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Dear Neighbors and Friends,
It has been my distinct pleasure to help meet the human service needs of our area by serving as a Community Chest allocations volunteer and then a board member over the past eight years. Although there have been many exciting and impressive changes at the Chest during this time, the practice of raising and distributing funds for residents in need remains the heart and soul of the organization. I am so pleased to let you know that, during the 2007 – 2008 campaign year, we were able to distribute over a half million dollars to non-profit agencies and programs that serve our community.
We also received our first significant donor gifts for the Chest’s new field of interest funds, which were established in 2007 to target specific areas of support both within and outside of our traditional human service lens. We are most grateful to three generous community members who helped us launch this new endeavor by making significant contributions to educational scholarships, camp scholarships and to the environment.
It was a busy year in the fundraising area as well for the staff and board as we hosted an online auction and live gala event, and a triathlon relay race. Both events were a lot of fun, raised additional funds for our campaign and special funds and involved hundreds of volunteers and participants. We are fortunate to have so many Community Chest supporters who give so much of themselves for the common good. My deepest thanks to each of you.
Although my tenure on the board is now complete, the Chest will always hold special significance for me because it enabled me to learn about and assist so many well-deserving organizations. If you have ever considered volunteering at the local level, the Community Chest is a great place to begin. Your support – both financially and through volunteerism – will be truly appreciated by the entire community.
Best regards,
Amy Jane NewellPresident
ELDER SERVICESCarlisle Council on AgingAssistance to senior citizens and their families and friends with aging issues.
Concord Council on AgingServices for older citizens supported by Community Chest-funded volunteer coordinator.
Cooperative Elder ServicesAdult day health and social day care for frail elders and disabled adults, nursing care, therapeutic recreation, and counseling services.
Friends in Service Helping (FISH) Volunteer transportation for the elderly and others in need.
Minuteman Senior ServicesInformation and referral, care management, nursing home screening, Alzheimer’s services, respite care, meals-on-wheels.
MEntAL HEALtH & PHySICAL DISAbILItIESEliot Community Human Services Comprehensive outpatient mental health clinic and counseling services.
Friday Night Fun Club Providing an opportunity for social interaction for area special needs adults.
Minute Man Arc for Human Services Community residences, recreation, employment, vocational training for people with developmental disabilities. Early intervention services for 0-3 year olds.
Restoration ProjectTransitional employment and counseling to psychiatrically disabled adults, facilitating their re-entry into the community.
FooD, HEALtH & SAFEtyAmerican Red Cross –Metrowest Area disaster relief and emergency preparedness, health care and safety education programs.
Communities for Restorative JusticeAn alternative to the traditional judicial system that involves youthful victims, offenders, and members of the community.
Community Outreach CoordinatorReferral and related services for families and individuals in need throughout Concord and Carlisle.
Concord Housing AuthorityActivities coordinator for residents of Peter Bulkeley Terrace.
Domestic Violence Services of Central MiddlesexWorks with local police departments to ensure effective and compassionate response to incidents of domestic violence.
Gaining GroundOrganically raised produce distributed to local food pantries and shelters. Educational programs and volunteer opportunities.
Household Goods Recycling MinistryRecycled household goods distributed to needy individuals and families in surrounding communities.
Open TableAddressing issues of hunger and isolation through weekly family-style meals and food pantry.
EDuCAtIon & PRogRAMS FoR CHILDREn & ADuLtSCenter for Parents and Teachers Educational programs for parents and teachers from early childhood through high school.
Community Youth AllianceA community resource promoting the health and well-being of young people and their families.
Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Education Courses dedicated to life-long learning for all. Scholarships available.
Concord Family and Youth Services Prevention and intervention programs through First Connections and Healthy Families.
Concord Fire DepartmentS.A.F.E. Program works with public school system to educate students about fire safety.
Concord Public SchoolsComprehensive counseling and mentoring provided to students for learning and living healthy lifestyles through Health Intervention and Prevention Counselor, Teen Buddy Program and COMPASS Program.
Mass211, Inc.State-wide initiative to provide universal 2-1-1 telephone number for locating social services and volunteer opportunities.
LEgAL AID & SCHoLARSHIPSBoys Scouts of America, Boston Minuteman Council Troop and individual activities for character development and citizenship training.
Carlisle Kids’ HouseAfter school care for elementary school children. Tuition assistance available.
Carlisle Recreation ScholarshipsScholarship assistance for summer recreation activities.
Concord Area Preschool Association Scholarship assistance for at risk children to attend local preschools.
Concord Children’s Center Year-round early childhood care and education for infants through after-school kindergarten programs.
Concord Recreation Summer CampScholarship assistance for children to attend summer day camp.
Girl Scouts, Patriots’ Trail CouncilTroop and individual activities to build self-esteem and self-reliance.
South Middlesex Legal Services Free, civil legal assistance to the poor, elderly, disabled and others traditionally denied access to the justice system.
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2007 – 2008
campaign year,
we were able to
distribute over a
half million dollars
to non-profit agencies
and programs that
serve our community.
