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2013 Annual Report
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities; giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Mission Statement
Forty five years ago, our organization began its all important mission to provide opportunities for our athletes through sports programming and to change society’s attitude and gain acceptance for persons with intellectual disabilities. Fast forward to 2013 and Special Olympics has become the leading influence in communities across Connecticut that has accomplished a great deal – thanks to an ever growing brigade of immensely loyal, caring and talented athletes and supporters.
We have much to celebrate as we look back, because of all the individuals who, in some way, have been instrumental in advancing the Special Olympics movement here in Connecticut since its inception in 1968. Just during the past year, we have recognized numerous volunteers whose dedication to Special Olympics Connecticut spans decades, welcomed newcomers of all ages to the movement,
implemented impactful organizational changes and provided new opportunities that reflect our mission. During our Local Coordinators Summit – a gathering of volunteers who run Special Olympics programs in their communities – we recognized members who’ve served in their role for 25, 30 or even 40 years! Collectively, this group of extraordinary volunteers has given 485 years of personal service to our cause which indicates the level of passion that has been sustained after so many years! We refreshed our brand and updated the look of our uniforms. We brought our staff together to one “home base” to become more unified and efficient – so we can provide the best service possible to all of our organization’s constituents. We introduced our first Unified
Sports® Fitness Club, where the emphasis will be on both individual and group exercise to improve overall well-being. And, we were delighted in seeing the Special Olympics Unified Sports® program featured on one of the covers of the Hartford Courant Sunday edition, a first of its kind! Each year, as in 2013, we continue to make significant progress in our mission – but we are far from the finish line. We look forward to working with you to empower more athletes and partners to be brave in all their attempts, and to ensure respect and opportunity for individuals of all abilities so that they are fully accepted in our communities.
– John Riccardi, Chairman of the Board – Beau Doherty, President
SOCT Volunteer Nancy Hemingway of Pratt and Whitney was honored with a President’s Award during the Yale vs. Harvard Women’s Basketball Game. She is pictured here with SOCT Board Chair John Riccardi and SOCT President Beau Doherty.
A Letter From Our Chairman & President
Bridgeport
Hartford
New Haven
Stamford
Waterbury
Andover
Ansonia
Ashford
Avon
Barkhamsted
Falls
Berlin
Bethany
Bethel
Bloomfield
Bolton
Bozrah
Branford
Bridgewater
Bristol
Brookfield
Brooklyn
Burlington
Canaan
Canterbury
Canton
Chaplin
Cheshire
Chester
Clinton
Colchester
Colebrook
Columbia
Cornwall
Coventry
Cromwell
Danbury
Darien
Deep River
Derby
Durham
East Granby
East Haddam
EastHampton
EastHartford
East Haven
EastLyme
EastWindsor
Eastford
Easton
Ellington
Enfield
Essex
Fairfield
Farmington
Franklin
Glastonbury
Goshen
Granby
Greenwich
Griswold
Groton
Guilford
Haddam
Hamden
Hartland
Harwinton
Hebron
Kent
Killingly
Lebanon
Ledyard
Lisbon
Litchfield
Lyme
Madison
ManchesterMansfield
Marlborough
MeridenMiddlebury Middlefield
Middletown
Milford
Monroe
Montville
Morris
Naugatuck
NewBritain
NewCanaan
NewFairfield
NewHartford
NewLondon
NewMilford
Newington
Newtown
Norfolk
NorthBranford
NorthCanaan
NorthHaven
North Stonington
Norwalk
Norwich
Old Lyme
Old SaybrookOrange
Oxford
Plainfield
Plainville
Plymouth
Pomfret
Portland
Preston
Putnam
ReddingRidgefield
RockyHill
Roxbury
Salem
Salisbury
Scotland
Seymour
Sharon
Shelton
Sherman
Simsbury
Somers
SouthWindsor
Southbury
Southington
Sprague
Stafford
Stonington
Stratford
Suffield
Thomaston
Thompson
Tolland
Torrington
Trumbull
Union
Vernon
Voluntown
Wallingford
Warren
Washington
Waterford
Watertown
WestHartford
WestHaven
Westbrook
Weston
Westport
Wethersfield
Willington
Wilton
Winchester
Windham
Windsor
Wolcott
Woodbridge
Woodbury
Woodstock
Hampton
WindsorLocks
Bethlehem
Beacon
Prospect
Sterling
Killingworth
Special Olympics Local Programs
Special Olympics Unified Sports® School-Based ProgramsPresented by SOCT/CIAC
Connecticut Reach
2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games JANUARY 29 – FEBRUARY 6PYEONGCHANG, REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Three athletes from Connecticut competed in the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games. Team Connecticut members and the sports they competed in include: Tonya Hall of Bristol – cross-country skiing, Stephen Cuthbert of Bethany – snowshoeing, and Zachary Posner of Clinton – alpine skiing.
2013 Special Olympics North America Golf Invitational TournamentOCTOBER 17 – 20, THE STOCKTON SEAVIEWHOTEL & GOLF CLUB, GALLOWAY, NEW JERSEY
Ten athletes and Unified Sports® partners represented Connecticut. These golfers include: David Dennin of Trumbull, Tim Lewis of North Stonington, John Howard of East Hampton, Catie Moreno of Colchester, Leo and Skylar Parciak of Lebanon, Michael Hedrick of Trumbull, Andrew McMillan of Trumbull, John Turbeville of Stratford and Shawn Reilly of Milford.
North America and World GamesNorth America & World Games
WINTER GAMESMarch 2 and 3, 2013
906 Athletes & Partners 246 Coaches1,533 Volunteers
SPORTS & VENUES
Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding Ski Sundown, New Hartford
Cross-Country Skiing, SnowshoeingCL&P Service Center, Simsbury
Figure Skating, Speed SkatingInternational Skating Center of Connecticut, Simsbury
Unified and Traditional Floor Hockey Pratt & Whitney Hangar, East Hartford
SUMMER GAMESJune 7, 8 and 9, 2013
2,384 Athletes & Partners509 Coaches2,415 Volunteers
SPORTS & VENUES
Aquatics
Athletics
Cycling
Gymnastics
TennisSouthern Connecticut State University, New Haven
SoccerHamden Hall Athletic Fields, Hamden
FALL SPORTS FESTIVALSeptember 7 and 8, 2013
1,113 Athletes & Partners 163 Coaches508 Volunteers
SPORTS & VENUES
SoftballConnecticut Sportsplex, North Branford & Kennedy Field, East Haven
BocceSavin Rock, West Haven
SailingNew England Science & Sailing, Stonington
CroquetThe Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island
GolfSleeping Giant Golf Course, Hamden
HOLIDAY SPORTS CLASSICNovember 23 and 24, 2013
2,107 Athletes & Partners127 Coaches 1,008 Volunteers
SPORTS & VENUES
Unified VolleyballFloyd Little Athletic Center, New Haven & James Hillhouse High School, New Haven
Traditional & Unified PowerliftingJames Hillhouse High School, New Haven
Unified BasketballQuinnipiac University, Hamden
Traditional & Unified BowlingAMF Lanes, Milford & AMF Circle Lanes, East Haven
Statewide Competitions
Floor Hockey InvitationalJanuary 19 at Fairfield University, Fairfield
Curling BonspielFebruary 16 at Nutmeg Curling Club, Bridgeport
Speed Skating InvitationalFebruary 21 at Norwich Ice Rink, Norwich
Unified Floor Hockey Divisioning TournamentFebruary 24 at Pratt & Whitney, East Hartford
Windham Swim Meet March 9 at Windham High School, Windham
Traditional Basketball InvitationalMarch 16 at Holy Cross High School, Waterbury
Urban Youth Day April 2 at the Floyd Little Athletic Center, New Haven
Soccer Divisioning Tournament May 4 at UCONN, Storrs
Northwest Regional Games: AquaticsMay 5 at Canterbury School, New Milford
Northwest Regional Games: TrackMay 18 at Danbury High School, Danbury
Eastern Regional Games May 11 at Hartford Public Schools, Hartford
Southwest Regional Games May 11 at Weston High and Junior High Schools, Weston
Cycling Time Trials May 19 at Connecticut Light & Power, Cheshire
Northwest & Southwest Developmental Aquatics May 23 at Oxford High School, Oxford
Golf Skills Jamboree July 21 at Lyman Orchards Golf Course, Middlefield
Northwest Softball Invitational August 3 at Roger’s Park, Danbury
Softball Divisioning Tournament August 10 at Prageman Park, Wallingford
Northwest Regional Bocce JamboreeAugust 19 at Veteran’s Memorial Park, Watertown
Alternate Shot Golf Invitational August 17 at Orange Hills, Orange
Unified Basketball Divisioning Tournament October 19 at the Floyd Little Athletic Center, New Haven
Unified Volleyball Divisioning Tournament October 20 at the Floyd Little Athletic Center, New Haven
Unified Flag Football Invitational November 10 at St. Joseph High School, Trumbull
New England Flag Football Invitational November 17 at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
Southwest Bowling Qualifier October 26 at AMF Lanes, Milford
Eastern Bowling Qualifier November 3 at Groton Spare Time Bowl, GrotonNovember 10 at Silver Lanes, East Hartford
Northwest Bowling Qualifier November 2 at Spare Time, Bristol & Sky Top Lanes, Torrington November 3 at Lore’s Lanes, New Milford
Volleyball Invitational November 3 at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy,New London
Unified Cheerleading Various events throughout the year
Regional Competitions, Qualifiers & Invitationals
The Special Olympics Connecticut Unified Sports® ProgramThe Special Olympics Unified Sports® program brings athletes with and without intellectual disabilities together to play sports, gain physical fitness and develop friendships. Special Olympics Unified Sports® is a program that is offered in communities across the state for individuals of all ages. It is also offered in schools to provide every student the opportunity to experience and excel at athletics.
