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Newport /Fall River Chapter

2014 ANNUAL REPORT

Star Kids Scholarship Program

Star Kids Scholarship Program is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, number 04-3623364

NEWPORT/FALL RIVERBoard of Directors

Timothy Flanigan, MD, Founder & PresidentKen Moldow, Vice President

Susie Hill, TreasurerJane Fleming, Secretary

James A. Purviance, Founding Member

Anne Davidge ChacePeter DiBari

Wooley DuttonDonna Flynn

Kate GreenmanHelen HadleyWilliam HallLiz Harris

Jennifer HodgesLori HoganMike Jilling

Maureen KerriganLisa LewisEric Mack

Rachael RomanowskiGenevieve Rozansky

Arthur SampsonKathy Wattles

Staff

Kristen Van Hull, Executive Director Karen Flanagan, Program Coordinator

NEW BEDFORD

Board of Directors

Timothy Flanigan, MD, Founder & PresidentLaura McPhie Oliveira, Ed.D., Vice President

Charlene Conway, TreasurerSandy Martin, Secretary

Nancy BraitmayerMerry Conway

Maureen HarringtonMichele Koppelman

Jay P. LanaganMary Jane MacLean

Kathy Wattles

Staff

Ellen M. Lough, Executive DirectorDebra DaSilva, Administrative Assistant

Margaret Evans, Intern

Star Kids ScholarshipProgram…Making a Difference inthe Lives of Children.

The mission of the Star KidsScholarship Program is to provide educational opportunitiesin the form of tuition aid to effective non-public schools,uniforms, after-school and summer programs, tutoring andmentoring for those high risk,low-income children who have a parent with a history of incarceration and/or substanceabuse. Children are typicallyenrolled in the program betweenkindergarten and Grade 4.

Star Kids’ goal for each child is to graduate from high school. By completing high school andhopefully going on to higher education, these children willhave a greater chance of breaking the intergenerationalcycle of poverty, drug use, disease, depression and violence.

The target areas for the programare the southeastern NewEngland communities of NewportCounty, Rhode Island and FallRiver and New Bedford,Massachusetts.

Star Kids was founded in 2000 byTimothy Flanigan, MD, Professorof Medicine and InfectiousDiseases at the Alpert MedicalSchool of Brown University,and HIV and Infectious DiseasePhysician at the Miriam andRhode Island Hospitals.

Contents

4 Message from the Vice President of the Board

5 Message from the Executive Director

6 At a Glance

8 Children’s Programs and Events

10 Overview of Giving

13 Fundraising Events

16 Honor Roll of Donors

NEWPORT/FALL RIVER CHAPTERP.O. Box 6214, Middletown, RI 02842

401.848.4187

NEW BEDFORD CHAPTER

P.O. Box 79198, Dartmouth, MA 02747

774.400.7974

www.starkidsprogram.org

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“I am writing this note on behalf of my son Lorenzo who just returned from his week aboard the

Oliver Hazard Perry Camp. Looking at Lorenzo's life now, it’s hard to imagine that 6 years ago,

his summers were spent in soup kitchen lines in Providence. In 6 years he has experienced a

lifetime of experiences and now to add this sailing trip is unbelievable. My family is so grateful

for your generosity.” – AARON SHERMAN, FATHER OF LORENZO OLSEN-SMITH, 8TH GRADE STAR KID

One of the first duties I performed this summer as the new Executive Director of theStar Kids Scholarship Program was to place our students in summer camps – justone of the many wonderful assets of our Program. Star Kids Board member, LisaLewis, very generously awarded five scholarships for our students to sail aboard theschooner Mystic with the Oliver Hazard Perry middle school summer camp. With theguidance of previous Executive Director, Kathleen Burke, I selected five middleschool Star Kids to participate in this camp.

The response from the students (and parents of) who spent a week at sea with Oliver Hazard Perry was overwhelming. It was not until I received the above thank younote from Aaron that it dawned on me that I was not just selecting kids to go on a sailing trip over the summer – but I was actually helping to give them opportunity.An opportunity beyond acquiring sailing skills…to build friendships, to learn to work as a team, and to learn about themselves. For most kids, this camp was truly aonce-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but perhaps even more meaningful for our Star Kids,some of whom have endured a lifetime of hardships.

Upon relocating to Rhode Island last year, my goal was not just to find “a job,” but rather find “the opportunity.” When I discovered Star Kids, I knew immediately that it was meant to be. Now, with each day that I have been a partof this incredible organization, I gain an even deeper appreciation for the positive impact that we are having on the livesof our students and their families, as well as our community.

Summer camps are just one of the many ways that Star Kids provides opportunities to our children. Together with the non-public school tuition, the after-school programs, the tutoring, the books, and the uniforms – we are providing a wealthof opportunities. Six years ago, Aaron adopted Lorenzo, and gave him an opportunity to overcome the odds. Having foundStar Kids, Aaron has now been able to enhance Lorenzo’s life with more than he thought imaginable.

According to the Pew Charitable Trusts, more than 2.7 million children in the United States have an incarcerated parent, and approximately 10 million children have experienced parental incarceration at some point in their lives.* One might argue that these are the most disadvantaged children in our society. Approximately 93% of our Star Kidshave had a parent incarcerated, and 98% have had a parent with substance abuse problems.

We might not be able to help all 10 million children, but we can at least give our 96 Star Kids the best opportunities we can to rise above their circumstances, and overcome the poverty, drug abuse, and neglect that they once knew. Giving kids the opportunity of an education is the greatest gift you can give, and I am so grateful to be the conduit.

Thank you for giving our children this opportunity.