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REVENuEHousehold Contributions $579,201Business Contributions $41,000Workplace Giving $16,949 (United Way/Combined Federal Appeal)Total Campaign Revenue $637,150Special Event Revenue (net) $69,127Total Revenue $706,277
Allocations to Agencies $517,173Special Cornerstone Allocations $6,800Special Allocations $7,652Program Management $21,491 Total Allocations $553,116
Gifts to Field of Interest Funds $57,000 COMMuNITY CHEST ExPENSES Fundraising $51,713Administration $52,822Total Expense $104,535F
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Education for Children & Adults
Mental & Physical Disabilities
Elder Services
Food, Health & Safety
Legal Aid & Scholarships
Funding by Primary need
Middle to High School
birth to Preschool
Senior 60+Elementary School
Adult-2%
Funding by Life Stage
OverseersBarbara AnthonyBob ArmstrongDemi AyresElizabeth BerkPeter BlumElaine BonomaEllen CampbellJon CappettaDan CassidyJack ClymerLuanne CordeauJane CoutreDick DavisLaurie DiercksJohn EhlersJean Ford WebbElizabeth HolmesBarbara Howland Mary HultMary Johnson
Officers 2007 – 2008Amy Jane Newell, PresidentBeth Knauss, Co-vice PresidentJohn R. Hickling, Co-vice PresidentJanet Rhodes Friedman, TreasurerLinda L. Escobedo, Clerk
Board MembersRobert AsherPenny AustenMark BamfordGigi Cowan-Bondick*
Nicole KellyValerie Kolligian ThayerBarrett LaMothe LaddSarah B. NewtonWayne F. Patenaude*
*New Board Members as of June 12, 2008
StaffAstrid Williams, Executive DirectorStephanie Parish, Associate DirectorDebbie Andreson, AdministratorCynthia Wood, Bookkeeper
Design & PhotographyHarley Freedman
Barrie KingPaul KuglerCarrie LeggettBert LesneskiKaren LongFred LovejoyAndy MahoneyDavid MurphreeRodger NordblomNed PerryFaith PulisGeorge ReichenbachPatti SatterthwaiteCurrier SmithSharon SpauldingJohn SpringLee StorrsKate McCandless TomkinsonDyan Urban
Allocations CommitteeAllison AleyRobert AsherPenny AustenGigi Cowan-BondickJohanna BoyntonDinah Buechner-VischerJim Davidian June GraceAmanda HickmanSally HughesDan JacquesLori JimenezChristine KielarJulia KrapfJen LannanSandy Nash
Connie NobleWendy PageWayne F. PatenaudeMaura PerkinsEdward PrewittLaura PurutyanMark Russell PriorBridget SaltonstallAlys ScottAnn SgarziBarbara SouthcotePhilip vanderWildenBetsy VeidenheimerAdam D. WinstanleyMartha Kilpatrick WolfJames J. Zimmerman
The Community Chest annual triathlon on June 1st was a fun relay race involving 32 teams
from Concord, Carlisle and Maynard. Everyone pitched in this year to make the FUNdraiser a great success as it was a logistical challenge in many ways. With the closing of Flint’s Bridge on Monument Street just two weeks prior to the June 1st event and the National Park Service discouraging race spectators from using the North Bridge, the route was modified and participants had to plan new winning strategies. However, the weather cooperated and the relay race went off without a hitch, resulting in all teams crossing the finishing line and contributing financially to human services in Concord, Carlisle and Maynard.
More than $26,000 was raised for local need through the efforts of more than 200 race participants and volunteers. The golden paddle top prize, awarded for raising over $6,000, was presented to the Miracles team – for the second year in a row!
Other winning teams included:• Fastest women’s team – Ms. Quitos• Fastest men’s team – Mosquitos• Fastest mixed team – Concord Outfitters• Fastest youth team – Mosquito Magnets• Fastest corporate team – SolidWorks Competitive• Fastest agency – Gaining Ground
The Community Chest would like to thank Tom Beardsley, historic site manager at the Old Manse, for granting full use of the beautiful grounds and boat dock of this historic property for the race as well as photographer Jim Coutre who took dozens of Challenge photos (available at www.coutrephoto.com). Thanks also go out to all the participants, volunteers and sponsors who made the event a success.
Community Chest Challenges All
Family / All Ages
Patty PopovEdward PrewittDale RyderAlys ScottAnn Sgarzi*Betsy Veidenheimer*Adam D. WinstanleyMartha Gilpatrick Wolf*James J. Zimmerman
PRESEntIng SPonSoRS
Cambridge Savings
Charitable Foundation
Comcast
Concord Hillside Medical Associates
Middlesex Savings Bank
SolidWorks Corporation
The Thoreau Club,
Camp & Outdoor Center
SuStAInIng SPonSoRS
Adult & Pediatric Dermatology
Blue Dry Goods
Boston Private Bank
Cambridge Trust Company
Fritz & Gigi
gIFt In KInD SPonSoRS
Costa Donuts Inc.
The Old Manse-A Property of
The Trustees of Reservations
Pedal Power Bike & Ski
Sally Ann Food Shop
South Bridge Boat House
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There’s nothing retiring about seniors in Concord and Carlisle. With so many new programs
and services cropping up in the area, seniors looking to stay busy, healthy and involved can choose from a growing list of activities and resources. And with financial assistance from the Community Chest, local agencies and volunteers work hard to identify and meet the needs of this fast growing population so that seniors do not have to travel far for services.
The Concord Council on Aging’s new Outreach Counselor, whose position is partially funded by the Community Chest, enjoys visiting local seniors who may be suffering from self-neglect, dementia or illness. “The best part of my job is meeting seniors in their homes and making them aware of services,” said Eileen Ralske, Concord COA outreach counselor. “I feel I’m contributing somehow to the quality of their lives.” The Concord COA has also launched the Concord on Call program that matches seniors with volunteers for doctor visits. The volunteers provide transportation and help in remembering any medical
advice or information given during the visit. The Safe Meds at Home program dispatches trained volunteers to help seniors organize medication, a service that is not available in most Massachusetts towns.
