Annual Report 2003

Better LivesBuilding Better Lives

Helping People Build Better Lives

The Arc Center offers . . .Meeting rooms for parent information sessions, membership meetings, and human resource interviews; a workforce and employee training center; a computer-training lab; a drop-in center for people with disabilities who have retired or are between jobs or other meaningful day experiences;nursing and clinical services; a lending library and lending closet; play areas for children; kitchen facilities and group meeting space; safe and efficient staging area for door-to-door transportation services for 150 individuals; and approximately 10,000 square feet of administrative officespace that will house 75 employees.

On January 23, 2003, The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region celebrated 50 years of supporting

hundreds of persons with developmental disabilities and their families in Harford and Cecil Counties

to identify and pursue personally valued lives. The Arc began in 1953 as a grassroots organization

of twenty-two parents whose children had mental retardation and dreamed of a better life for their

children. Today, The Arc is a major presence in both Harford and Cecil Counties, employing 180 staff

and offering support services to more than 400 individuals and families.

Celebrations of this historic milestone for The Arc continued throughout the year including a day at

Ripken Stadium in June and culminated with a Holiday Gala event in December at the Richlin Ballroom.

The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region assists people with developmental

disabilities to identify and pursue personally valued lives.

M i s s i o n S t a t e m e n t P r o g r a m s & S e r v i c e s

Employment Services for Adults & Transitioning Youth

Guidance in identifying potential employment settings, customized on-site training,

including full-time and “drop-in” support. Professional job coaches serve as a liaison

between the employer and employee, teaching new jobs skills and helping the

employee build relationships with non-disabled co-workers.

Supported Living Services

Customized support services for adults with disabilities living in apartments, town

homes, or single-family homes according to their preferences and needs.

Individual Support Services

Customized assistance to people in their natural living situations based upon the

individual’s specific needs.

Family Support Services

Support for families of children with developmental disabilities up through the age of

21 who are living in the community through the development of plans that help each

family meet everyday needs and avoid family crisis.

Family Partnership Program

Help for children in out-of-home placements through foster care and adoptive servic-

es, family training and recruitment.

Volunteer Program at The Arc

The Arc Volunteer Program brings together people with and without disabilities in one-

on-one relationships and group projects to support individuals and families in meeting

their personal goals in ways that are meaningful to them.

Twenty-One YearsIrma “Jean” Coldiron

Nineteen YearsMarian “Ginny” Simpson

Eighteen YearsMary “Angie” Canami

Seventeen YearsSonja Wilson

Sixteen YearsCharles Cook

Fifteen YearsSarah AhmedElizabeth GreinerBess ReedToni Webster

Thirteen YearsRegina Lee-DawsonDonald HaleAdriana KubinMitchell Neiburger Tim Quinn

Twelve YearsLinda CoreaGail FrickeYolanda ParkerChalmetta “Chally” Taylor

Eleven YearsDiane BallardDave GuthmanEarle ScogginsLarry Whipple

Ten YearsPeggy BeckwirthSusan Roland

Five YearsMichael CornishKimberly MaxfieldDesiree MouldenShawn SmithSuraya ToyEvette Williams

S t a f f A n n i v e r s a r i e s

Staff anniversaries are for the period from July 2002 through June 2003.

A PATHWAY TO EXCELLENCE

Used with Permission of Human Services Institute

What an amazing year! The Arc celebrated 50 years of services to people with disabilities, finished the project of enlarging and renovating the offices,launched a new foundation, and formed a new volunteer program. And that wasn’t all! We continued our commitment to “Build Better Lives” for peoplewith developmental disabilities and their families.

With the realization of The Arc’s 50th birthday celebration came the recognition of the hard work and commitment thattranspired over the last half century. We hope you enjoy reading the 50-year timeline of The Arc and appreciate the struggles and the triumphs that are evident in each passing decade.

Balancing the needs of the future generation with the needs of the current one has always been a challenge for The Arc.We are better suited to meeting both those needs than ever before. The formation of The Arc Northern Chesapeake RegionFoundation with the proceeds from the sale of land strategically places us in a position to not only generate revenue forThe Arc for the next generation, but also for the needs of people currently receiving services from The Arc.

Thank you to everyone who supported and celebrated with us over the past year – board, staff, consumers, families,donors and volunteers. It is an exciting time to be involved with The Arc. We invite you to come for a tour of our newbuilding and learn more about the resources and services we provide to our community.

Nancy McKee Tim QuinnPresident Executive Director

A M e s s a g e f r o m t h e P r e s i d e n t a n d E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r

50th Anniversary of The Arc 1950-Present

Major Themes:Starting Adult ServicesFighting for Residential Services

Major Events:Families offer summer and winter recreation programs for children.

First sheltered workshop opens in Aberdeen where three people work to make doormats.

Cecil County families “break away” to start their own association.

First offices open on Main Street in Bel Air. County funding is secured for a workshop and “day care” services.