Connecticut is world renowned for its impactful Special Olympics Unified Sports® program in schools statewide. Twenty-three years ago in Connecticut, the first partnership between a Special Olympics state program and an interscholastic sports organization in the country was established. Through this partnership, the Special Olympics Unified Sports® program was developed and introduced in Connecticut schools to provide athletes with and without intellectual disabilities opportunities to play sports together. The initiative began with eight high school basketball teams becoming involved. Today, more than 170 schools across Connecticut offer Special Olympics Unified Sports® to students at all levels to provide inclusive sports training and competition to athletes of all abilities, positively impact school climate and encourage acceptance and respect for all, on and
off the playing field. There are presently 21 states working to emulate this partnership that has existed in Connecticut for over two decades.
The Special Olympics Connecticut/CIAC school-based Unified Sports® program was featured in the Hartford Courant Sunday edition in June of 2013, in recognition of its influence on the National High School Sports Federation, Special Olympics International and Project UNIFY®, a grant that provides funding to broaden the reach of the Unified Sports® program.
Unified Sports®
The Pathway…Pre-K through Grade 12 and BeyondSpecial Olympics and the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference team up to bring the Unified Sports® program to students, at every grade level, in over 170 schools across the state. Through this longstanding partnership, students have an opportunity to embark on “The Unified Sports® Pathway” to experience sports that bring together individuals with intellectual disabilities (Athletes) and those without intellectual disabilities (Unified Partners) on the same team. While students may begin their involvement with Unified Sports® at school, it is an activity that they can continue participating in throughout their lifetime.
Young AthletesTM
Students in pre-school through Grade 2 participate in the Young AthletesTM Program, which complements the gross motor skills taught in Connecticut’s public and private primary grade schools. A kit of activity supplies, assistance and support, a curriculum guide with DVD and end-of-year culminating event are provided.
Elementary School At this level, students participate in sports activities that focus on skill and gross motor development. Athletes and partners participate in basketball, soccer, volleyball and track & field events with their peers from around the state. Schools are encouraged to organize several practice sessions locally and then come together for regional Unified Sports® events. Practices and regional events provide a forum for sustained socialization among players and enhance the individual’s sports skills.
Middle School At this point, participants begin to transition from focusing on individual sports skills and gross motor development to engaging in team-based competition, as they continue to build meaningful interpersonal relationships. Athletes and partners participate in intra-squad scrimmages, interscholastic meets and Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference tournaments. Sports include soccer, basketball, bowling, volleyball and track & field.
High School As students continue in the Program, they play as teammates. They engage in positive social interaction between students with and without intellectual disabilities, build new friends with different abilities on and off the playing field, gain confidence, and demonstrate positive changes in attitudes, behavior and performance. Their example even helps to inspire others, creating a more inclusive school climate.
Unified Sports® School-Based Program
UNIFIED ART
This program provides collaborative opportunities in the visual arts for school-aged children with and without intellectual disabilities. Each child will be given the opportunity to develop artistically, experience joy, and participate in the sharing of their gifts as they develop friendships with their peers and showcase their work in community settings.
HEALTHY ATHLETES
Healthy Athletes
HEALTHY ATHLETE INITIATIVES AND VOLUNTEER PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS INCLUDE:
SPECIAL SMILESUCONN SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINEDR. DEB REDFORD-BADWAL, CLINICAL DIRECTOR
FUN FITNESSAMERICAN MASSAGE THERAPY ASSOCIATIONCOLLEEN SULLIVAN, MSPT, COORDINATOR HEIDI ADAMSKI, COORDINATOR
OPENING EYESSPONSORED BY: LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL CT ASSOCIATION OF OPTOMETRISTSDR. CHRIS AGRO, CLINICAL DIRECTORDR. SUSAN DANBERG, GLOBAL CLINICAL ADVISOR
FIT FEETDR. NEAL ZOMBACK, CLINICAL DIRECTOR
HEALTHY HEARINGTHOMAS HINCHEY, CLINICAL DIRECTOR
MASSAGE THERAPISTSCT CHAPTER SPORTS MASSAGE TEAM SHIRLEY COOPER, COORDINATOR
The Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® program is dedicated to providing free health services and education to Special Olympics athletes, and changing the way health systems interact with people with intellectual disabilities.
Special Olympics Connecticut offers the Healthy Athletes program throughout Summer Games weekend to provide free health screenings in a fun, welcoming environment that removes athletes’ anxiety about visits with a doctor or dentist, and offers access to healthcare athletes might not receive otherwise. Not only does this program benefit the athletes, it also helps train healthcare professionals who gain knowledge of and compassion for people with intellectual disabilities.
The mission of the Law Enforcement
Torch Run® (LETR) for Special
Olympics is to increase awareness
and raise funds for the Special
Olympics movement globally.
In Connecticut, the Torch Run is an actual three-day running
event where officers and athletes carry the Special Olympics
“Flame of Hope” through more than 100 cities and towns to
the site of Opening Ceremonies for the Special Olympics
Connecticut Summer Games. The Torch Run also encompasses
a variety of fundraising initiatives, such as Tip-A-Cop, Cop-On-
Top and other fundraising events.