There is also a large increase in services for seniors in Carlisle – the third fastest growing elder population (by percentage) in the state. With 17 percent of Carlisle residents over sixty, it is challenging to find meeting space for programs, but the Carlisle COA is creative. Beginning in September, the Carlisle COA and Minuteman Senior Services are partnering to offer a Congregate Meals
senior luncheon which will be served by Carlisle volunteers at local churches and will enable seniors to enjoy eating freshly prepared food and visiting with friends while listening to educational programs. Additional new programs include a Pre-retirement Information series for residents aged 45-60 and the Healthy Woman series. “Seniors seem to really like social, cultural, and health and fitness programs that they can receive right here in Carlisle,” said Kathy Mull, Carlisle COA executive director.
If seniors need services that are not available where they live, they need only look at the state level for additional programs such as free Information and Referral, Meals-on-Wheels, Healthy Aging tips and information for seniors, SHINE Health Benefits Counseling, and an abundance of critical Home Care and Caregiver Support Services and Resources. Joan Butler, executive director of Minuteman Senior Services, wants seniors to know that “it is a myth that services are only available
to low income families. All seniors and caregivers have equal access to important resources across Massachusetts through our agency.”
While Minuteman Senior Services focuses on helping seniors age in their own homes and communities and supporting caregivers in their challenging roles, the COAs are more oriented toward programs and outreach services. But these critical agencies always work in tandem to ensure seniors are safe and healthy by sharing information via phone calls and quarterly meetings. The Community Chest is proud to provide annual financial support to these local agencies (as well as Cooperative Elder Services and FISH) that offer senior services. Through these caring organizations, seniors can enjoy a flourishing set of activities, programs and events right in their local communities.
Senior Programs in Abundance
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We are very fortunate that (the Chest) believes local community agency funding is a valuable tool in reaching out directly to the community members.Kathy Mull, Director, Carlisle Council on Aging
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The Concord-Carlisle Community Chest gratefully acknowledges the following donors and sponsors whose generosity enables us to support and financially empower more than 35 human service organizations and programs.
Thank you for your ongoing generosity!
Day of giving Celebrates Agencies
The Community Chest was pleased to receive three substantial donations this year for the newly created Field of Interest funds – two for local scholarships and one for the environment. These generous donors were interested in going beyond the Chest’s annual fund to help support other areas of need.
The initial contributions have helped launch a new and important way to give back to the community. For example, scholarships were given to children from the Boston Metco program to attend summer camp at Concord Recreation. Additionally, children who were unable to afford Concord Youth Theatre’s programs were granted scholarships. And new sneakers were purchased for families in need.
With a minimum donation of $10,000, contributions that target scholarships, elderly, youth, arts, the environment and other areas of donor interest, are put to good use over the course of three years. Field of Interest funds are donor driven but administered by an advisory group and the Chest board is ultimately responsible for making grants. An annual fee of 1.5% is applied to each fund, consistent with other community foundation fees.
Photo: Concord Recreation staff with campers.
Major gifts Help Launch new Funds
2008 InDIvIDuAl DOnOrS
On June 12, 2008 at the Concord Town House, the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest
awarded $517,000 to 35 human service programs from the 2007-2008 annual campaign season. The morning included introductions by the president of the board and the election of five new Chest board members and four new overseers. Award letters were then handed out by allocation team captains to each agency recipient. For a complete listing of all agencies and programs please visit the Community Chest website at www.communitychest.org.
Photo: Chest board member and allocations chair Adam Winstanley with Ellen Weisstein, Executive Director of First Connections.
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“ Through your patronage of the First Connections Resource Guide, you have connected young families with their communities and given them an essential means to connect.Ellen Miller Weisstein, Director, First Connections
“ Without your generous donation, my daughter would not be able to at-tend summer school. As a working single parent, I could not afford even the deposit for her to attend Concord Recreation’s Summer Program.Mother of scholarship recipient
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2008 Matching gift coMpanies
Adobe Systems Incorproated
Matching Gift Program
Amica Companies Foundation
Bank of America Matching Gifts Program
Covidien
Houghton Mifflin Matching Gift Program
IBM Corporation
Insight Experience
John Hancock Matching Gift Center
JPMorgan Chase Foundation,
Matching Gifts Program
Microsoft Corporation
Millipore Corporation
Nokia Matching Employee Gifts Program
NStar Foundation
Oracle Matching Gifts Program
SPX Foundation Matching Gift Program
2008 individual gifts in Kind
Gordon and Jean Bell
Elizabeth T. Berk
Jon Cappetta
Harley Freedman
Megan Gadd
John Hickling
Nicole Kelly
Beth Knauss
Kate McCandless Tomkinson
Andy Mahoney
Amy J. Newell
Patti Satterthwaite
Numerous holiday gift donors at the
Concord Chamber of Commerce Open
House Tree Lighting
Your financial support enables us to fulfill our mission, which is to help elders remain in their own homes, safe, comfortable and independent for as long as they are able.