Families plan for residential services in Harford County and seek federal, state, and local funding.

1950’s 1970’s

1960’s

Major Themes: Establishing Residential ServicesBrook Forest Site Controversy

Major Events:Day care center separates and becomes known as The Harford Center.

Workshop moves to Benson and an activity center is established. Agency receives most of the county’s United Way funding.

Land obtained for the residential/activity center site. Brook Forest, an activity center with three group homes, opens on Philadelphia Road in Aberdeen serving 30 people.

Major themes:Families Organizing Raising Money and AwarenessStarting Schools

Major Events:Services not available for children or adults.

Harford and Cecil county parents meet to discuss needs of their children with mental retardation.

Incorporation of The Northern Maryland Society for the Aid to Retarded Children in January 1953.

Families fundraise and start two schools. Har-Haven School incorporates into the public school system, later to become the John Archer School.

1980’s 1990’s

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Major Themes: From Facilities to SupportsThe Arc Expands Services

Major Events:Tim Quinn is Executive Director.

Name changes: The Arc of HarfordCounty, The Arc NorthernChesapeake Region.

Cecil County families become part of The Arc again.

Harford County Executive, EileenRehrmann, instrumental in securingcounty dollars.

Transformation from facility-based agency to one that builds supportsaround what people want and need. One

woman purchases her owncondominium.

Transitioning Youth Program receivesfirst funding to support graduatingstudents in jobs.

Activity center closes with manypeople working in local businesses

or moving to the workshop. MeaningfulDay program is offered for people who

want recreational activities.

Sara Erstad-Landis founds Teens First, a self-advocacy group for teenagers with and with-out disabilities.

Re-Runs Thrift Store opens. The Bel Air New CarDealers sponsor golf tournaments annually. Agolf tournament is added in Cecil County.

The Arc supports Self-Determination, astatewide movement to support personswith disabilities and their families to havecontrol over their funding and services.

The administrative offices experience adevastating electrical fire in 1999.

Large expansion of services due to influx of state funding to decreasethe extensive state waiting list.

Family Support Services offered to more than 200 families. Nearly200 adults receive services and the agency employs almost 175 fulland part-time staff. Agency vehicles log almost a million miles a year.Hiring and retaining staff is a challenge.

Major Themes: Expanding Employment and

Residential OpportunitiesReorganization

Major Events:The agency changes its name to Northern Maryland Association for Retarded Citizens. NMARC Industries looks for employment opportunities in local businesses.

Board approves to close the group homes.

Agency reorganization. Richard Blair is hiredas new Executive Director.

Agency offers Family and Individual SupportServices, including a family support group.

Kennedy Krieger Institute grant aids SupportedEmployment program.

Vernon DeHaven founds the first self-advocacy group, People First.

The Arc serves 150 adults and 15 families of children under the age of 21 in Harford County.

Great demand for services as the state struggles to provide for those on waiting lists.

2000-PresentMajor Themes: Expansion ContinuesA New BuildingA Focus on TechnologyBuilding PartnershipsThe Arc Celebrates Fifty Years

Major Events:Workshop on Granary Road is closed.

Family Partnership is established to provide treatment foster care for children.

A volunteer program is initiated.

2001 Session of the Maryland General Assembly ends by the passing of a five-year plan to increase wages ofdirect support staff. Harford County Executive, Jim Harkins, instrumental in increasing county dollars.

Agency is one out of twelve non-profits in the country to obtain a HUD grant to administer Section 8 HousingVouchers. Over 70 vouchers granted in year one.

The agency has email, a web site, and a medical and pharmacy database.

A $1 million Capital Campaign is launched to enlarge and renovate the offices on Philadelphia Road. All officesand services are under one roof in 2003.

The Arc celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2003 with a year of festivities.

The Arc Northern Chesapeake Foundation is created with KenKozel as first foundation President.

Services are provided to over 400 individuals and families with adedicated staff of 200 and a budget of over $7 million.

Agency continues to evolve as one that builds partnerships and community connections and continues tomake strides in building a well-trained, enthusiastic workforce. Partnerships include KADPA (Korean AmericanDisabled Persons Association), Best Buddies, Bel Air Athletic Club, and over seventy employers. Various staff serveon boards and committees of public service organizations to improve the quality of life for all citizens.