More than 1,500 officers participate in the Law Enforcement
Torch Run in Connecticut annually. They represent local, state,
and federal departments, agencies and correctional facilities. In
2013, these officers collectively raised over $520,000 to support
Special Olympics Connecticut.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run
TOP 10 DEPARTMENTS (2012 FUNDRAISING TOTALS)
South Windsor Police Department $51,493
Bridgeport Police Department $44,789
York Correctional Institution $19,274
Fairfield University Department of Public Safety $18,384
Department of Correction Central Office/K-9 Unit $18,097
Woodbridge Police Department $16,836
New Britain Police Department $14,830
Enfield Police Department $14,351
Hamden Police Department $13,737
Monroe Police Department $12,843
Jumping into icy cold water has
never been more fun than at
Special Olympics Connecticut’s
annual Penguin Plunge fundraising
events! From December through
March, these events draw daring
individuals and teams, wearing
everything from bathing suits to
costumes – but always bow ties – in a
fun, festive atmosphere! In addition
to participants who plunge, countless
others make online pledges to assist
these “penguins” in supporting
Special Olympics!
PENGUIN PLUNGES (2012/2013 SEASON FUNDRAISING TOTALS)
Penguin Plunge
TOWN LOCATION # OF PARTICIPANTS AMOUNT RAISED
Coventry (2012) Patriots Park 50 $9,704
Danbury Candlewood Lake Park 170 $47,775
Ellington Crystal Lake 149 $37,488
Farmington Winding Trails 274 $71,029
Madison Hammonasset State Park 214 $54,613
Middletown Crystal Lake 250 $57,769
New London Ocean Beach Park 280 $53,181
Westport Compo Beach 387 $129,411
Winsted Highland Lake 105 $54,745
Over the Edge events give brave souls with big hearts the chance to rappel down the side of a prominent Connecticut building to support inspiring athletes of all abilities.
Fearless friends of Special Olympics Connecticut scaled tall buildings
in heroic fashion for a third consecutive year. They “harnessed”
their adrenaline and demonstrated superior rappelling skills for
our organization.
State House Square - Hartford (May 10th), Mohegan Sun - Uncasville
(July 17th), and The 101 Park Place Building at Harbor Point - Stamford
(September 12th) hosted Over the Edge events that benefited Special
Olympics Connecticut in 2013.
2014 Over the Edge Events:
Stamford May 8
Mohegan Sun September 5
Over The Edge
FRIENDSHIP
A little rain didn’t dampen golfers’ spirits at the 20th Annual Mike Lupica & Jeff Wilpon Golf Invitational hosted by Knight Capital Group to benefit SOCT. In photo, l to r: Mike Lupica, Mike Mason, John Franco, David Wright, David Dennin, Mike Hedrick, Daniel Murphy, Edgar Alfonzo and Jeff Wilpon.
Walt Disney Company, ESPN & Special Olympics Unified Sports® Global Initiative Announcement Event
Dream Ride
Northeast Utilities/Foxwoods Resort Casino Golf TournamentUnified Fishing Tournament
LAZ Golf Tournament
Susan Saint James Poker Tournament
Athlete Formal
Yale vs. Harvard Basketball Game featuring a Unified Sports® Demonstration at Half-Time
Celebrity Golf Tournament
Special Events
Special Olympics Connecticut hosted a Team Connecticut Announcement event on October 8th to recognize the 76 athletes and Unified Sports® partners and 22 coaches who will represent SOCT at the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games, June 14-21, in the Princeton, New Jersey area.
The 10th Annual Michaels Cup Unified Sports® Awards Banquet was held to honor those who participate in and support Special Olympics’ School-based Unified Sports® Program, offered by SOCT and the CIAC.
Coastal Lighthouse Run presented by Northwestern Mutual, Stamford Stonington Golf Tournament
Local Coordinators Summit
TD Bank Hosts SOCT’s Night of Thanks
10th Annual Michaels Cup Unified Sports®
Awards Banquet
Annual Unified Sports® Youth Leadership Summit
2014 Special Olympics USA Games Team Connecticut Announcement
Special Olympics Connecticut Unified Sports®
Fitness Club Inaugural Event at Hotchkiss School
Special Olympics Connecticut, Inc. Statements of Activities and Changes in Net Assets Years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 CHANGES IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS 2012 2011Revenue and Other Support Contributions, grants and allocations $7,356,945 $7,589,414 Fundraising 2,737,568 2,693,988 Other revenue 10,848 44,397 Net assets released from restriction 155,725 211,301 Total Revenue and Other Support 10,261,086 10,539,100 Expenses Program services 8,544,419 8,708,935 Fundraising 1,316,850 1,403,946 Nonoperating and general 386,003 385,412 Total Expenses 10,247,272 10,498,293 Income from Operations 13,814 40,807 Other Income (Loss) Investment return 66,633 65,929 Realized and unrealized (loss) gain on investments 224,294 (86,780) Total Other Income (Loss) 290,927 (20,851) Change in Unrestricted Net Assets 304,741 19,956 CHANGES IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions, grants and allocations 282,553 221,139 Investment return 43,383 41,241Realized and unrealized (loss) gain on investments 176,377 (66,432)Net assets released from restriction (155,725) (211,301)Change in Temporarily Restricted Net Assets 346,588 15,353 CHANGES IN PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions 50,000 Change in Permanently Restricted Net Assets 50,000 Change in Net Assets 651,329 54,603 Net Assets - Beginning 6,196,078 6,141,475Net Assets - Ending $6,847,407 $6,196,078
53% DONATED MATERIALS & SERVICES
18% FUNDRAISING EVENTS
9% CORPORATE
8% DIRECT MARKETING
7% INDIVIDUAL & OTHER
6% FOUNDATION & GRANTS
Financials
WHY SUPPORT SPECIAL OLYMPICS?
Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competitions
for over 14,000 athletes and partners, statewide. There are nearly 200 million
people with intellectual disabilities around the world. Special Olympics’ goal is
to reach and enrich the lives of every one of them and their families as well. This
begins at the local level. Special Olympics holds over 70,000 competitions a year
for 4.2 million athletes in 170 countries around the globe. Special Olympics is
sports and so much more. It is a movement that transforms lives by inspiring
inclusion, understanding and respect for people of all abilities, on and off the
playing field. It also promotes a healthy lifestyle, helps children and adults acquire
athletic and social skills, and helps build the self-esteem of those involved. 40%
of individuals with intellectual disabilities are at higher risk for several health
conditions; fitness and health screenings can be life-saving. Special Olympics
athletes are also employed at five times the rate of other people with intellectual
disabilities. Special Olympics is about revealing the champion in all of us.
ADAMS HOMETOWN MARKETS/IGA HOMETOWN SUPERMARKETS“My life has been enriched by the talents, achievements and the hearts of Special Olympics Athletes.”
- Michael A. Bozzuto, CEO Bozzuto’s, Inc. CONNECTICUT LIGHT & POWER/YANKEE GAS/WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC (NORTHEAST UTILITIES COMPANIES)“Since 1984, Northeast Utilities has committed its support to Special Olympics Connecticut Winter Games. The powerful spirit of Special Olympics athletes inspires us to continue our longtime support through the Connecticut Light and Power Company, Yankee Gas, and the Western Massachusetts Electric Company. As the Special Olympics Winter Games grow, we celebrate the spirit of community that grows with it, to create a better world by fostering the power of all people.”
- Thomas J. May, President and Chief Executive Officer Northeast Utilities
LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN“On behalf of the Connecticut Law Enforcement Community and the Law Enforcement Torch Run, we are honored to celebrate our 27th year of partnership with Special Olympics Connecticut. At the 2013 International LETR® Conference we received the Emerald award for fundraising efforts here in Connecticut. We are also proud to be part of the worldwide program that raised 46 million dollars last year. Your dedication and hard work has allowed LETR to support our athletes. We continue to soar to new heights as the Guardians of the Flame®, spreading awareness and bringing others into our movement of changing attitudes and changing lives for our Special Olympics Athletes.”
- Lt. Donald Crabtree, Wethersfield P.D.
