summer newsletter 2014

The YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, Inc. is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

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Dear Friends,

What an incredible year thus far, in spite of the horrible weather conditions and all that came with it! The YWCA-GCR moved forward successfully with our tradition of providing housing and supportive services combined with 360º of Support. The YWCA-GCR values the continued support of our friends and welcomes the new friendships we cultivated throughout this year. We do what we do the best, because of you, our friends: donors, supporters and community partners. And for that-we thank you!

It’s been 8 months since my on boarding at the wonderful and empowering YWCA-GCR. In such a short period of time, we’ve made great and impressive strides. We held an amazing Ready For Work Graduation combined with a Renaming Ceremony (Jamison-Rounds Ready For Work....Programs), announcement of an anonymous donor’s generous matching pledge, debuted our Victorian Tea in Troy Fundraiser, participated in numerous community events such as the Pride Parade, annual Spaghetti Dinner, applied for and received several grants aligned with our mission and supportive services, collaborated with resourceful, giving and mission-focused volunteers, etc.

Within this 2014 summer newsletter you will see our devotion, creativity, partnership, passion and mission driven focus. Our dedication to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all is our consistent focus to continue our legacy. At the YWCA-GCR we work as an effective and comprehensive team, as no one person can provide, sustain, enhance and expand the unique cutting edge services we’re known for. I value and appreciate my team; YWCA-GCR’s staff and the Board of Directors.

We know that our continued success is important to you, so please take a moment to experience our mission in action and see how your support and contributions successfully impacts the more than 170 women and 60 children that call the YWCA-GCR home annually; along with our supportive services and programs.

Thank you once again for being a friend and supporter of the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, Inc.! Please call us anytime at (518) 274-7100 or email malissap@ywca-gcr.org if you have any questions, would like an update on what we are doing, want to take a tour, or wish to volunteer. Please like us on Facebook at facebook.com/ywca.gcr. Thank you.

Respectfully,

Daquetta Jones, Executive Director

The greatest joys in life are found not only in what we do and feel, but also in our quiet hopes and labors for others. ~Bryant McGill, Voice of Reason

Daquetta JonesExecutive Director

a letter from the executive director

Daquetta P. JonesExecutive Director

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LISA LAGON President Jaeger & Flynn Associates, Inc.

DAVIA COLLINGTON Vice President Rensselaer County Mental Health

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MARRI AVIZA Rumors Salon and Spa

ANNE COONRAD Unified Court System

MEGHAN KEENHOLTS E. Stewart Jones, PLLC

MONICA KURZEJESKI City of Troy

LISA ROBERT LEWIS The Troy Record

THERESA MOROUKIAN Mosaic Associates Architects

COLEEN PARATORE Author

RHE POTENZA Truly Rhe

LORI V. QUIGLEY, PhD. Esteves School of Education Russell Sage College

ELIZABETH SULLIVAN Jaeger & Flynn Associates, Inc.

