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Welcome to the

Hosted By The Friends of UCM

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Saturday, April 14, 2018

UCM 2018

Silent Auction Mobile Bidding

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1. You must be a registered attendee, have a smartphone, and have registered your mobile phone number. If you haven’t preregistered your mobile phone, you may do so at check-in.

2. Once registered, you will receive a text message with a link to take part in Online Bidding. Click this link to view auction items and place your bids through Saturday, April 14, at 8:00 p.m.

3. You may search for auction packages by Name or Number using the magnifying glass, or by selecting Category listed under the menu. Search for items with no bids by selecting No Bids under the Menu. Click the House icon to go back to your home screen.

4. Once you have viewed and selected a package to bid on, you can choose to either:• Bid – Bid the next increment• Bid More – Bid More than the next increment• Set Your Max Bid – Bidding will automatically continue in your favor until your

Max Bid is reached or until the auction closes. If your bid is lower than the highest Max Bid on that package, you will be prompted to enter a higher bid.

• Buy – If this option is enabled, you can purchase the package for the price listed.• Watch – To “watch” a package, select the Star icon.

5. If you are outbid on a package, you will receive a text message.6. To view the packages you are bidding on, click the Menu and select Bids. To

view the packages you are watching, click the Menu and select Favorites.7. When the Silent Auction closes, the guest with the highest bid

wins! Check your Bids area to view your packages.8. No smartphone? No worries. Bidding buddies with tablets are

available during the event to assist you in placing your bid.

Live and Reverse Auction Bidding Our Live Auction will take place immediately following dinner. We will offer wonderful

vacation packages and other extraordinary items. Bid early and bid often!

Dreams, hopes, and ambitions for a better tomorrow are at the core of our work with people in need. This year’s Gala guests have the opportunity to directly and profoundly help UCM fulfill its mission by participating in the Reverse Auction and making a 100%

tax-deductible gift. Donation levels will start at $5,000 and continue through several levels of lowering denomination. Please help us meet our goal of 100% participation!

Thank You for Your Generous Support!

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Saturday, April 14, 2018Emcee: Adam Tuss, NBC4 News 4

Cocktails and Silent Auction Silent Auction Ends at 8:00 p.m.

Invocation Deacon Patrick Ouellette, Good Shepherd Catholic Church

Dinner

Remarks from UCM’s Board Chairman Ken Disselkoen

Presentation of the UCM Gerald W. Hyland Humanitarian Award

Award Recipients: Joanne & Bruce Malkin

Client Story

Remarks from UCM’s Executive Director Alison DeCourcey

Live and Reverse Auctions Auctioneer: Pete Elliott, Pete’s Auction Service and Four Sales Ltd

RaffleDrawing

Dancing

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Mission Statement

UCM empowers our neighbors in need to transform their lives.

Vision Statement

UCM envisions a community where everyone thrives.

Core Values

At UCM we behave consistently with our beliefs:

Strategic Priorities

Strategic Priority #1: UCM helps to improve the lives of our neighbors

in need through our programs and services.

Strategic Priority #2: UCM leads and partners in the dynamic environ-

ment in which we work.

Strategic Priority #3: UCM assures its continued organizational vibrancy.

Connecting. Leading. Serving.

2018-2020 Strategic Plan

1. All people have equal value

and deserve respect.

2. We have a duty to help

build a community where all

people believe they belong

and feel included.

3. We care about our neighbors

in need and we are responsible

to address their needs.

4. We must continually learn

and grow as individuals, as an

organization, and as a community.

5. When we are inclusive and

collaborative, better results

are achieved.

6. We must be trustworthy

and act with integrity.

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Dear Friends and Neighbors,

On behalf of the UCM Board and team – and especially the families we serve – thank you for joining us tonight for the 2018 Give From The Heart Gala.

Thank you to The Friends of UCM, our volunteer hosts who make this celebration possible. We are grateful for their enthusiasm, energy, and creativity. They exemplify the caring and can-do spirit in our great community. We extend special thanks to all our Gala sponsors for their generous support. And we thank each of you, for choosing to attend and support our community.

