{"id":8885,"date":"2019-05-02T14:03:37","date_gmt":"2019-05-02T18:03:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=8885"},"modified":"2019-05-02T14:03:46","modified_gmt":"2019-05-02T18:03:46","slug":"genesee-and-orleans-counties-celebrating-success-and-honoring-a-founding-father-at-arc-annual-meeting-and-awards-banquet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2019\/05\/02\/genesee-and-orleans-counties-celebrating-success-and-honoring-a-founding-father-at-arc-annual-meeting-and-awards-banquet\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE AND ORLEANS COUNTIES\/Celebrating success and honoring a founding father at Arc Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Mr. Valerych interacts with Color Guard and Brass ensemble members following his surprise salute<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arc of Genesee Orleans Board of Directors paid tribute to an agency founding father at Wednesday\u2019s Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet held at Park Place at Batavia Downs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henry Valerych was presented the Arc Spirit Award, in a touching ceremony that included a military color guard by local veterans and music from St. Joe\u2019s of Batavia Brass Ensemble. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are honored to present the Arc Spirit Award to a man whose life is a reflection of his dedication to his family, the community and his country,\u201d said Arc Board Member Kevin Fisher. Mr. Valerych is a veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served four years and then fulfilled a lifetime of service in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Master Sergeant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cAs a Genesee County agency founding father, Henry and his wife Anne helped create and grow our agency over the last half century,\u201d Fisher shared. Earlier this year, Henry stepped down from his leadership position with the Arc Board and has been granted Board Member Emeritus status. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the early years, Henry Valerych wore many hats. When it came to public relations, he helped spread the word by typing a newsletter in his basement and delivering it door-to-door. He also served as Membership Chairman since the agency was founded and has helped raise over half a million dollars to help grow our agency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mr. Valerych and beloved family members
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The Valerych family has spent more than fifty years advocating for their loved ones, and the sons, daughters, sisters and brothers of hundreds of local families. In an interview on the history of our organization, Mr. Valerych was asked \u201cWhat can the community do to help people with disabilities?\u201d His answer was simple\u2026\u201ctreat people with disabilities, like you treat everyone else.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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David Purvee of Intergrow Greenhouses with Cindy Dowdall and Melissa Cotter of the Arc of Genesee Orleans
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Business Partner of the Year honors went to Intergrow Greenhouses of Albion. Director of Community Employment Services, Melissa Cotter told banquet attendees that Intergrow\u2019s David Purvee and his team exemplify our mission to \u201cBe a partner for people with disabilities, and a gateway to opportunities for each person to experience their desired potential\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Cotter, \u201cThe individuals we serve who work at Intergrow have been given the opportunity to earn money, work in an integrated setting, make new friends, and be a part of a growing company.\u201d She added, \u201cOur job coaches report that all the employees at Intergrow make sure to make the people we serve who work there feel welcome and a part of their team.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friends of Arc Awards were presented to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arc\u2019s Pattie Kepner saluted the Child Welfare Association of Orleans County with a Friend of Arc Award.\u00a0 Accepting were the Association\u2019s President Christine Kinsey and Sandra Tompkins.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u009f Child Welfare Association of Orleans County for being an active supporter of the Arc of Genesee Orleans and Camp Rainbow for more than 20 years; <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arc Board President Deb Fischer presented a Friend of Arc Award to Genesee County United Way\u2019s Tammy Hathaway and Melissa Stein.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u009f United Way of Genesee County for its ongoing commitment to raise and designate funds in support of Arc programs and services and for the volunteer service opportunities for the individuals Arc serves through the United Way backpack program; <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eileen Corcoran of Arc of Genesee Orleans presented the Batavia Community Garden a Friend of Arc Award.\u00a0 Accepting were: RaeAnn Engler, Leslie Moma, Bob Gray, Jocelyn Sikorski and Debra Rosenbeck.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u009f Batavia Community Garden for welcoming Arc\u2019s Batavia based Community Pre-vocational program, cultivating new interests, friendships and community connections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arc Persons of the Year: Francine, Alice, Josh, Katie and Nick<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Persons of the Year Awards were given to: Joshua Tiede, Self-Advocate; Katie Acomb, Supported Employment; Nick Fuller, Pre-Vocational; Alice Torres, Residential; Francine Caltagirone, Day Habilitation and Kurt Hoffman, Community Services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arc Staff Recognition Award recipients:\u00a0 Bethany Willis, Karen Stymus, Carole Mitchell, Kim Travale, Paula Knaak and Maryja Andrews. Award recipient Kristie Rada was unable to attend.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Arc Executive Director Donna Saskowski presented Staff Recognition Awards to: Maryja Andrews, Bus Driver; Paula Knaak, Sr. Production Manager\/Community PV; Carole Mitchell, Senior QA Technician; Kristie Rada, Assistant Director of Medical Services; Karen Stymus, Residential Administrative Specialist; Kimberly Travale, Coordinator of Day Hab Services and Bethany Willis, Sr. Support Broker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the annual meeting portion of the event, the following were elected officers for the coming year: President, Debrah Fischer; Vice President, Jane Scott; Treasurer, Marlene Hill and Secretary, Deborah Riggi. Board members receiving three year terms were Debrah Fischer, Kevin Fisher, Susan Maha and Michelle Mahler, and the following were elected to Arc\u2019s nominations committee: Kevin Fisher, Carolyn Laney, Susan Maha, Michelle Mahler, Jim McMullen and Carl Tuohey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Master of Ceremonies for the Arc Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony was Paul Figlow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Submitted photos and information)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Press release Arc of Genesee Orleans Board of Directors paid tribute to an agency founding father at Wednesday\u2019s Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet held at Park Place at Batavia Downs. Henry Valerych was presented the Arc Spirit Award, in a touching ceremony that included a military color guard by local \u2026<\/p>\n

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