BENITA ZAHN WNYT News Channel 13

WANDA ZYGMUNTOWICZ Treasurer CUSTOMERicity, LLC

HONORABLE ELIZABETH WALSH Secretary Rensselaer County Family Court Judge

ywca-gcr staffDAQUETTA JONES

Executive Director

BONNIE BENSON Director of Housing & Supportive Programs

VIRGINIA MARINELLO Director of Finance

STARLETTA SMITH Director of Transitional Housing & Family Services

MALISSA PILETTE-MCCLENON Director of Fund Development

ELLEN RANDOLPH Director of Operations

JENNIFER NELSON Director of Employment & Educational Services

GAIL BATCHELDER Front Desk Receptionist

SHARA BENDER Homeless Prevention Coordinator

RANDY BURNS Maintenance Director

ROBERTA FARRELL Front Desk Receptionist

EJAH GAY Front Desk Receptionist

ELIZABETH HALLER Finance Assistant

LISA HOTTE Women In Transition Peer Advocate

ANITA KENNER Front Desk Receptionist

CAROLYN KING Housing Coordinator

ROBERT LEIBACH Nutrition Program Coordinator

BESSIE MABEE Front Desk Receptionist

SHA’QUEEN MCCOLLEY Front Desk Receptionist

PRISCILLA MILLIGAN Housekeeper

MARY MILONE Housekeeper

DEBRA MYERS Housekeeping Supervisor

JOAN NIMER Front Desk Receptionist

GABRIELLE POLAK Housing Coordinator

FAY SPARGO Adult Education Instructor

SUE STIERER Apartment Program Coordinator

JESSICA TREMPER Front Desk Receptionist

JACKIE WEAVER OMH Case Manager

2014 matching campaign pledge

Want to make your donation dollars do even more?For the next three years, your donation will make an even greater impact! An anonymous donor family are so supportive and proud of the amazing work we do here at the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, Inc., they have made a generous Matching Pledge to us. In 2014, 2015, and 2016, for every $10,000 of public support we raise, an additional $2,500 will be donated (that’s 25 percent more).

They know how important the YWCA-GCR is to the community and the more than 150 women and children who call it home each year. He also knows times have been tough. Mother Nature was particularly cruel to us all this winter, sending a seemingly unending supply of sub-arctic temperatures, snow, and sleet. We all felt the effects of this long, cold winter on our wallets. And like you, the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region Inc.’s utility bills skyrocketed. They nearly doubled from $6,000 to $12,000 per month. Providing a safe, warm and stable environment to our residents and program participants each year is always our first priority, and though our budget took a significant hit, we were able to continue to provide just that.

That’s why this matching pledge could not have come at a better time. As this past winter has taught us, unforeseen expenses, could compromise our ability to do all that we do as successfully and efficiently as we have. We run a fiscally conservative organization and as a result, are one of the healthiest YWCAs in the Region. We want you to know that when you invest in the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, Inc. your investment is taken seriously and used wisely—generating a significant and sustainable return.

As always every dollar you donate goes directly into programs which help our women achieve their goals and provides life-changing opportunities and unique cutting-edge services to those in need. Please, help us. With your support—we can do this!

To make a donation, fill out the bottom portion of this sheet and fax, scan and email, or mail it in. To make a donation online, visit: http://www.ywca-gcr.org/donations/, or by phone contact Malissa Pilette-McClenon at 518.274.7100.

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2014 grant update

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YWCA USA Economic Empowerment Grant - $5,000In April we received a grant for $5,000 to benefit our Jamison-Rounds Ready for School Program from the YWCA USA Economic Empowerment Grant. Each year, we have approximately 30 participants that enter our Jamison-Rounds Ready for Work Program that have no high school diploma or GED/Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC). Some have limited functional literacy capabilities or general math skills. In fact, many test between a 4th and 8th grade reading and math level, according to Tests of Adults Basic Education (TABE) testing. The YWCA-GCR will use this grant money to enhance our Jamison-Rounds Ready for School Program by providing group and one-on-one tutoring to these participants in an effort to increase their literacy and math skills. This in turn will make them more competitive in the employment market, thus increasing their chances of obtaining and maintaining stable employment. This project will provide 5-7 hours a week of one-on-one and group tutoring in basic literacy and math skills for all participants involved in the Jamison-Rounds Ready for Work Program. Specific services include instruction on reading fluency, reading comprehension, basic and advanced vocabulary, essay writing, basic addition, subtraction and multiplication review, fractions, integers, word problems, and algebraic equations. The tutoring sessions will be held here at the YWCA-GCR and all instruction will be person-centered with a focus on increasing basic literacy and math skills. Students will work from TASC preparation workbooks as well as resources such as current event news items or articles from the internet, magazines and newspapers that generate participant interest.