Tonight we are pleased to honor Joanne and Bruce Malkin with the 2nd annual UCM Gerald W. Hyland Humanitarian Award. Named for retired Fairfax County Supervisor Gerry Hyland, this award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a remarkable commitment to bettering the welfare of our community. Mr. and Mrs. Malkin have been active members of our community for decades, with volunteer leadership at UCM, the Mount Vernon Kiwanis Club, and the American Association of University Women. We are grateful for their decades of servant leadership and unwavering dedication to our community.

It’s an exciting time at UCM! We were awarded 2017 Nonprofit of the Year by the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce for excelling in building community. We have sought input from more than 600 key stakeholders, including clients, in an effort to respond to community needs and improve the programs and services we offer to ensure that UCM is servingachangingcommunity. For example, we have expanded our Food Pantry distribution hours and enhanced STEM programming for youth at our community centers. We are strengthening ties with clients, the government, nonprofit partners, the faith community, and others to create programs that are outcomes driven and that empowerourneighborsinneedtotransformtheirlives.

Your support creates a much brighter future for thousands of struggling families in our community. It means a child starts Kindergarten ready to learn, a parent’s English skills improve so she obtains a better job, a teen gets homework help on the computer at the UCM community center, and a group of low-income neighbors come together to plan how they can improve their diverse community.

Their success starts with you. You make it possible for our clients to have a caring place to turn to for help and hope in their time of need. While they come to UCM for help with practical needs, they receive much more than just food or financial assistance to avoid eviction. They get the hope they need to gain independence and build a better future for their families.

How can you be part of this success? Give from the heart: donate tonight to empower, transform, enrich. Your support for UCM is a sound social investment that helps people become self-reliant members of our community.

UCMenvisionsacommunitywhereeveryonethrives. Please, join us at the heart of community. Together, we change lives – and lift up all our hearts.

Thank you. We hope you enjoy the evening.

Ken Disselkoen Alison DeCourceyUCM Board Chair UCM Executive Director

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Congratulations to our dear friends, the Malkins, on winning the

Gerald W. Hyland Humanitarian Award. Your ongoing commitment to making

our community a better place is inspiring and deeply appreciated.

We are grateful to UCM, its leadership, staff and Board for its strategic and compassionate efforts to break the intergenerational cycle of poverty.

We especially appreciate the tireless efforts of the Gala Committee and all

the Friends of UCM for making this Gala possible, which raises substantial funds to assist UCM accomplish its mission to help our less fortunate neighbors.

Elaine Kolish & David FitzGerald


Doug and Eileen Kennett wish to thank each and every UCM employee and

volunteer for the unselfish, caring and wonderful service they provide

daily to enrich our community.

We Salute You All!

THANKYOU


BOARD OFFICERSKenneth Disselkoen, LCSW, Chair

James Seeley, Vice ChairJoanna Crane, Esq., MPA, Secretary

Stephanie Castor, MBA, Treasurer

DIRECTORS Elin Bohn, Ex Officio

Suzy CoffeyStefanie Cruz

Thomas J. Curcio, Esq.David Evans

Ronnie GunnersonJanet Heddesheimer, PhD

Eric C. JohnsonJohn J. SciutoHaroldo Suarez

Leah TenorioJoyce Williams, Esq.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORAlison DeCourcey

UCM Leadership

EMERITUS BOARD MEMBERS David Barbour

Joe CannyMarie Canny Joseph Conti

Felicea Meyer-Deloatch Bruce Engelmann

Robert Faherty Ron Fitzsimmons

Myong Jensen Charles “Charlie” King

Elaine Kolish Adeline “Addy” Krizek

Maureen McGuire-Kuletz Mary Ellen Mehler Charles O’Connor Andrew Reinsdorf

The Honorable Mark Sickles Diane Tollefson

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We are so thankful for UCM and the role it serves — empowering, transforming and enriching lives

for the better — across our Mount Vernon community.

