A Publication of the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ABVI)-Goodwill Industries of Greater Rochester, Inc.
(585) 232-1111
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ABVI-Goodwill Helps the Air Force Get In Shape
Beginning in March of 2004, ABVI-Goodwill laid the groundwork for a new manufacturing project, which is now underway. This new endeavor, known as the Textile Employment Initiative, is a sewing contract with the United States Air Force in which we produce physical fitness training pants. This fast-track project opens up new doors for our Manufacturing Division as well as our relationship with the federal government.
Through the support of National Industries for the Blind (NIB), we were able to get this project up and running within four months of the initial contact with the government. This contract is a wonderful opportunity to secure more skilled jobs for people who are blind or visually impaired, but it also has the potential to expand into a very beneficial partnership between ABVI-Goodwill and the U.S. government.
Once all employees are trained and the contract is officially underway, we will produce and ship 4,200 pairs of physical fitness training pants each month. Our first shipment of 4,200 pairs of pants will be ready in December, but the process doesn’t slow down then. Each shipment must be randomly inspected by a quality assurance representative from the government and approved before it can be sent. Not only will the government inspect all shipments, but we will also perform a full internal inspection on each piece.
The fitness pants, which will be available in 24 different sizes, are our most challenging project to date. We have hired three new employees to manage this project in addition to the 17 line workers that will be fully in place by December. The assembly line process will employ skilled operators, all of whom will be crossed-trained on at least one other step in the process. Since this job is multi-faceted, there is a three- to four-month training period for each operator on the line. This project will provide 37.5 hours of work per week for at least 11 employees who are blind or visually impaired.
How It Works
From start to finish, one pair of pants takes approximately 35 to 40 minutes
to assemble. At this speed, we will be able to produce roughly 210 pairs of
pants per day to meet our monthly totals. Each garment is made from scratch,
with all U.S. made materials, from sewing together a pocket, to attaching zippers,
to fitting inner lining to the shell of the pants. Thanks to a generous contribution
from the Davenport-Hatch Foundation and through the assistance of NIB, we saw
our goals come to life as we purchased and installed more than 25 sewing machine
workstations. Soon, the hum of textile manufacturing will fill our hallways
as it did in years past. We are grateful for this opportunity to venture into
new territory and look forward to what the future will hold.
For more information about making a contribution towards the future of the Textile Employment Initiative or any of our other manufacturing projects, please call Tracy Schleyer, CFRE, Director of Development at (585) 697-5780.
Photo Caption: Lois Hines, sewing operator, making Air Force physical fitness training pants as part of our brand new Textile Employment Initiative.
Photo caption: Lois Hines, sewing operator, making Air Force physical fitness training pants as part of our brand new Textile Employment Initiative.
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ABVI-Goodwill Welcomes Two New Directors
ABVI-Goodwill is pleased to announce the appointment of two new positions,
Kevin Calos, Vice President of Finance/ Chief Financial Officer and Dianne Newhouse,
Director of Retail Operations.
Before he joined ABVI-Goodwill, Kevin Calos served as the Senior Attorney Specialist
for a mort-gage-banking firm. There, he managed bankruptcy litigation for financially
complex consumer bankruptcies throughout the country. With his experience, Kevin
will be a wonderful asset to our agency.
Photo caption: Kevin Calos
Dianne Newhouse previously led CASH (Creating Assets, Savings & Hope) a
community coalition through the United Way of Greater Rochester. Dianne’s
role was to reduce poverty in the Greater Rochester Area. She comes to ABVI-Goodwill
after a long and successful career at Kodak. Dianne is pleased to give back
to the Rochester community by serving in her new capacity as the Director of
Retail.
Photo caption: Dianne Newhouse
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From The President
Keeping an organization like ABVI-Goodwill financially stable year after year poses challenges and opportunities. Our mission is “to assist people who are blind or visually impaired to achieve their highest level of independence in all aspects of their lives.” But the cost of providing state-of-the-art programs and services far exceeds the funding available.
One way we deliver on the Agency’s promise is by continually working to marry our mission with entrepreneurial opportunities that create jobs for people who are blind or visually impaired. This enables us to fund programs and services for people who are blind or visually impaired. Our recent successes in growing our Call Center business are a great example. Here, our staff of 14 professionals—the majority of whom are blind or visually impaired—do important work for high-profile customers like National Industries for the Blind, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and The New York State Department of Labor.
Winning the EPA contract last year was a crowning achievement. It created good paying, professional Call Center jobs for people who are blind or visually impaired. One of my favorite examples is Joanna Richardson, who has worked in our Manufacturing Division since 1986. In early 2003, Joanna decided to avail herself of adaptive technology training services so that she could master the computer. After completing her training she secured a job in the Call Center as an Information Specialist on the EPA’s National Lead Information Center Hotline.
It’s been my belief that Call Center technology could open up a world of opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired. Today, our CD-ROM Manufacturing Center is clear testimony to that effect. In fact, our millionth CD-ROM just “rolled off” the production line. In August, we celebrated by honoring Tom Golisano of the B. Thomas Golisano Foundation, a key benefactor whose generous gift helped to launch the CD-ROM program. Our CD-ROMs are produced for hundreds of government agencies, plus all branches of the military. Creating a new line of business took a lot of work and perseverance, but with our great team I always knew we could do it.
Soon we will stretch our limits again as we prepare to manufacture physical
fitness training pants for the Air Force. This new venture is an inspiring example
of how
our ability to apply technology has opened up a world of opportunity for people
who are blind or visually impaired. Individuals who have never sewn before have
accepted the challenge to learn to sew and are reveling in their new skills
and achievements. It will be a proud moment for all of us when the first pairs
of pants come off the line!
Marrying mission with entrepreneurial opportunities has been the secret to our success for the past 20 years! We can’t predict what lines of business we’ll grow into with time, but I know with our entrepreneurial spirit, the sky is the limit!
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From The Medical Director
According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), glaucoma is defined as a group of diseases that can damage the eye's optic nerve and result in vision loss and blindness. This clinical definition does little to indicate the impact this condition has on families, lives and careers.
According to NEI, 2.5 million Americans have glaucoma and half of them are unaware they have it. That’s because in its early stages, what we call open-angle glaucoma—the most common form—does not have any symptoms. There are no warning signs. Patients experience no vision loss. Untreated, glaucoma can cause people to miss objects to the side and out of the corner of their eye. People with advanced glaucoma may experience tunnel vision. Over time, straight-ahead vision may decrease until no vision remains at all.
Risk factors. Anyone can develop glaucoma, but some people are at higher risk than others. They include men and women over the age of 65, African Americans over the age of 40, people with a family history of glaucoma, and Latinos. Those with diabetes are also at a higher risk of developing glaucoma. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends eye exams at least every one to two years for people at high risk.
Glaucoma and its consequences are a sobering reminder of the importance of regular eye exams. As one patient put it in describing his condition, “seeing your eye doctor promptly is the best insurance for maintaining healthy eyes.” Many patients seen in our Low Vision Center feel that it may not be necessary to maintain routine eye care, but this may lead to missing a diagnosis of glaucoma at a time when preserving vision can be accomplished. As our patients age we need to be sure they maintain their routine eye care.