Kristen Van HullExecutive Director – Newport /Fall River

*The Pew Charitable Trusts: Pew Center on the States. (2010). Collateral Costs: Incarceration’s Effect on Economic Mobility. Washington, DC.

4 ! STAR KIDS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM – NEWPORT/FALL RIVER

Dear Friend of Children:

In the non-profit world, annual report lettersare filled with wonderful, positive statistics on success rates, percentage achievementgraphs, comparative fulfillment goals and somany dazzling numbers and data it oftenoverwhelms the fundamental mission.

At Star Kids, we have our share of these critical and meaningful statistics — real success stories…but the central message of our program is rooted in the daily challenge.Day after day, our kids get ready for a worldthat is both daunting and embracing —forbidding and uplifting. A world that takesthem from anonymity to love…

Our mission is a simple one: Take a child whohas been given a terribly difficult road to walk, and support that child with a meaningful education, after-school tutoring, caring and supportive mentoring and summer programs that are both fun and supportive. Our mission isclear, our goals are consistent: Raise one fallen sparrow…

For the past fourteen years of Stars Kids development, our Annual Message has been written by our President andFounder, Dr. Timothy P. Flanigan. This year, Dr. Flanigan is involved in Liberia, Africa in his role as an Infectious DiseaseSpecialist, fighting to train health workers and tend to the needs of patients with the Ebola virus. Dr. Flanigan’s commitment to those in need encompasses a wide community: be it here in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, or inthe clinics in Monrovia, Liberia.

The real strength of Star Kids is rooted in the people we are: kids and their families, sponsors and donors, board members, partner schools, and a really committed group of staff members. We are large enough to be effective advocates for our children and small enough to call us all “family.” This year, we underwent a bittersweet series ofevents: Our Executive Directors in both Newport/Fall River and New Bedford sadly left our family and we bid a loving adieu to Kathleen Burke and Judy Zwirblis. We could not wish them fonder thoughts for a successful next phaseof their lives. We are happy and proud to announce our new Executive Directors — Kristen Van Hull leading theNewport/Fall River Chapter, and Ellen Lough leading the New Bedford Chapter.

Our new Executive Directors have the experience and skills to grow our organizations and support, encourage, andnurture our Star Kids and their families. Adapting to change is often a difficult challenge, and we are fortunate to havestrong, able leadership at the helm of our Starship!

We thank you for your commitment to Star Kids and your shared vision of a better world for children who face a roadfilled with bumps and stones. Thank you for making that journey a smoother and kinder one.

Sincerely,

Ken Moldow Vice President of the Board, Star Kids Newport /Fall River

Vice President of the BoardFROM THE

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StudentsThe characteristics of the 96 children currently enrolled in the program are as follows:

! 60 children are Caucasian, 32 are African-American, 2 are Hispanic and 2 are Native American.

! The average age is 11.

! 93% have a parent with a history of incarceration.

! 98% have a parent with a history of heroin, cocaine,methadone and/or oxycontin addiction or alcohol abuse.

! 88% are from single-parent homes.

! 13% live with caregivers.

! 100% are receiving services from partnering social services agencies.

Participating SchoolsStar Kids selects effective non-public schools that will provide anexcellent education, as well as a safe, structured, and nurturingenvironment. We continue to expand our horizons and have addedthree new schools this year. Some of our students will track backto local public schools due to improved opportunities for specialeducation or family preference. These students continue in StarKids and are given opportunities for tutoring, after-school programs, summer camps, and mentoring. Participating schoolsin the Star Kids Scholarship Program in 2014-15 for our NewportCounty and Fall River students include:

Private SchoolsAll Saints Academy Bishop Connolly High SchoolThe Cluny School Eaglebrook School, Deerfield, MAEast Gate Christian Academy Espirito Santo SchoolHoly Name SchoolHoly Trinity SchoolThe Pennfield SchoolPortsmouth Abbey SchoolThe Prout SchoolThe Rectory School, Pomfret, CTRocky Hill SchoolSt. Andrew’s School*St. Mary Academy – Bay View*St. Michael's Country Day SchoolSt. Michael School*St. Philomena SchoolSt. Stanislaus School

*New schools added this year.

Public SchoolsDiman Vocational

Technical SchoolDurfee High SchoolEast Providence High SchoolForest Avenue SchoolGaudet Middle SchoolThe Met SchoolMiddletown High SchoolNorth Kingston High SchoolPortsmouth Elementary SchoolPortsmouth Middle School Portsmouth High SchoolProvidence Middle SchoolRogers High School Thompson Middle SchoolTiverton High School

Home SchoolClonlara Home School

Program, Ann Arbor, MI

Newport/Fall River Statistics

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ENROLLMENT0 20 40 60 80 100 120

2001-02

2002-03

2003-04

2004-05

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

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Kindergarten 4

Grade 1 7

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 4

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 3

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 12

Grade 8 11

Grade 9 10

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 11

Grade 12 5

Total in Program 96

Total High School Graduates 28

Students Enrolled 96

Families 70

Schools 35

Newport County Students 63

Fall River Students 33

2014-15 Enrollment 2014-15 Students Per Grade

Program Enrollment

Years 2000-01 to 2008-09 represent the number of students enrolledin Star Kids from Newport, Fall River and New Bedford. Years 2009-10through 2014-15 represent Newport and Fall River only.

At a Glance


After-School Programs/TutoringAfter-school opportunities and tutoring are available to round outeach Star Kid’s experience. We work closely with our partneringschools to ensure that academic needs are met for each child. In the 2013-14 academic year, 10 Star Kids received additionaltutoring support where academic gaps existed. For a handful ofchildren, tutoring continued during the summer months to ensure asmooth transition to the next grade level.