Chris Revere & Gigi Hyland


Thank you United Community Ministries

for all of your continued support

Fairfax County Professional Firefighters & Paramedics

IAFF Local 2068

10500 Sager Avenue, Suite A, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 | 703-591-9271 Fairfaxfirefighters.org fb.com/fairfaxfirefighters @iaff2068

More than 40 years, always at your service

John Niemiec President

Ron Kuley Secretary / Treasurer

Colin Flanigan Vice President




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To the UCM leadership, staff, volunteers, board, and community partners:

May your kindness and compassion continue to bring great benefit to all members of our community,

irrespective of differences and regardless of circumstances. We are all One South County.

With Mettā, Joanna Crane & Mark Murray


We appreciate the dedication, commitment, and hard work of the

staff and volunteers at UCM.

Thank You!

Joe and Marie Canny


Judy CahillMarie CannySuzy Coffey

Catherine ConronJoanna Crane

Betsy CromwellGale Curcio

Danae DelmanSandy DoyleNancy Elder

Beth EngelmannNeil Greene

Ronnie GunnersonDiane Hanak

Kathleen HarrisNancy Hawkins

Louisa HeftyDonna Jarvis-Miller

Elaine Kolish

Joni KoonsPatricia Lingan Fowler

Kristi LongMaureen McGuire-

KuletzChristine Morrison

Aloyse Murphy Clare Neal

Suzanne ParrishLinda RileyEllen Rydell

Lyssa SewardAnne SimpsonCarole StoverJanis SurovellRebecca ToddDiane Tollefson

Dottie WolffNadine Wren

Elin Bohn, PresidentMargaret Murphy, Vice President

Paula Lettice, TreasurerDeb Johnston, Secretary

Judy Albano, Greater Giving

2018 Friends of UCM Members


PLATINUM SPONSORS

Good Shepherd Catholic ChurchGigi Hyland & Chris Revere

Doug & Eileen KennettLa Prima Food Group, David & Teresa Evans

Paula G. LetticeDrs. James & Melissa Thiel

A Special Thank You To All Our Sponsors

Who Made This Event Possible!

GOLD SPONSORS

Joe & Marie CannyJoanna Crane & Mark Murray

Fairfax County Professional Firefighters & Paramedics, IAFF Local 2068

Paul Spring Independent and Assisted Living Community – Aarondale Independent, Assisted and Memory Care

James Turner, Esq. & G. Christopher Wright, Esq., CPA

DIAMOND SPONSORElaine Kolish & David FitzGerald


SILVER SPONSORS

David & Nancy BarbourLinda B. BollonChristian Relief Services, Inc.Suzy & Jack Coffey, Redmon, Peyton & Braswell, LLP

Joseph & Dorothy ContiMike & Neil GreeneJamie & Nancy HawkinsJerry’s Paint & Wallpaper Center

Brad Kintz, Long & FosterCharles & Linda O’ConnorPhysicians & Midwives Collaborative Practice, PC

Bill & Ellen RydellJim & Jo Ann SeeleyServiceMaster NCRRebecca ToddRon & Diane Tollefson

BRONZE SPONSORS

Tony & Judy AlbanoAlexandria Lighting & Supply Inc., Eric Delman

Michael & Elin BohnJudy A. CahillCaudron - Megary - Blackburn Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors

Adrian G. ClaryColeman & Carol ConroyCornerstone Government AffairsWick & Betsy CromwellCurcio LawLynne DearbornAlison & Marc DeCourceyDNE Associates, Daphne EdwinCharlie & Sandy DoyleEP Mowing & Landscaping Inc.Robert & Claudia FahertyFred & Joan Flippin

Four Sales Ltd. John & Patricia FowlerNicholas Gehrig & Colleen Haddow, Redmon, Peyton & Braswell, LLP

William Giroux & Robert LorensonDiane HanakW. Jon & Janet HeddesheimerFrances Henderson & Rupert Mitsch

Hollin Hall AutomotiveEric Johnson & Kathleen Minadeo Johnson

Greg & Joni Koons, WeichertMaster Roofing & Siding, Inc.Marshall & Lois PassmanDan & Ann Rinzel, Redmon, Peyton & Braswell, LLP

Seward Realty GroupThe Honorable Dan & Deborah Storck

Haroldo & Patricia SuarezRobert J. Surovell, Surovell Isaacs & Levy

UCM Executive Leadership TeamWoodlawn Auto Center, Inc.


is thrilled to be awarded

for excellence in building community


REDMON, PEYTON & BRASWELL, LLP

Salutes UCM for its Continuing Contributions to the Community!

