A Quarterly Publication of The Arc of San Diego Winter 2013 of Milestone Success Russell Trent and David Leese celebrated an important milestone - 20 years, living on their own, actively involved in their communities! The Arc of San Diego’s Independent Living Services (ILS) was instrumental in making this a reality - working closely to build their confidence, address challenges, and foster growth. Russell shares an apartment in Pacific Beach with a roommate and David owns a condo in San Marcos. They are grateful for the assistance and support they receive. How has The Arc of San Diego helped you over the years? Russell received the Consumer of the Year Award in 2008 and a Commemorative Award for 20 years of employment at UCSD. What do you do on the weekend? Russell: I bowl and watch baseball. The Cubs are my team. I’m fond of the Padres, too. I go to concerts - my favorite bands are Chicago and Iron Maiden. I watch a lot of science fiction movies. David: My mom and I go on day trips. We’ve been to Cirque de Soleil and Yosemite. I sign up for ILS activities. Every year I attend the People First Self-Advocacy Conference. Sundays, I am a greeter at my church. I also bowl, run, and ride my bike or scooter. Do you have family in San Diego? Russell: Staff shows me how to find resources in San Diego. They teach me how to cook, arrange medical and dental appointments, and clarify instructions given by my doctor. Russell: My parents live in La Mesa and I really like spending time with them. I help clean their yard and pool. I have four brothers and three sisters. David: They encourage me a lot! I’ve learned about money. Now I handle my own finances and get help with budgeting. I use a calendar to remind me when bills are due. David: Just mom. I’m an only child. But I have many cousins who I love dearly and many close family friends like Fred and Mary. They have known me since I was born and are always there for me. You’ve both been at your jobs for many years. Tell us about your jobs. Russell: I am a Senior Custodian at the UCSD Revelle Campus. I really enjoy being with my co-workers and I learn a lot from them. David: I am a Courtesy Clerk at Albertson’s in La Costa. Been there six years! I love helping people load their groceries. I have been Employee of the Month three times. Independent Living Services (ILS) supports people with disabilities in their desire to live on their own. Staff work oneon-one with each person, teaching functional skills and providing direction and guidance based on personal need. For more information, contact Justin Umpierre, ILS Program Manager, at (619) 685-1175, ext. 246 or [email protected]. “I could not be where I am now without The Arc of San Diego, I have gained self-confidence and learned to be my own person.” ~ David Leese Visit us at www.arc-sd.com President’s Message The holiday season is upon us and we will soon be gathering with family and friends to celebrate, give thanks, and reflect on life. With 2013 drawing to a close, I am filled with a spirit of gratitude and wish to acknowledge and thank all of you who have worked diligently to support our consumers. Equal to The Task Lauren Zamora, Marketing Coordinator, Councilmember Mary Salas, Jennifer Bates Navarra, VP, Marketing & Development, and Terri Thorn, Area Director at Starlight Center. n Our direct support staff - hardworking, dedicated individuals who work closely with our consumers, delivering the highest quality of care. n Our donors - your generosity, concern, and thoughtful gifts through the years continue to make a lasting impact and difference. n Our volunteers - unwavering and selfless, personally committed to our mission. The Arc of San Diego was pleased to welcome Councilmember Mary Salas from the City of Chula Vista, Councilmember Chris Orlando from the City of San Marcos, and Assemblymember Shirley Weber of