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Your steadfast support plays a vital role in helping us to meet the ever-changing needs of Concord families supporting individuals of all ages with development disabilities and is deeply appreciated.”Rosalie A. Edes, Former President, Minute Man Arc for Human Services
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2008 Auction Donors, Sponsors, Volunteers and Attendees
ABC Music Together
Adult and Pediatric Dermatology
Adviser Investment Management
Allison and Gordon Aley
Julia Anastos
Anderson Photo
Ben and Vanessa Anderson
Marilyn Anderson
Reed and Barbara Anthony
Susan Armstrong
Artinian Jewelers
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Asher
Christopher and
Penny Austen (Event Chair)Carole-Ann Baer
Jeffrey Backerman and
Beverly Berman-Backerman
Emma Bailey
James Bailey and Alexandra Callen
Bonnie Baker Photography
Mark Bamford
Michael and Donna Barach
Bob and Katie Barbarisi
Mr. and Mrs. William W. Barber, III
Dev and Sue Barron
Bill and Susanna Barton
John and Janice Battle
Beede Center
Dennis and Elizabeth Berk
Adam and Katherine Berger
Wayne and Suzanne Berger
Betty Ann Killian and
The Doncaster/Elana Collection
Christal Bjork
Jeff and Marty Blue
Blue Tulip
Peter Blum
Greg and Gigi Bondick
Court Booth
Bovey Steers Design Group
Greg Bowe
Les and Carol Bowen
John and Johanna Boynton
Mr. and Mrs. Everett K. Bramhall
Breckinridge Capital Advisors
Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Briggs, Jr.
Betty Brown
James and Susan Bumpus
David and Renee Burns
Dennis and Kimberly Burns
Dave Platt
Angelo and Lillian DeBenedictis
Marshal and Sherry Cabot
Tom and Nancy Caldwell
CambridgeWear
Detective Scott Camilleri
Jeff and Ellen Campbell
Capital Retirement Strategies, Inc.
Andrew and Lisa Carey
Carlson GMAC Real Estate
The Carlisle Hip Replacements
Jack and Amy Carlton
Salvatore Caruso and
Stephanie Cloutier
Christine Cater
Kenneth F. Casey
Mr. Gordon E. Chartier and
Ms. Nancy Herriott
The Cheese Shop
Chief Ken Willette
Ms. Megan Christopher
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Chwalek
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew D. Clarke
Mark and Theresa Cohen
Robert Colantuono,
Principal, Thoreau School
Colonial Gardens
Concord Bookshop
Concord Conservatory of Music
Concord Hillside Medical Associates
Concord Museum
Concord Oil Company
Concord Outfitters
Concord Recreation Department
Concord Toy Shop
Tony and Nancy Confrey
Dick and AnnMarie Connolly
Tony and Maria Consoli
Dan and Luanne Cordeau
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Cratsley
Curves for Women, Concord
Jim Fradette and Cindy Cullen
James A. Cuoco and Lisa J. Sellers
Bobby and Kate Currie
Bill and Linn Currie
Dalya’s
Dance this Way
Jim and Laura Davidian
Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Davidson
Angelo and Lillian DeBenedictis
DeCordova Museum and
Sculpture Park
Al Dentino
Bryon and Cynthia Deysher
Tim and Maureen Dibble
Bill and Laurie Diercks
Dr. and Mrs. Seymour DiMare
The Discovery Museums, Acton
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Donahoe, Jr.
Marshall and Betsy Dorr
David and Jennifer Eaton
Mr. and Mrs. David L. Eaton
Chris Economos
EllaBelle Creations
Emerson Umbrella
Linda Escobedo
Richard Fahlander
Thomas Farb and Stacy Valhouli
Fern’s
Pat Fernandez,
Principal, Willard School
Tom and Kristen First
Fitness Together
5 Wits Boston
Kevin Foley and Leah Flanigan
Tom Foote, Rhythm Kids
Jean Ford Webb
James Fradette and Cindy Collen
Frame-ables
Frank Maurer Company, Inc.
Jeffrey and Courtney Fraser
French Lessons Boutique
Dan and Janet Friedman
Fritz and Gigi’s,
The Children’s Shop
Gaining Ground
Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Garvey
Gervais Dance Studio
Brian and Mary Gilbert
Charles and Pamela Gildehaus
Mr. and Mrs. Daren K. Gill
Ian and Jennifer Gillespie
Faith Pulis
Michael and Alexandra Glazier
Adrian Gonzalez
Ms. Madeleine Goodrich
Doris Kearns Goodwin and
Richard Goodwin
Michael and Alexandra Glazier
Carolyn and Douglas Gouchoe
Aliisa Gray
Bill Griffin
Susan M. Halby
Vaughn and Heidi Harring
Jill Harrison
Jennifer Hart
Hartney Greymont
Scott and Elizabeth Harvey
James and Shelley Hawks
Gardner and Michelle Heaton
Harry and Amy Hedison
Heritage Platform Tennis Club
John R. Hickling and Paula Hobson
Mark and Janine Hill
Richard and Amy Hoey
Dan and Beth Holmes
Greg and Meg Howes
Bob and Anne Hrabchak
Thomas Hudner and Jennifer Preuss
Joel and Sally Hughes
Tim and Mary Hult
Peter Hunt and Diane Reed
Indian Hill Music,
The Orchestra of Indian Hill
The International
James V. Tabner, Counsellor at Law
JMJ Dance Studio
Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Jeans
Kate Dickey, Owner, Katydids’ Artisan
Jewelry
Kevin and Nicole Kelly
Alan Kennedy
Aly Kennedy
Elizabeth Kennedy
Carol Kerr
Janice Kilburn
Betty Ann Killian and
The Doncaster/Elana Collection
Margot Kimball
Michelle Kinberg
Philip and Sue Kingman
Gregory and Michelle Kinsman
Patrick and Julie Kleyn
Joan and Bob Kocak
Paul R. Kugler
Lacoste Gallery
David and Jenn Munn
John Muresianu and
Patti Satterthwaite
Nashoba Brook Bakery
Mark and Susan Nemec
Phillip and Amy Newell
New England Cable News
Andy Newman
Jeff and Sarah Newton
Normandy Real Estate Partners
NorthBridge Insurance Agency, Inc.
