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A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO OF ACHIEVEHello Everyone!

As summer comes to a close, we here at ACHIEVE find ourselves gearing up for a very busy autumn and winter season.

Let me share with you some of the initiatives we are currently working on.

As some of you know, OPWDD is developing a People First Care Coordination System. The driving factor for this is the federal government’s requirement for “conflict free care management” which means that a person cannot receive care management from the same agency that provides services. As such, OPWDD and the Department of Health are seeking applications from entities who wish to establish Coordinated Care Organizations which will combine OPWDD services with health and wellness services, behavioral health and medication management, require development of a single person-centered Life Plan, focus on measuring and monitoring performance, and will establish the pathway to Managed Care for the individuals we support. It is anticipated applications will be due in November, and the Coordinated Care Organizations-Health Home will begin operations next summer. Existing MSCs will be offered the opportunity to transition to CCOs after development. ACHIEVE will be working with our staff as we navigate this transition in the next few months.

ACHIEVE is also partnering with 2 + 4 Construction on the development of an affordable housing complex in Owego, New York. 10 apartments will be made available to individuals with intellectual and disabilities, and we are excited to be able to offer these independent living opportunities to the individuals we support. We hope that the project will begin early 2018.

ACHIEVE is also now a partner with HealthLink, New York, a Rural Health Information Organization (RHIO). We believe this partnership will help us create better communication with health care providers in our community, to better support the overall health of the individuals we support.

I want to thank everyone who supported our most recent fund raising event – Savor the Summer. A wonderful evening of fine wine, craft beer, gourmet food and wonderful entertainment was enjoyed by all, capped by fireworks at the close of the evening. So many individuals and businesses came together to support this event, and we thank you and convey our appreciation for your generosity.

Lastly, we continue our transition of our employment centers from “Production to Instruction”. While we no longer will be operating our manufacturing operations, we will continue to provide a continuum of services that will support skill enhancement of the individuals we support to help prepare them for future vocational/employment opportunities. Planning meetings are ongoing to support individuals through this transition.

As we bid good-bye to the remaining days of summer, know that we at ACHIEVE will continue working for and with the individuals and families we support to enhance the quality of their lives with rewarding opportunities.

Thank you all again for your support!

Warm regards, Mary Jo

FALL 2017 Table of Contents

2 63rd Annual Dinner Dance

3 Pin Crushing BBQ

4 Guardianship Seminar

2 NYSARC Grant Announcement

4 Planned Giving

4 Employment Opportunities

5 ACHIEVE Savor the Summer Chili

5 What is Supported Decision Making?

6 8th Annual Savor the Summer

8 Thank You to Our Corporate Sponsors

Mary Jo Thorn Chief Executive Officer

Agency Board of Directors

Ellen Feldman, PresidentDave Sebastianelli, 1st Vice President

Kim Parker, 2nd Vice PresidentNicki French, Secretary

Barbara Schindler, TreasurerRobert Salankiewicz, Assistant Treasurer

Stephen CampbellLisa DolphinKelly EurilloClark Giblin

Dennis MirabitoDorollo NixonGail Rattinger

Jim Savage Jeremy Sedelmeyer

Kathy SheehanGary Shay

John StevensWilliam Whitaker

Foundation Board of DirectorsJeffrey Lake, Chairperson

Denis Wickham, Vice ChairpersonSandra Michael, PhD, Secretary

Ed Parsons III, Treasurer

Douglas R. JohnsonJim Hayes

Ellen Feldman

Michael Fosbury Dennis Mirabito

Executive Management TeamMary Jo Thorn, Chief Executive OfficerAmy Howard, Chief Operating Officer

Ann Yeager, Chief Financial OfficerJamie Striley, Vice President Human Resources

ReBecah Kilbury, Vice President Vocational ServicesDavid Markie, Vice President CVI and Facility Operations

Lisa Whitney, Vice President ProgramsEric Moore, Director of Operations

Broome Chenango Tioga

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2017 Award Winners:2017 Day Habilitation Program Participant of the Year: Tim Buck 2017 CVI Employment Center Program Participant of the Year: Kathy Muller2017 CWS Employment Center Program Participant of the Year: Lance VanAlstine2017 Supported Employment Program Participant of the Year: David Walling2017 Residential Services Program Participant of the Year: Lisa Mack2017 Family Support Services Program Participant of the Year: Brian Prentice2017 Medicaid Service Coordination Program Participant of the Year: Joel Coon2017 ACHIEVE Star Performer: Nikki Smith2017 ACHIEVE Star Performer: John Grant2017 ACHIEVE Star Performer: Vivienne Ciotoli 2017 Employee Team of the Year: Chenango Day Habilitation 2017 Supported Work Employer of the Year: Conduent2017 Community Service Award: Meals on Wheels

You can see all the pictures from the evening on ACHIEVE’s Flickr site:www.flickr.com/photos/achieveny.

