A publication for the friends of Northeast Health Foundation serving Northeast Health,The Eddy, Albany Memorial Hospital and Samaritan Hospital.

Winter/Spring 2003 • 1

A Message From the Chairman

FoundationsWinter/Spring 2003 Edition

Dear Friends,One of the most enjoyable

things about being the chair-man of Northeast HealthFoundation is the opportunityto thank all of you who havesupported our many efforts.

This issue recognizes major gifts received sinceour last issue. A complete donors report will beincluded in the 2003 summer issue.

It would be impossible for Northeast Healthand our affiliates to provide comprehensivequality care without your help. Advances intechnology continue to help us improve andenhance the care and safety of those we serve.Support for technology in the critical care unitat Albany Memorial and the Imaging Centerat Samaritan Hospital are two very visible ex-amples of what we can accomplish with

your help. In addition, Gala 2003 proceeds arebeing used to increase physician access to elec-tronic medical records and therefore, enhancepatient safety. Your gifts are making a big impactand we appreciate your continued support.

Last year brought many changes at thefoundation. In June, Jennifer D’Elia joined ourfamily as the foundation’s new vice president; inOctober, Jennifer Bissell came on board assecretary, and then, in December, Sandra Doringjoined us as director of events and stewardship.A new “foundation staff profile” in this issuehighlights our new vice president and introducesyou to all the foundation staff. (It’s always niceto be able to put a face with a name.) In futureissues, we will spotlight different staff members.

Each new member of the foundation teambrings a wealth of experience, new ideas, talentsand expertise. This has translated into new

strategies and realignment of priorities. Anemphasis on preparing for the future whilefocusing on current needs is one of thesechanges. Our integrated network is challengedwith short-term capital needs as well as majorlong-term upgrades and renovations that arenecessary to keep facilities up to code andto provide new technology.

Given the financial challenges all healthcaresystems are facing, charitable giving will playan even greater role in our efforts. We hope thatyou will give generously now, but also considerinvesting in Northeast Health’s future througha bequest or other deferred gift.

With many thanks and warm wishes for ahappy new year,

Richard P. Wallace, Esq.

Invest in the Future with a Planned GiftEvery day we are bombarded with news

about the stock market and advice on investmentchoices. Obviously, the investment choices wemake tend to reflect our stage of life and ourpriorities. We carefully study interest rates,retirement plans, mutual funds, tax-free bondsand stock options. Priorities and investmentobjectives change as individual circumstancesshift. Our planning includes not just today’sneeds, but future needs as well.

The same is true for Northeast Health. Weare faced with balancing immediate needs andprojected plans. While we develop our visionfor the future, we have to stay abreast of chang-ing technology to insure we provide the highestquality healthcare to you and our community.We are very fortunate that you, our donors, arewilling to share that vision and sense of missionfor the greater good.

Planned gifts from visionary individualsreceived in prior years enabled us to create manyof our important services. Without the generousgift of James A. Eddy, more than 19,500 peoplein 15 counties would not benefit from our nursinghomes, retirement communities, rehabilitationhospital, or our Alzheimer’s services and homehealthcare services. Marjorie Doyle Rockwell’sconcern for those with Alzheimer’s was instru-mental in the building of the regional residentialand educational resource center that now bearsher name. In addition, part of her bequest set upan endowment to assist residents with limitedresources. The Charles E. Bessey Family estab-

lished an endowment to help critical care nursesat Samaritan Hospital pursue advanced educa-tional opportunities while Albany MemorialHospital School of Nursing is able to offer scholar-ships, thanks to annual distributions from theFleischer Family Trust.

Other individuals recognized the importanceof undesignated gifts which may be used wherethey are most needed. (Bequests, the remainderof a trust, and even a designation of a retirementaccount are all ways that you can invest in thefuture of Northeast Health or a specific affiliate.)Undesignated planned gifts have helped under-write healthcare services for those who cannotpay and have no insurance, initiate new pro-grams, and cover unexpected expenses, suchas the replacement of critical equipment.

These are just a few examples of “planned

gifts” that have enabled Northeast Health tocreate one of the most comprehensive andintegrated not-for-profit healthcare networksin our region. As you consider investing foryour future, we hope that you will also considerinvesting in the future of Northeast Healthand its affiliates and programs.