Recommendations. Glaucoma is treatable. ABVI-Goodwill’s Low Vision Center is in the business of preserving, and maximizing visual function. For every patient or family member with a condition that cannot be cured and who has heard “there’s nothing more we can do,” I invite him or her to visit us. Our low vision specialists take a creative approach to understanding each patient’s particular goals and ambitions and deriving creative solutions to help patients with vision loss thrive and prosper in their own environment.
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2004 Annual Celebration “South Pacific on South Clinton”
Thanks to our sponsors!
Hawaiian, $5,000
Bausch & Lomb
Birds Eye Foods
Fijian, $2,500
Diamond Packaging
Frontier
Hatch Leonard Naples, Inc.
Rochester Binding & Finishing
Tahitian, $1,000
3M Public Affairs & Government Markets
Bergmann Associates
Compson Development
Excellus/BCBS of the Rochester Area
Fusion Productions
LeCesse Construction
LeChase Construction Services, LLC
Mercer Human Resource Consulting
Vision Automotive
Samoan, $500
Actuarial Pension Analysts, Inc.
Advanced Marketing Direct
Alesco
American Fiber Systems
Antoinette and Harvey McCorvey
Aon Consulting
Archer Communications
The Briggs Family
Burke Group
Clover Capital Management
ComTon, Inc.
C-Tech/Optelec
The Dolomite Group
Eldredge, Fox & Porretti, LLP
Extradev
Fleet
Flower City Property Management
IKC & Co., Certified Public Accountants
JPMorgan Chase
M&T Bank
McGee & Noto Agency
mediamethods
Mengel Metzger Barr & Co.
Monro Muffler/Brake & Service
OcuSight Eye Care Center
Postler & Jaeckle Corp.
Retina Associates of Western NY PC
Re/Max 1st Commercial, Jim Pappas, CCIM
Terrence Sullivan & Leslie Sullivan-Stacey
Underberg and Kessler
Woods Oviatt Gilman, LLP
Tongan, $250
@Wireless Enterprises
ABF Freight Systems
Advantage Professionals
Annese & Associates
Chamberlain D’Amanda
Christa Development Corp.
Cochran, Cochran and Yale
Concepts and Copy
Conway Beam Leasing, Inc.
De Paolis & Ryan, OD, PC
DeJoy, Knauf and Blood, LLP
Eastman Kodak Company
Elmer W. Davis Inc.
Enhanced Vision Systems
Excel Securities & Associates, Inc.
Gold Pride Press
Hammer Lithograph
Harris Beach, LLP
Patti and Joe Istvan
Koch Container
McArdle Ramerman, Inc.
Milt & Ron’s Transmission Service
MPX
Mutual of America
National Industries for the Blind, Business Leaders Program
Nixon Peabody, LLP
The Northern Trust Company
Reed Eye Associates
Robert Schacht Agency, LTD
Schantz Homes, Inc.
St. Vincent Press
Weckesser Brick Company
There is a 9 picture photo collage from the 2004 celebration interspersed with the list of sponsors.
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Four page spread of outside advertisements
Thanks To Our Sponsors!
Hatch Leonard Naples is proud to sponsor the ABVI’s 2004 Annual Celebration South Pacific on South Clinton
Hatch Leonard Naples
Innovative. Independent. Insurance.
Hatch Leonard Naples, Inc.
777 Canal View Boulevard, Suite 100 Rochester, NY 14623 (585) 546-3747
www.hatchln.com
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We’re working to make this community even healthier.
For more than 65 years, we’ve created innovative plans to make it easier for you to receive the care you need. We partner with area companies and businesses, local doctors and hospitals, and members to improve our community’s health care quality. We hope you continue to count on us for the plans, the service, and the quality that keep making us all healthier.
Excellus Rochester Region Blue Cross/Blue Shield
www.excellusbcbs.com
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Best of all, there is no additional software cost and ExtraDev does all the work for you.
Give us a call to reduce your technology budget now.
585-241-3000
ExtraDev
Managed IT Solutions
www.extradev.com
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Polyrom
Disc Manufacturing, LLC
A division of Media methods, Inc.
Mediamethods is very proud to be a sponsor of ABVI-Goodwill’s Annual Celebration.
Mediamethods enjoys the honor and privilege of working with ABVI-Goodwill to
align their information and communications needs with the evolving media environment.
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LeCesse Construction
LeCesse Construction is proud to support ABVI-Goodwill
Enjoy your enchanted evening at South Pacific on South Clinton
75 Thruway Park Drive
West Henrietta, New York 14586
Phone (585) 334-4490 * fax (585) 334-4925
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Aloha
Let’s do some island hopping and maybe consume some fermented poi together. We’ll be there… Your friends and fans at Archer Communications, a full-service branding and communications firm.
Creating demand for your brand.
www.archercom.com
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150 Years
… And the best is yet to come.
In 1853, John Jacob Bausch and Henry Lomb started a little optical company in Rochester, New York, with $60 and some spectacle frames imported from their German homeland.
Today, Bausch & Lomb is a world leader in health care products for the eye, still headquartered in Rochester.
Building on our heritage of quality and innovation, we are developing the eye care products of the future today.
Bausch & Lomb
Perfecting vision
Enhancing life for 150 years
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To some people the flowers smell just a little sweeter.
Frontier is proud to support ABVI-Goodwill. Enjoy your time tonight at the South Pacific on South Clinton Gala.
Frontier a Citizens Communication Company
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EFP Group
Aloha!
Best Wishes to ABVI-Goodwill from Eldredge, Fox & Porretti, LLP
Accounting & Auditing
Tax Planning & Preparation
Financial Services
Estate Planning
Business Consulting
Succession Planning
Business Valuation
Cost Segregation
Forensic Accounting
Litigation Support
Contract Auditing
180 Canal View Blvd. Rochester, NY 14623 585-427-8900
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The Briggs Family Proudly Sponsors ABVI-Goodwill’s Annual Celebration
South Pacific on South Clinton
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Bergmann Associates
Architects/Engineers/Surveyors
200 First Federal Plaza
28 East Main Street
Rochester, New York 14614
585.232.5135
www.bergmannpc.com
Contact: Joseph J. Istvan, AIA
Vice President
Bergmann Associates congratulates ABVI on your community efforts and accomplishments!
Bergmann Associates is the 2003 recipient of the 2003 AIA Design Awards for the City of Rochester Public Safety Building
New York/Pennsylvania/Ohio/New Jersey/Florida/Michigan
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Proud Sponsor of the ABVI-Goodwill 2004 Ho’olaule’a (Celebration)
LeChase Companies
www.lechase.com
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OcuSight eye care center is happy to Sponsor ABVI-Goodwill’s Annual Celebration
“South Pacific on South Clinton”
1-888-471-EYES
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Thanking ABVI-Goodwill of Rochester
Advanced Marketing Direct
Full Service Direct Mail
· Strategy
· Design
· Offset Printing
· Lettership
· Postal Processing
All under one roof!
(716) 821-7700
(800) 696-7567
www.amdirect.com
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Vision Automotive Group Proudly Supports ABVI-Goodwill on their Birthday Celebration!
Vision Ford Vision Hyndai Vision Dodge
Greece Henrietta Penfield
4545 Ridge Rd. W. 2525 W. Henrietta Rd. 920 Panorama Trail S.
352-1200 292-0500 385-5700
Vision Nissan
Webster
785 Ridge Rd.
787-2000
Visit us on-line at www.ThatsMyVision.com
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FusionProductions
We are proud to be a sponsor of ABVI-Goodwill’s 2004 Annual Celebration
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A taste of the South Pacific … comes to Rochester. Mercer Human Resource
Consulting wishes you much success with this year’s “South Pacific
on South Clinton” event. Mercer congratulates ABVI-Goodwill on more than
90 years of providing programs, services and jobs to the blind and visually
impaired in our area.