Star Kids are involved in a myriad of afternoon activities whichinclude piano, guitar and voice lessons, drama performances, schooland town sports teams (soccer, football, cross country, basketball,swimming, gymnastics, baseball, lacrosse, sailing), horseback riding,kickboxing, karate, dance, and sewing. Statistics consistently showthat children involved in team and community outlets are more likely to stay out of trouble and are better equipped to workcooperatively as adults. Mentors, donors, and supporters enjoycheering on the Star Kids actors, musicians, and athletes at theirmany year-round events!

Summer ProgramsIn June through August 2014, 44 Star Kids attended 31 differentcamps and programs. Thanks to Board member Lisa Lewis’ generosity, 5 Star Kids spent a week at sea aboard the schoonerMystic, through the Oliver Hazard Perry middle school sailing campprogram, building friendships and memories to last a lifetime. Other new (and exciting!) camps this year included Newport Cooks!and scuba diving certification with Endless Summer Camp.Additionally, the Newport Garden Club generously supported twoStar Kids again at Norman Bird Sanctuary, and SailNewport donatedone scholarship. Last, two middle school girls in the Program werechosen to spend a week at St. Philomena School’s sleep-away TeenLeadership Camp. Other sleep-away programs included PortsmouthAbbey School, Camp Dudley, Camp Becket, and St. George’sSchool’s Camp Ramleh.

Mentor Program The goal of the Star Kids Scholarship MentorProgram is to provide mentoring to interestedstudents beginning at age five, or at any pointthereafter. Mentors are role models who contribute to a child’s academic successthrough the gift of time and attention. They alsoadd a little fun to a child’s life.

Mentor relationships begin as school-based, as mentors help the student with school work and spend time getting to knoweach other. Each Star Kids mentor/student relationship is unique and develops in its own way. Relationships may evolve to include out-of-school activities and outings that broaden a child’s horizons.Our annual children’s events provide an opportunity for mentorsand mentees to get to know each other outside of the school setting.This year, Star Kids is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State to participate in their on-site after-school mentor programs.

Children’s Events

Ballard Park Fall Fun DayBallard Park in Newport was the perfect setting for our outdoor Fall Fun Day. On October 27th, 2013, Star Kids and their familiesexplored the natural and wild open space. Friends of Ballard Parkstaff led our energetic group on a hike, pointing out native plantspecies, puddingstone boulders, and 19th century quarry walls.Our Star Kids were engaged and enthusiastic throughout our walk.Post-hike, we enjoyed refreshments in the picturesque quarrymeadow, and then participated in a scavenger hunt and a challenging human knot game. It was wonderful to see our StarKids work together in a team effort.

13th Annual Skating with Santa at St. George’s Ice RinkOn December 8th, 2013, over 70 Star Kids and family membersenjoyed an afternoon at St. George’s High School ice rink. The St.George’s Boys and Girls Hockey teams enthusiastically led the wayon the ice and treated our Star Kids to skating fun. A special treatwas having Santa skate with the kids. Family members as well assponsors, mentors, and Board members cheered our students onfrom the stands. The Tiverton Senior Center knitted colorful hatsand mittens for everyone. It was a joyful event!

A Reason to SurviveOn February 7th, 2014 nine Star Kids interested in the arts attendeda special workshop directed by Portsmouth Abbey alum, MattD’Arrigo of “A Reason to Survive,” a California non-profit arts program for at-risk youth. Matt gave an introduction, showed asnippet of the documentary, Inocente (an Oscar-Winner for BestDocumentary Short featuring a 15-year-old homeless girl whoaspires to become an artist), and had Star Kids create self-por-traits. Everyone shared their drawings and reasons behind theimages. Star Kids students really enjoyed surrounding themselvesaround the arts and this inspiring young man.

Children’s Programs & Events

Portsmouth Abbey School TheaterClose to 60 Star Kids and family members enjoyed front row seatsto the Portsmouth Abbey Players production of How to Succeed inBusiness Without Really Trying on February 22nd and 23rd, 2014.The children and parents delighted in the lively song and dancenumbers. Our own Star Kid, Rajahnah Matra, starred in the produc-tion as Smitty, a spunky and spirited secretary at the World WideWicket Company. Rajahnah has been a Star Kid since 1st grade andis now a thriving 11th grader at the Portsmouth Abbey School. The Abbey Theater event has become so popular that we offered aSaturday evening show with dinner and a Sunday matinée withbrunch.

Both days, community service students greeted our young guests,escorted them to the dining hall, and accompanied them to theshow. Our young scholars were thrilled to be in their company andwere overjoyed with the whole experience. We are thankful for thesupport of the Portsmouth Abbey School and involvement of thecommunity service students.

Caddy Shack - End of the School Year Party On June 8th, 2014, Star Kids and their families came together for afun-filled afternoon at the Caddy Shack in North Dartmouth, MA forour End of Year Celebration. The kids had a blast playing miniaturegolf, and getting soaked on the bumper boats! Pizza and a“Congratulations Graduates” cake was enjoyed by all. It was a muchdeserved reward for all of the students’ hard work during the schoolyear!

Newport Gulls Night at Cardines Field The Newport Gulls game on July 30th, 2014 at Cardine’s Field wasa huge hit! About 30 people, including students and their families,along with several mentors came together on a gorgeous summernight to watch the Newport Gulls dominate New Bedford Bay Sox, 8-0! It was wonderful to catch up with Star Kids and their families over the quieter summer months, and introduce some newStar Kids to the community as well!