Please be sure to use the legal nameswhen designating gifts:

Northeast Health, Inc.Albany Memorial HospitalSamaritan Hospital of Troy, NYLTC Eddy, Inc.

Please contact Jennifer H. D’Elia,vice president, Northeast Health Foundation,for a complete list of legal names of NortheastHealth facilities and programs at (518) 274-0190or d’eliaj@nehealth.com

The Albany Memorial Hospital Auxiliary recently

presented a check for $20,000 toward its pledge of

$100,000 for the hospital’s Nuclear Gamma Cam-

era. L to r: Albany Memorial Hospital auxilians

Marie Cookson, auxiliary executive secretary

and Kathy Mosca, auxiliary president.

Albany MemorialHospital AuxiliaryPresents Check

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Tribute Gifts Fulfill Many NeedsWe can all recall someone who enriched our

life or inspired us in some way. Regardless ofwhether it was a family member, a treasuredfriend, or a favorite teacher, chances are thatperson’s influence still lives on today. Most ofus also recall a special nurse, doctor or caregiverwho not only helped heal the body but also thespirit. Unfortunately, often we don’t realize theimpact of these special people until many yearslater. However, it’s never too late to acknowledgehow special they are through a tribute gift inmemory or in honor of them.

Recognizing the impact someone has hadon your life or community through charitablegifts is an especially meaningful gesture that notonly honors that person but also helps fulfill apersonal need to give something back. Tributeand memorial gifts to Northeast Health havehelped numerous areas, like the heart and cancerprograms, or provided something special like astained glass window. Gifts may be designatedto one of Northeast Health’s affiliates (AlbanyMemorial Hospital, Samaritan Hospital, TheEddy) or to a special area, such as the FamilyBirth Center at Samaritan, The Eddy’s MarjorieDoyle Rockwell Center, or Albany Memorial’sCritical Care Unit.

Every “occasion” can be turned into a specialevent by giving at times, such as Mother’s Dayor Father’s Day; at the birth of a child or grand-child; on a birthday, wedding or anniversary.Whether given as a tribute to someone or inrecognition or celebration of some occasion,these gifts become even more special becausethey benefit the entire community.

There are numerous ways to make yourtribute gifts. Gifts by check are often the mostconvenient. Gifts can also be funded with

stocks, bonds and even mutual funds. A growingnumber of people choose this option because ithas an added benefit of saving on capital gainstax. Other people choose to include a memorial

gift in their estate and financial plans. NortheastHealth Foundation will be happy to assist youshould you have questions about tribute giftsand special designations.

For the birthday ofMrs. Ellen AbbruzzseMr. Lester Kommit

In honor ofMr. John Avallone-SerraDr. Gary BakstDr. John D. BennettMs. Lila BerkeleyMr. & Mrs. Robert A. BosworthMs. Phyllis BrennanMs. Arlene BriardMrs. M. ButtermanMr. Davie CaesarMr. Robert ConnerDr. David J. DixonMr. Ronald DukesMr. Mike EllisDr. Debra E. FelsmanDr. Thomas FinkenMr. Joshua FischlerMr. Raymond FrancisDr. Maninder S. GujralDr. John KnightonMrs. Margo KrauseMrs. Helen B. LazotMrs. Anne R. LevittMr. Ted LoewMr. & Mrs. Robert LukensDeacon Frank LukovitsMr. James McPhillipsMr. James V. O'ConnorMr. Alan OkunMs. Sylvia PomerantzMrs. Elinore H. PosnerDr. James V. PuleoMs. Lillian RappaportDr. Alan RauchMr. Edward RickmanMr. Robert G. RossMrs. M. RowanMs. Jean RussmanDr. Robert D. SaxMs. Diane SchmidtMr. Leo SchultzDr. Joseph J. SchwartzDr. Gavin Setzen

Dr. Barry A. ShumanDr. James A. SlavinMs. Elizabeth D. SmithDr. Harold M. SokolMr. Mike TierneyMs. Arlene Van AmbergMr. & Mrs. Kenneth W. WhiteMr. & Mrs. Jerry WinigMrs. Susan WinigMr. John P. YaminMr. Ted Zborowski