Mercer
Human Resource Consulting
720 Bausch & Lomb Place
Rochester, NY 14604
585 325 2870
www.mercerHR.com
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Mengel Metzger Barr MMB & Co. LLP
Certified Public Accountants
A proud supporter of ABVI
100 Chestnut Street, Suite 1200
Rochester, NY 14604
www.mengelmetzgerbarr.com
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Terrence Sullivan & Leslie Sullivan-Stacey
Proud sponsors of ABVI-Goodwill’s “South Pacific on South Clinton”
“Aloha”!
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APA
Actuarial Pension Analysts, Inc.
Independent Benefit Professionals
Michael O’Byrne
Benefits Consultant
mobyrne@apapension.com
7000 East Genesee Street
Fayetteville, NY 13066
(315) 445-2108 x208
Fax: 446-5671
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The Dolomite Group
Suppliers of Construction Aggregates, Hot Mix Asphalt and Ready Mix Concrete
Main offices: 1150 Penfield Road Rochester, New York 14625 (585) 381-7010
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RAM Asphalt products Northrup Materials Greystone Manitou
The Shadows in Penfield Iroquois Rock Products
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Your single source for Binding-Finishing-Mailing
Rochester Binding & Finishing Inc.
Proud Supporters of the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Aloha ABVI!
www.rbfonline.com
47 Scrantom Street, Rochester, NY 14605
phone (585) 325-3100 fax: (585) 325-7629
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Customize Your Benefit Plans
Our two goals:
1. Reduce your costs
2. Provide excellent customer service
· health insurance
· New York DBL
· LTD
· Life
· Vision
· Dental
· Voluntary benefits
· Workers Comp
ComTon Inc. Self Insurance Experts
www.comtoninc.com
585.697.0669
Celebrating 5 years in business
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IKC is pleased to support the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
(ABVI) Goodwill Industries of Greater Rochester, Inc.
IKC
Insero, Kasperski, Ciaccia & Co., P.C.
Certified Public Accountants
Business and Financial Advisors
1500 HSBC Plaza
Rochester, NY 14604
Telephone: 585-454-6996
www.ikccpa.com
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There’s no better investment than our community.
M&T Bank is committed to the communities where we live and work. In addition to actively supporting civic and charitable organizations, we’re very proud of the leadership and volunteer efforts of our employees. We strongly encourage others to do the same. There is no better investment.
M&T Bank
Understand what’s important
www.mandtbank.com
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3M is proud to sponsor the 2004 ABVI Annual Celebration
Thank You ABVI-Goodwill Industries for all that you do.
3M Office Supplies Division
3M Center, Building 223-3S-03
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
1-800-3M-HELPS
www.3M.com
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Have a great time at the luau!
Burke Group
A Member of Financial Institutions, Inc.
Employee Benefits and Compensation Consulting
10 East Street
Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
(585) 624-5500
www.BurkeGroup.com
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Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP
The art of representing people
We salute the ABVI-Goodwill for all they do to support the Blind and Visually Impaired
700 Crossroads Building
2 State Street
Rochester, NY 14614
www.woodsoviatt.com
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Congratulations ABVI-Goodwill on another successful year in our community
Re/Max Commercial
Jim Pappas, CCIM
RE/MAX 1st Commercial
95 Allens Creek Road
585.242.9000
web: JIMPAPPAS.NET
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P&J
Postler & Jaeckle Corp.
Mechanical Contractors
Construction, Service and Maintenance throughout New York State
Locations in Rochester Syracuse Albany Horseheads
Rochester 585-546-7450
Toll Free 800-724-4252
Proud supporters of ABVI-Goodwill
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Congratulations from your friends at Monro Muffler/Brake & Service
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We are pleased to support ABVI-Goodwill and the South Pacific on South Clinton
Gala
Underberg & Kessler LLP
Helping you make the most of our options.
www.underberg-kessler.com
1800 Chase Square
Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 258-2800
1900 Main Place Tower
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 848-9000
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Clover Capital Management is proud to be a sponsor of the 2004 Annual ABVI-Goodwill
South Pacific on South Clinton
Clover Capital Management
Serving the Investment Management Needs of Businesses, Institutions & Individuals since 1984
110 Office Park Way Pittsford, NY 14534
585.385.6090 800.343.7151 www.clovercap.com
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If you have Macular Degeneration Optelec can help!
The Optelec ClearView helps thousands of people with low vision remain independent. Please items on the reading table and see them enlarged on the viewing screen at a size that’s right for you.
Read your mail, the newspaper and ban statements, write your own letters and checks, view family photos, even do your nails! Contact usfor a free video or to schedule an in-home demonstration.
1-800-228-7798
www.lowvisionproducts.com
Ctech a company of Cohen Technology
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Stay tuned to the next issue of The Beacon for the remainder of our 2004 South
Pacific on South Clinton sponsor list.
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Agency News
Years of Service, Lifetime of Dedication
Many may know Patti Barricelli as their first contact with ABVI-Goodwill in her role as a social worker. On and off for the past 20 years, Patti has been associated with serving people who are blind or visually impaired. Serving others, especially older adults, has been Patti’s destiny since she was young.
At age 15, Patti knew she wanted to work with older adults as a social worker. When she spent three months in the hospital with a broken leg, a social worker was instrumental in linking her to her school by intercom, which enabled her to complete the school year. After that experience and the impact social work had on her, Patti knew the direction for her future.
Originally from Rhinebeck, New York, a small town south of Albany, Patti moved to Rochester in 1977 to attend college at RIT. There she received her bachelor’s degree in Social Work. In 1978, an internship as part of her degree brought her to work with Jean Haney at the Episcopal Church Home. Upon graduating, Patti moved to Pennsylvania where she stayed for a year until fate intervened.
Patti’s affiliation with ABVI-Goodwill goes back to 1980 and takes on many different forms. In 1980, when Jean Haney was Director of Vision Rehabilitation at ABVI-Goodwill, a job for an intake coordinator became available and Jean thought of Patti. Not expecting a job offer or a return to Rochester, Patti was thrilled at the opportunity and accepted the position.
From 1983 to 1986, she worked in our Manufacturing Division as a work activities supervisor and a quality assurance technician. From 1986 to 1989, she left ABVI-Goodwill and worked at Xerox. While honing her computer and supervisory skills, Patti realized Xerox wasn’t where her heart was. So, 1989 saw Patti’s return to ABVI-Goodwill and the position she currently holds as a social worker. To enhance her effectiveness with our growing population of older adults, Patti completed a certificate in the Gerontology program at St. John Fisher College in 1993.
Patti’s job encompasses a number of activities, which often puts her out in the field working directly with consumers. She is responsible for meeting with people who are newly blind and need to learn about available services. In addition to assessing a person’s rehabilitation needs and determining with the consumer what services would be best, Patti also makes referrals to community agencies when necessary. Patti also provides social casework ser-vices relating to housing issues, SSI or SSDI benefits, access to medical services, and any other needs a consumer may have. While she primarily works with older adults, Patti also works with vocational-age consumers through our many other programs and services.