All Saints Academy Middletown, RIBoys & Girls Club of Fall River Fall River, MABoys & Girls Club of Newport County Newport, RIBristol Community College Fall River, MACamp Becket Becket, MACamp Dudley Westport, NYCamp Ramleh West Kingston, RICamp Welch Assonert, MACamp Wonderland Sharon, MADurfee High School Fall River, MAElite Soccer Camp Newport, RIEndless Summer Camp Newport, RIExtensions School of Dance Bristol, RIFall River YMCA Fall River, MANewman YMCA Seekonk, MANewport Art Museum Newport, RINewport Cooks! Middletown, RI

Newport County YMCA Middletown, RINewport Recreation Center Newport, RINorman Bird Sanctuary Middletown, RIOld School Hoop Academy Fall River, MAOliver Hazard Perry Newport, RIPonies to Go Middletown, RIPortsmouth Abbey School Portsmouth, RIPortsmouth High School Portsmouth, RIThe Rectory School Pomfret, CTRhode Island 4-H Club Kingston, RI

Foundation, Inc.SailNewport Newport, RISt. Philomena School/ Portsmouth, RI

Teen Leadership CampStrive Gymnastics Somerset, MAYoung Life Manville, RI


van Beuren Charitable FoundationThe van Beuren Charitable Foundation’s endowed scholarship supports a Newport County scholar who is a 9th grader at TheProut School in Wakefield, RI.

Loeb’s Family Fund The Loeb’s Family Fund and interest income from the Star KidsEndowment Fund help to defray operating expenses.

Sue Petronello Scholarship FundIn 2013, we achieved our goal to raise $70,000 in the name of ourpast Executive Director, Sue Petronello, enabling us to support aStar Kid at Bishop Connolly High School in Fall River, MA. Thankyou again to all of the donors – past and present – who donated tothis campaign.

Star Kids Scholarship Program welcomes additional contributionsto the Endowment Fund. For more information or to make a gift,please contact Kristen Van Hull at [email protected] 401-848-4187.

Newport/Fall River Financial Review

Diocese of Fall River St. Mary’s Fund

Diocese of Providence Frances Warde Fund

St. Andrew’s by the Sea Little Compton, RI

St. Barnabas Church Portsmouth, RI

St. Columba’s Chapel Middletown, RI

St. Joseph’s Church Newport, RI

St. Lucy’s Church Middletown, RI

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Portsmouth, RI

The United Congregational Church Little Compton, RI

Year ending June 30, 2010 $42,208audited net income




Year ending June 30, 2014 $29,451unaudited net income

* New Bedford and Newport/Fall River programs combined.

Five-Year Income* Diocesan, Parish & School Support

School Support44.7%

Diocesan Support2.0%

Parent Support9.9%

Sponsors17.7%

Events8.7%

Annual Giving3.3%

Founder3.2%

Grants10.5%

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Sources of Funds

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Total Giving

Source Amount Percent

School Support 348,485 44.7%

Sponsors 137,750 17.7%

Grants 81,690 10.5%

Parent Support 77,240 9.9%

Events 68,019 8.7%

Annual Giving 25,608 3.3%

Founder 25,000 3.2%

Diocesan Support 15,295 2.0%

Total Giving $779,087 100.0%

Thanks to our many gracious donors, the Newport/Fall RiverChapter of the Star Kids Scholarship Program was able to raise$353,362 during the 2013-14 fiscal year. We are working to breakthe intergenerational cycle of crime, poverty, substance abuse, disease, and depression which has gripped far too many of ourlocal families. Our partnering schools invested $348,485 in tuitionrevenue, allowing our Star Kids to have tremendous educationalexperiences. Together, we are creating a better future for thesescholars.

As an organization, we are fortunate to have 100% of our administrative expenses donated by our founder Dr. Tim Flanigan,foundations, and private donors. This makes it possible for everygift to directly benefit the education of Star Kids!

Endowments

Alletta Morris McBean Scholarship FundThe Alletta Morris McBean Scholarship Fund annually supportsthree full scholarships for Star Kids from Newport County, who eachattend All Saints Academy in Middletown, RI.

Overview of Giving


“Lucky Star” Soirée The Star Kids Scholarship Program’s 12th Annual Soiréewas held on Saturday, May 13th, 2014 at the Canfield House in Newport. Another packed house of Star Kids supportersgathered to celebrate our scholars and the Program. Five ofour ten 2014 high school graduates were on hand to sharetheir appreciation for their Star Kids opportunity. KaitlynnBotelho, a Bishop Connolly senior, wrote a beautiful “I am From” poem which she voiced to the crowd. WhitneySlade, departing Head of St. Michael’s Country Day, wasrecognized for his long-time commitment to our scholars.DJ Reggie Charles added to the upbeat mood of the eventwith his music, and KEEL Vodka’s specialty cocktail “72 andSunny” was a hit. A “Feel Good” wheel spun throughout the night with prizes to be won from fitness packages, massages, tennis lessons, facials, an overnight stay atCastle Hill, gift certificates to Clarke Cooke House andBarking Crab, and Red Sox tickets, to name several winnings.The grand prize, compliments of Peter de Savary, was a 4night stay at Mt. Cinnamon Resort in Grenada, won byLesley and Dan Faria of Middletown. A pair of his and hers “Townie Bicycles” from Ten Speed Spokes in Newportwas the event raffle item. Tiverton residents and annualhosts of our Tiverton Croquet Tournament, Tome Andrade and Julie Lohr, rode away from another star studded night with their new bikes! The “Lucky Star” Soirée netted$52,000, which supports the annual expenses for our Educational Program.Thanks to all who attendedthe Soirée and made it sucha fun night!