- Director Todd A. Pelazza, Fairfield University Dept. of Public Safety
- Capt. Joseph Carlone, Dept. of Correction Law Enforcement Torch Run Executive Directors
Partner Sponsors
NBC CONNECTICUT“NBC Connecticut is proud to continue our support of Special Olympics Connecticut. We value our partnership as we work together to make a difference by changing attitudes and changing lives.”
- Ric Harris, Connecticut President and General Manager, NBC
TD BANK“TD Bank is committed to making a meaningful and positive contribution to the communities in which we do business. We strongly support organizations that help to improve the lives of others and provide opportunities to excel. Special Olympics strives to empower the lives of its athletes and their families, and TD is honored to support this great cause. ”
- Mauro DeCarolis, Senior Vice President, Retail Banking - Connecticut Market, TD Bank
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES“Special Olympics reflects the best in all of us – the spirit, passion and determination of the athletes, devotion of the volunteers, and commitment of the sponsors. You can’t help but be inspired and thankful to be a part of it. I take great pride in seeing UTC and its employees play a leading role in supporting the games, year after year after year.”
- Mick Maurer, President Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation
WWE“WWE is proud to leverage the power of our brand to support Special Olympics Connecticut. No matter how much we could ever give, we get so much more in return as the passion, dedication and hard work of each athlete is beyond inspirational.”
- Stephanie McMahon, WWE Special Olympics Team CT Honorary Chairperson
SUPPLIERSAdams Hometown Markets/IGA Hometown Supermarkets
The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of New England
Crystal Rock Water and Coffee Company
Dunkin’ Donuts
Graebel Connecticut
Guida’s Milk and Ice Cream
Lamar Outdoor Advertising
Marcus Communications
State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Community Service
Worx Branding & Advertising
MEDIARadio
Clear Channel Community Access Radio
- Country 92.5 FM
- ESPN Radio 1300 AM
- ESPN Radio 97.9 FM
- Fox Sports Radio 1410 AM
- KC 101.3 FM
- KISS 95.7 FM
- The River 105.9 FM
- WELI 960 AM NewsTalk
- iHeartRadio
MEDIA (continued)Connoisseur Media
- 95.9 The Fox FM
- 99.1 WPLR FM
Cumulus Media
- Q105.5 FM
- The Wolf 102.3 FM
- WEBE 108 FM
- WELJ 104.7 FM
- WICC 600 AM
- WRKI 1-95 FM
- WXLM 980 AM
Television
ESPN
NBC Connecticut
News 12 Connecticut
Hearst Media Services
Moffly Media
The New Haven Register
Online
Patch.com
Year-Round Supporters
PARTNER SPONSORS $75,000+ Adams/IGA Hometown SupermarketsConnecticut Light & Power/Yankee Gas/ Western Massachusetts Electric (Northeast Utilities Companies) Law Enforcement Torch RunNBC ConnecticutTD BankUnited Technologies CorporationWWE
PRESENTING SPONSORS $25,000+ Adams Super Food StoresBob’s StoresCampus CustomsConnectiCare, Inc.Disney Worldwide ServicesFoxwoods Resort CasinoHoffman Auto GroupPitney Bowes CorporationThe LAZ Parking Charitable Foundation, Inc.Whelen Engineering Co.
GOLD SPONSORS $15,000 - $24,999 Bozzuto’s, Inc.Columbian Charities of Conn, Inc. (Knights of Columbus)Connecticut Elks AssociationEmerson Charitable TrustGE Capital CorporationMohegan Sun Resort CasinoPraxair FoundationRobert G. and Marguerite M. Derx Foundation
SILVER SPONSORS $10,000 - $14,999 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of ConnecticutCovidienGeneral AtlanticGreat BlueHCC Global Financial ProductsJ. Philip Bender
New England Science and SailingRockville Bank Foundation, Inc.TD Bank Community Relations FoundationThe Bulkley Foundation
BRONZE SPONSORS $5,000 - $9,999Affinion GroupBearingstar Insurance BIC CorporationCharity Cycling ChallengeCharter Oak FinancialCoca-Cola RefreshmentsComcast CableE-RATE Online, LLCFairfield County Bank CorporationGeico Philanthropic FoundationHarvey Hubbell FoundationJ.N. Phillips Company, Inc.Liberty BankMarsh & McLennan CompaniesMcGladrey, Inc.New York Mets FoundationOtis Elevator CompanyPimco FoundationPratt & WhitneyRite Aid FoundationShoff Darby Companies, Inc.Standard Valuation ServicesThe Greater Hartford Association of Realtors, Inc.The Richard Davoud Donchian FoundationThe Rocco Santoro Memorial FundWalter Camp Football FoundationWest Farms Mall, LLC
SUPPORTING SPONSORS $2,500 - $4,999American Savings FoundationA-Z CorporationBarnes Group Foundation, Inc.Branig Capital Markets of Connecticut, Inc.Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Southeastern New England
Collins Pipe SupplyCt Whale Community Foundation, Inc.Dime Bank Foundation, Inc.Dominion FoundationDunkin’ DonutsIBM CorporationN.Y.A.C. Athletes Fund, Inc.Naugatuck Valley Savings and LoanOlsen ConstructionPeople’s United Community FoundationPriceWaterhouseCoopers, LLPPurdue PharmaRogers CorporationSavings Bank of Danbury Foundation, Inc.Sterling Mets AssociationXerox FoundationThomaston Savings Bank Foundation
CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS $1,000 - $2,499Advanced Paving & ExcavatingAmerican Legion Department of Connecticut, Inc.Blum Shaprio Group, LLCCapital Power, LLCChelseaGroton FoundationCommunitas, Inc. Tolland FundConnecticut Investors Group, LLCConnecticut Orthopaedic SpecialistsEnterprise Holdings FoundationGeorge Taylor & Son, Inc.Guilford Savings BankHanover Insurance GroupIves Cleaveland Posts 123 & 137 American LegionJetway Private Air LTD.Mary Morrison Elementary SchoolNew England Business AssociatesNorthwest Community BankRBC Wealth ManagementTeamsters Local 1150 SikorskyThe Arthur J. Gallagher FoundationThurston Energy, Inc.Torello TiresValley Community Foundation
Corporate Sponsors
Access Audio Visual Systems Adams Hometown Markets/IGA Hometown SupermarketsAmerican Medical Response – New HavenAqua Turf ClubBozzuto’s, Inc.Carriage House Mercedes-Benz of New LondonCL&PClear Channel RadioCoca-Cola Bottling Company of Southeastern New EnglandCrystal Rock Water & Coffee CompanyConnoisseur MediaCumulus Media Dunkin’ DonutsEast River EnergyFirst TransitFloyd Little Athletic CenterGraebel ConnecticutGreenwich Country ClubGreenwoods Country ClubGuida’s Milk and Ice CreamMarcus Communications, Inc.Hamden Emergency ManagementHamden Hall Country Day SchoolHearst Media ServicesInternational Skating Center of ConnecticutJBM J. Burnham MediaLamar Outdoor AdvertisingMoffly MediaMohawk MountainMount Southington Ski AreaNBC ConnecticutNew Haven RegisterNew England Science and SailingThe Ocean House, Rhode IslandPratt & WhitneyQuinnipiac UniversityRepublican AmericanSavin Rock ParkSki SundownSleeping Giant Golf CourseSouthbury Training SchoolSouthern Connecticut State UniversityState of Connecticut Judicial Branch Community ServiceUCONNVisual Technologies, Inc.Winding Trails Recreation AreaWorx Branding & Advertising
Major In-Kind Donors
COURAGE
THE PRESIDENT’S CLUB $75,000+Tom & Lisa Joyce
VISIONARIES $25,000 - $74,999David & Frankie CassanoJack & Nancy KatzPeter & Elizabeth Keenoy
HEROES $10,000 - $24,999Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. AllenMr. & Mrs. Michael J. DonoghueMr. & Mrs. A. H. GildersleevePatrick GottschCara RaetherBarbara ThomasonMitchell & Jody TruwitMr. & Mrs. James H. Van Hoof Jr.