As in the past, Patti feels that the time has come for a change. She is moving to Florida for sunshine and to be closer to her family. She looks forward to the excitement the future holds for her and her husband as they begin this new chapter in their lives, but she hasn’t forgotten her core drive, social work. “My life has been enriched by my involvement with our consumers,” she says. This enrichment will stay with her forever as she applies her skills, compassion and dedication to serving older adults in all she does.
Best of luck, Patti, and thank you for your many years of dedicated service to ABVI-Goodwill and the Rochester community.
Photo Caption: Patti Barricelli and Social Work Manager Joe Mattes.
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New Employee Spotlight
Since May 12, 2004, the following employees have joined the ranks at ABVI-Goodwill:
Maryann Rivera Food Service 5.12.04
Yolanda Thomas Goodwill Store, Henrietta 5.12.04
Robin Williams Goodwill Store, Greece 5.12.04
Mike Ferris Manufacturing Division 5.17.04
Cheryl Krest Manufacturing Division 5.17.04
Erin Krisher Goodwill Store, Henrietta 5.20.04
Michael Garrison Goodwill Store, Henrietta 5.22.04
Cindy Semrau Marketing &
Communications 5.24.04
Patricia Kelley Goodwill Store, Greece 5.29.04
Michael Yaekel Goodwill Store, Greece 6.05.04
Kevin Calos Finance 6.07.04
Nikita Kimbrough Goodwill Store, Henrietta 6.07.04
Cicely Neri Goodwill Store, Henrietta 6.08.04
Carlos Valdes Employment & Training 6.24.04
Jennifer Savino Vision Rehabilitation 6.30.04
Tracy Crooks Human Resources 7.01.04
Julia Monturo Goodwill Donation Center 7.01.04
Daryl Stevenson Goodwill Store, Henrietta 7.01.04
Cynthia Detro Employment & Training 7.06.04
Joseph Schreck Manufacturing Division 7.06.04
Kenneth Stone Employment & Training 7.06.04
Christine Walker Employment & Training 7.06.04
Dianne Newhouse Retail 7.19.04
Clintonia Green Goodwill Store, Henrietta 7.24.04
Eric Johannesen Goodwill Store, Henrietta 7.24.04
Cora Murphy Goodwill Store, Henrietta 7.24.04
Welcome to the team! We’re so pleased you joined us.
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Technically Speaking
Maintaining Computer Security
By Kim Kline
Maintaining security for your home computer has never been more important than it is today. Threats to your computer range from viruses that corrupt or destroy data, to people who would hack into your computer and take it over, or steal sensitive information. While these threats are real and potentially dangerous, there are steps to take to ensure your computer is protected.
For this reason, it is essential that EVERYONE run both antivirus software and a personal firewall and update them daily. When the software’s manufacturer discovers a new virus, they update a definition file that tells your antivirus program what to look for. Until you have downloaded the definition file, you are unprotected against the newly discovered virus. If your antivirus program has a subscription service for downloading these files, it is important to keep track of when that subscription expires.
While antivirus software protects from viruses, personal firewalls prevent computer criminals from breaking into your computer. Firewalls also prevent a new class of viruses or “Internet worms” from corrupting or destroying software on your computer. These viruses infect a computer by randomly polling IP addresses (the Internet equivalent to your 9-digit zip code) until it finds a computer without a firewall connected to the Internet. It then slips through this open port, infecting the computer without the user having to open or click on anything. This is especially a threat for DSL and Road Runner users who are always connected to the Internet, but dial-up users are not immune. Firewalls are the ticket to stop this type of threat.
There are two types of firewalls: hardware or software. Hardware firewalls are generally part of a piece of hardware called a router. The advantage to these units is that they are generally easy to set up, do not put a significant drag on your computer's processing, and rarely affect adaptive technology. Unfortunately, hardware firewalls are usually more expensive than software firewalls.
Software firewalls are programs that run on your computer and prevent entry into your computer from the outside. They will also monitor which programs try to access the Internet from your computer. This can often be a good tool for intercepting programs that are stealing data and transmitting it out to the Internet. While useful, software firewall programs do tend to slow your access to the Internet slightly, and they can pose some significant problems for programs like Window-Eyes® and JAWS®.
Accessibility to these security technologies can be an issue for those who are blind or visually impaired. Although McAfee® VirusScan and Norton® Antivirus programs are very popular, and generally work well, there can be accessibility issues for some users. For example, JAWS users can use Norton Antivirus, but it is absolutely inaccessible to Window-Eyes users. A good choice for those using adaptive technology is a program called AVG. It comes in two versions—a free version that can be downloaded from www.grisoft.com, and a professional version that may be purchased for $34.95.
Two stand-alone firewall programs that work well with adaptive technology are SyGate, and Outpost. For Sygate, visit www.sygate.com. For Outpost, visit www.agnitum.com/ products/outpost/. Those who are using speech software should be aware that Zone Alarm® uses non-standard Windows controls, tends to be difficult to navigate and has been known to be disruptive to the JAWS video intercept, which can cause JAWS to speak erratically.
Computer security is all about risk management. All Internet users face some risk, even with the best anti-virus programs and firewalls in place. But, using these tools greatly reduces the chances that you will have to haul your computer off to the shop for costly repairs, which will usually cost much more than a firewall and an antivirus program.
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Goodwill Gets a Makeover
On Saturday, July 17, 2004, ABVI-Goodwill’s Jefferson Plaza Goodwill
store had its big Grand Re-Opening cele-bration to welcome the expansion of
this location. If you
haven’t stopped in lately, you’re in for a treat!
We’ve extended the store to 8,400 square feet to allow for new displays and a children’s area. We also have a covered donation drop off area where an attendee will help you unload all your donations and give you a tax-deductible receipt.
Good clothes • Good prices • Good cause
Not only is there more space, but also new merchandise to tempt even the most particular Goodwill shopper! Be sure to stop in to Southtown Plaza and see our newly renovated location today.
For store hours or directions, please call (585) 427-7140.
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In Her Own Words
How do you…?
By Rene Latorre
A person who is blind or visually impaired may often hear the words, “How do you…” in regards to tasks that seem to depend on sight, such as dialing the phone, cooking, coordinating a wardrobe or identifying money. Because sighted people rely so heavily on their vision to do things, many can’t imagine other ways tasks can be done. Some assume that a person who is visually impaired can’t do it or that someone else does the task for them; however, people who are blind or visually impaired work, raise families, travel, cook, garden and do many other activities like anyone else.
I think about how many times I’ve seen a sighted person fumble around in the dark trying to make a phone call. They make several attempts and then turn on their nightstand lamp to see the keypad. If they couldn’t turn the lights on, simple methods for dialing a phone would be useful. If you look at your telephone pad, you’ll notice a raised dot on the 5. This is the locator button on your “home row.” Place your first finger on the 4, the middle finger on the 5 and your ring finger on the 6. If you know where these numbers are, you know the rest.
I often hear, “But how do you cook?” You don’t need to see to be a great cook. Take cooking a steak for example. Some may say you need to cut into it to see if it is done, but this isn’t necessary. The chef at your favorite restaurant doesn’t cut into your steak before serving it to you. There is a tactile method to check if a steak is done. Hold your hand palm up and push down on the center with your forefinger. This density would be considered rare. Now, go towards your thumb about midway from the center of your palm. This would be considered medium. If you go further right under your thumb, this would be considered well done. Tricks such as this are ways in which a person who is blind or visually impaired would accomplish tasks that seem to require vision.