Fundraising Events

Foundation GrantsFoundations consistently provide additional key funding to sup-plement our Educational Program. These Program expensesinclude tuition, after-school programs, summer camps, tutoring,and field trips for our ever-growing student population. A specialthanks to all of the Foundations that helped us to raise over$80,000 during the 2013-14 fiscal year.

Special recognition is given to the van Beuren CharitableFoundation for its significant investment in our Children’sEducational Program. Their past generosity continued to fundthree Star Kids at parochial schools in Newport County and Fall River in 2013-14. In addition, Negley FlinnCharitable Foundation provided funding to assist afourth scholar for four years, and also donated toour summer programs for 2014. The Wilcox FamilyFoundation not only provided its annual four schol-arships in 2013-14 for Star Kids, but contributed anadditional amount to the Educational Program. TheGeorge and Mary Kremer Foundation funded threefull scholarships again for a partnering CatholicSchool in Fall River, the Holy Name School.

Additional Foundation funding was generouslydonated from Donald and Nancy Cloud, RBC WealthManagement, BankNewport Charitable Foundationand the Newport County Fund of the Rhode IslandFoundation, supporting our Educational Programand operating expenses. Alletta Morris McBeanCharitable Foundation, DCG Synergy, Bay CoastBank, Frederick Henry Prince Foundation at NewportHospital, Long Wharf Public School Trust, Nordstrom,North Family Trust, and the William C. Horton Fundare all to be recognized for their tremendous support of our Educational Program.

Fall River Women’s Union, Forest Foundation, John Clarke Trustand the Miss Swinburne Fund of the Rhode Island Foundationcombined for four full scholarships for our students during the2013-14 school year. These children attended Seton Academyin Fall River, MA, Rocky Hill School in East Greenwich, RI, andAll Saints Academy in Middletown, RI.

Tiverton Senior CenterEach year, the Knitting & Quilting Volunteers, an incredibly talentedand dedicated group of women from the Tiverton Senior Center inTiverton, RI, knit hats, scarves, sweaters, blankets and more with their “magic hands,” all to benefit Star Kids. The Tiverton Senior Centerannually pledges to give $6,000 to Star Kids in support of three partial scholarships from the proceeds of their hand made treasures.In 2013-14, these students attended All Saints Academy inMiddletown, RI and La Salle Academy in Providence, RI. We are sograteful for this lovely group’s continued generosity and hard work!

We greatly appreciate all of the Educational Program and operationalsupport which allowed us to fully serve our Star Kids students andtheir families this past year!

PHOTOS: MATTHEW CULLEN PHOTOGRAPHY

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Stone Bridge 8th Annual Croquet TournamentOn Sunday, September 21st, 2014, close to 80 croquet enthusiasts gathered together on an intermittently rainy afternoon at the home of JulieLohr and Tome Andrade in support of the Star Kids Scholarship Program.Tom’s Market and Black Goose provided food and McLaughlin & Moranprovided beverages for the event, which in addition to croquet, included raffle prizes and a silent auction in support of Star Kids. John Foley wasonce again the “Croquet Master,” and John Hughes took home the StoneBridge Cup for the second year in a row! Through the generosity of thosewho attended, one more Star Kid is able to benefit from a private schooleducation at the Cluny School in Newport, and additional revenue wasraised for the Star Kids Educational Program.

Margaret Evans Runs Boston’s Run to Remember On a rainy Sunday, May 25th, 2014, MargaretEvans took off running from the Seaport WorldTrade Center, and continued for 13.1 miles to the cheer of endless spectators throughdowntown Boston, all in support of the Star KidsScholarship Program. Margaret finished in arespectable 2 hours and 10 minutes, and raisedalmost $2,000, which was directly used to offsetthe increasing cost of program expenses for a

student at Rocky Hill School in East Greenwich, RI. We are so thankful forall who supported Margaret in her journey to support the Program!

Private EventsOne of the most effective ways to spread the good news about the StarKids Scholarship Program is to host a private event at a home or socialclub. Such gatherings provide an effective way to introduce more people in the community to the organization. We are always excited to share all of our Program’s successes with others. If you would like to host a private event, please contact Kristen Van Hull at 401-848-4187 or email,[email protected]. Thank you for helping us spread the word!


StarRide 2014On a gorgeous Sunday morning,September 14th, 2014, StarRide 14drew 150 riders of all ages and abilities to the Ocean Drive area inNewport to raise funds for the StarKids Scholarship Program. Thanksto the dedicated efforts of Kathy Prattand her team of volunteers, four morechildren are receiving scholarshipsto attend All Saints Academy inMiddletown, RI and Holy TrinitySchool in Fall River, MA. Now in itsthird year, the ride continues to growin popularity and success; a record$15,000 was raised thanks to thegenerosity of our sponsors, donors,and riders.

The Cluny School offered the perfect setting for the start and finish ofthe ride. At 9 am, an energetic group set out to ride, run, or walk one ofthe five routes available. If you were in the area, you would have seeneveryone from young children on tricycles, to families on a 7 or 12 miletrek, to a devoted group of cyclists who covered the island on the 35mile route! Ten Speed Spokes made bikes and helmets available, andTom Kearns was on hand to do bike safety checks. Participants returned toCluny school to enjoy complimentary refreshments and the ever-popularhot dogs donated by Ben’s Chili Dogs.

Treasure Boxes were filled with prizes donated by many area restaurants, retail shops, and artists. Many riders tried their Key to aChild’s Success and walked away with wonderful prizes…and onelucky young girl rode away with bike donated by Newport Bicycle!