Linda G. Toohey Foundation - $1,250In May we received a grant for $1,250 from the Linda G. Toohey Foundation for New Executive Directors development. The grant money will be used for our new Executive Director, Daquetta Jones, to attend two informative trainings from the New York Council of Nonprofits, Inc. (NYCON): Camp Finance and the New Executive Directors Retreat. NYCON offers essential trainings for executive level professionals to help them build the capacity of their nonprofit organizations. Camp Finance is a 2-day course designed to empower executives to build an effective, compliant, vibrant, and sustainable nonprofit organization. Camp Finance consists of six essential workshop tracks: Basic Nonprofit Accounting, Accountability & Compliance, Marketing, Fundraising & Communications and Nonprofit Governance. The New Executive Director Retreat is a 3-day course designed to provide new Executive Directors with diverse skills that are necessary to achieve success in their current roles. A variety of topics are part of the training, including: the role of the Executive Director, Executive Directors role with the Board of Directors, Nonprofit accounting and fiscal accountability, legal accountability, etc. and are facilitated by a multi-disciplinary team of experienced instructors. As a first-time Executive Director it is vital to advance and improve one’s skill-sets to successfully execute and meet responsibilities and expectations. These trainings will help to further strengthen and enhance Daquetta’s knowledge to strategically move the organization in a positive direction through community/public relations, mission impact and capacity building activities: strategic planning, administrative , board development and governance, and financial vitality.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region - $14,620In June, we were thrilled to receive a $14,620 grant for our Women in Transition (WIT) Program from the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region, Inc. The money will be used to buy new beds, dressers, and other furnishings for the resident’s rooms. This grant will ensure that the YWCA-GCR is able to provide every woman and child who walks through our door with the basic essentials they need to survive. In addition to providing items for our current residents, 50 welcome kits will be made that consist of sheets, blanket, mattress cover, towel, pillow, and personal hygiene items, to be available and ready for future women and children who will become residents at the YWCA-GCR. Having these kits available will allow their first impression of the YWCA-GCR to be one of warmth and comfort. Giving a positive first impression will help ease the transition for the women, and especially for their children. Everyone deserves these basics in their lives and with this support; the YWCA-GCR can ensure that the women and children who call the building home will have them. The (WIT) Program provides 14 rooms for homeless single women and women and their children. Women in WIT are required to set goals, complete household chores, and attend weekly meetings with a community service provider. The goal of this program is to assist women in finding permanent housing. Unlike a temporary shelter, WIT gives women and their children stable, temporary housing. This is often the first stable housing these families have ever had. “RMHC is humbled to be a small part of the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, Inc. family. Like our Ronald McDonald House, the YWCA-GCR’s Women in Transition Program offers vital services to families in crisis; providing services only the YWCA-GCR can provide. RMHC salutes the YWCA-GCR for the help today and the hope for better tomorrows that they provide to our community,” says Jeff Yule, Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Charities.

ywca-gcr volunteer spotlightthe three muses

A comfortable bed and quiet place to lay your head is something most of us take for granted. We allow ourselves to splurge on high-thread count sheets and comfy down comforters. The average person spends about one-third of his or her life in bed, so it makes sense to make it a comfortable, calm retreat; and a fluffy pillow is just part of that. But for many of the more than 170 women and 60 children that call the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, Inc. home, these luxuries are something they can only imagine. Some of the families that come to the YWCA-GCR come with nothing more than the clothes on their backs. These women face many challenges including homelessness, poverty, prior incarceration, and domestic violence. For many of their children, the YWCA-GCR is the first stable home they have ever known.

Three artist friends, Carolyn Abrams, Debbie Fowler, and Patricia Carley, decided that they wanted to do something to help make the YWCA-GCR feel more like home for the single women and women with children, by giving them something special that would be all theirs. The three women were having lunch last December and discussed how they had become muses for one another, as they pursue their artistic endeavors. Carolyn is an amazing painter, Debbie loves to sew, paint, and write, and Patricia enjoys all of these expressive arts.

At their lunch, Debbie said they ought to do something tangible with their talents that will make life a bit easier or brighter for women suffering stressful situations. Last year her daughter in Rochester committed herself to sewing 50 pillowcases for a local women’s shelter. Debbie suggested to her friends that they do something similar so women in need of protection and comfort will know they are thought of and cherished by someone in the world. While thinking of a name for their project Debbie shared that her grandchildren call her “Sweet”. Since they are sewing pillowcases and are muses for one another, they became “The Three Muses of Sweet Dreams.”

