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  • 2007/2008AnnuAl RepoRt

    All

    Community Chest

    contributions

    help support

    local need…

    your donation

    truly makes

    a difference

    right where you live.

  • Annual Report , 2008 www.communitychest .org

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    Annual Report , 2008 www.communitychest .org

    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.

    …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.

    MEMbER AgEnCIES & oRgAnIzAtIonS

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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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    Note: These figures are unaudited. For a copy of our audited financial statement, please contact the Community Chest office.

    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

    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 coMpaniesAdobe 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 KindGordon 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.

    ”Joan Butler, Executive Director, Minuteman Senior Services

    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 KindBonnie 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

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    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

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    soutH middlesex legAl services

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