Thank you to everyone that attended ACHIEVE’s 63rd Annual Dinner Dance. More than 400  guests attended this year's Annual Dinner Dance, which was held on Friday, June 2, 2017 at The McKinley at Huron Campus in Endicott.  The evening’s festivities were highlighted when ACHIEVE CEO Mary Jo Thorn, Senator Fred Akshar, Assemblyman Clifford Crouch and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo presented all of ACHIEVE’s annual awards to individuals, staff members, local businesses and community members.  It was a great evening spent honoring all of ACHIEVE’s award winners, dancing and celebrating with our friends, family and community.  

Thank you to all of our Dinner Dance SponsorsSilver Sponsor: Brown & Brown Insurance

Photo Booth Sponsor: Hinman, Howard and Kattell

Program Sponsor: Tioga Downs

Venue Sponsor: The McKinley at Huron Campus

Social Hour Sponsors: Golden ArtistsTioga State BankCarter & Jill KingChemung CanalBroome-Tioga BOCESNew York Central Mutual

Table Sponsors: John Stevens & Anne CatalanoArctic Bear Plumbing and HeatingFriends of Assemblyman Clifford CrouchDan BallardNBT BankDolphin FamilyJD ToolEurillo Campbell Group at Morgan StanleyDenis Wickham and FamilySheehan FamilyBates Troy

Assemblyman Crouch, Chenango Day Habilitation Team, Senator Akshar

Marsha Buck, Tim Buck, Caitlin Ropp, Ryan Hooker

Joel Coon

Assemblyman Crouch, Assemblywoman Lupardo, Kathy Muller, Senator Akshar

Photos Curtesy of Julye Bush:

63rd Annual Dinner Dance

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Pin Crushing BBQACHIEVE hosted its annual Pin Crushing Bowling Tournament earlier this year at Midway Lanes in Vestal, as part of the tournament festivities, Rick Felo was chosen at random as the Raffle Grand Prize Winner – the recipient of a Propane Gas Grill generously donated by Warner’s Gas Service. In addition to the grill, Felo received a picnic package for 30 of his friends.

Felo hosted the picnic Friday, July 14, 2017 with honorary Event Co-Chair Assemblyman Clifford Crouch along with Bob Warner serving as masters of the grill, cooking for Felo and his guests.

Assemblyman Crouch, Chenango Day Habilitation Team, Senator Akshar

Grill winner Rick Felo with Assemblyman Clifford Crouch

Employment Opportunities at

ACHIEVE

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Are you compassionate, caring, and motivated?

Are you interested in making a difference in our community?

Would you like to work for a company that can offer you opportunities for growth and advancement?

ACHIEVE offers a variety of direct support and professional positions. On-site programming, residential, and community work settings are available. If you enjoy

working with people and helping your community, we want to talk with you about

great career opportunities.

ACHIEVE is a committed equal opportunity employer.

Then consider joining our team at ACHIEVE!

NYSARC, Inc., Broome-Tioga County Chapter, dba ACHIEVE complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

ATTENTION: If you speak English, language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Call 1-607-723-8361

ATENCIÓN : Si usted habla español , servicios de asistencia linguistic, de forma gratuita, están disponibles para usted. Llame 1-607-723-8361

We provide excellent full-time employee benefits, including:• Health / Dental / Vision Insurance • 401(k) Plan• Employer-paid Life Insurance • Paid Time Off Package• Tuition Assistance

If you are interested in a career

with ACHIEVE, call us at 607-723-8361 or go to our

website to learn more and to complete an application.

www.achieveny.org

Planned Giving Every year, more donors are discovering the benefits of supporting the ACHIEVE Foundation through their estate plans. These planned gifts are the cornerstones of our foundation and support the programs and services of ACHIEVE.

Ways to make a gift to the ACHIEVE Foundation:• Bequest • IRA • Stock and Securities • Real Estate

For more information regarding Planned Giving at ACHIEVE, please contact:

Bob Brazill, Development Officer(607) 231-5262 bbrazill@achieveny.org125 Cutler Pond Road Binghamton, NY 13905

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NYSARC Grant AnnouncementACHIEVE Broome-Chenango-Tioga was awarded $105,500 in grants from the Trustee Management Board of NYSARC Trust Services to support ACHIEVE’s guardianship and recreation programs.

NYSARC Trust Services administers Supplemental Needs Trusts (SNT) that can make dramatic improvements to the lives of peoples with disabilities while enabling individuals to maintain eligibility for public benefits programs, such as Medicaid and SSI. For 2017, NYSARC Trust Services is proud to fulfill its commitment to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by awarding a total of $2,793,500 in grants to NYSARC Chapters statewide.