J.K. Nicholas and Virginia Shannon
North Shore Music Theatre
Nick and Ann Noyes
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Every two years, the Community Chest hosts a festive auction evening where friends and neighbors gather to socialize, dine and bid on many extraordinary items
and services. This year, an online auction of more than 100 items was added to the fun so that more people could participate for three weeks prior to the gala event.
Most of the auction items – online, silent or live - were generously donated by residents and local businesses, helping to make the event a financial success. There were exotic vacations, fine art by local artists, prime sports and entertainment tickets, spa treatments and many unique house and garden services.
The April 1st gala evening had a “Wheel of Philanthropy” theme complete with a game-show style spinning wheel where prizes were won. Participants enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while bidding on dozens of silent auction items. Ultimately, a four-course dinner was served and the live auction got underway with auctioneer Douglas Stinson at the wheel. By the end of the evening, more than $130,000 was raised for the Chest’s Millennium fund and new field of interest funds.
Auction photos by: Bonnie Baker Photography
biennial Auction Reaches new Audiences
Presenting SponsorsCambridge Savings Charitable FoundationConcord Hillside Medical AssociatesLyon-Waugh Auto GroupMiddlesex Savings BankThe Thoreau Club, Camp Thoreau & Thoreau Center
Sustaining SponsorsAdult & Pediatric DermatologyBoston Private Bank & Trust CompanyBraver, P.C.Breckinridge Capital Advisors, Inc.Cambridge Trust CompanyCassidy Retirement GroupConcord BookshopConcord Oil CompanyFritz & GigiH. Ivan Orup, Jr., D.M.D.Hayes Pump, Inc.Lacoste GalleryMcWalter Volunteer Insurance Agency, Inc.NorthBridge Insurance Agency, Inc.Seamans Capital ManagementSorrento’sSpaulding Management CorporationVerrill FarmWest Concord Five and Ten
Gift-in-Kind SponsorsBonnie Baker PhotographyBudget Printing of ConcordCarl W. Stinson Appraisers & AuctioneersCarlson GMAC Real EstateMegan GaddLong’s JewelersNormandy Real Estate PartnersPriscilla Candy ShopWest Concord Liquors
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Auction Donors continued
Greg and Barrett Ladd
Bob Lawson
Sarah and Kenneth Lazarus
Leap School Summer Fun,
Robin Shapiro
Eve Lee
Edward Lesser and Emily Bliss
Ben and Lizzie Lewis
Thomas and Joan Litle
James and Bar Littlefield
Paul and Karen Long
Karen Long of Silpada Designs
Long’s Jewelers
Monty and JoAnn Lovejoy
Betsy Lowe
Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Lueck
Lyn Evans Potpouri Designs
Lyon-Waugh Auto Group
Maggie Taylor Boutique
and Hidden Beauty
Main Streets Market and Cafe
Doug and Judy Manchester
Cathy Mandrioli
Tony and Stephanie Manzella
Kathleen Marsh
Greg Martin
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Martino
Bruce and Phyllis Maurer (Event Chair)Jack and Melissa McBride
Ellen McHale
Laura McKenna
Michael and Sheilah McCauley
David and Kelly McIntosh
David and Laura McKenna
Marshall and Lisa McLean
John and Wendy McNally
Mr. John J. McWalter, Jr.
McWalter Volunteer Insurance Agency, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Meenan
Hilary Taylor, Merlin’s Silver Star
Sue Merlino
Kate Merrill, WBZ-TV
Scott and Diana Metro
Christian and Polly Meyer
Middlesex Savings Bank
Middlesex School
Mike Symonds/Mr. Handyman
of Central Middlesex
Jeff Moore and Barbara Southcote
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. Moore
John Morrissey
Jon and Sue Mulvany
David and Jenn Munn
John Muresianu and
Patti Satterthwaite
Nashoba Brook Bakery
Mark and Susan Nemec
Phillip and Amy Newell
New England Cable News
Andy Newman
Jeff and Sarah Newton
Normandy Real Estate Partners
NorthBridge Insurance Agency, Inc.
J.K. Nicholas and Virginia Shannon
North Shore Music Theatre
Nick and Ann Noyes
NY Beantown Trapeze School
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. O’Connor
Tom O’Halloran
Pete and Missy Olsen
1–on–1 Self Indulgences
Spa and Fitness
Rob and Kathi O’Neil
H. Ivan Orup, Jr. D.M.D.
Mark and Sara Pacelle
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Pacelle
Pat Padden and Susan Palazzi
Deedo Painter
Bill and Wendy Page
Tom Parish
Fran Powell
Rob and Lindsay Parker
2008 Business donors
Presenting Sponsor–2 Events$5,000+Cambridge Savings Charitable Foundation
Concord Hillside Medical Associates
The Thoreau Club,
Camp & Outdoor Center
Presenting Sponsor–1 Event $3,000 - $4,999Middlesex Savings Bank
SolidWorks Corporation
Sustaining Sponsor–2 Events$1,000 - $2,999Boston Private Bank & Trust Co.
Breckinridge Capital Advisors, Inc.