510 King St., Ste. 301, Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 684-2000

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Visit the EDVA Update Blog: www.rpb-law.com/EDVAUpdate/

PROUD TO SUPPORT UCM!


Congratulations to UCM for all you do in the Mount Vernon Community.

Dorothy and Joe Conti


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June 18 - August 17, 2018

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The Friends of UCMMISSION

To build a sense of community spirit and pride through fundraising and public awareness for UCM.

TobecomeaMembervisit

www.ucmagency.org/friends.html


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Congratulations to UCM on 49 years of serving our community.

Lyssa Seward

(703) 298-0562 | [email protected] www.SewardRealtyGroup.com

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Washingtonian Magazine and Super Lawyer as top attorneys in their fields. 4010 University Drive | Fairfax, Virginia 22030

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Bruce served as president of his Kiwanis Club in 2008 and 2009. He has served as

chair of the club’s Community Service Committee for many years. The club hosts

several food drives every year at the Hollin Hall Safeway, and members deliver

donated food from the Sherwood Hall Farmers Market to the UCM pantry. Bruce has

been an avid advocate for allocating resources from the Kiwanis Club’s fundraisers

to support activities for youth at UCM's Creekside Village Community Center and

Sacramento Neighborhood Center – especially summer field trips that expose them

to the world outside their immediate neighborhood. He has also volunteered at UCM

as a Stepping Stones intake volunteer for emergency assistance and as an ESL

teacher at UCM’s Progreso Center for Literacy and Citizenship.

In addition to her leadership of the Kiwanis Club and service as president in 2016,

Joanne is a long-time active member and leader of the Mount Vernon Branch of the

American Association of University Women (AAUW). She has held numerous

leadership positions in the AAUW branch, including current co-president and several

past terms in that role. The branch regularly supports UCM with food and holiday gift

drives, as well as collection drives for books and supplies for children at UCM’s

Early Learning Center. Last year, the group created an outdoor “learning garden” for

the children.

Joanne and Bruce Malkin

UCM created the Gerald W. Hyland Humanitarian Award in 2017 to recognize

outstanding individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to the welfare and

overall economic prosperity of those in our community and whose

accomplishments are consistent with the goals and direction of United Community

Ministries. Gerry was first elected to represent the Mount Vernon District on the

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in Fall 1987 and retired 28 years later, after

serving 7 terms. He was the inaugural recipient of this UCM award.

Joanne and Bruce Malkin share a

passion for helping individuals in low-

income families, especially children. They

demonstrate a long-term, sustained

commitment to serving people in need in

our community and to empowering, transforming, and enriching their lives.

Long-time residents of Mount Vernon, the Malkins each have a long history of

public service, including federal government careers as State Department Foreign

Service Officers. Since their retirement in 2002, their leadership and personal

participation in numerous Mount Vernon Kiwanis Club (MVKC) activities has

benefited thousands of UCM children and families.

Thank you & Congratulations!Thank You & Congratulations!


CORNERSTONEG O V E R N M E N T A F F A I R S

Mark W. Murray Vice President

300 Independence Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003Tel: 202.448.9500 Direct: 202.448.9528

Mobile: 703.489.7076 Fax: [email protected]

Daphne N Edwin, CPA

President

CORNERSTONEG O V E R N M E N T A F F A I R S

Mark W. Murray Vice President

300 Independence Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003Tel: 202.448.9500 Direct: 202.448.9528

Mobile: 703.489.7076 Fax: [email protected]


Silent & Live Auction Rules1. All sales are final. No exchange or refunds on auction items

are permitted. Everything is sold “as is.” Please read the specifications and limitations carefully. Unless otherwise specified, all auction items must be used within one year from the date of purchase. For some items, dates and times are to be arranged at the mutual convenience of the donor and the buyer.