This year, ACHIEVE received $75,500 to provide guardianship services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who would not otherwise have a legal guardian or advocate. Supported by Chapter staff and community volunteers, ACHIEVE’s Guardianship program currently provides guardianship services to 15 people and is ready to assist 4 more as a Standby or Alternate Standby guardian. The guardianship program provides information on Guardianship and Supported Decision Making to

individuals, families and the broader community.  This includes information on Trusts, Wills, and Health Care Proxy.

NYSARC Trust Services also awarded ACHIEVE $30,000 to develop new recreational opportunities to enrich the lives of the more than 2,200 members it serves. ACHIEVE plans to use the recreational grant funds to expand community based inclusive recreation opportunities for participants. With finances being the largest barrier for folks enrolled in this program, grant funds will significantly lower participants’ out of pocket expenses. The program would also like to acquire adaptive recreation equipment, which will offer additional meaningful experiences.

NYSARC Trust Services: NYSARC Trust Services has administered supplemental needs trusts since 1972, helping more than 16,000 people with disabilities protect their eligibility for government benefits and improve their quality of life. Our trust programs give people with disabilities the opportunity to remain in their communities with greater comfort and independence while providing peace of mind to their family and loved ones.

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ACHIEVE Savor the Summer Chili

ACHIEVE Day Hab participants Cliff Conger and Ed Tripp spent the week leading up to ACHIEVE’s 8th Annual Savor the Summer preparing All American Achieve Chili to serve to all of the guests in attendance. Speech Therapist John Adams and Food Service Manager Donna Harchar were on hand to help out as Chef Ed and Chef Cliff created their wonderful chili. Chef Ed and Chef Cliff were joined by both John and Jill Adams the night of the event as they served the 400 guests in attendance the delicious chili they had spent the week cooking.

What is Supported Decision Making?Supported Decision Making or SDM is a way to formalize the way that all of us make decisions. If we are thinking about buying a new vehicle or taking a new job there is much to consider when making decisions. We may do some research, make a list of benefits and drawbacks, ask friends and family members whose opinion we trust. A supported decision making agreement or SDMA for the individuals we support lets them remain as the Decision Maker and helps them to identify who those trusted partners are. The agreement identifies who the supporters will be; it identifies what areas of decision making they will help with, and what kind of information they will provide. For example an individual may identify their mother as a resource for financial decisions and they will help with banking and paying bills and they may identify an Aunt as a supporter for relationship issues and they will provide education and resources for birth control. SDM is a way to empower and support the individuals we serve to make decisions on their own. As always if you have questions about guardianship or supported decision making feel free to call or email me.

Eric Yetter LMSW – Guardianship Coordinator eyetter@achieveny.org • 607-231-5209

Joey Gould enjoys the accessible swing at Recreation Park in Binghamton

ACHIEVE’s 8th Annual Savor the Summer presented by M&T Bank was held Thursday August 31 at ACHIEVE’s Cutler Pond facility. This year’s Savor the Summer featured more than 40 vendors with 400 guests in attendance and raised $30,000

in support of ACHIEVE’s programs! The evening’s festivities were highlighted with entertainment by Frank Vieira, a fabulous silent auction and an amazing fireworks display courtesy of Hinman, Howard and Kattell. It was

an evening spent enjoying the splendor of fall at ACHIEVE’s Cutler Pond facility with friends, family and community.

On behalf of the ACHIEVE’s Foundation Board and Board of Directors, employees, and individuals served by the organization, we would like to thank everyone that

sponsored, attended and donated to ACHIEVE’s 8th Annual Savor the Summer; making it ACHIEVE’s most anticipated

signature event each year!  

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8th Annual Savor the Summer

**Adirondack Brewery 33 Canada Street Lake George, NY 12845 (518) 668-0002 www.adkbrewery.com

Anthony Road Wine Company 1020 Anthony Road Penn Yan, NY 14527 (315) 536-2182 www.anthonyroadwine.com

Antonio’s Bar & Trattoria 100 Oak Hill Avenue Endicott, NY 13760 (607) 748-6269 www.antoniosbartrattoria.com

Binghamton Brewing Company 15 Avenue B, Johnson City NY 13790 (607) 238-3448 www.bingbrew.com

Black Bear Winery 248 Country Road 1, Chenango Forks, NY 13746 (607) 656-9863 www.blackbearwinery.com

Brewery Ommegang 656 County Highway 33 Cooperstown, NY 13326 (607) 544-1800 www.ommegang.com

Chat-A-Wyle 8712 NY-434, Apalachin, NY 13732 (607) 625-2834 www.chatawyle.com

The Colonial 56-58 Court Street Binghamton, NY 13901 (607) 238-7741 www.thecolonialbing.com

Food & Fire BBQ Taphouse 560 Harry L. Drive Johnson City, NY 13790 (607) 296-0100 www.foodfirebbq.com