THE WINNER’S CIRCLE $5,000 - $9,999Kevin AshleyLeonard DiCostanzoJoseph & Susan GarofoliMr. & Mrs. Richard HarringtonMr. Jim H. KoplikMike & Taylor LupicaVicky McLoughlinMr. & Mrs. Peter J. MillonesMr. & Mrs. Richard O’HareMary A. O’Reilly, Estate ofMr. & Mrs. Leo SchlinkertGeorge & Mami VargheseJudeen Wrinn
GOLD LEVEL SUPPORTERS $2,500 - $4,999Cameron & Susan BellamyDr. Susan C. DanbergJoseph & Nancy Dennin, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Shane FitzsimonsMr. Joseph Geary IIICatherine KortlandtMr. & Mrs. Michael W. LeahySharon PrinceRobert SavittEric & Katie SteinWilliam & Pamela WelchEdward C. WetmoreMr. Peter A. WrightMichelle Zettergren
SILVER LEVEL SUPPORTERS $1,000 - $2,499Sean AcostaRuth P. AntonucciKathleen M. & Peter AudaCheryl A. BensonJohn BergantinoPaul BloomMr. & Mrs. Bruce D. BottomleyCraig J. BoucherKenneth B. BowesKarl & Lucy Brautigam, Jr.Richard M. BremerCarol D. & William H. BrowneCarrie CascianiLinda L. CavanaughMatthew Christiansen
Ted & Sheila ConnollyJoshua CreamerWilliam DerwinRobert & Holly Doherty Jr.Anthony J. DominoJeff DziegielewskiThomas K. FlanaganStephen J. FlynnYves G. GadenBrian E. GaudetBertram & Donna GeuserMr. & Mrs. George Gilbert IIIElizabeth F. GoodwinHank & Susan HartongLaurie HawkesThomas F. HelmerJames F. Heneghan Sr.Mr. & Mrs. Walter C. JohnsenRosalie T. KaliszEdward KoskeyAndrew KotchenMaryJo A. LaliberteChristian F. LearyAlan S. LhotaChristopher LloydDaniel E. LohrKristan A. LoreeRobert K. LyonsShalom MaidenbaumJanet MasselinkIhab Massoud Shawn MatthewsKevin McCarthyCasey McCarthyMr. & Mrs. Michael McKeeverGordon S. Milne
Mr. & Ms. Robert L. MontgomeryRichard MorinMarilyn M. Munson, Estate ofRichard L. NovakPatrick O’KeefeJudith A. PetroneMaureen C. PientaJohn-David PintoMr. & Mrs. Allen L. PollockChristine PrespareJanet ReindelAllison RobbinsMr. & Mrs. Peter G. RussellThomas A. RussoRonald L. SedergrenM. ShelbournTracy A. ShelbournEugene R. Singer, C.P.A.Mr. & Mrs. Jeb SlowikStephen & Bonnie SmithKevin StolworthyCeleste SuggsCharles A. SwallowMartin TombergJulie A. TrentJohn UricchioJames G. WebbGary WoltersNicholas Zoccoli
BRONZE LEVELSUPPORTERS $500 - $999Louis Aborn Joseph S. AllerhandLori J. AmuroLydia BabbittEvelyn J. BaconBarry & Joyce BaiardiAlfonso BarbarottaJoseph G. BartolucciKaren BennewitzChris BevilacquaVictor A. BirchJoanne BlighJill BornsteinLester BourneGertrude Y. BrownElsie A. Brown FundRobert & Elizabeth BrysonWendy BuryElizabeth M. CairnsDiane CanfieldLaurel CaputoDan & Kate CarebAngela CarlucciEdward & Diana CassidyEileen I. CavanaughMr. & Mrs. Joseph W. ChickPaul A. ChoateGary B. ChristmanJohn E. ClausonLarry CofskyTimothy & Linda CohaneFran CohenKathi Colby
Champions of the Movement (Individual Donors)
Jason ConlinPhilip W. CoteGloristine Cotten ReidManuel T. & Migdalia CouceiroDarlene T. Decarli-FowlerBrian A. DevineTom & Molly DillonSharleen & David Dinneen IIIVincent DizenzoDr. Michael DobsonPaul J. DonoghueRobert DonohueMichael J. DoodyTamara & Brian K. DouglasBruce G. EarwakerJanet EffronLawrence F. EisnerGeraldine FahertyJoan & Chester FairlieRosemarie M. FioriRobert & Linda FiscusKevin FoleyRobert & Christine FrederickSusan A. FriedenJohn H. FrostSusan GabrielsonMr. & Mrs. William J. GencoChristian GillesDonna GlennPeter & Linda GoldfarbRobert F. GomesBetsy GoodwinDavid & Danuta GordonRobert A. GrzybRobert GuereJoe & Debbie GugliottiMagnus GustafssonThomas P. Hagel
Gay S. HamiltonJohn I. HardenMr. & Mrs. Gary HargreavesBryan HarvellBen Chris R. HeinemanBruce W. HennemuthMargaret HeroldChauncy Bartholet & Natalie J. HinshawKelly HouseDean HymanThomas JacobergerSarah KahnJohn V. KeatingThomas KelloggKlansi A. KellyDiane M. KindleJoseph L. KingMargaret H. KitchingsSteven & Yvette KohnKerry KozlowskiBruce KraussMarty W. KraussCharles KrugThomas Krywinski, C.P.A.Paul E. LagelPaul & Barbara LangeCindy LaportaAaron LaznovskyJulie LeblancJanice L. LeeLinda LiegeotMarcia F. LynchLee Anne MaderskyKevin P. MargolfoMichael & Nora MasonJohn C. McCabeKaren MccormackLisa Melillo
Maureen H. MelilloMr. & Mrs. John MendenhallMarc A. MercadanteAlyce E. MerwinAngelo J. MessinaMichael & Lynn MitchellGioel MolinariClifford J. MorinMr. & Mrs. John L. MurphyVera & Eleni NakoMr. & Mrs. Raymond NecciDr. & Mrs. Sean T. Nugent George H. NybakkenEdward A. O’DonnellMichael OliviaRoberta G. OlsenJavier P. OrtizMr. & Mrs. Craig M. OverlanderKathleen ParchinksiRaymond PaulsonMark & Karlin PerryElena Perugini BowenGregg PierleoniJorge PliegoVincent Polito Sr.Paul PrenoveauAfm L. RabbaniElizabeth M. ReganJoann ReganPaula B. ReisDeborah A. RestaineJohn RiccardiRobert RicciJohn RitchieJoan M. RobinsonPhilip A. RodriguesDr. & Mrs. Gary J. Romeo DMDLauren A. RosenbergDr. Mel Rosenfeld
Michael SarliNancy SciroccoLisa & Nicholas SeminaraSteven ShapiroSgt. H. ShawMichael SheehanJeffrey SiegalAndrew J. SiegelCarolyn SlapnickaLaurel SmithBrian E. SmithMatthew SmithPatrick SmithPeder SmithMiss Sam SmithJoseph SondheimerMegan SopelakThomas G. SorellMr. & Mrs. David SquierMidge SrebotnikRonald R. StaniszewskiMr. & Mrs. Robert StoneCheryl A. SuzioHerbert SwarzRobert SzolomayerJames M. TalcottMaureen L. TaylorScott TourvilleKathryn M. TureskiBalaji VeeraraghavenAlan WagmanTracey WalkerThomas WellingtonGary A. WernerKathleen WhelenMark E. WilsonJim XhemaChristopher YoshidaMaureen Zadrowski
Randy & Karen ZigmontMr. & Mrs. Henry Zisson
The individuals listed above contributed $500 or more to Special Olympics Connecticut between October 1, 2012 and September 30, 2013. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. Special Olympics Connecticut apologizes for any errors or omissions.