When it comes to organizing a wardrobe, I’ve had people ask me if my husband picked out my clothes. With the proper organization in your closet such as hanging things that match together, it is easy to know which blouse goes with which skirt. Labeling your clothes with a small Braille label or pin is also helpful in knowing what color a sweater is, especially if you have more than one in that style.
Simple tactile techniques are also beneficial when identifying clothing. Paying
close attention to fabric textures, pockets, seams, and buttons provides much
information
to the experienced person. Also, keeping matching shoes together either on a
shelf or on a shoe tree makes it very simple to grab your shoes in the morning
and go.
Identifying money is another daily task that is easily managed. Folding denominations in different ways and organizing them in your wallet removes the need to ask for assistance. Also, when making your transactions, pay in a denomination closest to your total. In other words, if the bill is $9.99, don’t pay with a twenty-dollar bill but rather a ten or two fives. This way you’ll know what will be coming back to you. Identifying change is easy, too. Each coin has its own characteristics and feels different. For example, dimes are the smallest and have ridges on the side. Once these skills are in place, counting and keeping track of money becomes second nature.
Closing your eyes for a few minutes while trying to simulate blindness does not provide an accurate portrayal of what it must be like to be blind or visually impaired. This type of simulation simply demonstrates what cannot be accomplished and makes these tasks seem amazing to the average person. It is important to keep in mind that people who are blind or visually impaired don’t even give it a second thought.
Organizational methods take the mystery out of daily tasks like preparing meals or taking the bus to work. If tasks are approached with a skilled method, it leaves a person with a sense of what can be accomplished. So, go ahead and ask the “How do you…” questions, but remember just because you couldn’t do it with your eyes closed doesn’t mean something can’t be done by a person who is blind or visually impaired.
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Consumer News You Can Use
Scanning For Access Workshop
The American Foundation for the Blind National Literacy Center is holding a
workshop
October 7-9, 2004 in Atlanta, GA. This workshop, entitled “Scanning For
Access,” will focus on scanning a document and converting it into an electronic
file that can be produced in Braille or large print.
The workshop’s goal is to teach participants how to use mainstream and assistive optical character recognition (OCR) software. Participants will learn the differences between these two types of software as well as configure, scan and perform file management operations. They will also become familiar with Duxbury translation software and perform basic troubleshooting techniques for all the software and hardware discussed.
Anyone interested in this workshop can contact Barb Gallman at the American Foundation for the Blind at bgallman@afb.net, at 1-404-525-2303 or write to:
American Foundation for the Blind
100 Peachtree St., Suite 620
Atlanta, GA 30303
or FAX: 1-404-659-6957.
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Remember us in your wills and trusts.
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Kudos Corner
“Where There Is No Vision, The People Perish”
By Kimberly Lawrence
Proverbs 29:18 says “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” This quote implies that if no one is willing to imagine a bettor world, or a healthier community, many suffer needlessly. Fortunately, for many uninsured individuals in the Rochester area, ABVI-Goodwill has the “vision” of providing preventive eye care services they otherwise might not get. This “vision” is called Project Eye Care.
As a result, many uninsured individuals examined by Project Eye Care doctors have been diagnosed with potentially blinding eye disorders they didn’t know they had. This early diagnosis is crucial to providing the timely treatment that has saved them from going blind. Also, others have received eye care for ongoing eye disorders that they have been living with, but had nowhere else to turn for treatment. “Katie” is just one of those people.
Having been laid off from Kodak after 17 years, and losing her husband to cancer
a few
years ago, medical insurance is something Katie has learned to live without
for some time. She’s had diabetes for 13 years now and hasn’t had
an eye exam in over 4 years.
At the time of her last eye exam, she was told she had diabetic retinopathy
and needed treatment. Because she knew she could not afford to pay for the treatment,
Katie never went back to her eye doctor. She also hadn’t been taking any
medication for her diabetes for over a year because she couldn’t afford
it.
A few months ago, a friend told Katie to call St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center, a local community center that provides free medical care. She called and received a free eye examination. She was also scheduled for a follow-up eye exam with Project Eye Care. When we examined Katie, we realized she had significant signs of diabetic retinopathy and was slowly losing her vision as a result. We immediately referred her to an ophthalmologist specializing in diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Steven Rose is now treating Katie for her condition.
“I never, ever imagined someone would be able to help me with my eye sight without having medical insurance to pay for it,” Katie said. “Project Eye Care has literally saved me from going blind. I can’t thank them enough, and the doctors that volunteer their services. Thank God someone at ABVI-Goodwill had a vision to help people who can’t help themselves. That ‘vision’ has literally saved mine.”
Katie is one of many who know firsthand how Project Eye Care can change lives. If you know someone who would benefit from the services of Project Eye Care, please call Kimberly Lawrence at (585) 697-5738.
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One Day at a Time
Watching Television In a Whole New Way
By Ruth Phinney
WXXI Reachout Radio’s mission is to provide access to the printed word for people who are unable to access it due to visual impairment or physical disability. WXXI is taking this mission of accessibility one step further, by providing access to television programs with audio description via the Secondary Audio Program (SAP) channel.
As of June 1, 2004, 60% of WXXI television programs are now audio described. Prime time programs include Nova, Scientific American Frontiers, Nature and ExxonMobil Masterpiece Theatre. Children’s programs include Between the Lions, Sesame Street, Dragon Tales, Clifford, Reading Rainbow, Teletubbies and many more. The Victory Garden is now also audio described.
Audio Description is a method of providing descriptions of what is happening on screen for people who are visually impaired. Carefully interspersed between the dialogue of the program, the viewer hears brief descriptions of costumes, sets, action and any other visual element of importance to the scene.
To access programs with audio description, a person must have a stereo television or stereo VCR that is equipped with the Secondary Audio Program (SAP) channel. This is usually a button on the television or an option on the on-screen menu. Simply turn the SAP audio “on” whenever an audio- described program is available, and the description is right there for you.
For more information about which programs contain audio description or to learn more about WXXI, please call WXXI Television at 258-0244.
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Stay Current With E-Mail Updates
ABVI-Goodwill is looking to send out e-mail updates to our donors, friends, consumers and interested community members who want to stay up-to-date with all the happenings at the Agency.
The sole purpose of this e-mail update is to inform our readers of new programs and projects underway as well as developments that have come about through generous contributions.
Your e-mail address is safe with us.
We will NOT rent or sell your e-mail address. The only correspondence you will receive will be ABVI-Goodwill’s e-mail update, which will contain important information and will keep you up-to-date and involved with ABVI-Goodwill.
If you would be interested in receiving this type of e-mail communication, which may come several times a year, or if you would like more information on this new initiative, please contact Michelle Mastrosimone at (585) 697-5711 or e-mail her at mmastrosimone@abvi-goodwill.com.
We look forward to sharing with you the good news of ABVI-Goodwill’s continued growth and success.
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Children’s Programs & Services
Don’t Let Your Child’s Excitement Fall This Autumn!
The Children’s Program at ABVI-Goodwill has some exciting activities planned for your child this fall. For the first time, we have opened up all activities to any child with low vision or who is legally blind. We want to reach as many children as possible and hope this new opportunity will benefit you and your child!