Carolyn offered to make tags to go with each pillowcase. She paints her original works of art on postcards, lettering a meaningful poem or proverb on the reverse side. Postcards symbolize messages coming from one person and going to another specific person with good intention. She hopes the postcards will be tacked up on a wall, tucked into a pillowcase, and carried with the women as they move on in their lives. A poem Patricia wrote will be included with the pillowcases: We offer you this pillow, to lay your head upon. May it bring you peace and comfort from nightfall until dawn.

The Three Muses chose the YWCA-GCR, because we are the largest residential facility exclusively for women in Troy. They admired the services the YWCA-GCR provides such as our programs that help women find jobs, receive counseling and reunite with their families, while having a secure place to live as they move forward in their lives.

They all agree this was the best volunteer project they have ever been involved with. They love that they get to use their unique talents to put love and good intentions into their painting and sewing. The Three Muses also like the idea of being able to volunteer from home when it is not always possible for them to go to a site. They hope that hearing about this project will encourage other women to become a part of a volunteer project in a similar way. They can stay home or get together with friends and create something for others to enjoy.

So, what’s next for the Three Muses? Their goal is to make enough pillowcases for every woman and child living in the YWCA-GCR housing programs. They can always use fabric – at least one yard in length – to sew more pillowcases, as well as ribbons, rick-rack, and other embellishments for decoration. They are trying to find interested people or businesses to donate these items to their project. Additionally, the three friends are staying open to what the universe sends their way. They love how they have created a sisterhood, a companionship among women, not only between the three of them, but with the women who lay their heads on their pillowcases.

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2014 board update

Wanda Zygmuntowicz - New Board MemberSmart. That’s the word clients use to describe Wanda. Part creative, part business, part financial and part thinker, she always makes sure the “CUSTOMER” in CUSTOMERicity comes first. Wanda inhabits that intriguing space where relationships, loyalty, compassion, integrity and character are still reflected in the way we all like to do business. Wanda’s marketing experience and knowledge has increased sales worldwide for a wide range of products and services for firms such as Allstate, Corning, DuPont, Hilton and Schwinn. Her previous lives include directing all North American marketing communications activities at HSBC Bank USA, and serving in management at blue chip agencies like J. Walter Thompson and Saatchi & Saatchi in Chicago and New York.

Anne Coonrad - New Board MemberAnne is a lifelong resident of the City of Troy, and was employed at Samaritan Hospital for over 30 years. In the late 1990’s, she developed the SANE Program for Rensselaer County which provides victims of sexual violence individualized care and evaluation by specially trained nurses, and worked closely with local law enforcement agencies as the Coordinator of this program.After graduating from Albany Law School in 2005, she joined the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s office as an Assistant District Attorney (ADA). In 2008, she started her service as a Court Attorney for Troy City Court and currently acts as its Senior Court Attorney. Anne,continues to be active in nursing by teaching at Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing and Empire State College. In 2012, she was appointed to the New York State Board for Nursing.

Davia Collington - New Board Vice PresidentDavia graduated from Albany Public Schools and attended Siena College where she received her B.A. in Sociology. While attending Siena, Davia was a mentor with Big Brothers-Big Sisters for four years. Upon graduating from Siena her work experience included: Program/Unit Director, Albany Boys and Girls Club; Assistant Director/Executive Director, Troy Boys and Girls Club; Youth Coordinator, City of Troy; Statewide Coordinator, Citizen Action of New York; Program Coordinator YCIP, SUNY Research Foundation/Centro Civico; Program Prevention Specialist.Davia is currently a member of: Bethel Baptist Church, Troy NAACP, Troy Drug-Free Communities Coalition, Troy Reinvestment Initiative, Topperettes Women Bowling League. She was a 2001 recipient of the Governor’s Accommodation/Harriet Tubman Humanitarian Award. Davia was raised by her mother, grew up in Arbor Hill and is married to Officer Aaron Collington of the Troy Police Department. They have one daughter who is completing her junior year at St. Rose.

