadows Janis JermanRichard & Nancy JuddLynn Welding Co., Inc.
Barbara MarziPat MarziMarzi Florist, Inc.Monro Muffler/Brake, Inc.New Britain Museum of
American ArtNew Britain Rock CatsNew Britain
Symphony Orchestra New Britain Youth Museum Faith OndrickJean PlocharczykPowerhouse GymCarol ReillyAnne RuwetMarion SangelotySchaller Auto WorldSmokin’ with ChrisPatty StrazzullaStylish Impressions, LLCAnn Targonski-BrownTheaterWorksJ. Timothy’s TaverneTown & Country
Pizza RestaurantUnderground DeliMatthew J. Wagner
Fine PhotographyJanet Westall
OTHER DONATIONSAntonia’s Hair Boutique Bank of AmericaThe Dancing Duo – Prudence
Sloane & Joel SilvestroFilomena DiMatteoFlight Trampoline ParkPaul Salina PhotograhyFilomena SiricaTeresa’s CateringYCP Studio
RUNWAY MODELSPaul BallasyKate CervoniKelt CooperElizabeth Bussey CooperRyan LawlessTommy L.Sarah MitchellLaura NelsonMichael NelsonSteve NimsPatsy P.Jackie PentoreKasha P.Alexandra Sanders-daVeigaKristen SawyerMayor Erin StewartTimothy Stewart
COMMITTEE MEMBERSMary Jean Agostini,
ChairpersonLillian Agostini Sheila AmaralAngela Campagna Susan Gordon GatesNoreen Hills Janis JermanNancy Judd Jill LevinBarbara Marzi Christie MatteoJoan Mercier Marlene MichaudFaith Ondrick Jean PlocharczykCarol Reilly Donna RutolaAnne Ruwet Marion SangelotyRobin Sharp Harry SitilidesPatty Strazzulla Ann Targonski-BrownCathy Vacchelli Phyllis VisnauskasSteve Westall