Press Releases
March 10, 2006
After dArc Celebrity Chef Event Dishes Up An Evening of Great Fun!
[ABERDEEN, MD] - Over 350 people were in attendance at the After d'Arc Celebrity Chef and Auction event hosted by The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region on Saturday, March 4, 2006 at Maryland Golf & Country Clubs in Bel Air, Maryland.
The event raised over $100,000 for The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region's Supported Living Services. Adie Carlyle, Director of Supported Living Services explains, "Funds raised will allow individuals living in the community to maintain their homes, and will cover expenses such as carpeting, new furniture and appliances, as well as helping individuals meet the needs of everyday life to remain connected to family and friends and to take an active part in their communities". Tim Quinn, Executive Director adds, " The event raised more money from a single event than any other event in out history. In fact, it doubled our previous best." Lisa McGann, parent of a child who receives services of The Arc received a standing ovation for her powerful testimonial regarding her experiences with The Arc.
Over 2,000 raffle tickets were sold and over $22,000 was raised in raffle ticket sales for the winning of a new Pontiac Solstice, the car featured in The Apprentice.
Al Bumbry, Former Baltimore Oriole, Mary Chance, Director of Community Services, Harford County Government, Former Delegate Bill Cox and Upper Chesapeake Foundation Member, County Executive David Craig and Melinda Craig, Delegate Sheryl Davis-Kohl, and E.J. Henderson, Minnesota Vikings player were on hand as celebrity chefs at the American station. "Chefs" Daniele Lemarie-Fleischer, Lemarie Interieurs, and Scott Garceau, Channel 2 News Sports Director, served up French cuisine. The Italian cuisine station was represented by "Chef" Tony Meoli, Upper Chesapeake Foundation Member. In addition, "Chef" Steve Fertig, Fox 45 News Meteorologist, served Italian and was auctioned off as a live auction package to benefit The Arc that included lunch, a tour of Fox 45 News station, and a weather broadcasting segment. "Chefs" Billy Church, who receives services from The Arc, and Billy Ripken, Former Baltimore Oriole, served a variety of salads. L'Amore Di Vino provided the wine tasting festivities for the evening.
Aimee O'Neill, O'Neill Enterprises, was the auctioneer for the event, which helped The Arc raise additional funds in addition to the over 100 silent auction items donated by local businesses. D.J. Saxman, Wright Still provided live saxophone and entertainment for the evening. A special thank you to Richardson's Florist who provided the evening's floral centerpieces.
The Arc would like to thank its generous sponsors: Presenting: Human Services Benefits Company and Richard J. Princinsky & Associates. Full Moon: Comcast, Strakes, Roberts, & Bauer Advertising, and York Graphics. Half Moon: CNA, D&S Firewall Specialists, G.W. Stephens & Associates, Jiffy Lube of Harford County, Lambdin Development Company, The Aegis, The Harford Mutual Insurance Companies, Morris & Ritchie Associates, M& T Bank, Nutramax Laboratories, and WXCY, 103.7FM, Parris Castoro Eye & Laser Center. Quarter Moon: 84 Lumber, Harford Cable Network, Mutual of America, and Susquehanna Bank. Pontiac Solstice Sponsor: Boyle Buick Pontiac
The Arc extends a heartfelt thank you to the following After d'Arc committee members: Event Chairs, Pat Castoro and Jan Haddy, Dana Bauer, Nancy Brugh, Torri Dietrich, Connie Donato, Sharon Flynn, Toy Hanlin, Denise Kozel, Anna Lambdin, Cindy Lindgren, D'Ann May, Brian McElwain, Jennifer McGann, Nancy McKee, Sabine McKnight, Kathy O'Hara, Beverly Olsen, Elaine Orbino, Debi Ruane, Rhonda Ruigrok, Michele Stutzer, Marcy Veit, Mara Walter, and Celeste Wilhelm. Their commitment and assistance is not only appreciated but a great model to everyone that together we can accomplish what we can't do alone.
Our auction donors & special thanks: Advance Business Systems; Accessories By Design; Airways to Air Tran; Mary Lou Anderson; Applebee's; Artemis Transportation; Baltimore Orioles; Basta Pasta; Bel Air Athletic Club; Bel Air Liquors; Best Friends "Fur"Ever; Brass Elephant; Bulle Rock; Pat Castoro; Circle System Group; City Lights Limousine Services; Creative Hair Design; Dakota Moon Designs; Deborah B. Shephard Interiors; Dick's Sporting Goods; Mike Drummond; DuClaw's; Steve Fertig; Flowers by Design; Forest Hill Framing; Gallery RoCa; Giovanni's Restaurant; Glenda's Day Spa; Sandra Godfrey; Grand Cru; Hampden Shops on 36 th ; Heart Beat; Heritage Tea Room; Joe Hoffman; Hunt Valley Motor Coach; Interiors by Lynne Korpman; Iron Birds; IXI; Jarvis; Johnston Brothers Jewelers; Jonathan's Wedding & Flowers; Jordan Thomas Salon; Josef's Restaurant; Leo Knighton, CPA; La Amore Di Vino; Laurrapin Grille; Le Marie Interieurs; Let's Dish; Jean & Bernd Lembcke; Lennar; Light Flight; Lyon Clay Studio; Mary Kay/Sharon Flynn; Maryland Cosmetic Institute; Maryland Golf & Country Clubs; D'Ann May; Lisa McGann; Nancy McKee; Kevin Merrill; Paul Muddiman; Merle Norman; Moore's Candy; Natural Gatherings; Ed Naworol; Nutramax; Aimee O'Neill; Par Excellence; Alvin Pearce; Brownie Pearce; Pep Boys; Pat Pirog/Beauti Control; David Porte; Positively Pals LLC; Project Liberty Ship; Putt Putt Fun Center; Sharon Reynolds; Quest Fitness; Richardson's Florist; Joan Robinson; Jeanne Roemer; Ruane Family; Patricia Scott; Saxon's Diamond Center; Sephora; Slender Lady; Robin Sommer, Images of Sommer; Spencer Silver Mansion; St. John Gourmet; Studio 1612; Michele Stutzer; Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra; Talbot's, Joan Tassinari; Tea by Two; The Picture Show; Terese Neskow; TIC Gums; Tracy Lane; Two Sisters; Village Volvo; Visage Salon; Dave Walker; Tom & Sharon Walls; Celeste Wilhelm; and our dedicated staff and volunteers.
The Arc offers a wide variety of services to individuals with developmental disabilities in Harford and Cecil County, both children and adults, to make informed choices in their lifestyles, vocations, education and recreational pursuits, and to assure stable and nurturing lives among their families and friends. The auction event will specifically benefit Supported Living Services at The Arc. Funds raised will help individuals meet the needs of everyday life, to remain connected to family and friends, and to take an active part in their communities.