CIVIC GROUPS & FOUNDATIONS $200,000+ State of Connecticut Office of the State Comptroller $10,000 - $99,999 Columbian Charities of Conn, Inc.Hometown Foundation, Inc.Jana Foundation, Inc.Newman’s Own FoundationRobert G. and Marguerite M. Derx FoundationSeedlings FoundationSpecial Olympics, Inc.The Lawrence & Megan Foley Family FoundationThe William H. Pitt Foundation, Inc. $5,000 - $9,999 AMETEKBucknall Family FoundationCharity Cycling ChallengeHerman and Henrietta Denzler Charitable Trust DTDHotchkiss SwimathonPraxair FoundationThe Raether 1985 Charitable TrustTheodore Cross Family Charitable FoundationZahren Family Foundation $2,500 - $4,999 CT Whale Community Foundation, Inc.Ensign Bickford Foundation, Inc.Farmington BankFriends of Jimmy Miller, Inc.Naugatuck Savings Bank FoundationNutmeg Scramblers, LLCThe Lions Club Foundation of Darien CT, Inc.Walmart # 2232
$1,000 - $2,499 Barden FoundationBristol Rotary ClubCalvin Reformed Church of NorwalkCamp ShriverDanbury Lodge 1373, Loyal Order of Moose, Inc.Danielson B.P.O.E. 1706Elena Melius FoundationEllington, Connecticut ChapterEnterprise Holdings FoundationKnights of Columbus, New HavenKohl’s Cares for Kids/ Community RelationsLegrand/WiremoldPat Covelli FoundationPimco FoundationR. T. Vanderbilt TrustRita & Walter Murphy FoundationRotary Club of TrumbullSilicon Valley Community FoundationSimsbury Junior Woman’s ClubSpecial Friends Charities, Inc.State of Connecticut Department of Correction - SAFTeddy Ebersol’s Family FoundationThe Danford Foundation, Inc.The Everybody Wins Foundation, Inc.Union Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.Valley Community FoundationVirginia S. Risley Family Fund
$500 - $999 American Legion Auxiliary Unit 165Civitan Club of Simsbury & Farmington Valley, Inc.Glastonbury Police Off Assoc.Honorable Order of the Blue GooseIves Cleaveland Post 123 American LegionIves Cleaveland Post 137 Amercian LegionKnights of Columbus, SouthingtonMasuk High School Student Activities
Regional School District #7Shepaug Valley Regional High SchoolThe Sievert Family FoundationThe Wallingford FoundationWatertown Area Association for Special CitizensWillard School
BUSINESS GIFTS $10,000+Connecticut Club Managers AssociationRogersTD Securities, LLC
$5,000 - $9,999Ahold Financial ServicesBuilding and Land TechnologyJerob Enterprises, LLCThe L. Suzio Concrete Co., Inc.
$2,500 - $4,999Custom Bottle of Connecticut, Inc.Designers Group, Inc.I.B.E.W., L.U. #488-Education FundJ B SportsState of Connecticut Department of Correction - SAF
$1,000 - $2,499Aquarion Water CompanyBronson Point Management, LLCClayton Dubilier Rice, Inc.Coleman Bros. ShowsCommunitas, Inc. Tolland FundConnect ComputersDanielson B.P.O.E. 1706Dunkin’ DonutsEngineered SolutionsEnvironmental Services, Inc.Folsom ConstructionHorizon Paper Co.Klaus T. Said Charitable Lead Annuity TrustLiberty Bank
Meniscus Realty CorpMineola Lions Club Foundation, Inc.Mohegan Sun at Pocono DownsMohegan Wolf Painting Co, LLCPartner Reinsurance Co of USPilot Corporation of AmericaRuss AlvesShuck Petroleum Co., Inc.Simsbury Junior Woman’s ClubStandard Valuation ServicesSwisher InternationalTD BankTelevision Suppliers of AmericaThe Whitewind CompanyTower Laboratories LtdUBSUnion Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.Unity Church of Greater HartfordWild Child Touring, Inc.XL Group
$500 - $9991st and 10 Sports Bar & GrillAaron Industries Corp.All About Kids Pediatric DentistryAmicii Italian GrillAnna Liffey’sAPTARAtria, Inc.B.K.M. Construction, LLCBendett & McHugh, P.C.Blakeslee Prestress, Inc.Bourdon Forge Co, Inc.Brooks Environmental ConsultingC.R. Levesque Trucking Corp.Carco Builders CorporationCohn Reznick, LLPCompressor Maintenance Service, Inc.Congregation Adath IsraelConstruction & General Laborers Local Union 455Contract Medical Manufacturing, LLCCorbin & RusswinCrew 538, LLC
Champions of the Movement
Downes Construction CompanyF and MWL Enterprises, Inc.Gargiulo Construction Co., Inc.Glastonbury Police Off AssocHagney, Quatela, Hargraves & Mari, PLLCImpact Plastics, Inc.INGIngersoll Auto of DanburyIovanne Funeral HomeIPT, LLCKelly’s on CampbellKnights of ColumbusKoeppel Martone & Leistman, LLPLenny’s Indian Head InnLoomis Chaffee SchoolLydall, Inc.Mantrose Haeuser Co.Master Craft Auto BodyMeriden Lion’s Welfare Project, Inc.Moeller Instrument Company, Inc.Morley CompanyMulville Funeral Home, Inc.Ocean Partners USA, Inc.Ogden Electrical ServiceOld Danbury Donuts--BethelOnebeacon Charitable TrustOrtronics, Inc.Professional Marketing and SalesPuerto Vallarta RestaurantRings End, Inc.Ryan, Mason & Lewis, LLPSmiths DetectionSojourn, Inc.Sports Medicine & Orthopedic SurgeryStop & Save LiquorsT. Ryan’s, Inc.The Connecticut Islanders, LLCThe Hour Publishing Co.True BenefitU.S. Chutes CorpUSA Hauling & Recycling, Inc.Valcor Communications CorpVerizon FoundationWally’s Chicken Coop
West Marine ProductsXEROX CorpYankee Wine & Spirits
MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES & EMPLOYEE GIVINGAetna Foundation Matching Gifts ProgramAIG Matching Grants ProgramAlliance BernsteinAllied World Assurance CompanyAllstate Giving CampaignAltria Group, Inc.American Express FoundationAmgen FoundationAmica Mutual Insurance CompanyThe Annie E. Casey FoundationAon FoundationThe Arthur J. Gallagher FoundationAT&T United Way/ Employee Giving CampaignAT&T Matching GrantAT&T United Way Employee Giving CampaignAutomatic Data Processing FoundationAvon Products FoundationBabson Capital ManagementBank of America Matching GiftsBarnes Group Foundation, Inc.Big Y Foods, Inc.Bozzuto’s, Inc.Bridger Management,LLCBristol-Myers Squibb Employee Giving ProgramC.R. Bard FoundationCA, Inc.Cheshire High SchoolCIGNA Matching Gifts ProgramCitizens Charitable FoundationCommunity Health Charities, Inc.ConnectiCare, Inc.Connecticut Childrens Medical CenterConnecticut Light & Power/Yankee Gas/ Western Massachusetts Electric (Northeast Utilities Companies)
Covidien Employee Matching Gift ProgramDeutsche Bank Americas FoundationDiageoDisney Employee Matching GiftsDST Systems, Inc. Matching Gift ProgramThe Dun & Bradstreet Corporation FoundationEdelman Financial Services, LLCEnterprise HoldingsEOG Resources, Inc.FM Facility MaintenanceFollett CorporationFreeport-McMoranGE FoundationGemini Networks Ct, Inc.General Electric CompanyGeneral Re Matching GiftsGive With LibertyGlobal ImpactHearst Media ServicesHewlett-PackardHome Depot FoundationHoughton Mifflin HarcourtIBM CorporationING Community and Volunteer Matching Gifts ProgramIPT, LLCLone Pine Capital, LLCMacy’s Federated Department Stores FoundationMassachusetts Mutual Life Insurance CompanyMassMutual Financial GroupMastercard Matching Gifts ProgramMicrosoft Giving CampaignMillennium Matching GiftsMohegan Sun Resort CasinoMonsanto FundNetwork For GoodNortheast Utilities - IT Enterprise Systems Product CenterNRG Global GivingOracle Corporation Matching Gifts Program
Pepsico FoundationPfizer Foundation Matching Gifts ProgramPitney Bowes Matching Gifts ProgramPratt & WhitneyPrudential Foundation Matching Gifts ProgramRBC Wealth ManagementRetail Services AgencyRockefeller Financial Services Matching GiftsThe Rockefeller FoundationRogers CorporationRotella SchoolSAP Matching Gift ProgramSpecial Olympics, Inc.Star Indemnity & Liability GroupStop & Shop SupermarketSun Life FinancialSymetra FinancialTravelers Foundation Matching GiftsTruistUBSUnilever United States Foundation, Inc.United IlluminatingUnited Illuminating Company FoundationUnited Parcel Service (main office)United Technologies Matching Gifts ProgramUnited Way of Butler CountyUnited Way of Central & Northeastern ConnecticutUnited Way of Coastal Fairfield County, Inc.