the 79th District. Additionally, we thank representatives Brandi Klemstine from Assemblymember Brian Jones’ office for visiting East County Training Center (John Towers), Leslie Wolf Branscomb, Sr. Council Aide to Councilmember Patricia Aguilar, for touring Starlight Center, and Zach Ostrup from State Senator Mark Wyland's office for dropping by Arc North County. Assemblymember Shirley Weber toured North Shores Vocational Center with President & CEO, David Schneider. As we reflect and celebrate the season, let us take pride in our accomplishments and reaffirm our commitment to the mission and core values of The Arc of San Diego. Together, we have accomplished a great deal. Wishing you and your loved ones the happiest of holidays and a healthy, prosperous New Year! David W. Schneider In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), several elected officials toured our Centers around the county to gain a better understanding of the skills and contributions of people with disabilities in the workforce. Councilmember Chris Orlando at Arc North County with Area Director Laura Orcutt (left) and Jennifer Bates Navarra, VP, Marketing & Development. Held in October, NDEAM is a national effort to raise awareness of issues related to disability and employment. The theme for 2013 was “Because We Are EQUAL to the Task.” Make a Donation from your IRA Board of Directors The Arc of San Diego Officers Dwight Stratton, Board Chair Jerry Wechsler, 1st Vice Chair Gerald Hansen, Secretary/Treasurer Members-At-Large John Alexander Nancy Eakin Robert “Bob” Guthrie Wallace D. Ray, Jr. Gregg Shallan, MBA, ChFC Chapter Representatives Paul Sweeney, City Chapter John Vaughn, East County Chapter Vicki Smith, North County Chapter William Evans, North Shores Chapter Sue Fuller, South Bay Chapter Arc San Diego Foundation Officers James O. Reynolds Chairperson Glenn Chapin 1st Vice Chairperson Paul La Bounty, CEBS 2nd Vice Chairperson Mike Lichtenberger, CPA Secretary / Treasurer Edward C. Walton, Esq. Past Chairperson Directors Ron Blair Norma Hidalgo-Del Rio, RPh Andrew J. Kessler, Esq. Jon Kurtin John Peloquin, Ph.D., MBA Dwight Stratton The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 extends the “IRA Charitable Rollover” through 2013. Emeritus Individuals aged 70½ and older can donate up to $100,000 from their Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and Roth IRA to qualified charitable organizations such as The Arc of San Diego without being taxed on their contributions. Robert L. Beckett Clair Burgener (deceased) Jerry Coleman Darla Davis Honorable John S. Einhorn Willis J. Fletcher (deceased) Arthur Neumann, CPA George Saadeh Sidney Schuman The transfer, if done properly, counts towards the taxpayer’s required minimum distribution for the year. It can be of particular value to individuals who do not claim itemized deductions on their tax return because funds are transferred directly to nonprofits from IRA accounts and do not count as income. Every person’s circumstances are different, so be sure to consult with your tax advisor to see if an IRA rollover is right for you. Please contact our Development Department at (619) 685-1175 or visit our Planned Giving page at www.arc-sd.com/plannedgiving. 2 Always There For Us! Thank You to The Star LARCs (Ladies Auxiliary), at their first meeting of the fiscal year, presented a check of $13,000 to Starlight Center and $1,000 to the Parent/Infant Program. Monies were raised primarily through the sales of Holiday Greens, their single largest fundraising event of the year. Starlight Center earmarked the donation for its Modernization Project while the Parent/Infant Program traditionally supplements its holiday parties in National City & Chula Vista and meets program needs. Our Donors September 14 through November 20, 2013 Our work at The Arc of San Diego, to provide