In memory ofMs. Katherine Rose AlongeMr. Frank AranskyMrs. W.M. BaileyMr. Maury BarbakowMr. Paul K. BaumbackMr. John D. Bennett, Sr.Mrs. Genevieve BirnbachMr. Robert J. Blabey, Jr.Mr. William G. BowieMrs. Ellen BresetteMrs. Mildred R. BuckleyMs. Dana BushnellMrs. Myra V. ByrnesMs. Rose CaldwellMr. W. Francis CannonMrs. Diana M. CarmodyMr. Dominic P. Cesari, Jr.Mrs. Mary W. ChaplinMrs. Rita R. ChaszczewskiMrs. Jane B. ChristensonMs. Philomena ClarkMr. Bruce P. Coffin, Sr.Mr. Boyd ConnallyMs. Helen DaleyMrs. Dorothy M. DalyMr. Robyn DaneMr. Frank DegnanMrs. Lillian DingleyMr. E.J. Donovan, Sr.Mr. James A. DorranceMr. Lawrence DuganMrs. Lorraine Schulte EbelingMr. Juan EdmondsonMs. Susan Eisenhard

Mr. Warren P. ElmendorfMrs. Eleanor FahyFr. Thomas K. FlaniganMr. Eugene "Red" FollettMr. Joseph ForgeaMrs. Frances C. FoxMr. Walter F. FredenburghMrs. MaryAnn GenereuxMrs. Anne R. GeorgeMrs. Molly GlattMrs. Shirley McCoy GovinMr. Jim HaberlandMrs. Ruth HabickMr. Raymond L. Haines, Sr.Mr. Richard J. Halliday,Sr.Mr. Simon HanishMrs. Florence HarrisMs. Nancy A. HeffronMrs. Esther S. HoffmanMrs. Kay A. HulbertMr. Edward JohnsonMrs. Miriam L. JohnsonMrs. Pauline JukesMr. James H. KeenanMs. Nancy M. KelloggMrs. Sylvia KesslerMrs. Betty C. KleinDr. Adeline KreinhederMr. John KulisekMrs. Anna KwiatkowskiMr. Lee LadouceurMs. Marline LanderMrs. Helen R. LeFevreMrs. Dorothy H. LeitgebMr. Aaron LevineMs. Anne MacDonaldMrs. Joan A. MahoneyMr. Frank J. Majkut, Sr.Mrs. Sylvia MarshallDr. Maxim A. MayoMr. Donald W. McCoy, Sr.Mr. Charles H. McKee, Sr.Mrs. Jean M. McLeanMrs. Hilda B. MeyerMr. Benendict MiecznikowskiMr. Richard MooradianMr. Gerald L. Morrow

Mr. Robert H. MuckenhouptMr. Richard L. NealMs. Charlotte M. NemethMrs. Helen L. Nolin AmslerMr. Frank M. O'BrienMrs. Ruth PageMs. Clara PanzenhagenMr. Leo J. PlumadoreMrs. Rose M. PowersMr. George PrattMr. Natale M. ProvoMrs. Lucille D. QuinnMrs. Maureen Sanvidge RabeMr. Alton W. Reedy, Sr.Mr. John RichardsMrs. Helen E. RysedorfMrs. Ruth SchultzMr. Edward P. SmithMrs. Josephine SmithMs. Martha SmithMr. Victor SmithMrs. Miriam SnyderMs. Elizabeth SpellecyMs. Nancy TalbotMrs. Blanche ThoberMs. Catherine ThorpeMr. Ronald ToronMr. Francis UrbanoMrs. Lauretta UrbanoMrs. Edith VanBuskirkMs. Josephine A. VitilloMrs. Kathleen M. VogelMrs. Amellia WaldersMs. Margaret Ann WalshMr. Adam F. WeasackMrs. Sonia S. WehmeyerMs. Marge WhalenMs. Tasha WinigMs. Lillian WunderlichMs. Christine M. Yetto-MillerMr. Sev Zborowski

In tribute toMr. Stephen V. Lewis, II

2002 Tribute Gifts

Meet Joseph A. GomezNortheast Health Foundation is pleased to

welcome Joseph A. Gomez to its board of direc-tors. Joe is currently president and owner ofGomez Electrical Contractors Inc. which hestarted in 1979.