Lisa Lagon - New Board PresidentLisa has been an Agency Partner with Jaeger & Flynn Associates, Inc. for the past 12 years. Lisa has a diverse background in the health care field; before coming to Jaeger & Flynn Lisa worked for both Blue Shield of Northeastern New York and Caremark, Inc.-Healthcare Services Division. Lisa recently earned certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and is a Smoking Cessation Facilitator with Seton Health Systems. Lisa is also a licensed agent in Life, Accident & Health with the State of New York Insurance Department. Lisa’s interests and hobbies include volleyball, skiing, dancing, singing and sewing.Lisa, along with her colleagues at Jaeger & Flynn, have been long time supporters of the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, Inc. through finding the best health care benefit package for the YWCA employees, sponsoring the YWCA’s events and believing in our mission.

ywca-gcr victorian tea in troysunday, may 18, 2014

sponsors Our debut Victorian Tea in Troy fundraiser was a huge success -- raising nearly $11,000. More than 100 people joined us at the event which was held onSunday, May 18, 2014 at Bush Memorial Hall on the Russell Sage Campus. It was a wonderful day full of fun, fancy hats, history, and of course tea.

This fun-filled day for the whole family, featured a delicious English style tea with all of the fixings: tea sandwiches, scones, and desserts, all catered by Sweet Sue’s in Troy. Guests enjoyed a lively demonstration of the history of tea and Victorian rituals, customs, and etiquette from the Victorian Lady, Sue McLane, dressed in authentic Victorian clothing, followed by a historical trolley tour of downtown Troy with a tour guide from the Rensselaer County Historical Society. More than $1,500 worth of prizes were also given out during the afternoon for the three best fashionable hats and lucky raffle contest winners.

The Victorian Tea in Troy was a delightful, energetic, fun, and historical learning fundraiser,” says Daquetta Jones, Executive Director. “I would like to acknowledge Sue McLane, the Victorian Lady, Sweet Sue’s, City of Troy, Rensselaer County Historical Society, Truly Rhe’s, Russell Sage College, and all of the businesses that donated the amazing and valuable raffle items. I am so appreciative and thankful for all of our supporters, contributors, staff, attendees, news reporters, elected officials, and especially the Special Events Committee that brainstormed this incredible event. Teamwork is essential and a significant motivator for great fundraising success!”

“This fundraiser raised the awareness of YWCA-GCR’s mission, services and connected us to new supporters, which we greatly appreciate,” said Jones. “My hope is that they remain lifelong supporters! We will utilize the raised funds by investing in our unique and cutting edge services to SEE that they Sustain, Enhance and Expand. This is what fundraising is about! It’s a fun, educational, and empowering experience to develop new relationships and bring awareness to the YWCA-GCR’s mission and cutting-edge services.

We would like to thank everyone who helped make this event so special:

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Mike Boettcher, Desdelan Photography

