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Congratulations PATF on another successful event! It has been an honor to chair this event. – Clare Meehan
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Welcome from the Co-Chairs
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hank you very much for joining us for Pittburgh AIDS Task Force’s 29th Annual Benefit at J. Verno Studios. As co-chairs, we are delighted to welcome you to a night of entertainment and celebration in support of such a worthy cause. Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force is near and dear to our hearts, and to be part of this glorious evening is a privilege and honor.
This year’s benefit combined the talent, creativity, hard work, and generosity of many people, and we are grateful for each and every one of you. Particular thanks and praise go to Giant Eagle for being our lead sponsor. We are very excited to have food prepared and Barbara Richey Chait (R) and Clare Meehan (L) demonstrated by Emmy-nominated Chef Bob Sendall. Also, many thanks to the multi-talented Tom Bedger and Jeff Pierce of Toadflax for their creative genius in making the atmosphere magical. We thank all of our sponsors for joining us in support of Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force in the fight to end HIV/AIDS. We are confident that with the continued support of our community, a world free of HIV and AIDS is within reach. Many congratulations to Stuart Fisk for receiving the most prestigious Kerry Stoner Award. Mr. Fisk’s tireless work in HIV research, care, and prevention and his lifelong dedication to Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force are truly inspirational. Please enjoy this wonderful evening, and let the celebration begin! With love and gratitude,
Barbara Richey Chait and Clare Meehan
Welcome from the Executive Director
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am honored to welcome you to the 29th Annual Benefit for Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force. On behalf of the board and staff of PATF, I want to express our sincere thanks to you for joining us tonight.
benefit such a success.
I want to express a heartfelt thank you to our co-chairs Barbara Richey Chait and Clare Meehan. These two women have been a delight to work with and strong advocates and supporters of the work of PATF. Their personal commitment to this event has been extraordinary. I also want to thank Jay Verno for the use of this lovely space and Toadflax for adding such lovely ambience. A special thank you to our corporate and individual sponsors, each of you have contributed so much to make this
This annual fundraising event for the work of PATF is our most significant way to raise revenue to fund programs and to meet the special needs of our clients that are not covered by other funding sources. The funds raised each year enable us to provide vital support to those living with HIV, as well as prevention, outreach, education and testing services that prevent the transmission of the virus. We are grateful for each and every one of you, our family of supporters, who are so loyal and generous in giving to the mission of PATF. We are especially thankful this year to our premier sponsor, Giant Eagle. On this special night, PATF pays tribute to our founder Kerry Stoner by way of bestowing an award that bears his name to an individual, organization, or business that has done much to support the mission of PATF. This year, we are pleased to honor Stuart Fisk. Stuart has been a driving force in the region serving HIV+ individuals through his help in founding the Positive Health Clinic at Allegheny General Hospital and his work advocating and assisting in the creation of the local needle exchange program, Prevention Point Pittsburgh. He has also proved himself a constant resource, trainer, and advisor to the PATF board and staff. For 30 years now many have struggled long and hard to blaze a trail of caring and respect through the muddy waters of stigma and prejudice. We honor those who dedicate so much time and talent to provide a better quality of life to those living with HIV as well as preventing the spread of the disease. Through all this effort we are moving closer to making new infections of HIV rare. Our motto this year has been to FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE – this hopeful attitude supports all of us in not giving up the struggle as we are closer than ever to ending AIDS and HIV as an epidemic. Thank you again for supporting the great work of PATF. I hope this evening will be a relaxing and fun experience for you! Sincerely,
Charles Christen, DrPH, MEd
Evening Festivities
6:00 PM
VIP experience featuring enhanced service and food provided by All in Good Taste Productions with presentation by Emmy-nominated Chef Bob Sendall assisted by Chef Christopher Cunningham.
7:30 PM
The PATF 29th Annual Benefit featuring hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and a performance by Elite Show Band.
8:15 PM
Presentation of the Kerry Stoner Award to Stuart Fisk CRNP, MSN.