He is involved with numerous civic organi-zations and presently serves as a board memberfor Hispanic Outreach Services for the CatholicDiocese of Albany, the Catholic Charities Advi-sory Board, Centro Civico HispanoamericanoInc., the Capital District Regional EconomicDevelopment Council, and is a member of The

One Hundred BlackMen of the Albany,New York, CapitalRegion. He has alsoserved as chairmanand vice chairmanof the board ofthe Urban Leagueof Northeastern

New York, and president of the board of theAlbany Center for Economic Success Inc.

Born and raised in Havana, Cuba, Joe and his

family came to New York City in 1961 where hemet his wife, Carol, a nurse from Yonkers. Hefirst came to Albany after being hired by a NewYork City electrical contractor in the 1960s forthe South Mall project.

One of Joe’s favorite pastimes is flying. Heholds a commercial pilot license and is a 20-yearmember of the Upper 15 Club at Albany Interna-tional Airport.

Joe and Carol currently reside in Cohoes.They have five grown daughters and fivegrandchildren.

Welcome Aboard!

Northeast Health Foundation

staff: standing, l to r: Cheryl

Rankey, Pam Simmons,

Sandra Doring. Seated, l to r:

Silvia Edmonds, Tricia

Lipinski and Jennifer Bissell.

Northeast Health Foundation is pleased towelcome three new members to its family:

Sandra Doring joins us as donor relationsand events director. Previously, she was theannual fund director for Audubon New Yorkand prior to that was director of developmentfor the Junior Museum in Troy. TriciaLipinski, database specialist, graduated fromRussell Sage College in 2001. Prior to comingto the foundation, she was with Trustco Bank.Tricia is an avid skier and a huge NY Yankeesfan! Prior to joining the foundation as secre-tary II, Jennifer Bissell was with IKON andspent a number of years in the hotel business.

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EVNA Receives Grant for Care Team ProgramEddy Visiting Nurse Association recently

received a $30,000 pledge from the Commu-nity Foundation for the Capital Region tobenefit a new pilot program to help seniorpatients who receive home care.

The funds will enable Eddy VNA to estab-lish the Care Team Program for the Elderlyover the next three years. The program featuresan innovative approach to addressing theprojected long-term shortage of home healthaides in our community by recruiting volun-

teers from faith congregations to form careteams. Members of each team collaborate toprovide non-medical support and services tohelp enrich the quality of life for a senior adultpatient receiving home care.

Eddy VNA already operates a similaraward-winning program, the Eddy VNA AIDSCare Team Program. Launched in 1995, thatprogram provides non-medical, home-basedsupport services to individuals living withHIV/AIDS and their families.

Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center Celebrates Five Years of ServiceMarjorie Doyle Rockwell Center’s 5th Anni-

versary Celebration, held on Friday, September13 at the Armory Center in Albany, was a rousingsuccess. With over 160 in attendance, the eventraised $11,852.

The event celebrated five years of service forThe Eddy’s regional Alzheimer’s center. Theevening featured a dazzling cabaret lineup ofentertainers, including the hilarious antics ofcomedian/impersonator Steve Van Zandt; thesweet sounds of vocalist Judi Merriam; and aselection of performers from the SchenectadyLight Opera Company.

Northeast Health Foundation would liketo extend a sincere thanks to event sponsors,

including: corporate sponsor US Foodservice;Martin, Shudt, Wallace, DiLorenzo & Johnson;Pioneer Savings Bank; Cohoes Savings Founda-tion, Inc.; and E. Stewart Jones Law Firm.

Proceeds will help support exciting newprograms, including Alzheimer’s Care Teams —a support program for individuals and familiesliving with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory-impairing conditions; and The Club — a newweekly day program and support group forindividuals in the early stages of Alzheimer’s tohelp keep them involved in their community.

The Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center offersinnovative services and compassionate care to

people with Alzheimer’s disease and othermemory problems, including residential care,adult day care, and respite care. The center alsoserves as a resource for the region providingcommunity outreach and education services freeof charge, and offering dementia training forprofessional healthcare workers.

Donna and Dr. Anthony Passaretti

and Yono Purnomo.

Mary Curtis, staff member of MDRC,

and Assemblyman Ronald Canestrari.

Donald A. McKay, honorary chairman

of the 5th Anniversary Celebration.

Richard and Ellen Robison.

Mrs. Sheryl Duncan, Mrs. Francine Panneton,

and Mrs. Lynn Young.