The City of Troy

The Charles F. Lucas Confectionary & Wine Bar

Collar City Fitness

Davia Collington

Anne Coonrad

The Cookie Factory

Tarasha Darden-McKoy, Principle Owner Tarasha’s Originals

The Esteves School of Education at the Sage Colleges

Hilton Garden Inn- Troy

JK Bloom

Daquetta Jones

Meghan Keenholts

Monica Kurzejski

Lisa Lagon

Lisa Robert Lewis

Sue McLane

Theresa Moroukian

M.O.S.S. Books

Naturally Grown

Colleen Paratore

Malissa Pilette-McClenon

Proctors

Lori V. Quigley, PhD

The Recovery Room

Rensselaer County Historical Society

Rumors Salon and Spa

Russell Sage College

Sodexo

Beth Sullivan

Sweet Sue’s

Troy Farmer’s Market

Troy Music Hall

The Troy Record

Truly Rhe

Honorable Beth Walsh

Yankee Trails

Benita Zahn

honorary committee

Jean BolgatzHonorable Ronald CanestrariDavia CollingtonPhyllis ConroyCorey Jamison Consulting, LLCEmma Willard SchoolAlane HohenbergHonorable Kathleen M. JiminoChristy JohnstonMeghan KeenholtsHonorable Lynn M. KopkaLisa LagonKathleen LissonLori Schindler Realty Co.Honorable Christopher T. Maier and the Honorable Beth WalshTheresa MoroukianNina PattisonLauren PayneLori V. Quigley, PhDRatna RandiveElissa Robison ProutSherry A. RoundsBeth SullivanCongressman Paul D. TonkoTroy Women’s ClubTruly RheSusan Ungerman/ Ungerman ElectricMary Ann Willetts

special events committee

Davia CollingtonMeghan KeenholtsDaquetta JonesLisa Robert LewisTheresa MoroukianMalissa Pilette-McClenonRhe PotenzaBeth Sullivan

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2014 adopt-a-family

Deck the halls with boughs of what?!Deck the halls with boughs of holly, fa la la la la la la la la… tis the season to be... wait what? Okay, so it’s not exactly the holiday season yet, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t preparing for it!

Here at the YWCA-GCR one of our most exciting times of year is when we host our Adopt-a-Family Program for the women and children who call the YWCA-GCR home. We have been so fortunate in the past that because of donors like you, we have been able to provide every resident with a gift during the holiday season, but the need continues to grow. End of the summer sales (especially after the students go back to college) can be the best time to pick up many of these essentials. So, make the holiday season a little easier on yourself this year and cross this off your list before the leaves even begin to fall.

Our Holiday List:Twin size bedding, blankets, and sheets•

Towels and washcloths•

Personal hygiene items: deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothbrush, • toothpaste, and toilet paper

Hats, scarves, gloves or mittens•

Pots and pans, dishes, and silverware•

Gift cards: Price Chopper, Wal-Mart, Dunkin Donuts, Subway•

Diapers (Size 2,3,4,5) and baby wipes•

Pajama pants and slippers for adults (all sizes) and pajama sets for children (all sizes)•

New or gently used Pack N’ Plays and new car seats•

New baby, toddlers, and children’s clothing•

So when you are hitting the end of season sales, please remember those who are less fortunate and help make some magical holiday memories for the women and children who rely on YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, Inc. every day! With your help we can ensure that everyone has a joyful and memorable holiday season.

Thank you for making the choice to brighten someone’s holiday!

Don’t want to have all of these items lying around your house for months? No problem. Contact Malissa at 518.274.7100 and she will arrange for you to be able to drop them off as soon as you would like. And just think, now you will have one less person to shop for this upcoming hectic holiday season.

For more information or to find out other ways you can help, please contact 518.274.7100 or malissap@ywca-gcr.org.

Pioneer Bank dropping off 50 sets of pillows, blankets, and sheets for our 2013 Adopt-a-Family program

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ywca of the greater capital region inc.’s 360 degrees of supportThe 360º of Support model is a range of services customized to address each women’s individual needs. Our 360º of Support allows women to define their goals, and with support, work together to achieve them. Individualized case management in conjunction with the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, Inc. programs, support from community grants, volunteers, and collaborative partnerships provide 360º of Support for the women the YWCA-GCR serve. The women who come to the YWCA-GCR face different challenges, but with 360º of Support they can achieve financial independence, sustain permanent housing, maintain consistent employment, recover from addiction, enjoy family reunification, dignity, and wellness.

By providing 360º of Support, women of the YWCA-GCR are empowered to become accomplished citizens of the community. 360º of Support enables the YWCA-GCR to provide every resident with the services she needs to become successful at whatever she decides to do.

save the date: 2014 resourceful women’s luncheon

This year’s Resourceful Women’s Luncheon will be held on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2014 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Troy. We are thrilled to announce that our Resourceful Woman of the Year is Patty Fusco, President & CEO of Fusco Personnel, Inc. She will be honored along with more than a dozen other women from the Capital Region.

SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015

at Bush Memorial Hall, Russell Sage

College.

save the date: 2015 victorian

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