PATF 29th Annual Benefit Committees
Co-Chairs
Barbara Richey Chait & Clare Meehan
Planning Committee
Barbara Richey Chait • Clare Meehan • Nachum Golan • Steve Hough Bob Sendall • Peggy Lips • Joseph Foster • Eric Mendel
Host Committee
Kevin Altomari Thomas G. Bedger Kate Benz Mary Bockovich Linda & Tony Bucci David Bush & Tim McVay Mark Caldone & Paul Lebovitz James Cassaro Dr. Lisa M. Cibik & Bernie Kobosky Mary Ann Craig Anne C. Davis Bob Davis Kathleen Eisner Harris & Janet Ferris Joseph Foster Debbie & the Honorable Dan Frankel Hilda & Freddie Fu Marie George Cindy & Murry Gerber Dan Gilman Nachum Golan & Steve Hough Sean Gray Keri Harmicar & David Seman Dr. Ken Ho Bill Jones & Neil Keene Mary Ann & Bill King John Klein Dr. Larry Leahy Dr. Louis & Susan Leff Mrs. Judith & Dr. Ronald Linaburg Zoe & William Lincoln Peggy Lips
Catherine & Mark Loevner Barbara & Robert Logan Patrice & David Lombardo Mike Madden & Ron Senerius Renee & James Marshall Jennifer L. & James Martin John Martine, AIA Carol and Joe Massaro The Honorable Hugh F. McGough & Kris Rust Kristen & Kevin McMahon Sarah Meehan Janie & Edward Moravitz Elliott S. Oshry Dee Jay Oshry & Bart Rack Richard Parsakian Jeffrey C. Pierce Charles Porter & Hilary Tyson Bart Rauluk & Bob Butter Barbara Sachnoff Mendlowitz Eleanor Schano Dr. Mark Schmidhofer Kathleen Schneider Kim Schriver Sheri & Bob Sclabassi Wes Scott & Gordon Fisher Bob Sendall Ron Stall & Tom Mills Dr. Elliot J. Kramer & Mr. William M. Modrak
Kerry Stoner Award
2015 Kerry Stoner Award Recipient
Stuart Fisk
Stuart has been involved in HIV activism, research, nursing, and prevention since 1988 and has provided hospice, nursing and medical care for persons living with HIV disease since 1992. He helped to develop a number of innovative programs to provide compassionate and state of the art care for these populations, both in Pittsburgh and San Francisco, CA. He was involved in the development and legalization of Prevention Point Pittsburgh, a syringe exchange program providing a broad range of prevention services for injection drug users in the region and in the development of the Positive Health Clinic at Allegheny General Hospital; a Ryan White Care Act funded medical clinic for persons living with HIV. Fisk began working with Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force shortly after his arrival in Pittsburgh in 1996. He began as a volunteer providing training for PATF’s Buddy Program and has continued lending his skill, compassion, dedication to the mission of PATF in the years since. Stuart joined PATF’s board of directors in 2009 and is currently serving as board of directors vice president. He currently is Director of Operations for the Center for Inclusion Health for the Allegheny Health Network and also provides direct care as a nurse practitioner with the Positive Health Clinic at Allegheny General Hospital as well as serving as Board President for Prevention Point Pittsburgh.
The Kerry Stoner Award The Kerry Stoner Award, which is named for PATF’s Founder and first Executive Director, is presented annually to honor a person or an organization that has shown commitment to Kerry Stoner’s legacy and vision through long-term dedication to PATF’s Annual Benefit.
Past Kerry Stoner Award Recipients • • • • • • •
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Elliott Oshry Stephen Klein Tim Condron The Tavern Guild Wesley B. Scott Ted Pappas Richard Parsakian
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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Robin & Ann Fernandez Steve Herforth & Peter Karlovich Richard Rauh Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Nachum Golan & Steve Hough Tony and Linda Bucci Giant Eagle, Inc.
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mmy nominated for “Sendall Style” chef/owner Bob Sendall of All In Good Taste Productions, is passionately committed to style and elegance through his meticulous brand of catering and event coordination. Spanning four decades, his training began at the first community college culinary program in America. Mastering his culinary skills at The Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia continuing on to Europe to the south of France at the acclaimed Moulin de Mougin. Apprenticing at Beringer Vineyards with Chef Madeleine Kamman. His major accomplishments include: catering the 2009 G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh hosted by President Barack Obama, maintaining a 30 year relationship with the HJ Heinz family, entertaining for a host of celebrities, athletes, diplomats and dignitaries. Co-authoring “The Falling Water Cookbook” and celebrating the 25th anniversary of his signature chocolate, “Toffee Taboo” which has had a national distribution. In 2009 “Global and Classic Cuisine with a Modern Twist” garnered him an American Culinary Federation Award for Excellence. Ever grateful for his start, he is currently in conferences to found a culinary program at the local community college in Pittsburgh, he continues to share his expertise and participates philanthropically and never wavers in his pursuit for excellence.