Here is what’s happening this fall:
September 18, 2004, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
NEW! Join us for this family event to build communication and teamwork
Endeavors is hosted by St. Joseph’s Villa and is a ropes-course type adventure that builds self-reliance, communication, trust and decision-making skills for any child between the ages of 7 and 14 who is legally blind or has low vision. Parents and siblings are encouraged to parti-cipate in this family activity. Lunch is provided.
The cost for this activity is based on a participant’s sponsorship level and may require a nominal fee.
St. Joseph’s Villa
3300 Dewey Ave.
(585) 865-1550
www.stjosephsvilla.org
October 30, 2004, 10:00 am to 12 noon
NEW! Horseback Riding at the EquiCenter
Horseback riding is a wonderful way for a child to learn balance, confidence, communication skills and to interact with animals. This new program is hosted by EquiCenter, which specializes in providing horseback riding experiences to individuals with disabilities.
Any child between the ages of 3 and 21 who is legally blind or has low vision is welcome to join us for some “horsing” around.
The cost for this event is based on a participant’s sponsorship level and may require a nominal fee.
EquiCenter
3409 Rush Mendon Road
Honeoye Falls, 14472
November 14, 2004, 12 noon to 2:00 pm
Bowling at Clover Lanes
Come bowl on bowling rails and get a strike with ABVI-Goodwill. Any child between the ages of 3 and 21 who is legally blind or has low vision is welcome to bowl with a friend or sibling. Lunch is included.
The cost for this event is based on a participant’s sponsorship level and may require a nominal fee.
Clover Lanes
2750 Monroe Ave.
If your child is interested in participating in any or all of the fall events,
please contact Sarah Favro, Children’s Specialist, at (585) 697-5746 or
e-mail Sarah at
sfavro@abvi-goodwill.com.
Come enjoy fall with us!
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Diving Head First Into the Future
We have a saying around ABVI-Goodwill that there’s really very little that a visual impairment prevents a person from doing, and Richard Allaire is living proof. Diagnosed with macular degeneration, Richard continues to pursue his lifelong interest in diving and underwater photography. In fact, he makes one or two trips a year to a little-known Dutch island not far from Aruba to follow his heart. Richard explains, “In diving, the water magnifies the field of vision about 25%.” This makes it easier for him to see the wonders of underwater life.
Richard’s path to us confirms what a small world it really is. You see, Richard knows folks who know us—two to be exact. Ralph Buis, a longtime volunteer here, is a friend of Richard’s and encouraged him to visit our Low Vision Center. Russell Lane, one of our best manufacturing employees, is also an acquaintance. Coupled with what he characterizes as top-notch care from our team of doctors, Richard’s only too pleased to commend ABVI-Goodwill’s good work. In fact, he’s earmarked a bequest for the Agency in his will. “If anyone deserves support, it’s ABVI-Goodwill,” he proudly admits. “I may not need them now, but I know given my condition that I’ll need them down the road.”
His advice: “If you have a problem, get help. There is a lot that a good doctor and ABVI-Goodwill can do. Take advantage of the visual aids, magnifiers, etc., available today. Most important, keep a positive outlook. See the doctor the minute you have the slightest problem. They can take care of any ruptured eye vessels before they become scar tissue.”
Through Richard’s bequest, he is taking care of others who will use the services at ABVI-Goodwill in the future. He has joined hundreds who are members of ABVI-Goodwill’s Foresight Circle by leaving a legacy gift through his will. His commitment to the Agency will live on.
For more information on creating your own legacy, contact Tracy Schleyer, CFRE, Director of Develop-ment, at (585) 697-5780.
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Creative Ways To Give
Since the last issue of The Beacon, we have received the following items from
our Wish List:
· A SureSight Vision Screener for our Low Vision Center.
· Games for our Children’s Program
The kindness and generosity of our friends and donors help us offer the best
and most
up-to-date services possible. Thank you for your support!
If you or someone you know can donate the dollars to fund these necessities or the items themselves, please contact Tracy Schleyer, Director of Development, for more information at (585) 697-5780.
Children’s Program Items:
With our Children’s Program always expanding, we are still very much
in need of books, toys and other items to stock our children’s activity
room.
· American Printing House for the Blind game kit—$180 each.
· Disney read-along DVDs—approximately $15 each.
There is always something that needs to be updated here and every dollar we spend on needed items takes away from our ability to fund programs, services and jobs.
Video Eye Magnifier. This flat screen magnifier will allow a person who is blind or visually impaired greater ease when working on our new Textile Employment Initiative. The magnifier has a flat screen that displays an image from the movable camera and sliding platform. This device shows stitching detail and will serve as a useful tool for quality control. The cost for one Video Eye is approxi-mately $4000.
Autofocus Telescope. This item has appeared on our wish list for several issues now, but we are in great need of this valuable device. An autofocus telescope enables a person who is visually impaired to see better by magnifying objects much like a set of binoculars. The cost of the entire kit is $1,995.
Braille Printer. Our Vision Rehabilitation Department and Adaptive Technology Center are in desperate need of a new, up-to-date Braille printer. This new printer would not only benefit our employees but we would be able to train students as well, which is something we can’t do on our old equipment. A new printer would cost around $4,000.
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Disclaimer
The products, services, and programs of other organizations mentioned in The Beacon are not endorsed by ABVI-Goodwill. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Jen Enright at (585) 697-5718, or send an email to jenright@abvi-goodwill.com.
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Memorial And Honorary Gifts
In Memory of
By giving to ABVI-Goodwill in memory of a family member or friend, many charitable
people have found a way to express their caring spirit while helping to ensure
the
success of ABVI-Goodwill.
Thank you to the following friends who made contributions from May 21, 2004 to August 18, 2004:
· Audrey Cooke
Anne Gitlin
· Lawrence Fennessy
Gary L. Foos
· Fran Furlong
Peter Rao
· Harold Furlong
Peter Rao
· Ruth Harnaart
Marshall Atwell
Anonymous
· Herbert O. Heinrich
Mu Master Chapter - Beta Si
Bernice Taylor
· Irene Ideman
Marlene TeeBoon
· Beverly J. LaPage
Nancy B. Anderson
Joseph A. Mazzeo
· Ellethra S. LaValle
Irene Curd
Douglas Hereth
Peter D. Hug
· Michael LeBeau
Anonymous
Paula M. Ellis
Sharon Elmer
Irene Fry
Bernard E. Morgan
Marie L. Newman
· Ralph P. Moser
Frank Doe
· Alice Parke
C.E. Tyborowski
· Stephen Salzberg
Irene Galinsky
· David S. Smith
Anonymous
Larissa Berry
Willis Penner
· John Walsh
Pearl Wilson
· Marrion Walsh
Anonymous
By giving to ABVI-Goodwill in memory of a family member or friend, many charitable people have found a way to express their caring spirit while helping to ensure the success of ABVI-Goodwill.
In honor of
Celebrate a birthday, an anniversary or other momentous occasion by making
a donation in honor of a special person. The following people have been honored
by family or friends from May 21, 2004 to August 18, 2004.
· James T. Briggs
Lindsay R. Garrett
· John Butrill
Bruce Bates
Patricia A. Mummert
· Dana Williams
John J. McCarthy
A memorial or honorary gift is a wonderful way to celebrate special occasions, honor a loved one, or pay tribute to the memory of deceased family members or friends. Your name and the names of those who you are honoring will be listed in The Beacon. ABVI-Goodwill will also send a note acknowledging your gift according to your wishes.