services to children and adults with disabilities, depends on the generosity and hard work of our many donors and volunteers. We are grateful to each of you for your support and commitment to help enhance and improve their quality of life. Donations Debbie Muñoz of the Star LARCS presents checks to Terri Thorn, Area Director of Starlight Center, and Becky Thaller, Director of the Parent/Infant Program. Gifts for Tots Art on Display Friends of Children United Society (FOCUS) personally delivered gifts of therapeutic toys, equipment, books, materials, and clothing to the Parent/Infant Program. On November 8th, The Arc of San Diego held an Art Exhibition & Reception at Expressive Arts in North Park. On display were paintings by 44 consumers from the Parent/Infant Program, and East County, Starlight, North Shores, and Sulpizio Family Centers. Valued at approximately $2,500, this donation will help develop the learning experiences of children who have or are atrisk for developmental delays. Through play, children will improve their speech, language, and dexterity skills. FOCUS is an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to making life better for children in need in San Diego County. The Parent/Infant program is grateful to FOCUS for taking the time to shop and buy such thoughtful gifts. Thank you to FOCUS for your support! Dr. Mary Anne Haskell of FOCUS presents The Arc of San Diego with much needed items for the Parent/Infant Program. Grants Samuel & Katherine French Fund, $5,000, Camp-A-Little, equipment and scholarships Tribute Gifts Councilmember Amanda Young Titled “Self Rigby, City of Vista, and Jennifer Portraits,” the show Bates Navarra, VP, Marketing & featured an eclectic Development. collection of 47 pieces that integrated a variety of techniques including watercolor, oil, acrylic, and mixed media. Paintings, with bold, whimsical, and playful overtones, reflected the artists’ selfinterpretation and unique perspectives. More than 100 guests attended the event, including Councilmember Amanda Young Rigby from the City of Vista, members of the board, staff, consumers, families, and students from San Diego Job Corps. Special thanks to Sulpizio Family Center staff Skyler Lusteg and Liz Astorga for coordinating the exhibition and to Expressive Arts for use of its gallery. 3 Community Service Association $1,000, Sulpizio Family Center, art supplies $1,000, Starlight Center, Creative Art Program supplies $1,000, North Shores Vocational Center, tables & chairs for Art Studio $1,000, Arc North County, Creative Art Program $1,100, Arc Enterprises, iPads for the Computer Resource Lab at John Towers In Memory of Julia Vaughn Bunting Jon & Connie Congleton Covidien – Employee Matching Gift Program Joan Fatino Toby Hughes Jim & Nelda Moran Dr. John Murray Teva Pharmaceuticals John & Melinda Vaughn Robert L. Vaughn In Honor of Rolly and James McKinley Scott & Kathleen Cleveland Thank you Baskin Robbins in El Cajon for selecting The Arc of San Diego as beneficiary of the store's Grand Opening. All Bets Are On! North Shores Vocational Center held a fun, festive, and successful Casino Night fundraiser with games, food, music, and great prizes on Saturday, September 21st. Guests enjoyed classic casino games such as blackjack, Texas Hold’em, roulette, and craps while dining from an outstanding food buffet and bidding on silent auction items including an overnight stay and dinner at Barona Casino and a two-night stay at a Big Bear cabin. It was an entertaining evening that netted $6,000 to benefit enrichment programs at the Center! BIG A Thank You To Our Table Sponsors Casino Night would not have been possible without help from our generous sponsors. Thank you for your support! Anonymous Stephanie G. Blankenship Anthony DeSalis, Esq. & Dr. Gaynell Laptosky William Evans F.R. Bean Manufacturing The Fanning Family