2. Services, vacation packages, getaways and all other purchases are non-transferable without the express permission of the donor.

3. Payment must be made by the end of the gala event with cash, VISA, MasterCard, American Express or check (payable to UCM).

4. If you need to leave the gala early, you may pick up your auction items at the UCM Office, 7511 Fordson Road, Alexandria, Monday-Friday during business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

5. Unless otherwise specified, restaurant gift certificates, vacations, and getaways do not include taxes, gratuities, incidental expenses, or alcoholic beverages. Gift certificates cannot be exchanged for cash.

6. By his or her purchase, the buyer waives any claims for liability against either UCM or the donor of the property or service. Neither UCM nor the donor is responsible for any personal injury or damages to property that may result from the use of property or services sold.

7. Buyers of vacations and getaways are expected to leave the property in the condition in which it was found. Owners may require a security deposit to cover damages or cleaning costs.

8. Purchasers may be able to consider the portion of their payment for an item that exceeds fair market value of the item to be a contribution to UCM for tax reporting purposes.

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Congratulations UCMfor your many years of service

in the community!

RLS is proud to provide thedesign for this year’s program.

Christina [email protected]

www.RLS.design

RoyalLeoStudioExperience Smarter Graphics


101 N. Union Street | Suite 220 | Alexandria, VA 22314 Tel: 703-739-4548

www.CaudronMegaryBlackburn.com

Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by

Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC.

UCM turns 50 in 2019!

Stay tuned for news about our exciting plans to celebrate

this important milestone!

“Let today be the day you seek kindness, show respect, and choose giving.”

Jamie & Nancy Hawkins


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Thank you, UCM, for your many good works!

Best wishes for a very successful Gala.

Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry James D. Geren, DDS Zeyad M. Mady, DDS Mtvernondentalcare.com 703-360-5881

CONGRATULATIONS JOANNE and BRUCE MALKINHEARTFELT HUMANITARIANS

DEDICATED, DEVOTED ADVOCATESEMPOWERMENT FACILITATORS

DEAR and BELOVED, LOYAL and CARING FRIENDS----------------

MARSHALL and LOIS M. PASSMAN


2018 UCM Friends Gala Host Committee

UCM 2018

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COMMITTEE

Judy AlbanoElin Bohn

Suzy CoffeyCathy Conron

Betsy CromwellSandy Doyle

Patricia Lingan FowlerJoni Koons

Maureen McGuire-Kuletz

Donna Jarvis-MillerChristine MorrisonMargaret Murphy

Clare Neal Suzanne Parrish

Ellen RydellCarole StoverJanis Surovell Dottie Wolff

Nadine Wren

CO-CHAIRS

Elaine D. Kolish – Paula G. Lettice

CELEBRATION VENUE, SETUP, SOUND AND MEDIA SUPPORT

A very special thank you to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

MEDIA SPONSORS

Mount Vernon Gazette

GOODS AND SERVICES

EMCEE Adam Tuss, NBC4 News4

AUCTION SIGNAGE Shepard Exposition Services

AUCTION SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE Cathy Albo, C2Auctions

CATERING Catering by Seasons, La Prima Food Group

EVENT DESIGN Christina Diller, Royal Leo Studio

EVENT PRINTING Mike Beach, Bob’s Printing

LIVE AND REVERSE AUCTION Pete Elliott, Pete’s Auction Service and Four Sales Ltd

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT Bob Artman, Artman Disc Jockeys and Entertainment

Capitol Steps Benefit PerformanceSunday, November 18, 2018, at 5 p.m.

UNITED COMMUNITY MINISTRIESwww.ucmagency.orgPhone 703.768.7105 | Fax 703.768.47887511 Fordson Road, Alexandria, VA 22306United Way #8199 CFC #37839

facebook.com/UCM.Alexandria@UCMAlex

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