For more information about making a memorial or honorary gift donation, please call (585) 697-5713.
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ABVI–Goodwill is grateful to our many donors who graciously contribute
to making our mission possible. The following donors contributed gifts of $50
or more from April 1, 2003 to March 31, 2004. Our sincere thanks to all of our
donors for their generosity.
$1000+ •••••••••••••••••••
Alvin F. and Ruth K. Thiem Foundation
Mrs. Velma Anderson
Clifford E. Andrews
Anna Allen Fund Distribution
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Birds Eye Foods, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Briggs
James and Paula Briggs
Catherine B. Carlson
Cypress Charitable Fund
Mr. Michael DiGiovanni
Dopkins System Consultants
Dorothy M. Young Endowment
Eleanor Morris Charitable Lead Annuity Trust
Estate of Adelaide Radtke
Estate of Margaret Spoor
Estate of Virginia C. Smith
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Fleet Financial Group
Frontier, A Citizens Communications Company
Fusion Productions
Gay & Erskine Love Foundation
Hatch Leonard Naples, Inc.
Heidelberg Digital LLC
Kenlou Foundation, Inc.
Mr. James Lamb
Mr. and Mrs. R. Wayne LeChase
LeChase Facilities Management/Construction Services
Mr. Arthur E. Lowenthal
Mr. Bruce Marshall
Mercer Human Resource Consulting
Monro Muffler Brake & Service
Ms. Elizabeth Natale
Raymond and Eleanor Newell
Mr. John E. O’Neill
Ms. Lisa Pelletier
Rochester Alumnae of Delta Gamma
Rochester Female Charitable Society
Dr. and Mrs. Steven J. Rose
Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey H. Rosenberger
Mark L. Serventi Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Skinner
Marsha and George Tillson
Vision Automotive Group
Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Warren
$500-$999.99 •••••••••••••
3M Public Affairs & Government Markets
Actuarial Pension Analysts, Inc.
Alstom Signaling Foundation, Inc.
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Benzers
Mrs. Jean S. Brown
Burke Group
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Carver
Clover Capital Management, Inc.
Mr. William H. Clune
Ms. Judith Cole
ComTon, Inc.
Daan Zwick & Janis Dowd
Diamond Packaging
Mr. William J. Elser
Mr. & Mrs. Harold S. Feinbloom
Flower City Property Management & Development
Dorothy and James Green
Mrs. Albina Grum
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Guisto
Mr. Samuel A. Halaby, Jr.
Louis P. and Betty A. Iacona
Mr. David J. Jackson, Jr.
JPMorgan Chase
Antoinette and Harvey McCorvey
McGee & Noto Agency
Mengel Metzger Barr & Co. LLP
Ms. Eileen Morrell
Dr. Mary Sue Napoleon
Mrs. Marion W. Neun
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Oyer
Paychex
Mr. Roger Peinkofer
Ms. Carol A. Peterson
Re/Max 1st Commercial Realty
Jim Pappas, CCIM
Twelve Corners Middle School
Schantz Homes
Ms. Leslie Seinfeld
Sign Impressions
Eugenia Zastawrny
$250-$499.99 •••••••••••••
Ms. Laurie Allan
American Fiber Systems
Annese & Associates
Archer Communications
Mr. Charles J. August
Mrs. Virginia Blutau
Chamberlain D’Amanda
Oppenheimer & Greenfield
Christa Development Corporation
Mr. Scott Clements
Cochran, Cochran & Yale, LLC
Conway Beam Leasing, Inc.
C-Tech
Kathryn M.H. Cummings
Joe and Cindy DeFalco
Dejoy, Knauf & Blood LLP
Enhanced Vision
Dr. and Mrs. Steven Feldon
Ms. Denise Flanigan
Roger and Carolyn Friedlander
Hammer Lithograph Corp.
Penny and Kevin Hefferon
John and Gidget Hopf
Irondequoit Lions Club
Patricia and Joseph Istvan
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Jamison
McArdle Ramerman, Inc.
Mutual of America
OcuSight Eye Care Center
Mr. Kurt W. Pfeiffer
Ms. Diane M. Porcelli
Dr. Faith Prather
Mr. & Mrs. John Rhodes
Robert George Sales, Inc.
Ms. Tracy L. Schleyer
Sysco Food Services
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Tack
The Erdle Foundation, Inc.
Ms. Louisa Valle
Ms. Barbara Vang
Victor Lions Club
Ms. Lois Warlick-Jarvie
Worksmart Learning Systems
$100-$249.99 •••••••••••••
Ms. Catherine Alfieri
Ms. Betty L. Anderson
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Avon Lioness Club
Avon Lions Club
Dr. Louis Baskin
Sam and Carolyn Bick
Blues Connection Club
Mr. and Mrs. James Bodine
Ms. Elynore J. Booth
John and Carol Borsa
Dr. and Mrs. George Browning
Mr. Paul H. Bush
Linda and John Buttrill
Ms. June Camardello
Nancy and Alan Cameros
Bruce and Toby Cherry
Coatclip Fashion Accessories
Cazenovia College
Mrs. Charlotte Conable
Cottreall Warner Post
#942 American Legion
Creative Office Systems, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Davis, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin S. DeGolyer
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. DeHaven
Mr. Carl Dengler
Estate of Helen R. DeVogelacre
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dinan
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Doell
Mr. Robert W. Doty
Ms. Gloria A. Emmanuel
Ms. Louise Epstein
Ms. Rita B. Freeman
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Friedman
Mrs. Alice Garlock
Mr. and Mrs. Craig George
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Graham
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Graham
Susan and Robert A. Greene
Ms. Frances Hall
Mrs. Sally Hard
Mr. William B. Hill
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Hill
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome L. Huff
Mr. Robert K. Ihrig
Mary and Raymond J. Jacobi
Dr. Mark Jacobson
Mr. Halford B. Johnson, Jr.
Mr. Louis Kash
Dr. and Mrs. Howard Kessler
Miss Hwack Kim
Mr. Raymond Klem
Mrs. Greeba Klitgord
Mr. Raymond Koehler
Mr. Mark Kokanovich and Ms. Jean Maess
Mr. Herschel R. Kroll
Ms. Mary L. Kucy
LaBella Associates, P.C.
Ms. Susan Lander
Mr. Elliott Landsman
Ms. Catherine Leuschner
Mr. Graham MacKenzie
Mr. Richard C. Mathner
Mrs. Madeira S. Meader
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Mengel
Mrs. Iris C. Metz
Mr. Donald J. Metzger
Mr. Daniel Meyers
Ms. Shirley S. Meyers
Dr. Robert S. Morello
Ms. Patricia Mummert
Ms. Ruth G. Murray
Mr. D. Robert Nicholson
Mr. John Nuccitelli
Channing and Marie Philbrick
Peter and Cora Pizzutelli
Dr. Christine C. Platt
Ms. Shirley Preston
Mr. James P. Prinzi
Mrs. Jennifer Raines
Ramay Realty
Carol and William Rees
Mr. and Mrs. Allen F. Reid
Mr. Richard Richter
Dr. Thomas A. Rocco, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. William Rogers
Mr. Sarkis
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Schirmuhly
Mr. Mark Schork
Edward and Lisa Schwarz
Mr. Robert G. Schwarz
Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. Selsam
Ms. Cynthia A. Smith
Mr. David W. Smith
SOFCO
Spencerport Lions Club
Joy Ann and Irving Starr
Doctors Gwen & Richard Sterns
Ms. Christine Stewart
Mr. Edward J. Stoll
Ms. Leslie Sullivan-Stacey
Mr. John Szybist
Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Tague
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thomas
Perry and Virginia Trout
Trumbull Inc.