The Star Ride was fun for all including many of our Star Kids familieswho came out to ride and to show their support by volunteering. Many thanks to all who made this memorable day possible!

PHOTOS: DARCY MAGRATTEN


“Lucky Star” 12th Annual Soirée

2014 SponsorsSuper Star - $5,000

Robin Hadley In Honor of Helen Hadley

Hodges Badge Co.

Mega Star - $2,500

Ken Moldow and Roe O’BrienJames and Ginny Purviance

Rock Star - $1,000

Behan Bros., Inc.Capstone PropertiesCDMI Mary and Al ReynoldsRiverhead Building Supply Corp.Kitty and John RokArthur and Lynda SampsonRichard C. WallaceGurdon and Kathy Wattles

Shooting Star - $500

Peter and LIz AlofsinCindy and Jeff BabkaBlack Point Wealth ManagementCrellin Handling Equipment, Inc.DeSisto LawTimothy N. Ely, Financial

Advisor, Morgan StanleyChristopher and

Jennifer EricksonPaul and Jane FlemingJack and Donna FlynnFoley/CerilliForster OrthodonticsChris and Kate GreenmanGriff ElectricHelen HadleyWilliam and Judy HallJohn Harris and Linda SawyerSusie and Buddy HillHinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP Brian P. Hogan, DMD,

David K. Fiaschetti, DDS, Joanne Castaneda, DDS, MD

Jamestown DistributorsMeghan and Peter JannottaMaureen Kerrigan/RBC Wealth

ManagementKVH Industries, Inc.Michael MoitozaNewport Restaurant GroupNorthStar EquipmentPennfield SchoolPortsmouth Abbey SchoolSt. George’s SchoolSalve Regina UniversityCathy and Jeff SiegallSimmons Associates, LTD.UNION PEARL Kathleen and Willem Van Rijn

Shining Star - $250

All Island Landscape, Inc.Jeff and Anne BenevilleRoberta BenjaminMichael and Margaret ChapmanCluny SchoolCoastal RoastersDonnelly’s School ApparelFrosty FreezJonathan K. GewirzMr. and Mrs. David S. GordonGustave White Sotheby’s

International RealtyHarvey, Carr, & Hadfield Island Dental HealthDarcy Magratten and Jim EstesNewport Insurance AgencySt. Michael’s Country

Day SchoolSaint Philomena SchoolRobert and Carolyn SilvaThe Prout School

In Kind Sponsors

The Canfield HouseDave Seppala DesignDJ Reggie CharlesMatt Cullen PhotographyFleming & Co.Keel VodkaLinda LeBrunAlice SheerinStageCraft AudioTen Speed Spokes

“Wishboard” Donations$3,500

Peter and Meg JannottaJeff and Cathy Siegal

$1,750

Robert Menson and Margot Waite

$500

Jim and Ginny Purviance

$200-$300

Jeff and Anne BenevilleJon and Liz HarrisJohn Wallace

$100

Bob and Whitney BauerChris and Kate GreenmanJeff Dentler and

Maureen KerriganTom and Aggie Perkins

Foundations/Trusts

$25,000+

Dr. and Mrs. Tim Flanigan

$17,500

Wilcox Family Foundation

$16,000

Negley Flinn Charitable Foundation

$15,000

Donald and Nancy Cloud

$10,000

George and Mary Kremer Foundation

The Purchase Fund

$8,000

RBC Wealth Management

$7,000

Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust

$5,000

Nordstom

$3,000 - $4,999

BankNewport Charitable Fundat Rhode Island Foundation

DCG SynergyFall River Women’s UnionForest FoundationThe John Clarke Trust Bank of

America, N.A., Co-TrusteeMiss Swinburne Fund at

Rhode Island FoundationWilliam C. Horton Fund

$1,000-$2,500

Bay Coast BankFrederick Henry Prince

Foundation at Newport Hospital

Long Wharf Public School TrustNewport County Fund

Rhode Island FoundationNorth Family Trust

$500 - $999

Jamestown Rotary ClubMr. and Mrs. Kevin McCarthy

NewportFEDEllen S. Murphy Memorial Fund

at Rhode Island FoundationNewport Garden ClubUnited Congregational ChurchRhode Island Interlocal Risk

Management Trust in honor of Marc DeSisto

Scholarship Sponsors

$25,000

Anonymous

$14,000

Wilcox Family Foundation

$6,000 - $7,500

Sam and Ann MencoffBob and Heather SavoieTiverton Senior Center Knitting

and Quilting Volunteers

$3,500 - $5,999

Larry and Elizabeth AllenChris and Jennifer EricksonBrigid Flanigan Megan FlaniganTim and Luba FlaniganMaureen Kerrigan and

Jeff DentlerBrian and Lori HoganPeter and Meg JannottaJerry Kirby and Tom Perkins

Kirby Perkins ConstructionMary Beth Klee and

Javier ValenzuelaDan MeyersIsabelle Middendorf Ken Moldow and Roe O’BrienLynn Nicoletta James and Sheila PowellJames and Ginny PurvianceAl and Mary ReynoldsJack and Valorie Sheehan*Jeff and Cathy SiegalDr. Richard Smith