Cambridge Trust Company
Fritz & Gigi
Timothy Wheeler House of Concord
Verrill Farm
Sustaining Sponsor–1 Event$500 - $999Adult & Pediatric Dermatology
Adviser Investment Management
Braver, P.C.
Cassidy Retirement Group
Concord Bookshop
Concord Oil Company, Inc.
Depositors Insurance Fund
H. Ivan Orup, Jr. D.M.D., M.M.Sc.
Hayes Pump, Inc.
Lacoste Gallery
McWalter Volunteer Insurance Agency
NorthBridge Insurance Agency, Inc.
Sally Ann Food Shop, Inc.
Seamans Capital Management
Sorrento’s
Spaulding Management Corporation
West Concord Five and Ten, Inc.
Contributor$250 - $499Assurance Technology Corp.
Barrett and Co. Real Estate
The Barrow Bookstore
Budget Printing of Concord
Concord Health Care Center
Crosby’s Markets, Inc.
Joseph Dee & Son, Funeral Services
F. Whiting Hays, M.D.
Frame-Ables, Inc.
Frank Maurer Co., Inc.
Goldsmiths 3
Helen’s Restaurant
Insight Experience
J. W. Adams Construction, Inc.
James V. Tabner, Counsellor at Law
Joan Trumbull Leighton, CPA
Kirtly Corporation
Lore Kantrowitz, EdD.
LTC Cleaning Co.
Mara & Associates, P.C.
N. P. James Insurance Agency
Nashawtuc Architects, Inc.
Northeast Numismatics
Patriot Travel, Inc.
Richard D. Foley, D.D.S.
The Toy Shop of Concord
Vanderhoof Hardware Company
Woodman & Eaton, P.C.
2008 Business gifts in Kind
Bonnie Baker Photography
Baystate Office Equipment / Doug Smith
Carl W. Stinson Appraisers
and Auctioneers / Doug Stinson
Concord Children’s Center
J.E. Coutre Photography
Dunkin’ Donuts (Costa Donuts Inc.)
Harley Freedman Visuals
National Park Service – Buttrick Mansion
The Old Manse-A Property of
The Trustees of Reservations
Pedal Power Bike and Board
Priscilla Candy Shop
Sally Ann Food Shop, Inc.
South Bridge Boat House
Winstanley Enterprises, Inc.
Peter and Karen Parker
Wayne and Kimberly Patenaude
Chris Patti
Dick and Andrea Patton
Pedal Power and Ski
Bill and Maura Perkins
Richard and Alden Perkins
Becca Perry
Ned Perry and Cynthia Wood
Pierre Chiha Photography
Jon and Kristin Piper
Ruth Piper
Dave Platt
Christopher and Patty Popov
Powers Gallery
Ed and April Prewitt
Priscilla Candy Shop
Carolyn Prohovich
Faith Pulis
Stu and Anne Randle
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Rarich
John and Janet Ready
Susan Reynolds
Rick Reault,
New England Beekeeping Supplies
Jeff and Laura Ristaino
John and Victoria Rizzi
Richard and Hilary Robinson
Will and Penny Rodday
Robert Rodriquez and Katharine
Roberts
David Ruediger and Jane Rapalus
Rug Lady, Pamela Hoffecker
Jane Rupley
Suzanne Rutstein
Bill and Marty Ryan
Don and Dale Ryder
Mark Rzepczynski and June Girouxi
Bill Sabine and Melita Teichert
Saffron
R.D. Sahl
Steven Salazar
Sally Ann Food Shop, Inc.
Salon Mi and Miya
P.J. and Theresa Scalzi
George and Alys Scott
Chris and Ann Sgarzi (Event Chair)Lisa Sellers
Doug and Ann Sharpe
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Shipe
David Sibley
Adam and Amy Simon
SkyVenture New Hampshire
Ms. Elizabeth C. Sluder
Jacque Smith
Louis and Maureen Spada
Spaulding Management Corporation
Andy and Chris Spaulding
Elizabeth D. Spaulding
Sharon Spaulding (Event Chair)Jonathan St. Clair
Mark Stein and Rosa Hallowell
Langley and Hilary Steinert
Carl W. Stinson Appraisers and
Auctioneers / Doug Stinson
Jeffrey and Maryann Street
Chief John Sullivan
Summer Center, Nashoba Brooks School
Summer Fenn
Catherine Svrcek
Talia Don Jewelry/Nancy Malis
Herb and Sarah Taylor
Hilary Taylor
Teamworks
Harvey Thayer and
Valerie Kolligian Thayer
The Thoreau Club, Camp Thoreau
and Thoreau Center
Kathy and George Ticknor
Fred and Joan Tilton
Rick and Kate McCandless Tomkinson
Town of Concord Council on Aging
Tremont 647/Sister Sorel
Trevor Shaw
Tom and Ann Trudeau
Geoffrey and Ramsay Trussell
The Trustees of Reservations,
The Old Manse
TSNY Beantown Trapeze School
Jan Turnquist
Wide Open Spaces
Professional Organizing, Patty Bareford
Astrid F. Williams
Turtle Creek Winery
Bill and Anne Umphrey
Roger and Dyan Urban
Tom Farb and Stacy Valhouli
Wayne and Mim Van Orman
Mary Wren and Philip vanderWilden
Linda Vaughan
Mr. and Ms. David M. Venesy
Verrill Farm
Ralph and Laurine Verrilli
Vincenzo’s Restaurant
Don and Lynda Voghel
Sam Vokey
Volo Farms
Walden Liquors
Brad and Amanda Von Weise
Victoria Ware
Margaret Waterman
Richard and Carrie Waterman
Warren and Liz Waugh
James and Rosalee Wayman
Jean Ford Webb
Mr. and Mrs. Scott A. Webster
West Concord Dance Academy
West Concord Five and Ten
West Concord Liquors
Jeff Wheeler
Peter and Sarah Wieland
Chief Ken Willette
Astrid Williams
Katie Wilson
Nate Wilson and Megan Gadd,
Graphic Design
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Winslow
Adam and Susan Winstanley
Winston Florist
Ray Wong and Beth Knauss
Sharon Young, Pricipal, Alcott School
Your Stuff Only Better
Jim and Celia Zimmerman
Local businesses play a vital role in supporting local need when they donate to human services through the Community Chest. Since 1993, Concord Hillside
Medical Associates (CHMA), a practice of Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, has been a generous Chest sponsor. But its commitment to the town of Concord goes much deeper. “There is a remarkable health infrastructure and variety of human services in the Concord area,” said Ronald Kwon, CHMA Medical Director. “And we are fully committed to go-ing beyond basic medical care to being an integral part of this community’s well being.”