Glenora Wine Cellars 5435 NY-14 Dundee, NY 14837 (800) 243-5513 www.glenora.com

Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 5712 NY-414 Hector, NY 14841 (607) 546-9463 www.hazlitt1852.com

Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard 3962 NY-14 Dundee, NY 14837 (607) 243-7971 www.wiemer.com

Inside Scoop at Chucksters 1915 Vestal Parkway West Vestal, NY 13850 (607) 752-1070 www.chucksters-vestal.com/icecream

**Ithaca Beer Co 122 Ithaca Beer Drive Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 273-0766 www.ithacabeer.com

Java Joe’s Roasting Company 73 Griswold Street Binghamton, NY 13904 (607) 348-0444 www.javajoesroasting.com

Little Venice Restaurant 111 Chenango Street Binghamton, NY 13901 (607) 724-2513 www.littlevenicerestaurant.com

The McKinley at Huron Campus 29 McKinley Avenue Endicott, NY 13760 (607) 755-4349 www.mckinleycatering.com

Moxie Wood Fire Grill 998 Conklin Road Conklin, NY 13748 (607) 237-0779 www.moxiegrill.com

The North Brewery 110 Washington Avenue Endicott, NY 13760 (607) 785-0524 www.northbrewery.com

Number 5 Restaurant 33 S. Washington Street Binghamton, NY 13903 (607) 723-0555 www.number5restaurant.com

The Peruvian Bakery 840 Front Street Binghamton, NY 13905 (607) 231-8245 www.peruvianbakery.com

Pleasant Valley Wine Company 8260 Pleasant Valley Road Hammondsport, NY 14840 (607) 569-6111 www.pleasantvalleywine.com

Remlik’s 31 Lewis St Binghamton, NY 13901 (607) 217-4513 www.remliks.com

Rent-A-Chef Catering Services of Binghamton 14 Johnson Avenue Binghamton, NY 13905 (607) 427-9715 www.rent-a-chefcatering.com

Robbie’s Produce Route 434, Apalachin, NY 13732 Next to Take-A-Break Vestal, NY 13850 (607) 757-2676 www.facebook.com/robbiesproduce

Sake-Tumi 71 Court Street Binghamton, NY 13901 (607) 238-1771 www.saketumibing.com

**Saranac Brewery 830 Varick Street Utica, NY 13502 www.saranac.com

Social on State 201 State Street Binghamton, NY 13901 (607) 296-4017 www.socialonstate.com

Southern Tier Brewing Company 2072 Stoneman Circle Lakewood, NY 14750 (716) 763-5479 www.stcbeer.com

Sovereign Vines www.sovereignvines.com

Standing Stone Vineyards 9934 NY-414 Hector, NY 14841 (607) 582-6051 www.standingstonewines.com

Thai Basil 29 Washington Avenue Endicott, NY 13760 (607) 484-0188 www.1stthaibasil.com

**Courtesy of A.L. George 1 Link Drive, Binghamton, NY 13904 (607) 722-2300

Thank Youto our 2017 Participating

Establishments!

Presenting Sponsor M&T Bank

Plate Sponsor Brown & Brown Insurance

Fireworks Sponsor Hinman, Howard & Kattell

Silver Sponsors Columbian Financial GroupThe Eurillo Group at Morgan Stanley

Entertainment SponsorIBM

Volunteer Sponsor GHS Federal Credit Union

Ticket SponsorAETNA

Water Bottle Sponsor The Agency

Table Sponsors Tioga DownsTioga State BankSanicoLachman & GortonBCK-IBIBroome-Tioga BOCESFreshysitesChemung CanalInnovation AssociatesBryans & GramugliaRVSALourdes

Media Sponsors RVSAWICZMagic 101.7TownSquare RadioI Heart RadioWIVTWBNG

Golf Cart SponsorEmpire Golf Carts

Graphic Arts SponsorKatie Karr Design

Thank you to all of our 8th Annual

Savor the Summer Sponsors

Photo’s Curtesy of Twenty Two Photography7

Food & Fire

The Peruvian Bakery

ACHIEVE

Fireworks Courtesy of HH&K

Moxie’s Wood Fire Grill preparing their

wonderful dish for Savor the Summer guests

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A Big THANK YOU to ALL of Our Corporate Sponsors

125 Cutler Pond RoadBinghamton, New York 13905www.achieveny.org

John Stevens & Anne Catalano Brian K. Mathers Agency

Dr. Douglas Watson, DDS

Daniel K. Ballard

JD Tool, Inc.

Sheehan Family

The French Family

Denis Wickham & Family

Lisa Dolphin & Family Carter & Jill King

Assemblyman Clifford Crouch

Lachman & Gorton

The Eurillo Group at Morgan Stanley

Murray’s Auto Sales

Broome Chenango Tioga