Upcoming Events

16th Annual Golf Classic

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Trump National Golf Club Hudson Valley

Past Events

3rd Annual SnowBall January 21, 2012

Emil Panichi (seated), recipient of the 2012 Catherine Seeberger Citizenship Award

with his proud family at the Dutchess ARC Foundation's 3rd Annual SnowBall

l to r: Emil Panichi, Corinne Weber, Mark Metzger and Marco Caviglia

Emil Panichi is congratulated by Senator Stephen Saland

Anne Clarke and Kate Blossom check out the array of Silent Auction items

The Dan Bradley Big Band kept everyone up and dancing

The Dutchess ARC Foundation honored Emil Panichi with the Catherine Seeberger Citizenship Award at the 3rd Annual Snowball held at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel on January 21, 2012.  Mr. Panichi, owner and founder of Royal Carting Services is known and respected throughout our community for his support of civic and charitable organizations. Attendees numbering about 200 enjoyed an evening that included dinner, dancing to the classic swing sound of the Dan Bradley Big Band and a silent auction. All proceeds from the event benefited the Dutchess ARC Foundation.  Photos courtesy of Duane Beyer Photography.

A Special Thank You to All of Our Sponsors!

Avalanche Sponsor

Royal Carting Services

Med World Pharmacy

Blizzard Sponsor

D'Arcangelo & Co

St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers

White Out Sponsor

Mahopac National Bank

Maplebrook School

Hudson Baylor

Teahan & Constantino

Flurry Sponsor

William G. Miller & Sons

Philip J. Ortiz Manufacturing Corp.

Celebration of Stars Awards Ceremony

Each year the Dutchess ARC Board of Directors and Foundation Board take time to acknowledge and honor those who volunteer their time, talent and treasures to not only our organization but the community where we live and work. We recognize these remarkable members of our community at our annual “Celebration of Stars”.

2011 Honorees

George T. Whalen, Jr. - Bessie Payne Humanitarian Award

Presented to an individual or organization that exemplifies outstanding service to the community

Laurie Cohn - Mimi Stambrook Award

Awarded to a Board Member, staff person, or volunteer whose work in the field goes far beyond the scope of their job, or voluntary position at ARC.

Christy Reinhardt - Frank Pessia Memorial Award

Awarded to a family member of a person with developmental disabilities for their volunteer service to ARC.

Barbara Wells - Katz Volunteer Award

Awarded to a member of staff, Board, or volunteer corps who has exhibited exemplary service to not only ARC, but the community at large.

Lindsay Thorne - Kenny Dixon "Spirit" Award

Awarded to an individual or group of individuals receiving services from Dutchess ARC who exemplify the ideals of the

Dutchess ARC culture in the relationships created within the community, at home, or in other social networks.

Lauren Hann - Sarah "SMILE" Award

Spirited, Motivating, Inspiring, Limitless, Exceptional

In memory of Sarah Studler, awarded to a Dutchess County resident between the age of 20 and 29 who

demonstrates in word and action, spirited, motivating, inspiring, limitless, and exceptional service to the community.

Baby Vision - Employer of the Year -

Presented to a Dutchess County business who has provided individuals with developmental disabilities the opportunity to be a viable part of our community through employment.

August 22, 2011

Dutchess ARC Foundation Golf Classic

Held at the beautiful Trump National Golf Club, golfers enjoyed not only a great day of golf, but tastings on the course, a sumptuous lunch, awards, silent auction and raffle prizes. The weather was spectacular as almost 60 golfers took to the course under clear, blue skies for a day of golfing, refreshments, food, and friendship. Close to $40,000 was raised through this event to support the services Dutchess ARC provides.

We are grateful for the generosity of our sponsors!