The businesses, civic groups, foundations and individuals listed above contributed $500 or more to Special Olympics Connecticut between October 1, 2012 and September 30, 2013. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. Special Olympics Connecticut apologizes for any errors or omissions.
Champions of the Movement (Continued...)
LaBonne’s Market, WoodburyMontauk IGAPat’s IGASherman IGATed’s IGA Food CenterTerryville IGAWalsh’s Quality IGA MarketWashington Food MarketWhite Hills IGA
INDIVIDUALSRoger AmblerJeffrey AntilGilles BeaudoinMichael A. BozzutoKenneth BrickelDaniel J. BrockDarrel BrockMartina O. BurkeStephen D. CancellaroStephen CapannaStephen CarabettaJohn A. ChristianoMary A. ChristoffJudith A. CogleArthur D. CollinsBertrand P. CondrenKevin DalyBarbara J. DeweyDavid DimassoMark DlugolenskiChristopher EdquistWilliam Engelhard, Jr.John FerrignoDomenic L. FrenzaJoseph R. GrandpreMaurice GreyLisa GrigerekRobert E. HammonsSherman HannaDavid A. HeatleySteve HeggelkePatricia Hill
M. Joyce HobenMichael JarvisJohn KeeleyRonald R. Kick, Jr.Patrick C. KingTimothy A. KnappBarbara KnightNichole KravecDaniel S. KrhlaRobert LambridesSusan L. LangdeauJohn LemanskiRandall J. LevineDominic LicursiJohn LonardoWilliam C. LukonisThomas MaraApolinar MartinezDaniel McAllisterTodd McCartyMichael McIlwainJames McNamaraGeorge MotelRobert MullenPatrick F. O’LearyThomas M. O’SheaAnthony PaivaHope A. PattersonWayne PelletierDominick A. PetrocelliGregory R. PiesynaVincent PorzioGerard RaffaSamar SahaJohn F. SalernoVirgilio SanchezLois SchafrickLarry ShulmanSteve St. LouisGary TitusCarlos TorresStanley TroskiBen UpsonGary VaillancourtMelanie Woolford
United Way of Fairfield CountyUnited Way of Naugatuck & Beacon Falls, Inc.United Way of Northwest Connecticut, Inc.United Way of Southeastern Connecticut, Inc.United Way of Southeastern New England, Inc.United Way of West Central Connecticut, Inc.Verizon FoundationViking Global Foundation, Inc.Webster BankWellington ManagementWorx Branding & AdvertisingXL Group
ENDOWMENTSSpecial Olympics Connecticut thanks the following individuals for their contributions to our endowments.
SUSAN SAINT JAMESENDOWMENTK. Casey L. SmithFoxwoods Resort CasinoMark Z. MyersonBernard ZahrenBill Geary
DOHERTY ENDOWMENTPatrick Gottsch
BOZZUTO’S BUILDING FUND LISTBUSINESSESAdams IGA SupermarketDavis IGA MarketEast Hampton IGAKobacker’s MarketLaBonne’s Market, Salisbury
STATE OF CONNECTICUT: DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICESThe State Department of Developmental Services remains a generous and impactful partner of Special Olympics Connecticut, providing vital resources and financial contributions to help implement our important mission. It is with deep appreciation and respect that we thank the DDS for its ongoing support.
Terrence W. Macy Ph.D., DDS Commissioner
The businesses, civic groups, foundations and individuals listed above contributed $500 or more to Special Olympics Connecticut between October 1, 2012 and September 30, 2013. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. Special Olympics Connecticut apologizes for any errors or omissions.
In Memory & Honor of...
IN MEMORY OFJohn P. AitkenheadAnthony F. AndronacoSusan M. ArmitagePatricia A. AshleyOlga M. BritzVerginio J. BronziFred BrownJosephine T. BrownSamantha L. CanfieldGrace CarlsonAngela CarmiShaun ClarkThomas F. ClearyBud ColsonSharee L. CulinFrank DeGregorioAndrew DelageDavid EricksonDavid G. EricsonGorden & Mary L. EwenMaureen V. FigueredoManuel R. Fonseca, Jr.Mary GibbonsMichael H. GoddetteRose GulashCarol HackettGeorge E. HawleySophie F. HomiskiJoan Hubbard
Edward Jagielski
James Kobylenski
Alex Krshisezki
Jessica LaForce
Bertha Laperriere
Anthony V. Laudicina
Marilyn Laznovsky
J. Michael Leahy
Rita Lewis
Ruth Longo
Marie Maher
Eugene Mastrangeli
Theresa McCormack
William G. Micinilio
William Morgan
Gregory M. Murphy
Thomas W. Olson
Elizabeth S. Paoletta
Albert Paventy
Elizabeth Peabody
William P. Petzold
Emma Phillips
Nancy Prindle
Frederick J. Roback
Elsie Rosenberg
Rosalie Rosenthal
Kalman Sachs
Elaine R. Sartirana
Dean M. Sassu
Brad Shick
Edward Smith
Grace Smith
James R. Sullivan
Frances Sytnik
Lauren Terhune
Kathleen D. Thorne
Matthew Thurnauer
Lawrence H. Torto, Jr.
