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WE SALUTE Ric Swierat Sheryl Frishman and Tony Assalone For their tireless efforts and vision on behalf of people with developmental disabilities.
And we thank The Royal Bank of Scotland for partnering with us on this memorable occasion to make a difference in the lives of people in need.
Paul and Peri Stevelman
RBS congratulates Paul Stevelman on this year’s Family Partner Award and is proud to support Arc of Westchester in their efforts to nurture and support children and adults in need.
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The Board of Directors of Arc of Westchester Congratulates Our Fellow Board Member PAUL STEVELMAN THE STEVELMAN FAMILY -andTHE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND Sheryl Frishman, President Anthony Assalone, President Elect Anne Majsak, Immediate Past President Paul Stevelman, Secretary Robert Nuccio, Treasurer
Myles Bartley Miriam DeLeon Robert Hunt Paul Mehta Rosa Rodriguez Baldev Singh
Joseph Cassarini Jonathan Ferguson Bernard Krooks Christopher Orlando Harriet Schleifer Timothy Sullivan
Katharine Conroy Patsy Ginese Mohan Mehra Abby Reuben Jerrold Shenkman Chinika Thompson
Committee Members
Event Co-Chairs Adrienne J. Arkontaky, Esq., Littman Krooks, LLP Peter Herrero, Jr., New York Hospitality Group
Gala Committee Cynthia Ferguson Elyse Fowler Sheryl Frishman Tibisay Guzman Fran Higgins Moira Kiernan Luguang Luan Dr. Joseph Manzi Jennifer Marron Elaine Masket Larry McNaughton Regina Moore Rita Ross Paul Stevelman Anne Sweazey Richard P. Swierat
Benefit Committee Co-Chairs
Adrienne J. Arkontaky, Esq. Littman Krooks, LLP
Peter Herrero, Jr. New York Hospitality Group
Dear Friends, On behalf of the Arc of Westchester Foundation and the event committee, we welcome you to A Matter of Taste. Your support of this evening’s event and your presence make a huge difference in the lives of many people with developmental disabilities and their families in Westchester County. When you purchase tickets, raffles, treasure chest keys or make a winning bid on one of our sensational live auction items, you become a member of the Arc of Westchester family and enable us to stay innovative, caring and professional. So, get ready for some fun. Sample the best food and beverages in Westchester County. Greet old friends and meet new ones. You deserve a great time for your dedication to the citizens of our community. Thank you and bon appetite!
Adrienne Arkontaky, Esq.
Peter Herrero, Jr.
President, Arc of Westchester
Sheryl R. Frishman, Esq. President, Arc of Westchester
Dear Fellow Parents and Friends, We are delighted to welcome you this evening. Now in its eighth year, A Matter of Taste has become a much anticipated event that brings us new friends and has netted more than $600,000 for programs to serve people with disabilities. The funds we raise this evening help ensure that services such as early childhood education, guardianship, recreation, and job placement are financially sound, now and in the future. Thank you for being here this evening and for helping those who rely on our services to realize their dreams. As we approach the end of the year, we are thankful for the successes that we see every day at Arc of Westchester. Let’s continue to be as generous as we can be so that the people we serve achieve their goals and can continue to cultivate their talents, make choices, and serve their communities. Sincerely,
Sheryl R. Frishman, Esq. President, Arc of Westchester
President, Arc of Westchester Foundation
Larry McNaughton President, Arc of Westchester Foundation
Dear Friends, Welcome! First of all, a very large thank you for joining us at our 8th A Matter of Taste—and I am sure our best and most enjoyable at a lovely new venue. Thanks also to everyone who made this wonderful event possible, especially Peter Herrero, Adrienne Arkontaky and their hardworking committee. Tonight, we celebrate people and good citizens who make a great difference in our community and our world—the Stevelman Family and The Royal Bank of Scotland. They have generously supported this work to make the lives of many people better and they deserve our admiration and applause. I personally am in awe of their generosity and dedication. This evening, enjoy the food, beverage and the camaraderie, but please also take the time to meet the members of the Stevelman family and The Royal Bank of Scotland representatives and offer your personal thanks. Sincerely,
Larry McNaughton, President
Our Emcee
Brian Conybeare
Brian Conybeare is an award-winning journalist dedicated to keeping people in Westchester and the Hudson Valley informed on what’s happening in their hometowns. Brian anchors the News 12 Yonkers and Evening Editions everyday. He also coanchors a weekly political talk show called “Newsmakers” and hosts all the station’s local election debates and live town meetings. Brian has also been honored for his work as an investigative reporter having just won a 2011 New York Emmy Award for his exclusive story on a parking ticket scam called “Rental Rip-off.” In 2009, Brian won a national award from the Society of Professional Journalists. His ground-breaking reporting on corruption in the promotions department of the Yonkers Raceway Casino led directly to a criminal probe and three arrests. It also won him the highly respected Sigma Delta Chi Award from the SPJ. He has also been honored with two other New York Emmy Awards, five Edward R. Murrow Regional Awards, and five New York Associated Press Broadcast Awards. Brian earned a Bachelors Degree in Communications from the University of Michigan and a Masters Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from New York University. He currently lives in Eastchester with his wife Janna, their four children and two dogs. In his limited free time, Brian likes to play basketball and catch up on his sleep.