Coastal Orthopaedics

$3,000

Richard Corroon Corroon Foundation

Robin HadleyStefani Hulitar

$1,750

Zia and Denys EftekharJack and Donna FlynnDoug and Lora McFallRobert Menson and

Margo WaiteNewport Federal Savings Bank

$500 - $1,500

Helen HadleyNewport RotaryTim and Dorothy O’Reilly

Annual Appeal

$5,000

Kathy and Gurdon Wattles

$3,500

Lisa Lewis and Bart Dunbar

$1,850

Mr. and Mrs. John A. van Beurenand the van Beuren Charitable Foundation

$1,500

Hodges Badge Company, Inc. Rick and Jennifer Hodges

$1,000

Mrs. Elizabeth LeathermanHarvey Firestone Jr. Foundation

Tom and Jacqueline PattonMary Beth Klee and

Javier Valenzuela

In Honor of Jim and Ginny Purviance

Jamie Purviance

$500-$750

All Saints Academy Christmas Pageant 2013

James and Margaret GallagherWilliam and Judy HallDavid MehlKen Moldow and Roe O’BrienJames and Virginia Purviance

$300

Paul and Susan BoudreauSteve ad Ann CorridanRalph and Barbara EarpPaul and Jane FlemingGeorge and Donna JacksonRichard S. PalmerKenneth and Jill Urban

$200-$299

Murray and Judith DanforthDavid and Linda GordonMarjorie LarsonGene and Maureen McCabe

In Honor of Kate and Chris Greenman

Paul and Joni Jablansky

$100-$199

James M. CavanaughAnne and Stephen ChacePeter and Anne DamonClayton and Catherine DillonRichard and Nancy DrummondDarcy Magratten and Jim EstesKathleen Finn

Bob and Alison KielyStephen and Diana LewinsteinLila Delman Real Estate

of NewportThomas and Deborah LongDemarest Lloyd MacDonaldAntone and Beverly MedeirosCynthia NebergallWalter and Patricia RokLinda RussellSusan RussellHarold SandersEarle and Lisa StubbsJulia Rush TolandDr. and Mrs. Joseph L. TracyThomas and Katrina WeschlerNina Young

In Honor of Peter Flanigan

Eleftherios Mylonakis

In Praise of our Grandchildren,Eliza H. and Emma K. Greenman

Peter and Sandra Greenman

$50

Lawrence and Dawn AhearnAIG Matching Grants ProgramJames and Ellen BraytonPatrick and Kathleen BurkeDirk and Sue KramersRobert and Elizabeth MeikleNewport Tent CompanyDavid and Denise SauretteBrien and Helen WelchDr. and Mrs. Fred Zilian

Up to $25

Thomas and Sheila FoleyMarilyn MarvelJudith MochBeverly PayneGail G. ThacherLinda Walsh

In Memory of Frankie McCoy

Kris E. Oliveira and AIG

In Honor of Peter Flanigan

Susan E. Reed

Honor Roll of Donors, 2013-14

* Jack and Valorie Sheehan sponsored at the $3,500 level in 2012-13 as well.

I am FromWritten by Kaitlyn Botelho, and Recited at the“Lucky Star” Soirée

I am from the openness of two

kind hearts,

who re-kindled the hope in me.

(those kind hearts would

be my grandparents who raised me and Ethan)

I am from the long summer days,

with endless fun and play.

The smell of fresh linen hanging on the line,

waiting for a breeze.

I am from the feel of a stitched ball,

against my small palm.

With each throw and catch I became his perfect idea of a player,

cheering and rooting at each game.

I am from the tough times,

the testy times and the better times,

from the times hope was lost,

and the times hope was found.

I am from the time it was okay to be yourself,

when no one talked about yesterday,

the time where each day was thought of as new.

“Feel Good” Wheel and Wine DonationsAble Mind & Body,

Jackie HendersonMartina AldrichAllen’s Wine & SpiritsPeter & Liz AlofsinApothecaryAull PilatesBarking Crab RestaurantZach BeachBellevue Beauty WalkBridge to FitnessElizabeth BuckeridgeCarnegie Abbey ClubCarolyn’s Sakonnet VineyardsLisa CecchiMichael CecchiMike Cecchi, Sr.Clarke Cooke HouseCore Strength and ConditioningCrossFitPeter de Savary &

Mt. Cinnamon ResortEmily Perkins EstheticsFrancis Malbone House

Gray Matter MarketingGreenvale VineyardsHyatt Regency NewportJessie KendalJF3 SalonKaren MassaroJ.McLaughlinMidtown Oyster BarNewport PilatesNewport Restaurant GroupNewport Yachting CenterNewport VineyardsKristin Niessink, NutritionistPaul O’Hearn, Personal TrainerPelham Court HotelJulie Pierce, Massage TherapyPink PineapplePortsmouth Abbey SchoolPulse/Bellevue BarreSchooner Aurora and

The Newport ExperienceStoneacre PantrySully’s Wine & SpiritsE’Loise TamerThames Street YogaThe Nail ShoppeJane Weatherby, Reflexology


Soirée Contributions$300

Peter and Diane DiBariJerry and Kim Kirby

$100 - $249

Marion Oates CharlesRobert and Alison KielyBrendan and Ellen KinnaneEdward J. Mack, Sr.Juliette McLennanCraig and Sarah RichardsonWalter and Patricia Rok

In Honor of Dr. and Mrs. Brian Hogan

Dr. and Mrs. David Fiaschetti

$1 - $99

Nicole BoudriaWilkinson and Marilyn MarvelDavid and Cheryl McCarthyStephanie McLennanCynthia A. MillerAldelaide NardoneKenneth and Alicia Quirk George Skakel IIIPeter and Kathy StarkJulia Rush TolandMichael and Linda WalshThomas Weschler