Key People in the History of The ArcMajor Jesse Bane, PresidentBel Air New Car Dealers AssociationMr. Richard Blair, Executive DirectorMr. and Mrs. Taylor Bodt, Founding MemberMr. and Mrs. O.P. Bruno, Founding MemberMr. and Mrs. James Callahan, Founding MemberMr. Alan Cason, EsquireCapital Campaign Committee MembersMr. and Mrs. Ernest CurtisMr. Vernon DeHaven, President of People FirstMr. Dick Depkin, PresidentMarion and Dorothy Garrettson, Founding MemberMr. and Mrs. Harry Griffin, Founding MemberMr. James Harkins, County Executive,

Harford County GovernmentMr. Bob Hockaday, NMARC Industries DirectorSenator William S. James, Key supporter of fundingMr. & Mrs. Richard Kolchin, PresidentMr. Ken Kozel, 1st Foundation PresidentMs. Sara Erstad-Landis, President of Teens FirstMr. John Lininger, Executive DirectorMr. Harold Lootens, PresidentMs. Kelly McElwain, President

Col. Robert McEvoy, Executive DirectorMs. Nancy McKee, PresidentMr. and Mrs. John Meager, Founding MemberMr. and Mrs. Ernest Miller, Founding MemberMr. and Mrs. Orpha Mullin, Founding MemberMr. John Myers, PresidentMr. Jim Nice, PresidentMs. Gloria OplingerMs. Patricia Ourednik, PresidentMr. and Mrs. Frank Perugino, Founding MemberMr. & Mrs. Vic Spencer, PresidentMr. Tim Quinn, Executive DirectorMs. Eileen Rehrmann, County Executive,

Harford County GovernmentMs. Edna Russell, One of first people to move

into group homeMs. Blanche Salkowski, PresidentMs. Joan Sobel, 1st Executive DirectorMrs. Robert Tomlinson, President,

Founding MemberDr. John Weisz, PresidentMr. John WhiteMrs. Louis Wilmoth, Founding Member

S o u r c e a n d A p p l i c a t i o n o f F i s c a l Y e a r 2 0 0 3

Expenditures and revenue for the period beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003

$12,141,667

$7,894,150Expenses by Program

Total Revenues

PERC

ENTA

GEPE

RCEN

TAGE

GovernmentalAgencies

$5,892,147

Contracts$374,861

Fees$236,099

United Way$127,205

HarfordCounty

$809,669

Fundraising,Dues

$565,308

Gain on Sale ofExcess Property

$4,009,737

Other$126,641

Fundraising

$98,846

Managementand General

$774,902

Residential

$2,774,746

CSLA

$1,040,431

VocationalServices

$1,630,151

ClientTransportation

$529,502

FamilySupportServices

$341,259

IndividualSupportServices

$242,044

Foster Care

$305,710

Land,Buildings &Equipment

$102,219

Other

$54,340

President Nancy McKee

Vice PresidentPat Ourednik

TreasurerRay Maskell

SecretaryPhyllis Baird

DirectorsMajor Jesse BaneMike DrummondTroy DuBoisJane FallonKen KozelMichael RaidtDoug RestrickRhonda RuigrokL. Michele Stutzer

MembersVernon DeHavenHolly ReasnerMichael RaidtBess ReedWayne ShannonMichele StutzerJanice WhiteSarge AnelloMichael Drummond

Associate MembersGail FrickeMagi Erstad-BostwickMichael MarshallRegina Lee-DawsonKathy PitratMitchell Neiburger

Subcommittee MembersMary CookMichele CurryJudith ReichHollin Weaver

ConsultantCarol Koffinke, Beacon Associates

C a p i t a l C a m p a i g n C o m m i t t e e M e m b e r s

B o a r d o f D i r e c t o r sS t a n d i n g C o m m i t t e e f o rQ u a l i t y I m p r o v e m e n t A d m i n i s t r a t i o n

Violet RipkenHonorary Chair

Alan Cason, EsquireChairMcGuire Woods, LLP

Major Jesse BaneHarford County Sheriff’s Department

Dana BauerStrakes, Roberts & Bauer Advertising

Kathy CooperVolunteer

Jim LambdinLambdin Development Company

George (Mac) McClellandIndependent Can Company

Jim McKeeMcKee & Associates

Nancy McKeePresident, Board of Directors

Dr. Stephen PannillCecil Community College

Mary Louis PreisMaryland Department of Labor,

Licensing & Regulation

Keith RawlingsHarford, Health, & Fitness Club/

The Arena Club

Doug RestrickBoard of Directors

Tom WallsPlaza Ford, Inc.

Debi Smith WilliamsM&T Bank

Photography credits: Janet Bastob, Matt Button, Ginna Drahan, LLC, Friends of The Arc, and Matt Sprout

Tim QuinnExecutive Director

Magi Erstad-BostwickDirector, Family Support Services

Ann BuonoDirector, DevelopmentExecutive Director, The Arc Northern Chesapeake

Region Foundation

Regina Lee-DawsonDirector, Administrative Services

Patricia FoleyDirector, Financial Services

Gail FrickeDirector, Employment Services

Shawn KrosDirector, Family Partnership

Mike MarshallDirector, Supported Living &

Support Services

Mitchell NeiburgerDirector, Quality Assurance

Kathy PitratDirector, Training & Staff Development

4513 Philadelphia Road • Aberdeen, MD 21001 • 410-879-6785 • www.arcncr.org