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Giving to Others Put The Music Back Into Her LifeSarah Tifft’s life had

taken some unexpectedturns ... turns that led herto seek professional helpfor depression in the mid-90s. At first, Sarah wasreluctant to even admitshe needed help, yet shestarted seeing a therapist

who recommended she look into the Turning PointDay Treatment program at Samaritan Hospital.

Sarah was immediately impressed andtouched by the responsive, caring attitude of thestaff at Turning Point. “They probably saved mylife and are what keeps me going today. They areall wonderful,” says Sarah.

Music had always been a part of Sarah’s lifeever since the tender age of five when she firststarted taking piano lessons. Throughout grammarschool and high school, Sarah participated in

Time is not the only gift that Sarah gives.During the past two years, Sarah has made gifts toNortheast Health Foundation in honor of TurningPoint staff members. Sarah has also included abequest in her will to benefit Turning Point. And,the chapel at Samaritan Hospital is now filledwith music thanks to Sarah’s gift of an organ -made in memory of a dear, longtime friend.

Sarah also donated a piano to CommunityHospice of Rensselaer County.

The Turning Point Day Treatment programoffers diverse opportunities to clients with long-standing psychiatric impairment. The focus ofthe program is to reduce psychiatric symptoms,enhance individual coping skills, assist inrestoring skills, and improve quality of life.The overall goal is to improve the client’s func-tioning so that he/she can resume a fulfillingand satisfying life.

band and chorus. She also attended the CraneSchool of Music in Potsdam, New York, but latertransferred to Russell Sage College where shegraduated with a degree in psychology. Her loveof music continued throughout her life - sheserved as organist and choir director at a localchurch and taught piano for more than 30 years.

Unfortunately, Sarah’s depression kept heraway from her music for more than three years. Itwasn’t until the staff at Turning Point persuadedher to perform for the patients during the holi-days that she was able to once again enjoy herlove for music. She now is an organist at a newchurch and sings with local choral groups.

And, her musical contributions are just thebeginning. Thanks to the recommendation of hertherapist at Turning Point, Sarah also volunteersat hospice. She likes being able to give somethingback to the community for all that she hasreceived through Turning Point.

Northeast HealthFoundation Boardof DirectorsDeborah E. BennettJane Quellmalz CareyHerbert G. ChorbajianRichard F. GalvinPhilip T. GauseJoseph A. GomezM. Bernadette Mayersohn, secretaryJames E. Prout, Esq., treasurerJames H. Puleo, MD, vice chairmanK. Venkat Reddy, MDHarry L. Robinson, Esq.James A. RobisonSibyl G. RossJohn M. ScarchilliGeorge P. ScaringeElliot S. SchwebelEdwin W. Uhl, Jr.Richard P. Wallace, Esq., chairman

Ex OfficioJennifer H. D’Elia

Trustee EmeritusIrving H. MyersCharles B. Staro

For information

about supporting

Northeast Health, contact

Northeast Health Foundation

at 274-0190, 274-0192 (fax),

2224 Burdett Ave., Troy, NY 12180

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Foundations

www.NortheastHealth.com/Foundation

Recent Gifts and GrantsAlbany Associates in Cardiology, PC$10,000 - Albany Memorial Heart Program

Arkell Hall Foundation Inc.$5,000 - Eddy Alzheimer’s Services Capital Campaign,“Restoring Hope ... Enhancing Dignity”

The Leora Belknap Trust$27,800 - Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing Belknap Grant

Cohoes Savings Foundation, Inc.$5,000 - Eddy Alzheimer’s Services Capital Campaign,“Restoring Hope ... Enhancing Dignity”

Community AIDS Partnership of the Capital Region$5,669 - Eddy AIDs Care Team

Community Care Physicians, PC$100,000 - Samaritan Hospital Radiology Imaging Center Renovations

Community Foundation for the Capital Region$30,000 - Eddy Visiting Nurse Association Care Team Program

Jo-Ann A. Costantino$10,000 - Eddy Alzheimer’s Services Capital Campaign,“Restoring Hope ... Enhancing Dignity”

Gary C. Dake$20,000 - Eddy Alzheimer’s Services Capital Campaign,“Restoring Hope ... Enhancing Dignity”

The Golub Foundation$5,000 - Eddy Alzheimer’s Services Capital Campaign,“Restoring Hope ... Enhancing Dignity”

Howard & Bush Foundation$25,000 - Eddy Visiting Nurse Association Care Team Program

