Around the JerSey Shore The Arc, Ocean County Chapter Catalyst Awards Honors

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TOMS RIVER – The Arc, Ocean County Chapter recognized 12 award recipients from the community at this year’s Catalyst Awards on March 16 at the Toms River Clarion celebrating their commitment and dedication to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Ocean County.

Congratulations to the following The Arc Catalyst Award Winners:

• Bill Sackter Citizenship Award - Leonard “Butch” Reuter

• Spotlight Award - Dan Governale, Barlo, Governale & Associates, LLC

• Distinguished Municipal Leader AwardBrick Township Construction, Dan Newman

• Distinguished Community Service Award

- Atlantic Shore Pines Campground

• Employer of the Year - Maple Holistics

• Support Coordinator of the Year - Krystle Jeannot, Disability Services & Advocacy LLC

• Healthcare Professional of the Year - Michelle McNicholas, Our Family Practice

• Employee of the Year - Ruben Borrero

• Employee of the Year - Darrick Elam

• Employee of the Year - Denise Pellecchia

• Newcomer of the Year - Robert Cairns

• Newcomer of the Year - Karen Santosuosso

The Catalyst Awards was an opportunity to honor our employees, business partners, and the individuals we support who go above and beyond to serve the mission of The Arc and make a real impact on the lives of people with disabilities.

The evening included a cocktail reception, super raffle, and silent auction which raised $23,000 with proceeds benefiting The Arc, Ocean County Chapter’s programs and support services. To support the event, visit arcocean.org.

Boating Safety Poster Contest

POINT PLEASANT – U.S. Coast

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Auxiliary Flotilla Manasquan Inlet is proud to announce their inaugural boating safety poster contest in honor of National Safe Boating Week 2023.

“National Safe Boating Week, which takes place from May 20 to 26 this year, is the unofficial kick off to the summer boating season and we want to invite students in grades 3 to 5 to make a poster that best explains why boating safety is for everyone and why is it important to wear a lifejacket while on a boat or near water,” said Flotilla Commander Annamarie Ackaway. “We are excited to partner with U.S. Coast Guard Station Manasquan Inlet to offer fun prizes and a guided tour of the Station, hoping to inspire the next generation of boaters and encourage them to do so safely.”

Rules for the contest are as follows:

• Students must be in grades 3 to 5 in Mon- mouth or Ocean Counties.

• Posters must be on a standard 22-inch by 28inch poster board. Any art method is permitted on the board.

• Please follow the theme “Safe Boating is for everyone: Why is it important to wear a lifejacket while on a boat or near water?”

• The student’s name, teacher’s name and school must be printed neatly in the lower righthand corner on the back of the poster.

• Please contact the flotilla at uscgaux1607@ gmail.com to arrange drop off of the posters.

• Prizes will be awarded for the first, second and third place winners. Winners will receive a tour of Coast Guard Station Manasquan Inlet and a bag of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary gifts.

• The deadline for submission is May 13.

For more information or questions, send an email to uscgaux1607@gmail.com.