Margaret Evans –Boston’s Run toRemember

$500

Anne Stone

$250 - $499

John EvansHelen Trumbull

$150 - $249

Norey CullenHelena Evans

$100 - $149

Joann Hensley

$25 - $99

Jill CreevyVirginia KeyserMegan MorganLeigh PhillipsMary SmithHelen TrementozziWilliam Walsh

3rd Annual StarRide

2014 SponsorsHigh Honors - $2,000

James and Ginny Purviance

Honors - $1,000

BankRITeam O'Brien-MoldowRobbie Murphy BenjaminMr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Sullivan

Foundation Fund

Achievement - $500

Dancing Oaks FarmMiller Scott & HolbrookNewport GrandTodd A. Stuart FoundationThe Landing RestaurantStephen and Michelle Sullivan

Merit - $250

Bardorf & BardorfChris and Kate GreenmanSusie and Buddy HillJamestown Boat YardMichael Jilling, Jilling Wealth

ManagementLila Delman Real EstateDenise Roberts, Morgan StanleyBill Sizeland, RE/MAX

of NewportThames Glassblowing

Studio & GalleryThe Reynolds

$25 - $200

Valerie AllenBlue Rock’s CateringAnne Davidge ChaseEstes/Twombly ArchitectsJane FlemingElizabeth FullerTom and Mary GilbanePeter GordonKatrina HamiltonPeter and Meghan JannottaCynthia and Adam JillingLaura DaLomba, Kahn Litwin

Renza & Co.Mike KenfieldTom MatthewsBarbara MacGowanDr. Donald Occaso, DMDCorinne RichRachael RomanowskiGail ThacherRobert and Susan WebsterTeresa Paiva Weed

In Kind Donations

Bagel BoysBen’s Chili DogsThe Black PearlBusker’s RestaurantCluny SchoolCrazy Dough’s PizzaThe Cookie JarCrystal SpringDarcy Magratten DesignDown Under JewelryEdible Arrangements

Emily Perkins EstheticsLesley FariaLaura FernandezFresh FeetFrosty FreezFuelBeltDr. Daniel Hatch, DPTInpopnitoIsland PursuitMaltMidtown Oyster BarNewport BicycleOrange LeafAggie PerkinsPleasant SurprisePreservation Society of

Newport CountyRobin Trauth,

Renaissance FitnessBrenda Wrigley ScottSports AuthorityStaplesStoneacre PantryLisa StuartDana SwistTalbotsTen Speed SpokesThames Glassblowing

Studio & GalleryThree Island ClothingTito’s CantinaVineyard Vines

8th Annual Stone BridgeCroquet Tournament

$200 - $500

Dana and Beth AllcockTome Andrade and Julie LohrLou CabralRob and Julia CascellaSteve and Nicole McDonaldBill and Donna TenteLuba Dumenco FlaniganKeith McClenning & Sue PettiRafael and Cheryl PadillaTom Heffernan and

Roberta CapuanoJohn and Jennifer HughesSteve and Michelle Hughes

$100 - $199

Bruce and Nanci AdamsWayne Karzenski and Pam BeggJoe and Lori BoivinStephen and Anne ChaceRich and Lisa ChewAlex Cook and John ConfortiRob and Amy CooperPeter and Karen CorrKaren and Kevin EnnisJohn Foley and Lisa FinnTom and Sheila FoleyRobert Hartnett and Deb ToulinJim and Nancy HiltonPeter and Barbara HumpheyGreg and Renee JonesMark and Kristine Lowney,

KMLC LLCKurt and Pat ManchesterPam McDorrSusan and Bob Mignone

Brendan McNally and Jennifer Rashleigh

Kathy and Corky OliverEduardo Rodriguez Michael Silvia and Dale MorrowChristina and Aaron Shemenski

$50 - $99

Ann BerglundEllen BjornsonAnn EpplingPhyllis IbbotsonSalma J. JabbourLinda LacroixHeather McHutchinsonPatricia PriorJoanne ReutherSusan RodriguezSusanne Thayer-Kramers

In Kind Tournament Donors:

Nanci Adams, Willow Hair SalonTome Andrade and Julie LohrBlack GooseJoe and Lori BolvinCoastal Roasters CoffeeRob CooperLuba and Tim FlaniganFour Corners FitnessBarbara HumphreyMark LowneyMcLaughlin & MoranJennifer Rashleigh

In Kind Program DonorsBellevue Rug & HomeGayle BordlemayThe Boston GroupChild & Family ServicesDonnelly Uniform ApparelElite Skate and EmbroideryDarcy Magratten DesignNewport GullsPortsmouth Abbey SchoolSharon Morgera DesignSt. George’s SchoolAlice SheerinTiverton Senior Center Knitting

& Quilting VolunteersMary Weaver, Newport Cooks!Nancy Weida

MentorsCindy BabkaCheryl Cox Barbara EarpLesley FariaMary Beth HunteMike JilllingVictoria JohnsonMichele KoppelmanDarcy Magratten Michele Manning Kathy Pratt Ginny PurvianceMary ReynoldsRachael RomanowskiStephen RosascoMeghan ValentinoKelsey Van LiewHelen Welch

Fall River:

Kaitlynn BotelhoBishop Connolly High School

Alyssa DrapeauDurfee High School

Adrienna HicksMt. Hope High Nursing Program

Iyana MartinLaSalle Academy

Ashley Furtado PaquetteBishop Connolly High School

Heavenleigh WalkerBishop Connolly High School

Alexandra XifarisFairhaven High School

Newport:

Brianna BouchardTiverton High School

Calvin BouchardTiverton High School

Hannah DeenRogers High School

! !CONGRATULATIONSto our 2014 graduates!

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