Gerald, Ingrid, & Mark Hansen Roy Hubecky, Hubecky's Woodcraft David & Janet Schneider Fabulous Fashions The East County Ladies Auxiliary (LARCs) held their time-honored Fashion Show Luncheon on September 19th at the El Cajon Elks Lodge. Guests were treated to a fashion show featuring casual to dressy outfits from RV Casuals in Banning. The highlight of the show was watching and complimenting the models who were personally known to everyone – LARCs Kelly Sadowski and Helen Masso, East County Training Center (ECTC) Area Director Monica Peralta and Case Managers Gina Turner and Nicole Johnson, ladies from the Red Hat Society, and Elkonettes. The annual Fashion Show Luncheon, in its 51st year, is one of several fundraisers held by the LARCs to benefit ECTC. The event raised $1,000. We extend a special thank you to the Elks for hosting the event at their Lodge. Horizontes de Amor, Starlight Center's Parent Support Group, preparing for their 3rd Annual Holiday Basket Raffle! East County Training Center Case Managers and Fashion Show models Gina Turner and Nicole Johnson with Area Director Monica Peralta. The Arc of San Diego completed a very successful annual membership campaign in the month of October. The Every ONE Counts! Campaign generated more than $10,000, exceeding our goal. We welcome and thank all new members for placing a strong value on our service. The power of The Arc of San Diego to advocate for people with disabilities is only made possible because of members like you. Holiday Bazaar Starlight Auxiliary’s annual Holiday Bazaar at Norman Center in Chula Vista was a rousing success! A steady flow of shoppers got a head start on their holiday shopping, Martha Brault, President, Starlight Auxiliary and long-time browsing through supporter, at the Holiday Bazaar. thousands of quality, oneof-a-kind holiday crafts, hand-made embroidered quilts, decorations, jewelry, embroidered linens, toys, baby clothing, jewelry, collectibles, and white elephant items. Now, in its fourth decade, members and friends of the Auxiliary begin preparations early in the year, diligently collecting, cleaning, sorting, and pricing items. The Auxiliary was fortunate to have help from missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Bazaar, a major fundraising event, raised more than $14,000 to support the Starlight Center Building Fund. 4 Blueprint for Success Highlights Every year, consumers participate in Outcomes Measurement, an evaluation survey that collects responses on quality, effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction with our services and support. This powerful tool provides the framework to improve and strengthen programs, advance the well-being of the people we serve, and thoughtfully and consistently fulfill our core mission. Below is a pictorial summary of results. *Outcomes Measurement does not account for all individuals receiving services from The Arc. Figures reflect those individuals recommended for service through the San Diego Regional Center and Department of Rehabilitation. 99% 98% 97% 93% 91% Early Intervention Success Infants and toddlers show progress in developmental age in a minimum of three developmental areas. Program Quality Consumers express improvement in quality of life. Satisfaction Consumers and families satisfaction with programs. Effectiveness Families and caregivers demand for respite hours met. Interaction Funder/Referral Agencies rate quality of staff interaction with consumers as excellent or good. 5 Making A Difference. 