CHMA is a nonprofit medical practice that began as a cottage industry of internists and pediatricians in the early 1980’s. Over the years, it has added satellite offices in Harvard and Sudbury, and today serves 33,000 patients annually. From the beginning, there has been a tradition of giving back. “The health of the community is critical to CHMA and there is a direct correlation with what the Chest does,” said Dr. Kwon. The ability to support several organizations through a single funding source is a distinct benefit. “Concord Hillside gives annually because we know our money is used well through the Community Chest,” added Bruce Walton, CHMA Practice Administrator.
Sponsors like CHMA positively impact the wellness of resi-dents when contributions are made through the Chest’s annu-al campaign. The Chest is very appreciative of all the financial and gift-in-kind support from local businesses.
Photos: left; Dr. Ronald Kwon, CHMA, center; Solidworks
Challenge Team, right; Faith Pulis, Thoreau Club
Healthy business PartnershipsWe hope that our new initiative with the Gleason Public Library (and funding from the Community Chest) will assist us in identifying and serving the elder-at-risk population and those who are homebound.Kathy Mull, Director, Carlisle Council on Aging
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Adult and Pediatric Dermatology
Allison and Gordon Aley
Doron Almug
Derick Amodi
Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Anderson
Carrie Andreson
David Askey
Penny Austen
Catherine Autio
Mark Bamford
Marlon Banta
Jim Barnes
Lisa Becker
Rick Beinecke
Paul and Sherri Belanger
Jeffrey Bloomfield
Blue Dry Goods
Peter Blum
Court Booth
Boston Private Bank and Trust
Dr. Craig E. Boyajian and
Ms. Sarah M. Savelle
Johanna Boynton
Sue and Erin Bradley
Eric and Timm Brandhorst
Breckinridge Capital Advisors, Inc.
Penny Brewer
Rick, Peggy, Tucker and Stacey Briggs
Jay, Candice and Stacey Brooks
Sara Brown
Mr. Gaylord Brynolfson and
Ms. Isabelle H. Naginski
Sally Bubier
The Reverend and Mrs. Anthony F. Buquor
Bob, Ann, Jimmy and Chris Burnham
Cambridge Savings Charitable Foundation
Alan Cameron
Jeff and Ellen Campbell
Andrew and Liza Carey
Carlisle Kids House
Carlisle Recreation
Lisa Casey
Barbara Chase
Amy Clark
Marci Cohen
Jen Collins
Comcast
Concord Children’s Center
Concord Council on Aging
Concord Health Care Center
Concord Hillside Medical Associates
Concord Recreation
Anthony and Nancy Confrey
J.C. Conti
Costa Donuts Inc./Dunkin’ Donuts
J.E. Coutre Photography
Patty Crossland
Ben Cumbie
James A. Cuoco and Lisa J. Sellers
John Dalton
Jen Daly
Kate Damon
Mr. Richard N. Daniels and
Ms. Paula Von Kleydorff
Cyndi Darcy
Chuck Davis
Matthew DeGreeff
Christophe DeGregory
Jamie Denn
Danner DeStephano
Marc Digregorio
Marshall and Betsy Dorr
David Duane
Miguel Echavarri
Jack Ehlenbach
Mr. and Mrs. Mark F. Engerman
Linda Escobedo
Ruth Ewing
Richard Fahlander
Fenn School
Fabian and Suzanne Fondriest
John Forelli
Amy Friedman
Harley Freedman Visuals
Janet Friedman
Ms. Adeeva R. Fritz
Fritz and Gigi
Gaining Ground, Inc.