For the love of all our children Virginia Donovan
The Directors and Members of the Arc of Westchester Foundation
Salute The Stevelman Family And The Royal Bank of Scotland For their generosity and vision on behalf of people With developmental disabilities
Arc of Westchester Foundation Directors and Members Lawrence McNaughton, President Beth Beck Katharine W. Conroy, Esq. Jazmine Cox Sheryl R. Frishman, Esq. William Healey Justin Israel Bernard A. Krooks, Esq.
Elaine Masket Robert B. Nuccio, CPA Robert C. Paladino Laura Scherr Saggese Gerald Singer Susan Walker
Anne Sweazey, Executive Director
Our Honorees
The Stevelman Family Family Partner Award Paul and Peri’s loving and supportive family includes Alexa (21), Jake (19), and Samantha (7); Paul’s father and mother, Harold and Barbara Stevelman; his sister, Faith, nieces Zoe and Allegra, Thelma Stuart, and Peri’s mother, Janet Freundlich. Paul is currently a Managing Director for The Royal Bank of Scotland, a global financial services firm. Peri operates her own fashion design firm, and has served as visiting professor at Fashion Institute of Technology. Their daughter, Alexa, has autism, and she currently resides in a group home in Port Chester, NY. The long journey to establish services and supports for Alexa is an Arc of Westchester success story. Paul’s first contact to begin the long process was with Ralph Szur, who directed Arc of Westchester’s Life Planning Center. At their meetings, Paul learned in detail the process to establishing state and federal services, including eligibility for Medicaid, SSI, and group home living. With the love and encouragement of his family and friends, Paul started the journey to obtaining those services for Alexa, and now she is happy living in her group home, where she enjoys a full and active life, with friends, family, community involvement, work and recreation—the things we all look for to be happy. Paul’s connection to Arc of Westchester became official when Sheryl Frishman invited him to serve on the Adult Day Services committee. Paul is now on the Arc of Westchester board serving as incoming secretary of the corporation and on numerous governing committees. We are especially proud of the new interactive website that Paul made possible that guides parents and teachers to obtaining eligibility for services for young adults in transition. Paul is grateful to Arc of Westchester for its support and feels privileged to be part of such a terrific organization with outstanding leadership and staff. Paul’s message: “if you care for someone with special needs and you don’t know how to start, come to Arc of Westchester. You cannot do this alone. There is a whole world that can open up for your loved one. Just ask for help.”