90 seniors are actively involved in volunteering at various nonprofits in their local community. Jobs, Jobs, Jobs. Through ACES, 111 workers with disabilities found new jobs, earning an average wage of $9.44 per hour. Perfect Scores! Residential Services aced the California Department of Public Health Life Safety Code Inspection Certification Survey that recognizes excellent facility monitoring and ensures the safety of residents. A First! Respite Parents Support Group, newly organized in South Bay, following a bilingual Open House by Respite Services. Mission The Arc of San Diego supports and empowers people with disabilities to achieve their life goals. Laughing C learn onsumers have the opportunity to participate in a variety of fun activities to make them feel good about themselves and improve their quality of life. From sports to music, arts, or academics, there is a lot to choose from… n n n n Enjoy exercise and physical activities? There’s yoga, Zumba, tai chi, “Richard Simmons” hour, or the Stepping Out Walking Club. Want to be creative? Enroll in art, crafts, dance, music, drum circles, cooking, photography, or Arc Idol singing contests. Have common interests? Join one or more clubs - self-advocacy, toastmasters, men and women groups, or book clubs. Love the outdoors? Gardening, camping, and travel get-aways. The Arc of San Diego is committed to providing extracurricular programs that are fun and promote an active and healthy lifestyle. ning & Having Fun! Us About Gender 799 Female 1039 Male Ethnicity 160 4 148 930 537 28 21 African American American Indian Asian/Pacific Islander Caucasian Hispanic Multi-Race Unknown Age 136 114 431 693 438 16 Birth-36 months 3-17 years 18-30 years 31-50 years 50-75 years Over 75 years Residency 372 347 549 121 439 East County North County San Diego Metro San Diego North Metro South County HonorRoll It is our privilege to recognize you, our donors, for your generosity and support. Your name, included here, represents a belief in our mission. We are grateful and thank you for supporting The Arc of San Diego with your membership. This list of individuals and organizations who made a contribution during the past year was carefully compiled and we deeply regret any omissions or errors. To correct our records, please call Rhonda Handy at (619) 685-1175, ext. 295. SelfPortraits Sharing a few pieces from the collection of bold, mixed-media paintings done by consumers. Seventeen paintings sold during a recent exhibition at Expressive Arts in North Park. Colorful, charming, whimsical, these works give us perspective on introspection. Circle of Light ($1,000 and Above) Anonymous Alliant Specialty Insurance Services - Glenn Chapin Karin S. Barnes Alfred & Elaine Barrack Vincent J. Bartolotta, Jr. Downie & Karen Beckett The Herbert L. and Marcella D. Beckett Fund at The San Diego Foundation Robert L. Beckett, Esq. Barbara L. Borden Ron Blair Bruce & Lorene Bowers Boys & Girls Foundation Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation California Bank & Trust California Communications Access Foundation Palmer & Maddie Chase Clelland & Company, Inc. – Robert & Becky Clelland Kathryn Collison & Robert Garvie Community Service Association of San Diego City Schools Cubic Corporation Dr. Seuss Fund at The San Diego Foundation Anthony DeSalis & Dr. Gaynell Laptopsky Charles & Sue Edwards Mark & Alice Evans Catherine E. Fanning FCE Benefits Administrators, Inc. The Ferrero Family Foundation, Inc. The Kathryn C. Fishback Family Foundation Kim & Marilyn Fletcher Mindy G. Fletcher General Atomics Genuardi Family Foundation Michael & Connie Genuardi Anthony A. Ghio Paul & Janice Gilbert Frank & Lee Goldberg Goodrich/ROHR Employees’ Will Share Club Grossmont Healthcare District Gerald, Ingrid, & Mark Hansen The Hervey Family Fund at The San Diego Foundation Norma Hildalgo Del-Rio, RPh Michael & Marie Hornik Dave & Susan Jackson Kirk & Jolene Jackson John Julius Kaiser Permanente Katherine L. Kaufman Charles & Maureen King King’s Printing – Sabel Aguiar Knights of Columbus Council #9022 Knights of Columbus Council #10802 Knights of Columbus Council #12681 Knights of Columbus Council #13124 Jon & Linda Kurtin Paul & Judith