Phil, Laura and Cyrus Gibson
Lloyd and June Grace
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Granahan
Chip and Patty Greene
Steve and Laura Gregg
Patrick, Priscilla and Caitlin Guiney
Zhonglin Han
Vaughn and Heidi Harring
Linda Harring
Stephen and Jennifer Hart
Linda Haytayan
John R. Hickling
Peter Hilton
Dan Holin
Charles and Mary Horvath
Tom Hudner
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Hughes
Peter Jantzen
Agnes and Jamie Johnson
Charles Kaneb
Yoon Kim
Joshua Klein
Beth Knauss
Garen Kotikian
Karl Kussin
Greg and Barrett Ladd
Heather Lammey
Cynthia and Jack LaMothe
Paul Lazdowski
Kristina LeClaire
Lisa Leopold
Mr. Charles E. Letovsky and
Ms. Sharon R. Milan
Arthur Levasseur
Lisa Lewis
T. J. Liakos
Jane Lifton
Skip Linn
Bart and Bar Littlefield
Jay and Carolynn Luby
Laura Lunig
Jon Mack
Robert Mannix
Greg Martin
Maynard Community Chest
Bob McBride
Anne Marie McDonald
Kendra McDowell
Colleen McGary-Smith
Doug Meagher
Middlesex Savings Bank
Seth Model and Amy Etherington
Jeffrey Moore and Barbara Southcote
Anne Mullaney
James Munson
Patti Satterthwaite
Kelly Nadeau
Alex Nardone
Peter and Sandy Nash
National Park Service – Buttrick Mansion
Connor Neill
Pat Nelson
David Nerron
Jason Neuman
New England Deaconess Association
Amy Newell
Jeff and Sarah Newton
Bouke Noordzij
Mike O’Brian
Patrick O’Brien
Patty and Juan Ochoa
Pat Oliphant
Bill and Wendy Page
Steve and Betsy Pearse
Pedal Power Bike and Ski, Joyce Reischutz
Jill Pierantozzi
Ruth and Tom Piper
Patty Popov
David Potter and Johanna Hunter
Steve Pressley
Ed and April Prewitt
Amanda and Mark Price
Mark Russell, Elizabeth and Abby Prior
Jim Rafferty
P.T. Rajkumal
Tom Ratcliffe
James and Ellen Rice
Jason and JayJay Robart
Jason Rude
Charles and Suzanne Rutstein
Don, Peter and Dale Ryder (Event Chair)Louis, Matthew and Christian Salemy
Sally Ann Food Shop
Victor Sandman
Patricia Sands
John Saperia
Michael and Alex Schmidt
Walter and Suzanne Schoeller
Carla Schwartz
Joanne Scianna
2008 Community Chest Challenge – Donors, Participants and Volunteers
Alys Scott
Billy Shaunessy
Stephanie Shenton
Adam and Amy Simon
Jacob Sims
Kevin Smith
Matt Smith
Travis and Liza Snell
SolidWorks Corporation
South Bridge Boat House
David and Barbara Southwell
Liz Spada
Tobey Sparrow
Mr. and Mrs. E. Langley Steinert
Greg Stevens
Amy Stiga
Colleen Strahs
Mr. and Mrs. Philip C. Swain
Ray Tang
Kevin Tang
Deb Taylor
Lauren Tetreault
Valerie Kolligian thayer (Event Chair)The Old Manse-A Property of
The Trustees of Reservations
The Thoreau Club, Camp Thoreau
and Thoreau Center
Skip Thomas
Sandra Tilley
Mr. Robert D. Treitman and Ms. Leslie Fisher
Eric and Laurie Van Loon
Mr. and Mrs. Philip vanderWilden
Verrill Farm
Ford von Weise
Bo Wang
Chris Whelan
Peter and Sarah Wieland
David Wilder
Jim Wilkinson
Dan and Harold Williams
Andrew and Curran Wilmot
and Kathryn McKinley
David and Katie Wilson
Adam Winstanley
David L. Witherbee and Michelle Bociek
Marielle Yost
The 2008 Concord-Carlisle Community Chest Distinguished Volunteer
Service Award was awarded to five young individuals in May who have significantly committed to volunteerism in the area of human services. The Board of Directors of the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest congratulates the following teens for giving back:
Rebecca Flint (above left) for volunteering with the therapeutic horseback riding program at the Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports program; Isabel Zellmann-Rohrer (above middle) for working 160 hours at Emerson Hospital on the Transport Team and in the Community Services Office;
Nina Andrews for participating in several youth programs through First Parish Church including service trips to Transylvania, Council on Aging work days, and fundraising for Katrina victims; William Cavanagh for volunteering over 500 hours with CCTV and consistently helping to keep things running smoothly at the station; and David Rayson (above right) for redesigning the CCHS 2volunteer website and for providing computer tutoring to Council on Aging seniors.
These students have made significant contributions to Concord or Carlisle and the Community Chest commends their selflessness and generosity.
Volunteer Service Awards
Photos page 18: Left, Challenge Team Frosh Posh,
Right, Challenge Volunteers, Staff and Board
Photo credit: J. E. Coutre Photography
Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage
PAIDPermit No. 154Concord, MA
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ConCord/Carlisle Community Chest
Community Agencies Building111 Old Road to Nine Acre CornerConcord, Massachusetts 01742
the human serviCe agenCies & Programs suPPorted by the Community Chest
AmericAn red cross - metrowest
Boy scouts of AmericA, minutemAn council
cArlisle council on Aging
cArlisle Kids’ House
cArlisle recreAtion scHolArsHips
center for pArents & teAcHers
communities for restorAtive Justice
community outreAcH coodinAtor
community youtH AlliAnce
concord AreA prescHool scHolArsHips
concord-cArlisle Adult & community educAtion
concord cHildren’s center
concord council on Aging
concord fAmily & youtH services
concord fire depArtment
concord Housing AutHority
concord puBlic scHools
concord recreAtion scHolArsHips
cooperAtive elder services
domestic violence services of centrAl middlesex
eliot community HumAn services
fridAy nigHt fun cluB
friends in service Helping (fisH)
gAining ground
girl scouts, pAtriots’ trAil council
HouseHold goods recycling ministry
mAss211, inc.
minute mAn Arc for HumAn services
minutemAn senior services
open tABle
restorAtion proJect
soutH middlesex legAl services
Our
Annual
Appeal
begins in
October
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