Our Honorees
RBS Community Partner Award The RBS Group is an international banking and financial services company. Headquartered in Edinburgh, the Group operates in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas and Asia, serving over 30 million customers. The Group provides a wide range of products and services to personal, commercial and large corporate and institutional customers through its two principal subsidiaries, The Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest, as well as through a number of other well-known brands including Citizens, Charter One, Ulster Bank, Coutts, Direct Line and Churchill. RBS’s Global Banking division is a leading banking partner to major corporations, financial institutions and public sector clients around the world. GBM provides an extensive range of debt, equity and commodity markets, treasury and investor products, and financial advisory services. The division focuses on long-term customer relationships and excellence in global product execution. GBM is active in the Americas and Asia Pacific. RBS’s Global Banking & Markets division is proud to support Arc of Westchester and their work on behalf of people with developmental disabilities. RBS is committed to investing in the communities where its employees live and work through a structured community investment program that includes employee volunteering and matched funding opportunities. The firm’s community investment activities and initiatives are primarily focused on creating opportunities for children and young people to have a better future through a series of community partnerships that seek to deliver long-term support to structured projects, while helping the charities that mean the most to its broad and diverse employee base.
Our Auction and Treasure Chest Donors
Thank You! Arc of Westchester Board of Directors Bistro Rollin Boies, Schiller & Flexner, LLP Bradford Portraits Brow Bar CDW-G Chappaqua Orchestra Chappaqua Village Market Club Fit Katharine and John Conroy Desires by Mikolay Keith and Jonathan Ferguson Healthy Apothecary Jacob Burns Film Center JCC on Hudson Abigail Kirsch Stan Kurzban La Fontanella Late Show with David Letterman Lefteris Gyro LeLoft Luguang Luan
Allys and John Macken Alex Masket Annette and Ralph Mauro Angela and Larry McNaughton New York Giants Steven Palm Parents and Family Members of Arc of Westchester Michael Pinkerton Rita Ross Laura and Ed Saggese Lois Shelli Sheraton Tarrytown Sleepys Squires Anne Sweazey Tarrytown Marriott Tarrytown Music Hall Westchester Magazine Westchester Philharmonic
Special Thanks Adrienne Arkontaky and Family Cortlandt Farm Elaine and Steve Masket Gregg and Mindy Sullivan Keymasters Westchester Magazine
We Proudly Support the
Arc of Westchester Foundation and Congratulate Our Friend Paul Stevelman, and the Stevelman Family Recipients of the Family Partner Award and NEW YORK BEIJING HONG KONG HOUSTON LONDON
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group Recipient of the Community Partner Award
LOS ANGELES PALO ALTO Sﾃグ PAULO TOKYO WASHINGTON, D.C.
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We Join All Here in Honoring The Stevelman Family Who serve as exemplars to all of us as we work for more rewarding lives for those we serve (Paul has been an especially productive member of our Board of Directors. Thanks!)
We Salute
RBS—The Royal Bank of Scotland
For recognizing the importance of their role in helping us provide services of essential value We are grateful to the restaurateurs and beverage purveyors who are so generous this evening in their support of our work and to
Anne Sweazey and the Arc of Westchester Foundation who make this evening so special! John and Katharine Conroy
Congratulations to The Stevelman Family & The Royal Bank of Scotland
Thank You Arc of Westchester For All You Do!
The Frishman, Rosman & Amir Families Esther & Dr. William Frishman Sheryl Frishman & Robert Rosman Amy & Jacob Amir Michael Frishman Aaron, Rebekah, Zachary, Joshua, Mikayla & Samantha
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Thank you to Alex and his family The Arc of Westchester Foundation
Congratulations to the Arc of Westchester and the staff of eDocNY for helping our children become proud, productive members of the community. Susan and John Walker
We are proud to support the Arc of Westchester Foundation. Congratulations to tonight’s honorees, The Stevelman Family and The Royal Bank of Scotland, for their dedication to empowering those with developmental disabilities to achieve their potential.