LaBounty Las Patronas Las Primeras LEGO Children’s Fund Mike & Liz Lichtenberger Kathy Littell Gene & Roseanne Luth Barbara Gale Maisel Keith Miller Mary Von Scoyoc Morgan Mountain View Services, Inc. James & Pamela Murphy Virginia Napierskie Anthony G. Navarra, Sr. Newman’s Own Foundation North Island Credit Union Northern Trust Charitable Giving Program The Oak Tree Philanthropic Foundation John & Phyllis Parrish Mara L. Penick & Kimberly Penick Joe D. Phares & Margaret S. Siirila Ramin Pourteymour Prader-Willi California Foundation Qualcomm Charitable Foundation James & Denise Reynolds Ron’s Pharmacy – Belville Enterprises, Inc. Ted & Connie Rossin Mary Ruth Russell Safeco Insurance Samuel and Catherine French Fund San Diego City Firefighter Local 145 San Diego County Employees’ Charitable Organization (CECO) San Diego Forum San Diego Gas & Electric The San Diego Union-Tribune Sharp Health Plan Sidney Stern Memorial Trust David & Janet Schneider Daniel R. Spinazzola Marion Stiles Michael & Paula Straw Richard & Gaby Sulpizio Summit Container Corporation Sundt Foundation Cruz Swedelius Sylvester Roofing Company, Inc. The John M. and Sally B. Thornton Foundation Katrina L. Thompson Andrew & Terri Thorn University of California, San Diego US Bank John & Melinda Vaughn Walmart Foundation Walter J. and Betty C. Zable Foundation Ed & Noreen Walton Wawanesa Insurance Daniel P. Wimsatt Marvin & Oleta Wong Dan & Lois Wray Emma Y. Zink Leo & Emma Zuckerman Circle of Love ($500.00-$999.99) American Society of Nephrology Michael Baty Mike & Peggy Bennett Jim & Nancy Bosley Katherine A. Bozart Simon & Rachel Cantu Ronald Cohn Knights of Columbus Council #10512 Jewell M. Dick Digital Rath, Inc. Brian Duarte – En Noir/ Paracapital Group Christopher & Renee Glass Delores Gordon Craig Hoff Thomas Holman Doris Irving Jeanne Jones & Don Breitenberg Denise Kellogg Julie Kercher Helen Knechtel Knights of Columbus Council #15076 Knights of Columbus Council #6979 Leonard & Betty Kornreich Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Club Foundation Roy J. Mayo Richard J. Meurer Mike and Yrma Nixon Quarry Falls, LLC Timothy Quan & Oleta L.Wong Lynda Robson Mark & Deborah Sampson Fred C. Schneeberger Solar Turbines, Inc. The Woman’s Club of Vista Pamela J. Trent Erin Tegge Circle of Hope ($100.00-$499.99) Israel & Leyla Adato Leimomi Alma J. E. & Miwako Allen Steve & Sandy Allen Perlita Aquinaldo Nadezna Ariz-Hamm Elizabeth Astorga Manuel Ayala Connie J. Baer Satya Bansal & Sneh Lata Argarwal Alberto & Maria Barbosa Sr. Mary L. Bartosh Barry & Yoshiko Bauer Raquel Bayardo Angela E. Bear – Doncaster Fashions Tony & Mary Jo Bechtold Joseph Behrens Sammie Bell Arnold & Harriet Benavidez Delores Bergen Grace Billings Milton Blackstone & Jana Birch Bernard Blotner Rebecca A. Boomer-Schlegel Jackie J. Boyd Mike & Kathy Brault James & Frances Braun John & Lynn Brennan Casey Bressem Mark Briej Joan Briscoe Suzanne W. Brower Marc Brown Gary Bryant Janne A. Burgio Linda Burks Lee & Michiko Cagle Martha Campos Robert Carley Rick Carlson Derek & Nancy Casady Laurie J. Catron, Esq. Jesse & Rhonda Christensen James Chua Lynn Cihak City of Escondido Employees’ Contribution Club Dolores Clark Deborah Cleckley James & Robin Clements Scott & Kathleen Cleveland Warren & Odessa Clewis Rose A. Cohen Joann L. Coats Kenneth Colbert Jon & Connie Congleton Thank You from All of Us at The Arc of San Diego 8 Jannet Consignado George & Joyce Cosh Rich Coppa David Cordell Carol S. Costa CSC Score Division: Southern CA Offshore Range Dennis & Susan Cunningham Michael & Sherri Cushing Christine Dahlke Eugene Davis Lupita R. De Chavez Theodore E. Dizon John, Rose & Billy Demos Catherine Dendler & John Redlein Philip & Patricia Denniston Douglas & Patricia Dick Eri & Martha Dorado AnnaMarie Dowling Duane & Susan Drake Harry R. Eisner Rebecca S. Duyo