Elite Show Band
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ith more then a decade of creative experience, Elite Show Band has been performing at weddings, resorts, casinos, theme parks, charity events, cruise ships and private functions of all kinds across four continents. The band has appeared before millions on television in the USA, Japan and Europe on shows such as “Who’s Wedding is it Anyway”, “Extreme Home Makeover” and for shows on The Travel Channel and the BBC. Elite Show Band has been a preferred vendor for the Disney Event Group in Orlando, FL and has performed for dozens of celebrities, fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, music icons and TV personalities. The ensemble brings together accomplished vocalists, instrumentalists, dancers, and charismatic interactive hosts eager to set and maintain an unforgettable party atmosphere.
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PATF 29th Annual Benefit Sponsors $25,000 LEVEL GIANT EAGLE, INC
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$7,500 LEVEL ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK • ALPHAGRAPHICS PITTSBURGH MAGAZINE
$5,000 LEVEL BROADWAY CARES / EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS • BNY MELLON MARC USA • JANE & EDWARD MORAVITZ • PNC • UPMC
$2,500 LEVEL BUCHANAN, INGERSOLL AND ROONEY • DR. LISA CIBIK & BERNI KOBOSKY COORDINATED CARE NETWORK • FIRST NIAGARA BANK GATEWAY HEALTH • QUEST DIAGNOSTICS • HIGHMARK
$1,250 LEVEL KEVIN ALTOMARI & DAWN GIDEON • CAROL & JOSEPH MASSARO JOHN MARTINE, AIA • ELLIOTT OSHRY • BART RAULUK SHERI & ROBERT SCLABASSI
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History of PATF Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force (PATF) was formed in 1985 by a dedicated group of volunteers, answering a cry from those infected with HIV/AIDS for compassion, supportive services, and information about the disease. In its infancy, PATF offered the Legal Assistance program as well as emotional and practical support to those who were dying from AIDS through what became known as the Buddy Program. Now in its 29th year of service, PATF has evolved from an agency that helped people with AIDS to die with dignity into an agency that helps people with HIV/AIDS live healthier, more productive lives. PATF is the oldest and largest AIDS service organization in southwestern Pennsylvania and currently serves clients in Allegheny and ten surrounding counties, provides services to more than 500 individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS and delivers targeted prevention, outreach, and education programs to more than 14,000 individuals each year.
OFFICERS Bart Rauluk, President Stuart Fisk, Vice President
Brian Balonick Mary Bockovich Linda Bucci Dr. Taiwen Chen Scott Cox Anne Davis Joseph Foster
Mike Shusko, Treasurer
DIRECTORS
Valerie Golik Dr. Ken Ho David Lombardo Michael Madden John A. Martine, AIA Dr. Ron Stall
STAFF
Charles Christen, DrPH, MEd Jason Herring, MBA, MPH Gregg Higgins Executive Director Dalen M. Hooks Katie Houston Aaron Arnold, MPH Alan Jones Karen Battle Randi Lowe James Booher Emma McAfee Anitra Branch Shakira O’Neil Audra Cannan Maria C. Philips, MSW John Catone Daniel Pipkin Tom Downing Ana Robinson John Easter Veronica Olo Fernandez Pamela Smith Katie Florack Ed Thomas Scott Harrison
Matt Ometz Pro Bono Legal Network Coordinator
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A Very Special Thank You It is only due to the creativity, talent, hard work and generosity of many individuals, companies and organizations that our 29th Annual Benefit at J. Verno Studios is a success. We offer our most sincere thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s event so special. We could not have done it without you.
Co-Chairs Barbara Richey Chait & Clare Meehan PATF’s dedicated Board of Directors Host Committee members Our Outstanding Volunteers Featured talent: Emmy-nominated Chef Bob Sendall cooking demo
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Gift-In-Kind Donors: 5801 Video Lounge Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale Planning Committee: Peggy Lips Eric Mendel Nochum Golan & Steve Hough Joseph Foster Barbara Richey Chait Clare Meehan Photography: John Colombo
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