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP www.cadwalader.com New York London Charlotte Washington Houston Beijing Hong Kong Brussels
To the
Stevelman Family
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RBS - The Royal Bank of Scotland
with deep appreciation for your work on behalf of our children. Mary C. Green
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to the Stevelman Family and The Royal Bank of Scotland. We are proud to honor you tonight and thank you for your dedication to all the people served by Arc of Westchester. Ric Swierat
Culinary Delights
Abigail Kirsch Tappan Hill Mansion 81 Highlawn Avenue Tarrytown, NY 10591 914.631.3030 www.abigailkirsch.com
An American Bistro 296 Columbus Avenue Tuckahoe, NY 10707 914.793.0807 www.anamericanbistro.com
Caperberry at the CV Rich Mansion 54 Gedney Way White Plains, NY 10605 914.949.3543 www.caperberryevents.com
Culinary Delights
Eastchester Fish Gourmet 837 White Plains Rd. Scarsdale, N.Y10583 914.725.3450 www.eastchesterfish.com
Haven 472 Bedford Road Pleasantville, NY 10570 914.747.4646 www.havenpleasantville.com
Harrys of Hartsdale East Hartsdale Avenue Hartsdale, NY 10530 914.472.8777 www.harrysofhartsdale.com
Iron Horse Grill 20 Wheeler Avenue Pleasantville, NY 10570 914.741.0717 www.ironhorsegrill.com
Culinary Delights
Johny Gelato Homemade Ice Cream 1110 Route 52 Carmel, NY 10512 845.225.0076 www.johnnygelato.com
Lexington Square Cafe 510 Lexington Avenue Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 914.244.3663 www.lexingtonsquarecafe.com
Melting Pot 30 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 914.993.6358 www.meltingpot.com
Mima Vinoteca 63 Main Street Irvington, NY 10533 914.591.1300 www.mimarestaurant.com
Culinary Delights
Sam’s of Gedney Way 50 Gedney Way White Plains, NY 914.949.0978 www.samsofgedneyway.com
Underhills Crossing 74.5 Pondfield Road Bronxville, NY 10708 914.337.1200 www.underhillscrossing.com
Tramonto 27 Saw Mill River Road Hawthorne, NY 10532 914.347.8220 www.tramontos.com
Vinny’s Delights (845) 570-0923 Mobile (845)323-4693 Home melvindell@aol.com
Beverage Delights
Captain Lawrence Brewing Company 99 Castleton Street Pleasantville, NY 10570 914.741.BEER (2337) www.captainlawrencebrewing.com
D. Bertoline & Sons 7 John Walsh Blvd. Peekskill, NY 10566 (Map) p. 914-737-0266 www.bertoline.com
W.J. Deutsch 709 Westchester Ave # 3 West Harrison, NY 10604-3165 914).251-3200 www.wjdeutsch.com
Past Chefs
2010 A Matter of Taste Chefs
COUNTY FAIR APPLIANCE RESCUE, INC. Major Appliance Repair and Sales 914.476.5566 Salutes the caregivers of Arc of Westchester. Kind, Caring, Professional.
Service throughout Westchester. Repair, Sales, Installation, Removal contact Rick Lowell 914.476.5566 rickappliancerescue@gmail.com
Congratulations to The Stevelman Family Family Partner Award and
The Royal Bank of Scotland Community Partner Award
Jim and Sandy O’Toole
Thank you to all our Volunteers! We would like to thank Arc of Westchester and Arc of Westchester Foundation for the outstanding work they do all year long. The staff and consumers are courteous and helpful. We anticipate a great year ahead. Thank You!
520 South Fulton Avenue Mt. Vernon, New York 10550 Tel: 1.800.221.1348 Fax:1.800.541.3821
ConEdison Solutions is an energy services company that provides competitive power supply, renewable energy, sustainabilility services, and cost-effictive energy solutions for communities, public school districts, higher education, government, commercial and industrial customers throughout the country.
ConEdison Solutions supports the Westchester Arc Foundation’s mission to empower children and adults with developmental disabilities to achieve their potential based on their individual choices, abilities and interests.
1-888-320-8991
www.conedisonsolutions.com
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HONOREES AND TO OUR FRIENDS AT ARC OF WESTCHESTER
1154 Saw Mill River Road Yonkers, NY 10710 Tel: 914.968.4854 Fax: 914.968.4857 www.sailatferncliff.com
Like us on Facebook! Bill & Pat Saich Executive Directors
We congratulate the Stevelman Family and the Royal Bank of Scotland And we salute Arc of Westchester for their outstanding work with children and adults with developmental disabilities
White Plains Fishkill New York City www.littmankrooks.com
Congratulations to Arc of Westchester and the 2011 Honorees
MRA Physicians The Department of Medicine New York Medical College Westchester Medical Center William H. Frishman, MD, MACP Chairman of Medicine
“Find something you’re passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.” Julia Child
Anne Sweazey salutes the remarkable staff at Arc of Westchester and the Arc of Westchester Foundation. Passionate and committed to the mission.