Mary H. Ekstrom Shelton Elston Juan Emerson Juan Escobar Tricia Sulpizio Estrada Maria Estremera William Evans F.R. Bean Manufacturing Shirley Fairbanks Carole J. Fanning & Matthew Fanning Joan Fatino - The South Pacific Sun Team Dean & Eve Fawcett Cynthia J. Feagle William Forster Michael Fulfer Martha P. Galvez-Becerril Andre Garcia Heriberto M. Garcia Charles & Lois Geeter Charles M. Gilbert George & Alison Gildred Michael & Brenda Goldbaum Dr. David S. Goldberg Lydia Gonzales Craig V. Gow Irving Guard Charles D. Grimm Warren & Catherine Gross Grossmont Union High School District Eden P. Guarin Shastin Hall Russell Hall Steve & Ann Hall Rhonda R. Handy Len Hanson Richard & Mitzi Hatano Abraham A. Hawit Rosazarina Hernandez-Ramirez Kandi Holland Dr. Cristen Hoyt Larkin Hoyt-Gill Toby Hughes Earl & Margaret Hunter Michael & Carla Hyduk Linda Jacobs Ryan Iverson Cheryl Jankowiak Nita Jauregui Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego Alan Johnson Cora L. Jones K & C Distributors K-Co Construction, Inc. Margaret Kamigaki Dr. H. Glenn Kellogg Brian Kendricks Patricia L. Keshka James B. King Benjamin A. Lander Dr. Paul Kurtin & Dr. Ilona Szer Robert LaBerge Frances T. Lee John Lefferdink Ema Letuli Gary & Julie Leyva Richard Leyva Leo Liffrig Alfredo M. Lim Linda Vista Second Baptist Church Peter & Jeanette Lobner Thomas A. Lockwood Jessie A. Lopez Diane Lowrie Beverly Lucero Chad Lyle Jose Machuca Luis Magera Eleanor J. Mahler Ramin Mahmoudi Celia Makris Frank & Katherine Mannen Ria Marin Jose Martinez Nancy Nabeta Martinez Lisa A. Mason Virginia McCormack Melanie McCoy Harry & Ramona McDermot Larry N. McGill Kathleen H. McHorney T. H. McNeal John J. McKee Julie A. Mele, Esq. Charles & Gloria Melville Bobbie Merchant Judi Mezzullo Alojzy & Danuta Mikolajczak Ledi J. Miller Jean Moomaw Rosita N. Moreno Wayne & Patricia Morgan Edward & Ruth Mortenson Schola Mosbey Matt Mouer Lauren Moyer Joanne C. Mull Frank Muller Dr. John Murray Jay & Ann-Marie Merrell Susan A. Naanes Teresa Najera Sandra L. Nash Sal & Jennifer Navarra Sean Nealy Brian E. Nero Objetek Systems Office Depot Mary Okello James & Kathleen Omsberg OneSource Distributors Paula Orbaugh Helen Orchen Laura Orcutt June Oto Pacific Ridge School Charles & Susan Pedone John & Peggy Peloquin Stacy L. Patterson Jeffrey Paul Monica M. Peralta John & Barbara Peters Raymond M. Peterson, M.D. Phyllis R. Plasse & Amy Shacochis Bill & Mary Louise Ponder Christopher A. Ponsford Mike Poplos Randel & Margaret Porter Poway Unified School District Tom Powell Cynthia Rascon Mary Rasmussen Marianne S. Rauch Hilario Raya-Seruto Michelle Redondo Mark A. Reitinger Valerie Gerken Rios Dr. Deanna Risos Maleika T. Roberts Penny S. Robinson Charles E. Rogers Stefanie Ronquillo Dr. Peter & Ginger Rullan John & Naomi Saboura Hal Sadler Gary & Maureen Sage Michelle Salmeron Delores Sanchez San Diego Community College District San Diego Unified Port District Jay & Julie Sarno Brad M. Savall Marc & Judith Shuckit Biruta Schultz Jill Schultz Joshua Schultz Bud & Becki Schwab Patti Sears David & Sandra Sietz Keith & Sara Slader Greg & Debra Smith Ramone & Irene Somcio Leonard & Nancy Sonnenberg Max C. Sorci Rev. John K. Sorensen Herbert & Gale Sostek Tom & Diane Spethmann William & Constance Sprunk Foster & Pamela Stahl John & Sheryl Stephan Marilee Stiles Stern Jayne St. John Jake D. Sturzenegger Rahel Tadesse Phuc V. Tang Antonio Tavares Timothy, Laura, & John Taylor Tom & Mary Teegarden The Chula Vista Womens’ Club Rich & Kathy Thomson Thomas Thorstenson Virgil & Shirley Thurman Michael To Joe Tontodonato Lucille Toulouse Norbert & Darlene Trent Benjamin Tubbs, Jr. Helen G. Tubbs Tami Tucker Union Bank of California Foundation United Commercial Travelers Benevolent Foundation United Health Group Cynthia J. Vance-Fowler Tim & Linda Vanderveen Robert L. Vaughn Camilla