Ms. Ruth A. Unzicker
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Wallace
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Warren III
Mr. and Mrs. Dan E. Waterstraat
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson
Donna and Donald Witmeyer
WOKR-Channel 13
Ms. Anne Wolff and Mr. Frederick Wolff
Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Zarcone
James and Karen N. Zielinski
$50-$99.99 •••••••••••••••
Ms. Sharon F. Albright
Mr. and Mrs. George Alexander
Aloys G. Fischer, Inc.
Mr. Robert L. Anderson
Ms. Ruth E. Andrews
Georgiana and Susan Apolant
Ms. Gertrude August
Mr. Stephen C. Austin
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Azar
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Bard
Ms. Aileen J. Bardwell
Ms. Cecelia Barillaro
Ms. Karen K. Baumgartner
Mr. John Billone, Jr.
Kathy and Chet Bloden
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Boesel
Mr. J. Neil Boger
Bolivar Lions Club
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bosek
Jeff and Kathy Bowen
Richard and Joan Boy
Mr. Terrance K. Bromley
Mr. Christopher Brown
Buckpitt & Co., Inc.
Mr. Douglas P. La Budde
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Burhans
Dr. Paul J. Caito
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Carter
Mr. John Caruso
Mr. Robert Cerame
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chapman
Mr. Richard N. Chapman
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ciaccia, Jr.
William and Priscilla Clark
Faber Construction Co., Inc.
Mr. William Cox
Ms. Vernelia A. Crawford
Dr. David E. D’Amico
Mr. Allan Decker
Mr. Frank C. Dixon
Ms. Betty Dodge
Mr. Michael Dooley
Mr. William H. Eilinger
Flower City Printing
Mrs. Dorothy Frederick
Gananda Sunshine Club
Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Generas
Ms. Patricia Gray
Marilyn and Louis Guadagnino
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Guarre
Mr. and Mrs. Harold S. Hacker
Ron and Joyce Harris
Mr. Ronald Harris
Ms. Irene Henderberg
Ms. Deborah Hinson
Mr. and Mrs. James Holahan
Mr. Dudley D. Ince, Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Joynt
Mr. John Kasey
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Kaye
Mrs. Mary S. Kenyon
Ms. Phyllis G. Knight
Ms. Sherri C. Kost
Mr. John Kowalski
Marion and Robert Kretzer
Mr. David Lamb
Mr. Russell R. Lane
Mrs. Mary Lantry
Mr. John A. Laurence
LeCesse Construction Company
Mr. Edward C. Lehman
Mr. Rudolph Lerner
Mr. and Mrs. Jarret Lobb
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lunger
Mr. and Mrs. Archibald MacInnes
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen McCluski
Mr. and Mrs. Denis McElwaine
Mr. David W. McElwee, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence L. Medici
Mr. and Mrs. Art Messinger
Ms. Gloria Meyer
Mrs. Mary Jean Meyering
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Moore
Ms. Kathryn Mousaw
Mr. James P. Nichols
Ms. Anne O’Toole
Mr. and Mrs. Al Owens
Mr. and Mrs. James Palmer
Mr. Walter L. Pear
Perinton Men’s Club
Ms. Mary Jane Perry
Mr. John D. Pfluke
Richard Pitzeruse
Mr. Robert F. Plunkett
Mr. Ory C. Pranger
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Purves
Mrs. Peter Rao
Reflective Designs
Mrs. Phyllis Ritterson
Rochester Northside Lions
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rohan
Ms. Joanne Roller
Mrs. Anna Roodenburg
Ms. Marie E. Roth
Mr. Gabriel T. Russo
Mr. Peter G. Rutan
Mrs. Marjorie L. Van Ryne
Theresa and Frank Salvaggio
Mr. Howard Samuel
Ralph and Gladys Sandle
Mr. Richard Schaefer
Mr. Peter G. Schlotterer
Dr. and Mrs. David M. Schrier
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Silver
Mr. Frederick A. Stahl
Ms. Patricia Sullivan
Sunshine Senior Citizens Club of Annunciation Greek Orthodox
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sweeting
Barbara and Jerry Underhill
Uno Restaurant Corporation
Ms. Slavica Utvic
Ms. Helen T. A. Walker
Robert and Gail Warth
Mr. Timothy J. Westbrook
Stephen and Cherie Whipple
Dr. and Mrs. T. Franklin Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wise
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Woodlock
Mr. and Mrs. David Yates
Mrs. Josephine Zientara
Mr. William Zimmer
Ms. Joyce Zimowski
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. If your name or any other information has been used incorrectly, we apologize and ask that you call Tracy Schleyer, Director of Development, at (585) 697-5780.
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ABVI-Goodwill’s Information Sharing Policy
It is our policy to provide information and resource referral to anyone who contacts us. Interested parties may contact us Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm by telephone at (585) 232-1111, by TTY at (585) 232-1698 or by e-mail at info@abvi-goodwill.com.
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A Year of Defining Moments
ABVI-Goodwill’s 2003–2004 Annual Report, “Defining Moments,”
is now available! We are very pleased to offer this year-in-review summary,
which spotlights some
of our most “defining moments” of the past fiscal year.
In addition to an in-depth insert highlighting our many businesses, we also showcase our numerous programs and services and the talented staff that make them possible. A list of our Board of Directors, financial statements and new endeavors are also included.
Be sure to get your copy of our “Defining Moments” Annual Report. Please call Cindy Semrau at (585) 697-5713 today.
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We’re Updating Our Mailing List
We apologize if you have received this newsletter in error, if your name is incorrect, or if you do not wish to receive The Beacon. A quick phone call to Cindy Semrau at (585) 697-5713 would be most appreciated. We will give your concern our immediate attention.
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Outside advertisement from our 2004 Annual Celebration sponsor
Rochester based.
Birds Eye Foods
Nationally known.
www.birdseyefoods.com
Birds Eye Foods is proud to sponsor the ABVI-Goodwill 2004 Annual Celebration and 91st Anniversary.
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ABVI-Goodwill is Hiring!
ABVI-Goodwill is always looking for the right person to work in various positions at our Agency. If you are interested in getting back into the workforce or are looking for new career path, ABVI-Goodwill may have a position for you.
We are currently looking for people in the following capacities:
• Retail
• Mill cutter
• Material Handler
• Sewing Operator
For an application or more information, contact the Human Resource Department at ABVI-Goodwill by calling (585) 232-1111 today!
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The BEACON Contributors:
Paul H. Bush, Jen Enright, A. Gidget Hopf, Kim Kline, Rene Latorre, Kimberly Lawrence, Ruth Phinney, Gwen Sterns, MD
Editors:
Paul H. Bush, Jen Enright, and Michelle Mastrosimone
Design:
Archer Communications, Inc.
(585) 461-1570 • www.archercom.com
The Beacon is published four times a year. For additional copies, in print,
in Braille, by email or on tape, contact Cindy Semrau at (585) 697-5713, or
email csemrau@abvi-goodwill.com.