Michael Treadway
Carmine L. Trotta
Glenn Tucker
Benjamin Vann
Michael Volpe
Thomas Wendel
Hannah Young
Walter J. Zak
IN HONOR OFAdam Berrios
Stefanie L. Bourassa
Ann Brautigam
Loretta Claiborne
Betsy Conger
Edward Connole
Lisa Daniels
Lance W. Doran
Ronald Duffney
Ryan Egan
Albert Entralgo
Natasha Holmes
Fernando Illescas
Katherine A. Ing
Ron Jenkins
June Kaminski
Lisa Kovlakas
Andrew LaChapelle
Jason Langeway
Keith Lapuk
Laurie Lombardi
Haley Lubliner
Sean Malenfant
John Manchak
Thomas Mancuso
Carol J. Martin
Kevin D. Martinez
Kayla Mazlowski
Erin McEwen
Allen L. Pollock
Thomas W. Pringle
Daniel W. Rezende
Jeff Ross
Donald R. Skinner
Barbara Waters
Peter A. Wright
Planned Giving
Norman HanenbaumTom & Lisa JoyceBruce & Sandra KirchnerMary KochissJoan KranzMichael & Nora MasonMark & Ellen MyersonPaul OlsonDavid & Liana SnydermanTony, Janet & Stephanie St. Marie
CHAMPION’S SOCIETY MEMBERS
Kenneth & Marie BowesAnthony & Rosemary BurtonDan & Kate CarebThe Cassano FamilyJanice CurleyThe Dennin FamilyBeau & Holly DohertyDick & Susan Saint James EbersolErnest J. ElliottRob & Heather Gerowe
THE CHAMPION’S SOCIETYSecuring the Future of Special Olympics ConnecticutChampion’s Society members are the guardians who protect our athletes’ future by providing for Special Olympics in their will or estate plan. By becoming a Champion’s Society member and leaving a legacy, you’ll help ensure that Special Olympics’ life-changing mission will endure for generations to come.
Becoming a MemberThere are no membership fees or minimum gift amounts to join. The size of your gift will be kept confidential. If you have already named Special Olympics in a bequest or other planned gift, please let us know. Your willingness to be recognized as a member of the Champion’s Society will encourage others to follow your example. It will also demonstrate your commitment to providing transformative opportunities for future Special Olympics athletes.
The 2nd Annual Champion’s Society Reunion, an appreciation event for all members, was held in June at the lovely home of Eva Franchi in Stonington. In photos, top to bottom: SOCT’s Kate Careb looks on as Eva Franchi pins new members, David and Liana Snyderman; Liana and David Snyderman sign the Champion’s Society register; Members gather in friendship and share a common bond – a commitment to supporting Special Olympics athletes for years to come.
Dr. Jody Terranova & Mr. Carl VernerJim & Tracey Van HoofAnonymous
Hall of Fame
Honorees and attendees gathered to celebrate Special Olympics Connecticut’s 45th Anniversary at this year’s Hall of Fame Dinner.
The Connecticut Elks Association was honored with the Community Leadership Award.
2013 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Eunice Murtha Award for Philanthropy The Keenoy Family
Community Leadership Award Connecticut Elks Association
Lew Perkins Coach Award Barbara Hedden
Sheila Schmidt Award for Volunteerism Christopher Capobianco
Bozzuto Award for Family Involvement The Cohen Family
Susan Saint James Award for Leadership Rick Allen
The annual Hall of Fame event honors extraordinary athletes, volunteers and supporters who demonstrate leadership, spirit and selflessness, inspire joy through sport and promote inclusion and respect for individuals of all abilities.
Honorees were inducted on March 20, 2013 at the Aqua Turf Country Club.
UNSUNG HERO AWARDSDave & Michele Campbell Eric DonchFaith & Chris FerrallAlan HughesMariano “Duane” Hutchison Valerie JensenRich KalcznskiBruce ManeeleySgt. Natalie Morrison Mark Squires Lt. Kelly Walsh
REGIONAL AWARDSOutstanding VolunteersDavid NearyKerry Tharpe
Outstanding OrganizationOcean Beach Park
SPIRIT OF LIFE AWARDSKaren Barber Dytoyah Brown Jeremiah Clayton Sean D’Acunto Angie D’Amico Theresa McSparran Luke Pinone Megan TillmanMax Zionts
Staff
2013 SOCT STAFFRobert “Beau” DohertyPresident
Kelli BigelowExecutive Assistant to the President
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIONMike Mason Senior Vice President& CFO
Mary CarriereDirector, Administration & Information Management
Nari BoodhooDirector, Finance
Lisa FoderoBookkeeper
Betsy KatzReceptionist
ADVANCEMENTKate Careb Vice President, Advancement
Kaitlin IngerickCoordinator, Annual Gifts
COMMUNITY IMPACTNora MasonVice President, Community Impact
Marc MercadanteSenior Director, Community Impact
Tim CieplikSenior Coordinator, Healthy Communities
Katie FemiakManager, Volunteer Services
Jaquanna RobertsAdministrative Assistant,Community Impact
Justin BurkeProgram Associate, Unified Sports® Fitness Program
DEVELOPMENT & MARKETINGJay AndronacoDirector, Partnerships & Corporate Relations
Debbie HorneDirector, Communications & Marketing
Liza NolanDirector, Grants
Marie DomackCoordinator, Partnerships & Corporate Relations
GAMES & SPORTSLaurie-Jean HannonVice President, Sports & Competition
Sara PiersonDirector, Sports & Competition
Sue MohrManager, Sports & Competition
Katie DennettSenior Coordinator, Sports & Competition
Rebecca GehrkenCoordinator, Sports & Competition
Lauren YoungCoordinator, Sports & Competition
Cathy ZaorskiCoordinator, Warehouse Operations
Norman HanenbaumJustine Holleran Alyssa JahrenPaige MarinelliHeidi NicholsAlyssa PiccirilloDon PiegerRachael Polansky Pete SmithChelsea VrabelLin Yao (Peter)
VOLUNTEER PHOTOGRAPHERS/ VIDEOGRAPHERSAlex BuckDan BurnsJonathan Doster – Jonathan Doster Photography Kevin FletcherSteve GladHailey Grant Glen KutlerWill KutlerKatie Loughery, Kat Loughery PhotographyChad LyonsMel Morales, Visually Impaired PhotographyDiane Parsons, Diane Parsons Photography Evanthea ParsonsArmand PerezEd ReillyGinny ThibodeauHildi Todrin, Crane Song PhotographyLinda Torzsa, Etana Creative PhotographyLuke Wayne Furtney David WhitneyBrian WhitneyRay WoltersBrian Woodhouse
SPECIAL EVENTSLisa CarloneSenior Director, Special Events
Sharon PelkeyDirector, Special Events
Jackie TurroDirector, Special Events
Sarah BraniganAssociate Director, Special Events
UNIFIED SPORTS®
Lou PearUnified Sports® Director
George SynnottUnified Sports® Assistant Director
Ken BraggUnified Sports® Assistant Director
Karol BrzozowskiUnified Sports® Executive Administrative Assistant
Barbara HornProject UNIFY® Coordinator
Beth RasmussenYoung Athletes Coordinator
OFFICE VOLUNTEERSNatalie Arbogast Barry BaiardiJoyce BaiardiRia Baldoz Mary BoissonneaultKate BroderickLoretta CaseyDebbie ConklinDon ConklinShannon EpskyEmily Floros
Board of Directors & Volunteers
OFFICERSJohn Riccardi Chair
James Van Hoof, Jr.Vice Chair/Finance Committee ChairHubbell
Lynn LaRoccaBoard Management Chair Modell’s Sporting Goods
Lisa KovlakasProgram Committee ChairESPN
Tom JoyceBoard Secretary
Bonnie SmithHuman Resources Committee ChairSavings Bank of Danbury
Lewis ChimesLegal Advisor Law Offices of Lewis Chimes
MEMBERSKenneth BowesCL&P
Mauro DeCarolisTD Bank
Nancy DenninSt. Joseph High School
Brian DrexlerSpecial Olympics Connecticut Athlete
Dr. Craig EdmondsonACES
Brian FlinnWWE
Raymond Hadden, IIISpecial Olympics Connecticut Athlete
Peter KeenoyImpala Partners, LLC
Catherine KortlandtPraxair, Inc.
Thomas KrywinskiBlum Shapiro
Christopher J. Motl Webster Bank
Allen L. Pollock
Susan Saint James
Michelle ZettergrenConnectiCare, Inc. & Affiliates
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