B. Veltmann Yolanda Veytia Shayne Voorheis Bonnie & Greg Wagaman Walter & Beverly Webster Jerry & Kathy Wechsler Eva L. Williams Knox & June Williams Patricia L. Williams Robert L. Williams Donna M. Williams-Gordon Lincoln Wilson Pat Winchester Martin & Olivia Winkler Craig F. Woempner Karl O. Wolske Esther Yermus Robert Woodford Denise Woods Hoy Yi Lauren Zamora Zoological Society of San Diego Circle of Friendship ($25.00-$99.99) Edname E. Abad Samantha Adame John Adams Angelica Aguilar Art & Jenny Aguinaldo Panchadcharam & Sarogini Ahileswaran Betty L. Ahnger Marijo A. Ahnger Sally P. Ahnger Inez Aldridge John Alexander Ronalyn G. Allapitan James Alvarez Dominic & Raliza Amato Jon & Dee Ammon Frank J. Anderson Al Aragon Barbara Arenson Catherine L. Armitage Clarice Armstrong Douglas Barrett Leilanie Baltazar Charlot Amy Barber Lidia Barragan Ollie & Christine Beene Mercy Belasquez Susan Bennett Louis Bernath John & Enzanetta Bibbo Stephanie G. Blankenship Anne Blumenfeld Peter & Verena Bosnak Sandra Bowman Luke & Janice Boyle Thank You from All of Us at The Arc of San Diego 9 Emma R. Bradley Elaine H. Bradshaw Jill Bricnet David Briggs Tasha Brooks Ricky & Yolanda Buan Theresa Cariyn Buchholz George L. Bunting Sara Burkard Lillian Burt Troy Butterfield Xing Chen Cai Edwin M. Camacho Martha E. Camacho Richard Camacho Robert & Norma Cameron Gary & Theresa Campa Denise Capozzi Ross Captain Robert Carne Mario Carranza Cesar Carrillo Deborah Casiano Maria G. Castillo Rudy & Maria Castillo Phillip & Laurie Catron Martha Chavarin Herman Christopher CFP Home Care Steven Chan Fang Chi Chang, Yul Hsu, and Patrick Hsu Anna M. Chertkow Allan & Senia Chin Tamara S. Ching Hilbert & Peggy Chu Shu Hong & Nancy Sog Che Chu Diana Clark Frances E. Clark Al & Marlene Coburne Charles & Delores Coco Patricia Cody Esther A. Coit Ronald Cole Community Ventures, LLC Joan M. Cook Llorie Coffing Delores Collins Arthur Contreras Hortensia Contreras James Coronado Julia Corrales de Mitre Wanda S. Costello Michelle Cozad Tara L. Craddock Nick Crosby Blanche Cumisky Gerald & Erlyne L. Cushing Lewis & Lena D’Abruzzi Linda Danzer Lauren David Cathy Davis Patricia J. De Maris Steven Deal Julie Dean Daniel C. DeJong Alicia Delgado Devon DeMars Lorena De Jesus Madriz Linda Deling Dena Demos Joyce C. Diehl Dennis Dizon Michael Dolan Lynne E. Dorlon Nancy Doerring David & Eleanor Dowell Richard & Marjorie Dworakowski Nancy Eakin Derek Edwards James & Nada Eischen Lawrence Emerson Sergio Enriquez Robles Barry & Vivian Entous Beatriz Estudillo De Herrera Eta Theta Chapter ESA #2285 Stacy Everson, RN Donald Faubert Gary & Judith Fatland Evelyn Fella Dorothy Fetter Danilo Faustino Rosa A. Felix-Alcaron Irma Ferland Antonio Fernandez Sr. Carmen Figueroa Gloria Fisher Yves Florestant Catherine Ford Pauline E. Franklin Patricia L. K. Gabriel Claudia Garcia Michael & Eileen Gardner Tia R. Giallombardo Gerald Gilbrath Anthony Gillenwater Mary Mac Gillis Constance A. Golden Margarita Gonzalez Richard & Sharon Gonzalez Jeanette Gomez Dr. Bernard Gottlieb Carolyn Graham John Gray Onica Grant Martin and Deanna Greenberg Arleena Greene Ronald M. Gruen Joseph Guidi Guilas Board & Care Home Bob Guthrie Sijie Hang Charla L. Hannon Nilda Hansen Eric Hanson Sarah Hanson Carlos V. Hara Ron Harrell James K. Harvey Darcy Hayes Margaret R. Hepp Claudia M. Herbert Denise Hernandez Mary A. Hobson Kathy Holden & Jason Covell Edwin & Beverly Hom John & My Hom Stephen R. Hojsan Marsha Holland Jennifer Ann Hopper Edwin Horneij Maryam Hosseinian Shannon Housley C. Michael Hoyt Maggie L. Hune Jacqueline Hunter Sara Hutton Jerry P. Inglis Nick & Maria Ingrande Jose Izquierdo Walter A. Jackson Jean Janke & John Beckwith Christina Jacquez Shirley S. Jennings Pinakin Jani Minerva Jimenez Kyle Johnson Nicole Johnson Stephanie L. 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