Platinum Sponsors

Commercial Coverage,Inc. - Business Insurance People

Commercial Coverage's Team - Dave Wallace, Paul Wallace & Charlie Twist

Relph Benefit Advisors

Relph Benefit Advisors' Team - Augusta Martin, Terry Temple & Bob Relph

Gold Sponsors
Med-World Pharmacy
Mutual of America

Diamond Sponsor
Goldstein & Metzger

Flag Sponsors

Fiberglass Sponsors

Other Supporters

The following supporters have provided goods and/or services for our event

Dutchess ARC Foundation Board President, Corinne Weber & Dutchess ARC Board President Lorriane Costello

2nd Annual SnowBall 2011 Carole J. Wolf Executive Director of Mill Street Loft was honored with Catherine Seeberger Citizenship Award The Dutchess ARC Foundation recently honored Carole J. Wolf with the Catherine Seeberger Citizenship Award at the 2nd Annual Snowball held at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel.   Ms. Wolf, the founder of Mill Street Loft is known and respected for her leadership evidenced locally, state-wide and on a national level. Much like Kay Seeberger, the founder of Dutchess ARC, Ms. Wolf’s energies are focused on identifying and responding to unmet needs in our local community. The evening included cocktails, dinner, a silent auction and dancing to the classic swing sound of the Dan Bradley Big Band.

Celebration of Stars Awards Ceremony 2010 Dutchess ARC Foundation's Celebration of Stars was held on October 28, 2010 at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel.  The "stars" of our community and Dutchess ARC were honored.  Albert "Danny" DeVito, Jr. was awarded the Frank Pessia Memorial Award; Anne Clarke was awarded the Mimi Stambrook Award; Joe Bonura, Sr. was awarded the Bessie Payne Humanitarian Award; Ruth Bunn was awarded the Katz Volunteer Award, and Antoinette Longo was awarded the Kenny Dixon Spirit Award. Dutchess ARC Foundation's First Annual Snow Ball 2010 Dutchess ARC Foundation’s First Annual Snow Ball, was held January 27, 2010 at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel. Dutchess County attorney and Walkway Over the Hudson Board Chairman Fred Schaeffer was honored with the Catherine Seeberger Citizenship Award. We honored Fred Schaeffer in memory of another Dutchess County visionary, Catherine “Kay” Seeberger. In the late 1950s, Kay Seeberger, a teacher and lifelong resident, joined with a dedicated group of special education teachers and parents concerned for their children. These visionaries challenged society’s traditional disregard for children with developmental disabilities, taking steps toward creation of Dutchess ARC. As agency co-founder, Seeberger’s impact on the lives of thousands of children and their families continues today. Since Dutchess ARC’s formation in 1971 as a not-for-profit agency and chapter of NYSARC Inc., thousands of people with developmental disabilities have accessed true citizenship. Dutchess ARC is now one of the largest and most respected providers of services to people with developmental disabilities. Photo Gallery Below are some photos from past events at Dutchess ARC. A special thank you to Duane Beyer Photography for donating his time and talent to our events. To view more of his work, click here. Title Author Copyright Description Carole Wolf of Mill Street Loft Recipient Catherine Seeberger Citizenship Award 2010

Annual Events Dutchess ARC Foundation hosts a variety of fundraising and awareness building events throughout the year. The Snow Ball          Signature fundraising event of Dutchess ARC Foundation, which honors a local citizen          with the Catherine R. Seeberger Citizenship Award for their efforts in making the           Dutchess County community better for all of its residents.  This event is typically held in           January each year. A Celebration of Stars Awards Ceremony                                            The annual awards ceremony, A Celebration of Stars, honors five local individuals for their efforts and abilities to carry out their work and volunteer commitments while carrying out the mission and values of Dutchess ARC. Annual Golf Classic                                                                             The Golf Classic successfully raises over $30K each year for Dutchess ARC Foundation. 18 holes are played scramble style with an early morning shot gun start.  Snacks, Beverages, Greens Fees and Cart rental are included, followed by a gourmet BBQ lunch, prizes, awards and more!