Margaret W. Krause$26,064 - Eddy Alzheimer’s Services Capital Campaign,“Restoring Hope ... Enhancing Dignity”

John M. Lang$5,000 - Northeast Health Annual Fund

Langeloth Foundation$273,621 - Eddy Visiting Nurse Association Langeloth Medication Management

The Lewis Foundation$300,000 - Eddy Alzheimer’s Services Capital Campaign,“Restoring Hope ... Enhancing Dignity”

Frederick McDonald Trust$5,000 - Albany Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Loan Forgiveness Program

Donald A. McKay$11,000 - Eddy Alzheimer’s Services Capital Campaign,“Restoring Hope ... Enhancing Dignity”

Richard A. Petterson$10,400 - Eddy Alzheimer’s Services Capital Campaign,“Restoring Hope ... Enhancing Dignity”

Pioneer Savings Bank$25,000 - Eddy Alzheimer’s Services Capital Campaign,“Restoring Hope ... Enhancing Dignity”

Robison Family Foundation$5,000 - Samaritan Hospital Annual Fund

Morton and Susan Slavin$10,000 - Samaritan Hospital Maternal/Fetal Monitor Equipment Fund

United Way of Northeastern New York, Inc.$54,255.22 - Samaritan Hospital Crime Victims Assistance Program

Julia O. Wells Memorial Education Foundation$67,000 - Albany Memorial Hospital School of Nursing

Planned Gifts and BequestsRobert & Marta Andersen$25,000 - Samaritan Hospital Imaging Center Gift Annuity

Estate of Arleen E. Girdner$74,769.52 - Beverwyck Elderfund

Estate of Marjorie Doyle Rockwell$345,295 - Eddy Marjorie Doyle Rockwell CenterRichard Rockwell Endowment Scholarship

Estate of Gilbert M. Tucker and Mildred Stewart Tucker$119,721 - Albany Memorial Hospital Annual Fund

Harry D. Yates Charitable Remainder Unitrust$7,500 - Albany Memorial Hospital Annual Fund

The Magic Continues ...

Join us for

Cuisine Magic2003

Sunday, March 2, 2003

6 pmEmpire State PlazaConvention Center

presented by Eddy VisitingNurse Association and

Northeast Health Foundation

For more information, callNortheast Health Foundation

274-0190.

Northeast Health Foundation Welcomes a New Vice PresidentWe are

pleased towelcomeJennifer D’Eliaas vice presi-dent of theNortheastHealth Founda-tion. “Jenny”

has nearly 20 years of experience indevelopment and planned giving.

She moved to the Capital Regionfrom the Washington, D.C. area in1999 when husband, Chris, accepteda position at the University at Albany.Shortly after, Jenny found a home atthe Albany Institute of History & Art,working first as deputy director for

development and finance, and later as developmentconsultant. Prior to that, Jenny worked with a numberof large organizations, including the Paralyzed Veter-ans of America in Washington, D.C., following herfirst development job at the Calvert Marine Museumin Solomons, Maryland.

Having moved here from our nation’s capital city,Jenny says she found Albany much smaller than shehad imagined our capital city to be. And while thesmaller locale has been a bit of an adjustment for her,she says she has been happy to leave behind thetraffic and the hassles of the hour-long commute shewas used to daily.

Born in a small rural town in Southern Georgia,Jenny grew up with a farming background. As aresult, she says she loves to garden. “It’s in my genes,I like to dig in the dirt,” she laughs.

She also enjoys walks in the woods with her blackLabrador, Betenoir, which she noted means blackbeast in French.

In her spare time, Jenny also enjoys other outdooractivities. She says she loves the mountains and findsthe Hudson River “spectacular.” She also appreciatesthe many cultural and theatrical venues in our area.She and Chris frequent the Capital Repertory Theater,Troy Music Hall and Proctor’s, in addition to theirongoing involvement with the Albany Institute ofHistory & Art.

Jenny admits the smaller population in our areacan make fundraising more challenging, but still,Jenny enjoys that challenge, declaring that “whenyou believe in something strongly and when you’reimpassioned about it, you can succeed, one wayor another.”

“I’m an eternal optimist,” explains Jenny of herbelief in the power of conviction. “I always believethat the best of people will come out, and that if weall pull together, we can do things that we neverdreamed of.”

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