Congratulations and thanks to the Stevelman Family and RBS. And to Arc of Westchester and the Foundation... Keep up the Great Work!
Joe and Anne Majsak and Family
Congratulations to my dear friend Paul Stevelman On an Honor Well Deserved! You are a remarkable person I am honored to know you! Sheryl Frishman
Congratulations to the Stevelman Family Judith and Stanley Zabar
Thanks for the keys! Arc of Westchester Foundation
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Best Wishes to the honorees
Congratulations to your honorees. Thomas Borek
BD Realty LLC
The Manzi Family
Congratulations to Paul and the entire Stevelman family for this well deserved recognition of your commitment to
Joseph F. Manzi, DDS
Arc of Westchester and the important programs and services that it provides to the community.
Tel. (914) 652-7333 Fax (914) 652-7332 311 White Plains Road Eastchester, New York 10709
www.josephmanzidds.com
Wendy and Jonathan Gottlieb
To all at
Arc of Westchester
for their enduring
care and concern Northern Westchester League of Arc of Westchester
Congratulations to your honorees. Joseph Dedona
BD Realty LLC
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and thanks to Arc of Westchester for all they do. The Glucksman and Lieber Family Mark, Roberta, Sam, Charlie and Ben
Best wishes to my good friends at the Arc of Westchester Foundation. Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey Proudly Serving New York’s 18th Congressional District Paid for and authorized by Lowey for Congress
Lions Club of Bedford Village Williams F. Banks President 914.234.9863
Messages In honor of the wonderful staff at Inverness House Louise Albert
Keep up the fine work that you do. Keith Laake, President Cost Control Associates
Congratulations! Berger Hardware
Congratulations! Westmore Fuel
Good fortune on all your efforts to help others. Vivian Lieber
Congratulations! Mr. and Mrs. Richard Blackmar
In honor of Denise Sharp Her brothers Elliott, Howard and Kenneth
New Upcoming Art Exhibits
Renewable Treasures
Exhibit Opens: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 • 4-8 pm This show will present items made from recycled or found materials. They will exhibit useful and creative ways to re-invent items or photographs of items to create something new and unique. Items such as vines, leaves, shells, wood, stone, metal, plastics, etc. can be used to fill the imagination. Entry Deadline: 10/15/11
Zooming Right In
Exhibit Opens: Wednesday, February 1, 2012 • 4-8 pm This show will present photography or short video representing something special in the artist’s world - joy, sorrow, values, family, friendships, love, work, play, etc.
ArcWestchester
Entry Deadline: 1/20/12
Ready, Set...YarnBombing!
Exhibit Opens: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 • 4-8 pm This show will exhibit artwork made with fabrics and items used for weaving, knitting, tatting, appliqué, lace, ribbon, jewelry, etc. and/or the production of personal flags. The theme is to embrace the things in our world that make us think about each other, our family, friends and our community. Entry Deadline: 6/2/12
The Shadow Effect
Exhibit Opens: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 • 4-8 pm This show will highlight art created by a teacher or mentor side-by-side with their student’s work. Each instructor will be provided space directly next to their student that will exhibit the similarities or differences in their pieces. Entry Deadline: 9/28/12
Gallery265 celebrates the creative artwork of people with developmental disabilities and community artists. Art exhibits will be on display for approximately 3 months after their opening date. Gallery265 is located at Arc of Westchester, 265 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, NY 10532. Contact Regina Moore, 914.495.4573, rmoore@westchesterarc.org for additional information, entry requirements forms and submission deadlines.
Thank you for your support.
Visit us at www.westchesterarc.org
Artwork designed by a person with developmental disabilities in Arc of Westchester’s Arts program.
265 Saw Mill River Road Hawthorne, NY 10532 phone: 914.495.4536 fax: 914.997.2985